1.) Safety & Security Officer – Grinnell College (Grinnell, Iowa): Patrol and protect the Grinnell College campus as Safety & Security Officer.

2.) Regional Food Employee Safety Manager – Kinsa Group (Chicago): Manage safety strategies at Kinsa Group as Regional Food Employee Safety Manager.

3.) Public Safety – US Army (West Islip, N.Y.):  Protect the lives and neighborhoods on US Army installations as Public Safety Officer.

4.) Product Safety Engineer – GE (Melbourne, Fla.): Support identification of safety requirements at General Electric as Product Safety Engineer.

5.) Environmental Health Safety – Adecco (Cupertino, Calif.): Join the Environmental Health Safety team @AdeccoUSA.

6.) Region Safety Manager – PepsiCo (Carrollton, Texas): Handle safety responsibilities at PepsiCo as Region Safety Manager.

7.) Sr Admin Envir Health & Safety – AT&T (San Luis Obispo, Calif.): Ensure Environmental Health & Safety compliance at AT&T.

8.) Regional Safety Manager – Amazon (Seattle):  Execute company safety policies at Amazon as Regional Safety Manager.

9.) Health and Safety Manager – Morton Salt (Newark, Calif.): Are you an energetic and experienced Health & Safety Manager? Morton Salt is looking for you!

10.) Safety & Security Officer – Hilton Worldwide (Honolulu): Ensure the safety of guests & team members at Hilton Worldwide as Safety & Security Officer.

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• How to Dust Off the Old Resume. ABC Local: “You want to list all your relevant experience for the job you’re applying for, but don’t list all short term jobs you’ve had because that will cloud your focus. If you have a gap in between your relevant jobs, then do explain so employers aren’t left guessing.”

• 10 Dumb Things Real Job Candidates Do. Parade: “The worst thing you can do in a cover letter is get the information completely wrong. An applicant wrote, “I am interested in the internship because I find the services that the foundation offers are interesting and exciting.” What foundation? My company is not a foundation. Do your research to avoid getting the details wrong.”

• 7 Online Resources That Will Help You Prepare for Your Next Job Interview. Business Insider: “As you research on these sites, write down any questions that occur to you. Then, before the interview, choose the best questions to ask during the interviews, those that demonstrate you’ve done your research and will also draw out responses important to your decision. Your research online will not only demonstrate your genuine interest to interviewers; it will also help you decide whether you really want to work for that employer.”

• 7 Tips for Casting Away Interview Jitters. US News & World Report: “Anticipate what you might encounter, and rehearse how you will deal with it. Articles and books abound to help you anticipate many of the questions you are likely to encounter. You can minimize your fear of the situation by practicing out loud how you would respond. Above all, be prepared for the almost invariable first question: “Tell me about yourself.”

• Before the Job Interview, Do Your Homework. The New York Times: “Familiarize yourself with the company’s products or services and look for ways, even small ones, to possibly expand or add value. Note the positives, then talk about opportunities you see, says Moses Lee, C.E.O. of Seelio, a platform that lets students and recent college graduates post samples of their work and search for jobs. “Let’s say you are talking about a recent marketing campaign,” he says. “You could say, ‘I enjoyed that campaign and if I had the opportunity to work on it, I might frame it so it resonated with millennials, too.’ ”

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Nearly 70% of respondents said they would consider taking a temporary job, given the current state of the economy, in a recent poll by Monster.com.

Here are nine of our favorite tips for making the most out of your life as a temp:

• Go with a gig that matches with your goals. “Always be thinking strategically about your career,” says human resources expert Laurie Ruettimann. The short-term benefit of a temp job is the paycheck, but you also need to make sure you’re getting the long-term benefit that comes from gaining knowldege, skills, abilities and relationships.

• Take the idea of “flexibility” with a grain of salt. “Not all temp jobs are flexible,” warns Ruettimann. “That’s a myth.” Often temporary positions are pretty rigid, time-bound and measured. They expect you to be there, work hard and when that job is done it’s over.

• Give it your all. “I would recommend that temporary workers approach each task, project or assignment with the same diligence, commitment and drive as a full-time job,” says Abby Locke of Premier Writing Solutions. “Arrive on time everyday with a positive attitude and demonstrate your willingness to work hard and go the extra mile. If you find that you are able to get through your regular routine tasks pretty quickly, speak up and volunteer your help in other areas.”

• Know who you can’t be. “If you are replacing a specific person for a period, you can’t be them,” says Gordon Veniard, a professional trainer and coach with thevenworks.com. “Who you can be is the person who is doing that job for a period to the best of your ability. And then, they might ask for you back again later.”

• Don’t be a pest. Even if the employer has hinted that your temp gig could turn into a permanent placement, don’t pester your supervisors and co-workers for status updates, says Ruettimann. “Work through your temporary agency instead of bugging the people on site,” and be aware that it’s unusual for a temp job to become permanent in less than 90 days. At that point the temp agency has made money on the placement and won’t charge the employer a fee for hiring a temp into a permanent job.

• Develop new skills. “Take extra steps to learn new technologies, systems, applications or programs,” says Locke. A temp job is a good way to build up your portfolio by learning, building relationships and practicing skills you may have never used, says Ruettimann.

• Document your accomplishments. Unlike permanent employees, temps don’t get performance reviews, but you should track your accomplishments anyway and turn them into a “portfolio of your contributions,” says Ruettimann. Save emails that praise you and note your successes so you have a good case, if the employer decides it needs someone on a permanent basis.

• Work on your network. You may not get hired by your temporary employer, but while you’re there you have a great opportunity to work on your network, says Ruettimann. The people you meet may be able to introduce you to other great contacts and opportunities.

• Ask for feedback. “At the end of your temporary work, schedule time to talk with the manager and solicit constructive feedback; this effort will show that you are serious about your career and your contributions,” says Locke. “Inquire about the opportunity to work with the organization again, ask for job or other temporary work referrals, and more importantly, get recommendations from the manager and other key employees you worked with and supported during your tenure.

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What’s one suggestion you’d give an aspiring entrepreneur in terms of prior work experience? Should they freelance? Work at a startup first? Go corporate? All of the above?

Work at a Startup First
I think it is most beneficial to work at a startup first. You will get to see the ins and outs of how a new business operates from all levels. You can gain valuable insight as to what works and what doesn’t work. This would closely mimic starting your own company.
- Jeff Testerman, BROKERHUNTER.com

Commit to What You Want to Do

Many people will tell you that if you have never done something before, you will never be able to do it. They are giving you this advice because they don’t know a way it can be done. Entrepreneurs are the ones who find a way or make the way. Sure, freelancing or working at a startup or corporation is great, but you should get clear on what you want, and go after it like your life depends on it.
- Louis Lautman, Supreme Outsourcing

Get Work Experience

One of the biggest things that would have helped me with my business is having prior work experience with an established company. I would have examined their day-to-day and multiple departments to see what different parts are needed for a successful business. I learned later that a successful business requires more than revenues coming in or out — it requires a stable foundation.
- Shahzil (Shaz) Amin, Blue Track Media, LLC

Freelance

If you’re thinking about starting your own company, freelancing is the first step! First of all, a one-person business IS a business — many freelancers fail because they aren’t thinking entrepreneurially. I maxed out my solo freelance business before I moved on to building my team. It taught me the basics of business: making clients happy and managing cash flow.
- Laura Roeder, LKR Social Media

Build Your Tool Kit, No Matter Where You Go

Entrepreneurs need to be proficient with customer service, product development, strategy, finance, team-building and, well, everything. Thus, any work experience is incredibly valuable. As a management consultant, I learned how to communicate clearly, work on a team and work hard. Every role in every industry will teach you — just pay attention to the success stories and develop your skills.
- Aaron Schwartz, Modify Watches

Take the Plunge

Dive in. Being an entrepreneur means constantly meeting new and unexpected challenges head-on. You’re the master of your own destiny and must learn to overcome all obstacles. Take the plunge, and you’ll hopefully rise to the top.
- Nicolas Gremion, Foboko.com

Just Don’t Lose Your Spirit

Prior work experience can be helpful. Working at a startup can be great experience, but be careful signing contracts, as a non-compete may limit your options after working there. Freelancing can bind you to similar restraints, but you’ll gain good experience. Going corporate can also be beneficial to learn how the best of the best companies run things. Just don’t lose your entrepreneurial spirit!
- Joe Barton, Barton Publishing

Start Corporate

There is a lot of value in spending some time at a big corporation. You will be trained by industry experts and get a glimpse of what makes a big corporation successful. I spent some time at an investment bank prior to founding my company, and I consider the experience invaluable.
- Josh Weiss, Bluegala

Learn an Industry

It is really important to have experience in the workplace first, but not a lot of work. Go to grad school, gain some experience and learn some skills in the industry. When raising money, it is not enough to have a great idea. Most people will want someone with experience who can control the business. The CEO needs to be hireable for the business. Experience is important.
- Jordan Fliegel, CoachUp, Inc.

Learn From Others’ Mistakes and Experiences

Work with a successful entrepreneur first so you learn from his or her experience. Once you are confident that you have learned all that you can, then it’s time to leave and start off on your own or jump to another startup.
- John Hall, Digital Talent Agents

Shut Up and Start Up

There’s no role or coarse that can teach you enough of what you need to know when you’re starting up on your own. What you will learn from starting up will be far more than any entrepreneurship books and startup jobs put together. If you want to start your own company, just do it. Do not wait for the tide to come and sweep you away when you’re standing miles away from the shore.
- Rahul Varshneya, Arkenea

Know the Industry

Working in a corporation gives you good connections, but it also limits your understanding to a world where funds are not an issue, and problem solving a business issue without a large budget is often unnecessary. The key is working in the industry you want to be in — that’s where startups are often born. Your experiences show you what that industry needs, and you can create it for them.
- Benish Shah, Vicaire Ny

Get on a Founding Team

For the best bang for your buck, I wouldn’t just work at a startup, but work on a founding team. Being the first to fifth hire will enable you to learn basically what it takes to run a company, from top to bottom. Those first hires have to wear many hats, and you can learn how to be an entrepreneur on other people’s time and money.
- Liam Martin, Staff.com

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This week, we are featuring 10 of the coolest jobs from cool companies hiring to help people keep cool in the summer.

1.) Lifeguard – Civil Service Office of Hillsborough (Tampa): Patrol open water swimming areas as Lifeguard at Civil Service Office of Hillsborough.

2.) Camp Counselor – Easter Seals (Madison, Wis.): Easter Seals is hiring Camp Counselors for children and adults with disabilities.

3.) Recreation Cabana Attendant – Disney Parks & Resorts (Kapolei, Hawaii): Maintain poolside cabanas for guests as Recreation Cabana Attendant at Disney Parks & Resorts – Aulani.

4.) Assistant Manager – Cobb Theatres (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla/): Provide the “Ultimate” movie-going experience as Assistant Manager at Cobb Theatres.

5.) Senior Sales Executive – Six Flags (American Canyon, Ca.): Find on-the-job fun at Six Flags as Senior Sales Executive.

6.) Youth Coach Summer Intern – Jewish Home Lifecare (New York): Assist and organize student events as Summer Youth Coach at Jewish Home Lifecare.

7.) Bus Driver – Disney Parks & Resorts (Lake Buena Vista, Fla.): Whisk guests off to their next magical destination as a Walt Disney World Bus Driver.

8.) Aquatics Staff – YMCA (Midland, TX): Join the Aquatics Staff team at Midland YMCA.

9.) Summer Camp Nurse – The Salvation Army Camp Redwood Glen (Scotts Valley, CA): Plan & carry out a program of health & safety as Summer Camp Nurse at The Salvation Army Camp Redwood Glen.

10.) Tour Guide – Eden Gardens State Park (Santa Rosa Beach, FL): Work as a Tour Guide at Eden Gardens State Park.

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It’s certainly wise to take broad economic trends into account when planning your career, but you want to be careful not to chase trendy jobs blindly. Information about economic trends can help you keep your expectations in check, which is especially important if you’re planning to return to school on borrowed money to pursue a new career.

Still, you’ll want to consider your temperament and natural talents, and how well they mesh with the day-to-day realities of the job you’re considering. The best way to counteract the hype surrounding “hot jobs” is careful research – and you will have to do it on your own, ideally by talking with people who actually do the job that’s sparked your interest.

Find some established professionals through your network and ask them politely if they would share some of their time to answer your questions about their job and their industry.

Once you know about the job, it’s time to take a deeper look at yourself with these three important questions everyone should ask themselves before considering a career change:

• What is it about your current job that makes you want to switch careers? When considering a career change, it is important to evaluate the likes and dislikes you have about your current job. Remember, though, that no job is perfect, so you’re just looking for one where the positives outweigh the negatives.

• What does the new career offer me that my current job doesn’t? Consider what you would like about the new field and how it would fit you better than your current job.

• Am I analyzing all sides of the equation? You also need to look at the negative aspects of the new field and weigh them against the positive aspects. You also need to consider the costs that will be involved with changing fields, such as education and certification.

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• Exploit Hiring Bias: Be The First Job Interview Of The Day. Fast Company: “[I]t seems that admissions officers, like hiring managers and other humans, are suffering from an unexamined bit of confirmation bias: Even though statistically some days can have a randomly excellent amount of candidates, the admissions officer, expecting an average selection, unconsciously penalizes later interviewees so that the overall set seems normal.”

• The Emotion Men Should Hide in Job Interviews. Yahoo! News: “A study by researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada discovered that job seekers who are anxious perform worse on job interviews, with the effects greater for men than women…The research shows that while men are no more anxious than women during job interviews, they experience significantly greater impairments as a result of anxiety.”

• How to Job Hunt Like a CEO. Fox Business: “The key to applying like a CEO is to master the balance of confidence and humility when approaching a job, says Jay Millen, co-leader of recruitment firm DHR International’s Board and CEO of Practice Group. “It’s easy to over portray your skills and strengths,” Millen says. “It’s very important to be an active listener and understand the job you are applying for. Do [your] homework and due diligence before you apply.”

• 4 Sneaky Ways to Determine Company Culture in an Interview. The Daily Muse: “[U]nfortunately, you can’t just ask “Can you tell me about the company culture?” and consider yourself covered. Much like you tout your best self in an interview, the person you’re interviewing with is putting his or her best foot forward—and you may hear a canned response that gives you very little insight.”

• 5 Creative Cover Letters That Worked. Brazen Life: “Everyone knows you need to submit a great cover letter with your job application.* But you might not know that that great cover letter doesn’t have to be written in “business block” form. You don’t even have to use Microsoft’s “Clippy.” A nontraditional cover letter can take the form of a list of quotes, a table or chart or an infographic. It doesn’t even have to be a letter at all, if it succeeds in getting a hiring manager’s attention.”

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This guest post is by Alan Carniol, founder of InterviewSuccessFormula.com, an online job interview training system. Follow Alan and Interview Success Formula on Facebook and Twitter.

Did you know, out of the many applications an employer may receive, only about 20 percent land interviews? Despite the intense competition to earn each interview slot, hiring managers still find that many job seekers are unprepared. For instance, it has been suggested that 98 percent of college grads need more help gearing up for interviews. This problem is likely the same for other demographics, as well.

To avoid this fast exit from the candidate pool, learn how to navigate through the interview process from start to finish.

Let’s look at some key steps you need to take.

Do Your Research

Researching is one of the most important steps you can take before the interview. It’s how you know how to conduct yourself, present your case, and answer questions. How do you do your homework properly? Check out the company website and their accompanying social platforms. What are other employees saying? What’s the company culture like? Who’s in charge and what’s new at the company? These answers will ensure your interview will run more smoothly.

Quick tip: While knowing what’s going on in your space is important, so is having an opinion on it. So, when you speak up about that recent merger or new CEO, be sure to state your thoughts on it, especially if they coincide with the feelings of the organization.

Come Prepared

You never want to step into an interview without the appropriate materials. This may range from a work portfolio, recommendations, or just a cover letter and resume. During the communication process, ask the interviewer what they’d like you to bring. That way, you won’t be empty-handed and you can always refer to your materials during the interview should you need to.

Quick tip: The interviewer may keep whatever materials you give them. So, if you plan on handing them your work portfolio, be sure it’s a copy or something that you can easily replicate.

Tell Your Story

In job interviews, it’s all about leaving on a memorable note. This means telling your personal story so you stand out from other candidates. For instance, if the interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, give them a quick synopsis as to why you got into the industry. In addition, giving them specific examples of your positive work experience is also a great way to show why you’d make a great employee.

Quick tip: If you can, tie your story in a way that obviously shows how you’d improve the organization. This shows your value in conjunction with your experience.

Always Follow-Up

Don’t think following up after an interview is necessary? Think again. In fact, 91 percent of managers say that some sort of follow-up will give you an edge in the hiring process. So, when the interview is done, be sure to follow-up to show your appreciation for the opportunity. This could be in the form of an email, letter, or even a phone call. In addition, remember to follow-up soon after the interview and don’t go overboard; once is more than enough.

Quick tip: Try to insert some memorable moments from the interview into your follow-up, such as a funny moment or how much you learned.

Evaluate

If you got the job, great! If you didn’t, it’s time to evaluate. Where do you think you went wrong? Do you think it came down to your responses or maybe your recommendations fell through? What about your online presence? Though it may be difficult to look at these questions objectively, it’s important that you do so if you didn’t get the job. It may change the outcome of your next interview.

Quick tip: There’s nothing wrong with asking the interviewer for feedback! Chances are, they’d be happy to inform you what worked and what didn’t. You can then use this feedback in your next experience.

From research to evaluation, be sure to navigate through the interview process using the above steps for a more positive outcome!

What do you think? What are some other ways to navigate through the interview process?

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Abby Kohut, aka “Absolutely Abby,” has hit the road in an RV on a 38 city speaking tour to help 1 million people get back to work. We recently spoke to her about what motivated her to travel the country and get her best advice for job seekers.

What inspired you to go on this tour? How many people have you met so far?

I have been educating job seekers since 2009 as Absolutely Abby, and although I was helping people, I wanted to help more. I decided that people in Florida and New Orleans needed help as much the people back home in New Jersey, so I decided to go out to meet them. I have probably educated 200,000 since becoming Absolutely Abby.

What is the biggest mistake you see people making in their search for jobs?

They are sending their resumes into the “black hole” instead of trying to network their way into a hiring manager at a company. These are skills that I teach people in my classes and in my one-on-one sessions.

What frustrations or complaints do the attendees at your classes have about their job search that HR professionals could change?

They are being brushed off because they are unemployed. HR professionals need to know that many of the unemployed population are out due to no fault of their own and are strong performers. It is a crying shame that these people are treated like criminals when they did nothing wrong.

How did you get into HR and become so passionate about this particular area, helping job seekers?

I was in computer sales and I volunteered to help my VP hire new sales reps. That’s how my recruiting career began and I have hired 10,000 people over the past 18 years. I want to help 1 million people because when you hire 10,000, you have to reject a million in the process.

Your philosophy is “Don’t Just Think Outside the Box…Think Outside the World.” Can you describe what “outside the world” means to you?

There are 3+ million jobs available but there are also many job seekers vying for these jobs. You have to find ways to differentiate yourself.

What is your No. 1 piece of advice for job seekers, regardless of industry, education level, or experience? What is the one thing that ALL job seekers should be doing?

Job seeking is an art and you CAN master it if you learn from experts who are providing the right kind of advice. Being a strong interviewer is key to the entire process. Learn and practice and then learn and practice more. You can win the game if you know how to play it.

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This week, we are featuring 10 of the coolest jobs from cool companies hiring animal care professionals.

1.) Animal Care Specialist – Pet Sitters Plus (Minden, Nev.): Love pets? Join Pet Sitters Plus as Animal Care Specialist.

2.) Vet Assistant – Animal Protective League (Springfield, Ill.): Work as a Vet Assistant at Animal Protective League.

3.) Retail Pet Care Associate – PetSmart (Sedona, Ariz.): “Fetch” your future by joining PetSmart as Retail Pet Care Associate.

4.) Veterinary Technician – Banfield Pet Hospital (Wichita, Kan.): Support veterinarians in the delivery of quality care as Vet Technician at Banfield Pet Hospital.

5.) Pet Groomer – Pappys Pet Lodge (Roanoke, Texas): Ensure client satisfaction as Pet Groomer at Pappys Pet Lodge.

6.) Laboratory Animal Technician – Tufts University (Grafton, Mass.): Tufts University is seeking a Lab Animal Technician. Do you fit the part.

7.) Associate Surgeon Speciality Veterinarian – Veterinary Speciality & Emergency Center (Levittown, Pa.): Join Veterinary Speciality & Emergency Center as Associate Surgeon Speciality Veterinarian.

8.) Pet Groomer – Oh My God Daycare Inc (Buffalo, N.Y.): Oh My Dog Daycare is hiring a Pet Groomer. Is it you?

9.) Animal Control Officer – City of Pownal (Pownal, Vt.): Ensure the safety of animals & citizens as Animal Control Officer at City of Pownal.

10.) Veterinarian – Polk County Sheriff’s Office (Bartow, Fla.): Have veterinary experience? Join Polk County Sheriff’s Office as Veterinarian.

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