My Father Dies, My Son is Born

My Father Dies, My Son is Born 4 On February 16th 2009, my father died and my life changed forever. Literally as I was finishing off a big JobMob article for you just after midnight on February 17th Israel time, my cellphone rang. On the other end, my older sister was calling from Montreal. When I asked why she wasn't calling on the land line, my mother came on to say that my father had a major heart attack and was gone. Just like that. Although my father had been watching his blood pressure for quite some time, no one expected this. He was still playing fast-paced racquetball 2-3 times a week right up until before he died. We later found out that he had been showing some symptoms but that they'd all resembled his asthma or other health hiccups in the life of a 63 year old. Shock As I told my sister after my mother had gotten off the phone, I was hearing what they were telling me and I knew they would never joke about something so serious, but I couldn't believe it.eval I still can't believe it, and that was almost a month ago. As a family, we're just now getting over the shock. If you've never been in shock like this â€" which I hope, for your sake â€" it's the human equivalent of a computer freeze-up where you keep clicking on your mouse but nothing is happening on the screen. Likewise, it seems like I'll be able to email or Skype my father later when his status changes to ‘online' and he'll still respond.eval The shock never completely goes away. This weekend I spoke with someone who lost his own father exactly 18 years ago. “Feels like it was yesterday,” he said. I'm sure I'll feel the same way 18 years from now. A new beginning The traditional Jewish mourning period is called shiva which literally means ‘seven' in Hebrew, referring to the initial 7 days after burial of the deceased. Shiva exists in part to let people console the mourners by visiting them at one central location which in this case was my parents' apartment in a Montreal suburb. On February 18th, my brother and I flew to Montreal to arrive in time for the funeral and shiva. My mother initially tried to convince me to stay behind with my wife who was 9 months' pregnant, but the choice was clear for us and my wife's sister and mother flew in from Paris to help while I was away. 5 days later, my second son and 4th child was born in perfect health, thank G-d. This led to the unreal situation where visitors to the shiva house were offering their condolences and congratulations at the same time (“Sorry… but mazel tov!”). After waiting 8 days before his bris (ritual circumcision), which also gave me enough time to come back to Israel after shiva had ended in Montreal, Noah Tzvi Share was named for my father Harvey Share whose Hebrew name was Tzvi. May Noah live a long, healthy life while embodying all the incredible values of my father's legacy. It's good to be back So now you know where I've been for the past month, the longest period by far that JobMob has gone without updates since the site started back in 2006. My father was more than an inspiration in the creation of this site for you and he will remain so, and I'm looking forward to getting back on track with all the ideas and projects I have coming to help you during these tough times and beyond. I hope to hear more from you, and if you'd like to send along your condolences and congratulations in the comments below, I'd appreciate it very much.

Tips on Writing a Recruiter With Resume

Tips on Writing a Recruiter With ResumeWriting a recruiter with resume is no simple task. But, if you want to be successful in this industry, then the need to write is essential. If you are not a writer yourself, or if you do not think that you are able to write well, then the industry recruiter resume writing service can take care of all your needs. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your talent.First, get some practice in writing a recruiter with resume. Try to write as many resumes as possible. This will help you gain better communication skills with the recruiter. And, it will also improve your writing abilities. As you are working with them, you will learn how to go about with each part of the process and can apply it to your next write-up.Recruiters are looking for writers who are organized, reliable, and have good grammar. So, before you start writing, spend time learning all these skills. This will make your job easier later on. The following steps are easy enou gh for any writer to do. Once you start writing, do not forget these tips.First, determine your organization structure. Look at the resume outline, write down what you plan to write, what the resume covers, and how you plan to write each section. Write the organization structure first, and then proceed with the actual content.Second, do not use too much information in the main content. You need to write concisely, yet at the same time, maintain the proper flow. Let the reader know what you mean, without going into a ton of detail.Third, once you know the organization structure of the resume, write the resume content. The next step is to check whether the content is thorough and detailed enough. Be sure that you outline the intended career track or position, and include all the relevant skills and experience that the employer would look for in a potential candidate.Fourth, prepare a job requirement analysis. Provide employers with a list of necessary skills and knowledge to fill the job requirement of the position. To avoid redundancy, you may add or change the requirements in accordance with the existing employment trends of the company.Lastly, the last step is to submit your recruiter with resume. It is best to do this early in the day so that it will be ready before the day's deadline.

5 Things to Quit to Make You Happier at Work

5 Things to Quit to Make You Happier at Work If you want to be happier at work, quit doing these 5 things. Yes, really! Forests have been demolished with the amount of paper that has been taken up by books written about things to do to be happy at work, and in your life overall. My opinion? I think it has been an awful waste! I would say that 10% of those books have been great, 50% are pretty ok, and the other 40% absolute rubbish!  However, I have not come across too many that talk about things NOT to do! Maybe it is just me, but I learn best by not just knowing what I should do, but also by what I should not do!  So, in the interests of those like me, here is a list of 5 things to quit doing â€" and I promise you that not doing these will make you happier at work: 1) Being fearful: By: Piernicola Fear is something that is so prevalent, but no one wants to talk about it. People fear losing their jobs, not getting their targets, not getting that promotion â€" and even, people finding out that they are not as good as they think they are. They are afraid to start that new business, go for that new job, change their career, and what happens? They do nothing!  They do not take that first step today because they are afraid that this is not the right moment, the right time of the year etc. Now is the right moment â€" take the first step today! 2) Moaning: Moaning about anything only makes you feel worse â€" along those who have to listen to you.  There will always be something that is wrong or not to your satisfaction, but don’t moan â€" do something to correct it! Focus on doing whatever it takes to make it right. Also, don’t participate in general moaning â€" be the one who demands that you all do something about it. Show real leadership! 3) Interrupting: Let others speak! Yes, I know you have loads of pearls of wisdom to share with all in sundry, but remember the golden rule â€" if you want to be listened to, you must first be a good listener. No one listens to the orator on the soap box! So, practice the art of listening, and then you will become the person whose opinions are valued. Strange, isnt it? Also, just so we are clear â€" being silent is not the same as listening! For most, when they are silent they are not listening, just thinking of what they are going to say next! 4) Lecturing: There is nothing worse than being that boring “know it all” who keeps telling others what they should know, and, by definition, what he or she knows! I have seen it far too often as people progress in their careers. They take on the air of the pontificator and the fountain of all knowledge. Very often it is well meaning, but it just doesn’t work â€" you sound like a bore! The sad thing? Even when you do have something to contribute, no one is taken a blind piece of notice! Share knowledge with humility, don’t lecture! 5) Not letting go: Last, but not least, and this one is a biggie! Let’s be honest this challenges us all! Not letting go creates such a bad atmosphere and destroys the culture you want. We all work in teams, and not letting go destroys any hope of that team growing and flourishing. We all make mistakes, we all get things wrong â€" so forgive and move on. If you don’t you will let this become a cancer in your business â€" and I don’t say that lightly or glibly What would you add to this list?

Global banking opportunities presentation this week. University of Manchester Careers Blog

Global banking opportunities presentation this week. University of Manchester Careers Blog If you are interested in the banking and finance sector (both in the UK or globally), then the Standard Chartered presentation may be an ideal place to find out more. Standard Chartered are looking to hire 600 graduates across 30 countries this year and are coming to Manchester to present to students about their opportunities on Wednesday, 14th November.   They are usually involved in our international students careers week each year too, owing to their global focus, but could not make it this year. Countries for hire: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, UAE, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Please find attached here more info from Standard Charetered Standard Chartered University Presentation The basic details, however, are as follows: Time: 6pm Location: Room 2.220, University Place, Oxford Road How to sign up for a place:   Please visit www.standardchartered.com/ExploreYou and click on ‘events’ or you can also sign up on Careerslink   (www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink)   instead. All International

YouTube Resume Writing - Learn the Details Before You Submit It

YouTube Resume Writing - Learn the Details Before You Submit ItIf you are planning to put together a YouTube resume, it is best that you hire a professional resume writer. Writing a resume is not an easy task for everyone and an amateur could be ineffective. The advantage of hiring the services of a professional writer is that they have a systematic way of assembling resumes that can be easily used by anyone.There are many ways to promote your YouTube videos in order to get maximum exposure. One way to do this is by using social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. This will give you a network that is likely to spread your videos all over the world. When you send out your resume, make sure that you include your YouTube channel, which is free to join.You can also try to search for people who are searching for videos related to your area of expertise. Also, you can try to submit a link to your YouTube channel to one of the search engines so that people can get access to your YouTube videos. In this way, you will get a better response rate.Most important of all, is to understand the goals of your YouTube channel. Create a list of keywords or keyword phrases that you can use for your videos. Search for these terms on Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc. and use them as keywords for your resume.After writing your resume, you need to insert your URL at the beginning. This makes it easier for you to distribute your resume since you can just paste your URL after you have included the name of your business. However, if you are not that good with HTML, you can write the address by hand. If you cannot type it in your computer, you can take a pen and put it in the place.Make sure that you include your link on each page of your YouTube resume. There are other ways to display your resume on your video. For example, you can include a brief intro, the reason for writing the resume, your biography and even ask people to subscribe to your YouTube channel for more information .You can even ask a viewer to vote for your resume in YouTube. If you have a high rating, you will get a lot of views and your resume will be seen by more people. So make sure that you are using a YouTube video link and not just a link to your website.Your resume is not important if you are not gaining followers on YouTube. So make sure that you follow all these suggestions and you will surely succeed.

Should Writing Samples Are Printed on Resume Paper?

Should Writing Samples Are Printed on Resume Paper?Writing samples can help when you are getting ready to write your resume. After all, you want to make sure that you are presenting yourself in the best possible light and when you have these examples on hand, you will know exactly what to use. You may be surprised by how much of an impact these samples can have on your resume. So, before you start writing it, you will want to know how important it is that you follow these guidelines.In some cases, you may want to print these samples on the back of your paper. This way, you can take them with you to a resume writing workshop and use them as a reference. You may also decide that these samples should be printed directly on the paper so that you can refer to them during a meeting with an employer. When you get started on your resume, you will be surprised at how easy it is to get stuck up. The examples you use will help keep you on track and help keep your confidence level high.Many peop le find it helpful to use these samples as part of their own resume. They love to see themselves and they love to write a brief biography of themselves. By showing these samples on the paper, you can focus on the information that you have written instead of the things that you do not know about yourself. You can use this sample as a means of writing a more in depth description of yourself. You can use the information from the example to include on your resume.There are various types of examples that you can use for your resume. Some examples include the ones that have your face on them. For example, if you are in marketing, you can have one on that shows your face, or you can have an example that has your image on it. If you have something to offer from your current employer, you can include your photograph. If you have been in the job market for a long time, this is a great way to show that you have experience.Another example that you can use for your resume is a sample that has a section where you can list your credentials. This is something that you will find that many employers look for when they are reviewing your resume. They may want to see that you are the type of person that they would like to hire, rather than just showing the information that they need to use. This can be a great way to show that you have the type of skills and experiences that they are looking for.When you are using a sample, remember that the more information you include in the sample, the better. You may want to give a bit of background information as well. For example, you might want to talk about why you are writing this particular sample or how long you have been working in the field. In order to make your resume look professional, you should include as much information as possible.When you are using a sample on the paper, remember that there are certain types of paper that you will need to avoid. First, you should always avoid those that are printed on glossy paper. Glossy pa per is not always the best option and you should choose a paper that is less glossy to allow for better viewing. Second, you will want to avoid those that are not acid free.You should avoid using these types of paper for samples because it has a tendency to leave stains on your resume. It is also very hard to erase these types of stains once they have formed. Because of this, you should always choose paper that is easily cleaned and less likely to stain.

What Employers Want In Entry-Level Candidates - CareerAlley

What Employers Want In Entry-Level Candidates - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Looking for your first job is one of the most overwhelming experiences any person can ever experience. It isnt just about navigating the onslaught of emotions, or spending hours trawling through job postings, it is having to handle the pressure you heap on yourself. Most of this pressure is about the skills a job requires that you havent yet got. But dont despair too much, because employers that are hiring for entry-level jobs know what they want, and there is a benefit in hiring someone who has yet to be employed yet. You are a blank canvas to them. That doesnt mean you cant improve your chances. After all, there are certain qualities all employers are looking for: A Positive Personality When an employer brings someone into their team, they want someone that is going to have a positive impact on those around them. That is where an optimistic outlook and a glass half full approach comes in. You see, you can teach someone skills, but you cant teach them to be positive. So if you ooze positive energy with everything you do then let that show in your resume and your interview because it will go a long way. Manners Maketh Man And woman, of course. You see, if you have good manners opening doors, holding eye contact, shaking hands, saying please and thank you then you are going to start to win your potential employer over. How? Simple. Not only will you be halfway there in terms of professionalism, but good manners will help when meeting clients and customers, and that could carve out an opening for you. Looking for your first job is one of the most overwhelming experiences any person can ever experience. It isnt just about navigating the onslaught of emotions, or spending hours trawling through job postings, it is having to handle the pressure you heap on yourself. Tweet This Be Proactive Employers don have the time or patience to hold someones hand for too long, so they are going to want to know that you are proactive and use your initiative. This could be something as simple as demonstrating how you were proactive at school with specific examples. However, it could be that you go one step further and try and add something specific to your resume. This could be getting specific training by attending an HVAC training school, it could be that you get unpaid work experience at a copywriting firm, or shadowing the managing director of a law firm for a day. Anything that helps you stand out. Realistic Ambitions You may have huge dreams, and rightly so, but how you go about achieving these dreams needs to be realistic, and your employer needs to know you understand that. What do we mean? Well, to an employer, big dreams can make you look like a dreamer, and that may not go in your favor at a manufacturing plant. Big dreams can also make it look like you want to skip a load of the necessary steps to make it to where you want to be. That isnt an attractive proposition to an employer either. As such, you need your potential employer to know that you are there to do a job and to do it exceptionally well. You may not plan on being there forever, but you need to perform at a high standard while you are. Teamwork A lot of companies operate according to a teamwork culture which prioritizes employee participation across the board. On the other hand, you have companies that place an emphasis on keeping the workplace casual while others prioritize the firm implementation of rules and regulations. Communication Skills Interviews are short in nature and you will have a limited time to communicate much to the hiring manager (why you are the best person for the job, why you will be a great fit for the company, your relevant experience, etc.). If you cant get your point across somewhat quickly, you will most likely not be getting a job offer. Besides having the required experience and qualifications, interviewers look for a confident personality with strong communication skills. Practice makes perfect and you should find friends or relatives who will practice mock interviews with you. The Job Interview Style Guide: How To Dress For An Interview And Automatically Attract Employers Price: $6.97 The Job Interview Style Guide is a conversational step-by-step manual for men and women who want to learn how to dress for an interview and automatically attract employers in a way that will make them stand out. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to land your first job. 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Career Corner How to Make the Most of Your Career Networking Opportunities Part II - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner How to Make the Most of Your Career Networking Opportunities Part II On Tuesday we discussed two tips for how you can make the most of your career networking opportunities. Today we are looking at 3 more tips for you: 3) Dont be shy ask for the referral. People are usually happy to help and the worst they can say is no. Remember nothing ventured, nothing gained. Ask for that letter of recommendation or testimonial. Have a list of names handy to write in the referrals spot of your job applications and be sure to keep their phone numbers and email addresses up to date and on file. 4) Follow up. If someone refers you to someone who lands you paid work, a temp gig or especially a full-time job, dont forget to thank the referrer with a hand-written note of appreciation. Keep them in mind as someone whom you may want to do something nice for in the future. 5) Most importantly, be yourself. You want a job that suits your style, personality, and unique skill set right? The best way to find one is to just put it out there and see what comes back. Heres to having a career you love, Career Transition Coach