Friday, May 29, 2009

MBTI Homework

Take initiative to make UExplore work for you!

Consider completing the following readings and exercises prior to June 17th that were assigned by John Gates:

  • Read the chapter devoted to your type in Do What You Are
  • Complete the exercises in Chapter 24

In the chapter devoted to your type:

  • 3 profiles of career professionals with that type
  • why those careers work for that person
  • common threads and themes in their chosen professions
  • what career satisfaction means for them
  • popular occupations for that type
  • customizing your job search
  • pathways to success by using your strengths
  • possible pitfalls
  • the final piece: changing or keeping your job...the key to success for your type

In chapter 24, the idea is to put it all together so that you match your personality to a career that you can looooove. That chapter breaks down that plan into 10 simple-and-easy steps. I've scanned those steps, and we've steadily been working through those steps via UExplore. Now, is your chance to review what you've accomplished through the program and put it all together.

  • Step 1: Identify your unique personality strengths and weaknesses (Resource ideas: Do What Your Are chapter devoted to your personality type; handout from Your Listening Profile)
  • Step 2: Identify and rank your work-related strengths and weaknesses (Resource ideas: Handout from Assessing Your Transferable Skills; Your Professional Portfolio)
  • Step 3: Record and evaluate your criteria for career satisfaction (Resource ideas: Handouts from Career Planning)
  • Step 4: Record your observations of specific situations where your current or past jobs met your career satisfacton criteria (Resource ideas: Your Professional Portfolio)
  • Step 5: Think about your strongest interests, as in what activities do you enjoy so much that you would do them for free (Resource ideas: Handout from Goal Setting)
  • Step 6: Identify your skills (Resource ideas: Checklist inside Do What You Are)
  • Step 7: Generate a list of possible careers or jobs that are of interest to you at this point (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels)
  • Step 8: Analyze each career option asking: how well does it make use of your best skills and abilities; how well does it make use of my work-related strengths; and how well does it meet my top five criteria for career satisfaction? (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels; Your Professional Portfolio;
  • Step 9: Research your potential career options (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels)
  • Step 10: Celebrate your successes (Resource ideas: Your Professional Portfolio)

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Questions about MBTI?

We introduced you to the MBTI tool and type theory almost 9 months ago. By assessing your own personality type and knowledge of your preferences for taking in information, making decisions, and attitudes in interacting with your environment, you gained additional tools for understanding and identifying your natural interests and work values.

In June, we'll be revisiting MBTI and type theory. This is another chance for you to evaluate how your type connects to a best‐fit career.

To make this session work for you, what essential questions do you want to be addressed by our guest presenter, Grace Balch?

What is it that you'd like to learn more about in order to help you identify and meet your professional goals?

Email me and call me with what we can do to make this an effective session for you!
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Enroll for credit

And,

drum roll, please!

Enroll for credit for IT, Laboratory Research, and Facilities Management by visiting this link:
https://enrollmentcentral.ucsd.edu/sed_course.cfm?&cdcrs=XUXPLORFAM

NOTICE: There is a current error with this link where you will be placed on "Standby". Enroll anyway. I am working on fixing it.
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What do you want to know about IT, Lab Research, and Facilities Management?

Great news!

For next month's session, we've got three career field overviews.

It will be a jam-packed session and to make the most of our time, our speakers welcome your questions ahead of time.

Do you have questions for:

Debbie Morrow -- System Administrator, Literature
Erica Stein -- Staff Research Associate, Division of Biological Sciences
Erwin Milan -- Asst Dir of Operations and Facilities, Rady School of Management

If so, bring 'em on! Email lindathai@ucsd.edu.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Training Scholarships from Staff Association

Have you heard of the Staff Association Scholarship Program?

I'd met some award winners at last year's Staff Picnic, but I just saw the call for applications on today's BLINK homepage.

The 2008-2009 application deadline is Monday, June 1, 2009.
Awards will be given at the staff picnic on Friday, August 21, 2009.

The UCSD Staff Association Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships up to $350 each to eligible UCSD Staff Association members for completed training activities that aid in their career development. The scholarship program subcommittee of the UCSD Staff Association executive board shall be responsible for implementing the annual scholarship program in accordance with the guidelines and procedures contained in this document, subject to amendment by the executive board.

The current UCSD Staff Association Scholarship Application submission deadline is Monday, June 1, 2009, 4:30 p.m. The application is available in Word or PDF format.

Procedure:

The scholarship program subcommittee shall consist of the UCSD Staff Association Chair, Chair-elect, and a subcommittee chair chosen annually by the Staff Association Chair.

The subcommittee shall communicate to Staff Association members a call for scholarship applications during the Spring quarter, but not later than the first week of May.

Applications must be returned to the subcommittee chair by close of business on the first working day of June. Late applications will not be accepted.

The subcommittee will review applications to verify eligibility.

During its June meeting, the Staff Association executive board will review the amount of scholarship funds available, the number of scholarships to be awarded, and the scholarship amount for each award. Qualified applications will be presented to the executive board at that same meeting for final approval.

If the number of eligible applications exceeds the funding available, award selection will be based on a lottery process.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a UC San Diego career staff employee who has completed the probationary period.
  • Applicant must be a current, dues-paying member (Word file) of the UCSD Staff Association as of May 31 of the current year, and at the time of application and award of scholarships.
  • Qualified career development training activities include courses, seminars, and conferences. Items not eligible for scholarship funding are travel or other incidental expenses (such as food, parking, lodging, etc.), courses offered through Enrollment Central, courses required to maintain a current license or board certification, and any training paid by or reimbursed from university funds.
  • Completion of training activities must occur between June 1 of the prior calendar year and May 31 of the current calendar year.
  • Scholarship allocation will be considered only for successfully completed training activities. Proof of completion with a passing grade must accompany applications for courses or seminars (i.e., grade report, transcript, certificate, etc.).
  • Original receipts for all expenses eligible for reimbursement must be submitted with the application.
  • Applicants are required to utilize UC San Diego employee discounts for UC and Extension courses.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Survey Monkey!

What did you think?
Your Professional Portfolio
Rosemarie Mirano-Del Mar


Communications & External Relations

Career Field Overview and Career Information Panel
Suzi Sterner, Sarah Andrade, Portia Bibb
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fCXxPoA07ayb9DUsEtNfVg_3d_3d



Thank you for filling our your surveys!!!!
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Happy Memorial Day!



In honor of those individuals who have served in the military and given their lives in that service, the University will be closed to commemorate Memorial Day.
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Our First Jobs

Oh! I had so much fun learning about your first jobs! I know Rosemarie used it as an exercise to get us thinking about the range and quality of our work experiences, and I look back and think: "Oh, the places we've been!"

I added a sidebar to capture the variety of our beginnings in the work world. I missed out on hearing Kimberly's and Jamie's, though.

So, Jamie and Kimberly, chime in with a comment or an email to us. Let us hear what your first jobs were.
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Congrats to Christina and Crystal

Rah! Rah! Rah!

Congratulations to Christina Knerr and Crystal Warning for being selected as participants to the School of Medicine Human Resources A-Z.

The 13-month program is a robust one featuring sessions about:
* Preparing the Job Description
* Recruitment and Hiring
* Employment
* Salary and Compensation
* Benefits
* Performance Management
* Payroll
* Separations
* Risk and Safety
* Worklife and Wellness
* Records Management
* Employee Development
* Workplace Interaction
* Communication
* Financial Overview
* Academic Personnel Overview
* Academic Compensation
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Program Administration Q & A

Q: Are program administration jobs focused solely in areas of grant and/or self-sustaining programs?

A: The majority of program administration positions support extramurally-funded or self-supporting programs. There is a small number of program representative positions that support state-funded programs, an example of which would be the program representatives that administer interdisciplinary majors such as Chinese Studies and International Studies.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Urban Myths

Well, not really an urban myth, but we debunked a few hiring myths today

Myth #1 Your resume is reviewed by a coomputer program. If your resume contains words from the qualifications section of the online job posting, then you will get referred
NOT TRUE! Your resume is reviewed by a live human being--a professional recruiter from central HR. A professional recruiter is assigned to each Vice Chancellor, and he/she will look at your resume as a whole. If you are minimally qualified for the position, then your resume is referred to the hiring department

Myth #2 There is a limit on how many resumes that Central HR refers to the hiring department
NOT TRUE! There is no limit on how many resumes that Central HR refers to the hiring department.

Myth #3 Central HR ranks the referred applicants when they forward resumes to the hiring department
NOT TRUE! Central HR does not rank the referred applicants. Central HR forwards all applications that are minimally qualified. The hiring department determines the candidate with the highest qualifications and best fit for their organizational needs.

Myth #4 It is better to apply towards the end of the job posting deadline
NOT TRUE! As long as you are minimally qualified for the position, then your resume will be referred. The time at which you submit the application does not affect the quality of your application and your chances of being referred.

Myth #5
Your resume can only be one page
NOT TRUE! Your resume can be longer than one page, though 2-3 pages is generally the accepted norm at UCSD.

Myth #6 A longer resume is better than a shorter resume
NOT TRUE! A long resuemn does not equate to a high-quality resume. Do not submit 10-page, 20-page resumes. Try to keep the resume to 2-3 pages.

Friday, May 15, 2009

How to get to the Science and Engineering Events Room @ Geisel Library

We have a room change! Head on over to the Science and Engineering Events Room at the Geisel Library.

For your enjoyment, I have included written directions and pictures.

Written directions:
Go to Geisel Library
Make a right, walking past the circulation desk
Make a right, walking towards the Science and Engineering Library
Walk downstairs
The Science and Engineering Laborary is on your right

Make a right after these detectors
Make a right at this corner
Go downstairs (stairs on your left)
See room ahead and on your right

ROOM CHANGE FOR MAY 20th! Go to Science and Engineering Room in the Geisel Library


SNEAK PEEK: Personal Commercials make a return!

A STAR IS BORN!

During Rosemarie's presentation on Monday, she'll be asking for a few volunteers to deliver their personal commercials.

You've got them ready already, so now is your chance to SHINE!

Extra points go to all volunteers!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

What to expect...

...when we get together on Wednesday....
  • 45-minute panel presentation about building a star resume
  • 7-10 minutes of one-on-one time with a professional expert to review your portfolio
  • 30-minute Open Forum with Rosemarie Mirano-Del Mar --ask her anything you want about the recruitment process and how to get hired!

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Be our guests!



We've lined up a great team of UC San Diego professionals to review your portfolios next Wednesday.



Drum roll please.....

  • Millicent Daniels
  • Ben Haden
  • Marcele Maia
  • Rosemarie Mirano-Del Mar
  • Jeannie O'Neil-Ferlito
  • Earline Ventura

They are recruitment and outreach experts from central human resources and the Academic Affairs VC area.
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Your Training History--pending...

Many of your training history records may not include all the workshops you've attended through UExplore, so I have been working with Anna Calhoun to correct those records. She is processing the corrections, though no word yet on when they'll be completed.

Meanwhile, thanks for following up and letting me know about the discrepancies in your training histories.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!


Thank you to Career Connection for sharing this cartoon!
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Sample Skills Statements

With the power of action verbs, your skills statements will improve at least one degree--I promise!

Check out these sample skills statements:

  • Understand and apply organizing principles
  • Teach a skill, concept, or principle to others
  • Write factual material clearly and concisely
  • Identify information sources appropriate to special needs or problems

Find more sample skills statements on the Academic Affairs UExplore website .

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Verbs for your Resume!

  • Assist with financial budget
  • Knowledge of human resources principles
  • Prepare events for staff

Observation: These are samples of skills statements that might appear on a resume.

Opinion: Stay away from these skills statements. Stay away from "assist with", "knowledge of", and "prepare". You can do better. Tell me exactly how you assisted: what tools did you use; who was your audience; what was the result of the work you performed, etc.

To quickly improve your resume, use verbs that accurately and precisely describe your skills and abilities and how you have applied your knowledge.

To help you out, I've included a one-page cheat sheet on our Academic Affairs UExplore website that lists at least 100 great verbs. Check them out!

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Walk for Hope is Saturday, May 9th

I'll be keeping a look at the news this weekend, and looking for our Kimberly!


10th Annual San Diego Walk for Hope
Saturday, May 9th
Start Location:
University of San Diego5998 Alcala' Park San Diego, CA 92110

Walk for Hope is a national breast cancer walk series that raises millions of dollars in support of breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope.
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Kimberly supports the WALK FOR HOPE!



Rah Rah Rah to Kimberly Bondad!

This weekend, she is participating in the “Walk for Hope” for breast cancer this SATURDAY, MAY 9th!

Check out her team: TEAM BOOGIE! Under Kimberly’s leadership as team captain, Team Boogie has raised $65 and is working their way towards their team goal of $150.

If you have an interest to JOIN TEAM BOOGIE, Kimberly welcomes any or all help and contributions!