The Professional War Between Internships and Work Experience

The Professional War Between Internships and Work Experience

Monday, April 14, 2014 / No Comments

Internships and work experience are just two of the terms that you might hear when talking about gaining experience in the workplace. While they might sound the same, you’ll want to make sure that you have a firm understanding of the two before you apply to either one so that you’ll know just what you’re getting yourself into.

Length

The first important distinction is that work experiences will usually only last for two weeks or so. With an internship, you’ll more than likely work for more than a month. As a matter of fact, an internship could quite possibly last you as much as a full year.

Age

With work experiences, you might have to be 18 or older and currently enrolled in school or college. Depending on your major, you may be required to complete work experience in order to have a solid chance of breaking into your industry. Work experiences are truly valuable in this day and age where you need solid experience in order to qualify for jobs.

With an internship, you might be able to find one once you’ve completed your degree program and are ready to get started on your chosen career. With some degree programs, students might have to find their own internships.

How to Get Your first Job on oDesk, Elance, Freelancer?

How to Get Your first Job on oDesk, Elance, Freelancer?

Monday, April 07, 2014 / No Comments

oDesk, Elance, Freelancer

There are thousands of talented people trying on oDESK , Elance or on Freelancer but are out of luck after months of struggle that’s why this article is going to be a major part of your escape route from this hard luck.

There are many things you might not doing rightly or correctly that’s why (despite having all the talent) you are not getting hired, so this post will highlight some basic areas which you need to work on and you will see the amazing results very soon.

Following set of tips were written by a great man Hussain on oDESK forum and I am sharing them here because these are the pretty much what the whole debate is all about, so lets start.

Assuming that you are skilled enough, but you are struggling with getting the projects (not with the abilities to work). 

1. The most important thing, after joining oDESK/Elance/Freelancer, is to carefully read the terms & conditions and policies. These are a great information resource for newbies. You will find them in their Help section.

2. Make a comprehensive profile. Provide true information about your Education, Work Experience, Skills and any Certificates you possess. Complete your profile 100%.

3. Know your skills & abilities. You should be well aware of what you can do and what is beyond your working capabilities.

4. Take oDESK/ Elance/ Freelancer Tests to prove your skills. The better you score in oDESK/Elance/Freelancer tests, the better you’ve chances to succeed. (First take oDESK/Elance Readiness Test).

Here’s How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

Here’s How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

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We all know how difficult it is to stand out from the crowd in today’s incredibly competitive job market. Cover letter noticed can be especially challenging, as recruiters get hundreds of applications for any given opening. Suggests “steering clear of flashy gimmicks or stunts,” and instead, researching the employer to learn its values and tailoring the letter to the company and job description.

There are three additional things you can do to create the perfect cover letter. They are:

1. Always use a writing style that reflects your personality

“Never forget the aim is to sell yourself as an individual,” Caan says. “What all prospective employers want to see is initiative, ambition, creativity, and enthusiasm. This is what you need to convey.”

You’ll also want to keep the language as professional as possible, and pay careful attention to spelling and grammar. “Don’t go over the top with jargon,” he says. “Also make sure you are concise; people don’t want to read pages and pages.” 

2. Always highlight your skills and accomplishments and how they will benefit the potential employer

Human Resources Career Ways and Paths

Human Resources Career Ways and Paths

Thursday, March 20, 2014 / No Comments

No matter what the job market looks like, human resources may be a good career choice for you. Almost every company, regardless of what they do, has an HR department. You won’t find that kind of variety of potential employers in many other fields. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts that the number of jobs in most HR positions will continue to rise faster than the average for all occupations well into the next decade.

What Makes A Great HR Professional?

Having excellent “people skills” is probably the most important requirement for successful HR professionals, but it certainly isn’t the only one. HR professionals must also possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, think strategically and be a team player. These attributes are common across most professional career fields and help to explain why people from many different backgrounds gravitate toward HR jobs.

Some skills, however, are more uniquely specific to human resources:

• Diplomacy
• Ethics & Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Quality Improvement