Seasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent Employment

Seasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent EmploymentSeasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent Employmentseasonal jobs with flexible schedules that are fit for professionals like yourselves. The numbers for seasonal employment this year are looking to be the best in years, and very promising for job-seekers looking to turn a seasonal job into a permantent job, according to a survey on the Top Areas for Seasonal Jobs just released by CareerBuilder.The CareerBuilder/HarrisInteractive survey highlightsthat the best career categories to look for seasonal jobs are within the professions of customer service, administrative and clerical support, shipping and delivery, and hospitality. Additionally, seasonal jobs can be found in the areas of inventory management, accounting and finance, non-retail sales, marketing, technology, and public relations. The best news of all, for those of you looking to transition your temporary, seasonal job into something mora permanent 40 percent of employers who plan to hire seasonal employees said that they will likely transition some into full-time, permanent employees, up from 31 percent last year. Heres some great advice on positioning yourself to transition from a seasonal or temporary job into something more permanent. This advice was given by the employers themselves, so its certainly worth rememberingProvide great customer service by offering help instead of waiting to be asked for it.Let the hiring manager know up front that theyd like full-time employment.Proactively ask for more projects and responsibilities.Present ideas on how to incorporate something new or do something better.Ask thoughtful questions about the organization.And our number one piece of advice for seasonal jobs is this APPLY NOW According to the survey, Eighty percent of employers are not accepting applications beyond November. Happy Seasonal Employment Hunting

Scared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow It

Scared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow ItScared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow ItGet out there and shine on your first day at workTo drastically misquote Bob Dylan- How many times must a person experience a first day at work before it becomes less awkward?Nowadays, people change their jobs and careers as often as they change their underwear. You too are likely to go through many first days at work in your lifetime. The good news is, you can easily make it exciting instead of terrifying by following a few simple guidelines. We present to you 9 Awesome Tips to Help You Not Screw Up on Your First Day at Work.Intentionally or not, people are quick to judge others. According to Willis and Todorov, it only takes 1/10th of a second to make a first impression. Luckily, our experience says that you have at least the entirety of your first week to correct (or cement) that impression. Unless youre a police puppythat is, in which case youv e already mastered the art of impressing everyone your first day at work.If youre a planning freak like me, you might find this hour-by-hour survival guide handy. If youre not as easily stressed, 9 quick tips will mora than suffice. Good luck1. Show on time and dress appropriatelyDont be late on your first day at work. If you arrive late, youve already left a bad first impression before you even had a chance to enter the room. To avoid this simple mistake, plan your commuteahead. Add extra time in case anything goes wrong. And trust me, its exactly on days like these that things are predestined to go south from the beginning.Know your companys dress code. If youre required to wear a uniform, keep in mind that restrictions apply to all accessories, hair, and makeup. If youre in doubt,contact your HR.2. Show diligence and avoid distractionsA foolproof recipe on how to screw up your first day at work is to slack off. Dont be that person. Stay professional and keep your phone away to av oid any distractions. Make sure to stick to your break times and limit the chit-chat.3. Learn and listen before you speakFamiliarize yourself with the job and the company. According to Robert Sofias advice, before you try to change the game, you must first learn how to play it. Take the first days to listen and learn about the company and their practices. Once youve built trust and proven yourself useful, youll have plenty of opportunities to be more bold and critical. For now, keep an open mind and observe your new work environment. Additionally, when starting a new job, be ready to take on a variety of tasks. Youll show your commitment and willingness to learn. Stayflexible andyoull soon get a complex grasp of the company.4. Ask questionsAt every company, first days at work look different. Either you spend them in training or they throw you right into the deep. Whatever the case, your first week at work is the time to listen and take in as much as you can. At the same time, if you have questions, dont be afraid to ask. Or even better, prepare a few questions beforehand. This will show your interest in the company, its strategies, and plans.5. Get to know the teamApproach your line manager and learn about the companys structure. This is also a good time to clarify any uncertainties about your job description. Chuck Cohn highlights that its critical to understand how you fit into the larger organization and what each part of the company actually does. Take the time to learn peoples position and specialization. Youll benefit down the line when you start collaborating on larger projects.6. Earn respectTo establish your position on a new team is no less challenging task than handling your new job itself. We have one simple, yet effective piece of advice for you. If you want to earn respect, be good at your job. If you prove to be useful in the first week, youll gain trust from your colleagues and management at the same time.7. Build relationshipsGood teamwork is crucial for a successful company. First days in a new job are an ideal opportunity to build relationships with your coworkers. You can either craft a group email or take a walk around the office and introduce yourself. Take some time to get to know your colleagues. Ask them where are they from, how long they have been with the company, and what their role is. By showing interest, youll break the ice and start building new relationships. Your new colleagues will also be curious about you.Quick tip Prepare an elevator pitch about yourself.8. Be yourself from day oneLynn Taylor, a workplace expert emphasized the importance of staying yourself in a new job. Its stressful to try to be someone else, so why bother? You want some consistency in who you are on day one and day 31. Youll soon have to engage with your co-workers on various tasks in a number of different environments. Staying honest about yourself will show that you are responsible and trustworthy.9. Set your personal boundaries On the one hand, you want to be close with your new coworkers, but when it comes to your personal life, be careful. Your first day isnt an appropriate time to share intimate information at work, even if you think it would help you bond with others. People love to gossip, especially when it concerns you as a new colleague, so make sure you stay professional.Regardless of whether your first day is a success or not try to stay positive. Remind yourself of what made you to get into that job in the first place.Get out there and shine on your first day at workNow that youre already getting used to your new job, sit back and take a look at those who never made the cut.SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveShare Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr...

ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr... ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr... ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Program in HoustonASME Learning Development will hold a series of Pressure Vessel and Piping (PVP) MasterClasses next month in Houston. The program, Pressure Vessel Piping Failures Causes, Mitigation and Repair A Case Study Learning Series, to be held May 21-25 at the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor, provides engineers, inspectors and regulators with a practical roadmap for making run-or-repair and operability decisions based on the sound application of ASME/API codes, industry regulations, and engineering practice.The program is comprised of seven courses, each addressing the fundamentals of a specific damage mechanism, its causes and characteristics, inspection methods for determining the extent of damage, and the methods and criteria for evaluating a components fitness-for-service. The c lasses will also review the rules and application of ASME and API codes as well as other industry regulations in making run-or-repair decisions.The series includes an overview session, PVP Integrity Assessment and Repair Using ASME/API Codes and Industry Regulations, on May 21, followed by six Failure Mode MasterClasses General Metal Loss Corrosion on May 22, Piping Vibration on May 23 and 24, Local Thin Areas on May 23, Pitting Corrosion on May 23, Stress Corrosion Cracking on May 24, and Waterhammer Damage in Pipes on May 25.The courses will be presented by three renowned pressure vessel and piping experts Don Frikken, member and past chair of the ASME B31 Pressure Piping Committee and a senior advisor at Becht Engineering George Antaki, chair of the ASME III Working Group Piping konzept and B31 Mechanical Design Committee and past member of the joint API-579/ASME FFS-1 Committee and the ASME Post-Construction Code Committee and Tony Scribner, former associate director of the Mate rials Technology Institute and an authority in materials engineering and corrosion control in the chemical process industries with more than 40 years of experience.For more information on the Pressure Vessel Piping Failures Causes, Mitigation and Repair MasterClass Series or to register, visit http//go.asme.org/pvpfailures. For questions regarding the PVP program or other MasterClass programs, contact Jennifer Delda by e-mail at deldajasme.org.