How Your Myers Briggs Type Determines Your Career Path

How Your Myers Briggs Type Determines Your Career Path Think you have what it takes to be a crime scene investigator? Or would you be better suited for the medical field or computer technology? With so many career choices, it can be difficult to settle on just one. For about 50 years, people have been using the Myers-Briggs Personality Test to help them figure out their career paths. The Myer Briggs psychological assessment involves a list of questions that help you determine your personality type. From pursuing an online education, to your subsequent professional career, increasing self awareness will drive your personal success. Plus, at the end of it all, you walk away with four letters that you can use as a roadmap as you embark on that fabulous journey called life. Take a look at some interesting facts in this infographic from Colorado Tech. RELATED:  What is Your Myers Briggs Social Media Type?

Why isnt there a humanities careers fair University of Manchester Careers Blog

Why isnt there a humanities careers fair University of Manchester Careers Blog The answer is actually there is! First lets establish some facts, there is no  typical humanities student! Archaeology, Languages, Planning, Economics, Finance, Philosophy, Drama, Law to name but a few subjects. Thats a pretty good mixture and you dont all want to do the same things. We see humanities students interested in finance, management, HR, PR, advertising, marketing, law, international development, public sector and charities, the media,  planning consultancy,  renewable energy,  medicine,  starting your own business, translation, museums and gallery work and the list goes on.  The career options open to humanities students  are endless! Now Im not saying any one fair will cover ALL of those areas, it wont! Thats because many of the recruiters in those sectors will not have big graduate schemes and therefore they dont need to attend fairs. Dont rule fairs out whatever they are called! At the Science and Engineering Fair for example   there were recruiters looking for students from any discipline,  and specific disciplines, including  geography for example. There were sales and marketing schemes available and general management schemes which often include marketing HR.      At the Finance, Business Management Fair, yes  there were finance roles available but loads of those general and specific management graduate schemes too. Remember MOST business have an HR function and they market their products and services. Retailers probably have buying and supply chain functions,    most of these functions are open to graduates of any discipline, so  even if its not obvious ASK! If you want to check out the exhibitors at the fairs and find out what they were recruiting for select the fair and click on the exhibitor A-Z. Wait theres more! We also  run bespoke events in many schools, these often take the form of mini fairs, panel events or networking sessions  e.g. the languages event this week, fashion textiles event next week, there are also environment events and yes humanities events! and many more ask in your school about what events we run for them. One off events usually open to all students like our media club events, we have also run  international development events,  creative industries events and many more. These  are all advertised in Careerslink Still more Trade / industry fairs/ conferences Some of these we hear about and will advertise to you either in Careerslink or via the relevant Facebook groups  or Twitter.  But it is really worthwhile keeping in touch with relevant professional bodies check their websites, read their journals, or even get a student membership.   Some of these events are very much for industry professionals but often there are exhibitions or seminars that are open to you.   It looks great on your CV to say you have attended these, AND it will give you really valuable commercial experience. There are lots of conference venues, but the events for the Manchester Central Conference Centre are listed here Networking Use the events above as an opportunity to make contacts and gather insider intel about where the jobs are and what the industry trends are.   But also check out actual networking events and socials.   Many professional bodies run these regionally and  some have a young members group, for those just joining the profession.   So get your LinkedIn profile brushed up! To find a relevant professional body use our sector pages or our links in Delicious All Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted Careers fair humanities

Six Steps to the Perfect Elevator Speech

Six Steps to the Perfect Elevator Speech Everyone understands the concept: pitch yourself and your skills in less than a minute (the time to ride the elevator to the top floor.)   Here is career coach Tim Tyrell-Smith’s template, designed to work for a networking meeting introduction.  My name is… (if you need help here, that’s another problem altogether.) I am… This is where you insert your positioning statement â€" what makes you unique   or at least worth noticing in the market.   Yours might sound like this: “I’m a social media expert that helped build my company’s following from 100 to 10,000 fans in six months.” Or this: “I’m a former nonprofit project manager with experience in creating effective programs from the ground up.” Tyrell-Smith recommends just four to six words for this statement, but I think it’s OK to start with a longer one that really describes what you do.   You can work on honing it down later. My last position was… Here, you summarize your last title, company or an accomplishment statement or two.     Just two or three sentences that put your experience in context. Tell them your philosophy on how you work.   This one is not as common â€" it’s worth spending some time on if you’ve never thought about it before.   Your statement might sound something like this: “I believe in educating end users so they feel confident using technology. That makes them more self-reliant and saves our tech support staff time and energy they would otherwise spend on minor fixes.”   Or this: “My marketing philosophy is ‘When in doubt, ask the customer.’ Asking before we launch makes the customer feel important and helps us design a better product.” Tell people what your specific job targets are. “I’m looking for an internal audit position in a small to mid-size firm. I’m open to relocation.” Or “I’m looking for a purchasing position in a firm could use my government contracting experience.” Tyrell-Smith’s last step is a wonderful addition â€" close with how you can help others in the group.   In my experience, many jobseekers are so focused on what they want that they fail to consider how they may be able to help others.  What do you have or know that others may need? “I’d be happy to help anyone who’s working on installing a home network or concerned with network security.”   “As a former mortgage processor, I have been volunteering to help people assemble documents for their loan workout or purchase of a home.   If anyone’s baffled by mortgage paperwork, feel free to connect with me after the meeting.”  That’s it â€" 30 to 60 seconds to connect you to the group.   This template positions your skills, tells people what you’re looking for, and offers to help others in a very short time.   It’s a powerful formula for success in a group.   Try it for yourself.   To see Tyrell-Smith’s personal take on it, visit his blog and read the post: http://timsstrategy.com/6-easy-steps-to-a-great-elevator-pitch/

4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of Personal Branding

4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of Personal Branding As someone who has read, researched, and written various articles on career advice, Ive noticed that there is a common lingo that many career advice blogs and websites share. Its the same lingo you see in corporate management books, the same stuff you hear on TV shows in which talking heads give their own advice to would-be job-seekers. Personal branding is one such example of the business nomenclature, and if you really want a job, you better learn to understand and interpret these buzzwords. At the same time, however, personal branding has always struck me as a somewhat vulgar way of describe a human being. Arent brands what we affix to objects in grocery store aisles? Arent brands for marking cows by searing of their flesh with a molten-hot piece of metal? All I can say is ouch. Personal branding is nonetheless a useful strategy, and here are a few ways to employ the terms more meaningful concepts, chuck the corporate jargon, and avoid the pitfalls. 1. Your brand is all about who you truly are Personal branding is a metaphor, nothing more, nothing less. You are a human, not a brand. Be yourself. The term personal branding obviously comes from the marketing strategies that companies used to get people to recognize and value their products and services. This product branding is accomplished using various methods, which have become more complex with the rise of the Internet. But translating product branding directly into personal branding that is, taking the metaphor too seriously runs the risk of you thinking you need to completely transform yourself into a self-marketing machine by whatever means possible. Good personal branding always starts with understanding who you truly are and making that known to the right people. 2. Actions speak louder than words Presentation is important, but there has to be a man behind the microphone. Doing a Wizard of Oz is the wrong way of approaching personal branding. Actions, as the saying goes, always speak louder than words. You can have the flashiest presentation, but if you dont have substantive tasks, actions, and projects you have accomplished, then all the self-promotion in the world isnt going to get you anywhere. I challenge job-seekers to accomplish, in the real world, tangible goals that help other people, before even starting on personal branding. 3. Make it a team effort Standing out is important, but standing out by promoting and motivating the work of others is even better. There is a tendency within many who hew to zealously to personal branding strategies to make it all about ME. When you become too motivated by the self-marketing methods that some personal branding strategies promote, you often do so at the expense of becoming really involved with a team effort by trying too hard to outshine others. But, consider this a true leader is someone who can inspire others to believe in themselves, not just the leader. If you want to develop leadership skills and work with a successful team, you will have to put the philosophy of standing out to the side. 4. Know your personal brand channels Online personal branding doesnt have to be flashy. Dont participate in certain things unless its genuine. Of course, personal branding online is highly participatory in nature, and keeping up a blog, and a presence through various social networks like LinkedIn is a sound self-marketing strategy. At the same time, if you dont have anything to blog about, if its not your style, then dont do it. Keeping a full profile online of your professional activities on LinkedIn is great, but building up a monumental number of connections isnt noteworthy unless they are genuinely connected to you professionally. Its the same thing with Facebook. By all means, have plenty of friends, but dont do it just to promote yourself. Do it because you truly know the people you are adding in some capacity. While this may seem like a wholesale dismissal of personal branding, it isnt. It is simply an argument against those who take personal branding to an extreme, such that it becomes not only less useful for your career prospects, but it can actually work against you in that it makes you seem like a shallow, narcissistic self-aggrandizer. Dont fall for personal brandings dark side. Do it the right way. Author: Mariana Ashley is a freelance writer for  www.onlinecolleges.net. She enjoys strong coffee, a Russian accent and a well groomed moustache.

Resume Writing Service

Resume Writing ServiceIf you are looking for a professional resume writing service to take care of your resume, or if you simply need to get a job done, then you will need to know a few things. It is important that you choose a service that can help you because they can help you get the job. It is a well known fact that a good resume gets you more jobs.The first thing that you should look for in a resume writing service is that they are well experienced. Experienced means that they have had jobs like yours before. You want to make sure that the person that you hire will not let you down. This is important, as they are the one that is going to be in charge of your resume.The next thing you should look for is a resume writing service that has been in business in Roseville, California for quite some time. You do not want to hire someone that has just opened up their business and are trying to get your job. They may get the job and then quit a couple of weeks later.It is also important t hat you look for a resume service that offers a money back guarantee. You may be interested in paying for a service that gives you great resume writing but you want to make sure that you can return the service if it does not meet your needs. You want to be able to get a full refund if the service is not what you expected.You may also want to check to see how many resumes they have given away to customers. Some companies are very stingy about giving out any free service. If you are being offered free services, it is because they believe you can get a job from them. If they have over 500 resumes that have been given out for free then you may want to check out another company.If you want to save money and still get a good resume, you can always find one on the internet. The only downside to doing this is that you will probably have to pay for the service as well. If you decide to use the internet to find a service, then be sure to read the contract that comes with the service. You may be paying for something that will help you get a job.You want to be sure that you are using the right service for your job hunting needs. If you are trying to find a certain occupation, you will want to be sure that you are using a service that specializes in that occupation. You want to avoid using any company that offers general resume writing services. These types of services do not have the experience that you may need to get a job, and they may not even be certified to do resume writing.Resume writing is something that you want to do before you start your job hunt. You will want to have your resume ready in case you are required to go in for an interview. There are several websites that offer free resume writing services, so you do not have to worry about paying for this service. The next time you are looking for a resume writing service to help you with your job search, take the time to research several different companies.

Job Candidate Crazy 15 Ways They Take Themselves Out

Job Candidate Crazy 15 Ways They Take Themselves Out Job Candidate Crazy: 15 Ways They Take Themselves Out It’s a crowded job market these days, with many job candidates competing elbow-to-elbow for available jobs. But some folks do us all a favor… they are taking themselves out.  All by themselves. Here are some ways that some job candidates are revealing their inner crazy and turning off employers: 1)           Body odor.   Crazy factor:   Apparently raised in a cave, bathing is a novel concept to the job candidate. Along with fire and eating utensils. 2)           The opposite of body odor… Too much perfume / cologne.   Crazy factor:  They are self-obsessed and don’t care that they are gassing everyone else out with Axe products. 3)           Handshake. Crazy factor:  Too strong of a grip means power issues.   Too weak of a grip means you are trying to hand me a wet fish. 4)           Lack of eye contact or too much eye contact. Crazy factor:   Any kind of crazy eyes is bad. Especially the darty, rolly ones from a job candidate. Really bad. 5)           Lack of hygiene. Crazy factor:   Um, if you just wiped your nose with your fingers, I am not going to shake your hand.   I just won’t. 6)           Poor grooming. Crazy factor:   If I can see what you had for breakfast in your beard, so can my customers. No thanks. Next job candidate. 7)           Long, rambling resumes and cover letters. Crazy factor:   The interviewer is looking to see if you have a tinfoil hat nearby. 8)           Awkward conversations. Crazy factor:   Employers are asking you employment questions, not out on a date. 9)           Creepy conversations. Crazy factor:   If you make me feel that you were just under my bedroom window this morning, I’m getting a restraining order. 10)     Too many emails. Crazy factor:  Job candidate hasn’t been out of the house in years and is desperate for a new BFF. 11)     Playing games with decision makers. Crazy factor:   Negotiation is fair; playing hard to get or mental games… that means you are coo-coo for Coca Puffs. 12)     Always being right. Crazy factor:   Yeah, right after the boss, who is always right, too.   Get in line. 13)     Asking weird questions back. Crazy factor:   A job candidate asking employers questions during an interview is good. Weird ones?   I need to consult with the X-Files team and get back to you with an answer. 14)     Begging for a second chance. Crazy factor: No means no. You can persuade me through professional, polished actions to be considered for future positions, but begging reveals inner crazy willing to risk everything, including personal humiliation. 15)     TMI.   Crazy factor: You didn’t need to open your mouth and let out all of your crazy. Seriously. If you recognize any similarities to these inner crazies, it’s time to rethink your approach.   You might just notice a difference in how people react to you!

15 Links to Help Find Your Job in Technology - CareerAlley

15 Links to Help Find Your Job in Technology - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. One job sector that continues to be hot is the technology job sector. Whether you are a web designer, software developer or systems analyst, there are more jobs in these areas than can be filled. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, web designers can expect to earn $63,000 with an Associates degree while Computer Information Scientists can earn over $100,000 with a doctoral degree. All job functions within technology are expected to grow at a double digit rate over the next few years. Knowing where to look is key to finding the best jobs. There are 10s of thousands of job opportunities, focus your approach and be diligent. Suggested Reading:How to get an entry level IT job Where to Look for Technology Jobs: Dice.com Most of the top job search sites have focused job search pages for many job functions, and Dice.com is no exception. Long known as the leading jobs search board for technology, they currently have over 88,000 technology jobs listed on their site. Simply type in your job title and then filter based on your requirements. As with most job search sites, you can add an account so that you get alerts when jobs meeting your criteria are met. The Best 100 Cities in the US for Tech Jobs Certainly you will want to know where the best technology jobs can be found. This article from lifehacker.com provides a great list to get you started. Computer and Information Technology Occupations This information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and provides a lot of great information on many technology job functions (salary, what they do, education required, job growth, etc.). information-technology Thingamajob This is another job search site with a targeted search on information technology provided by Thingamajob.com. The top of the page has tabs for Create an Account, Post your Resume, Login, Find a Job and more. There is a basic search function right below the tabs, followed by Information Technology jobs by subcategory. At the bottom center of the main page has a listing by state. Left hand side of the page has a number of links to subcategories by function and state as well. Articles about find a new job in Technology These links, provided by About.com, has a number of links to articles and resources to help you in your Tech job search. Job and Industry Resources for Computing Technology Careers The leading site for job search provides some great information on technology careers. Technology Recruiters from LinkedIn LinkedIn provides a useful list of technology recruiters. 5 Hot Careers in Technology From CareerAlley, this article provides all of the job search information you need to know on Network Administrators, Mobile Application Specialists, Software Developers and more. 10 Futuristic Jobs That Barely Exist or Have Only Been Invented Jobs of tomorrow today, take a look. 11 Fantastic Tech Jobs in 2015 -The most job openings, high salaries and attractive careers, technology positions continue to the hottest jobs. This article, from U.S. News World Report is a great read. Top IT Organizations The best place to start looking for your technology job is at one of the top IT organizations. This resource, from Monster.com, is a great place to start. Networking Tips for Techies Networking is, of course, one of the best ways to get a job. Networking does not work the same for every industry. Take a look at this article to get some tips for networking for technology. Some IT Job Search Sites: Links to a few of the best IT job search sites. ITJobPro.com iCrunchData.com RubyNow Mashable Job Search 3 Tips to Finding the Ideal Tech Transfer Job Position Find a Job CareerAlley Technology Job search. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest 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 find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search