The Recession is Bullhonkey Naomis Story - When I Grow Up

The Recession is Bullhonkey Naomis Story - When I Grow Up This is part of  The Recession is Bullhonkey series, where I share stories of those who have gotten hired and/or started their own businesses (or sometimes both!) since 2008. Naomi Blom sent me an email this October and told me a story that started In November of 2014 I quit my day job at a credit union, and I  knew I needed to share this story with you.   Eleven  years ago, I was going to university for a psychology degree, and  was dating my future husband.  I ended up moving  to  northern British Columbia  to be with him so that he could finish his apprenticeship, and we could be together. I still worked on my degree through correspondence. I was on a path that would lead me to success. Fast forward  a few years, I was married, we bought a house in a more southern area of BC, I  was back  in a physical  university, and  then had a baby.  There was  big cloud hanging over  my marriage  because  my husband  was working away too much.  After some major  discussions, my husband  found a job that he would be home most of the time, but it meant another move. I postponed my degree, with thoughts of picking it back up when my daughter was older, and our lives were more settled. We moved, but we werent able to sell our house. It was  late  2009, and although Canada was not hit by the recession the same as the US, the country was holding its breath for the first year to see how we would fair. We tried to sell our house  for almost two years, renting it on and off to generate some money. We were lucky that we had a place to stay at my husbands current job. I was in a new town, with no friends, and a baby. My mom had given me her old sewing machine a couple of years before. It had stayed in a box all that time. I was pretty bored in the first year  in our new town, so I decided to pull out that sewing machine to keep me busy while my daughter napped. My sister and I decided to start a home business, I would sew baby clothes, and she would knit different items. We set up a Facebook page, and did one craft fair. A couple of months into it, my daughter reached an age where I was comfortable putting her in day care. I decided to look for a part time job to make a bit of money to support my fabric habit, and meet people. My sister also got a full time job around the same time. I got a job at a credit union, which I enjoyed, but I soon found that juggling a young daughter, a job, and trying to still manage our house in another town was time consuming. My sister and I  let our business fall by the wayside. The next few years flew by. Our house finally sold, but at a  financial loss to us. Although Canada was not as hurt by the global recession, we  werent at the same level as before.  We bought another house right away. I started climbing the corporate ladder to help with our financial situation. For the following three years put in all my effort into my job. My husbands hours were steadily increasing from 40-50 hours a week, to 50-80 hours a week. At my job, we had not had much turnover. I  worked in a neighboring city  for 9 months so that I could learn a new position, just to keep me from being bored at my local branch of the credit union.  A new position eventually opened up, and I returned to  my home branch. All of a sudden, a couple of months into my new position,  there was a major turnover at  the branch. Normally  there was  3 people in that department, and 3 people in the department above me.  Suddenly, it was  me, alone, in my department, and one person in the department above me. The company was scrambling to fill the empty positions, but we were a small town on the outskirts of larger cities. Everyone wanted to work in the larger branches. It took a couple of months to hire more people, and train them. At the same time, our assistant manager was diagnosed with cancer, and had to take a temporary leave. Once we were back to  full capacity a few months later, I realized how unhappy and burnt out I was. My daughter was 4, and spending most of her waking hours in day care.  I realized how much I was missing my daughter, and how stressed my husband and I were at home trying to balance it all. One weekend we went to visit family.  We were having a few drinks, and having fun. At one point, everyone had disappeared to check on sleeping kids, refill drinks, etc, and my husband turned to me and said Youre unhappy. What would make you happy? I was stunned. He is not usually the emotionally observant one. It had to be pretty obvious for him to say something like that. I replied To not work so much. I think that Im going to quit my job. And just like that an old seed of a dream turned into a new seed of a dream. After mulling over what I wanted for a few weeks, I grew the old idea of me  having a sewing business into a new concept of what that would look like. For one thing, my sister was  not in the same place that I  was  with work. I would have to do it alone. Also, I didnt want to sew baby clothes. My daughter is one of my biggest inspirations for things to sew, and she is no longer a baby. Another thing  is that I wanted to be more conscious of environmental impact.  I put my notice in at the credit union in July, but my manager was hopeful  to keep me on,  if he could. I decided to try working part time, 3-4 days a week, and finishing my work day in time to pick my daughter up from Kindergarten, when she started that fall. I figured that me working would help me jump start cash flow into my business.  I worked that new  schedule until the end of  October 2014. It was then that I realized that I no longer cared about my job at the credit union, and I wasnt finding enough time at home to put the energy I wanted into my new business idea. I, once again, put my notice in  at the credit union. This time, my manager asked if I was sure, and I held my ground. I took December 2014 off of any type of work to enjoy some time with my family and enjoy the Christmas holidays. In January 2015 I started to take on projects,  explore the fabric world, and start looking for patterns that I wanted to try. I put out only a few items, took in some custom work, and tried a few different ideas. One of the things that  surprised me most was that I began to get lonely. I always have music on in the background, but after a couple of months this wasnt enough for me. I asked my  husband to introduce me to the world of podcasts, which he had been listening to for a couple of years. He gave me a quick tutorial, and off I went. One of the first podcasts that I discovered was Tiffany Hans Raise  Your Hand Say Yes. From here, I was introduced to some other amazing people: Michelle Ward, Meg Worden, Elise Blaha Cripe, and so many more. These people  are so  courageous and inspiring  in my eyes. They  are forging their ways in the creative world, and helping other people do the same. Through listening to these amazing people, I  am able to  start navigating some of my fears, and  keep doing the work. I took  last summer off to spend with my daughter, the first time we have spent that much time together since she was a baby. During the summer I saw that Michelles course Ditch Your Day Job, on Creative Live, was on sale, so I bought it. After the summer was over, I  thought over how I wanted to continue with my business. I needed to make changes,  I needed a firm direction and a plan. I was finally able to watch Ditch Your Day Job, and  started a plan. I bought a day planner so that I could write down my plans, instead of just using my phone to schedule my life. Currently, my vision is slowly taking shape from a general  idea to a formed plan. I am working to become a sustainable business. I am balancing my life with my creative aspirations, and time spent with family. I thought that I had to follow the plan of being either being  a career woman in  an  acceptable, established  business,  or a housewife. I feel like it has taken me a long time to realize I didnt have to follow any path, I can figure out where I am going by following my own head and heart, sometimes on a path, sometimes forging my own way.  I am so excited that this is my life! Naomi Blom is just a small town girl, living in a lonely world.. nope, just kidding. She is  a small town girl in British Columbia, Canada though. She  used to work for a credit union, but she  now has her own businesses:  Monkey and Turtle Childrens Wear and Wandering Rose Apparel.  She is trying to use a more environmentally gentler approach by using organic fabrics  when she can and  mostly making made-to-order clothing to reduce the waste of unsold items. Her customers know that their item is not made in some sweatshop in parts unknown  just in my own little sewing room, in a small town, in Canada. Find her on Facebook at  Wandering Rose Apparel  and  Monkey and Turtle Childrens Wear  and on Instagram at  @wanderingroseapparel  and  @monkeyandturtlekids.

Resume Writing Services Md Secrets

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7 Signs You Work With A Debbie Downer - Work It Daily

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Why We Joined The Global Work Remote Day

Why We Joined The Global Work Remote Day3KMore than 20% of workers worldwide work remotely. There are 36% mora coworking spaces around the world than last year. Remote working is green. My point is, the numbers around flexible and remote working are rising and it seems to be the wave of future. A better future with happier, more productive employees, and booming businesses.At Enhancv, we also let ur team work remotely. Thats why when our friends from Bynder (marketing software that allows brands to easily create, find, and use content) asked us to join their darbietung Global Work Remote Day, we didnt hesitate for a moment.To give you a better idea of what remote work means for Bynder, we had a chat with Kristel Moedt, People Talent Director. Heres why we joined the aktion and why you should too.1. Kristel, how did you come up with the idea for Global Work Remote Day?The idea was born when we were evaluating our unlimited holiday policy, and it appeared to be a success. 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Sometimes its important to take your time to think about a more complicated task or new projects that you wanna start with, just recharge a bit, stay at home. For such situations, another environment can be very beneficial.7. What is the one challenge your company faced because of remote working and how did you deal with it?One is communication. The team has to know if you will be in the office or not and its important that they know how they can reach you.The other challenge is for the managers. They need to make sure they manage the output, not just an input. Its not about the amount of hours one spends in the office. So it requires more of feedback and coaching skills.8. How can companies start focusing on the output?What is really important for us is setting up clear quarterly goals for the team. We dont have formal performance appraisals, but we do have a 360 degrees feedback throughout the year. gruppe members receive feedback from their peers and managers, but they also give feedback to their managers. This supports an open conversation and honesty towards each other. We do this 3 times a year Managers Team 3x per yearTeam Manager 2x per year.Also, were using the app Impraise for several things Asking and giving real time feedback (after e.g. a presentation, meeting, etc.) Peer feedback and self evaluation 3x per year Feedback from your manager 3x per year Feedback from team to manager 2x per year Quarterly goal setting Measuring Bynder happinessWe really believe that everybody who works at Bynder is doing their best and taking their responsibility to help us develop as a company, which secures our positive culture/attitude.Over to youRemote working can bring a long list of benefits to your company and team. 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5 Free Dating Apps for Feminists

5 Free Dating Apps for Feminists In 2015, 50 percent of the U.S. population consisted of single adults, according to eHarmony, which has increased from 48 percent in 2011. That also probably means that an extra two percent of people thought about giving erreichbar dating a try. Ah, verbunden dating.With so many dating websites and apps out there, its nowpretty normal to use online dating to meet someone, eHarmony reports. There are 40 million Americans using online dating websites and those users range in age and all sorts of demographics. Today, 27 percent of young adultsreportusing online dating sites, which is up 10 percent from 2013, likely due to the influx of dating apps on smartphones. For those 55- to 64-year-olds that use online dating, there has even been a six percent increase from 2013 to 2015.More men use them than women. (Men make up 52.4 percent of online dating users compared to 47.6 percent who are women.) However unterstellung online dating statistics can change bas ed on the site being used and location. Thats also probably because there are some dating apps that are more feminist than others.I, for one, cannot escape dating apps. At my own office, every other cubicle is filled with people who are trying to find the one or at least someone, with the help of a cell phone to match potential partners and online date. As a lifelong, third-generation feminist, Ive always been a little wary of digital dating tools. Arent they just based on physical images? How can I really know someones true values and politics when Im getting to know them online?In fact, we know that 20 percent of womensurveyed by global research agency Opinionmatters admitted to using an older photo from when they were younger and thinner. And more than 40 percent of men said they song about their jobs in an effort to sound more successful. One in five online daters have asked someone else to help write or review their profile. Female users are binnenseeking help from friends more so than men areThirty percent of female users have asked a friend for help with their profile, whereas only 16 percent of male users have asked friends to help create their profile. So how doany of us really know what were getting anyway?The potential pitfalls are many. But through the years, Ive been in a host of conversations that have ultimately convinced me that, yes, I can be a feminist and, yes, I can swipe on Tinder.And, shockingly, it seems to work out quite often for a lot of people even feminists.While your best weg at finding love is through a friend, which is how 63 percent of married couples say they met their partner, you still only have a 17 percent chance that you will like the part youre set up with. Only nine percent of women report finding a relationship at a bar or club, and only two percent of men has made a relationship through that scenario, according to eHarmony. So where are people finding love? Online dating statistics show that 20 percent of those in cur rent, committed relationships began online and seven of marriages in 2015 were between couples that met on a dating website. So, no, its not all for hooking up (while it still is largely a hookup app). When it comes down to it, 64 percent of people who use online dating sites are looking for someone they have something in common with, and 49 percent say they are looking for someone with physical characteristics they are attracted to. And, actually, only 33 percent of women who use online dating websites say they have sex on the first online dating encounter, and 60 percent of female Tinder users say they are looking for a match, not just a hookup.Is Tinder my fave? Nah. So I asked some of these aforementioned coworkers for advice on the dating apps I should use that arent just another hookup app. They gave me the following answers, and I rated them according to my own thoughts, feelings and experiences. Lets dig in.1. BumbleI knew Bumble would be my favorite dating app the moment I heard a man at work say (to my face), I stopped using Bumble a long time ago. The women on there are too confident. Yes, world, he did say that. He may have formed this terrible opinion because Bumble requires women to make the first contact with male matches. That means men cant just slide into your app DMs and start with the creepy stuff anytime they please. When it comes to matching with same-sex crushes or BFFs, these rules dont apply. Did using Bumble make me feel more confident? Not necessarily. But it does give women the opportunity to make the first move without the pressure or annoyance of constant youre sexy, want to come over? messages from men.2. HeyVINAOkay, alright, this isnt really a dating app. Its a friendship app, made for women who want to find female friends. Its fun, easy-to-use, free and it connects women with other like-minded individuals. Whats better than women supporting and uplifting each other through positive friendships? I maintain that it could still b e considered a dating tool, because you can always date the women, or the friends and relatives of the women you meet. The more time we can spend working together and supporting each other, the less time there is to be suspicious, competitive or otherwise negative towards other women in the dating pool. We all want all of us to get dates Okay? Okay.3. The LeagueWhen a coworker first told me about The League, he was explaining to me why I wasnt in it.He described it as exclusive and suggested that I try to get on the waiting list. Excuuuse me? But, the man in question is definitely one of the Five Acceptable Straight White Men in My Life, a list that includes my dad and brother, so I trust him when he says that The League (which I still havent managed to join, by the way) is a great place to find a carefully-curated collection of men who are oriented towards careers, school and general achievement. And, I guess, dating? And potentially not being sleazy? Look, I havent yet fully decid ed how I feel, but I think this app has potential.4. HERIdont want to put this at the bottom of the list just because its for the LGBTQ community, but I suppose it does leave out those straight feminists who are still on the hunt for a good man. For those queer feminists (like me) who are tired of swiping through all their friends on OKCupid and want to level up to something more user-friendly and interesting, you can try out this Tinder/OKCupid mashup, which allows you to see other queer women in your local area. This might be fruitful for city dwellers, but as a rural gay, I didnt find it extremely useful.5. The CatchThis one seemed to have potential at first glance women swipe through profiles, choose potential partners to join a game and then create a series of questions for thosepotential partners to answer, rating them after all the answers have been recorded. Instead of endlessly swiping or reading through profiles on PlentyofFish, you can cut right to the chase Who did you vote for in 2016? Who pays for dinner on the first date? Have you seen A Wrinkle in Time? This one grows tiring though, because you have to be up for making questions and playing an entire multi-player game each time you want to see if theres anybody cute and worthwhile online. Theres no sugar-coating it this app quickly starts to feel like work. For women whose lives are already filled with the work of living in a patriarchal society? Maybe this isnt ideal.The online dating world isriddled with dating apps, but for many singles, seeking out the very best dating apps can be a little overwhelming and feel a little wrong since so many of them can feel like theyre only based on image. But the fact is that dating apps, regardless of their many cons, can be helpful for introverts and those sick of looking in all the other wrong places for dates.If you feel like scoping out the other free apps out there to online date, still, here arethree (non-Tinder)options, according to Best Hookup Ap ps1. HingeHinge is one of the tinder like apps. In fact, it looks like a sister project of Tinder but thats not the case. The UI is very similar to the Tinder but little more interactive and smooth. It uses your Facebook profile to connect with people.It will search for friends of friends of your friends who are using the app and showcase them to you. Hinge is not for people who are looking to get hooked up. The downside of this app is that one of your Facebook friends have to have on this app so that you can find people in friends circle.You can upload your profile pictures from Facebook, and Instagram. This system limits you especially when youre not active on either of these social media platforms. No one can message you without getting MATCHED and you can expect to not see any inappropriate pictures because it uses Facebook and people can only use their official Facebook or Instagram pictures.Though, it lacks in fancy functionalities but its a good app for women who want protect ion and safety.Here is whatHingesays Inspired by love, and guided by authenticity, Hinge creates meaningful connections among those bold enough to seek real relationships.2. Coffee Meets BagelCoffe meets bagelis a free dating app, and pretty much different as compared to otherflirting apps. Coffee meets bagel requires Facebook authentication like Tinder, but it doesnt have the similar concept to Tinder.After completing your bio profile, youll be suggested a Bagel. Youll be suggested Bagel based on Facebook Friends mutuality, and it will remain for 24 hours. If you like the bagel, youve to like her profile, and if that bagel likes your profile back, then youll be able to chat with each other.The messages last long for a week only and after that, everything will be erased. So, this app pretty much forces you to get connected in real like. If you dont like a person in a week, then there is no point chatting back and forth for months, therefore, we really like this concept.This app is available for Android iOS user, and a good alternative toTinder like apps.If you want be in touch with the bagel then you can share a link of any of your social media profile like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or whatever social media platform you use. Else, you can exchange your mobile number, but youve to be very careful, because you dont want to get hooked up with a gold digger or criminal.3. How About WeHow About Weis our no.1 pick forfree flirting apps. This is an easy to use app and similar to other free dating apps with standard procedure. Itll ask you some questions at the beginning that helps the app to find best potential matches.It asks simple questions like Your Favorite Movie, so dont get freaked out. In case, you dont feel like answering any question, you can skip it (not a big deal). However, the profile picture is necessary, no matter what.There is search widget option at the top right corner where you can find singles looking to get hooked up. If youre interested in a person, you can hit him/her up using Im Intrigued button.This is a popular part of HowAboutWe media company that focuses on dating related products. So, if youre looking for some mobile dating apps then this app is definitely for you. The app is available both for iPhone and Android users.Happy hunting.--Kaitlyn Duling is a freelance writer, author, and poet who is passionate about supporting and uplifting other women. Her work can be found atwww.kaitlynduling.com.

7 Interview Questions to Screen Toxic Employees - Spark Hire

7 Interview Questions to Screen Toxic Employees - Spark HireYou hire a candidate who seems perfect on paper and who seemed friendly in the interview. But after a few weeks on the job, theyre elend working out. They dont work well with the kollektiv, they gossip, and are arrogant. Theyre a toxic employee, and theyre poisoning your team. Hiring a toxic employee is more costly than you think. A study conducted by Cornerstone OnDemand found that good employees are 54 percent more likely to quit when they work with a toxic employee. Considering that toxic employees can cost you some of your best workers, the study estimated that hiring a single toxic employee costs about $12,800, compared with the average hiring cost of $4,000.Toxic employees can hide their poor qualities from employers, so ask the right questions in the screening process to reveal them. Use these interview questions to avoid hiring employees with toxic qualities 1. What would you change about your previous job/employer? The toxic answer A tell-tale sign of a toxic employee is a candidate who whines and complains about their anfhrer, co-workers, and their job in the interview. Anyone who dives into a laundry list of faults about their previous job is someone who will complain about multiple things while on the job. Toxic employees can answer this question more subtly, as well. Beware of the candidate who pinpoints the problems of their workplace on a specific person or who speaks ill of their coworkers. These professionals arent team players and will be quick to throw others under the bus when things go wrong.On the other hand, avoid the candidate who says they wouldnt change anything about their job or employer. The candidate wouldnt be looking for a new job if they loved everything about their current one. These candidates are faking it, and you dont know what else theyre being phony about. What to look for instead No one likes everything about their job, and there are things that need improvement in every work environment. Although youre asking candidates to speak about negatives, look for those who do so without complaining. They speak about arbeitszimmer problems overall, and dont blame them on any parteicular person. They speak honestly, but professionally about the changes they would make and focus on the positive outcomes of those changes not the negative issues.Toxic employees will complain about their boss during the interviewClick To Tweet2. What do you love most about your current/previous job?The toxic answer Toxic employees love vacation days, free food in the kitchen, and high salaries. Employees should enjoy the benefits and perks of their jobs, but it shouldnt be their main motivation for work. Toxic employees dont care about their work, and only show up for a paycheck. After all, evidence from the Cornerstone OnDemand study suggests that toxic employees are more focused on the quantity of the work they produce than the quality of that work. A candidate who o nly cares about superficial aspects of a job isnt engaged, and wont be motivated to do their best work. In addition, watch out for candidates who talk about the awards and recognition they receive on the job. These candidates may only be motivated by rewards, not the work itself. What to look for instead Look for candidates who are passionate about their work. These employees find joy in their work and the impact it has. These candidates will talk about the challenges of the job, the outcomes of their work, or their interest in the industry. Quality candidates may also discuss aspects of their working environment they enjoyed that go beyond superficial perks. They talk about the great collaborative team, how they loved the open communication between coworkers and managers, or how everyone worked together and pitched in during stressful times. Although these candidates arent expressing their passion for the job, theyre showing that they care about the team and how the office environm ent impacts their work, not how perks benefit them.Toxic employees LOVE vacation days How else can you SpotAToxicEmployee?Click To Tweet3. Tell me about a failure or a time you could have done better.The toxic answer Toxic employees have a hard time recognizing their faults and may be too proud to reach out for help when they really need it. Arrogance is a signature trait of toxic employees, and job seekers with this trait wont take corrections, advice, or criticisms from their coworkers and managers, recognize and learn from their mistakes, or seek help to remedy a situation. In fact, the Cornerstone OnDemand report found that professionals who are notably over-confident about their technical proficiencies were 43 percent more likely to engage in toxic behavior.Avoid job seekers who admit a failure but are quick to blame others for the situation. Similarly, beware of candidates who claim they solved their own problems, without the help of others. These professionals wont ask for he lp when they need it, and they wont appreciate their team members who help them out.In addition, eliminate candidates who dont think they have ever failed or could have improved their performance. These professionals have unrealistic perceptions about their skills and cant recognize their faults. If they cant recognize problems, they wont learn from them and grow as a professional. What to look for instead Look for the candidate who understands their strengths and weaknesses and takes responsibility for their mistakes. These candidates recognize their faults and move on. They dont see these situations as failures but as learning experiences. In their answer, they focus on what they learned from the situation and how the would handle it differently now. Non-toxic candidates wont have a problem talking about their team members who helped them out, their managers who offered tips and advice, or how the team worked together to handle a crisis.4. What has been your biggest success so far ? How did you achieve it?The toxic answer Toxic candidates are quick to cast blame and even quicker to accept praise. If the team wins, they count it as a personal success, not as a team effort. Avoid candidates who brag about their skills and achievements without recognizing the help they received from others along the way. Those who describe their success in terms of I, not we, arent team players and will take the credit for any work your team does together. In addition, watch out for candidates who only discuss personal gains as achievements. They talk about their big promotion or award they dont talk about the work that went into earning that recognition. Theyre not excited about a project or the quality of their work, theyre excited about the rewards. What to look for instead Candidates can and should be excited about their personal achievements, but they understand that the success is not all about them. They recognize those who helped them reach their goals and the hard work of their team.Look for candidates who are genuinely excited about their work their success might be something big like landing their first new client or small like improving communication and productivity among their team. Whatever their accomplishment is, it should show that they are interested in doing their best work, and the impact it has on their employer, team, and workplace as a whole. Theyre not absorbed with how the achievement benefits them.Ask these 7 InterviewQuestions to screen for toxic employeesClick To Tweet5. What is your ideal workday like?The toxic answer Toxic employees are at the center of office drama and are the ones spreading gossip among the team. Although you want your team to socialize, beware of candidates who place too much importance on chatting with coworkers. A few seemingly harmless words can quickly evolve into a toxic environment. In fact, 32 percent of employees surveyed by CareerBuilder in May and June have witnessed their coworkers form a cliq ue, while 30 percent have seen them start a rumor about another co-worker.Toxic employees will focus on the social aspects of their workday, not the actual work. What to look for instead Friendships and good relationships are important to the team and to job satisfaction, so look for candidates who spend time socializing without letting it become a distraction. Youre looking for the right balance between a team player and an individual worker. This candidate will mention socializing as a part of their ideal day, but wont focus on it. They note teamwork as an important part of their workday, but also see the importance of working alone. Look for candidates who think its important to form working relationships and get along with others, while completing their work.6. What values of your previous/current employer most align to yours?The toxic answer Toxic employees dont place importance on the values of their workplace, and will struggle to name their own values, and those of their emp loyers. Instead, they may try to answer the question by listing rules they agree with, in the office. But self-proclaimed rule followers are 33 percent more likely to be toxic employees, the Cornerstone OnDemand study found.Toxic employees dont have a clear idea of their own values, let alone their employers. Theyre focused on the little rules, not the big picture. This emphasis on the rules may lead them to tattle on their team members, a behavior 44 percent of employees surveyed by CareerBuilder said they have witnessed in the workplace.What to look for instead Effective professionals are driven by their values, and are aware of the values of their employers. Look for candidates who connect with the culture of their office and are passionate about their values. The best candidates will focus on the big picture, and wont get caught up in little details. They will share similar values as you and will be a good fit for your office culture.7. What skill are you leise missing?The toxic answer Toxic employees think they know it all, and arent interested in spending their time learning new things. Beware of candidates who struggle to come up with an answer to this interview question. This question essentially asks candidates to disclose a weakness, and toxic employees may try to answer this question with a superficial answer. For example, they may say they need to learn how to work less or how to be less of a perfectionist. These answers show that the candidate doesnt really have an interest in learning something new, and is just trying to look good in the interview.What to look for instead Look for candidates who have a genuine interest in growing their skills and learning new things to continually improve. These candidates will recognize they are missing a skill that is relevant to the job or industry, such as coding or social media. Effective professionals may also be interested in learning a skill that isnt directly related to the job. These candidates have a l ove of learning and interests outside of work, both of which are valuable traits in the workplace.Hiring a toxic employee can be a costly mistake. Ask candidates the right questions during screening interviews, to weed out potentially poisonous professionals and find the best person for the job.Hiring a toxic employee can be a costly mistake avoid them with these questionsClick To TweetWhat interview questions do you use to screen for toxic employees in the interview? Let us know in the comments below

A Guide To Cardiologist Career - Job Description, Skills, Education, Salary

A Guide To Cardiologist Career - Job Description, Skills, Education, SalaryA Guide To Cardiologist Career - Job Description, Skills, Education, SalaryCardiologist Job DescriptionCardiologists are physicians who are experts in the treatment and management of heart and vascular disorders. Cardiologists often work along with experts in the domain of internal medicine, cardiothoracic surgeons and other healthcare providers. Cardiologists, treat patients of all age groups, ranging from newborns to elderly.The focus of a cardiologist is on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of different cardiac and vascular problems, which include arrhythmia, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac failure and coronary artery disease. Though cardiology is a specialized field of medicine, there are certain cardiologists that specialize in pediatric cardiology, which involves the treatment and management of pediatric problems. In addition to that, there are certain cardiologists that speciali ze in invasive cardiology, while others work as un invasive cardiologist. This categorization of cardiologists depends exclusively on their experience and ability.Create this ResumeCardiologist Skills/DutiesCardiologists focus on management of cardiac and vascular ailments. They are trained to use specialized investigations like the electrocardiograms to treat and manage patients.Cardiologists are also involved in interventional cardiology which involves providing treatments like balloon angioplasty, installing pacemakers and interaction with cardiac surgeons when bypass or other major surgical procedures are required.Cardiologist Education and Training After obtaining a bachelors degree in medicine, on completing four and a half years of medical training, cardiologists have to undergo a three year residency in internal medicine which is followed by a three year fellowship training which focuses specifically on cardiology. In case of a pediatric cardiologist, a three year residency in pediatrics is required after completion of the bachelors program followed by another three years of practice in pediatric cardiology. Board certification is provided to each of the specialist after completion of the two phases mentioned above in the field of cardiology. Pediatric cardiologists get board certification in pediatrics first and then in pediatric cardiology, while general cardiologists get certification in internal medicine and then in cardiology.Cardiologist Job OutlookCardiologists may work as individual practitioners or may be parte of a group of physicians that practice together. In addition, cardiologists can be employed by Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), hospitals and medical schools.It should be noted that non invasive or invasive non-interventional cardiologists, largely work in an office-based setting, where the majority of their work would involve treatment with medications, testing and promoting life style changes to manage cardiac or vascular cond itions. These cardiologists are less often observed in a hospital setting, compared to their interventional counterparts.In addition to clinical practice, cardiologists are involved in medical conferences, education and training of other medical professionals, creating health care awareness and participating in community drives to manage cardiac disorders.Cardiologist SalaryThe salary of a cardiologist would depend on several factors which include the type of practice and the specialty. Non invasive cardiologists tend to earn the lowest in the range of $400,000 per annum, while interventional cardiologists are placed higher at $545,000 per annum.In addition, invasive non-interventional cardiologists fall in the middle bracket with an annual salary of $ 454,000. However, the average annual earnings of a cardiologist is approximately $373,089 per annum. Customize ResumeMore Sample Career speciesiclesArt Therapist Career Bariatrician Career Cardiologist Career