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Attendance and Punctuality Cost Companies Big Money anization you structured, etc.If you have ever simply watched people at work you will find that many often come in late or miss work entirely for days on end. We may be able to draw a connection in our reasoning that says all these people showing up 10 minutes late can add up to lots of lost revenue for the company. The problem is how to control attendance issues and still treat everyone fairly?A CCH study on unexcused absenteeism indicates that 83% of employers feel that unexcused absentee Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like cod Ceramic and Pottery Defects 1: Ceramic Processing Definitions Getting from one level to the next in your career can be a tough climb. In all my years as a recruiter, I found that the number one reason professionals fail to advance is that they don't realize their worth -- or how to capitalize on it.Defects in ceramics are of interest to potters and ceramic manufacturers because they are a major cause of financial loss. They are of interest to collectors of ceramics because they may (or may not) reduce the value of an item. They are of interest to users especially if they can cause damage or injury in use.I (being old and having nothing else to do) decided to tell you what I remember about ceramic defects. I worked in the ceramic industry for a good part o Most professionals undersell, understate and/or outright don't take stock of their skills and accomplishments. So, how do you brand yourself for career advancement? Following the steps below will put you well on your way. 4 Steps to Branding Yourself for Career Advancement NOTE: The following applies whether you are a full-time employee, or a freelancer. 1. Assess Your Skills & Abilities: I mean, really take stock. Don't look at your existing resume. Start with your current position and list every project you've worked on, every dollar you saved, every new skill you mastered, every client who's bottom line you increased. Just make a list - no matter how minute the project, dollar amount or skill. Dollars to doughnuts, you have quite an impressive list in front of you. Many professionals don't ever take the time to do this type of in-depth skill analysis. Okay, you have your list. Now what? 2. Organize Your List: How? I'd separate them into categories. Depending on your profession, they may look something like: Sales Increased: List all cases where sales increased because of your input (eg, project you headed, direct mail campaign you wrote copy for, reorganization you structured, etc. Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like cod Illegal Aliens Welding and Fabrication Jobs o you brand yourself for career advancement? Following the steps below will put you well on your way.When someone comes over the border and is looking for a job, often they go to light manufacturing non-union areas to find work and of course there is always lots to do. Many light fabrication businesses hire the illegal aliens. I have noticed this in Houston, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, El Paso, Phoenix, LA, Memphis, Chicago, Sacramento, San Diego, Miami, Jacksonville and Atlanta. Actually other places too, but this is what comes to mind. I would like to discuss the tra 4 Steps to Branding Yourself for Career Advancement NOTE: The following applies whether you are a full-time employee, or a freelancer. 1. Assess Your Skills & Abilities: I mean, really take stock. Don't look at your existing resume. Start with your current position and list every project you've worked on, every dollar you saved, every new skill you mastered, every client who's bottom line you increased. Just make a list - no matter how minute the project, dollar amount or skill. Dollars to doughnuts, you have quite an impressive list in front of you. Many professionals don't ever take the time to do this type of in-depth skill analysis. Okay, you have your list. Now what? 2. Organize Your List: How? I'd separate them into categories. Depending on your profession, they may look something like: Sales Increased: List all cases where sales increased because of your input (eg, project you headed, direct mail campaign you wrote copy for, reorganization you structured, etc. Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like cod Conversation with your current position and list every project you've worked on, every dollar you saved, every new skill you mastered, every client who's bottom line you increased.It has been said that one of the greatest fears people hold is speaking in front of a group of people, yet we seem to have no shortage of public speakers. There is a kind of speaking that inspires greater fear. This is the fear of having a real conversation.Conversation is when two or more people talk openly and honestly, listen deeply to each other, and reach a common understanding. Agreement is nice, but irrelevant. The art of conversation is not about gettin Just make a list - no matter how minute the project, dollar amount or skill. Dollars to doughnuts, you have quite an impressive list in front of you. Many professionals don't ever take the time to do this type of in-depth skill analysis. Okay, you have your list. Now what? 2. Organize Your List: How? I'd separate them into categories. Depending on your profession, they may look something like: Sales Increased: List all cases where sales increased because of your input (eg, project you headed, direct mail campaign you wrote copy for, reorganization you structured, etc. Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like cod Neglected Characteristics of an Effective Resume type of in-depth skill analysis."Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant." – Colin PowellAs with any endeavor, one does not excel over the competition without attention to detail. When it comes to making a career move, being "okay" just won't cut it. Middle of the pack, and even "pretty good" is a recipe for failure. If you decide to compose your own resume, attention to detail is going to be necessary if you are going to be the l Okay, you have your list. Now what? 2. Organize Your List: How? I'd separate them into categories. Depending on your profession, they may look something like: Sales Increased: List all cases where sales increased because of your input (eg, project you headed, direct mail campaign you wrote copy for, reorganization you structured, etc. Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like cod Choosing A New Career In Your 30's anization you structured, etc.You may be wondering if a new career is what you need to get yourself more prepared for your future. Your 20’s were rough enough. You had to go to college or just start a new job. It may have been a lot of bouncing around for you to get the type of job that you really wanted. Perhaps you had multiple careers at the same time and maybe you couldn’t figure out which one was for you. Now that you are in your 30’s you are probably looking for a career that’s going to Dollars Saved: Similar to the above, list all instances where you saved a client/company money either directly or indirectly. Skills Mastered: Did you take an HTML class? Did you go on a leadership retreat to master new management policies? Again, whatever skill it is you've mastered - whether it be a hard skill like coding, or a soft skill like employee management - put it in this category. Projects Headed: If you spearheaded a project, list it. Eg, did you convert client files from QuickBooks to Peachtree, a new software you learned? Did you create a filing system to track client images? Did you create a new layout and design for a client brochure? 3. Create a Professional Profile: If you're a freelancer, I advise that you submit professional profiles to potential clients, not a resume (this subliminally says I'm an employee/I want a job). A professional profile says that you're an independent consultant who can help a potential client increase their (insert client objective). Eg, sales, customer subscriber list, client retention rate, etc. If you're a full-time employee, I would create this category on my resume. You can name it any number of ways, eg, Professional Profile, Professional Summary, Career Highlights, etc. It's up to you. The point is to create a place where, at a glance, potential employers can grasp what you can offer. 4. Market Yourself: This is where many professionals - freelancers and full-time job seekers alike - fall down. YOU are the product. Market yourself. Create a professional website and/or create a blog. When you apply for positions/gigs, direct potential clients/employers to this. Even if you are currently employed, it can be helpful to create some type of online professional preference, if only to keep tra
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