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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Relocating for Your Job

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:00:19 +0000

Have you recently been asked by your employer to relocate? If you have been, you are not alone. Each year, thousands of individuals are asked about relocating by their employers. In today’s society, many companies are finding it difficult and costly to run a business. This is what leads many companies to consider downsizing or moving their headquarters to areas in which it is cheaper to operate a business. With this common occurrence, you may find yourself being asked by your employer to relocate.

If you have been asked by your employer to relocate, you may be unsure as to how you should proceed. One of the best ways to determine if relocating for your job is the right decision for you is to examine the advantages and disadvantages of relocation. These advantages and disadvantages can make it easier for you to make the decision that is best for your needs and possibly the needs of your family. Just a few of the many advantages and disadvantages to relocating that you may want to take into consideration are outlined below.

Perhaps, the greatest advantage to relocating for a job is the fact that you are able to keep your job. While circumstances may vary, you will often find that you are given three choices when asked to relocate. Those three choices often include accepting the relocation offer, quitting your job, or being fired or laid off. If you have been faced with these choices, you may want to seriously consider relocating, as it will enable you to keep your job and often your current position, pay, and seniority as well.

Another one of the many advantages to relocating for a job is a fresh start. Many times, families or individuals just need a chance to start over. If you or your family are currently unhappy with where you live or life in general, a change may do you good. It is also important to mention cost of living. To save money, many companies make the decision to relocate in areas that are known for their low or affordable cost of living. This is what can enable them to save money. This low or affordable cost of living may also make it easier, as well as more affordable for you to go about buying a new home and so forth.

Although a fresh start may sound nice for a large number of individuals, it doesn’t mean that it is right for everyone, like you or your family. Relocating may be difficult or even impossible for you to do if you have a spouse who is currently employed or if you have a teenager is satisfied with their current school and friends. These are all factors to consider. With that in mind, relocation isn’t a decision that you should make on your own, especially if you have a family. It is a decision that should involve everyone who would be impacted, in one way or another, with relocation.

The cost of relocation is another disadvantage or downside to doing so. With that in mind, it is advised that you speak with your employer about assistance. If you aren’t given a choice or if your employer wants to keep you on their team, you may be able to get financial assistance for relocating. This financial assistance, if it is offered, will likely vary, but you should be able to get assistance with the hiring of a moving company, as well as the cost of gasoline or airline tickets to your new destination. Even if financial assistance for relocating is not offered, it would not hurt for you to at least inquire about it.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration if you are ever given the opportunity to relocate. As a reminder, the decision to relocate is one that should be made in conjunction with you, your employer, as well as your family.

Cutting Down the Territory

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:05:49 +0000

First. lets look at specific knowledge you might possess. Run through the following list, add to it and list the knowledge you currently have. Second, go through the list again and identify the knowledge you
would like to have. This will give you two current snapshots: what you know now and what youd like to
know in the future. The latter will define your future educational goals. It may be in areas you believe
youd enjoy if only you had a little more education.

No problem. It may be that a little more learning is needed to advance into what you truly want to do.
Theres no reason you cant take classes in those specific disciplines. Theres no reason you cant work at an entry level position in that industry and learn as you go. Often, a company may pay for your future
education if it is in the skill areas of their field. So list the desires as well as your current expertise.

psychology
chemistry
physics
cinema
foreign language
management
personnel recruiting
insurance benefits
geography
history
art
broadcasting
accounting
taxes
marketing
sales
computer programming
aerobics
graphic arts
religion
horticulture
government contracts
politics
teaching
interior design
architecture
vehicle repair
travel
systems analysis
astronomy
research
packaging and distribution
import/export
merchandising
machine operation
graphic arts
photography

List all of the fields you like in priority, arranged by most knowledge of and likes. List the fields you are interested in and believe youd like, but need more training and education. Keep these lists handy and
separate.

Now, its time to decide location. Are you tired of where you live? Would you like to live somewhere else?
Is this the town you grew up in but have never seen any other place? Have you gone somewhere on
vacation and thought about how great it would be to live there?
Part of cutting down the territory and focusing your job search efforts is to select the area youd like to
practice your skills and talent and apply them to a wage paying job. Theres not much progress made if you
find work you like but you still dislike everything else about your living situation. Finding a good job also means finding it in the location you like best.

So, get out to the library and consult a couple of publications like Places Rated Almanac and identify your top five places to live. Narrow down an area and list specific towns. Then, find out the number for the
local Chamber of Commerce and see how you can get more information about the place itself and the
businesses located in the area that are in the field(s) youve narrowed down for yourself. These local
chambers are glad to send out information and would be equally happy to see you move in and become a
member of the community. There are lots of wonderful places to live in this country. Take advantage of it!

You say youre interested in Arizona? Where? Phoenix? Tucson? Kingman? Bullhead City? Pick an area
and start to accumulate information. If its possible to visit, by all means get out and see it.
Now you have areas and locations and lists of businesses in those areas. Nows the time to narrow it down.
Select the top two areas and hone in on finding work.

Update your resume. There are dozens of books out there on this subject. Craft it the way the experts
suggest. Do it by skills if that tells more about you than where youve actually worked. Find out about
local schooling programs in your chosen locations in the event you need further education in the areas you want to do more with.

Dont move to a place that doesnt have jobs in the areas you like and are good at or in which you intend to improve your skills.

Finally, begin to make contacts with personnel. Find out if there are local job hotlines and other
employment identification features. Certainly make contact with specific businesses that youve already
identified as possibilities.

As you start to accumulate your information with which to narrow down the territory in terms of location,
skills and interest, there are a number of resources you can tap, (the majority of which are either free or have a nominal cost to obtain the information that can help you decide your future).

What You Should Do If You Find Yourself Fired From Your Job

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:55:56 +0000

Each week, millions of Americans go to work, do their jobs, and collect their paychecks. Unfortunately, there comes a time when that cycle is disrupted. If you have recently found yourself fired or terminated from your current place of employment, you may be in shock. Although shock is a normal feeling, it is important that you start taking action right away, should you ever find yourself fired from your current position.

As previously stated, you should take action right away if you ever find yourself terminated from your current work position. This action is patricianly important if you rely on your income to pay important bills, such as your rent or mortgage, or if you use your paycheck to help support your family. Depending on the circumstances, you will find that most states do not allow those terminated from their jobs to collect unemployment payments. This typically only happens if you are laid off. What does this mean for you? It means that means that you may need to try and find a new job right away.

Speaking of taking action and finding a new job right away, one of your first steps should involve creating a resume for yourself. This is important, as you will need a resume to apply for new jobs. Even if you are able to fill out a traditional job application, you will still want to attach a resume. Resumes add professionalism to all job applications and they can help to set your application apart from all the rest. If you are unsure how to write your own resume, you may want to consider using the services of a professional resume writer.

In keeping with resumes and job applications, it is important that you proceed with caution. Unfortunately, many job seekers make the mistake of including a job in which they were fired from on their job application or on their resume. However, in that same sense, many make the mistake of leaving the job that they were recently terminated from off of their resume, when it should really be on it. That sounds a little bit confusing doesn’t it? If you are unsure as to how you should prepare your resume, you are not alone.

When trying to determining how you should prepare your resume, what you need to do is examine your reasons for being terminated, as well as how long you were employed by your past employer. Many employers do not like seeing gaps over one or two years; therefore, if your last job, the one in which you were fired from, lasted over two years, you may still want to include that position on your resumes and job applications. With that in mind, you also want to use your best judgment with cases such as workplace confirmation, multiple missed work days, or theft.

Once you have created a resume for yourself, you can start to go finding and applying for jobs. This is the easy part, as you will find that you have a number of different options. You may want to start with your local newspaper. Most newspapers have an employment section. What is nice about using your local newspaper to examine all open job positions is that most of your jobs will be local. There is typically no sorting by location needed. In addition to using your local newspaper, you can also use the internet to help you research companies with open positions.

Once you have a collection of jobs that you would like to apply to, you will want to create a cover letter for yourself. Cover letters typically should not be developed in advance, as you will want to personalize your cover letter with the name of the position you are applying for, as well as the company you are applying at. You can create a template for yourself, but make sure each and every one of your cover letters is personalized in one way or another.

The above mentioned steps are just a few of the steps that you should take, should you ever find yourself terminated from your current position. In dire circumstances, such as ones where you need income right away, you may want to visit your local temporary employment agency, as they can help you find short-term temporary jobs.

What Not to Do When Resigning From Your Job

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:50:43 +0000

Are you currently unsatisfied with your job or the company in which you work for? If you are, you may have considered changing jobs. If you have thought your decision over and decided that seeking employment elsewhere is best for you, you will need to resign from your current position. Unfortunately, for many individuals this is a lot easier said than done.

If this is the first time that you are attempting to hand in your resignation, you may be unsure as to how you should proceed. Perhaps, the best way to go about quitting your job, in the appropriate matter, is to familiarize yourself with what you shouldn’t do. A few of the many steps that you will not want to take, when quitting your job, are outlined below for your convenience.

One of the worst things that you can do, when looking to resign from your job, is quitting on impulse. This most commonly occurs after receiving discipline or when a work related conflict arises. No matter how upset or frustrated you are, you will want to try, at all costs, to not quit on the spot. This can not only reflect negatively upon you at the moment, but an impulse resignation may impact your chances of finding employment in the future. That is why you will want to try and give your employers notice, should you wish to seek employment elsewhere.

Speaking of giving your employer an appropriate amount of notice, when looking to change jobs, you are advised to do so in a reasonable amount of time. Most employers expect to receive at least two weeks notice. If you do not have a new job lined up, you may want to extend your notice time or offer to help your employer until they are able to find a replacement or until you are able to find employment elsewhere. It is also important that you submit your resignation in a professional matter. Try and do so in person, with a formal written resignation as well.

Another one of the many things that you do not want to do, when looking to resign from your current position, is bad mouth your bosses to others, including your friends, coworkers, or during future job interviews. You need to make sure that you do not “burn any bridges.” This is extremely important, as you never know when your words or your actions may come back to haunt you. You will want to ensure that your current employer, the one in which you no longer want to work for, is able to give you a glowing recommendation for years to come.

Another one of the many things that you will not want to do is “go out with a bang.” Even if you are quitting your job because you are unhappy with your pay or with your boss or other coworkers, you will want to leave as quietly as possible. You will want to put a happy smile on your face, no matter what your real emotions are. As previously stated, you will want to ensure that you able to use your current employer as a job reference for years to come. You also need to remember that you never know when you may come into contact with your bosses or coworkers in the future.

It is also important that you do not try and mislead your current employer in any way, shape, or form. If you are not planning to quit your job until you have a new one lined up, you will want to proceed with caution. You will want to make sure that your prospective employers will not contact your currently employer asking for a reference. To prevent this from happening, you may want to inform all prospective employers that you have yet to submit your resignation or submit your resignation before you start applying for new jobs.

By keeping the above mentioned points in mind, you should be able to submit your resignation without causing any harm to your finances or your good name. In all honesty, all you really need to do is just use your best judgment, as it is usually the best guide to follow.

To Ask for a Raise or To Not?

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:45:18 +0000

Are you currently satisfied with your job, but unhappy with the pay? Do you need an increase in pay to support your family? If you do, you may be interested in asking your supervisor about a raise. If that is the case, you may want to continue reading on. A few of the many factors that you should take into consideration, before you decide to ask your employer for a raise, are outlined below for your convenience.

One of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, when trying to determine if you should ask for a raise, is your duties. Have you recently taken on more duties at work? If you have, were you compensated for those additional duties? If you were not, you may be within your right to ask for pay raise. With that in mind, you also need to examine the other aspect of duties. If you recently had your workload reduced, you may want to refrain from asking for a pay raise, as it may give off an unpleasant impression of yourself.

Seniority is another factor that you will want to take into consideration, when trying to determine if you should ask for a pay raise. Your length of employment can play a large role in whether or not you are able to receive the raise that you were hoping for. Generally speaking, the longer you work for a company, the more likely it is that you will be able to get a raise. In fact, before asking for a raise, you may want to refer to your employee handbook, as your company may already have a pay raise plan in place.

The minimum wage for your state is another one of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, when examining pay raises. In recent years, may states have made the decision to increase their minimum wage pay rates. In fact, some of these wage increases have been quite high. You will first want to make sure that you are making more than minimum wage. If your state recently increased its minimum wage, your employer should have done so as well, but there is no harm in checking. You may also want to see about requesting a pay raise that will increase your wage in conjunction with any state minimum wage increases. For example, you will want to make sure that you are making at least a few dollars more an hour than all new hires.

Speaking of the starting wage for your company, you may want to verify this information. Generally speaking, long-term employees should be making more money than new hires, especially in similar positions. You may be able to examine the average starting pay for new hires in your company by examining any company job listings that you are able to come across. You may also be able to get information from other employees about their salary. With that in mind, many companies require confidentially when associated with pay. Therefore, if you are aware of a coworker’s income, you will want to refrain from citing that as an example with your supervisors.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factors that you will want take into consideration, before you make the decision to ask for a raise. Should you decide to ask for a raise, you will want to take a positive, friendly approach when doing so.

Should You Relocate If Asked By Your Employer

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:40:34 +0000

Each day, millions of Americans go to work, do their job, and return home to their friends or family. Unfortunately, that schedule can sometimes be disrupted with the question of relocation. If you have recently been asked by your employer to relocate, you may be unsure as to what you should do. If you are, do not worry, as this is a completely normal feeling. Relocation is a large decision and it is one that shouldn’t be made without some serious consideration.

When it comes to determining whether or not you should relocate for your job, there are a number of important factors that you will want to take into consideration. One of those factors is the choices that you have. In most instances, you will find that you are not only asked to relocate, but you should also be given a number of different options. If your only options are to accept the relocation offer or be laid off, you may want to give relocation some thought. There is nothing worse than losing your job, especially if it is a job that you love or one that you have been working at for years.

Your family and social life is another factor that you will want to take into consideration, should you ever find that your employer wants you to relocate. If you have a family, it is important that you take their wants and needs into consideration as well. If you have a spouse, will he or she be able to find employment in your new destination? How about your children, will they accept relocating to a new area, having to make new friends, and having to attend a new school? These are all factors that you will want to take into consideration. In fact, that is why you may want to make sure that your decision to relocate is one that is made by your whole family.

You also need to take the time to examine the area in which you would relocate to for your job, should you decide to accept the relocation offer from your employer. You will want to examine the cost of living, the current real estate market, as well as the crime rate. If you will be relocating with your family, it is important that you relocate to an area that is known for being safe and a great place, in general, to raise a family. That is why it is important to remember that your decision to relocate will affect more than just you. Even if you are single, it is still advised that you examine your intended relocation destination, as you do not want to find out later on that it wasn’t what you had hoped it would be.

Perhaps, the greatest factor that you will want to take into consideration, when trying to determine if you should accept your employer’s relocation offer, is the cost of relocating. If you would be required to relocate to another state, you may find it costly to move all of your belongings into your new home or apartment and you may also find the cost of travel costly as well. Before accepting a relocation offer from your employer, it is important to make sure that you can afford the move. If you do not suspect that you can, you may want to inquire about receiving financial assistance from your employer. After all, they are the ones who want you to relocate for your job.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factor that you will want to take into consideration, should you ever receive a relocation offer from your employer. As a reminder, the decision to relocate is one that should be made in conjunction with you and your family. Even if you are single, the decision to uproot your life and relocate for your job is a decision that should not be made on a whim.

7 Deadly Job Hunting Mistakes

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:35:54 +0000

Are you a fresh graduate and planning to look for a job? Did you just recently quit your job and are looking for greener pastures? Are you unemployed and have little experience regarding ways to secure a job?

Whatever your situation may be, it would be to your advantage to study the following mistakes that have cost job seekers many opportunities that could have easily been avoided had they focused on following a clear-cut strategy to effective job hunting.

What You Should Do If You Find Yourself Fired From

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:28:26 +0000

What You Should Do If You Find Yourself Fired From Your Job

In keeping with resumes and job applications, it is important that you proceed with caution. Unfortunately, many job seekers make the mistake of including a job in which they were fired from on their job application or on their resume. However, in that same sense, many make the mistake of leaving the job that they were recently terminated from off of their resume, when it should really be on it. That sounds a little bit confusing doesnt it? If you are unsure as to how you should prepare your resume, you are not alone.

What Not to Do When Resigning From Your Job

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:33:01 +0000

If this is the first time that you are attempting to hand in your resignation, you may be unsure as to how you should proceed. Perhaps, the best way to go about quitting your job, in the appropriate matter, is to familiarize yourself with what you shouldnt do. A few of the many steps that you will not want to take, when quitting your job, are outlined below for your convenience.

Speaking of giving your employer an appropriate amount of notice, when looking to change jobs, you are advised to do so in a reasonable amount of time. Most employers expect to receive at least two weeks notice. If you do not have a new job lined up, you may want to extend your notice time or offer to help your employer until they are able to find a replacement or until you are able to find employment elsewhere. It is also important that you submit your resignation in a professional matter. Try and do so in person, with a formal written resignation as well.

Another one of the many things that you do not want to do, when looking to resign from your current position, is bad mouth your bosses to others, including your friends, coworkers, or during future job interviews. You need to make sure that you do not burn any bridges. This is extremely important, as you never know when your words or your actions may come back to haunt you. You will want to ensure that your current employer, the one in which you no longer want to work for, is able to give you a glowing recommendation for years to come.

Another one of the many things that you will not want to do is go out with a bang. Even if you are quitting your job because you are unhappy with your pay or with your boss or other coworkers, you will want to leave as quietly as possible. You will want to put a happy smile on your face, no matter what your real emotions are. As previously stated, you will want to ensure that you able to use your current employer as a job reference for years to come. You also need to remember that you never know when you may come into contact with your bosses or coworkers in the future.

To Ask for a Raise or To Not?

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:12:34 +0000

Speaking of the starting wage for your company, you may want to verify this information. Generally speaking, long-term employees should be making more money than new hires, especially in similar positions. You may be able to examine the average starting pay for new hires in your company by examining any company job listings that you are able to come across. You may also be able to get information from other employees about their salary. With that in mind, many companies require confidentially when associated with pay. Therefore, if you are aware of a coworkers income, you will want to refrain from citing that as an example with your supervisors.