The Competitive Pet Medication Market

The Competitive Pet Medication MarketThe Competitive Pet Medication MarketIn May of 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the results of a three-year study into the lucrative pet medication industry.The market for veterinary medicines has shown significant growth in recent years and has become a very important component of the veterinary industry as a whole.Prescription and over-the-counter dog and cat medications reportedly brought in more than $7.6 1000000000000 in 2013.Sales of such medications were projected to increase to a staggering $10.2 billion by 2018. For many years, veterinarians enjoyed a near monopoly on veterinary prescription and over-the-counter drug sales.Beginning in the late 1990s, non-veterinary medication providers (both brick-and-mortar and angeschlossen retailers) started to take control of a larger market share. While they certainly face increased competition from these sources, veterinarians still sold more than half (58 percent) of pet medicatio ns in 2013. Brick-and-mortar retail storefronts account for 28 percent of pet medication sales, while online or mail order retailers account for the remaining 13 percent. It is important to elende, however, that just two years previously vets accounted for 63 percent of pet medication sales.Retail competition appears to be growing at a strong rate. So what does this increasingly competitive pet medication marketplace mean for veterinarians? Vets Now Competing with Retailers The competition from non-veterinary retailers can take a considerable bite out of veterinary profits.The FTC report noted that approximately 20 percent of a clinics revenue is derived from pet medication sales on average.While many owners are still not conscious of the fact that they can simply request a prescription from a vet and have it filled online or through a big box store, the increasing market share for retailers indicates that this is changing.As clients seek service elsewhere, vets stand to lose a significant part of their traditional practice income. Reduction in Prescription Markups Veterinary prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are often marked up significantly to drive revenue for the practice.The proliferation of non-veterinary retailers has driven down the prices of certain readily accessible prescription and OTC products.The markups on certain pet medications, particularly flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives, have been reduced at most veterinary practices to compensate for the lower rates available at retail stores.Flea and tick products are only marked up at a rate of 78.2 percent, while heartworm preventatives are marked up 82.9 percent many veterinary products can be marked up 100 percent or more from manufacturer prices. Potential Increase in Cost of Other Veterinary Services Veterinary medication markups help offset the costs of comprehensive clinical care and diagnosis.If this income is reduced, vets may have to increase prices for exams and other services to meet their overhead costs of staying in business.Some less ethical practitioners might be tempted to run additional tests and perform additional procedures to increase revenues. Increased Administrative Costs for Prescription Writing Veterinarians save time and administrative costs by not having to write prescriptions for medications that will be filled in-house.Documenting a large number of prescription requests can dramatically cut into those savings.There is also a piece of pending legislation known as the Fairness to Pet Owners Act, which would require veterinarians to write every prescription out and provide it to the owner (even if the owner does not wish to receive this documentation or fill a prescription elsewhere). Advice Provided to Veterinary Clients at Human Pharmacies There is concern that human pharmacists may not be well informed about veterinary pharmacology and potential errors or drug interactions.While veterinarians have long utilized retail pharmacy suppliers for certain specific needs, such as dispensing human generic drugs that are also prescribed for use in animals, exclusively veterinary products are a newer arrival in the human pharmacy environment. Increase in Gray Market Sales The gray market for veterinary medication does exist.While veterinary product manufacturers primarily (or exclusively) sell their products directly to vets, those products do seem to leak to retail storefronts or online sellers through a secondary market.Additionally, some manufacturers claim not to sell to non-veterinary retailers but seem to engage in the practice.This is also referred to as diversion of veterinary products.unterstellung sales may benefit some practitioners financially if they engage in reselling, but on the whole such gray market sales tend to lower the market value of drugs.

This Is How to Build Your Professional Network From Your Phone

This Is How to Build Your Professional Network From Your PhoneThis Is How to Build Your Professional Network From Your Phone You dont have to be an introvert to dread networking events. Initiating conversations with total strangers can feel a bit like going on a blind date - the results could be magical, or painfully awkward.Though networking in person doesnt have to be a nightmare , it can still be difficult to fit into your busy schedule.Online networking via your smartphone has the distinct advantage of happening whenever and wherever is convenient for you. And it can also ensure theres a mutual desire to connect.So today were sharing our essential tips for how to network from your phone like a pro, plus the best apps for making awesome connections.Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is the behemoth in the zugreifbar professional networking sphere and is a powerful tool for job hunting, recruiting and making new connections.If youre serious about landing opportunities on LinkedIn, youll want to check out these on-point articles for how to get startedBut regardless of what strategies you employ to get noticed, the simplest thing you can do to impress recruiters is to always write with good grammar.We obviously take grammar pretty seriously around here, but were not the only ones. Language and writing are changing rapidly in the digital age, but in the realm of business (and academia), traditional grammar rules are still king.Employers consider good grammar skills an accurate indicator of competence, credibility and professionalism. Even simple errors like confusing there and their or its and its can be enough to deter potential employers.So be sure to thoroughly proofread your LinkedIn profile, and every message you write, before you hit send or post. You can also double-check your grammar with our new mobile keyboard for iPhone and Android (yes, Grammarly is finally available on mobile).Remember, you only get to make one first impression, so make s ure its a positive oneWhile its important to engage with LinkedIn, its not the only resource available for building your professional network. Take your mobile networking game to the next level with these appsReady to swipe right? Shapr is basically Tindr for professional networking.One of the primary advantages of Shapr over LinkedIn is that it encourages you to forge a connection in person, rather than starting a correspondence that may drag on unproductively (or fizzle out quickly).After downloading the app you can set up your profile in seconds by linking it to your LinkedIn account . Every day youll get a selection of around a dozen profiles that match up with your interests and geographical location. You can choose to Pass or Meet.Providing a limited number of profiles to choose from ensures youll only spend a few minutes on the app each day, instead of falling into the trap of endless browsing.Responses are completely anonymous, so you wont know whos interested in meeting un less youve both selected Meet on each others profiles, in which case youll be notified that you have a match.Once youre matched, you can coordinate to meet up in person for coffee and begin your discussions for world domination.Shapr and Bumble Bizz are similar in style but have some key differences. Shapr uses an algorithm to deliver your daily selection of profiles, while with Bumble Bizz youre in the drivers seat of deciding which profiles are of interest.However, this does mean there is a vast number of profiles for you to browse, so be careful you dont spend more time on the app than you do meeting up with people in person.Bumble Bizz is also likely to have more women users than Shapr, due to the high percentage of women who already use Bumble in dating mode. This is a clear advantage for professional women who are looking to connect with other driven women in their area.Forget the stress of cramming networking events into your busy evenings, now you can meet amazing people d uring your lunch hour when you were going to be eating lunch anywayLets Lunch has also expanded from just one-on-one lunches to lunch opportunities at innovative startups and companies who are looking to hire.This article was originally published on Grammarly . It is reprinted with permission.

Maternity mojo Boosting your career during maternity leave

Maternity mojo Boosting your career during maternity leaveMaternity mojo Boosting your career during maternity leaveWhen the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her first baby, Prince George, she returned to her royal duties when he was just 1 month old. However, after the birth of Princess Charlotte, Kate opted for more time off and didnt go back to work for 4 months.This is still a lot shorter than most new mothers who tend to take between 6 and 12 months off. However long you choose to stay at home with your new baby, its not uncommon for some mums to begin to feel as if theyre out of the career loop while on maternity leave, especially once you departure to emerge from those first few months when being a new mum occupies 100% of your time and energy.So, how can you stay engaged with your work life, while looking after your newborn?We have worked with wellbeing experts at CABA, to make sure you dont lose sight of your professional self while on maternity leave.Keep in touchDid you know youre allowed to work for up to 10 days while youre on maternity leave without it affecting when your leave ends or maternity leave payments?These days are called keeping in touch (KIT) days. You and your employer must agree to them and the type of work youll do before your leave starts as well as how much youll get paid as KIT days are optional.You could, for instance, use your KIT days to go on training days or workshops, or to attend meetings or conferences. In fact, you can do any type of work on a KIT day, and you dont even have to work a full day.You may also want to use your KIT days towards the end of your maternity leave to help ease you back into work gradually.Reasonable contactYour employer has a legal right to reasonable contact with you while youre on maternity leave. This means they may get in touch with you by email, letter or phone or even at a meeting in the workplace.But the definition of reasonable can vary from 1 person and workplace to another. Make su re you agree with your employer the amount of reasonable contact and the method of contact before starting your maternity leave.Changed your mind? Dont worry The agreement is not set in stone and you can change it (with agreement from your employer) once your leave has begun.Reasonable contact can be positive for employees on maternity leave too. You may want to be updated with things such as changes at work that will affect you, training, work or social events and job vacancies while youre away. Perhaps you also want to receive company newsletters or details of meetings and projects youve been working on, as they can help to make you feel parte of your working environment while youre not there, not to mention make your return to work easier.Learn new skillsDespite the fact that looking after a baby is a full-time job in itself, many new mums find it gives them a bit of breathing space to pursue learning opportunities they were too busy to even think about when they were working ful l-time.You can find details of courses at your local adult education center or university, or try doing an online course that you can complete at your own pace (for instance while your babys sleeping).Getting back into workIf youre currently on maternity leave and thinking about returning to work, there are a few important questions you may want to ask yourself firstShould you work flexibly?There are several types of flexible working that may be helpful if you need to change your working pattern when you return to work. These includePart-time workingWorking from homeJob sharingShift swappingCompressed hoursFlexible start and finish timesShould you change your job?Having a baby can make you look at your career differently, and you may feel its time to take up a new challenge or move in a different direction. As a result, its not unusual for some new mothers to want a change of career rather than going back to their old job, as their priorities may have changed significantly as a resu lt of being a parent.Ask yourself what you want out of your new career, and whether you have the skills necessary to be successful. If you dont, retraining may be your best option read these tips about retraining for a new career to find out more.Should you start your own business?For some mothers not going back to work at all may be the best option especially for those who are thinking of setting up their own business and becoming their own boss.According to a survey by Workingmums.co.uk, 58% of mums have considered setting up their own business. In fact, using your time off work after having a baby to start a business is a growing trend, called power maternity leave. And the reason it may be a trend is that many women find being a new mother helps them identify ideas for childcare businesses, where they can put the skills theyve already developed in their career to good use.Indeed, the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest more than 800,000 women ar e self-employed and working part-time, with experts suggesting many so-called mumpreneurs set themselves up in business because the added flexibility this gives them helps them fit work around family life.With Kates third child Louis having arrived, it will be interesting to see if she takes more time off from her royal engagements. What with juggling a newborn and two small children, shell certainly be kept busy.This article first appeared on Yourcoffeebreak.

Man fired by text message from his new job for getting stranded in Hurricane Harvey

Man fired by text message from his new job for getting stranded in Hurricane HarveyMan fired by text message from his new job for getting stranded in Hurricane HarveyCome discuss this story on The Climb, Ladders new Facebook group.On Monday, Adam Schrader was set to abflug a new job as the managing editor of the Colorado County Citizen in Columbus, Texas. But then Hurricane Harvey struck, Schrader got stuck in a hotel nearby, and now hes out of a job.The papers offices sit in a town at the mouth of the Colorado River in a town thats currently being evacuated. Schrader, who moved from New York to Columbus, Texas this year, had traveled the 77 miles to Houston to do a freelance assignment for the New York Daily nachrichten this weekend before he started his new job.I kept in touch with my boss and let her know the situation. They know Im trapped in this storm and weve been texting back and forth yesterday. I took a freelance assignment for the New York Daily News and got trapped in Hou ston because of it. So I couldnt make it in, Schrader told Ladders.I started driving out of Houston on Sunday night. It took me three hours, but I made it to a hotel in Katy, which is a Houston suburb, he told Ladders.Then on Tuesday morning, still stuck in the hotel, he received a text message.Schrader is concerned about the abrupt move in light of the hurricanes historical impact on the state of Texas and transportation there.He is also worried that the newspaper was upset he was in Houston doing work for another paper, albeit for his start date.This weekend, the Daily News called and asked me to freelance hurricane coverage, Schrader told Ladders. I rented a truck in Austin and drove on down and worked it. Flooding wasnt too bad and I expected to get home but ultimately couldnt. Interstate 10 was flooded.It doesnt really matter what I was doing. I could have gone to Austin to visit my girlfriend.Would they have rescinded the offer letter then? Theres a million legitimate reasons why someone misses their first day of work, and I think being trapped in a hurricane is one of them, Schrader told Ladders. It doesnt really matter why I was caught in the hurricane. The main thing is that I was.Meanwhile, the town of Katy has been purposely flooded to relieve the pressure on Houstons streets and waterways. Im kind of freaking out, he told Ladders.Beyond his job prospects, which are weighing heavily on him, Schrader said he is also worried about Columbus, which is under a voluntary evacuation order since Monday afternoon. My house I just started renting might be flooded with all my possessions, he added. I havent even signed the lease yet and all my stuff is there.Employer Employee chose to write for different outlet and stay in HoustonOn its Facebook page, The Citizen weighed in on its decision, and offered a different story. The papers publisher,Michelle Banse Stokes, said that Schrader failed to come to work despite there being ways for him to make the commute.ht tps//www.facebook.com/coloradocountycitizen/posts/10155042160938175According to Stokes, Schrader didnt show up to work on his start date, and only when Stokes contacted him, did Schrader let the paper know that he was in Houston covering the hurricane for a different outlet as a freelancer. When Stokes urged Schrader to return to Columbus because the paper needed his coverage here and the county was under a state of disaster, Schrader refused, according to Stokes. The paper even had an employee travel down the route Schrader would need to take to get to work and that employee had no issues getting to work.Realizing the obvious fact that his commitment was to cover this national hurricane event in Houston for another news outlet and not cover news for our coverage area of Colorado County, I made the decision to rescind our offer of employment, Stokes wrote.Schrader responded in the Facebook thread that he was having car trouble during the weekend.Schrader later issued a statement.In other parts of Houston, there have been stories of people heading to work despite the risk of rising floodwaters. The New York Times interviewed Gloria Maria Quintanilla, a Houston woman whowalked to work in waist-high water, to get to her $10/hour job. She said she went becauseIt was my day to work, and Im a very responsible person.Schrader, for his part, expressed sadness about his job prospects after a long job search led him to Texas. Guess Im looking for jobs again, he told Ladders.Come discuss this story on The Climb, Ladders new Facebook group.

Instant Solutions to Skills-based Resume in Easy to Follow Step by Step Format

Instant Solutions to Skills-based Resume in Easy to Follow Step by Step Format Whispered Skills-based Resume Secrets Speaking of unique, the principal target of yur resume is to make you stick out from the remainder of the folks applying for the exact same job and another means to create that happen is to use action verbs and power words (also known as resume verbs). Most people today look at writing a resume as just something youve got to do to have a job. Youre able to display your work history, but in addition fill in more space by talking about your abilities and other knowledge youve got. Understanding how to start can be the largest challenge and looking at examples can be quite valuable. However tempting it may be to stretch the truth, lying on your resume is always a poor idea. Make it immediately apparent that you have what is needed to excel within her position. Well, regardless of what stage youre in your career, youre likely to should understand how to make a resum e for a job interview and we will explain to you how Your job (while youre attempting to find a job) is to be certain you fit what theyre searching for. Ruthless Skills-based Resume Strategies Exploited As you are competing with job seekers whove been on steady career tracks, do whats vital to compete successfully. The resume summary will act as their ausverkauf pitch. If youve worked for just 1 employer in the past decade or more, show your recent promotions. Be certain to include quantifiable info to truly drive home how valuable you can be to a possible employer. The Nuiances of Skills-based Resume Actually, you should be aware that a great deal of companies these days are using Applicant Tracking Systems to help them screen resumes and get the best candidates. Sales is much like customer service as ausverkaufpeople can be effective in an assortment of industries. A stylist may want to concentrate on special treatments theyve learned and a retail associate might need t o display their merchandising expertise. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. You need to not just catch the hiring managers eyeyou should make sure they look over your statement and say Whew Well, that and whether you really want to have that job. If youre attempting to obtain work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. If youre targeting work within the defense business, dont hesitate to use military jargon. The sales and marketing business is one predicated on your capacity to sell goods or services to the general public. The health care industry can be quite competitive. Unique kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with lots of the very same skills. It is one of the most challenging industries to work in. Employers like to realize that you have work experience of some sort, at least. Be sure the skills are related to the job which you desire. Your jobs could possibly be varied, your experience and techniques vast, and it can be hard getting it all on paper. If youre targeting work beyond the defense arena, youll need to civilianize your military language to demonstrate your abilities and experience match the employers needs. Its high-quality PSD file is completely customizable. The upcoming free resume template was made in the shape of a brochure. Below, you will discover a list of resume examples that may assist you with your work search. If youre searching to customize professional, pre-formatted resumes, take a look at our completely free downloadable templates. Resume is a sort of document employed by individuals that are seeking for employment. You should commit time into each application and make certain that your resume is tailored to every employer and the job which youre applying to. Resume objectives are from time to time regarded as the old schooltype of resume. Resume objectives can be somewhat controversial. For instance, youre likely not likely to send a creative resume if youre asking for a job for a court clerk or a shipping driver. For more ideas about how to strengthen your program, take a look at our education and teaching resumes. If youre uncertain how to phrase your skills, or in case you desire examples of objective statements, see some job websites for ideas. If you wish to showcase your organization skills, obtaining a tightly structured resume certainly helps.

Uncommon Article Gives You the Facts on Resume Paper Size That Only a Few People Know Exist

Uncommon Article Gives You the Facts on Resume Paper Size That Only a Few People Know Exist Precisely what you include depends partly on your sort of work. You might need to continue to keep your resumes in a folder to make sure theyre neat and tidy. There are 3 basic kinds of resumes. While Canadian resumes are available in many distinct formats, they share some standards that you ought to know about. Finding Resume Paper Size Online Resume tips for felons are a massive assistance. Writing your resume can be a trying time in your life. New jobs can help ex felons to turn into a region of the society. Resumes are intended to rapidly present a persons qualifications and background to a particular array of job experiences or skills. In the united kingdom, the conventional A4 size is used. The winning format is to maintain the cover letter to a single page. Thus, its simple to convert your resume to portable document format. PDF also have additional protection. Great cover letters for resumes will provide the prospective employer a feeling of what things to expect if he or she does in reality call you in for an interview. Normal printing may be part of your everyday life if youre a student or employment in an office, but the majority of people print relatively rarely. Bear in mind, a great paper takes a good deal of time and consideration, and therefore do not rush to go finished. Other Considerations While its always important to create an internet presence as well as a paper resume, its necessary for every single job seeker to make certain they have their bases covered in presentation. Whispered Resume Paper Size Secrets Linen will offer your resume a professional look and provides a great texture. Plain paper is almost always a safe alternative. Paper with a laid finish welches designed to emulate the manner paper looked when it was initially invented. Bigger quantities are usually needed for litho printing. Our collection of premium paper is perfect for creating important documents and making a terrific first impression. Choosing paper with a little tint in color can assist your cover letter stick out from the crowd.

5 Things Not to Include in Your Resume

5 Things Not to Include in Your Resume5 Things Not to Include in Your ResumeYour resume is typically the first impression a potential employer has of you, and usually the basis by which they make the decision to offer you an interview.It can be tempting to put as much information as possible in your resume, but there are some things that are better left for the interview.Giving out too much information in your resume can distract from the important information, overwhelm the reader, and even increase the chance the reader will find something that raises a red flag for them.Here are five things you should leave off of your resumeHobbies and interestsYour hobbies and interests are excellent bits of information to share during your interview, or even after starting the new job. However, theyre not necessary on a resume.Chances are, your affinity for model rocketry or collecting schattenkrieger Turtle action figures will not help you land a job. That is, unless you happen to be applying for a job selling model rockets and Ninja Turtle action figures.Your non-professional hobbies and interests can be helpful during the interview. Its common for interviewers to ask the interviewee for something about them they wont find on their resume. This is where this information can absolutely come in handy, as long as your hobbies and interests arent a detriment to your chances at landing a job.Unrelated jobsYou might be tempted to list every job youve had since you were in high school. Dont do this, especially if you are applying for a position that isnt related to prior roles.You are submitting your resume because you believe that you are qualified for a specific position. Lets say youre applying for a job as a Web developer.The first question you should ask yourself before listing previous employment is, Which jobs have I had that would demonstrate my qualifications for this position?Once youve done away with the unrelated jobs, you should further narrow down the list to inc lude recent employment. A typical guideline is to include roles from the most recent 10 years.This rule doesnt count if you are new to the job market and have only worked at one or two distributions-mixs. In this case, feel free to list them all.Try as hard as you can to keep your resume down to a single page. Your employment history is likely the single largest part of your resume.Soft skills without contextEven the most sought-after soft skills are meaningless to employers if you simply list them alongside hard skills, such asproficiency in Photoshop or JavaScript programming expertise.They are great skills to have, and you should relay ansicht qualities in your resume, but doing so directly by listing them among hard skills can take away from your experience. A few examples of soft skillsEffective communicatorDependableDetail-orientedHigh-energyOrganizedConvey soft skills in your resume by framing them with specifics. Organization, for example, can be implied when you list your r eorganization of the companys database to improve efficiency in your work experience.Make a list of your soft skills and, instead of putting the list on your resume, ask yourself what you have done to demonstrate that you possess these skills. List those accomplishments instead. An optimal resume features concrete accomplishments, not just a list of job duties.Soft skills are different from hard skills because they generally cant be taught. A resume is a great place to share what youve done and what you know, but what you are is something that is best established during the interview.Personal informationThere are many anti-discrimination laws on the books that employers must abide by. In most places in the United States, an employer cant discriminate against you based on your age, race, sex or gender, political affiliation, religion, marital status, or whether or not you have children.By listing this information on your resume, you open yourself up to discrimination (even subconscio usly) by the employer.Personal information that can be used for identity theft should also be left off. If you get the job, you will undoubtedly be given a mountain of paperwork to write your Social Security number on. Your resume is not the place for it.Here are some personal details that should be on a resumeNamePhone numberCity and stateWebsite URLLinkedIn profile URLObjective or summaryThere was a time when writing a resume objective was all the rage in the employment world. It gave you the opportunity to express what you wanted to get out of your next job, and where you wanted to go in your career.However, those days are behind us.Space on your resume is precious, so dont fill it up with this. Instead, cover letters are a great opportunity to express your desire to work for a particular team.If you have limited job experience, and your resume seems a bit bare, adding an objective can be tempting.There are other ways to make your resume seem more complete. For example, a profile which gives at-a-glance information about you as a professional is a great modern replacement for an objective.Profiles take advantage of the fact that most hiring managers spend only a few seconds looking at a resume before deciding whether or not to read it in its entirety.A profile includes a list of skills and keywords which make your case for being the right fit for the job. Additionally, a profile can makeyour resume more likely to get past an applicant tracking system (ATS).An ATS is a software application used by employers to filter through resumes and find candidates. Keyword frequency and relevance are both critical to getting past an ATS. To see whether your resume keyword usage is targeted well, try Jobscans resume analysis tool.Your resume is a snapshot of you as a professional. It has to be compelling, yet concise. At the end of the day, what makes an optimal resume can come down to what you choose to leave off of it.

3 Job Search Strategies to Prioritize in 2017

3 Job Search Strategies to Prioritize in 20173 Job Search Strategies to Prioritize in 2017A new study from Hired disdeckblatted that many people find looking for work to be more stressful than getting a root canal. With this eye-opening fact in mind, its smart to abflug the year off right as a job candidate by knowing some key job search strategies to help you find a job in 2017.Here are threekey jobsearchstrategies foryouto employ in 20171. Ditch boilerplate job applications.If you want to stand out from the crowd in your online job search, its important to prep your materials properly. Gone are the days when you could send out the same cover letter and resume to multiple employers, changing only the recipients name at the top.Since recruiters and hiring managers are flooded with more applications than ever online, its important to customize every application you send.That means taking the time to thoroughly review the job requirements and desired skills, and then translating the em ployers needs into how you position your resume, cover letter, and any other materials and communications that you send to the company.2. Check for flex options. has found that around 80percentofemployers offer some type of flexible work arrangements. And since weve also found that about 82 percent of millennial workers care about workplace flexibility when evaluating potential jobs, its important to find out how your potential employer handles this issue when youre considering a new position.While you dont want to ask too soon about benefits including flexibility, once you have an offer on the table, its fair game to find out what you can.3. Understand how to avoid the resume black hole. Many job seekers have experienced the disappointment of submitting their job search materials online, only to have them disappear into a seeming void. Research has shown that nearly two-thirds of employers dont bother to notify candidates when they are no longer being considered for a particular jo b.To have a better chance of avoiding the job search black hole, remember to include keywords that are relevant to your title and industry in any online applications. You should also closely follow the formatting instructions when submitting your resume through an applicant tracking ordnungsprinzip (ATS), which is the system that most companies use for accepting Internet-based applications.Dont upload any materials until youve verified the exact requirements, or else the online system may not be able to properly register them.It can be challenging in a competitive job market to stick it out until you find work that you want. But knowing and using these top three current job search strategies can help break the logjam and get you noticed by employers.Starting Searching for a Flexible JobReaders, what job searchstrategies are you going to focus your efforts on in 2017? Share your plans below

Onboarding a new employee Follow these 11 effective strategies

Onboarding a new employee Follow these 11 effective strategiesOnboarding a new employee Follow these 11 effective strategiesThe Forbes Coaches Councilhas a new article on what to do to create great employee experiences in onboarding. 11 top tips from 11 Forbes council members, including our own CEO, Kristy McCann.Onboarding new hires is a crucial- and sometimes regularly repeated- process for businesses.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreNot having a concrete training plan in place can cause anxiety and confusion for both the incoming employees and those tasked with training them.You not only need to be sure you dont overwhelm new gruppe members in their first days, but also that you give them all the information they need- including the small, everyday details that can sometimes be taken for granted.If you want your new team members to receive the best grounding for their roles, b ut you dont want to sidetrack seasoned employees with complicated and repetitive training stints, you need to develop effective and efficient onboarding processes.According to members ofForbes Coaches Council, here are some aspects of your business that must be covered by a good training program, as well as strategies you can use to effectively and efficiently onboard your new team members.The 11 tips for better employee experience in onboarding, provided by the Forbes Coaches CouncilThe 11 tips for better employee experience in onboarding, provided by the Forbes Coaches CouncilCover The Cultural Aspect, TooPut Their Role In The Context Of The Big PictureTreat Your New Employee Like A CustomerHave Multiple Employees Serve As Resources For The New HireShare Expectations Honestly, Openly And DirectlyBe Clear And Consistent In Your Steps And ProcessesExpose New Hires To Every DepartmentGive Them A Safe Space To Ask QuestionsAccommodate Different Learning StylesAssign Them A BuddyShare The Load And Take Your Time 3. Treat Your New Employee Like A Customer- Customers dont show up for long orientations or a coffee mug. They show up to invest in you- KRISTY MCCANNThis article first appeared on Go Coach.