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Get Promoted Looking to advance within your company? Even if there isn’t a role open for you to do so, you may be able to perform your way into a custom-made position.

Proactive employees who go above and beyond their stated job descriptions are the ones who often get promoted. Below are three ways to make a mark with your management team. Put them into play and they will have no choice but to move you up the ladder.

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Do you find yourself taking others under your wing on special projects? Are you a go-to person when it comes to other employees sharing their frustrations or ideas at work? You’re likely a natural leader with abilities to mentor and coach people to success. On the other hand, maybe you’re more of an individual contributor always ready to take on the next task that is expected of you. The point is, once you realize where your strengths are in an organization, your bosses will take notice and put you in the department or role that will make the best sense for the company.

Volunteer for a Special Project Employers love to see a proactive

employee. If you’re looking for a promotion, show them you’re committed to the company by jumping head first into an important new project. If your boss announces the need for employees to sign up for a new initiative, be the first to raise your hand. Exploring new responsibilities is a great way to prove to others — and yourself — that you are worthy of more important tasks. It could also expose you to new parts of the organization, helping you become a more well-rounded employee.

Come Up With An Idea Are you a vital part of your department, handling a lot of the nitty gritty work that your bosses may not necessarily see on a daily basis? Maybe you’ve noticed a process that could use some tweaking to streamline operations or improve productivity. The best ideas often come from employees because they are the ones working through problems with customers and issues with production teams. Come up with an improvement and pitch it to your boss.

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Become A Networker

also seem to be the “luckiest” Whether you are when it comes to landing new or being promoted happily employed or opportunities in their current organization? The adage, “It’s not what you know, constantly on the but who you know,” has plenty of truth. lookout for your next job, networking Networking for Job-Seekers today’s ultra-competitive is one of the most jobInmarket, simply sending out a resume every couple of days is important skills you not going to cut it. Think of your most proactive fellow job-seekers. can have. They are likely applying for Building relationships with others — both in and out of your industry — is a surefire way to stay apprised of breaking news and opportunities that could impact you and your future. Have you ever noticed that those who are highly connected

numerous jobs per day and receiving regular interview requests. Consider how you measure up and work hard to be on their level. One of the best ways to do so is through networking. Attending job fairs is a great way to meet

new people and learn of new openings. Even if you don’t leave the fair with a job prospect, it’s great to interact with hiring managers and other candidates. Why not reach out to past co-workers and managers? If you haven’t kept in touch, you never know which company they are currently with or who they may know who can recommend you for a new opportunity. Keep your communication lines as open as possible and remember to build as many relationships as possible during your search.

Networking for Passive Candidates Even when you are not actively looking for jobs, networking is a

great way to foster partnerships that could benefit you — or others in your network — in the future. Don’t you love being connected to that proactive networker who always seems to have a new introduction for you? With a little effort and networking skills, you could be that person. Listen closely to people’s needs and try to offer solutions by facilitating introductions with others in your circle. Doing so will not only establish you as a highly connected networker but will add value to the lives of those around you. Join your city’s chamber of commerce, or plug into a professional association. You can never have too many people in your network.

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The Energy Industry

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If you read your local and national newspapers, you realize that today’s energy industry is facing many challenges. Lawmakers, lobbyists, industry leaders and community members are seemingly at odds about which types of energy — clean coal, solar, natural gas, wind or nuclear — are the best for sustaining our environment for future generations. The national spotlight on energy issues has opened up the hiring market for the industry like never before. New careers in research, field work, project management and innovation are there for the taking.

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Consider the statistics below from the U.S. Department of Energy’s first annual analysis of how changes in America’s energy profile are affecting national employment in multiple energy sectors. The numbers show a dramatic shift toward renewable energy and efficiency projects, paving the path for new college graduates, as well as job-seekers transitioning out of other industries. The DOE used a combination of existing energy employment data and a new survey of energy sector employers to produce its inaugural U.S. Energy and Employment Report.

• 3.64 million Americans work in traditional energy industries, including production, transmission, distribution and storage. • Of these, 600,000 employees contribute to the production of low-carbon electricity, including renewable energy, nuclear energy and low-emission natural gas. • An additional 1.9 million Americans are employed, in whole or in part, in energy efficiency. • Roughly 30 percent of the 6.8 million employees in the U.S. construction industry work on energy or building energy efficiency projects.

Renewable Energy Trying to decide which sector of the energy industry offers the most opportunity? The solar and wind industries are each creating jobs at a rate 12 times faster than that of the rest of the U.S. economy, according to a new report published by the Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps program. The report shows that solar and wind jobs have grown at rates of about 20 percent annually in recent years, and sustainability now collectively represents 4 to 4.5 million jobs in the United States, up from 3.4 million in 2011.

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Self-Improvement Tips

with family members or take Being handed a pink up a vacation can be an eye-opening slip is no one’s idea of experience — one that allows you to assess your situation and an ideal career move, objectively make decisions that position you for but how you handle greener pastures ahead. your situation can Don’t Get Derailed define you as a Losing your job is difficult. It can impact you emotionally and professional — financially, and put you in a tough and a person. position with hiring managers If you’ve been laid off from your job, maybe it’s time to advance your skills so you can find a more secure position with your next company. Or maybe it’s simply time for you to recharge your battery. If funding allows, using your layoff to learn new skills, catch

and recruiters. This is the time to surround yourself with positive influences in your life to keep you from getting stuck in a rut. Financially speaking, it’s important to understand how long you can go without a job and still remain in good fiscal health. Check out all of your bank accounts, credit See TIPS page 17

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Negotiating A Raise

There are some key things to keep in mind when negotiating a raise with your employer. The most important may be to actually ask for one. Less than half of working Americans ever even ask for a raise, and close to 30 percent are uncomfortable negotiating salary, according to a 2015 study by Payscale. The fact is, if you don’t bring it up, it may not happen. As a hard worker who has shown commitment to your company, the first step to asking for a raise is realizing your own worth.

Pay Bump Statistics Of people who have put themselves out there to request better compensation, three-quarters saw their paychecks go up, according to Payscale. Here are some other statistics and takeaways from the organization’s study: • 44 percent received the amount they asked for; • 31 percent got an amount that was less than they asked for; • The higher your annual salary, the more likely you are to have asked for a raise and the more likely you are to have received the raise you requested; • Individuals earning $150,000 or more per year were the most likely to see their employer match the exact raise they requested (70-percent success rate); • Only 25 percent of those earning between $10,000 and $20,000 saw their incomes increase by the amount they asked for, while 51 percent had their

request for a pay raise denied entirely; and • If your annual income tops $70,000, you have at least a 50 percent chance of getting the pay raise you request.

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Performance If you’ve got something to back up your request with — such as figures that show how you have made or saved the company money — asking for a raise becomes easier. If your company doesn’t track

this type of information, it might be up to you to proactively build your case. Frame and present a list of achievements to make your case for a pay raise. Maintain a running list of employer or customer testimonials. This will help convince your employers of your value to the company.

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GET THE JOB | MARKETING YOUR SKILLS

Writing Your Brag Book information that your resume may Have you heard the term not have room for. “brag book?” Think resume but with more emphasis on Basic Components specific achievements and of a Brag Book projects. While your resume Remember that your brag book should serve one purpose: should stick to the getting hired. The right information traditional format of presented in a professional way could make the difference in landing summary, professional job or securing new clients for experience and education, the your business. your brag book offers a Here are some things vital to every brag book: chance for you to be a bit • Data: Quantifiable achievemore creative. ments should pop off the pages of Brag books are particularly important to sales professionals because they are a great place to highlight detailed, revenue-focused

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Americans with Disabilities

New reports show that while employment figures are on the increase for Americans with disabilities, there is still more work to be done to level the playing field.

The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 26.6 percent in December 2015 to 28.7 percent in December 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This timeframe represented a nine-month improvement in the ratio for people with disabilities — a welcome trend for those dealing with the difficulties of finding sustainable work due to their mental or physical disabilities.

Disabilities By the Numbers There are nearly 10 million Americans with disabilities, many of whom desire and are able to work. Here are some other important statistics related to the topic, as reported by the BLS. • Nearly 70 percent of working age Americans with disabilities are currently outside of the workforce; • About 1 in 5 Americans live with a disability, and there are 22 million working-age Americans with disabilities; and • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990 and is a crowning achievement of the disability rights movement. Americans celebrated the 25th anniversary in 2015 with nationwide events.

Know (and Demand) Your Rights If you are a person with a disability or the loved one of a

person with a disability, it may be up to you to voice your rights to local employers. Consider joining a vocational rehab program to prepare you for paid employment opportunities. There are many national initiatives such as Bridges and Project Search that are working hard to advance the disabled population with training and advocacy. Join similar groups — or start your own — to make a positive

impact on the local and national economy.

Technology Advancements One of the reasons employment prospects are looking up for people with disabilities is technology. Sophisticated tools and mobile applications have been developed to assist those with visual impairment or speech impairment, and people with motion disabilities or disorders.

This assistive technology makes life easier on a daily basis, including everyday work tasks that may have been more difficult before. If you have a disability, speak with your local employment program about finding these emerging technologies, including Braille smartwatches or hands-free mobile phone operations platforms that allow users to control their phones without even lifting a finger.

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GET THE JOB | INTERVIEW

How To Ace Job Interviews When Switching Careers Millions of people change careers every year. Whereas professionals may have once worked for the same company for the majority, if not the entirety, of their careers, nowadays it’s not uncommon for men and women to change jobs several times before reaching retirement.

Changing jobs and changing careers are not necessarily the same thing. Professionals mulling a career change will have to consider a host of factors that men and women looking to change jobs may never have to contemplate. Such factors may include returning to school and lifestyle changes designed to make living on less income more feasible. Professionals changing careers may also need to develop a strategy for handling job interviews. When changing jobs as opposed to careers, professionals can draw attention to their résumés, essentially letting their experience speak for itself. But while experience is often a feather in a job candidate’s cap, professionals changing careers may need to focus more on their futures than their pasts when interviewing for a new career. • Draw attention to those skills that will apply to your new career. All of your experience and skills likely won’t transfer to your new career, but that does not mean you’re going in with an empty briefcase. Make a list of your most

transferable skills, and develop an interview strategy that highlights those skills and explains how they can be applied in both the near future and over the course of your new career. • Use your contacts to your advantage. Even if much of your experience won’t transfer to your new career, your professional network might still be valuable to a prospective employer. The longer you have been working the larger your professional network likely is, so highlight those contacts in your interview and illustrate how you can put them to good use should you be hired. • Showcase how you have adapted in the past. Much of the business world moves at a breakneck pace. That pace has become even faster thanks to advancements in technology that routinely affect how businesses operate. Even if you have never before changed careers, that does not mean you have not adapted to change. Make a list of the changes your employers have instituted throughout your career, highlighting how you adapted to those changes and benefitted from them in their aftermath. • Remain positive throughout the interview. Even if you are changing careers because you’re unhappy and/or unfulfilled in your present line of work, avoid badmouthing that industry and your past employers. Doing so will only reflect negatively on you and raise a red flag with prospective employers. Instead, explain your reasons for pursuing a new career path in terms that excite potential employers about your candidate.

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Crafting an effective cover letter

A strong cover letter may not guarantee you land a good job, but a poor cover letter may guarantee you won’t. On its own, an effective cover letter can catch the eye of hiring managers tasked with finding worthy candidates among stacks of applications, while a poor cover letter may ensure hiring managers never even glance at an applicant’s resume. An effective cover letter should be concise, conveying an applicant’s work history and goals in a few paragraphs or less. The following are some additional ways men and women can craft effective cover letters. * Address a specific person when possible. When responding to a job posting that listed a specific contact, address your cover letter to that person rather than beginning the letter with, “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To Whom It May Concern.” Personalize each cover letter you write so the hiring manager does not get the feeling that you are sending out cover letters en masse. Make sure names are spelled correctly and job titles are accurate. * State your purpose early on. The purpose of your letter, which is to state the job you’re seeking, should be made clear early on. Hiring managers often handle the vetting process for a host of positions at their companies, so the earlier the hiring manager knows which position you’re applying for the better. Hiring managers may become frustrated when applicants don’t make their intentions clear or do so in the final paragraph instead of the first.

* Explain why you are a qualified candidate. While it’s good to note your work history, your resume will do the bulk of that legwork. A cover letter is your opportunity to show how your work history makes you a qualified candidate for a specific position. Remember to be concise but relate a specific example that illustrates how your work history would help you thrive in the position for which you’re applying. * Exhibit some knowledge about the company to which you’re applying. An effective cover letter should help you stand out among your fellow applicants, and expressing some knowledge about the organization can do just that. The goal here is to illustrate how you and the organization are a good fit, so you don’t need to go overboard or be too specific. But hiring managers are likely to be more impressed by applicants who do their homework and show a knowledge of the company than applicants who submit a form cover letter where the company is scarcely mentioned. * Be cordial in your closing. A cover letter should close with a cordial request for an interview or a friendly way of indicating you look forward to a company’s response to your application. In addition, thank the reader for his or her time and mention you would be delighted to answer any questions he or she may have. An effective cover letter can go a long way toward making a strong first impression on a prospective employer. Men and women should look at their cover letters as their first opportunities to connect with a company and write their letters accordingly.

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The right ways to update a résumé

The job market can be competitive, as new graduates flood the field each and every year. But graduation season is not the only time of year when the competition to find work gets heated. The start of the new year tends to be one of the busiest times of year for new hires. According to the employment resource Simply Hired, the first Monday after New Year’s Day tends to be the busiest day for job search activity. Companies are returning to full production after the holidays, and as a result there is a flurry of new activity. This means applicants can use the last quarter of the year to

prepare for job searches they will institute once the calendar turns. Many job seekers may benefit from revamping their résumés before beginning their search. It’s not uncommon for recruiters to receive thousands of résumés for each job opening they post, and the sheer volume of applicants can make it difficult for job seekers to get their résumés seen. In such instances, job seekers must take steps to tip the odds in their favor. By following these guidelines, job seekers may have a better chance of getting their résumés into the right hands. • Put a professional purpose. Modern standards may suggest that listing a career “objective” is old fashioned. However, it

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is helpful to customize your résumé so that it is geared toward the position for which you are applying. A career objective may reflect how you are a strong candidate for each specific job you apply for. Use some specifics that tie into to the particular job or company and you may catch the hiring manager’s attention in the process. • Embrace keywords. Many employers now use application tracking software to sift through the scores of résumés that are submitted for each opening they post. Keywords make it easy for employers to sort through thousands of résumés. The right keywords will flag your résumé and increase your “relevancy

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The Director will report to the Department of Visual Arts and will work closely with faculty on the gallery schedule to develop exhibitions, lectures and educational components that support program curricula and advance scholarship. The Director will be charged with bringing acclaimed contemporary artists, designers and scholars to the gallery, reinforcing the educational goals of the school. The Director is responsible for strategically curating, scheduling and implementing an annual series of 7-8 exhibitions during the academic year. A full job description AND application (required) may be found at https://www.huntington.edu/humanresources/employment-opportunities. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and staff application to Human Resource Office, 2303 College Avenue, Huntington, IN 46750, or send by email to prudy@huntington.edu or by fax to 260-359-4086.

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score” in the main HR/recruiting software programs available. Adapt your résumé for each application you submit. Use some of the words listed in the initial job posting and description. In addition, look at similar job postings and incorporate some keywords listed in those ads so that you have all the bases covered. • Trim the fat. Less is often more regarding résumés. List all of the pertinent information, then go over the résumé again and again and cut out any irrelevant information to remove clutter. Only include information that is relevant to your career goals. • Highlight what you have done. Rather than listing every job responsibility and position in chronological order, use a résumé to highlight specific career accomplishments. This is a time to be your biggest fan and tell the world all of the great things you have accomplished. Remember to include evidence to back up the claims. According to a 2015 survey by CareerBuilder, employers say that résumés that include links to a candidate’s portfolio, website or blog garner more attention than résumés without such links. • Put your own voice in the résumé. Rather than using standard verbiage on your résumé, personalize what you want to say. Hiring managers want to hire a human, not a machine. When speaking about yourself, be sure to use strong action words that define your skills even further. HR professionals cite terms like “managed,” “achieved” and “improved” as examples of positive, assertive words.

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did you grow a specific territory? How much revenue did you generate in each of the last 10 years of your professional background? Work with a local graphic designer to present this information in infographic format like pie graphs or charts. Creativity will take your brag book to the next level. • Testimonials: Let others do the talking for you. Recruiters and hiring managers are more apt to believe the words of others when it comes to describing your key skills and achievements. Ask a few colleagues or past employers to write up a nice paragraph on you. Your brag book won’t be complete without these important components.

Brag Book Format Don’t let the word, “book” throw you off. This should not be a 20-page novel about your career and personal attributes. Look online for crisp, sharp formats that will resonate with

recruiters and hiring managers. If you’re looking for a branded brag book, work with a local graphic designer to handle the development of a personal logo or letterhead. The more professional your materials, the bigger better the impression you will make on your reviewers.

How to Use Your Brag Book Once you have created your brag book, it’s time to make it work for you. Instead of sending it out with your resume, keep it in your back pocket for when interview time comes around. Once you secure an interview with a prospective employer, email your brag book as a supplemental document. Let your potential hiring manager know that you wanted to share an additional document ahead of your meeting. They will be impressed by your initiative and will appreciate the level of detail in your approach. When you’re battling tough competition for a new role, every detail counts.

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cards and retirement accounts. Assess your situation and put together a plan that keeps enough cash in the bank while also not maxing out your credit cards.

Take a Break Your first instinct may be to find a new job as quickly as possible — and that’s completely understandable. Another route is to give yourself a little time to process and react to the situation. A trip to the Bahamas may not be the most financially conservative thing to do, but take a mini-vacation to a local campground or a relative’s home to unwind. This time of reflection can be vital to help strategize

It’s true that a layoff can be a red flag to recruiters and hiring managers. They may see an end in employment on your resume and immediately judge you as a poor performer or dispensable employee. It’s up to you to set the record straight. Be upfront with interviewers if you lost your job due to the company restructuring or it cutting jobs due to a drop in business. If this was the case, consider asking for a letter of reference from your past employer. This explainer document can go a long way toward easing the concerns of your next potential boss.

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Recent college grads have found the job market to be somewhat underwhelming. Gaining the attention of a prospective employer is never easy, and it’s even less so when the economy is struggling. One of the ways current students or even recent graduates can make themselves more attractive to prospective employers is to find the right internship. Internships are not always easy to get, and many of them don’t pay. But students who find the right internship often look back and recognize that their internship was their first step toward a rewarding career, and a step that provided valuable insight into their chosen field. To find the right internship, consider the following tips. * Work with your school. Whether you’re in college or you’re that rare high schooler looking for an internship, lean on your school for

direction and advice. Colleges and universities have career centers that can help you gain an internship. They can assist you through access to job listings and by providing advice on crafting resumes and cover letters or tips on how to interview. In addition to your school’s career center, speak to professors in your desired field and seek their advice. Many professors likely have experience in the field outside of the classroom and might even still work in the field, be it full-time or as a consultant. These professors can point you toward job opportunities or give you advice on what prospective employers are looking for from an intern. * Start early. It’s never too early to start looking for an internship. In fact, many companies hope to have their internship positions filled well in advance. For example, if you’re looking for a summer internship, begin your search no later than January and continue that search

throughout the semester. In addition to starting early, don’t just seek summer internships. Some companies make internship opportunities available year-round, so you might be able to get one that coincides with the school year, even if you had a previous internship with a different company during the year. Internship experience is invaluable, and the more of it you can gain the more attractive you are likely to be to potential employers after graduation. * Do your homework. Chances are you’re working toward a degree in a specific field. Research the leading companies within that field and learn about their internship programs. Visit each company’s Web site and peruse their job listings. This is more direct and takes less time than searching for internship opportunities on the large job listing Web sites. Such sites might have internship listings, but searching through them can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. * Do some networking. You might

not have an expansive network of associates to tap into, but that does not mean you should go it alone. Talk to your parents to see if they or someone they know has heard about any internship opportunities in your chosen field. You might also be able to network via your school’s career center, which likely has an alumni-networking service that enables you to contact past graduates currently working in your chosen field. In some instances, these alumni-networking services can be an internship gold mine, as past graduates might prefer to hire current students from their alma mater as opposed to applicants from other schools. Competition for internships is often steep, and that’s especially so when the economy is struggling and even recent graduates are hoping to land internships. But students can employ several strategies to find the right internships and take their first steps toward rewarding careers.

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