Insider Secrets to Success on Your First Job
Posted: June 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Chances are, if you are one of the hundreds of thousands of newly minted college graduates who are thrilled to be done with school, you are also now facing the prospect of entering the "real world". You may also be one of the many who are on the verge of starting your first "real job".
While it's tempting to take a well-deserved breather before your new job start date, if you want to be successful in your new job early on there's still some work to do. Just as you prepared for your interviews, you will need to put some time and energy into preparing for your new job to make sure you hit the ground running. [More from Forbes: Tips for young professionals starting a new job]
To get you headed in the right direction from day one, I thought about many of the common mistakes that had been shared with me over the years and then tested these out with individuals who lead talent and recruiting organizations with Fortune 500 firms. Here is our collective wisdom on this topic, so you can avoid many of the pitfalls that have befallen the less well prepared.
"Start" before you start
Your work reputation begins before you know it
You've heard it a million times but I'll say it again: first impressions can be lasting impressions. In an increasingly competitive and demanding work culture your co-workers will form an impression of you quickly. Make it a positive one! [More from Forbes: 20 job rules for Milennials]
Engage with your co-workers
In some ways getting the job is much easier than being successful in it and in turn leveraging each workplace experience and opportunity toward the next step in your career. Just perform well and follow the advice here and you'll be well on your way!
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Success of fertility treatment may approach natural birth rate
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Contact: Jason Cody codyja@msu.edu 517-432-0924 Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, Mich. A groundbreaking study of nearly 250,000 U.S. women reveals live birth rates approaching natural fertility can be achieved using assisted reproductive technology, where eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, combined with sperm and then returned to the woman's body.
The research, led by Michigan State University's Barbara Luke and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlights what factors help or hinder getting pregnant using assisted reproductive technology, or ART. The results indicate that when there are favorable patient and embryo characteristics, live birth rates with ART can approach those of natural fertility.
"This is good news for women who are trying to have a child," said Luke, a researcher in the College of Human Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
The number of ART treatments has more than doubled in the past 10 years, and live birth rates traditionally have been reported per cycle, or per one course of treatment. While that is easily calculated and is the method used by national registries across the world, Luke's team sought to estimate cumulative success rates with continued treatment.
"Women and families want to know the overall chances they will get pregnant, not necessarily whether they will get pregnant during a specific cycle," Luke said.
Data were obtained from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology's Clinic Outcome Reporting System for women undergoing treatment between 2004 and 2009. The system contains data on more than 90 percent of all clinics performing ART treatments in the United States.
The study of 246,740 women revealed 57 percent of women achieved a live birth via ART treatment, and 30 percent of all ART cycles resulted in a live birth. Success rates declined with increasing age for women using their own eggs, especially for those ages 38 years and older, but not for women using donor eggs.
The estimated natural fertility rate of the general population is about 20 percent per month, and estimated rates of conceiving spontaneously are 45 percent, 65 percent and 85 percent after three, six and 12 months, respectively.
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Survey Says — Family and Friends More Important than Bank Account and Career in Defining True Success
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Survey reveals Canadian men would most like to have a drink with Prince William
TORONTO, June 28, 2012 /CNW/ - In an informal survey of Canadian men conducted last week by Chivas Regal, one of the world's leading premium Scotch whiskies, almost half of respondents (47 per cent) identified having great relationships with family and friends as best defining true success. Tied for a distant second were one's bank account and overall health, each garnering 17 per cent of the responses. Rounding out the responses, 14 per cent selected one's career while just five per cent indicated making a contribution to society as best defining success. The survey results align with similar findings from recent market research conducted by Chivas in Canada.
"Canadians' view of what defines success is both holistic and progressive," says Rachel Kubacki, Brand Manager for Chivas Regal in Canada, referring to both the survey results and supporting market research. "As part of its campaign this year, Chivas is focusing its efforts on getting young Canadian men of legal drinking age thinking (and rethinking) about scotch in a new and progressive way. Chivas is also encouraging them to step back and examine the aspects that define their personal success."
In the survey, Canadian men were also asked which modern, successful man they would most like to enjoy a glass of Chivas with, and a majority (23 per cent) chose the would-be King of England, Prince William. Coming in second was another popular Brit, David Beckham (18 per cent), followed by Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg (12 per cent) and Canadian rap superstar Drake (9 per cent). 38 per cent of respondents chose to write in their own choice of modern man they'd most like to enjoy a Chivas with, and of those entries, some of the notable names included, Sean Connery, Bill Gates, Ben Kingsley, Sir Richard Branson, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Additionally, respondents were asked which attribute was the most important on the road to achieving success, with integrity leading the way at 34 per cent. The next most important attribute to becoming successful, according to the results, was determination (29 per cent), followed by confidence (19 per cent), loyalty (nine per cent), intelligence (six per cent), and finally, generosity (three per cent).
The survey was executed at the Chivas 1801: You've Arrived event on Thursday, June 14, in Toronto. Chivas Regal invited 150 lucky guests to a memorable night that included raising a glass of the super-premium Chivas 25-Year-Old Scotch with Dragon's Den host Bruce Croxon. The attendees mingled with Croxon along with former Toronto Maple Leaf Wendel Clark, Toronto Raptor Jamaal Magloire, New York Ranger Michael Del Zotto, and Flashpoint actor David Paetkau. The group was also treated to a rare and intimate surprise performance by the hot, emerging Canadian band Young Empires.
The event was designed to introduce new Scotch drinkers to the Chivas lifestyle. It followed a series of intimate tasting events in Toronto, hosted by select retail partners where consumers were given a chance to win an invitation to the larger, signature Chivas party. Those partners leading businesses from the men's fashion, grooming, gourmet food, technology, art and dcor arenas included Mankind, GotStyle, Bay Bloor Radio, The Healthy Butcher, Ben Sherman, MJG Gallery and Casalife. Partner brands were prominently featured at the main event, each offering a relevant interactive and educational vignette for attendees to enjoy.
"We call these types of events edutainment for the modern man," Kubacki added. "As Scotch continues to grow in popularity in Canada and around the world, Chivas wants to ensure it is speaking to its consumers in a way that is both relevant and memorable."
About Chivas Regal Chivas Regal is a truly global brand, selling 4.2-million 9L cases annually in more than 150 countries (more than a bottle sold every second). Chivas Regal has achieved a strong global performance number 1 in Europe and Asia, with dynamic growth in Eastern Europe, South America and most emerging markets. The Chivas Regal range is the epitome of style, substance and exclusivity, and includes Chivas Regal 12, 18 and 25 Year Old.
About Corby Corby Distilleries Limited is a leading Canadian marketer of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's Canadian whiskies, Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka, and McGuinness liqueurs. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT vodka and Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet and Ballantine's Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Beefeater gin, Malibu rum, Kahla liqueur, G.H. Mumm champagne, and Jacob's Creek, Graffigna, Stoneleigh and Wyndham Estate wines.
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Triumph Higher Education Group Launches First-Ever Online Culinary School
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Culinary school will never be the same. Triumph Higher Education Group today announced the launch of the first-ever online culinary school, the Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy. Never before has a program of this caliber been paired with the accessibility and affordability of the web. Modeled after the most prestigious culinary institutes in the world, Escoffier Online offers a comprehensive curriculum of cooking techniques and fundamentals without the physical, financial, and time constraints of a traditional culinary school through an online platform that combines learningessentials into one intuitive, easyto use interface.
The first of its kind in the world, Escoffier Online puts culinary school within reach for beginners and enthusiasts alike from the aspiring chef seeking a career to the hobbyist taking a passion to new heights. Tuition is only $5,000, which includes access to a detailed curriculum, a professional kit of essential cooking tools, and a personal culinary mentor gleaned from a team of accomplished professional chefs. The chef-designed program focuses on the building blocks of a culinary education, with core courses covering Culinary Basics, Culinary Groundwork, Culinary Essentials, and Culinary Careers. Each course includes a series of interactive learning modules addressing a multitude of topics, from basic knife skills to stock and mother sauce preparation, braising and roasting, and more. Every module culminates with an assessment that includes a self-evaluation, recipe preparation, and one-on-one mentor review. The program is designed to take two to four months, with up to one year to complete coursework. No set start dates means that students can begin their culinary journey anytime, anywhere, as long as they have access to a kitchen and a computer.
In addition to delivering a prestigious and wide-ranging program with expanded flexibility and convenience, Escoffier Online's on-demand, interactive platform offers unique features for both personal and professional development. With 24x7 access to lessons and support, students can continuously work on perfecting techniques and share ideas, tips, and questions with fellow classmates in an inviting, collaborative online environment. They also begin building a customized online portfolio the instant they enroll, with details on completed coursework and skills, images of successful dishes, comments from chef mentors, and more that can be easily shared with prospective employers. A final course sharpens students' abilities in the workplace, with modules on conflict resolution, teamwork, resume writing, and interviewing, plus a Q&A with mentor chefs to discuss their own experiences in the kitchen.
"This is truly a revolution in the world of culinary education because we're doing so much more than simply bringing a great program online; we're using the Internet to completely change the definition of a culinary education and who can get it. Our program won't just level the playing field, it will give our graduates a real competitive edge," explained Jack Larson, Escoffier Online co-founder and Executive Chairman at Triumph. An entrepreneur with a deep background in traditional and online education and vocational training, Larson worked closely with top industry chefs and instructors to bring the pioneering vision of legendary French Chef Auguste Escoffier to the web.
Upon completion of the program, students become "Escoffier Certified," with a diploma signed by Michel Escoffier, great grandson of the esteemed chef. Escoffier Online has been approved and recognized by a number of leading culinary organizations, including the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chicago Chefs of Cuisine Inc., the American Personal & Private Chef Association, and others.
"Whether you have a $50,000 education from a renowned culinary school or you're self-taught, you still start your career on a kitchen line that's just the reality of the restaurant profession," said Chef Mark Dowling, Vice President of Academics and Executive Chef at Triumph. "Escoffier Online gives aspiring chefs an entirely new option, with an opportunity to learn the essential building blocks of cooking, at a fraction of the price no matter where they live and putting them on the fast track to a culinary career."
To enroll, or to find more information on Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy, visit http://www.escoffieronline.com.
About Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy
The Escoffier Online Culinary Academy is the first-ever online culinary school, offering professional culinary training for aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts alike. Modeled after the most prestigious culinary institutes in the world and inspired by the world-renowned Escoffier name, Escoffier Online offers a comprehensive curriculum of cooking techniques and fundamentals without the physical, financial, and time constraints of a traditional school. Escoffier Online was launched by Triumph Higher Education Group (www.triumpheducation.com), a company dedicated to elevating the quality and experience of vocational educational programs both on-site and online. Escoffier Online has been approved and recognized by a number of leading culinary organizations, including the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chicago Chefs of Cuisine Inc., the American Personal & Private Chef Association, and others. http://www.escoffieronline.com.
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China Education Resources Inc. Signs Exclusive Agreement with Shanxi Province Education Authority
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VANCOUVER, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - China Education Resources, Inc. ("CER") (CHN.V) (CHNUF), a leading technology provider of online learning, training courses and social media for teachers, students and education professionals, is pleased to announce the conclusion of an exclusive arrangement to customize CER's leading School Platform (CER-SP) for Shanxi Province.
Further to CER's May 1, 2012 press release, the Company is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive agreement with the Teaching & Research Division of Shanxi Provincial Education Department to customize the Company's School Platform (CER-SP) for Shanxi Province. The Teaching & Research Division will organize academic experts and distinguished teachers in Shanxi Province to develop video and written content. This new digital content will be uploaded to the CER-SP and, together with CER's existing content (which includes 100,000 lesson plans and other comprehensive education resources), will be available to teachers and students for education reform in Shanxi Province. Education reform in Shanxi emphasizes interaction among teachers and students using digital education resources and multimedia equipment in classrooms. The Education Department of Shanxi Province has selected two counties for its initial pilot program and plans to follow it up by a provincial conference to recommend the school platform to all the schools in Shanxi Province in October 2012.
Shanxi Province is one of the leading provinces in the K to 12 education sector. Shanxi emphasizes a student-centered teaching philosophy and has been selected by China's Central Government to be the demo province for China's education digitization plan. Shanxi Province has more than 17,000 schools with 360,000 teachers and 5.7 million students.
"We are very pleased to reach this important milestone and we expect the Shanxi school platform will be an example of the high-growth potential of our products and business model in other provinces." said Chengfeng Zhou, CEO, China Education Resources. "CER has over one million teachers registered with our portal and been engaged by 14 provinces to provide online training for their teachers. Adding Shanxi, which is a large and important province, to our customer-base is further evidence of the successful commercialization of our leading edge products and services."
The Company has developed an unparalleled and broad portfolio of education products that it believes is unavailable in any other education market. It has been market tested and developed in the world's largest education market. The Company intends to explore the potential to provide these online, networked products and services in other education markets. It may launch these products on its own or in partnership with domestic industry players. The Company's goal is to become the leading internet education service platform, content provider and social network to individuals and organizations in the education sector.
In collaboration with China's education administrators and experts, China Education Resources has been helping to transform the curriculum of the world's largest educational system. Recognizing the need to address education reform changes, China Education Resources has created educational tools and curriculum for China's entire kindergarten through twelfth grade system. The Company is playing an integral part in transforming China's educational system by helping to convert the existing educational system from a memory-based learning system to a creative thinking and interactive approach. Presently, China Education Resources has over one million kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers registered through its Web portal. For more information, please visit http://www.chinaeducationresources.com or call (604) 331-2388.
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