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A career planning or assessment test, of which there are many types, can be a valuable tool in helping you find your career direction. There are values inventories, interest inventories, achievement and aptitude tests, personality assessments, and career maturity tests.
Many high schools provide a free career testing for students. Some colleges and universities will also provide a free career assessment test. Some companies even have free career assessment tests for new personnel. Very often, however, these tests come with a minimum fee. Some can actually be quite expensive.
There are plenty of Internet sites that offer free job related assessment tests and some charge a small fee. As with anything else, it makes sense to shop around these sites before making a financial commitment. You may take these tests for employment purposes and to find direction in your career. Or you may take the assessment tests just to satisfy curiosity you might have about yourself.
Here are some of the sites you might investigate to assist you in your career planning:.
The Princeton Review Career Quiz: Here you will find 24 questions based on the Birkman Method - which is explained on the site. The test enhances your understanding of your personality, and gives a list of occupations that might be of interest to you. You must register to use the site, but this is a free testing procedure.
Career Decision Making: This is part of the Job Search Tutorial at the Career and Employment Service of Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. You can go online and take the Personal Traits Inventory, the Work Values Inventory, the Influence of Significant Others and Significant Factors, Interest Inventory; the Working with Others Workshop, and the Skills Workshop. These tests are not standardized, but they can provide good self-assessment. Moreover, this is a free self-assessment test.
Holland Codes Self-Directed Search: This was designed by a career development theorist named John Holland. It is based on his theory that people have interests that fall into one-to-three of the following types: realistic (R), investigative (I), artistic (A), social (S), enterprising (E), or conventional (C). This is now called the RIASEC model. When a person does the test and gets a three-letter Holland code, they have a tool that can help them decide which occupations might be of interest to them. The Self Directed Search (SDS) can be taken right at the website and does not cost anything. However, this is not quite a free career planning test. You must pay a small fee - usually under $10 - to get the results of your test.
There are many other websites offering career testing. Those that charge a fee usually keep the cost to a minimum. Always thoroughly investigate a site before paying a large fee.
You might start with these free assessment tests. Then do some additional research and if you find something interesting and if it looks like the results will help in your career planning invest some limited funds to further your personal understanding. Another good source to help direct you to the most productive assessment tests are referrals from career counselors and career coaches.
John Groth is a former HR executive and career coach. Find Career Planning Ideas ,valuable articles and a Free seven day career planning guide on his web site. Discover up to date career and recruitment strategies at his Employment Network Site all to assist you in advancing and managing your career.
Major role for this position is to oversee all the garment commercialization functions within the office’s jurisdiction to ensure product is of high quality and produced on-time in order to meet Company’s goals.
Essential functions of this position include working with the Country Manager to develop the garment source base for the liaison office,sed upon the Company’s Global source strategy guiding principles, monitoring and evaluating supplier performance to determine invest, divest, maintain business levels with individual suppliers.
The Candidate should have 5 - 7 years job experience in Sourcing, Costing or Development manager of a Branded buying office; Sales Manager, Senior Merchandiser, Sample Room Manager of a garment factory; Sales Manager or Senior Merchandiser for a buying agent.
Should have an Ideal technical experience in Sourcing and Costing sportswear, outerwear and accessories. Must be physically able sit for extended periods of time, operate computer hardware/software including a keyboard, travel extensively both within and outside the United States. Possess a degree in business or a related field.
Another Job Opening is Environmental Health and Safety Manager for India or Hong Kong Branch
The Successful Candidate should develop, implement and manage environmental programs and tools within Apparel, Footwear and Equipment suppliers in order to meet Company’s Environmental policy, government regulations and future innovation of Organization’s Environmental program.
Do you think that you should change your job or pursue a new career? If that is so you can rest assured that you are not the only one.
A large section of Americans think that they should proceed on a job search or even start their own venture. Although this is a wish nurtured by many, few are sure whether they actually need it.
Are you too thinking of a career change, but feeling unsure whether it would serve your career planning the best? If this is your dilemma you would like to continue reading to get your answers.
If you are being forced to work overtime regularly - day after day, week after week, and not even getting paid overtime money or other benefits, you may really need a career transition. A little amount of overtime now and then is universally considered to be the part of the job. But if you are working overtime continuously and not getting compensated for that, whether at one and a half times your hourly pay or otherwise, it may be an indication that you are being taken advantage of. In such cases the best thing you can do to your career development prospects is to look for a career job opportunity elsewhere.
Another sign that you need to start a job search is when you find it difficult to take time off from your work. You are surely aware that it is not on when a person regularly requests for time off on the pretext that he is not in the mood for working. But do you find it hard to get time off from your work even when you have to take your wife to see a doctor or you have to remain home with your little daughter when no one is around? If you find it hard to get time off even in a medical or family emergency, then it is high time you looked at career transition as a serious option. You can't be told to compromise your commitment to your family for your work, however important that may be.
Career advancement and pay hike are two important aspects to be considered seriously. If you feel that you have been serving in the same position for a long time without any promotion or any pay hike, you may consider it alarming for your career development. You are not providing any honorary service. Your hard work should be paid back in real terms.
If you feel that you are being deprived of a promotion or pay hike for a long time in spite of working hard, it may well mean that you are being taken for granted and your employer is taking advantage of you. Such circumstances are an indication that you should seek a career change. You need to go somewhere else where your hard work and ability will be rewarded adequately.
No one can deny the importance of money. You need it and so does your family. If you feel that you are not making enough money and for that reason ready to go on a job search, you may first talk to your superior. While doing this there is a chance of creating a negative impression but that must not bother you as you are already giving the option of career change a thought. On the other hand your endeavor may prove successful and you may even want to continue with your present job.
Another important issue that most people forget to consider while going on a job search is the amount of commuting they will have to make. If you are a commuter and your journey is expensive, you are not only wasting your money but also your valuable time. In such a situation it is better to seek a career job opportunity which will mean your office is nearer to your residence. Of course you should not compromise your work environment or career development prospects. But other things remaining the same it is always a good idea to have your workplace near your residence. It saves money; it also saves time.
The issues discussed above are some of the many factors upon which your decision of career change may be based. But one thing is certain. You are in the best position to assess the situation. So apply your best judgment before taking a decision in favour of career transition. You should never take a rash decision and leave your job without making a concrete career planning move for the future.
James Utterson is a writer and publisher specializing in self-help and internet marketing subjects. He is passionate about helping others fulfill their life's ambitions and dreams.
His career and recruitment website has loads of useful information including a free report on preparing and planning your career change.
Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as companies gain greater access to candidates and as more recruiters and hiring managers work from virtual office locations. On the positive side, with a phone interview you don't have to worry about having your suit pressed and you can have your notes in front of you. On the flip side, it is much more difficult to establish rapport and get a read on the hiring manager during a phone conversation. Below are some tips for getting the most out of your phone interviews.
Schedule the meeting during a time when you won't be distracted.
A phone interview should be scheduled like any other interview. At the designated appointment time, make sure the dog is in the backyard and someone else is watching the kids. If a recruiter or hiring manager calls you without advance notice and wants to interview you on the spot, use caution. If the interview "conditions" are not optimal at the time of the call, it is best to tell the interviewer that you are very interested in the position, but need to schedule another time to have a conversation. That time can be as soon as ten minutes later, just make sure that you can take the call without being distracted.
Conduct interviews from a landline.
Cell phones are a boon to modern communication, but the quality is still not the same as that from a land line. You don't want to frustrate the recruiter or the hiring manager with a bad connection. Plan your interview from a reliable phone line.
Create an office space.
Dedicate an area as your office. This could be as simple as a card table with a phone and your documents. Conduct your interviews from your "office". Being seated at a desk or table allows you to create an environment similar to an in-person interview.
Put a mirror in front of you.
This helps you focus and it anchors your conversation to the visual representation of a person. Monitoring your facial expressions helps you see if you are communicating your enthusiasm to the recruiter.
Have a glass of water nearby.
If your throat is dry or you get a tickle you can take care of it before it turns into a cough and disrupts the flow of the interview.
Have your notes in front of you.
A phone interview is like an open book test. You can have your company research and answers to potential interview questions right in front of you. Try putting key information on colored index cards and organize by category.
Vary Your Voice.
Since the other person can't see you, it is critical that you vary the tone and cadence of your voice to communicate interest and develop rapport.
Use pauses effectively.
Pauses in an interview situation are always difficult and they can be especially awkward during a phone interview. Rather than wondering what the person on the other end is doing or if they are still there, use the silence to ask a question. For example, if the interviewer has just asked you about your strengths and your response is met with silence, make that an opportunity to ask a question like "What are the key strengths of your ideal candidate?" This takes care of the silence and allows you to learn more about the position.
Don't multi-task.
We have grown so accustomed to multi-tasking, however it can be counterproductive during a phone interview. Don't check your email or stick a casserole in the oven while you are engaged in a phone interview. Act the same way you would for an in-office interview and maintain your focus.
Practice.
Record some of your answers to prospective interview questions. Play them back and critique. Are you easy to understand? Is your presentation riddled with long pauses and ums? Do you communicate interest and enthusiasm? If necessary, rework your answers and your presentation.
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OK, the headhunter has called. He's introduced himself and has probably given you a quick sales pitch on the career opportunity he has for you. What is your next step?
The key here is to always remember that one never burns bridges and that you are talking to a fellow human being, someone who has emotions and will probably judge, analyze and evaluate people pretty much from the first few words.
By following the following steps, you are more likely to form a positive impression with the headhunter. Even if this job opportunity does not come true, the headhunter is more likely to remember and think of you the next time something more appropriate comes along.
1) Keep a strong and energized voice during the conversation. As headhunters, we call many people in the day. It can be quite draining indeed talking to lackluster, tired sounding people. As tired or unhappy as you are when picking up that call, put in that little bit more effort to sound energized and happy. No need to fake it, if you can't speak properly at that point of time (due to clients, bosses in earshot), just say its not convenient to talk now and make arrangements to speak at a scheduled time again.
2) Ask the headhunter more about the job scope. As much as the headhunter is trying to evaluate your expertise and whether you fall into the mould they are looking for, it is also your right to understand about the job. Therefore, do ask questions. However, do not push it if the headhunter is not able to answer you. They might not know the answer or it is not convenient to mention the answer in the initial phone call.
3) Answer the headhunter's questions as truthfully and succinctly as possible. Go straight to the point and show him that you can be decisive and answer questions directly. Nothing more draining than hearing the candidate go drabbling on and on about something irrelevant. If you do not feel comfortable answering the question, eg about salary etc, you could give a ballpark figure or a range.
4) At the end of the conversation, the headhunter will most likely either ask you to meet him to discuss further, or tell you that this might not be appropriate at this point of time. Either way, you need to make sure that your resume is constantly updated and in a PDF format if possible so that you can send your resume to the headhunters for their records.
5) If you understand the job scope and the kind of person they are looking for, you might want to volunteer a referral of someone who you know could fit the role (if you do not fit that is!) In this way, you not only can benefit your contact, but also the headhunter. You can ask the headhunter to keep it strictly confidential if you prefer so.
6) Remember to get the headhunter's contact details for future correspondence. Opportunities come and go, timing might not be right for you now. When you do think its time, its always helpful to have the headhunter's contact number in hand.
Andy Tay - Your Insider ex-Headhunter has been headhunting middle and senior management for more than 4 years in Asia Pacific. He has also successfully interviewed and placed senior management in Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and South Korea. Through the course of his work, he has interviewed more than 5000 people in the Asia Pacific region, giving him in-depth and current understanding of key challenges people face in their careers and life in general.
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Losing your job or becoming unemployed deals a gut-wrenching blow. Your first thoughts will be, "What am I going to do now? How will I survive?" Then while you're dealing with those worries, you may notice a change in mood. Not the expected sadness. Worse. For many who find themselves suddenly unemployed, depression overtakes them. Is it any wonder? How are you supposed to feel when facing the mortgage or rent that's due? The food and utility bills?
First, if you find those feelings of despair overtaking you, see your doctor right away. Don't put it off, telling yourself you're being silly. Talk to medical professionals immediately. Looking after yourself and your emotional health is the ONLY issue that should matter in the big picture. You have to be healthy in order to get back on track.
After prioritizing your physical and emotional health, you'll be ready to look ahead. Hopefully there's a severance package from your former employer or unemployment insurance to tide you over until you secure another job. For the fortunate, they find suitable employment within weeks. Not everyone is that lucky!
At this time, you may hear from well-meaning friends who say, "When a door closes, another window opens!" This may well turn out to be true but at the time, hearing those cliches only causes you to feel unkindly toward the speaker. Yes, there are many who lose one job and then find something even better. Hopefully, it WILL happen for you. But at the present you just want work!
Steps to take after job loss
1. Network! Talk to everybody you make contact with. Forget shyness. Talk. Explain your situation. Have cards made up with all your contact numbers. Hand them out to whomever you talk with. You'll never know when the most unlikely person will know someone who knows someone...
2. Have resume updated. If you feel yours isn't up to par, look up employment agencies in your area. Take advantage of all services they offer. If you are open and pleasant, you will be amazed with how people will go out of their way to help you.
3. Join job-finding clubs. Social contact with others going through the same thing is crucial. Plus, you can make use of their networking circle and gain knowledge of programs you wouldn't have found out about, otherwise.
4. Look into upgrading. Learning new skills or refreshing present abilities never hurt anyone! Many courses are now offered online. The internet is a life-saver for the unemployed. You'll learn about ideas new to you. You can post your resume online. You can look for employers wanting to hire someone just like you!
Losing a job you've counted on is tough. To overcome one of life's whammies, you must become active in your search for new employment. It truly is a job in itself. With this attitude and taking care of yourself, your chances for what seemed like the end of the world, can be a new and better beginning!
(c) Karen Cook
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Karen Cook is employed at a Public Library where she loves helping her patrons with their requests.
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