Jacob Richmans 2007 CJI Salary Survey Results Now Available

Jacob Richman's 2007 CJI Salary Survey Results Now Available 4 Every year, Jacob Richman polls the subscribers of his Computer Jobs in Israel (CJI) mailing list about their salaries. The 2007 results were released on March 1st and can be seen in English and in Hebrew on the CJI salary survey archives site. If you aren't familiar with him â€" Jacob Richman, arguably the pioneer of Israeli grassroots jobhunting aid and a personal inspiration, has been managing his free semimonthly CJI mailing list of job openings in the local hitech industry since June 1993 and the accompanying CJI website since April 1996. Countless people have found jobs in Israel because of the service he continues to provide to the Israeli jobseekers' community. If you are one of those hitech jobseekers, you should subscribe now if you haven't already. In and of itself the results of this year's survey are interesting but much more so when compared with the preceding survey. The 2007 results were culled from 865 responses, making this the largest such survey that Jacob has done, with an increased response rate of 3% over the 2006 results. Although the salary information is the crux of the report, most of the 24 questions are used to establish who is the polled population so in reality the survey is actually a kind of over-the-shoulder look at careers in the Israeli hitech industry, telling what you can expect or hope for in terms of work conditions. Before I get into some analysis, it's important to make a point about the legitimacy of doing so. As always, the style of the report is very hands-off â€" Jacob gives you the numbers for you to crunch and understand as you wish. This is a reasonable policy; with the number of responses per position on the order of tens, they're too few to be statistically significant. However, the breakdown of the population is very similar across the two years as you'll see, leading me to believe that for the most part the responders took both surveys. This lends more credence to most of the salary numbers because if they evolved, it's more likely due to a change in the market e.g. the responders got raises, as opposed to a different group of people responding from a part of the country where salaries and other costs are higher. One highlight of the survey that may surprise you (unless you took the survey) is that 92% of those surveyed are satisfied with their current jobs. Living in a democracy tends to make us skeptical of so many people voting the same way. Even if I can believe it, I'd like to have more insight on that question. My experience outside of Israel makes that number seem laughable, and in a departure I'd like to see that question have more answer options in future versions of the survey so that we can get a clearer picture of what people really mean by their reply.eval Another change that I'd like to see in the next version is the separation of programmers by experience from the rest of the professions list. If you're a programmer, your response should be tabulated twice â€" once according to how much experience you have, and once according to the type of programmer you are. Otherwise, just like Jacob gives the lowest salaries to highest salaries, it could be useful to see the salary spread for each position according to years of experience. I've taken the results from 2006 and 2007 and imported them into a Google spreadsheet for your easy comparison and mine. After doing so, here are some of the things I noticed:eval The average change across the board is about a 3.54% increase. If you ignore the fact that some salaries decreased, the average raise grows to 8.94%. Significant decreases occurred for Project Managers, Software Testers, Technical Writers and System Managers. This bucks the trend in the market as reported by CPS in February 2007 (Hebrew), claiming increases across the board of 5%-25% but that site mentions nothing about the methods used in the survey or even the population size. I'm not too surprised by these decreases â€" as more and more companies rely on major open-source software packages that are well-tested and well-documented, they no longer need exert as much effort on those tasks. I can believe that DBA salaries have barely budged for similar reasons. Double-digit increases occurred for Experienced Programmers, System Programmers, Web Programmers, Researchers and Marketing Managers. Not much surprise here, since when hitech is booming these kinds of people will be critical to almost any company. Experience usually means more efficient/productive, System Web people build the product, Researchers innovate and keep your company ahead of the competition, and Marketers are needed to sell, sell, sell. Some related links- A Hebrew article about the state of Israeli hitech industry, including a nice 5-year salary comparison chart for certain key positions. However the last two years are 2003 2006, a recession year and a growth year, so it should be no surprise that the increases were around 25%. Check Compare: The People's Salary Survey â€" a mostly-Hebrew site for Israelis to publish anonymously what they earn. Similar to the CJI salary survey, people post information about their work and each entry is dated. Thank you again, Jacob Richman, for once more taking the pulse of Israel's burgeoning hitech market. What about you? How does your experience compare with the recent published results? Tell us in the comments. Was this news helpful?

Five Steps For a Successful Career Change

Five Steps For a Successful Career Change Work culture has shifted over the years, and it is now not only pretty common to desire a change in work life, but it has become more common for people to actually take the initiative and make a career change. As many choose their education focus and even career path from a young age, some may find that their first job or jobs may have taught them a lot, but it is simply not the right fit that leverages their skills or holds their interest. It’s not easy, but by taking steps and being prepared a career change is doable. Here are 5 steps to take for a successful career change:  Elevate your current job and assess what it is you do not like and would like to change Before making a career jump it is important to consider your current job and why you want to make a change. Is it the industry that you are in that you’d like to shift from entirely? Is it the particular role or career field? Or perhaps it’s the lifestyle that your current work environment enables? Once you are clear on what you do not like and what you would like moving forward, this puts you on a clear(er) path moving forward. Self-evaluate your skills and make room for improvement When you self-evaluate your skills, including your strong points and your weak points, this will only benefit you in your interview process, future role, and overall success. It is important to know what your own skills are and what you bring to the table, and it gives you the space to make room for improvement and actually improve. You also gain greater confidence when you have done self-reflection and know what you are good at and some areas that you would like to improve in. This self-evaluation will reflect well in the interview process and support you in your career shift. Upgrade your skills In whichever job you are in, it is important to consistently be learning. When you are looking to make a career change, it is important to upgrade your skills and especially hone in on desirable skills for the industry or career path you are shifting to. The best part is that you can start developing new skills whenever, and you don’t need to wait until you leave your current position to do so. For example, a secondary language is a desirable skill for many companies. If you want to work for a company that has headquarters abroad, it would be beneficial to learn the language of the country. Even if you don’t have much time, language apps like Babbel can be a great help: for example, they have many courses even ones for learning the German language and also offer the possibility to practice anywhere at any time. Newly acquired skills will show that you have taken the initiative to be more successful in a new career, and will also look great on your resume and in conversation with potential employers. Check out job options and study the market you want to go into When you take the initiative to move to a new role, you want to know what your options are. Compare roles at different companies, as each company tends to have their own unique approach to roles with the same ‘title’. Learn to market yourself When you are shifting to a job that is more aligned with what you enjoy and what you want to do, you will naturally speak more passionately. So make connections, market yourself, and remember to not speak negatively about your previous experience. Even when you leave your current job it is very important to leave on good terms and always remain amicable. It is very common for employers to do a background check on new prospects and to ask the previous employer feedback on the applicant. If you’re going through a major career jump, it is always a good idea to address the change when applying for a job or going into an interview. It’s important to acknowledge it in your resume and cover letter and explain a potential new employer what led you to seek a new career.

Are You Experiencing a Crisis of Contribution Marla Gottschalk

Are You Experiencing a Crisis of Contribution Marla Gottschalk No matter your age, area of expertise, breadth experience or career path â€" there are fundamental components of work life that cannot be negotiated. When doubt surrounds these non-negotiable elements, we can experience a host of negative emotions. (Reading this post by Sally Blount helped my thoughts on the matter coalesce.) One such component, is the belief that we are making a worthy contribution. Call this meaningfulness, call this worth, call this task significance, call it anything you like. When you feel as if you are not making a difference â€" key aspects of work life, such as energy and engagement can be threatened. (See this APA post about the why of our work.) Lets call this dynamic a Crisis of Contribution. When you explore career paths that no longer motivate contributors, this dynamic is often expressed. On some level, the individual feels that their dedication and hard work fail to bring outcomes they deem valuable to their work self. This becomes quite draining â€" and forces their hand to pursue some kind of resolution or change. Youll find this dynamic rearing its ugly head in a number of situations. So â€" keep an eye out and explore possible adjustments. Here are a few examples: You do not have an effective voice. Whether you are holding back because of self-doubt, prevailing circumstances or you are hearing a clear message to tone it down and take a back seat â€" having the opportunity to express your perspective fully is crucial to a happy work life. When this path is stifled â€" feelings of frustration, resentment and disengagement likely follow. What you bring cannot be applied. Sometimes your leading strengths, skill or ideas still cannot make a difference simply because the situation is inflexible. Whether there are extreme time, people or budget constraints â€" your solutions arent being considered. This can create a painful work-related depression, so to speak. At some point, you shut down entirely. You have concerns that your skill set isnt the right fit. When we start a new role, there is often doubt that we have the right stuff to make a difference. (Which is a completely normal thought.) Even with well established careers â€" contributors harbor doubts that they have the skills and experience to make a strong contribution. Your work isnt ringing true. When your contribution is valued by others, but no longer has meaning for you,   it is also time to pause and take stock. For example, Ive spoken to individuals who realized they are now playing in the wrong career field. Either they had evolved, the field had evolved or a combination thereof. As a result, an adjustment was in order. For now ask the following questions and reflect on your answers: Have you noticed a decrease in opportunities to express your opinions or apply valued expertise to your work? How has this affected you? Have you sensed a shift in feeling connected to products or outcomes? Do you no longer identify with serving your customers or clients? Do you find another role appealing or intriguing? Why are to drawn to the role? Have you experienced a Crisis of Contribution? Did you move on? Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist.  A charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program, her posts on workplace topics have appeared at The Huffington Post, US News World Report and The World Economic Forum

How To Find A Seattle Recruiter - VocationVillage

How To Find A Seattle Recruiter - VocationVillage Dear VocationVillage.com, Hello, I am a mid-career professional in Seattle who is burned out on my current job and I want to find a new one. But I have never had to look for a job before and I dont know where to start. I am thinking that a recruiter might be helpful to mecan you tell me how to find a good one?Signed, Henry Seattle, WADear Henry, First of all, are you planning to stay in the same career field and do you have a solid work history with measurable accomplishments and increasing levels of responsibility? These are the criteria that recruiters use to ascertain whether they will work with a candidate or not. Recruiters are hired by organizations to find candidates with specific track records and skills. Their dream candidate would be someone who is already working for a competitor of the organization for which the recruiter is sourcing, and preferably performing the identical job function. For other situations, such as a candidates desire to make a career change or to rehabilitate a career that is a bit derailed, recruiters are not very helpful. (You cant blame themthey dont get paid for that!)If you do meet the criteria under which recruiters are likely to be helpful, the first step in finding a good one is to ask colleagues in your career field if they can recommend someone with whom they have personally worked. If someone you know and trust has a recommendation, ask that person if he/she can introduce you to the recruiter. This is important because recruiters often respect candidates a lot more if they meet you via a respected third party introduction rather than through a cold call.Cold calling a recruiter is an option if you cannot find someone to introduce you. To find a recruiter, a complete source is, The Directory of Professional and Executive Recruiters, by Kennedy Information. This book is available as a reference at libraries or you can purchase it at bookstores for approximately $40.Alternatively, you can use our free online list of Seattle recruiters. We compiled this list as a convenience to our Seattle readers.Hope this helps!

Acquire an Online CV Resume Writing Service

Acquire an Online CV Resume Writing ServiceYou may have heard of the popular demand for professional CV resume writing service which is present in every corner of the globe. The demand for these services may be owing to the rise in the number of graduates who find it difficult to manage their career and hence opt for outsourcing their resume writing requirements. Though there are some other forms of these services also, the bulk of the demand is for professional CV resume writing service.One can find various types of resume writing service in the market. However, it is important to understand that the quality of the resume is just as important as the qualifications or experience of the applicant. All the applicants who will be coming forward to make use of such resume writing service should understand this fact. The individual who has the requisite experience and qualifications should be the best candidate for the job and the rest should be made to understand that the rest should spe nd more time on the resume writing to ensure that the right details are written about themselves.One of the ways through which an applicant can avail of the CV resume writing service is through the internet. Such services can be found online and they are free of cost to the user. Through the online service, the individual can easily look for the best resume writing company that is working within his local area. This is one of the best benefits of making use of the CV resume writing service and the services can be accessed through the computer at any point of time.Before trying to use any of the resume writing service online, the applicant should consider the issues of reliability and affordability. The best way to avoid the problems associated with the CV resume writing service is to work out the budget first. It should be ensured that the applicant is making the most of the service which is offered by the online company. It is also necessary to ensure that the applicant is able to read all the resume writing specifications properly so that he understands them and the terms and conditions mentioned therein.The process of online resume writing is easy and the applicant has to fill in the information of his own volition. In fact, the majority of companies require the applicant to fill in the required information as per the requirement of the company. Such companies are required to provide the client with the result within the stipulated deadline.The online CV resume writing service can be opted for if the applicant is not satisfied with the job they are offering. If the applicant finds that the resume service cannot provide the desired results and requires further detailed and elaborate efforts to make use of the CV resume writing service, the applicant should first contact the company through email and have a chat with the experts on the matter.Resume writing service providers need not be associated with the internet. There are plenty of organizations that pref er to hire the services of CV resume writing service provider only after proving their expertise in the field. The resume writing service provider should be able to provide quality and accurate resumes with the proper and necessary information along with having the necessary customer service facility that will help the applicant in dealing with any queries.Online CV resume writing service providers usually allow the applicant to view the samples of their work samples. The applicants can make their own comments on these samples and finally choose the best resume writing service for themselves. The applicants can also make use of CV resume writing service if they would like to get their applications read and considered for an interview.

Top Tips To Increase Your Chances Of Getting A Job - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Top Tips To Increase Your Chances Of Getting A Job When you are looking for work, it can seem like an endless and difficult process. The truth is, it can often take a great deal of time to land that job you have been eyeing up. One of the most important things you can do for yourself during this process is to keep an open mind. You should keep an eye on as many different opportunities as possible. You might not get your absolute dream job this time around, but that doesn’t mean another job won’t suffice. At the end of the day, finding work is all about playing a certain role in a specific game with its own strange rules. As long as you tick all the boxes and do everything that is expected of you, you will find yourself being able to get a job. However, it helps to know what those boxes are. Otherwise, there is really no way of knowing if you are succeeding or not. With that in mind, take a look through this list. We have here put together some of the best tips for improving your chances of getting a job. Take these on board today you will likely notice a considerable difference. Practice Your Interview Skills The interview is one of the most important parts of the whole process. As such, it is vital that you learn to get good at them. A lot of people struggle with interviews, and it is largely because of fear. But you should not fear, you should just work towards making it right. If you are like most people, the thought of having an interview fills you with dread. This is probably because you have not ever spent much time learning how to interview well. The thing about interviews is this: they can be learned, like anything else. People have trouble in interviews because they forget to practice. So this is what you should take away from this: practice your interview skills. Get a friend you trust to interview you with difficult questions. Do this as much as you can. You will soon find that you become an expert at conducting interviews. Get Relevant Training Qualifications Depending on what area of work you want to get into, there might be any number of qualifications which can help. For some professions, of course, qualifications are essential. If that is the case for your desired profession, then, of course, that is the place to start. But there is more to it than that. All jobs will prefer you to have as many qualifications as possible. Even having additional training like microsoft certifications can massively improve your chances. If you are keen to get that dream job as soon as possible, then here is a big hint. Go onto the relevant website of the employer you are interested in. They will likely have a checklist of ‘essential’ and ‘desired’ qualities. You can then see any training or qualification which they consider to be important, and go and get those qualifications. This will definitely put you in good stead. Work On Your Resume This is one of those which you would think goes without saying. However, so many people fail to get the job they want because of this one simple thing. The truth is, this is both one of the most basic parts of the entire job hunt, and the most difficult to get right. The reason it is the most important is because it is the first that anyone sees. Any potential employer will first peruse your resume or CV. If they don’t like what they see, then that is that they won’t be hiring you. It is so important, therefore, to work hard on making your resume as perfect as it can be. You need to think not only of the quantity, but the quality. It is not just about what is written on the resume, but the way it is written. You also need to spend some time thinking about the layout and the overall look of the resume. Remember that, as a rule, employers have lots of resumes to look through. It is likely that the slightest error is enough to put you firmly in the ‘no’ pile. Avoid this by perf ecting your resume as much as possible. If you can, also tailor it slightly to each job that you apply for. This will hugely increase your chances of impressing your potential employer. Be Confident Confidence is more often than not the quality which wins it for you. A lot of people feel that they are lacking in confidence, and it causes them all sorts of trouble. When you are looking for work, confidence is a vital ingredient. If you feel that you are lacking in confidence, then don’t worry. The good news is that it is a skill, and it can be learned by anyone. No matter who you are, you too can discover ways to bring out your confidence. Basically, the way you increase your confidence levels is by practicing. Little by little, you prove to yourself that you are capable of more and more. Gradually, this improves your self-image to the point where it comes across in what you do. When you interact with people from a place of great inner security, things gradually start to go your way. If there is one tip to take away from this, it is this. Work on your confidence, and everything else will soon fall into place. Learn The Industry Network Regardless of what job you are going for, it really pays to know the industry. Not only does this increase your confidence, but it enables you to speak more fluently in interviews. With that in mind, spend some time learning the ropes, so to speak. The more you know about the industry you want to work in, the better. It might help you if you find some people to talk to. Networking is one of the best ways to ingratiate yourself in a world which you want to be part of.

Three Ways Machine Learning Has Changed the Recruitment Process Forever - CareerAlley

Three Ways Machine Learning Has Changed the Recruitment Process Forever - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Over the years and with the ever-growing businesses, recruiting new talents has been a time consuming and tiresome exercise. Talk about the sift through a sea of resumes with an aim of finding the right candidate for a vacancy in your business. Isnt it discouraging? More so if none of them gives an indication of a potential match for the job. Well, not anymore. Thanks to machine learning, an AI technology driving force that extracts and analyses information and use it to make a more correct prediction. Employers nowadays apply this technology in their recruitment process and it has forever changed the process. Wondering how? Here are three critical ways. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash From professional networking sites and job boards to online applicant systems, technology has revolutionized recruitment, profoundly changing how employers and recruiters find potential candidates. CIO.com Fast evaluation and recruitment of candidates The algorithms enable HR to effectively identify and recruit the right candidates from the vast majority. The labor- and time-intensive tasks that could otherwise be stressful to the human resource departments such as resume screening and interview scheduling have been accomplished through machine learning. Pattern recognition and statistical analysis have made it easier to determine whether a candidate has the required skills and experience. Impressive, right? If youre running a development company, having a scalable process for hiring developers will put you in front of your competitors not using the same process. source Bias elimination and employee satisfaction Humans are inherently biased. A number of companies have had their reputation affected by claims that the process applied in recruiting new talents was biased. With the old method, you probably wouldve experienced some biases from management during recruitment. Your gender, background, or the university you graduated from could play a part. But machine learning algorithm focuses on skilled-based data regardless of your pedigree. Each potential candidate has equal exposure to available opportunities based on their career. You will get to be Informed of the salary data matching your skills and roles to play. And if youre intending to recruit, machine learning can access the skills and experience of a candidate to determine the suitable salary offer. source Thanks to machine learning, an AI technology driving force that extracts and analyses information and use it to make a more correct prediction. Employers nowadays apply this technology in their recruitment process and it has forever changed the process. Tweet This The Effective Hiring Manager Price: $25.49 The Effective Hiring Manager offers an essential guide for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals in organizations large or small. The author’s step-by-step approach makes the strategies easy to implement. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 From expensive to a cheap exercise The recruitment process is an expensive task right from advertisement to the training of the selected candidates. Several adjustments and approaches have to be implemented. What if a few weeks or months down the line you realize the candidate(s) chosen lacks one or more crucial qualities? Perhaps you will incur more expenses looking for someone else to replace the victim. And this is not a good thing in terms of the growth of the business. But machine learning technology allows you to collect more accurate data for the potential candidate. The algorithms can analyze the candidates social media profiles and predict the attributes of the candidates. This way you will be able to avoid disappointments from the selected candidates. LinkedIn Learning Price: LinkedIn Learning provides over 10,000 business, technology, and creative skills development courses designed for in-depth instruction and just-in-time microlearning Enhance Your Skills We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Conclusion The old recruitment process was a hectic process that could affect the overall success of any organization. But machine learning has made the process faster, easier, efficient, and perhaps cheaper. The algorithms are used to identify the best-fit candidates out of the thousands and millions interested. The previously time-consuming task can now be completed within a very short time, allowing time to concentrate on other important responsibilities. The search-based system has brought about satisfaction and trust by eliminating the previously experienced biases. Resume Magic, 4th Ed: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer (Resume Magic: Trade Secrets Price: $29.21 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search