Six Ways People Get Employment Rights Wrong

by Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs


Most people who have jobs may be a little unclear about what rights they have and don't have on the job and in the workplace.

Attorney Margarita Ramos, an employment law expert and founder of Human Capital Consulting in New York, agrees. "Most employees naively believe that their own individual sense of fairness is what controls a work environment. But fairness has nothing to do with it. Just because something is unfair doesn't mean it's unlawful," she says.

Read on for six common misconceptions about employee rights.

You think: Your employer can't fire you without good cause.

Ramos says, "If you're employed in an at-will employment state, you can be fired for just about anything. The reason I hear most often is that a person is not a team player. That's a gray area, but it gets used all the time. Unless you find that it's really discrimination, there's not a lot you can do about it."

You think: You have a right to earn the same as a coworker who does the same job.

It's true that there are laws guaranteeing equal pay, but another person may have more experience or more seniority and thus may legally earn a higher salary. States Ramos, "I've managed people, and I've had some doing the 'same' job. However, what an employee may not realize is that the other person may be doing the same job but she may have more complex clients, handle a more complex region, or be taking on more responsibilities."

"Keep the focus on you and your value," she says.

You think: Your employer can't cut your pay.

Your employer may cut your pay at any time unless you're a member of a labor union, are part of a collective bargaining agreement, or have an employment contract.

Ramos explains, "Most of the cases involving a pay reduction are driven by the financial performance of a business. A good employer will manage your expectations before taking any actions. You'll know it's coming so you can take care of your finances."

You think: Your emails are your private property.

Emails you send using company servers or equipment are company property. Ramos reveals, "Today, most employers have policies around that issue. Unfortunately, most employees don't read through their handbooks when they start a job."

To safeguard your career, exercise extreme caution when sending and receiving emails and surfing the Internet.

You think: You're entitled to unemployment if you're fired.

It depends on the state in which you live, but if you are fired for misconduct you may not be eligible for unemployment. Ramos says, "If you've been fired for cause, most employers will contest your application for unemployment. And even if your employer doesn't contest it, the state still may decide to based on the information your employer provides when responding to your claim."

If you want to know what your employer considers misconduct, read your employee manual.

You think: Your employer can't snoop in your desk or office.

Your desk and your office are company -- not personal -- property. Ramos relates, "You should really assume that you have no privacy in the workplace."

Treat your desk, office, computer, and mobile device with extreme caution, she says, and keep them free of anything that could be considered even vaguely offensive or unsuitable for the workplace.

Ramos concludes, "People really should read their employee handbooks. As boring as they may seem, handbooks contain a lot of information. It used to be that they were vague and not well written, but that's changed. And ask questions if something is unclear."

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Everybody Loves the Office!

The Workplace Is Popular in Entertainment Media
by Alan Krauss, Porfolio.com


Content provided by Portfolio.com: The workplace, once a mere backdrop for popular entertainment, has taken center stage.

The popular comedy "The Office" begins its fourth season on NBC on September 27, while a new ABC series, "Carpoolers," will premiere on October 2. But the two TV shows are just the tip of the iceberg. Books, movies, Web series, comics -- all offer windows into the mundane realities, management crises, and emotional interplay of characters busy earning their daily bread.

Office romances, comedies, and dramas have been a staple of popular entertainment for decades, going back to cultural touchstones like "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit," "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." More recently, a slew of novels ("The Office of Desire," "Then We Came to the End" by Joshua Ferris, "Company" by Max Barry, and many more), movies ("The Devil Wears Prada"), and TV shows ("The Apprentice," "The West Wing") have revolved around tyrannical or incompetent bosses, annoying or amusing co-workers, and the business of work.

Meanwhile, "The No A**hole Rule," "Made to Stick," and a shelf's worth of other nonfiction business books that aim to show readers how to be more effective and thus happier at work (and away from the office as well) are also riding high on bestseller lists.

And of course at 19 years and counting, Scott Adams's Dilbert brand is going strong in print, online, and in the merchandising arena.

A Reflection of Life?

There are several reasons for the enduring appeal of office-related entertainment, according to critics and other culture watchers. For one thing, many people spend more time at work these days than they do with their families.

And in the 1950s and '60s, women started to enter the workforce in greater numbers, a shift that gave new potential to the office as a setting, says Jeff Kloske, publisher of Riverhead Books, which released Martha Moody's novel "The Office of Desire" last month. "Now, the thing is that people's entire lives are defined by their office relationships," he says. "That's why the office as setting for all these different forms of entertainment is so successful."

But although a growing proportion of Americans have white-collar jobs, that doesn't mean they feel a greater sense of empowerment when they're at their desks than an assembly-line worker does.

"There's a certain amount of cynicism," says David Halle, a sociology professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. "There are a lot of mergers, companies being bought and sold. People are sitting in their offices, and for the vast majority, there's not much they can do about it."

Sitcoms about office life, he says, are an opportunity for viewers to have a little fun at the expense of what can be the unfunny reality of their lives. "The situation in offices is kind of grim a lot of times. These kinds of shows are opportunities to present a satirical, fun look at what is often not a fun situation," he says.

The Family Feeling Is Strong

At the same time, tales of office life let people see that they are not alone with their problems. "It makes people realize that their complaints are universal," says David Thorburn, a professor of literature and comparative media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Lately, there has been a subtle shift in the setup: Instead of using the workplace as simply a backdrop, it is now the main point of the story.

Books, movies, and TV are still focused on what the experts refer to as workplace families, where outsiders (and viewers) can find companionship and fulfillment -- the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" model. But a growing number of shows, like "The Office" and the Internet series "Floaters" (www.phoebeworks.com), go beyond the family dynamic, with its sibling rivalries and fatherly authority figures, to actually dramatize the work that employees do.

"We never even saw Ward Cleaver at work," says Michael Abernethy, a columnist for PopMatters.com, a cultural news web site. "Now we have characters whom we never see at home."

A Cultural Shift at Work

Abernethy says a broad shift in cultural priorities may account for the change. "Work used to be the thing we did so we could have a nice home life," he said. Now, "if we have a family and time with the spouse and kids, it's a bonus."

The Internet and the always-on connectivity of cell phones and email are also important factors, says Fred Turner, an assistant professor of communication at Stanford University. "Everywhere is the office now," he says.

But a coherent story requires boundaries. "By limiting the scene to an office," he adds, "a TV show or book can create a limited narrative space in which to explore the diffusion of work into everyday life and the entangling of work and interpersonal relations."

Lofty analyses of cultural trends aside, though, the fundamental reason for the appeal of the latest spate of office-related books and shows is no different than in decades past: They are entertaining.

Everyone can relate to being stuck with a boss who is bumbling, insensitive, or outright evil, Abernethy says. And everyone has had co-workers who were shy or gossipy, loud or tactless. "Invariably," he says, "the setup for these office-related works -- whether they be blogs, films, series, or books -- contains an everyman or -woman, some average person trying to survive the insanity. A person we can point to and say, 'That's me!'"

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Recruiter Roundtable: Fashion, Grooming Tips

by Yahoo! HotJobs


The Recruiter Roundtable is a monthly feature that collects career and job-seeking advice from a group of recruiting experts throughout the United States. The question we put before our panel this month is:

What is the one piece of fashion and/or grooming advice you wish more candidates would heed before going on an interview?

Get the Details Right
The night before the interview, lay out your wardrobe to make sure everything fits, is free of wrinkles and is current with today's styles. Also take the time to polish your shoes. While this may sound minor, showing up with scuffed shoes may signal to the employer you lack attention to detail. Finally, remember that the interview is not your time to make a fashion statement, so avoid tight clothing, limit your jewelry, and go easy on fragrances.

The interview is your opportunity to show hiring managers how talented you are, and maintaining proper appearance will ensure they focus on your abilities rather than your attire.
-- DeLynn Senna, executive director of North American permanent placement services, Robert Half International

Accessorize With Mints
I wish more candidates would take a strong breath mint before their interviews. It may sound silly, but you would be surprised how distracting bad breath can be during an interview! Gum also works, but remember to discard your gum BEFORE the interview.
-- Bob Hancock, independent staffing consultant

What Are Your Revealing?
Look in the mirror: If too much is showing, don't wear it! While low-cut blouses or shirts are in fashion, most are inappropriate for the workplace, including the initial interview. The interviewer could possibly be distracted by the inappropriateness of the candidate's attire and therefore not focused 100% on the interview. This is unfortunate for both parties; the candidate may not be getting the positive reaction to answers they want, and the interviewer may be less apt to probe for the information they need to make a solid hiring decision.
-- Joelle Thies, staffing specialist recruiter, Wells Fargo

The Smell of Success Is Scent-Free
If your perfume or cologne enters the room before you do, chances are your scent may be interfering with your chances of landing the job. You'll see subtle signs from the interviewer -- he'll lean away from you, she'll wrinkle her nose or open a window. If someone on the interview team has allergies or asthma, and if you're meeting with them in a small room, your strong scent will be just the excuse they need to leave the room quickly, without them getting a chance to hear the details about the brilliant marketing campaign you developed at your last company.

The focus during the interview -- and afterward when the interview team gets together to discuss your interview -- should be on your accomplishments, abilities, and why you're the right person for the job. So keep it scent-free.
-- Cheryl Ferguson, recruiter, The Recruiter's Studio

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Dealing With Credit History on a Job Application

When filling out a job application you may have noticed the trend of employers asking for your credit history information. You may feel outraged at the personal intrusion, how does your credit history affect your ability to perform at a job? However, hiring managers see the credit issue from another point of view and believe that your score can be used as an indicator of job performance.

According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 60 percent of employers conduct credit checks on at least some of their new hires. This represents a significant increase from the last decade when only 25 percent of employers scratched this deep. So, if you are looking to get hiring, you may want to check out your credit score and start fixing any problems that may be on it.

Companies that use credit history as a qualifier for getting the job report that this data can show discrepancies or confirm information found on the resume and also uncover any distractions or personal management problems that may interfere with getting the job done. Some problems with checking a potential hire's credit score is that it sometimes doesn't provide enough information to explain any problems that may be on the report. In this economy, there are many reasons that a person may acquire bad credit that are beyond his control - from unexpected health problems, frivolous lawsuits, divorce and other reasons.

If your credit score is not as great as it should be, this is the time to start turning it around. Correct any mistakes that have shown up on your report and take the steps needed to raise your number. If you know you have credit problems, take the initiative to proactively discuss this with your potential employer instead of waiting for them to dig it up - problems will inevitably be discovered if you've given them permission to investigate. Show your future employer that you've taken steps to improve your financial status and are a responsible and dependable person - get plenty of references on your resume to back this up.

Todd Denning

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Job Hunt Blues - Fighting Job Search Depression

It is common to feel discouraged, even hopeless, during a job hunt that runs longer than you would like. In this financial environment, some people's job searches run for months, others' for years. So here are some tips to keep in mind when the job hunt has you feeling low.

1. As they say, a job hunt is easily a full-time job. Don't make it more than that. Put in your time job-hunting, then be sure to take some time for yourself.

Don't give yourself a hard time for taking time off. If you don't take down-time, the stress will wear away at your mental health, leaving you in no shape for interviews.

2. No stewing over your termination from your last job. Layoffs are ongoing, and these days, you haven't had much of a career, if you haven't been laid off at least once.

Take whatever lessons you can from your last position, looking for areas of improvement, and then move on. Period. You are human, you make mistakes, just like everyone else. Forgive yourself for any mistakes, then work on them.

(And your ex-boss? She's human, too.)

3. If you're really stuck in a rut, take some time to do work around the house that you'd never had time to get around to. Schedule those doctor appointments that you've been missing due to your busy schedule. Think of this as an unplanned leave of absence, and see the benefit in the time that you've been given.

4. Make up a new plan of attack. Plans can be invigorating, and with the time that you've had to reflect, you may come upon new plans of attack. Now may be a great time to head your career in a new direction. With your last job, you gained experience that you didn't have previously.

Really search the market and see what's out there. Look for areas of growth and opportunity, and really try hard to see your skills and abilities as freshly as if you'd never seen them before.

5. Take a class, read a book, expand skills that will aid you in your job search. Take the time to get a certification if it's likely to pay off.

6.When the stress is overwhelming, take a mental health day, and just soak in the tub with a good book and some merlot. Go for a walk. Rediscover the world as it is when you aren't wearing stress blinders.

7. Get out there and meet people. Join clubs, especially those associated with work interests, go to university lectures. Even a hiking club might well provide you with the contact who gets you that next job. Remember, who you know is at least as important as your training. The main thing a boss is looking for is reliability, and they get that assurance from acquaintance, however slight or second-hand, with your character.

8. Don't take it personally when you don't get the job. It's not a personal rejection, you just aren't what they need today

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR,

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Fall Is 'Back-to-Search' Time!

by Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs


Even if you're not heading to school, you can take a lesson from kids everywhere as they prepare to resume their education. Use these back-to-school inspired tips to resume your quest for a better job.

1. Get some new "back-to-search" clothes.

Even though you may be sad to leave summer behind, a new fall wardrobe can help you feel more confident around the office and on interviews. Pick up a new suit or two so that you're always stylishly prepared when a potential employer calls. Also, if you begin dressing up when you're at your current job, you won't look suspicious when you don a suit for an interview elsewhere.

2. Buy new "back-to-search" supplies.

It wouldn't be September without some fun new supplies to make getting back to your job search speedier and easier.

Have you been dying to upgrade to a new mobile device? Treat yourself to a Treo. Impress your fellow Mac addicts with an iPhone. Boost your spirits with a BlackBerry.

Is your computer completely out of date? Upgrade to a newer, faster machine. If you don't have a laptop, consider getting one to use for your search and in interviews. You'll never have to worry about which platform a potential employer uses if you bring your own.

3. Increase your popularity.

There's no better time to expand your network than September. Everyone is back from vacation and there are no holidays distracting folks. So, instead of eating lunch with the same people every day, reach out to different coworkers at least once a week.

Also, take a fresh stab at online networking. Find out which sites the people you work with are on and join them all. If you already belong to a number of sites, update your profile and start connecting with other members.

4. Join a club.

You may not be able to join the debate team or the audio-visual club, but you can always join a professional (or personal-interest) group. Consider a networking association for your profession or a group that reflects your personal likes, whether it be related to a local political party, an animal rights organization, or a classic car club. Everyone you meet is a member of your network -- which is why clubs are a great way to expand your circle of personal and professional friends.

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Job Search Tips - Group Job Hunting

What is Group Job Hunting?

Many of you may be asking, "What is group job hunting anyway?" No, it is not like group therapy where you want to share as little as possible with a bunch of people you don't really know. It is also not anything like group interviewing, where a prospective employer grills a whole group of job candidates at the same time so that they can compete with one another head to head.

Group job hunting is an alternative channel for conducting a job search that connect job seekers with one another and allow them to share contacts, resources, leads, and other advice.

Does Group Job Hunting Work?

OK. Connecting with other job seekers sounds nice, but does it really help? Simply put, yes! Group job hunting has demonstrated a success rate of 84%. Compare those types of results with the success rates of candidates using job posting sites. That avenue is successful only about 4% of the time. Consider the millions who post their resume to the various sites available today. If this describes you, now you know why you probably have not gotten a response to your resume post. The old tried-and-true method of sending a hard copy of your resume in response to an advertisement in the classifieds of your local newspaper has a better chance of getting you in the door than posting to a job site.

Why Does it Work?

Group job hunting is successful because it combines elements of networking with target marketing and strategy development. Think about it. You know people, even if they are not able to help you in your job search. Many other job seekers our there are in the same predicament. By connecting with them, you are essentially tapping into their contact base. And oftentimes, it comes down to you interacting with the brother of a friend of a co-worker of a neighbour of someone you used to go to school (you get the picture).

Like many things in life, it's who you know, not what you know. So what are you waiting for? Start building your network of job seekers today. Happy hunting!

So who am I anyway? Why do I think my advice is so valuable?

My name is Stephen Van Vreede. My company is called No Stone Unturned, and I have spent 15 years on both sides of the corporate hiring experience.

The short story is that I have an MBA in Marketing from Villanova University and a dual B.S. degree in Finance & Logistics from the University of Maryland. I am a certified professional résumé writer (CPRW) and a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). As I mentioned, I paid my dues in the corporate world eventually running a large-scale call center for a major truck rental company, and I have spent the past 7 years with No Stone Unturned, assisting job seekers in achieving their goals.

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Small Things Job Seekers Do That Lessens Their Chance At A Good Job

When it comes to younger job seekers, upon looking for a position and sending out their resume, some make terrible mistakes that prevent them from even being considered by a good company. Although most would say these aspects of the job hunt are common sense, you would not believe how many people unknowingly take actions that are not conducive to achieving employment with a solid, reputable and high paying organization.

1. Common Voicemail Mistakes:

When an employer tries to reach a potential candidate, there is nothing more unprofessional than hearing music instead of a ringtone. Nobody cares that you like Kid Rock and nobody wants to listen to music that they may find unpleasant. More likely than not, the employer is just going to hang up the phone and if he or she does not that alludes to two things: either you come into that phone call with an immediate disadvantage or the company is desperate to find somebody because they may not be paying a lot or nobody else thinks the firm is worthy of their time and expertise.

The second mistake younger job seekers make with their voicemail is that they don't have a voicemail at all. When looking for a job, you should always have a friendly, intelligently sounding greeting. They say that it's all about making good first impressions. Well your voicemail is typically going to come in the form of that initial impression. Make sure not to use any slang and sound upbeat and friendly when recording the message.

2. Common Email Mistakes:

Grammatical errors, grammatical errors, grammatical errors. The reason why some people think that a first email to a potential employer can just be lax, informal and doesn't have to be proofread is beyond me. During the first 20 email correspondences you have with anybody who is not a friend or family member, you should treat that email as if it was going to be published. In a way, it is.

Also, make your emails friendly. It sounds a lot better when you open an email with "Hi" then the employer's name rather than their name and a comma. Reading somebody's tone in an email is hard enough. Make it clear that you are coming across as friendly and not dictating the words you are writing. Also, stop with the single sentence emails. If you need a filler to make it two sentences, use the following phrase:

"If I can be of any further help, please don't hesitate to call or write."

Single sentence emails are a common mistake and should be remedied right away. The above referenced closing, when included in your emails sounds a heck of a lot better to the reader than just jotting down a very simplistic answer to an inquiry they may have had. It also alludes to the fact that you spent some time and effort on the email.

Finally, don't always use "thanks," as the final phrase prior to putting your name on the email. Something such as "Sincerely," comes across to an employer as friendly and makes it appear that you are seemingly interested in the open position that the company is attempting to fill.

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Oddball Interview Questions

How to Handle Random or Bizarre Queries
by Robert McCauley, Robert Half International


"If you could be any animal, what would it be?" Hiring managers are increasingly posing such off-the-wall queries during job interviews in an effort to gauge a prospective employee's fit with the company's corporate culture.

Robert Half International polled executives to find out the strangest questions they have ever been asked during an employment interview. Their responses illustrate just how unusual some of the questions you may encounter can be:

* "If you were having a dinner party and could invite three famous people, who would they be?"
* "What's the last book you read?"
* "What did you want to be when you were 10 years old?"
* "What classes did you like in high school?"
* "What would I find in your refrigerator?"

There's no guarantee a hiring manager will ask you an oddball question, but you should be prepared to answer one. While the most recent "Harry Potter" book may not have a direct link to your ability to perform the job, the way you talk about it may yield insight into your interests and personality, helping the interviewer determine how well you'll get along with other members of the team.

Here are some tips to avoid the deer-in-headlights look when asked something unexpected:

Think before you speak. The first idea that comes to your mind may not be the most appropriate answer. Take a moment or two to compose your thoughts, and ask the hiring manager for clarification if you're unsure of what he or she is looking for.

Take a light-hearted approach. Using humor can be a great way to build rapport with an interviewer who asks a strange interview question. Trust your judgment and base your response on how you feel the interview is going. Be careful: Answering every question with a joke may give the impression that you are not taking the meeting seriously.

Remember your delivery. Hiring managers aren't just evaluating you based on the content of your answers; they're also taking note of how you formulate your responses to get a sense of your thought process, creativity and approach to problems. Remain calm, maintain eye contact and, even if thrown a curveball, answer confidently.

Don't throw in the towel. Even if you think the interview isn't going well, don't give up. The hiring manager may have a different impression of the meeting's success than you or know of another opening in his or her firm for which you are a better match.

Keep in mind that it's unlikely you will be eliminated from contention solely because you'd choose to eat dinner with John Travolta over John F. Kennedy. The key to excelling in these interview situations is giving honest, thoughtful responses while keeping your composure.

Robert Half International is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm with a global network of more than 350 offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For more information about our professional services, please visit www.rhi.com.

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Career As a "Company Secretary"

Introduction about CS (Company Secretary)

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is constituted under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in India. The origin of this profession can be traced back to 1960, when the Company Law Board started a course in Company Secretaryship leading to a Government Diploma in Company Secretaryship. A tremendous growth in the number of Company Secretaries led to the formation, in 1969, of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has been converted into a statutory body under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980.

Behind every successful man there is a woman. This saying can be twisted a little to suit our purpose- 'Behind every successful company is a dedicated Company Secretary'.

A company secretary is the one who corresponds with the public and hence is also termed as the 'spokesperson' of the company. So let's embark on a journey to unveil about the happenings in the life and making of a company secretary.

A Company Secretary is a person who ensures compliance of all laws, which relate to the working of a company. Hence, knowledge about corporate laws and the rules related to it are mandatory to formalise business deals. Apart from being responsible to the shareholders and directors of the company, a company secretary also communicates with the outside world on behalf of the company. Hence, he/she is the 'face of the company'.

A company secretary's role starts from the very moment when the idea of formation of a Company is conceived. Although the idea of formation of a company Secretary (CS) may vary from company to company the knowledge and training acquired by company secretaries make them versatile to carry out various functions in Finance, Accounts, Legal Administration and Personnel areas in addition to their own secretarial duties and responsibilities. A company secretary is recognized as one of the principal officers of the company by various enactments. Company secretaries, thus occupy a pivotal and versatile position in companies. Companies having a paid up share capital of above Rs. 50 lakhs for more are statutorily required to appoint a whole-time CS.

The career course of Company Secretary is not only prestigious but is financially rewarding too. The post of a Company Secretary is considered a respectable one in the hierarchy and this is one of the most important posts a person handles. This is because, in this position, one acts as the mediator between the company and its Board of Directors, government, shareholders and regulatory authorities. He or she guides the Chairman and the Directors on how to make the best use of their responsibilities under various laws.

A company secretary is a top level employee in a company whose responsibility is to ensure that the company adheres to all the legalities set by the government therefore advises the directors on various policies and operations of the company. To have a company secretary has been made compulsory by a Government Act for large companies. Since the boost in economy in the recent years many companies have grown tremendously and new companies have emerged. Therefore the need and scope for company secretaries has also increased tremendously over the years. To become a company secretary one needs to do a professional course under the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

The use of the word secretary in the name of this specialization is a bit misleading for one who is new to the concept. A Company Secretary has nothing to do with regular secretarial work. A Company Secretary is a professional whose role in a corporate set up is that of an advisor for legal matters. As per the Companies Act, a statutory requirement is that companies with a paid up share capital of a minimum of Rs 50 lakh are required to appoint a Company Secretary. A Company Secretary is a very important member of the company's management.

A company secretary is a person who ensures compliance of all laws, which relate to the working of a company. Hence, knowledge about corporate laws and the rules related to it are mandatory to formalize business deals. Apart from being responsible to the shareholders and directors of the company, a company secretary also communicates with the outside world on behalf of the company. Hence, he/she is the' face of the company'.

These are some of the duties of a company secretary:

•Advising on good governance practices and compliance of corporate governance norms as prescribed under the Companies Act, listing agreement with stock exchanges and various other laws, rules and regulations.

•Promotion, formation and incorporation of companies and other matters related to it.

•Filing, registering documents including forms, returns and applications on behalf of the company as an authorized representative

•Maintenance of secretarial records, statutory books and registers.

•Arranging board and general meetings and preparing minutes of the meeting

•All work related to shares and their transfer and transmission

•Secretarial audit/compliance audit

•Compliance certificate for companies not required to employ a whole-time secretary

•Signing of annual reports

•Advising companies on compliance of legal and procedural aspects, particularly under various acts like SEBI Act, Intellectual Property Rights, Labour and Industrial Laws, setting up of subsidiary boards, drafting of legal documents, etc.

•Representing the company or other persons before the Company Law Board, National Company Tribunal, etc.

A company secretary would have to maintain the records of the company properly, record in the basic minutes book, call meetings like the board meetings or the general body meetings, handle matters related to initial public offerings (IPOs) and public issues.

A company secretary needs to have very good Communications skills, excellent command over English, analytical mind and ability to explain things to the directors and decision takers in the company. Job prospects for Company Secretary are quite good and the scope for growth is also there. Remunerations offered are really good for company secretaries with salaries starting from Rs. 20,000 per month.

CAREER SCOPE:

Qualified company secretaries can find well-paid positions in the private sector and public corporate sector, banks and financial institutions, stock exchanges, the Department of Company Affairs, company law boards and government departments. The larger the company and the wider its field activity, the better the emoluments earned by the CS. Private consultancy jobs are a very lucrative option.

Liberalization and globalization have a massive boost to corporate activity and along with it the openings for company secretaries continue to grow. In the present age of mergers, acquisitions, and tie-ups this profession looks forward to rich dividends.

Benefits and Scopes of Company Secretary:

• The companies who pay a share capital of lump sum amount (varies from place to place) generally require a company secretary in terms of Companies Act.

• The main function of the Company Secretary is to provide the guidance and precious advice in the fields of financial, secretarial and legal matters.

• The company secretary will be held responsible in dealing with the stakeholders, Boards of Director, Government Departments and also the individual will act as the compliance officer of the company to incorporate the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Demand of Company Secretary:

There is a huge demand of Company Secretary in USA, India, UK and some western countries.

The successful individual company secretary will acquire a job in

• Departments of Company affairs

• Stock Exchanges

• Government Departments

• Company Law Boards

• Can start up Company Secretary Ship Consultancy firm

Company Secretaries in Practice also render following Services (Self Employment):

• Legal, Secretarial and Corporate Governance

• Corporate Restructuring

• Foreign Collaborations Joint Ventures

• Arbitration and Conciliation

• Project Financing

• Financial Management

• Project Planning

• Capital Market and Investor Relations

• Due Diligence

• Corporate Advisory Services

Courses Details:

*Foundation course

*Executive Programme

*Final Course

Foundation course:

• This is the identification for the first/lowest/starting level of the CS course conducted by the ICSI.

• This is the Lowest level at which a student can start pursuing the CS i.e. Company Secretaries course.

Duration of Foundation Course is 8 months. Students are required to pass the Foundation examination within 3 years from the date of their admission. Candidates who have passed senior secondary (10+2) can apply for foundation course. Registration for foundation course is open throughout the year. The exams for the foundation course are held in December and June. To appear for the exams in December candidate should apply for the exam before the previous march. Similarly to appear for the June exam, candidate should apply before the previous September. i.e. the Registration for each examination should be done at least nine months before the month in which the examination is held.

Since the main examinations are conducted once every six months only, the actual time gap between registration and appearing at the main examination may be more than 8 months.

Subjects:

01. English and Business Communication (FCEBC)

• Part A: English - 50 Marks

• Part B: Business Communication - 50 Marks

02. Economics and Statistics (FCBE-BE)

• Part A: Economics - 50 Marks

• Part B: Statistics - 50 Marks

03. Financial Accounting (FCFA)

04. Elements of Business Laws and Management (FERBAM)

• Part A: Elements of Business Laws - 50 Marks

• Part B: Elements of Management - 50 Marks

05. Information Systems and Quantitative Techniques (FCISQT)

Prizes Award:

ALL INDIA PRIZE AWARDS:-

1. Sultan Chand Trust Prize Award

2. Sultan Chand Trust Prize Award

3. Sultan Chand Trust Prize Award-

4. Durga Devi Saraf Memorial Gold Medal(Only for Female)

5. Elvina Pinto Memorial Prize Award

6. LATE Shri G V Setty and LATE SMT.Kusumamba Memorial Award

7. LATE Madineedi Ramakrishna Subhadra Memorial Award

Awarded To: Awarded to a candidate who passes in all papers of the Foundation Examination, at first attempt, in one sitting, without claiming exemption in any subject and obtaining the highest marks in the aggregate taking into account the performance of all successful candidates.

Executive Programme:

Candidates who have passed the foundation course, and are not less than 17 years of age can apply for intermediate course. Graduates, post-graduates (excluding fine arts) and those who have passed final exam of ICWAI or ICAI or of any other accountancy Institution in India or abroad recognized by the Council of the Institute can directly enroll to the intermediate course without doing foundation course. Intermediate course consist of two groups. Candidates registered for intermediate course including the month of February in a year are eligible for appearing in both the groups of the Intermediate examination held in December of that year and those registered up to and including the month of August in a year are eligible to appear in the Intermediate examination held in June of next year.

Subjects:

CS: Executive Programme - Module I

• Paper 1: General and Commercial Laws (IGCL) [100 marks]

• Paper 2: Company Accounts and Cost and Management Accounting (ICA&CMA) [100 marks]

o Part A: Company Accounts (50 Marks)

o Part B: Cost and Management Accounting (50 Marks)

• Paper 3: Tax Laws (ITL) [100 marks]

o Part A: The Income-tax Act (60 Marks)

o Part B: Service Tax (20 Marks)

o Part C: Value Added Tax (20 Marks)

• Management Information Systems and Corporate Communication (IMIS&CC)

CS: Executive Programme - Module II

• Paper 4: Company law (ICL) [100 marks]

• Company Secretarial Practice (ICSP)

• Paper 5: Economic and Labour Laws (IELIL) [100 marks]

o Part A: Economic Laws (60 Marks)

o Part B: Labour Laws (40 Marks)

• Paper 6: Securities Laws and Compliances(ISLRFM) [100 marks]

o Part A: Security Laws (60 Marks)

o Part B: Issue Management and Compliances (40 Marks)

A candidate can get exemption for some individual papers on the basis of qualification

1. Company Accounts and Cost & Management Accounting (ICA&CMA) - Master of Corporate Secretaryship/M.Com./M.B.A (with Accountancy as one of the subjects at B.A (C.S)/B.Com. level with full paper in Cost Accounting/Management Accounting/Financial Management at Master of Corporate Secretaryship/M.Com. /M.B.A. level and must have secured fifty per cent marks in the subject concerned of a recognized university is exempted from this subject.

2. General and Commercial Laws (IGCL) - A degree in Law or Master of Corporate Secretaryship is exempted from this subject.

3. Tax Laws (ITL) - Master of Corporate Secretaryship is exempted from this subject.

A Candidate who has passed the Final examination of the ICWAI is eligible to seek exemption from the following papers of Intermediate examination under a reciprocal arrangement existing at present between the two Institutes- Company Accounts and Cost & Management Accounting (ICA&CMA), Tax Laws (ITL) in the intermediate level. Financial, Treasury and Forex Management, Direct and Indirect Taxation - Law and Practice in the final level.

To enable non - commerce students who are eligible for direct admission to the executive level programme, to get a fundamental understanding on commerce subjects the ICSI has made it compulsory for such students to take up a course of postal or oral tuition in those subjects of the Foundation examination which he/she had not studied at the graduate or post graduate level before becoming eligible to pursue the executive level programme/course.

Student registering for the compulsory bridge Course need not attend examination in these subjects but has to compulsorily undergo either oral or postal tuition in them.

Minimum Requirements:

A candidate can enter the courses at this level through two different routes.

1. By passing the Foundation Programme examination i.e. qualifying at the Foundation Programme level

2. By passing a Graduation/Degree (10 + 2 + 3) examination i.e. having a Graduation qualification

Academic Qualifications

1. A pass in the Foundation Programme Examination conducted by ICSI.

2. A Degree or master\'s degree in Corporate Secretaryship or Commerce.

3. A degree or master\'s degree in any discipline other than Fine Arts.

4. A pass in the Final examination conducted by:

i. The ICAI

ii. The ICWAI

iii. Any other Accountancy Institution in India or abroad as recognized as equivalent thereto.

Prizes Award:

In addition to the ranks and distinctions awarded by the institutes, the following prizes are awarded to the students by various sponsors.

Some are sponsored by the Institute and its chapters and some others by private trusts or charitable institutions and some others by individuals.

ALL INDIA PRIZE AWARDS:-

1. President's Silver Medal

2. Jaypee Group Prize Award

3. Late Shri Jagdish Chandra Malhotra Memorial Annual Award

4. Kedarnath Prahlad Rai Dhanuka Memorial Award

5. Mauji Ram Jain Memorial Award (Female Candidate)

6. SMT.Bonadada Samantha kamani Memorial Silver Medal (Female Candidate)

7. Taxman's Prize Award (Specially for Highest Marks in Tax Law)

8. Preeti Puraskar (Specially for Highest Marks in Company Law)

Awarded To:

Awarded to a candidate who passes in all papers of the Executive program Examination, at first attempt, in one sitting, without claiming exemption in any subject and obtaining the highest marks in the aggregate taking into account the performance of all successful candidates, provided that the aggregate is not less than 55%.

Final Course:

A student is admitted to the Final examination only after a minimum period of nine months after passing intermediate examination. The examinations are conducted twice a year in June and December. Last date for enrollment applications for the final examination is 25th March (with late fee of Rs. 100, 9th April) for June examination and 25th September (with late fee of Rs. 100, 10th October) for December examination.

Subjects:

There are 8 papers divided into 4 Modules in CS Professional Programme

Module I

Company Secretarial Practice

Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings

Module II

Financial, Treasury and Forex Management

Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency

Module III

Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade

Advanced Tax Laws and Practice

Module IV

Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management

Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability

TRAINING:

The CS course is complete after students have undergone 16 months practical and modular training in order to apprise the students with the functioning of the Corporate Sector and to create a cadre of professional Company Secretaries having a sound theoretical base and practical exposure to serve trade and industry effectively, both as a part of the management team as well as independent practicing professionals.

A candidate who has passed the Final examination of the Institute is required to possess the practical experience and undergo the practical training or be exempted there from as prescribed in the Regulations for becoming eligible to the Associate Membership of the Institute.

The objectives of training is to apprise the students with the functioning of the Corporate Sector and to create a cadre of professional Company Secretaries having a sound theoretical base and practical exposure to serve trade and industry effectively, both as a part of the management team as well as independent practising professionals.

TOP (Training Orientation programme for 5 days)

ADP (Academic Development Programme for 25 Hrs)

Further, before commencing the 15 months training, the students are required to compulsorily attend and complete five days Training Orientation Programme (TOP) which is being conducted by all the Regional Councils/designated Chapters. Students may like to commence the training, if not already commenced and accordingly submit the Application Form (available on the web site) and also available in the concerned Regional Council/Chapters.

Every student of the Institute, who has been sponsored for 15 months training on or after 01/07/2004 either in a Company or under a Company Secretary in Practice is compulsorily required to attend and complete 25 hours Academic Development Programme on proportionate basis i.e. five hours for every quarter of remaining training. Students are requested to contact the concerned Regional Council/Chapter of the Institute. He/She will be given the benefit to the extent of the duration of the Programmes. We have advised the Regional Councils & Chapters to charge confessional rates from the students for attending such Professional Development Programmes. In case you have already commenced/completed the training, you are advised to submit the Certificates in respect of TOP and 25 Hours ADP.

SECRETARIAL MODULAR TRAINING PROGRAMME

Every candidate passing the final examination of the Institute is compulsorily required to attend and successfully complete the Secretarial Modular Training Programme (SMTP) designed by the Institute for a period of 15 days as a part of the practical training requirement.

The main thrust of SMTP is

• To apprise the students with practical aspects of some of the important areas of a Company Secretary's functions.

• To give first hand exposure in the areas of corporate management and to build commercial orientation and problem solving aptitude.

• To develop leadership qualities, interpersonal relations, team spirit.

• Sharpening of skills in decision making.

• To develop a mind-set for excellence in rendering professional services.

During the programme, the participants interact with senior members of the Institute, Government officials, officers of financial and other Institutions.

Purpose of the SMTP is to build a bridge between knowledge acquired and its application in actual work situations with a view to developing a complete professional and also to enlarge his/her perspective.

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Get a Job in Fashion Design

The fashion industry continues to be a career path on which many young school leavers continue to be interested in and the increase in the number of fashion shows on television only heightens the interest in fashion design as a future career. Shows such as 'What not to wear', the 'Fashion Police' and with the introduction of Fashion TV, fashion continues to grow as an industry. So how can you get involved in the fashion industry? A look below at some basic tips:

1. University Course - There are various options for studying fashion and these include taking a university degree course including in a venue such as London College of Fashion, where you can do a course such as Fashion Marketing or Retail branding and design. Several universities in the UK and ones further afield offer courses covering all aspects of the fashion industry.

2. College Course - For school leavers, if you wish to get immediately involved with the industry and want to avoid the debts which these days are associated with going to university, going straight to college and starting a course such as a BTEC level ND Fashion and Textiles course such as offered at Plymouth College of Further Education in Devon, or a similar course in the UK is an option. Other courses in the UK include titles such as 'Fashion and Textile design' and 'Footwear Design'.

3. Home Study - Another increasingly popular option these days is to study fashion at home so that you can still work and study and thus get involved with the fashion world but at your own pace and in a way which can be much more affordable. Several companies' offer Home learning and courses can include titles such as Dress maker and Fashion design and can generally be completed with roughly 100 study hours. This type of course looks art many aspects of design including fabrics, fashion awareness and design.

If you really want to get into the industry and are confused, then attending one of the main industry fashion shows which take place annually, such as the 'Clothes Show Live' event, can be really helpful. Talking with the various fashion companies and getting advice on the opportunities for internships and best courses.

Working in the fashion industry can be rewarding and exciting and the beauty of this career path is that you often get the chance to travel and the industry is continually re-inventing itself.

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Finding 100K Jobs

For finding 100K jobs, the search engines are your best bet as they can provide you with a wide array of results. It is the latest and non conventional way of checking out jobs compared to the age old newspapers and magazine ads against which you sent your resumes. You can straight away get results for only jobs in the 100K category and nothing else. It is a search that is done the other way round and ensures the results are more spot-on.

Resume turns into a live document with specialized search

There are endless possibilities on the internet these days and it is easy to find the job of your choice even if they are jobs in 100K category. The reason why you should opt for specialized search engines is that your resume gets automatically turned into a live document. Visibility of your resume is ensured and there are more eyeballs checking your resume than with other alternative mediums.

With this feature, finding 100K jobs become far easier than ever before. The process is altogether very simple and you don't have to bother about getting them on to places for more visibility with your own effort.

With the help of specialized search engines tailored for 100K employment, your resume and you as a prospective candidate are presented as a brand. To get employment in 100K jobs, you would have to pay a small amount to the specialized search engines.

But this small amount is nothing compared to the specialized search for 100K employment that you can automatically benefit from. If you can back up your supplication with the required qualifications and experience, you can also become far choosier. There could be hundreds of options, but you can always pick and choose the one that is best suited for you in the $100,000 job category.

Tough competition

It is best to think beyond the little green pieces of paper if you are looking for a job in this category. You can pick from any field depending upon your expertise and skills. There are jobs in architecture, business management, engineering and consultancy jobs, healthcare and many more in this 100K category. Instead of relying only on recruiters or fee based searches, you can just look for $100,000 jobs without any fuss.

With a surge in competition, your search may not be easy and getting a job with a grand salary like the one you are looking for may not be an easy deal. With the blowback of the recession there are few jobs that you can pick and choose. Instead, your best bet would be to grab whatever you can lay your hands on. No matter how good you may be, there is always a chance that there could be also someone even better applying for 100K jobs.

Silas Reed

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3 Tips To Improve Your Social Network Job Search

Job search related social networking is an important tool for many job seekers. The value and effectiveness of social networks in the job hunt lies in its ability to reach people-who-know-other-people who are hiring. It is a 'person-to-person' communications method, whose results - if logically organized in advance of the doing - in short time can supercharge a job seeker's ability to identify serious employment opportunities. The same holds true for most social networks, whether LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YAHOO! or Google groups, or other smaller niche defined groups or forums.

Problem is... not everyone is willing to do the '... if logically organized in advance of the doing' part.

Without clear personal employment goals, all you seek is just another job, or just another business contact; that's okay, as long as you know that 'just another job' is what you'll get in the end.

If you want a career position, it is your responsibility to organize; it's really only a few simple tasks, like create a list of your practical job goals, include preferred industries, job titles, locations, salary range, and other job consideration specifics. The list is for you, not the members you'll reach out to. Then research a second list, too, of web addresses for specific social networks, forums, billboards and other groups, where you can find and reach out to individuals who may introduce you to a great job.

Use common sense. It's easy to get lost chasing multiple 'great job' leads from your new social group members, from people who may mean well, or may be opportunistic. In the end, too often, some leads - as illustrated by statistics below - have little result, or... more likely, simply do not closely match your 'goals' list, so waste time. Don't fall into that trap. Consider the practical nature of the three social networking tips below to help improve your job search results.

THREE KEY STRATEGIES

1 - Know Who You Want - which social members to approach, where to find them on social networks, what to ask of them, and what's in it for them.

2 - Know What You Want - be specific about the job(s) or industry(ies) you seek; create keywords relating to those.

(Do not send members your lists of career, job title, or vocation keywords, or resume type documents, only if requested by a group member replying to your inquiry.)

3 - Moderation - make every member contact positive. Be polite, be brief. Don't be a nuisance to others.

A smart way to start is to begin with people you already know. Consider people with whom you are already acquainted, whether they are directly tied to the job or industry you pursue, or not. People know other people. The hallmark action of social networks is to build a 'network' of friends, or member referrals, with whom you 'connect' to or 'subscribe' to. Sometimes the person who seems least likely to help is the very individual who knows someone who knows someone who can help get you hired. They may not even realize they know someone, until you ask them.

When you ask them, you'll likely do it online. Be brief. Get to the point quickly, and be polite and inviting and thankful, not too direct or demanding or expectant of their obligation to help you. Remember, start with mutual acquaintances. Ask who they know, list and contact those folks, introduce yourself, and name the person who referred you. Personalize each contact. Be brief. Offer to help connect and refer them to people in your own network of members. Inquire about any sort of connections they may need. And above all... be brief! And thank them for their time.

After you run out of known acquaintances and their referrals, if required, research and reach out to group members at the various social networks you have joined, who have similar jobs or duties or industry, or geographic similarities, school, service background, or human interest commonalities, or whatever, as you.

Consider pre-writing communications. Craft messages to cover topics you need to discuss. Save copies. Keep each message simple, easy to understand. Always use polite, mannerly message formatting, "Dear Sir," or "Dear Madam" or "Ms." A "Thank you," or other friendly regard upon parting. Proofread messages for misspellings and mistakes before use. This may seem too overdone for quick web chats or 'off the cuff' group forums, but don't be fooled. U.S. Department of Labor statistics (2009) verified that better than seventy-percent of job applicants are rejected due to poor use of language and misspellings and awkward grammar on hiring inquiries, emails, faxes, resumes, and other written documents. Go ahead, now that you know that, send another chatty, modern, acronymic text message or email, or chat exchange as a part of serious employment outreach, and your chances of joining that 'seventy-percent' mentioned above increase exponentially.

As a caution, also know that sometimes overzealous outreach to social group members, or posting of too many unrelated forum messages, can sometimes result in account suspension by group moderators. Group operators vary, but it's usually good advice to follow their rules.

WORKPLACE REFERENCES

Another ancillary usefulness of business, vocation, and industry related social networks is how they help you organize and mange your professional references. By 'joining' or 'connecting' to mutual social websites where those individuals have professional profiles. You can supply interested employers with an easy way for them to contact your references, and thereby verify statements about your skills, training and work history.

Workplace people who know and can vouch for you (where those individuals give permission to participate as a professional reference contact on your behalf to possible employers and interested parties) can help a job applicant communicate to job prospects specific workplace skills and strengths; and help address, and set minds to ease about, any uncomfortable or embarrassing workplace issues. Those references can address topics and help bridge hiring issues that arise sometimes, like a recent or unexpected resigning from a job or other job resignation issue, or a bad job reference that may have surfaced elsewhere - understanding that in some industries, even the hint of a bad work reference, whether true or not, can have devastating effects upon a job search. Too often, for too many good job applicants, the result of not organizing job references in advance, to support your skills and workplace proficiency, and to address other potential hiring issues, is that the companies you want - won't hire you; and companies you might have settled for - don't hire you.

Consider the ideas presented above if your goal is to improve job search results by generating one-on-one job hunt contacts within a social network environment. Organize your job search goals, and your inquiry messages, remain patient and polite. Follow these common sense techniques and you will increase your odds of getting hired soon.

Mark Baber

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Job Advice For Teens - Find a Mentor

It doesn't matter if you are 16 years old and just starting in your first teen job or if you are in college, it is never to early to seek out a mentor for your career. A career mentor is a person that has experience and wisdom in a particular field and is willing to share their knowledge with someone else. Finding the right mentor can really help you in your career. The first thing you need to do is figure out what it is that you are interested in pursuing. Don't worry, you will not be locked into this, but it is essential that you start somewhere. I have listed some additional tips for finding a mentor below:

Find out where they hang out. This will take some research, you need to find out where people in your chosen field congregate, online and offline. This means that you will have to attend conferences and sign up for organizations and become active. Over time you will begin to notice who the leaders are and these are the people you want to seek out.

The next step is to ask for what you want. Simply put, you need to ask the person if they would be interested in being your mentor and sharing some career advice with you. Most of the time they will say yes, but be prepared for a no. If they say no, brush it off and ask somebody else. Be persistent.

Once you have started a relationship with your mentor, make sure they know you are serious. Keep up with them and they will keep up with you.

Yor mentor can teach you about the field and career you are interested in and can also be a valuable resource to network with.

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Using Craigslist to Find a Job Or Gig - Helpful Tips

Hands down, the best way to make money on Craigslist is to find a job or a gig. If you are in desperate need of money and more than just a few extra dollars, this is the approach you must take.

If you are unemployed, your goal is to find a full-time job. If you are just looking to make some extra cash, your goal is to find a part-time or a paid gig. You can find all of these on Craigslist, enabling to you to make money.

Craigslist Tip #1 - Post in the Services Offered

First and foremost, post a services offered listing in Craigslist's services section.

Even if you want a full-time job, this is a way to make some extra cash in the meantime. Any hobby or small amount of experience you have can be used to make money. Offer your lawn mowing services, your computer repair services, or your babysitting services.

But wait! Why do you need to do this AND search for a job or gig? Because some Craigslist users are lazy. Why spend time searching when all they can do is post an "I need a" ad and get many replies?

Craigslist Tip #2 - Search All of Craigslist

There are benefits to being able to search all of Craigslist when looking for a job or a paid gig. Many paid gigs (like freelance writing) are internet based, meaning you can work for someone clear across the country. As for a good job, you might be willing to relocate. Having the ability to search all of Craigslist gives you better results.

But wait! How can you search all of Craigslist? A number of websites and software programs enable you to search all of Craigslist and thousands of other websites at once. Download one of these programs or do a free search on a classified searching website.

Craigslist Tip #3 - Choosing Your Search Words or Phrases

There are three good ways to search for jobs on Craigslist. They include:

• Search with the job title: office manager, writer, secretary, construction worker, bartender, and so forth. This is your best option.

• Search with the job duties: typing, writing, remodeling, customer service, and so forth. This is less successful, but ideal when the hiring manager doesn't have a set title for the job.

• Search with the company name: Burger King, Microsoft, and so forth. This approach more hit or miss. Not many large companies use Craigslist, mostly the smaller businesses do. Moreover, many leave out the company name.

Craigslist Tip #4 - Do Not Headline Browse

Normally, I recommend headline browsing. After all, why click to see a size medium leather jacket when you need a size large? Jobs and gigs are different. Rarely does someone post the salary info in the job post at all, let alone in the headline. From that one line the job may look like crap, but it may turn out to be the best paying job you had in years! Click and then skim.

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How to Negotiate Salary For a New Job - 5 Salary Negotiation Tips That Work

One of the trickiest parts of getting employed is figuring out how to negotiate salary for a new job. There are just so many things to consider. After all, you want a high salary but you don't want to appear self-important. You're afraid of giving numbers, and yet you dream of increased pay.

Well, you don't have to worry about those things anymore. If you want to know how to negotiate salary for a new job, simply read this article!

Salary Negotiation Tip # 1: Do Your Research.

So you want to learn how to negotiate salary for a new job? Then you must do your research first. Find out what people in the industry are making.

If you're going for an entry-level position, find out what entry-levels are making. If you're going for a managerial position, find out what they're making. This way, you won't sound like an idiot when you eventually negotiate your salary for a new job.

Salary Negotiation Tip # 2: Assess Yourself.

Personal assessment is important; and it's not just so you'll have something to say at an interview! Knowing your strengths and skills helps you become more confident when negotiating salary for a new job.

You might have certain skills that are useful, but not quite common in the workplace. For example, you might be applying for the writer position at the company, but you also know how to design websites or speak fluently in three different languages. I'd say that would give you a better leverage!

Salary Negotiation Tip # 3: Be Confident.

When talking money, it's important that you appear confident. Not arrogant, but confident. Demanding a high salary, especially when you don't have good credentials, will only turn you into a laughing stock.

Salary Negotiation Tip # 4: Refrain From Giving an Exact Amount...Yet.

If you're not yet sure whether they'll be hiring you or not, it would be in your best interest not to discuss salary in detail.

You can give a certain range, but you should also add that it's negotiable and flexible. This way, the company won't cast your resume aside at once (especially if it turns out that they can't afford to hire you).

Salary Negotiation Tip # 5: Be Willing To Walk Away.

Finding a decent job with good pay can be challenging. However, that doesn't mean you have to accept a rate that is beyond low. You might be flexible, but you're not that desperate.

When a company low blows you, be prepared to walk away. There are other companies out there that will treat you fairly.

Learning how to negotiate salary for a new job can be eye-opening, but the actual experience can vary. Learn all you can from what you have experienced yourself, and use those lessons on your next salary negotiation.

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McDonalds Online Job Application Tips

Online job applications can be tedious to handle at times when you are competing against a large group of people and have to present yourself as the better one. When you submit applications online, you don't have the scope to meet the person personally and have to express yourself and your skills on a piece of paper. Mcdonalds have been always on the outlook of hiring some quick and efficient people who can manage the orders and customers well. While filling in a job application, these Mcdonalds online job application tips will come handy:

1. If you are not quite sure of what to enter in the fields, fill the form offline. This can be done by taking a printout of the form and later posting the same on the internet. Ensure that all the entries are filled correctly and honestly. Once the form is filled, run a spell-check to ensure that there are no spelling mistakes which otherwise would add a negative point to your application.

2. Do not include any negative remark or comment about your previous job scenario. This can include: less salary, arrogant boss, unhealthy environment etc. On the safer side it is better to say that you are applying for the new job to broaden your scope and work experience.

3. Most of the job applications would ask you to quote the salary that you expect. Make sure that you act practical and realistic while doing so. Your salary should complement the nature of the job and the job designation.

4. Every job designation requires some skill set that is specified by the company. As you will be applying for a food joint, it is necessary to match the skills they require with yours. A previous work experience in the same field would add stars to your application. Your skills for such a job could be efficiently taking orders, managing customers or supplying the orders within the assured time limit.

5. You can turn your job application to an interview call by understanding and analyzing the wants of the company from an employee. While talking about Mcdonalds, it is teamwork place where you will have to coordinate with different people and moreover, manage time effectively. Your team leader and time management skills could be an added advantage.

These basic tips will help you in getting your application approved and step into the happy work place.

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