It is not easy changing careers in any job. New environment plus change in scenery, new people to meet and become friends with, maybe even a new go to / come back from work time schedule. Ether way it's a change and everyone goes through changes. If you are looking for that new change I think I'll be able to help you out.
The World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is one of those careers that you might steer away from because of the 6 foot plus giants whose arms are bigger than your legs and the female wrestlers who could probably drop you without any hesitation. I'll admit it, there intimidating, but that is what draws the fans to watch wrestling day in and day. It is nothing you see very often and it draws you in. This should be a good reason for you to change careers to be apart of this experience of a life time.
The WWE offers a variety of opportunities that anyone with the right kind of experience and the drive to be successful can soon call this one heck of a career that you will not want to ever leave. From sales to facilities, marketing to media, there is not a job that you can not get here. If you do decide to become part of the greatest entertainment business on the planet, you fell great about yourself because you accomplished something that someone from your old job could never do.
This is not your typical job ether. Depending on what field you go into you could be working in New York, Connecticut, or even apart of the wrestling shows where you travel all over the planet (US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, and even visit the troops in the Middle East). You could be traveling to places you only wished about going to and learning new cultures.
Friday, 27 February 2009
The New New York
It was recently reported that the importance of New York City as the center of world finance may be diminishing, to be replaced by other international cities. Tokyo, London, and Hong Kong all seem to be growing in importance and stature, as New York declines. The high profile and very visible struggles of Wall Street seem to have started the slide. But what does this really mean for America?
Right now it's probably more symbolic than anything, unless you live or work in New York City itself. As the Wall Street giants lay off people or go out of business altogether, their legions of multimillion dollar employees will undoubtedly wind up underemployed with far lower incomes. Smaller New York businesses will be forced to lay off service workers, all of which will combine to affect the New York City economy. On a national scale however, the decline of New York as a world financial Center may not be that critical.
What might be more important are the implications of this symbolic shift of power. The United States has long been considered to be the center of the global economy. With American unemployment at a 14 year high, with Wall Street and Detroit seeking billions of dollars in bailout money, and with the new administration trying desperately to jumpstart the economy, things might be changing.
Experts seem to agree that things are going to get much worse before they get any better. For anyone in the world who works for a living, things are tough and getting tougher. Anybody who is concerned about their financial future-which should be everybody-needs to be thinking today about alternatives and solutions to cope with the coming hard economic times.
Despite the fact that New York's decline as the center of power for world finance may be symbolic, the implications are real. People everywhere must face the realities, and provide for their own financial futures, particularly because nobody else is going to step up and do it. If you have a sound and comprehensive financial plan in place that will enable you to survive the coming hard times, the time to start is implementing it is now. Do some online research and identify potential opportunities that will enable you to generate an income should you lose your job, and to preserve your wealth as financial conditions deteriorate.
What happens in New York might not be your problem, but it seems to indicate that things are going to get a lot worse before they get any better. Be proactive and act to preserve your future now.
Right now it's probably more symbolic than anything, unless you live or work in New York City itself. As the Wall Street giants lay off people or go out of business altogether, their legions of multimillion dollar employees will undoubtedly wind up underemployed with far lower incomes. Smaller New York businesses will be forced to lay off service workers, all of which will combine to affect the New York City economy. On a national scale however, the decline of New York as a world financial Center may not be that critical.
What might be more important are the implications of this symbolic shift of power. The United States has long been considered to be the center of the global economy. With American unemployment at a 14 year high, with Wall Street and Detroit seeking billions of dollars in bailout money, and with the new administration trying desperately to jumpstart the economy, things might be changing.
Experts seem to agree that things are going to get much worse before they get any better. For anyone in the world who works for a living, things are tough and getting tougher. Anybody who is concerned about their financial future-which should be everybody-needs to be thinking today about alternatives and solutions to cope with the coming hard economic times.
Despite the fact that New York's decline as the center of power for world finance may be symbolic, the implications are real. People everywhere must face the realities, and provide for their own financial futures, particularly because nobody else is going to step up and do it. If you have a sound and comprehensive financial plan in place that will enable you to survive the coming hard times, the time to start is implementing it is now. Do some online research and identify potential opportunities that will enable you to generate an income should you lose your job, and to preserve your wealth as financial conditions deteriorate.
What happens in New York might not be your problem, but it seems to indicate that things are going to get a lot worse before they get any better. Be proactive and act to preserve your future now.
The American Dream
It appears that the nation is in for some drastic government action in order to "save the economy." No American can doubt that the economy is experiencing the greatest recession since World War Two. I believe this crisis will be remembered as our generation's "great depression." There will not be bread lines or Hoovervilles because of the social safety net. Yet I do hope that this will awaken in all Americans, including the politicians of both parties, the notion that there is no free ride.
President-elect Obama and Congress have a once-in-a-century chance to fix our endemic problems. Programs from Social Security to healthcare to subsidy-driven industry that are mortgaging our children's and grandchildren's futures need to be reviewed and solved. For more than 30 years, our citizens have both collectively and individually lived far beyond our economic circumstances. President Hoover promised a chicken for every pot and our modern-day politicians promise a 72-inch flat screen in every home. Even war against an implacable foe like Iraq demands no blood, sweat, and tears from the general public. We are told, instead, to spend our way out of the problem.
Our elected officials set up false dichotomies between "Main Street" and "Wall Street", suggesting there is a difference. While demonizing the institutions that created the financial ruin, our Congress and President then vote hundreds of billions of dollars to save those very institutions from their sins without demanding any accountability regarding how those funds are used. Under our current system of free enterprise, a bank, a brokerage house or a car company can screws up and be allowed to stay in business by government infusion of money. This money, our money, is given to these large institutions, usually with no strings, under the auspices of saving the jobs of working men and women. Conversely, the small business owner quickly disappears because there is no safety net for him.
Most Americans work for small businesses or, more and more frequently now, simply as independent contractors with no benefits and are required to pay the full percentage of the payroll tax for Social Security and Medicare. They do not have access to the army of lobbyists that banks, brokerage houses and car companies do. What the government has done to date during this crisis is borrowed hundreds of billions of dollars from China and other nations to bail out these big "American companies" and given the bill to future generations of our citizens.
I do not know whether this is the right thing to do or not do. Only time will tell. I do know that if Obama, Pelosi, and Reid continue on the same path as every U.S. administration and Congress has for the past thirty years, then we are doomed to becoming a third rate power. The status quo is not acceptable. We, the American people, must be willing to sacrifice some materialistic things today for the good and future of our nation. It is time for a reckoning for all of us, and it is incumbent upon the Congress to take the lead on these changes. Let's hope the bills they present will be carefully crafted to address the immediate urgent problems we face and not be packed with million of dollars of pet projects for their districts. We need to take a realistic assessment of what we can afford to buy both as a nation and as individuals.
President-elect Obama and Congress have a once-in-a-century chance to fix our endemic problems. Programs from Social Security to healthcare to subsidy-driven industry that are mortgaging our children's and grandchildren's futures need to be reviewed and solved. For more than 30 years, our citizens have both collectively and individually lived far beyond our economic circumstances. President Hoover promised a chicken for every pot and our modern-day politicians promise a 72-inch flat screen in every home. Even war against an implacable foe like Iraq demands no blood, sweat, and tears from the general public. We are told, instead, to spend our way out of the problem.
Our elected officials set up false dichotomies between "Main Street" and "Wall Street", suggesting there is a difference. While demonizing the institutions that created the financial ruin, our Congress and President then vote hundreds of billions of dollars to save those very institutions from their sins without demanding any accountability regarding how those funds are used. Under our current system of free enterprise, a bank, a brokerage house or a car company can screws up and be allowed to stay in business by government infusion of money. This money, our money, is given to these large institutions, usually with no strings, under the auspices of saving the jobs of working men and women. Conversely, the small business owner quickly disappears because there is no safety net for him.
Most Americans work for small businesses or, more and more frequently now, simply as independent contractors with no benefits and are required to pay the full percentage of the payroll tax for Social Security and Medicare. They do not have access to the army of lobbyists that banks, brokerage houses and car companies do. What the government has done to date during this crisis is borrowed hundreds of billions of dollars from China and other nations to bail out these big "American companies" and given the bill to future generations of our citizens.
I do not know whether this is the right thing to do or not do. Only time will tell. I do know that if Obama, Pelosi, and Reid continue on the same path as every U.S. administration and Congress has for the past thirty years, then we are doomed to becoming a third rate power. The status quo is not acceptable. We, the American people, must be willing to sacrifice some materialistic things today for the good and future of our nation. It is time for a reckoning for all of us, and it is incumbent upon the Congress to take the lead on these changes. Let's hope the bills they present will be carefully crafted to address the immediate urgent problems we face and not be packed with million of dollars of pet projects for their districts. We need to take a realistic assessment of what we can afford to buy both as a nation and as individuals.
Travel & Work in NYC
Foreign students travel to United States for summer employment through companies such as InterExchange and others like it. Here are the basics regarding your sponsor, working, finding a new job, and finding a place to live.
Don't Be Scared Of Every Little Threat
First thing I must strongly emphasize is that there is a difference between what InterExchange (or your equivalent) says you can and can not do and reality. The same applies for all the technicalities the Law. On the other hand don't mess with the Law in the United States they don't give much (if any) mercy to foreigners. Very importantly...KNOW THE LAW, but also know how strongly each law is enforced.
Your Sponsor
As a student on a work/travel visa theoretically you are supposed to come into this country with a sponsor, and a work contract. A sponsor is the individual or company that is obligated to give you work, and you are supposed to work for them.
Choosing to stick to your sponsor is a very safe thing to do especially if you don't have any cash to start out with. In many cases it is the best thing to do, but there are downfalls. If you choose never to work with your sponsor I recommend calling them and say so. If you don't....your sponsor mite start looking for you. They may contact InterExchange or Immigration. Then you could have problems... your visa may be automatically terminated or worse. On the other hand, you have a legal contract with your employer saying that you will be working for them. If your employer REALLY needs YOU then he/she may say "Hey, we have a contract. If you don't come to work I'll call the proper authorities". In that case, go work with your sponsor, but chances of that happening are low.
-Pros: With a sponsor you are guaranteed a job, and probably a place to live. With a slow economy it's hard to find both on your own. Even many native citizens don't have it as good as you do, so appreciate it!
-Cons: With a sponsor you pay will be lower then if you find a job on your own. That's why they hire you, your cheep labor. Also your sponsor may not be in the place you want to be. You mite be stuck on an island for 4 months.
FACT: Getting paid without being taxed is illegal in the United States, often called getting paid "under the table". When you get paid in cash and not being taxed you're getting paid under the table. Even though it's illegal MANY establishments do this and this goes back to what I said before, Don't Be Scared of Every Little Threat.
FACT: Every state has something called "Minimum Wage"; it's the minimum you're supposed to get paid per/hour. It doesn't matter that your a foreigner, your supposed to get at least minimum wage, but this does not apply to jobs based on tips like waiters, or if your getting paid under the table. The minimum wage for the state you work in can be found online.
On Your Own
This article is really meant to survive New York City as a summer work/travel student.... there are some essential things to know both from an insider and someone with experience.
When you come to the United States there are some things that are simply elementary to function normally, other then getting a job and a place to live.
Essentials
1. SAVE EVERYTHING - America is a very paper based country - Contracts, bills, documents, recites, emails, and messages...SAVE IT you will need it later
2. GET A CELL PHONE
-Why do you need it: Even though it will cost you a bit of money...it will be well worth it.
-How to get it: If you're in the states for only 4 months or less get a PAY-AS-YOU-GO plan. You'll get a SIM card to put in your phone and you'll add money to your account regularly. You'll need it!!! Life without a cell phone in New York is almost impossible and very dangerous. P.S. SAVE ALL THE PAPERS THEY GIVE YOU!!
3. GET A BANK ACCOUNT -
-Why you need it: A bank as you well know is the place where you keep your money, but its one of the few ways for you to also get your money if you're getting paid by check. You put your check in the bank then you could use the money you earned. Also a bank account can help you in many other ways as well...You'll get a bank card that can be used like a credit card so you don't need to carry cash, you can buy things online, and if it gets stolen all you need to do is report it stolen before anyone uses it and you wont lose any money. If you get cash stolen... well then you just get cash stolen. Also a bank statement....a paper the banks sends to you telling how much money you have is proof that you have money...you may need that....if your finding a good place to live.
-How to get it: To open up a bank account just go to a bank when its open and tell them you want to open us a new checking account, bring all your papers with you... including your documents...opening a bank account could take some time so do it in the morning.
P.S. Don't be afraid of asking the banker anything...like HOW DO I PUT MY CHECKS IN THE BANK? They get paid enough to help you properly.
Finding a job: Your Resume
What is a resume: A resume is a single piece of paper saying your name, how to contact you, your job history, your education, your job skills, and what you want (which is a job). A resume is strictly standard in America; don't bother looking for a job without one, even if you're just going to be washing dishes.
How to use it: When you start looking for a job the fist thing the boss sea's is your resume, and then he'll decide if it's worth seeing you again. SO YOU BETTER MAKE IT CLEAR AND LOOK NICE.
What a Resume Looks Like: No point in describing a resume...the best thing to do is look at examples. Microsoft Word gives some beautiful examples that you can just download and adjust to fit your own needs. Your resume should be no less then the ones Microsoft Word has. I suggest a chronological resume if you never made one before.
Finding a Job: Certificates and Professional Training
Here is something that not many J-1 students are told about.
If your English is good...or even so-so and you could survive for about 2 weeks with just a part time job then here is a piece of golden advice.
GET A CERTIFICATE IN SOMETHING!!!! A certificate is saying that you have been trained or are specialized to do a certain task. As I said before, America is all about paper. You got a paper saying you could do something, and then you're ahead of the game.
A common thing to get a certificate in or a license is BARTENDING. You'll notice quickly how badly bartenders are needed in New York; some don't even need to be experienced. NOTE: BARTENDERS MAKE A LOT OF MONEY!!!
Finding a Job: Where to look in New York City
Now this is a biggie.....it all really depends on what you want to do....what you can do....how much money you need to make...how much you're willing to suffer to make that money.
One thing I must tell you is that finding a job on your own in New York City is NOT EASY, on average you'll need to go to about 50 places to get at least 2 calls back.
Also the places to find a job depends whether you're a girl or a guy..... For example, a guy can quickly find a job as a rickshaw in Manhattan and a girl can quickly find a job as a strip tease dancer in...Almost anywhere.
Top places to find a job:
1. Craigslist.com - craigslist.com is the number 1 place students find jobs and place to live... it's a big site and has lots of great stuff. For a job go to jobs, and start looking for everything and everything but don't go pretending you're a nuclear scientists. You'll be emailing resume or going to the place that needs employees, bring your resume.
2. Newspaper - whether your Russian, Polish, Spanish, or Chinese, New York City has a local newspaper in your language....find it. It has lots of job ads. You could call the newspaper and find out how to post your own ad, most of the time it's for free. Also most of the newspapers have a web site where you could find even more job ads and post your own.
3. Walk around - make 100 copies of your resume, pick a busy area... and GO.... don't leave any stone unturned, walk into every store, office, business, EVERYWHERE. Ask them if they are hiring, and give them your resume, try to catch the manager. Most importantly, if they tell you to come back when the manager or owner arrives then DO IT. Your goal is for your resume to reach the manager, or better for YOU to reach the manager!! Don't be discouraged if you only get 1 or 2 calls back, that's normal. They all take résumé's even when they're not hiring, and sometimes they lie and say they're not hiring, take your resume and call you the next day. This is why you need your CELL PHONE ... for the 'call back'. Very rarely will they tell you that you got the job right away, they make you wait, you gotta wait for the 'call back'... don't ask me why.
4. Job Agencies - If you're really need to find a job fast then you could go to a job agency. A job agency is an organization that will find a job for you. The only drawback is that you will need to give them your first paycheck.
Tips: Nobody has to know that your here for just the summer, giving them that information will only decrease your chances of getting hired.
Fact: '2 week notice'If you're getting paid by check, or cash but still being taxed then there something called a "2 week notice". It means that you must tell that you quite at least 2 weeks in advance in writing. With this said, know that your employer must tell you 2 weeks in ahead that you are fired. This is made so that the employer has time to find a replacement and the employee has time to find a new job.
Finding a Job: Training
For almost any job in America there is something called a training period. Basically, they make you work and pay you very little until they decide to hire you. During this training period you better give it your all. Ask the other employees and your boss how long the training period lasts, and make sure you get paid PROPERLY afterwards.
CAUTION: A VERY typical scam (especially on Brighton Beach) is this, the owner takes you in for training buy never having the intension of hiring you....you work your butt off for two weeks and get very little. In those two weeks the owner has time to find someone else. Your two weeks are up expecting to get hired for the fantastic job you have been doing and he tells you you're fired, all because he has someone new ready and eager to do a good job for another two weeks and get paid pennies. BE CAREFUL
Place to live
The cost of living in New York is very expensive...VERY EXPENSIVE. Paying for rent will take out a big portion of your paycheck. Also the place you work and the place you live should be close to each other. New York has different neighborhoods and each has its own ethnic flavor and price. Finding a decent place too live can be even harder then a place to work, but its not that hard to find at least something.
The Lease
IMPORTANT: - Usually when people rent an apartment or a home they get a lease. A lease is a legal contract saying, I will live here for and X amount of time (usually in 6 month increments) and will pay Y per month. It also says what happens if you don't have the rent in time, and if you want to leave early. Unlike the InterExchange contract the chances of the owner saying "OK, don't worry I'll find someone else live here" are ZERO. If you get a lease READ it carefully before signing it, but I don't recommend getting one at all.
A lease is good if you intend of staying there for the whole period of the lease, and no one will give you a lease for only 4 months, (6 months,yes).
Safety Deposit (or just Deposit)
You usually have to make one payment extra when you rent a place. This is called the Safety Deposit, if you don't do anything stupid like break the windows you'll get it back when you leave.
Place to live: The 5 boroughs
An oversimplified description of each neighborhood is below.
Manhattan: VERY EXPENSIVE
Staten Island: VERY EXPENSIVE
Brooklyn: Depends on the neighborhood, from Moderate to Expensive
Queens: Depends on the neighborhood, from Cheep to Very Expensive
Bronx: Cheep BUT very dangerous!!!! EXTREMELY HIGH MURDER, RAPE, ROBBERY, and ASSAULT rate.
Place to live: Where to look
The places to find a job and a place to live are almost one of the same
1. Craigslist.com - it's very easy to find a place to live on craigslist, much easier then a job.
2. News Paper - Your ethnic newspaper will have lots of cheep places to live.
3. Relaters - Just like Job agencies they will find a place for you to live.... and probably a good one with a good price, but they will want one months rent in return.
Place to live: Tips:
There are some things that can help you find you a place to live and some things that can hinder. Keep them in mind when looking for a place.
1. Some places require proof that you have money, or a job with a large enough paycheck. If you have some money to start then this is when your bank statement comes in handy. That piece of paper from the bank telling you how much money you have on the account. You can also use your paycheck as proof, if you just got a job and haven't gotten a paycheck yet ask your boss if it's ok to give the home owner his contact information to confirm that you have a job.
2. Decide early if you'll get your own apartment, or just a room. The price difference can be huge...but not always.
3. No owner wants young college students to live in their house....from an outside perspective here are some keywords that pop up in their mind.
-Drugs, sex, alcohol, messy, loud, wont be able to pay the rent, and if you're foreign it doesn't make the situation any better.
Don't do anything to encourage those words in their heads.
4. If your by yourself then chances of finding a room are good (if your a girl is even better), if your a few friends or a couple then the chances of finding a room are worse, your better off looking for a studio right away.
Last Pieces of Advice
Make friends - Reading this whole article and following every step above is probably not as important as this one little piece of advice. Be open to everyone; don't discriminate by race or anything at all. You'll never know who'll be there for you when you need it most.
Always appreciate the kindness of strangers - New Yorkers are rood, obnoxious, mean, etc...But every now and then you'll meat some very good people, don't push them away.
Little **** - Little Italy, China Town, Little Odessa, Little Korea etc find your cultural nitch in New York. At the same time don't stay there too long. These places are like capsules in time unaffected by the outside world. They have a negative attitude and have a skewed view of America. People get stuck there for 50 years and still don't know a word of English.
America- Stick to Americans, you'll be better off, they know better on how to survive this country. Preferably an educated one, not the local drug dealer.
Good Luck!!
Don't Be Scared Of Every Little Threat
First thing I must strongly emphasize is that there is a difference between what InterExchange (or your equivalent) says you can and can not do and reality. The same applies for all the technicalities the Law. On the other hand don't mess with the Law in the United States they don't give much (if any) mercy to foreigners. Very importantly...KNOW THE LAW, but also know how strongly each law is enforced.
Your Sponsor
As a student on a work/travel visa theoretically you are supposed to come into this country with a sponsor, and a work contract. A sponsor is the individual or company that is obligated to give you work, and you are supposed to work for them.
Choosing to stick to your sponsor is a very safe thing to do especially if you don't have any cash to start out with. In many cases it is the best thing to do, but there are downfalls. If you choose never to work with your sponsor I recommend calling them and say so. If you don't....your sponsor mite start looking for you. They may contact InterExchange or Immigration. Then you could have problems... your visa may be automatically terminated or worse. On the other hand, you have a legal contract with your employer saying that you will be working for them. If your employer REALLY needs YOU then he/she may say "Hey, we have a contract. If you don't come to work I'll call the proper authorities". In that case, go work with your sponsor, but chances of that happening are low.
-Pros: With a sponsor you are guaranteed a job, and probably a place to live. With a slow economy it's hard to find both on your own. Even many native citizens don't have it as good as you do, so appreciate it!
-Cons: With a sponsor you pay will be lower then if you find a job on your own. That's why they hire you, your cheep labor. Also your sponsor may not be in the place you want to be. You mite be stuck on an island for 4 months.
FACT: Getting paid without being taxed is illegal in the United States, often called getting paid "under the table". When you get paid in cash and not being taxed you're getting paid under the table. Even though it's illegal MANY establishments do this and this goes back to what I said before, Don't Be Scared of Every Little Threat.
FACT: Every state has something called "Minimum Wage"; it's the minimum you're supposed to get paid per/hour. It doesn't matter that your a foreigner, your supposed to get at least minimum wage, but this does not apply to jobs based on tips like waiters, or if your getting paid under the table. The minimum wage for the state you work in can be found online.
On Your Own
This article is really meant to survive New York City as a summer work/travel student.... there are some essential things to know both from an insider and someone with experience.
When you come to the United States there are some things that are simply elementary to function normally, other then getting a job and a place to live.
Essentials
1. SAVE EVERYTHING - America is a very paper based country - Contracts, bills, documents, recites, emails, and messages...SAVE IT you will need it later
2. GET A CELL PHONE
-Why do you need it: Even though it will cost you a bit of money...it will be well worth it.
-How to get it: If you're in the states for only 4 months or less get a PAY-AS-YOU-GO plan. You'll get a SIM card to put in your phone and you'll add money to your account regularly. You'll need it!!! Life without a cell phone in New York is almost impossible and very dangerous. P.S. SAVE ALL THE PAPERS THEY GIVE YOU!!
3. GET A BANK ACCOUNT -
-Why you need it: A bank as you well know is the place where you keep your money, but its one of the few ways for you to also get your money if you're getting paid by check. You put your check in the bank then you could use the money you earned. Also a bank account can help you in many other ways as well...You'll get a bank card that can be used like a credit card so you don't need to carry cash, you can buy things online, and if it gets stolen all you need to do is report it stolen before anyone uses it and you wont lose any money. If you get cash stolen... well then you just get cash stolen. Also a bank statement....a paper the banks sends to you telling how much money you have is proof that you have money...you may need that....if your finding a good place to live.
-How to get it: To open up a bank account just go to a bank when its open and tell them you want to open us a new checking account, bring all your papers with you... including your documents...opening a bank account could take some time so do it in the morning.
P.S. Don't be afraid of asking the banker anything...like HOW DO I PUT MY CHECKS IN THE BANK? They get paid enough to help you properly.
Finding a job: Your Resume
What is a resume: A resume is a single piece of paper saying your name, how to contact you, your job history, your education, your job skills, and what you want (which is a job). A resume is strictly standard in America; don't bother looking for a job without one, even if you're just going to be washing dishes.
How to use it: When you start looking for a job the fist thing the boss sea's is your resume, and then he'll decide if it's worth seeing you again. SO YOU BETTER MAKE IT CLEAR AND LOOK NICE.
What a Resume Looks Like: No point in describing a resume...the best thing to do is look at examples. Microsoft Word gives some beautiful examples that you can just download and adjust to fit your own needs. Your resume should be no less then the ones Microsoft Word has. I suggest a chronological resume if you never made one before.
Finding a Job: Certificates and Professional Training
Here is something that not many J-1 students are told about.
If your English is good...or even so-so and you could survive for about 2 weeks with just a part time job then here is a piece of golden advice.
GET A CERTIFICATE IN SOMETHING!!!! A certificate is saying that you have been trained or are specialized to do a certain task. As I said before, America is all about paper. You got a paper saying you could do something, and then you're ahead of the game.
A common thing to get a certificate in or a license is BARTENDING. You'll notice quickly how badly bartenders are needed in New York; some don't even need to be experienced. NOTE: BARTENDERS MAKE A LOT OF MONEY!!!
Finding a Job: Where to look in New York City
Now this is a biggie.....it all really depends on what you want to do....what you can do....how much money you need to make...how much you're willing to suffer to make that money.
One thing I must tell you is that finding a job on your own in New York City is NOT EASY, on average you'll need to go to about 50 places to get at least 2 calls back.
Also the places to find a job depends whether you're a girl or a guy..... For example, a guy can quickly find a job as a rickshaw in Manhattan and a girl can quickly find a job as a strip tease dancer in...Almost anywhere.
Top places to find a job:
1. Craigslist.com - craigslist.com is the number 1 place students find jobs and place to live... it's a big site and has lots of great stuff. For a job go to jobs, and start looking for everything and everything but don't go pretending you're a nuclear scientists. You'll be emailing resume or going to the place that needs employees, bring your resume.
2. Newspaper - whether your Russian, Polish, Spanish, or Chinese, New York City has a local newspaper in your language....find it. It has lots of job ads. You could call the newspaper and find out how to post your own ad, most of the time it's for free. Also most of the newspapers have a web site where you could find even more job ads and post your own.
3. Walk around - make 100 copies of your resume, pick a busy area... and GO.... don't leave any stone unturned, walk into every store, office, business, EVERYWHERE. Ask them if they are hiring, and give them your resume, try to catch the manager. Most importantly, if they tell you to come back when the manager or owner arrives then DO IT. Your goal is for your resume to reach the manager, or better for YOU to reach the manager!! Don't be discouraged if you only get 1 or 2 calls back, that's normal. They all take résumé's even when they're not hiring, and sometimes they lie and say they're not hiring, take your resume and call you the next day. This is why you need your CELL PHONE ... for the 'call back'. Very rarely will they tell you that you got the job right away, they make you wait, you gotta wait for the 'call back'... don't ask me why.
4. Job Agencies - If you're really need to find a job fast then you could go to a job agency. A job agency is an organization that will find a job for you. The only drawback is that you will need to give them your first paycheck.
Tips: Nobody has to know that your here for just the summer, giving them that information will only decrease your chances of getting hired.
Fact: '2 week notice'If you're getting paid by check, or cash but still being taxed then there something called a "2 week notice". It means that you must tell that you quite at least 2 weeks in advance in writing. With this said, know that your employer must tell you 2 weeks in ahead that you are fired. This is made so that the employer has time to find a replacement and the employee has time to find a new job.
Finding a Job: Training
For almost any job in America there is something called a training period. Basically, they make you work and pay you very little until they decide to hire you. During this training period you better give it your all. Ask the other employees and your boss how long the training period lasts, and make sure you get paid PROPERLY afterwards.
CAUTION: A VERY typical scam (especially on Brighton Beach) is this, the owner takes you in for training buy never having the intension of hiring you....you work your butt off for two weeks and get very little. In those two weeks the owner has time to find someone else. Your two weeks are up expecting to get hired for the fantastic job you have been doing and he tells you you're fired, all because he has someone new ready and eager to do a good job for another two weeks and get paid pennies. BE CAREFUL
Place to live
The cost of living in New York is very expensive...VERY EXPENSIVE. Paying for rent will take out a big portion of your paycheck. Also the place you work and the place you live should be close to each other. New York has different neighborhoods and each has its own ethnic flavor and price. Finding a decent place too live can be even harder then a place to work, but its not that hard to find at least something.
The Lease
IMPORTANT: - Usually when people rent an apartment or a home they get a lease. A lease is a legal contract saying, I will live here for and X amount of time (usually in 6 month increments) and will pay Y per month. It also says what happens if you don't have the rent in time, and if you want to leave early. Unlike the InterExchange contract the chances of the owner saying "OK, don't worry I'll find someone else live here" are ZERO. If you get a lease READ it carefully before signing it, but I don't recommend getting one at all.
A lease is good if you intend of staying there for the whole period of the lease, and no one will give you a lease for only 4 months, (6 months,yes).
Safety Deposit (or just Deposit)
You usually have to make one payment extra when you rent a place. This is called the Safety Deposit, if you don't do anything stupid like break the windows you'll get it back when you leave.
Place to live: The 5 boroughs
An oversimplified description of each neighborhood is below.
Manhattan: VERY EXPENSIVE
Staten Island: VERY EXPENSIVE
Brooklyn: Depends on the neighborhood, from Moderate to Expensive
Queens: Depends on the neighborhood, from Cheep to Very Expensive
Bronx: Cheep BUT very dangerous!!!! EXTREMELY HIGH MURDER, RAPE, ROBBERY, and ASSAULT rate.
Place to live: Where to look
The places to find a job and a place to live are almost one of the same
1. Craigslist.com - it's very easy to find a place to live on craigslist, much easier then a job.
2. News Paper - Your ethnic newspaper will have lots of cheep places to live.
3. Relaters - Just like Job agencies they will find a place for you to live.... and probably a good one with a good price, but they will want one months rent in return.
Place to live: Tips:
There are some things that can help you find you a place to live and some things that can hinder. Keep them in mind when looking for a place.
1. Some places require proof that you have money, or a job with a large enough paycheck. If you have some money to start then this is when your bank statement comes in handy. That piece of paper from the bank telling you how much money you have on the account. You can also use your paycheck as proof, if you just got a job and haven't gotten a paycheck yet ask your boss if it's ok to give the home owner his contact information to confirm that you have a job.
2. Decide early if you'll get your own apartment, or just a room. The price difference can be huge...but not always.
3. No owner wants young college students to live in their house....from an outside perspective here are some keywords that pop up in their mind.
-Drugs, sex, alcohol, messy, loud, wont be able to pay the rent, and if you're foreign it doesn't make the situation any better.
Don't do anything to encourage those words in their heads.
4. If your by yourself then chances of finding a room are good (if your a girl is even better), if your a few friends or a couple then the chances of finding a room are worse, your better off looking for a studio right away.
Last Pieces of Advice
Make friends - Reading this whole article and following every step above is probably not as important as this one little piece of advice. Be open to everyone; don't discriminate by race or anything at all. You'll never know who'll be there for you when you need it most.
Always appreciate the kindness of strangers - New Yorkers are rood, obnoxious, mean, etc...But every now and then you'll meat some very good people, don't push them away.
Little **** - Little Italy, China Town, Little Odessa, Little Korea etc find your cultural nitch in New York. At the same time don't stay there too long. These places are like capsules in time unaffected by the outside world. They have a negative attitude and have a skewed view of America. People get stuck there for 50 years and still don't know a word of English.
America- Stick to Americans, you'll be better off, they know better on how to survive this country. Preferably an educated one, not the local drug dealer.
Good Luck!!
The Place to be in NYC
A pint of chilled bear is what you need after a long tiring day. A cool, classy bar can be the best place to forget all your work tensions. The NYC has a lot of such bars that serve the best drinks and perfect environment to relax. The calm and peaceful surroundings with a perfect company can be the best way to unwind.
The bars in New York mostly open after sunset and close only after dawn. A lot of bars are very famous among the working people who like to visit these places after work. Some of them are:
Sutton Place: The décor of this club is very simple. Around fifteen TV's and 4 projectors are installed that attracts a lot of working class to relax and watch channels like sports and news. This place serves a lot of great drinks at reasonable prices and the quiet atmosphere allows people to forget all their tensions.
Merc Bar: The crowd in this bar is fantastic. The couches in the bar are the best place to sit and chill for some time after office work. The drinks served are also great and the service by the waiters makes you feel like a boss, at least for some time. Merc Bar is mainly famous among the working class. They come here with their colleagues and enjoy a relaxing chilled beer with some snacks.
W New York: This bar has a perfect location to rest. The services offered by this bar are great. You get an ideal atmosphere to relax and have fun with your family or friends or even alone. Basically it is calm and cozy place where you can enjoy your drink after work. Though the drinks are a bit expensive, but paying for best does not matter much.
A calm, classy and cool place is always welcomed by all the working people. They like to go to such places after work. A lot of such bars have come up in New York in last few decades. These bars in New York City offer a fabulous atmosphere to relax and make you feel great, or a boss
The bars in New York mostly open after sunset and close only after dawn. A lot of bars are very famous among the working people who like to visit these places after work. Some of them are:
Sutton Place: The décor of this club is very simple. Around fifteen TV's and 4 projectors are installed that attracts a lot of working class to relax and watch channels like sports and news. This place serves a lot of great drinks at reasonable prices and the quiet atmosphere allows people to forget all their tensions.
Merc Bar: The crowd in this bar is fantastic. The couches in the bar are the best place to sit and chill for some time after office work. The drinks served are also great and the service by the waiters makes you feel like a boss, at least for some time. Merc Bar is mainly famous among the working class. They come here with their colleagues and enjoy a relaxing chilled beer with some snacks.
W New York: This bar has a perfect location to rest. The services offered by this bar are great. You get an ideal atmosphere to relax and have fun with your family or friends or even alone. Basically it is calm and cozy place where you can enjoy your drink after work. Though the drinks are a bit expensive, but paying for best does not matter much.
A calm, classy and cool place is always welcomed by all the working people. They like to go to such places after work. A lot of such bars have come up in New York in last few decades. These bars in New York City offer a fabulous atmosphere to relax and make you feel great, or a boss
Working in New York & Travel insurance
According to a government website, there are approximately 900,000 Australians living and working overseas at any one time. Australians are renowned for their globetrotting - how often have you come across an Aussie serving behind a bar in even the most remote of places around the world?
There are a number of reasons you might be working overseas: maybe you're heading off to work in your company's overseas office; perhaps you're an independent contractor whose skills are in demand all over the globe; you could be studying overseas and need a part-time job; or maybe you're just young and filled with wanderlust but need to fund your travels.
Whether you're a backpacker with a holiday job or an expatriate working in New York you'll need some decent travel insurance. The risk of becoming a casualty of illness or a serious accident increases exponentially with the length of time you live away from home. The potential costs arising from unexpected incidents such as these, could leave you financially burdened for a very long time. For example, hospitalisation in some European hospitals can cost upwards of $1,000 a day. A travel insurance policy will go a long way towards minimising the possibility of monetary losses.
Here's a few things to look out for...
¥ Check to see that your particular occupation is covered.
¥ Be mindful of the fact that your policy may not extend to public liability cover whilst you're at work. Have a chat to your prospective employers - there's a very good chance that you'll automatically have access to public liability insurance through your employment contract.
¥ Please note that it is unlikely that any insurer would cover you at all for any work involving the use of mechanical or industrial machinery. However, if you are, ask them if they can extend cover for you.
¥ Typically, "light" or "non-manual" work such as bar and restaurant work, office work, nursing and even fruit picking would be covered but you will need to check with your insurance supplier.
Don't forget to ensure that you have all your relevant employment documentation with you and check to see if you need a special working visa! You might like to take a look at the Australian Government DFAT website www.smartraveller.gov.au that will give you excellent guidance and information on working overseas
There are a number of reasons you might be working overseas: maybe you're heading off to work in your company's overseas office; perhaps you're an independent contractor whose skills are in demand all over the globe; you could be studying overseas and need a part-time job; or maybe you're just young and filled with wanderlust but need to fund your travels.
Whether you're a backpacker with a holiday job or an expatriate working in New York you'll need some decent travel insurance. The risk of becoming a casualty of illness or a serious accident increases exponentially with the length of time you live away from home. The potential costs arising from unexpected incidents such as these, could leave you financially burdened for a very long time. For example, hospitalisation in some European hospitals can cost upwards of $1,000 a day. A travel insurance policy will go a long way towards minimising the possibility of monetary losses.
Here's a few things to look out for...
¥ Check to see that your particular occupation is covered.
¥ Be mindful of the fact that your policy may not extend to public liability cover whilst you're at work. Have a chat to your prospective employers - there's a very good chance that you'll automatically have access to public liability insurance through your employment contract.
¥ Please note that it is unlikely that any insurer would cover you at all for any work involving the use of mechanical or industrial machinery. However, if you are, ask them if they can extend cover for you.
¥ Typically, "light" or "non-manual" work such as bar and restaurant work, office work, nursing and even fruit picking would be covered but you will need to check with your insurance supplier.
Don't forget to ensure that you have all your relevant employment documentation with you and check to see if you need a special working visa! You might like to take a look at the Australian Government DFAT website www.smartraveller.gov.au that will give you excellent guidance and information on working overseas
New York State Taxes
Income Taxes of New York state ranges from 4% to 6.85% and are based upon the following categories.
1) Sales tax- It was on June 1, 2005, when New York's additional 0.25 percent use tax and sales tax rate expired which resulted in lowering tax rate of New York state on sales to only 4 percent. However, the local rates vary from one place to another and in some different cases the tax rate after combining may be more than 7 percent.
2) Personal income tax- Taxes in New York state for personal income uses a progressive and five-bracket system for its implementation.
For single taxpayers: - for first $8,000 of an individuals taxable income, it is 4% - for income from $8,001 to $11,000; it is 4.5 percent on taxable amount - for income from $11,001 to $13,000; it is 5.25 percent on taxable amount - for income from $13,001 to $20,000; it is 5.9 percent on taxable amount - for income from $20,001 and above; it is 6.85 percent on taxable amount
However, if you are married and is filing your joint returns then the rates would remain same. Only difference would be that income brackets would be doubled. Actually, the due date for submitting the tax forms is April 15 in New York. If there is a holiday or weekend on this day then the due date is postponed to the next business or working day. There are different tax brackets for New York City. The income earned from state is credited with an increase of 30 percent of the federal credit. Taxpayers can use this offset to their advantage so that they can pay for Social Security taxes and increased living expenses. It also helps in reducing the taxes owed. It also helps the taxpayers who were not required to pay any tax as they owe nothing and helps in giving refunds to filers.
3) Real and personal property taxes- The value of the real property decides its tax in New York.
Special districts, school districts villages, towns, cities and Counties raise their funds by use of this property tax so that they can pay for all of the local services.
Tax rates charged by the taxing jurisdictions and the property's taxable assessment is determined by property's tax bill and also depends upon the location of the property. According to the law on most of the properties in New York state, almost every municipalities are assessed on same value percentage. The percentage may range from five to fifty percent but no percentage exceeding beyond 100%.
4) Estate and Inheritance taxes- There is no inheritance tax in New York. Now there is no link between the federal estate tax and estate tax as it had been discontinued in New York state. It simply means that the tax liability of New York state would now be greater than the federal credit that was allowed for death taxes in the state.
Other facts about taxes of New York state are that its status can be checked from the refund tracker of Department of Taxation and Finance. Taxpayers of New York can refer to Publication 3.8 to learn about rights they possess.
1) Sales tax- It was on June 1, 2005, when New York's additional 0.25 percent use tax and sales tax rate expired which resulted in lowering tax rate of New York state on sales to only 4 percent. However, the local rates vary from one place to another and in some different cases the tax rate after combining may be more than 7 percent.
2) Personal income tax- Taxes in New York state for personal income uses a progressive and five-bracket system for its implementation.
For single taxpayers: - for first $8,000 of an individuals taxable income, it is 4% - for income from $8,001 to $11,000; it is 4.5 percent on taxable amount - for income from $11,001 to $13,000; it is 5.25 percent on taxable amount - for income from $13,001 to $20,000; it is 5.9 percent on taxable amount - for income from $20,001 and above; it is 6.85 percent on taxable amount
However, if you are married and is filing your joint returns then the rates would remain same. Only difference would be that income brackets would be doubled. Actually, the due date for submitting the tax forms is April 15 in New York. If there is a holiday or weekend on this day then the due date is postponed to the next business or working day. There are different tax brackets for New York City. The income earned from state is credited with an increase of 30 percent of the federal credit. Taxpayers can use this offset to their advantage so that they can pay for Social Security taxes and increased living expenses. It also helps in reducing the taxes owed. It also helps the taxpayers who were not required to pay any tax as they owe nothing and helps in giving refunds to filers.
3) Real and personal property taxes- The value of the real property decides its tax in New York.
Special districts, school districts villages, towns, cities and Counties raise their funds by use of this property tax so that they can pay for all of the local services.
Tax rates charged by the taxing jurisdictions and the property's taxable assessment is determined by property's tax bill and also depends upon the location of the property. According to the law on most of the properties in New York state, almost every municipalities are assessed on same value percentage. The percentage may range from five to fifty percent but no percentage exceeding beyond 100%.
4) Estate and Inheritance taxes- There is no inheritance tax in New York. Now there is no link between the federal estate tax and estate tax as it had been discontinued in New York state. It simply means that the tax liability of New York state would now be greater than the federal credit that was allowed for death taxes in the state.
Other facts about taxes of New York state are that its status can be checked from the refund tracker of Department of Taxation and Finance. Taxpayers of New York can refer to Publication 3.8 to learn about rights they possess.
Recruiting Success
Think about the last time your company purchased a piece of capital equipment or computer system. Assume the purchase price was between $150,000 and $300,000. Then let's add in the cost of installation, service contracts, additional hardware and software, and insurance. People will need to be trained on how to use the new equipment or computer. Lastly, there is the cost benefit analysis to monitor the investment against predetermined parameters.
Now think about the last time your company hired a senior executive. Assume the salary and bonus was between $150,000 and $300,000. Add the direct costs of employee benefits and pension, and a multitude of indirect costs. And these are recurring costs where as the purchase price of the machine or computer is paid once.
When a costly piece of equipment or computer hardware is purchased, measures are taken to ensure correct installation. It is tested and checked to make sure it is working properly before putting it on line. Staff is trained to operate the new equipment and to understand why the company brought it in, but what about the investment in a new executive? Typically, when new executives arrive on the job, they are shown to their office, introduced around the company, meet with human resources, are taken to lunch, and then left to "get on with it."
It is common for companies to view capital expenditures differently than employee compensation. They feel that senior executives should not need the same care and attention as a large capital investment. The long-term success of a new senior executive is often determined within the first 60 days of employment. First interactions with the rest of the senior management team are critical. Usually the new executive has no knowledge of the history or dynamics of the team. Consequently, these interactions are fraught with danger. In large companies, it can be compared to walking through a mine field, and sometimes new executives do not know they have blown themselves up for six months. If new executives are allowed to self-destruct, the investment becomes worthless. So how can a company protect its investment in a new executive hire?
There are two very effective ways to help ensure the long-term investment in a new senior executive. The first is a strong in-bounding program and the second is coaching. In-bounding is a program that maps out the first 45 - 60 days the new executive is with the company. It is designed to help the new executive integrate into the company quickly and successfully. In-bounding formalizes a process that is often left to the individual hired and to chance. Coaching helps the new executive better understand culture, personalities and style of the new company, and adjust to a new environment.
In-Bounding In-bounding should be a custom-designed program that helps new employees understand the company, the management, their peers and their reports. It should carefully map out everyone this individual needs to meet and what information the executive needs to know in order to have a full understanding of the company. In the beginning, this program would include a detailed schedule for the first two or three weeks with the company. It would provide a brief summary of the background of people to be met, their respective roles in the company, and how and why they and their department will interact with the new executive and his role. Having met the senior management team, the new executive should also meet key direct reports of each senior manager. This will serve to develop an understanding in the company of why the new executive was hired and to help the new executive understand how to get things done in a new company.
In addition to meeting key employees, the new executive should be walked through key business processes. Those senior managers responsible for each key segment or function of the business should personally provide this overview. The new executive should understand how the company goes to market, manufactures or provides its goods or services, develops and designs new products or services, and the relationship with key customers. This will facilitate for the new executive an understanding of key opportunities and challenges that will need to be addressed. It allows the new executive to develop a deeper understanding of the company so he or she can add immediate value.
Coaching Organizations are organic, behaving like living organisms. Personalities, internal culture, egos and territory are all carefully protected. It is quite easy for a new executive to say or do something that seems completely neutral, but may, in fact, set off red alerts in other senior managers. This is where coaching can be of enormous value. Coaches should be very familiar with the company, but not an "insider." They need their independence to be respected by the company in order to provide the new executive with an objective and confidential source of advice. The ability to discuss events, conversations, issues and concerns with an objective, well-informed third party can be crucial to the success of the new executive.
The coach can help the new executive understand how other managers react to new ideas, articulate the internal culture and how it work, and lay out potential "mine fields." Behaviors and attitudes that were encouraged and successful at a former company may not work at the new company. In one recent example, a client, with a deep and complex culture, hired a talented key executive from another company and accepted the advice to also provide coaching. Over the course of three months, the coach was able to help the new executive adjust her own personal and management style to better fit with the culture of the new company. Consequently the executive learned how to raise issues and be heard, and quickly proved to be especially effective. She is considered to be one of the best hires the company has made.
The Role of Human Resources The role of human resources is important as they should play a critical part in the development of the in-bounding program. Working closely with the hiring manager, they can develop a plan that accelerates the value a new hire brings to the company. Just as importantly, they create the foundation for success and, therefore, help the company protect its investment. They can also provide the coach with important details and background information about the company and the management. Human resources should facilitate open communication and understanding in order to provide the coach with an appreciation of the nuances of the culture and its various management styles. By providing this consultative service, human resources can step into a virtuous cycle with management and strengthen their role as a valuable partner with the business.
In-bounding and coaching are important parts of a larger human capital effort. Some companies recognize that their people are just as valuable, if not more valuable, than their equipment and facilities. The care and feeding of these important assets is very important. These companies at the boardroom level understand the importance of organizational and human capital development. They approach it strategically from the top down and back again.
More and more potential candidates demand to know that a hiring company will commit to their success and development. They recognize the importance of knowing what processes and services a prospective employer has in place to help them grow and develop as professionals and as managers. They want to know how their success will be measured. In-bounding and coaching are two key elements of the successful integration of a new executive into your company. It's the best insurance you can buy.
Now think about the last time your company hired a senior executive. Assume the salary and bonus was between $150,000 and $300,000. Add the direct costs of employee benefits and pension, and a multitude of indirect costs. And these are recurring costs where as the purchase price of the machine or computer is paid once.
When a costly piece of equipment or computer hardware is purchased, measures are taken to ensure correct installation. It is tested and checked to make sure it is working properly before putting it on line. Staff is trained to operate the new equipment and to understand why the company brought it in, but what about the investment in a new executive? Typically, when new executives arrive on the job, they are shown to their office, introduced around the company, meet with human resources, are taken to lunch, and then left to "get on with it."
It is common for companies to view capital expenditures differently than employee compensation. They feel that senior executives should not need the same care and attention as a large capital investment. The long-term success of a new senior executive is often determined within the first 60 days of employment. First interactions with the rest of the senior management team are critical. Usually the new executive has no knowledge of the history or dynamics of the team. Consequently, these interactions are fraught with danger. In large companies, it can be compared to walking through a mine field, and sometimes new executives do not know they have blown themselves up for six months. If new executives are allowed to self-destruct, the investment becomes worthless. So how can a company protect its investment in a new executive hire?
There are two very effective ways to help ensure the long-term investment in a new senior executive. The first is a strong in-bounding program and the second is coaching. In-bounding is a program that maps out the first 45 - 60 days the new executive is with the company. It is designed to help the new executive integrate into the company quickly and successfully. In-bounding formalizes a process that is often left to the individual hired and to chance. Coaching helps the new executive better understand culture, personalities and style of the new company, and adjust to a new environment.
In-Bounding In-bounding should be a custom-designed program that helps new employees understand the company, the management, their peers and their reports. It should carefully map out everyone this individual needs to meet and what information the executive needs to know in order to have a full understanding of the company. In the beginning, this program would include a detailed schedule for the first two or three weeks with the company. It would provide a brief summary of the background of people to be met, their respective roles in the company, and how and why they and their department will interact with the new executive and his role. Having met the senior management team, the new executive should also meet key direct reports of each senior manager. This will serve to develop an understanding in the company of why the new executive was hired and to help the new executive understand how to get things done in a new company.
In addition to meeting key employees, the new executive should be walked through key business processes. Those senior managers responsible for each key segment or function of the business should personally provide this overview. The new executive should understand how the company goes to market, manufactures or provides its goods or services, develops and designs new products or services, and the relationship with key customers. This will facilitate for the new executive an understanding of key opportunities and challenges that will need to be addressed. It allows the new executive to develop a deeper understanding of the company so he or she can add immediate value.
Coaching Organizations are organic, behaving like living organisms. Personalities, internal culture, egos and territory are all carefully protected. It is quite easy for a new executive to say or do something that seems completely neutral, but may, in fact, set off red alerts in other senior managers. This is where coaching can be of enormous value. Coaches should be very familiar with the company, but not an "insider." They need their independence to be respected by the company in order to provide the new executive with an objective and confidential source of advice. The ability to discuss events, conversations, issues and concerns with an objective, well-informed third party can be crucial to the success of the new executive.
The coach can help the new executive understand how other managers react to new ideas, articulate the internal culture and how it work, and lay out potential "mine fields." Behaviors and attitudes that were encouraged and successful at a former company may not work at the new company. In one recent example, a client, with a deep and complex culture, hired a talented key executive from another company and accepted the advice to also provide coaching. Over the course of three months, the coach was able to help the new executive adjust her own personal and management style to better fit with the culture of the new company. Consequently the executive learned how to raise issues and be heard, and quickly proved to be especially effective. She is considered to be one of the best hires the company has made.
The Role of Human Resources The role of human resources is important as they should play a critical part in the development of the in-bounding program. Working closely with the hiring manager, they can develop a plan that accelerates the value a new hire brings to the company. Just as importantly, they create the foundation for success and, therefore, help the company protect its investment. They can also provide the coach with important details and background information about the company and the management. Human resources should facilitate open communication and understanding in order to provide the coach with an appreciation of the nuances of the culture and its various management styles. By providing this consultative service, human resources can step into a virtuous cycle with management and strengthen their role as a valuable partner with the business.
In-bounding and coaching are important parts of a larger human capital effort. Some companies recognize that their people are just as valuable, if not more valuable, than their equipment and facilities. The care and feeding of these important assets is very important. These companies at the boardroom level understand the importance of organizational and human capital development. They approach it strategically from the top down and back again.
More and more potential candidates demand to know that a hiring company will commit to their success and development. They recognize the importance of knowing what processes and services a prospective employer has in place to help them grow and develop as professionals and as managers. They want to know how their success will be measured. In-bounding and coaching are two key elements of the successful integration of a new executive into your company. It's the best insurance you can buy.
Moving to work in New York
Angelique Max flew to New York at the age of 21 with only $300 in her pocket and the dream of becoming a New York Fashion stylist. “Looking back I think that my friends and family all thought that I had gone a little crazy because all I had was the belief that with some charm and a whole lot of persistence I could achieve anything”. When Angelique arrived in New York she knew no one but she had done her research and knew who she needed to contact and what she wanted to achieve. “I basically flew to New York having no doubt that I would succeed”. Arriving in New York Angelique made her first stop at Seventeen Magazine. “The editor took one look at Angelique and advised her to intern with a major Fashion Photographer so that she could build a portfolio. “I felt very self-conscious during the interview because New York is always two season’s ahead in fashion”. Taking the Editors advise Angelique spent the next 4-months building up her portfolio and continuing her education at the renowned New York fashion schools of Parsons and F.I.T. During this time she developed an understanding of the NY fashion cultures and developed her distinctive sense of style.
After a lot of hard work and determination Angelique scored her first major job a year later. She was hired to work on a big catalogue job that flew her to Hawaii. It was on that trip that Angelique had the good fortune to meet Stephanie Wiessman the woman who later sponsored her for a working visa so that she could like and work in New York.
Today Angelique has achieved exactly what she set out to achieve "I get to do what I love in the city I love and work with New York’s most high profiled." Angelique's clients include: Sex in the City's Kristin Davis, Paris Hilton and Shakira. On the weekends I party in one of the most exciting cities in the world. When I look back and consider the risk that I took and how hard I have worked I am amazed but so happy. I Can’t believe I made it!”.
Angelique’s advice to those of us wanting to live and work in New York: "Do your research and definitely give it a go, New York is a wonderful city! It's true what they say, New York is the big city of dreams."
Thinking of pursuing a career in New York? Follow our motivational checklist:
Motivation Checklist• Have you set a deadline for when you will be living and working in New York?• Have you produced a list of sub goals?• Are you actively working towards those goals?• Are you actively following all set checklists?
Networking checklist• Have you contacted all friends to ask if they have contacts in NY?• Have you registered with a networking agency such as Advanced?• Do you have somewhere to stay when you arrive in New York? • Have you established some friendships with New Yorkers either by phone or e-mail?• Have you set up a friendship support network that you can rely on when you arrive?
CV Checklist• Is the CV one page and no longer?• Are all of your contact details on the resume?• Have you highlighted the skills and experience that is most interesting to employers?• Is the CV eye catching and easy to read?• If you read your CV would you want to interview you?• Have you used correct American spelling?
Job Search Checklist• Have you registered with a lease three recruitment specialists?• Have you direct marketed yourself to a number of organisations within your industry?• Are you receiving positive feedback from your applications?• Are your recruitment agents giving you clear direction on how to present yourself to potential employers?
Visa Checklist• Do you know about the new HB1 Visa?• Have you contacted US Immigration to gain information on how to apply for a work visa?• Do you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you for a work visa?• Have you enlisted the help of an immigration lawyer? • Have you obtained the correct work permits before working in New York?
After a lot of hard work and determination Angelique scored her first major job a year later. She was hired to work on a big catalogue job that flew her to Hawaii. It was on that trip that Angelique had the good fortune to meet Stephanie Wiessman the woman who later sponsored her for a working visa so that she could like and work in New York.
Today Angelique has achieved exactly what she set out to achieve "I get to do what I love in the city I love and work with New York’s most high profiled." Angelique's clients include: Sex in the City's Kristin Davis, Paris Hilton and Shakira. On the weekends I party in one of the most exciting cities in the world. When I look back and consider the risk that I took and how hard I have worked I am amazed but so happy. I Can’t believe I made it!”.
Angelique’s advice to those of us wanting to live and work in New York: "Do your research and definitely give it a go, New York is a wonderful city! It's true what they say, New York is the big city of dreams."
Thinking of pursuing a career in New York? Follow our motivational checklist:
Motivation Checklist• Have you set a deadline for when you will be living and working in New York?• Have you produced a list of sub goals?• Are you actively working towards those goals?• Are you actively following all set checklists?
Networking checklist• Have you contacted all friends to ask if they have contacts in NY?• Have you registered with a networking agency such as Advanced?• Do you have somewhere to stay when you arrive in New York? • Have you established some friendships with New Yorkers either by phone or e-mail?• Have you set up a friendship support network that you can rely on when you arrive?
CV Checklist• Is the CV one page and no longer?• Are all of your contact details on the resume?• Have you highlighted the skills and experience that is most interesting to employers?• Is the CV eye catching and easy to read?• If you read your CV would you want to interview you?• Have you used correct American spelling?
Job Search Checklist• Have you registered with a lease three recruitment specialists?• Have you direct marketed yourself to a number of organisations within your industry?• Are you receiving positive feedback from your applications?• Are your recruitment agents giving you clear direction on how to present yourself to potential employers?
Visa Checklist• Do you know about the new HB1 Visa?• Have you contacted US Immigration to gain information on how to apply for a work visa?• Do you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you for a work visa?• Have you enlisted the help of an immigration lawyer? • Have you obtained the correct work permits before working in New York?
Real Estate Sales in New York USA
Working as a real estate salesperson is one of those careers where someone can work at their own pace. Generally, real estate salespersons don't work 9-5 /day - they set their own schedules and goals. Their earnings reflect the efforts they put in. A real estate agent position is usually considered as a first step of entering into the real estate world.
In this article, we will guide you on how to enter into the lucrative world of New York real estate - a state which is full of real estate wealth and amazing profits.
Getting a real estate agent's license in New York is not a very complicated process. Individuals who meet certain criteria can easily get the real estate salesperson license in this state.
Eligibility Requirements
An individual who is interested in obtaining a license must be over 18 years of age and a legal resident of the United States. They must not have a felony conviction in New York or any other state - this rule may be bypassed in certain circumstances.
Educational Requirements
To get a real estate salesperson's license, an applicant must complete 75 hours of approved courses successfully - prior to July 1, 2008, 45 hours were sufficient to complete the requirement. Those individuals who completed only 45 hours (prior to July 1, 2008) courses may take 30 hours remedial course to complete this requirement.
Exemption on Basis of Degree
If an applicant has a college degree in real estate, he/she is exempted from this 75 hours courses requirement. To get this exemption, the applicant must have to provide the proof that he has taken all the required courses in the college and passed them successfully - 75 hours attendance in the courses is mandatory.
After completing the courses (75 hours), all applicants have to pass the qualifying examination administered by the department. The state department charges $15 as the examination (written exam) fee.
Child Support Statement
All applicants must have to provide child support statements that show the number of children and any other support obligations.
Reciprocal Real Estate License
Ten states have a reciprocity agreement with New York. Applicants who want to get the benefit of this agreement must furnish the two required certificates and the application fee.
The certificates must be issued by the state where they are licensed. One certificate should state that they are in good standing and the other one is of irrevocable consent.
Individuals who are interested in getting a reciprocal real estate salesperson's license, they must proof the sponsorship of their home-state broker. In addition, all real estate salespersons must be working under the sponsorship of a broker who holds a current New York State broker's license.
Apply for License
Once an applicant meets the eligibility criteria and complete all the courses and required examination, he/she may apply for the real estate salesperson license. The applicant has to provide the notification of the cleared examination along with the license application and fee. The state department charges $50 (for two years) as the license fee.
It is important to remember that after getting the license, the individual has to furnish the proof of a New York's broker's sponsorship. Otherwise, he/she can't work as a real estate agent in the New York state.
To cut a long story short, an individual who wants to get the license of a real estate salesperson in New York, he/she must be:
* 18 years or older; * legal resident of the US; * have a good character; * completed 75 hours approved courses; and * successfully completed the state department's written examination
In this article, we will guide you on how to enter into the lucrative world of New York real estate - a state which is full of real estate wealth and amazing profits.
Getting a real estate agent's license in New York is not a very complicated process. Individuals who meet certain criteria can easily get the real estate salesperson license in this state.
Eligibility Requirements
An individual who is interested in obtaining a license must be over 18 years of age and a legal resident of the United States. They must not have a felony conviction in New York or any other state - this rule may be bypassed in certain circumstances.
Educational Requirements
To get a real estate salesperson's license, an applicant must complete 75 hours of approved courses successfully - prior to July 1, 2008, 45 hours were sufficient to complete the requirement. Those individuals who completed only 45 hours (prior to July 1, 2008) courses may take 30 hours remedial course to complete this requirement.
Exemption on Basis of Degree
If an applicant has a college degree in real estate, he/she is exempted from this 75 hours courses requirement. To get this exemption, the applicant must have to provide the proof that he has taken all the required courses in the college and passed them successfully - 75 hours attendance in the courses is mandatory.
After completing the courses (75 hours), all applicants have to pass the qualifying examination administered by the department. The state department charges $15 as the examination (written exam) fee.
Child Support Statement
All applicants must have to provide child support statements that show the number of children and any other support obligations.
Reciprocal Real Estate License
Ten states have a reciprocity agreement with New York. Applicants who want to get the benefit of this agreement must furnish the two required certificates and the application fee.
The certificates must be issued by the state where they are licensed. One certificate should state that they are in good standing and the other one is of irrevocable consent.
Individuals who are interested in getting a reciprocal real estate salesperson's license, they must proof the sponsorship of their home-state broker. In addition, all real estate salespersons must be working under the sponsorship of a broker who holds a current New York State broker's license.
Apply for License
Once an applicant meets the eligibility criteria and complete all the courses and required examination, he/she may apply for the real estate salesperson license. The applicant has to provide the notification of the cleared examination along with the license application and fee. The state department charges $50 (for two years) as the license fee.
It is important to remember that after getting the license, the individual has to furnish the proof of a New York's broker's sponsorship. Otherwise, he/she can't work as a real estate agent in the New York state.
To cut a long story short, an individual who wants to get the license of a real estate salesperson in New York, he/she must be:
* 18 years or older; * legal resident of the US; * have a good character; * completed 75 hours approved courses; and * successfully completed the state department's written examination
Working in New York
As an entrepreneur who is still learning new things daily, I can truly say I fell down before. Why so? Because I do not know everything about business and life altogether. Some entrepreneurs who run their own business have day jobs. Others are quite successful enough at it to stay home or do as they please, without answering to the man who employs others on the "day job" note. While doodling, I came up with an idea to write about some of the companies I would work for if I had to go back full time to working a day job. I specifically chose these companies because I felt they would keep me in a business mindset to help me rebound into the entrepreneurial mindset and perhaps learn something more from them in addition.
Bloomberg is a great place to work, because they provide excellent financial information to the general public and investors abroad. I've been to the Bloomberg tower on Lexington Avenue in New York City and I must say its pretty huge! Working at Bloomberg has significant advantages besides great pay. They also offer great employee benefits, stock options, and I must emphasize "free food". Yes, every employee that works at the Bloomberg tower in New York City eats free food everyday. Bloomberg also has a wonderful work environment, pleasant people to work with, and the atmosphere there is not quite as intense, compared to other companies who make employees feel stressed about coming to work. It's a business relaxed media environment, where they make you feel more than comfortable in being productive, while establishing great relationships with fellow employees.
Another great place I feel is best to work at is Google. I admire the founders of the company for never giving up on their dream of creating the highly popular search engine. Why do I feel Google is one of the best places to work? It's a terrific workplace to meet future like minded entrepreneurs, connect with the greatest minds in the information technology field, eat eleven free gourmet meals prepared fresh for you while you wait, free fitness center, laundry, stock options, profit sharing and so much more. How bout they even let you come to work in your pajamas and bring your pets with you to work! How exciting is that? We all imagine a work environment where employees are free to do as they please, while being productive on the same token. This way, it'll feel like you're not working, while you truly are putting in work on your job!
I had to talk about one last company before I close out. From my day job experience, HSBC Banking services was a positive place for me while I worked there. While it is a mildly intensified business environment where deadlines and specific quotas have to be met, they also teach you about financial services. The financial knowledge they pass onto you is valuable in terms of putting in into action for your ventures as an entrepreneur. I feel in order to be a successful person at running your own business, you must first work someone in the beginning. While HSBC doesn't offer free food and additional perks like some other companies, they do pass on free knowledge about how to save money, invest money, offshore banking services and help you to become a better employee in serving their financial customers.
In a nutshell, the best places to work in order to build yourself up towards running your own business are those companies that make you feel like you're literally not doing work. No one should get up in the morning feeling adverse about working. Take working as a joy, because there is always hidden opportunity for everyone to benefit from in the long run!
Bloomberg is a great place to work, because they provide excellent financial information to the general public and investors abroad. I've been to the Bloomberg tower on Lexington Avenue in New York City and I must say its pretty huge! Working at Bloomberg has significant advantages besides great pay. They also offer great employee benefits, stock options, and I must emphasize "free food". Yes, every employee that works at the Bloomberg tower in New York City eats free food everyday. Bloomberg also has a wonderful work environment, pleasant people to work with, and the atmosphere there is not quite as intense, compared to other companies who make employees feel stressed about coming to work. It's a business relaxed media environment, where they make you feel more than comfortable in being productive, while establishing great relationships with fellow employees.
Another great place I feel is best to work at is Google. I admire the founders of the company for never giving up on their dream of creating the highly popular search engine. Why do I feel Google is one of the best places to work? It's a terrific workplace to meet future like minded entrepreneurs, connect with the greatest minds in the information technology field, eat eleven free gourmet meals prepared fresh for you while you wait, free fitness center, laundry, stock options, profit sharing and so much more. How bout they even let you come to work in your pajamas and bring your pets with you to work! How exciting is that? We all imagine a work environment where employees are free to do as they please, while being productive on the same token. This way, it'll feel like you're not working, while you truly are putting in work on your job!
I had to talk about one last company before I close out. From my day job experience, HSBC Banking services was a positive place for me while I worked there. While it is a mildly intensified business environment where deadlines and specific quotas have to be met, they also teach you about financial services. The financial knowledge they pass onto you is valuable in terms of putting in into action for your ventures as an entrepreneur. I feel in order to be a successful person at running your own business, you must first work someone in the beginning. While HSBC doesn't offer free food and additional perks like some other companies, they do pass on free knowledge about how to save money, invest money, offshore banking services and help you to become a better employee in serving their financial customers.
In a nutshell, the best places to work in order to build yourself up towards running your own business are those companies that make you feel like you're literally not doing work. No one should get up in the morning feeling adverse about working. Take working as a joy, because there is always hidden opportunity for everyone to benefit from in the long run!
I love New York
Have you ever seen those t-shirts that say "I Love New York" with a picture of an apple on them, that are usually only sold to tourists? As a former New York resident, I always smile when I see one. Today, we will be using the concept to take you on a corporate team building treasure hunt across Manhattan. While we're at it, you'll have an opportunity to see some of the wonders of New York and maybe learn a little about the history of this great metropolis.
If the opening paragraph piqued your interest then you are a potential client for a New York style team building activity. As a business owner or manager, your most difficult dilemmas will often arise as a result of employees not working together as effectively as you would like. Team building activities, like the "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt mentioned above, can help build a sense of unity and purpose in your staff.
Here's how it works. Let's say you have twenty employees in a department and their deadlines are getting missed more and more often as time goes on. You check the schedule and can see clearly that the workload isn't too heavy, but you can also see that some members of the team are working as individuals, not as team members. You call a corporate team building company and they set you up to do an activity that will get the team back on track.
In the example, "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt participants split up into teams. Next, a list of locations is given to each team and at each location there is a clue to answer. These answers are not obvious so the team has to work together to answer them quickly.
When you get back to the starting point, scores are added and teams see their placement, but more then that, it is now time to look a little deeper and see what really went on. The physical hunt is over but a discussion is led by the team building facilitator to see exactly what went on during the hunt - teamwork-wise. When the discussion is over, the team and leader's insights have helped everyone understand more about how they work together. They also have figured out how to take what they have learned and use it to make improvements in the future. So, not only did the teams have fun and bond during the treasure hunt, but because the team took the time afterwards to have a group discussion, they can bring positive changes back to the workplace.
This is just one of many team building events offered in New York City. Remember though, professional team building activities are a lot of fun but should be designed to provide a learning experience for the participants. The goal is an experience that will be designed to help build a positive and productive workforce
If the opening paragraph piqued your interest then you are a potential client for a New York style team building activity. As a business owner or manager, your most difficult dilemmas will often arise as a result of employees not working together as effectively as you would like. Team building activities, like the "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt mentioned above, can help build a sense of unity and purpose in your staff.
Here's how it works. Let's say you have twenty employees in a department and their deadlines are getting missed more and more often as time goes on. You check the schedule and can see clearly that the workload isn't too heavy, but you can also see that some members of the team are working as individuals, not as team members. You call a corporate team building company and they set you up to do an activity that will get the team back on track.
In the example, "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt participants split up into teams. Next, a list of locations is given to each team and at each location there is a clue to answer. These answers are not obvious so the team has to work together to answer them quickly.
When you get back to the starting point, scores are added and teams see their placement, but more then that, it is now time to look a little deeper and see what really went on. The physical hunt is over but a discussion is led by the team building facilitator to see exactly what went on during the hunt - teamwork-wise. When the discussion is over, the team and leader's insights have helped everyone understand more about how they work together. They also have figured out how to take what they have learned and use it to make improvements in the future. So, not only did the teams have fun and bond during the treasure hunt, but because the team took the time afterwards to have a group discussion, they can bring positive changes back to the workplace.
This is just one of many team building events offered in New York City. Remember though, professional team building activities are a lot of fun but should be designed to provide a learning experience for the participants. The goal is an experience that will be designed to help build a positive and productive workforce
Working in New York
Working and playing in New York City is exciting and profitable, however housing is expensive. For this reason, many people move to New Jersey along the Midtown Direct train line. If you are considering a move to New Jersey, take a good look at Morristown. The commute to your downtown office is short, while keeping your home life worlds away from the chaos of New York City. Morristown has many great housing opportunities along with charming neighborhoods and restaurants.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
Working in New York
Working and playing in New York City is exciting and profitable, however housing is expensive. For this reason, many people move to New Jersey along the Midtown Direct train line. If you are considering a move to New Jersey, take a good look at Morristown. The commute to your downtown office is short, while keeping your home life worlds away from the chaos of New York City. Morristown has many great housing opportunities along with charming neighborhoods and restaurants.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
My Success in New York
That we live in a time of relentless and pervasive change is no longer news to anyone. There is one important implication of this situation that continues to be a challenge. That is that our employees need to continually change their behavior to adapt to the world around them.
My work of helping companies develop more effective sales organizations always involves making changes in the company. And sooner or later, that means that some of the employees must make significant changes in the ways that they think about, and do, their jobs.
This is particularly true of the sales people, who must decide to change their behavior and to implement the best practices that I teach. Beyond that, ultimately, helping people change is the work of every executive, manager, consultant and trainer.
Which brings us to the heart of this article. What is it that empowers some people to change smoothly and effortlessly, while getting others to modify their behavior seems like moving a mountain? What is the fundamental building block for individuals that, more than anything else, equips them to successfully implement change?
It is something that is becoming increasingly rare -- a motivating sense of personal responsibility. That is, a deep and imbiding belief that one is responsible for one's own behavior as well as the consequences of that behavior.
That seems so basic and common sense, yet I am constantly amazed by how few people actually exhibit it. Over and over in my work in developing sales people and their managers, I'm struck by how many people fail to accept responsibility for their own success or lack of it.
It's far more popular to be a victim. We have all shook our heads sadly over some newspaper account of someone who commits some act of irresponsibility, and then successfully sues someone else. In our litigious world, being a victim often pays. That is an unfortunate consequence of an unhealthy belief.
As long as we view ourselves as victims, we're unable to change ourselves or our circumstances and achieve better results. It is not our fault that we're not doing better, we tell ourselves. Someone else caused it. And because it's someone else's doing, the power to fix it and make it better is with some one else. We're powerless to fix it.
While few people admit it, or even realize it consciously, this "victim attitude," the direct opposite of personal responsibility, is very common, and embraced to some degree by most of us. This is especially true of sales people, who could always do better if only something were different - something that someone else controls. If only... we had lower prices ...our quality was better ...the boss was more understanding ...customer service was more responsive ...you know the litany because you've chanted it.
My wife is a crises counselor. One of the biggest eye-openers for her occurred when she realized that she was counseling the same people over and over again. You'd think, as she did, that a crisis would be an isolated event. Not so. Many of her clients find themselves lurching from one crisis to another. Why? Because they don't make the changes in their behavior and character that got them into the crises in the first place. At some deep level, they see themselves as victims, not personally responsible for their own character, their own behavior, and the consequences that behavior brings. Where there is no sense of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change.
I had a personal experience that brought this lesson home to me in a way that I will never forget.
I had been the number one salesperson in the nation for a company - my first full time professional sales job. I had it made: adequate salary, good benefits, company car, bonus potential, and the respect of my employer and colleagues. But the long term opportunities were limited, and I decided to move onto a job that was 180 degrees different. I took a position selling surgical staplers to hospitals. It was a leap from the secure job I had to one that paid straight commission, required you to buy your own samples and literature from the company, and provided only six months of a draw to begin.
But I was cocky, filled with the success of my previous job, and sure that I could make this work also. It wasn't hasty. I looked at the amount of existing business in the territory I was slated to get, and determined that if I could double the business with in six months—a doable task, I was assured - I'd be back making about what I was used to. Then, as I increased the business, my income and life style would evidence the difference
It all sounded good, and I left my old job, and arrived in New York City for six weeks of intensive training on the new one. During the time that I was there, my district manager moved on, and was replaced. When I arrived home after the training, he was anxious to meet with me. In our first meeting, before I had a chance to begin working, he informed me that he had revised the sales territories. The territory that I thought I had -- the one I was hired for - was not the one I was going to get. Instead, I was going to receive just a fraction of that.
The new territory only contained about 1/3 of the existing business of the previous one. This change meant my plans for making a living were shot. It now became an impossible task.
I was upset and angry. How could they do that to me? I immediately began to look for another job. Determined to quickly leave this unethical, uncaring company.
Things got worse. As I interviewed several companies, I discovered that they saw me as the problem. Instead of understanding what the company had done to me, they thought I was an opportunist who was looking for an easy way out. It became clear that no one else was going to hire me!
I grew more and more angry and bitter. In addition, I had little success selling the staplers. After six months, my temporary draw came to an end. I owed the company $10,000, was making almost nothing, and had no prospects for another job. I felt squeezed between the proverbial rock and hard place. I was a victim of a dirty deal.
Then, out of the blue one day, I had an inspiration. It was me! The problem was me! Yes, the company had treated me poorly. Yes, they had been unethical and uncaring. But, the product was still exciting, and the opportunity still great. The real problem was my attitude - my bitterness and anger were getting in the way of everything.
I was responsible for my own behavior, my own thoughts, and my own attitude. When I had the realization that it was me, I felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders. If the problem was me, then I could change! If the problem was somebody else, then I was a victim, and powerless to do anything about it. What a motivational and exhilarating realization. I began to work on my attitude. I began to take control of my thoughts. I looked up Bible verses that were very inspiriting. Versus like, "If God is for you, who can be against you?" "If you have faith like a mustard seed..." I wrote them down on 3X5 cards. Then, as I drove into my territory every day along I-96 in Detroit, I held them in my hand on the steering wheel, and read them over and over to myself. Slowly I began to do away with my bitter attitude, and replace it with hope and expectation.
My results began to change also. Things began to go better. Six months later, I had paid off the debt to the company, and was making more money then I thought possible. The job became more fun, more financially rewarding and more fulfilling then anything I ever expected.
The turning point for me occurred at the moment I accepted personal responsibility for my circumstances.
Once again, the lesson is clear: When there is no acceptance of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change. Where there is a personal responsibility the future holds unlimited potential.
Your struggle to bring about significant change in your organization will depend on the depth to which your employees embrace their responsibility to make personal changes. Your efforts to improve the productivity of your sales force will ultimately depend on the degree to which your sales force accepts personal responsibility to make the changes in behavior that will improve their results.
Can you instill a sense of personal responsibility if it is lacking?
This is one of those aspects of character that is always easier to hire then to instill. In other words, if you hire people who already have a sense of personal responsibility, your job will be much easier.
However, if some of your current employees lack this characteristic in sufficient quantity, it is not hopeless. By understanding the importance of this quality of character, and regularly making it a part of your conversations, you can raise the awareness of this fundamental building block for implementing change. Talk about it, write about it, and preach it in company meetings in the hope that many of your employees will see the light, in the same way that I did.
My work of helping companies develop more effective sales organizations always involves making changes in the company. And sooner or later, that means that some of the employees must make significant changes in the ways that they think about, and do, their jobs.
This is particularly true of the sales people, who must decide to change their behavior and to implement the best practices that I teach. Beyond that, ultimately, helping people change is the work of every executive, manager, consultant and trainer.
Which brings us to the heart of this article. What is it that empowers some people to change smoothly and effortlessly, while getting others to modify their behavior seems like moving a mountain? What is the fundamental building block for individuals that, more than anything else, equips them to successfully implement change?
It is something that is becoming increasingly rare -- a motivating sense of personal responsibility. That is, a deep and imbiding belief that one is responsible for one's own behavior as well as the consequences of that behavior.
That seems so basic and common sense, yet I am constantly amazed by how few people actually exhibit it. Over and over in my work in developing sales people and their managers, I'm struck by how many people fail to accept responsibility for their own success or lack of it.
It's far more popular to be a victim. We have all shook our heads sadly over some newspaper account of someone who commits some act of irresponsibility, and then successfully sues someone else. In our litigious world, being a victim often pays. That is an unfortunate consequence of an unhealthy belief.
As long as we view ourselves as victims, we're unable to change ourselves or our circumstances and achieve better results. It is not our fault that we're not doing better, we tell ourselves. Someone else caused it. And because it's someone else's doing, the power to fix it and make it better is with some one else. We're powerless to fix it.
While few people admit it, or even realize it consciously, this "victim attitude," the direct opposite of personal responsibility, is very common, and embraced to some degree by most of us. This is especially true of sales people, who could always do better if only something were different - something that someone else controls. If only... we had lower prices ...our quality was better ...the boss was more understanding ...customer service was more responsive ...you know the litany because you've chanted it.
My wife is a crises counselor. One of the biggest eye-openers for her occurred when she realized that she was counseling the same people over and over again. You'd think, as she did, that a crisis would be an isolated event. Not so. Many of her clients find themselves lurching from one crisis to another. Why? Because they don't make the changes in their behavior and character that got them into the crises in the first place. At some deep level, they see themselves as victims, not personally responsible for their own character, their own behavior, and the consequences that behavior brings. Where there is no sense of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change.
I had a personal experience that brought this lesson home to me in a way that I will never forget.
I had been the number one salesperson in the nation for a company - my first full time professional sales job. I had it made: adequate salary, good benefits, company car, bonus potential, and the respect of my employer and colleagues. But the long term opportunities were limited, and I decided to move onto a job that was 180 degrees different. I took a position selling surgical staplers to hospitals. It was a leap from the secure job I had to one that paid straight commission, required you to buy your own samples and literature from the company, and provided only six months of a draw to begin.
But I was cocky, filled with the success of my previous job, and sure that I could make this work also. It wasn't hasty. I looked at the amount of existing business in the territory I was slated to get, and determined that if I could double the business with in six months—a doable task, I was assured - I'd be back making about what I was used to. Then, as I increased the business, my income and life style would evidence the difference
It all sounded good, and I left my old job, and arrived in New York City for six weeks of intensive training on the new one. During the time that I was there, my district manager moved on, and was replaced. When I arrived home after the training, he was anxious to meet with me. In our first meeting, before I had a chance to begin working, he informed me that he had revised the sales territories. The territory that I thought I had -- the one I was hired for - was not the one I was going to get. Instead, I was going to receive just a fraction of that.
The new territory only contained about 1/3 of the existing business of the previous one. This change meant my plans for making a living were shot. It now became an impossible task.
I was upset and angry. How could they do that to me? I immediately began to look for another job. Determined to quickly leave this unethical, uncaring company.
Things got worse. As I interviewed several companies, I discovered that they saw me as the problem. Instead of understanding what the company had done to me, they thought I was an opportunist who was looking for an easy way out. It became clear that no one else was going to hire me!
I grew more and more angry and bitter. In addition, I had little success selling the staplers. After six months, my temporary draw came to an end. I owed the company $10,000, was making almost nothing, and had no prospects for another job. I felt squeezed between the proverbial rock and hard place. I was a victim of a dirty deal.
Then, out of the blue one day, I had an inspiration. It was me! The problem was me! Yes, the company had treated me poorly. Yes, they had been unethical and uncaring. But, the product was still exciting, and the opportunity still great. The real problem was my attitude - my bitterness and anger were getting in the way of everything.
I was responsible for my own behavior, my own thoughts, and my own attitude. When I had the realization that it was me, I felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders. If the problem was me, then I could change! If the problem was somebody else, then I was a victim, and powerless to do anything about it. What a motivational and exhilarating realization. I began to work on my attitude. I began to take control of my thoughts. I looked up Bible verses that were very inspiriting. Versus like, "If God is for you, who can be against you?" "If you have faith like a mustard seed..." I wrote them down on 3X5 cards. Then, as I drove into my territory every day along I-96 in Detroit, I held them in my hand on the steering wheel, and read them over and over to myself. Slowly I began to do away with my bitter attitude, and replace it with hope and expectation.
My results began to change also. Things began to go better. Six months later, I had paid off the debt to the company, and was making more money then I thought possible. The job became more fun, more financially rewarding and more fulfilling then anything I ever expected.
The turning point for me occurred at the moment I accepted personal responsibility for my circumstances.
Once again, the lesson is clear: When there is no acceptance of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change. Where there is a personal responsibility the future holds unlimited potential.
Your struggle to bring about significant change in your organization will depend on the depth to which your employees embrace their responsibility to make personal changes. Your efforts to improve the productivity of your sales force will ultimately depend on the degree to which your sales force accepts personal responsibility to make the changes in behavior that will improve their results.
Can you instill a sense of personal responsibility if it is lacking?
This is one of those aspects of character that is always easier to hire then to instill. In other words, if you hire people who already have a sense of personal responsibility, your job will be much easier.
However, if some of your current employees lack this characteristic in sufficient quantity, it is not hopeless. By understanding the importance of this quality of character, and regularly making it a part of your conversations, you can raise the awareness of this fundamental building block for implementing change. Talk about it, write about it, and preach it in company meetings in the hope that many of your employees will see the light, in the same way that I did.
High Paid Jobs in New York
After you've walked across the stage, did a little legwork, paid your dues, or received your doctorate, many entering the work force are looking to apply for high paying job position. There is no secret that certain jobs and career fields are paying their employees more money, which has become one of the main motivating factors for applying for particular job titles, fields, and duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation, white-collar earners are paid on the average a little more than $20 per hour, while blue-collar workers receive an average of $15 per hour. The occupational group that is paid by the hour usually receives an average pay of about $10 per hour.
When it comes to landing the jobs that offer the most pay, education is key in making the grade in the high-paying work world. For some companies, at least a four-year college degree is required from their job applicants. In the United States, there are certain job fields that have consistently presented the most appealing salary packages over the years. Leading the way in high-paying job listings are positions in the medical, judicial, and technology fields.
Overall Top-Paying Jobs
When achieving an advanced degree, many doors will open up with numerous passageways leading towards a wealth of competitive top-paying jobs. After all the years of medical school have been completed, doctors and surgeons will make an average of $147,000 per year. As for dentists, they linger around an average pay of $90,000. Looking for a career in pharmacy? Average pay includes a yearly salary of $85,500.
While police officers scour the streets in search for the individuals who lead to the bread and butter of the judicial system, lawyers and judges receive an average yearly pay of $99,800. If you've trained to fly the friendly skies and are good at what you do, you may earn an average salary of $133,500 as an aircraft pilot. Managing a company is also a rather profitable job with average yearly pay totaling $116,000 for some chief executives.
Engineers also make a pretty penny with an average yearly salary of $112,000 just for learning the ropes of the electrical and electronic field. Depending on the area you are situated in, the following job titles fetch an average yearly salary between the low- to mid- $80,000 range: management analysts; computer and information system managers; financial analysts, managers and advisors; marketing and sales managers; and education administrators
As you scan the job prospects in your area according to title, you should know that your location will affect the high pay received. For example, different cities, states, and neighborhoods display a wide-range of fluctuating low, median, and high base salaries per job description. For example, a real estate attorney in Battle Creek, Michigan aims to make an average of $87,000 to $164,000 per year, whereas the same real estate attorney situated in Bronx, New York is looking at making between $100,000 and $188,000 per year. Of course, the cost of living makes some yearly salaries appear better than what they really turn out to be.
Top Paying Jobs: Without a High School Degree
For those who did not finish out their high school education, there are still jobs in the work force that allow on-the-job training and work experience to fetch a reasonable salary. When formal education and schooling is lacking, some individuals have found profit in becoming an industrial production manager ($36,000); bailiff or correctional officer/jailer ($36,400); drafter ($36,000); construction manager ($33,600); and electrician ($31,900).
Top Paying Jobs: High School Graduates
On-the-job training and work experience also helps high school graduates make a decent living as computer software engineers ($58,900); computer/information systems managers ($56,400); computer programmers ($55,000); network systems and data communications analysts ($49,000); general and operations managers ($48,000); and database, network and computer systems administrators ($48,000).
Top Paying Jobs: Two-Year College Degree
Job-specific training and proper certification can land a two-year college graduate a job as a health-care practitioner for an average yearly salary of $66,000. Additional job prospects include business analyst ($58,000); electrical and electronic engineers ($57,000); mechanical engineers ($56,800); and general and operations managers ($54,000).
Top Paying Companies
Sometimes job seekers will search for the companies that promise the highest pay and then see where they can fit into the inner workings of the business. It is important to remember that there is always room to rise within a large company and promotions can be earned in some arenas in less than a couple of years. Depending on the job title you wish to pursue, you should prepare yourself for a highly competitive world for securing the positions that pay the most. Below are a few companies who are topping the lists for the best places to work with the highest pay:
1) Nixon Peabody: Associate attorneys within this job setting earn an average total pay of $181,000 per year, which is considered one of the largest law firms within the United States. With about 600 attorneys spread across more than 15 cities, some of the top lawyers can be found in their Boston and New York City offices.
2) Bingham McCutchen: Associates working at this Boston-based law firm receive an average total pay of $180,050, which has been regarded as one of leading firms to accept the highest amount of female applicants.
3) Adobe Systems: As a senior computer scientist, you stand to earn an average paycheck totaling around $161,000 for one of the most pioneering software companies in the world. Employees also receive quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with all beginning employees given a stock option grant.
4) EOG Resources: As an engineer, you stand to earn an average yearly salary of $145,000 when working for one of the largest independent oil and gas drillers within the nation. Employees also enjoy some of the most liberal 401(k) matches.
5) Network Appliance: The average total pay for engineers that provide support for various hardware and software is about $130,000 per year.
6) SRA International: Project managers working at this company earn about $129,000 while working alongside government agencies like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice.
7) Boston Consulting Group: With an average total pay of $129,000 per year, consultants at this firm conduct business with an assortment of Fortune 500 companies. Exceptional bonuses are also included.
When it comes to landing the jobs that offer the most pay, education is key in making the grade in the high-paying work world. For some companies, at least a four-year college degree is required from their job applicants. In the United States, there are certain job fields that have consistently presented the most appealing salary packages over the years. Leading the way in high-paying job listings are positions in the medical, judicial, and technology fields.
Overall Top-Paying Jobs
When achieving an advanced degree, many doors will open up with numerous passageways leading towards a wealth of competitive top-paying jobs. After all the years of medical school have been completed, doctors and surgeons will make an average of $147,000 per year. As for dentists, they linger around an average pay of $90,000. Looking for a career in pharmacy? Average pay includes a yearly salary of $85,500.
While police officers scour the streets in search for the individuals who lead to the bread and butter of the judicial system, lawyers and judges receive an average yearly pay of $99,800. If you've trained to fly the friendly skies and are good at what you do, you may earn an average salary of $133,500 as an aircraft pilot. Managing a company is also a rather profitable job with average yearly pay totaling $116,000 for some chief executives.
Engineers also make a pretty penny with an average yearly salary of $112,000 just for learning the ropes of the electrical and electronic field. Depending on the area you are situated in, the following job titles fetch an average yearly salary between the low- to mid- $80,000 range: management analysts; computer and information system managers; financial analysts, managers and advisors; marketing and sales managers; and education administrators
As you scan the job prospects in your area according to title, you should know that your location will affect the high pay received. For example, different cities, states, and neighborhoods display a wide-range of fluctuating low, median, and high base salaries per job description. For example, a real estate attorney in Battle Creek, Michigan aims to make an average of $87,000 to $164,000 per year, whereas the same real estate attorney situated in Bronx, New York is looking at making between $100,000 and $188,000 per year. Of course, the cost of living makes some yearly salaries appear better than what they really turn out to be.
Top Paying Jobs: Without a High School Degree
For those who did not finish out their high school education, there are still jobs in the work force that allow on-the-job training and work experience to fetch a reasonable salary. When formal education and schooling is lacking, some individuals have found profit in becoming an industrial production manager ($36,000); bailiff or correctional officer/jailer ($36,400); drafter ($36,000); construction manager ($33,600); and electrician ($31,900).
Top Paying Jobs: High School Graduates
On-the-job training and work experience also helps high school graduates make a decent living as computer software engineers ($58,900); computer/information systems managers ($56,400); computer programmers ($55,000); network systems and data communications analysts ($49,000); general and operations managers ($48,000); and database, network and computer systems administrators ($48,000).
Top Paying Jobs: Two-Year College Degree
Job-specific training and proper certification can land a two-year college graduate a job as a health-care practitioner for an average yearly salary of $66,000. Additional job prospects include business analyst ($58,000); electrical and electronic engineers ($57,000); mechanical engineers ($56,800); and general and operations managers ($54,000).
Top Paying Companies
Sometimes job seekers will search for the companies that promise the highest pay and then see where they can fit into the inner workings of the business. It is important to remember that there is always room to rise within a large company and promotions can be earned in some arenas in less than a couple of years. Depending on the job title you wish to pursue, you should prepare yourself for a highly competitive world for securing the positions that pay the most. Below are a few companies who are topping the lists for the best places to work with the highest pay:
1) Nixon Peabody: Associate attorneys within this job setting earn an average total pay of $181,000 per year, which is considered one of the largest law firms within the United States. With about 600 attorneys spread across more than 15 cities, some of the top lawyers can be found in their Boston and New York City offices.
2) Bingham McCutchen: Associates working at this Boston-based law firm receive an average total pay of $180,050, which has been regarded as one of leading firms to accept the highest amount of female applicants.
3) Adobe Systems: As a senior computer scientist, you stand to earn an average paycheck totaling around $161,000 for one of the most pioneering software companies in the world. Employees also receive quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with all beginning employees given a stock option grant.
4) EOG Resources: As an engineer, you stand to earn an average yearly salary of $145,000 when working for one of the largest independent oil and gas drillers within the nation. Employees also enjoy some of the most liberal 401(k) matches.
5) Network Appliance: The average total pay for engineers that provide support for various hardware and software is about $130,000 per year.
6) SRA International: Project managers working at this company earn about $129,000 while working alongside government agencies like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice.
7) Boston Consulting Group: With an average total pay of $129,000 per year, consultants at this firm conduct business with an assortment of Fortune 500 companies. Exceptional bonuses are also included.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
New York Jobs
When it comes to dental related career choices in New York State, one place to start is as a dental laboratory technician. Getting a start in this field will give you choices.
With the high demand for dental techs in NY, you will be able to choose where you work, and you can expect a higher starting salary than you could in other states.
As you may already know, a dental tech is responsible for the manufacturing of dental implants such as dentures, tooth veneers, retainers, and other dental appliances. In New York, however, you will find many more choices in career paths with an associate's degree in dental technology.
The New York Dental Tech - Work Choices
The biggest advantage to working in New York as a dental laboratory technician is the salary you can expect. Across the country, the median annual salary in this field is $32,600. In New York the average wage jumps to $38,810. You will also find there are many opportunities for top salaries (over $60,000) with the choices in work as a NY dental tech.
Unlike other states across the country, in New York you will have a broader range of work choices. The NY Dental Tech can find work in the traditional manufacturing role, or as one of the following:
1. Sales - With this growing field there is a need for qualified sales people to work for the dental laboratories in NY. If you have selling skills, a job as a salesman can earn you far above the average salary for a dental tech.
2. Research and Development - New York State also houses some of the finest research facilities for dental technology. As a dental laboratory technician you can choose to work as a researcher who helps to find new solutions and design new dental appliances.
3. Teaching - The high demand for qualified people in this field has led to an increase in enrollment in learning programs. An experience dental tech can find work in a teaching role.
Another popular choice in New York is to use a dental technology degree as a stepping stone to a more advanced dental career.
Using Your Career As a Stepping Stone
With a degree in dental technology, and experience in a dental field, many people are using their career as a stepping stone to become dental hygienists, dentists, or orthodontists. Their experience working in a dental related field allows them to take a fast track to one of these higher paying careers. In many cases you can work full time, and continue your education on a part time basis.
How Do I Become a Dental Tech?
To get started as a dental tech, you will require some training. Through traditional programs in New York State, such as the one administered by the New York City College of Technology, you can have an associate's degree in dental laboratory technology in one year. There are also many private schools that offer fast track programs, and can have you working in as little as six months.
If you've been considering a dental related career, and you live in the New York area, there has never been a better time to get started. The high demand for all dentistry related degrees makes the dental laboratory technician an excellent career path in this area
With the high demand for dental techs in NY, you will be able to choose where you work, and you can expect a higher starting salary than you could in other states.
As you may already know, a dental tech is responsible for the manufacturing of dental implants such as dentures, tooth veneers, retainers, and other dental appliances. In New York, however, you will find many more choices in career paths with an associate's degree in dental technology.
The New York Dental Tech - Work Choices
The biggest advantage to working in New York as a dental laboratory technician is the salary you can expect. Across the country, the median annual salary in this field is $32,600. In New York the average wage jumps to $38,810. You will also find there are many opportunities for top salaries (over $60,000) with the choices in work as a NY dental tech.
Unlike other states across the country, in New York you will have a broader range of work choices. The NY Dental Tech can find work in the traditional manufacturing role, or as one of the following:
1. Sales - With this growing field there is a need for qualified sales people to work for the dental laboratories in NY. If you have selling skills, a job as a salesman can earn you far above the average salary for a dental tech.
2. Research and Development - New York State also houses some of the finest research facilities for dental technology. As a dental laboratory technician you can choose to work as a researcher who helps to find new solutions and design new dental appliances.
3. Teaching - The high demand for qualified people in this field has led to an increase in enrollment in learning programs. An experience dental tech can find work in a teaching role.
Another popular choice in New York is to use a dental technology degree as a stepping stone to a more advanced dental career.
Using Your Career As a Stepping Stone
With a degree in dental technology, and experience in a dental field, many people are using their career as a stepping stone to become dental hygienists, dentists, or orthodontists. Their experience working in a dental related field allows them to take a fast track to one of these higher paying careers. In many cases you can work full time, and continue your education on a part time basis.
How Do I Become a Dental Tech?
To get started as a dental tech, you will require some training. Through traditional programs in New York State, such as the one administered by the New York City College of Technology, you can have an associate's degree in dental laboratory technology in one year. There are also many private schools that offer fast track programs, and can have you working in as little as six months.
If you've been considering a dental related career, and you live in the New York area, there has never been a better time to get started. The high demand for all dentistry related degrees makes the dental laboratory technician an excellent career path in this area
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Telesales
Telesales operators sell goods or services over the phone. They sell home insurance, media advertising space, gas and electricity and a wide range of other products.
The work involves spending the day on the phone, calling potential customers. They may use a script to ensure they give accurate information, but also need strong customer service skills to recognise potential sales opportunities or obstacles.
Telesales operators may:
describe the product benefits and special offers
take an order and arrange for delivery of goods
enter notes into a computer, including dates for follow-up calls
read out or explain any 'small print', such as a customer's right to return a product or the standards under which the company operates.
The work can be very intensive and operators may have a set number of calls to complete within a given time.
Salaries for telesales operators range from around £11,000 to £24,000 or more a year. Commission on sales can increase basic salaries considerably.
Telesales operators work a variety of hours and shift patterns, depending on the company they work for. Part-time jobs are also widely available.
Telesales operators usually work in an office or open-plan call centre, although some work from home. They spend most of the day sitting at a screen and wear headsets.
A telesales operator needs:
excellent communication and listening skills
to be persuasive and quick to see an opportunity
to be happy working in a competitive, target-driven atmosphere
to enjoy working with customers and building relationships.
There are job opportunities for telesales operators throughout the UK/USA. Vacancies are usually advertised on recruitment agency and company websites and in the press.
There are no set entry requirements and no age limits. An aptitude for sales and a positive, customer-friendly attitude are often more important. Employers may ask for some GCSE/S grades (A*-C/1-3) or equivalent though and ability with computers is an advantage. Apprenticeships may be offered by some of the larger contact centres.
Training is usually provided in-house. It may include an induction period, with role- playing exercises in a simulated environment, before making calls to actual customers.
There is also a range of qualifications to help telesales operators develop their skills and progress.
Successful telesales operators can earn more with higher commission and by moving into better-paid jobs. Larger organisations offer more opportunities for promotion to team leader or sales management roles. The skills involved in telephone selling can be sought after in other areas of work, such as customer service, complaints handling, buying, marketing or training
The work involves spending the day on the phone, calling potential customers. They may use a script to ensure they give accurate information, but also need strong customer service skills to recognise potential sales opportunities or obstacles.
Telesales operators may:
describe the product benefits and special offers
take an order and arrange for delivery of goods
enter notes into a computer, including dates for follow-up calls
read out or explain any 'small print', such as a customer's right to return a product or the standards under which the company operates.
The work can be very intensive and operators may have a set number of calls to complete within a given time.
Salaries for telesales operators range from around £11,000 to £24,000 or more a year. Commission on sales can increase basic salaries considerably.
Telesales operators work a variety of hours and shift patterns, depending on the company they work for. Part-time jobs are also widely available.
Telesales operators usually work in an office or open-plan call centre, although some work from home. They spend most of the day sitting at a screen and wear headsets.
A telesales operator needs:
excellent communication and listening skills
to be persuasive and quick to see an opportunity
to be happy working in a competitive, target-driven atmosphere
to enjoy working with customers and building relationships.
There are job opportunities for telesales operators throughout the UK/USA. Vacancies are usually advertised on recruitment agency and company websites and in the press.
There are no set entry requirements and no age limits. An aptitude for sales and a positive, customer-friendly attitude are often more important. Employers may ask for some GCSE/S grades (A*-C/1-3) or equivalent though and ability with computers is an advantage. Apprenticeships may be offered by some of the larger contact centres.
Training is usually provided in-house. It may include an induction period, with role- playing exercises in a simulated environment, before making calls to actual customers.
There is also a range of qualifications to help telesales operators develop their skills and progress.
Successful telesales operators can earn more with higher commission and by moving into better-paid jobs. Larger organisations offer more opportunities for promotion to team leader or sales management roles. The skills involved in telephone selling can be sought after in other areas of work, such as customer service, complaints handling, buying, marketing or training
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