Technology jobs continue to grow in US, Atlanta

Technology jobs continue to grow in US, AtlantaTechnology jobs continue to grow in US, AtlantaAtlanta, the home of the Braves, Coca-Cola, and all things Ted Turner, is also the job center for the southeast. This month Simply Hired reports there are some 96,800 jobs available in the Atlanta area, with financial services, healthcare, and technology leading the way as the top hiring industries.Each month Simply Hired steps back, looks at the job posting data from the last month, and determines what it says about the US economy. We also highlight a metro area which enjoyed substantial hiring growth during that time.This month well be looking at Atlanta, Georgia. Jobs in the US grew 3.7% in October, Atlanta saw job openings increase 1.57% during that same time. While healthcare companies comprise 4 of the 5 top hiring companies, technology jobs also increased in Atlanta.During October IT was the top posting occupation, software developer also made the top 10. The growth in tech jobs shoul d leid come as surprise. Atlanta has already firmly established itself as the hub for connectedcar technology on the east coastasFortune 500 companies like Panasonic, General Motors, and ATT have made substantial investments in the Atlanta area in the last few years. Venture capitalists also have been active in the Atlanta area,investing at the highest level since 2008.The tech growth is expected to continue in the Atlanta area as well. Just yesterday tech giant Salesforceannouncedit would double its staff in Atlanta.Unisys alsoannouncedyesterday their intention to add 700 jobs in the Augusta area. But the big companies arent the only story. Startups are becoming a fixture of the Atlanta economy as well.Venture Atlanta, the premier technology conference in Georgia, took place in October, and there was much focus on the new emerging technology, the netz of Things (IoT). If you are unfamiliar with the term, it refers to the variety of smart devices now being developed, such as smart a ppliances. The emergence of theIoT will be huge for job growth in Atlanta. Internet of Things hinges on two core technologies - wireless connectivity and sensors. Atlanta, a telecom hub dating back to the days ofBellSouthandScientific Atlanta, has world-class capabilities in those technologies.These are excited times for the Peach stateRead the full Employment Outlook report.

9 ways to recover from (and avoid) holiday party embarrassment

9 ways to recover from (and avoid) holiday party embarrassment9 ways to recover from (and avoid) holiday party embarrassmentWeve all been therbeie, the holiday party that goes straight to Hades. Theres food, theres drink, (then some more drinks) theres the slow loosening of inhibitions and then suddenly Bam Someone says the wrong thing to someone else and its slo-mo career suicide in front of everyone theyve ever worked with.So, now what? Is it time to look for a new job while everyones so hungover they forget to blacklist you forever? In a word, no. In most situations, you can probably save both your pride and your gig.1. Youre not the only oneBelieve it or not, this happens more often than youd think so even if youve puked in your co-workers spare pair of shoes, chances are good youre neither the first nor brde to do so.2. Apologize. Then stop.Carolyn Thompson, Managing Principal of the Merito Group, a talent acquisition and consulting firm said, If you are the one that over-imbib es its up to you to apologize and inform those you may have affected that youre quite sorry and that it wont happen again. And then just drop it.If you keep talking about it the situation can take on a life on its own and affect your professional reputation, Thompson said.3. Apology acceptedIf you happen to be the one slighted or sloshed with red wine during the festivities, your best bet is to accept their apology and move on.It can be hard to take someone seriously in the office after youve witnessed that kind of behavior in a social setting, Thompson said. Politically savvy people wouldnt call someone out on it afterwards, but would graciously accept an apology from that person if they said they were a tad tipsy and to excuse anything that they said or did during that time.4. Leave earlyIf you sense that the merriment is about to go awry, make your excuses and just leave. You dont have to be sucked up into the drama either as a participant or witness.5. Turn a blind eyeNot always , but if you happen to catch your married anfhrer in a clinch with someone they shouldnt be snogging, its fine to pretend you havent seen a thing. If, however, youre worried they might try to get rid of you for possessing potentially awkward information, consult with your HR officer to let them know you saw something uncomfortable at the holiday party without naming names.6. Learn from past mistakesWhether youre the one who goofed the last time around, or the one who was mightily insulted, remember that an open bar at a work event isnt the place to slam dunk cocktails. Keep to two alcoholic beverages and drink club soda or water in between them if you feel you need to carry a drink on your hand, Thompson said. Club soda with cranberry looks just like vodka soda with cranberry and the only one who knows the difference is you.7. Try to be supportiveIf possible, try to help a colleague whos screwed up in the past. Laura Handrick, an HR Analyst at Fitsmallbusiness.com, shared a story th at happened some years ago when her best friend, a recovered alcoholic with 10 years sobriety, backslid.During a holiday party that included bar hopping, Handricks friend started drinking and went from fun and silly, to loud and obnoxious so much so that a security guard had to physically remove her from one of the venues.Handrick said on the next work day her friend did the most gracious thing possible. She apologized, individually to each one of us who had been there. She apologized for insulting a co-worker. She apologized for embarrassing us as a group. She apologized for every detail of the evening, she said.Since it was a party and not a work event, Handrick said, There were no real repercussions from a work-standpoint, so her apology wasnt meant to get out of trouble. She owned up to her behavior, asked forgiveness of anyone she embarrassed and meant it. There was nothing more really to be done on her part.Whats most interesting though, is that Handrick and her colleagues a ll knew her friends struggle, felt her remorse and promised ourselves and her to be better friends and co-workers by not making alcohol so available. While it isnt your responsibility to keep a work friend from making a fool of themselves, theres nothing wrong with exercising compassion in trying to help them when possible. If anything, it shows your boss that you can be compassionate and take charge of complicated situations.8. Be a planner/Dont plan at allIf you hated the venue last year and felt that too many people had too much access to alcohol or dark alcoves, consider joining the planning committee and suggest neutral locations or lunchtime festivities. On the flipside, if you were heavily involved in the planning last year and got blamed when things went belly (or bottom) up last year, feel free to skip the planning part and show up only to the event.9. Have a strict no tagging rule and stick with itIn a world of selfies and social media, send out a request as rule with the invitation, informing guests that posting and tagging guests will be frowned upon. Use wording that makes it sound fun and friendly, so that everyone is free to enjoy - but delay posting. Upload a page of approved shots to a private social media page, so that everyone can share without oversharing. Or have a photo booth or photographer instead.

Tips for Employers About Alcohol at Company Events

Tips for Employers About Alcohol at Company EventsTips for Employers About Alcohol at Company EventsDo you provide alcohol beer, wine, or spirits, for employees to drink at work-related events? If so, youve probably spent time thinking about whether this is a good practice. You want your employees to enjoy their work-related events and parties, but you also want to keep your employees safe. Be Responsible You need to minimize the legal liability of your organization yet not let legal worries dictate your relationship with your employees. A holiday party is not the only event where an employee may face the question of decidingwhether to drink or not at business events employers plan all sorts of events that serve alcohol. The bottom line is making the decision about what and how much before arriving at the party. Whether your event is a company milestone or birthday, an employees retirement party, or a holiday event, use unterstellung tips to plan an alcohol safe event. Emphasi ze Company Culture Talk about your company culture with employees emphasizing that drinking to excess is unacceptable during company events. Include alcohol usage guidance in your company code of conduct. For instance, it should never be OK for employees and applicants to drink alcohol during a job interview. Drinking at lunch job interviews should also be discouraged. You need to assess the applicants fit with your organization without the influence of alcohol. And, if youre considering drinking with a client or customer, drink only if the client is drinking, and the recommended limit in a client or customer meeting is one glass of wine or a beer. Dont Make Alcohol the Focus of Work Events Offer a variety of interesting, non-alcoholic beverages, to remove the emphasis from alcohol. And never make drinking, or eating, for that matter, the main focus of any event. Always make entertainment, speeches, presentations, company logo items to purchase with points earned, games, dancin g and/or activities for employees to participate in, the main focus of any company team building events. Consider serving just beer and wine, and no liquor. Avoid serving drinks such as fruit punch that limit an employees ability to assess how much alcohol they are drinking. Put Restrictions on How Much Is Available Limit the number of drinks the company provides by using drink tickets or another informal method of tracking the amount of alcohol served. If you want to limit alcohol consumption, consider stamping an employees hand in exchange for each drink you will want to limit the number of stamps an employee can receive. Limit the number of hours that the bar is open. Close the bar during dinner and at a reasonable time to signal the drawing to a close and ending of the event. You might also consider holding the event directly after work so employees party from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. for example. Use trained bartenders to serve alcohol never allow employees to serve coworkers or the mselves. Never provide a help-yourself beverage bar that includes alcohol. Make sure your bartenders are clear that they are not to serve alcohol to any person who appears to be inebriated. Bartenders must card these employees just as if they were attempting to order booze in a local tavern. Pay for the event, the food, non-alcoholic drinks, and entertainment, but provide a cash bar for employees. When employees have to purchase their own drinks, they drink less. Hold Alcohol-Free Work Events Nix alcohol except for beer and wine at company events that include children. For example, one company stopped serving liquor at work events that included families when several irresponsible employees started drinking shots in front of other employees children. It was the last straw. Provide a late night snack buffet before employees hit the road to end a company event. It doesnt have to be elaborate tacos, sloppy joes, hot dogs, popcorn, cold cuts, cheese and crackers, coffee, and soft dri nks provide a focus for employees other than alcoholic beverages. Prepare for (Some) Overindulgence Recruit your managers and event planning committee members, in advance, to keep their eyes open for employees who may be overindulging. Offer the employee a ride home, call a cab, or make certain that a designated non-drinking driver takes the wheel. Pay for cabs to sit outside your event in case an employee is advised or decides that he or she cannot drive safely. Or schedule the event at a location that offers easy access to public transportation. Be Sure Youre Covered Legally Take a look at your company insurances to determine whether you have the appropriate coverage that allows you to serve alcohol at company events You may also want to consider asking employees to review and sign a document that provides company alcoholic beverage guidelines, and that informs employees they are liable for their behavior at company-sponsored events. Make the document clear that employees can expect punishment for over-imbibing or poor interpersonal behavior up to and including employment termination. You can do this as employees RSVP for the work event. Alcohol can be a festive addition to a company event, but at company events, as in your workplace, employee safety is your top concern.

Dress Code for Interns

Dress Code for InternsDress Code for InternsWhen you accept an internship with a nonprofit organization or any other form of business, whether or bedrngnis you are paid or unpaid, you are not a volunteer. So dont think like one and more importantly dont dress like one. The determination, at least from a legal standpoint when it comes to internships, is not whether or not you are being paid money (though many interns are paid), it is determined by the relationship with the business. Under the law, interns are considered an at-risk employee of the company and need to dress and behave accordingly. In fact, if you are an employer considering offering internships, be sure to research the laws in your state because you may be required to pay the intern, collect/pay taxes on their behalf, and you may even be required to have workers compensation insurance in place throughout the duration of the internship. Represent the Companys leumund Just like all other employees, interns also repres ent the companys image in how they dress and present themselves in the business environment to other workers, clients, and customers. Showing up in sneakers and jeans sends a message to others that you are not serious about representing the company and are not there to contribute and learn in meaningful ways. Not Students on Loan Interns should not consider themselves students on loan and should adhere to the companys dress code.That is, the office (or other work) environment is not an extension of your college campus life.If you are not certain about the dress code, ask your boss or a human resources representative. If there is no formal dress code, look at the style of dress other men and women in the company wear to work each day. If everyone is wearing sandals, you probably can too. But if only one or two out of the remaining employees is casually dressed, go with what the majority is wearing.? Dont Try to Stand out by Bucking the System Some internships may lead to empl oyment with the company where you are interning. Do your job, and do it well, and be a model employee as if you already had the job.It is okay to make yourself stand out by doing a great job and going the extra mile for your employer, but dont try to stand out by simply being different. One of the biggest complaints from employees about interns stems from the way interns dress. Interns that wear casual or revealing clothing that might be fine on the college campus do not fit into the office environment. Remember, your position as an intern is not guaranteed. Even if you think you have an ironclad internship contract or arrangement, you may still be an at-will intern. You can be let go if you are failing to honor the terms of your internship or otherwise doing or not doing something that could be considered detrimental to the employer. Hair, Makeup, and Accessories Count, Too Proper business attire does not only involve articles of clothing but also encompasses shoes, jewelry, ma keup, and hairstyles. A well-known saying in the corporate world says it best Dont dress for the job you have, dress for the one you want. In other words, dont show up for your intern position in college attire- dress for the corporate world. Tips and Closing Thoughts Even if you are not interested in working for the company you are interning with you can use them as a job reference for future employment opportunities.The better you show that you understand how to function as a professional while interning, the better your reference will be when you are applying for your dream job later on.

Who Else Wants to Learn About Hobbies for Resume?

Who Else Wants to Learn About Hobbies for Resume? Sports and other bodily activities are hobbies that involvee children in a wide variety of physical pursuits. There are many types of racing hobbies that we must go over. Hobbies and resumes might be tricky combination. Childrens hobbies incorporate a wide range of activities that are appealing to a broad range of personalities and ages. Volunteering abroad may prove to an organization youre ready to work with people who might be different than you, and that youre comfortable in uncertain scenarios. Hobbies also give a way for parents or grandparents to devote quality time with children since they participate in the youngsters hobby. If youre one of them, dont hesitate to reveal your skills to the world. Writing is among the least expensive methods to have fun. Hobbies for Resume Ideas Bear in mind though that your hobby has to be highly applicable to the position so as to add value to your resume. The term hobby is quit e a loosely used genau and means something different to a lot of individuals. Mentioning an extensive collection of hobbies and individual interests on resume might be an issue as the individual may come out to be quite distributive. Make a list of things you would like to do or see. Want to Know More About Hobbies for Resume? If you dont have applicable experience, and your hobby or private interest portrays an important attribute you want to highlight to your possible employer, it might be appropriate to list it on your resume. If you want to learn to earn cash with ANY hobby, have a look at my guide. Hobbies also provide the employer some insight in your personality that could be useful in getting the job. They can help a person discover their skills and how to improve them further. Therefore, its best that you start by making a list of hobbies on resume you will list. Some individuals have unusual or special hobbies. You might be asking yourself in the event that you should consist of hobbies on your resume. Athletic hobbies and interests are extremely important. A scarcity of job experience doesnt mean a deficiency of work experience. You might find that the employer values employee hobbies and interests beyond work. The recruiter may think that you will unable to deliver your work well. Thus, the work interview can many times be a fantastic time to share more about your hobbies. If youre the president (or another vital position) of a society or club outside work, it might be helpful to list it on your resume especially if youre asking for a leadership position or a job which demands leadership abilities. Your own personal interest is in reading and youre applying for work at a library. The huge majority of job ads do not need applicants to list personal interests on a resume, and therefore dont feel as though you need to. There are lots of jobs that require the worker to travel places and meet people. For instance, saying that you like music isnt likely to assist you in making a more powerful case for your candidacy. For instance, you might list grenzberschreitend travel for a hobby if its something which you do regularly. If your hobby does not provide anything useful to the job, listing it could potentially have a negative effect on your odds of being hired. Such hobbies signify that youre somebody who has the capacity to work as part of a team. Hobbies for Resume Options Scrapbooking is an incredible means to assist you remember all of the best areas of your life. So, because you can see, a hobby can be literally anything you would like it to be. Reading as a hobby proves that youve got a high degree of imagination. A suitable hobby may turn into a terrific finishing touch to the interview which will help you leave a pleasant impression. The Fundamentals of Hobbies for Resume You Will be Able to Learn From Beginning Right Away If you adore the outdoors, but strenuous physical activity isnt your thing, pick an activity that promotes environmental awareness and permits you to delight in the beauty of nature. As your proficiency increases, you can want much better equipment. Check to ensure youre providing all of the info required and clearly define your skill sets with respect to application requirements. No matter your degree of work practical experience, your resume structure is critical to making your program stick out. Choosing Good Hobbies for Resume For instance, you may like reading books in your free time. If you choose to pick reading up as a low-cost hobby, look at obtaining a library card for your regional library. Youll get started enjoying cooking as youll be aware that the end product is going to be epic instead of passably edible. You are going to learn about where your home is and its history but you need to be cautious not to trespass The Importance of Hobbies for Resume Exploring a hobby can get an effect on your mental and physical well-being a nd can impact your general life satisfaction. Interests, on the flip side, may indicate topics youre currently exploring or would love to explore and that might make you a nice match for the business. A hobby relieves stress and offers a feeling of accomplishment and enjoyment vital to a healthful way of life. The Interests area gives you the ability to connect with your reader at a deeper, more personal level, and it indicates you have a life outside work. The Debate Over Hobbies for Resume Often there are free games going on that you could join, or you might even join a totally free team. Listing the sports you like playing or your favourite professional sports team may be very good icebreaker to provide the interviewer. Yoga is quite a rewarding sport that could easily be practised at home. There are lots of websites zugreifbar where you are able to play popular games free of charge, against yourself or another player. Collecting is an enjoyable and low-cost hobby, and you might even end up getting a very valuation collection Designing and making jewelry can be among the most satisfying hobbies. If youre uncertain about whether to include hobbies, you need to consider the following elements. Based on an organization, you may also follow up by simply listing a number of the quirkier hobbies youve got.

Restaurant Manager Resume Sample - the Story

Restaurant Manager Resume Sample - the Story Our resume builder (you are able to create yur resume here) will offer you tips and examples on the best way to compose your resume summary or some other section. The templates are an ideal method of documenting every detail regarding the responsibilities of hotel administration. Have a look at our shift manager resume samples to steer you through the practice of developing a memorable resume. If this Restaurant Manager resume example was not sufficient for you, youre totally free to review several other samples and templates from our website. Your new position for a restaurant manager will undoubtedly ask you to carry out a range of technical and administrative tasks. Following that, youve got to incorporate a different section on different roles and obligations you have handled as the restaurant manager. To be able to be organized in a restaurant, the manager should multi-task which contributes to streamlined small geschftliche r umgang operations. An effective restaurant manager resume ought to be targeted at the specific employer you would like to work with. If youre interested in turning into a restaurant manager, or in case youre seeking to modify jobs within this business, youre going to want to prepare a robust restaurant manager resume. If you adore food and providing great customer assistance, think about a job in restaurant administration. It isnt hard to customize with duties and duties for your restaurant, chain or quick food tafelgeschirr company. For some restaurant owners, experience in conditions of tenure is critical. There are lots of managers who also mingle with guests and get to understand them, and also concentrate on customer services. For example, if youve got more than ten decades of experience managing the very same restaurant, employers will infer that youre a loyal, hardworking employee who provides value to the provider. The same is true for hiring one. The Hidden Secret of Restaurant Manager Resume Sample Now, it can be more difficult to analyze your success over time for a server. When customers have issues with the food and service they receive, additionally it is the managers responsibility to manage complaints and to take necessary action. Working Conditions Assistant restaurant managers work in various time shifts, based on the length of time a restaurant opens daily. Leading the front end of the organization. When a manager is creative, you may always top and stay in front of the race. The manager has to be sure of them by taking the right choice at the appropriate time and set an example for those staffs that follow him. A restaurant manager ought to be one who can multi-task between various tasks. A thriving manager in a restaurant has to be clear and a decisive person where he is equipped to have a decision and work accordingly. Heres What I Know About Restaurant Manager Resume Sample Potential employers wish to know precisely w hat you can do, and thus dont hold back when youre developing your resume. Making sure every one of the employees maintain elevated levels of hygiene throughout the establishment. Resume objectives could be a bit controversial. Setting reasonable and articulated objectives may help you to produce a proposal which will have higher opportunities to acquire funded and thereby assist you in creating a positive impact in the culture. All About Restaurant Manager Resume Sample In buchung to present yourself as a prosperous restaurant manager, it is crucial to take complete responsibility for those shortcomings and errors which take place. In the future, stating a target is optional, but it may help convince employers that you understand what you would like and know the company. Any moment it is possible to attach a number to a certain responsibility or task, you raise your resumes engagement aspect. A restaurant is a very big investment and margins are heavily determined by mainta ining rising variable expenses. If you are searching for an effective restaurant manager resume template that will allow you to list your vast work experience in chronological order together with the different duties you have handled at several sections, look no more. You want to submit an application for a greater position in office since you think are capable of doing what the provider asks for. The operator will place her or his trust in your ability to deal with the business efficiently from the time the doors open. As it shows your latest experience up front. A restaurant is a company, and a restaurant manager is liable for making certain that it is solvent and profitable. To be able to develop you as a thriving restaurant manager professionally and personally the manager is needed to devote time at restaurant perfecting his essential leadership abilities. A restaurant manager is accountable for the operation of one restaurant. A restaurant manager accounts for overse eing the high quality and production of food that gets to clients tables. The tips are beneficial for practically any restaurant manager and can aid them in a variety of ways. If you work for a big restaurant then there might be scopes to get involved with marketing activities. The same as in the fine dining, presentation is a valuable part of the experience. Its essential to note that a shift manager resume should always consist of information on training. Being the surface of the company and, thus, very visible to all. Know that there could be quite so much effectiveness and capability in you in case you have knowledge of the way the business operates. Established mandatory customer service training plan for most customer-facing employees.

Ensure Better Collaboration with Video Interviews - Spark Hire

Ensure Better Collaboration with Video Interviews - Spark HireAccording to the late Steve Jobs, You need to have a collaborative hiring process, and if youre hiring as a team (which you should be), seamless collaboration is key. Since hiring great people determines the success of an organization, getting more people involved and collaborating is important for coming to great hiring decisions.Video interviewing technology is modernizing traditional hiring processes by speeding up the process and improving internal collaboration. Video interviews enable informed decisions on new hires and reduce the risk of bad hires. After all, a bad hire can cost a company up to 30% of an individuals salary if the hire resigns or is dismissed shortly after joining an organization, according to the Department of Labor, so catching a potential bad hire early on in the process is a huge advantage for hiring professionals.Below, we will discuss how improving your organizations internal collaboration stra tegy with video interviews will ultimately streamline your hiring process and increase the likelihood of better decisions regarding new hires.Work as a team.When paper resumes pile up, time-strapped hiring managers can use video interviewing tools freely and collaborate at their convenience. Recruiters can now send over polished video interviews to hiring managers to view, comment, and rate candidates in no time. Hiring managers can then share video interviews with other departments within the company to evaluate culture fit and skill set. With video interviews, recruiters deliver the best candidates, and hiring managers can ensure their success within the company. This kind of teamwork makes for both happy recruiters and hiring managers(And remember, happy hiring managers make the world go round.)Get creative.Many recruiters and hiring managers are getting creative with their process by enhancing (sometimes even replacing) the phone screen with video interviews. Why is this? Becaus e with video, you gain additional insight before investing the time and effort of bringing them into the office (think nonverbal cues, personality, etc.)Recruiters and hiring managers can now evaluate things like facial expressions, mannerism, and other nonverbal cues that cannot be detected with phone screens. Video interviews are also a great way to avoid scheduling issues and the administrative work that goes along with scheduling phone screens or anfangsbuchstabe in-person interviews.Outline a seamless process.Outline each and every step of your process and deliver the strategy and goals to each member involved in the hiring process. If you are implementing video interviews at a particular time in your process, for example, just after the application review, make sure everyone on board knows exactly which steps are next. This way everyone involved knows exactly what to expect, and when you expect it. As your entire team works together toward a common goal youll experience the ef ficiency gains and youll never want to go back to the traditional way of doing things.See the same thing.Video interviews reduce the chances of unintentional bias and clutter during the hiring process. When there is an instance of a large number of candidates applying for open positions, it can be difficult for the interviewer to organize notes and communicate in an effective way with other decision makers. Many times, notes are lost, misinterpreted, or not even taken at all.Since video interviews are sharable, everyone in the hiring decision making process see and hear the exact same thing as the next person. When everyone is on the same page, hiring teams come to decisions faster and reduce the risk of losing a great hire due to hiring too slow.Encourage internal rating and commenting.leid every hiring team will have the time to review and discuss every single applicant. Upon reviewing the video interviews, allow each member of the decision making process to rate and comment on th e candidate interviews. This takes just minutes This also opens up a conversation regarding which candidates will move on to the next step of the hiring process. With video interviews, being more selective when choosing who comes into the office early reduces duplicate efforts and eliminates unnecessary follow-up with unqualified candidates.MeySen Academy uses a 5-star rating system to the point where any applicant who scores 3 stars or more on their video interview rating gets moved on to the next phase in their hiring process, which is the face-to-face interview in this particular example. This helps cut down administrative time allotted to scheduling interviews with will eliminate unqualified candidates early on, and helps foster hiring validation.Check out our free whitepaper titled Tips for Streamlining Your Hiring Process Maximizing Time With Video Interviewing to learn more about how video interviewing can ensure better collaboration and enhance your overall hiring process.s tellung gstockstudio/BigStock.com