Tuesday, January 28, 2014

SSW112: Job Search Skills and more

Jung Typology Test - Human Metrics

This free test is based on Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ typological approach to personality *.

Upon completion of the questionnaire, you will:

Obtain your 4-letter type formula according to Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ typology, along with the strengths of preferences and the description of your personality type
Discover careers and occupations most suitable for your personality type along with examples of educational institutions where you can get a relevant degree or training

The Single Most Important Habit of Successful Entrepreneurs

Kennedy, D. (2014). Entrepreneur.

6 Job Networking Skills

Good Employee Checklist

Here are some quick tips to being a good employee. Ask yourself daily if you are meeting the requirements below. Also, be sure to check regularly with your manager or supervisor to see if you are meeting his or her expectations and if there are new or additional things you could be doing.

I get to work on time. If I am going to be late, I call and let my boss know.
I rarely miss work. If I am going to miss work, I let my boss know ahead of time (or call if I am sick.)
I work as hard as I can.
I pay attention to my work.
I do my work as I am told. If I am unable to do something or have questions, I ask my supervisor or coworkers.
I am friendly on the job.
I try to solve problems that come up.
I follow safety and company rules.
I use materials properly.
I behave professionally.

Soft Skills for Job Readiness - Powerpoint

Quick Tips for a Successful Job Search

Busting the top ten job search myths

Peter Harris (2013). Workopolis.

Marketing & Career Development: Maximizing your LinkedIn profile

Hiring managers talk about what they look for in a candidate.

Job Search Tips

Top 10 Job Search Tips

Ten Time Saving Tips to Speed Up Your Job Search

Be prepared
Be more than prepared
Don’t wait to file for benefits and start planning in case of job loss
Get help, seek out career, job and resume assistance
Create your own templates
Review samples of resumes in your field
Use job search engines
Sign up for job alerts via e-mail
Have references ready
Draw on your social networks and get social via networking
Be creative, resourceful and thorough in researching employment opportunities

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Video: The Informational Interview

Informational Interviews

The Do's and Don't of Informational Interviews

Sunday, January 26, 2014

SSW112: Community Resources & Networking

Interpersonal Networking Skills

Donna Messer, D. Ask an Expert.

Using LinkedIn to Boost Your Career & Private Practice

Young, T. (2013). BC Social Workers blog.

Interpersonal Networking - Don Saracen

Video: How to Network Successfully| Job Hunting

Networking to Get a Job

Social Skills and Social Networking Tips - Say Hi to Everyone - The Success University

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

SSW111: Anxiety & Anxiety Reduction

Authentic Happiness is the homepage of Dr. Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive

Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Take the VIA Survey of Character Strengths - 240 questions

Satisfaction with Life Scale - 5 questions

Brief Strengths Test

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Your Brain on Stress and Anxiety

10 Minute Guided Meditation to ease Anxiety, Worry, and Urgency

Video: Vethathiri Maharishi - Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY)

Simple guided meditation

8 Minutes to Calm :: A Guided Relaxation

Eckhart Tolle: The Enjoyment of Being

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Scientists discover most relaxing tune ever

ShortList.

A British band and a group of scientists have made the most relaxing tune in the history of man, an Mp3 of which is at the bottom of this article.

Sound therapists and Manchester band Marconi Union compiled the song. Scientists played it to 40 women and found it to be more effective at helping them relax than songs by Enya, Mozart and Coldplay.

Weightless works by using specific rhythms, tones, frequencies and intervals to relax the listener. A continuous rhythm of 60 BPM causes the brainwaves and heart rate to synchronise with the rhythm: a process known as ‘entrainment’. Low underlying bass tones relax the listener and a low whooshing sound with a trance-like quality takes the listener into an even deeper state of calm.

The top 10 most relaxing tunes were: 1. Marconi Union - Weightless 2. Airstream - Electra 3. DJ Shah - Mellomaniac (Chill Out Mix) 4. Enya - Watermark 5. Coldplay - Strawberry Swing 6. Barcelona - Please Don't Go 7. All Saints - Pure Shores 8. AdelevSomeone Like You 9. Mozart - Canzonetta Sull'aria 10. Cafe Del Mar - We Can Fly