Could you work for a liar?

You apply, interview and job OFFERED. But then something changes, the wage you were initially offered has been dropped. What would you do?

 

Something you might want to ask yourself is this: are you going to find it difficult to work for this employer even if you can negotiate a higher salary? For me, that would be a problem because I would feel that the employer’s tactics were deceptive. It’s one thing to take a pay cut—you aren’t alone in having to do that as you know—but it’s another to find out the salary is lower than what was advertised.

When going through a salary negotiation you aren’t likely to get the exact amount of money you want. You will probably have to compromise. The trick is to figure out how much you are willing to compromise and what you will do if your boss doesn’t offer you a salary you find acceptable.

 I guess your answer would depend on what your needs were at the time. If you were in the middle of a long job search, you might be more inclined to ignore the dishonesty. Unfortunately, I think there are some employers who are ready to take advantage of that situation. Keep in mind, though, if you do accept an offer in spite of your misgivings, you may find yourself looking for work again before too long. After all, how long could you work for someone you didn’t trust?

Should you differ greatly from your work persona, outside of work?

There will always be the debate about living to work or working to live, but regardless of personal agenda, your behaviour should always be of a high standard.

An individual’s bad behaviour outside of work may not get him fired, but it could cause his boss to view him differently, especially if what he did goes against the boss’s values or those of the company. Examples of bad behaviour include; disclose your employer’s secrets, badmouth your boss, co-workers or clients post harmful information about your employer on your blog, make racist, sexist or other statements that reflect your prejudices, get arrested and stalk or harass a colleague.

 If an employer learned something about a job candidate, perhaps he or she wouldn’t hire that person. What do you think? Should something a person does off the job affect his or her career? Please post your comments.

Paper Covers Rock, People Cover Paper

Here at Better Connected we found this illustration.

An informative gem for all our clients.

Bite Size Career Change Advice.How to do it successfully.

1.Self Assessment, it doesn’t have to be taxing.

 

Question your motives.

• What do you like doing?
• What are your past and present job attributes? (As oppose to title, allowing yourself to be freer if a greater change is something you’re looking for)
• What do you want from a new job?

 

Considering these questions you can outline your objectives for leaving/changing/choosing job specifically.

The most important thing you can be is confident in your decision and abilities. This will benefit you by having genuine peace of mind and also reassuring the person on the recipient of your CV or interviewer, that you are capable, confident and knowledgeable.

 

2. Research the Companies you want to work for.

 

The internet is a beautiful thing; it gives you access and information about pretty much anything you want to find out about.

In keeping with this enthusiasm, find as much out about the companies you’re targeting as possible, this can give you an advantage in knowing how to apply and what angle to use in your covering letter.

Also, if you know anybody that has worked in the company or still does, use them! Networking and talking to people is the best kind of research, don’t be afraid to pick up the phone!

 

3. Preparing documentation

 

Your CV; need to be readable, simple as well as attractive and targeting! The government have excellent advice for CV writing that can help any dead end.

http://goo.gl/wiewX

 

Cover Letter 

An effective cover letter can be the difference between your CV being acknowledged or ignored. A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, your resume. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences (remember, relevance is determined by the employer’s self-interest). They should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the position.

 

 

4. Interview Preparation

 

Consider this;

• Your appearance, clothes, hair, nails.

If you don’t look after your personal hygiene as well, and we’re not necessarily assuming that you are an unwashed homeless person, or someone who may have emerged from a cave with no idea about civilized society, we’re merely saying; brushing your teeth before hand and leaving enough time to clean behind your ears and such.

 

5. Leaving

 

Congratulations you have a new job, all the above has paid off!

 

BUT! Before you pack your bags and say, see ya later Boss. Don’t. Stay on good terms, work through your notice period and leave with the great relationship you intend to have with your new employer. After all you will need a decent reference!

 

Be good and be gracious!

 

Good Luck.

Personal Branding

You could be mistaken for thinking that treating yourself as a business would be wrong.

It isn’t.

The drive and ambition behind businesses should be in every person, as well as self respect and confidence.

As recruiters we want you too feel these things, and employers do too.

In order to be professional, you must project a professional personality. The concept of branding can be applied to a person in a very effective manor.

Establishing a personal brand allows you to differentiate and position yourself from the competition and claim your job.

What type of branding do you have?

• Personal Appearance – Including clothing, hygiene and attractiveness.
• Personality – Your values, goals, identity and behavior.
• Competencies – These are cognitive, business, communication and technical skills that enable you to perform your job responsibilities.
• The Differentiator – Offering a unique value proposition or benefit to your target audience.

Constructing a brand with a mixture of these elements will have a positive effect on the people around you and your future. After producing a personal brand, with these elements, you must weave them into a story or message that can be consumed by your audience.

Growing Your Brand

Personal Branding is an ongoing development that exists throughout an entire lifecycle. As your experience, competencies, physical and emotional attributes grow, your brand will enhance, much like in a product-lifecycle. Creating, maintaining and evolving your brand will help you command your prospective audience and positively communicate your perceived and unique message.

Corporate branding and personal branding are very well connected. The only apparent difference is that instead of marketing a product or service, a person is being promoted and sold to a recruiter.

Treat yourself as the product and sell it!

Ambitious Chef de Partie required for a very successful 1AA rosette standard Pub Restaurant – Solihull, West Midlands – £22,000 plus tips

Ambitious Chef de Partie required for a very successful 1AA rosette standard Pub Restaurant  – Solihull, West Midlands - £22,000 DOE plus tips

Working in a strong brigade with a very talented Head Chef you will cater for up to 100 covers at the highest standard. (Modern European menu)

You will be given input on menus and be responsible for running your own section.

 To be successful you will 

• Be an established Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge or direction within a forward thinking Restaurant
• Be able to demonstrate a strong and stable background with a great working attitude
• Having been classically trained is preferred although not essential, however you must be able to produce food that stands up to a good level and have fresh produce / high volume experience
• Be a good communicator
• Honest, reliable, trustworthy, ambitious and eager to learn

 

 In return you will be offered  

• An attractive salary of up to £22,000 depending on experience
• Tips
• Great working conditions and environment
• The opportunity to be part of an award winning team#
• Excellent career prospects

 If you meet the above criteria and would like to find out more please contact Ben Hemmings on 01827 55130 or alternatively please send a copy of your up to date CV  and covering letter to ben@kitchen-connections.co.uk

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