Archive for February, 2009

Drug Screening Test

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Recently I found myself looking for a new job and was very surprised at the amount of information that employers want their candidates these days. It is no longer enough to provide all types of personal information. Now they also want you to urinate in a cup. To some extent I understand the need for all of  personal information, but with a biological sample from candidates seems a bit beyond necessity.

I understand that large companies must protect themselves, but I think it’s a little intrusive to ask someone to urinate in a cup. While passing through a screen of drugs is a phenomenon common for many employees, I wonder if this is really necessary and whether it really protects the employer.  Most drug screens do not show that substances that are currently in the application system and a lot of illegal substances the most serious may be purged from the system within 24 hours and so makes me think that the process of screening for drug may not be as effective as employers expect it to be.

Unfortunately for employers, there is a wide variety of supplements available for people who want to clean the unwanted substances from their body. In this way, the screen of a drug may be thwarted because the drugs can pass through the selection process only to their use once they have employment. These supplements and cleaning systems are widely available in many sports shops and other stores of health and can be 100% effective in a game dupe screening drugs. Not that I know from personal experience, of course.

I know that if you take a drug screen, and you feel as if you’re not prepared, there are many good, cheap and simple means may help. If  thereis a store in your town that are selling these products, you’re lucky.  these products can clean your system within hours. Because most drug screens require that you take the test within 24 hours of notification, these products begin to work in less than an hour and will be in effect for several hours so you can take the test and feel still protected. Remember that you still have rights even if you feel as if they are violated.

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Job Hunting Tips

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

With the global financial crisis, many are losing their jobs. Even though the situation may not seem to improve, still many are looking for that perfect job. Where does one start? Is it enough to simply walk in an office trying your luck to get a job? It’s all about your curriculum vitae or CV.

The CV is the first, and  the most important part of the application for a job. Since potential employers  reduce virtually hundreds of applications to some valid, they must base their efforts to reduce using the CV they have collected.

Studies have shown that nearly half of employers decide to accept or reject job applications based on work experience listed in the CV. One third of employers decide to accept or reject those applications for employment on the basis of the layout-design of these applications.

  1. Make your CV Stand Out. When preparing your CV, make sure your resume stands out among the others. It must be the guy who is attractive to the eyes, making the evaluation of staff want to read the CV. The second step is to make sure your resume lists work experience you have had related to the job you are applying.
  2. Make your CV concise and relevant. Avoid making too long of your CV.  Remember that the employer is a person to whom time is important. If your CV tells you that the value of his time while indicating the most relevant information in less time, you have won an important battle.
  3. Always tailor your CV to the job. You may have the experience that may not be related to the job you are applying. People are still making many different versions of their resumes for different jobs. Make sure your CV is appropriate for the position. A one-size-fits-all CV may not be the best way forward since the employer will feel that your previous efforts were not concentrated enough to produce a specialization on your part.
  4. Write about your achievements. You may add your achievements, but make your statements factual and relevant. It does not affect the advertising for you, but make your advertisement matter of fact and not just hot air. You may want to jump on your list of weaknesses that the CV is not the way for such discussions.
  5. Polish your resume. Your employer will know whether you have enough time producing your CV. If he / she sees that you have enough depth and effort into your CV, it will assume that you will do the same in your work. This is a big plus for you. It is not uncommon for some people to spend days or even weeks polishing and buffing their CVs.

Job hunting today is highly competitive and the competition simply can break or make you.The aforementioned tips will help you get the advantage in finding and landing the job of your dreams.

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Seven Basic Wage Bargaining

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Money is the most sensitive issue throughout the hiring process. Discussing the compensation often causes anxiety on both employee and employer. Here are seven ways to make the process effective negotiation of wages.

  1. Research: Before beginning the interview process, please contact the professional organization that represents your career field. Once they give you information of your salary, you can now examine your monthly cash requirements. Remember that once your taxes are added to your paycheck, approximately 30% of your gross monthly salary is deducted.
  2. Determine your skills: You must understand that different segments of the economy require a variety of skills depending on the creative industries. Once you have established what your skills are and what they are worth in the current job market, you must know the limitations of your negotiation.The salary range is available at American Almanac of employment and wages, the National Association of College and Employers, Career Center, and professionals in your field.

    In stating your salary range, you want to avoid basing the processing of your current salary. Always tell the truth when it comes to your last payment. It is acceptable to extend a range of about $ 6,000 to show that you are within the price range of the company, but more interested in compensation.

  3. Weigh the company for compensation: To determine your fair market value for a job, you should consider the economic, geographic, and industry factors of the job offer. Weigh the benefits of compensation and promotions, insurance, retirement and time to offer facilities to ensure a fair proposed salary.
  4. Sell yourself: If you know what you can offer the company requires a larger income, never say it directly. Once you sell  discreetly, the interviewer does not understand that the proposed salary is not appropriate for your background.
  5. Have a positive attitude: In negotiating, never compete. Negotiation is essentially a process that could benefit both parties. Understand your needs and those of the company.
  6. The final offer: Be aware when the negotiation is made. Pushing further, when an agreement has been set could give a negative first impression of you.
  7. See what you do: The interview is the first step for better compensation. Once you are hired, offer your skills to the company and prove your worth by doing quality work. It may even get you a promotion to do so.
  8. Based on a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, four out of five employees are willing to negotiate compensation. Understanding these basic tips will help you improve your new job.

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