Partner with Recruiters to Manage your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Partner with Recruiters to Manage your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Recruiters are an integral part of the hiring process at most companies. There are several things you need to understand about them. They are people who like dealing with people. Most recruiters became recruiters because they are social and like helping others.   In general, they are very nice people. They change jobs frequently. We all know with the ups and downs of the economy, recruiters are the first to be laid off when things get bad and the first to be hired when things turn around. They connect with mostly everyone in organizations they work for and carry those connections from company to company. Therefore, they have very large networks. Recruiters are often the person in between you and the hiring manager. If there’s anyone you want to share your personal brand with, it’s recruiters. Connecting on LinkedIn with recruiters When you locate a target company that looks like a good potential employer for your services you should do the following: Go to LinkedIn advanced search and perform a search of the title field for recruiter in the name. I actually use the following search string “recruiter OR Talent OR Human Resources OR HR” as some organizations do not use recruiter in their titles or may not have someone in HR dedicated to recruiting. Identify a recruiter and send them a connection request and that state why you want to connect A good example is as follows: Dear insert recruiters name, I am very interested in a marketing position at xyz company (if there is a current position open mention it). Are you the recruiter who handles these kinds of positions? If not, could you direct me to the recruiter who does. Could we set up a time to talk about your organization? In the mean time, please accept this invitation to connect. Your name When the recruiter receives your invitation three things will happen: They will look at your profile. That is your #1 goal! You will know if they looked at your profile by monitoring the Who’s viewed your profile section of LinkedIn. Almost every time, the recruiter will accept your invitation to connect. You will now rise higher in their searches because you are now a first degree connection. Also their network of company employees are now your 2nd degree connections. You now will be able to see full names of employees in the target company!! If they like your profile, they will likely reach out to you for a short conversation via e-mail or over the phone.   They may forward you on to the recruiter who handles the positions you are looking for. What if they accept my connection but I never hear from them? Send them an e-mail or LinkedIn message. You are now a first degree connection on LinkedIn. Cultivating Relationships Recruiters need you as much as you need them. They are looking for referrals. When you talk with them, always be polite and courteous. Always complete the conversation with how can I help you? Remember that recruiters move around. Keep track of their career moves using LinkedIn Contacts functions or websites like Nimble.  Be helpful to them when you are not looking for your next gig. I cannot stress enough that building long term relationships with recruiters will pay long term dividends. What have you done for a recruiter today? Author: Marc Miller  is the founder of  Career Pivot  which helps Baby Boomers design careers they can grow into for the next 30 years. Marc authored the book  Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, published in January 2013, which has been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, CBS Money-Watch and PBS’ Next Avenue. Career Pivot was selected for the Forbes Top 100 Websites for your Career. Marc has made six career pivots himself, serving in several positions at IBM in addition to working at two successful Austin, Texas startups, teaching math in an inner-city high school and working for a local non-profit. Learn more about Marc and Career Pivot by visiting the  Career Pivot Blog  or follow Marc on  Twitter  or  Facebook.

Living in Excess What I Would Do if I Won £100K

Living in Excess What I Would Do if I Won £100K What would you do  if you won   £100K? We went through the normal answers travel the world, shop til we drop, have an epic party. I think it is in human nature to indulge where excess is, but this also makes people lose sight on the more important things. This brought us to a deeper conversation: what SHOULD people do with money that they have outside of their necessary spending? 1. Upgrade and Step Up People make the mistake of confusing excessive spending with upgrading their lifestyle. Stepping up in life, within reason, gives you pressure to keep it up. So it is not completely bad to move up from a rented apartment to buying a house, I probably just wont spend on a 10-bedroom mansion. 2. Invest and Harvest I  know   £100,000 isnt much to some people, but to me thats a lot of money! Investing a portion of it will surely return dividends in the future, and continuously growing it means that you would never have to come back to life without it. Invest it in one of your passions and see if it has the potential to make money. Many people go through life hoping they can do that, so if you get the chance, you should grab it. 3. Save for a Rainy Day Save a portion that will remain to be untouched. Think of your current spending and multiply it my the number of months that you think will be enough for you to stand up on your feet. In a more practical sense, think of what amount will help if you lose your source of income. 4. Give I really believe that giving rewards you threefold. Even if it is a small amount, set aside a portion of your money for charity. I know I havent won yet, but it is good to throw it out to the universe. Ha! Also, this advice does not just apply to winning tons of money it also applies to that bit of dough left behind from your paycheck after your monthly budget. Win or lose, it is best to keep these basics in mind. I hope I win though! LOL

How to Find Clients For Resume Writing

How to Find Clients For Resume WritingIn order to be successful at writing resumes, the following information is necessary: the prospective client's name, company name, job title, telephone number, and address. Once you know this information, you will need to fill in all of the fields on your resume as closely as possible.The first step in how to find clients for resume writing is to find potential clients who may want to hire you. There are many different ways to do this, including referrals from former clients, word of mouth, referrals from friends, and more. The most important thing to remember when gathering this information is that the work must be applicable and valuable to a potential client.Second, you should base your resume on the client's lifestyle and financial situation. The life style of a client is very important, because a client's lifestyle can make or break the prospective hiring decision. People with financially secure lifestyles will have a wider variety of needs in a professional to hire.Your current job status is also important, because it provides information about your ability to perform the job and the type of compensation you are likely to receive. A recent employee with a long-term contract is likely to receive higher compensation than a person who recently joined a business. This is true even if the client's income is similar.Next, your resume must not only show the things that the client's needs, but it must show them why they should hire you. For example, if a client needs a writer to write an educational brochure, the brochure must represent the client's values. It must explain what the brochure is intended to accomplish, how it will be used, and how it can benefit the client.Lastly, the information in your resume must support the client's needs, but it must also add to the potential benefits of hiring you. For example, if a client needs a writer to do a business plan, the plan must list all of the client's achievements, present a n opportunity to learn, and highlight the benefits of hiring you.If you are looking for clients for resume writing, it is important to learn how to find potential clients for resume writing. Not only will your resume be informative but it will also give you a great deal of credibility when presenting to a client. A client's resume is an important part of your resume, and it is a very good idea to get a lot of practice first before starting to write a complete resume.Learn how to find clients for resume writing, and then find work for yourself! Making a resume is an essential part of marketing yourself, and writing resumes can be as easy as learning how to find clients for resume writing.

Leveraging Technology for your Job Search - Vol 1 - CareerAlley

Leveraging Technology for your Job Search - Vol 1 - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. Carl Sagan Most (if not all) job searches must leverage technology to be successful these days. Even the low tech methods require that you have a resume in Word, pdf or some other electronic version. But to be honest, successful job search requires technology these days. Ive written a number of posts on this topic, but the technology changes and improves so often these days, it doesnt hurt to provide updates from time to time. Even CareerAlley is now mobile ready if you view it on your smartphone (or Blackberry) browser (take a look). Too much to cover in one article, so consider this volume 1 for now. So whats changed, new or not covered before? Podcasts: Most of you are aware of podcasts and many of you watch (or listen) to podcasts in some way, shape or form. There are free podcasts you can leverage in your job search: Secrets of the Job Hunt Great topics (the link to the left will take you to the podcast in iTunes) complement the Secrets of the Job Hunt website. Depending on the topic, which range from job search strategies to advice for recent grads, each podcast runs 2 to 25 minutes or so. You can listen to these while sitting in front of your computer (a few are video podcasts) or while using your iPod, this is a great way to get valuable information to help in your job hunt. By the way, did I mention that these are free? JobDig Another podcast for job search, the link to the left will take you to the podcast in iTunes (JobDig offers other formats as well from their podcast page at JobDig Podcasts). These podcasts (also free) range from 4 to 10 minutes or so and complement the JobDig.com website. Topics range from job advice to job search tips. Also worth a listen. The Savvy Jobseeker One more for you (and yes, the link to the left takes you to the podcast in iTunes), The Savvy Jobseeker (website = savvyjobseeker.com) also provides free podcasts with topics that range from Tips to landing a high-paying job to How to choose job references. Each of the podcasts range from 14 to 30 minutes or so. Smartphones: This is not just about the iPhone anymore. There is now a long list of smartphones out there on just about every cellphone provider network. From Apps to web-browsers, you can leverage your smartphone to stay mobile in your job search. Three are listed below, just the tip of the iceberg. All have their pros and cons, so make sure you understand this before you make your choice. Google Nexus One At the writing of this article, Googles Nexus One is the latest entry in the smartphone category. Using Googles Android phone operating system and available on several carriers, the smartphone functionality that will help you in your job search: access to email on the fly, voicemail, job search apps (like CareerBuilder), social networking as well as productivity apps (to do lists, calendar, etc.). Palm Pre Another new entry into the smartphone category, Palms Pre (and now the Pre Plus) is a good alternative for a smartphone, offering all of the essentials you will need to keep your job search mobile web access, email access, social networking (including LinkedIn), productivity (to do and calendar) and apps. At the moment, only available on the Sprint Network (which boasts a 4G network). Apples iPhone I could not cover this category without covering the iPhone (my personal favorite). With the exception of the ATT network, which is passable at best, the iPhone still offers the best selection of apps specific to job search (from free to paid apps). Integrated email, visual voicemail, web-browser, productivity (to do lists, calendar, etc.). Other Tech to consider: Twitter Yes, you can use Twitter for job search. There are countless Twitter members who offer leads, advice and more (CareerAlley is one!). You can follow those Twitter members that offer the best match for you job search needs. You can check Twitter on your computer or your smartphone. Good luck in your search.

The Resume Box

The Resume Box 12 Flares 12 Flares This is a guest post from Eric Leist, a Public Relations major in Boston Universitys class of 2010. Eric blogs over at Meghan Biros firm Talent Culture and on his own blog, EricLeist.com.  You can also find him on Twitter @EricLeist. See this box? Get in it. It might be a little cramped in there. Oh, and there’re thousands of other people in the box too. But don’t worry. There’s room for you. Go ahead. Squeeze in. You want a job, don’t you? You want a strong personal brand? Then just get in the box. That’s what I hear whenever I attend a resume workshop. And let me tell you, as a college student, I’ve attended a lot of them. The fundamental issue I have with resume workshops is that they assume everyone is the same.   Then, they suggest different methods based on the workshop leader’s personal preferences. That leads me to believe that hiring professionals all have different personal preferences too! This conundrum leads me to one conclusion: There is no way to write a resume that fits everyone’s likes and dislikes. So whose preferences should your resume reflect? The jobseeker’s. Too often, job hunters fall into the trap of squeezing their experience into a standard format. As a result, everyone ends up looking the same. I’ve seen great paper resumes that use color, cool video resumes, and smart narrative slideshow resumes. They all work for the individuals they represent. Resumes don’t have to be any particular style. I’m not suggesting anything too crazy, but I think resumes have basic requirements rather than mandatory formats. 1) A resume should be easy to follow with a logical organization. 2) It should reflect personality and experience. 3) It should have a consistent, unified look and feel. Sure there are ways to stand out with standard resume templates. Sure the standard templates work for most peopleâ€"that’s how they became standard. But in this economy, a jobseeker’s goal is to give potential employers a reason to set his or her resume aside from the towering pile of others. They might want to think about breaking out of the box to achieve that goal. PHOTO: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldofoddy/1439796614/ Let Eric know what you think about his guest post!  Have you had the same experiences at resume work shops?

When Writing a Resume Do You Capitalize the P in Present Tense?

When Writing a Resume Do You Capitalize the P in Present Tense?Do you ever get questions about when writing a resume do you capitalize the P in present tense? 'Okay, I am going to apply for a job and it is the present, but do I capitalize the P in present tense? It is a LIE!' Just in case you have been sitting in a lull, you can capitalize the P in present tense in the present tense job title.You could capitalize the P in present tense job title in the plural if you are applying for a job that requires that you are a 'part-time associate' - but in the singular you cannot do that. The same holds true for the other kinds of job titles.You will find that not only is the P capitalized in the plural but it is also capitalized in the singular when the job title is a topic in which you are a 'senior/associate/special/etc.' - however, in the plural and a job title about your work experience the P is not capitalized. On the other hand, you cannot capitalize the P in a job title with no titles at all.You will find that not only is the P capitalized in the plural, but it is also capitalized in the singular when you have just given your own personal impression about the job. If you have more than one job you will want to keep these different job titles in separate lines and the P will appear in the first line of each of the lines.If you are applying for a job that has no opening when the job title is a job that has no openings it will be capitalized in the singular - so you should capitalize the P in the first line of the line with no titles. When you are talking about someone who has a job that has an opening then the P is capitalized in the plural. The first line of the line is not capitalized. If the job title does not have openings, then you will not want to capitalize the P.Sometimes, when you apply for a job with the Jock in the title it is capitalized in the plural. But if you are applying for a job in the city of Atlanta or Savannah and the Jock is a Southern Natio nal, you will need to capitalize the J in the plural for jobs that are not located in Atlanta or Savannah. The J is a Jock and then he is a Jock. As he was able to tell you if you applied in Atlanta or Savannah.We will close by saying that, when you are applying for a job you are going to want to capitalize the P in present tense when the job title in question is about work experience in the present tense. These are the kinds of job titles that will need to be written in present tense.

The Highest Paying Career Skills for 100+ Jobs

The Highest Paying Career Skills for 100+ Jobs Want a fatter paycheck? For every industry, and every job title, there are specific skills that correlate with richer compensation. But for most workers, the first challenge is knowing which skills will pay off for them. To that end, MONEY worked with compensation data and software company PayScale.com to identify exactly which three abilities deliver the greatest pay premium for 130 different professional jobsâ€"from nuclear engineer to bank teller. These skills correlate with as much as a 35% pay differential for some occupations â€" holding constant such factors as job title, experience, age, and location. That top premium goes to a credit analyst who knows SAS software; other big bumps go to market research analysts and survey researchers who know financial modeling (28.2% for both), or CEOs with a mastery of mergers and acquisitions (25.7%). Even if most skills offer a more modest reward â€" 5% to 10%, on average â€" that’s still more than the typical 2% annual cost-of-living raise most people get. So if you’re looking for a way to ratchet up your own pay, scan the following list for your job title, and see which new abilities could propel you higher. To see full coverage of MONEY’s Best Career Skills 2016, click here. Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Accountant/Auditor Forensic Accounting 7.9% Forecasting 7.9% Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Audit 6.7% Actuary Pricing 5.7% Statistical Analysis 4.2% Financial Modeling 3.4% Administrative Services Manager Data Analysis 13.9% SEC Experience 9.0% Payroll Tax Compliance 8.7% Advertising and Promotions Manager Contract Negotiation 6.8% Strategic Sales 6.7% Strategy Development 6.2% Advertising Sales Agent Media / Public Relations 2.1% Strategic Marketing 2.0% Project Management 1.0% Aerospace Engineers Aeros 7.6% Avionics 4.8% UNIX 1.9% Agricultural/Food Scientist Sales 7.4% Product Development 1.8% Data Analysis 1.0% Aircraft Pilot/ Flight Engineer Test Engineering 0.9% Operations Management 0.9% Safety Compliance 0.4% Architect Microstation 7.0% Software Architecture 6.5% Green Building 6.4% Architectural/ Engineering Manager Software Architecture 12.4% Software Development Management 11.8% Java 11.6% Astronomer/ Physicist Radiation Therapy 10.8% Research Analysis 2.8% Medical Physics 2.6% Biological Scientist Research Analysis 5.5% Quality Assurance / Quality Control 4.2% Data Analysis 3.7% Biological Technician Protein Purification 5.3% Biotechnology 2.8% Quality Assurance / Quality Control 0.9% Biomedical Engineer Clinical Research 12.2% Clinical Education 7.9% Radiology 6.8% Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Auditing Clerk Reconciliation 8.3% Month-End Close 7.9% Financial Analysis 5.0% Brokerage Clerk Microsoft Excel 13.0% Client Interaction 11.6% Microsoft Office 10.4% Budget Analyst Data Analysis 4.4% Budget Management 3.3% Financial Analysis 3.3% Buyer / Purchasing Agent Product Development 7.0% Strategic Planning 5.7% Contract Negotiation 5.7% Chemical Engineer Business Development 9.0% Simulation 8.6% Data Analysis 5.8% Chemical Technician Technical Analysis 1.7% Data Analysis 1.3% Research Analys is 1.2% Chemist / Materials Scientist Project Management 9.0% Process Improvement 5.9% Product Development 5.7% Chief Executive Mergers and Acquisitions 25.7% Strategic Sales 22.2% Change Management 18.7% Civil Engineer Prolog 9.6% ANSYS 7.6% Business Development 6.3% Claims Adjuster / Appraiser / Examiner / Investigator Verbal Communication 9.3% Construction Estimating 7.7% Complex Litigation Case Management 7.1% Clergy People Management 3.3% Bereavement Counseling 2.0% Patient Counseling 1.3% Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Clinical Laboratory Technologist / Technician Budget Management 7.1% Medical Terminology 5.3% GMP Compliance 4.6% Compensation and Benefits Manager ADP Payroll System 8.2% Payroll Tax Compliance 7.5% Accounting 6.7% Compensation, Benefits, or Job Analysis Specialist Payroll Tax Compliance 10.4% ADP Human Resources System 7.5% 401k Plan Administration 6.7% Compliance Officer Data Analysis 3.6% R esearch Analysis 3.5% Project Management 3.5% Computer and Information Analyst Big Data Analytics 11.8% Agile 11.3% IBM WebSphere 10.1% Computer and Information Research Scientist Machine Learning 6.2% Big Data Analytics 3.5% Python 2.8% Computer and Information Systems Manager Big Data Analytics 18.9% Service Oriented Architecture 15.7% Data Modeling 15.2% Computer Control Programmer / Operator Engineering Design 12.1% CAD/CAM 5.6% Computer Aided Drafting Design 5.3% Computer Hardware Engineer System Administration 10.3% Engineering Design, Semiconductor 6.2% Microsoft Active Directory 6.1% Computer Operator UNIX 5.3% Mainframe 0.8% AS/400 0.4% Construction and Building Inspector Commercial Building Inspection 5.2% Household or Property Inspection 4.8% Windows Operating System General Use 3.2% Construction Manager Primavera P6 13.7% Prolog 13.1% Welding 7.6% Cost Estimator Financial Analysis 5.6% Contractor Management 4.6% Da ta Analysis 4.5% Counselor Spanish Language 8.1% Functional Analysis 6.6% Program Management 6.1% Credit Analyst Statistical Analysis System 35% Financial Modeling 11% Banking 8.9% Credit Counselor / Loan Officers Commercial Loans 7.4% Financial Analysis 3.7% Mortgage Loans 3.4% Database and Systems Administrator / Network Architect Cisco UCCE/IPCC 20.8% Puppet 20.7% Software Development 17.3% Dental Hygienist Clinical Education 6.4% Anesthesia 6.0% Software Knowledge 5.1% Dentist Oral Surgery 10.8% Medicine / Surgery 5.8% Public Health 0.2% Designer Autodesk AliasStudio 9.0% NX Unigraphics 8.4% Powerpoint 6.9% Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Desktop Publisher Adobe Illustrator 3.7% Adobe Photoshop 3.2% Technical Writing 2.1% Detective / Criminal Investigator Geographic Information Systems 6.4% Forensic Interviewing 4.8% Signals Intelligence 4.6% Diagnostic Related Technologist or Technician Obstetrics 9.7% In terventional Radiology 4.0% Pediatrics 3.7% Dietitian / Nutritionist Training 9.2% Diabetes Educator 2.9% Nutrition Support 1.7% Drafter CATIA 8.7% AutoCAD MEP 6.0% Autodesk Revit Structure 5.9% Economist Policy Analysis 5.5% Data Modeling 5.0% Statistical Analysis 2.5% Education Administrator Strategic Marketing 7.7% Operations Management 4.6% Strategic Planning 3.7% Electrical or Electronics Engineer Instrument Control 6.4% Engineering Design, Semiconductor 6.2% AutoCAD MEP 5.9% Elementary or Middle School Teacher Spanish Language 3.4% Curriculum Planning 1.9% Childhood Education 1.3% Engineering Technician C (programming language) 14.1% Industrial Hydraulics 10.3% Distributed Control Systems 9.7% Environmental Engineer Title V Permitting 14.6% Windows Operating System General Use 2.4% Project Management 2.4% Environmental Scientist / Geoscientist Data Modeling 3.7% Regulatory Compliance 2.3% Project Management 2.3% Farmer / Rancher / Agricultural Manager Budget Management 13.2% Operations Management 8.6% Machine Operation 0.6% Financial Analyst / Advisor Valuation 9.0% Due Diligence 8.7% Market Research 8.1% Financial Examiner Financial Applications 7.8% Anti-Money Laundering 6.4% Microsoft Word 3.7% Financial Manager Business Strategy 14.0% Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Audit 13.1% Sarbanes-Oxley Knowledge 10.4% First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers Facility Maintenance Coordination 15.8% Process Improvement 15.7% Contract Management 12.1% First-Line Supervisor of Sales Workers Profit Loss Statements 12.3% Budget Management 6.8% Human Resources 6.6% General or Operations Manager Field Sales 18.2% Mergers and Acquisitions 16.0% Tax Consulting 14.0% Health Practitioner Support Technologist or Technician Oncology 8.1% Open Heart 5.7% Long-Term Care 4.3% Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Health Teacher (Postsecondar y) Critical Care 5.2% Emergency Room 3.2% Clinical Education 2.6% Human Resources Manager Strategy 11.0% Change Management 10.8% Applicant Tracking System 9.0% Human Resources Worker Legal Compliance 14.7% Payroll Tax Compliance 10.5% Strategic Planning 9.7% Industrial Engineer Chemical Process Engineering 17.0% Linux 8.3% Operations Management 6.6% Industrial Production Manager Six Sigma Black Belt 11.3% Six Sigma Green Belt 8.7% Engineering Design 7.9% Instructional Coordinator Design 3.6% Training Program Development 2.5% Articulate â€" E-Learning Software 2.4% Insurance Sales Agent Field Sales 14.3% Leadership 6.1% Account Sales 2.6% Lawyer or Judicial Law Clerk Mergers and Acquisitions 23.8% Corporate 15.7% Tax Compliance 9.8% Librarian Legal Research 10.5% Budget Management 3.9% Operations Management 1.6% Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse Nursery 6.8% Triage 5.3% Intensive Care Unit 4.1% Logistician Proj ect Management 6.5% Logistics Support Analysis 6.0% SAP Enterprise Resource Planning 5.7% Management Analyst Big Data Analytics 17.7% Mergers and Acquisitions 16.7% Strategy 15.6% Market Research Analyst or Marketing Specialist Financial Modeling 28.2% R (programming language) 16.5% Tableau Software 13.6 Marketing or Sales Manager Software as a Service 11.8% Marketo 11.7% Vendor Management 10.3% Materials Engineer Robotic Welding 4.2% Manufacturing Process Engineering 3.7% Material Science 3.4% Mechanical Engineer SCADA 6.1% SQL 5.5% Simulation 5.4% Medical or Health Services Manager Business Development 12.2% Six Sigma Black Belt 9.3% Surgery 9.2% Medical Records and Health Information Technician Microsoft Excel 7.3% Data Analysis 5.2% Microsoft Office 4.9% Medical Scientist Oncology 9.1% Molecular Biology 6.1% Generalist Duties 5.8% Medical, Dental, or Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Wound Care 2.8% CAD/CAM 1.8% Casting 0. 6% Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Meeting, Convention, or Event Planner Strategic Marketing 9.4% Project Management 6.1% Budget Management 6.0% Natural Sciences Manager Engineering Design 8.0% Technical Writing 5.9% Problem Solving 4.0% News Analyst, Reporter or Correspondent Financial Reporting 10.6% Video Editing 1.8% Social Media Optimization 0.7% Nuclear Engineer Project Management 5.6% Engineering Design 3.6% Technical Analysis 2.5% Nurse Anesthetist Obstetrics 9.1% Pediatrics 6.8% Obstetrical Anesthesia 6.2% Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room 6.9% Dermatology 5.3% Pain Management 4.1% Occupational Health and Safety Specialist or Technician Risk Management / Risk Control 5.2% Regulatory Compliance 4.7% Microsoft Word 3.8% Operations Research Analyst R (programming language) 11.9% Automation Scripting 10.0% Statistical Analysis System 9.1% Paralegal or Legal Assistant Prosecution 10.8% Data Analysis 10.7% Conc ordance Discovery Management Software 10.6% Petroleum Engineer Microsoft Excel 7.8% Well Production Engineering 6.3% Simulation 4.1% Pharmacist Operations Management 6.4% Oncology 4.0% Critical Care 3.8% Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine 9.4% Psychiatry 6.5% General Surgery 5.6% Physician or Surgeon Obstetrics 17.8% Critical Care 15.8% Emergency Medicine 12.9% Podiatrist Surgery 7.2% Medicine / Surgery 1.7% Wound Care 1.6% Property, Real Estate, or Community Association Manager Financial Analysis 8.6% Negotiation 7.7% Budget Management 6.4% Psychologist Health and Wellness 6.3% Pain Management 5.0% Clinical Supervision 3.3% Public Relations or Fundraising Manager Strategic Planning 6.7% Branding 5.0% Corporate Communications 4.5% Purchasing Manager Business Analysis 10.7% Product Development 10.2% Strategic Planning 8.7% Real Estate Broker or Sales Agent Property Management 4.3% Customer Relations 1.5% Leasing Software 1.3% Registered Nurse Trauma Intensive Care Unit 4.7% Open Heart 4.4% Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 3.9% Sales Engineer IT Security Infrastructure 22.2% Cisco Networking 15.5% Field Sales 9.1% Sales Representative (Wholesale and Manufacturing) Strategic Planning 10.1% Financial Analysis 10.0% Business Analysis 8.0% Secondary School Teacher Leadership 3.2% Information Technology Support 2.7% Mathematica 1.3% Secretary or Administrative Assistant Event Management 12.3% Information Technology Support 11.9% Benefits Administration 8.7% Securities, Commodities, or Financial Services Sales Agent Investment Management 11.2% Financial Analysis 5.4% Business Development 2.8% Social or Community Service Manager Clinical Supervision 8.4% Budget Management 7.5% Counseling 7.0% Occupation Top 3 Skills/Specialties Pay Boost Social Worker Utilization Review 18.1% Hospice Care 14.4% Oncology 9.8% Sociologist Research Analysis 5.5% Legislative Policy 4.4% Policy Analysis 3.5% Software Developer or Programmer Machine Learning 25.2% Scala 21.5% Algorithm Development 18.9% Statistical Assistant PL/SQL 13.7% Financial Modeling 12.3% R (programming language) 11.8% Statistician Data Modeling 7.9% Data Mining / Data Warehouse 5.0% SQL 4.3% Survey Researcher Financial Modeling 28.2% R (programming language) 16.5% Tableau Software 13.6% Surveying or Mapping Technician Computer Aided Drafting Design 5.1% Global Positioning Systems 4.7% AutoCAD 2.9% Surveyor, Cartographer, or Photogrammetrists AutoCAD Civil 3D 4.8% Global Positioning Systems 2.6% Land Surveying 2.5% Tax Examiner, Collector or Preparer, or Revenue Agent Legal Research 9.1% Tax Consulting 3.2% Auditing 3.1% Teacher Assistant Spanish Language 3.2% Curriculum Planning 1.3% Activities for Children 0.1% Television, Video, or Motion Picture Camera Operator or Editor Adobe InDesign 8.5% Project Management 5.0% Microso ft Office 2.0% Teller Account Sales 11.0% Sales Management 8.6% Operations Management 5.8% Therapist Geriatrics 3.4% Home Care 3.2% Home Health / Home Care 2.7% Training and Development Manager Strategic Planning 13.1% Change Management 8.9% Leadership 6.2% Training and Development Specialist Clinical Education 14.4% Project Coordinating 6.8% Leave of Absence Administration 6.6% Transportation, Storage, or Distribution Manager SAP Materials Management 10.1% Risk Management / Risk Control 6.3% Budget Management 5.8% Urban or Regional Planner Project Management 6.5% Adobe InDesign 4.7% Graphic Design 3.7% Veterinarian Anesthesia 5.0% Emergency Medicine 4.3% Phlebotomy 3.7% Writer or Editor Advertising 6.5% Strategic Marketing 5.5% Dreamweaver 5.0%