West Point Admission Requirements

West Point Admission RequirementsWest Point Admission RequirementsProbably the most well-known of all commissioning programs (but the hardest to qualify for) is the United States Military Academy at West Point. Admission to West Point is open to civilians and to current enlisted members of the military. A West Point cadetship includes a fully funded four-year college education. Tuition, room, board, medical and dental care are provided by the U.S. Army. By law, graduates of West Point are appointed on active duty as commissioned officers and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years. Academic Admission Requirements for West Point Candidates for West Point are evaluated on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and physical fitness. All are required to be U.S. citizens and between 17 and 23 years old. West Point cadets must be unmarried, not pregnant and not under obligation to support any children. Above-average high school or college academic records, a nd good scores on either the ACT or SAT tests are also expected. Your high school curriculum should include four years of English, college preparatory math including algebra, geometry and trigonometry, two years of a foreign language, two years of science, and a year of U.S. history. Calculus and computer courses also are beneficial. And if youve participated in extracurricular activities such as clubs or student government, behauptung will make you a strong candidate for admission as well. Physical Fitness Requirements for West Point Before being admitted, potential cadets have to complete the Physical Aptitude Examination. This exam has five separate elements a 300-yard run, two minutes of push-ups, a standing long jump, a basketball throw from a kneeling position and pull-ups. Each applicant gets one chance to take the test per application, so its best to practice these exercises before the formal exam if possible. Nominations to West Point The application process for Wes t Point involves a pre-candidate questionnaire and a nomination from a U.S. representative,senator, the vice-president or the president. Those who are currently enlisted in the Armed Services arent required to get a nomination. If you dont receive direct admission to West Point, you might be eligible for admission to the Prep School, also located inWest Point, New York. West Point for Current Enlisted Personnel Each year about 200 active-duty soldiers areoffered admission either to the U.S. Military Academy or the Prep School. Most attend the Prep School first, although some are admitted directly to West Point. To apply for West Point or the Preparatory School, soldiers must meet the same criteria as other applicants, and have either a high school degree or a GED, and be of high moral character. Academic Programs at West Point Cadets at West Point have 45 academic majors from which to choose, including foreign languages, mechanical engineering, and economics. All graduates o f West Point receive a bachelor of science degree. The core curriculum is accredited just like other institutions of higher learning and includes math, sciences, humanities and social sciences, along with military development programs. Cadets choose a major at the end of their second year. This requires cadets to take 10 to 13 electives in a specific major and write a thesis or complete a design project. Cadet Life at West Point The academic courses and the military preparation courses are rigorous and the schedule is demanding. But all cadets receive Christmas, spring, and summer leave as well as afour-day Thanksgiving break. When academics begin first classmen (seniors) get mora weekend leaves than second classmen (juniors). A plebe (freshman) will have only a few weekend passes. Plebes also may leave West Point for extracurricular or cultural trips and athletic trips. During the six weeks of Cadet Basic Training, new cadets do not have privilege periods, with the expectation that theyre still adapting to the military environment and its demands. But there is a day for a family visitation, and new cadets are allowed to call home on weekends. The transition from civilian life to a military environment is challenging. Cadets learn military courtesies and standards, and how to live by those standards every day. Military Training at West Point Even though its an institution of higher learning, West Point still operates on a military structure. Cadets receive instruction in fundamental military tactics and leadership during a two-week intercession period between the first and second semesters. Field training is scheduled during the summer months at West Point and at military installations in the U.S. and around the world. Cadet Basic Training is a six-week program that includes daily physical fitness training to prepare for long marches, mountaineering, rifle marksmanship and tactical maneuvers. Eight weeks of field training takes place at Camp Buckner. S econd Classmen (juniors) receive leadership experience in active Army units, serve as squad leaders at Cadet Basic Training and Cadet Field Training, or participate in military specialty training. A portion of the class participates in Drill Cadet Leader training at U.S. Army training centers, guiding new recruits. Another group participates in Cadet Troop Leader Training at U.S. Army posts and in locations around the world. The remainder of the class participates in Cadet Basic Training at West Point or Cadet Field Training at Camp Buckner. With the First Class year (senior year) comes more privileges, latitude, and much greater responsibility. Approximately half of the first class leads the training of the third class cadets at Camp Buckner and the New Cadets during Cadet Basic Training. The balance of the first class receives leadership experience in active Army units in Cadet Troop Leader Training. They may join United States Army units in Germany, Panama, Alaska, Hawaii, Korea or the continental United States. First classmen also participate in Military Individual Advanced Development training courses. Final preparation for the first class before graduation and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army includes courses in the profession of arms.

How to Overcome the Most Common Work Mistakes - The Muse

How to Overcome the Most Common Work Mistakes - The MuseHow to Overcome the Most Common Work Mistakes The longer you work, the more mistakes youre going to make. Some will be big, most will be small, and, ideally, all will teach you a valuable lesson. However, in the moment, they never feel quite that small. Instead, they occasionally feel so disastrous that youre tempted to curl up under your desk and never, ever come out. Well, at least until the disaster blows over and everyone forgets about it.But let me tell you a secret That strategy doesnt work. One, because if you make a mistake, people will expect you to address it. Two, its bizarre behavior, and if anything, youll draw more attention to yourself than ever. Also, and most importantly, its rarely ever as schwimmbad as you think it is. Everyone messes up, and then everyone moves on. So, rather than setting up camp under your desk, approach your missteps head on. Here are four common mistakes, all of which, Ive personally made and survived.1. When You CC a Large List of Contacts Instead of BCCLets say its your very first day, at your very first job, and your boss asks you to send out an email to a couple hundred other editors in the industry introducing yourself as the new point of contact.Email? You think to yourself, Puh-lease, Im a Millennial, give me a challenge. I can send an email in my sleep. And then you proceed to send it out without BCCing anyone.(Did you gasp reading that? Clutch your heart?) Picture the fiery pits of Hell. Then picture what your inbox would look like after shooting that out into the world. Your boss, who, mere moments ago thought you were so bright and shiny, is now just sighing. Suddenly, youre leid so cocky anymore. How to Survive ItIf no one responds to the email- do nothing. The recipients are probably shaking their heads at their desks, but moments away from deleting your message and forgetting about it. However, if someone- and someone always does- replies to the entire group with, Please dont CC me on a mass email, its time to jump into action and respond with an apology as well as a request that no one else reply all.Hi, Im so incredibly sorry for making that mistake- it wont happen again. In the meantime, please make sure to reply just to me.Now, if anyone else replies all, he or she will look like the bad guy. Youre instantly off the hook.2. When Youre Late to an Important MeetingWhether youre running behind, youre stuck on a conference call, or you just completely forgot about it altogether, it happens- youre late to an important meeting. For a minute you debate just skipping it, but then your team members start texting Uh, where are you? And, because luck is not on your side, its in the one conference room where you have to enter from the front, mere steps away from where your CEOs speaking. So, theres no way you can just sneak in and act like you were there the whole time. How to Survive ItWhile you may be tempted to profusely apologize as s oon as you enter and start rambling off excuses (The subway turned into a spaceship, My cat ate my phone, My assistant made me watch a Taylor Swift compilation video and one thing led to another), dont. Play it cool. Not like, Whatever, Ill come to this meeting whenever I want to come cool. More cool in the sense that you know its not the end of the world. If youre literally running to the meeting, pause before bolting in, de-sweat yourself, finger-comb your hair, take a deep breath, and walk in calmly and quietly. All you have to do is say (or even mouth) sorry, and take a seat. Assuming youre not walking in wearing a giant chicken suit, your lateness will likely be forgotten by the time things wrap up. Ensure that happens by making sure to participate in the conversation (if possible) and offer your smartest, sharpest thoughts. Then, at the end, apologize directly to the person who was speaking when you interrupted. (Oh, and if you are wearing a giant chicken suit, major props for dressing for the job you want, not the job you have.)3. When You Spill Something on Your OutfitPicture this You just bought a really cool new outfit to wear on your new fr sich selbsts first day. Sure, shes the one whos supposed to impress you, but you thought wowing her with your street style wouldnt hurt. The suns out, theres a light breeze, and youre walking through the city streets without a care in the world. Life is literally a movie montage. Then a man carrying coffee bumps into you, spills it down your shirt, and says, Watch where youre going. Insert the record scratch here.Yes- you guessed it- this exact scenario happened to me, including the fact that I had picked a montage song in my head. And yes, I walked into work covered in (someone elses) coffee. And no, my intern did not appear overly impressed with my outfit.How to Survive ItIts time for some outfit triage. Can you cover up the spill? Does anyone on your team have a stain remover? Is there access to seltzer in a v ending machine? Is it possible to wash it out of your outfit without creating a bigger, more embarrassing mess (a.k.a., a giant wet spot in the middle of your crotch)? Last, but not least, does a co-worker have a jacket you can cover it up with? If none of these options are available, just own it. Its one day, and if someone points it out to you, all you can do is laugh it off. Assuming you dont work with bullies, no one will carry on about it.4. When Your Phone Goes Off During an All-Company MeetingYoure listening, youre taking notes, and youre coming up with some really thought-provoking questions. Then your phone starts ringing. The presenter stops speaking. Everyone in the room turns to look at you. You debate throwing the phone at your co-worker and yelling, Its Donnas Shes always making me hold her phone We should fire her. Instead, you just turn bright red as you try to turn it off- and of course its not going off easily, because its deciding that nows a good time to malfunct ion.How to Survive ItSay sorry. Turn the sound down. Carry on with life. Everyone makes mistakes at work- no matter what level youre at in your career. The key to isnt to panic, but instead to address it like the calm, collected professional you are.And maybe keep a spare shirt at the office from now on. Photo of embarrassed woman courtesy of Shutterstock.

Heres how you can succeed at delegating employees

Heres how you can succeed at delegating employeesHeres how you can succeed at delegating employeesA few years ago, I started to hear complaints that senior managers were being dragged into weekly client calls - which is not how people in that role should be spending their time. Upon investigation, it turned out that during vacations, lower-level managers were covering their accounts up - in other words, asking supervisors to take calls or meetings for them. On the surface this seemed reasonable, but the practice was stretching our directors thin and depriving our associates of major opportunities for growth.Learning to delegate is one of the toughest challenges facing new managers, and it is a skill thats critical to making a successful transition from strong individual contributor to gruppe leader.Successfully delegating everyday tasks frees managers for more strategic, big-picture thinking. But first, youve got to get your head out of the weeds.The most important first step in ma stering the skill of delegating is to accept that no task will ever be accomplished exactly the way you would have done it yourself. You have to understand that if your kollektiv can produce 85 or 90 percent of what you want without significant involvement from you, thats a big win.How do you get there?Often new managers are reluctant to give employees the real-world experience they need to grow, especially in client-facing roles where mistakes can have consequences with important clients. This is particularly true in a B2B service business. However, as in sports, if players/employees practice and never get real game time, they cant get better. Eventually, they need that real-world experience.Whats the solution to this dilemma? Cover down.When our managers covered up, they not only created more work for those above them, they also ensured that no one farther down the chain of command gained any real experience running calls or meetings on their own. This proved a schwierigkeit when the time came for those same managers to find someone to promote.Few managers had ever thought to cover down, i.e., have the junior people on their teams step up for these temporary opportunities. They were too worried about mistakes and about their team members lack of experience.But here is the thing While covering calls and meetings is a dull obligation for someone in a higher role, its an exciting opportunity for someone in a junior position. A lower-level employee is therefore likely to come into that call or meeting over-prepared and ready to make a very positive impression.Some of the best times to cover down are during vacations, travel, or when multiple meetings conflict.Use these breaks as opportunities to let some of your up-and-coming team members spread their wings and get some real reps - knowing that the extra responsibility is only temporary. The ultimate goal is to grow your people to take on your job so you can have a greater one. You simply have to trust them at some point to go out on their own.In the case of meetings, begin by letting subordinates listen in on a few client calls, then give them a option to handle some on their own - while you listen in. Dont intervene until after the call unless there is a real disaster. Instead, coach them afterward. This is how great sales managers train salespeople, they are willing to let them blow a few sales to learn the ropes. Real-world failure is a powerful teacher.Finally, try covering down during a vacation. Make sure you debrief when you get back, reviewing what worked and what didnt. If its a call, you can even have your team member record it so that you can go over it in detail when you return.This cover-down strategy has paid off well for us in the long term, as we have found its a great way to test out someone in an elevated role for a prolonged period of time, such as during a maternity leave. If the temporary promotion doesnt work well, you have a natural out. However, in most cases wev e found the person rises to the occasion. This makes it possible to elevate that team member down the line and shows us who might be ready for more responsibilitySo, the next time you are facing a gap due to vacation or leave time, consider pushing someone junior on your team to step up. Over time, you might find that the more you cover down, the more you are able to grow your team and take on new challenges yourself.This post originally appeared on Forbes.Robert Glazeris the founder and CEO ofAcceleration Partnersand the author of the international bestselling bookPerformance Partnerships. Join 35,000 global leaders who follow his inspirational weeklyFriday Forwardorinvite him to speak.

9 Ways to Find Your Career Path When You#8217;re Feeling Lost

9 Ways to Find Your Career Path When You8217re Feeling Lost 9 Ways to Find Your Career Path When You8217re Feeling Lost Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just see it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question Some people just know what they were meant to do but some of us need a little help finding our direction. What advice do you have to help job seekers looking for the right career paths? How can they identify paths that will be fulfilling and rewarding?1. Get in Touch With Your innerhalb ChildI have found that following your inner childhood dream normally points to what you are supposed to be doing in the world. As children we see no limitations, so we gravitate toward doing the things we dream about. When we become adults, we forget how to dream because the troubles of life consume us and we just do what we need to do t o survive, whether we are purpose-filled or not. - Elle Clarke, Elle Clarke Media Group 2. Follow the ExcitementWhile youre job hunting, it will be apparent that the companies and job descriptions that excite you are steps in the right direction. Ultimately, you want to land a job that doesnt feel like a job to you. It needs to be something thatll excite you and bring out your passionate side. - Jonathan Razza, Liason Technologies 3. Track the Tasks That Matter to YouAs you go through your workday, keep track of activities that make you feel fulfilled. Youll start to recognize your interests and values, and that can steer you in the right direction.- Adrian Granzella, The Muse 4. Exploit Your Gifts and TalentsWe all have areas we excel in. If you can exploit what youre good at, you will have a high chance of success and fulfillment. When this happens, it is then time to sharpen your skills in order to be the best version of yourself. - Sean Douglas, Life Coach and Motivational Speaker5. Apply Your Passion to Something That PaysBills wait for no mans (or womans) success, so its a good idea to pick a career path that also pays the bills. For instance, my dream job is to live off revenue from my novels. My actual dream job is to make a living writing website copy, blog posts, and social media statuses for clients. I thoroughly enjoy both. - Alexis Chateau, Alexis Chateau PR 6. Figure Out What You Believe InBefore you try to find a career, its crucial you know what you believe in. Its hard to have passion for something you dont believe in. Many people choose a career based exclusively on money unfortunately, thats the incorrect way to do it. Money is an outcome youll get regardless of where you go. If you work hard, youll make money. One of the most important contributing factors to success, though, is passion in your job. That begins with knowing why you do it and knowing what you believe in. For example, Apple believes in making the best products in the world that innovate and change our lives. Its a simple belief it means the status quo isnt good enough and they channel that belief into how they do business and operate. As someone trying to find his or her focus, the most important question is What do you believe in? Until you can answer this, youll keep bouncing between jobs and feeling unfulfilled. If you find a career path that gives you a sense of purpose, then its likely youre on the right path. - Max Soni, DotComSEO 7. Utilize the Resources in Your CommunityJob seekers should explore their options by utilizing resources available in the community. For example, WorkSource and Goodwill are organizations that provide different kinds of job search training and career exploration. Small Business Association (SBA) is good for people who are thinking about being their own bosses. Then, job seekers should schedule informational interviews with alumni of schools they went to and professionals of different industries. The purpose o f informational interviews is to talk to professionals who can provide insights into what it is like to work in a particular industry.Last, if job seekers are sure that they like a particular industry or position, they can ask for a referral at the end of an informational interview. Always bear in mind that learning and growing are the themes of all behauptung activities. - Andy Chan, Prime OPT8. Consider What Youd Like to GainThink about what you want to gain from this specific chapter in your career. Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to figure out your entire career in one fell swoop. To make it less daunting, try to focus on your key priorities for this particular phase in your career. For example, if developing strong functional skills is important, go to an established company where that function is core to the strategy of the business. - Joseph Liu, Career Consultant and Host of Career Relaunch 9. Talk to the People Who Know YouWhen searching for a career, its important to speak with family, educators, friends, and coworkers. Individuals close to a person can share observations of their skills and personality traits. When you better understand your own skills and personality, it can make it easier to look at career fields that can put those to use.- Chris Rapone, Combined Insurance

IT Business Analyst Salary and Job Description

IT Business Analyst Salary and Job DescriptionIT Business Analyst Salary and Job DescriptionIts a good time to be a geschftlicher umgang analyst.Business analysts are in high demand, said Robert Half Technology metro market manager, David Knapp. For example, with so much access to data, firms are hiring technology professionals who can manage and store that data, but if they dont have business analysts who can work with schlussverkauf and marketing teams, they wont be able to use that data effectively.Business analysts now part of the IT crowdWhile in the not-so-distant past, business analysts may have been viewed by IT departments as business types responsible for more tactical tasks, today they are strategic problem solvers essential to an IT departments success. Indeed, theyre often embedded within IT teams, but work closely with their business counterparts.Keep in mind that theres more than one type of IT business analyst. Today well consider the salary and skills required to be a business systems analyst.According to the 2019 Robert Half Technology Salary Guide, the salary midpoint for a business systems analyst is $93,250.You can use our Salary Calculator to adjust a business systems analyst salary for your city.Business systems analyst job descriptionWhats it take to be a business systems analyst? Here are some essential qualificationsA solid understanding of business functional areas, business management issues and data analysis.Exceptional written and oral communication skills.Leadership, initiative and advanced computer skills, including programming experience.At least a bachelors degree and several years of computer applications and business experience for technically challenging positions involving complex business systems, a masters degree with a concentration in information systems may be required.A typical business systems analyst job description includesAnalyzing complex business problems and assessing how automated systems can be implemented to solve them.Formulating and defining objectives and the scope of business systems.Gathering data and analyzing business and user needs in consultation with both business managers and end users.Providing IT support for regulatory and compliance activities and making recommendations on hardware and software procurement to support business goals.With no slowdown anticipated in the consumerization of IT or the need to effectively use vast amounts of data, to name a few tech trends impacting this career path, theres no end in sight in demand for IT business analysts.In addition to information on a starting business systems analyst salary and a business systems analyst job description, youll find information on starting compensation for 75 IT jobs in 150 North American cities in our Salary Guide.This post has been updated to reflect more current information.

Things You Wont Like About Define Resume and Things You Will

Things You Wont Like About Define Resume and Things You Will An objective is a brief statement that clarifies your goals concerning the sort of employment desired and the way in which your skills make you a nice fit. As soon as you have clarified your short-term targets, you can start to tailor your resume and job-search efforts to land the proper prospect. Creating a goal can help you truly feel just like youre back on track. Unrealistic targets and expectations are never a great thing, but it doesnt mean you ought to avoid setting goals altogether. The Tried and True Method for Define Resume in Step by Step Detail You might also have a peek at some useful resume keywords to further boost your resume. One other important consideration to consider is to relate the way your previous experiences would benefit the target company. One very significant part the work experience section is finding the best method to list your contributions to the organization. When youve reviewed r esumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to learn how to vary using action verbs and receive a feel for what makes a highly effective accomplishment statement. Bear in mind, your target is to catch the hiring managers eye and stick out from the remainder of the paper in that pile. Therefore understanding how to compose a resume is vital. Regardless of whether you take advantage of a CV or resume, you must thoroughly edit your document. In different parts of the Earth, the expression CV keeps its American meaning. Resume objectives can be a little controversial. Objective Many normal resumes incorporate an objective as the very first section under the contact info. Exception in case you have interests and activities that are relevant, you may also include things like different hobbies like travel, swimming etc.. In the usa, the primary difference between a CV and a resume is the intention behind the documents. If you get a wide selection of technical abilities, howev er, your abilities may wind up being precisely what gets you hired. The majority of the document is going to be based on your abilities and your employment history, so lets start from that point. Neutrality-Conduct an unbiased evaluation of you and offer expert objectivity to assist you determine your very best focus. Its essential to clearly define your career goal so youre able to develop a productive action program. If you held more than 1 lokalitt for the exact same employer, make sure that you list each position separately so that your career growth is more noticeable. To begin, be certain to are in possession of a crystal clear and succinct description of your career targets. Usually, it ought to be shorter. Introducing Define Resume You will need to not just catch the hiring managers eyeyou must make certain that they look over your statement and say Whew For instance, an Indian employer might ask you for a CV or a resume. You may prefer a job posting or the emplo yer well enough you will still need to apply, and if so, you ought to. Its objective is to find the interview... The aim of the resume is to find the interview. Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that may aid you with your work search. So, when applying for work in Greece, the united kingdom, or Denmark, your possible employer will ask you for a CV. Make sure you receive the info youre looking for. You need to always tailor your resume to coincide with the data in the work description. Though its not a strict requirement to incorporate a resume objective in your resume, a well-written objective is able to help you catch the interest of the recruiter. My purpose is to find the job. You should make sure your resume summary statement concisely demonstrates why youre a perfect candidate for the particular job and business. So How About Define Resume? Due to the widespread use and availability of computers, the resume has developed during the previous 20 years to be a document targeted for a particular function. A procedure may be in one of the next states. It is basically a program in execution. In general, it can have one of the following five states at a time.

Best Resume Screening Tactics - Spark Hire

Best Resume kontrolle Tactics - Spark HireIf youve had to hire a new employee in the recent past, then you know how many resumes can flood your inbox. With the job market in the weak state its in, there are still going to be hundreds of candidates vying for just one position. So when you post an open position and receive hundreds of resumes from hundreds of different candidates, whats the best way to pick through them? Well, Im not going to lie to you- no matter what you are going to have to invest a good chunk of your time towards sifting through your applications. However, there are things you can do to streamline the process and make it go much faster.What are a few of those things? Take a lookKnow Exactly What You WantPrior to even looking at the plethora of emails you have, you need to know what skills and qualities you absolutely require for this position. Of course, there will be skills that you prefer or desire, but there are certainly going to be skills that you simply canno t live without when it comes to this position. What are they? Make a list for yourself so that when you are down to just a handful of resumes you can easily weed out a couple more. If they dont have quality A or skill B, then they wont make it in this position.Sort One of my past bosses swore by this resume sifting tactic. As his assistant, he had me go through the hundreds of resumes and grade them as A resumes, B resumes or C resumes- A being the most qualified and talented candidates. I felt a bit like a grade school teacher rating these resumes with grades, but in the end it was a great way to weed out the not-so qualified candidates. Then he could go back and take a look at all of the resumes that were placed in the A pile and find the ones he liked best.Make sure, however, that when you do hire a candidate they do not accidentally stumble upon this grading system. This actually happened with this boss and the employee was not too thrilled. I saw a folder on the computer that s aid resumes and I was graded with an A? What does this mean? This was a very awkward situation, so be sure to avoid it and delete the folder/file once you are done. Or save it on a non-public computerScreen the A GroupSome may say that phone interviews are the best way to screen the handful of qualified candidates you have. They must have time to kill then because phone screens certainly are not the best or fastest way to screen your candidates. What is though is utilizing one way video interviews. With this you can grab your group of qualified candidates and ask them a set of questions. Typically you ask them all the same questions so you can compare and contrast their answers. The candidates then take some time (you set how long they have to answer these questions) and answer them in video format. That way, you get their answers to your questions but also get a sneak peak at their personality and communication skills. What better way to weed out the candidates that you know wont w ork?Plus, you can conduct 10 of these one way interviews in the same time it takes to conduct one phone interview. It takes about 30 minutes on average to conduct one phone interview. You do the math. In my calculations thats a whole lot of saved time on your part.bewerbungsinterviewThe next step is conducting interviews with those candidates that made it passed your screening process. If you streamlined the process and did a good job of candidate screening, then you should only have a handful of candidates left to interview. You can save even more time here by conducting the first round of interviews as online video interviews. That way, neither you nor the candidate has to leave their office or home respectively but you can both get a feel for each other. With an online video interview, you can meet with a candidate via Spark Hire and ask all of the first-round questions you would ask in a traditional, in-person interview. If it doesnt seem to be a good fit, they didnt have to was te time in travel or money in gas, and you were able to conduct the interview quickly without ever having to leave your office.If you did like what they had to offer in the online video interview, then you can have them come to the office for an in-person interview. Hopefully at this point, if you did a good job of screening, you only have 2 or 3 candidates to call into the office for in-person interviews.Screening resumes and candidates this way can save you a lot of time and money. So start being savvy with your candidate screening and start savingWhat do you do to streamline the resume screening process? Share with us in the comments or tweet me nicole_sparkSOURCE Mentors OnlineIMAGE Courtesy of eHow

Six strategies for managing a professional crisis

Six strategies for managing a professional crisisSix strategies for managing a professional crisisAt some point in your career, you might be at the unfortunateend of aprofessional crisis. Lets say you accidentally sent out a mass email. Or worse, you committed the ultimate career suicide and hooked up with your boss. Whether it be a small or large faux pas, here are six damage control tips from two PR prosSay somethingThe first 48 hours of a crisis is critical. To ensure you remain in control of how the story is told, first acknowledge the situation. Next, youll start taking the necessary steps to shape the outcome.Create a strong response in a firm clear languageUsing weak words or phrases such as maybe and just strip your authority and make you seem powerless. Manyspeech expertsrecommend eliminating those words from your vocabulary altogether. Replace these phrases with I think, I believe, and I feel. For even stronger options use Im confident, Im convinced, and I expect.Build con sensus among natural allies potential rivalsYou may have to dig but in every situation, there are at least a handful of things everyone can agree on. Find those few things and use them as a tool to bring people to your side.Drive the storyTheres always an informationvacuum surrounding every story. Fill it or it will be filled for you. Set the record straight by addressing misinformed parties of your side of the story.Dont lie or spin the truthTheres nothing is worse than being caught in a lie. Most people have a short memory, and can be pretty forgiving if you are open and honest. Share as much information as possible todemonstrate credibility.Have a planBe prepared to communicate quickly over all forms of social and traditional media. If you usually find yourself lost for words, jot down a few talking points. This will make it easier to get your point across in a clear and concise way in high-stress situations. Have pre-developed answers to awkward questions will show that you are grace under pressure. Hesitation is death.Joy Lammie is a crisis communications expert with more than 6 years of experience in the Washington, DC social and political scene.Michael Hardaway is a crisis communications advisor who guides professional athletes, policymakers, and corporate leaders.This article first appeared on Capitol Standard.close dialogAdvertisement close dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012255 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012255 bx-creative-1012255 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color erkennbarborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whitebor der-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)

Reasons Not to Give Two Weeks Notice

Reasons Not to Give Two Weeks NoticeReasons Not to Give Two Weeks NoticeThere are plenty of good reasons to quit your job. In a perfect world, youd always quit one gig because abedrngnisher, better opportunity appeared. Here in the real world, sometimes the decision to move on will be motivated less by exciting new horizons and more by wanting to escape a job you cant stand. When that happens, the first question on many peoples minds is, Do I have to give two weeks notice? The Law Is on Your Side (But Beware) Can you quit a job without notice? Whats the best way to leave a job when you need to quit right away. Under normal circumstances, its best to give the standard notice but theres probably no legal reason why you cant quit on the spot. The vast majority of states in the U.S. have at-will employment, which means that either the employer or the employee can sever the relationship with no notice and for no stated cause. This means that your babo cannot prevent you from walking out the door without giving two weeks notice, even if the employment handbook says that this is the standard for the company. However, if your employment is covered by an employment agreement, the terms of that contract may apply unless you are leaving for good cause. Your employment contract may also require you to forfeit benefits like unused vacation leave if you dont provide sufficient notice. That said, most of the time its in your best interest to give notice, even in difficult employment situations. You never know when a previous employer might be contacted by a prospective one, so it is wise to leave on the best possible terms. It can impact your future employment options if a prospective employer is told that you quit without notice. Think about it from an employers perspective would you want to hire someone who might leave you hanging? Theres also the possibility that there could be financial repercussions for quitting. If youre a contract worker, for example, and you lea ve before your contract is up, you might find yourself paying penalties. Sticking It Out May Be in Your Best Interest I often hear from employees who are working under very difficult circumstances, or just started a job and know it isnt going to work out, and arent sure what to do. Generally speaking, if you want to quit, the answer is to give notice and then tough it out for two weeks. When you have considered all the reasons where staying might make sense, and they dont, its time to think about the timing of your departure. Should you stick it out for another couple of weeks or are there times when you can give less than two weeks notice or no notice at all? Reasons Not to Give Two Weeks Notice There may be some circumstances like the following where leaving sooner might be advisable An employee has been physically abusive.A supervisor has sexually harassed you.The work environment is unsafe, or it is unsafe to carry out your assigned responsibilities.Your mental health is being seriously endangered by job stress.You have not been paid the agreed-upon wage or wages have been withheld for an unreasonable length of time.You have been asked to do something which is clearly unethical or illegal.Personal or family circumstances are such that you need to leave the job.A crisis has happened in your life, and there is no way you can continue on the job. Before You Quit Your Job In most cases, it will make sense to contact the Human Resources department or management officials not directly involved with your grievance to discuss your situation. HR might be able to help you explore possible remedies or accommodations prior to giving notice. In some cases, it will also make sense to consult a counselor or therapist to help you cope with job stress. Do keep in mind that the company cant force you to stay. However, if you quit a job without good cause you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits. (Heres information on collecting unemployment benefits wh en you quit a job.) How to Quit Your Job Even if youre not giving much or any, advance notice, there are ways to resign gracefully. A conversation is always best, but if its not possible to discuss your resignation with your supervisor in person, you can use a phone call or email glaubenszeugnis to resign. Heres how to quit your job with class, including when to quit, what to say and how to resign via email or a phone call, if necessary. The information contained in this article is not legal advice and is not a substitute for such advice. State and federal laws change frequently, and the information in this article may not reflect your own states laws or the most recent changes to the law.

Checklist for an Employment Termination Meeting

Checklist for an Employment Termination MeetingChecklist for an Employment Termination MeetingEmployees leave your organization for good reasons and bad reasons. On the positive side, they find new opportunities, go back to school, retire or land their dream job. Less positively, they are fired for poor performance or poor attendance or experience a layoff because of a geschftsleben downturn. In each instance, you need an employment termination checklist to help the employee exit process go smoothly. Heres a sample employment termination checklist. Employment Termination Checklist Employee NameDateNotify Human Resources _____ Notify HR As soon as you are aware of and/or receive a letter from an employee that notifies you of the employees intention to terminate employment, notify your Human Resources office._____ Official Notice If an employee tells you of their intention to leave your employment, ask them to write a resignation letter that states they are leaving and their te rmination date. (Companies request a minimum of two weeks notice, when possible and desirable.) Permissions / Access Termination _____Notify your network administrator As soon as you know that an employee is leaving, notify your network administrator or another appropriate staff person of the date and time on which to terminate the employees access to computer and telephone systems. Make arrangements for how behauptung accounts will be routed to ascertain that your organization will not lose contact with clients and customers. Additionally, disable the employees building entry alarm code, if applicable._____Disable employee building or property access Effective on the termination date, whether immediate in a firing situation, or at a mutually agreed upon end date, you need to terminate the employees building access. Depending on your access methods, you will need to disable the employees building entry code, disable the entry swipe card, or collect the employees keys. It is in both your best interest and the former employees that he or she cannot access any company property.Return of Property _____ Return of company property Exiting employees are required to turn in all company books and materials, keys, ID badges, computers, cell phones and any other company-owned items._____ Passwords Employees should provide their supervisors with passwords and other information pertaining to accessing computer files and telephone messages. (You may want to keep email and phone accounts active for awhile to field customer contacts.) Status of Benefits _____ Vacation pay and unused sick time Terminating employees are paid up to a maximum of 30 days for unused, accrued vacation time. If the employee has used time not yet accrued, payment to the company for this time is subtracted from the last paycheck. (If your company designates a certain number of sick days and they are accrued, you would also need to pay the employee for the time accrued.)_____ Benefits status l etter Following termination, former employees receive a letter from the Human Resources office that outlines the status of their benefits upon termination. This includes life insurance, health coverage, retirement plan and expense account plans. (In the United States, organizations comply with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1980 (COBRA), and extend to eligible employees and their enrolled dependents the right to continue health care plan coverage for a specified period of time at their own expense and at full cost.)_____ Repayment of advances Any unpaid payroll advances will be subtracted from the employees final check._____ Payment of money owed the employee Any unpaid expenses for company business purposes (turned in on an expense report), unpaid commission and bonuses will be paid in the final paycheck. Confidentiality and Non-compete Agreements _____ Review of theconfidentiality agreement or non-compete agreement Any confidentiality agreement or non-co mpete agreement that the exiting employee signed when commencing employment should be reviewed to make certain the employee understands what is expected. Even if the employee never signed such a document, most employee handbooks have a clause or code of conduct paragraph about not sharing company confidential information or trade secrets. Review this and remind the employee that any breach of this confidentiality will be addressed. Exit Interview _____ Confidential exit interview Exiting employees are encouraged to participate in a confidential exit interview with the Human Resources department. (Exit interviews are an important process you can use to gather information regarding the working environment in your organization. When notified that an employee is terminating employment, your HR office will schedule an exit interview. All information gathered is confidential and is reported periodically in summary form._____ Written permission for reference checking Exiting employees, w ho plan to seek employment, must sign a form giving the company permission to provide reference information when tauglichkeit employers call._____ Give the employee an address update form to fill out if they move. Especially for large companies, or those with high turnover, W-2s will come back as non-deliverable if the address has changed. Without new contact information, it is difficult to provide needed information to the former employee. As a backup, verify that the employees emergency contact information is up-to-date and that you can contact that person to locate them if you have trouble getting their W2s to them.