Is Job Hopping a Good or Bad Thing

Is Job Hopping a Good or Bad Thing Job hopping. Its a topic that divides opinions and has been greatly discussed over the years. Whereas some feel that it can benefit your career by giving you the opportunity to climb the ladder quicker, whilst gaining a variety of skills and experience in different environments, there are others that see it as an indication that the individual struggles to commit to a role. So where do you sit on the topic? This week we asked the Undercover Recruiter what their thoughts are on job hopping, the impact it can have on an individuals career and whether they would hire a job hopper. Heres what they had to say: Kalyan Raman Marketing Professional There are two sides to it. The main benefit of job hopping is that the person can reach a certain level in the growth path rather quickly compared to his/her colleagues. But, once the hopping crosses more than three in a span of three to four years, definitely the growth will stall and even getting a good job will be in jeopardy. Staying in a particular job for at least 4 to 5 years will be ideal. Patrick Laforet Recruitment Consultant There is a difference between a rising star who moves every two years, and a less than productive individual who keeps getting pushed out. Telling the difference is sometimes the hard part. Mahesh Kaushik Associate Human Resource Administration at  Aleph Tav Technologies Pvt Ltd I view job hopping to be an opportunity for employers to get a hold of a very unique breed of talent who comes across as a multi organisation expert who knows about best practices in a particular field. Adam Glassman Recruitment Strategies Manager at  Expert Global Solutions Job hopping is ok, w/ limits and a rationale (better opportunity, growth, location change, etc). The reason matters. Soniya Sharma It questions the stability need and it affects on the compensation growth. majorly job hopping is done for hike. Personnel Placements It helps if there are valid reasons why, if not then there may be alarm bells for employers wanting some one to stick around. Rebecca Harper Internal recruiter at Sale Cycle Tough question! Job hopping can benefit/ Jeopardise depending on the employer. Never judge a bookin my opinion. Khairul Azizan I wouldnt recruit a job hopper.

One Simple Trick to Earn More Money Profit Centers vs Cost Centers

One Simple Trick to Earn More Money Profit Centers vs Cost Centers One Simple Trick to Earn More Money: Profit Centers vs Cost Centers Salary / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Money is one of the top considerations when making career decisions throughout your life. But are some areas of a company likely to pay far more than others?The answer is yes, and the areas we want to look for are called Profit Centers.Determining the difference between Cost Centers and Profit Centers, and then aligning your career into the more lucrative area is an easy way to optimize your earnings and make much more money throughout your lifetime.What are Profit Centers and Cost Centers?Any business has areas that generate revenue/profit. Most businesses have one primary area, but some have many.  Profit Centers are areas within the business directly related to this profit-generating function. If your goal is making more money, Profit Centers are where you want to be within a company.Cost Centers are the opposite- rather than contributing to revenue, they cost the business money and reduce total profits.Even once you narrow down your career choices to avoid Cost Centers, there are a lot of options and choices. Keep reading for some examples/ideasHeres an example of Profit Centers vs. Cost Centers:If a business is selling antivirus software, some of the Profit Centers would be:Research and Development teamsProgrammers that create the productProduct testingCustomer Support/Account Management after the product launchesSales teams that find new customers and sell the productAnd some of the Cost Centers would be:AccountingHuman ResourcesCorporate TrainingAdministrators or SecretariesSocial Media Managers, Public Relations Managers, etc.Why do people in Profit Centers make more money?Their work directly helps the company generate income. It only makes sense that the company pays them more.If a sales person exceeds their goals, those additional sales go directly into the companys profit.If somebody in HR does an outstanding job and hires two extra people, those people still need to produce results that help the companys revenue total s. This is very indirect and is the reason that somebody in HR is unlikely to earn more than somebody in sales.There are a few exceptions- A corporate lawyer will be extremely high-paid, and is still a Cost Center within most business models.But the advice in this article holds true for most positions, especially those that dont require a specific advanced degree (the corporate lawyer is being paid for their law degree and expertise within one area).Making More Money is Simple:Make sure youre in a Profit Center within your company, and stay there. Period.If you cant fit within any Profit Centers in your current company, find a new company or industry.Lets say youre doing Accounting work for a beverage company. Thats clearly a Cost Center. But if you find a job at an Accounting firm, they are billing their clients for your time and effort, which makes you a part of their Profit Center.Any extra time that you put in or extra results that you produce will directly impact your companys revenues and youll usually make more money.

Graduation Looking Forward, Looking Back

Graduation Looking Forward, Looking Back The following content has been sponsored by ATT in partnership with ATT Aspire and the #GradAdvice campaign.   All opinions and experiences shared are my own. Of all the events in our lives, graduation is one of a very few that we use as markers in our allotted mortal time.   Usually, it marks a time of transition from   being a student to  joining the world of working adults.   A time when there’s a sudden realization that life just got a little more serious than it was before. Whether it’s high school or college graduation, we’ve spent several   years in a somewhat sheltered environment.   We were well   acquainted with the rules and the way things worked, and the structure of our lives was familiar and comfortable.   With graduation, it was time to deal with changes in all of that. I remember the summer after high school graduation.   Sitting at the kitchen table in a friend’s family home, there was a moment when it all sank in.   Yes, things were definitely different.      My friend’s mom was there, too.   She’d come to be a trusted cohort to all of our mischievous misadventures during the years in high school.   So her words held a higher value than that of perhaps most other adults.   Observing our semi-shocked and new awareness of our new life status, she said, “Don’t take it all too seriously.   You’ll have a lot better life if you hang on to all that it means to be young and free.”   Looking back, I can see how insightful she was. Now that I’m down the road of life a bit, I can add my own perspectives to her wisdom.   So as you toss that graduation cap into the air, let it come down and plant these seeds gently in your hearts and minds. Don’t Be In A Hurry.   Ever. Whether it’s getting the first, or the next, job or considering the next relationship or pursuing your passions, savor each and every moment.   Look at each moment with a childlike awe and curiosity.   Your life years will pass quickly enough, so don’t rush it.   And don’t worry that you might miss some amazing opportunity.   You’ll have an abundance of new ones from which to choose. Play.   And Play Some More. When the years of school end, it’s all too easy to leave behind our carefree selves.   It’s easy to adopt that serious adult persona that always puts business and work ahead of self, family, and enjoying life.   Here’s a clue:   The older you get, the more you’ll realize that it isn’t the business and work memories that put a smile on your face.   It’s the memories of the special experiences you shared with people you love and share life with. Listen to Your Muse.   Follow Your Passions. Far too many people betray and abandon their passions because they don’t have an immediate payoff.   Don’t do that.     If there’s an inner voice calling you to something that resonates in ways a nine to five could never do, listen to it.   While we all have to pay the bills, there’s always time to grow and nurture that part of you that is your special gift. Treasure People Over Things Sure, we all want the nice home and the fancy car.   Lots of new clothes?   I’m guilty.   Trouble is, all the new things you get will soon become old.       But as they become old, the friendships and ties to the people in your life don’t age, they mature as fine wine.    Want to know an amazing secret?   In your memories, neither you nor the people you care about grow older.   I know, you think I’m crazy.   Just wait, you’ll see.   And soon enough you’ll be saying, at your 10 year reunion, “I don’t feel any older, how could this be?!” If I Could Whisper In My Own Graduating Ear Somehow, I’d like to be able   to reach back to that moment at my friend’s kitchen table.   And to whisper, “Listen to her!” as my friend’s mom counseled us that summer day long ago.   I’d have done a few things differently.   Since I cannot do that, I’ll have to settle for encouraging those graduating now to reflect on what this moment means to you. There will be lots of bits and pieces of advice floating around you during the times around your graduation.   You’ll miss a few, and maybe that’s ok.   Some, you’ll notice and they will resonate.   Take note of them.   Remember them.      And in this connected world where social media is a part of our daily lives, share them.  Use the hashtag  #GradAdvice, because youll be part of a campaign to spread these bits of wisdom far and wide.    Who knows who might find a jewel of wisdom that makes a forever difference in their life? I’m celebrating graduation season with ATT Aspire â€" an initiative that leverages technology, relationships, and social innovation to help students make their biggest dreams their reality. Images: Silhoutette:  Daiana Lorenz Child and Puppy  Giorgio Montersino Passion  pirate_renee Friendship  Naveen Kadam

The Early-Late Debate When Should You Be Getting Up

The Early-Late Debate When Should You Be Getting Up The Daily Mail published a piece recently on early-rising women who ‘have it all’. These strong, sassy females are ticking all the boxes: a stellar career, a healthy lifestyle and a well-stocked bank account. What’s the secret? Their four AM wake-up time. As a people, we Britons aren’t the best at rising early. 37% of us claim they don’t get enough sleep, and the average rise-time clocks in at a tardy 7.12 AM.    Americans are up and about a bit earlier on average, with most arising by 6:30. But if you believe the hype, you’ll know that the superwomen of tomorrow are those who know the far side of the sunrise. An early start is associated not only with increased productivity but superior health, happiness and self-fulfillment. Think you’ve got what it takes to join the pre-dawn club? Read on. Bird kingdom: owls and larks We’ve all heard it: you’re either a lark or an owl, and never both. While the former enjoy a 24-hour circadian rhythm and a natural energy peak early in the day, the latter tend to struggle with pre-midnight bedtimes. Recent research indicates that our sleeping preferences are genetically predetermined, with certain people naturally less capable of rising. So ‘owl’ is a synonym for biologically lazy? Not necessarily. Some argue that owls actually make better career choices, ending up smarter and wealthier than their early-morning colleagues. And it will be the owls going to Mars when Virgin finally gets its act together, not larks. That said, it’s obviously the larks who win out in the early riser game, and there are numerous other advantages to starting your day before dawn… The benefits? First off, a recent sleep and nutrition report by Jawbone indicated that, of larks and owls, the former tend to be healthier. Furthermore, the pros of clocking those extra morning hours can put you seriously ahead at work. Is an early morning also the secret to increased productivity? Plenty of people think so, citing those blissful morning hours between four and six as the most uninterrupted and concentrated of their day. Plenty of celebrity businessmen and women swear by an early alarm, with Apple CEO Tim Cook rising at a casual 3.45 AM. All the same, it might not be worth taking the idea too far. There are plenty of people who think that starting the day at 4 AM isn’t merely mad, but actively bad for you. Each to their own, we suppose… The how-to So you’re set on joining the early morning club? There are ways to make the transition easier. The night before an early morning, eat your last meal of the day at least two hours before sleep. We sleep better on a slightly emptied stomach and, if you’re hungry in the morning, it doubles your motivation to get out of bed. As soon as you get up, drink a glass of water. It will get your metabolism revving, waking you up further. Switch on the lights too; the light will kick-start your body clock, kidding your body into thinking it’s daytime. When writer Nicole Yi decided to try the approach for a week, she found that booking early-morning gym classes gave her the motivation to drag herself out of bed â€" and left her feeling pumped for the day ahead! Finally, if you’re determined to survive on the minimum amount of sleep, at least make that sleep high quality. Turn off screens â€" yes, your phone too â€" an hour before bed; the blue light simulates daylight, keeping your brain awake. And try wearing socks to bed â€" warm hands and feet are linked with dozing off quickly.  The high-tech fixes If you’re truly determined to master the early wake-up, there are plenty of technological fixes you can invest in. Most famous is the wake-up light â€" an alarm clock that slowly lights up in the half hour before you wake up, brightening the room. The sunrise simulation makes your transition into wakefulness easier, and the ‘natural’ approach brings a bunch of benefits with it. Got a bit more cash to splash? Company Eight Sleep have invented a smart mattress cover that can track your sleep patterns, heat your bed and optimise your sleepy time to suit you. Plus it’s only a mattress cover, so perfectly portable. And if that’s not enough, you can buy an alarm-clock-cum-mat that will force you to stand up out of bed before it stops sounding. Yes â€" that’s a thing. Finally, it might not be a high-tech fix, but a mastery of the ‘tactical nap’ will do you well when the early mornings catch up with you. Human sleep in 90-minute cycles, typically, so the best length for a nap is a full cycle. Don’t have the time? No problem. Down a shot of espresso and go for a half-hour lie-down. By the time you get up, the caffeine will be kicking in, and you’ll feel right as rain. Need more advice? Come right on over. You’ll find us snuggled under our duvets, ignoring our alarms. This guest post was authored by Inspiring Interns  Inspiring Interns is a  graduate recruitment  agency  which specialises in sourcing candidates for  internships  and giving out  graduate careers advice. To  hire graduates  or browse  graduate jobs, visit their website. Image: Rising      Snooze.     Main.

The Many Types of Free Federal Resume Writing Services

The Many Types of Free Federal Resume Writing ServicesFederal resume writing services have many different offerings that you can utilize to help you land your dream job. You can find these services in two main forms; agency based and free federal resume writing services.The first form is often offered by a career website. These websites are designed for those who are already employed, have completed an education or have experience in the job they are looking for. When submitting your resume, you will be assigned a specific position that you can fill and then complete it.Once submitted, you will be given an option to submit additional resumes for any positions you feel may have available space. Once this has been accomplished, the jobs you have chosen will be posted on the career website. This type of placement service is one that is specifically designed for those that are already working and would like to share their skills with other employers.On the other hand, there are also free federal resume writing services that are currently offered online and offer one-on-one counseling sessions as well as onsite training. These services offer suggestions and directions on how to develop a more impressive resume and what types of resumes will best suite your needs. By offering one-on-one assistance, these services are usually cheaper than those that offer multiple appointments and often give good advice to those looking to get their first position.If you have limited experience or if you feel that the free federal resume writing services will not be useful to you, you may want to consider a paid service. The best way to choose which type of service you should use is to determine what benefits you seek and what job position you are aiming for. If you want to land your dream job but you are inexperienced, you may want to consider choosing a free federal resume writing service.A great example of such a service is thebestplace to look for a free federal resume writing ser vice. With this service, you will be given several samples to review and then given a copy of your results. This allows you to find out if a particular service is suitable for you and what positions and companies you may be interested in.Another alternative is to ask friends and family if they know of a free federal resume writing service. By doing this, you can get a general idea of what the service offers and see what it's all about.No matter which type of free federal resume writing service you use, be sure to follow the instructions given and make sure to take your time. Whether you choose a free service or an agency-based service, the sooner you are able to get your resume on the floor, the better chance you have of landing that dream job.

Leveling Up Financial Adviser To Financial Officer

Leveling Up Financial Adviser To Financial Officer What do advisors do in business? Much like in politics, its their job to be totally in tune with what’s going on inside the organization or movement, and what’s happening outside of it too. They have to study the metrics of the relevant channels in the market and then formulate a report. This report will advise the leader and indeed other parts of the business on what further to do in order to reach the company’s goals. They are there to be asked questions and through a non-partisan way offer the best knowledgeable advice on how to proceed with a matter. The CEO may want to know the effects of a global market crisis, the potential for an expansion into new markets or simple if the business is keeping to its targets for the month. You’re supposed to be the expert that can be relied upon to give the boss multiple options on how to proceed. However, you undertake research largely at the request of the CEO. this means you’re not independent to explore new things and come up wit h new ideas from scratch. So if you want the ability to take the business in new directions, you need to level up. Advisor vs officer Financial advisors are basically people who give their opinion based on facts, statistics and their gut feeling to business leaders. They must be versed in different kinds of economic strategies but ultimately its not their job to formulate one. You work in tandem with the chief financial officer who in turn works directly with the chief operating officer. The COO is the second in command to the CEO. The CEO’s main force is the CFO, the COO and the wider executive team. Below this team are the heads of departments who will take the orders of the executive team and then implement it into their respective areas in the business. As you can see, there’s a lot of people and roles between you and being close to the CEO where the real decisions are made. Your advice does go directly to the CFO, COO and sometimes the CEO but you don’t have a say in the direction the company goes in. however a CFO is the exact opposite. They are in charge of the company’s finances and not only develop strategies, but analyze and audit and control the fiscal policy in the departments. Its the ultimate role for someone who wants to play a huge role in business pertaining to finances. How could you climb? There are many ways you can progress up through the ranks but some are faster than others. You take your time and make sure you are the best you can be in your current role. Being a financial advisor is great. You may not be in a risky position where you make crucial decisions, but you aren’t generally considered irreplaceable either. Your advice may or may not be taken, your job is only to make reports for specific reasons and hand them in. yearning to climb up the ranks is a normal and healthy ambitious attribute. However you need to be qualified in order to take on such an important role. If you want to start working closely with the COO and the CFO, then you need to become a CPA. Here you can compare courses for becoming a certified public accountant which allows you to be considered a senior in any organization. Its advisable to get a master’s degree in your chosen subject as this shows dedication to your passion in life and professional determination. Everybody learns in th eir own way which is why courses offer different ways of learning such as incorporating technology like tablets. Some people learn far better on their own by doing research online and reading through the textbooks. And others learn better in a classroom environment which the courses offer also. This way you have a tutor that is directly in front of you and you can ask them questions and listen to the answers they give to other students taking the same exam. When you pass you have the opportunity to apply for roles that above the financial adviser grade and begin to earn 6-digit salaries. The role of a financial advisor is not as high pressure as a COO or CFO. You do play a role in the decision-making process but you don’t wield a lot of professional opinion power. A CPA works directly with the two executive roles aforementioned. Therefore you play a direct role in how the company moves forward as you create strategies and analyze the impacts of the global market on business.

What Not to Do or Say to Your Sponsor

What Not to Do or Say to Your Sponsor My career progressed fastest when I had a sponsor. But the key to success is what you do and say once you have a sponsor. Sponsors are hugely important people when it comes to getting ahead in your career. They advocate for you and provide the support you need throughout your career. Specifically, sponsors help put you in the strongest possible position to get promoted, paid and recognized. That’s why they deserve special treatment and consideration. And part of that is knowing how to make effective use of them, whether it’s asking for advice, keeping them updated, or leveraging their connections But one aspect of the relationship with your sponsor is even more important. Interactions with your sponsor matter It takes time and effort to find a sponsor and then build a trusted relationship. But it only takes one misstep or negative interaction to lose their support. After all, sponsors are putting their reputations on the line to back you as a candidate for bigger and better opportunities. They have many choices of who to support, so you have to keep being the kind of person that deserves it. And they’re successful and busy people, so you have to be worth their time. So what kind of negative interactions are we talking about? There are the usual suspects, like complaining about everything that’s wrong with the organization without providing possible solutions. Or saying negative things about others to make yourself look good. But to keep building up that crucial reservoir of goodwill, trust and support from these key people in your career, there’s one kind of interaction that's crucial to avoid. And it’s one that most people won’t tell you. What not to do or say to your sponsor It stems from thinking of your Sponsor as someone trusted and familiar. They know you well, they’re on your side, and maybe they even treat you like a friend or family member. But while they may consider you as part of their circle of “friends and family”, it’s a big mistake to think of your sponsor as part of yours. So, whatever you do, don’t share your struggles with your sponsor. At least not until you can talk about them as something you’ve successfully overcome, which then makes them a “win”. And you want your sponsor to know all about your wins. As my former colleague Carla Harris says, you want to talk with your sponsor about “the good, the good, and the good”. There’s no room for talking about all the negatives, hardships and problems you're having. Your sponsor is not a shoulder to cry on. You only want to share the positive things with them. What to do when you are struggling Of course, we all face obstacles and issues in our careers and in our work. At those times, you may indeed want your sponsor’s insights and advice. The key is to do that without seeming like you're struggling. It’s all about the language you use â€" both your choice of words and your body language. I find it helps to take a deep breath, channel your inner calm and confidence, and plan out the way you’re going to phrase the issue before you have the conversation. You might use words and phrases like “challenge” instead of “struggle”, “gain clarity” instead of “I have no idea what I’m doing”, “learning experience” instead of “huge mistake”. For example: “The XYZ situation is proving challenging for these reasons… in your experience, what’s the best way to approach something like this?” “This is what I've tried What strategies have you seen work in this situation?” “This is an area where I could benefit from your wisdom.” “The one area where I need greater clarity is XYZ”. “This was an important learning experience. What I’ve taken away from it is ABC, and here are the actions I’m taking to address it.” During these conversations, make sure your body language isn’t giving you away. Leave any sense of panic at the door and use this as an opportunity to show you can keep your cool under pressure. It’s easy to appear to struggle Sometimes, those planned interactions with your sponsor can be easier because you can prepare. The thing is, even in the normal course of the day, it’s easy to give the impression you’re struggling when that may not be the case. And if your boss is one of your main sponsors (which in an ideal world is the case), then you really need to pay attention to how you might be coming across. For example, let’s look at two people from the same team, Olivia and Julia. Olivia graduated from Harvard, spoke seven languages fluently, and was exceptionally bright and capable. On paper, she had everything going for her. But every time her seniors approached Olivia with an assignment, her shoulders slumped, she would sigh and reluctantly ask what was needed. She gave the sense that she could hardly manage under the weight of all this work. Yet Olivia would then go ahead and execute the assignment brilliantly. Julia was not nearly as smart and was just as busy as Olivia. But when approached with an assignment, Julia would say enthusiastically, “I would love to work on your project. I’ve got a deadline for the project I’m working on with Donald right now, but if you could get him to shift the priority, I’d be pleased to work on your project first.” Guess who the team leaders preferred to work with? And indeed, Julia’s career was going better than Olivia’s. Eventually, one of the seniors pulled Olivia aside and said, “Do you realize that every time I assign you something, you're leaving me with the impression that you're struggling? And that’s not good for your career.” It turned out that Olivia had no idea how she was coming across and felt so comfortable at the office that she was no longer self-managing. Once she had the feedback, she could do something to change the behavior. But most people won’t take the time to give that kind of frank feedback. So it’s up to you to remind yourself not to make the mistake of thinking you’re at home with friends and family when you're talking to your sponsor. Yes, they're supporters but they’re not people you can just let all your hair down with. You want to still maintain your professionalism. Keep it positive, constructive and upbeat All the interactions with your sponsor are important for your career and continued progress. From a sponsor’s perspective, it’s far easier to back someone who’s likely to “make it”. You don’t want them to think otherwise. So when you’re communicating with your sponsor, remember to keep it positive, constructive and upbeat. It doesn’t mean you won’t have problems, but it does mean you take a constructive approach to those problems. The key is to give your sponsor special status. They’re in a special category of someone who’s on your side, but not on the inside. If you adopt this mindset, you’ll naturally avoid this key mistake. How about you? What do you need to watch out for when it comes to interacting with your sponsor? Leave a comment and let me know.