Take a few minutes to read this. You may start to rethink how wages should be calculated .. and how minimum wage amounts should be set. Post your thoughts! :) https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/income-determined-scarcity-your-contribution-not-value-human-worth?fbclid=IwAR0bOaQIIiDH1EtPb4nzkBIdxdZwgJRPgqmjrwhFtViAE5acjIqdyz6yWBU

As we all know, job interviews are intensely stressful occasions. If you REALLY want the job, the stakes are also incredibly high and you might feel a slight mistake could cost you the chance at landing the job. Given the pressure, some people are tempted to fudge their accomplishments and background a bit. They figure if adding a few years of experience that they'll triumph over other candidates, and what the interviewer doesn't know won't hurt them, right? WRONG

Lying is a risky strategy with huge repercussions. As more social networks surface more and more information and recruiting tools that dig into candidates' work history become more sophisticated. It becomes easier to bring lies to light.

There are better ways to put your best capabilities and experience on display. If you fib on the following in an interview, it will come back to haunt you.

1. Education You went to college but did not finish, yet you may be tempted to say you finished a degree. The company you interview for will verify your degree with college transcripts and calling the alumni board.

So when in doubt - be honest about your education.

2. Your Accomplishments During the interview, you will be asked about your skill set and accomplishments with the previous/current company. Again, it's tempting to inflate your accomplishments, however, hiring managers will check out your claims in detail.

In another scenario - if you're hired on strength of false accomplishments, you may be expected to exhibit similar performance. You'll only be setting yourself up for failure.

3. What you're being Paid This is one of the trickiest parts of an interview. Some interviewers will ask you flat out - what are you making now? It's best to offer a range or tell them that your salary is competitive with the industry. Inflating a number is a BAD idea.

What you love to do It's important to break down your passion and goals, however telling an interviewer that you love something that you don't really like, can result in disaster. Let's say you tell an interviewer that you love finding and destroying all kinds of software vulnerabilities - then once you're hired, they put you on a heavy-bug hunting detail. And now you're stuck doing something you hate.

Whether you were Fired Sometimes a hiring manager will ask you flat out if you were fired from your last job. Don't lie. Previous employers will often tell a recruiter or hiring manager only dates of your employment and not the reason you left. However, a prospective employer can still find out reasons for your termination from any number of sources.

So if you are asked this question - don't panic. It's important to keep control and don't come off as defensive. Say that you weren't a good fit for your last organization and that you learned some good lessons - provide examples and that you're ready to move on. :)

No badly how much you want the job, inflating your talents, skillset, accomplishments, will only reflect badly on you. So be honest and true to yourself. After all, you are selling yourself, so why not be authentic? And once you are hired, you can learn new skill and will be able to add new accomplishements to your resume.

I have been a dedicated employee but have a short duration with 4 separate employers due to the company being purchased. Divisions or my position were eliminated. This in conjunction with my age ( 56) makes finding a potion where I can contribute very difficult. I am working hard at finding a position but almost at a point of starting my own company despite limited funds. Any advice? Was considering putting re-organization or realignment by my end date on resume(s). Identifying short duration and reason in cover letters?

No Cost Technical Skills Education

Many jobs today require knowledge of technical skills. Education doesn’t have to be expensive. Whether you’re interested in changing the direction of your career, just starting out, trying to beef up your resume or just looking to stay on top of technology trends, any of these online education providers can help you without breaking the bank.

Most of these offer online technical skills training for no cost, low cost or affordable cost for university level education:

Codeacademy

Codeacademy offers free coding classes in 12 programming and markup languages, including Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, AngularJS, HTML, Sass and CSS. The courses promise to give hands-on experience and real-time feedback from peers. If you like the courses, you can choose to sign up for a Codeacadmy Pro account for $19.99 per month, which will give you more access to hands-on projects, quizzes and advisors. Otherwise, the basic courses are all offered for free — so if you’re a self-motivated worker, they might be enough to get you skilled in coding.

Dash General Assembly

General Assembly is a for-profit education organization, but they also offer a free course that promises to teach students the basics of web development. The Dash program focuses on teaching you how to use HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The program is free and completely online, so you’ll be able to learn at your own pace. The course includes tutorials and hands-on projects you can complete in your browser — if you’re interested in web design, it’s an easy way to test the waters.

EdX

EdX is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider with university-level courses developed by schools, nonprofit organizations and corporations. These programs are offered for free to users, with courses from universities such as MIT and Harvard. Courses include short videos, interactive learning exercises, tutorial videos, online textbooks and a forum where students can interact with one another, ask questions and reach out to teaching assistants. At the end of your course, you’ll received a certificate — and some courses might count as college or university credits, depending on the school.

Harvard Online Learning

Harvard offers online access to course materials, lectures, programs and other educational content for free. The goal is to offer “effective, accessible avenues for people who desire to learn but who may not have an opportunity to obtain a Harvard education.” Courses are offered through a number of online learning content providers, including EdX, GetSmarter, HarvardX, Harvard Business School (HBX), Harvard Extension School and Harvard Medical School (HMX). There are courses on nearly every IT topic you can imagine so you can get a Harvard education, without the tuition bill.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy was developed in 2006 as a non-profit educational organization, with the distinct goal of educating students online for free. Lessons are taught through YouTube videos, with additional exercises online for educations and students. Courses can be accessed on a mobile device and most have been translated into several languages, with nearly 20,000 subtitle translations available. While it might not serve as a formal education, it’s an easy way to learn new skills as you advance your career.

Lynda.com from LinkedIn

Lynda.com was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman, a special effects animator and multimedia professor who founded a digital arts school with her husband. It originally served as online support for her books and classes but it started offering free courses in 2002. It was purchased by LinkedIn in 2016 and offers free courses for subscribers on a wide variety of technical topics. You can try it out for free for one-month, but after that you’ll need to pay $29 per month (or $24 per month for a yearly subscription) to get access to the courses. While it’s not completely free — you get access to all the courses for a subscription fee, making it an affordable option.

MIT OpenCourseWare

In 2001, MIT University launched its initiative to publish all undergraduate- and graduate-level course material for free online through MIT OpenCourseWare. It was the first major university to make its coursework available for free to the public — 250 other colleges and universities have since followed in MIT’s footsteps. In 2018, MIT added complete video lectures to over 100 courses that users can stream or download for offline viewing. If you want to work on a certain skill or try out a new skill before you commit to paying for a course, it’s worth checking out MIT OpenCourseWare to see what they have on your topic-of-interest.

Udemy

Udemy is targeted at professional adults who need to fit education into their busy work schedules. Some courses on Udemy are free, while some are available at a fee — it will depend on the course and instructor. However, even paid courses won’t break the bank, as most go on sale for as low as $9.99, so you can typically find a good deal if there’s a course you want to take that isn’t free.

More Resources Offering Free or Low Cost Training:

AARP Foundation

AARP Foundation is aimed at helping low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 or older find work, AARP’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) matches eligible job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies that offer skills training courses. The foundation currently operates in only 21 states. Check this AARP list to see whether one of the program’s 72 locations is near you.

SCORE

In conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE provides entrepreneurs and small business owners,or those who want to own a business,with free career-education and business counseling. With more than 300 chapters throughout the U.S., SCORE pairs participants with free mentors in their field, across 62 industries. (Mentoring is offered in person, via email, or by video.) The organization also offers free or low-cost local business workshops and webinars.

Monster/Skillshare

Monster through their partners at Skillshare offer more than 10,000 online classes to help you brush up on Excel, Photoshop, public speaking, and other skills. You can learn at your own pace from your computer or mobile device. The best part? Monster members get a sweet deal: three months for $0.99.

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:​A broadly experienced, Telecommunications Technician in both business and consumer lines with over fifteen years of experience. I’m looking to obtain an entry level position in Telecommunications or Renewable Energies where I can further utilize my skills and technical knowledge in a challenging environment that will allow me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization.

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I have been a x-ray tech for 18 years the problem is I am CA certified with Diagnostic and fluoro certifications and most hospitals are looking for an AART certification too. I am a San Diego native and knew I would not leave CA. Now things have changed in requirements and jobs are limited until I go to AART school. Any ideas?

I was reading some Career Tips this morning. And came across part of a write up by Eric Shannon, it is a bit old, But what he stated in 2012 still holds true today. And I admit I need to go review my resume and do some tidying up.

Sell yourself by talking about your accomplishments. Don’t list responsibilities. In 5 or 10 seconds, I want to know what you’re good at and proud of. I want to know what impact you had in your previous jobs. Impact is about your skills and abilities, not a laundry list of your experience.

3. Sell yourself by showing what’s relevant. Your resume is not your work history – it’s a tool for connecting with the recruiter/hiring manager. To make that connection, your resume should include keywords from the job description. In 5 to 10 seconds I want to see you are a good fit because you’ve done similar work and can solve my business problems. Make it crystal clear. Make every single word earn its place on your resume. Leave your street address out.

Include important details. Give me numbers! How many people did you supervise? How many clients did you manage? How much did you sell? I can tease these things out of you, but will be very impressed if you deliver them before I ask.

Think about the above. Is your Resume really your work history? If so, we are hurting ourselves to a degree. We all should make sure our accomplishments/achievements are listed. What makes us standout from the crowd.

I did some digging even with my experience of today's social media is the new marketing tool among some older companies. Your experience is vast from writing a business letter to type writier to rotatery phones. Today these companies have to pay for your experience vs. paying a young less no people skills General Manager. Yes, A 20 something young girl with little life experience in charge of a million dollar operation. While her co manager is A 35 plus with a son, knowledge to increase sales. I would find a firm to give your experience as Consultant in your field to educate to new generation

30+ years motel desk experience