Get Your Career on the right track with MTN Nigeria Global Graduate Development/Trainee Program 2019.

MTN Nigeria: MTN NIGERIA in its quest to maintain its brand name and Motto “Everywhere You Go” and reach out to humanity, invites Online applications from Suitably Qualified and Interested Candidates for the ongoing 2019 edition of their Global Graduate Development/Trainee Program

MTN is the leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, their brand is instantly recognisable, “Every Where You Go”.

From MTN Nigeria Desk: It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition and thus We invites applications from Suitably Qualified and Interested Candidates 2019 edition of our Global Graduate Development/Trainee Program to fill the position below in our industry

Program Title: 2019 MTN Nigeria Global Graduate Development/Trainee Program

Location: Lagos

Application Deadline: Wednesday,30th January, 2019.

Job Purpose

To build a pool of highly talented individuals to drive the MTN organisation in support of MTN Employee Value proposition as an employer of choice.
Contribute to overall business objectives through participation in structured, supervised learning experiences as well as self-directed learning activities.
General Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum of a second class upper degree (2:1) or HND upper credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study:
Accounting/Statistics
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Economics
Computer Science/Engineering
Electrical Electronics Engineering
Law ( LLB, BL)
Mathematics

Age and Experience:

Age limit:26 years
Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Must be fluent in English
Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications
No work experience is required

Attributes:

Adaptability to change
Customer Focus
High Creativity & innovation
Entrepreneurial thinking
Financial savvy
Proactivity & self-motivation
Research Focused
Self – Starter & Fast learner
Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location
Willingness to travel for assignments

Skills:

Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
Ability to keep up with current ICT developments and trends
Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
Ability to work under pressure
Contract drafting and negotiation skills
Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
Graphic design skills
Strong numerate and analytical skills
Strong inquisitive skills
Telecoms & Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
Presentation and reporting skills
Understanding of the Macro economy indicators

Behavioural Competencies:

Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.
Working Conditions

Normal MTNN working conditions
Open Plan Office
High performance culture
Relevant work permit
Valid international passport
Method Of Application: Suitably Qualified and Interested Candidates should:

APPLY HERE
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/mtn-nigeria-global-2019-graduate-development-trainee-program/

Topmost College of Education, an approved Tertiary Institution by the NCCE/Federal Govt of Nigeria based in Lagos to produce manpower for Teacher Education.

PRINCIPAL AND HEAD TEACHER

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

COLLEGE LIBRARIAN

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

COLLEGE REGISTRAR

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMIN MANAGER

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

BOARDING HOUSE MASTER & MISTRESS

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

CLASSROOM TEACHER (PRIMARY & SEC.)

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

LECTURER

DESCRIPTION
We need Lecturers in Arts/Languages/Social Sciences/Vocational and Education.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of first Degree with educational background & computer literacy is Compulsory.

TO APPLY
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/latest-vacancies-at-topmost-college-of-education/

DEADLINE: 6 February, 2019

You aren't alone. Getting a new job is a popular new year's resolution, and knowing what to expect from the job market for the year can give you a leg up over steep competition. Here are five ways the job market will change in 2019.

1. Companies need to appeal to job seekers, not just the other way around.
The job market is extremely competitive, but not just for job seekers. Companies and organizations need to do everything to make their employment opportunity as appealing as possible. As much as the interview process is aimed at finding the right candidate for an open position, the candidate is also interviewing the company to ensure they can envision a future there for themselves.

2. Treat job descriptions as your top of funnel.
The first step to making sure the candidate gets a glimpse of your culture is creating attractive job descriptions. Global companies and corporations, like Amazon and Google, have the benefit of their brand speaking for them, but smaller businesses have to work harder to articulate their mission and culture.

Justin Cerilli, managing director of financial services for executive search and leadership transition firm Russell Reynolds and Associates, says the best job descriptions "combine a little bit of marketing, the reality of the role, the necessary skills and competencies, and the organization's culture."

While most job descriptions usually cover the primary, day-to-day responsibilities, not many include growth opportunities the position affords the candidate. It's becoming less common for workers to stay with the same company for longer than a couple of years, and to prevent high turnover, the best candidates want to know that the position allows room for growth.

3. Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Given how many companies are forgoing providing benefits for their employees – according to a report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical benefits were only available to 69 percent of private industry workers as of September of this year. If your company offers benefits, you should let your applicants know upfront.

For smaller businesses, it might not be in the budget for you to offer full health benefits to employees. According to that same Bureau of Labor Statistics report, only "55 percent of private industry workers in small establishments (those with fewer than 100 employees) were offered medical benefits."

If you don't provide medical benefits to employees, compensate accordingly whenever possible to keep your best players on board. To compete for the best talent, you have to make your job opportunity worth their while.

4. Increase transparency in the interview process.
According to a recent survey by Glassdoor, "a lack of information about a job's total compensation package" is one of the biggest frustrations for job seekers during the interview process.

Julie Coucoules, Glassdoor's global head of talent acquisition, stated that "job seekers clearly feel that understanding the total compensation package, including pay and benefits, is absolutely essential to fully evaluate a job opportunity." Letting applicants know as many specifics as possible about the interview process should also become commonplace.

"Time to hire is a key metric that many employers track and pay attention to, so recruiters and candidates really are on the same page when it comes to the outcome: They all want a quick and efficient match, resulting in informed, quality candidates on board as quickly as possible," said Coucoules. "Nobody likes to have their time wasted, which is why it is so important for employers to provide the necessary information upfront to allow people to make good decisions about the jobs they are applying for," she added.

5. Upskill, upskill, upskill.
With widespread automation and the constant shift of business priorities, upskilling is more important than ever before, both for workers and employers. Rather than the nice perk it once was, offering training to your employees is an absolute must now.

According to a survey conducted by Robert Half and Enactus, of Generation Z workers (born between 1990 and 1999), "91 percent cited professional training as an important factor when choosing an employer." Smart professionals, not just newer workers, believe constant development is of vital importance to remain relevant in their industry, and they expect their employers to provide at least some of these learning opportunities.

If you're concerned about the cost, don't be. The ROI for employers is greater than the cost of providing training and development because it helps with retention as well as addressing knowledge and skill gaps as they arise.

Tips for job seekers
The advice from Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist for Glassdoor, provided for last year's job seekers is especially applicable this year: Tailor your cover letter and resume as much as possible. With the automation overhaul HR software is getting, tailoring your cover letter and resume to match the job description – while remaining honest about your abilities – gives you the best chance of getting an interview.

Once you've made it to the interview round, embrace an open, coachable attitude. Yes, that may sound like corporate team-building mumbo jumbo, but adopting a coachable attitude can mean the difference between getting through to the next round of interviews and landing your dream job. If hiring managers perceive you as a collaborative team player, that can serve you better than having all of the competencies and skills listed in the job description.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the indicated Academic Departments of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Academic Staff Vacancies

POSITIONS                             SALARY SCALE

i)    Professor                    CONUASS   7
ii)   Reader                         CONUASS   6
  iii)  Senior Lecturer                    CONUASS  5

iv)  Lecturer I                     CONUASS  4
v)   Lecturer II                    CONUASS  3
vi)  Assistant Lectur         CONUASS  2


The vacancies are available in the following Schools and Departments

                  

A)    School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)
       Departments:

Computer Science


Information Technology


Cyber security


Forensic Science


Software Engineering


B)    School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
Mechatronics Engineering
C)     School of Environmental Sciences (SOES)                  
       Departments:

           i) Architecture                                                                       
ii)     Quantity Surveying                                       
ii)     Urban and Regional Planning                          
iii)    Surveying & Geoinformatics

  

D)    School of Health Technology (SOHT)
         Departments:

Dental Technology


Prosthetics & Orthotics


Biomedical Technology


Qualifications and Experience

  Professor:
Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a University.  Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications with web presence of 70% and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.



  Reader:
Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a university.  Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications with web presence of 70% and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.

iii.   Senior Lecturer:

Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of six (6) years of teaching and research in a University.  Industrial experiences as well as scholarly publication in reputable journal.

Lecturer I:

Applicants should possess postgraduate (preferably doctorate) degree in the relevant field plus three (3) as Lecturer II.



  Lecturer II:
Applicants should possess doctorate degree or Master’s degree plus three (3) as Assistant Lecturer.



vi.   Assistant Lecturer:
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field.



APPLICATION PROCEDURE
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/vacancies-in-the-federal-university-of-technology-owerri/

Department:
Assurance

Job type:
Permanent

Closing date:
18-Feb-19

Location:
Lagos

Reference Number:
125-NIG00190

The Company
The Company
PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) firms help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 250,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we're the largest provider of professional services with offices in 34 countries and over 9 000 people

Roles & Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities
Your learning with us begins with a structured 6 - 8 weeks induction course. This is the first element of a development framework that will help you build business awareness, technical, personal and management skills throughout your career.
Self-directed, career-long training is a key feature of life here at PwC. The entire working environment is designed to empower you to learn.
You will have access to a wealth of critical knowledge, such as best practices documentation and methodology tools. We will provide you with continuous on- the-job guidance, and you will acquire key knowledge about industries, business strategy and practical business issues faced by our clients through your daily experiences.
Professional qualifications will play a vital role in your career. We will provide you with all the support and resources you need to excel in your professional exams. . A coach who will play an important role in your career development will be made available to help you unlock your potentials, so that you can perform at your best.
International development is a valuable development opportunity which our global network can provide.
This provides you with the opportunity to spend a year or two gaining experience and fresh perspectives with one of the PwC firms around the world, or explore new cultures during short-term client assignments or training courses abroad.



Requirements
Requirements
•Five (5) credits at a sitting including English Language and Mathematics
•Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division)/Upper Credit
•Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)



Additional Information
These positions are for our Assurance and Tax Regulatory Services


APPLY HERE
Department:
Assurance

Job type:
Permanent

Closing date:
18-Feb-19

Location:
Lagos

Reference Number:
125-NIG00190

The Company
The Company
PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) firms help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 250,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we're the largest provider of professional services with offices in 34 countries and over 9 000 people

Roles & Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities
Your learning with us begins with a structured 6 - 8 weeks induction course. This is the first element of a development framework that will help you build business awareness, technical, personal and management skills throughout your career.
Self-directed, career-long training is a key feature of life here at PwC. The entire working environment is designed to empower you to learn.
You will have access to a wealth of critical knowledge, such as best practices documentation and methodology tools. We will provide you with continuous on- the-job guidance, and you will acquire key knowledge about industries, business strategy and practical business issues faced by our clients through your daily experiences.
Professional qualifications will play a vital role in your career. We will provide you with all the support and resources you need to excel in your professional exams. . A coach who will play an important role in your career development will be made available to help you unlock your potentials, so that you can perform at your best.
International development is a valuable development opportunity which our global network can provide.
This provides you with the opportunity to spend a year or two gaining experience and fresh perspectives with one of the PwC firms around the world, or explore new cultures during short-term client assignments or training courses abroad.



Requirements
Requirements
•Five (5) credits at a sitting including English Language and Mathematics
•Minimum of Second Class (Upper Division)/Upper Credit
•Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)



Additional Information
These positions are for our Assurance and Tax Regulatory Services


APPLY HERE
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/pwc-nigeria-graduate-recruitment-2019-assurance-tax-regulatory-services/

Fake employments are common in Nigeria, here are five ways to spot fake job agents.

If you are receiving any message like this, then you should be very careful because fake job agents have already got you on their list.

Fake job come in different forms and the scammers behind it have overtime proved to be very smart. One needs to understand how they operate to avoid falling into their trap. Here are five ways you can spot fake jobs in Nigeria.

1. No credible online presence

Any company that is is sending you recruitment updates or interview messages in 2018 is expected to have an online presence.

The company must either have a website, blog or a social media page. If you receive a job message and you can't find any useful information about the company online, ignore it.

2. They ask for money

If you are looking for a job and a company that needs your service asks you to pay a certain fee to employ you beware that that job is not credible.

The moment they ask you to pay a registration or consultation fees,   don't waste your time trying to negotiate your salary.

3. Messages about job role you didn't apply for

This is very common. You wake up in the morning and you see a message on your phone saying, based on your application, you are invited for an assessment at XYZ company on Monday, November 2, 2018. When you see messages like this, you just have to ignore it.

4. Job interview versus Job briefing

Fake job scammers don't know the difference between a job interview and job briefing, and that is why some of them prefer to use phrases like job assessment.

When you are searching for a job, beware of how the job interview messages you receive are drafted.

A job interview is a formal meeting in which the representative(s) of a company asked a potential employee some questions to determine his/her suitability for the job.

A job briefing on the other hand, is the process of explaining in clear terms the full description of the tasks and responsibilities of an employee to him/her.

However, when a company that has no online presence confuses these two, don't bother to go for the interview. It is a scam.

5. Check job title

Companies looking for an employee to fill a vacant position in their establishments must have a job title for the position. When this is not stated in the email or sms you receive, you've got to be careful.

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Procter and Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 179 years globally and 24 years in Nigeria.

PROCTER & GAMBLE ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA (OND) – FINANCE & ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
REQ NO: IME00000506

DESCRIPTION
The Internship drive is for recent OND graduates with Finance & Accounting or Economics background looking to have their 1 year industrial attachment in Procter & Gamble.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Recent OND holders (with equivalent of second class upper and above in Finance & Accounting or Economics background)
Candidates must have at least 1 year free period for the Internship program
Strong academic results
Leadership and strategic analysis thinking skills
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse organizations and teams.
Good command of the English language and MS Office tools

NOTE
Candidates successful with this online application will be invited for a test.
We wish you all the best with your application!.

 APPLY HERE
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/procter-gamble-ordinary-national-diploma-internship-program/

Government of Flanders
Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 Apr 2019 (annual)
Study in:  Belgium
Course starts 2019

Brief description:

The Government of Flanders launches a new scholarship program, Master Mind Scholarships that aims to promote the internationalization of the Flemish Higher Education.  It awards 30-40 scholarships to outstanding Master students from all countries.

Host Institution(s):

Universities

KU Leuven / University of Leuven
University of Antwerp
Ghent University
Hasselt University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

University colleges (Arts and Nautical Sciences)

Antwerp Maritime Academy
Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Erasmus University College Brussels
Karel de Grote University College
LUCA School of Arts
PXL University College
University College Ghent

Level/Field of study:

Eligible Masters Degree Programmes offered at participating Flemish Institutions

Number of Awards:

30

Target group:

International students from all countries. There are a number of scholarships reserved for students from certain countries: Japan (3), Mexico (3), Palestine (2), USA (5).

Scholarship value/duration:

The incoming student is awarded a scholarship of maximum €8,000 per academic year. The Flemish Host Institution can ask the applicant for a tuition fee of maximum €11o.8 per year.

The duration of mobility is one academic year for a Master programme of 60 ECTS and two academic years for a master programme of 120 ECTS.

Eligibility:

• The applicant applies to take up a Master degree programme at a higher education institution in Flanders (hereafter ‘Flemish host institution’).

• The applicant should have a high standard of academic performance and/or potential. He/she meets all academic entrance criteria, including relevant language requirements, for entering the Master programme in question offered by the Flemish host institution.

• All nationalities can apply. The previous degree obtained should be from a higher education institution located outside Flanders.

• Students who are already enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution cannot apply.

Application instructions:

Students cannot apply directly. The application needs to be submitted online by the Flemish host institution. Deadline of applications varies but is 30 April 2019.  You must check the internal deadlines set by the Flemish Host Institution, which is earlier (1 February-22 March 2019).

#All Countries Can Apply

Apply Here
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/2019-government-of-flanders-master-mind-scholarships-for-international-students/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will recruit about one million Adhoc staff for the conduct of the 2019 general elections; this is according to recent report by AIT

Apply Here
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/application-form-for-inec-adhoc-staff-recruitment-2019/

Social media and finding a job work well good together, if you use your social media channels in the right way. Through social network websites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter you can get in contact with people who can help you. The other way around, recruiters search these websites looking for good candidates for open vacancies.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn for companies is the most popular medium for recruiting people. In order to be found. Complete your profile and connect with groups that fit your studies or field of experience. Using relevant search words from your profile or if you discuss in groups, you stand out to recruiters. This way recruiters get a good view of who you are and what your qualities are. Next to that, LinkedIn is ideal for building a professional network. People from your network could introduce you to people who can recruit you.

Twitter
Twitter is a perfect tool to get in contact with recruiters and companies as well. By following tweets from companies and recruiters you are always up-to-date, with the most recent vacancies.

On Twitter #hashtags are used a lot. These help you when looking for vacancies. If you enter #vacancy in the search bar, you will probably get an enormous list of tweeted vacancies. The other way around you can throw out a tweet yourself, for example: Jr. Business analyst #job in #London #applying. This way employers that are searching for these topics can find you.

Facebook
Facebook is not really known as a professional network website but it seems that most companies and employees are also active on this platform. Sign up to groups or company pages, because more companies post their vacancies on Facebook. Next to that, again, you can post a message on your wall where can you point out that you are looking for a job. Maybe your friends network can help.

Be aware that Facebook is the ideal place for recruiters to check on candidates. Keep in mind that everything you post on facebook can be taken into consideration, as to whether you get invited to a job interview or not.

Make your profiles recruiter proof
You can use social media in a job search to your advantage. Nevertheless, it could go really wrong as well. In the year 2017 you can assume that every recruiter googles you before you are invited for a job interview. Good chance that your social media accounts are on top in google. All your details, photos, tweets and wall posts will be accounted for. You do not have to present yourself as the ideal person, be yourself and take into account that your profiles are being checked.

Tweet yourself to a job with our Twitter tips
Are you looking for a job and do you want to use Twitter as a networking medium? We summarized the best Twitter tips for you, so that networking for a job is even easier.

Think about how you want to appear to followers and other people that visit your profile. Make sure you are yourself and that people get a good and honest image of you based on your profile and tweets.
Choose a username that can be used professionally as well. For example your name and surname.
Upload a presentable profile picture, then others know who they are dealing with.
Be aware that your Twitter account comes up the moment a potential employer googles you. So, take the opportunity to show something positive. Use this opportunity to present yourself as a fit and professional candidate and keep in mind that everything is read, including tweets from a while ago. Think about what you share with the world.
On your profile you can note that you are looking for a job. This way your followers know that you are searching for a vacancy and may be able to help you further.
Look for opportunities, do not only wait until you are being approached but look for vacancies yourself and use the search function in order to find companies and jobs that seem interesting.
The search function on Twitter can help you to target and follow the right people and companies.
Follow people and companies that you think are interesting. Follow employees of those interesting companies as well. This way you know what they are tweeting about and you are more capable of getting in contact in an approachable way.
Profile yourself in the branch you are interested in and show that you follow the field of expertise. Tweet about interesting developments, share articles of branch websites, retweet and reply others or tweet about your own knowledge and experiences.
Through Twitter you can get into contact with for example employers but remain professional, polite and be careful you do not get too amicable.
Look for accounts that place vacancies in your field of expertise and follow these?
Make sure you are worth following. Do not only promote yourself but supply your followers with attractive content and ensure interaction.

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Ongoing Julius Berger Internship/SIWES Program 2019-

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc invites Online applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the ongoing 2019 edition of their internship program

Julius Berger is a Nigerian construction company, headquartered in Abuja, with additional permanent locations in Lagos and Uyo.
Title: Internship – Civil Engineering Program

Location: Abuja/Akwa Ibom (Uyo)

Duration of Internship: 5-6 months (please indicate your available period in the cover letter).

Deadline : Not yet Specified

Tasks
We offer students of the Engineering and civil engineering degree program (specialization: civil engineering and road construction / infrastructure and building construction) the opportunity to support us as part of an internship abroad at our major construction sites in Nigeria. The operation is carried out by our Nigerian parent company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc:
Offer processing
Work preparation
Support the construction manager
Technical support
Requirements/ Criteria
-Bachelor of Engineering (from 4th semester/4th Year)
-All Engineering students can apply, but being a civil engineering student is an added advantage.
-Good English language skills
-User knowledge of MS Office
-Initiative
-Interested in working in multi-cultural, international project teams.

Benefits/Offer
-Remuneration and expatriation allowance
-Takeover and flight costs
-Takeover of visa and vaccination costs
-Free accommodation in private camps

NOTE :Use the option of online application and send us your complete application documents;Cover Letter, CV, Certificates(if any/for masters and post Graduates). Your Cover letter should contain your official name, School and Course of study, Registration Number, year of Study, Duration of Internship, Phone number and your correct Email address.

HOW TO APPLY : Interested and suitably qualified candidates SHOULD APPLY HERE :

Click Here To Apply
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/ongoing-julius-berger-internship-siwes-program-2019/

Are you looking for an attractive and well-paid part time job and want to support families in their daily routine at the same time? You like taking care of pets? Then keep on reading and find one of our various jobs in different fields related to care – taking!

What we offer:

Flexible working hours
Working in a family environment
Different and varied activities
What are you going to do

Find a range of local pet care jobs on Care.com and help pet owners with their furry friends. As a pet carer you will provide care to pets with the tasks varying according to the pet species, working hours and the pet’s needs. Discuss the roles’ responsibilities with your potential employer in advance.

For dogs – walking and sitting
For cats – sitting and litter box cleaning
Playing
Feeding and grooming
Training
If necessary, medical administration and vet visits
What we ask:

No minimum education required
Enjoy working with pets
Experience in pet care is an advantage
Extra information

Education Level
Secondary School, College, University, Other
Location
Nationwide
Working hours per week
4 – 32
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs, Weekend, Full Time Jobs
Responsible for
Pet care
Type of Job
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
Yes
Cover Letter Required
Yes
Languages
English

APPLY HERE
https://www.worldjobtrends.com/part-time-pet-care-jobs/

You’ve applied to a job, received the callback and probably passed a phone screen. This means it’s time for the in-person interview. Take a moment to congratulate yourself at this stage — it’s taken a lot of hard work and persistence to get here.

Once you’ve mentally prepared and chosen what you’re going to wear, the last step is making sure you’re bringing the right items.

Here is a list of what to bring to an interview:

1. Copies of your resume

Bring at least five copies. Keep them in a separate folder or professional folio so they don’t bend or wrinkle and are easy to access.

2. Pen and paper

Take notes on the questions your interviewers ask or surprising insights they share. You can use these notes to follow up later in a thank you email.

3. Pre-written questions for your interviewers

When you are putting the resume copies and the blank paper in your folder or folio, also add at least two or three pre-written questions to have on hand. It’s good to write them down ahead of time in case your mind suddenly goes blank when you get the question, “Do you have any questions?”

4. A list of references

Your interviewers may not ask you for a list of references, but it’s good to be prepared in case they do.

References should be people who can speak to your professional abilities and achievements. If you don’t have much work experience or can’t easily identify people to be your references, consider any groups or volunteer activities you’ve been a part of. Former teachers or community leaders who can address your commitment and work ethic are strong options as well. Do not include family members and avoid listing friends.

List out their name, title, department, organization, phone number, and email address. Also include a short sentence about their relationship to you (For example: I reported to Monica for two years in my role as a Sales Associate.)

If you have time before your interview, get in touch with the people on your list. A call, email, or coffee date is a great opportunity to ask them what stood out about working with you in the past, what areas they see for improvement, and what advice they’d give to your next manager.

Print out five copies and keep them in a folder so they don’t bend. If you aren’t asked for your references during the interview, you can ask if they are needed at the very end.

5. Breath mints or floss

Bring along something to help maintain great oral hygiene. Whether it’s mints, gum, floss or a toothbrush and toothpaste, choose the option that will make you feel clean and confident.

6. A bag, briefcase or portfolio that neatly contains all your items

Once you have the things you need to bring to the interview, you should decide how you’ll organize and carry them. The goal is to look put together and unburdened. Choose a handbag, briefcase, messenger bag or portfolio that can hold everything and looks professional. Backpacks are appropriate for some settings but not for others. Use your best judgment based on the company research you’ve done and what you know about their culture.

7. Directions on how to get to the interview

After all your careful preparation, don’t let a late arrival undermine your chances of getting the job. You should plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early, and you should study your route to the interview beforehand. If you’re using public transportation, add extra time to account for delays or unexpected interruptions. If you’re driving, be sure you have information about parking — if you’re working with a recruiter, you can ask them to provide these details.

If after all this preparation you are still running late, call the office or recruiter you are working with and let them know. More often than not they will be understanding, but it is important to be respectful of their time.

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The dreaded self-review. Most of us don't look forward to this annual task, and with good reason. Culturally, we aren't used to talking about ourselves, and the line between arrogance and selling yourself short can feel awfully thin.

However, with the right attitude and approach, you can turn writing your self-review into a rewarding, productive experience. Try these tips that help successful people write their self-reviews.

Take Notes All Year Long
Often the scariest part of a self-review is facing a blank page. (Let's face it: That's the scariest part of writing anything, period.) Reviewing your work product and professional growth becomes a lot easier if you've been documenting your experiences as you go. Keep a private document or file folder in which you record:

 Positive feedback from supervisors and coworkers.
Reflections on both challenges and successes.
Samples of your work product.
Documentation from training and certification courses.
Ideas for future professional development.
Be sure to jot down notes throughout the year regarding your work experiences. Once a project is complete, it's easy to move on to the next task and mentally file the lessons you've learned. You'll be glad come review time if you pause for a few moments to record your thoughts.

Understand The Purpose Of Your Self-Review
Before you begin working on your self-evaluation, make sure you have a clear understanding of how your company will use the information. Will your manager refer to it when completing his or her evaluation of you? Is the objective to help you set professional goals and establish strategies for meeting them? It's critical to learn the answers to these questions so you can write your review appropriately.

Take Your Self-Evaluation Seriously
Your self-evaluation isn't a formality to take lightly. You'll gain more from the experience if you take it seriously. Consider completely your self-review a form of self-care: It's a legitimate opportunity to focus on your professional growth and fulfillment. Set aside adequate quiet time to complete the assessment. You might want to visit a coffee shop on the weekend to work on it so you can give the exercise proper attention. Don't wait until the day before it's due to begin the process.

Be Honest About Your Performance—Both Good And Bad
Your self-review is the ideal time to remind your manager of your successes from the past year and the many ways in which you contribute to the team. Don't be shy about listing your accomplishments. If there's any time when it's appropriate to toot your own horn, it's when writing a self-evaluation.

Similarly, don't shy away from covering those less-than-stellar moments, either. Keep your discussion of such experiences positive and explain the lessons you've learned. This type of reflection shows a level of maturity and vulnerability—and also gives you a chance to drive the message around such trouble spots. With the right amount of reflection, a mistake becomes a valuable learning experience.

Hold Yourself Accountable
Your self-evaluation isn't the time to point fingers at lackluster coworkers or blame your shortcomings on a lack of resources. Stay focused on your performance and your contributions, and accept responsibility for instances in which you've struggled.

Include Supporting Evidence And Colleague Feedback
If appropriate, offer examples of positive feedback you've received from coworkers, clients, and industry partners. This can be particularly helpful if your self-evaluation is tied to an overall performance review and you know your manager respects the individuals providing the outside feedback.

Stay Forward-Focused
As you complete each section of your self-review, tie it to your future improved performance. "What have you done for me lately?" is the name of the game at work, and, consciously or unconsciously, managers want to know how you'll make them look good in the year to come. Be sure to focus on projects you want to complete in the upcoming year, and outline the professional development you'd like to undertake, even if you are not specifically asked to do so.

Prioritize Your Professional Growth
No matter how your company plans to use your self-evaluation, make the most of this time for reflection. We're all so busy it can feel indulgent to spend any time thinking about ourselves. Your self-review is the one time when you're required to. Use this opportunity to think about your professional growth in the long term, not just within your current position.

As part of the process, ask yourself whether your current job is moving you toward your ultimate goals. If it's not, perhaps it's time to start looking for your next opportunity.

I woke up around three a.m. with a sharp pain on the bottom right side of my stomach.

“Too much peanut butter and bananas,” I reasoned, as I stood up to grab some water from the kitchen.

As I laid there in bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind wandered to a slow-motion scene of clumsily falling down the stairs before I could receive my diploma. It was a few days before graduating university.

The thought faded and I started to drift off back to sleep.

The pain came back a few minutes later, this time throbbing in increased intensity.

Oooww, that’s definitely not the peanut butter.

I beckoned my roommate and he drove me to the hospital. Fortunately I got there before my appendix burst.

I woke up the next day with three small incisions towards the bottom of my stomach where they had performed the surgery.

The doctor told me to rest for a couple of days and gave me some painkillers for the time being. I was able to go back home, albeit a little bit drowsy and disoriented.

I got back home looking forward to a several-day Netflix binge and some much-needed recovery time before the stresses of walking the podium and entering the “real world.”

That afternoon I received a phone call from the HR manager of a company I was interviewing with. The job was to be based in Tokyo, but they had an office in California.

“Good news. We’d like invite you to the final round of interviews. This will be at our office in San Fransisco, so we’ll have to fly you out from Texas. I’m booking a flight ticket for you for this Friday morning, in 2 days.”

I was ecstatic.

“Sure, I’ll be there!”

I was caught up in the excitement of the moment and failed to mention that I had just gotten my appendix removed.

But somehow it didn’t really matter — the company was my top choice and I really wanted to work there.

Yeehaw!

The Interview
I printed out my ticket, boarded the plane, and arrived in California a couple of days later, wearing a full suit, tie, and an amazing Texas-shaped golden lapel to showcase my heartfelt pride.

It was almost summer and it was pretty toasty.

Sweat dripping profusely, I made my way to the The Ghirardelli Cafe to meet with the president of the company. I took a seat outside and waited for him to show up, trying to control my breathing and enjoying the cool breeze from the ocean.

Out of nowhere, a scarf-clad man leapt over the fence with a boyish spring like Marty McFly from Back to the Future (although without the hover-board). He was wearing stained jeans and a tight-fitting, pink collared shirt.

The president waved at me, extended his hand and sat down.

I tried to give him a firm handshake but due to my absurd lack of hand-eye-coordination skills, I formed a crow-like gesture as if I had talons, and he shook three of my fingers.

“Why’d you wear a suit in this weather?”

Not a good start…I failed at the basics of handshake etiquette, plus I was overdressed.

“Umm,” I stumbled gracefully with my words.

“No worries, it’s always better to overdress than it is to underdress!”

Whew, thank god.

There was a jolly hobo singing next to us and making sexually inappropriate jokes at passerby’s. For the first few minutes, we kind of just watched him and enjoyed a good laugh.

Great, we both have a sense of humor…

Eventually, the interview started. Fortunately, as far interviews go, it was pretty casual. He questioned my motivations, dreams, aspirations and so forth.

I had brought him a gift from Texas — a coffee mug with a large orange T on it — because it was the nice thing to do. Apparently he liked that kind of thoughtfulness, thinking it indicative of my potential to provide great ‘customer service. ‘

I’m f*cking nailing it.

The meeting ended after about 30 minutes. The mood was positive and he concluded by saying that they were pretty much ready to give me the job offer.

Awesome! I was beaming.

But, he said there was just one more person I had to meet. Another senior executive in the SF office, who was not available until the following morning.

“Wait a second,” I interjected, “My flight actually leaves this evening, so I can’t meet him.”

He gave me a confused stare.

In a mix of excitement, nervousness, and possibly haziness from the Vicodin, I had actually misread my own itinerary.

D’oh! Attention to detail had never been my forte.

He calmly read me my own itinerary and showed me that my flight was tomorrow.

I had an extra night, but no clothes.

Feeling some pity perhaps, he pulled a $100 bill out of his shiny leather wallet and slipped it across the table. “Go find yourself a hotel and be at the interview tomorrow, 8am sharp. Good luck!”

And so here I was. An awkward 21-year old wearing a full suit on a nice summer day, a tentative job offer, and $100 in my pocket.

Those were crazy times.

Debauchery
Naturally, I went straight to Forever 21 and bought the tightest-fitting black pants I could find. I took off the suit and tie, kept the white collared shirt and untucked it from my gnarly pants.

I either looked like a homeless person or a teenage model. Either look would do well in San Francisco.

My plan was to stroll around, have a nice dinner and wake up refreshed for the next days final interview.

Of course, fate would have none of that.

A friend of mine had seen me check in to the cafe on Facebook and knew I was in town, so a few minutes later he’s picking me up in his broken-down Buick convertible with a group of his friends.

The next thing I knew we were drinking organic beers around 2pm, and shots from around 4pm.

Him and all of his friends were gay, so once nighttime rolled around we naturally gravitated towards The Castro, the gay district. It was my first time there.

I was new to the crowd there and people were eager to talk to a young blond European boy from out of town. Delish!

I knew this because I was getting free drinks all night…and being shamelessly squeezed and solicited from behind.

Those things didn’t bother me, though, and I had a great time — from what I remember. I think they put me in a taxi and sent me home around 3am.

Regret
The next morning I woke up at 9am smelling like vomit. I had a sinking feeling at the bottom of my stomach — partly as I was still drunk, and partly because I knew something was wrong. Terribly wrong.

I had slept through my 4 alarms. 4 freakin’ alarms!

Sh*t.

The final interview was supposed to have started an hour ago. I frantically called the director and apologized profusely. He didn’t seem happy, but I was honest about sleeping in, not that my honesty made things any better.

Unfortunately, he had a flight to catch in a few minutes, so there was no way that he could meet me now or later.

I had blown my one and only chance.

This was one of the most terrible feelings I’d ever had. I had let the prospect of moving to Japan and starting a new, exciting job slip through my fingers. And for what? A few free mojitos and jager bombs? It was a clear example of my priorities at the time.

Woody Allen’s stupid quote, “80% of success is showing up” didn’t seem so stupid anymore — it was patronizing, but painfully true.

Self-Reflection
As I sat at the airport terminal later that day waiting for my flight back to Texas, I brainstormed all of the ways I could make up for my big blunder.

Basically, I couldn’t think of anything clever. There was no such thing as a “good excuse.” Begging for the job would make me sound desperate. Plus, I wasn’t very good at writing emails.

I silently accepted defeat, drafted a couple of simple apology emails to HR and the managing director and president, and clicked send. I figured I could at least do it as promptly as possible, and as hopeless as it seemed I still made sure to emphasize my continued interest and excitement.

Even though it was only a 4 hour flight, it was one of the longest flights I’d ever been on. My mind raced with ‘what ifs.’ Eventually I ended up writing down 20 pages of my regrets, challenges, goals, fears. Sparked by the fire of failure, all of my thoughts burned onto the paper.

For the next several days, I waited, incessantly checking emails and looking at my phone. I hadn’t received anything back from HR since my apology letter.

The email came about 3 days after I had arrived back from the debacle in California. The manager that was supposed to be my boss asked for a call later in the day to talk about things.

We spoke for about 30 minutes.

He heard my side of the story and I could tell he was listening carefully. I was honest about the drinking and the careless mistake, and assured him that “this really doesn’t happen often to me,” and could have certainly worded it better in retrospect.

It was funny that I had slept in. You see, I was on the rowing team (crew) during college, where we had to wake up at 4:15 am every day for our 4:45 am practice. I was a morning person, and my commitment to rowing was actually one of the ‘strengths’ they had seen in me during the interview process.

We had a laugh about that.

He accepted that my “one f*ck up” did not negate all of the other reasons they wanted to hire me. They also appreciated my thoughtful/quick follow up apologies, and saw how I acted under pressure.

He said this hiccup would be a good lesson as I enter the real world, full of responsibilities, like not getting too drunk and showing up to places on time.

Then, he gave me a second chance and officially offered me the job.

I felt grateful, lucky and humbled.

Graduation went smoothly, and the next month I put on my big boy pants and set off to Tokyo to start my first job.

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At times, searching for a job can seem harder than peaking Everest. Writing an exceptionally articulate cover letter, polishing your resume so that it demonstrates that you are the most outstanding employee in existence, and hoping when you click “submit” your resume actually reaches a human being can intimidate anyone.

Experts say we might be making it harder than it needs to be. Rather than spending hours searching through job openings, career experts say we should be spending that time networking. Yes, that ubiquitous act of connecting with fellow human beings can actually help us land a job—even without a cover letter.

According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Yale University report, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. A recent survey by CareerXroads shows that only 15 percent of positions were filled through job boards. The survey showed that most jobs are either filled internally or through referrals.

People do business primarily with people they know and like. Resumes and cover letters alone are often too impersonal to convince employers to hire you.

But, where do you begin? How can you make networking work for you?

Elizabeth Malatestinic, senior lecturer in Human Resource Management at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, says networking takes effort.

“There are right ways and wrong ways to do it. Attending some huge networking event so that you can exchange business cards with strangers is generally a waste of your time, as is trying to build a LinkedIn network with important people you never met,” Malatestinic said.

“Start by getting involved in industry, or even alumni, organizations. Attend meetings and actually get to know people. The best network is built long before you need it, and the smartest way to build it is by doing things for others, not by asking for favors. Share articles that might interest your contacts, congratulate them when you hear of good things happening for them, and have coffee or lunch just to chat, not because you need something. Then, when you eventually do need information or a referral, they will be likely more than happy to reciprocate.”

Career experts suggest that job seekers use a variety of tactics when networking, such as meeting with past and present colleagues, attending professional association meetings, volunteering within the industry and meeting new people as often as possible.

Before you put on your name tag and start shaking hands, here are some tips to keep in mind as you tap into the power of networking.

Prepare.                                                                                                       

Do you know what your ultimate career goal is? If not, networking will be a...........

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Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment.

PROGRAMMER

Job Grade: Supervisor
Reports to: Head, Business Innovation

PURPOSE STATEMENT
To perform frequent, repeatable operational reporting, testing and technical maintenance activities in order to support the Business continuously without interruption and negative impact on service delivery.
The Programmer will employ creative imagination, modeling and information engineering to develop a system that satisfies both management and end-users in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.. He/she also debugs the system and ensures that it is error-free.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Establish a detailed program specification through discussion with clients
Clarify what actions the program is intended to perform
Simplify specification into its basic elements and translating this logic into a programming language
Devise possible solutions to anticipated problems
Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project to write a specific section of the program
Combine all elements of the program design and testing it
Provide ideas to better optimize existing/developed applications
Test sample data-sets to check that output from the program works as intended
Conduct testing and installing the program into production & deploy of application into client’s environment (excluding hosted apps)
React to problems and correct the program as necessary
Evaluate and increase the program’s effectiveness
Adapt the program to new requirements, as necessary
Conduct user-acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily, quickly and accurately (well documented test reports)
Write detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators
Consult manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
Update, repair, modify existing software and generic applications(bug fixing)
identify creative solution to enhance Sahara’s businesses and assist in other duties as needed and directed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Proficient in Python, PHP and JavaScript with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
A working knowledge of Java, C++ and C#
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
Good knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Ability to learn new tools and technologies
Skill for writing reusable code libraries
Possess a firm grasp of algorithms and data structures
Familiarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTful API development and web security
Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
Familiarity with build tools such as Ant, Maven, and Gradle
Familiarity with continuous integration.

ROLE PROFILE
Minimum Qualification/ Experience:
A degree from a reputable University (Minimum Second Class Upper).
An Electrical Electronics/Computer Engineering bias will be an added advantage
2-4 years application development experience
Experience building and integrating applications
Experience with test-driven development

Personality Traits:
Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced,& dynamic environment.
Candidate must be a strong communicator with ability to connect with people at all levels.
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, excellent interpersonal skills,
Knowledge of current technologies
Candidate must be hardworking and one who thinks “out of the box”
Candidate must be a self-starter and a team player with a proactive approach to work.
Candidate must be ambitious with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Candidate must be assertive.
Working Relationships

Board of Directors
Managing Directors
Group Human Resources
Line Manager
All staff

BUSINESS INNOVATION MANAGER

Job Grade: Supervisor
Line Manager: Business Innovation Manager

PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Business Technology Analyst performs activities including evaluation of technology solutions, process design and re-engineering as well as synthesis of innovative business solutions.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Synthesis of out-of-the world tech ideas to solve current and future business problems
Documentation of business cases to evaluate new ideas and concepts
Documentation of data flow diagrams, flowcharts, etc for the communication of ideas to application developers
Evaluation of solutions presented by app developers to ensure they meet requirements
Creation of business solutions from analysis of simple to complex datasets
Championing activities that can funnel innovative ideas to the department
Communicate effectively and persuasively in a business context
Supports team goals
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Business Innovation Manager

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Strong quantitative and analytic skills
Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Excellent project management skills
Intermediate to advance modelling skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio for effective presentation of ideas

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:
A University degree (Preferably in Computing, Engineering or Management Sciences)
2 – 5 years of cognate working experience (Post NYSC)

Personality Traits:
Candidates must be highly imaginative and open-minded
Candidate must be able to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time
Candidate must be result-oriented
Articulate, effective written and verbal communication
Candidates must be tech-savvy
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills

Working Relationships
Board of Directors
Business Innovation Manager
Application Developers
Business Heads
External stakeholders

IT DESKTOP SUPPORT ANALYST

Job Grade: Officer
Line Manager: IT Manager

PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Role of the Desktop Support Analyst is to maintain and operate computer systems and/or network. The duties of an IT support analyst are wide-ranging and vary widely from one organization to another. The IT Support team is charged with installing, supporting and maintaining desktop computing systems; planning for and responding to service outages and other problems that may arise.
To perform the job well, the role holder must demonstrate a blend of technical skills in desktop operating systems
Technologies, system administration and use of Microsoft Office tools.
Other duties may include: End user education and IT Project implementation.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Provide first level technology support and escalate issues to Tier 2 and 3 support when necessary
Monitor and evaluate data network infrastructure: Switches, routers, data network devices, network links, GSM boosters, PBX, IP telephones and implement changes as required to improve performance.
Monitor and evaluate voice network infrastructure: IP PBX, IP Phones, VoIP gateways, E1 lines and implement changes as required to improve performance.
Interface with 3rd party service providers.
Provide periodic reporting of IT Support operations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Good Knowledge of windows 2008 Server operating system and Network Infrastructure (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, File Services, etc.)
Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
Good understanding of windows based applications and their interaction with the underlying operating system environment (Registry, System Services, Component application subsystem etc.)
Dexterity in setting up and managing switches and routers
Good report writing skills
Good IT process understanding
Very good problem solving skills – frequently under various sorts of constraints and stress

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering
0 – 3 years qualitative experience in technology deployment or support
Certifications will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill, ability to work virtually, fluency in English as a contract language.

Personality Traits:
Highly analytical, hard-working,
Creative & Logical,
Organized, Professional conduct,
Resourceful,
Good interpersonal skills
Working Relationships

2nd and 3rd Tier IT Support team
3rd party service providers
Sahara Group staff
Other Stakeholders

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In the months leading up to leaving my last job, I felt overloaded, burdened and resentful. I was producing what I thought was quality work even while my plate was so full it had started to crack.

I thought I deserved a parade in my honor for my efforts, but instead it felt like my boss would be better off without me. We know how this story ends, but I now know that instead of wallowing in my feelings of being unrecognized, I should have taken action to get the recognition I needed.

Before getting to the solution, let’s examine the problem. It turns out I’m not the only one whose confidence and joy have been hijacked by a lack of appreciation.

The Workforce Institute at Kronos recently conducted a survey entitled "Do You Feel Appreciated at Work?" The online survey polled 2,030 adults in the U.S. Nearly half (47 percent) of the participants said they either don’t feel appreciated or feel only somewhat appreciated at work.

In fact, when asked what makes them unhappy at work, participants listed a lack of appreciation much more than criticism (26 percent), heavy workload (25 percent), poor work-life balance (23 percent), and someone taking credit for the work they did (22 percent).

Now we know that nearly half of the American workforce feels unappreciated, but what can we do about it?

Changing the work culture of an entire country is impossible, but here are a few ways you can take action to improve your daily work environment.

Nail down your definition of appreciation
Take some time to figure out what you need to feel appreciated. We all have unique needs, and what makes one employee feel satisfied might be completely different from another. Do you need more direction from your boss? Do you need a better work-life balance? Do you simply need a “thank you” from time to time?

Schedule a meeting with your boss
Give your boss regular updates about what you're working on and demonstrate that you are a crucial part of the team. After all, you are the only one who really knows what you do all day. If you feel overwhelmed, ask for advice about managing your workload or ask if you can shed a few tasks. This is also a good opportunity to share what you need to feel appreciated.

Take care of yourself
Try taking walks at lunch to clear your mind and relax. Talk to someone about how you are feeling and ask for advice. Eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and be sure to get enough sleep at night to recharge your energy levels. Feeling unhealthy will seriously impact your attitude at work.

Show appreciation
When someone does something kind for you, say thanks. If a coworker, or boss—they need encouragement too—does a great job at completing a task, tell them. If you show appreciation for others, they'll be more likely to return the favor. Gratitude is a two-way street.

If we grasp that feeling valued is a deep human need, we can better understand the part we play in how we're recognized at work. If you aren't feeling recognized, don't walk storm around, grumpy and irritable. Take action and receive what you deserve.

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