A step-by-step survival guide, from the moment your boss breaks the news to when you land your next gig.

You’re called into your boss’s office, and he or she breaks the news. Your mind is racing and your heart is pounding, but your body freezes up. Even if you’ve seen the writing on the wall, on some level it still feels like a surprise. Perhaps you’ve made some mistakes or saw that the organization was moving in another direction. One way or another, the end result is the same.


You’ve just been laid off. Here’s what to do next.

1. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

“Stay calm, that’s the first thing,” advises Elaine Varelas, managing partner at Keystone Partners, a Boston-based talent management firm. “Don’t have an emotional reaction, if you can help it.”

Those who can’t help it, says Varelas, should try to stay composed while explaining that they feel overwhelmed at the thought of leaving their colleagues and achievements behind. Responding with anger, shouting, or violence of any kind is never acceptable. “Silence is a much better choice,” she says.

You might rapidly reflect on all the time you’ve spent at the company, how you’re going to break the news to friends and family, and what you’re going to do next—simultaneously—but it’s important to be patient and take note of your manager’s feedback. “There’s a lot of valuable information there,” says Varelas.

Of particular importance to those who have just been laid off is severance benefit continuation—including health care, 401k contributions, and outplacement, says Varelas. They should also ask about company computer and phone policies, any non-compete clauses they may not be aware of, unemployment benefits, potential for rehire, and whether or not they will receive a reference. “You can also offer to transfer information [to your replacement],” says Varelas. “That’s a tough task but very impressive.”

2. GO INTO SPIN MODE

Once the meeting has concluded and you’ve gathered all the feedback you can, the next step is to consider how you’re going to present the news to those that will inevitably ask. “There’s a really tight circle of people to whom you can tell the brutal truth,” says Varelas, including close friends and family.

Beyond that circle, however, those who have recently lost their jobs need to choose their words carefully when describing what happened, and craft a “public statement” that sums up the situation in a measured, factual manner.

That’s going to be something like, ‘The company changed direction, and as a result a number of people were transitioned out of the organization, so now my focus is on finding a new job,’” says Varelas.

The concise and accurate public statement can be used to provide an explanation to potential future employers in online profiles, job interviews, and while networking. It will also inevitably be used by contacts speaking on your behalf as you begin to network.

“That public statement becomes really important, because that’s the statement that’s going to travel without you, so you want that statement to serve you well,” says Varelas. “Your spouse, your partner, your older kids need that public statement as well, because people are going to ask them what happened.”

3. BEEF UP YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

According to the Jobvite 2015 Recruiter Nation Survey, 92% of recruiters admitted that they use social media to find candidates. As a result, job hunters need to ensure that their online presence is up to date and optimized for potential future employers before they begin shaking hands and handing out resumes in person.

That includes deleting any less-than-professional photos and posts on public social media profiles, updating online portfolios and personal websites to reflect your latest achievements, and building a LinkedIn profile that sends the right message to recruiters.

LinkedIn career expert Blair Decembrele says that those looking for their next career opportunity shouldn’t be afraid to say so in their profile. She says that details such as the type of position they’re looking for, their location, and whether they’re willing to relocate makes it easier for recruiters to consider them for potential positions.

“Adding a summary of 40 words or more makes your profile more likely to turn up in a future employer’s search,” she says. “Review desirable job descriptions for your field on LinkedIn, and include those keywords in your profile.”

4. AVOID THE JOB BOARD BLACK HOLE

One of the most common traps people fall into after getting laid off is focusing too much of their efforts on applying for jobs on online job boards.

“People go to the online job sites, apply to lots of different jobs, and don’t get any responses because their application goes into a black hole,” says Scott Uhrig, a partner with executive search firm Whiterock Partners. “Number one, you’re not making any progress, and number two, you’re not getting any feedback, which you interpret as rejection. So you’ve just been laid off, now you’re getting rejected, you’re getting no responses, and you start this downward spiral of despair.”

While Uhrig suggests avoiding online job boards altogether, he says that if you do come across a role that seems to be a particularly good fit, there are other ways to apply effectively. “Try to network your way into the hiring manager, or contact someone you know already in the company,” he says. However, he warns that “competition for posted jobs is insane,” and that once a job is listed online, it’s probably already too late.

5. FORCE YOURSELF TO NETWORK

Those who have been laid off the need to meet with people face-to-face. In fact, 85% of people [url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler]surveyed by LinkedIn found their current gig through networking.


Uhrig says that most job seekers only spend five to 10 hours of their week knocking on doors and meeting their contacts for coffee when they should be dedicating upwards of 30 hours a week to networking efforts. “It’s amazing how little time and effort people who are looking for jobs actually spend networking,” he says.

Filling a schedule with that many coffee and lunch dates may seem daunting, but it’s important to get creative with sources. Start with industry contacts, former colleagues, and others in your direct circle, but cast a wide net, suggests New York-based executive coach Ann Mehl.

“The individuals in your personal circles may not seem like good sources at first glance,” she says, adding that research has found that most people find jobs through second- and third-degree connections. Mehl advises job seekers to “make a list of names from your holiday card list, cell phone directory, email contacts, professional circles, and alumni network.”

6. BE REALISTIC

While these steps can help, it’s important to maintain reasonable expectations. For example, Mehl advises job seekers to look at the networking process as a way of staying up to date on what’s happening in their industry rather than as a direct path to the next job opportunity.

“These are low-risk conversations; you’re simply checking in,” she says. “Treat this as an exploratory expedition. You’re getting back into the mix, gaining some data on the market, and building momentum.”

The slow-and-steady approach is far more likely to produce positive results in the long run. In fact, research has found that half of all jobs never get advertised publicly, and only 2% of applicants who submit resumes online are interviewed.

“If you start developing meaningful networking relationships with people at organizations that hire people like you, over the course of the next three to six months, there’s going to be a position that opens up, and they’ll contact you before they post that job,” he says. “Now your competition is five people, not 500.”

STAYING PREPARED IN THE EVENT OF ANOTHER LAYOFF

When it comes to maintaining a steady career, the old adage, “Hope for the best while preparing for the worst,” rings true. Once you’re back to work you can prepare for that worst-case scenario by continuing to network with your contacts, helping out others in your industry whenever possible, and keeping a running list of career accomplishments, just in case they’re suddenly needed again.

There are times when cutting ties is the best thing to do. Here are the circumstances when burning a bridge can be a good thing for your career.

There is certain career advice that just about everyone seems to take as gospel. Always pay your dues, don’t be too picky about your first job, and keep your options open when you start out. The merits of these types of advice have been questioned, debated, and in some cases–even debunked. But there’s one piece of advice that seems to stick: “Whatever you do, avoid burning bridges!”

But is this still good advice to follow? After all, we live in a time where job-hopping isn’t considered to be too much of a stigma, and where career changes are commonplace. Not to mention, technology has forced many industries to undergo rapid transformations, which means that layoffs and restructuring are also pretty common among companies.

According to HR professional and career strategist Dorianne St Fleur, this advice isn’t always applicable to the modern workplace. She tells Fast Company, “Most of it stems from the way the workforce used to be. The market…we have now, where people can jump around, and they do jump around, it’s not really looked down upon anymore. I don’t think the advice is keeping up with the way the workforce works.”

St Fleur’s own experience shaped her outlook on burning bridges. “By nature, I’m a rules follower.” So early on in her career, she largely stuck to this advice. But she found herself laid off in 2011. “I know we’re at-will employees here in the U.S., but seeing it at work where you go in to work one day, and literally the next day you don’t have a job, I realized I needed to look out for myself and my career, because these companies look out for their bottom line.”

St Fleur began to understand the flaw in the advice that you should avoid to burn a bridge at all cost. Of course, it’s never okay to do anything with malicious intent, and you should always strive to be as professional and as transparent as possible, she asserts. But sometimes, ruffling a few feathers is what it takes to move forward in your career. Here are three instances where it may be worth burning a bridge:

1. YOU ARE EXPERIENCING HARASSMENT, OR THE JOB HAS A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR HEALTH

“If your health and well-being are in danger, it doesn’t matter if you’re burning bridges,” St. Fleur says. In the ideal world, individuals who are mistreated at work should be able to report their experience, and have the company take appropriate actions. Unfortunately–as we’ve learned from the experiences of several women in tech this year–many times companies don’t do so. This leaves the employee with a choice of putting up with the abuse, or leaving the company and potentially burning some bridges in the process.

2. YOU HAVE A STRONG SUSPICION THAT THE COMPANY MIGHT BE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS

If there’s evidence that the company is on thin ice financially–and likely to go out of business soon, it’s probably smart to start planning your next move, even if doing so might upset your employer. “You can read the writing on the wall, they’re not doing well,” St Fleur says. As she pointed out earlier, companies rarely hesitate to let go of employees when they need to cut costs or restructure, so an employee shouldn’t hesitate to protect themselves when they need to.

3. IT’S THE ONLY WAY FOR YOU TO MOVE FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER

For former attorney turned publicist and Fast Company contributor Kristi A. Dosh, it was necessary to burn a professional bridge, because if she didn’t do so, she’d be missing out on opportunities for career growth. When Dosh was laid off as an attorney in 2009, one of her partners at the firm connected her with a friend who was a partner at another law firm, and she secured another job straight away. She soon found that it was the opposite of her previous firm. She was micromanaged, and was told to fire a client she bought to the firm who generated $80,000 in revenue. After just four months on the job, Dosh left. She wrote, “Traumatic though it was (and still is), it was the best decision I ever made for my career.”

St Fleur agrees that if a better career opportunity came along that would be better for you in the long term, you shouldn’t hesitate to take it. “You should be doing things that are in your best interest, and if you leave early, you should never feel bad for making moves for yourself and your family.”

HOW TO REBUILD A BURNED BRIDGE 

It’s important to mention that if you’re ever faced with circumstances that require you to burn a bridge, it is possible to rebuild it. St Fleur says that a lot of times, people assume they can’t mend the relationship, so they don’t even try. But that’s not necessarily true. It is important to give them some distance to heal the wounds, but once sufficient time has passed, she recommends making an effort to touch base. This article has some tips on how you can best prepare yourself when that time comes.

St Fleur urges people to remind themselves, “At the end of the day, these managers, they’re human. They can change their minds.”

Most writers will have trouble with writer's block at some point in their lives. The possible reasons for writer's block are myriad: fear, anxiety, a life change, the end of a project, the beginning of a project... almost anything, it seems, can cause that debilitating feeling of fear and frustration. Fortunately, there are as many ways to deal with writer's block as there are causes. The items below are only suggestions, but trying something new is the first step toward writing again.

1. Implement a Writing Schedule.

Carve out a time to write and then ignore the writer's block. Show up to write, even if nothing comes right away. When your body shows up on the page at the same time and place every day, eventually your mind — and your muse — will do the same. Graham Greene famously wrote 500 words, and only 500 words, every morning. Five hundred words are only about a page, but with those mere 500 words per day, Greene wrote and published over 30 books.

2. Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself.

In fact, don’t be hard on yourself at all while writing. Anna Quindlin wrote, “People have writer’s block not because they can’t write, but because they despair of writing eloquently.” Turn the critical brain off. There are a time and place for criticism: it’s called editing.

3. Think of Writing as a Regular Job, and Less as an Art.

Stephen King, a famously prolific author, uses the metaphor of a toolbox to talk about writing in On Writing, intentionally linking it to physical work. If we think of ourselves as laborers, as craftsmen, it’s easier to sit down and write. We’re just putting words on the page, after all, one beside another, as a bricklayer puts down bricks. At the end of the day, we’re just creating things — stories, poems, or plays — only we use vocabulary and grammar instead of bricks and mortar.

4. Take Time Off If You've Just Finished a Project.

Writer's block could be a sign that your ideas need time to gestate. Idleness can be a key part of the creative process. Give yourself time to gather new experiences and new ideas, from life, reading, or other forms of art, before you start again.

5. Set Deadlines and Keep Them.

Many writers, understandably, have trouble doing this on their own. You might find a writing partner and agree to hold each other to deadlines in an encouraging, uncritical way. Knowing that someone else is expecting results helps many writers produce material. Writing groups or classes are another good way to jump-start a writing routine.

6. Examine Deep-Seated Issues Behind Your Writer's Block.

Write about your anxieties regarding writing or creativity. Talk to a friend, preferably one who writes. A number of books, such as The Artist’s Way, is designed to help creative people explore the root causes of their blocks. (Studying the lives of other writers can also provide insight into why you're blocked.) If your writer's block continues, you might seek to counsel. Many therapists specialize in helping artists and writers reconnect with their creativity.

7. Work on More Than One Project at a Time.

Some writers find it helpful to switch back and forth from one project to another. Whether this minimizes fear or boredom, or both, it seems to prevent writer's block for many people.

8. Try Writing Exercises.

As much as it may remind you of your high school writing class, writing exercises can loosen up the mind and get you to write things you would never write otherwise. If nothing else, they get words on the page, and if you do enough of that, some of it is bound to be good.

9. Re-Consider Your Writing Space.

Are your desk and chair comfortable? Is your space well-lit? Would it help to try writing in a coffee shop for a change? Without being too precious about it — or turning it into another form of procrastination — think about how you can create or find a space you'll look forward to being in. More 

10. Remember Why You Started to Write in the First Place.

Look at what you’re writing and why. Are you writing what you love, or what you think you should be writing? The writing that feels most like play will end up delighting you the most, and this is the writing your readers will instinctively connect with. At the end of the day, writing is too hard to do it for anything other than love. If you continue to touch base with the joy you first felt in writing, it will sustain you, not only through your current block but through whatever the future holds.

A single bad habit is unlikely to get you fired instantly, but the consequence of the bad habit eventually can. We all have negative behaviors. Apparently, you linger, gossip, or lack punctuality. These bad habits don’t necessarily make you horrible, but as a worker, they can render on you, and even cost you your job. Here are seventeen bad habits we marked that can cost you your job, so learn about them and stay safe.

To be late for work

"Punctuality is critical," says Rosalinda Oropeza, a human resources expert and author of the book Do not Burp in the Boardroom. "Being professional brings you on time to your work and be available for any eventuality."

Also read: Why is it So Hard to Create Permanent Habits? 

Delay work meetings

Just like being late for your day, delaying a work meeting because you are not on time is a bad habit. Making people wait is considered an act of bad manners, little constancy, and arrogance. 

Be negative all the time

Regularly respond to delicate situations in the company with a negative attitude, uncooperative or with phrases such as "That will not work," "That seems very difficult" or "I do not even know where to start" you should avoid. 

Neglecting office facilities

Being the 'dirty' office will never be a compliment. Either because you have a disaster on your site, never wash your food utensils or have no respect for the hygiene of others. Your workplace is a reflection of your personality.

Unnecessary Interrogation

When you are assigned a new task and instead of accepting it, assimilate it and execute it you begin to ask questions about it, EYE: it is not wrong to ask, but it is not good to ask too much ... since you can misinterpret your questions as excuses.

Also read: How You Should Answer The 7 Most Common Interview Questions 

Facebook

Having Facebook all the time open and let your boss see you is not a good omen. You can confuse accounts and post private business issues on your profile. Avoid it!

A bad image

You should always act according to the role and responsibilities you have. A person with poor health and hygiene could cause discomfort in the work environment. Although we do not like the idea a lot, the image depends on many things... including how people see you.

To invent diseases

Call your boss because you're sick when you're not really sick. You will demonstrate weakness, and if there is an opportunity for job growth, your boss will not call you if you say you are sick often.

Talk about divorce

It has been proven that people who get divorced from it tend to generate tension in the office. A boss looks for an individual who knows how to solve problems with discretion and not that he is alarming everyone with the subject.

Sell things

There seems to be no office where they do not sell cookies, chocolates, clothes or shoes. Either by helping the children or by increasing their income. This activity in addition to removing work time could go against the rules of the company if it prohibits sales.

Also read: Differences Between Working In A Small Company & A Large Organisation 

Not paying attention at meetings

Sending messages or watching videos during any work session is annoying to everyone. There must be interest and proactivity on the part of the employee in any work meeting. This is a key point for bosses, plus it could be taken as disrespect.

To say profanity

To say rude or express yourself in a demeaning way in most of the offices is frowned upon and even call you Human Resources to have a talk. Expressing yourself with rudeness in the face of a problem denotes that you do not have the ability to resolve labor situations with discretion.

Make personal calls all the time

Talking on the phone or being around with messages to family, friends or boyfriend is unprofessional. While you do it during a break or during your meal time, there is no problem, but during business hours it could cause you problems.

Sports Betting

Before organizing any type of activity that involves betting on your job, investigate if it does not cause for dismissal. You could take a very unpleasant surprise.

Being too noisy

Even with the new boys or those members who do not like you, gossip is very wrong. One of the attitudes that will always make you different in the eyes of the boss is not to fall into that office game.

Sniff

There is a fragile line between curiosity and sniffing. Curiosity is when you ask about the new one in the office. Hussey is when you slip into an office on the sly to check the files of other colleagues. Unacceptable!

Also read: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways To Boost Your Willpower 
10 Tips To Increase Your Productivity and Add Hours To Your Day 

Provide your home

It is okay that when you go to the house to finish the work you take office supplies but it is entirely different when you bring folders and pencils for a whole month, markers of all colors and several notebooks. The same applies to office telephones. It's not worth abusing.

The workplace in the United States is increasingly safe, but some jobs still have fatality rates that catch the eye. But which jobs were the most dangerous? Reality shows such as Ice Truckers and Ax Men have popularized a particular image of highly dangerous jobs. While you can not deny the risk of felling trees or driving a truck in the Arctic, most of the most hazardous jobs in the United States are much more famous and well-known.

In 2015, there were 4,836 fatal occupational injuries in the United States, according to a recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is the highest total number of deaths related to the work environment since 2008.
Transportation accidents were, overwhelmingly, the leading cause of mortality. Only road accidents accounted for more than 25% of deaths. Falls, slips, and trips were the second leading cause of death, accounting for more than 800 occupational fatal injuries in 2015.

Although this classification provides a useful perspective on some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, it does not claim to be definitive. The BLS only included jobs with at least 15 on-the-job deaths reported in 2015 and 40 million or more hours of work (Equivalent to 20,000 full-time employees), so some hazardous occupations can be excluded because they are minuscule. It should also be noted that some jobs present long-term health risks to employees, such as exposure to radiation, which is not represented in the BLS figures. 


Note: The death count in the Fatal Occupational Injury Census excludes deaths from illness unless it was caused by an injury event.

The 10 Most Dangerous Jobs In the US

Which are? We present them below:

1. Lumberjacks

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 127.8
Average Salary: $ 32,870
Lumberjacks work with heavy loads, adverse weather, and steep slopes. One of the biggest dangers they face are the old branches hooked on the tips of trees that can fall at any time.

The fatality rate increased nearly 25% this year, possibly due to the hiring of new, inexperienced workers due to higher real estate demand. The first year at work is the most dangerous.

In recent years, the work has become more secure thanks to mechanical logging: woodcutters sit in a protected cabin and direct a metal arm that cuts the trunk with an electric saw. 

2. Fishermen

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 117
Average salary: $ 33,430
Nearly half of the deaths in the fishing industry are caused by the overturning of boats during storms or sinking when the hull is damaged, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). In these circumstances, the nearest help is often miles away.

In the past, the dangers were greater because of certain fishing practices, such as trying to maximize the amount caught before the end of the season. To avoid accidents, the government proposed a quota system for each fishery, allowing them to obtain it at any time during the season.

"I've lost a lot of friends over the years," said Jake Jacobsen, director of a crab fishermen's cooperative. "My son is a fisherman, and I would not want to lose him because of the old system," he added.

3. Plane pilots

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 53.4
Average salary: $ 92,060
The pilots of the big airlines have low rates of fatality, but for pilots of airplanes taxi or charter, the work is much more dangerous.

Human flaws are the leading cause of death for aircraft pilots, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, but advances in weather reports, navigation equipment and locating devices have substantially reduced accidents.

Approximately one-fifth of US air accidents occur in Alaska, according to the NIOSH. There is an explanation: 82% of the towns and settlements of the state are only accessible by air.
Even so, fatal accidents have fallen more than 40 percent in recent years, said C. Joy Journeay, director of the Alaska Air Carriers Association.

4. Roofers

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 40.5
Average salary: $ 34,220
Roofers face a danger they can not escape: height, which increases the chances of suffering critical injuries in the event of an accident.

But falls are just one of the many risks they have. They can also be burned, electrocuted and exposed to chemicals.

Improved safety training and stricter standards in railings, harnesses and other systems have dramatically reduced fatality rates.

5. Blacksmiths

Fatality rate per 100 thousand workers: 37
Average Salary: $ 44,540
Among the most common hazards for blacksmiths are falls, steel beams, collapsed concrete walls, falling objects and contact with electrical lines.

But according to Steve Rank, executive director of security at the International Blacksmiths Union, a new provision has had a very positive impact on the blacksmiths' workplace: the obligation to place four locks on the vertical beams.

"The number of accidents has plummeted," Rank said.

6. Health workers

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 27.1
Average Salary: $ 22,560
Many garbage collectors get hurt in the streets. They can be rolled up by carts, cut with broken glass and syringes or hit with objects falling from the truck.

Experienced workers know how to get to the side of the vehicle when they throw the trash and activate the compactor. Plastic bags sometimes contain cans with chemicals or pesticides that can explode under pressure and hurt workers.

In some cities, such as Austin, Texas, workers operate pickup from the truck cab, a move that has reduced the risk of an accident.

7. Electrical line installer

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 23
Average Salary: $ 54,290
Falls and Electrocutions are the leading causes of fatal injuries to power line installers, who must sometimes work in the cold and storm to restore electricity.

The fatalities have fallen due to an improvement in training, tools and work practices.

8. Truckers

Rate of death per 100 thousand workers: 22.1
Average salary: $ 37,770
The truck driver is a difficult job, and many are faced with the pressure of delivering the merchandise on time. Despite the rules that require rest stops, many drivers suffer from fatigue. In fact, according to a 2005 survey from the Federal Provider Security Administration, 48% of respondents said they had fallen asleep at the wheel at least once in the previous 12 months.

9. Farmers

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 21.3
Average salary: $ 60,750
More than half of the deaths on farms are caused by tractor accidents, according to the NIOSH. On ranches, off-road vehicles are often the most likely to kill a worker.

Still, according to Don Duval, a South Illinois farmer and president of the White County Farms Office, security has improved a lot since he began working on his farm 40 years ago. Technological breakthroughs and greater awareness have helped change things, Duval said.

10. Construction workers

Rate of fatality per 100 thousand workers: 17.4
Average Salary: $ 28,410
Construction workers are exposed to electrical hazards, landslides, and falling objects. And they perform their work in all weather conditions.

The biggest risk is falls, which cause more than 250 deaths per year, according to Scott Schneider, an occupational safety expert.

In highway construction, car crashes or construction vehicles are one of the most important causes of death.

Unfortunately, we do not always have to deal with good bosses from whom we can learn and inspire ourselves to succeed in our careers. Before ascending to that "star" worker, check that he has the qualities to be a leader.

The incompetent leaders are more common than we think, so it's important to know identify them not to follow their example and learn to deal with them saving you problems.

Deciding whether to promote an employee to a managerial position is a decision that many entrepreneurs must face. Not every employee was born to be a leader. Pay attention to the characteristics of the potential candidate before offering you a promotion, instead of just seeing how well the individual has developed in your business.

Here are 7 warning signs that show that maybe a good employee will not be a great boss.

1. Never Ask For Help

When a qualified employee does not ask for help, he may seem very talented and proactive. Although it is great to have collaborators of this type, they do not necessarily translate into good managers. A 2007 study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity found that 46% of the companies surveyed doubted the ability of such individuals to delegate tasks.

Good bosses know how to commission their subordinates and ask for feedback from their team. If an employee never asks for help from his peers, it can be a sign that he will not get close to others once promoted.

2. Ignore the problems of their peers

Employees who give "extra" in their projects, but who avoid helping others, do not serve to be managers.

A Gaqllup analysis found that 57% of employees who feel ignored by their bosses do not commit to their jobs. Good managers are willing to help their employees when they need it and do not ignore the obstacles of their teams.

3. Put the blame on others

When something goes wrong in a project, does the employee share the responsibility?

Good managers know themselves responsible when a problem arises and are the first to react to try to solve things.

An employee who is promoted must demonstrate integrity. According to a survey TellYourBoss.com, 20% of employees ensures that your boss lacks this feature.

4. Lack of Passion

Before you upgrade to an employee, look at your level of passion. Good managers inspire their teams. According to a LeadershipIQ study, people who interact with their bosses at least 6 hours a week are 29% more inspired than those who only live for an hour or less.  

5. Do not focus on long-term goals

Many employers have rockstar workers who meet weekly goals and exceed expectations. But just because an employee is good at achieving short-term goals, does not mean that they understand that what is urgent should not always be addressed before the important thing.

Good bosses see the whole picture. They know how to create short-range goals with which their teams approach the general goals.

6. not interested keep learning

Although no employee knows EVERYTHING about their work, take the initiative to learn everything possible is critical. If a collaborator does not show this "hunger," he may not be the best candidate for the position.

Pay attention to those employees who are looking to improve their capabilities. Suitable candidates for managerial positions have initiatives that seek to make their personal/professional development a priority.

7. They leave just at 5 pm

Employees who are in a hurry to exit the office right at the time of departure (or even earlier) each and every day, may not be the best candidate for the managerial position. Although it is not absolutely necessary to work late every day, doing it when it is needed is crucial.

Suitable candidates for management positions are willing to spend the time to achieve work goals and help when needed.

What are other signs that need attention before promoting an employee?

How do you make a career choice that suits you and meets the needs of the job market? Some tips for making an informed decision.

A range of possibilities

A wide variety of trades and professions opens in front of you when you are wondering how to make an appropriate career choice. If it is essential to get to know one's self well, it is also important to be properly informed about all aspects of a job.

Take time

Making a career choice does not improvise. In addition to considering your interests and skills, it is important to take the time to reflect on the values that drive you and what you want to prioritize. Remember that this is an investment for your future.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself:

• Are you willing to devote many hours to doing a job that you are passionate about? 
• Would you like to give more time for your leisure time or your family, even if you want to earn less? 
• Do you prefer to work as a team or independently? 
• Do you want, first and foremost, to stimulate your creativity? 
• Would you like a job that is up to your skills and that will allow you to progress?
  

Take a tour of all aspects

When you think you have identified an area in which you would like to work, it does not end there. It is then important to know how to make a career choice that suits you.
To answer this question, find out about all the facets of the trades or professions that keep you up to date. All work has positive sides, as well as flats. The more you know, the better you will be able to make your choices, and the better you will face the challenges that await you.

It can be very useful to get in touch with someone who has a career in the field. This person will be able to inform you about the working conditions and all the particular aspects of the trade.

Valuable help: guidance counselor

• Using a career counselor may be a good idea. It will help you to identify your needs and guide you to the avenues to consider. 
• Through psychometric tests, it will evaluate your interests, your abilities, but also your personality.
   
• He or she will be able to provide a clear picture of your strengths and weaknesses. 
• For those who hesitate between several possible careers, this consultation will help them to target the one that suits them best.

A continuous journey

"How to make a career choice?" Is a question that can arise at different stages of your life. If it is inevitably present at the beginning of adulthood, it can reappear after a few years of professional experience. 
Do not hesitate to re-engage the reflection process, and to consult a specialist if necessary.
Whether it's starting a needed or desired career shift, the agency professionals can help you progress in your work and evaluate the options that present themselves to you.

Selecting a profession is one of the most important decisions for any young student who wants to develop professionally. Your profession will determine your future and in some cases your way of life. In this article, we will discuss "how to choose a right career?"

Finding the right career for you

Having difficulty choosing a career? You are not alone. Most of the students get confused about the career after graduation. To take you out of this depression, here I'm sharing 7 tips to help you choose the right profession:

1. Information

You must take into account that the more you know about your profession you will have better tools to make an appropriate decision. To seek information is not only limited to the educational center or study program but also you have to take into account other factors such as tThe labor market, the possibility of financial income, etc.

2. Passion

If you feel passion for what you do, you will never have problems when performing demanding work activities. People who feel passion for what they do are 3 times more likely to get a job or be promoted, besides the satisfaction they feel. The person will help you to have a better job performance, this is one of the most important points to take into account when choosing a profession.
Also read: 10 Ways NOT to Fail at Your Job Interview

3. Income 

It is important that your work activity has the possibility of generating important economic income. This is critical since some jobs are more profitable than others.

4. the labor market

According to the place where you live (or where you want to live), some professions are more requested than others. It's important to analyze the situation since it's possible that there is a race with "great demand" in the place. Where you live, and you can take advantage of this opportunity, in case you want to be an entrepreneur you must analyze your target audience or ideal client.

5. Interview with a professional

One of the best ways to know more about your future profession is to talk to people who are currently working for another company (or are independent). And who are exercising your career, this is like taking a look at " Your future, "no one can give you better advice and guidance than a professional who is practicing that profession.
Also read: The Truth About Unlocking Opportunities At Work

6. Study center

Once you have decided your profession, you must analyze the place where you are going to continue your education. There are different training centers both private (in which the expense is greater, but it is easier to enter) as the state (The cost is lower, but it is harder to enter). It is important to take into account that you can do your studies in different centers, for example, you can do the degree in a state university, and then you can do a master's degree in a particular university. Also if you are an excellent student (usually in the top five, have the possibility of accessing different scholarships and economic benefits in various study centers.

7. Self-employment or own business

Another alternative is to think of your profession as a tool to enhance your own affairs. For example, if you are lawyers you can put your own study, if you study advertising you can have your own agency, etc. Although this advice is not very "traditional" is very adapted to modern times.

How to bring happiness into your life & business? How you can bring good luck charms for success in your business? Learn to attract good luck in business to be wealthy and happy. 
Different cultures use symbols and objects to ensure fullness and good fortune.

Different cultures use good luck symbols for money, or the believe that some objects that bring good luck to them. I saw many people wasted their life by seeking, "how to bring good luck and fortune?" Personally, I don't believe in such luck, but I know everything we achieve is a reflection of our own work. 

From our origin, we humans have believed in luck, magic, and superstition as essential agents, and even molders, of almost every aspect of our lives. 
Also read: Five Steps to Finding Happiness at Work

We perform rituals and adorn ourselves with amulets, though they vary according to religion and culture in general serve to drive away the bad vibes and bring good fortune and success. 

How to attract good luck in business

Throughout history, these beliefs have been part of the business world that, despite science and technology, are more than present in the XXI century. At the moment, it is still very common to see in many shops, restaurants and any other type of establishment, altars, mezuzahs, Buddhas and even heads of garlic hanging from the ceiling.
Also read: How To Be a Successful Money Lending Business?

Although a good entrepreneur knows that being successful is not only a matter of luck, but of planning, work, and effort, the truth is that most entrepreneurs keep, either by tradition or by authentic faith, some of these symbols in their Offices or businesses. Depending on the country, its customs and even the turn of the business, these vary and have a different connotation.

How to attract good luck and good fortune

The Chinese, for example, have numerous objects and rites for good luck. Usually, their activities are accommodated as dictated by the Feng Shui, where the location of the premises (not in a corner or on a street that leads directly) and the arrangement of furniture directly affect their success or failure. Also, in many of its gates, you will find a polyhedron of Chinese coins (golden contraption, like a key ring with red tassels) for abundance.

On the other hand, in the Japanese imagination, the Maneki-Neko, or "lucky cat" is a vital element in their decorations. The feline figurine almost always moves the left leg from top to bottom, as a sign to invite customers to pass, and on the right, holds old Japanese coins. The Maco Zhaocai, as it is called, brings on a neck collar bell to ward off evil spirits and although its color varies, gold or silver symbolizes luck in business.

In other cultures of the Far East, the figure of Hotei, known as "Smiling Buddha" or "Fat Buddha" is a necessary step to acquire wealth article, while in the Middle East, the Hand of Fatima is located in most shops Muslims. In the Hindu religion, the elephant, with its trunk up, representing the god Ganesh is the symbol of fortune.
Also read: 6 Things to Consider When Starting a New Business

Also, for the Jews, the mezuzah, which consists of a small roll of parchment manuscript, are necessarily available on the right side of the portal for any home or business. As for Catholic believers, bless the place, fix across and install a small altar - dedicated to the Virgin or the saint of his devotion - are some of the most common rites.  

Conclusion: Actually, no matter what your favorite item or that you economical character while you're aware that success requires hard work and mainly depends on you achieve it or not. So, do not blame "bad luck" or external situations and/or factors; If they do not favor you, get up, again and again, to defeat them and act in such a way that eventually you are the creator of your own fate... there is no better option to attract it.  

Will working a second job put your career at risk? Taking a part-time job impact your future career prospects. "Being over-educated for your first job can hurt your career" stated Charlotte Alter on Time.com. for unemployed men, accepting a part-time job could be as detrimental to their career as remaining unoccupied.
David Pedulla, a sociologist at the University of Texas at Austin, sent thousands of fake resumes to show how gender and employment history affected the prospects of these candidates being called to an interview by an interested employer. Pedulla found that women who worked part-time had twice as many men as part-time men. In fact, men with part-time jobs performed slightly better than those who were unemployed.

In part-time work, there seems to be "punishment for men who are severe as punishment for being unemployed, while in the case of women we do not observe any punishment," said Pedulla.

It is estimated that one in six US workers lost their jobs during the recession years of 2007, 2008 and 2009 and unemployment remained at high levels in the following years, despite the recovery of the economy. An increasing number of studies indicate that the financial and psychological damage produced by a prolonged period of unemployment can be significant and lasting, especially for those who remain unemployed for longer periods of time.

The health of the US labor market has improved in recent years, but finding a job is not just about the unemployment rate.

Pedulla's research, published in a recent issue of the American Sociological Review, detailed an experiment that sent 2,420 job applications to 1,210 vacancies in five US cities. Between November 2012 and June 2013. Resumes described candidates and candidates who had graduated from major state universities in the Midwestern US. And had a similar work history up to 12 months before the application. At that time, the candidates were divided into five: those who had a full-time job, a part-time job, a temporary agency job, a job below their skill level (a store clerk) Or unemployed.

Among men and women with a full-time job, 10.4% were called for an interview with a potential employer. Those with work below their abilities were only called 4.7% of the time in the case of males and 5.2% in that of females.

"For both men and women, accepting employment below their skills results in severe punishment in terms of available job opportunities," said the sociologist.

Temporary work, meanwhile, generated calls for 7.1% of male applicants, the highest rate after full-time work, and 8.3% of women.

It appeared that employers did not consider part-time employment a barrier to hiring women, 10.9% of whom were called for an interview. The figure, however, fell to 4.8% in the case of men, barely more than 4.2% of the unemployed who received calls. 7.5% of unemployed women in the study were called for an interview.

What factors explain the gender gap? Pedulla said in an interview that it is difficult to separate the root causes. Based on the results of a separate survey of personnel managers, he said that "it appears that men are punished for working half time in part because of employers' perceptions of their degree of commitment." This, however, does not happen with women.

"Although there are good reasons for people to accept any work they find, specifically when economic hardship is imminent, the experimental data presented here raise questions about whether all types of employment open new job opportunities for workers," Pedulla wrote in the study. "In reality, certain types of employment positions appear to send negative signals to future employers about workers' competence and commitment, punishing them in a similar way as if they were unemployed."

Some of his findings are similar to the results of research published last year by Princeton University economist Henry Farber, Arizona State University economist Dan Silverman, and the economist at the University of California at Los Angeles , Till von Wachter. Economists, like Pedulla, sent resumes to see the responses of potential employers, although in this case the bogus applicants were all unemployed women. The research found that accepting "low-level interim" employment, such as a store clerk, significantly reduced the likelihood of being called for an interview.

"Apparently, it is better for an unemployed worker to remain unemployed and to continue seeking to accept low-level employment and to continue seeking," said the authors. "If an applicant accepted a low-level job on an interim basis, it might be better not to put it on their resume."

Farber, Silverman and von Wachter also found that employees over the age of 50 were less likely to be called than those under 50. They did not find a link between employers' calls for employment and unemployment time, a finding that does not fit the conclusions of other studies that found evidence of discrimination against those who were out of work for the most time, Authors.

Scientists are finding that, after all, love really is down to a chemical addiction between people. The neurobiology of how the warmest emotion expands your sense of self and blurs the boundaries by you and not-you.

I believe doing work you love will change the world.
But a lot of people still spend their lives filled with stress, anxiety and despair about how they spend the majority of their working and waking hours. As many as 80% of the world lives this way (although I’d like to think our Revolution here is beginning to push that number down).


Most people work long, hard hours at jobs they hate that enable them to buy things they don't need to impress people they don't like. 

It can be really tough to work a job you’ve gotten sick of. The grind of knowing you’re spending most of your time each week doing something you don’t care about can be hard to bear.

It’s not just a feeling, either. A survey from the Household, Income and Labor Dynamics in Australia actually found that working in a job you hate is worse for your psychological well-being than being unemployed.
Think about that for a second: Working in a job you hate can make you more miserable than having no job at all.

John Haltiwanger, Senior Politics Writer at Elite Daily, says this is because when you’re unemployed you can at least hold onto the hope of finding a great job:

Unemployment is stressful, but it still leaves room for possibilities. When you’re unemployed, you focus all of your efforts on finding a fulfilling position. Yet, when you’re working a dead-end job, you’re so depleted at the end of the day it’s difficult to begin thinking about the future.

I’m not advocating you quit your job if you’re unhappy, but if a bad job can make this big of an impact on your wellbeing, it may be worth trying to improve the one you have.

Nigel Marsh, author of Fat, Forty, and Fired, says trying to make sweeping changes at work is actually a bad idea. He compares making huge changes at work to jumping on a crash diet—inevitably, it will end in failure.
Marsh’s advice is to focus on small, strategic changes to improve your work life.
Let’s take a look at three strategic changes you can make to improve your current job, backed by research and experience.

Do more of what you like to do

Though you probably have a job description stating what your responsibilities are, finding ways to incorporate more of the work you enjoy most can improve how you feel about your job overall.
Adam Dachis from Lifehacker was able to make his customer support job at a previous company more enjoyable by incorporating one of his hobbies: making videos and short films.

Dachis built himself a DIY green screen one weekend and made a customer support video for his company. His effort paid off:

[After a few days] marketing asked me if I’d like to create videos regularly for our customers and I made a new episode once a month. For the holidays, we even did a musical.

This isn’t the first time Dachis has improved his work by incorporating a hobby, either:

Many years ago I had a job addressing envelopes and I would draw pictures on them as well. Eventually people started calling in because they liked the drawings and I was asked to try my hand at some design work.

Dachis suggests finding ways to integrate things you love doing with your existing work. “Don’t leave your creativity and passion at home just because your job doesn’t call for it,” he says.

Even if you don’t have a hobby that seems applicable to your work, you could ask to spend more time on the aspects of your role you like most, or offer to help out in another department you’re interested in.

Improve (or remove) your commute

You could be spending all day doing work you love, or bringing your hobbies to the office, but a long commute would still be a drag. In fact, we tend to put commuting at the absolute bottom of the list of things that make us happy.
Research has shown that despite most people thinking a pay raise or a bigger house can make up for the despair bestowed upon us by a long commute, the commute will still get us down. In fact, to compensate for a long commute, you’d need to get a full 40% raise in salary.

In light of that research—and this might seem counterintuitive—Hillary Rettig, productivity coach and author of The 7 Secrets of the Prolific, suggests extending the length of your commute. “When people are commuting,” Rettig says, “they’re most likely rushing.”

Rushing degrades our happiness. Most of us probably don’t realize the stress it causes us physically and emotionally.

Rettig suggests allowing more time for your commute so you don’t have to rush so much. When you’re not rushing, she says, “you have more of a sense of control and self-management.”

Rettig also suggests planning as much as possible the night before, and avoiding distractions like morning TV, email, and social media when you should be getting ready to leave the house.
Rettig’s final suggestion for improving your commute is to change how you spend that time:

The key is to do what you want to do, not what you think you should do. We often choose the thing that seems more productive because it feels like the right thing to do. But using your commute to read a fun novel or listen to music is productive because it’s taking away the negative aspect of the commute. It becomes like a little holiday that will help fuel your productivity for the rest of the day.

According to Rettig, some people actually enjoy their commute! She says these people find their daily commute peaceful, and enjoy the chance to spend time alone doing something they enjoy.
You can also try switching up your commute to a physical activity, such as walking or cycling. Research has shown people who actively commute rather than driving or taking public transport tend to weigh less and have a lower BMI.

Personally, I like the idea of doing something fun like listening to a podcast or reading a book during my commute, but if cycling or walking makes you happy, go for the active commute to kickstart your day.

Find meaning in your work

A commute is a lot less stressful when it’s a way to get to something you enjoy. One of the best ways to enjoy your work more is to derive personal meaning from it.

Unfortunately, one survey of 12,000 employees in various fields found that a full 50% of those people were lacking a feeling of meaning and significance at work.

According to the same survey, employees who find meaning in their work are more than three times as likely to stay in their current organization. Whether or not an employee found meaning in their work turned out to have the highest impact on fulfillment at work of any variable in the study.
Not only were those employees more likely to stay in their current jobs, but they also reported 1.7 times higher satisfaction with their jobs, and were 1.4 times more engaged at work than other employees.

Meaning is one of those hard-to-put-your-finger-on ideas. But a Stanford research project can help us understand what it means and how to get it. According to this project, happiness and meaning are quite different: while we derive happiness from taking—that is, focusing on what we get from others—we derive meaning from giving—how we’re helping others.

So how can you increase the meaning you find in your job? One way is to focus on the why behind what you do, rather than the job itself. For instance, in one study of hospital janitors, the janitors saw themselves as part of a team of people who helped to heal the sick. Rather than focusing on the act of cleaning, they focused on the why behind their jobs—they felt they were helping others, which is key to finding meaning in your work.

Another option is to focus more on personal relationships at work. Gallup research has found the most engaged workers report having a best friend at work. Other research has found having several hours of social time can improve our day overall.

If you have a friend at work who you can help, it can increase your own feeling of how meaningful your job is. You don’t even have to help them with work-specific tasks. You might help them by going out for a coffee, being a lunchtime workout partner, or offering a friendly ear when they need someone to talk to.

Most importantly, look for ways to help others at work. Think about the why behind your job: who are you helping with the work you do, and how? Try helping others in the office by lending a hand when you have free time. The more you give, the more you’ll feel like you’re spending your time in a meaningful way, and that will make coming to work much easier.

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Not every job is salvageable. You may find that it’s simply time for you to move on to a new role or company.
But if you’re struggling to feel good about the work you do, try starting with these suggestions. You might be surprised to find how much better work can be if you’re doing work you enjoy and helping others.

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This is a guest post from Chad R. Allen, a blogger and entrepreneur who serves as an editorial director for Baker Publishing Group.