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If you do not want to or cannot take advantage of further training advice, you have the option of looking for suitable measures yourself – e.g. B. via the Internet. Results of Stiftung Warentest Stiftung Warentest examined 150 of almost 25 databases, including ten nationwide, new state-wide and three regional as well as three subject-specific. The aim was to...
Many already know how self-determined learning does not work. So how could it go? Employees are simply thrown books and digital media in front of their noses and the instruction “So, teach yourself what you need to know”? No, it's not that simple. Continuing education as the key to success Lifelong learning and continuing education are considered the key to…
The professional world is constantly changing, but this change is particularly radical in crisis situations. How can you secure a job and income in the long term? Fast-forward change management thanks to the Corona crisis The Corona crisis brought a lot to light that had been fermenting subliminally for a long time, especially the lack of digital structures in everyday working life, keyword home office challenge, as well as in education, only made themselves…
The times when you did an apprenticeship for your whole life are long gone: Today you not only have to deal with your career choice at the beginning of your career, but also later on you have to reorient yourself again and again. 5 tips for job hunting and further education. Career choice - a topic for the whole of life There may be several...
Working from home is becoming more and more important, and this also applies to further training. There are hundreds of distance learning courses and distance learning courses offered through distance learning. Those who want to learn are spoiled for choice. What goals do I associate with the further education? Thanks to digitization, it has never been easier to take responsibility for your own further education, also and especially in the home office. On the one hand, a…
Many companies spend weeks looking for new employees before they find a suitable candidate for their open position. The high expenditure of time costs entrepreneurs a lot of money. A staffing agency can save you time and money - 5 tips on how to find the best one. What qualities does a personnel service provider have to fulfil? Four months - that's how long companies are looking for...
Applications and curriculum vitae show applicants with all their professional / technical knowledge and experience, but also with their personal characteristics. Can and may a ghostwriter write applications? Why is a real résumé so important? The application and the résumé not only show technical characteristics, but are also one Spiegel the personality. Therefore, according to the…
Career opportunities through further training, lifelong learning, necessary qualifications due to digitization: These are all buzzwords that we are currently encountering everywhere on the relevant portals. But how are the modern possibilities with eLearning and Co. structured and how do they work in practice? How does eLearning work in practice? Reasons to continue your education today...
How would you select collaborators to accompany you on a march to the South Pole. An interesting mind game, triggered by an interview with Reinhold Messner. And how are employees actually selected in many companies? It ends badly with the wrong people When I interviewed Reinhold Messner a while ago, it became clear how important it is for companies to…
Sustainability is booming and customers can value quality more than quantity. But the offer is overwhelming. What helps? A shopping assistant. Online shop of the future: Fast and cheap, but the service falls by the wayside? Our shopping behavior in particular is being significantly changed by the Internet: We want it to be quick and cheap. What often comes up...
Effective further training, which should really bring something, of course requires more time. And learning content tailored to each employee also costs more money than standardized run-of-the-mill seminars. 08 tips on how to find the perfect training course. Fun in the subway Sometimes you discover funny things while riding the subway - for example this successful advertising idea from damago GmbH...
Personal services are in vogue in an increasingly complicated world - also in tourism. The Süddeutsche published this article last year about the still new job description of the mobility consultant. I publish a somewhat more detailed version of the article here with links. Trending: Innovative travel and mobility services Not everyone wants their…
Choosing a career and changing jobs are important topics for students and adults alike. What do beginners and those switching to have to pay attention to? Choosing the right career, of course – but which one? Choosing a career, changing jobs, and lateral entry are topics that are no longer only of interest to young people who have finished school and are looking for a suitable course of study or training position. Because:…
What is your profession? And which one do you want to practice in the future? What sounds like banal questions is not that easy in today's jungle of job titles. New jobs are constantly being created! "What's the name of my job, please?" asks careers expert Svenja Hofert in a recent blog post. It's about the fact that many people no longer...
Schools have final exams every year. But what is the best way to pass this without fear and stress? An overview. Technology helps, books educate! Eva is graduating from high school. And now it's also clear what she'll do afterwards: Immediately after graduation she will go to New Zealand for a few months. But first you have to get through the Abitur –…
Online applications are becoming more and more important, and with it the importance of an applicant's online reputation. Two things count above all: good photos – and the right network! 2 X 10 tips on this. Good photos, bad photos Ultimately, the presence on Xing and Co. is nothing more than a latent permanent application. But also Xing members who are in…
A few weeks ago I did an interview with Regine Heidorn. The programmer and information architect has an unusual acquisition strategy: she finds her jobs almost exclusively through social contacts and the Twitter network. She told me why this works better than expensive further training and formal qualifications, which you usually have to show in Germany.…
Lots of people want more money. Basically, there are different ways to do this, from a salary increase to starting a business. We present the best tips and ideas. Earn more money – full-time, part-time, self-employed? In today's world, everyone is looking for ways to make more money. There are very different ways to do this, for example full-time or in…
The fees of IT freelancers apparently rise a little every year and are not only dependent on the economy, but also on the age of the specialist. An exciting topic because the development is an important indicator for other industries and professional groups as well. Criticism of the analysis up front: the polls spiegeln not necessarily that again,…
Higher, better, further: Learning and self-development is actually always popular. But what exactly is in demand in 2012 and what are the trends in the field of further education? Employees: willingness to learn is in demand In 2012, one thing above all applies: further training itself is already a big trend. Employees are required to be willing to continue their education and…
How will we learn in the future? And how will our life and work change as a result of the Internet? The short study "Future of Education" by the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University aims to provide answers. Sounds great, but the authors still owe well-founded evidence. How serious is that? At a university, one is generally inclined to go to a serious, academic...
A question that you should also ask yourself if you are not already doing it: is it even worth investing time and money in further training? Does the further training actually bring the hoped-for increase in salary, the new job or the more orders for which you would like to continue your training? Statistics on the acceptance of further training? Unfortunately, in…
Everyone is talking about further training: But finding the right further training is like looking for the famous needle in a haystack, because the German further training landscape is more than confusing: A lack of legal regulations and binding standards make it difficult to compare the different offers. Continuing education is worth it! The acceptance of the further training qualification, which is often acquired for a lot of money and with a great deal of time...
In fact, finding a suitable graduate degree is like the famous search for a needle in a haystack. Because more and more universities are offering interesting-sounding postgraduateCourses for specialized professional areas. Deciding according to personal goals When deciding whether and which postgraduate course you should complete, ultimately only your own personal goals will help you. Who in a particular...
Is professional development a suitable alternative to a postgraduate course? It can always be a practical addition to theoretical studies – if certain requirements are met. Advantages of professional development Despite all the practical parts, postgraduateCourses are often quite theoretical. In addition, they can usually only be completed with a considerable investment in time and money. Therefore, the…
Craftsmanship in Germany tends to be somewhat boring and old-fashioned. But that doesn't apply to the food designer. Cocoa Beans and Adventure A seafarer's life is one given by to wander wanderlust - the search for adventure, crossing invisible horizons to secure precious goods - only to bring them back to their...
In less than ten percent of German companies, the shortage of skilled workers is an issue, in more than 40 percent of companies this situation is noticeable in many areas, sometimes even massively. In order to be able to attract the attention of the desired applicants, new paths must be taken in recruiting, holistic employer branding seems to be the answer to the…
Personal branding is trendy, especially when it comes to job applications. But can it replace in resumes? Or to put it another way: Do marketing and image count more than certificates? And does this make recruiting inhuman? Resume or personal branding? Do certificates and certificates have more significance than the personality behind the facade? Are resumes just old-fashioned? And what role do...
Usually you only notice afterwards, when you have already started the job, that something is wrong in the company: incompetent, moody boss, anxious employees, bad mood overall. But how can you recognize something like this beforehand? New job: From fairytale castle to shack Some people get the first day of work in a new job like a cold shower.…
Richard Branson once said that his business ideas always came from personal frustration. Various studies also show the extent to which personality and experience affect start-up success. 2 examples of success. The best business ideas come from pubs According to Masterplan.com founder Daniel Schütt, the best ideas come from pubs. For example, the first idea for your first company...
A study by Stack Overflow of 64.000 developers shows that many are dissatisfied with the payment. Personnel managers have to rethink, especially when it comes to recruiting! The average German developer is male, works in Bavaria and has more than 10 years of coding experience It is unfortunately not surprising: German developers are still mostly male today and work in Bavaria at…
Data analysis skills are in great demand among employers. However, appropriate training and further education are still few and far between. Therefore, 7 tips on how applicants can train themselves to become data analysis experts in a short time. Data analysis - the most wanted skills of 2017 Data analysis and visualization are among the ten most wanted skills among employers in 2017. The social network LinkedIn...
In recent years, the gaming and e-sports industry has gained enormous importance and developed into a major employer with many career opportunities. An overview. Definition: What is e-sports? E-sports, also known as electronic sports or professional gaming, refers to the competition of video gamers at a professional level. It includes organized competitions of individual or team players that…
Jürgen Schwarz is operations manager and member of the executive board of Kissel + Wolf GmbH in Wiesloch near Heidelberg. In the interview, he reports on the shortage of skilled workers in his company, interviews for testing purposes, like the wrong one eMail-Address can destroy careers - and why many employers don't think of an academic degree for a bachelor's degree. Jürgen Schwarz is according to his own…
An after-hours startup is the last legal adventure. And the right business model is fundamental to its success. 6 tips for taking off. The be-all and end-all of every start-up: A creative business model For a long time I underestimated how important it is to develop a creative and innovative business concept. If I could turn back time, I would from the beginning...
Companies, handicraft businesses, doctors - they are all looking for qualified personnel. What is often forgotten in many HR campaigns: It is important to reach the right target group. IT staff annoyed by HR staff Recently at a start-up event: A young developer, who by the way has a permanent position at a corporation, complained to me about his suffering: “Oh, these stupid HR staff, they keep annoying me…
There is good money to be made in tourism by arranging trips tailored to the personal needs of customers and offering them a holiday that doesn't feel like a holiday. See change as an opportunity! The Zukunftsinstitut forecasts that no other market can tackle the next few years with such positive future prospects as the travel market. However there is…
Companies should always remember: Tomorrow's sales are made by today's dissidents. Because completely new professional fields with new requirements are sprouting up that we have to adapt to. So what skills will workers need in the future? New jobs and qualifications Social media manager, AdWords specialist, frontend developer - all these are professions that our…
A job in the financial sector promises variety and, above all, a lot of money. We show 5 entry options. What is a Financial Expert? Many people believe that working in the financial sector is a guarantee of a high income. Financial experts work in banks, in the lending industry or speculate on the stock market. What requirements do applicants have to meet in order to pursue a...
Professor Dr. Petra Jansen, chair of sports science at the University of Regensburg, talks about how to control one's feelings with mindfulness, how to reach his goals and why the glass ceiling really exists. Professor Dr. Petra Jansen studied anthropology, ethnology, psychology and mathematics at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz before she entered the Gerhard Mercator…
In classic mentoring, a senior takes care of a younger person who is even less knowledgeable, so that they can develop further in predefined areas. In reverse mentoring, it works the other way around. Bridge between Old and Next Economy The aim of reverse mentoring is to increase the overall digital fitness in the company, to rejuvenate processes and structures, to…
Automation and the advance of thinking machines determine the trends. Unfortunately, it is often forgotten that every transformation process is always a corporate culture challenge at the same time. Salvation is not found only in technology. If you don't succeed in taking people with you, you will fail. First transformation, then digital The digital makes up maybe 20 percent, 80…
IT professions are becoming more and more important and employers are really courting the relevant experts, such as system administrators. But what exactly do IT administrators do? What tasks do system administrators have in IT? IT system administrators configure, operate, monitor and maintain networked systems as well as system and application software. They operate complex IT systems and ensure constant availability. Analyze and evaluate the needs...
If you are looking for a job, you need one thing above all: a meaningful, well-structured CV. We show in 6 steps what is important. A good résumé makes all the difference Sometimes it's like a bewitchment: you put so much effort into your last application - and still you didn't get the great job. Now means...
Startups are currently booming. Germans tend to be more security-conscious. This is also reflected in the many types of insurance that are offered to start-ups. But which ones really make sense? Security-conscious founders Even if we are currently experiencing a real start-up boom in Germany, the Germans are more security-conscious: it was just 13 years ago that all…
High salaries, top careers in management, challenges for one's own ego - these goals resound regularly from career magazines and guides. But what do you want? Career planning or coaching can help here. We give tips on how to find good consultants and coaches. Because career counseling is more than an employment agency. What do you really want? Knowing what you...
Munich is certainly the noblest and most expensive city of Munich. The conference locations are correspondingly interesting. 1. Meet like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones or Tina Turner: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich If you've always wanted to meet and stay like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner or Kathy Perry, Hotel Vier is for you ...
The electronic mailbox is chronically crowded with numerous specialists and managers, the advertisement "eMail- Incoming ”distracts from the actual work umpteen times a day and you also receive messages that neither interest you nor provide you with additional information. Step 1: Take the goodness test But of course it is also important the other way around that you are the recipients of your eMails ...
In recent years, in addition to "normal full-time study", part-time study forms have come into focus. How useful are these really? Studying part-time is “in” While employees who went on to study after their day-to-day work were still exotic at the beginning of the century, this development has quickly changed. The 2009 distance learning statistics show that for the first time the border...
Hardly any industry has developed as strongly and effectively in recent years as the IT industry, which also offers good career opportunities. An overview. Opportunities for a career in IT Due to the increasing digitization in companies and in everyday life, the constant further development of the Internet and the reliance on computers, specialists for the…
First of all, the form of distance learning appears to be the perfect form of further education for everyone who wants to flexibly continue their education alongside their job or simply doesn't feel like sitting in crowded lecture halls and consuming frontal teaching. But you should pay attention to a few points. 40.000 distance learners per day In fact, more than 400.000 distance learners use this path every year.…
Not only since the participation in the ARD report "The fairy tale of the shortage of skilled workers" is this topic Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® a perennial favorite. Because the apparent lack is often homemade. TV show on the shortage of skilled workers I have been dealing with the issue of the shortage of skilled workers for many years. In 2014, for example, I was in an ARD report on the subject of a shortage of skilled workers, which…
Digitization is driving the need for IT professionals skyrocketing - and driving many employers to despair. How do companies prepare for the battle for the brightest minds? 8 tips. Shortage of skilled workers: no all-clear? Technical courses are booming. The Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft took a closer look at the number of students in these subjects in a study...
The job market is highly competitive and job trends never stand still. It pays to be prepared and apply specifically for positions that offer good career prospects. Careers in hospitality and the hotel industry The doors in the hotel industry, in gastronomy and in the tourism industry are wide open especially for women. In the south of Germany is…
Year after year, the three most popular commercial professions go head-to-head. Young school graduates primarily opt for training as a clerk in office management or in retail. But the training positions for salespeople are also in great demand. Find out before you choose Since some of the job requirements and everyday fields of work overlap, you should…
Anyone who has finished school in Germany is spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a career and degree: In addition to 344 state-recognized company-based vocational training courses, there are currently around 12 courses and subjects. How are you supposed to find the right one? Spoiled for choice Around 700 state and private universities compete for the favor of…
Time management is only something for people who have too much time, many think, especially the self-employed - and overlook the fact that efficiency and sustainable management contribute significantly to the success of a company. How self-organization and time management contribute significantly to the success of your company You may have heard of time management before, but never had the leisure…
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There is a lot of talk and writing about what the world of work and society will look like in the future. The right innovation can improve life tremendously. But how practical are many technical innovations really? Sustainable innovations Despite all the forecasts, which often go wrong, one thing should be clear: work and life will become more and more important in the future...
Simone Janson Simone Janson is a publisher, consultant and one of the 10 most important German bloggers according to the Blogger Relevance Index and Wikipedia. According to DIE ZEIT, she is one of the most important bloggers on careers, work and the world of work. She is also a keynote speaker and advises companies such as Samsung, OTTO and Randstad on HR communication. She has also worked for various universities and business schools. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung...
Following one's own inclinations in the dream job - this is what many dream of when they begin studying in the arts or humanities. But does such a degree make sense? From dream study to dream job? Humanities scholars - idealistic, unworldly and unsuitable for the job market! With such prejudices from parents, teachers and sometimes even your own Professoren students must register in…
Mobile learning is becoming increasingly popular. Podcasts and streaming services play an important role here. Which equipment and which technology is necessary here and what should you pay attention to when choosing the right mobile phone tariff? Mobile training with podcasts Podcast apps such as Pocket Casts or Beyond Podcast are suitable for mobile training with podcasts, with which…
The current Monster study addresses the question: How do companies and job seekers see the application process of the future? With sometimes surprisingly bizarre results and potential for new business ideas, for example in the field of robot recruiting. The media mix is becoming more confusing The good news: there are more and more ways for applicants and companies to find each other. The bad news: The media mix will…
This time five books tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To those who cannot and do not want to hire a team of consultants for every question. To the companies that want to position themselves professionally, from the bakery to the IT forge. Quick check for SMEs This concerns almost 100% of German companies.…
It now seems normal to advertise for the BILD newspaper as a celebrity. But if a federal minister does that, it's borderline - and especially if the education minister is. Ms. Schavan, what were you thinking? Via Twitter, I became aware that the Federal Minister of Education, Anette Schavan, was also promoting the Bild newspaper's iPhone app (please...
How independent can and must journalism be? A question on which opinions differ - as the discussion presented below shows. 90 minutes is short 90 minutes can be damn short. Especially when dealing with such a controversial topic as “Journalism and Web 2.0”. Unfortunately, in the short time you can…
Women can earn significantly better in technical professions. Nevertheless, these are still considered unattractive for women. Some initiatives want to change that. MINT subjects: Diverse employment opportunities University graduates from the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology, the so-called MINT subjects, have a wide range of job opportunities, excellent career prospects and above-average wages. Nevertheless, the proportion of female first-year students is...
What concrete prospects do humanities and social scientists have on the labor market? Where are your chances? And in which areas is it particularly easy to get started? Humanities scholars and social scientists: Not unworldly The fact is: Humanities scholars and social scientists are by no means as unworldly as they are commonly assumed. Rather, they often have qualifications that are in demand on the job market and…
While a doctorate focuses on scientific work, a postgraduate course is more geared towards imparting the specialist knowledge for a specific profession. Aim of a postgraduate course A postgraduate course is not a substitute for a doctorate, but serves to acquire practical knowledge that can be applied directly in everyday working life. Even before it comes to the…
The career prospects for humanities scholars are traditionally rather poor. How can the career entry still succeed. Poor prospects for humanities scholars and social scientists? Unfortunately, this text has to start with bad news: the prospects for humanities graduates on the job market are not exactly rosy. The unemployment rate for humanities scholars is above the academic average, the number of advertised positions for this group of applicants…
Living, working or at least studying in Italy is the dream of many people. But how is the Italian higher education system structured? The Italian school system Article 34 of the Italian Constitution of 1948 stipulates that education must be compulsory and free for at least eight years. In February 2000, Framework Law No. 30 Legge-quadro…
Job placement is actually the main task of the Federal Employment Agency. What exactly does she do? This is how you can use the job placement service The job placement service can only find jobs that actually exist. When the economy is good, it can of course fulfill this task better than in bad times. When looking for a job, you shouldn’t rely solely on…
If you've just been fired, you're probably shocked at first. You actually need time to think about how to proceed. But you should go to the employment office first. Job gone - now what? Even if it is difficult: Postpone this "mourning work" until later. Find the local one as soon as possible...
Maybe you had it in mind for a long time and weren't quite sure if and how. Or you can't find a job even after a long search and see it as the last resort - the step into self-employment. Am I even an “entrepreneur type”? Starting a business must not be the last “emergency exit” out of unemployment. You must have customers from…