Want a Job Build Your Portfolio!

Want a Job Build Your Portfolio! In my email signature I have a link to the new Video Game Design and Entrepreneur class Im starting in a couple of weeks.  Its going to be awesome, and a lot of fun.  (by the way, the youngest student is 7, the oldest is in his 60s it might be just the class for you, too) Today I was on a call with a business associate who noticed the line in my signature.  Her son will be in college soon and is looking at graphic arts programs. she asked for any advise I had on breaking into the video game world (not programming, but with graphics).  This is actually a great question, and we had a fun conversation. The gist of the conversation was this: to get into that space, or any space, really, you should build a portfolio. How powerful would it be to go to a potential employer and have the same credentials as the other people on the shortlist: a degree, a portfolio from school, etc., but also have a portfolio of video games that are on the market and available for download?  If you want to get into a video game design firm, and you have at least one game that you have designed, and people have downloaded it (and even rated it), isnt that a great way to show your passion and skill level? She mentioned that he didnt want to do programming, his passion was in design.  I suggested that going through the course would give him an additional breadth that would help him break down walls with programmers.  I know a lot of programmers who dont like working with graphics artists because of the way the two roles work. Think about this with your own career and job search.   What have you done so that a company you are interested in can understand your skills and professional passion? Artists have known this for years having a portfolio is just the way it is. Can accountants (who are in transition) have a portfolio? How can you substantiate, or allow others to visualize, your skill set?  What do you got that is more impressive than a list of credentials? (I think I know the answer for any profession, but what do you think?) Want a Job Build Your Portfolio! In my email signature I have a link to the new Video Game Design and Entrepreneur class Im starting in a couple of weeks.  Its going to be awesome, and a lot of fun.  (by the way, the youngest student is 7, the oldest is in his 60s it might be just the class for you, too) Today I was on a call with a business associate who noticed the line in my signature.  Her son will be in college soon and is looking at graphic arts programs. she asked for any advise I had on breaking into the video game world (not programming, but with graphics).  This is actually a great question, and we had a fun conversation. The gist of the conversation was this: to get into that space, or any space, really, you should build a portfolio. How powerful would it be to go to a potential employer and have the same credentials as the other people on the shortlist: a degree, a portfolio from school, etc., but also have a portfolio of video games that are on the market and available for download?  If you want to get into a video game design firm, and you have at least one game that you have designed, and people have downloaded it (and even rated it), isnt that a great way to show your passion and skill level? She mentioned that he didnt want to do programming, his passion was in design.  I suggested that going through the course would give him an additional breadth that would help him break down walls with programmers.  I know a lot of programmers who dont like working with graphics artists because of the way the two roles work. Think about this with your own career and job search.   What have you done so that a company you are interested in can understand your skills and professional passion? Artists have known this for years having a portfolio is just the way it is. Can accountants (who are in transition) have a portfolio? How can you substantiate, or allow others to visualize, your skill set?  What do you got that is more impressive than a list of credentials? (I think I know the answer for any profession, but what do you think?)

Your Interpreter Resume Must Include All These Tips

Your Interpreter Resume Must Include All These TipsA person with a foreign language as their first language and knowledge of the specific culture may have difficulty getting an interpreter resume. While getting the job, you may be wondering what to write in your translator resume and how to make sure that you will get the job. It is important to note that the language of the translator should match the employer's lingo.In order to get a translator position, you should have a foreign language in a foundation of your CV or application for jobs. Most recruiters will give preference to candidates who are fluent in the English language. As a result, the language on your resume will not be able to stand out as much as it could if you wanted to impress them with a Spanish or Arabic translator resume.The employer is interested in how the candidate can match their skills to the job. For example, if you know how to write a resume and translation resumes, then that will have an impact on how we ll the candidate will do as an interpreter. This is something that is very important to remember because it is very easy to come off as being overqualified when you have too many skills to really match a specific position.What you should try to do is get an interpretation for what your cover letter and your translator resume are saying. You should read both cover letters and translator resumes to ensure that they are targeted at the position. If there is a phrase that your interviewer doesn't understand, then they will most likely just pass it by and move on to the next candidate. You want to make sure that you write a very clear introduction that has both of these phrases in it so that the employer knows what you are looking for.Once you have decided what you want to say, then you should figure out what type of applicant you are. If you want to go with the more formal interpretation job, then you should find out if the position is for a secretary. If you want to get the more inform al interpretation job, then you should work on how this matches up with the position that you are applying for. Again, this is something that you should check out as soon as possible before you send in your application.Another aspect that you should pay attention to is how you prepare for the interview, if the position is in a room that is large or if you are having an oral presentation. This will really tell if you can keep up with a person that you are speaking to. Make sure that you can keep things moving at a high level of conversation and tone of voice, while staying confident and calm. You also want to make sure that you can follow directions without having to be interrupted every five minutes.What you want to pay attention to is your communication style. Are you going to be a good listener or is it all about you? This will be very important to determine during the interview, because a non-verbal presentation will be different than a verbal one.You also need to pay attention t o the way that you deliver your pitch. If you need to make adjustments to your delivery, do so in a timely manner, but do not try to talk over the person that you are talking to be aggressive. This will just make you look aggressive and could be taken wrong.

Im a Masters student and Im not sure what I want to do next. University of Manchester Careers Blog

“I’m a Masters student â€" and I’m not sure what I want to do next.” University of Manchester Careers Blog Does that sound like youre feeling? If so, then you’ve come to the right place for information, advice and ideas on how to get started.       Develop a strategy for finding out about career options: Start with our How to… Guides, in particular: How to explore careers options online How to explore careers options in person Increase your self-awareness and awareness of career options: Try the Careers Interest Inventory â€" instructions on how to login are available here: www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/psychometric/taketheassessment/ If you’re really stuck for ideas, this can give you some suggestions for areas to focus on and explore further. You could also use Prospects Planner or the TARGETjobs Careers Report. Talk to people Go to the June Graduate Recruitment Fair and other careers events and talk to employers. What type of work do they offer? What do they look for in a successful CV? What job hunting advice can they give you?   You can promote yourself to employers, but these events are also good for finding out more about different occupations and roles â€" and also how to tailor your CV to these opportunities. Explore your options on the Careers Service website The Which career? section of our website contains information on different sectors (e.g., Education, IT, Engineering, Finance, Scientific work…and more) as well as profiles of alumni and other employees. Visit the Careers Service in the Atrium in University Place We have reference books, guides and journals.  Experienced information professionals are on hand to help you with queries, recommend information or refer you to a guidance appointment. Talk to a careers consultant. It’s best to have tried the approaches above first, but if your head is spinning with options or none of them seem to appeal, make an appointment to talk to a careers consultant. Finally, dont panic, plan. Getting on to a Masters degree proves that you’re smart, and more than capable of managing this whole process. A lot of the resources you will need are already available on our Careers Service website and through CareersLink.  Last, but definitely not least, browse all of the University of Manchester Careers Blog for valuable information, advice and insight from our whole team of bloggers. All I don't know what to do Postgraduate career planning job hunting Options

The Evolution of Campus Recruitment

The Evolution of Campus Recruitment Whats hot and whats not in terms of campus recruitment? With the expertise of Nicole Dorskind, who is leading the ThirtyThree business in North America, well find it out what its all about. ThirtyThree is an international communications consultancy that works with some of the world’s most renown brands. Nicole is a strategic leader with a global understanding of how corporate strategy and people strategy connect to deliver better business performance. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher Radio,  Google Play  or  SoundCloud. In this episode youll learn: What campus recruitment is and how it has changed over the years. Why recruitment should start in the freshmen year of college. What role social media plays in graduate recruitment. How to get into a students head to understand their ambitions and aspirations. How to successfully build a graduate talent pipeline  with Nicoles helpful tips and tools. How to balance being present on digital and physically attending campuses to meet students. How to measure the ROI of your campus recruitment efforts. Why Dell and EY do campus recruitment the right way. What role virtual reality will play within graduate recruitment. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn!

My Barber taught me about the Value of Work CareerMetis.com

My Barber taught me about the Value of Work â€" CareerMetis.com I was searching for a men’s barber shop â€" you know, those old-school barber shops with the poles; and with the old barbers who give you a proper haircut shave.I was bored visiting First Choice Hair-cutters again and again. It felt like a sweat-shop going there each time.evalIt was time for a change. I wanted to find a barber shop….I found one close to my home. I walked in- it was fairly empty compared to the traditional salons. I was approached by this older gentleman He told me about how boring retirement was. He could not stay home, he was going crazy. He wanted to work, he loved to work, he missed it.One of the shops was not performing well â€" they were about to fold. So Tony stepped in and took it over. He comes to work everyday and helps his clients.I was dumb-founded. Here was a successful entrepreneur who once owned 6 barber shops â€" he sold them for a huge profit â€" yet he came back to work.My haircut was complete. I was very happy with the work he did. Throughout t he session Tony was extremely enthusiastic. But I was much more touched by Tony’s work ethic. That day my perception of work completely changed. I learnt the value of working.evalIn today’s society, we are brain-washed with the retirement nonsense everyday. Financial Brokerages Insurance companies are always selling you the retirement dream“Work your adult life invest your money, retire at age 65 , And then you can spend the remainder of your life on a golf course.”But is that the reality? How many retirees are truly happy after they finish working. How many play golf everyday?In 2013 Forbes published an article, where they studied retirees after they exited the workforce- and here is what they found ; About 40% suffered from clinical depression,and 60% reported a decline in health. Simply put, they were unhappy miserable.Now, we know that the system propagated by Insurance companies does not work. You do not necessarily benefit from stopping to work after a certain age.Wh o came up with Age 65 anyway? It was a clever scheme initiated by Chancellor Bismarck of Germany in the 19th Century. Read more about that here.Meeting Tony has changed my perspective. I do not want to stop working.Work gives us a sense of purpose, and a sense of identity. And I am starting to believe that working is important for both our physical and mental health.evalDr.A P J Abdul Kalam, the former President of India passed away last week. He was one of India’s most prominent Rocket Scientists visionaries; and one of the most memorable leaders of modern India. More than his accomplishments as a scientist- he was well-known and respected for his strong work-ethic.On July 27th 2015 he was visiting an Indian University to deliver a lecture, and 5 minutes into the speech he collapsed; he was taken to a nearby hospital and he passed away on the way. The fact that he was still working at age 83 astounds everyone. He inspired millions during his life, but also inspires millions afte r his death.In today’s society, it has become a rarity to find people who will talk about how much they want to work.What if everyone had the same work ethic as Barber Tony or Abdul Kalam? How different will the world be?A thought worth pondering…..evalI love to work. Yes you can tease me as being a workaholic or having no life. Actually I enjoy my life. Working gives me a sense of purpose, an ability to make a contribution, and yes the money is always good. The government is also happy that I am working because of my tax contribution (albeit small). It is infact a privilege to go to work.It is in everyone’s benefit â€" your family, your city, your country that you work.And we have already seen the evidence it is good for your physical and mental health.What are your thoughts on the concept of Work?