50+ What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up

50+ What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up50+ What Do You Want To Be When You Grow UpINBOX Ive been working in the same field for the last 15 years and I got laid off. I liked my work, I welches good at my work, but I didnt love it. Now I feel like Im at a crossroads. I thoroughly enjoyed what I did earlier on in my career. But now I dont know how to let the employer know that. How do I get back into what I used to do? Or do I just continue on with my mediocre but more recent work?There are 2 key criteria to consider when youre at, near, or over age 50, to decide whether to continue along your current career trajectory, make a pivot into either something new, or resume work from your past. Evaluate the strengths you bring to the table, then think about whether youll actually enjoy a professional opportunity to put them to use. Lets take a deeper look.Inventory Your StrengthsI offer a litmus test when it comes to inventorying your strengths. Ask yourself, What are the skills I have t hat an employer would cut me a check for every 2 weeks? These skills are central to the job, not tangential qualities like being, motivated, dynamic, passionate, a good gruppe player, or a problem solver. Faux-strengths such as those have to do with BEing. The task here is to zero in on what you would be DOing.Searching the job boards can help you with this. Type in titles that strike your fancy at the moment, and pull up a few ads. Read them carefully. An ad for a sales manager will say, Manage high-performance sales teams, generate leads with consistency and determination, and drive revenue from new and existing accounts. Those phrases are what the employer would be paying you for every 2 weeks. Therefore, the skills required are Sales Management, Lead Generation, and Revenue Growth.Emphasize What You EnjoyIn building LinkedIn profiles for and with my candidates, we spend a significant amount of time on keywords these are the drivers of the profile. The first thing I do is identi fy opportunities to cut the fat, by asking the person, What keywords currently listed in your Skills & Expertise section can you part with for whatever reason you dont do them, you dont want to do them, you dont remember how they got there Not wanting to do some particular area of expertise that you used to do is an important factor to consider. You can be good at something without necessarily wanting to do it. Early on in my own career, I was actually denied a promotion based on this reasoning. I had applied for position X in the organization, after holding position Y for 2 years. I was told, We want to keep you in position Y because thats where you perform well. I resigned from there within 60 days, and got position X at a competing organization. (By the way, thats a prime example of managing your career like a babo you dont let others define you. You define you.)Cut out what you dont want to do anymore. I know that seems counterintuitive, as if youll miss out on opportunities. You will. But every opportunity is not for you. And whats the point of getting opportunities that you dont.want.to.do?Snap Out Of Analysis ParalysisThe above are the only 2 factors I recommend you consider as you determine what professional path to pursue. Then, pursue it. Clarity doesnt come through thought. It comes through action. Make a decision. Embrace that decision. Then execute that decision and only that decision. Heres what I recommend to the candidates I work with well pursue objective A for some period of time. This approach helps us focus. Where you focus is where you will find what you want. Focus on objective A in order to get objective A. Then, at whatever point the candidate decides hes not seeing any movement, progress, or responses, we can move on to objective B. One focus at a time give it 100% of your attention and energy.Career clarity is essential, especially when youre in the age 50+ category. Statistics say it takes candidates over age 50 approximately 20% longer to get hired than someone whos age 41-45. Theres a cheat sheet and video training that will provide you with clarity on how age 50+ jobseekers are landing the right job and right salary in 8 weeks or less. Download yours today, to understand the steps in the correct order, and go from job searching to job found

Intro to the Management and Human Resources Dictionary

Intro to the Management and Human Resources DictionaryIntro to the Management and Human Resources DictionaryThe limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All I know is what I have words for. Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) Nobody needs to tell you that Human Resources (HR), management, and business professionals have a language all their own. Sometimes,figuring out theshared meaningsbetween their language and the one everyone else uses feels nearly impossible. There are so many different words and terms which have subtle shades of variation in their meaning. With this in mind, here is an ever-expanding, comprehensive glossary of Human Resources, management, and business words, terms, and concepts. For people who are beginning careers in business-related fields, the glossary will provide a growing resource over time. For those readers who are currently active HR, management, or business professionals, the glossary is a convenient, easily-accessible resource. Contents of the Dictionary A search of the Web revealsa multitude of glossaries for the working and business professional. What has been missing until now are comprehensive dictionaries that provided the detailed examples and samples necessary to provide clarity about a word or concept. Few glossaries linked to additional Web resources that further defined the word or concept. In order to remedy that inadequacy,this glossary will provide examples, samples, and resources whenever possible. Unlike most dictionaries, this glossary will leid be organized alphabetically, but by concept and concept complexity. It will be easier for you to fully comprehend the subject you are looking up if all the information is in one place. The glossary will also begin with the most simple introductory concepts and progression to more complex ones. This way, you will be able to read the entire glossary from beginning to end without missing out on the basic information you need to understand the more complicated concep ts. If you choose to skip ahead or start at the end, you know you only need to backtrack in order to reference something you do not already understand. Lets Make the Dictionary Project Interactive Recently, a poll was run to test the interest of website visitors in a glossary.80 percent of the people who voted said they would like a glossary to be put together another17 percent of respondents said they would check it out. Please take the time to provide feedback about whether you find the glossary useful. The more specific your feedback, the faster changes and improvements can be implemented. Also of interest is which words and concepts you would most like defined in a handy, one-stop glossary. As you know, there are thousands of words that impact the business world. This is not intended to be a rewriting of Websters or the Oxford English Dictionary. This is meant to be a significant, useful tool for the business community. You may wish to bookmark this glossary so you can easi ly reference it and to check it frequently for updates. If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know? Stephen Wright, Comedian

A List of Interview Questions for Chefs

A List of bewerberinterview Questions for ChefsA List of Interview Questions for ChefsWhen you are preparing for an interview for a chef position, you will need to do your research. There is stiff competition for the most desirable jobs, and you need to bring your best to your interview. Its helpful to review the essentialskills for a chef and think of examples where you have used these skills with success at the restaurants youve worked. Preparing thoroughly will get you ready to answer any of these commonly asked interview questions for chefs with confidence. Chef Interview Questions Why did you decide to become a chef? What other back-of-the-house positions have you previously held?Did you go to culinary school? What credentials did you earn through your culinary studies?What did you like best about the education experience? What did you like least?Where and how were you trained?What is your management style? What management style do you prefer for your supervisor to have?How many employees report to you? What levels are the employees who are your direct reports?Are you a team player? Describe your usual role in a team-centered work environment? Do you easily assume a leadership role? Do you have a sense of humor?Tell me about a difficult situation and how you handled it?Describe the relationship between back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house operations.Tell me about your experience with employee and workforce management. Describe the last time you had to discipline a subordinate.Are you able to work flexible hours?Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?What is your favorite cuisine? How many different types of cuisine are you capable of producing?What is your favorite cuisine to cook? What is your favorite wine?Tell me about your wine knowledge.Tell me about pairing wine and food.What trends are you noticing regarding wine and food pairings?What is an example of a springtime menu you would prepare for me?If you were asked to reduce fat and s odium in a menu, what would you do maintain flavor in the quality of the dish?What do you do to stay current on new trends? Describe two or three of the most interesting industry trends.How do you test the quality of your ingredients?Describe your knowledge of food safety. How involved are you in the beverage component of your establishment?How involved are you with menu development and overall design?When are you happiest at work?If you were told that your food cost was high, what five things would you look at first?What is the average annual revenue of the restaurants you have worked in?How involved are you in the financial aspect of the geschftsleben?Tell me about your budgeting, purchasing and inventory control experience. Background Research for Your Interview You should make sure you are familiar with the restaurants cuisine and menu, and as much of its business model and history as you can find out. If you have contacts at the restaurant, tap them for potential insider in formation to help you make the best impression during your interview. The more you know about how the business is run, the better you can tailor your answers to show how you will improve their menu and profitability. Make sure you have some questions to ask the interviewer to show them your depth of knowledge and interest in the position. Restaurant and Food Service Jobs Many times, as the chef, your responsibilities will include much more than just the oversight of the kitchen at a restaurant. You may have management of the front of the house as well, and be responsible for hiring waitstaff, bartenders, cooks, and other employees. During your interview for a chef position, you should be prepared to discuss the general restaurant and food tafelgeschirr skills as well, especially as they relate to the efficient running of a dining establishment. MoreJob Interview Questions In addition to job-specific interview questions, you will also be asked more general questions about you r employment history, education, strengths, weaknesses, achievements, goals, and plans. If you are seeking a chef position that includes management or executive-level duties, you may be asked to describe your leadership capabilities, supervisory experience, and expertise in financial and restaurant costing matters.