7 Voicemail Message Tips for Sales

7 Voicemail Message Tips for Sales7 Voicemail Message Tips for SalesIf you place a cold call and your prospects voicemail picks up, dont give up and hang up the phone. Voicemail provides a golden opportunity to get leads to call YOU instead of spending days trying to chase them down yourself. But if you expect to get many of your calls returned, youll need to make a point of leaving homilies that will give eachleada good reason to get in touch with you. 01Know What You Want to SayYulia-Images / Getty ImagesBefore you even pick up the phone, jot down a few sentences that you can use as a default voicemail message. These sentences should act as a safety net, not a script. In other words, if your mind goes blank at the sound of the beep, you can glance down at the paper and departure talking instead of sitting there saying Uh, uh, uh...02Speak ClearlyIf your lead cant understand what your message says, shes not going to call you back. This sounds pretty obvious but after the fortieth co ld call of the day, you might start to mumble without even realizing it. So make an effort with each and every voicemail message to speak slowly and clearly.03Repeat YourselfGive your anthroponym, company name and phone number twice on each message once at the beginning of the call and again at the end. That way, if your lead didnt have a pen in hand at the beginning, she doesnt have to replay the message to get your information. Take special care to speak your phone number slowly and clearly picture the recipient sitting there with pen in hand trying to take down the number as you say it.04Not Too ShortSome salespeople like to leave a message with nothing but their name and phone number, and possibly a hint that theyre calling for business purposes. This is not usually a good idea. The only people who call for business purposes and dont include details in the message are salespeople and collection agents. Either way, your lead isnt going to be in a hurry to call back.05Not Too Lo ngOn the other hand, a voicemail message is not the place to describe your entire product line in great detail. The ideal sales voicemail message is no more than one minute long, tops. You want to leave just enough information to intrigue the lead into calling you back. Dont wait until the end to mention your hook because if the first 15 seconds of the message are boring, your message will be wiped before it gets that far.06Mention Your ConnectionIf you got the leads name from an acquaintance or co-worker, drop that persons name early in the voicemail message. Or if you met the lead (or someone from her company) at a convention or other event, then bring that up instead. Failing any kind of connection between you and your lead, say something like, While researching your company, I noticed that your website mentions XYZ... This shows that you arent just calling your way through the phone book.07Pick Your Time WiselyThe worst time to leave a voicemail message is Friday afternoon, espe cially for B2B sales. By the time the lead gets your message, it will be Monday and shell have twenty more important things to deal with. And dont leave messages at times far outside of the business day, like 2 AM, because the time stamp on the voicemail message will make the lead think youre either calling from China or keep really bizarre hours. Weekday mornings are the best time to leave messages because your lead will have the option to pick up the phone immediately, instead of having to wait until the next day to call you back (by which time they may have forgotten all about you).

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13)Stump the Intern (10/13)Q I have neither Facebook nor Twitter, because Im not particularly interested in social networking. However, even I can recognize that social networking is having a huge impact on the way employees hunt and employers hire. Im willing to bite the bullet and create profiles on both, but I want to keep it strictly professional. How do I do this without all my friends friending me on Facebook and following me on Twitter?Signed,Not quite a Luddite but practically thereA Luddite, Ill admit, I laughed a little when your question came in. Its good that youve recognized that if you want to play on the job market field in the 21st century, you have to get with the program (literally). If you want to keep your Facebook and Twitter accounts professional, I think you will have to create twoone to use for personal wall postings, messaging, and gift giving, and tweetingand another for employers. Your friends will look for you and they will friend you they are going to fol low you on Twitter, too. If you want to keep your personal Facebook profile private, you can ensure that no one except those in your network can see it, in additional to several other settings. Good luckPosted by Sophie Friedman, Vault Web Content Intern

8 small victories you should celebrate everyday

8 small victories you should celebrate everyday8 small victories you should celebrate everydaySometimes, it feels like the only accomplishments worth celebrating are the big ones. And sure, celebrations for engagements,promotions, andmilestone birthdaysare great, but its rare that you see anyone declaring victory because of day-to-day progress. We want to change that. Life is hard, and we all deserve to be congratulated when we make improvements to our kenntnis or achieve some momentum with our big-picture goals. In case you need a reminder, keep scrolling to read more about eight small victories that you should celebrate. No baby step is too insignificant1. Youre communicating more effectively with your loved onesFor some, this might look like checking in with your parents more consistently. For others, this is all about being a better listener when they get a call from a friend in need. You know better than anyone what needs to happen in order for you and your nearest and dearest t o communicate better, and you deserve a pat on the back for every baby step that improves your relationships.2. Youre developing a better morning routineMornings were once chaotic, but now you consistently wake up to your alarm and go through a reliable series of steps before you head to the office. Whether your morning routine involves exercise, meditation, a healthy breakfast, a few minutes of reading, or even just a slightly less rushed makeup routine, its a win.3. Youre learning to say no when you need toNo one wants to be the friend who never shows up for weekend activities or birthday parties, but its also perfectly okay to politely decline an invitation when you know you need some down time. Just because you can attend doesnt mean that you need to, especially if your mental health is demanding a break. As you get more comfortable with the word no, youll be able to enjoy things that much more when you say yes4. Youre taking control of your to-do listsMaybe you need a new syste m for organizing your tasks, or maybe you just need to do a better job of staying focused on your daily to-dos. If youre making any kind of progress with that pesky list, we call it a victory.5. Youre spending more time away from your phoneYouve heard it from everyone from your mom to the wellness experts quoted in articles Stepping away from screens is good for your health all around. Were not saying you need to completely quit scrolling, but we are suggesting that you start paying closer attention to when you lean too heavily on your phone. If you can work on improving those habits, thats progress.6. Youre making time to learn new thingsIts easy to get stuck in a rut where you arent giving yourself the freedom to be curious, so if find yourself falling down a research rabbit hole or asking questions about a unique subject, you should feel good about it.7. Youre cutting back on clutterHave you noticed the piles of paper on your kitchen counter getting smaller? Is the surface of you r desk slightly less messy than it was a month ago? Draw some inspiration from Marie Kondo and continue tidying up your spaces.8. Youre making your hobbies a bigger priorityBeing an adult can all too easily get in the way of pursuing the activities you once did for fun. Reengaging with something you love is a sign that youre putting you first.This article was originally published on Brit + Co.

ASME Cosponsors Fourth Annual STEM Capitol Hill Day

ASME Cosponsors Fourth Annual STEM Capitol Hill Day ASME Cosponsors Fourth Annual STEM Capitol Hill Day (Left to right) ASMEs Loretta McHugh, Melissa Carl, Julie Bachmann Kulik, and Eduardo Barrientos were among the more than 80 in attendance at the 2013 Capitol Hill Day last month. Last month, ASME co-sponsored the 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Fuels neuheit in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Capitol Hill Day, which was organized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The event, now in its fourth year, differs from other science and technology advocacy days on Capitol Hill because it focuses solely on the need to strengthen the diversity of the STEM workforce. This years Capitol Hill Day events consisted of training for participants and a Capitol Hill reception on March 20, followed by a Capitol Hill breakfast and Congressional visits on March 21. The event was made possible by a grant from the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation. SWE President Alyse Stofer (left) presented Phil Hamilton, former ASME Associate Executive Director of Strategy and Outreach, with the 2013 SWE Presidents Award. Hamilton, who retired from ASME in January, was recognized by SWE for his leadership and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and for his help in fostering an enduring partnership between ASME and SWE. SWE President Alyse Stofer served as the moderator for the forum, which attracted 84 participants, including three ASME leaders Loretta McHugh, member of the ASME Foundation Board and the Committee on Organization and Rules Julie Bachmann Kulik, chair of the Philadelphia Section and member of the Energy Committee and the Board on Research and Technology Development and Eduardo Barrientos, vice president elect, Affinity Communities. Kulik and Barrientos are also members of the ASME Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Committee. The instructional portion of the meeting included a training session focusing o n how to advocate successfully on Capitol Hill. This session featured an overview of current public policy issues related to women and STEM and a discussion of the current tight fiscal climate on Capitol Hill. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) discussed her new bill, the STEM Opportunities Act of 2013, during Capitol Hill Day. Several congressional and administration champions of STEM and diversity-related issues also received awards. These advocates included the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), recipient of the 2008 SWE Presidents Award the Honorable Richard Hanna (R-NY) the Honorable Donna Edwards (D-MD) the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and the Honorable Patricia Falcone, associate director for National Security and International Affairs at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. At the reception, Rep. Johnson also announced the introduction of her new bill, the STEM Opportunities Act of 2013, which combines two bills that she h ad introduced in past Congresses, the Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act and the Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Act.Read more about the 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM Capitol Hill Day, or contact Melissa Carl, manager of Government Relations, by e-mail at carlmasme.org for more information.

At The Intersections

At The Intersections At The Intersections At The IntersectionsGas turbines are taking off.Jet aircraft powered by gas turbines have long been the star of the long-haul passenger transportation system in the United States and around the world. And over the last decade, as new power generating capacity has been added to the electric system, gas turbines (along with wind turbines) also have become the dominant technology in the power industryand are positioned to continue their dominance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that roughly 60 percent of new power generation capacity between today and 2035 will be supplied by combined cycle gas turbine plants.A variety of factors have contributed to the new prominence of gas turbine technology in the power industry. In the United States, for instance, natural gas production from shale formations has leuchtdiode to a steep reduction in gas prices in the last 10 years.Gas turbine generating facilities create little pollutionem itting no sulfur oxides, low levels of nitrogen oxides and particulates, and less than half the carbon dioxide per MWh of a coal-fired plant. Because gas turbine power plants are less of a burden on surrounding areas, they can be sited, permitted, and built quickly, which lowers the cost of financing the construction. And due to their rapid transient response capabilities, gas turbines play an important role in supplying power to even out variations in renewable power, especially solar and wind.The intersection of gas turbines for power generation and aviation with advanced manufacturing is creating exciting opportunities. New gas turbine designs that take advantage of advanced manufacturing techniques will enable quicker time to market with lower costs and improved performance.This intersection also is creating exciting opportunities for aftermarket geschftliches miteinanderes through the potential of rapid repairs, refurbishments, and spare parts on demand.Impact on EfficiencyThe value from those new manufacturing techniques and non-traditional materials applied to gas turbines can come from reduced development times, cost of the part, and performance. Coupled with new integrated design and manufacturing tools, advanced manufacturing promises to enable engineers to create solutions that would have been impossible to conceive of a decade ago.Pratt Whitneys geared turbofan engine gearbox bracket was manufactured using direct metal laser sintering in nickel alloy. ruf Pratt WhitneyTake for example the challenge of further increasing the efficiency and performance of gas turbines. Currently, manufacturers are pursuing higher pressure ratios, better three-dimensional aerodynamics, and reduced aerodynamic losses to achieve increased cycle efficiency.Advanced manufacturing may enable higher turbine inlet temperatures, new materials and coatings, improved cooling, and better sealing and three-dimensional aerodynamics to reduce lossesall of which impact efficiency. Using 3-D printing to manufacture airfoils out of several materials, each matched to the level of stress it would experience, could lead to tremendous weight reductions. And new combustor designs could increase operability windows, reduce emissions, and allow fuel flexibility while maintaining flame stability.Advanced manufacturing can also achieve increased performance and operability through the integration of sensors in turbine components.Through the use of selective laser melting, for example, instrumentierung can be designed and integrated into the component prior to printing. Moreover, selective laser melting provides the opportunity to place instrumentation in locations which otherwise might be impossible, given the routing or line-of-sight issues arising from conventional processes.Printing reliable sensors directly on turbine components, such as the airfoils, can lead to improved monitoring and prognostics capabilities of the component, reducing costs, downtime for repairs , and the complexity of sensor installation.Moreover, gas turbines are typically operated in a way that is optimal only to an average engine, operating on an average day, with an average fuel composition having these much mora detailed measurements will enable significant improvements in performance.The entry point where advanced manufacturing techniques make business sense depends upon the application, and it is helpful to differentiate between the validation and prototyping phase, the production phase, and the repair and aftermarket phase.custompagebreakStart with the validation and prototyping phase Conventional processes used in turbine development programs require significant design cycle time. That time can be reduced significantly through parallel and integrated development processes that are possible via the application of advanced manufacturing. For instance, a new digital 3-D design can be printed immediately using selective laser melting and then tested. (The authors of t his article routinely use additive manufacturing for combustion and turbine cooling experiments.)At the production phase, the business case for developing the tooling and fixtures needed to manufacture parts is quite different from the one for manufacturing the actual parts themselves. As in the prototyping phase, advanced manufacturing is quickly buying its way into the shop floor for the rapid production of fixtures that minimize facility setup time. In addition, it may speed up the casting processes of complex parts such as turbine blades by replacing the lost wax process with 3-D printed cores.Even with the production of engine components themselves, industry is moving ahead. In April 2015, General Electric announced the first-ever 3-D printed engine component certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration A part of the compressor used in the gas turbine that powers Boeings 777. GE also announced that its GE Aviation division plans to produce more than 100,000 additively manufactured parts by 2020, including the fuel nozzles slated for use in its innovative LEAP engine.Meanwhile, other gas turbine manufacturers are making use of advanced methods. Rolls-Royce announced in 2015 that it will conduct flight tests on the largest 3-D printed component to ever power an aircrafta titanium housing that contains 48 airfoils. The component is 1.5 m in diameter and 0.5 m in thickness. And recently, Toulouse-based Safran Microturbo was able to print a complete gas turbine assembly.Manufacturing a short pipe section with a smooth transition from round to square is simplified by use of 3-D printing. Image SiemensFinally, opportunities in the repair and overhaul market are particularly exciting. New technologies are creating better methods for welding, replacing abraded material, and joining two pieces made from different materials, such as ceramic thermal barrier coatings onto combustor liners or turbine blades. In addition, the possibility of repairing components in the field rather than requiring them to be shipped to a central facility offers significant opportunities for minimizing outages or time off wing.The Larger RevolutionAs with the introduction of any new method, there are challenges in integrating advanced manufacturing into current development programs. For instance, todays workforce is unprepared to take advantage of what advanced manufacturing offers. Academic programs must educate future engineers to integrate design with new manufacturing methods, and we need better technical education to produce the skilled labor qualified to use the new processes.The certification processes for components also needs attention. Without clear policies, the tremendous opportunities for the aftermarket repair business may result in intellectual property battles where lines can easily be blurred given the digitization of parts. Policies need to address potential issues quickly in order to promote the uses of advanced manufacturing.Even if all t hat can be accomplished, the larger revolution is yet to come The complete rethinking of architectures, layouts, and general design practices.For example, one gas turbine component that has received significant attention from potential first adopters is the fuel injector/nozzle, which has numerous intricate holes and injection passages. However, the design teams that have worked on it quickly realized that not only can they more easily manufacture those complex components, but a bewildering array of new options are now available. A simple example is the fuel orifice itselfit has always been round because drilled holes are round, but is that the optimal shape?Similarly, redesigning turbine airfoils presents tremendous opportunities to route valuable cooling air to regions where it was not previously possible to cool in an effective manner. What is the optimal shape and layout of the airfoil cooling channels? Future combustors, turbine components, and other high tech critical componen ts will be increasingly changed as people rethink development of these components outside of the manufacturing restrictions that we have grown up with.The gas turbine is poised to become the most important thermal energy and propulsion device in the 21st century. Advanced manufacture will significantly alter how gas turbines are made and perhaps how they operate.Timothy C. Lieuwen, an ASME Fellow, is professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering, and executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute, at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Karen A. Thole, also an ASME Fellow, is a professor and head of the Department Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Pennsylvania State University in State College.The intersection of gas turbines for power generation and aviation with advanced manufacturing is creating exciting opportunities.

The Most Overlooked Fact Regarding Good Resume Adjectives Revealed

The Most Overlooked Fact Regarding Good Resume Adjectives Revealed Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Good Resume Adjectives Is Wrong If youre applying to an internet development position make certain you emphasize your internet development abilities. The decision of their analysis ought to be condensed in a presentation meant for the C-suite team. If youre interested in developing a portfolio website to where youre able to host your resume, take a look at my guide to create a portfolio site. A superb instance is led meetings. A project manager is a fundamental portion of the infrastructure of any provider. The organization already knows that because you applied for a specific position. Marketing teams should know why you desire the position and the way you intended to evangelize for the item, possibly long-term. Customer service teams are often called the surface of the entity with which theyre associated. Should you need a person to edit your CV, just submit an a pplication for aid with your resume. So, the thought that we should centralize our code in 1 place is definitely old. The group is a rather positive and useful community and if youve got a question or want feedback on a resume you will probably be very please with the response you become. For example, you can use diligent to display your love of a work well done, dedicated to demonstrate your passion, motivation and willingness, and confident to demonstrate your understanding of yourself and your ability to accomplish any task without hesitating or being afraid. The Tried and True Method for Good Resume Adjectives in Step by Step Detail Make sure the most essential elements of your resume stand out. At length, should you need help with the many sections of your resume, utilizing a resume builder is the best solution. It would be embarrassing to claim that you are aware of how to use a parte of software, simply to fail on the job since you exaggerated. Imagine youre working on some part of software. What You Dont Know About Good Resume Adjectives If you dont are in possession of a good reason to enlarge your variety, the below success verbs can cover most bullets youre able to consider. The old adage of showing quantitative results is an excellent beginning, but even that may fall short. In the long run, you will end up with a fairly extensive collection of keywords that are related to the job and your suitability for it. A superb instance is crunch. Employers will probably be sifting through lots of resumes, therefore its no use being subtle. Use confident to demonstrate you know who you are as an individual and that you are able to carry any tasks without being afraid or hesitating. Resumes are somewhat mora effective with the proper adjectives. Keep away from jargon and overly technical details. Instead, provide facts and figures where its necessary as a way to convince the recruiter that youre the one they need as part of their team. Bub bly As a new job applicant, you can be keen to display your effervescent personality at work, where everything is apparently new and exciting, but you should be cautious not to make yourself sound as if you are ditzy or giddy. There are an infinite number of methods of locating work. Utilize diligent to clearly show your love of an excellent job done. Companies believe their workplace is stressful and would like to make certain job seekers can deal with the stress, he explains. Organized As most employees have to get organized to a particular degree to do efficiently, you cant tell hiring personnel which youve such a trait, as you could be setting up a false expectation that youre more organized than other candidates. Organizational skills are wanted for everyone in assistant or managerial positions. Things You Wont Like About Good Resume Adjectives and Things You Will Some of the greatest buzzwords arent trendy, and you dont will need to appear far to see them. Only utilize adjectives to describe yourself if youre well prepared to back this up immediately afterwards. You also ought to know a linking verb when you see it into a sentence. You can proceed and try to create sentences which do not have any verbs you will note that the sentences you compose all of them are useless. When you show the reader that youve got key great or experiences help to the position, they might want to find out what else its possible to offer and turn to your resume. Crunch is a doing word you can do. Power words are used for a number of explanations. Use the resume words below to demonstrate that with a small zest. In addition, there are verbs which also have to agree with a particular gender, argument or person. You might go through the effort to discover ideal synonyms, but really, the very best approach to go is to use the words in the work description. Sparingly utilize words of authority if you dont have the experience to support it. Another instance of a weak word choice may be oversaw. Good Resume Adjectives - Is it a Scam? A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. Often, the most recent change is going to be a breaking change. Take a look at the list below, and get prepared to make your resume way more exciting. Occasionally its better to enable the accomplishment speak for itself.

Australian Qualifications Framework

Australian Qualifications Framework Australian Qualifications FrameworkPosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea RiddellThe Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a national framework that aims to protect and ensure the quality of Australian education. Under the AQF, there is a high national standard across all education and training sectors, meaning that all qualifications are recognised across Australia as well as worldwide. Each State and Territory has legislative responsibility for authorising the issuance of qualifications in the senior secondary schools, vocational education and training and higher education sectors.All Australian education and training institutions that wish to offer courses to international students must be registered with the Commonwealth Government. These institutions are monitored and audited on a regular basis to guarantee quality control and to ensure that they comply with regulations.International students are also protected under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act. The AQF allows students to start studying at any level that suits their skills and knowledge and makes it easy to build upon qualifications with further credentials. This is due to the creation of a common understanding of what constitutes each qualification. The AQF also provides a benchmark for credit transfers and recognition of prior learning, making it easier to understand and compare levels of qualifications. AQF QualificationsHere are the AQF qualifications by sector of accreditation. Schools SectorSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationVocational Education and Training SectorVocational Graduate Diploma Vocational Graduate Certificate Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate IV Certificate III Certificate II Certificate IHigher Education SectorDoctoral Degree Masters Degree Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree Associate Degree Advanced Diploma Diploma ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider Stori esShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moraBreaking through the glass ceilingSocial mediaOPINION The price of being socialSocial media. A proactive tool for personal branding or a one way ticket to self-destruction? Our writers go head-to-head.Cover lettersInformation Technology5 Tips for Writing an IT ResumeYouve got all the right qualifications for the IT role of your dreams but every job application you send disappears into a puff of smoke. No call back, no feedback and no interview. We can helpEmployment trendsFreelancerAustralias Freelance Revolution (And How To Join It)Fre elancing used to be considered something you did in between real jobs, but the portfolio career is growing in popularity and its not just because of the GFC or volatile job markets. Marni investigates why the workforce is more fluid than ever.

How to Interview Physical Therapists

How to Interview Physical TherapistsHow to Interview Physical TherapistsHow to Interview Physical Therapists Rossheim What to Cover in Physical TherapistInterviewsGiven the competition for top PTs, be prepared to sell the candidateDiscuss the realities of the job this will improve employee zurckhaltenRecruiter TipIn the interview, my focus is on attitude and geography, says Andy McCall, manager and team leader for physical therapist recruiting at McCall and Lee in Frisco, Texas. Many guys want to live in LA or San Diego and work with athletes. But the reality is, where do Mom and Dad live, where do you want to raise your kids?Learn MoreInterview Questions to Ask that Benefit theCompany and CandidateInterview Tips for Hiring In Demand SkillsHow to Close the Deal When Hiring Physical TherapistsCompensation is king when candidates compare job offersEmployers who want their choice of PTs will pay something of a premium.Recruiter Tips Money talks its most often the incentive for students to take one job versus another, says StanDacko, chair of the physical therapy department at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA.Still, the quality of the work experience is very important to many physical therapists.What drew me in was Athleticos focus on helping patients achieve their desired outcomes, teamwork and advancing the career and educational goals of their employees, says KristenPeterson, physical therapist of Chicago.More ResourcesHow to Source Physical TherapistsHow to Hire Physical Therapists Job SkillsFive Ways to Improve your Healthcare Hiring ProcessRetaining Health Care Professionals with Education BenefitsPhysical Therapy Director Job Description Physical Therapy Assistant Job DescriptionPhysical Therapy Aide Job Description

Home Depot Career and Employment Information

Home Depot Career and Employment InformationHome Depot Career and Employment InformationThe Home Depot opened its first stores in Atlanta, Georgia in 1979. It is hard to believe that in just 40 years, the company has become the largest specialty home improvement retailer in the world. With 2,200 stores, the corporation employs 400,000 employees in flecks ranging from drivers and sales associates to human resource and IT professionals. There are stores in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, and 10 Canadian Provinces. Irrespective of your educational background, experience, and interest in home interest, The Home Depot has a job for you. Home Depot Careers and Opportunities Due to the companys continuous growth, both corporate and retail job seekers have a good chance of finding local employment opportunities. The companys website offers information about careers in retail, distribution, merchandising, contact center and corpora te, as well as opportunities for veterans and students. Retail For in-store opportunities, The Home Depot seeks candidates with some knowledge or experience in the home improvement or retail field. Associates are expected to have strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, the ability to sell products, and excellent interpersonal skills. Distribution jobs and other labor-intensive roles require more physically capable employees due to the nature of the work. Corporate The Home Depot offers corporate career opportunities in many fields, including CommunicationsFinanceHuman ResourcesLegalMarketingMerchandisingSalesSocial MediaTechnologySupply ChainThough the Store hilfestellung Center (SSC) in Atlanta, GA is the companys central corporate hub, there is also division and functional offices across the country. Internships The Home Depot offers a paid summer internship program that is ranked as one of the 50 Best in the nation by Vault. Interns benefit so muc h from them because of the impactful projects they are assigned and valuable career guidance they receive. Also, many interns receive full-time job offers from The Home Depot.Internships are available in the following business areas eCommerceFinanceHRLegalMarketingMerchandisingOutside Sales ServicesStore OperationsSupply ChainTechnology There is also an Assurance Advisory Management Program for interested and qualified candidates. Interested candidates should apply in the fall of the preceding year, as spots fill up quickly. Career Planning Home Depot encourages long-term commitment from their employees in many ways. The company rewards performance, innovativeness, and motivation. They have a keen interest in helping people build a career with the company and organizing career paths in an easily navigable way. 90% of store leadership employees were initially hourly associates. You will find tools and mentors to help you decide what jobs will be a good fit, how to excel in the posi tion, when its time to move up the ladder, and how to make the next step. Job Application Applicants can search for employment opportunities by location, keywords, job type and job category. After finding the position that interests you, apply online by creating an account with a username and password. You will then fill in the necessary information, including your current address and contact information, availability, education, employment history (including addresses, phone numbers, supervisor names and titles, salary and dates of employment) and drivers license number. Applicants also have the option of applying in person at their local Home Depot store. Company Benefits Depending on your position and tenure with Home Depot, you may be eligible for benefits.They can include health care plans (medical, dental, and vision), financial protection (life insurance, critical illness protection, accidental death insurance, auto/home/veterinary pet insurance), financial (401k, employee st ock, credit union, health savings account), paid time off, and work/life balance programs. Career Events Youll find representatives from The Home Depot stores, corporate offices, and supply chain organization at many career events throughout the year. Making personal contact with recruiters at these events can be beneficial. They will answer questions you may have about the company and the application process, and they may be able to refer you to contacts in the location and department that you are interested in. Bring a copy of your resume, dress appropriately, and mention any positions you have applied to online.

How to Research the Fair Market Value of a Job

How to Research the Fair Market Value of a JobHow to Research the Fair Market Value of a Job6Every job landseeker knows that a salary is the reason you look for a job. Ideally, your new job is going to be something that you are passionate about and will enjoy doing for many years to come. However, without a living wage, even the best job will have to be abandoned for one that can sustain your quality of life. But how can you figure out the fair market value of a job?Understanding and researching your worth as a job seeker and the comparable rates for your skills is an important task to undertake when looking for a new job or changing careers. A fine line exists between a fair market value for the position and a job seeker just plektruming an arbitrary number that doesnt reflect their skills, education, or experience.Sure, wed all love to be kicking back six figures, but if you are not in an industry that offers salaries in that range, it can disqualify you from the candidate pool. So where do you begin to research the fair market value of a job?Here are five tips on how to research the fair market value of a job.Yourself As a job seeker, it is important not to inflate your skills or sell yourself short. Look at your education, including the classes you took, your grades, and your interests. Look at your location are you in an area that has a high concentration of unemployment or saturation in a certain market? Think about your experience- does filling in occasionally for someone qualify you in that job? By being honest with yourself, you are more likely to pick a salary that reflects where you are and what you offer, instead of settling or disqualifying yourself based on salary requests.Look at sources for salary information Salary.com and Payscale.com both offer great services that allow job seekers to investigate salary information based on their job title or the company. Having an educated ballpark figure of your worth and the possible salaries offered in yo ur areas of interest can help dovetail your job search. Applicants do not want to waste their time applying for jobs that are not a good fit for them or will not compensate them at a level they are comfortable with. Using these web sources can be a great way to see if a position or company is worth pursuing.Ask professional organizations Many industries have professional organizations that connect individual professionals together for the health and stability of their career. Most professional organizations will have surveys and informal information about their industry that can be provided to job seekers and college graduates who are considering a career in their field. Professional organizations have an investment in knowing how their field is fairing and the challenges and successes faced by like-minded professionals around the country and locally.Look at government salaries Government salaries are public information, as required by law, so they can be a great starting point for understanding what compensation is in certain fields. There can be the difference between the public and private sector positions, but this information can at least put you in the ballpark of knowing what other professionals are being compensated.Look at previous job listings/comparable companies One of the easiest and quickest ways to see if asking for $65/hour is the right approach is to see what companies have offered in the past and what their competitors are offering. Think of salary information like being a smart consumer if two major retailers have the same item, you are going to price shop to get the best deal. Market research is this same theory, in reverse, with the money coming into your pocket instead of going out.Following these tips will assist you in salary negotiations by giving you talking points on your value and the reasons you are looking for a salary within a certain range. Knowing salary ranges is also important because many employers do not list their salaries on their job listings. By using these five tips, you can ensure a smoother interview and hiring process with a salary that you know is fair for both you and the employer.Readers, how do you go about finding the fair market value of a job? Do you ever negotiate salary? Give us your tips