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The easy way to Pick a Career that Suits You

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Some of the people only go by fiscal considerations when they select a career. Whether they basically enjoy the career or not is of little or no concern. Folk who use this method of career selection usually end up hating their jobs. These are the people that can’t wait until Friday and dread Monday. The sunny side of employing such a method of career selection is the money. If money is what motivates you, then any career that offers good enough compensation will suit you.

There are folk who know what they’d like to do from an early age. One regularly hears of the young boy who always knew he would have liked to work as a law officer. For some people, picking a job that suits them starts while very young. They might have relations who they look up to in that profession, or they could have just fallen in love with the job for some other reason. Whatever the reality may be, a few people just know from a young age what career they would like to pursue. If you’ve got something under consideration that you were always wanting to do from a young age, pursue it as a career.

Passions and interests can lead a few people to certain careers. Investigate your interests and passions. What is it which really gets you going? For instance, if you like working out, pursuing a vocation as a fitness pro would be something to think about. Do you adore the outside? Then a career as a park ranger may be something to think about. By going by what interests you, there will most likely never be a uninteresting day on the job. Take into account that as folk age, interests may change, so there is a slight probability that you might like to switch careers later on in life.

Though it isn’t common, occasionally folk will pick multiple careers that suit them. For example, if you like computer programming and writing, you might pursue a career as a independent programmer while also pursuing a job as a freelance writer. This isn’t a path for everyone, but some of the people find the power to leap from one profession to another relieves tedium. After writing code for six months straight, a programmer may wish to take a break. She or he could then take on a writing project.

Academic requirements play a part when choosing a job that suits. Some people will not have an issue studying for many years to become a doctor, while others won’t consider spending so much time in class. Infrequently fiscal constraints stop folks from chasing careers that have heavy tutorial requirements. If you really do wish to pursue a vocation that needs a large amount of education, be totally sure to look into grants, student loans and work study programs.

One should not be forced into a job. Never pick a career because some other person wants you in that particular field. Being pushed into a career that you do not need to be in is a surefire course to depression. When folks are young, they can be simply and easily influenced by others into picking a job that does not suit them.

CvWow – Being An Award Winning Business!

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Winning 2 industry awards within the 1st year of trading is quite an achievement and there doesn’t seem to be any stopping CvWow.com who have today announced being short listed as finalists for a further 4 OnRec 2012 Awards.

‘Being short listed as finalists this year is such a great testament to the hard work and support each of our account managers provide to their clients. We have significantly developed the CvWow product over the last year and as such are delivering twice as many products / services which means more choice and flexibility to our clients’. – Stephen Joell-Ireland (Marketing Director).

When asked what makes CvWow an award winning company Russell Crowe (CEO) stated that it was a mix between a perfectly well balanced product and the hard work and determination of his team. His advice to any organisation looking to win an award would be for the senior management team to engage with and listen to the needs of the client. ‘It is important to deliver a product and/or service which delivers over and above your clients expectations’, Russell explained.

Russell’s 5 Top Tips to ensuring an award winning service….

1) Engage & Listen to your clients

‘Proactively engaging with your clients means that you will always listen to both the buying and change signals. Many clients if unhappy are afraid to speak out and walk away at the 1st given opportunity, to avoid this you need to utilise the Kaizen theory, a theory which means products and services re always being reviewed’.

2) Ensure your clients feel valued

‘ Ensure your customers know how much you value their business simply by keeping in touch and thanking them’.

3) Coaching

‘The coaching of both staff and customers is key to ensuring high levels of service are maintained. One of the most challenging scenarios is when customer’s expectations are not managed in the right way; therefore coaching the customer’s mindset and attitude is key to maintaining a long healthy business relationship.

4) Fine tune

‘The Kaizen theory means that products and services can constantly be reviewed, adapted and fined tuned to make them better for customers’.

5) Be Prepared

‘Always ensure enough staff are at hand to be able to service any possibility. There is nothing worse when you call a call centre at a busy time and you have to wait in a queue for hours on end. Being prepared for any eventuality is important, you just never know what might happen’.

Stephen’s final word

Some may say winning an award is all about whether you have written the right thing on the entry form however that’s far from the truth. If you have a service and/or product which works and makes a difference then by all means stand up and shout about it. The CvWow product has won awards because it truly is a remarkable service, which can save your business thousands of pounds! If your company can stand out above many why not enter a few business awards and see how you fair, feedback from the judges allows you a true insight into how others perceive your brand.

If you are an employer looking to recruit visit www.cvwow.com today!

 

 

How to write the perfect cover letter

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How to write the perfect cover letter

Often overlooked and sometimes completely ignored, a cover letter is the perfect accompaniment to your CV, the yin to its yang. The letter (or in this modern world, e-mail) will most likely be read before your CV, and it affords you the chance to express all those things that do not comfortably fit into a CV’s often rigid structure. Taken as a whole, a CV and covering letter will portray you in the best possible light. If done properly, your covering letter can make the difference between success and failure.

Note: Although the following comments will generally apply to most covering letters, the most important thing to keep in mind regarding this letter is that it must be unique, both to you and to your prospective employers. Most employers these days are used to generic templates and sick to death of mail-merged letters that have been sent to a hundred different places with only the company name changed. In a few cases, people have forgotten even to do this! Suddenly the covering letter goes from the icing on the cake of success to the final nail in the coffin of failure… Above all, make it personal “Make it Wow!”

Step 1: Being that this is a letter, it should start with…

…An address

More specifically, your address (and contact details) in the top right hand corner. After that, start the letter with the name and address of your employer. Try to find out exactly who will be dealing with your application and what their title is. You can do this by checking on the internet, or even ringing the company and asking. It gives the letter a much more personal touch if it is addressed to a real person rather than a generic sir/madam.

Although there is no set way to write a covering letter, it is a good idea to try and plan out the structure so that you don’t end up repeating yourself in each paragraph and confusing the reader. Although there are more words to play with than with the CV, the watchwords are still the same: clarity, intelligence and conciseness

It is often difficult to know how to open such a letter. Keep it simple, start by telling them exactly what you want. Make sure it is clear what position you are applying for. For example,

“I am writing to you regarding the ‘junior copy writer’ placement that was recently advertised, and would be most grateful if you would consider my application for this position”

Why is the job good for me?

Once you have broken the ice, it is time to make clear to your prospective employer what exactly it is about the job that attracts you. Why do you want the job? Again, the key is to deal in specifics. Although your main motivation may be “for the money” or some such, it is better to try and pick one aspect of the job that particularly appeals to you and explain why. If you are applying to become a writer at a newspaper, and you are interested in travel, then try to marry the two together:

“I am looking to pursue a career in journalism, and travel writing is one area in which I would be keen to garner experience. It is ideal considering that I am an avid traveller myself and have taken a keen interest in travel literature in my own reading”

Why am I good for the job?

Now that your reader knows the job is right for you, it’s time to move on and show that you are right for the job. Here is the place to address your strengths and qualifications that are directly relevant to the position. If there are specific requirements that are mentioned in the job description, use these terms when describing yourself. You may have touched upon some of this in your CV, but here you have room to elaborate upon them more fully. Try not to repeat too much of your CV though. After all, this is supposed to be read in conjunction with your CV, and a lot of crossover will come across as sloppy. It is good to frame the strengths and merits that you mention in real life examples. If you are trying to put across that you are good with people, give evidence of this. For example:

“I feel that I am good at working with a wide range of people. During my time as a waiter at “Scott’s Oyster Bar”, I dealt with all sorts of people. It was difficult at first because of the hectic pace of the food industry, but I soon learnt to cope with the pressure. I was particularly good at handling people’s complaints, listening and talking to them in clear terms, whilst remaining polite at all times.”

You can use your examples to bring in additional skills that may not be directly relevant. Working in things such as IT skills, or your organisational skills is a good idea. Try to offer the reader something unique and beneficial. Use interesting examples that cast you in a separate light to others applying for the position.

Closing remarks…

Finish off by stating clearly when you are available for interview. If there is no set starting date, it is a good idea to make a note of the earliest you can begin working. You should also welcome the prospective employer to contact you if they need any further information. They should have your contact details from the top of the letter, and on your CV. Sign off and, if you are printing the letter out rather than emailing it, sign it for an added level of professionalism.

By approaching the cover letter in a structured manner, you can achieve a clear and concise argument as to why you are best suited to the job. Remember that presentation can reflect strongly or poorly on you. If your letter has no clear sections and rambles on, repeating itself, the reader may consider that you lack the discipline and organisational skills that are so important to most modern workplaces. The covering letter, like the CV informs your prospective employer’s first impressions of you.

Be sure to think about what you want it to say about you and don’t forget if you are addressing it to an individual to check the spelling of their name!