Case study How temporary work can lead to something permanent

Case study How temporary work can lead to something permanent by Tom Bunkham One great benefit of temporary work is that it brings with it the opportunity to land something a little longer lasting.This was certainly the case for Leila Wright, a recent graduate who took up temping as a way to get some experience under her belt whilst earning.Leila  began working for SACO, a serviced apartment provider, as a Marketing Assistant on a temporary basis, and has swiftly progressed to a Partner Sales Coordinator.  Her degree wasn’t necessarily related to her job, but despite this she has still progressed and experienced many different parts of the business.We spoke with Leila  to find out exactly how temporary work  could help you in your search for something newThe Big InterviewQ. What did you want to be when you were growing up?A. As a young girl it changed from year to year; I remember wanting to be a TV presenter, radio DJ and a travel agent at various points. It wasn’t until l was about 16 that I hoped of being a writer one day.Q. What and where did you study?A. Liverpool John Moores University BA Media and Cultural Studies.Q. What did you do after University?A. I worked in retail for 6 months (where I had worked prior to and during university) and then went travelling around the world for 4 months â€" before starting at SACO.Q. How did you find the temporary role at SACO?A. I loved it, and it was always a challenge because my role was never safe. I really liked the company and wanted to prove myself!Q. What tasks were you responsible for?A. A real variety  that developed over the months. I started off doing general admin duties, then went on to help create marketing collateral using InDesign; produce and being responsible for much of the new web content â€" including what’s on, shopping and eating guides; write press releases; assist with social media content; and also planning and organisation of both internal and external events.Q. Was your temporary role extended at all?A. Yes. I was initially contracted f or 3 months over the summer months but this was extended month by month for a further 3 months, until I applied for a new internal role within the company and was made a permanent member of staff.Q. Would you recommend temporary work to fellow graduates, even if they are seeking a permanent opportunity? If so, why?A. Yes, absolutely. It’s an excellent opportunity to get yourself some experience within a working environment, and you never know where it might lead you and what opportunities could become available during your time with a company. Some companies use the “temporary” position as an opportunity to see what you’re capable of, so you have nothing to lose by going in and showing them what you’ve got. I think I’m a living example of this!Q. What advice would you give to recent graduates looking for work?A. Take any opportunity that’s given to you, whether that be voluntary or temporary, whilst you seek permanent work. We all want a permanent position right away, but we have to be realistic in the current economy. You’ll be gaining new skills to add to your CV, spending your time wisely and it may lead you to a permanent position along the way. How will you know without trying?!Q. Whats the best thing about working for SACO?A. The people, for sure. It’s like one big happy family who are extremely passionate about what they do and love coming to work each day. I am proud to work for such a reputable company that is continuing to excel in its industry.Q. Why do you Love Mondays?A. Because I get to get back into the swing of things and  see all the lovely faces of my work colleagues.If you would like to find out more, visit  www.sacoapartments.comFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Career Development Temporary jobs

How to Go from Employee to Entrepreneur Successfully - Classy Career Girl

How to Go from Employee to Entrepreneur Successfully In this episode, we’re going to talk about what is the success path and what is this core content. Why do I need core content? Why can’t I just do training on how to make sales and Facebook ads and business plans? Like,   just give me that content. Well, this is really, really, really important. Let me tell you a story. So this happens all the time in Corporate Rescue Plan. Members will come to me and they will say, Anna, I’m stuck. My business isn’t growing. I can’t get clients. I’m unhappy. I’m stressed. I’m just completely stuck. And I ask, well, what phase are you on? They tell me, well, I’m in phase three, phase four. I ask them, did you start in phase zero? Did you finish phase one and two? And they say, no, I just started in phase three, phase four. And I’m like, no, no, no, no, no, no. You have to start at the beginning. Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud How to Go from Employee to Entrepreneur Successfully You will make progress just like hundreds of our members have already made progress. This is a proven system. You need to trust the process that we have created for you and just take it step-by-step. So what I’m going to teach you in this module is I’m going to teach you the Corporate Rescue Plan success path. What is a success path? The success path is a path that you’re going to take to go from employee to entrepreneur to have a successful business doing what you love. And that’s what makes us different. So it’s a path that you’re going to take. You’re going to start right at the very beginning and it’s going to lay out a plan of exactly what you need to do next to reach your long term vision. Resources: If you want to join us and be a part of our CRP community, we are having a FREE WEBINAR for you! Go to www.corporaterescueplan.com/webinar Other Episodes You Might Like: How Do You Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move Ever! Corrie Ann and Anna Tech Call How to Make Sales as a Coach

Personal Branding on a Cruise Ship - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding on a Cruise Ship - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Hey everyone!   As some of you may know, Im currently on vacation onboard the Liberty of the Seas, a cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet.   We set sail on Saturday and have already embarked on Puerto Rico and St. Maartin.   Today, in St. Maartin, I went sailing aboard Stars and Stripes, which is an old American Cup racing boat.   We came in second place out of 3 other boats(another American boat and a Canada one).   Our boat had 12 crew members and my job was to help steer the ship.   Tonight there is going to be a party on deck, along with a midnight buffet.   Tomorrow we will be at sea and enjoy some of the onboard activities such as surfing, rock climbing, swimming and more.   Thursday, Ill be in Labadee, Haiti, which is the private island Royal Caribbean owns.   I hope everyone is having a great week without me and Ill be back home in Boston on Saturday. Ive noticed something very interesting on the cruise that connects with personal branding.   I was watching RCTV (the cruises TV station where they promote internally to get people to purchase products or get involved in onboard activities) and saw something I had never seen before.   The cruise director created a video of a day in the life of a cruise director.   Ive been going on ships since I was 8 years old because  my father is a cruise/travel agent and have never seen a video diary like this one.   While watching, I saw him planning each activity, drafting marketing content and meeting with his staff, so that the passengers would have a spectacular voyage.   By watching the video I got to know the cruise director without ever meeting him, just like we see with blogging.   When I actually met him yesterday, it felt like I was speaking to someone I already knew.   That is personal branding at its finest.   It shows you that if you can reveal your more human attributes, along with typical work or hobbies, you can connect with people youve never even met.   Video is quintessential to showing others exactly who you are by capturing your personality.   Images and text just dont have that kind of effect.

How to Professionally Apologize for Virtually Anything

How to Professionally Apologize for Virtually Anything The chances are, you’re going to hold a variety of different jobs over the course of your professional life, and that means you’re going to end up apologizing to a lot of different people. To err is to human and so therefore is apologizing, but there are still plenty of us out there who have no idea how to do it decently. We either overshoot and grovel or play the avoidance game in the hopes our mistakes go unremarked upon, both of which further inconvenience the people we’ve wronged. You’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about formally apologizing to someone. But there is some good news here. There are only three apologies you will ever need in this life, and they’ve been neatly laid out for you here, ranked in order of severity. Ready to get your professional act together and become your most gracious self? Let’s get to it.  Tier One: The Unapology Didn’t respond to your client’s most recent email? Running ten minutes late for coffee with coworkers? Congratulations, you have mildly inconvenienced someone. The odds are, you’ve done this through though oversight, generalized human error, and/or insufficient planning. It happens. The best way to handle this sort of blunder is not to start verbally punishing yourself or to swerve the topic hoping whoever you almost stood up doesn’t have access to a clock, but rather to turn that apology into a thank you. Identify whatever extra effort the other person had to expend on your behalf (hint: it’s usually patience) and thank them for it. An explanation is generally not warranted in these situations. Don’t forget to smile, if you’re unapologizing in person, and always end with a little bit of positive enthusiasm. It’s guaranteed to smooth things right over. Example: “Thanks for your patience while I pulled together a quote for this project. I’m excited to be working together again, and can’t wait get started on your design!” Tier Two: The Classic Alright, so you’re clearly in the wrong here, and folks are pissed. Maybe you snapped at someone in a brainstorming meeting, or you never submitted your part of the group project. This category is the most wide-ranging. It’s the kind of apology we should have all learned growing up, but many of us didn’t have good examples in our caregivers. So now it’s time to lock this skill down for good. Clearly name your mistake and take responsibility for it without giving into the temptation to blame others or verbally beat yourself up. The important thing here is to apologize once, ideally at the beginning of your speil. You don’t want to back the person you’re apologizing to into the uncomfy corner of having to do extra emotional labor to soothe you. End with something actionable that you are going to do in the future to keep it from happening again. Example: “I’m sorry I spoke so harshly to you in the department meeting. It was out of line, and I should have conducted myself better. I promise to think before I speak next time.” Tier Three: The Reparation Yikes. You slept through the Big Presentation. You trashed your job on social media and the internet turned it into a PR disaster while your back was turned. Whatever your nightmare scenario might be, this is it. Time for damage control. First of all, breathe. Everyone has these moments and you really are gonna live through it. This horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach does not define you.   In two months, you’re going to look back on this moment as a learning experience and maybe even a funny story to tell at cocktail hour. So lets tackle the formula for taking your best shot at patching things up. Open with the clear apology and acceptance of responsibility from The Classic.   Then throw in the acknowledgement of what the other person had to go through on your behalf from The Unapology. Then, clearly state what you intend to do to fix this situation and put yourself at the other person’s disposal. This is where you offer a concrete reparation that is appropriately sized and tailored to the situation. Pro bono work is usually the best route here. Or an offer to publicly take a fall or financially accommodate for the other person’s losses. Leave the ball in their court about whether or not they’re going to take you up on the reparation, and honor your offer if they call it in. End with a final reiteration of your apology, for added sincerity and gravitas. Example: “I’m so sorry I slept through my presentation. I can only imagine how stressful that must have made things on your end. I’m going to get to work as soon as I’m in the office on reaching out to those who were in attendance with my materials. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to make things easier for you. I would be happy to come in on Saturday to do whatever it takes to get this back up and running. Again, I’m sorry for dropping the ball on this.” And viola! You’ve just become the most mature, poised, gracious person in your workplace, whether that’s a cubicle or a home office or a hospital or a house of worship. These three apologies will navigate you through any imaginable snafu. So get out there, nail your perfect apology, and get back to work! This guest post was authored by Saran Gibson Sarah Gibson is a full-time publishing professional and consummate side-hustler in the fields of ghostwriting and small business branding. She is also the author of speculative stories full of the sort of existential questions that are generally considered impolite to bring up at dinner. You can connect with her on Twitter   or learn more about what she’s reading and writing over on stgibson.com.

How Getting A Masters Degree Can Boost Your Career CareerMetis.com

How Getting A Master's Degree Can Boost Your Career â€" CareerMetis.com A college degree used to be enough to separate yourself from everyone else in your respective field, but that is no longer the case. Since so many people are able to get a college degree, a graduate degree is the best way to show you are dedicated to finding the perfect career.The following include four ways that a master’s degree can help boost your career.1. Gain More Knowledge in FieldevalevalSince you are required to attend school for at least another year in order to earn a master’s degree, you are going to gain a lot more knowledge than with a bachelor’s degree. Knowing more about your field of interest is always going to provide more opportunities in your career.Employers wants educated and passionate people to work for them, and there is no better way to prove you have those qualities than with a master’s degree. Master degrees are helpful in so many different ways.They can help your life in so many various ways. Not only can you earn more, but you know your art so mu ch more than those with bachelor’s degrees.2. More Job OpportunitiesAll of the upper-level jobs in any career field are going to require an advanced degree. This means you are limiting your job options by not obtaining a master’s degree. Even if you never get a job that solely requires a graduate degree, it is always best to have as many job opportunities as possible.Earning a degree can prepare you for a wide variety of jobs and responsibilities, giving you the flexibility to find a rewarding career you will enjoy. Taking the time to study a subject you really have a passion for means more than making more on each paycheck throughout your life.3. Earn More RespectEveryone wants to be respected for their accomplishments, and a Master of Public Administration online is one of the best ways to earn respect in your career. This respect is instantly earned once someone sees your degree credentials on your resume or business card.You simply can’t get that level of respect in the co rporate world without earning a master’s degree. Bachelor’s degrees are great and can be helpful, but it’s important to realize that they are just a stepping stone on the path of education.4. Get More Work ResponsibilitiesevalEvery employer is only going to choose their highly informed and educated employees to work on the most important duties. Gaining more responsibility at work is a great way to know you are vital to the company, which will only lead to promotions in your future. While it should never be the primary decision factor in obtaining a master’s degree, these extra work responsibilities will usually lead to a higher paycheck too.A master’s degree is quickly becoming a necessity for anyone looking to get a great career. You do not want to wait for that time to come when you can boost your career right now by getting a master’s degree.

Happiness at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Happiness at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Seems a lot of people are interested in happiness in the workplace these days. Check out this Google search. A few highlights: These guys are starting self-replicating Joy at work support groups. Tips for hiring the right people. An article on interpersonal relations at work. Health and happiness at work. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related Happiness at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Are butchers happy at work? Sure thing, according to an Australian survey: A Galaxy poll of consumers on the perceived happiness of workers found that butchers were the most friendly and contented workers in Australia, and Ricky Beaves agrees. Mr Beaves became a butcher 35 years ago and is happy every day. ?At the time I went into it simply because it was a job,? he said. ?I?m lucky that I?ve always enjoyed it.? Being a successful butcher has more to do with personality than anything else, Mr Beaves said. ?We have fun with our customers.? So there are apparently a great many happy buthcers. What about happy plumbers? Those exist too: Happy dentists? Why the heck not: Almost any job holds the potential for happiness at work. There are happy bus drivers, nurses, programmers, teachers, undertakers, sewage workers and fry cooks at McDonalds. There are also unhappy people in every profession you can mention. This doesnt mean that YOU personally could be happy in any job. You need a job that lets you do what you do best. You also need to work in a company culture that fits well with who you are. So this is not to say that anyone can be happy in any job. That would be an overly simplistic, naive assertion. But any job has the potential for happiness, with a few exceptions: If a job is exploitative, if it requires you to be a bad person or if it involves unethical behaviour, then happiness at work is probably impossible. Update: Just found an article, which proves that you can be happy at McDonalds and make a lot of other people happy: McDonalds drive-thru worker gains online fan base. Your take What do you think? Can you think of a job that by definition makes happiness at work impossible? What jobs have made you happy or unhappy? Related posts Why Motivation by Pizza Doesnt Work Top 5 Reasons Why The Customer is Always Right is Wrong When is it Time to Leave a Bad Job? Find Your Quitting Point. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Using Professional Resume Writing Reviews To Help You Create A Cover Letter That Will Stand Out

Using Professional Resume Writing Reviews To Help You Create A Cover Letter That Will Stand OutIf you want to make the most of your career in business, then you should consider using professional resume writing reviews as a means of ensuring that you get the best possible CV and resume for any position. While it is not always easy to find a few good review sites out there, these services are becoming more popular as employers become aware of the importance of these professionally written documents. The fact is that most employers would probably go for a resume that has been created by an experienced candidate rather than by an individual with limited experience.These reviews can be a great resource for a candidate who is trying to find a job with little or no experience. For instance, if you know you would have to have experience in sales, then a great resource to use is the resume writing reviews sites. These sites have created databases of hundreds of job listings from various indu stries that you can use to create a professional resume and cover letter that showcases your most beneficial skills and abilities.A great job for a resume is when it offers the most important information. The first thing you should consider is your age, qualification, education, work experience, and any personal skills that you have that are relevant to the job that you are applying for. From there, you can build upon this foundation by writing a personal resume that is based upon your CV and covering letter.With this information in hand, you can now begin to research and find the ideal resume writing service that you can use to help you create the perfect resume. Remember, they are providing a service that will be used by thousands of other candidates. This is a competitive industry and you want to make sure that you are providing a resume that will stand out from the crowd.The number one mistake that most job seekers make is choosing a resume that is too busy or includes too much information that is too technical. Most employers are looking for someone that is able to summarize their experience in concise and easy to understand terms so they can easily understand what they are getting with your resume.The biggest mistake that you can make is to rush through your resume or keep it too simple. While it is important to focus on your education and training, you do not want to leave a lot of material on the table when trying to sell yourself. Be sure to include all of the most relevant details but then also leave space for your experience, expertise, and accomplishments to stand out.If you do not know how to write a resume, then this can be a great way to get a few tips. When you are starting out, some professional resume writing reviews sites will provide a free resume sample documents to use to get you started. Since this is a new opportunity for you, it is best to get a few samples of different resumes to ensure that you do not end up with a resume that does n ot reflect your interests.There are a number of professional resume writing reviews sites available that can give you tips on how to write a professional resume. You can find the right company that is going to meet your needs and get you into the right positions by following the links provided below.