Will robots take our jobs

Will robots take our jobs by Michael Cheary Worried about how automation could affect your job prospects? You’re not alone… Most of us interact with artificial intelligence on a daily basis but how do we feel about technology when it comes to our careers?Are any jobs particularly at risk from automation? And are there any upsides to our increasing dependency on our devices?We surveyed more than 2,000 workers across the UK to find out more: 61% think tech could take their jobs within the next 10 yearsWhether its robots replacing us in the workplace, or automation making certain roles obsolete, our survey suggests that UK workers are worried about the rise of technology in the workplace.As a result, nearly two thirds think they could be replaced by tech within the next decade. Admin customer service staff are most at riskWhen it came to the positions most likely to be affected, it seemed opinions were unanimous across the board.The top five positions seen as most at risk from advances in automatio n were: Factory workersReceptionistsTelemarketersCustomer serviceLibrariansIf recent trends are anything to go by, the results are probably not all that surprising.There have been a few examples of these types of jobs being replaced already, including Boston Dynamics creation ‘Handle’, and Ocado.Another example is the Chinese-based Changying Precision Technology Company, who produce mobile phones using highly-automated production lines leading a factory previously run by 650 employees to downscale to just 60 people to get the job done.The top five positions perceived as least at risk were:DoctorsVetsChefsScientistsSocial workersIn comparison to the more easily automated careers, these jobs seem to require the most human interaction, as well as the ability to demonstrate empathy an area our respondents felt robotics/AI are currently lacking.Half of UK workers fear their job is going to be replacedWhen asked about their own position, 50% of people think they might be replaced by robots, AI or automation within the next 10 years.This was consistent across almost every industry, showing not everyone feels completely safe when it comes to the future of their career.However, those at a higher level within a business fear being replaced the most â€" with more than a third of C-suite employees stating they feel ‘very concerned’ about their future due to the rise in technology55% said tech has improved their working livesDespite some concerns, it’s not all doom and gloom.Instead of solely being fearful of technology, more than half of UK workers said tech has made their working lives easier.The biggest areas of improvement, in order or importance, were:Processes quicker to completeMenial tasks easier to manageFewer errors madeMore time for complex tasksBetter thought out decisionsMajority of staff say tech will add to their skillset 55% of respondents said they were likely to develop their skills in new areas to keep up with advancements in technology.And i t seems as if some employers share the same sentiment.In fact, although automation is undoubtedly on the rise, not all businesses see it as a way to replace the human element of their workforce completely.Certain companies, such as New Jersey based Boxed, are actually using robotics to upskill their staff â€" with every one of their 100+ displaced warehouse workers repositioned throughout the company, or moving to new positions on the production line.Toyota have a similar human-powered perspective when it comes to automation.And with 1 in 10 of stating that they’re already using technology to add to their skills, it seems using tech to help us rather than hinder us could be the key to moving our careers forward.Ready to love Mondays?  View all of our current vacancies now.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features

Resume Writing for Graduate Nurses

Resume Writing for Graduate NursesOne thing that can prove to be a major problem in a specific situation is the inability to write the resume correctly. This is because a lot of people often tend to repeat things that they read elsewhere, with their own personal interpretation. This will not be good enough for them to make them appear suitable and well thought-out for the job.In order to avoid this from happening, one must develop a clear understanding of what they want in the resume and how to craft it in such a way that it is easy to understand. There are several factors to consider when crafting a resume. They include:The resume of the graduate nurses who may be looking for a new job should be written using an elegant format that is very impressive. The resume should have all the required information and a well-designed title and summary.Some of the sections on the resume of the graduate nurses who may be looking for a new job include: career objectives, educational qualifications , professional experience, work history, clinical details, references, responsibilities, awards, honors, medical specialties, etc. This is a complete summary of all the necessary information needed to determine whether they are right for the job or not.Another factor that must be considered when writing the resume is the amount of technical details as well as the 'how to' part. These are extremely important in building a good impression in the prospective employer. It will be best if these details are listed and described in a concise and helpful manner.Reading and analyzing the recent publications in different career forums, professional websites, and job boards are also an effective means to improve a resume. This will help to gather an idea of the best formats and strategies of writing resumes and the corresponding rules of thumb.One very crucial component that should be included in the resume of the graduate nurses who may be looking for a new job is the employer's contact detai ls. The employer will want to know more about the candidate as well as if they have any interest in working together.Resumes of the graduate nurses who may be looking for a new job must be professionally formatted and filled out well. This means that the resume is well-written and crafted in a manner that it is easy to understand and which has a lot of interesting details to back it up. It will not only be able to enhance their chance of getting hired, but it will also help to convince the employer to employ them.

What Horrible Bosses Can Teach HR

What Horrible Bosses Can Teach HR We’ve all had at least one. Just the utterance of the words “bad boss” immediately evokes a potent image of that abrasive, passive aggressive, short-tempered, credit-stealer who everyday made you question why you were still working for them. It is perhaps this â€" the universal experience of this particular breed of workplace villain â€" that led to Seth Gordon’s back comedy, Horrible Bosses, becoming one of the most popular and profitable films of 2011. The film was such a hit that it spurred a sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, which is currently in cinemas. Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudekis play Nick, Dale, and Kurt, respectively â€" three generically-named pals with bosses so bad they’re on a completely different level from that manager who took the credit for that great idea you had or denied your holiday request for no apparent reason. As bad as your boss was (or is), you can be grateful that at least they didn’t: Dangle a promotion in front of you for months, only to give it to themselves (Kevin Spacey as David Harken) Threaten to tell you fiancé that you had sex with them, unless you have sex with them (Jennifer Aniston as Dr. Julia Harris, D.D.S.); Take drugs at their desk, attempt to fire all the overweight and disabled people, and admit they care nothing for the company (Colin Farrell as Bobby Pellitt) Well at least I hope not… Four real-life characters to look out for (and avoid): What’s particularly alarming is that while these horrible bosses are extreme, exaggerated illustrations of your everyday I-don’t-want-to-go-into-work feeling inducing managers, as many people will know and have experienced, their character traits are rooted firmly in the realities of the modern workplace. In his book, Office Politics, Oliver James identifies a “dark triad” of workplace characters disproportionately represented in office settings: Psychopaths: these guys have no conscience Machiavellians: they’re manipulative and have no qualms with exploiting others for personal gain Narcissists: you can’t miss these ones, they’re grandiose and lack empathy Sound like anyone you know? But even more anguishing than having to dodge and compete with this trio of lovable personalities every day at work, is the thought of encountering someone that falls into all three categories â€" James refers to these particular monsters as “triadic individuals.” You may already have worked with them â€" they might even be your boss! Between them, David Harkins, Dr. Julia Harris, and Bobby Pellitt exhibit traits from all of the three dark triad characters, with Harkins and Harris channelling all three personalities, indicating they’re triadic individuals. In his book, The Psychopath Test, British journalist Jon Ronson worryingly reports that “the incidence of psychopathy among CEOs is about 4 percent, four times what it is in the population at large.” This unsettling statistic is supported by research from psychologist and executive coach Paul Babiak, who evaluated 203 American corporate professionals using a standard psychopathy checklist, revealing that “one in 25 bosses may be psychopaths â€" a rate that’s four times greater than in the general population.” Leaders, managers, and technicians: ‘Leadership’ and ‘management’ are words and concepts that are often used interchangeably within organisations, and although there is certainly crossover between the two, there is also a marked difference. John P. Kotter, Professor of Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership at Harvard University, asserts that “management is a set of processes that keep and organisation functioning. They make it work today â€" they make it hit this quarter’s numbers… [Leadership] is about aligning people to the vision, that means buy-in and communication, motivation and inspiration.” The sadistic David Harken (Spacey), President of financial firm Comnidyne Industries and Nick’s boss, is a prime example of a manager in a leadership role. Psychopathic tendencies aside, Harken is clearly an accomplished manager â€" he knows exactly how to run a profitable business, but as a leader he fails spectacularly because he can’t look past his own self-interest (cue his narcissistic, psychotic, and Machiavellian behaviours). On the other hand, Dr. Julia Harris (Aniston), the sexual predatory dentist to whom Dale reports, is an example of a highly capable technician misplaced in a leadership role. Technicians often find themselves in leadership positions as their talents and ability to perform their job well is noticed by the company and they begin to rise through the ranks. To a certain point this is absolutely right and deserved, but often these able employees who are brilliant at navigating the particulars of their profession are not necessarily equipped to lead a team of people working towards the same goal. Dr. Julia, for example, may be outstanding at performing root canals, and the customers love her bubbly public demeanour, but she, like Harken, fails as a leader because she so wrapped up in her personal desires that she abuses the power her role bestows upon her. Despite the monstrous behaviour exhibited by Harkins and Harris, Bobby Pellitt (Farrell) is perhaps the worst type of anti-leader: he is neither a competent manager nor a talented technician â€" he is a relative. As the son of Kurt’s great boss, Bobby inherits the business after his father dies, and Kurt inherits him as a boss. Alas, he’s incompetent, corrupt, and has no idea what he’s doing â€" he’s a complete idiot. While Horrible Bosses consistently delivers 98 minutes of hilariously exaggerated workplace gag after gag grounded in less extravagant situations we can all identify with, Seth Gordon’s film raises some interesting and thoughtful questions about the negative effect a bad boss can have on the workforce and the business. It’s high-time we rethink the way leadership and executive roles are recruited for and stop the assumption that just because someone is an experienced manager or technician, they will thrive as a leader or people manager. Author: Joseph Supple-Turnham is an experienced writer and blogger, and Marketing Officer at HR software company Cezanne HR.

The Dos and Donts of LinkedIn Etiquette

The Dos and Donts of LinkedIn Etiquette With the wide adoption of social media over the last couple of years, the conversation has evolved away from “Why use social media?” to “How do you use social media?”.   A simple Google search for “social media etiquette” brings up 1,580,000 results. But do we really need all of those articles to tell us how to behave online? Sites like LinkedIn have shifted us away from anonymous internet usage to an age of personal branding and online identity ownership. So, if our online profiles are to be taken as extensions of ourselves or at least representations of our best self,  shouldnt  our actions online just be a reflection of what we are like offline? If social media is just a new tool to achieve the same end goal â€" to communicate â€"  shouldnt  the same etiquette for communicating in person or over the telephone apply? If LinkedIn was a real-life networking event, how would you react if you saw these behaviours? A person walks in and starts handing out his business cards without having spoken to anyone â€" This is what it looks like when you send out LinkedIn invitations to connect without personalising the message or introducing yourself. People exchange business cards but don’t speak to each other at all during the entire event â€" If all you do is connect with people but do not follow-up, you’re just building a collection of names. Without any past interactions, the likelihood of people being receptive to anything you have to offer in the future is pretty low. There is a group of people talking to each other. Among them stands someone who  doesnt  speak or react but insists on standing within the group â€" If you’re not contributing to the discussions happening around you, you’re not adding value to the community. Which begs the question, why should people connect with you in the first place? No one will think of “the guy who just stood there” when a job or an opportunity comes up and they need someone to fill it. A recruiter talks to everyone in the room but all she’s got to say is what jobs she has open â€" The scatter gun approach to advertising your jobs rarely work. If you’re speaking to a room of professionals with mixed skill sets, is it really appropriate to tell all of them about the 10 IT jobs you are recruiting for? The guy who can only talk about a position he worked in 5 years ago â€" Update your LinkedIn profile. When all people have to go on is your profile, give them as much information as you can so that they have an idea of why you are worth their time. Outdated information is not appealing to anyone. A woman gives a pat on the back to each person who starts a discussion or makes a comment â€" Likes are powerful social signals. They denote positive feedback and act as an endorsement for an article or status update.  They are snippets of online connection that hopefully add up and facilitate real conversations. However, over-usage lead will lead to fatigue and will eventually diminish the value of your “Like” within your network. Most interactions online are analogous to situations we encounter offline. This begs the question; do we really need to learn new set of written rules on social media etiquette to be able to function on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook? Let us know what you think in the comments. Image: Shutterstock

How to Write a Resume in Guildlines

How to Write a Resume in GuildlinesIn today's competitive business world, creating a resume is essential to ensure you land that job interview. Creating a good resume can take some time, but it should include your basic educational background, previous work experience, professional references and accomplishments. It also needs to have three different sections. These are your name, your contact information and your job position.The main goal of a resume is to get the job interview and make you look more employable than a potential employer would. When you create a resume, be sure to follow the following steps to the letter. This will ensure that the potential employer can easily read your resume and find it easy to decipher.First, be sure to customize your resume. When using Microsoft Word or some other program to create your resume, take the time to customize it by altering all of the fonts and the font size. Also, use the drop down menu to select the 'Quick Format' option. These two features will make your resume more user friendly for your potential employer.Second, decide on your section. There are many different sections to a resume and it is important to know what each section is. Your section is broken down into two basic parts, the heading and the body. This will make your resume more clear and easy to read.Third, decide on your career field. If you want to find a job with this specific company, then you need to show that you have relevant work experience. For example, if you have worked in accounting, you need to highlight your accounting experience.Fourth, enter in your contact information. When hiring, most employers prefer to see a current work address and possibly your email address. If you do not currently have one, you can make oneup. Most employers are able to get a hold of you through your email address. Be sure to list your contact information, including phone number and fax number.Finally, put in your career goals. You can list your goals in t wo ways. You can list them as a series of bullet points to make it easier to write them or you can put them in chronological order.You will need to go back and edit these sections throughout the job position so that you won't miss anything. Good luck with your resume and remember, the more professional your resume is, the better chance you have of getting hired.

12 Steps to Create the Best Resume for Work - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching

12 Steps to Create the Best Resume for Work - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching Thanks to Abhyank Srinet for his guest blog helping you create the best resume. See his bio below. Coach Wolfgang An effective job resume can go a long way in making a good first impression. With HR managers being inundated with hundreds if not thousands of resumes for even mid-level job posts, it is imperative that you are able to grab their attention, and make a positive mark within a limited time frame. To make things worse, research has shown that hiring managers just spend 6 seconds scanning a resume, and make a large part of the final decision based on the same. So, you just have 6 seconds to make a mark, no pressure! To make sure your resume stands out you need to analyze all the varied aspects that make a Resume not just good but Great your best resume! This ranges from having a clean format, to standardized fonts, to well optimized bullets to relevant action words. To make your life easier, we have come up with a list of 12 points to craft the best resume for work. Check them out below Have an effective and clean format A clean format with sub sections dealing with Work experience, Education and Skills and proper bullet points can put up a good first impression. The recruiter can easily scan the important parts and understand the gist of the profile in a short time frame. Download free modern resume samples. Don’t play around with fonts With literally thousands of fonts available these days, one does get tempted to showcase their creativity and personality via a unique combination, but it’s always better to use standard fonts such as Calibri, Garamond, Trebuchet MS, Georgia, and Helvetica. These fonts are legible and will give a fluid look to your resume. Mention the relevant details Yes, we all know you are on several social media sites, and they very well may highlight a unique part of your personality. But for your best resume for a job, keep it strictly professional. Apart from name, email, phone number and address, only the LinkedIn profile should be an addition. You have less space so use it well. Pro Tip: Use headers and Footers to showcase contact info, so you don’t waste space unnecessarily Optimize your content according to your reader A common resume for all job applications will only get you so far. You need to optimize your content according to the job you are applying to. Only recent and relevant experience should be mentioned, you can use the rest of the space to highlight particular skills that the HR manager maybe looking for. Optimize your bullet points Remember the 6 second attention span? Well your bullet points should be concise and to the point so that the reader can easily skim through the data and get an idea of the role you played and the impact you caused. Aim to keep your bullets 1-2 points long. Also do not add more than 4-5 bullets per job. Quantify your bullet points The aim of a good bullet point is to help the reader understand your job role and at the same time see how you added value to a company. For example, compare these two: Statement 1: Responsible for making a marketing plan for a new product and successfully launching it in the market. Statement 2: Developed strategic marketing plan to introduce product into international and domestic markets, launch exceeded forecasts by 17%. You can see the difference between them and the impact caused. The work done is much clearer in the second statement. Aim to build points similarly into your best resume. Pro Tip: Ask yourself “So What” until you come up with the perfect sentence structure, that showcases what you have done. Use action words In the best resumes, action words play an important role at the start of every bullet point, they are more descriptive in nature and tend to more accurately describe the nature of your work. Think of skimming through a resume and coming across word such as “Was, Did, and Made”, as opposed to “Managed, Spearheaded and Created” and you will see the difference. Additionally, a lot of companies use automated scanning software which specifically looks for action words. Therefore, make sure you include relevant ones in your resume. Keep the resume jargon free Your resume will be going through the hands of several people from HR officials, to Tech people to your future managers. Hence you should aim to keep your language jargon free. In case of tech oriented jobs, this can be a challenge, but giving relevant context and not using less known abbreviations can go a long way to make your resume more understandable. Highlight educational achievements Even if you graduated from college years ago, mentioning your degree adds weight to your profile, especially if you are from a well-known college. Additionally, if it’s a specialized job the degree helps. Lastly, highlighting awards received showcases drive and an achievement driven profile, which is appreciated by recruiters. Mention only relevant skills in your best resume The Phrase “less is more” can make perfect sense in this part of the resume. You don’t need to add all the skills you have, just to make this space look bigger, stick to relevant ones. The company you’re interviewing with is looking out for a specific skill set in their prospective employee. Therefore read the job description carefully and list the skills that they are looking for. Also, if you have worked on any relevant tool at your previous workplace that they have included in their job description, include it in your resume. It helps recruiters understand how well prepared you are for your new role. Interests, volunteering, awards Tailor your interests section according to your job profile. If your job requires you to be an outgoing and good team player, mentioning that you played basketball at state-level is a good idea. Knitting, binge watching sitcoms, playing chess, etc. is not. Also, be sure to include any volunteering activities or awards (workplace or otherwise) in your resume. Most companies look favorably upon employees who contribute in a positive way to the surrounding community and/or are overachievers. Languages spoken can be an interesting thing to mention here as well. Run spell check and perfect the grammar The worst impression you can make via an otherwise perfectly presented resume, is by having sloppy grammar and frequent spelling mistakes. In making your first impression the last thing you want to come across is careless. Hence it is important that you run your resume through spell checkers such as Grammarly, as well as have 2-3 people proof read your resume. You will be surprised how many errors you can miss out on. Conclusion In today’s competitive times, just having a good profile and strong experiences is not enough. One needs to be able to showcase the same to a prospective employer via an effective and concise resume. Follow these 12 points and we are sure your resume quality would improve from good to great to your best resume, and you can make that great first impression you need to bag your dream job. Want more? Check out our full list of 23 resume writing tips. Author bio: Abhyank Srinet holds a Masters in Management degree from ESCP Europe has an engineering degree with a specialization in Instrumentation Control. His interest in the digital landscape motivated him to create an online start up for Masters in Management application consulting (MiM-Essay.com), focused on spreading quality information about the MiM degree performing application consulting services for clients. He is the chief consultant of the company and takes care of the Business Development and Digital Marketing side of the company. He is very passionate about writing and marketing.

Who Knew Diana Nyad Gave Such Good Career Advice

Who Knew Diana Nyad Gave Such Good Career Advice By now youve heard about Diana Nyads historic swim from Cuba to Florida and no doubt been impressed by the physical and emotional stamina she displayed swimming 103 miles, dodging sharks and jellyfish, and battling sea sickness. Swimming was the first individual sport I truly loved, so the story initially peaked my interest because I appreciated the magnitude of the training involved. But my interest quickly turned to Dianas amazing message of faith, hope, persistence, and accountability; a message that anyone can draw strength from. The words she said that keep playing in my head are:Never give up.You are never too old to chase your dreams.It looks like a solitary sport but it takes a team.What a great message for job seekers who have been battling the elements of a volatile economy or boomers who feel their age may be an obstacle in their job search. Job search is a journey which includes its own sharks and jellyfish. And while many view it as a solitary grind, it actually takes a team of advocates and supporters to help you make it to the finish line.Watch Diane Nyads Dare to Dream TedxBerlin  lecture for 20 minutes of inspiration. I guarantee it will help improve your stroke and reset your job search course to get closer to your career destination.