...Name of Article: How to Prepare for a New Job Orientation, What to Expect at a Job Orientation Name of Journal or Website: About.com Name of Author: Alison Doyle Date of Publication: No date on the article Abstract This article was about how professionals starting a new job can prepare for the orientation process. HR professionals work hard on getting the things together to get you through orientation as quick and painless as possible. There will be a lot of information thrown at you and you might not catch everything. This article describes how to prepare for it, call your employer when you are preparing that helps bridge the gap so nothing is missing the day you go in. Ask questions; don’t be afraid to speak up because someone out there is thinking the same thing. Things to take away from this article are, how to prepare for the orientation itself. Call ahead if you are unsure of what to bring or expect. Always dress appropriately for the orientation, you may have executives that stop in and speak. Show up early and check in, especially on your first day of orientation, after that you can judge when you should show up. Bring something to write with and a note pad to take notes there may not be ones provided for you and you have nothing to write down the information you want to remember for yourself, or even question you may want to ask out of a classroom setting. If you don’t know the tax information off the top of your head have it available until you fill out...
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...Guiding Principles An effective orientation will: • Foster an understanding of the campus culture, its values, and its diversity • Help the new employee make a successful adjustment to the new job • Help the new employee understand her role and how she fits into the total organization • Help the new employee achieve objectives and shorten the learning curve • Help the new employee develop a positive working relationship by building a foundation of knowledge about campus mission, objectives, policies, organization structure, and functions Before the Employee Arrives The new employee orientation process begins before the employee comes to work. Planning ahead for your new employee's arrival will allow you to spend productive time on that first day. So, before the employee arrives you should: • Notify everyone in your unit that a new person is starting and what the person's job will be. Ask the other staff members to welcome the new employee and encourage their support. • Prepare interesting tasks for the employee's first day. • Make a copy of the job description card, Brassring job vacancy listing (JVL), job performance standards, campus organization chart, and your department's organization chart. • Enroll the employee in the New Employee Welcome & Orientation class through the Employee Development & Training Unit in Human Resources. Ensure that they are enrolled in the Benefits Orientation as well. Enrollment in the on-line or...
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...new job role can seem a daunting prospect. How will your colleagues view you? Will you live up to their expectations? Will you settle in quickly? Alan Patterson, of Carlton Resource Solutions, advises on new job etiquette and how to ease through this transition period. 'New beginnings are always fraught with trepidation and understandably so. Being the new kid on the block, working in an unfamiliar environment with new procedures and faces and trying to make a good impression can leave your head buzzing. 'Try to live up to the image you portrayed at the interview and remember you wouldn't have been hired if they did not think you have the potential to do the job. Treat your first day like an interview and be very aware of your appearance and attitude as these are always the first to be judged. If all else fails a smile, being courteous and polite and a good listener really can break the ice and people will warm to this,' he said. Alan advises of the top dos and don'ts when stepping into a new job role: Do: * Background research. Before you step into your new role do all you can to increase your awareness of the organisation. Look at the company website, familiarise yourself with key members of staff and know the company ethos. This will boost your confidence, give you a positive frame of mind and reduce the steepness of the learning curve when you do begin. * Establish preferred communication networks within the company. These can differ greatly from job to job...
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...daily with the world’s most powerful and interesting people, but that’s not my job. Likewise, the fellow who sits behind a desk 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, can believe with all of his heart he has the soul of an explorer, but in fact, he’s an accountant and will remain so unless he changes jobs and realities. A major theme of this book is has been about defining what kind of job you desire and how to get it, recognizing, of course, that in tough times, just getting a cash flow started may be your overriding goal. That’s okay in the short term. What happens, though, once you’ve landed the job? Your first day at a new job is bound to be exciting, fraught with expectation, high hopes, and maybe a little...
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...source this could be because they are more well-known to the public and they would also be more financially able to advertise a post to get a larger range of applicants. Recruitment policies also have an effect ie recruiting from internal sources and external sources can affect the recruitment process. Generally recruitment through internal sources is preferred because own employees know the organisation and can fit well into the culture. The Image of the company has influence on the recruitment process. Good image of the company earned by the actions of management helps attract potential candidates. Managerial actions like good public relations can help earn image. Image of the job also has an affect such as better salaries and good working conditions are considered the characteristics of good image of a job. Also, promotion and personal development policies of an organisation also attract potential candidates. Some examples of external factors are Demographic factors; employees have a big influence on the recruitment process. Demographic factors include, age, sex, literacy, economic status etc. Labour market conditions have an affect ie supply and demand of labour is a huge importance in affecting recruitment process. If the demand is for more than one particular skill recruitment will be relatively easier. Unemployment situation has an effect. When the employment rate in an area is high, the recruitment process tends to be simpler. The number of applications is higher which makes...
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...not an easy job. Yes, you can have flexibility and freedom express yourself, but in the end, you must learn about people needs, and what they like to read. That means as a writer you must know your audience, their favorite, their point of view, etc. You can write everything you want on the internet right now, but in the end, you need a conversion on your writing platform. You need money to run your platform, except if you just write for your hobbies. First Thing You Must to Know Being a Writer is a Full-Strategy Job (Learn Audience, traffic, the...
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...How to get the perfect job Raynelle Hugley Iit-tech of NC Robbin- Sevel EN1320: composition 1 When we were kids we all wanted every toy we seen on TV; which at some point or another we were told we could not get it due to insufficient funds. I say that to say that at a very young age we realize the importance of a job and money. To get the job that you want you must first realize what do you like to do, the pay you desire , and what steps you have to take to acquire the job, “100% of jobs are hiring 100% of the time it just depends on if you qualify or not”. When picking a job you must first know what you like to do. “all you need to know is what you genuinely enjoy doing”Mathew,J. (2012) . If you get a job doing something you have no interest in it will make you not want to go to work. “Most career problems stem from the fact that we are terrible at picking jobs” Trunk,P.(2000) When you do something you love your more eager to learn and you will have more energy though-out the day because you’re not dwelling on when you’re getting off. Take a self-assessment test if you don’t know what exactly you want to do. You may not like your first choice but there is always room for improvement. At the end of the day having a job all boils down to making money. When considering the career of your choice you should set a desired pay rate for the life you plan to live. ‘Determine what would constitute a fair offer for a suitable job with a stable company’ Martin, Y.( 2006)...
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...Table Chapter 2 .......................Plan Every Day In Advance Chapter 3 .......................Apply the 80/20 Rule to Everything Chapter 4 .......................Consider the Consequences Chapter 5 .......................Practice the ABCDE Method Continually Chapter 6 .......................Focus on Key Result Areas Chapter 7 .......................Obey the Law of Forced Efficiency Chapter 8 .......................Prepare Thoroughly Before You Begin Chapter 9 .......................Do Your Homework Chapter 10 .....................Leverage Your Special Talents Chapter 11 .....................Identify Your Key Constraints Chapter 12 .....................Take It One Oil Barrel At A Time Chapter 13 .....................Put the Pressure on Yourself Chapter 14 .....................Maximize Your Personal Power Chapter 15 .....................Motivate Yourself Into Action 2 Chapter 16 .....................Practice Creative Procrastination Chapter 17 .....................Do the Most Difficult Task First Chapter 18 .....................Slice and Dice the Task Chapter 19 .....................Create Large Chunks of Time Chapter 20 .....................Develop a Sense of Urgency Chapter 21 .....................Single Handle Every Task Putting It All Together 3 Preface Thank you for picking up this book. I hope these ideas help you as much as have helped me and thousands of others. In fact, I hope that this book changes your life forever. There is never enough time to do...
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...English 101 16 June 2011 How to Get a Job Have you ever applied for a job? Do you know how to apply or get a job? If you have never applied for a job, you will have some problems to get a job because you do not know what you have to do? Getting a job is not always easy. Many people did not get a job because they do not know how to apply. They worry about how to apply when they want to get a job. Now, you do not worry to apply for a job because getting a job is easier if you follow these steps. First step, you should research on the internet or the daily newspapers. Then select the position that you want to work at. After that, studying information that you think that it has benefit for you. For example, what day you have to work, full time or past time, days shift or night shift, a good salary, close to your house, vacation, and insurance. That information can help you to choose the company that you want to work at. Finally, list the name of the company that you are interested in. Next, you have to make application. First, read and understand all of the questions in the form application. Then prepare the answer and do not answer if you do not understand the questions. After that, write your information that make the company will be interested in you such as your skills, knowledge, and experience in the form application. After you finish writing your information on the form application, do not forget to check the form application again because make sure it does not have any...
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...and implemented a competitive compensation and benefits package. A summary of compensation structure, company-paid benefits and elective benefits are listed below. Compensation Structure All positions have a designated pay range based on its job grade. All job grades have a wage range that denotes wage minimum, midpoint/market value, and maximum monetary value. Wage ranges are also reviewed from a competitive standpoint by conducting a market analysis of benchmark positions. Non-exempt (hourly) employees are paid weekly while exempt (salaried) employees are paid semi-monthly. Both groups of employees are paid via direct deposit. It is the policy of CRST International, Inc. to grant annual merit increases on the basis of the evaluation of individual performance. Other salary adjustments may be recommended and approved for the purposes of equity, changes in job classification, promotions, etc. Company Paid Benefits Vacation Eligibility is dependent on employee status and period of service to the company. Vacation is earned by completing an anniversary year. For the first through seventh years you are entitled to 10 days, eighth through your thirteenth year you will have 15 days, and on your fourteenth year or more you will receive 20 days of vacation. Personal Time Hourly paid employees will be allowed three personal business holidays during the employee's anniversary year. These holidays are available to hourly employees following six months of employment and each anniversary...
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...to your present employer. If you later receive a form P45 from your previous employer, please hand it to your present employer. Your details Please use capitals Date of birth National Insurance number This is very important in getting your tax and benefits right. D D Address M M Y Y Y Y Name Title – enter MR, MRS, MISS, MS or other title Postcode House or flat number Surname or family name Rest of address including house name or flat name First or given name(s) Are you male or female? Male Female Your present circumstances Please read all the following statements carefully and tick the one that applies to you. Student Loans If you left a course of Higher Education before last 6 April and received your first Student Loan instalment on or after 1 September 1998 and you have not fully repaid your student loan, tick box D. (If you are required to repay your Student Loan through your bank or building D society account do not tick box D.) A – This is my first job since last 6 April and I have not been receiving taxable Jobseeker’s Allowance or taxable Incapacity Benefit or a state or occupational pension. A OR B – This is now my only job, but since last 6 April I have had another job, or have received taxable Jobseeker’s Allowance or Incapacity Benefit. I do not receive a state or occupational pension. Signature and date I can confirm that this information is correct B Signature OR C – I have another job or...
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...What would happen if one day you found out that from that point on, every minute you spent working would pay you money for the rest of your life? Would you work a hour and live with a few dollars per day for the rest of your life? Or would you spend a few hours a day working till you made $100 per day and then stop? Better yet , might you spend several hours a day for a month working make $500 per day for the rest of your life? --Think About It-- Normal Jobs Pay For A hour of work, Passive Income Sources pay for a lifetime from a hour of work. This job however isn't normal , for every hour you work, you make money and get paid for the rest of your life! This is the secret of "Residual Income" that the world's wealthiest people talk about. Wouldn't it be nice not to have to worry about where the next paycheck is coming from? Instead, you would have the satisfaction of knowing the exact date and time your check will be in the mail, all you have to do is pick it up. No more living paycheck-to-paycheck No more back breaking work for someone else Setting your own hours of business Working from the comfort of your own home Job SECURITY - Your job can't be shipped overseas I know what you're thinking "This Is Too Good To Be True" But look at a recent "ScreenShot" Of only 2 weeks In January I have been using the Google Money System since October 2008 , and am now up to an astonishing $10,000 PER WEEK! The best part is I only continue...
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...pursuing a diploma or a degree in their village. Sometimes it’s good to think about yourself and what you want first before u start thinking about the societal needs. There are some factors that you should really consider and some insights that you should know before making a decision to pursue a course or a career in this field. Here is the summary: Understand the field first-before jumping right into the tourism or hospitality field of study, it’s not only smart but safe first if you really know some few facts about the industry. We are no longer in the 19th century when all u had to is to get a diploma or a degree and jobs will start following you. It is very important to have some facts like the possible careers and opportunities that you could pursue, the current trends in the industry and what it takes to make in industry. Be passionate about it. A course is definitely right for you when you can talk for 10 minutes on the question, 'so what do you like about that course?’ or if you went to a club last night and you wake up in the morning with a really bad hangover but you still don’t want to miss that class. Passion is when others are counting reasons why the course sucks; you are just blown away by the opportunities ahead that no one else can see. Think about your values, interests and beliefs- Does your beliefs make it hard for you to miss church on Sabbath days? Do you only conform to certain dressing codes? Because trust me some hotels have their own codes and some shifts...
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...No Brainer” A job interview is such an important event. The goal at the end is to get the job. But to get the job, there should be certain steps that should be taken. The first step is preparation. This area consists of having a resume and cover letter to give out to the interviewer. You should also be relaxed. To make this easier, think of the interviewer as just another person. The interviewer may not even know who they are looking for, what they are doing, and might not be prepared. In this case, be relaxed and know that you are not alone in this situation. Furthermore, you should know that there are different kinds of interviews. They are called telephone interview, preminary interview, panel, sequential interview, meal time, and skill case. No matter which one you get, make sure you are informed about each and know how to carry yourself correctly. For example, if you are at the meal time interview, you should never order alcohol or messy food. Moreover, during preparation of the interview, do your homework, know what to expect, and practice. Find out about the company you are trying to get into so you have some prior knowledge before getting in. this can help along with the small talks you might have with the interviewer. This can be very helpful and also give you a sense of what to expect. With this in mind, you should practice with a friend. Remember, practice makes perfect. This basically sums up what you should do before an interview. On the day of the interview...
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...Calling Can Land You A Job Susan Adams (http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/) Forbes Staff FOLLOW Comment Now Follow Comments The conventional wisdom about finding a job is that networking is the most effective tool. “People find jobs through people they know,” goes the I cover careers, jobs and every saying. I’ve found all of my jobs that way and I’ve aspect of written dozens of stories exhorting readers to use leadership. full bio → personal connections in their job search. But Robert Hellmann (http://twitter.com/susanadamsnyc) (http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/feed/) (http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/) Comment Now Follow Comments (http://www.hellmannconsulting.com/about.php), 51, a New York City career coach with a decade of experience, says that a good 40% of his clients have landed jobs with a method that’s counterintuitive: They decide where they want to work and then they reach out to the person who they think would be in a position to hire them, while being honest about the fact that they have no connection to the person or company. In other words, they make a cold call. OracleVoice: Java 9: A Global Community Is Behind Programming's Next Big Advance (http://www.forbes.com/sites/oracle/2014/09/04/java9-a-globalcommunity-isbehindprogrammings-nextbig-advance/? sr_source=lift_polar) Example: One of Hellmann’s clients was a senior vice president of strategic planning at a New York City-based insurance company. Unhappy in his job, he had his sights...
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