Jobs and CareersApa yang Anda lakukan bila karyawan Anda ternyata lebih sering menggunakan naluri/instingnya dalam mengambil keputusan ketimbang berdasar fakta atau alasan rasional? Karyawan saya melakukan itu, sehingga saya bingung bagaimana menjelaskan alasan keputusannya kepada atasan Saya
Kike Tri Wicaksono, Jakarta, Indonesia
Anda punya dua pilihan. Pertama jelaskan pada bos Anda bahwa karyawan Anda mengambil kebijakan tersebut berdasarkan data tetapi juga berdasar naluri/instingnya. Atau jika ternyata naluri/insting karyawan Anda sering meleset, Anda dapat memerintahkannya berhenti mengambil keputusan dengan cara begitu. Secara umum mengambil keputusan berdasarkan naluri dan insting adalah wajar. Karena ia terbentuk dari pola yang kerap dihadapi dan dilihat.
Naluri/insting memang beroperasi dari alam bawah sadar. Salah satu trik mengatasinya adalah Anda harus tahu kapan waktu yang tepat mempercayai insting/naluri. Proses ini tidak berjalan sekejap tentunya. Ia butuh pengalaman bertahun-tahun dari keputusan yang diambil, apakah benar atau ternyata salah. Sampai Anda mencapai taraf mempercayai naluri Anda, kami sarankan dua hal pada Anda.
Pertama, naluri/insting biasanya sangat menolong saat Anda harus mengambil keputusan bisnis dari sebuah transaksi. Tapi naluri/insting juga dikenal tidak tepat saat digunakan untuk menilai seseorang. Transaksi apapun yang Anda lakukan, meskipun ia didasari oleh data-data, analisis, prediksi kuantitatif bahkan kualitatif, tetap saja ia merupakan sebuah proyeksi dari apa yang akan terjadi. Kadang proyeksinya tepat tapi tidak jarang proyeksi itu meleset.
Bisa jadi lawan bisnis dalam transaksi Anda melebih-lebihkan proyeksi bisnisnya atau memanipulasi data. Sehingga bilamana Anda berhadapan dengan situasi memutuskan transaksi, pikirkan matang-matang biaya yang harus ditanggung perusahaan. Di samping perhatikan apa yang naluri/insting Anda katakan. Kebalikannya, mempercayai naluri/insting Anda saat hendak memilih karyawan adalah tidak tepat. Mengapa? Umumnya naluri/insting kita sering kali terlalu cepat `jatuh cinta' pada seorang kandidat karyawan. Ini terjadi bila kita melihat CV dan resume yang penuh dengan data sempurna seperti sekolah dari sekolah bergengsi, pengalaman sangat baik, dan lainnya. Kita dipaksa melihat kandidat kita bahwa ia tidak memiliki kelemahan atau kekurangan. Kami kerap melihat hal ini ketika orang lain meminta kami untuk mereferensikannya.
Mereka meminta kami untuk mengatakan yang sebenarnya tentang diri mereka. Tapi ketika kami mulai membeberkan fakta tentang dirinya, mereka mulai tidak yakin ingin mendengar apa yang kami katakan. Seakan mereka ingin berkata, `'Oh, tolong jangan katakan itu pada Saya! Yang saya inginkan hanyalah persetujuan,''. Jadi, kalau itu masalah memilih karyawan, Anda harus melihatnya lebih dalam lagi dan melakukan cek dan ricek. Cari data tambahan mengenai calon tersebut. Ungkap apa yang sebenarnya terjadi di balik resume calon itu.
Lakukan cek referensi, dan pertimbangkan itu semua. Secara umum, naluri/insting memang memiliki perannya sendiri di dalam bisnis, dan kadang sangat berperan. Jangan khawatir untuk menjelaskan kepada atasan Anda atau para pemegang saham mengenai hal ini, sebab mereka juga biasa melakukannya. ***
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Graduating With A Plan Of Action
Congratulations, you ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career? Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? Do you have a plan of action to turn those opportunities into a reality? If you don t, you will need to get one.
I m sure you ve heard the old adage that the quickest route from point A to point B is a straight line. Well, launching your career is no different in terms of setting your job search goals and carrying them out diligently and methodically You might have a few corners to navigate, but you should do your best to avoid deviating from your goal as much as possible. One of the first things you need to decide is what type of job interests you the most. Depending on what your degree is, there might be many positions in your field to consider.
For example, if you are a graduate nurse you can work in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, childcare center, school, private practice, or field setting. Then, within those settings you can work within various units such as medical-surgical, pediatrics, and maternity. Then there are transitional opportunities. Let s say you tried your hand at nursing and realized it was not what you expected. You can always consider pharmaceutical sales as a new career. Some fields, such as business management, are even more flexible. The key is to decide which direction you are headed towards and learn as much about that field as you possible can.
Okay, you hate to admit it, but you spent all of that time and money, but you re still not sure what you want to do. You have an idea about what you might want to do, but it s just not clear yet. None of the possibilities you ve explored get you excited. In fact, you re feeling downright frustrated and depressed. Don t worry. It really isn t that bad. Keep in mind that you don t have to start at the top, and don t have to commit yourself to an employer. So dont put so much pressure on yourself. Maybe you just need to get your foot in the door somewhere to test the waters before you decide to go full steam ahead.
You might even want to spend the first year to discover what it is that you really want to do. That way your mind will be open to possibilities and you will have a positive attitude. Just don t waste time. Set weekly goals. Use that year to WORK at finding out what you want to do. Then prepare to do it and do it well.
If you want to explore your career without the assistance of a job coach or career counselor, a good way to start is to conduct some independent research. Let s assume your degree in is law enforcement or criminal justice. You will need to decide if you want to work in corporate security or private investigation. But how do you decide? Well, if your college s career center cannot provide you with specific information, visit Occupational Outlook Handbook online (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) to get an overview of various positions in your field. Join industry specific chat rooms to see what everyone is talking about. Go to the websites of various companies. Get involved in conversations. Ask lots of questions. Get advice from friends, family members, and neighbors. Ask them what they do and how they got started.
If you are not sure if a particular area of your industry is right for you, call or write professionals already in positions of interest to request an information interview. An information interview will allow you the opportunity to question a professional about the nature and requirements of a position. Some people will not be available, whereas other people will welcome the opportunity to give you fifteen minutes of their time. If someone avoids you, don t take it personally. Just move on to the next possible contact.
Once you make a connection, you will need to be polite, organized, and demonstrate exceptional professionalism and communication skills. During your information interview, remember to take detailed notes. When you are done, thank them wholeheartedly for their time. Be sure to get their full name and contact information so you can send them a follow-up thank you letter. They might even have an opening, so be sure to make a good impression.
Once you have narrowed it down, have your r sum developed professionally and post it on major job boards, such as monster.com, careerbuilder.com, and hotjobs.com to see what contacts can be made. While you are there, search job openings to glean what the job descriptions are so you can see what will be expected of you. Your r sum writer will probably want you to do that anyway so they can get a good idea of the jobs you are interested in to ensure your r sum is very targeted. Be proactive and tell your r sum writer that you have done that and would like to share that information with them.
Okay, so now you know what you want to do and you have a great r sum and cover letter. Now what? You ve probably heard how important networking is that it s not what you know but who you know. Well, that s not always the case; but knowing the right person sure can t hurt. With that in mind, let everyone you come in contact with know you are looking for a job. Be sure to keep your r sum updated and in your car (protected from spills and creasing) so you can hand them out at a moment s notice. Join an organization to become acquainted with people in your industry, attend career fairs, become affiliated with recruiters, and research companies online (post your r sum at their websites), at the library, and even in the yellow pages to get leads to mail your r sum and cover letter.
This last approach is a great strategy. Let s say you recently graduated with your Masters in Social Work. You can open your yellow pages to Adoption Agencies to acquire the mailing addresses of several social service agencies. Be sure to call the receptionist first to request the proper name, title, and department of the contact to send your r sum and cover letter. Other strategies include creating a web r sum so people can view your formatted, interactive resume online. If you don t know how to do this, research how or hire someone to do it for you. Be sure to have business cards made and add your web r sum address to it!
Another great way to get started is to temp for a while. If you do decide to temp, be selective. You should only work for the best companies in your field to get the very best experience possible. It is also a great way to prove yourself as a favorable candidate for a permanent position. Don t temp for too long because it might cause a potential employer to wonder why you haven t secured a permanent position for a certain length of time. If during an interview you are asked why you temped, confidently state that you chose to temp to gain well-rounded experience in your field. Don t apologize for anything! No matter what your plan of action is, be sure to keep organized notes and track every move you make. Prepare a list of names, company names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, and website addresses. Keep the list near the phone of every company you sent your r sum and cover letter. That way you will know whom you are speaking with when they call to extend an initial or follow up interview.
This is especially important if you are going on several interviews. If you are not organized, you will get confused and seem unprofessional. You will want to make a great first impression from the very beginning, starting with a great r sum and cover letter. If you have your baby sister s cute little voice or a musical greeting on your answering machine, replace it with a professional message that says, You have reached John Smith at 555-5555. I am not available at this time. Please leave your name and reason for calling. I will return your call as soon as possible. Have a great day! If your email address is bowlingkingpin@aol.com, be sure to change it to JSmith1234@aol.com. If you are on the road all of the time, or if members of your family do not speak English, get a cell phone so you can be reached anytime, anywhere. List that number as your only number without the word cell listed on your r sum .
If you list both your home number and your cell number, then indicate which number is your home number and which number is your cell number. They will probably call your home number first. If you have a lot of friends who call you on your cell, be on guard to answer your cell phone professionally. If you are going on an interview, leave your cell phone in your glove compartment. You don t want your cell phone to ring in the middle of the interview.
Be prepared and on time for the interview, if not early. Make sure you have several outfits to wear to go on several interviews in a week s time so you don t stress. Make sure you dress appropriately for your interview. You can t go wrong if you are conservative. If it is a creative industry, you can dress with more flair or even casual, but don t dress too crazy. Have extra r sum s handy (don t bring your cover letter) to give to the hiring manager so he/she can distribute them to other managers without having to make copies.
Practice your interviewing technique. Ask a friend to role-play with you. Get a book with commonly asked interview questions. In addition to learning what to say, you need to learn what not to say and what not to do. Send out thank you letters within 24-hours that mention something important discussed in the interview keeping the position in mind at all times and reiterating your strengths. Above all, be professional in behavior and appearance, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, organized, interested in the company and position (have about ten questions to ask them that have nothing to do with you), and try your best to be interesting when you talk about your experiences, regardless how limited they may be. If you are nervous, keep in mind that you are interviewing them, too.
You don t want to work for just anyone, do you? Be sure to convey that. You don t have to be arrogant about it, but you should come across as a commodity, not as a desperate, nervous job seeker. If you think like that, your confidence will shine through naturally because you will feel good about yourself and will be ready for anything! Before long, you ll be launching your career. Good luck! ***
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by Ann Baehr
Ann Baehr is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and President of Best Resumes of New York. She currently serves as Second Vice President of the National Resume Writers' Association. Her work has been published in over twenty resume and cover letter books by McGraw-Hill, Jist Publishers, and Adams Media. To learn more, visit Best Resumes online at www.e-bestresumes.com or email Ann Baehr directly at resumesbest@earthlink.net
Kike Tri Wicaksono, Jakarta, Indonesia
Anda punya dua pilihan. Pertama jelaskan pada bos Anda bahwa karyawan Anda mengambil kebijakan tersebut berdasarkan data tetapi juga berdasar naluri/instingnya. Atau jika ternyata naluri/insting karyawan Anda sering meleset, Anda dapat memerintahkannya berhenti mengambil keputusan dengan cara begitu. Secara umum mengambil keputusan berdasarkan naluri dan insting adalah wajar. Karena ia terbentuk dari pola yang kerap dihadapi dan dilihat.
Naluri/insting memang beroperasi dari alam bawah sadar. Salah satu trik mengatasinya adalah Anda harus tahu kapan waktu yang tepat mempercayai insting/naluri. Proses ini tidak berjalan sekejap tentunya. Ia butuh pengalaman bertahun-tahun dari keputusan yang diambil, apakah benar atau ternyata salah. Sampai Anda mencapai taraf mempercayai naluri Anda, kami sarankan dua hal pada Anda.
Pertama, naluri/insting biasanya sangat menolong saat Anda harus mengambil keputusan bisnis dari sebuah transaksi. Tapi naluri/insting juga dikenal tidak tepat saat digunakan untuk menilai seseorang. Transaksi apapun yang Anda lakukan, meskipun ia didasari oleh data-data, analisis, prediksi kuantitatif bahkan kualitatif, tetap saja ia merupakan sebuah proyeksi dari apa yang akan terjadi. Kadang proyeksinya tepat tapi tidak jarang proyeksi itu meleset.
Bisa jadi lawan bisnis dalam transaksi Anda melebih-lebihkan proyeksi bisnisnya atau memanipulasi data. Sehingga bilamana Anda berhadapan dengan situasi memutuskan transaksi, pikirkan matang-matang biaya yang harus ditanggung perusahaan. Di samping perhatikan apa yang naluri/insting Anda katakan. Kebalikannya, mempercayai naluri/insting Anda saat hendak memilih karyawan adalah tidak tepat. Mengapa? Umumnya naluri/insting kita sering kali terlalu cepat `jatuh cinta' pada seorang kandidat karyawan. Ini terjadi bila kita melihat CV dan resume yang penuh dengan data sempurna seperti sekolah dari sekolah bergengsi, pengalaman sangat baik, dan lainnya. Kita dipaksa melihat kandidat kita bahwa ia tidak memiliki kelemahan atau kekurangan. Kami kerap melihat hal ini ketika orang lain meminta kami untuk mereferensikannya.
Mereka meminta kami untuk mengatakan yang sebenarnya tentang diri mereka. Tapi ketika kami mulai membeberkan fakta tentang dirinya, mereka mulai tidak yakin ingin mendengar apa yang kami katakan. Seakan mereka ingin berkata, `'Oh, tolong jangan katakan itu pada Saya! Yang saya inginkan hanyalah persetujuan,''. Jadi, kalau itu masalah memilih karyawan, Anda harus melihatnya lebih dalam lagi dan melakukan cek dan ricek. Cari data tambahan mengenai calon tersebut. Ungkap apa yang sebenarnya terjadi di balik resume calon itu.
Lakukan cek referensi, dan pertimbangkan itu semua. Secara umum, naluri/insting memang memiliki perannya sendiri di dalam bisnis, dan kadang sangat berperan. Jangan khawatir untuk menjelaskan kepada atasan Anda atau para pemegang saham mengenai hal ini, sebab mereka juga biasa melakukannya. ***
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source: artikel Republika
=======================================================
Graduating With A Plan Of Action
Congratulations, you ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career? Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? Do you have a plan of action to turn those opportunities into a reality? If you don t, you will need to get one.
I m sure you ve heard the old adage that the quickest route from point A to point B is a straight line. Well, launching your career is no different in terms of setting your job search goals and carrying them out diligently and methodically You might have a few corners to navigate, but you should do your best to avoid deviating from your goal as much as possible. One of the first things you need to decide is what type of job interests you the most. Depending on what your degree is, there might be many positions in your field to consider.
For example, if you are a graduate nurse you can work in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, childcare center, school, private practice, or field setting. Then, within those settings you can work within various units such as medical-surgical, pediatrics, and maternity. Then there are transitional opportunities. Let s say you tried your hand at nursing and realized it was not what you expected. You can always consider pharmaceutical sales as a new career. Some fields, such as business management, are even more flexible. The key is to decide which direction you are headed towards and learn as much about that field as you possible can.
Okay, you hate to admit it, but you spent all of that time and money, but you re still not sure what you want to do. You have an idea about what you might want to do, but it s just not clear yet. None of the possibilities you ve explored get you excited. In fact, you re feeling downright frustrated and depressed. Don t worry. It really isn t that bad. Keep in mind that you don t have to start at the top, and don t have to commit yourself to an employer. So dont put so much pressure on yourself. Maybe you just need to get your foot in the door somewhere to test the waters before you decide to go full steam ahead.
You might even want to spend the first year to discover what it is that you really want to do. That way your mind will be open to possibilities and you will have a positive attitude. Just don t waste time. Set weekly goals. Use that year to WORK at finding out what you want to do. Then prepare to do it and do it well.
If you want to explore your career without the assistance of a job coach or career counselor, a good way to start is to conduct some independent research. Let s assume your degree in is law enforcement or criminal justice. You will need to decide if you want to work in corporate security or private investigation. But how do you decide? Well, if your college s career center cannot provide you with specific information, visit Occupational Outlook Handbook online (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) to get an overview of various positions in your field. Join industry specific chat rooms to see what everyone is talking about. Go to the websites of various companies. Get involved in conversations. Ask lots of questions. Get advice from friends, family members, and neighbors. Ask them what they do and how they got started.
If you are not sure if a particular area of your industry is right for you, call or write professionals already in positions of interest to request an information interview. An information interview will allow you the opportunity to question a professional about the nature and requirements of a position. Some people will not be available, whereas other people will welcome the opportunity to give you fifteen minutes of their time. If someone avoids you, don t take it personally. Just move on to the next possible contact.
Once you make a connection, you will need to be polite, organized, and demonstrate exceptional professionalism and communication skills. During your information interview, remember to take detailed notes. When you are done, thank them wholeheartedly for their time. Be sure to get their full name and contact information so you can send them a follow-up thank you letter. They might even have an opening, so be sure to make a good impression.
Once you have narrowed it down, have your r sum developed professionally and post it on major job boards, such as monster.com, careerbuilder.com, and hotjobs.com to see what contacts can be made. While you are there, search job openings to glean what the job descriptions are so you can see what will be expected of you. Your r sum writer will probably want you to do that anyway so they can get a good idea of the jobs you are interested in to ensure your r sum is very targeted. Be proactive and tell your r sum writer that you have done that and would like to share that information with them.
Okay, so now you know what you want to do and you have a great r sum and cover letter. Now what? You ve probably heard how important networking is that it s not what you know but who you know. Well, that s not always the case; but knowing the right person sure can t hurt. With that in mind, let everyone you come in contact with know you are looking for a job. Be sure to keep your r sum updated and in your car (protected from spills and creasing) so you can hand them out at a moment s notice. Join an organization to become acquainted with people in your industry, attend career fairs, become affiliated with recruiters, and research companies online (post your r sum at their websites), at the library, and even in the yellow pages to get leads to mail your r sum and cover letter.
This last approach is a great strategy. Let s say you recently graduated with your Masters in Social Work. You can open your yellow pages to Adoption Agencies to acquire the mailing addresses of several social service agencies. Be sure to call the receptionist first to request the proper name, title, and department of the contact to send your r sum and cover letter. Other strategies include creating a web r sum so people can view your formatted, interactive resume online. If you don t know how to do this, research how or hire someone to do it for you. Be sure to have business cards made and add your web r sum address to it!
Another great way to get started is to temp for a while. If you do decide to temp, be selective. You should only work for the best companies in your field to get the very best experience possible. It is also a great way to prove yourself as a favorable candidate for a permanent position. Don t temp for too long because it might cause a potential employer to wonder why you haven t secured a permanent position for a certain length of time. If during an interview you are asked why you temped, confidently state that you chose to temp to gain well-rounded experience in your field. Don t apologize for anything! No matter what your plan of action is, be sure to keep organized notes and track every move you make. Prepare a list of names, company names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, and website addresses. Keep the list near the phone of every company you sent your r sum and cover letter. That way you will know whom you are speaking with when they call to extend an initial or follow up interview.
This is especially important if you are going on several interviews. If you are not organized, you will get confused and seem unprofessional. You will want to make a great first impression from the very beginning, starting with a great r sum and cover letter. If you have your baby sister s cute little voice or a musical greeting on your answering machine, replace it with a professional message that says, You have reached John Smith at 555-5555. I am not available at this time. Please leave your name and reason for calling. I will return your call as soon as possible. Have a great day! If your email address is bowlingkingpin@aol.com, be sure to change it to JSmith1234@aol.com. If you are on the road all of the time, or if members of your family do not speak English, get a cell phone so you can be reached anytime, anywhere. List that number as your only number without the word cell listed on your r sum .
If you list both your home number and your cell number, then indicate which number is your home number and which number is your cell number. They will probably call your home number first. If you have a lot of friends who call you on your cell, be on guard to answer your cell phone professionally. If you are going on an interview, leave your cell phone in your glove compartment. You don t want your cell phone to ring in the middle of the interview.
Be prepared and on time for the interview, if not early. Make sure you have several outfits to wear to go on several interviews in a week s time so you don t stress. Make sure you dress appropriately for your interview. You can t go wrong if you are conservative. If it is a creative industry, you can dress with more flair or even casual, but don t dress too crazy. Have extra r sum s handy (don t bring your cover letter) to give to the hiring manager so he/she can distribute them to other managers without having to make copies.
Practice your interviewing technique. Ask a friend to role-play with you. Get a book with commonly asked interview questions. In addition to learning what to say, you need to learn what not to say and what not to do. Send out thank you letters within 24-hours that mention something important discussed in the interview keeping the position in mind at all times and reiterating your strengths. Above all, be professional in behavior and appearance, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, organized, interested in the company and position (have about ten questions to ask them that have nothing to do with you), and try your best to be interesting when you talk about your experiences, regardless how limited they may be. If you are nervous, keep in mind that you are interviewing them, too.
You don t want to work for just anyone, do you? Be sure to convey that. You don t have to be arrogant about it, but you should come across as a commodity, not as a desperate, nervous job seeker. If you think like that, your confidence will shine through naturally because you will feel good about yourself and will be ready for anything! Before long, you ll be launching your career. Good luck! ***
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by Ann Baehr
Ann Baehr is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and President of Best Resumes of New York. She currently serves as Second Vice President of the National Resume Writers' Association. Her work has been published in over twenty resume and cover letter books by McGraw-Hill, Jist Publishers, and Adams Media. To learn more, visit Best Resumes online at www.e-bestresumes.com or email Ann Baehr directly at resumesbest@earthlink.net
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