A friend of mine wrote this article I just saw and thought you would enjoy it. We are at the beginning of a major disruption in how we think about education, skills, training, upskilling, etc. Here are some good thoughts from a very successful serial entrepreneur.... #education #skills #training #entrepreneur https://summation.net/2020/08/31/people-need-less-not-more-formal-education-today/
Harvard business review has a long article about how to think about upskilling options for career growth. It kinda boils down to this cool slide.
Tired: 4 year degrees Wired: skills certifications Gonna be a lot more talk about skills, credentialing and certification Here’s an interesting opportunity for those interested in a data, project mgmnt and ux. But keep an eye out- more to come for ALL job paths. #Education #skills #certification #scholarshps https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/13/google-announces-certificates-in-data-project-management-and-ux.html
How to take inventory of your skills
Baristas have an important job out there--they keep us all caffeinated and alive! Barista experience can provide you with many valuable transferable skills in the workplace and they are not what you may think. Check out this article from thebalancecareer.com for more details! http://bit.ly/2QCYGoS
Oh, and of course check out our open Barista positions in the Ann Arbor, MI area too! We have lots :) http://bit.ly/2QB5B1N
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Food Service Workers do not receive enough credit. Working in restaurants, coffee shops, and lunchrooms provide a strong foundation of skills that will help you excel in your career goals. Here are just a few benefits of working in Food Service:
- Cash from Tips Many food service workers receive tips for their service. Those who work at sit-down restaurants, take orders and deliver food to tables generally make more from tips than those at counter-service or serve-yourself restaurants. Food workers who offer delivery services or use counter top jars for tips also make extra money in addition to their wages. Tips provide immediate income so you don't have to wait for your weekly or bi-monthly paycheck to get cash in hand
- Free or Discounted Food Some food service workers get discounts on food they purchase or get free food during their shift. For example, they might get one free meal for every 8 hours they work or a 50 percent discount on any food they buy. Some restaurant owners might give employees free drinks or free refills or let them have leftovers at the end of business hours. Employers might allow their employees to eat wrong orders, unclaimed delivery items or foods that were overcooked and unacceptable to serve.
- Customer Service Skills Food service workers have the added benefit of frequent, direct, face-to-face interactions with customers. They learn important job skills such as how to provide excellent customer service, ensure employee-customer interactions are friendly, and problem-solve customer complaints. These skills are beneficial in almost any industry and are easily transferable should a food service worker choose to pursue another career path. Food service workers also develop strong interpersonal skills such as effective communication strategies, listening skills and assertiveness.
- Money Handling Skills Experience handling money is an advantage for many food service workers. They learn to make change, operate computerized cash registers, process credit card transactions, balance their cash drawers and report financial transactions. This is another highly transferable job skill that is useful in other industries. Some food service workers make cash deposits and report income at the end of the business day, using ledgers or accounting software. They often keep inventory logs and notify managers when stocks run low. *Article originally written by Kristine Tucker @ the Houston Chronicle
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When I was preparing to make a shift in my career, I was nervous because I felt as though I didn’t have enough relevant experience for my desired role. Luckily, I realized the tremendous amount of transferable skills I had learned from my internships and many years in the hospitality industry.
Transferable skills are "naturally learned" skills that are non-job specific and can be used across any occupation. Many are commonly known as soft skills, and they include things like problem-solving, leadership, communication and time management.
A few years ago, I was applying for a Funder Relationships role, but I didn’t have any prior experience dealing with external partners in an office setting, one of the main job requirements. However, I knew I was skilled in communicating with others! I was very comfortable interacting with various audiences thanks to my experience as a server. This proved to be an excellent talking point during my phone screening! I was able to demonstrate my knowledge of communicating with different audiences through a few brief examples. I was also able to illustrate my ability to multitask, organize and work effectively with other team members.
Curious about how you can translate your skills? Check out part two of this mini-series where I discuss how you can prepare for your next interview.
In the meantime, what are some #TransferableSkills you have?!
It's more of a test of your listening and typing skills. They provide a video guide instructing you on what to do. You do not have to type a certain amount of words per minute, they prefer you take your time (within the allotted time) to make sure your transcript is of the best quality. Once the testing is complete you can be emailed within a few days addressing your employment status.
I am trying to learn more about Amazon culture. When I read their job descriptions I find a disconnect between my current experience and where I want to go and I'm not sure how to proceed. I was hoping to get some advice from current/former employees.
I have worked in technical support for another tech giant and was very successful. I had high customer service marks and a high issue resolution metric. I was also trained as a team leader and obtained Senior status while employed with them. However, because I worked remote instead of in an office I found it difficult to cross the line from customer support into a more technical role and the only growth path was into leadership and management. I am not opposed to taking on a leadership role, but I still have lots of technical growth I would like to accomplish before moving into leadership. I left seeking opportunities to grow my technical knowledge. I consistently performed in the top 1% of over 30k employees.
I review a lot of remote positions available at Amazon specifically targeting those that are primarily remote. I am always excited about the direction Amazon is heading and have started working to become AWS Certified and to eventually move into the realm of machine learning and IoT technologies. However, the positions I find I do not have the expertise yet in these areas, but would love to get my foot in the proverbial door and grow with the company.
All that said, am I better off obtaining the skills outside and then applying or is the culture at Amazon such that applying for a role that I currently do satisfy the criteria will provide the flexibility to change roles as I expand my skill set in the Amazon domain?
List Job Skills Creatively On Your Resume
With the competition in the job market increasing for job seekers, it is crucial to grab the attention of the hiring manager if your resume has a chance. Employers are looking for resumes that showcase high quality skills and rich field experiences. To create a resume that stands out from the other candidates' resumes, focus on format and word choice.
A job candidate's skills and relevant knowledge are substantiated by the keywords they choose to use. Industry-specific core skills will enable a job candidate to successfully pass through an applicant tracking system (ATS), which is utilized by the majority of companies today to obtain the right candidates.
Each resume should be specific to the job you are applying for. You can easily locate the keywords a company is focused on by looking at the requirements listed for the job. If you have knowledge of, or experience using certain software programs listed in the job description, include them on your resume to draw employers' attention.
Simply highlighting keywords, however, is not enough to make your resume stand out. Due to the recent shift in resume trends, no longer are resumes merely a listing of jobs and duties. They are truly promotional materials. As such, it is no longer enough to say that you are a creative, motivational problem-solver. You need to demonstrate it. The challenge is greater for those who have been laid off or who have been out of work for an extended period of time. For these professionals, the task of proving that their skills are relevant can be more difficult than it is for other job seekers.
Job seekers need to add transferable skills that they've gained from paid and unpaid past experiences to their resumes. Transferable skills acquired during any activity from volunteer positions, classes, projects, parenting, hobbies and sports can be applicable to one's next job. By adding transferable skills to a resume, employers get a better understanding and broader picture of who they are hiring as well as the interests, values and experiences that the candidate brings to the table.
The idea is to explain your skills and experiences in a way that highlights any gains. Be specific and provide relevant statistics wherever you can. Revenue wins, client growth, and budget savings are easy to quantify and are impressive on your resume. Here are a few categories of skills you could include on your resume, along with unique ways to express them.
Interpersonal Communication
Jobs require teamwork. There will be constant exchanges with co-workers, and discussing and sharing ideas with supervisors. Employers want to know the level of communication skills you have and how well you work with others. The specific skills required will vary based on your position. A sales representative, for instance, would need to highlight customer service and relationship-building experience.
On your resume: writes clearly and concisely, listens attentively, negotiates/resolves differences, provides and asks for feedback, offers well-thought-out solutions, cooperates and works well with others, thrives in a collaborative environment.
Planning And Organization
If the job you want involves working on research projects and companywide campaigns, you want to show off your top-notch planning abilities. "Organization skills" may sound like an overused filler term, but those skills are the ones that will help you succeed. Show potential employers you've got what they're looking for by outlining your involvement in, and results from, current and previous projects.
On your resume: identifies and gathers appropriate resources, thoroughly researches background information, develops strategies, thinks critically to solve problems, coordinates and completes tasks, manages projects effectively, meets deadlines.
Management And Leadership
Although it may not always be easy to express them on a resume, management and leadership skills can be gained in a variety of conventional and unconventional ways.
Demonstrating your management abilities on paper requires you to think about what it is you do best as a leader and how you guide your fellow assiciates toward success. To give employers a better idea of what you've accomplished, discuss the size of the team and the scope of the projects you manage.
On your resume: teaches/trains/instructs, counsels/coaches, manages conflict, helps team members set and achieve goals, delegates effectively, makes and implements decisions, oversees projects.
Social Media
Social media is one of the most desired skills in a variety of job fields. Socially active organizations are more likely to attract top talent, drive new sales leads and better engage customers. Therefore, when employers look for new hires, they're also typically looking for new internal-brand ambassadors.
For positions directly involving work on corporate social media campaigns, hiring managers look for concrete numbers and metrics, including web traffic, audience reach and overall engagement.
On your resume: manages social media campaigns, measures and analyzes campaign results, identifies and connects with industry influencers, sparks social conversation within the brand's community, creates and executes content strategies, drives engagement and leads, enhances brand image through social presence.
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