Guest Post What your College Degree Means to an Employer

Guest Post What your College Degree Means to an Employer A guest post by Aniya Wells There’s no denying the fact that college graduates face a tough job market today. That will discourage a lot of new graduates, but there’s a silver lining to their predicament. The college degree that they worked so hard to earn is probably the most important piece of paper in their job search more important than any resume or cleverly written cover letter. Not enough college graduates understand that they’re part of a lucky demographic that gets first consideration when employers consider new hires. Despite what some critics claim, a college education is still the standard qualification for most entry level professional positions. Nevertheless, the job hunt can be exhausting and demoralizing for even the most highly decorated college grads. A hard-earned degree might seem like a waste of time (and money) after so many job inquiries go unanswered. I’d like remind those disenchanted grads that their degree does have value. This is what many employers really think when they see a degreed job applicant worthy of the position. You’re a hard worker. No matter what you major was, I’m sure that the road to your degree was no easy one. An English degree can be just as difficult to earn as a degree in Engineering, and that fact isn’t lost on most hiring professionals. They respect job candidates who put the time in to earn a degree, no matter what discipline it’s in. You invested years of arduous study, research, and personal growthâ€" and that’s what you should make very clear on your resume and during interviews. Think of it this way: other applicants have to come up with years of related job experience in order to compete with the degreed candidate. A degree is an emblem of hard work, and that’s something that you shouldn’t take lightly. If you worked your way through college, be sure to talk about that with the recruiter; it’s a sign that you know what it takes to succeed. You have the dedication to see things through to the end. Think of your college degree as a four-year (or three, or five, or however many it took) long project, a project to which you dedicated yourself completely. Not every person can delay gratification and make that kind of commitment to a project, be it a college degree or a business plan. That kind of dedication is highly attractive to employers who look for consistency and tenacity in their hires. If you stayed focused long enough to complete your degree, an employer thinks, perhaps you have what it takes to compete. A college degree is proof that you won’t duck out whenthings get tough; you’re strong enough to stick around until the end. You’re a worthwhile investment. Above all, employers see young, degreed job applicants as an investment in the future of their company. Someone fresh out of college with a mind full of ideas and optimism could be a powerful asset to any company. Some companies hire new graduates because their lack of job experience makes it easier to train them for company-specific policies and procedures (no bad habits to un-learn.) Others might want workers who can think like their young customers. Do you agree with me? Are college degrees still as valuable in this daunting era of new employment? Or are they relics of the past? I’d love some feedback! A freelance blogger and writer for over ten years, Aniya Wells now regularly contributes to the Onlinedegreeprograms.com blog. She is passionate about giving potential students advice as they embark on an online or traditional degree program. Aniya is very excited about the latest advances in technology that have made a comprehensive education more accessible to everyone. Please direct questions or comments to aniyawells@gmail.com.

How emotionally intelligent are you - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching

How emotionally intelligent are you - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching Guess what, we’re emotional beings who have emotional intelligence (in measurable capacities).   Guess what, we’re emotional beings who have emotional intelligence (in measurable capacities).   No matter how hard we strive especially in our careers to be only rational beings, we can’t. Our emotions are real, present, and play a tremendous part in our personal, professional, and even our organizations development. In the professional context we use the terminology emotional intelligence to describe these elements. Emotional intelligence (EQ), according to Psychology Today, is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. This is typically broken into three specific skills: Being aware of your emotions Being able to harness them for your own advantage Being able to control them situationally So this begs the question: How emotionally aware, agile, and able are you?   We absolutely love the perspective that Susan David (Ph.D.) offers in her book Emotional Agility. In the book Dr. David looks at 4 specific key concepts in understanding our own emotional intelligence. These concepts include: Emotional Intelligence: Showing Up What it means: As Dr. David suggests, showing up is defined as not ignoring difficult thoughts or emotions. This is accomplished by willingly and with curiosity looking deeper into the emotions you experience. Key takeaway: Ignorance is bliss, but it’s also ignorant. Businesses who show up, leaders and employees alike, uncover unique ways to accommodate emotional chasms.   Emotional Intelligence:  Stepping Out What it means: Essentially, stepping out is about perspective. It’s geared towards looking at yourself as a chess board, filled with possibilities, rather than as just any one piece on the board; giving yourself the twenty thousand foot view of what your emotions really are. Key takeaway: Organizations that are willing to acknowledge that each and every person represents a link in a larger professional conversation also understand that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.   Emotional Intelligence:  Walking Your Why What it means: Everyone has values, and these values define your ability to engage, battle, and accomplish your objectives. Walking your why empowers you to align your emotional core with your physical position. Key takeaway: Empowerment comes from understanding and understanding comes from within. By embracing this, organizations and the people within them can align themselves with appropriate missions and visions.   Emotional Intelligence:  Moving On What it means: Moving on is about positioning. It’s about finding a balance between challenge and competence, so that you’re neither complacent nor overwhelmed. Essentially, it’s about changing with intention your perspective, what motivates you,  and your habits. Key takeaway: Building emotional intelligence takes effort. Organizations must commit to continuous education, understanding, and implementation of EQ advancement within their ever-changing dynamics. So, how emotionally aware, agile, and able are you? If you’d like to learn more about how EQ can play a part in your organization’s employee engagement and retention, let’s connect! -WCC Team By Wolfgang Career Coaching|2018-01-10T17:50:32+00:00January 10th, 2018|Career Change, Career Coaching, Career Counseling, Career Management, Performance|0 Comments

The Most Effective Resume Writing For You

The Most Effective Resume Writing For YouIt has been proven that effective resume writing does not have to be time consuming. A professional resume writer will certainly get you the job that you seek. Hence, you need to find the best possible way for creating a resume that can help you get the best and fastest results.The first thing that you need to do is write a brief history of your initial experience. This can also include a summary of your education and relevant experiences. Don't just leave them out as they can be put in a specific section that talks about specific accomplishments. They can be included in your cover letter also.Another point that you need to remember is that when you're going to create a resume you need to think outside the box. For example, when you are writing your resume, you need to be creative because having a blank resume can be very misleading.By making a statement that you want a job, this will bring up all your main points. With a colorful and appealin g resume, this will come across to anyone who is reading it. However, you need to make sure that the resume has good grammar, spelling and sentence structure so that you can be sure that you have presented all your information in a good manner.In addition, remember to include your mobile phone number and email address. Also, include an internet domain that includes your company's website and a blog that talks about your expertise.Once you have finished with this, you can move on to the next stage. You need to come up with a sample of your work that can explain what you can do for the company. This should give the potential employer a better idea as to what type of job you are seeking and also show what kind of work experience you have.Be sure to include all your relevant qualifications. This will ensure that you get the best job as the company will be able to see that you are qualified to get the job.