A Look at Corporate Culture

A Look at Corporate CultureA Look at Corporate Culture*/Read the infographic text.A Look at CORPORATE CULTUREAdvertising and marketing executives were asked to describe their company culture in one word.Top responses includedDIVERSEAmazingProgressiveFamilyCreativeFlexibleSupportiveProfessionalPositiveInnovativeFunDynamicAmbitiousFRIENDLYCollaborativeModernDID YOU KNOW?Creative and marketing professionals report the highest levels of on-the-job happiness and interest in their work compared to those in other fields.Sources The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. advertising and marketing executives, and Robert Half and Happiness Works survey of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers. Top responses shown 2017 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Company Branding and Employee Social Networks

Company Branding and Employee Social NetworksCompany Branding and Employee Social NetworksCompany Branding and Employee Social Networks Bennington, Contributing WriterWe all know social media has become a powerful megaphone. The average Facebook user, for example, has 130 friends while the average Twitter user is closing in at around 127. As a result, with little more than a few keystrokes, individuals have the capacity to reach hundreds - and in some cases thousands - of people in their networks.If the Holy Grail of absatzwirtschaft is word-of-mouth, this begs the question Why arent more businesses actively seeking to build a brand army?Consider this If 100 of your employees or recruits posted something positive about your company right now, their message could potentially reach 13,000 social media users. That is significant leverage So how are most organizations responding to this opportunity?By creating strict social media guidelinesthat limit the ability to discuss or represent them online.Many corporations are scared of letting their employees loose on social networks, preferring a command and control management style, says Dan Schawbel, Personal Branding Expert and Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, LLC.Businesses want to get their message out in a controlled manner but many fail to recognize that, because of social media, they have already lost control.Schawbel says this fear prevents many organizations from empowering their employees and recruits to talk about them online. Still, a few trail-blazing companies are taking a different approach, with positive results.Recognizing that employees (and these days, just about everyone else, too) are actively using social media sites, these employers have implemented programs that make the company a partner in their online behavior.Mobilizing with Online EngagementAccounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one such company. Coming out of the recession - and a few lower-than-normal recruiting cycles - some students approached PwC recruiters looking for advice on how to stand out in the tough, crowded job market. In response, PwC launched Personal Brand Week, a five-day intensive on how to create and manage a positive image - with considerable focus on building a strong web presence.Now in its second year, PwCs US Recruiting Leader Holly Paul says Personal Brand Week has elend only helped PwC locate talented new hires, its also significantly increased online chatter around the company as well.This year, Personal Brand Week added a contest in which students could submit a short video making their best elevator pitch. The videos were uploaded to PwCs Facebook pagewhere users were encouraged to vote for a winner. For Twitter promotions, PwC used the hashtag PwCBrandWeek, allowing followers to track and comment on the events in real time.When the dust settled, Paul says PwC received more than 10,000 votes on 181 elevator pitch videos. In fact, since Personal Brand Week launched l ast year, the companys Facebook fan base has grown more than 400% - triple the growth of their primary competitors - all by reaching out through social networks and giving users the means to spread the word and enhance PwCs company brand.Employees Your Brand AdvocatesAn employer who understands the power of harnessing their internal network is global facilities company Sodexo. Arie Ball, Vice-President of Sourcing and Talent Acquisition, hired a photographer to take profile pictures of her staff for use on their social networks. She also had Soxedos design team insert the company logo into each one.As a result, employees received a professional photo, while Sodexo garnered additional branding online. We encourage our team not only to be brand ambassadors for our company, but to build their personal brand as well, says Ball. This helps create authentic relationships and ultimately strengthens the credibility of the company brand.Ball says the photo promotion has been successful in part because Sodexo works hard to maintain a company culture where employees are proud to align themselves with the organization. Its truly a win-win, she says.For businesses looking to create their own social media wins, Schawbel recommends a three-step process. First, draft general social media guidelines that provide basic ground rules for what can and cannot be discussed about the company. (Note Its always best to consult your legal team when writing official guidelines.)For PwCs elevator pitch contest, the firm posted entry rules on their Facebook pagewhich outlined acceptable format and content.Once these parameters are set, Schawbel says employees and others should be encouraged to talk to managers about their blogs and online profiles, and feel comfortable doing so. Finally, adds Schawbel, its important to offer solid training on your corporate message so employees can actually promote your company and be consistent in their delivery.In other words, perhaps its time we all a pproached social networks from the standpoint of what our employees SHOULD do - versus what they shouldnt.Legal Disclaimer None of the information provided herein constitutes legal advice on behalf of Monster.Author BioEmily Bennington is co-author of Effective Immediately How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job(Ten Speed Press, 2010). She is a frequent speaker to students and organizations on the topic of career success and Founder of Professional Studio 365, which provides onboarding programs for new grads and their employers. Emily is also a regular contributor to the college section of The Huffington Post. She can be reached via email at emily professionalstudio365.com or on Twitter EmilyBennington.

Persuasion Techniques for Sales Professionals

Persuasion Techniques for Sales ProfessionalsPersuasion Techniques for Sales ProfessionalsWhenever anyone tells you that they know the secret to sale, you should listen closely but know that there truly is no secret to success in sales. Success in sales is a culmination of hard work, strong rapport skills, a dedication to improving sales skills and knowing how to close sales. There are, however, secrets that can lead you towards success when coupled with other critical success factors. One of these secrets is a commonly used word that is one of the most persuasive words in the English language.? Because The word because has been shown in multiple studies to be extremely powerful. For those in sales who understand how important their ability to persuade is in their careers, intelligently adding the word because into their talk track could actually make an astounding difference. The intention of this article is not to delve into the psychology behind this persuasive word but instea d to offer a few quick suggestions about how to use the word in your daily sales activities. Cold Calling Whether you are cold calling on the phone or face to face, you should have a goal for each call. But when you do have a goal for a cold call, a funny thing happens. Someone in the office you are calling on has a mission to prevent you from reaching your goal. They are often called the gatekeepers and they are paid, it seems, to weed out callers or visitors. So when a sales professionalstops in or calls, asking to speak to a decision maker, the gatekeeper goes into action If the cold calling rep would simply change the approach used and include the word because the cold call success rate will increase drastically. The simple inclusion of the word because validates the reason for your call and lets the gatekeeper know that you actually have a valid reason to be calling. It is interesting to note that the research indicated that the given reason which follows because does not e ven need to make a lot of sense. Just hearing the word because is often enough to accomplish your goal. Getting Appointments Professionals are busy. Many of the people you will or are calling on are doing more than one job and have very little time to meet with every sales professional who calls on them. So getting an appointment is often times the hardest step in a sales cycle. The main thought in a persons mind when being asked to schedule a meeting is why should I? If you, the sales professional, cant give a strong enough reason for someone to meet with you, they wont. If you are having continued challenges getting prospects to agree to meet with you, try inserting because into your requests. Closing a Sale Closing a sale comes down to how well you did in each step of the sales cycle, so do not expect you can start using a magic word in your closes and be able to cut down on the work required in the other steps. Remember, there is no secret to sales but rather, a series o f secrets that need to be blended together. If you havedone well with prospecting, qualifying, building rapport, designing a solution and are ready to close the sale, try adding because into your talk track. Again, dont expect that using because will make up for or replace hard-work or diligent effort throughout the sales cycle, but you may realize that your closes go a lot smoother and your closing percentage increases.

Work at Home - Call Center Jobs in Pennsylvania

Work at Home - Call Center Jobs in PennsylvaniaWork at Home - Call Center Jobs in PennsylvaniaIf you live in PA and want to do phone work from home, youll want to concentrate your search around thosecall center companiesthat hire in the Keystone State. Call Center Jobs in PA Accolade Support Call Center Services The virtual, tech betreuung agents at this company are all independent contractors. These agents provide customer service to this companys clients. Compensation is on a per-minute basis with amaximumrate of $10/hour but there is no minimum wage.American Express Experience in reservation systems or as a travel agent is an important qualification for these home-based customer service jobs at American Express because the jobs are in its corporate travel division.Bilingualism is plus. Apple At-Home Advisors Apple At-Home is the remote call center agent program from AppleCare, its customer service division. Jobs have a geographic location listed but can usually be done from an ywhere, including Pennsylvania. Apple provides a computer and phone and hires employees, not contractors.ARO Call center agents worka sortiment of jobs from their home offices, These include schlussverkauf and customer service as well working as insurance auditors and LPNs and RNs.Aspire Lifestyles Specializing in virtual assistant or concierge services, this companys work-at-home employees usethe phone, e-mail, and chat to service clients. Fluency in French, German, Spanish or Italian is a plus. CenturyLink This voice, broadband, and video services provider employs home-based agents in the areas where it does business. Compensation is $10 to $11 per hour. Bilingual agents are needed.?LiveOps Candidates hiredare independent contractors, not employees. Agents for this outsourcing company work in customer service sales as licensed insurance agents. Bilingual customer service (Spanish and French) agents are needed. Compensation is based on minutes of talk time plus sales incentives. Th ere are several costs that fall on the agents at this company, including paying for training and a background check. SYKES Home Powered by Alpine Access Work at home employees take customer service and sales calls and are paid for training. After starting, candidates receive$9 an hour. Applicants who are offered a position must pay $45 for a background check. Bilingual skills a plus, especially Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week with up to full-time available.Support.com The company provides remote tech support to clients, via home-based tech support chat and call center agents. Its remote services technicians answer inbound calls and its solutions center supervisors support and supervise the remote services technicians. Sitel WorkHome Sitel hires remote employees to handle inbound customer service calls for its clients, providing service in billing, account inquiries, product orders/inquiries, installation scheduling, or technical t roubleshooting. Bilingual agents with fluency in English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish are especially desired.TeleTechHome TeleTech is a in aller welt business process outsourcing (BPO) company which employs associates in some U.S. states and the U.K. to work from home as call agents and other fields. Benefits include paid training and 401(k) plans. Pay is $9 to $10/hour. ThinkDirect ThinkDirect hires employees as inbound work-at-home agents, selling magazine subscriptions. Pay with incentives is $10 to $14 an hour.Transcom Customer service and tech support agents work from their Pennsylvania homes for this global call center company.Ver-A-Fast Independent contractor, work-at-home call center agents use a predictive dialer system to make verification calls for the companys clients, which are primarily from the newspaper industry.

CDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in Ohio

CDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in OhioCDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in OhioCommercial drivers licenses and learners permits tend to be heavily regulated in all states, and Ohio is no exception. A CDL is required to operate most large commercial vehicles. In most cases, you cant even apply for a job in commercial trucking without one. Vehicles That Require a CDL Ohio considers any vehicle that weighs in excess of 26,001 pounds to be large, so the driver must have a valid and current CDL to operate it. In the case of trailers, its the combined weight that counts if the trailer or vehicle being towed weighs 10,000 pounds or more. If the truck has an F placard and will be hauling or carrying hazardous materials, no weight limits apply a CDL is required. Operating a school bus or other vehicle that is intended to transport more than 16 passengers requires a CDL, as well as any vehicles that are defined as commercial by the Federal triebwerk Carrier Safety Administration. Lear ners Permit Youll need a current Ohio drivers license and you must be at least 18 years old to apply for an Ohio CLP. You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. The CLP is valid for six months and can be renewed once. It allows you to drive the type of commercial vehicle youve cited in your application on the highway if a CDL holder accompanies you. The holder must be endorsed by the Ohio BMV specifically for the type of vehicle youre driving. Drivers License You must pass a knowledge test for each type of vehicle you wish to be licensed to drive in order to move up from your CLP and its restrictions to a CDL. You must also pass a skills test, and youre responsible for providing the vehicle for the test. It must be of the same type that youre seeking a license to operate. The skills test includes maneuverability and a road test, as well as a pre-trip inspection. A vision test or a vision waiver from the federal government is also required. You may have to undergo a dditional testing if, after receiving your CDL, you want to upgrade it or renew it. Where to Go for Testing You can go to any Driver Exam Station in Ohio to take your knowledge test. The skills test can be taken at a state-operated facility or at a testing schauplatz operated by a third-party thats approved by the state. It costs somewhat more to take the test at a third-party location. State Operated Skills Testing Locations 1361 East Main Street, Newark, 740-345-48188730 Lake Road, Seville, 330-769-50908210 County Road 140, Findlay, 419-423-284125 McCarthy Lane, Jackson, 740-286-42453701 Tytus Avenue, Middletown, 513-217-4742 Third Party Operated Skills Testing Locations Atlas CDL Testing Company, 1211 3rd St NW, Massillon, 330-809-0791CDL of Northern Ohio, 3905 State Route 103, Willard, 800-446-8875CDL Testing, Inc, 4060 Perimeter Drive, Columbus, 614-294-3684Northwest CDL Center, 26718 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, 419-837-9400Pike County Joint Vocational School, 175 Beaver Creek Road, Piketon, 740-289-5860Rathburn Enterprises, 1688 Pricetown Road, Lake Milton, 330-538-2216Commercial Transportation Testing, 1475 Upper Valley Pike, Suite 140, Springfield, 877-384-6902 US America/ Manufacturing Inc., 8334 State Route 36, Gnadenhutten, 740-254-9313Warren County Education Service Ctr., 5140 Princeton-Glendale Road, Liberty Township, 513-695-2927

Choosing Good How to Make the Best Resume

Choosing Good How to Make the Best Resume Your resume must make that very first cut or you wont even be considered for the team. So you are searching for work. Your job (while youre attempting to find a job) is to remember to fit what theyre searching for. Each time you put in an application for a new job, check your resume to make sure that it isnt only targeted, but in addition current. There shouldnt be any space for deficiency of communication, clarity of ideas and sections with which you require in order to work ought to be ready at hand so that youre not beating around the bush at any point of time. Many folks have a whole lot of those. Again at precisely the same time there are lots of details for which one may not require in order to forage, they are easily available before the eyes. See how its elaborate and simple to scan at precisely the same time Besides your LinkedIn account, the perfect resume should incorporate any links that are related to your work, like a personal site, portfolio, or blog. Also, be certain that there is enough white space on the page to allow it to be effortless to scan. Just like all on-line life, dont put content out there which you wouldnt be ready to see go viral. Therefore, if youre revamping your resume, or crafting one for the very first time, here are a few tips about what to keep and what things to nix. The availability of further pre-designed pages makes all themes simpler and quicker to personalize. Deciding upon the correct font can look to be an impossible undertaking, especially because there are dozens and dozens of choices out there. For anybody with a simple word processing program, its simple to see there are scores and scores of fonts out there to select from and picking the best one can be challenging. The same is true for social media profiles. The Upside to How to Make the Best Resume If youre asking for a professional job, then its also expected your application will also look as profes sional as you. The process might seem daunting. Youre able to start on your preparation via an anticipation of the potential questions. First preparation dictates the success of the full hiring approach. Not only are you going to look bad, but it will haunt you down the line with other future possible employers. The resume is used by a prospective employer to produce the very first screening of candidates for work. Save the work description and take a look at the lingo the employer is using. Potential employers dont will need to observe the candidates such past information which does not have any relevancy with the mandatory position. Whats more, you ought to ensure that the info youre going to be going to write for the academic qualification section has to be properly stated, also clearly state the history of your employment in definite manner so the employer doesnt need to experience that section multiple times in order to comprehend what you are attempting to say. After th e subject is you, it can be challenging to evaluate objectively. Be conscious of the address you include. If your own personal e-mail address isnt appropriate, establish a new account only for job searches. For example, if one of the very first things a work ad stresses is managing a team, then any experience youve got in that area ought to take the very best bullet. Nowadays you tell the remainder of the best of your story. Most people today look at writing a resume as just something youve got to do to have a job. The very last thing you would like to do is receive a job that you cant do. In truth, its far better leave your reader with a couple questions theyd love to ask you. The advantage of working with a chronological resume is that it is not hard that you showcase your job work experience. Make sure the summary statement is customized depending on the work description if you would like to catch that recruiters eye. The importance of an interview in the work method is u nquestionable.

Working At Intent Media

Working At Intent Media At Intent Media, theyre building the company theyve always wanted to work for one thats open, human and collaborative, where very smart people come together to share ideas and get things done. In fact, theyve been included on the Crains top 100 places to work in NYC list for six years running Want to learn mora about working at Intent Media?Click here to binnensee all of their available opportunities, and dont forget to press Follow to receive custom job matches, event invitations and more One of the biggest challenges in alfruchtwein all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is fu rther supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opp ortunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next tischset of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.