Quick Resume Tip

Never lie on your resume.  While you may be desperate to get a specific job, or even any job, a lie can truly come back to haunt you.  First, your experience is good enough if applying for the right jobs.  Second, a lie, even discovered years down the road, can result in immediate dismissal (think of the Yahoo CEO who lied about having a degree on his resume and was ousted from his position within days).  It will never pay to lie, whether discovered immediately in an interview or checking references, or years from now, the damage is done.

Career Management Tip

Many companies/organizations offer a variety of professional development courses to their employees, including computer applications, leadership, management, sales, marketing, industry-related compliance, and business communications.  Companies may also send employees to regional and national conferences for additional education frequently in the form of breakout sessions.  Often, employees don't take advantage of these seminars and workshops and lose out on the benefits to their career.  Whether looking for a promotion at your current workplace, a better performance review, or wanting to move to another company, employers value employees that continually develop their skills through ongoing training.  

 

Take advantage of the learning opportunities your company provides, or seek out the many low cost or even free, quality professional development opportunities available to you online and at local community colleges and organizations. Additionally, keep track of the training you take, including name of course, and date (year or month/year) so you can add it to your resume.  As your knowledge grows, so will your career!

 

The Purpose of a Parent Teacher Organization

Throughout his career, Karl Eric Kandt has worked with various higher educational institutions as an admissions counselor, recruitment coordinator, and career advisor, among other roles. His participation in school activities extends to Herington Grade School, where his son attends. Karl Kandt is a member of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

A PTO is a group that plans activities in an effort to support a school, its teachers, and students. A primary function of a PTO is fundraising. Money raised through organized events, such as golf tournaments and auctions, are used to purchase school necessities, finance enrichment programs, and plan appreciation events.

PTOs also offer administrative support. Members of the group volunteer for a range of activities, including chaperoning field trips and assisting with library donations. The group’s primary goal is to help maintain the school to the best of its ability, so the school can continue daily business routines.