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As a resource to all current and prospective students, Allied Schools, Inc. has developed this blog to bring relevant information into your lives. Use this blog as your "career guide," turning to Allied Schools Career News for industry updates, career trends, and job search advice. We thank you for visiting!
Remember those tedious handwriting classes in school? Dot your I's and cross your T's. The same attention to details that your teachers and parents drilled into you during your elementary school years is the same attention to detail you need when preparing your job search paperwork. First impressions last a lifetime; be sure to give your future employer the impression you want to convey.
If given the opportunity to type rather than handwrite, take advantage of it. Job applications often ask tedious and mundane questions. No matter what the content of an application, take the time to fill it out correctly and neatly. If you cannot type out the application, be sure to print instead of handwrite. If you make a mistake, start over. Do not cross out or white-out a mistake. Nothing looks worse than a job application with eraser marks all over the page and white-out globs inside the application fields.
As for the infamous resume, don't be afraid of this often debated document. If you ask five different people how to write a resume you will probably get 10 different opinions. Writing a resume is a very subjective process. It is your job to make sure your resume conveys your skills and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Remember, if you do not tell your interviewer about your successes, they have no way of knowing what you have done or what you are capable of achieving. Nothing makes a poorer impression than a resume containing errors. Double and triple check your resume for errors and omissions. Spell check your resume, hand check your resume, and then have a friend check your resume. It is difficult to check one's own work, so don't be afraid to have someone review it for you. A resume should be the finest piece of written work you can produce!
Paying attention to the details will benefit you during your job search and throughout your entire career. Employers respect employees who take the time to guarantee the quality of their work. Paying attention to the details shows your willingness to go the extra mile. You want to be the person the director turns to for important projects. A manager's greatest asset is a team member who can get a job done in short order with 100 percent accuracy!Labels: classes in schools, Job Assistance, job search, online class
Career Guidance: Rules of Relocation
You've finally found the perfect job; however, it is located across the country. You're now facing relocation, which can entail changing your residence, moving your family and starting a brand-new job. Luckily, many employers offer assistance to make the transition easier for you.
When you are offered a job that requires you to relocate, you can often request help from the company with the following personal and professional matters:
Moving Expenses - A company will often cover the actual expenses incurred in a move. This includes the costs to hire a mover, transport yourself or your family, and store your items, if necessary. If the organization is unwilling to pay all of the expenses, you might be able to negotiate with your boss to cover a percentage of the move.
Housing Assistance - It is common for a company to pay for house-hunting trips prior to a move. If you are unable to find a house, or if the move is time sensitive, you can often get funds to pay for a rental or other type of temporary housing.
Flexible Start Date - A company will often give you time to complete your move before you start work. This typically includes one or two weeks, which will enable you to get unpacked and situated in your new home before your start your job.
Spousal Assistance - It is common for a company to assist a spouse with his or her job search. The organization will use its network of contacts to help the spouse find a suitable job.
Additional Advice - A company will often provide valuable information about a new community. Your boss and co-workers can provide advice or resources to help you learn about safe neighborhoods, good schools, affordable housing, and other areas of interest in the city.
Relocating to a new city does not need to be overwhelming. Negotiate the above factors with your employer prior to your move. Remember the company wants a satisfied, productive employee. It should be willing to help make your move a happy one.Labels: Housing Assistance, Job Assistance, job search, Moving Expenses, new job, relocation, Spousal Assistance
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