13 Signs of Disengaged Employees

13 Signs of Disengaged Employees Are you making your working environment and everyone elses around you a toxic place? Is your negative attitude being passed onto other people? Does waking up on a Monday  morning with the thought of having to go to work just make you want to go back to sleep? If so, you could be a culprit of being the disengaged employee. Sometimes, you dont even realise you are doing it, but you make others around you depressed just at the thought of work. This infographic by Officevibe  helps us to understand the disengaged employee by providing 13  personality traits that they possess. Tell-tale signs They complain. They make excuses. They lack enthusiasm. They dont help others. They gossip. Theyre a liar. Theyre a know-it-all. Theyre independent. Theyre irresponsible. They have no initiative. They dont ask questions. No growth. They get distracted. RELATED: 5 Signs You’re Annoying Your Employees Without Noticing

Great Minds Dont Always Look Alike When Your Baby Doesnt Look Like You

Great Minds Dont Always Look Alike When Your Baby Doesnt Look Like You Deep in the pockets of your mind, you had always imagined that your little girl would look your mini-me. Even if daddy bears no resemblance to you at all, there was a chance she would have your eyes or smile. Suddenly those horrifying stories  of babies being switched at birth start to infiltrate your daily thoughts. Why doesnt my baby  look like me?  Are we even related? The genetic makeup of the mother and father can sometimes yield surprising results.  Although you and your partner may have brown hair and brown eyes, a relatives blue eyes or blonde hair may come through, despite the odds. People may have mixed reactions when they see your family walking down the street together. The darker sides of humanity still unfortunately appear  surrounding mixed-race children. Do you remember the Cheerios commercial from 2013? Thousands of hurtful comments rolled in about the ad,  despite its praise from the media and progressive people.  Having a child that doesnt look like you is still not considered a social norm in 2014. To add to the ordeal, some men become suspicious during a pregnancy;  to them, there could be a chance that the child is not theirs. You may find him awake at night, running through a moment-by-moment play of the days which you likely got pregnant.  When a baby does not look like his or her parents, the father may order an at-home DNA paternity test to prove their biological link. The best thing for you to do is just use the swab to test the baby and the father using a kit, so you can strengthen the bond between father and child. Give him the security of knowing that the baby is from him, despite not appearing to. Every day, that little baby will grow up and develop more and more into her own person. When a child is born, they look to you with only love, no matter what you look like: you are mommy.

How to Tell Your Boss You Want to Transfer

How to Tell Your Boss You Want to Transfer If you are working in a very large company with many departments, often in the same building, chances are you will find out about opportunities to transfer. Transferring to a new department comes with some challenges, especially if your boss is one of your biggest fans and would hate to see you leave.Even worse, what if your boss knows, competes with, and does not like your new potential boss? Now, you were thrown into the middle of something you did not expect. If that is the case (or not), there are ways you can tell your boss you want to transfer.Ask Your Potential Boss to Speak With You After WorkYour current boss should not be asked to share your time with a boss from another department. Meetings are tough to schedule and using company timeto plan your next career move will come across as insulting. It will probably hurt your chances of growing within the company, too.Take the time to set up a meeting after work to discuss the transfer. The environment will feel less rushed and more laid back. This way neither of you has to deal with questions about why you were in another department for a meeting and who you spoke with.You can also find out just how serious an opportunity this transfer will be. Find out if it is a lateral move or a step up in your career.Be Honest With Your Concerns About TransferringThis is an unassuming way of letting your potential boss you are worth more salary. Talk with your potential boss about the challenges of transferring departments. Get all the information about the new job and explain how your current skills will be of value.Let the boss know that you are an important member of your group. Bring up the name of your boss and talk about what you are working on. Explain your value to your boss. If necessary, explain who the boss is and how he/she will possibly react to the news.Above all, let the potential boss know you are interested. Explain that your information is offered to avoid any unnecessary conflict in the company. Car eer growth, company growth, and business relationships are all important to you.Get Your Story Down and Let the Boss KnowIt is time. You have to let the boss know you are interested in transferring to another team. The last thing you want to do is cause problems for anyone.When letting the boss know it is important to reassure him/her that it has nothing to do with your opinions of the boss. Tell the boss why this is a new challenge you feel will help with your career growth. Reassure your boss that this decision was not easy and you will work very hard until your very last day in the department. Let the boss know this is because your relationship with your boss is important.Depending on what you find out about your boss’ relationship with the new boss, offer up information on where you will be transferring to. If you know your new and old bosses do not get along, try to avoid revealing that information.Important Final NoteObviously, make sure you have a job to go to before you te ll anyone you are thinking of transferring. Also, make sure you will be hired for it.The worst thing that can happen is finding out you have no job to transfer to, and now your current boss believes you want to leave the team. It will affect your ability to grow in that team and may sour your business relationship with your boss.

I dont know what I want to do How can the Careers Service help me University of Manchester Careers Blog

I dont know what I want to do How can the Careers Service help me University of Manchester Careers Blog Not many of us are born knowing what we want to be when we grow up.   I certainly didnt, even after  I graduated! I did a Geography degree which  I loved, lots of society stuff which took up most of my time, I  didnt really pay much attention to what came next! Yes the end of University and entering  the real world. I had a good idea that the world of finance and big corporates was not for me, even looking at the applications made me feel a bit queezy. I couldnt really see  what  I could do with my degree and  I couldnt afford a postgraduate course on a whim  (No  I did not want to teach kids are scary!) It all worked out ok, but it took a long time to start earning proper money and get on track to doing a job I wanted to do. Today I see students every day facing the same dilemmas, some of  you even pluck up the courage to visit the Careers Service and ask for help, its brilliant, why didnt  my student self do that? What help can you expect? Well no-one is going to tell you what you should be. The magic sorting hat for careers is still in Beta testing! Talk to the careers  staff on the desk or over the phone, they can quickly work out what stage you are at and what help might be most appropriate for you. No one will think badly of you if you confess that you are clueless, in fact a little honesty is useful to pinpoint which of our team will best fit your needs. You may be offered tools to help you get your own thinking kickstarted Prospects Planner Register, answer a few questions about what you want from a job, and your responses are compared with what professionals in over 400 types of work say they get in their jobs. Its free, reputable and aimed at graduates has to be worth a try. Profiling for Success psychometric tests  You have access to a range of psychometric  tests, including a personality and career inventory questionnaires, to help you uncover what makes you tick  (you can also try  ability tests which are useful for figuring out whether you are suited to highly numerate roles, or very competitive graduate schemes which often use similar tests.) It can be useful to think of your own list of wants and do not wants in life.   For some its all about the money for others its about feeling a sense of doing something for other people. Some people want to be alone others thrive in a big group. Everyone is different and mapping out what makes you happy can be very important in finding a job to fit. Some places to start your research may be suggested Which career pages To explore different jobs or sectors, find out about how to get experience and where the vacancies are advertised. Want to know about internships Start here, there are opportunities for 1st second year students.   An internship or any work experience can help you find out what you like and dislike. Pretty useful really! Its likely you will meet a careers consultant. They can only work with what you tell them so be honest. What do you want out of the meeting? To explore your inner you or to dive into exploring career options or something in between? Using the tools above can be a useful start and they may uncover some jobs or aspects of your personality you had not considered thats a useful place to start. Its not a one size fits all Some students may talk to us just once and feel confident enough go it alone, for others its a longer journey. After all not all career decisions are simple. Dont worry its not for ever! The job you decide to do fresh out of university does not have to be the job you do for life. Im  certainly glad  I tried a few things out but also very glad Im not still in retail! (shudders).   This is why we also offer support for 2 years after you graduate! All Careers advice I don't know what to do Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted career planning careers Getting started Options

Writing Infonet Resume For Intel Jobs

Writing Infonet Resume For Intel JobsWriting Infantry Resume for Intel (I.R) jobs can be a challenging task. There are many elements to the job of writing I.R resumes. You have to be organized and know what you want.In order to make your resume appear impressive you must choose a theme that best describes what your military career is about. Many recruiters may see only one reason why someone might want to enlist in the armed forces. You will have to select which area you want to target in order to come up with a perfect resume.One thing you have to consider when it comes to writing a resume is the length. Your resume must be short enough to be read quickly. If it is too long, recruiters may notice that you have not given your full attention to the topic. To help cut the length of your resume, write it only a few pages long. Be sure to keep your resume as short as possible.Think about your objective. A good goal that you can express is what you want to achieve in the military. A good way to do this is to give an example. Here is an example: 'I want to enlist in the United States Army and become an infantryman'. This demonstrates what your objective is in a clear and concise manner.You also have to start your writing intel resumes with a personal touch. A professional resume does not need to be dry and boring. It must look professional and warm. You want to convince the recruiter that you have the skills needed to be successful in the military.Be sure to include all of your relevant experience, education, training, certifications, and work histories. The recruiter will want to see that you have given the recruiter enough information to see that you are the right candidate for the job. Another aspect of your resume that you will want to include is hobbies. This can be listed under your education and work history. It should be a part of your intel resume because it is something that you do on a daily basis.A good place to include hobbies is in the past. You can giv e a brief description of each one. Some hobbies you may enjoy include golfing, playing cards, or even reading. The recruiter wants to know what you enjoy doing, so be sure to list it in your Intel resume.One of the biggest problems with writing Intel resumes is that they have so many categories that you can fit anything in. For example, if you want to know how to complete a highly sensitive mission for the CIA, you may only have a short time to fill out your intel resume. Do not take this personally. These jobs take a lot of time and preparation to complete.

Are You Having Palate Fatigue - Kathy Caprino

Are You Having “Palate Fatigue” Yesterday, I met with a new friend, JoAnn LoGiurato, Founder of Dancing on Grapes (http://www.dancingongrapes.com), who delivers empowering, educational (and totally fun!) programs and events designed to educate and empower women in their knowledge and experiences of wine.   We were discussing something wine-enthusiasts call “palate fatigue” â€" which describes an experience of being saturated with one taste, when all of sudden all wines begins to taste the same.   Reportedly, researchers believe it’s your brain, not your palate, that’s growing weary, and it’s time to take break from the repeated experience.   I realized the minute Jo mentioned “palate fatigue” that I’ve experienced this many times throughout my life not with wine, but with many aspects of my full life experience, including jobs, relationships, dilemmas, perspectives, illnesses, and more.   There are times I’ve woken up and said, “That’s it!   I’ve had enough of this.   It’s all feeling the same, and I long for something different, something fresh, something more.”   In fact, I’m going through palate fatigue today â€" I’ve awakened to a feeling of “sameness” in my work and my focus that needs to be shifted.   While I know that my coaching helps people achieve breakthrough and move towards their compelling life visions, truth be told, I’m fatigued (and didn’t really know it until now) from suppressing other dimensions of who I am and what I care deeply aboutâ€" the spiritual dimension.     I realized (as if awaking from a dream) that to feel completely alive and authentic for me today means to take a break from how I’m living and working, and becoming more open with my commitment to helping people chart their lives using their own spiritual guidance and intuition.   I have never resonated with coaches, consultants, healers, and other service providers who claim to know better than the client â€" I prefer instead a more open approach that acknowledges the power of the individual to tap into their own wisdom and become the true expert of their lives.   Helping clients finally hear and follow their own internal, spiritual guidance is the fresh experience I’m longing for.   In this way, individuals can become their own highest authority for their lifetime, which paves the way for true passion power, and purpose in life and work.   So, I’m trying this new direction and it’s wonderful! â€" I’m offering new programs that enliven and connect to the spirit, and folks want it.   Finally, a new experience to taste and sink my teeth into!   Are you experiencing palate fatigue, saturated with one dimension of your life today that makes you long for something different, something more?   If so, change up your menu of experiences.   Take a break from the repetition of your life as it has been.   Rest, restore, and rejuvenate.   Then, bring in a new dimension of yourself or new experience to drink in â€" something bolder, fresher, more alive â€" something that reflects who you are today â€" out loud and confidently not what you were in the past.   Ask yourself, “What have I grown saturated and fatigued with these days, and what shall I do about it?”   Here’s to palate invigoration!  

#Job Search Tweet-140 Job Search Nuggets

#Job Search Tweet-140 Job Search Nuggets Im excited to announce that my second book, #JobSearchTweet will be released shortly. The book delivers 140 tweet-like tips on just about every aspect of job search. Its a book that you can read quickly but continue to reference for the duration of your career. Resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, references, recruiters, networking, social media, interviewing, and salary negotiation are all addressed. Heres a sneak peak at a few of the tweets.When writing a resume, include graduation dates; omitting them raises suspicion and calls more attention to the very thing you are trying to hide.Half of hiring managers read cover letters and the other half do not; but you never know which half you are dealing with so always send one when applying for an open position.Have a phone interview? Sit in front of a mirror to anchor you during the conversation and make you feel like you are talking to someone (even if that someone is yourself!)When networking, ask people you meet a lot of questions about themselves. People think you are a great conversationalist when you let them do most of the talking.With traditional networking you can only be in one place at a time; with online networking you can be interacting in multiple communities simultaneously.The negotiation process begins the moment you submit your resume and continues until the offer is finalized. You can’t position yourself at one level on the resume and expect to be compensated at a higher level later on.Interested in the other 134 tweets? Learn more about the book here and for more job search tips follow the #jobsearchtweet hashtag on Twitter.