How to Change Fields on Your Resume

How to Change Fields on Your ResumeSome people worry about changing the fields on their resumes but the truth is that this is not as hard as it may seem. There are some simple tips and tricks that can help you look for things that are not usually written on the resume. This will make the entire process of putting together a resume more enjoyable. So you will be able to improve your chances of getting a job.First, you should always check to see that there are no missing fields on your resume. If there are, you should contact the employment agency that is handling your application and explain your problem. It is important to let them know about the field you are planning to change. This way they will know how to treat you. They should also be aware of what will happen to their files.Next, you should write about the things that you have left on the resume. Start by listing all the skills you have. Then, list the field that you want to change. The last step is to talk about the experienc e and skills that you have. Be sure to mention the different career areas you have worked in. In some cases, the employer may ask you to write down your experience and skills that you have done for different positions so that they know where to place you in the company.Lastly, if you are looking to switch your field, don't forget to ask if you can put in the information that is written on the letter you wrote to the company when you applied for the job. Most companies require at least one letter from a prospective employee. The letter is used to fill out the entire application and so it is important to be able to show the company that you care about them. It is important to make the employer see how much you value the position that you are applying for.There are many other things that you can do to make your resume stand out and to help you to get a higher position. The most important tip is to make sure that you work hard so that you can show that you have put some effort into it. Try not to change your field too much and to always try to find something positive about your resume. One thing that can make a difference is the fact that you stay calm and be prepared for anything that can happen in your job search.Your resume should reflect you as an employee. It should help the company to evaluate you and to find out what you really can do for them. You need to make sure that your resume is crystal clear, but it is also flexible. A flexible resume is more attractive to employers.Writing a resume to change fields is an option. You can think about it if you have an idea for a new field that you would like to move into. Take advantage of the tips above to make sure that you can improve your chances of getting the job.

Young v. United Parcel Service What the Pregnancy Discrimination Case is Really About

Young v. United Parcel Service What the Pregnancy Discrimination Case is Really About Any woman in the vicinity of her child-bearing years will want to pay attention to a case that’s being heard by the Supreme Court today. The high court’s findings on Young v. United Parcel Service should address the gray areas of what workplace protections are guaranteed for pregnant women. The least you need to know: What’s the case about, anyway? The plaintiff in the case is Peggy Young of Lorton, Va., who had worked as a delivery truck driver for UPS. As part of her job description, she needed to be able to lift packages weighing up to 70 pounds. But when she got pregnant, her midwife wrote her a note that said she should not lift more than 20 pounds. Young asked for a temporary “light-duty” assignment, but the company’s occupational health manager determined that she was ineligible. Young says the division manager then told her she was “too much of a liability,” and she was not allowed to return to work until after she had given birth. So Young had to take an extended unpaid leave of absence, which caused her to lose her health coverage. Wasn’t that discrimination? That’s the question the court has to answer. In 1978, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act which clarifies that discrimination against pregnant women is a form of sex discrimination. That means your employer can’t fire you or deny you job benefits because you’re pregnant, you might become pregnant, you’ve given birth, or you have any related medical problems. Your employer has to treat you the same as people who are not pregnant but similar in their ability to work. To prove sex discrimination, however, Young needed to show four things. First, that she was a woman. Second, that she was qualified for the job, or the job benefit. Third, her employer denied her the job or benefit she wanted. And fourth, a similarly situated man received the job or benefit that she wanted. The fourth presents a particular challenge: Since men can’t get pregnant, which men are in a similar situation? Young says UPS did give some other workersâ€"employees who were injured on the job or had their drivers’ licenses were temporarily revokedâ€"the light duty she wanted. Therefore, Young says UPS owed her the same accommodations. However, lower courts disagreed with Young. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reasoned that UPS’s policy was “pregnancy-blind.” UPS wouldn’t have offered light duty assignments to, say, a man who threw his back out by lifting his kid or a woman who injured herself during a volunteer firefighter shift. Since UPS didn’t give all its temporarily-disabled workers light duty, the court found that UPS didn’t have to give light duty to Young. Many women’s groups, health providers, labor advocates and even pro-life activists strongly disagreed with that ruling. “If at some point during her pregnancy, a pregnant worker needs a minor adjustment to her job duties in order to continue doing her job safely, the employer has an obligation to provide that,” says Liz Watson, director of Workplace Justice for Women at the National Women’s Law Center. What happens next? Young appealed. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case Wednesday and issue a ruling sometime before the end of this term, in late June. But in a “friend of the court” brief, the Justice Department argues that it might be a moot point. In 2008, Congress passed a law amending the Americans with Disabilities Act that should make it even easier for pregnant women to qualify for accommodations like the one Young sought. Now, injuries that temporarily limit your ability to lift, stand, or bend should also qualify you for accommodations under the ADA. And UPS has already reversed its policy. “While UPS’s denial of [Young’s] accommodation request was lawful at the time it was made (and thus cannot give rise to a claim for damages), pregnant UPS employees will prospectively be eligible for light-duty assignments,” the company’s brief says. In the meantime, what are my rights if I’m pregnant or plan to become pregnant? You are afforded the same protections as Young through the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. So you can’t be fired or denied benefits. Also, depending upon the size of the company, you may be entitled by law to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Additionally, under Obamacare, employers are required to allow mothers reasonable break time and a private space to express breast milk, Watson says. I think an employer violated my rights. What can I do? You can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to file a complaint, Watson says. You’ll have more company than you might expect: From 1997 to 2011, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 74,000 complaints of pregnancy discrimination. You can also contact your state’s fair employment practice agency. Some states and municipalities have even stronger protections for pregnant women in the workplace. In the past 18 months, Illinois, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, West Virginia, Philadelphia, New York City, Providence and Pittsburg have all passed new laws, Watson says. Or call a lawyer. “We unfortunately speak to women a lot who have suffered pregnancy discrimination,” Watson says. “What happened to Peggy Young, being forced off the job because she brought in a doctor’s note, is happening to women all across the country.”

How To Be A Career Robot Snake - Work It Daily

How To Be A Career Robot Snake - Work It Daily European scientists are contemplating the benefits of putting a robot snake on Mars someday, ABC News is reporting. Snakes are versatile enough to overcome almost any obstacle in our world, so why would another's be so hard? One of SINTEF's researchers even thinks robot snakes could have practical use in rescue missions on earth by noticing people in crumbling buildings. The following is one of the most ridiculous sentences I have ever written: We should all be more like robot snakes. What?! It's better than being a cockroach, and it can teach us an important career (and life) lesson. When it comes to navigating the job market these days, there are a multitude of hurdles. There's getting your resume and cover letter actually seen, making contact with someone at your target company, getting and acing a job interview, negotiating for any potential offers you receive, and so many other challenges. If we were all career robot snakes - or even just the naturally-occurring kind - we could ensure that no matter how the economy or employment process shifts, we'll be able to handle it. Tailor your resume (and obviously your cover letter) to each position you apply for. Have someone in your network refer you for a job, especially if they're a weaker tie. Read job advice articles even when you have a stable job you're happy with. There are many options to enhance your career slitheriness. (Maybe one of those is creating a new word for the sole purpose of bringing your point home in one article.) No matter what tactics you use, make sure your strategy is to always improve as a professional, so no jungle, crater or resume-scanning software slows you down. It worked for me in getting a job at CAREEREALISM after a long bout of underemployment. With the right attitude, preparedness and luck, it can happen for you, too. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!