Eight great reasons to work over Christmas

Eight great reasons to work over Christmas by Amber Rolfe Deck the halls with boughs of…jobs?Christmas time is fast approaching, and everyone’s preparing for a full season of food, drink, and monopoly-induced chaos. But if you’re having to work throughout the festive period, you might not be quite as excited. That is, before you realise the many upsides of avoiding the Christmas rush (believe us, there are some).To make sure you’re seeing the silver linings, here are eight great reasons to work over Christmas:You’ll actually get a seat on your commute OK, so you’re probably not too thrilled about working during the festive season.But what would you say if we told you that your commute was about to turn from the worst part of the day, to the part where you get a whole train/plane/automobile lane to yourself?Not only will you have the opportunity to listen to the loudest, most irritating music you own (cue: all of the Christmas songs), you’ll also be able to do all the things you’ve always wanted to do o n your way to work.Feet up? Check. Quiet nap? Check. Not having someone’s armpit directly in your face? Check.Crack open the Buck’s fizz, because your Christmas starts now.Everyone will feel sorry for you If you’re having to work over Christmas â€" you’ll undoubtedly have a number of friends and family that are blessed with time off. But don’t resort to bitter jealousy just yet.Whilst everyone you know is frantically preparing for Christmas, whether it’s slaving over a hot stove, dropping the turkey, or pushing through crowds of desperate shoppers on a last-minute present rush â€" your only responsibility is to get through the day.Regardless, your family (along with any customers you encounter) will feel sorry for you, not to mention praise you for being such a hard worker.Admiration; unrestricted access to the remote; wine mulling. It’s basically win-win.You can escape awkward Christmas parties (and/or in-laws)Although copious amounts of food, presents, and trash TV a re enough to make you look forward to Christmas all year â€" not everything about it brings quite so much anticipation.For example, if you have a large extended family or in-laws, you probably have a number of parties and gatherings you’re practically forced to attend.The good news is, if you’re working over the festive season â€" you basically get a get-out-of-jail-free card for all the obligatory events you dread. No one’s going to force you to stay out late when they know you’ve got work in the morning.You get first choice on the discounts Working in retail over Christmas can be especially tough.Not only do you have to miss out on festivities, you also have to deal with floods of panicked people who have the tendency to get unnecessarily angry when they realise you’ve just run out of Furbys.But luckily, there’s more to it than difficult customers. Because if there’s one great thing that happens in the run up to Christmas (and the following weeks after it) â€" it’s discounts.And you couldn’t be in a better place for it. Whether you work in a supermarket, a clothes shop, or a department store, you’ll be the first one to see and buy your favourite discounted products.Boxing Day doesn’t seem so bad now, does it?  You’ll have free reign of the office If you’re based in an office, you might be one of the few people that come in during the festive period.Not only does this mean you’ll get to enjoy a few days without any annoying colleagues or unreasonable requests â€" you’ll also be able to do whatever you want. No one’s around to tell you to turn your music down, mess with the thermostat, or use up all the milk.So eat with your mouth open, listen to Christmas songs, and dance like no one’s watching. Come on, it’s Christmaaaaaaaaas.You: 1. Work: 0.  It’ll show you’re dedicated When it comes to impressing your boss, working over Christmas is up there with one of the best gifts you can give.Because nothing says you love your j ob like going the extra mile, and in addition to showing them you’re dedicated â€" you’ll also be able to demonstrate that you’re a team player. After all, offering to work over Christmas is essentially doing your colleagues a favour.Because of this, you might even be put forward for progression opportunities, as well as exciting new projects or responsibilities.  You get to celebrate off-peak Sad about work making you miss out on festivities? Don’t be.Christmas time is chaotic. Not only is travel more expensive, there’s also crowds absolutely everywhere you look â€" and even the least liked shopping centre in the county is full of frenzied shoppers.So instead of having to compete with the majority, take comfort in the fact that you’ll be able to use your time off to celebrate at a less busy period. You could even take advantage of the post-holiday sales while everyone else is moaning about being back at work.No more jealousy â€" just smugness. Take that, everyone else.  Everyone’s in a good mood So your immediate thought probably wasn’t ‘going to work’. But you might be surprised at how the festive season can positively influence people’s moods â€" both your colleagues and your customers.After all, nobody can say that hearing ‘merry Christmas’ doesn’t make them feel warm and fuzzy inside â€" even if it is over and over again, from your friends, and in songs, and from perfect strangers on the street.Additionally, since there isn’t a lot to do in many workplaces during the festive season â€" everyone will be happier than ever. Hardly any calls, few emails, and even fewer meetings means you can get on with your work at lightning speed â€" thanks to literally zero distractions.It also helps that you’ve all probably got a massive dinner to go home to.#SilverLinings  Honourable mentions: you’ll be helping others, you might get more money, you can use the time to get ahead on your work, you can avoid arguments over who gets the last pig in blanket.  Still searching for your perfect position? View all Christmas jobs nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Temporary jobs

How Do You Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move Ever! - Classy Career Girl

How Do You Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move Ever! In todays episode, one of our CRP members who recently did her first TEDx talk is our special guest speaker!! We are going to be talking about career moves and barriers. Im so excited to learn the key ingredient to your career breakthrough. Janine Esbrand is an executive coach, career strategist, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and lawyer. She is the founder of LightBOX Coaching, a coaching and consulting company that helps ambitious women thrive in their careers beyond motherhood. When she is not coaching or practicing law, Janine can be found spending time with her husband and 2 young children, playing netball or traveling. Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud Some of the questions I asked: Why do you believe that building the right relationships is the key ingredient to your career success? How did you land your TEDx Talk?   How do you plan your next career move (without wasting time and energy)? How do you uncover the barriers that are preventing you from boldly going for the role or starting the business that you really want? How can you get unstuck? What is your Career Fulfilment Framework? Why are you passionate about helping others find or create work that they love? Where can people find out more about you? Resources: Janines Website: lightboxcoaching.com Upcoming Career Change Bootcamp  www.lightboxcoaching.com/bootcamp Other Podcast Episodes You Might Like: How To Set Your Goals And Create A Plan For 2020 How To Create a New Business in 90 Days 3 Ways to Plan For Profit in 2020

How to Be Confident and Open for Your First Interview

How to Be Confident and Open for Your First Interview You are a total “newbie” in the job market. You have your degree, your resume, and good references lined up. Unfortunately, your interview experience has only consisted of a brief conversation with the manager of a fast food restaurant prior to getting employed. You are in the big time now, and you realize that you really have no interview skills at all, nor can you even begin to anticipate what you will be asked â€" it’s time for fear to take over and time for you to freak out! Preparation is the key to confidence: While you cannot anticipate every question that will be asked, there are certain general things that are sure to come up. Preparing your answers in advance will keep the sweat off of your brow and the shakiness out of your voice. Here are some questions for which you should be prepared: 1) “Tell me about yourself”: This is a really open-ended question, but your interviewer does not want a full life history. Hit the high points only, focusing on your educational background, you interest in this particular career field, and what stimulated that interest. Speak to your future goals a bit, although those may come up in another question. 2) “What makes you think you will be good fit for this position and for our organization?”: Part of your preparation should have been some research into this company/organization. You need to demonstrate that you know something â€" how has it grown in recent years, what are the corporate or organizational goals, what were revenues last year? Getting on the company website will give you loads of information that you can include in this type of answer, and your interviewer will be impressed that you have taken the time to gather some detail. A word of caution: Some interviewers like to tell you about the company. Be a good listener, maintain eye contact, and show your interest with body language â€" a nod of the head here and there, a small smile â€" you need to demonstrate high interest even if you already know what you are being told. 3) “Give me some examples of your ability to work as a team member”: If you have not had any prior experience in a full-time position that has been career-related, you will need to pull from your academic background. What major group projects did you participate in â€" projects in which everyone had to play their appropriate roles and complete assigned tasks? Did you have any leadership roles in these group projects? If so, speak to them. Being a part of the “team” at McDonald’s really doesn’t count for much, because you were not a part of making decisions and solving problems! 4) “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”: Be honest and open here, even if your long-term goals may not be a fit for this specific organization. If you try to fit your goals to the organization, and they are not real, you will come off as insincere. Everyone has long-term goals, and those goals may change. The interviewer is really trying to get a feel for your ability to think about your future in a reasonable and realistic way. 5) “What are your salary expectations?”: Be honest! Part of preparation is knowing what the salary range is for an entry level position in your field. Speak to that range specifically, with the additional comment that flexibility within that range is based upon the total package â€" health insurance, retirement plans, etc. “What questions do you have for me?” Do not ask about salary, benefits, vacation days, etc. These will be answered if you are offered the position. Your questions should relate to the organization itself, its future growth plans, and perhaps your growth potential within the organization. Prepare these questions in advance and commit them to memory. By: Westconn Think long and hard about these questions and practice your answers (note: don’t memorize them â€" you are not a robot)! Practice until you are at ease with the content and until you are pretty sure you will not forget important points you want to make. If you do this, lots of the fear will dissipate when you settle into that chair. You will have confidence, and it will show! Other critical pieces of the process: A few other tips will perhaps ease your fright and anxiety. Keep your tone conversational:  you are not on the witness stand! Be expressive, keep eye contact, and use your hands and arms sparingly as you speak. Let your voice show enthusiasm, but do not be excessively so â€" it will look unnatural. Don’t get a major change in hairstyle the day before the interview:  You will feel less comfortable than if you are still sporting the “do” you have had for some time already. Don’t over-dress:  If you’ve done some research on the company, and if you have been on its website, you will undoubtedly see images of people at work. While you may not want to be as casual as they are (if the “culture” is jeans and tennies, for example), you will want to “up” your dress one level. Slacks and a sport coat (male) or a nice pair of dress pants and perhaps an unstructured jacket (female) would be appropriate. And please, no 3-inch heels and glitzy nail polish! Hydrate yourself: while you are traveling to your interview, but arrive early enough to use the restroom before you go in. If you must sit in the waiting room for a while, grab a magazine and open it â€" at least pretend to read! Show that you are someone who likes to stimulate your mind even during brief times of waiting. While going into the interview room, take 8-10 deep breaths as quietly as you can. This is a well-researched method of calming oneself physically and will help to slow that racing pulse and the flutters in your stomach. Remember, too, that your interviewer expects a certain amount of nervousness. Just knowing that should ease your fear somewhat. Author: Kateline Jefferson believes that, only through experiential knowledge does one become an engaging and creative writer. Her degree in Journalism and a host of real-world study and experience has made her a permanent and popular blogger for PremierEssay.com.

Its the Brazen Careerist internship Come and get it!

Its the Brazen Careerist internship Come and get it! I want to take on one intern for the fall semester. I say semester, though you dont need to be in college. My motivation is two-fold. Of course, I want to offload stuff I dont like to do on someone who might like to do it. But also, I want to mentor someone (see my bit on that in the post below). And I want to have conversations with someone about the topics I write about and should write about. The internship will be a great learning experience, but it will not be a great financial experience: unpaid. If you dont know that much about what I do, you can get an idea here. Heres what you will do that will be fun: 1. Learn to write a column. You can author one of my columns, with my help, which will give you a byline in multiple publications. 2. Learn to make money from blogging. Many of my blog entries are syndicated in print. Ill help you to write one or two blog entries that can be picked up by my syndicate. 3. Get focus and traction in your career. Ill help you get to the next step in your career. My job is to figure out what people should do next in their careers and then write about it. I will take a lot of time to help you figure out your next step is. We can develop the skills you need and use my contacts to help you get there. Heres what youll do that I hate to do myself: 1. Research. Here is the type of stuff Id like you to help me find: People who will talk about hunches that I have. Academics who are publishing new research about business. Trends at the intersection of business and personal life. 2. Basic changes on my blog and web site. This is really annoying work that I dont like to do, like delete spam, fix typos, find relevant links. Ill split it with you, so that we both acknowledge that no job is all fun and games. Id like you to work 12 hours a week. Five of those hours will be you writing and me helping you. You can work whatever hours you want, from wherever you live. That said, if you live near me Madison, Wisc. you will get preference, because its fun to have lunch with people you work with. If youre interested, please send an email to penelope@penelopetrunk.com.

Why Should You Put High School on Resume?

Why Should You Put High School on Resume?In the past, most employers would not allow a person to put high school on resume. Even today, it is still something that is not allowed. This article will discuss why you should be able to put high school on resume, especially for entry-level jobs.The reason you should be able to put high school on resume is that you want to improve your chances of getting hired in the first place. While many people may have great grades and high GPA, they still do not get the type of job that they want. You want to know why high school should be on resume.One reason why you should be able to put high school on resume is because the employer has a good chance of hiring people with a high GPA. It is easier for an employer to differentiate between good grades and really great grades. You also do not want to make mistakes that will hurt your chances of getting hired. If you make a mistake on a resume, it is very easy for the employer to see through it.If you hav e really great grades in high school, you may not even want to put it on resume. However, if you did get into college, you can go back and put it on resume. You do not want to wait until after you graduate to put it on resume. If you wait too long, your GPA will decrease and this could affect your chances of getting hired.The other reason why you should be able to put high school on resume is because you want to demonstrate that you are smart. You want to show the employer that you are serious about your job and that you take care of your career. Many times, employers will ask for examples of work experience that shows you are serious about your job.You want to make sure that you do not have bad grammar or misspellings on your resume. This is something that will mess up your chances of getting hired. You will not want to have to deal with this when applying for jobs that require an interview.There are many things that you can do to make sure that you are an employer. If you are not able to put high school on resume, you should know that there are other ways to do this. You can add your GPA and extracurricular activities to resume, but you want to make sure that you do not overdo it.The reason why you should be able to put high school on resume is because you want to enhance your chances of getting hired. You want to show the employer that you are serious about your job and that you take care of your career.

3 Popular Traveling Careers to Consider This Year - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

3 Popular Traveling Careers to Consider This Year Do you love traveling? Well, you dont have to put your career on hold so that you can travel. There are travel careers in which you can work as you travel. Maybe you just want to go to a different country or explore different countries. Maybe you have a severe case of wanderlust. Whatever it is, there are ways to make money while you travel so you can see the world and pay your bills! Here are the three popular traveling careers you can consider this year as you take your trip around the world. Freelancing Can you work from a computer? Then this means you can work from anywhere and earn a living provided you have internet. You can do this if you are a freelance writer or blogger, programmer, website designer, a virtual assistant or an online translator. For instance, if you are a blogger, you could start a travel blog, a lifestyle blog or a blog about fashion, food or any other area you are good at. It may take a while before your blog starts bringing in income and you are required to work hard for that to happen. You can get income from selling products on your blog, affiliate marketing, and advertising. As a freelance writer, you can write for websites, magazines, newspaper or do copywriting. Graphic and website design is common with freelancers. As a graphic designer, you need knowledge of software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. To work as a website designer, you will require knowledge of PHP, HTML, and CSS. If you have knowledge in taking and editing videos, you could become a Vlogger and make videos as you travel the world. You could become a YouTuber, sell marketing films or sell stock footage. A full-time job in a different country If you would like travel and still have a permanent job, then you can consider full-time employment in a different country. You could take up a job as an expatriate, a foreign au pair, a diplomat or an intergovernmental job. You could also volunteer with a non-governmental organization or Peace Corps. All these will allow you to travel, live and experience a different culture as you grow your career. Flight or sailing careers You can visit beautiful destinations all over the world as a flight attendant, by working in a private sailing yacht or on a cruise ship. With a short course, you can get a job as a steward or a deckhand in a private yacht, which will allow you to travel to many great and exotic destinations amid all the luxury. Remember that your accommodation and food are catered for so you won’t have to spend much. It is like you are paid to enjoy all the luxury. What’s more, you can save money instead of spending money. There are many jobs you can take in a cruise ship such as housekeeping, ship entertainment, cooks, engineer and tour manager so there is no shortage of jobs you can take and enjoy visiting exotic places. Besides, your accommodation, food, and transportation are covered. While the training as a flight attendant may be demanding and you may be required to work long hours, there are perks that make it worthwhile. You get to fly to different destinations, experience different cultures, get hotel discounts and discounted airline tickets.

5 Tips to Getting the Right Job or Doing the Job Right - CareerAlley

5 Tips to Getting the Right Job or Doing the Job Right - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If Youre Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes Lewis Grizzard When I was in college I worked as a runner on Wall Street during the summer (yes, it was a very long time ago and no, Im not referring to drugs). A fairly simple job of taking securities and other important documents from one financial institution to another (basically, a messenger). At the time I was 19 years old and this was my first non-fast food job. So the first day I get there and all of the regulars (you know, the guys who actually do this as their real job) are sitting around waiting for their first assignment. They were a lot older than I was at the time (in their 40s). Anyway, I get my first assignment to deliver a package to a financial institution that was about 10 minutes away. As I walk out of the door, one of the regulars pulls me aside and says this delivery will take you about 15 minutes, but you need to make it last an hour, dont come back before an hour has passed. Get it? So I did as he said and took an hour (thinking I would get fired for being so slow), but the manager did not think it was unusual that it took me an hour. So long story short, these guys were just milking their messenger job for what it was worth trying to do the least work possible and succeeding (if you could really call that success). Clearly not the recipe for starting in the mailroom and rising to become the CEO. There is a delicate balance in getting the right job and doing the job right. First step in looking for a new job is, obviously, getting the right job for you. But, like everything else in life, nothing is perfect and even the right job will have its warts. Todays post will focus on getting the right job and making the most of the job youve got. Getting the Right Job: Maybe you dont know (yet) what you want to do when you grow up or maybe Job Quizzes Part of the mycareerquizzes.com site, this page hasa number of free quizzes to help you figure it all out. From Quit Your Job to Job Quiz there are a number of quizzes that might help you in your process. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the full list of quizzes, but also take a look at some of the Career Guide articles and the free salary calculator. Find the Right Job for You Posted on Oprah.com, this article provides an in depth look at defining what will work for you in your job search. There are a list of questions designed to help you determine your job / career wants and needs. This is followed by what you actually need to deliver on finding the right job. Some of the tips you will have seen before, but some you may not have thought of (like practicing for an interview). The article is worth a read and you can also leverage the other related resource links at the bottom of the page. Making the Most of Your Job: Top Ten Tips: How To Keep Your Job In Todays Economy This article, from About.com, provides ten useful tips for keeping the job youve got. From Dont Do Poorly to Im just happy to have a job, these tips will give you some of what youll need to keep your job in tough times. There are additional links at the bottom for related articles such as How to Make Your Current Job Work. How To Get Promoted : 9 Obvious And Often Not Practiced Tips What about keeping your job and getting ahead as well? This article, from Career-Success-for-newbies.com, tells you how you can get promoted (with obvious but little used tips!). In addition to providing this advice, this site is geared towards newly minted job seekers (and those in entry level jobs). Additionally, there are a number of links at the bottom of the page that provide even more resources for improving your job and career. Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Job A good article to help you keep the job youve got and make the most of it. Posted on Kiplinger.com, the article provides a number of tips to help you manage your career. Mentoring, driving your career, appearance and more. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook