How to Improve Your Resume After Ten Years

How to Improve Your Resume After Ten YearsA lot of people have asked me how they can improve their resumes after ten years of work experience. I will say that it is possible to be hired with your resume, provided that you have some excellent skills and experience. In most cases, job vacancies do not actually get posted until around six months. In the meantime, it is the employer who is likely to have a better idea of what kind of job you could do for them.A lot of employers look at certain things before they hire somebody. They would probably want someone who has both a good technical knowledge and communication skills. That is one reason why the best candidates are able to develop these two parts in their resumes. It is also true that these two qualities must be combined. Otherwise, you cannot expect to land an interview.However, there are other things that could have an effect on your chances of being hired. For example, you should have developed a good business sense and know how to motivate your employees. Most of the companies today want employees who can effectively manage their projects. Therefore, these people may not be hired for job vacancies where the manager is responsible for everything. It would seem that the degree of technical competence and business sense are more important than any kind of business or management skills.Another factor is the ability to interact with colleagues, clients and customers through online communications or social networks. These are crucial aspects if you want to land a job as a writer or website developer. The more interaction you can enjoy with your fellow workers, the more chance you have of influencing people.If you are under pressure to make a decision and the time for making one is now, do not rush. Spend time thinking about it. Try to find out as much information as you can on the different positions that are available. Take a look at all the websites that contain their job listings. Get as much as you can, and make up your mind.You can also look at your own particular field, looking for experiences in that particular field. If you are already employed, take a look at your portfolio to see what kind of skills you have developed. There is no point in spending money on books or courses if you do not use them. You have to start learning something to increase your chances of landing a job.Before you go to print, make sure that your resume has been edited and if there are any mistakes in it. You can also hire a ghostwriter to edit your resume. There are several reputable companies offering these services. Do your homework and find a reliable company before you commit to paying a lot of money.

White House Pushes Further to Close Gender Pay Gap

White House Pushes Further to Close Gender Pay Gap On Friday, the seven-year anniversary of the passage of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, President Obama took another step to fight the gender pay gap, a cornerstone issue of his administration. Two years ago, the president signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to submit salary information for all employees. Now the White House wants to extend that requirement to the private sector, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proposes to collect annual pay summary data from companies with 100 employees or more, broken down by gender, race, and ethnicity. This will reportedly cover more than 63 million employees. The EEOC is proposing to add the wage data to EEO-1 forms, which employers already submit to the government. So what does this mean for you? Companies will get on board faster. Proponents of the announcement contend this will make investigating companies with suspect pay practices easier for the government, which means women no longer have to shoulder the burden of fighting wage discrimination on their own. “Most employers don’t set out to pay women less than men,” says Emily Martin, general counsel of the National Women’s Law Center. “Employers, in collecting this information, will have a real incentive to self-audit.” Read Next: These Are the States With the Biggest Wage Gap More transparency will help in negotiations. The more you know about salaries in your field, the stronger your negotiating position with an employer. “A key way to address disparity is to ask for what you deserve, and having more information about what your job is worth in the open market is an empowering thing, whether it means you’re negotiating with your employer for a higher salary, or whether it means you’re inspired to look for a new position where you’ll be valued more appropriately,” Martin says. Read Next: Best and Worst Cities for Women’s Pay Equality It benefits men too. When women aren’t paid equally, their familiesâ€"including a male spouse and/or male dependentsâ€"are negatively affected, too. Reports show that women invest more of their money in their families than men do. The International Monetary Fund cites closing the gender wage gap as key to furthering global economic prosperity. “Men have a lot, financially, at stake as well in making sure women are paid well,” Martin says. In other words, closing the gap will benefit you no matter your gender. Employers would submit the data as part of the September 30, 2017, EEO-1 deadline. The EEOC and the president are also calling on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, a measure the Republican-controlled Congress has repeatedly blocked.

I Think Im Going To Get Fired! What Do I Do - Work It Daily

I Think Im Going To Get Fired! What Do I Do - Work It Daily Dear J.T. Dale: I just got my first job out of college. I'm doing my best, but I feel I'm letting my new boss down. My first few weeks seemed good, but lately I'm noticing that she seems upset every time I have to ask her for help. The work I'm doing requires a lot of detail, so I need to ask a lot of questions. It's at the point now where I feel like she is trying to avoid me. I'm scared I'm going to get fired. What can I do? - Justine J.T.: Just because your boss is a manager doesn't mean she is good at it. It sounds as though she thought you'd be able to work on your own but now that she is seeing how much training and support you need, she is regretting her decision to hire you. The attitude she is giving you indicates that she is frustrated and doesn't know how to fix the situation. DALE: Whoa. I think it's a big mistake to assume that the boss is the problem. She might be, but hey, she's still the boss, and that means she still has the option of trying out other employees who might not need so much help and reassurance. Here's the first step toward making things work, Justine: Realize that your job is to help make your manager's job easier. That may sound obvious, but the unemployment rolls are full of people who expected their managers to be their counselors and problem-solvers. J.T.: The good news is that you can take control here. Ask to meet with your boss. Tell her you sense that she is disappointed, and tell her you want to improve the situation. Offer some suggestions of things you could do, such as taking a class or setting up a way to be more efficient with asking the questions. DALE: Yes, the solution may be as simple as saving up several questions to ask at one time so that she doesn't feel constantly interrupted. J.T.: By choosing to engage her in this difficult but important conversation, you will show your commitment to resolving the issue. I guarantee that it will help improve things. Not only will your relationship get better, you'll learn how to solve problems together, and that's the foundation of a lasting employment relationship! © 2012 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Feel free to send questions to J.T. and Dale at advice@jtanddale.com or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!