Get Value Out Of Job Ministries Even When You Arent Religous

Get Value Out Of Job Ministries Even When You Arent Religous I remember I was on a radio interview with Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen when they asked me if Id approached Job Ministries, to let them know about JibberJobber.   I had no idea what that was, but they were very enthusiastic about it (come to think of it, they are always enthusiastic about a lot of things :p). My experience with church job search support was limited to what I had experienced in Utah, with the LDS Professional Workshop, which was a free, two-day event that was quite eye-opening.   I had also gone to a number of job search networking groups sponsored by the LDS professional employment folks, which was immensely helpful during my search. The workshop and the networking groups were very focused on helping professionals get back into the workforce, and welcomed anyone (there was no question of your religious beliefs). Since then Ive experienced two other amazing job ministry network groups one in Houston (Between Jobs Ministry) and one in Minneapolis.   In Houston I understand they draw about 200 people a week, mostly professionals and executives.   In Minneapolis there were about 75 people when I went to speak.   Im always amazed at the calliber of people at the network groups, and the helpfulness that each person brings to the meeting. If a job seekers asks me for advice in their job search, Ill frequently ask them if they have found a local job ministry network group to attend.   In fact, you SHOULD find as many job ministry network groups as you can and go to ALL of them. Why wouldnt you go to a job ministy group? Are you an Atheist?   A non-believer?   A sinner?   Its not the right religion? None of that matters. This isnt a place to talk about religious beliefs or differences, although you may hear that here and there.   This is a place to help get individuals back into the workforce. I wrote a post last November titled Religions Role in a Job Search.   Go read that, and then search on Google for job ministries near you (or check out the Work Ministry site).   Dont let your religious beliefs preclude you from the amazing networking opportunities out there! Get Value Out Of Job Ministries Even When You Arent Religous I remember I was on a radio interview with Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen when they asked me if Id approached Job Ministries, to let them know about JibberJobber.   I had no idea what that was, but they were very enthusiastic about it (come to think of it, they are always enthusiastic about a lot of things :p). My experience with church job search support was limited to what I had experienced in Utah, with the LDS Professional Workshop, which was a free, two-day event that was quite eye-opening.   I had also gone to a number of job search networking groups sponsored by the LDS professional employment folks, which was immensely helpful during my search. The workshop and the networking groups were very focused on helping professionals get back into the workforce, and welcomed anyone (there was no question of your religious beliefs). Since then Ive experienced two other amazing job ministry network groups one in Houston (Between Jobs Ministry) and one in Minneapolis.   In Houston I understand they draw about 200 people a week, mostly professionals and executives.   In Minneapolis there were about 75 people when I went to speak.   Im always amazed at the calliber of people at the network groups, and the helpfulness that each person brings to the meeting. If a job seekers asks me for advice in their job search, Ill frequently ask them if they have found a local job ministry network group to attend.   In fact, you SHOULD find as many job ministry network groups as you can and go to ALL of them. Why wouldnt you go to a job ministy group? Are you an Atheist?   A non-believer?   A sinner?   Its not the right religion? None of that matters. This isnt a place to talk about religious beliefs or differences, although you may hear that here and there.   This is a place to help get individuals back into the workforce. I wrote a post last November titled Religions Role in a Job Search.   Go read that, and then search on Google for job ministries near you (or check out the Work Ministry site).   Dont let your religious beliefs preclude you from the amazing networking opportunities out there! Get Value Out Of Job Ministries Even When You Arent Religous I remember I was on a radio interview with Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen when they asked me if Id approached Job Ministries, to let them know about JibberJobber.   I had no idea what that was, but they were very enthusiastic about it (come to think of it, they are always enthusiastic about a lot of things :p). My experience with church job search support was limited to what I had experienced in Utah, with the LDS Professional Workshop, which was a free, two-day event that was quite eye-opening.   I had also gone to a number of job search networking groups sponsored by the LDS professional employment folks, which was immensely helpful during my search. The workshop and the networking groups were very focused on helping professionals get back into the workforce, and welcomed anyone (there was no question of your religious beliefs). Since then Ive experienced two other amazing job ministry network groups one in Houston (Between Jobs Ministry) and one in Minneapolis.   In Houston I understand they draw about 200 people a week, mostly professionals and executives.   In Minneapolis there were about 75 people when I went to speak.   Im always amazed at the calliber of people at the network groups, and the helpfulness that each person brings to the meeting. If a job seekers asks me for advice in their job search, Ill frequently ask them if they have found a local job ministry network group to attend.   In fact, you SHOULD find as many job ministry network groups as you can and go to ALL of them. Why wouldnt you go to a job ministy group? Are you an Atheist?   A non-believer?   A sinner?   Its not the right religion? None of that matters. This isnt a place to talk about religious beliefs or differences, although you may hear that here and there.   This is a place to help get individuals back into the workforce. I wrote a post last November titled Religions Role in a Job Search.   Go read that, and then search on Google for job ministries near you (or check out the Work Ministry site).   Dont let your religious beliefs preclude you from the amazing networking opportunities out there!

Your Job and a Hurricane

Your Job and a Hurricane Hurricane Dorian . Photo credit NOAA (This article first appeared in 2013 in my Times-Union employment column as Hurricane Irma approached Florida. My advice stands up well to the test of time. Whether it stands up to hurricane-force winds is yet to be seen.) As Hurricane Dorian approaches, most of us in Florida are making sensible preparations for keeping our family and property safe. Your employer may have a strong and well-crafted emergency preparedness plan with clear policies on what to do and how to communicate during and after a storm. But you can do your part to help minimize the impact on your work and your income. First, if you are a new employee or slated to start your job during a catastrophe, be sure you communicate well and often with your new employer. Adam Schrader, a freelance journalist, was supposed to start his new job as managing editor of the  Colorado County Citizen  in Columbus, Texas on August 28 of 2013. Stranded by floodwaters in Houston, he missed his first day of work. He communicated by text with his employer, who texted him to “be safe,” but then fired him by text the next day. Schrader had a perfect storm (so to speak) of bad luck. He was supposed to show up at the Colorado County Citizen to fill out employment paperwork the Friday before the storm struck, but his car was in the shop. He claims his employer knew about that, but the newspaper says he never communicated with them until they reached out to him.   Lesson learned: it’s your job to make sure your employer is kept in the loop. Even then, you may find your offer of employment is rescinded because of the storm’s impact, and you won’t have any legal recourse. If you are employed, inform your manager of your emergency contact numbers and several alternatives (a spouse or parent’s number or email) in case you can’t be reached. Let your boss know what your evacuation plans will be if you have to leave town, including how long it might take you to return. Be sure you understand your company’s policy on taking leave for emergencies; there will probably be some paid time off, but you may have to take vacation time if you can’t or choose not to return to work when the company resumes operations. If you’re an hourly worker, chances are you won’t get paid for time you’re not working, even if it’s your employer’s choice to close the business. Make sure you secure your work and back up important files. If you have customers and business in other parts of the country, you’ll need to inform them about what’s happening locally. You can’t assume that people in other states are following or even aware of the storm.   They may be confused or annoyed by your lack of response as you prepare for impact or go offline during the worst of the weather. In addition to missing work because of office closures, you may not be paid on time for hours you did work. Your employer may have trouble processing payroll if power and systems are down, so you may need to tap savings until things get back to normal. Chances are, you’ll qualify for Unemployment Compensation (in Florida, the program is called Reemployment Assistance) to help bridge the gap. You may also be able to apply for time off to recover from an injury of illness related to the storm or help a family member do so. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect the jobs of workers who have to deal with health issues. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) website has an excellent summary of worker and employer rights and responsibilities during a disaster. Find it at https://tinyurl.com/y8agthdz.

Is University Worth It With Expensive Tuition Fees

Is University Worth It With Expensive Tuition Fees This post is sponsored by GSM London. Is university worth it? The expensive tuition fees and living costs, will they ever return the value? It is something parents will be pondering over as well, is the amount of debt that comes with the university education worth the value? I think a university degree is still worth it. Before I go into the detail of why, and I will be sharing my personal experience, I warn you that the article is very pragmatic and focussed on value of the money being spent. And I will only be discussing the value of a bachelor’s degree not a master’s because I have not done post graduate studies. My annual tuition fees by year I was a direct second year entry. And here is the breakdown of my annual tuition fees by year: 2nd year (2008/09) £9,900 Year in industry placement (2009/10) £4,500 3rd year (2010/11) £11,000 And then add living cost of about £6000 per year. So, I took a loan for my education. And the rest was supported by my parents. But when I was looking to take up this expensive education, I did think if university was worth it. My parents did ask if it was worth getting into debt for university. Ad:  GSM London offers masters in oil and gas management courses. For me, it was worth it. Because for me, I knew I wanted to do engineering and always be an engineer. Mechanical engineering was going well and the financial crisis hadn’t hit the Mechanical world hard. Employment was reduced, but there was still graduate employment. Once I knew what I wanted to be, an Engineer, it was time to invest money to get some good education. On the back of which I could apply for jobs and get a good job to then repay the loan. So, yes, I was getting into debt, but it was good debt (is still is, I am still paying off my tuition fees). That debt opened up various opportunities for me and it is returning value for me. Think about it this way, if you are sure what you want to do, then invest money it, you are your own business, if you work well you could make yourself profit. It’s the age old tradition of investing. University education will become / is a necessity When you think about is university worth it, think about it this way â€" how many companies want job seekers to have a 2.1 university degree? Majority of them. As Guardian states, more than 75% of companies require minimum of 2.1 degree. Now, is it a choice or a rule that you need a degree to find a job? It isn’t a choice anymore. Again, you could go through 3 years of university and still be no better than you were when you started, however atleast you will have a certificate that will show you have a 2.1 degree and it will open your doors to employment (much more easily than without a degree). As my mum used to say, a degree will open the doors for you â€" to build a career, you still need to roll up your sleeves and show your skill. In this sense, is university worth it? Yes it is. Is university worth it when you are in debt? At the end of the day it depends on you. I did a university and picked up some hefty debt. However I have started my loan repayment since 2012. And even though it hurt at the start I slowly managed to work through it and now I am almost used to the repayment. That loan though, invested in a degree has returned benefit to me with regards to a good job and in that sense was value for money. If you are still wondering is university worth it, think about it as an investment. They are risky, but if you do all the right things you will be better off with a degree rather than without it. And this is nothing against apprentices or school leaver programmes. This is just me stating that employers look for a degree, so, to make your journey easy in your future career, university might be the best investment you will ever do. This post is sponsored by GSM London. Stats: 1. Guardian: 75% of employers require 2.1 degree 2. Telegraph: £26,000 average cost of degree in the UK 3. Telegraph: £500,00 value of a degree over your career 1