When to Job Hop and When to Stay Put

When to Job Hop and When to Stay PutWhen to Job Hop and When to Stay PutA generation or two ago, it was expected that youd get hired at a job in your 20s and stay there until you retired. But as our attention spans shortened, so has our ability to stay at a single company. According to a May 2014CareerBuilder study, 25 percent of workers have held five or mora jobs by age 35.But how do employers feel about it?Is your desire to continually search for greener pastures wrecking your chance of getting hired?It depends on where you are in your career path. Employers are seemingly more tolerant of job hopping in young careerists who are still trying to find their foothold on the corporate ladder. Naturally, you wouldnt want to stay in an entry-level position for the rest of your life, so theres some leeway while youre still gaining experience and seeking progressively better roles. How you define job hopping is important. Some statistics show that the average employee stays at a company f or about four years, while a younger employee stays there for closer to two. So were leid talking three-month stints here. It depends on your industry.Employers in certain fields tend to expect employees to job hop more, due to talent shortage, extreme demand and assertive recruiters. According to CareerBuilder, the top industries with employers that expect staff to job hop are information technology, leisure and hospitality, transportation, retail and manufacturing.When should you job hop?Leaping from one job to another for the sake of novelty may not be the best career strategy, but here are a few situations that may warrant a change of sceneryYou want to expand your skills. Perhaps youve mastered every task your current role requires, and youre ready to learn more and expand your experience. If youve exhausted resources at your current company, it may be time to find a more challenging role elsewhere.You want to move in another direction. If youre a recent grad, you may have disc overed that the career path you had planned isnt ideal for you. If thats the case, make a move now, so you can put in time in your new field, gain experience and move up that ladder.Youre not getting paid what youre worth. Despite all your successes and milestone accomplishments, the employees at your company are notoriously underpaid. If you dont see a chance of pay that reflects your increasing responsibilities, it might be time to move on.Theres no career path. Many of us want to get promotions and increasingly better job titles, preferably at the company where we currently work. If this is important to you, and your company cant give you a clear path of what you need to do to gain additional responsibilities, you may have butted up against the ceiling.When should you stay put?While these examples may warrant seeking out employment elsewhere, there does come a point when employers dont want to see so many positions and companies on yourrsum. CareerBuilders research shows that 41 percent of employers find it less acceptable when a job candidate in her mid-30s continues to job hop. So if youre approaching this age, or are already past it, consider settling in. Or at least give a company more time before moving on.Lindsay Olsonis a founding partner and public relations recruiter with Paradigm Staffing and Hoojobs,a niche job boardfor public relations, communications and social media jobs. Hoojobs was voted as a Top Career website by Forbes. She blogs at LindsayOlson.com, where she discusses recruiting and job search issues and is chief editor of the HooHireWire The Hoojobs Guide to Hiring Getting Hired.

12 Companies That Offer Unlimited Vacation

12 Companies That Offer Unlimited Vacation12 Companies That Offer Unlimited Vacation Its summertime This season is marked by barbecues, donut-shaped pool floats and sunny days. But its also the time of year that man people look at their PTO and ask themselves, Do I have enough vacation days to go on a trip? Ugh, the dreaded vacation day rationing.However, if you worked at a company with unlimited PTO, youd already be on your way to Thailand or the Grand Canyon by now. Stop counting your days off and simply set the schedule that works best for you. Here are 12 companies offering unlimited vacation time for many employees. Dont let another summer go by without a big, worry-free vacationEndurance Where Hiring Burlington, NC Tempe, AZ Chicago, IL Naperville, IL Northbrook, IL & more. Cool Open Roles Inside Senior Sales Associate, VP of Enterprise Business Systems, Director of Global Knowledge Management, Director of Product Security, SQL Engineer, Business Analyst & m ore. What Employees Say Ive worked in customer service for many years, and have found the culture of Endurance, its management, and my gruppe to be superlative. I enjoy going to work each day knowing that my expertise about the policies and my knowledge of cars will go a long way. - Current EmployeeGlassdoor Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Dublin, Ireland Mill Valley, CA Chicago, IL London, England & more. Cool Open Roles Director of Total Rewards, Senior Account Manager, Enablement Manager in EMEA, EMEA Sales Operations Senior Associate, Lead Data Scientist & more. What Employees Say Awesome leadership, free lunch, healthy snacks, mostly genuinely motivated/hardworking teams. Great perks, off-site events, and work that really feels like it matters. - Current EmployeeKabbage Where Hiring Atlanta, GA & San Francisco, CA Cool Open Roles Outside Sales Representative, Direct absatzwirtschaft Lead, Senior Software Engineer, HR Generalist, Head of Brand Marketing & more. Wha t Employees Say The work life balance is amazing. I have always gotten time off for any length of time and my management is always extremely understanding. - Current EmployeeGeneral Electric Where Hiring San Ramon, CA Niskayuna, NY Boston, MA Cincinnati, OH Seattle, WA & more. Cool Open Roles Staff Software Engineer, Lead Edge Software Engineer, Administrative Assistant, Autonomy Engineer, Lead Laser Machining Process Specialist, Principal Computer Vision Scientist, Senior Technical Product Manager & more What Employees Say Leadership encourages innovation, process improvement, and empowers employees to lead. The open office promotes collaboration and IT collaboration tools further support the ability of remote teams to stay connected. - Current EmployeeInformatica (In the U.S. only) Where Hiring Redwood City, CA Austin, TX Boston, MA & more. Cool Open Roles Product Marketing Manager, Sr Director of Product & Solutions MDM, Principal Front End Engineer, Public Relations Manager, Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, User Experience Researcher, UKI Data Governance Product Specialist & more. What Employees Say The work is intellectually challenging. Excellent team that works like a family. Above average pay and incentives. Great culture and community. Talented leadership with years of experience. - Current EmployeeCommvault Where Hiring Tinton Falls, NJ Atlanta, GA aufi Angeles, CA & more. Cool Open Roles Key Account Executive, Enterprise Territory Manager, Alliance Manager, Service Renewal Coordinator, Senior Solutions Specialist & more. What Employees Say Good pay, good benefits, stock is doing very well. Opportunity to work for a company that is the leader in the magic quadrant. Competent technical peers. - Former EmployeeBarnum Financial Group Where Hiring Shelton, CT New York, NY Guilford, CT & more. Cool Open Roles Experienced Financial Services Representative, Financial Advisor, Staff Accountant, Property and C asualty Specialist & more What Employees Say Great place to grow a business. The resources available to Financial Advisors are second to none. BFG has the backing of one of the most prestigious financial companies in the industry with MetLife and all their resources. A great place to be for experienced advisors and those entering the industry - Current EmployeePlaid Technologies Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Cool Open Roles Business Development, Business Recruiter, Data Analyst, Sales Leader, Head of People, Security Operations, Product Support Specialist, Product Marketing, Software Engineer, Engineering Manager & more. What Employees Say Very comfortable culture and atmosphere, technologically advanced, real business output, very good process of discussing and solving internal problems. - Current EmployeeHoneywell Where Hiring Atlanta, GA Kansas City, MO Melville, NY Golden Valley, MN Grand Rapids, MI & more. Cool Open Roles Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Process Engineer IV, Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Director of Channel Marketing, Solution Architect, Senior Pricing Analyst & more. What Employees Say Diversified company with breadth and depth of product lines. Working with many intelligent people. Performance-based and knowledge-sharing culture. - Current EmployeeRoku Where Hiring San Jose, CA Austin, TX New York, NY Cool Open Roles Software Engineer of Machine Learning, Sr. Software Engineer of Billing, Senior Software Engineer of Search, Director of Content Acquisition, Manager of Ad Operations, Sales Development Manager, SEO Marketing Manager & more. What Employees Say Roku has a lot of smart individuals and an active work environment. Innovation is always at the forefront. - Current EmployeeDemandBase Where Hiring New York, NY & San Francisco, CA Cool Open Roles Principal Product Designer, Customer Support Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, Senior Corporate Recruiter, Pre Sales Consu ltant, Senior Automation Engineer, Senior Manager of Events, Account Based Marketing Consultant & more. What Employees Say A great company with wonderful people. I was provided a solid path to ramp quickly and be productive out of the gate. A renewed focus on building a great sales team. - Current EmployeeAddepar Where Hiring Salt Lake City, UT Mountain View, CA New York, NY Cool Open Roles Enterprise Data Analyst, Learning & Development Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test, IT Support Specialist, Senior Technical Sourcer, Product Content Strategist, Relationship Manager, Senior Site Reliability Engineer & more. What Employees Say Tons of autonomy in many roles and functions to drive impact/value once youve proven yourself. Work alongside super passionate team members and learn from peers. - Current Employee

Is it OK to exhibit your superstitions in the workplace

Is it OK to exhibit your superstitions in the workplaceIs it OK to exhibit your superstitions in the workplaceIn sports, its not unusual to hear about star players carrying lucky charms or wearing the same whiffy jersey game after game after game for fear of breaking their winning streak. In the theater world, its considered schwimmbad luck to wish someone good luck before a performance, so instead, you tell them to break a leg. But superstition isnt just limited to the proverbial playing fields. Former President Barack Obama reportedly carries around an ever-evolving mix of good luck charms given to him by others including a rosary from Pope Francis.In the workplace though, things arent black and white with many of us obsessively wearing lucky socks before a meeting or using only a certain color ink on major reports. So, is it okay to have a gold wishbone hanging above your desk and a tiny medicine bag near you at all times? (asking for a friend). According to an expert on superstit ions, it really depends on just how heavily you rely on them.Is it good luck or bad luck?Inspired by an undergrad student, Donald A. Saucier, Ph.D. a Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar at Kansas State University Department of Psychological Sciences decided to delve deeper into the individual differences in superstitious beliefs. Dr. Saucier explained a notion he refers to as the locus of control which is the extent to which you think you can control your environment and outcomes.Dont blame your bad luck on externalsDr. Saucier explained that some people believe exclusively in luck I believe Im going to carry a rabbits food and good things are going to happen, or the flip side a belief in bad luck- its Friday the 13th or Im breaking a mirror, therefore bad things will happen. Some people carry this through to the workplace and have a hard time expecting to produce their best work on a bad luck day or blame their own shoddy work on Mars being in retrograde.Do you lack the confidence to do it on your own?For some, theres an internal locus of control in which they believe Its all me. The external locus of control, on the other hand, is the polar opposite life happens to me. Its predestined. These individual beliefs can lead to different behavior and can also explain why some people seem oblivious to external circumstances, while others consider everything to be a sign or even opportunity. Ultimately, it also can mean that someone might simply lack confidence in their own abilities and too heavily depend on somewhat unrealistic or superstitious aid.Is it ever okay to use your four-leaf clover?If as Dr. Saucier explains, A superstition is believing something has an influence when it doesnt. So, is it ever acceptable to use your own good luck charm in an office environment? Wearing your lucky shirt doesnt change your grade or make your report any better unless it gives you self-confidence or self-efficacy (your belief that you can do something), explains Dr. Saucier. Then its great.The flip side though is when people use superstitions in place of them doing something to try to succeed. Ideally, you do both. You prepare for your meeting or speech and as an added boost of confidence, you wear your favorite color or lucky tie. Some people use the superstition to give them a confidence boost, explains Dr. Saucier. They dont actually think they can increase their level of success, and theyre not necessarily conscious theyre doing so. Its just naturally comforting to do it. And using these as tools or confidence boosters can then help you to become less scared or anxious. Almost like a professional security blanket or touchstone.Use it as a cueDr. Saucier explains that he used to have a lucky song he listened to before teaching. It wasnt the song that made his lectures go well, it was the hours of work and preparation that came beforehand. The song was just an added boost or reminder that hed done well in the past and would again in the future. As long as I was prepared. It was fine.Use it as a positiveNo matter how weird it might seem to others, using lucky charms or superstitions when theyre benign is fine and even fun. The problems arise when people start to overthink them or expect the superstition to do too much, according to Dr. Saucier. If people want to wear their lucky shirt, thats just fine. Its when superstition takes the place of better behavior that I have an issue.

Tapping Retirees for Contingent Workforce Needs

Tapping Retirees for Contingent Workforce NeedsTapping Retirees for Contingent Workforce NeedsTapping Retirees for Contingent Workforce Needs RossheimWhat do you do when your company is facing a high-level skills shortage, but you cant justify an expensive increase in headcount just to handle one project or a seasonal surge in business?The answer for more and more employers is to bring on contingent talent in the gestalt of retired professionals an underutilized labor pool with vast business experience and institutional knowledge.We are seeing increasing demand for retired workers, says Chris Caldon, a senior vice president at Peoplefluent,a vendor of talent-management software. Organizations are struggling with key skills gaps, and given the economy, theyre hesitant to bring people back full-time.In the 2010s, theres an ample supply of retired business and technical talent that is open to taking a look at a term assignment. Many professionals have retired, but they still want to be engaged in the workforce, and maybe they need to be for financial reasons, says Karen Turner, a vice president of product development and strategyat staffing and HR services firm Randstad SourceRight.Whats different about retired talent when it comes to sourcing, recruiting, hiring and onboarding? Here are nine fundamentals.Dont lose touch when your veteran workers retire. Its a big mistake to let your most valued employees fall out of touch, just because theyre retiring. Continuing engagement with retirees and alumni gives you a labor pool to reach out to, says Caldon. Lead the way with alumni engagement and youll derive a competitive talent advantage. Companies havent thought out the engagement strategy really well, says Turner. They havent thought out plans to prepare for depspeciesures and connect with alumni and reengage them.Non-alumni retirees call for different sourcingtactics. The broader pool of retirees requires greater outreach than your own alumni. You need to go out w here your particular retiree population is, through online networks, partner groups like AARP, and employee referrals, says Turner.Consider retirees for project-based work. Why bring on young and restless talent for a project that could be aced by a retiree whos looking for a satisfying, limited-time project, bedrngnis a career? Many retirees are interested in working perhaps 40 or more hours per week on a project basis. In the life sciences, this could mean crunching data for clinical trials of a drug or medical device, for example.Older professionals can fill seasonal needs. Younger professionals may jump at a seasonal hiringopportunity with your organization and jump ship just as quickly if something longer-term comes along. Thats why seasonal gigs for retired white-collar professionals are a much easier talent-acquisition proposition many retirees arent looking for a full-time position anyway, says Caldon. Financial firms that do a lot of tax preparation may be able to hire retirees for the winter and early spring crunch, for example.Highlight the value of decades of experience. My Fortune 500 clients need someone whos up to date on technology but also knows legacy systems, says Erica Oliver, a recruiter for Aquent, which specializes in placing creative professionals in contingent hiring roles. Theres a huge value in bringing someone to the table who has seen the ups and downs of the economy, who understands that technologies come and go.You still need an effective match. Not every retiree likely an expert in her field can comfortably take direction from a manager whos probably younger. And not every manager has the knack for directing full-time and contingent colleagues who work side by side. As with a full-time hire, theres more to bringing on a contingent professional than just filling a seat with a skill set. Look for people who have mastered the art of the multigenerational workforce.Dont neglect onboarding.Similarly, a retired professionals wor k product isnt likely to be all that it could be if he isnt fully oriented to the projects role in furthering broader organizational goals. With a deeply experienced professional, a little orientation should go a long way.Retirees may require flexibility.Retirees may think theyve earned the right to be a bit selfish about working a schedule that suits them personally. Wise managers will make an up or down decision about whether that arrangement will work for the organization they wont try to pressure retirees into accepting conditions they dislike. Retirees may want to stick to a 4-day week or other nontraditional arrangement, say Caldon. That can be an issue.Beware legal and compliance issues.Yes, independent contractors and employees of third-party agencies generally come with fewer compliance worries than direct hires. But co-employment issues and disputes over the nature of the work arrangement can still arise. Employers are not as concerned as they should be with the regulatory compliance issues that come with contingent workers, says Caldon. Staying on top of all the federal and state requirements is a huge issue.

APAC Customer Services Looking to Hire 200 Employees at Upcoming Job Fair

APAC Customer Services Looking to Hire 200 Employees at Upcoming Job Fair APAC Customer Services Looking to Hire 200 Employees at Upcoming Job Fair We are looking for associates who want to bring their excitement, their ideas and their passion for customer service into our company, said APAC CEO Kevin Keleghan. We know that we are successful because we hire the best.APAC provides a number of customer care solutions for market leaders in healthcare, business services, communications, media publishing, travel entertainment and financial services. The 200 open jobs in La Crosse are customer service positions for handling inbound customer calls.These employees will not be required to make outbound calls. All positions are full time with flexible schedules and offer paid training as well as comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision. Potential candidates can expect a competitive salary as well as incentive pay based on customer satisfaction, quality adherence, and atte ndance goals.

Why People Arent Talking About Java Resume and What You Should be Doing Right Now About It

Why People Arent Talking About Java Resume and What You Should be Doing Right Now About It Java developers do not get the job done alone. Now Get prepared to make the very best Java developer resume ever. It is one of the fruchtwein popular programming languages used for the development of websites and other applications. It is a programming language, widely considered to be one of the most popular in the world. Knowing the XPath language is the sole prerequisite, and there are lots of tutorials on XPath online. Should you need some java developer resume examples youre on the proper site. For example, the developer should know what are the most frequently made errors that make a memory leak. Therefore, an excellent developer is anticipated to know about the options out there. The Rise of Java Resume Computers are the scene of our magic right now, but in a brief time everywhere will be. Internet programming is quite a dynamic field thats constantly being enhanced and chang ed. Finding the job in the present market is extremely competitive than you believe. Now youve got a concept of what is involved with developing applications that may connect to and interact with the MQ server and its objects, time to receive your hands dirty. At exactly the same time, you ought to be honest also. Getting web-based, it offers an organization truly any moment, anywhere access. Candidates want to create websites which will ultimately make customers wish to obtain something. The resume format for fresher is the most important aspect. Developing a quick load test could possibly help save you an enormous possible head ache later on. Key Pieces of Java Resume Taking a look at the authentic test run can be utilised to verify that the test ran correct. Dont just say youve worked on it and youve got experience. Only go back further in the event that you have earlier experience that is immensely relevant. Last but not least only business experience is crucial. In th e same way, there is actually no official right way to compose a CV. The see section is utilised to support the present rule, and one rule cannot be utilised as justification for a different rule. ur complete guide on the best way to compose an ideal cover letter in 8 simple steps can help you. Your program leise ought to be stopped. What Is So Fascinating About Java Resume? Of all folks, Java developers ought to know the significance of keywords. Many developers will tell you Java is among the most troublesome languages to learn, making a strong work ethic and wonderful research skills necessary to success. Senior Java developers carry out a number of duties based on the organization they work for. An ideal Java developer can have a wide selection of background requirements. The essential elements of a resume differ based on your industry and the job that youre applying for. The folks who have the most impressive manufacturing and production resumes are the people who under stand how to use technology to their benefit. You may also include on your site or internet portfolio in your resume so that you could be in a position to showcase and highlight your skills by your work along with your output. The side projects likewise dont even necessarily must be Java-based. The most important problem I face when employing a superior developer is simply ensuring their code can be maintained by another person. Aside from the on-the-job challenges, developers also need to continuously work on their skills to keep yourself updated with the trends and developments in the specialty. Our internet developer resume samples will reveal to you just how to present your qualifications so that employers will see your in depth experience and skilled background. A developer who understands the reach of the undertaking, and can do the job well in the team to compose reusable and well-documented code is a remarkable developer.

Do We Give a Sh!t About Swearing at Work - Spark Hire

Do We Give a Sht About Swearing at Work - Spark HireRules on bad language can and should differ by profession and workplace. Most workplaces maintain a dont do it policy. For example, I would never swear in front of my boss. However, in a modern workplace, are the rules for professional conduct when it comes to bad language changing? Some studies show that swearing in the workplaceisntsuch a bad thing. Beyond that, consider how the majority of your clients and employees feel about the occasional bleep-able at work would you care if your co-workers started swearing openly? If you dont care does anyone else?An article on Huffington Post last spring talked about a study showing that bad language in the workplace can actually promote solidarity among employees. While swearing might not be the most professional way to vent anger, it does release tension. The release of tension allows employees to deal more productively with stress in the modern workplace. The serious caveat to this discus sion is that bad language should never be used as partee of harassment or bullying.While swearing among co-workers may not seem like that big of a deal, what about bad language in front of outside business partners? Clients? While swearing in front of these people might seem like walking through a professional mine field, people who have done studies on bad language and public speaking say otherwise.In the modern workplace, being personable might trump being professional. A 2006 study asked college students to rank the persuasion and passion of speakers. Given speeches of similar tone and substance, the speakers who swore once during their speech scored higher marks. One expert says, Swearing is a way of communicating that you are the most important person in the room.For certain kinds of sales and negotiation situations, this could be a useful tactic in a modern workplace. Swearing can also make you appear more relatable. I dont pretend to know much about sales, but a sense of cama raderie can certainly go a long way toward good client relations.Further, it is important to question how many people in a modern workplace really care about swearing. In a survey on CBC News, 75% of employees fell into the swearing occasionally or loudly and frequently categories. Fewer than 20% bothered to stifle their swearing (rarely and under my breath) and a mere 5% said that swearingwasntallowed at their workplace.With these figures in mind, should companies have a bad language policy? Should modern workplaces openly endorse bad language? With quantifiable positive effects from swearing, and everybody doing it for the most part anyway, it appears that the occasionalor not so occasionalprofanity can be a part of a professional workplace.IMAGE Courtesy of Flickr bystockicide