Tired and Hungry 5 Delicious Dinner Recipes You Can Make Tonight!

Tired and Hungry 5 Delicious Dinner Recipes You Can Make Tonight! What’s for dinner? Dinner time. After a long day at work, your brain is tired and your stomach is growling. You need something fast, tasty, and easy for dinner. These 5 go-to recipes get a great dinner on the table in no time! All use just a few basic ingredients, take very little time or effort, and scale easily from 1 person to 6 or more. Dried herbs and store-bought sauces and juices work just fine. Weeknight dinners can be delicious and easy! Poached Salmon Place a salmon filet in a saucepan with ½ cup of broth plus 2 T pesto sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until a bit of white shows on the fish. Switch it up by using your favorite sauce from a jar: hoisin sauce and pad thai sauce make an Asian-style dinner. Or use 1/4c orange juice and 2t Dijon mustard for a French flair! Pork Stir Fry Saute thinly sliced pork, onion, and Chinese vegetables like bamboo shoots, bean sprouts or water chestnuts with garlic, ginger and 3T soy sauce. Put the onions in first, and add the pork after the onions soften (5-7 minutes). When the pork is browned (3-4 minutes), add the rest and cook till done, about 5 more minutes. Switch it up by changing the pork to chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu, and varying the vegetables. Much better than a take-out dinner! Easy Lemon Chicken Pound a chicken breast until it is thin (this is also a great way to relieve stress before dinner!). Brown in 1T olive oil till cooked through, about 3 mins per side. Remove the chicken from the pan, turn off the heat, and immediately pour in ¼ cup lemon juice â€" it makes a very satisfying sizzle! Scrape up the good crunchy bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour the hot juice over the chicken as sauce. Sprinkle on some dill or thyme, or other seasoning to taste. Switch it up by using apple, lime or orange juice or white wine instead of lemon juice. Chicken Fajitas Thinly slice a chicken breast, onion and green, red or yellow peppers (or a mix). Saute the onion first in a bit of olive oil till softened. Then add the chicken and, once it’s browned, the peppers. After 3 minutes, add 3T lime juice and cook till heated through. Wrap in tortillas and you have a fast fajita dinner! Switch it up by using pork, beef, or shrimp, or adding refried beans and a bit of salsa, guacamole or sour cream. Scrambled Eggs Working women have known for years that breakfast can also be dinner. Scramble your eggs the way you like them, adding smoked salmon or other meat, for one of the fastest dinners around! Switch it up by adding cheese, chopped vegetables, or anything else you like in your eggs. Or make an omelet instead. Breakfast for dinner! On the side Looking for a side dish to round out your dinner? Try rice cooked in broth instead of water, with some peas and mushrooms tossed in just before it’s finished. Or thinly slice a few potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and paprika or garlic, and bake on a cookie sheet at 425F (220C) for 15 minutes. Or chop up peppers, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes and toss with lemon juice and herbs for a quick, light salad. Throw in some chopped apple or nuts for a bit of crunch. Even on those crazy days, there’s no need for expensive or unhealthy dinners. These go-to recipes will soon be part of your delicious, nutritious dinner routine too!

What is the Real Budget for Your Job Search - Career Pivot

What is the Real Budget for Your Job Search - Career Pivot Real Budget You need to establish a budget for your job search. The budget will include time, energy, money, and emotion. In Jim Camp’s book, Start with NO…The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don’t Want You to Know, he writes: As with pain, “budget” in my system is almost a technical term. It is much more than your normal budget, much more than an itemization of projected costs because the real price to be paid in the negotiation goes way beyond dollars and cents. Budget in the Camp System breaks down into three budgets that help us account for and control this real price in time-and-energy, money, and emotional investment. (I unite time and energy because it’s hard to spend one without spending the other as well.) The overall budget is a comprehensive, powerful tool, another means by which we can retain control in the negotiation by making certain that our investments are working for us, not against us. Only the money budget is numerical. The other two employ a different kind of assessment, but one that we can keep up with quite accurately. My rough-and-ready formula for calculating the overall budget for a negotiation gives “time” a value of x, “energy” 2x, “money” 3x, and “emotion” 4x. Obviously, these are not empirically based numbers. They’re a way to drive home the point of relative importance. If you are spending only time and energy in a negotiation, you have a budget of 1x × 2x, for a total budget of 2x. If you start throwing real money around, your budget is 2x × 3x, or 6x. The real budget has tripled over the budget for time-and-energy alone. What happens if your emotions enter the negotiation and the equation in a powerful way? Multiply that 6x by 4x. You’re up to 24x, a large relative number that serves mainly to demonstrate how important the budget for emotion is, how dangerous emotional investment is. Budget Formula The formula for calculating your job search budget is: Budget = 1 x Time + 2 x Energy + 3 x Money + 4 x Emotion Notice that time is the smallest piece of the budget and emotion is the largest. Most of us would instinctively say it was the opposite. Time Time is a crucial piece of any job search budget. I currently have two clients who are swamped at work. Even though they are miserable in their jobs, they have not carved out time to make their job search a priority. When you are unemployed, time is available. When you are employed, you need to create time to dedicate to finding your next job. You need to create a budget where you dedicate a few hours per week to your job search. The days of working for the same company for many years are over. It helps to look at yourself as an independent contractor where you are always looking for that next job. You absolutely need to budget time for this effort. Listen to the most recent episode Energy If you feel low, tired, or sapped, you will not make a good impression when you meet someone in networking or an interview. Managing your energy is critical. This might mean being picky in the networking events you choose to attend or meeting people during the time of day when you are at your best. I am a morning person. I attend a breakfast meeting every Wednesday morning at 7 AM. This is not for everyone. What is the best time of day for you to meet people? Are you exercising? I recently had a client climb stairs before hopping on a phone interview. He felt tired, but getting some mildly aerobic exercise before the interview perked him up. This contributed to him getting to the next round of interviews. Money Ah money…yes, you will need to add money to your budget. Here is a list of things you might consider when adding to your budget: Personal website â€" I will be doing a blog post next month on a new website branded.me Resume and LinkedIn profile assistance â€" You may want to get one or both spiffed up Career Coach â€" You might want to spend time with someone like myself to help you Lunch, coffee, or networking â€" Allocate a certain weekly amount to spend on these Transportation â€" This might be gas or airfare. Emotions How much are you willing to invest emotionally in your job search? We all know the emotional letdown when we are: Not selected to get an interview Passed over in the next round of interviews Declined a job offer Each time you pursue a company or position, there is a high probability you will not be selected. Remember: this is like dating and marriage; you will date a lot of people before you decide to get married. Just like in dating, it is emotionally draining when we are rejected. Camp says: The thrill of victory! The agony of defeat! I’ll bet you recognize those words almost immediately because they have become clichés in our culture, thanks to ABC’s Wide World of Sports. I still remember the ski jumper whose goggles fly off as he crashes over the side of the ski jump and the American hockey team celebrating their unbelievable victory over the Soviet squad, back in 1980 when the United States and the USSR were bitter adversaries. And when it comes to my son’s college football games, I know all about thrill and agony. For sports fans, these extreme emotions are fine. They’re mandatory for the fun. For negotiators, they’re dangerous. Do not underestimate the need to manage your emotional budget. Hiring Manager’s Budget Everything I have written about in this post also applies to the hiring manager. They have a budget: How much time are they willing to put into the hiring process? Are they in a hurry, or can they wait? How much energy are they expending to make the hire happen? How much money are they willing to spend? Are they willing to fly you out for an interview? How emotionally involved are they with you? When a candidate turns down an offer, it is emotionally draining for the hiring team, as well. You need to createâ€"and controlâ€"your budget. You need to know their budget. If you do both successes will follow. Have you created a budget for your job search? This is the 8th post in the Negotiator Job Search series. The rest of the series can be found here. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

How to handle stress interviews - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

How to handle stress interviews Stress interviews are rightly called unethical as well as immoral. It is, however, required to interview in such a way for a lot of jobs. If the nature of the job requires the employee to be active in handling pressure along with tackling the difficult people tactfully, then a stress interview is the best option to assess the candidate’s competency for the position. The employer usually uses the strategies of asking questions that are confusing, while interrupting or talking over the candidate. The employer also intimidates the candidate by making them feel uncomfortable or even passing negative or insulting personal comments. If you find yourself in such a kind of interview, then you can prove your worth by doing the following things. Prepare The first and foremost step is to be fully prepared for the questions that would be asked, which can  be related to the field you are applying for and the company where you are being interviewed. You need to be persuasive enough to convince the interviewers of your relevancy to the job posting by displaying your achievements and skills with decent examples. Detach the emotions If you want to be in a win-win situation, then you need to stay calm and collected by thinking of the questions as a game, and answering by restraining yourself from losing your temper. Negative body language Sometimes, the interview confuses the candidate by not maintaining an eye contact or shuffling while sitting. As a consequence, most of the times, the candidates become defensive and mess up their own body language. Make sure to take it slow and take a deep breath while you are being scrutinized, in order to appear calm and at peace. Buy yourself some time Most of the interviewers in such a situation try to deliberately confuse the candidate by forcing them to give a quick answer. In such a scenario, make sure that you take enough time in answering the interviewer after repeating the question to understand it better. Distract yourself The pressure can also be reduced if the interviewee moves from the seat where they are being interviewed. For this, you may have to think of some excuses that would enable you to move around. You can pretend to use the flip chart or even walk around while coming up with an answer. Become assertive If at any point of the interview, you feel uncomfortable due to the questions or any other personal comments; you can show your assertive side of the personality by leaving the interview room. You have all the right to bring the interview to a close if it is not working out for you. Take a decision This kind of interview is best suited to give you a reality check on what it would be like to work for a particular manager or the team that you are being interviewed at. You have the power to decide whether you would take up the job there or not. Make sure to remember that it may get worse with time once you have said yes to the offer because it doesn’t happen this way. Author Bio: Ashley Albert is the author of this guest post. Her articles are frequently published on essay writing company, where she gives his valuable advice on career advancement. People are inspired by her due to her expertise in the field of HR.

Cross-Generational Offices Is Gen Y Narcissistic -

Cross-Generational Offices Is Gen Y Narcissistic - As regular readers may know, Ive been reading Tamara Ericksons book, Retire Retirement:   Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation, which is scheduled for release on March 10th.   One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is Ericksons description of how each generations influences (society and culture, formative teen years, etc.) impact who they are as people, and consequently, how they tend to interact in the workplace.   (Stay tuned for a complete review.) So, today, when I saw Ericksons article, Gen Y:   Really All That Narcissistic? in BusinessWeek.com, one message really resonated:   In the workplace, its valuable to consider  our colleagues backgrounds and upbringing in order to interact successfully.   Unlike in life, where we can choose our friends, we dont always have a  choice about  co-workers.  Ã‚   Cross-generational workplaces are the norm in most cases, and  (per Ericksons research) will continue to be the norm as Boomers continue to  participate in the paid working world long after the traditional retirement age.   So, what should we know about Gen Y? Erickson describes research that tags Gen Y as 30 percent more narcissistic in 2006 than was the average student in 1982.   Dr. Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at the University of San Diego,  came to this conclusion  by analyzing data from an inventory that asks participants to rate themselves based on statements such as I think I am a special person. Having been raised by parents who have been telling them how special they are for their entire lives, it would seem odd for Gen Y respondents NOT to agree that they are special!   I would suggest that a parent might worry if their young person rates themselves low on the special scale.   Erickson points out that this is a shift in our perceptions.   She observes,  In 1982, saying that you were a special person would have been a fairly odd thing to do.   So, Gen Y members were raised to believe they are special.   They also have a propensity for praise, having grown accustomed to regular positive feedback.   As workers, they may expect supervisors to shower them with compliments and attention.   Boomers and Gen Xers may see Gen Y as spoiled or lazy (expecting praise for the smallest accomplishment).   Ericksons book points out that Boomers have only themselves to blame.   After all, they were the ones passing out trophies to winners and not winners, and giving their Gen Y children the sense of entitlement they now resent in the workplace. So, Boomer and Gen X  bosses can be more sensitive to the fact that their Gen Y employees thrive on praise.   Gen Y employees can appreciate that  workers from previous generations  dont think that excessive praise is necessary in the workplace.   A little understanding can go a long way! PS Tammy Ericksons next book targets Gen Y Plugged In:   The Generation Y Guide to Thriving at Work, is expected in November 2008. Keppie Careers can help you at any stage of your career.   Well write your resume and coach you through the job hunt:  

Resume Writing For Engineering Jobs

Resume Writing For Engineering JobsWhen you are looking for engineering jobs you will be pleased to find that you can get them for less money than you may have expected. You will also find that you can do some serious damage to your resume by not being clever enough when writing the resume and thus getting yourself out of a job you didn't want.Your resume should be composed of a detailed description of your resume and a convincing statement. The resume should highlight any aspects of your work which are unique, new or noteworthy and showcase all your accomplishments. This is a job interview and if you don't impress, chances are you will not be hired.Keep in mind that even if you have no experience, a job interview will still consider you a job seeker. They will want to know if you are going to move forward, if you are going to keep trying and if you will succeed. You should make sure that your resume is geared toward presenting your skills and qualifications and not about you. If you look weak, this will certainly hurt your chances at being hired.In terms of your resume, it will need to include areas that are worth your time and effort. Since many employers look for the future, you should show them that you are up to date with current technology and can add to their current product. The more you demonstrate that you have the knowledge and understanding of today's technology and are willing to learn more, the better your chances of being hired.The importance of your resume cannot be overstated. It tells the hiring manager what you have to offer and what you are going to bring to the table to help them build their company.Because most engineers have the same job duties, you should always look for engineering jobs that are in-demand and something you will enjoy. Don't expect to get hired unless you are desperate or need the money badly. This is why it is crucial that you hire a professional resume writer so that you can have a professional resume that reflects you r best attributes and strengths. A good writer will go out of his or her way to create a resume that is both professionally written and attractive.

Technical Skills How to Include them on a Resume (Examples)

Technical Skills How to Include them on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveTechnical skills are among the most important skills any job candidate can have these days. That’s especially true in high-tech companies, but even many lower-skilled positions require some level of technical proficiency. You need to know how to include technical skills on your resume if you want to maximize your chances of getting hired. In this post, we’ll examine technical skills and tell you how and where to include them within your resume.How To Include Technical Skills on Your ResumeOnce you have identified your technical skills, the challenge is to properly showcase them in your resume. Relevant technical skills will always be at the top of any employer’s list of qualifications. As a result, you should make sure that these skills are on full display in your resume.There are two different ways to include technical skills on your resume:Method #1: Make Your Technical Skills the Centerpiece of Your Resume IntroBest for those listing only a handful of technica l skills (Marketing, Finance, Medical Etc.)This is a variation on the summary statement and can be a useful way to draw immediate attention to the most relevant technical skills. Basically, you need to create a summary that emphasizes your technical qualifications.(We wrote a good post here on how to write an awesome summary for your resume)It will be an abbreviated version of your experience section, compiling and extolling your proficiency in the required technical areas of the job.For example:Qualifications SummaryDynamic and results-driven professional with an accomplished track record of deploying marketing and sales initiatives that consistently achieve client satisfaction, preserve brand integrity, translate product vision, and connect with diverse audiences. Collaborative and energetic leader who infuses modern tools (CRM, SEO, Google AdWords, SalesForce) and emerging technologies into compelling sales and advertising plans that exceed performance goals in high-volume, rapid ly-evolving environments.You can also add a line at the end of your summary that lists out your technical skills.Example: Proficient in CRM, SEO, Google AdWords, SalesforceMethod #2: Make a Separate Technical Skills SectionBest for those in highly technical industries where numerous technical skills are required. (IT, Engineering)One of the most effective way to highlight technical skills is to place them in their own separate section of the resume. For jobs that emphasize these skills, make sure that you place this section near the beginning of your resume.Step 1:  You can include keywords on your resume in the core competencies or skills section. These are hard skills that are relevant to the position youre targeting.Example:Application ProgrammingSoftware Analysis and DesignApplication Unit TestingObject-Oriented TechnologyDatabase Design/DevelopmentLean/Agile MethodologiesProject ManagementWeb Design/DevelopmentProcess ImprovementLets see how this looks on a resume:Step 2:You w ould then create a separate section that lists specific knowledge of tools, languages, databases etc.Example:    Your Technical Skills Can Seal the DealWhen you’re seeking a job in a technical field, those technical skills can make or break your candidacy. That’s why it is critical to ensure that you properly list them in your resume. By identifying the right technical skills for the job, and accurately conveying your proficiency to an employer, you can maximize your odds of landing that job you need.Remember that most companies use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen resumes. On average,   75% of applications are rejected by the ATS and many times its because the resume isnt optimized properly. Including the right technical skills (those relevant to the positions youre targeting) can really help you get past the ATS filter.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewTechnical Sk ills: What Are They and Why Do they Matter?When it comes to skills, technical skills are relatively easy to define. While there are many hard skills that you can learn, any list of technical skills would be limited to those that are focused on technology. So, what are technical skills? Simple: they are skills that involve computer proficiency or other technological know-how. These skills are usually developed with specific training, education, and user experience.Obviously, technical skills are in great demand in our modern era. We live in an age where computers are seemingly everywhere. Even simply cashier jobs require some level of proficiency with computerized cash registers, and other technology. Many manufacturing jobs require employees to use various computer-operated machines too. That principle holds true for millions of jobs across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the economy. Everywhere you look, technology is embedded within the workforce.When you apply for any o f these positions, odds are that you will be competing with candidates who possess at least some of these technical skills. You will need to be familiar with and proficient in the use of different technologies if you want to land a great job. More importantly, though, you will need to know how to identify your skills and properly highlight them within your resume.Some Examples of Valuable Technical Skills Employers Look ForThere are a wide variety of technical skills that employers need. You may possess many different skills, so it can sometimes be difficult to know which ones to include in your resume. It helps to identify your unique skills.Remember to create a separate list of   technical skills for jobs that require you to be familiar with different languages, databases, tools etc.Here are some examples of the type of valuable technology skills that employers commonly seek, grouped by job type.IT SkillsThis is a no-brainer, but it can be difficult to narrow down your list of ski lls if you’re an information technology specialist. For an IT resume, just remember to be thorough and include all the important technical skills you rely on each day.Relevant skills will include network setup and management, network security, front-end and back-end development, mobile platform development and management, and all the hard skills associated with maintaining a large network and keeping all systems up-to-date and running smoothly.Graphic Design Technical SkillsAs a graphic designer, you need to highlight relevant skills for that position. These can include basic HTML skills, experience with Photoshop and other graphic design software, branding, and print design.Analytical SkillsIf your job requires analysis, there are specific business analysis technical skills that you will need to showcase. They include skills like data analysis and modeling, experience with information technology skills, knowledge of common program languages, and others.Marketing Technical SkillsM ost people think of marketing skills as soft skills like communication and organization. However, modern marketing relies on a variety of hard technical skills as well. Moreover, possessing these skills can provide you with a leg up on your competition. They include skills like website design, social and mobile marketing proficiency, experience with digital advertising campaigns, and content development.Management Technology SkillsYes, today’s managers also need to be familiar with technology. Depending upon the industry you’re in, you may need to possess technical skills ranging from project management and information technology to data analysis and management.You may even need to have some familiarity with various programming languages. Some management positions may require technical writing skills, or experience with computer networks.Accounting SkillsAccountants today do more than deal with numbers. They must manage that data using modern technical tools. As an accounting, y our technical skills can include proficiency with various accounting tools such as Oracle, or knowledge of ERP systems and auditing tools.Other technical skills will include experience with cost analysis, trend identification, and broad proficiency with most common computer programs.Engineering SkillsObviously, a computer engineer will be expected to have a wide range of computer-related technical skills. But engineering covers a lot of ground, so your technical skills may extend well beyond computer design or programming. As an engineer, you may possess data modeling skills, proficiency with statistics and probability, and other higher-end math skills. Technical reporting may also be a part of your repertoire, and you may even possess technical writing skills.Teaching, Nursing, and other High-Demand ProfessionsTechnology has made its way into most professions, including areas like the medical field and education. As a result, teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, and other profession als need to have some proficiency with computers and other technology.Nurses and medical practitioners will have skills that include advanced lifesaving training, familiarity and experience with dialysis and phlebotomy, and knowledge of the computer systems used in daily medical practice. Teachers, lawyers, and similar professional may find skills like blogging, internet research, web design, and online presentations useful for their job search efforts. Technical Skills How to Include them on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveTechnical skills are among the most important skills any job candidate can have these days. That’s especially true in high-tech companies, but even many lower-skilled positions require some level of technical proficiency. You need to know how to include technical skills on your resume if you want to maximize your chances of getting hired. In this post, we’ll examine technical skills and tell you how and where to include them within your resume.How To Include Technical Skills on Your ResumeOnce you have identified your technical skills, the challenge is to properly showcase them in your resume. Relevant technical skills will always be at the top of any employer’s list of qualifications. As a result, you should make sure that these skills are on full display in your resume.There are two different ways to include technical skills on your resume:Method #1: Make Your Technical Skills the Centerpiece of Your Resume IntroBest for those listing only a handful of technica l skills (Marketing, Finance, Medical Etc.)This is a variation on the summary statement and can be a useful way to draw immediate attention to the most relevant technical skills. Basically, you need to create a summary that emphasizes your technical qualifications.(We wrote a good post here on how to write an awesome summary for your resume)It will be an abbreviated version of your experience section, compiling and extolling your proficiency in the required technical areas of the job.For example:Qualifications SummaryDynamic and results-driven professional with an accomplished track record of deploying marketing and sales initiatives that consistently achieve client satisfaction, preserve brand integrity, translate product vision, and connect with diverse audiences. Collaborative and energetic leader who infuses modern tools (CRM, SEO, Google AdWords, SalesForce) and emerging technologies into compelling sales and advertising plans that exceed performance goals in high-volume, rapid ly-evolving environments.You can also add a line at the end of your summary that lists out your technical skills.Example: Proficient in CRM, SEO, Google AdWords, SalesforceMethod #2: Make a Separate Technical Skills SectionBest for those in highly technical industries where numerous technical skills are required. (IT, Engineering)One of the most effective way to highlight technical skills is to place them in their own separate section of the resume. For jobs that emphasize these skills, make sure that you place this section near the beginning of your resume.Step 1:  You can include keywords on your resume in the core competencies or skills section. These are hard skills that are relevant to the position youre targeting.Example:Application ProgrammingSoftware Analysis and DesignApplication Unit TestingObject-Oriented TechnologyDatabase Design/DevelopmentLean/Agile MethodologiesProject ManagementWeb Design/DevelopmentProcess ImprovementLets see how this looks on a resume:Step 2:You w ould then create a separate section that lists specific knowledge of tools, languages, databases etc.Example:    Your Technical Skills Can Seal the DealWhen you’re seeking a job in a technical field, those technical skills can make or break your candidacy. That’s why it is critical to ensure that you properly list them in your resume. By identifying the right technical skills for the job, and accurately conveying your proficiency to an employer, you can maximize your odds of landing that job you need.Remember that most companies use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to automatically screen resumes. On average,   75% of applications are rejected by the ATS and many times its because the resume isnt optimized properly. Including the right technical skills (those relevant to the positions youre targeting) can really help you get past the ATS filter.ATS Resume Test  You can see how your resume performs in an actual ATS scan with our Free Resume Review:Free Resume ReviewTechnical Sk ills: What Are They and Why Do they Matter?When it comes to skills, technical skills are relatively easy to define. While there are many hard skills that you can learn, any list of technical skills would be limited to those that are focused on technology. So, what are technical skills? Simple: they are skills that involve computer proficiency or other technological know-how. These skills are usually developed with specific training, education, and user experience.Obviously, technical skills are in great demand in our modern era. We live in an age where computers are seemingly everywhere. Even simply cashier jobs require some level of proficiency with computerized cash registers, and other technology. Many manufacturing jobs require employees to use various computer-operated machines too. That principle holds true for millions of jobs across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the economy. Everywhere you look, technology is embedded within the workforce.When you apply for any o f these positions, odds are that you will be competing with candidates who possess at least some of these technical skills. You will need to be familiar with and proficient in the use of different technologies if you want to land a great job. More importantly, though, you will need to know how to identify your skills and properly highlight them within your resume.Some Examples of Valuable Technical Skills Employers Look ForThere are a wide variety of technical skills that employers need. You may possess many different skills, so it can sometimes be difficult to know which ones to include in your resume. It helps to identify your unique skills.Remember to create a separate list of   technical skills for jobs that require you to be familiar with different languages, databases, tools etc.Here are some examples of the type of valuable technology skills that employers commonly seek, grouped by job type.IT SkillsThis is a no-brainer, but it can be difficult to narrow down your list of ski lls if you’re an information technology specialist. For an IT resume, just remember to be thorough and include all the important technical skills you rely on each day.Relevant skills will include network setup and management, network security, front-end and back-end development, mobile platform development and management, and all the hard skills associated with maintaining a large network and keeping all systems up-to-date and running smoothly.Graphic Design Technical SkillsAs a graphic designer, you need to highlight relevant skills for that position. These can include basic HTML skills, experience with Photoshop and other graphic design software, branding, and print design.Analytical SkillsIf your job requires analysis, there are specific business analysis technical skills that you will need to showcase. They include skills like data analysis and modeling, experience with information technology skills, knowledge of common program languages, and others.Marketing Technical SkillsM ost people think of marketing skills as soft skills like communication and organization. However, modern marketing relies on a variety of hard technical skills as well. Moreover, possessing these skills can provide you with a leg up on your competition. They include skills like website design, social and mobile marketing proficiency, experience with digital advertising campaigns, and content development.Management Technology SkillsYes, today’s managers also need to be familiar with technology. Depending upon the industry you’re in, you may need to possess technical skills ranging from project management and information technology to data analysis and management.You may even need to have some familiarity with various programming languages. Some management positions may require technical writing skills, or experience with computer networks.Accounting SkillsAccountants today do more than deal with numbers. They must manage that data using modern technical tools. As an accounting, y our technical skills can include proficiency with various accounting tools such as Oracle, or knowledge of ERP systems and auditing tools.Other technical skills will include experience with cost analysis, trend identification, and broad proficiency with most common computer programs.Engineering SkillsObviously, a computer engineer will be expected to have a wide range of computer-related technical skills. But engineering covers a lot of ground, so your technical skills may extend well beyond computer design or programming. As an engineer, you may possess data modeling skills, proficiency with statistics and probability, and other higher-end math skills. Technical reporting may also be a part of your repertoire, and you may even possess technical writing skills.Teaching, Nursing, and other High-Demand ProfessionsTechnology has made its way into most professions, including areas like the medical field and education. As a result, teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, and other profession als need to have some proficiency with computers and other technology.Nurses and medical practitioners will have skills that include advanced lifesaving training, familiarity and experience with dialysis and phlebotomy, and knowledge of the computer systems used in daily medical practice. Teachers, lawyers, and similar professional may find skills like blogging, internet research, web design, and online presentations useful for their job search efforts.

Why Social Workers Should Get Their MSWs - Work It Daily

Why Social Workers Should Get Their MSWs - Work It Daily If you work in or are considering entering the rewarding field of social work, you have likely heard social workers who hold an advanced degree have some advantages. While a Master of Social Work is not typically required to begin working in the field, it can help you to compete for attractive positions, earn more money, get promoted quickly, stay current in the field and, perhaps most importantly, feed your craving for knowledge. In fact, if you plan to make a career of social work, it is hard to imagine the rationale for not earning an MSW. Here are some of the benefits: 1. Increased Job Opportunities It’s true that you can get numerous jobs in the social work field with just a bachelor’s degree in a related subject. However, entry-level positions often come with limited influence and responsibility, relatively low salaries and heavy caseloads. Positions where you are more likely to make a large impact in the lives of your clients without sacrificing your personal life often go to social workers with more experience and better credentials. Some positions also require that employees be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a licensure that requires years of professional experience, in addition to the successful completion of a standardized test. To learn about the licensure requirements in your state, you can visit the Social Work License Map website. 2. Salary Boost Most social workers don’t enter the field with the intention of getting rich, but a hard-working and successful social worker can make a comfortable living, and some do very well in non-traditional positions or private practice. In 2009, social workers holding MSWs made an average of $15,000 more per year than their counterparts without advanced degrees. With that kind of boost to your earning power, the degree will pay for itself and begin to provide a return on your investment very quickly. 3. Possible Promotions If you are interested in taking on supervisory, administrative or clinical responsibilities within your current social work organization, a master’s degree can ease and expedite your climb up the ladder. If you are deeply motivated to influence the lives of your clients and their communities, you will likely want to do all you can for them - and, in the modern world, that often requires credentials. 4. Keeping Current Especially if you’ve been out of school for some time, grad school can be a great way to catch up with recent developments in the social work theory, research, and practice. Once you have finished your degree, you will likely find that your clients, colleagues and superiors appreciate the timely and informed perspective you bring to your work. 5. For The Sake Of Learning All practical considerations aside, one of the best reasons for returning to school is the desire for education itself. If you enjoy studying and attending classes, you will likely benefit more from the education you receive. After all, social work education isn’t all books and theory; it involves real world experience in which you put everything you learn into practice. Perhaps the best reason to earn a Master of Social Work is that the thought of learning new and better ways to do your job excites you. This article was written by Community Manager Brian Pesner on behalf of CAREEREALISM-Approved Partner, 2tor â€" an education-technology company that partners with institutions of higher education such as the University of Southern California (USC) to deliver their Master of Social Work degree online. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!