Hardest Part of Taking New Job Often Resigning Current One - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Hardest Part of Taking New Job Often Resigning Current One - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career For a surprising number of men and women the hardest part of taking a new job, no matter how excited they may be about the career opportunity, or even how dissatisfied they may have become with their current job, is going in to the boss’s office to resign. And usually, the longer they have been at their current job the harder it becomes. I have witnessed this phenomenon ever since I first put out my shingle as a headhunter, of course, but as the job market continues to expand and improve, I am seeing it with increasing frequency. Still makes me scratch my head sometimes, though. In our executive recruiting firm, The HTW (“Hire to Win”) Group, among the first questions we ask candidates we’re considering presenting to our hiring company clients are those designed to determine why, precisely, they are considering a career change. Predictably, there is a great deal of commonality among the answers we receive. WHY PEOPLE USUALLY SEEK NEW JOB Here is just a (paraphrased) sampling of reasons candidates consistently tell us they are seeking new career opportunities . . . They . . . are simply “burned out” on their current job; believe their career has definitely “stalled” and that they have continued to labor on in “stable misery” because they felt they had no other choice until the job market improved; don’t feel they are being paid what they are worth, considering the contributions they have made, and are continuing to make, to the success of their unit/company; don’t seem to be able to work well with their current boss, for a whole variety of reasons that seem to be beyond remedy; feel they have little or no opportunity to advance any further with their current employer; are still doing the job of two (or more) people, without any apparent end in sightâ€"and for NO additional compensation, responsibility or authority; would like to work for a company that more highly values them for their skills, talents and expertise; feel their current company doesn’t show enough respect to its employees. And the list could go on and on, but I am sure that you get the point. Plus, I am equally sure that many of you reading this post can easily relate to some (or all) of the reasons cited, if you have also become dissatisfied with your current job and are considering hunting for a new one. WHY THE HESITANCY TO RESIGN CURRENT JOB? It would be logical to assume that, once such dissatisfied candidates have endured the crucible of preparing for, interviewing for, and then successfully landing a new job that at least seems to address their current concerns/complaints, they would literally leap at the chance to resign their current job and move on to a more promising career opportunity. Alas, such is often not the case at all. Some of these same candidates start to waffle at this point, start to get “cold feet.” Why? Here are just a few of the more common reasons given (again, paraphrased) and how our recruiters usually respond to the candidates who give them: I feel like I am abandoning my friends at work, people I’ve worked with for years and with whom I’ve shared both “victories” and defeats” during the tough times. Our response: Notwithstanding the fact that, with the advent of Facebook and other social media, the noun “friend” seems to have taken on a whole new meaning, most of your fellow employees whom you consider friends are really not that at all. They are merely people you have become friendly with at work! Plus, if you do have true  friends at work (and only time will tell if they are genuinely your friends), they won’t feel “abandoned.” To the contrary, they will rejoice with you for your new career opportunity! I am really anxious about uprooting my family and moving to (fill-in-the-blank). While the new job seems to be far better than my current job, what if I am wrong?! What if the “grass” really isn’t “greener” on the other side of the fence?! My spouse and I are finding the whole prospect of starting over in my career rather scary. Our response: All very understandable and very human concerns. Still, consider this: The only way we as humans have ever been able to advance in any meaningful endeavor is when we decided to leave our comfortable, known position and step out on perhaps nothing more than faith to explore new frontiers, new adventures. The same general principle applies to one’s professional career. Also, remember, the only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. What do I tell my boss if she makes me a counter-offer when I go in to resign? I’m afraid I won’t know what to say, or how to say it, if it happens. Our response: As the competition for top performers heats up in today’s job market, we are indeed seeing more counter-offers being made by savvy managers. But guess what, usually, if not nearly always, the counter-offer is not intended to benefit the employee. Instead, it’s aimed primarily at providing the manager temporary “cover,” until she has more time to consider how to more effectively deal with an employee whose “loyalty” has come into question, as the result of his/her resigning. WHO WILL CONTROL YOUR CAREER? Our default position is that it is rarely in the best interest of an employee to even consider, let alone accept, a counter-offer, once the informed decision to resign for a better career opportunity has been made. For those candidates who do want to seriously consider a counter-offer, we ask them to revisit why they went looking for a new job in the first place. Was it one of the reasons mentioned at the top of this post? Usually. So, first, why did it take a resignation to get the boss to acknowledge and/or address these concerns? Then, what, if anything, can be expected to magically change for the better, if the counter-offer is accepted? There is no question about it, resigning a current job, no matter how ill-fitted that job may have become for you, no matter how dissatisfied you may be with it, to take advantage of a brand-new career opportunity, can indeed be very scary. After all, to a degree it is somewhat venturing into the realm of the “unknown.” It does have inherent risks that must be carefully weighed before making a final decision. That said, however, if you don’t take full and complete responsibility for nurturing and maintaining your own career, guess what? Someone else will gladly do it for you, and that someone oftentimes is your current boss and the company he/she represents! ___________________________ Want to learn more about how to resign your current job with classâ€"and without undue stress?â€"check out Career Stalled? How to Get Your Career Back in HIGH Gear and Land the Job Your Deserveâ€"your DREAM Job!, Skip’s newest book in the Headhunter Hiring Secrets Series of Career Development Management publications. Going on a job interview soon? Know someone who is? Download Skips FREE How to ACE the Job Interview! publication by clicking HERE. Learn how to interview the way Superstars do!

5 Signs Its Time For an Office

5 Signs It's Time For an Office Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comI love working from home. There’s joy in being able to stay in bed, wear whatever you want, watch TV and to do this all while making a day’s wage. It’s one of the early perks of working jobs in which you’re your own boss.In fact, I know people who have run successful businesses out of their houses, keeping their equipment, merchandise and products in their homes as well. There came a point for all of them though that they had to move out of their houses and apartments to a new work space, often an office building, because their business outgrew the small space they were occupying.Are you wondering how to know when you need to move on to a bigger office? Take note, because it might be coming up sooner than you think!1. You’re Out of RoomevalIs your entire house stuffed from floor to ceiling by boxes of the products you sell? Are your employees shoulder to shoulder on your couch, or are their desks so close they can see all too well what each other are doing? Does your kitchen have more computers, printers, or other work technology than it does eating utensils?If your answer to any of these is “yes,” it may be time for a larger place.A house or apartment can typically only fit so much success before it starts invading too much into the owner’s daily life. I’d say if you or your family are uncomfortable and unable to relax in your home due to work equipment and assets lying around, it may be time to move, though it could make it harder to balance your work and home life when the two are physically separate.But it could be easier as well, and will change person to person. Consider this: do spouses, roommates, and kids have trouble getting privacy or space? Are you able to relax without physically staring at your work? Adjust accordingly.2. You Have Multiple Remote Employees By NecessityIt is extremely helpful to have employees face to face with you, even if it’s just once or twice a week. And going to Starbucks every t ime you need to meet with them can get expensive. But of course, anyone with questions should be able to come to you directly, and vice versa.There are some things a face to face conversation can accomplish that a messenger chat cannot. If you don’t have the room for your employees and most of them are remote by necessity, consider finding a larger space.For my place of work, some of us work remotely most of the week and some of us come in every day. But ultimately we all have to be there at least one day per week. It helps us interact with each other better, develops deeper working relationships, and clears up confusion about things we’re working on privately. Additionally, it takes a lot less time to hammer out any complicated issues in person sometimes.3. In-Person Meetings Are Difficult to OrganizeevalWhen you live in your work space, in-person meetings can be difficult to put together with potential clients and employees. The privacy needed for such conversations can be dif ficult to find during hours of operation. Of course, you could always go out to meet them but you still have to keep in mind that all outside-the-workspace meetings get expensive after a while.Also, maybe your family isn’t comfortable with you giving out your personal address to anyone inquiring about business, or maybe your house is just dirty due to having a family and the fact that you live there. These are just some of the things you should consider.4. Potential Partners Aren’t Taking You SeriouslyThere is a small chance that potential partners or other figureheads in your industry might not view you as a professional if all of your employees work from home. For better or worse, an office speaks “professionalism,” as it, in this case, is synonymous with “headquarters.”I don’t think all of this is fair. But it’s human nature to judge in situations like this. When partners aren’t taking you seriously, or you feel like you’re losing deals because your work space isn’t professional enough, it may be time to move.5. You Can Now Afford ItevalBefore you make this decision, not only do you have to outgrow your current workspace, but you have to be able to afford it. Consider how big of an office you can afford with where your business is at and how it’s perpetuated to keep growing.Count your costs and consider a few things. Many times offices double as storefronts, so you might need a custom sign made. You’ll have to pay for moving costs of equipment as well, and be careful that you avoid common mistakes. Power, water, workplace hazards, insurance, and of course, rent if you are indeed renting.Right now, you may need to move into something smaller than you were expecting, but with more room. Or maybe it’s time to start preparing â€" as long as you’re still growing, you may be able to make use of a storage space until you’ve grown enough to get the kind of office you want! How did you know it was time for a new office space? How long did it take you to move? What were the complications you had? Comment here or Let me know via Twitter!

What Work Are You Looking For - Hire Imaging

What Work Are You Looking For - Hire Imaging Tips for Reframing your Perspective in a Tight Economy: What sort of work are you looking for? This may seem clear-cut, but sometimes its not particularly in a tough economy. You may have recently come out of a position as a call-center manager and feel that because you were one, you will be again. Or you may have graduated from college set on becoming a business administrator. You may be currently employed as a welder, and feel you will always be one. We often limit our options because of what we have been trained to do, what we have done in the past, or what we are currently doing. The shoe salesperson who likes selling shoes but is sick of stinky socks may not have thought about becoming a wholesaler and selling shoes to retailers. Sometimes its difficult to see options when we arent looking for them. Have you thought about exploring related fields which you never thought of before as options? You might be pleasantly surprised at the potential opportunities out there. The key is to identify jobs which are related to the work you do. TRUE ILLUSTRATIVE SUCCESS STORY: My client was a carpenter who thought he might be ready for a change (didnt like his boss or the market he was serving). He had no idea what this would be; and thought his only avenue for change to was to go back to school for something else. After some coaching, he found he had quite a few choices of exploration. Continue doing the same work; that is, be a carpenter for the same boss or someone else. Sell carpentry supplies. Start his own carpentry business doing contract work. Become a consultant advising clients of related products and merchandise. Be a supply person, purchasing and distributing supplies for a company. Design and manufacture specialty cabinets. Find work in a carpentry union, i.e. coordinator, liaison etc. Join a major retailer (Home Depot etc.) as a carpentry expert/department manager. There were different mixes and matches, but that was the gist. He chose #2 and is now selling carpentry hand tools for a manufacturer. Loves it! He knows the trade, and speaks a language the customers understand. He has flexibility, new challenges and new rewards! Take a good look at your line of work and identify the possibilities you have. It helps to think of people youve had contact with in your work (customers, vendors, colleagues etc.). If what they did interests you, it might be your next career. Also make sure to do your homework on that field. Whats the industry like? Are they hiring? Who are they hiring? Taking time to explore jobs related to your field may open up a whole new world!

Resume Writing Guild Reviews - Useful Tips

Resume Writing Guild Reviews - Useful TipsLooking for those resume writing guild reviews on the internet can be a bit frustrating. After all, everyone else seems to have done their own job and they are not going to tell you which ones are the best!But by looking at one or two of these sites you will find that they have pretty much everything you need to know about writing your resume. First of all, the guild reviews will tell you what kind of writers you should be using. These writers will have some experience in writing resumes.The writers will have had experience in writing resumes as well. This is important to know because they will be able to give you tips and suggestions as to which parts of the resume to remove and which parts to include.The writer will also tell you how long it takes to get a resume completed. Some writers may take up to six weeks to finish a resume while others may take one day. Knowing this will help you figure out if you really want to spend that much time on your resume.Once you have an idea of what kind of writers you want to use, the next thing you will need to know is where you will be placing your resume. Some resume writing guild reviews have the writers write their resumes by hand while others have the writer's mail out the resume to employers. Some sites may even allow you to have an email address to receive your resume and then forward it on to the person who will be using it.A good thing about resume writing guild reviews is that you can actually talk to other writers and find out what you like and don't like about working with them. Some writers won't like it when you are all over them with questions and you won't be able to hear what they are saying so if you want to know the truth there is no better place to get the information.Some writers just want to get started and they won't do anything that is going to prevent you from getting started on your resume. The other writers know that you will be contacting them with quest ions about the resume and they won't mind at all. This is very important to know because you may be curious about something but don't ask them about it if they aren't willing to discuss it.Resume writing guild reviews can also give you valuable tips about how to write your resume. You should use these tips to your advantage and make sure that you are not only getting the information that you need but also the advice that you need.

Step by Step Guide to Writing a PhD Resume For Industry

Step by Step Guide to Writing a PhD Resume For IndustryA PhD resume for industry is the perfect way to tell recruiters about your expertise in a certain industry. By following some of the basic steps, you can get started and get more work. There are plenty of great examples out there for you to follow in order to create your own.The first thing you will want to do is to think about what industry you would like to work in. This can be extremely personal, so you can choose from one of the many sub-categories. For example, you could pick construction as your industry. If you have an interest in medical devices, you could pick biotech. The key is to pick a niche or passion that is important to you.Now you can begin to narrow down your list of potential careers, and go into detail about what you think you can bring to that specific industry. Think about who will be working with you, and who you will be working with. How do you intend to be effective and efficient in this industry? What wi ll be the benefits you will receive in this industry?Now that you have your list of career opportunities, you can start putting together a resume that will portray your expertise and the specific needs of the industry. You need to make sure that it is easily understandable, with relevant information. You will want to talk about the skill sets you have that are necessary for the industry, your past work experience, skills, and experiences. Make sure that you have a clear message you want to send, and that it presents a complete picture of who you are and why they should hire you.After you have completed your resume, you will want to include keywords in the job posting that are related to the positions you are applying for. These keywords can be related to your skills and accomplishments, or you can include other related keywords, such as the industry in which you will be working. This is important because it will help the hiring manager to find you through search engines and connect you to the opening that you are submitting. This is where you will find out if the job was advertised through a classified ad, an online job site, or through an executive recruitment firm.Before you submit your resume, it is important to read the job descriptions carefully, so that you know what it is that you will be expected to do. It is important to be aware of the culture of the company. You should not be afraid to write your resume about what you are interested in, rather than about the industry itself. It is always better to talk about what you would like to do than to hide it. You should also consider the interview questions you will face.Make sure you follow the recommendations and guidelines given on resume writing services, so that you can write the best resume possible. You will want to focus on covering your strengths, and address any gaps in your experience. Resume writing is an art, and it does take some time to learn how to do it correctly. However, if you can use thi s time to learn what you want to do, you will have the confidence to move ahead and showcase your skills to the best of your ability.

Top Zip Job Resume Writing Secrets

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3 Tips For Finding An Accounting Job - Work It Daily

3 Tips For Finding An Accounting Job - Work It Daily If you are fresh out of university with little actual work experience and few industry connections, looking for a job as an accountant can be a daunting prospect. However, there are a few things you can do to make the task of finding an accounting job an easier one: 1. Improve Your CV You should do this before even considering doing anything else. Format your CV to look clean and professional. If you are fresh from your accounting course and have no relevant experience, place your education credentials near the top. Mention any university-based activities that may be relevant to a prospective appointment to show that you have the skills that are needed. Your university will no doubt have resources that are geared to helping you find a career upon graduation â€" so whether you are a current student or you have just graduated you should take full advantage of these resources â€" talk to your careers advisor and attend career fairs. Prior to attending the careers fairs in question, do your research â€" find out which accountancy firms will be attending and find out basic information about the firms such as selling propositions, core strengths and their place in the market. Most of this information should be available on the firms’ websites. 2. Join A Professional Accounting Organization Such organizations will often host networking events to allow you to meet and make an impression on potential employers â€" you will be able to join many of these organisations through your university. Examples of accounting organizations in the UK include the London Society of Chartered Accountants and the Certified Public Accountants Association. 3. Search For Job Openings Online The best way to search for a job in any field is to do so online, as this is now the preferred method of advertising positions for many companies. It would be advisable to do your online job search on sites which advertise many jobs in the accountancy field. A specialist recruiter in this area is Jobs Direct. Managing Director Oliver Adderley comments, “There are a range of recruitment sites out there, but it’s vital to find one that specializes in recruitment in your industry sector. It is important that you are able to narrow down search results of accountancy positions that you want to apply for; based on location and salary expectations. At Jobs Direct, we ensure you can.” Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!