How Sonicbids Works With Its Electronic Press Kits

How Sonicbids Works With Its Electronic Press KitsHow Sonicbids Works With Its Electronic Press KitsOn its website, Sonicbids bills itself as an online matchmaker between bands and promoters. The site has a database of thousands of members, both bands, and promoters, and provides an electronic way for musicians to send their music to promoters and pitch for a gig, without having to spend lots of money on postage. Promoters can shop the site for musicians they like when theyre hunting for new artists. The site also maintains a list of available gigs, so bands can see who is looking for artists and throw their hat into the ring when something appealing comes up. The Basics What Online press kit companySonicbidsFounded by Panos PanayFounded in 2000 Electronic Press Kits At Sonicbids, the EPK, or Electronic Press Kit, reigns supreme. An EPK is a digital promo package and is what bands submit when theyre trying to get a gig. An EPK includes Bio of the artistContact infoMusic/video clipsPhotos The EPK can also include a blog, information about the artists usual set list, equipment requirements and a calendar so a promoter can see exactly when a band is free. Music Festival Gatekeeper In additions to helping bands and promoters find each other on an individual basis, in recent years Sonicbids has become the gatekeeper to just about every music trade show and festival around. Artists who want to apply for showcases at these events now often have little choice but to submit their application via Sonicbids many events wont even accept through other means now (something that is not without controversy). Sonicbids Memberships For promoters, Sonicbids memberships are free. For musicians, there is a free basic plan and a pro plan that can either be paid monthly or annually (with a discount for annual payments). The pro plan allows more messages and allows for applications (which the free plan doesnt support). Memberships can be canceled whenever you like but you will not receive partial refunds. Keep in mind that many trade shows charge a fee to apply that is above and beyond your Sonicbids membership fee. The Controversy This last little fact- that musicians have to pay for Sonicbids memberships on top of paying for application fees is what gets people in an uproar. Normally, if you are using Sonicbids for the first time, you can simply pay your application fee and get a trial Sonicbids membership, but once youre in, you often have to pay both. So, who is right? Both sides have a point. After all, why shouldnt a musician have a right to submit their application independently if they choose? However, the outlets that work with Sonicbids receive thousands and thousands of applications streamlining the process makes the screening of the applications much easier. Likewise, until youve done the rush-to-the-post-office-with-a-big-sack-of-promos routine several times, it can be easy to underestimate just how expensive that gets. Postage i s a major cost for indie bands and labels, and Sonicbids monthly membership fee is a drop in the bucket compared to physical postage. One event that didnt do much to help Sonicbids image was a controversy over applications to CMJ. Many bands received an email saying that their applications had been declined, but as Sonicbids offers a feature that shows when a bands song has been listened to, many bands logged into their account to see when their song had been played only to find out that it appeared that it had not been. Some artists charged that CMJ and Sonicbids colluded to collect the maximum number of applications (and application fees) and then simply rejected bands without checking them out. CMJ and Sonicbids both vehemently denied the claim. Sonicbids isnt going anywhere anytime soon, and neither is the controversy over the tafelgeschirr. Ultimately the problem many people have with Sonicbids is not that they offer a bad service but that theyve got such a monopoly on the syst em.

This strategy revolutionized a field. Heres how you can use it

This strategy revolutionized a field. Heres how you can use itThis strategy revolutionized a field. Heres how you can use itWhen Steve Martin first started performing stand-up comedy, there was a proven formula for telling jokes. Each joke came with its own cringeworthy punchline.Heres an exampleHow does NASA organize their company parties? They planet.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut Martin wasnt satisfied with the standard formula. It bothered him that the laughter following a punchline was often automatic. Like Pavlovs dogs salivating at the sound of a bell, the audience would instinctively laugh when the punchline was delivered. Whats more, if the punchline didnt produce laughter, the comedian would stand there, embarrassed, knowing his joke had bombed. Punchlines were a lousy way of doing comedy, Martin thought, both for the comedian and the audience.Martin asked himself , What if there were no punchlines? What if I created tension and never released it? Instead of conforming to audience expectations, he decided to violate them. He believed that, without a punchline, the resulting laughter would be stronger. The audience would laugh when they chose to do so, without being triggered by a gimmick.Martin then did what all great scientists do He tested his idea. One night, he went onstage and told the audience that he was going to do the Nose on Microphone routine. He methodically proceeded to place his nose on the microphone, stepped back, and said Thank you very much.There was no punchline, so the audience sat in silence, stunned by Martins departure from conventional comedy. But the laughter arrived when the audience caught up to what Martin had done. Martins goal, in his words, was to leave the audience unable to describe what it was that had made them laugh. The state would be like the helpless state of giddiness experienced by close friends tuned in to each others sense of humor, you had to be there.The initial response to Martins approach was ridicule. One critic, sticking to the stand-up comedians playbook, wrote This so-called comedian should be told that jokes are supposed to have punchlines. Another described Martin as the most serious booking error in the history of Los Angeles.That most serious booking error quickly became the most profitable one. The path Martin followed proved Max Planck right The ridicule was followed by discussion, which was followed by adoption. Audiences and critics eventually caught up, and Martin became a stand-up legend.What in your own world is the comedic punchline- an unnecessary relic of the past clouding your thinking and hampering forward progress? What do you assume youresupposedto do simply because everyone around you is doing it? Can you question that assumption and replace it with something better?We used to assume that a restaurant required tables, an immobile kitchen, and a brick- and-mortar location. Questioning these assumptions gave us food carts. We used to assume that late fees and physical stores were necessary for video rentals. Questioning these assumptions gave us Netflix. We used to assume that you need bank loans or venture-capital funding to launch a new product. Questioning these assumptions gave us tretanlasser and Indiegogo.Your assumptions are your windows on the world, as Isaac Asimov put it. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light wont come in.Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned law professor and bestselling author.Click hereto download a free copy of his e-book, The Contrarian Handbook 8 Principles for Innovating Your Thinking. Along with your free e-book, youll get the Weekly Contrarian - a newsletter that challenges conventional wisdom and changes the way we look at the world (plus access to exclusive content for subscribers only).This article originally appeared on Ozan Varol.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 - Enhancv

10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 - Enhancv10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 - The best thing your resume can do is stand out and make an impression. Theres just one caveat, it should be a positive impression. Unfortunately, there are plenty of all-too-common resume mistakes which make HRs and recruiters remember you as that person they dont want to hire.So here are 10 easily avoided mistakes you need to know about before you apply to your next job.1. Cliches and overused wordsIf youre writing your resume on autopilot (and lets face it, lots of us are), its easy to slip into the habit of relying on cliches and passive voice. The problem with this is that at best itll get your resume ignored and at worst itll give the reader a big eye-roll. Needless to say, its bedrngnis how you land an interview.Then theres the related mistake of vague wording. When youre describing accomplishments, you need to be specific So choose your words carefully and listen to Jeffersons wise wordsThe fruc htwein valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do. (Thomas Jefferson)Be creative and attract the readers attention with words and phrases that sizzle and are straight to the point. s new feature Content Analyzer can help you with that.2. Typographical errorsThis may seem obvious but you would be shocked how often these kinds of simple resume mistakes make it to a recruiters desk.Theres simply no excuse for sloppiness, misused words, incorrect spelling, or punctuation overuse on your resume.unterstellung kinds of mistakes will get your resume tossed straight into the reject pile.How do you catch these simple but easily missed resume mistakes? After you finish with your resume, sleep on it and take your mind off it. Then give it a look with fresh eyes. A technique I use sometimes is reading all the content backwards, which forces you to slow down and catch mora mistakes.Then, just to be safe, let a trusted friend look at it. Obviously a spell-checker sh ould factor in as well. Once youve done all this, you can send your resume off with confidence.3. Made-up informationDid you really spend 6 months as an intern in that company? Are you sure you speak 6 languages? Did you increase that Twitter account by 6,000 followers in just a month? If your answer to questions like this is well, basically then you need to reconsider.In short, all the information you provide must be 100% true. Remember that in todays world, recruiters can verify most details within a few clicks and phone calls.In any case, the greatest asset you have in an interview is confidence. Knowing that you werent quite truthful on your resume is a sure-fire way to take that confidence and replace it with guilt and paranoia elend exactly a recipe for success. So stick to the truth and be proud of it.4. Responsibilities VS AccomplishmentsThis is one area where we see resumes are changing in 2019. Just a few years ago this welchesnt a very common practice, but today its absol utely expected that you list accomplishments and not just responsibilities on your resume.Ultimately, its your accomplishments that make you stand out from all the other applicants and its accomplishments that will make you feel proud walking into that interview. Also make sure you quantify these accomplishments whenever possible, specifics always have greater impact.5. Not tailored for the jobBefore crafting a resume, one of yourfirst steps should be reading through the job requirements carefully. Pay close attention to the keywords they use and get the grip of who theyre actually looking for.The second step should be going through their company website, social media profiles, blog, and anywhere else theyre active. Whats their company culture? What kind of people work there? Would you fit in the team? All this information will give you a head start and provide clues for your resume design, content, and overall feeling. Make it specific to the company and the job requirements.Identi fy the common keywords, terminology, and key phrases that routinely pop up in the job descriptions of your target company.(Amanda Augustine, career expert)Ultimately, you want the recruiter to see your resume and get the feeling that youre their ideal candidate. By using the same words they use, reflecting their culture and values, etc. you do just that.6. Irrelevant experienceDont ever submit a resume thats out of date. Your resume should be up to date with relevant information at all times. Consider leaving out that summer job you did 10 years ago. Unless you achieved something significant and relevant to the job position youre applying for, its just a distraction. A rule of thumb I like to use is to look at every piece of information on my resume and ask myself whether it makes the resume mora effective. If it doesnt add any value, I cut it.The experience content of your resume should exponentially progress with you.7. Format inconsistencyEmployers might require your resume to be in a certain format depending on their companys Applicant Tracking System (ATS). However, unless the company has specific instructions, the safest way to send your resume is as a PDF. The main reason being that a PDF doesnt change depending on the computers operating system. If you send a .docx file created in OpenOffice and it gets opened in Microsoft Word, it might look like a real mess.Also, make sure your resume doesnt get out of hand by using a number of different fonts, graphs, and neon colors. Keep it neat, clean and easy to read.Here is an example of a good format8. Paid VS Unpaid work experienceAnother mistake that appears on resumes is the fact that people believe that the only experience that counts is paid experience. But this massively reduces the ways in which you can show off your skills and accomplishments.Think about the volunteering, that old car you restored, a disease you overcame, or how you learned how to sew and make your own clothes. In other words, what mak es you proud and shows your skills? unterstellung dont necessarily have to be connected to your job title. It can be one of the most striking sections on a resume, as long as you back it up with concrete facts, numbers and figures. Plus, experience like this can be a great conversation starter in an interview.9. Afraid to show your personalityPeople are still worried to show their personality in a resume. They think its somewhat childish and unprofessional. They believe that this type of information is supposed to be written in a cover letter. But do employers read cover letters anymore? Its 2018 and resumes have changed.Company Culture,the personality of a company, is being taken more and more seriously as a way to brand a company and keep its employees happy. For employers, one of the ways to create a good company culture is to hire people that are similar or have similar interests. Thats why they need to see more personality revealing sections in your resume. Make their job easie r and present your charming self. is the only resume builder out there offering a big variety of human-centric sections. Try them out, it gotSam a job in Spotify.What kind of stuff are you working on in your free time? I am always inspired by this. It also shows me that you have the passion for your field beyond your nine-to-five. (Ambra Benjamin, engineering recruiter at Facebook)10. Crafting only one resumeForget your one size fits all mindset, because resumes in 2018 need to be tailored for the specific job. A small startup and IBM certainly dont hire the same way, so you shouldnt apply to them the same way. So use the other tips mentioned above to craft your resume for each position youre applying for.Now youre confident, ready to stand out and land that jobCrafting am outstanding resume isnt an easy job. Sometimes, we need just a little push, a reminder of whats important to add or leave out.If you havent yet, try s newest Content Analyzer feature. It was developed after review ing over 300,000 resumes to help you improve your content and make the most out of any job opportunity.Go ahead and craft your resume with now.*note, the original version of this article was posted in January, 2017 Tatiana Rehmova A glass half-full kind of a girl and a believer that everything happens for a reason. Loves writing, editing and researching the newest ways of doing things. 12 comments on 10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 Shane on July 21st, 2017 - 1255am Im not sure I agree with most things on these example resumes here. A picture of yourself? A pie chart about what you do during the day? Links to social media and a quote? Things you do in your free time, diseases you overcame? Nobody needs this information. Yes, it looks different and will be interesting to some people, but Im not so sure anyone would sacrifice the time to sift through all this nonsense to get to the only part they actually want your experience, and even that is in smaller font than every thing else. Using this schablone is a shot in the dark, and not one that Im willing to take. Reply Tatiana Rehmova on July 21st, 2017 - 654am Hi Shane, thanks for the comment Adding the things you listed can actually reveal a lot about the person, their attitude towards tasks, the way they deal with different situations and all that can be translated into how theyll actually act at work, interact with the team and deal with difficult situations. Of course, its completely up to you to choose what kind of information you share on your resume. And it also depends on the position youre applying for, as well the type of company. These are some of our suggestions, things that we as an employer love seeing on resumes, and things that have worked for many of our customers who got hired in great companies. ?? Reply Jeremy Sullivan on July 25th, 2017 - 614pm Hi Tatiana,Back to what people really care about thing can you/ provide case studies or referrals/testimonials with specific job t itles and company names where the above has worked? Id love to believe hiring managers have evolved to this point (having been one), but I have seen zero hard evidence of it. I regularly have ex-coworkers coming to me for resume advice, and I am hesitant to advise them to move to this sort of marketing style resume. Citations, please? Show me the money. Reply Tatiana Rehmova on July 26th, 2017 - 600am Hi Jeremy,Thanks for your comment ?? We have a whole list of candidates who used our resumes and got hired in different companies. The ones that do want to share their success are in this section of our blog Enhanced Lives. And there are many more to come. Id like to emphasize that it very much depends on what kind of company youre applying for, what kind of people work there and what their culture is, thats what can give you a hint would they care about seeing what I like doing in my free time? Or are they a corporate company which only cares about how many years of experience I h ave? So, research is the key. Thanks. Reply Mayur kohli on August 16th, 2017 - 1204pm I have found this post very good and useful for candidates to avoid some resume mistakes in this year. Inconsistency in resume is common mistake that candidates makes in their resume . You have explained so well what to avoid in resume and it will surely helps to build effective resume in current year for getting selected by recruiter. Reply Wakuma Dufera Tesgera on September 12th, 2017 - 614am I have found this post very good and useful for candidates to avoid some resume mistakes in this year. Inconsistency in resume is common mistake that candidates makes in their resume . You have explained so well what to avoid in resume and it will surely helps to build effective resume in current year for getting selected by recruiter. Reply Riya Patel on January 5th, 2018 - 745am Nice Tips Thanks for your great guidance The information was really helpful. its really informative and covers all the a spects. I agree with all the points you mentioned here. This was exactly what I needed to read today. I would be sincerely obliged to your kind help and guidance. I really liked your tips. The clearness to your publish is simply spectacular and i can assume youre an expert in this subject. please keep up the enjoyable work. Thanks for sharing Reply Bob Lamar on January 21st, 2018 - 355pm Some good points, but the sample resume was awful for the average applicant. A CEO can get away with talking about baking cupcakes in a pie chart. For anyone else this will not get you taken seriously unless the hiring manager is quite eccentric. These articles should be for the average Joe and not senior management. Reply cody simpsons on April 7th, 2018 - 608am nice blog post the content seems very useful, all the tips are very necessary to keep in mind while writing a resume. Thank you very much for sharing this important information here. Reply Hector Uba on June 26th, 2018 - 719pm Thanks for the tips on mistakes you should avoid when writing a resume in 2018. I agree that you should be 100% truthful on your resume and you shouldnt lie on it because it could come back to bite you. My brother is applying for a new job and he needs help writing his resume. I will be sure to share these tips with him. Reply Jimmy on December 11th, 2018 - 825am One should be 100% truthful? Ive never understood the need to quantify truthfulness. So, 90% truthful doesnt cut it? Using language in your CV that you wouldnt normally use and presenting only your strengths and concealing your weaknesses is hardly truthful. Its not painting an accurate picture. Another point that has been overlooked is that a polished (perfect) CV can sometimes work against applicants. It reeks of BS, which some recruiters are sensitive to. Reply kiran sahu on August 17th, 2018 - 429am Hey Great article.. relay good for all the freshers who are starting there corporate life. Thank You. ReplyLeave a Reply Canc el replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Subscribe now for moreSee more great content and inspiring examples of resumes done right each month. Subscribe Youre subscribed Latest posts See all posts by Eric D. Halsey The Resumes of Chernobyl by Eric D. Halsey 4 Ways Creativity Can Improve Your Resume by Katherine (Tori) LutzHow to Create a First Year Elementary School Teacher Resume

Cultural Fit The Real Reason You Didnt Get the Job

Cultural Fit The Real Reason You Didnt Get the Job Cultural Fit The Real Reason You Didnt Get the Job Culture clash between you and a company that could potentially hire you is a real concern.What is company cultural fit? At its most basic, cultural fit is the way a workplace functions and how employees behave. For example, a company culture can be laidback, strict, easygoing, or collaborative.When receiving a job rejection, you might wrack your brain as to why you werent selected. Perhaps you didnt have the ideal qualifications. Maybe you didnt have the right education. Or maybe you and the company werent a great cultural fit. The hiring manager might not have felt your personality and the company culture worked well together. But its also possible that you just didnt demonstrate how compatible you and the company could have been. Here well give you advice about how to pinpoint a companys culture, and use that information to your advantage through the hiring process.First, research your dream companys culture.To learn about a companys values, find them on social media and set up news alerts. After that, follow company employees on social media and strike up virtual conversations with them. If you make a strong connection with someone online, set up an informational bewerbungsgesprch with them to learn more about the company. Youll be able to ask questions about culture more freely to a potential peer, rather than a boss.Brief your references on your ideal companys culture so they can speak to how you fit into that culture.Your references are your advocates. Brief them on the company culture where youre applying so they can speak to how youd be a good fit. If the company is looking for a self-motivated worker, you can tell your references to mention how task-oriented you were in completing a big project. If the company is looking for someone who is friendly, you can tell your reference to talk about the birthday parties you threw for fellow staff. Once youve fi gured out the companys values, tailor specific interview answers to speak about those qualities.You know those off-the-wall questions you sometimes get in interviews? Those are designed for you to indirectly address your fit with company culture, so be prepared. A lot of hiring managers ask strange questions so youll speak about your creativity and innovative thinking. Others ask questions to ascertain your passion for working for their particular company. Questions about teamwork are looking for you to answer about how well you collaborative and/or how well you work alone. You should know what the company wants in all of unterstellung areas before you head into the interview. This way you can tailor your answers to demonstrate youll fit right into their company culture.Tailor your resume to include language that describes your personal branding.Skills and abilities arent always enough to demonstrate to a company youd be a good fit. Once youve figured out a companys culture, highlig ht qualities that are relevant to them in your resume. Use accomplishment statements to talk about team-building activities you spearheaded in your last company. Mention that youve worked as a mentor for children for years. If you tailor your resume to the exact language on the job description using Jobscans resume optimizer, youre that much more likely to be picked for an interview, not only because youve proven youd fit in well, but also because a tailored resume is more likely to make it through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and into hiring managers hands.

Property Managers Resume - the Story

Property Managers Resume - the Story Looking for employment is definitely a hard endeavor to do. If youre looking for a job in real estate management, you are going to want to follow best practices for resumes within this area, including suitable formatting and language. Many resumes go through HR initially and theyre not really experts in your town. Additional medical resumes can be found in our. Youre able to print out a work sheet to help you on how to do an excellent inspection. While My Excellent Job application gives you the phrasing, it cannot supply you with all the details necessary to create your job application standout. Application services chance to be throughout the internet, and that means you may attended across My Perfect Job application. You dont will need to present any personal or private information on the work application. The real estate organization is booming in the majority of regions of the nation in the present time. Every actual example broker knows for you desire work. A true estate license could also be needed for property managers. You would like a manager who can discover tenants and receive an empty property filled as fast as possible with another ideal renter and while abiding by all laws. In addition, it shows them that it is possible to match tenants with an amazing residence and care for their every need as soon as theyre moved inmeaning that landlords dont need to be worried about vacant properties. The very best property managers understand how to apply a wide skillset to the exceptional situations they encounter. Being in property management might seem simple to those exterior of the business, but its actually quite intricate. The best method to do this is estate agent numbers. Often its necessary for work in apartment leasing. Its imperative that hiring managers can see just what youve done before. Residence managers want to have a varied collection of knowledge, and also they need to understand posses sions together with persons. Property Managers Resume and Property Managers Resume - The Perfect Combination You can also shy away from somebody who has never managed property before. Youre able to mention it as appropriate in the experience section, but dont make the error of drawing attention to something you dont want readers to concentrate on. You need to do a couple things to earn your license. Otherwise, it is a great thing you opted to look at our resume example. If youve got extensive experience managing compensation and benefits, for instance, but you dont need this to be a big portion of your next job, do not highlight it using a headline. If a client lists what they want from the beginning, they can save yourself lots of time avoiding candidates which dont match the things that they need anyway. Relevant comprehension of business management would discover the task finished farther to your advantage. For instance, if you have experience in the property management b usiness, you will wish to bring focus on it merely by developing an inverse chronological resume. For example, your time management abilities or knowledge of particular computer programs can be useful in most any posture. As a result, if youre making a resume for it, you will have to incorporate the work experience section in order for it to appeal to employers. Its possible you ought to present your work experience in a variety of ways. Your experience should offer with each crucial qualification in the job announcement. The Fight Against Property Managers Resume Employers want to realize that youve got the means to be successful in the position. Listing in a Separate Section If youve got other certifications as well as your CMCA, you can set them in another section on your resume. Separate resumes are obtainable for assorted disciplines. It is just the Law of Supply and Demand on the job.

Top Guide of Example Writing Customer Experience Resume

Top Guide of Example Writing Customer Experience Resume One of the absolute most important things to bear in mind when creating a customer service resume is that you have to respect the exact time of the individual reviewing your resume. Some customer service resume samples are offered on the internet, and they could have the ability to supply additional beneficial tips regarding inclusions, but they might not always have the most optimum structure. Whether youre a customer service professional looking to move up the ladder, or youre taking a look at ways to take your anfangsbuchstabe steps into the business, then youll need to craft your resume carefully to not just to stick out from the crowd, but also to make sure you land yourself an interview where you are able to truly shine. A premium quality sample customer service resume will incorporate several suitable key terms and phrases that could contain phrases like customer satisfaction, customer retention, processes or effici ency, based on the parteicular job. To land the job that you want, be certain to list all your customer experience and client service experience. Customer service jobs are sometimes a true rollercoaster. It takes in a number of different jobs. It requires a broad range of skills, here is a list of the most important ones that employers will expect to see in your CV. The Good, the Bad and Example Writing Customer Experience Resume The work experience part of your resumethe part in which you describe your previous jobsis the most important element of your whole job application. As youve just read, writing a good work experience for your resume isnt that difficult. You could start with building a comprehensive writing unstructured collection of all of the elements and tips that you want to include, ranging from. Moving from doing the research to writing an extensive account of it isnt necessarily simple. Dont neglect to highlight the five essential skills above that are mo st desirable for the job and emphasize that youll be bringing a good deal of valuable abilities and experience to the job. Detailing your work experience provides you with a fantastic chance to showcase your capacity to apply your abilities and knowledge at work. If its necessary to compose a resume with very little or no experience, dont worry Your prior experiences are regarded as a great indicator of how you will deal with the new job. So have a look at your resume and be sure that it mentions all the important requirements. In case you have lots of experience in customer support, you can want to use a combination format to highlight both your years of knowledge and accolades. For instance, instead of saying youve led a thriving kollektiv at a nearby restaurant, add some information. The majority of their time is going to be spent zeroing in on the facts of your work experience. If you neglect to quantify your experience, the hiring manager wont be in a position to tell if youre a great fit or in the event you can manage the workload essential for the job. Utilize our cover letter sample to polish your abilities and receive the job that you desire. Get started today and receive the job that you want faster Editing your resume to reflect the particular job which youre applying to is vital. Locating a great application tracking software may be intimidating undertaking. Also, user would have the capacity to understand how to make data out there. If your experience exceeds 10 decades, it is going to be hard to stick to a single page without the danger of foregoing key details.

Writing a Programmer Analyst Cover Letter

Writing a Programmer Analyst Cover LetterWriting a Programmer Analyst Cover LetterProgrammer analysts do the work of both a systems analyst and computer programmer. Systems analysts develop and design software and computer systems. Computer programmers implement those designs by writing new programs along with updating and repairing existing programs. Job Duties of a Programmer Analyst The work of a programmer analyst begins by meeting with a gruppe to determine a companys computer system needs and then designing a system to fulfill them. They may also create cost analyses to determine the financial viability while working with project managers to create a timeline. After designing the software, a programmer analyst will test it for problems and debug as needed. Programmer analysts are expected to stay current with knowledge about new technology and trends to incorporate into their existing systems. Heres a mora in-depth look at their duties and skill set Requirements Analysis Du ring this initial phase, computer program specifications are developed. A successful programmer can also communicate well in terms of gathering and analyzing program requirements.Program Design Sometimes a programmer will build a graphical view of the process flow so that the team can binnensee and understand his thinking.Program Coding Once the design is approved, a programmer analyst will proceed to write programs in one of several languages COBOL for large applications running on mainframe computers, or Java, C or C for smaller programs that run on personal computers. Program Testing The programmer analyst tests the code to see if it functions according to plan. This alpha testing locates any obvious software bugs before the official testing team takes over.Program Maintenance Maintenance may not be the most exciting part of programming, but it keeps programs running efficiently while offering a good learning experience for newer programmer analysts who can gain experience debug ging code written by more seasoned programmers. Model Your Cover Letter from a Sample Programmer Analyst Cover Letter Sample (Text Version) Dear Mr. SmithIm writing to express my interest in the Senior Programmer Analyst position posted on your company website. I believe that my strong technical experience and education make me a competitive candidate for this position.My key strengths that would be a good match with the position includeSuccessfully designing, developing and supporting live use applications.A self-starter and eager to learn new things. I continuously seek to build my skill set and thrive in high-paced environments.Striving for continued excellence. My contributions to the team during my senior year internship led to an offer with the company after graduation, and Ive continued to assume new responsibilities and challenges during my tenure.Providing exceptional contributions to customer service. In my previous role, I improved first call resolution rates by 8 per cent last quarter, while keeping talk time flat.With an MS degree in Information Systems Management, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and mastering new technologies. My experience includesCustomer service and supportProgramming both new applications and maintenance workProblem isolation and analysisSoftware quality testingApplication and requirement analysisProcess improvement and documentationPlease see my resume for additional information. I can be reached anytime at 555-555-5555 or namegmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.Sincerely,Sarah Jones Expand Important Cover Letter Tips to Follow Be specific and results-oriented.Numbers, statistics, and percentages are more persuasive than vague claims. Whenever possible, provide concrete examples of your achievements. Write a targeted titelbild letter.Look closel y at the job description in the listing before you start your cover letter, and target your message to the requirements advertised. A good cover letter is a sales pitch, not a biography. It shouldnt regurgitate your resume or waste time and space on skills that are unrelated to the job listing. Write a new cover letter for every job, even if the roles are similar.Its fine to work off a template. Its not fine to send the same cover letter to every job, even if the duties and description are similar. Customize your cover letter each and every time. Sending your cover letter via email?Make aya you proofread and test your email before you hit send. Attention to detail is important for any job seeker, but its especially important for programmer analysts, whose jobs depend on their ability to bash bugs, not create them.

New report Women have earned 49 cents to a mans dollar since 2001

New report Women have earned 49 cents to a mans dollar since 2001New report Women have earned 49 cents to a mans dollar since 2001When Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique in 1963, she likely did not expect complete equality right away if women responded to her call to find meaningful work. But more than 50 years after that revolutionary text, the female workforce she inspired might be surprised and disappointed to learn that the gender pay gap goes even deeper than previously reported and is leise devastating to womens earning potential.A new reportby the Institute for Womens Policy Research found that, for women who stay in the workforce, the pay gap is closer to the commonly cited statistic that women make a little less than 80% of what men do (women who worked all years between 2001 and 2015 made 33% less than men who did the same according to the report). But that gap becomes a chasm when researchers look at women and men who have made some earnings over a 15-year period Be tween 2001 and 2015, women earned 49% of what their male colleagues received during the same timespan. That ratio includes all workers who were out of the workforce for part of the 15 years during the time they were not working, their earnings were set at $0 for the calculations.Much ink has been spilled debating whether the commonly cited measure of the wage gap - that women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by a man - is an exaggeration due to occupational differences or so-called womens choices, but our analysis finds that we have actually been underestimating the extent of pay inequality in the labor market, IWPR President and report co-author Heidi Hartmann said in a statement.The findings have dramatic implications in context Women are the co-breadwinners for half of Americas families, and yet they can be excluded them from lucrative middle-skill industries and penalized for taking time off of work.Both women and men who took one year off from the workforce saw an averag e annual earnings loss of 39% compared to their gender counterparts who worked full-time throughout the 15-year period. But perhaps because they still bear the brunt of childcare, only 28% of women worked persistently full-time, year-round between 2001 and 2015, the report found. Thats compared to 59% of men.Though the data may seem discouraging (and it should be - at current rates of growth, women wont have equal pay until 2059), even 49 cents on the dollar is an improvement on past figures, and womens average salaries are on the rise. Between 1968 and 1982, women made annual average earnings of $14,379, compared to mens annual average earnings of $51,575. Between 2001 and 2015, womens annual average earnings almost doubled to $28,683, while mens dipped slightly to $50,442.The good news is that, over the course of the nearly 50 years covered in the study, women have seen considerable progress in the labor force by entering the workforce at higher rates and staying in the labor fo rce for longer periods of time, which have led to higher earnings and a narrower wage gap, said report co-author Stephen J. Rose.Not only are more women entering and staying in the workforce, but theyre also more educated There are millions more women attending college than men. And with prominent figures shining a light on the pay gap that affects almost all industries, perhaps it wont take the full projected four decades for women to win equal pay for equal work.

Salary Negotiation Tips Negotiating Salary Benefits

Salary Negotiation Tips Negotiating Salary BenefitsSalary Negotiation Tips Negotiating Salary BenefitsMany compensation packages can be increased by negotiating for benefits.The Ten Commandments of Salary Negotiation (parte 6) Salary expert Jack Chapman offers 10 lessons on salary negotiation in the vein of the Ten Commandments.Geri doubled her salary by negotiating a perk.The job, as advertised, paid $50,000 to be a full-time librarian. In 40 hours a week, the librarian hire was expected to keep the law library at a corporate office functioning from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. zu sich job was to see that the corporate patrons got the information and guidance they needed all 66 hours a week with some weekend hours. Two clerical employees helped out, 40 hours each, and they covered the 26 hours the main librarian was not there.Geri, a client whom I advised and whose real name I will withhold, claimed that she could upgrade the two clerical staff members capabilities so that they could give much better service all 66 hours the library was open. She claimed she could develop their skills to the point where the three of them could meet the firms requirements and Geri would only be needed 20 hours a week. This effectively doubled her hourly rate by negotiating a perk time off.Many compensation packages can be substantially increased by negotiating benefits like Geris.Heres a anlasser list of possible benefits and perks medical and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, wellness days, training, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, general education, specific training, certification reimbursement, paid sick leave, child day care, 401(k) contributions. In addition, theres gym, health club or fitness membership transportation, travel per diem, laptop, cell phone, Internet access and company car casual dress, flextime and corporate housing. Consider also stock options, stock grants and profit-sharing. You could negotiate for first-class tr avel and, for attendance at conventions, comp time off around conventions and other long-hour days. See if you can land office (vs. cubicle) space, administrative assistants and certain software to make your job easier. And potential benefits having to do with if relocation have at least 10 components alone.Remember that money decisions are best made in the cool climate of logic and impartiality. Give yourself time to think. When youve finished your salary negotiations, put all your enthusiasm back in gear and say, This sounds terrific I think we have a match here. Ill get back to you as soon as you need to know. When do you need to know?Read other installments in this seriesPart 1 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt bedrngnis Speak Too SoonPart 2 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt Not Regret Salary DisclosurePart 3 Salary Negotiation Tips Let the Employer Make the First Salary OfferPart 4 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt Not AgreePart 5 Salary Negotiation Tips Know How Much Money Youre WorthPart 6 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt Covet Thine Own Benefits and PerksPart 7 Salary Negotiation Tips This Is the Job Thou CovetethPart 8 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt Not Worry about Earthly EconomyPart 9 Salary Negotiation Tips Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of Thy Salary in VainPart 10 Salary Negotiation Tips Honor Thy Wealth and Prosperity