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The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of the organization is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as to give back and contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work.

Join us this year at:

The 18th Annual NetIP Conference
Held in the Dynamic and Vibrant City of Toronto
Friday, Sept 4th to Sunday, Sept 6th 2009

• Engaging Panels and Workshops (covering finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship, culture, media arts)
• Film Screenings & Community Outreach Events
• Chic & Elegant Parties
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Create Memories of a lifetime and gain an opportunity to forge lasting friendships, as you mingle with elite South Asian professionals, network with industry leaders and meet top notch speakers!

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A person who has completed their high school education has a better employment outlook than a person who has not. But what does that really look like?

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics states is clearly:

Education pays ... Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates

According to a March 2009 report by the Bureau, ehe median weekly earnings and unemployment rate of a person with less than school diploma is $426/week and 9% unemployment rate compared to a high school graduate at $591/week and 5.7% unemployment rate.  To put that number into perspective, over a lifetime a person with a diploma will make $ 430,000 more than a person without.

Now there are a large amount of opportunities open to the young adult and adult learner to support the completion of the high school diploma. Please research your high school opportunities on JobingEducation or visit Pinnacle Online High School directly.

Do you have time? Can you afford it? According to the BLS, you can’t afford not to finish your high school diploma. Good luck!

Citation:
Education Pays, BLS

Even if you have already answered this question years ago with a resounding "no" (after all, college takes a time commitment) it may be time to reconsider.  If you have had a significant change in your life, such as the desire to change careers, a recent lay-off, or a child move out of the house - then you may have just the right amount of time or motivation to succeed in school.  With all of the options available to today's career seeker, you may not have to wait for a life-change to make college possible.  Increasingly, schools of all types offer off-campus or online coursework for the student that needs a little more flexibility.  Chances are, no matter what your schedule and needs are, there is a program that matches your needs and provides the type of education you need to accomplish your goals.  It may mean taking one or two classes at a time, but it can be done.

Still not convinced that there is enough time? 

Let’s take a minute out of the 10,080 minutes in a week to look at how the average American spends that time.

 

1680 minutes - Spent watching television (4 hours/day)

2400 minutes - Spent at work (40 hour work week)

3360 minutes - Spent sleeping (8 hours a night)

If you complied exactly to those numbers it would leave you exactly 2,640 minutes a week (44 hours) to do whatever you choose (cleaning, hobbies, exercise, social activities, child-rearing, etc.).  Some schools advocate that for every hour of class you take, you need to plan for 2 hours of study.  With this strategy it would mean devoting 36 hours to school if you took 12 hours of courses.  If that sounds excessive, then maybe it would make more sense for you to take two classes (maybe around 6 credit hours = 18 total hours spent on school work).  18 hours of time spent on college would require the average American above to eliminate television viewing 4 1/2 days a week in order to be successful in school without altering the rest of their free time (the 44 hours a week of "free time" we all have). 

If you are ready – there is time! Research your educational opportunities either at JobingEducation , The Princeton Review or one of our sponsored schools, Grand Canyon University (on-line masters degree programs). Now just might be the right time for you to take that leap of faith.

Don't let your education hurt your employment potential

Is the lack of a high school diploma hurting your employment potential?

Think you don’t have the time to go back to school?

With the competitiveness of today’s job market, you need every advantage you can get.  Employers are looking for skilled and educated employees.  A high school diploma is absolutely necessary in order to attract the employment attention you want.

Pinnacle Online High School offers a wide range of classes that allow individuals to earn a high school diploma. And because of our NCA and CITA accreditation, your high school diploma will transfer to the university or college or your choice.

o    24/7 access to online high school courses

o    Set your own schedule and pace

o    Courses are fully accredited

o    AZ students under 22 take classes for free

o    Students over 22 pay minimal fees.

Since Pinnacle was founded more than 13 years ago, more than 35,000 students have found our school a welcome alternative to a traditional high school, providing a high quality online learning experience without the constrictions on their schedule or their pace of learning.

Pinnacle Education is open entry, meaning that you can start classes any day of the year. Since classes are self-paced, you can study and learn any time of the day or night.

Although students work at their own pace and dictate their schedule, they are never on their own. Pinnacle’s learning platform encourages students to be involved in peer discussions and group blogs, and allows for individual attention from their instructors. Students can engage their instructor by email at any time, and can speak by phone with an instructor from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Arizona time), seven days a week.

Pinnacle’s engaging online learning environment can help you achieve your education goals.  Request information today and learn how you can begin your journey to achieving a high school diploma.

Over the last few days I had the pleasure to attend the 2009 Western Region IPMA-HR Conference in Denver, Colorado.  Jobing.com was a sponsor of the event which attracted speakers from across the country.  While scanning the event program I noticed a trend.  Virtually all the education session summaries mentioned leadership at least once. 

Daryl Ann Moore of Blu Ice Consulting talked about developing a peer mentoring program designed to pass knowledge from Baby Boomer employees to Generation X and Y employees.  As Boomers leave the workforce it is critical that a smooth transition takes place.  Another consultant, Victoria Littlefield, also spoke regarding leadership development due to the large amount of retirees coming soon.  Her recommendation is for HR to develop and execute succession plans to ensure continued leadership through the upcoming retirements.  Karen Main, a leadership consultant, spoke about the importance of ongoing leadership development despite the current economic concerns many companies face.  Yet another speaker, Sam Lloyd of SuccessSystems, Inc., talked about the importance of leadership from HR to ensure employee productivity during layoffs or just the notion that layoffs are possible.

It just goes to show you that leadership takes on many faces.  Is your organization doing what it takes?  Are you doing what it takes?

Online or on campus higher education?

Good question - it depends on your needs.  Before you decide which is right for you - ask yourself a few questions:

1.  Does my field of study offer an online option? 

Although many subjects can easily be translated to the world of e-learning, some fields at certain levels require hands-on, in person learning (the arts, some of the sciences, and law are a few that may fall in this category).  In some fields you will find that not all majors allow an online program, but if you are willing to slightly adjust your focus, there is an e-learning option available.  For instance, you may not be able to find an online cooking course - but you can find many online courses for nutrition. 

Three degrees that are offered online are masters degrees from Grand Canyon University.
GCU offers an Online Healthcare masters, an online MBA and online education masters.
More information about GCU can be found at their profile. These are three fields of study that are offered online.

2. What is my financial situation?  Am I willing to take out student loans?  How much can I/do I have to work while going to school? 

These may be the biggest questions of all right now.  If you are able to get suitable financial aid and/or student loans, you may find that you can afford to be a full-time student with part-time employment.  If your situation is different than that (i.e. if you are unable to find enough financial aid or you have additional financial responsibilities such as a house or dependents), you may find that part-time student status either in person or online is a better situation for you.  The best thing you can do for yourself is to draw up a budget and find out how you will afford your studies and your living expenses before you are committed.  It can be tempting to work long hours and let schoolwork suffer if you are financially strapped or focus solely on school and let your finances slide.  Knowing your full financial picture can save you future money headaches and scholastic failure. 

3.  Do I have the necessary tools for online learning? 

Check with the online degree provider to make sure you have or can afford the technical requirements necessary to complete the program (for example; adequate internet connection, operating system, software). 

4.  What type of learning environment do I want or need? 

If you are a self-directed learner and absorb information well by reading, completing interactive modules online, and watching video content - you have all the makings of a good online learner.  If you absolutely know you need a professor to question in "real-time" while you are learning and a classroom environment, then on campus learning may be your only option.  Most of us have experience with classroom learning and find it familiar and comfortable.  However, if you have never tried coursework online and would like a test-drive, there are many low cost options available to test e-learning out before you enroll in a full-time program.  Many recent innovations in online video and web-conferencing have minimized the differences between online and in-person learning, so test both environments before you make any conclusions about which is best for you. 

5. Who does this affect other than me?

Consult your family and those around you that would be affected by your decision.  If time spent on commuting, moving, or school work will have a significant impact on your family or your employer, discuss this with them while you are still making your decision.  Much like budgeting, having these sometimes difficult conversations early in the process can save you grief.  Everyone affected will appreciate that they were consulted before you made your final decision.

Online or on campus is a very important decision to make. Jobing.com has resources to help you identify a program that may fit your needs. Take a look at the JobingEducation or research schools that are specifically in your area at The Princeton Review.

Online or on campus higher education?

Good question - it depends on your needs.  Before you decide which is right for you - ask yourself a few questions:

1.  Does my field of study offer an online option? 

Although many subjects can easily be translated to the world of e-learning, some fields at certain levels require hands-on, in person learning (the arts, some of the sciences, and law are a few that may fall in this category).  In some fields you will find that not all majors allow an online program, but if you are willing to slightly adjust your focus, there is an e-learning option available.  For instance, you may not be able to find an online cooking course - but you can find many online courses for nutrition. 

Three degrees that are offered online are masters degrees from Grand Canyon University.
GCU offers an Online Healthcare masters, an online MBA and online education masters.
More information about GCU can be found at their profile. These are three fields of study that are offered online.

2. What is my financial situation?  Am I willing to take out student loans?  How much can I/do I have to work while going to school? 

These may be the biggest questions of all right now.  If you are able to get suitable financial aid and/or student loans, you may find that you can afford to be a full-time student with part-time employment.  If your situation is different than that (i.e. if you are unable to find enough financial aid or you have additional financial responsibilities such as a house or dependents), you may find that part-time student status either in person or online is a better situation for you.  The best thing you can do for yourself is to draw up a budget and find out how you will afford your studies and your living expenses before you are committed.  It can be tempting to work long hours and let schoolwork suffer if you are financially strapped or focus solely on school and let your finances slide.  Knowing your full financial picture can save you future money headaches and scholastic failure. 

3.  Do I have the necessary tools for online learning? 

Check with the online degree provider to make sure you have or can afford the technical requirements necessary to complete the program (for example; adequate internet connection, operating system, software). 

4.  What type of learning environment do I want or need? 

If you are a self-directed learner and absorb information well by reading, completing interactive modules online, and watching video content - you have all the makings of a good online learner.  If you absolutely know you need a professor to question in "real-time" while you are learning and a classroom environment, then on campus learning may be your only option.  Most of us have experience with classroom learning and find it familiar and comfortable.  However, if you have never tried coursework online and would like a test-drive, there are many low cost options available to test e-learning out before you enroll in a full-time program.  Many recent innovations in online video and web-conferencing have minimized the differences between online and in-person learning, so test both environments before you make any conclusions about which is best for you. 

5. Who does this affect other than me?

Consult your family and those around you that would be affected by your decision.  If time spent on commuting, moving, or school work will have a significant impact on your family or your employer, discuss this with them while you are still making your decision.  Much like budgeting, having these sometimes difficult conversations early in the process can save you grief.  Everyone affected will appreciate that they were consulted before you made your final decision.

Online or on campus is a very important decision to make. Jobing.com has resources to help you identify a program that may fit your needs. Take a look at the JobingEducation or research schools that are specifically in your area at The Princeton Review.

If you're like most people, the thought of public speaking kicks up the heart rate and brings sweat to your palms.  A lot of people get nervous speaking to small groups or even just their manager.  The ability to communicate effectively and confidently is something that can be learned.  This ability is something that can set you apart in interviews as well as on the job.  You will motivate, persuade and lead more effectively.  Your self confidence will improve.  People will look up to you, trust you and follow your advice.

Toastmasters is an organization that has been around for a long time.  There are chapters in all major cities that hold meetings, events and even competitions.  Take a look at www.toastmasters.org to find a chapter near you.  We write a lot about networking and this is a great place for it.  My experience with Toastmasters has been wonderful.  The people are great and you'll learn a lot.  Check it out!

We’ve all been hearing so much lately about “going green.”  I had to investigate a little further to see what people see as the business benefits of doing so.  Here are a few themes based on opinions, brief history and a few surveys.

1.        Attracting Talent – One survey (Ipsos Morey) I saw said 81% of people in the United States would prefer working for a company that has a reputation for environmental responsibility.  As the workforce gets younger you’ll have more Generation Y employees who definitely have an affinity for the recent green trend.  Other articles opined that if people feel good about their employer’s level of social responsibility they are bound to be happier and thus more productive.

2.        Reputation – Of course, reputation plays a part in recruiting but other areas of the business can benefit as well.  The community in general will increasingly prefer to support and purchase products from socially responsible organizations.  Suppliers may begin showing favoritism.  Partnerships may be forges based on the notion of being green.

3.        Risk – Lawmakers are bound to increase restrictions on waste, pollution levels, etc.  By starting good programs now companies who do so will be ahead of the curve and will avoid last minute expensive projects to get up to code in the future.  Think EPA.

4.        Bottom Line – Of course, more productive employees and additional sales because of green efforts will help the bottom line.  Surprising to me was that many articles cited costs are lower for companies who go green.  They talk about using less energy and creating less waste.  I’m not completely sold on lower costs but I do sense additional revenues especially in the next 5-10 years.  Companies who don’t get on board now will definitely have some catching up to do.

As a recruiter in today’s marketplace there’s no doubt you see a lot of great candidates.  Some of them you just have their resume.  Some of them you interviewed.  At some point in the future, when unemployment shifts again, you’ll be wishing for the days when good applicants were easier to come by.  What are you doing to keep in touch with these people? 

I recall years ago a software company in California that received recognition for a system they developed to keep in touch with great applicants.  Some candidates were narrowly edged out during interviews.  Some were people honing their skills and would develop into future talent.  Whatever the case, this company wanted the ability to stay in touch.

The organization designed a special page on their website which contained company information and the status of upcoming positions.  They told people what skills would be desired in the future.  A monthly newsletter went out via email.  By adding a little marketing twist, people became interested in the company and were hopeful a position would open up fitting their skill set.  People told their friends and colleagues about this cool company.  Those people got in on the action.

You know how things turned out.  The employment market tightened up.  Good people, especially skilled people, were becoming very tough to find.  The organization I mentioned was easily able to find the people they needed while other organizations struggled.  They were able to move quickly, make great hires and the business prospered! 

Recently I surveyed several recruiters regarding the use of cover letters.  This was an informal poll but the results were quite revealing.  Less than 20% of people include a cover letter when applying online.  Of those, only a select few actually customized their cover letter to the specific job or company.  Results vary by job type but overall they are still very disappointing.

The usage of cover letters was better than average for positions that are higher level or more professional in nature.  This is expected and indicates that when applying for these positions you better make good use of a cover letter.  Other people are!

Usage of cover letters for more entry level positions is well below the 20% mentioned above.  Recruiters receive more resumes for these types of positions.  This highlights the importance of including a cover letter when you apply.  It is your first chance to stand out from the rest of the applicants.

You’ve heard it before and I’ll say it again…send a cover letter with your resume.  Even better…send a CUSTOMIZED cover letter with your resume.  You can still use your well crafted, generic cover letter but please add a sentence or two that is specific to the particular company.  Pick out a detail from the job posting and comment about it.  Look on the corporate website and comment on something you saw there.  Tell them how close you live, you use their products or you worked for a competitor.  Just tell them something.

This simple task will help you get that initial phone call or the first interview.  Do it!

Following virtually every interview you’ll be asked, “What questions do you have for me?”  Do you know what to ask?  Do you know what not to ask?  This is a critical time of the interview where you must perform.  You have the opportunity to show you’ve thought about the job and what is important to you.  Asking good questions can set you apart from other applicants.  Asking bad questions can drop you from consideration.  My suggestion is to have several written down and ready to ask prior to your interview.  Even if the interviewer has already covered your questions you can still go through your list to show you were prepared.  Mention to them what your questions were.  Have the interviewer elaborate on a couple of them. 

A few good questions to ask:
• Why do you like working here?
• What do successful people in your organization have in common?
• If I am successful, what are the opportunities for advancement and/or additional responsibility?
• What is the company culture like?
• What values does the organization hold most important?
• Why do customers do business with you instead of your competitors?
• Where do you see the business five years from now?
• Is there anything you’d change about the company?

The way we job search has moved to a new frontier.  We have expanded our job search beyond the traditional methods of word of mouth, using the phone or mailing our resume.  Like a Trekkie, we are moving our job search strategy to “where no one has gone before.” 

Here is a primer to expand your job search vocabulary while using the Internet.

Netiquette - network etiquette.  This is the Internet merging with Emily Post.  The guidelines are a code of conduct for acceptable behavior for online communication.

Wikipedia - a web-based, free encyclopedia written and edited by volunteers.  The site combines the word “wiki,” a type of collaborative website along with “encyclopedia.”  Since Wikipedia is a collaboration, be aware that it contains some misinformation and bias.  Consider it a starting point for research.

Googling - obtaining information on the Web using the search engine Google.  You can google an employer during your research.  Google your name.  See how you show up.

Digital Dirt - An employer or recruiter can find information about you on the Internet that is not complimentary.  It might show you as you lapsed in judgment with your words/actions or were photographed at a party.  Remember what happened to Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps?  Ouch!

Blog - a contraction of “web log” is a free, shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences, expertise, hobbies, you name it.  A blog is frequently updated and meant for public consumption and comment.  Today, specific blogs are being created like corporate blogs (internal/external/ceo), video blogs (YouTube) and mp3 blogs (music/audio).

Social Networking - the way users build online networks of contacts and interact with personal or business friends.  We have seen our sons and daughters use MySpace (music fans) and Facebook (classmates) though the boundaries have expanded to include all kinds of users.  Professionals can meet and be introduced to other business contacts through LinkedIn.

Microblogging - allows the subscriber to broadcast short messages to other subscribers of the Web service.  Microposts can appear on a website and/or be distributed to a group of subscribers in real time as an instant message or a cell phone text message.

Microblogging is immediate, portable and brief.  Heard of Twitter?  Presidential candidate Obama used Twitter on the campaign trail.  Now, The New York Times and the BBC are sending headlines and links.  There is potential use with traffic and sports updates along with the emergency broadcast system.  What possibilities can you create to forward your job search?

JibberJobber - Need to get more organized with your job search?  If a spiral notebook or Excel spreadsheet doesn’t work, www.jibberjobber.com could aid your career management.

“E” - in front of any word, means electronic.  We know about email, but the list continues with

esignature

ezine

ecommerce

Watch for more ewords as our eworld continues into new frontiers.  The future is here!

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(Do you know anyone who needs help, advice, inspiration, and hope after being laid off?  Please send them to my new blog, Rebound Your Career!  It's based on my new book entitled, amazingly enough:  Rebound: A Proven Plan For Starting Over After Job Loss, which is out now!  Yay!)  It’s hard to be choosy these days, isn’t it? The news is filled with stories like the public school that received more than 700 resumes in response to an advertisement for a janitor’s position (did you hear the emphasized detail that the resumes had to be put into a safe? What’s the deal with that? I truly don’t understand what that signifies. I’m thinking that’s just media hype, designed to get you all in a dither about something that’s neither here nor there.). It’s hard to hold onto hope and high standards for what kind of job you’d like to ultimately land when you’re surrounded by messages that the job market world is coming to an end.

Buy into the terrible headlines that people are losing jobs right and left (and, make no mistake, they are), and you’ll be tempted to abandon all hope for a job that’s good enough for you. But let me remind you, as Lauren Doliva said in my new book, Rebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss, there is still a war for talent. “And talent is winning,” she said.

In other words, find the job opportunity that matches your skills, abilities and passions, and you’ll nail the interview – regardless of how worried you are about whether or not you’ll “ace” it. People are still looking for you. You just have to find those folks. And that means you have to be just as choosy as your interviewers are.

Easier said than done, right? Right. I get that. And it’s hard to forget that it’s the interviewer who has the ultimate power to actually offer you the job. I get that too. But remember, you have the ultimate power to say yes or no to that job offer. “Talent is winning the War for Talent,” and you’re on the winning side. Even if we find ourselves in a national economy of 10% unemployment, that means 90% of America would be still working. So why not you?

So what does this have to do with worrying about “acing” the job interview? One word: Desperation. Regardless of whether you’re single or married, you probably remember at least one date when all you wanted to do was crawl out of the restroom window. Puppy dog eyes that transmit the message, “you’re my best and only chance for happiness.” Ew! Just typing those words makes my skin crawl. Memories….

So what are you going to do to keep the desperation to a low boil? Or a low howl? Here are some ideas:

Keep your dance card full. Don’t just rely only on online job boards for lining up interviews. If you do, you’ll be sitting at home staring at the unringing telephone forever. Seek out networking conversations that might lead somewhere, even if that lead is only more introductions to additional people you can have informational conversations with.

Get over your aversion to networking. I’m writing a new book right now with the ultra-fabulous Duncan Mathison, who is teaching me (and ultimately you) all about the fantastic networking techniques that remove you from those expensive, soulless, schmoozy schmoozy hiya hiya mixers that make you want to run screaming for the ballroom doors. But while we’re waiting for the book to actually hit the stores, I’ll share with you what I can. Let’s just say for the moment that one introduction leads to another. And you probably haven’t yet met the person who will offer you the job of your dreams. That person will most likely come into your life through a series of personal referrals. And it’s likely that you have met the person who will ultimately lead you to that person. Hmmmm, who could that be?

In the meantime, network your brains out so that you have plenty of options to pick from (or at least you feel as though you do), so you won't worry so much about "acing" the only interview on your calendar -- all the while ignoring the signs that you could be walking into the job of your nightmares.

Remember that when you are in the interview itself, you must be just as careful a shopper as the interviewer is. When you’re talking with the person who might be your boss, find out from him or her specifically what makes the person who will ultimately land the open position a top performer – in the top 20% sparkly bracket. First of all, it’s important to know exactly what those characteristics are. But it’s also important to know if your potential boss actually knows what those characteristics are. How can you please a boss who doesn’t know what he or she actually wants? And then decide whether or not you want to please your boss in just those ways. Qualify your potential boss just as much as they're qualifying you.

Make sure you are willing to actually meet those characteristics. If you’re picking up a vibe of prejudice, attitude or cynicism, don’t automatically think, “it will be different with me.” It probably won’t be. But you won’t really know for sure until you find out what’s behind that ‘tude.

I remember that during my first job interview, I heard the sentiment, “It takes a special person to do this job well.” Well. Let me tell you, that spoke directly to my confused, codependent heart. I thought to myself, “I’m a special person. Whatever the challenge is, I’ll muscle right up to it.” Translation: “I will earn your love.” Boy was I wrong. Boy was I stupid.

What I should have said was, “Really? Tell me more. What do you mean by, uhm, special?” If they were honest they would have said, “You won’t mind being treated like crap by a narcissistic prima donna witch – I mean, boss. You won’t mind being humiliated in front of strangers. You won’t mind being on the receiving end of smug abuse from the person who just had the job before you and was promoted to be your direct supervisor. You won’t mind being set up to fail by people who really don’t care that this is your first job and maybe you could use a little kindness and understanding.”

If all of those things were said to me in answer to a question that I posed: “Really? Tell me more,” then I would say that I aced the interview by getting the fact that I didn't want it. I got the job. I took the job. I lost.

I get emails all the time from people who feel abused by their bosses. They need so much help and emotional support. But the first piece of advice is “beware of the dog.” And in this case, that dog might be a lousy job. Don’t be so eager to ace a job interview that will chain you to a dog.