Careers - Going Back for Your Doctorate Degree - CareerAlley

Careers - Going Back for Your Doctorate Degree - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. Oscar Wilde A doctorate degree can open career doors that were previously shut to you. Many people who pursue a doctorate degree do so because they want to teach at the university level and they need a degree to do so. However, you may also need to doctorates degree to lead a clinical research lab, become a school administrator or to further advance in your field. Going back to get the degree may take time and sacrifice on your part, but the hard work will be worth the effort. Deciding If a Doctorates Degree Is Right for You First you need to determine what your ultimate career goal is. In some cases, it may not make much sense to pursue the degree, because it is not going to help you achieve your career dreams. However there are many fields of study and research that having the degree will open up the doors that you need. You may want to take time to talk to people who are working in your field and to learn how they feel about earning their degree and the path that they took to get it. Choosing a Program that Works for You When going back for your doctorate degree, you may already be working full-time and you may not want to quit completely to pursue your degree. Some schools do offer the option for you to purse the degree part-time, but it really depends on your program, and school. You may need to quit working and pursue the degree full-time, especially if there is a research portion that must be completed in a lab along with it. Doctorate programs can take between three to six years depending on the field of study. Many teachers can continue to work while getting a doctorate in education, but if you are pursuing a doctorate degree in chemistry you may need to take classes on site and full time. Research the best programs in your field of study and then begin applying to your top choices. Paying for Your Doctorate Degree Graduate school can be expensive, but you may qualify for financial aid. You will qualify to take out student loans from the government, but you will not qualify for Pell Grants. However, your school may offer you an assistantship to help cover the costs of tuition and living expenses. Additionally you may be able to work out a deal with your current employer where they will cover your costs if you agree to work with them after graduation for a set number of years. While you are in school you will need to reduce your living expenses so that you do not have a lot of debt when you graduate. Getting Your Family on Board If you are thinking about going back to school, you need to make sure that your family is supportive of your decision. Your spouse and children will be making just as many sacrifices as you will. You will not have as much extra time to spend with them. You may also be making financial sacrifices, and it is very important that your spouse or partner be on board with your decision when you make it. Audrey Porterman is the main researcher and writer for doctoralprograms.org. Her most recent accomplishment includes graduating from Ohio State, with a degree in business management. Her current focus for the site involves psychology doctorate programs and accounting doctorate programs This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook

Writing a Resume for Jobs in the US

Writing a Resume for Jobs in the US Resume formats may be similar from country to country, but the acceptable content can vary depending on where you live. If you are a foreign citizen looking to work in the United States, check out the resume differences before you send a resume to a US company. What you put on your resume may inadvertently cost you a job because employers may make negative inferences about some of the information that does not need to be on there. For example, putting a picture of yourself on the first page of your resume may be done in several European countries, but it is not the norm here. Even if you are an actor or a singer, a professional headshot usually accompanies the resume instead of being placed on the resume. Decisions about you as a candidate should be made based on your skills, not your degree of attractiveness. Leave off your marital status and the number of children you have. It is illegal in the US to ask if you are married or if you have children. This information  could imply that you may  have competing needs between work and family. For example, you may need to call in sick because one of your kids is sick and you must stay home with him. Or you may need to leave work early on a regular basis to pick up your daughter from daycare. Religious and political affiliations do not belong on a resume unless they directly relate to the job for which you are applying. For example, stating your religious affiliation on your resume if you are looking for church organist jobs may help you. Or, showing that youre a Democrat on your resume would be appropriate if you are looking for a position on a Democratic campaign. Hobbies and interests used to be sections on a resume used especially when a resume was pretty short and needed filling out or when the hobby or interest directly related to the position. They are not used as much now on American resumes. Be careful if you do use these sections. The information you share can damage your chances of getting a position. For example, if you belong to Insulin Pumpers Group 75 of Detroit because your child uses an insulin pump, a potential employer may think you have diabetes. This could be used to discriminate against you, even though discriminating against someone with a chronic illness is illegal in the US.

2 Memorable Resume Goal Statements

2 Memorable Resume Goal StatementsThese 2 resume goal statements may be the most important aspect of any job search. They are simple, yet powerful statements that are designed to inform you about what it is you want from your career. They are simple because they are easy to remember and express in terms of your goals for your future. And powerful because the statements themselves need to be followed by action - a plan to achieve those goals.The first goal statement, you should include in your resume is the more personal and heartfelt, or hopefully just as heartfelt. The goal of this statement is to create a connection between you and the interviewer. Think about what you like about yourself, why you like the idea of working for this company, and what you can do to get the job. This statement will use personal details to lead the reader into an emotion, and then you should use that emotion to help you follow through with your plan.The second goal statement, you should include in your resume is the one you will most likely use most often. This goal statement would encourage the reader to follow your plan for a future career with action. For example, if you had dreamed of being a teacher, or have a history of volunteering, or if you are a person who enjoys nurturing people, or if you are a person who enjoys working with computers, the goal statement is about using your desire for a career to help you reach your goal of reaching a successful career. Again, this statement should help the reader see your desire and then follow through with their own goal to reach that goal.In addition to these two statements, you should also include the three statements you may use depending on your future job search. This is done so you can let your resume stand out from others and make your statement unique.The third statement is about your key employment characteristics. While the other two statements can have more detail, this one only needs to describe you. It is important to hi ghlight your current job, and some of your past jobs. For example, if you were an event planner, highlight that and then outline your strengths, weaknesses, and what you can bring to this position.These two statements are the most important part of your resume, but they do not have to be perfect. This statement should be something you feel comfortable saying because you have already expressed it to the interviewer. If you are uncomfortable with how to say it, you should rewrite this part of your resume so that it can stand on its own.All of these statements are useful tools for making your resume stand out from others. If you write these statements well, you will be able to create your own words to put into your resume.

Airbnb This Retired Couple Makes $75,000 as Superhosts

Airbnb This Retired Couple Makes $75,000 as Superhosts Many older adults are joining the sharing economy for extra income. But for James and In Ja Yates, sharing is more than just a gig â€" it’s their whole way of life. The L.A. couple, ages 80 and 79, respectively, share two units of their sprawling, 100-year-old home on Airbnb. It’s a full-time effort: “We’re not retired yet,” James says jokingly. They earn $70,000 to $75,000 a year through Airbnb, about 10 times what the average senior host earns annually, according to the company. The couple loves welcoming visitors from around the world, and their guests love them back, giving them 5-star reviews that have helped the couple earn “Superhost” status on the platform. “They adopted our kids as their own,” wrote a recent guest. Another gushed, “This is by far the best Airbnb experience we’ve ever had.” Their interest in people is genuine, the couple says. “If you don’t embody that hospitality within you, it’s not going to work,” James says. For those who want to give it a try, here are James and In Ja’s secrets for Airbnb success: The Hollywood sign view from the Yates's house in Los Angeles. Courtesy of Airbnb Value is Paramount The Yates charge $109 per night for one of their listings, under the $136 average for L.A. homes on Airbnb. Their places come with all the standard amenities, including Wifi and free parking. But they give their guests even more for their money: a hearty breakfast. Each morning, In Ja prepares a feast of bacon and eggs, omelets, French toast, and other delicacies. “I make sure their tummy is full when they leave my kitchen,” In Ja says. “They don’t get hungry until 3pm.” She estimates that the breakfast is a $12 value per person. The hearty meal is a big attraction for the guests. “The breakfasts each morning are incredible, delicious, and help you to get off to a good start each day,“ one recent guest wrote, adding that In Ja also sent his kids off with snacks. The Yates's courtyard overlooking the Los Angeles hills. Courtesy of Airbnb Give Back to Your Community James and In Ja donate any leftover food to homeless people in their neighborhood. It’s just one of many ways the couple gives back to their community. They also run a scholarship foundation called Soul 2 Seoul that gives money to students who promote racial unity. So far, they have given away $70,000, a sum made possible by their Airbnb earnings. The two receive Social Security and two pensions, in addition to having other rental income, so the money they make through Airbnb is largely gravy that they spend on others. The couple met in 1960 in Korea, where James worked as a government employee. The challenges they faced as a mixed-race couple in the U.S. have helped them be open to their diverse guests, they say. In a way, hosting is a fourth act for James, who after his stint as a government employee worked in marketing for Kodak for 29 years in Rochester, N.Y. and then moved cross-country and became a school teacher in L.A. In Ja stayed at home and raised the couple’s three children. The two fell into hosting after their long-time tenant suggested it would be a good way to put their extra space to use. Word of their hospitality has spread via word of mouth throughout the globe. Their referral network is especially strong in France and China. Children hear about the couple before they arrive and begin calling them “grandpa and grandma” as soon as they meet. The Yates's house has lush vegetation along with hearty breakfasts. Courtesy of Airbnb Know Your Audience One way James and In Ja help guests feel welcome is by including some of their native cuisine in the daily breakfast spread. Mexican guests might get tortillas and salsa, while Chinese guests get rice porridge. “A lot of little things go into the package,” James says. The couple also keep their rooms spotless. One detail they notice from being guests themselves in hotels and other Airbnbs is that pillows often get musty from sweat. So they fastidiously wash their pillows and hang them to dry, maintaining two sets of each so guests can use one set while the other is being washed. While the couple has hired two part-time workers to help with the cleaning, they still do the bulk of the work themselves. “Today is a light day, but I’ve washed five loads already,” In Ja said one recent afternoon. Some of their seven grandchildren, who range from ages 13 to 27, also pitch in with chores when they want to earn some cash. Airbnb earnings have helped the couple take their extended family on trips to Korea and Africa. The couple hadn’t imagined quite how fulfilling their encore act could be. Says In Ja, “It brings so much joy to my husband and me.” The Yates's bedroom. In Ja makes sure every guest has a clean pillow. Courtesy of Airbnb

3 Questions To Ask Yourself When Changing Industries - Work It Daily

3 Questions To Ask Yourself When Changing Industries - Work It Daily Transitioning from one industry to another can be a hard change to make in your career, but there are a few steps you can take to put yourself in the best possible position when you're going from one field to a different one (whether it's back to an old one or an entirely new one). Find the answer to these three questions, then contact five people in your geographic area within your industry.What Do You Want Do Make Happen? If you know what role(s) you want to fill, you will have a better chance of landing one of those positions. Do you know which company you'd like to target? Are you envisioning an entry-level position or something higher? Remember, in the right situation, taking one step back can pay off later in your career. If you don't know some of these answers, the next question (and follow-through) can make things much easier. Who Do You Want To Connect With? Reach out to five people in your local area in the industry you're looking to get into. Ask them what people need to do to get into that industry. Mention your recent experience, and show that you admire them with a thoughtful compliment about a recent accomplishment of theirs. Ask them what qualities, accomplishments and attitude it took for them to get where they are today without asking them directly for a job. If they agree to meet with you or at least give you a response via phone or e-mail, you will have an opportunity to learn even more about the culture of the industry and your target company too. How Do You Want To Get Results? Do you have a specific time frame for your process? Ideally, you'll be able to answer these questions clearly in a timely fashion through your own research and a few discussions with people in the field. With this information at your disposal, you can make sure your job applications are thorough and tailored, finding their way into the right hands at the right time and earning you the chance to speak with your potential employers. CAREEREALISM founder J.T. O'Donnell goes into a bit more detail in the video above, which is from one of last month's Career QA's. No matter which field you're going into, don't forget to research the similarities between the tasks you carried out and the ones you will be doing in a new position. Finding likenesses for your skills and the those required in the open job is crucial as well. It may seem odd for someone to be working in a completely different field to have relevant experience, but it is often the case! If any of you have had success in changing industries, please share your story in the comments. Enjoy this article? You've got time for another! Check out these related articles: Top 5 Career Assessments To Direct Your Career Change 5 Signs It’s Time For Career Change 8 Steps To Changing Jobs With A Current Employer   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

The Real Reason Why I Let My Kids Sleep In My Bed

The Real Reason Why I Let My Kids Sleep In My Bed I hate clichs. My skin literally crawls when I hear someone say something like youll miss these days or leidhing lasts forever. But lets be honest, parenting (in a nutshell) is a whole bunch of clichs .I tend to feel a sense of irritation every time I start venting about our chaotic life or something one of my kids has done, and someone with older children stops me to remind me that one day I will look back and wish I had lived more in the moment. Cherished my kids at their innocent ages full of wonder. Because one day, youll look back and youll miss these days.And as annoying as it can be when someone says that, theyre not wrong.Thats why when my kids come climbing into my bed in the middle of the night, I dont kick them out.My middle child has an obsession with sneaking into bed with me. He loves to cuddle, and he is exceptionally affectionate at night. There came a point in time when I was making every outlandish promise possible a s I laid him down to sleep to convince him to stay in his bed throughout the night. I had convinced myself that him crawling into my bed every night was causing us both to get a dreadful nights sleep. His solution was to simply stop announcing his arrival in the wee hours of the morning. Instead, he now ever-so-silently tiptoes his way to my side of the bed and snuggles up next to me. So silently, in fact, that I usually dont even realize hes managed to make his way into my bed until morning. I used to worry about this. That my kid needed his space, and I needed mine.But the truth is, I think we both sleep a little sounder curled up with each other.And as annoying and clich as it sounds, it really wont last forever. One day I am going to wake up, and my kids are going to be burrito-ed into their comforters in their messy beds with their acne covered faces, dirty adult-sized clothes, and stinky shoes strewn across the floor, their leftover pizza slices from a midnight snack still on their nightstand, and celebrity or band posters up on the walls. Theyll be snoozing away without a care in the world because they were up late texting with a friend or (gasp) more than a friend.Before I know it, the day will come when they will no longer ask me for abedtime story or to sing them a popsong at night. They will probably go to sleep hours after Ive passed out. Eventually, Ill be lucky if I can get my kids to give me a kiss on the cheek or to give me a quick hug on their way out the door, better yet rub my cheek with their soft little chubby fingers until we both fall back to sleep sweetly. Our sleepy midnight chats where my child quietly coos precious love stories in my ear between yawns, where he tells me about how Im the best mom in the world, will be distant memories.My oldest is 8, and he never climbs in my bed in the middle of the night anymore. Every once in a while, he asks to come camp out in my room and watch a movie. And I always say yes. But those nights are fading as fast as the color in my hair, and one day, they will have vanished entirely. And before I know it all of my little kids will be not so little kids anymore. They will be independent near-adults with real problemsand secrets and LIVES that dont include me.So, before that happens, Im going to take all the overnight cuddles I can get. Because as tiresome as it sounds, one day I know I will look back and miss these exact moments. But at least I wont be looking back with regret.--Dont miss out on articles like these. Sign up

What You Dont Know About Writing Resume for Business Might Shock You

What You Dont Know About Writing Resume for geschftliches miteinander Might Shock You Definitions of Writing Resume for geschftliches miteinander Be aware that the objective is essential for practically any business resume. There are various ways on how it is possible to prepare and make your organization resume. You may have heard that an appropriate business resume needs to be one-page. Starting an online resume business is truly easy and quick. Writing Professional resumes is a skill that may be easily acquired. It is one profession that is especially suited to people who want flexibility in where, how, and when they work. Learn about the three sorts of skills you are able to highlight and the way it is possible to incorporate them into your resume. Resume writing is a rather instrumental expert skill that students would be considering learning. The Writing Resume for Business Pitfall Most Business Analysts have at the very least a bachelors degree, and obtaining a Ce rtified Management Consultant (CMC) designation may also enhance your odds of locating a job. Business analysis can encompass a number of responsibilities that are particular to the field theyre in. To find out more on what it requires to be a Proposal Writer, take a look at our complete Proposal Writer Job Description. Business Resume Seeking any job isnt an easy job nowadays. The Basic Facts of Writing Resume for Business A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. To acquire a sense of what works, strengthen your own resume by viewing sample resumes. Showing yourself off in the shape of a company proposal may also offer you a leg up in many businesses. The info in your resume should paint an image of the sort of employee you are and show employers what youre capable of accomplishing. There are various techniques to compose a resume. Nearly every job has different specifications with regard to its nature. So resume objectives will differ depending on t he sector in which you are searching for employment. If youve been in operation for some time, it is likely that majority of your clients will be as a consequence of referral. The Debate Over Writing Resume for Business Also consider how much non-billable time you will need to spend on your business enterprise. By effectively writing your business resume, you are going to be able to demonstrate that youre capable for the job and accomplish your career objective. Individualize each resume to fit the particular job, and the business. The job, the market, and the institution proved not the ideal fit for me. What Everybody Dislikes About Writing Resume for Business and Why Contrary to other kinds of writing, copywriting demands an understanding of what entices people to react to promotional materials. Because marketing is frequently a component of www content, you need to have a simple understanding of search engine optimization or will willingly learn, you may have the ability to command a greater rate writing keyword rich web content. Business resume is different from different resumes but still the fundamental format and the structure stays the same. What is Truly Happening with Writing Resume for Business Resume writing is an art and it must be utilized in resume to create a fantastic impression on the possible employer. When you have started your resume writing company, you might have to guess the nonbillable hours. First important consideration to remember when writing a resume is to comprehend what specific role youre being considered for. If your resume is not correctly crafted, your chances of receiving an interview are dramatically reduced.