How Aviva Attracts Talent Through Heritage Culture

How Aviva Attracts Talent Through Heritage Culture We had a chat with a global insurance company based in London that can trace its history back to 1696. However, does this heritage help when trying to attract and retain the same tech talent as everyone else? We’ll find out. Jonny Briggs is Group Head, Talent Acquisition at Aviva, as well as a judge of the Employer Brand Management Awards. Have a listen to the interview below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher Radio,  Google Play  or  SoundCloud. In this episode youll learn: Who Jonny is how the corporate culture influenced him on joining Aviva How Jonny is filling jobs with talents for the  future! What the current status is of  Avivas employer brand How Aviva developed their current EVP with DI The strong sense of purpose throughout the company How the employer brand influences the consumer brand  Why qualitative content is the ultimate key! What Jonnys ultimate tech stack is Connect with Jonny on LinkedIn.

The Poor Fit 6 Signs That Your Job is Absolutely the Wrong One Marla Gottschalk

The Poor Fit 6 Signs That Your Job is Absolutely the Wrong One Marla Gottschalk @jakeezaccor Please note: We are all aware of the personal/financial ramifications when we consider a job change. Take this post in the spirit in which it was written: to be helpful. Many of us have experienced the wrong job. I would say that fault is difficult to assign. However, it may be dawning on you that your work life is dangerously out of alignment. Nothing is worse than throwing yourself into work with the best of intentions â€"   yet things seem to continue to go very, very wrong. The trick to this situation? Identifying the problem for what it is (in very short shrift) and acting to make meaningful changes. Poor matches do happen. Recruitment is not always loaded in favor of applicants â€" and selection is not a perfect science. So, take a deep breath. Let yourself off the hook and do what you can to avoid a long-term soul sucking experience. Remember that withering on the vine is not a viable career strategy. Here are 6 signs that you should be paying attention to: You feel lost. Have you been experiencing the classic nightmare that you arrive at class, only to find that you’ve not read a single page of the textbook and it is final exam day? This should not be your experience with work during waking hours. If every task or project leaves you feeling unprepared, take note: fit errors do occur. Sometimes that next step in your career, has been the wrong step. Its more than ok to acknowledge this. You are in avoidance mode. Be honest with yourself â€" the process of going to work is absolutely excruciating. If you had your druthers, you would never set foot in the office again. If youve tried to make things work and you still cant envision a future for yourself in your current role, you have a serious problem. Your strengths arent being utilized. Ultimately our work should align with our strengths. If this is not the case, its time to start exploring other options. If you feel that your weaknesses have taken center stage, its unlikely youll stay energized for the long haul. Have a conversation with your supervisor now â€" and dont wait. You feel disconnected. Does it feel as if everyone else is on one page and you are on another? Whether you work in customer service, sales or consulting â€" if it feels as if you are not aligning with the vision of the organization, the person-job match may be off. If you see yourself as a lonely island (and everyone is speaking an entirely different “language”), it may be time to explore moving on. You can’t seem to complete anything. Everything seems pointless and your level of motivation is at an all-time low. Are your psychological resources waning? Are you dealing with looming deadlines with a blank screen continually staring back at you? Have you simply stopped caring? All are telling signs. You are entering self-blame mode. You certainly can own the part of the problem that youve controlled (youve ignored your inner voice, for example). However, I guarantee there were plenty of other factors in play. The bottom line is this: You are not happy and it’s time to act. Blame doesn’t help things resolve â€" only a plan to move forward will. Of course â€" please pay attention to physical signs of stress. If you are not sleeping or eating take heed. Feeling depressed or anxious is a clear indicator that something is off. Time to take the issue to your supervisor, a trusted mentor or a health professional. Has this ever been your experience? How did you move forward? Share the story with our community. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. She examines the effect of Core Stability on work work life life. A charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program since 2012 â€" her thoughts on work life have appeared in various outlets including Talent Zoo, Forbes, Quartz and The Huffington Post.

Make the most of your summer

Make the most of your summer Weve reached the end of another year. Exams are over and a long vacation stretches ahead. If youve got a pretty packed schedule or a job offer lined up, this is a time of promise and excitement. But if youve got to this point and and are beginning to worry about what comes next, dont panic â€" you can soon put yourself back in the driving seat. Whether youre a first year or soon-to-be  graduate, check out our practical guide to surviving and thriving this summer: Come and talk to us Student Careers and Skills is open throughout the summer and you can drop in to see a job search adviser, or  book an appointment  with one of our careers consultants. No experience, career plan or CV required! This is a great time to pop in for a chat but dont worry if youre not on campus â€" you can  email, phone and skype as well. Give your CV a facelift. If youre focussed and job ready it may need just a little cosmetic fine tuning. Dont despair if you still feel your CV is more Z than A list. Our job search advisers can help you develop, re-package and refine your CV. Give yourself a head start by using our  CV resources See our  website  for opening hours. Build your online profile 56% of employers check applicants Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter. Its unlikely that social media will replace traditional selection methods to shortlist ( reject!) candidates, but it does give you another platform to sell yourself. Application forms are pretty standard and dont allow much room for creativity and individuality, so if youre looking to stand out. You can also harness social media to support your job search â€"Top 10 tips: using social media to find work Manage your job feeds and news alerts Start with our own vacancies database on  myAdvantage. If you want to receive targeted news about graduate jobs, work experience and internships you need to tick the relevant box in the  my preferences  section. Make use of established job portals like  Milkround  and  TARGETjobs. Theyve got a wide reach and cover all the major sectors. If youre still hoping to secure a graduate job this summer, then you can check their upcoming deadlines to see whats available. And if you want to be really lazy theres always  Graduate Job Feed, which pulls graduate job vacancies from other boards and hosts them on one site. Have you subscribed to industry/sector news feeds? Are you following the right people (and companies) on Twitter.? Develop your commerical awareness Think this is just the preserve of business graduates in finance roles? Wrong. Commercial awareness is one of the  Top 10 skills thatll get you a job when you graduate. Practical experience is best. Internships, work placements and volunteering can all expose you to the commerical realities of running a business or organisation. If you havent got any work experience lined up this summer try to find a part time job. It might not be the most stimulating work but youd be surprised how much you can learn from working in shops, bars and call centres. Check out  e4S,  JustJobs4Studentsand  Unitemps  to see whats available in your area. Get informed! Youve got a few months freedom from exams, assignments and seminars so make an effort to keep up with the news and read the business pages of the major broadsheets (Guardian,  Financial Times,  Telegraph). Do something new Recruiters are impressed by students who demonstrate a can do attitude and curiosity about the world. Use this time to stretch yourself and broaden your horizons. Cultivate a new interest, volunteer, start a blog or maybe brush up on your IT skills (are you  really  that confident with Excel? If not, there are some great online tutorials. Try  Mr Excel) Be prepared to have a go. It can be a real confidence boost to step outside of your comfort zone, and when it comes to job interviews, youll have plenty to say. 2012 graduates have free access to all careers services for 3 years after graduation  

How Do You Make Important Decisions - Example Interview Answers - Career Sidekick

How Do You Make Important Decisions - Example Interview Answers - Career Sidekick How Do You Make Important Decisions? Example Interview Answers Interview Questions and Answers / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Employers love asking interview questions about decision-making. They want to make sure you can handle pressure and react well to tough situations.So you could hear questions like, how do you make important decisions? in any interview.Its especially common when youre applying for jobs that require you to make tough choices or work independently. Its also common in interviews for entry-level jobs.You need to be able to clearly describe how you make decisions, and ideally give examples of past decisions that worked out well for you. Managers want people they can trust and dont have to keep an eye on every second. So this question is your chance to put their mind at ease.How To Answer “How Do You Make Decisions?”In this section, Im going to give you 3 steps for answering decision making interview questions like, tell me how you make decisions. Then in the next section, well look at two word-for-word answer examples.Here are the steps to create a great answer:1. Show you have a systemThe goal here is to sound like you have a system or a process you follow. It doesnt have to be an exact science, but you want to sound like you approach decisions the same way, rather than doing something completely different each time or trusting your gut (dont reply by saying I just trust my gut).A good start to your answer will sound like this:I like to gather as much information as possible to aid in my decision, but I also consider how much time is available to me. Sometimes a decision needs to be made quickly, even if all the information cant be gathered, so I weigh time versus information. Then I look at possible outcomes and the likely results of my decisions, and make the best choice for my team and my organization with the facts available.2. Give an example of a decision you made (and the outcome)This is good advice for pretty much all of the interview questions you face dont just say how youd do something, give examples.So when they ask ho w you make decisions, youd give an answer like what I shared above and then go on to say something like this:For example in my last job, I was presented with a tough decision while my boss was absent. I had to decide between fixing a piece of software we had already created, or starting over. It turned out that starting over would only take a few hours longer than applying a fix to what we had, and through some discussion with colleagues I also determined that fixing what we currently had might still leave us open to a risk of future problems and issues. So I decided we should start over, spend the extra time now and avoid any future complications, and my boss completely agreed with the decision when he returned to the office.3. Try to seem as logical and fact-based as possible!Whatever you do, just remember that in almost all cases, its best to seem logical when you describe how you make decisions. Show that you rely on facts, that you look to gather information before deciding, et c.Dont sound like you act on emotion or hunches. Employers dont want to hire someone whos going to be unpredictable, make decisions on the fly, etc. So the best way to put their mind at ease when answering decision making questions is to show you follow a logical process.Thats my best advice here.If a hiring manager asks how do you make decisions? they want to see someone who consistently follows a plan to come to the right choice.Full Example Answers For How Do You Make Decisions?Lets put everything together based on the three steps we looked at above. Here are two example answers for how you make effective decisions.Answer Example #1 for How Do You Make Decisions?I like to gather as much information as possible to aid in my decision, but I also consider how much time is available to me. Sometimes a decision needs to be made quickly, even if all the information cant be gathered, so I weigh time versus information. Then I look at possible outcomes and the likely results of my decisi ons, and make the best choice for my team and my organization with the facts available. For example in my last job, I was presented with a tough decision while my boss was absent. I had to decide between fixing a piece of software we had already created, or starting over. It turned out that starting over would only take a few hours longer than applying a fix to what we had, and through some discussion with colleagues I also determined that fixing what we currently had might still leave us open to a risk of future problems and issues. So I decided we should start over, spend the extra time now and avoid any future complications, and my boss completely agreed with the decision when he returned to the office.Example Answer #2 for How Do You Make Decisions?“The first thing I look at is the timeframe. If I have a week to make a decision, my approach is going to be different than if I have one hour. Once Ive determined the time frame, I gather the key pieces of information that will hel p me make an informed decision. It?s not always possible to know the outcome 100%, but I try to gather as much information as possible to make an educated guess at what will give us the best result. Another technique I like to use a lot is risk analysis. Looking at the worst case scenario and what can possibly go wrong with each decision is a good way to understand the pros and cons of different choices. It gives you a much clearer picture than if you only look at the best possible outcome of each choice.”Decision-Making Interview Questions: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when AnsweringThere a couple of mistakes to avoid when answering ANY question about decision-making, so I want to leave you with these mistakes now.This will help you answer the questions we looked at above, but also behavioral questions like, tell me about a tough decision you had to make, and what happened?Or, tell me about a time you had to make a decision without all of the necessary information?The fact is, there are a nearly endless amount of questions employers could ask about how you make important decisions, so these mistakes will help you with all of those questions.Mistake #1: Not seeming like you have a system or process for coming to a decisionYou never want to sound like you just wing it or go with your gut feeling at the moment. Employers want to hear that you follow a process or a system. Show them you have a series of steps you go through to get to a logical conclusion.Mistake #2: Not giving an example with a positive outcomeDont ever just explain how you make decisions in general and then stop. You should always try to share a specific story with a great outcome.Talk about the situation and challenges, why you chose the decision you did, and why. And then finally share the great result it brought to your team/company! Thats what will get the interviewer excited when youre talking about past decisions in the interview.Mistake #3: Saying you cant think of anythingDecision making inter view questions are NOT the type of question you want to draw a blank on! If you dont have a good response ready to go, the interviewer will wonder if youve ever had to make decisions.And if they think you havent, theyre going to worry about hiring you because youll be unpredictable. Sure, maybe youd turn out great, but maybe not. They want someone whos battle-tested and has made tough decisions in the past. Thats the best way they can be pretty sure youll also perform well in their role.So make sure you practice and prepare your own answer after finishing this article! Dont go into an interview without a specific example of a decision you made, why you made it, and how it turned out.If you follow the steps above and create an answer that sounds like these two examples, youll have a convincing answer that puts a smile on the hiring managers fire. You dont want them to have ANY concerns about your ability to make important decisions under pressure, and the steps above are how you do i t.Additional resources:How to follow up after your interviewThe two best and worst times for job huntingHow to answer Why did you apply for this position?

Hiring Professional Resume Writing Services

Hiring Professional Resume Writing ServicesProfessional resume writing services Cali are becoming more popular as employers search the internet for resumes. People will often choose to use these services over other resources to make their job search easier. It's actually important to understand that your goal is to get noticed by an employer and to be considered for the position that you're applying for.There are a number of professional resume writing services California. Each of these companies offer different services and focus on different skill sets. One of the key factors to remember when looking into professional resume writing services is to ensure that they offer training on the specific skills that you wish to highlight. Some companies, especially those who focus on teaching resume writing services in California and other surrounding states, may not offer in-house training to staff to ensure that they fully understand what's required of them.Professional resume writing serv ices in California will be able to assist you with this by taking care of all of the paperwork. They can offer you free or low cost services such as resume creation, editing, and printing. In many cases, you may also be able to have your resume edited and improved prior to submission.The key to finding a service that specializes in helping you with your professional resume is to determine if they have experience working with people who have already applied for a position. Many employees at these companies are currently working in different roles and know how to use a specific type of resume that has been tailored to fit their particular job. Additionally, most professionals will offer some form of training to help others understand the importance of creating a professional resume.In most cases, professional resume writing services will also offer a variety of sample resumes to help individuals see what sort of job description is typical in a specific industry. These samples may be c reated by the company or may come from someone else who has a portfolio. Afteryou have reviewed these samples, it is up to you to determine which one best reflects your specific career aspirations.The next important component to learning how to create a professional resume is to determine the theme that will best suit your desired profession. This may involve researching what particular areas of interest an employer may look for while browsing resumes. Once you have identified this, you can easily build a resume that will allow you to be found.To keep yourself motivated during the process of crafting a professional resume, it is highly recommended that you maintain a schedule that focuses on regular practice. Every day is going to require at least a little bit of work. Keep a notebook in which you record your progress and any useful tips that you find along the way.Don't forget that the most important part of creating a professional resume is the time you dedicate to it. By using th e services of professional resume writing services Cali, you'll ensure that your resume is both professionally crafted and done with careful attention to detail.

Drone Insurance On-Demand Or Annual Policy

Drone Insurance On-Demand Or Annual Policy Photo via Foter.com Photo via Foter.com The drone industry continues to advance, and while many feel the insurance industry is always a step behind, technology is helping to bridge the gap. In this article I asked Evan The Drone Insurance Guy Garmon to clarify the difference between on-demand and annual insurance policies and when each should be used. Note that I am not providing insurance advice and you should consult your insurance agent for your specific needs.   Evan has specialized in insurance for drone operators and so you should consider him as a resource when trying to sort out your options. On-demand drone insurance has been available for UAV operators since 2016 and has helped many operations to get started on their dream of owning a business.   There are many uses for on-demand drone insurance, but annual policies available for drones still have advantages over the on-demand option. In this article, we will discuss when an operator/ business owner would be best served with on-demand drone insurance and when an annual drone insurance policy is more appropriate. How Does Verifly [On-Demand] Work? First, let us consider that the most popular on-demand drone insurance option, Verifly, does not discriminate between hobby use and commercial use to set up a policy.   The coverage area on the application is geographically based, so the underwriting takes into account the risks in the area to calculate the pricing.     Commercial operations will have access to more coverage options including flying in restricted airspaces and flights at night, but a hobby pilot and even an operator competing in a drone race can get coverage through the app as of the October 2017 updates. Hobby Operations Hobby operations can insure their operations under some annual style policies, but the operator must first pass the Part 107 or hold a current part 61 pilot certificate.   The benefit is that the hull coverage can be added to the annual policy if the unit cost more than what the operator is willing to pay out for damage or a replacement unit.   Due to current pricing for the annual policies though, most hobby operations should look to their homeowners or renters   insurance company for physical damage on their units. Commercial Operations Commercial operations have the option of using on-demand insurance or setting up an annual policy. Deciding which option is best for your operation requires a self-assessment.   Not all UAV operations are going to be exactly similar, but looking at the guidelines of both the current on-demand option and the annual policy will help to form a path for a UAV business owner to make an informed decision. Flying outside of the United States? For some getting into the industry, their work will require them to go abroad to perform work.   The country youll be operating in will determine whether or not there is an option available for on-demand drone insurance.   For operators located in the United States who wish to travel abroad, an annual policy that includes world-wide coverage will be your best option. Do you require physical damage coverage on your unit or any payload your unit carries? Drones range in price considerably.   For businesses looking to save money, a drone less than $1,000 is very easy to replace.   And if it is a unit purchased from a large company like DJI, a warranty plan may be available. However, as the needs of the client increase, the equipment prices may increase as well.   It is much harder for the average drone operation to self-insure a $10,000 UAV with $7,000 of payload.   On-demand insurance does not currently offer hull coverage as of the date of this article publication.   This is not to say that option wont be available in the future, but if physical damage coverage is needed, an annual drone insurance policy will be able to provide the physical damage and liability coverage. Do you live and work in a state that has not approved on-demand coverage or will not approve it for commercial use? For operations in Minnesota, on-demand insurance is available, but to comply with state statute 360.59: Aircraft Registration And Listing For Taxation, a valid certificate of insurance must be on file with the MN Department of Transpiration Commissioner as there is not a distinction between a UAS and a manned aircraft at this time. Public safety is one of the main reasons for the requirement as all vehicles and aircraft are required to be insured. New York is another state that has not approved an on-demand drone insurance policy at the time this article is being published. The newest state that has restricted on-demand style insurance is North Dakota due to a state statute that has been on the books for more than forty years.   Under Chapter 26.1-30-18. Inception and expiration of policies Inception of hail insurance policies, all insurance policies, except hail insurance policies, are required to go into effect at 12:01 a.m on the day of inception and end at 12:01 a.m when the policy expires. Are you performing work under a contract or need a permit that requires insurance? Contracts can vary widely and most up for negotiations.   Contracts may have clauses that require aviation insurance policies among other coverages like commercial general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, umbrella liability, and possibly professional liability.   When a contract calls for these requirements, chances are the client will not accept on-demand coverage and will need an Acord certificate of liability that an independent insurance agent can work up.   Permits are very similar and one governing body may require insurance for the duration of the project. Are You using the UAV for internal operations? UAV technology can be adopted by many companies and those that are looking to use UAV’s internally may consider on-demand coverage if the general liability policy is not endorsed to cover UAVs.   When the flights start to add up to between 60-70 hours a year, the on-demand option may no longer be the most cost effective option.   Rates for a $1,000,000 drone liability policy with one UAV have recently dropped to below $700 a year.   Businesses looking to integrate drones info their operations, should consult with a licensed insurance agent familiar with UAV exposure. Which Option Is Best For You? There are many factors to determine if on-demand insurance for drones will be a good option for your business going forward. If you are looking to enter the drone business, consider starting out with on-demand to see if you will have the client base in your area to support your business. On-demand insurance should not be looked at as a long-term option if you plan to grow your business as the costs will add up very quickly. Buying insurance on-demand is purchasing insurance at retail pricing instead of wholesale pricing.   It is affordable if you only plan to use it a few times a year and do not need any other coverage outside of the coverage window. For More Information Or Insurance Questions For Your Specific Situation If you have questions about drone insurance or would like to learn more about insuring drone operations, please contact Evan Garmon at   Evan Garmon is an Insurance and Risk Management Professional at Harpenau Insurance Agency in Indiana.   Since 2015, Evan has specialized with insuring UAS operations across the United States.   As a hobby drone pilot himself, Evan loves hearing clients stories and chatting about the latest technology.   With a solid team backing him at his agency and partnered insurance carriers, Evan is proud to be a one stop insurance solution for his clients. Other related posts you might want to check out Drone Insurance What You Need To Know 7 Drone Service Hiring Tips For Residential Real Estate Agents [From Drone Operator-Insiders] Hot To Get Your First Paid Drone Gig [18 Brief Case Studies]

Coping with paradox - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Coping with paradox - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I was net-researching the concept of paradox, when I discovered this article from the CEO Refresher, which describes how you can (and should) embrace paradox in business. Excellent stuff! Teasers: Living with paradox may not be comfortable or easy, but it reflects a significant understanding of how ?things? really work. Any over-determined behaviour produces its opposite An awareness of the polarities and paradox can move the action forward positively. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related