How to Find a Job You Love - Hallie Crawford

How to Find a Job You Love Confucius said, “Choose a job you love; and you will never have to work a day in your life.” That is most everyone’s career dream, right? Do something you love. However, in today’s world, it isn’t always easy. There are many factors that can make it difficult to find a job that you love. Responsibilities and constraints like financial and family obligations, where you live, where you went to school, and your past work experience and skill set can affect your ability to do what you love. So how do we navigate the balance between finding the thing you love to do and working within your constraints? Here are some first steps to get you started, and the eight things you need to consider to identify the right fit for you, balancing the passion with the practicality. Know what you want. One of the ways to get started knowing what you want â€" whether it’s a job change or not â€" is to write a list of things you want to have in your dream job. There are two ways to this. First, create a list of Likes and Dislikes. Second, dig underneath your passions and dreams to discover what you want to do. Action Tip: For your Likes/Dislikes list, think of something you’ve liked about a job in the past and write it down. Think of something you’ve disliked in the past; write it down as well. Then write down what the opposite would be in the Likes section. To dig underneath passions/dreams, write down your dreams or times in your life when you have felt lit up inside, then write down why that was the case. Was it working within a team that you loved? Was it that you were challenged? This can help you define the important elements of your ideal career. Define fulfillment. This step is important because it impacts everything else. It will sustain you through your career ups and downs and will give you clarity about your career direction. So how can you define fulfillment? 1. Define what success means to you. 2. Identify your interests, or things that, when you engage in them, you lose track of time. 3. Determine what your ideal day at work would be; qualities you see and activities you would engage in. 4. Write down your top three career values. Action Tip: Take 30 minutes this week to write down your answers to the four questions above. Add them to your list of wants in an ideal job. Consider these career elements from our Ideal Career Model. Once you have defined what fulfillment is for you, you need to determine other things that go hand in hand with job fulfillment. Things such as: Enjoyment â€" Tasks you enjoy that you want to perform outside of your main role/task. Talents/Skills â€" What you are naturally good at, as well as skills you’ve learned over time. Education â€" Any past courses you enjoyed; there could be clues here to possible interests, but also the tasks you are qualified for, of course. Experience â€" Past work-related experiences you’ve enjoyed and which ones you would want to carry forward or continue to leverage in your dream job. Personality Type â€" To find the right fit, you must also understand who you are; what work environment is best for you? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Your personality type interacts directly with the work. Environment â€" What type of culture do you want to work in? Consider location and the values of the organization as well. Compensation â€" A final, critical factor is your salary, and the benefits as well. We always have our clients start with the Fulfillment piece of our career model first, because they will get closer to finding a job they truly enjoy than if they started with compensation first. Along the way, if they have to compromise due to compensation, that’s fine. But they will be closer to the dream because they started with what would be most rewarding first. Action Tip: Take the Strengthsfinder.com strengths assessment. This is an easy, low-cost assessment that will help you determine your strengths to begin to understand what you are good at and what you could be qualified for, an important piece of the model. Brainstorm. Now that you have a list of your core elements, you can start to brainstorm careers that would be a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to think big. This step can be overwhelming with so many options, so research possible careers online (www.onetcenter.org, https://www.mynextmove.org/, and  https://www.halliecrawford.com/career-tools/free-career-tools/  are helpful websites) and brainstorm with your significant other or a close friend. Action Tip: Stay organized while brainstorming. Use a journal app on your tablet or an Excel file to keep your research and relevant links handy.

My Internship Experience at a Food Bank on a Resume

My Internship Experience at a Food Bank on a ResumeMy internship at a food bank may sound like a mundane task, but for many people it is one of the most fulfilling things that they have ever done. In fact, I had been thinking about writing about my internship experience at a food bank on a resume for several months before I decided to do it.So why am I writing about my internship on a resume? It is not because I want to brag or try to appear ambitious, but because I really felt that people would benefit from knowing about it and how it could benefit them.One thing that is very interesting in this economy is that it seems like everyone is trying to promote themselves as small businesses or from the smaller side of the industry. That is why it is very important for you to make sure that your resume is correct and updated. And just so you know, if you are working as a career consultant or freelance writer, one of the best ways to make sure that your resume is up to date is to write abou t your internships and volunteering at a food bank on a resume.Now, this article may sound too obvious, but you don't really have to have written a book or memoir or anything else to make your resume update worthy. You can still talk about how you use your skills and experience as a freelancer or contractor for hire. At the end of the day, it all boils down to how well you used your talents to help others and how you could benefit yourself by using these talents to assist in promoting the good things that you do.And just in case you are not aware, there are many benefits that you will receive by taking up a position as an internship volunteer for a charity organization such as Food For The Hungry. You may be helping to improve their programs, gain a great network of people in the community and of course get yourself into the field of work. All of these are great benefits and not something that you can really appreciate until you have used it to help others.One of the best things abo ut my internship at a food bank was that I found it to be very inspiring. As a charity and selfless organization, I learned a lot about being selfless and about building relationships. The most important benefit is that you see the true impact that you can have by helping others.By the time I finished my internship, I was very excited about where I could go next. Of course, I knew that I would not be an unpaid employee and that I would have to take on the responsibilities of a full time employee but I also knew that I had learned a lot about human nature and I believed that I could give back.

How to Look for Jobs in 2020 The 6 Best Options

How to Look for Jobs in 2020 The 6 Best Options Spread the loveWhether you’re hunting for your first job or your tenth, it’s vital to know how to find jobs in the most efficient manner possible. The good news is that modern communications technology provides more job hunting options than previous generations could have ever imagined possible. The bad news is that some are far more effective than others. To ensure your job-search success, you need to know how to look for jobs in 2019. Here are the 6  best ways to find that job you need.How to Look for Job in 2018#1 Use the Internet If you’re like many of today’s job-seekers, you might think that the internet is the best way to get a new job. Many of today’s job-seekers spend hours each day searching online job boards and posting resumes.You might be surprised to learn, however, that this is far from the most effective way to locate a new job. If you choose this option, be sure to bolster your online search with some other job-search methods. Why? According to some estima tes, only about 4% of job-seekers find employment through the internet.#2 Respond to Ads You already know that ads can be a great way to find out who’s hiring in your area â€" or elsewhere in the country. The good news is that this can be a great way to find low to moderate-income positions. In fact, nearly a quarter of people who use this method for those lower-paying jobs successfully find employment. Don’t rely on this option if you’re seeking a higher-income position, however.#3 -Contact  Hiring Managers DirectlyReaching out directly to a hiring manager at a company you want to work for is a good strategy for two reasons.A. Companies spend a ton of money on recruiting fees which they could save  if you they were to hire you directly. This could give you a leg up on other candidates.B. It shows the hiring manager that you have a genuine interest in working for the company which is always a plus.You can check out some of our tips here on emailing a resume.#4 Referrals By n ow, you should have some semblance of a network in place. You can use that network of friends, family members, former co-workers, educators, and LinkedIn contacts to generate job leads. According to some estimates, about one-third of serious referrals can result in job placement. You just need to maintain contact with your network and continue to ask about potential job openings.#5 Government  OfficesGovernment job-placement offices are another option when you’re trying to find a job. There are government employment offices that can provide you with assistance. Many offer training programs to teach you how to find jobs, and staff can often provide you with hot leads on job openings. If you’re struggling to come up with the leads you need, this is an option that may work for you.#6 Utilize LinkedIn  LinkedIn is one of the best ways to network and land a job today. Over 90% of hiring managers and recruiters utilize LinkedIn to search for and vet candidates.Here are some tips for your LinkedIn:Have a professional imageHave a good amount of connections (a few hundred)Get recommendationsHave a solid career summaryMake sure you stay active on LinkedIn and reach out to colleagues and friends who may be able to refer you to an open position.The Best Places to Look for Jobs in 2017In addition to knowing how to look for jobs, it can be helpful to know where to find jobs in 2017. We’ve compiled a brief list of the top information sources you should be using to identify available jobs in your area:Classified AdsClassified ads can still be a great way to find out about job openings. That includes ads in your local paper, of course â€" but you’ll likely find even more opportunities  online on sites like Craigslist. In fact, many small companies rely on online job postings to locate new hires these days, rather than the traditional newspaper “help wanted” ads of yesteryear.Job BoardsYou might run into several job boards online, like Dice.com â€" which is popula r for IT jobs. Your success in finding a potential opening will depend on your profession, of course.GoogleIs there anything Google doesn’t do these days? Yes, you can use Google to find job openings in your area. You can also use it to research those firms and learn more about them to help you tailor your resume to meet their needs.Social MediaWhether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, today’s social media can be a great way to learn about job openings. Your LinkedIn network should provide you with plenty of insight into companies that might be hiring. Meanwhile, you can often locate choice job postings on those other social media sites as well. There are many Facebook groups based on location or industry which you should also check out.Company WebsitesIf you’ve ever searched through a company’s website, chances are that you noticed that many post open positions online. Many companies have started to rely on these postings, as they provide a way to help screen potential applicants. If there’s a company that you really want to join, the firm’s website can be an ideal place to start that process.Job AggregatorsIndeed  and other job aggregators collect job postings from a variety of different sites on the internet. You can use these aggregators to learn about jobs in your area, and follow posting links to start the application process.Your NetworkYou can use your network to keep abreast of job openings in your industry. However, you’ll be missing out if you don’t also use it to help you obtain a job. The fact is that you can dramatically increase your chances of getting hired if you can tell a potential employer that you were referred by one of their employees. Those chances get even better if that employee has recommended you for the job.The job market is more competitive than ever before, but you can still find a great job if you know what you’re doing. By learning how to look for a job, and identifying the best places to find the job you need, you’ll dramatically improve your job-seeking success. How to Look for Jobs in 2020 The 6 Best Options Spread the loveWhether you’re hunting for your first job or your tenth, it’s vital to know how to find jobs in the most efficient manner possible. The good news is that modern communications technology provides more job hunting options than previous generations could have ever imagined possible. The bad news is that some are far more effective than others. To ensure your job-search success, you need to know how to look for jobs in 2019. Here are the 6  best ways to find that job you need.How to Look for Job in 2018#1 Use the Internet If you’re like many of today’s job-seekers, you might think that the internet is the best way to get a new job. Many of today’s job-seekers spend hours each day searching online job boards and posting resumes.You might be surprised to learn, however, that this is far from the most effective way to locate a new job. If you choose this option, be sure to bolster your online search with some other job-search methods. Why? According to some estima tes, only about 4% of job-seekers find employment through the internet.#2 Respond to Ads You already know that ads can be a great way to find out who’s hiring in your area â€" or elsewhere in the country. The good news is that this can be a great way to find low to moderate-income positions. In fact, nearly a quarter of people who use this method for those lower-paying jobs successfully find employment. Don’t rely on this option if you’re seeking a higher-income position, however.#3 -Contact  Hiring Managers DirectlyReaching out directly to a hiring manager at a company you want to work for is a good strategy for two reasons.A. Companies spend a ton of money on recruiting fees which they could save  if you they were to hire you directly. This could give you a leg up on other candidates.B. It shows the hiring manager that you have a genuine interest in working for the company which is always a plus.You can check out some of our tips here on emailing a resume.#4 Referrals By n ow, you should have some semblance of a network in place. You can use that network of friends, family members, former co-workers, educators, and LinkedIn contacts to generate job leads. According to some estimates, about one-third of serious referrals can result in job placement. You just need to maintain contact with your network and continue to ask about potential job openings.#5 Government  OfficesGovernment job-placement offices are another option when you’re trying to find a job. There are government employment offices that can provide you with assistance. Many offer training programs to teach you how to find jobs, and staff can often provide you with hot leads on job openings. If you’re struggling to come up with the leads you need, this is an option that may work for you.#6 Utilize LinkedIn  LinkedIn is one of the best ways to network and land a job today. Over 90% of hiring managers and recruiters utilize LinkedIn to search for and vet candidates.Here are some tips for your LinkedIn:Have a professional imageHave a good amount of connections (a few hundred)Get recommendationsHave a solid career summaryMake sure you stay active on LinkedIn and reach out to colleagues and friends who may be able to refer you to an open position.The Best Places to Look for Jobs in 2017In addition to knowing how to look for jobs, it can be helpful to know where to find jobs in 2017. We’ve compiled a brief list of the top information sources you should be using to identify available jobs in your area:Classified AdsClassified ads can still be a great way to find out about job openings. That includes ads in your local paper, of course â€" but you’ll likely find even more opportunities  online on sites like Craigslist. In fact, many small companies rely on online job postings to locate new hires these days, rather than the traditional newspaper “help wanted” ads of yesteryear.Job BoardsYou might run into several job boards online, like Dice.com â€" which is popula r for IT jobs. Your success in finding a potential opening will depend on your profession, of course.GoogleIs there anything Google doesn’t do these days? Yes, you can use Google to find job openings in your area. You can also use it to research those firms and learn more about them to help you tailor your resume to meet their needs.Social MediaWhether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, today’s social media can be a great way to learn about job openings. Your LinkedIn network should provide you with plenty of insight into companies that might be hiring. Meanwhile, you can often locate choice job postings on those other social media sites as well. There are many Facebook groups based on location or industry which you should also check out.Company WebsitesIf you’ve ever searched through a company’s website, chances are that you noticed that many post open positions online. Many companies have started to rely on these postings, as they provide a way to help screen potential applicants. If there’s a company that you really want to join, the firm’s website can be an ideal place to start that process.Job AggregatorsIndeed  and other job aggregators collect job postings from a variety of different sites on the internet. You can use these aggregators to learn about jobs in your area, and follow posting links to start the application process.Your NetworkYou can use your network to keep abreast of job openings in your industry. However, you’ll be missing out if you don’t also use it to help you obtain a job. The fact is that you can dramatically increase your chances of getting hired if you can tell a potential employer that you were referred by one of their employees. Those chances get even better if that employee has recommended you for the job.The job market is more competitive than ever before, but you can still find a great job if you know what you’re doing. By learning how to look for a job, and identifying the best places to find the job you need, you’ll dramatically improve your job-seeking success. How to Look for Jobs in 2020 The 6 Best Options Spread the loveWhether you’re hunting for your first job or your tenth, it’s vital to know how to find jobs in the most efficient manner possible. The good news is that modern communications technology provides more job hunting options than previous generations could have ever imagined possible. The bad news is that some are far more effective than others. To ensure your job-search success, you need to know how to look for jobs in 2019. Here are the 6  best ways to find that job you need.How to Look for Job in 2018#1 Use the Internet If you’re like many of today’s job-seekers, you might think that the internet is the best way to get a new job. Many of today’s job-seekers spend hours each day searching online job boards and posting resumes.You might be surprised to learn, however, that this is far from the most effective way to locate a new job. If you choose this option, be sure to bolster your online search with some other job-search methods. Why? According to some estima tes, only about 4% of job-seekers find employment through the internet.#2 Respond to Ads You already know that ads can be a great way to find out who’s hiring in your area â€" or elsewhere in the country. The good news is that this can be a great way to find low to moderate-income positions. In fact, nearly a quarter of people who use this method for those lower-paying jobs successfully find employment. Don’t rely on this option if you’re seeking a higher-income position, however.#3 -Contact  Hiring Managers DirectlyReaching out directly to a hiring manager at a company you want to work for is a good strategy for two reasons.A. Companies spend a ton of money on recruiting fees which they could save  if you they were to hire you directly. This could give you a leg up on other candidates.B. It shows the hiring manager that you have a genuine interest in working for the company which is always a plus.You can check out some of our tips here on emailing a resume.#4 Referrals By n ow, you should have some semblance of a network in place. You can use that network of friends, family members, former co-workers, educators, and LinkedIn contacts to generate job leads. According to some estimates, about one-third of serious referrals can result in job placement. You just need to maintain contact with your network and continue to ask about potential job openings.#5 Government  OfficesGovernment job-placement offices are another option when you’re trying to find a job. There are government employment offices that can provide you with assistance. Many offer training programs to teach you how to find jobs, and staff can often provide you with hot leads on job openings. If you’re struggling to come up with the leads you need, this is an option that may work for you.#6 Utilize LinkedIn  LinkedIn is one of the best ways to network and land a job today. Over 90% of hiring managers and recruiters utilize LinkedIn to search for and vet candidates.Here are some tips for your LinkedIn:Have a professional imageHave a good amount of connections (a few hundred)Get recommendationsHave a solid career summaryMake sure you stay active on LinkedIn and reach out to colleagues and friends who may be able to refer you to an open position.The Best Places to Look for Jobs in 2017In addition to knowing how to look for jobs, it can be helpful to know where to find jobs in 2017. We’ve compiled a brief list of the top information sources you should be using to identify available jobs in your area:Classified AdsClassified ads can still be a great way to find out about job openings. That includes ads in your local paper, of course â€" but you’ll likely find even more opportunities  online on sites like Craigslist. In fact, many small companies rely on online job postings to locate new hires these days, rather than the traditional newspaper “help wanted” ads of yesteryear.Job BoardsYou might run into several job boards online, like Dice.com â€" which is popula r for IT jobs. Your success in finding a potential opening will depend on your profession, of course.GoogleIs there anything Google doesn’t do these days? Yes, you can use Google to find job openings in your area. You can also use it to research those firms and learn more about them to help you tailor your resume to meet their needs.Social MediaWhether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, today’s social media can be a great way to learn about job openings. Your LinkedIn network should provide you with plenty of insight into companies that might be hiring. Meanwhile, you can often locate choice job postings on those other social media sites as well. There are many Facebook groups based on location or industry which you should also check out.Company WebsitesIf you’ve ever searched through a company’s website, chances are that you noticed that many post open positions online. Many companies have started to rely on these postings, as they provide a way to help screen potential applicants. If there’s a company that you really want to join, the firm’s website can be an ideal place to start that process.Job AggregatorsIndeed  and other job aggregators collect job postings from a variety of different sites on the internet. You can use these aggregators to learn about jobs in your area, and follow posting links to start the application process.Your NetworkYou can use your network to keep abreast of job openings in your industry. However, you’ll be missing out if you don’t also use it to help you obtain a job. The fact is that you can dramatically increase your chances of getting hired if you can tell a potential employer that you were referred by one of their employees. Those chances get even better if that employee has recommended you for the job.The job market is more competitive than ever before, but you can still find a great job if you know what you’re doing. By learning how to look for a job, and identifying the best places to find the job you need, you’ll dramatically improve your job-seeking success. How to Look for Jobs in 2020 The 6 Best Options Spread the loveWhether you’re hunting for your first job or your tenth, it’s vital to know how to find jobs in the most efficient manner possible. The good news is that modern communications technology provides more job hunting options than previous generations could have ever imagined possible. The bad news is that some are far more effective than others. To ensure your job-search success, you need to know how to look for jobs in 2019. Here are the 6  best ways to find that job you need.How to Look for Job in 2018#1 Use the Internet If you’re like many of today’s job-seekers, you might think that the internet is the best way to get a new job. Many of today’s job-seekers spend hours each day searching online job boards and posting resumes.You might be surprised to learn, however, that this is far from the most effective way to locate a new job. If you choose this option, be sure to bolster your online search with some other job-search methods. Why? According to some estima tes, only about 4% of job-seekers find employment through the internet.#2 Respond to Ads You already know that ads can be a great way to find out who’s hiring in your area â€" or elsewhere in the country. The good news is that this can be a great way to find low to moderate-income positions. In fact, nearly a quarter of people who use this method for those lower-paying jobs successfully find employment. Don’t rely on this option if you’re seeking a higher-income position, however.#3 -Contact  Hiring Managers DirectlyReaching out directly to a hiring manager at a company you want to work for is a good strategy for two reasons.A. Companies spend a ton of money on recruiting fees which they could save  if you they were to hire you directly. This could give you a leg up on other candidates.B. It shows the hiring manager that you have a genuine interest in working for the company which is always a plus.You can check out some of our tips here on emailing a resume.#4 Referrals By n ow, you should have some semblance of a network in place. You can use that network of friends, family members, former co-workers, educators, and LinkedIn contacts to generate job leads. According to some estimates, about one-third of serious referrals can result in job placement. You just need to maintain contact with your network and continue to ask about potential job openings.#5 Government  OfficesGovernment job-placement offices are another option when you’re trying to find a job. There are government employment offices that can provide you with assistance. Many offer training programs to teach you how to find jobs, and staff can often provide you with hot leads on job openings. If you’re struggling to come up with the leads you need, this is an option that may work for you.#6 Utilize LinkedIn  LinkedIn is one of the best ways to network and land a job today. Over 90% of hiring managers and recruiters utilize LinkedIn to search for and vet candidates.Here are some tips for your LinkedIn:Have a professional imageHave a good amount of connections (a few hundred)Get recommendationsHave a solid career summaryMake sure you stay active on LinkedIn and reach out to colleagues and friends who may be able to refer you to an open position.The Best Places to Look for Jobs in 2017In addition to knowing how to look for jobs, it can be helpful to know where to find jobs in 2017. We’ve compiled a brief list of the top information sources you should be using to identify available jobs in your area:Classified AdsClassified ads can still be a great way to find out about job openings. That includes ads in your local paper, of course â€" but you’ll likely find even more opportunities  online on sites like Craigslist. In fact, many small companies rely on online job postings to locate new hires these days, rather than the traditional newspaper “help wanted” ads of yesteryear.Job BoardsYou might run into several job boards online, like Dice.com â€" which is popula r for IT jobs. Your success in finding a potential opening will depend on your profession, of course.GoogleIs there anything Google doesn’t do these days? Yes, you can use Google to find job openings in your area. You can also use it to research those firms and learn more about them to help you tailor your resume to meet their needs.Social MediaWhether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, today’s social media can be a great way to learn about job openings. Your LinkedIn network should provide you with plenty of insight into companies that might be hiring. Meanwhile, you can often locate choice job postings on those other social media sites as well. There are many Facebook groups based on location or industry which you should also check out.Company WebsitesIf you’ve ever searched through a company’s website, chances are that you noticed that many post open positions online. Many companies have started to rely on these postings, as they provide a way to help screen potential applicants. If there’s a company that you really want to join, the firm’s website can be an ideal place to start that process.Job AggregatorsIndeed  and other job aggregators collect job postings from a variety of different sites on the internet. You can use these aggregators to learn about jobs in your area, and follow posting links to start the application process.Your NetworkYou can use your network to keep abreast of job openings in your industry. However, you’ll be missing out if you don’t also use it to help you obtain a job. The fact is that you can dramatically increase your chances of getting hired if you can tell a potential employer that you were referred by one of their employees. Those chances get even better if that employee has recommended you for the job.The job market is more competitive than ever before, but you can still find a great job if you know what you’re doing. By learning how to look for a job, and identifying the best places to find the job you need, you’ll dramatically improve your job-seeking success.

Building a Career Back-up Plan Employment Trend for 2012 - Work It Daily

Building a Career Back-up Plan Employment Trend for 2012 - Work It Daily According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics here is a list of the top 10 Fastest Growing Occupations in the United States today: Biomedical Engineers Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Home Health Aides Personal and Home Care Aides Financial Examiners Medical Scientists Physician Assistants Skin Care Specialists Biochemists and biophysicists Athletic Trainers This is where the jobs are. The question for anyone who is career oriented is how do you capitalize on this data? Notice the list above falls roughly into two groups, the glamorous group consisting of biochemists, network systems analysts, and the ordinary group. What is surprising is only two groups on this list require a Doctoral degree (medical scientists and biochemists). This means the rest of the list is accessible to almost anyone who has a desire to pursue continued education or training. According to Paul Saffo, a futures analyst for the Institute of the Future in California, lifelong learning is the ticket to long-term career success. Ordinary Jobs vs. Glamorous Jobs What is striking to anyone who knows much about science is that the ordinary jobs are often more glamorous than the “glamorous jobs.” Scientists work very long hours and many of them haven’t left a lab in years. Image you have a friend who is one of the leading genetics researchers in the country but he'd really prefer to be a chef. If he didn’t have a large family to support no doubt he would happily spend his days frying onions and cutting up vegetables. Right? Ask yourself who has the better job, the skin care specialist who listens to soft soothing music all day or a financial examiner? In addition, ordinary jobs can often pay very well. With baby boomers retiring from jobs as mechanics, machinists and administrators at a quick clip these jobs are going to continue to be in demand and salaries will rise accordingly. Back-up Plan Employment and Training If 2008-2010 has taught employees anything it is they need to have a back-up plan. Above is the list of back-up plans you can start as your New Year’s resolution. There are several more ideas over at Bureau of Labor Statistics. Incredibly pursuing education and even a part-time secondary job is more liberating than it is tiring. People tend to pursue continuing education in fields they are interested in and in many cases better suited for than their current job or occupation. As careers mature people realize things like workplace environments, office etiquette and contributions to society all contribute to job satisfaction. In addition, the exposure to other working individuals who are doing the same thing opens up business opportunities and new friendships. The best part of pursuing a back-up plan is that it can relieve a significant amount of anxiety and stress over being laid off from your current job. Not only will you know what you want to do if you are laid off, you will already be training for a new career. Ironically, career professionals that actively pursue back-up plans rarely are fired or laid off. The additional confidence combined with enhanced skills and a broader view of life makes for a great attitude. Moreover, time management skills and discipline are needed to pursue a back-up plan while working full-time. These skills are often then transferred to the workplace leading to greater efficiency. If you haven’t considered a back-up plan, now may be the time to start. Without exception every individual I know who received a promotion this year also had a back-up plan. Get started yourself and make your life better and your career more prosperous. Aveta’s Six Sigma offers the best self-paced online certifications in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma and DFSS. Six Sigma training encourages individuals to stop what they are doing, examine how well they have done it, and then implement improvements to iron out defects. Career plan idea dice image from Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

#MakingTime A Day in the Life of a Senior Finance Director And Mom

MakingTime A Day in the Life of a Senior Finance Director And Mom Managing career priorities alongside life ones can be difficult no matter what field yure in, but finance roles have developed a reputation for making work-life balance especially tricky.Luckily for Jennifer McCormick, a senior director of finance atUnited Technologies Corporations Pratt Whitney, the stereotypes dont hold true far from it. Women who work here say that UTC is incredibly supportive to working mothers, fathers, and families and that the commitment to work-life balance is visible at the very top of the organization.UTC is Hiring Browse opportunities.Recently, McCormick gave Fairygodboss a peek at how, with the support of an understanding work culture, shes able to use her time to push forward professionalandpersonal goals. Check out a day in her life below--Who Jennifer McCormickWhat Senior Director of Finance at Pratt Whitney/UTC wife and mother of 2Where Central Connecticut--430 A.M.My alarm sounds an d I immediately think How is Monday here again already? I hit snooze, but instead of falling back asleep, I just lay there thinking about my renewed commitment to self-care and fitness which motivates me to get up for HIIT training at the 440 buzzer. You see, before children, I started fruchtwein days with exercise it was my healthy pleasure producing habit. In recent years I pushed that practice off of my priority list allowing me to devote mora time and energy to developing in my career while transitioning into motherhood. Now here I am, four year postpartum, a little less sleep deprived and finally willing to admit how much I miss the physical and mental benefits of working up a sweat each day benefits that include reduced stress and increased productivity, in addition to the obvious physical ones. I have started carving out the time for those activities again, but that adjustment back to pre-dawn wake-ups is still tough450 A.M.Once the sleep is washed off my face, I do a quick check of emails for any issues that may have come up in the night that need my immediate attention. Fortunately all was calm this early Monday morning.555 A.M.Just as I finish my workout, my 7 year-old son awakes too early and asks that I tuck him back into bed for more rest. I happily oblige his sweet request while resisting the urge to crawl under the covers with him for a snuggle and a nap.605 A.M.I do another quick check of emails and nothing urgent has arrived in my inbox.640 A.M. Once I am cleaned up and ready for the day, I know this is where what little complete control I have over my day endsMy husband and I both have demanding careers in different fields of work. Over the last few years we have found that for each of us to successfully maneuver through days, weeks and months as professionals and parents, we need to maintain a strong partnership with one another a partnership that consists of frequent two-way communications and each of us maintaining the ability be agile an d adaptable.Before the start of each week, and again each night, my husband and I review our familys obligations and needs for the next week/day and compare those to our business priorities and commitments. We then determine how we will integrate the professional and personal in ways that results in most priority accomplishments and the least disruption for us both. Well, thats the plan, but we all know that neither work nor life always goes as expected... (cue those agile adaptability skills).640 A.M. My husband and I wake the kids and help them get washed and dressed. On days when neither my husband nor I are traveling for business, the morning routine is something we actively work together in order to get the two of us, two children and three dogs fed and ready and to our respective locations for the day and on time Exactly how this comes together can vary day-to-day depending on our individual professional commitments and the childrens needs.Today I consider it fairly typical f or our new summer schedule to which we are all becoming accustomed. This morning starts rather smoothly, with both children bouncing out of their beds excited for the start of an exciting week at their summer camps. About half way through this process, my husband wisely chooses to leave the hair combing and head-to-toe sun screen applications to me while he starts preparing breakfast for the kids and the dogs.710 A.M. My children are downstairs eating breakfast while I clean up and make beds after the morning madness. I also put away the kids clean laundry that I folded the night before, and although Id much prefer to complete the job, I decide that the clean clothes belonging to us adults will have to remain folded and in the laundry basket until I have more time tonight.725 A.M. I have finally made it down to the kitchen where I pack the bags of gear we need to get through our days at summer camp and the office. I also prepare a quick on-the-go breakfast for me and my husband.735 A.M. I am on the road. During the summer months my son and daughter have different drop-off locations, each about fifteen minutes from home, but in opposite directions. Today I am taking my daughter to her camp. I enjoy the uninterrupted one-on-one time I get with each child during these brief morning drives.750 A.M. I kiss my beautiful little girl goodbye and begin the 35 minute commute to the office. Looking at the clock I realize that I am going to have to skip my daily drive through the Dunkin Donuts window to grab coffee. During this commute I call into my business units standing Monday 8 oclock leadership staff meeting. I find value in starting the week with a recap of recent critical activity, aligning on near-term priorities and engaging in open communications with the leadership kollektiv.830 A.M. I arrive at the office in time for the second of five meetings that I have scheduled before noon a financial quarter close review of the balance sheet, a strategic accounting disc ussion, a one-on-one meeting with a direct report and the kick-off of an internal audit. Somewhere in between one of those early meetings I found five minutes to get a cup of much needed coffee.1155 A.M. Almost before I know it, lunchtime arrives. I run down to the office cafeteria to grab a sandwich and bring it back to my office. I am very pleased to have sixty unscheduled minutes and choose to utilize the time for work because when I am productively working my head clears and my stress level declines. Today I work open actions, answer emails and return calls, including one to my veterinarian to further discuss a procedure that one of my Labrador Retrievers is undergoing tomorrow. 100 P.M. I begin my last four scheduled meetings of the day a talent recruitment interview, an independent auditor review, a staffing discussion with one of my team leads and a federal Cost Accounting Standards meeting.430 P.M. After school activities are another family responsibility for which my husban d and I share in equally. Since my calendar was clear after four thirty today I agreed to take our children to this weeks swimming lesson. After I finish up my cost accounting meeting I quickly leave the office to pick up both children. With a quick run out of the office, my mind is still very much engaged in work so I make some necessary professional calls during the drive to my daughters preschool camp. 535 P.M. After picking up my daughter and then driving to the neighboring town to pick up my son, we finally arrive at the pool. It takes more time than it should to get the kids showered and changed before meeting up with their coach. During each lesson I continue to conduct business poolside through email and text exchanges.725 P.M. We arrive home and my husband has dinner ready for the kids. On this particular night the kids eat dinner while they talk and catch up with their dad and I start more laundry (does it ever end?) and gather what is needed for my dogs veterinary appoint ment tomorrow. Sitting down together as a family of four for a weeknight meal is rare, and I have learned to let go of this nightly expectation. With our lifestyle, driven by both choice and circumstance, our family unit operates best when we allow for nights to have one less scheduled demand. This removes some stress and enables each of the four of us to be more flexible with how we spend our evenings, whether that is working late, attending a professional function or participating in extracurricular activities.750 P.M. We begin the bedtime routine, a process that we do as a family when we are all home. We enjoy this silly, and sometimes frustrating (why do kids move so slowly?), time together each night and make this healthy family time.820 P.M. The kids are tucked in bed and I immediately move into preparations for tomorrow, which includes organizing backpacks and running another load of wash while my spouse cleans the kitchen. I also tidy up the house in preparation for the hous ecleaner to work her magic tomorrow. I have found that outsourcing this necessary, but unpleasant work is essential in order to free up weekend time for family therefore we keep it a priority in the family budget.845 P.M. I sit down and begin my typical night shift in the home office. I often take this time of day to answer emails, complete deliverables, review various payment and funding approval request and prepare for the following day. Tonight I do a little of each while I pick at the light dinner next to my laptop.1015 P.M. Although there is more work to do and emails to be answered, my body and mind are tired and I begin to think about my morning alarm. Upon realizing that it is not too far away I head to bed, but not before walking past that laundry basket still filled with my clean laundry ** sigh**. I decide then that task will have to wait a bit longer - tomorrow is another day--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with UTC. Find a job there today

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