Sunday, May 31, 2020
The Hidden Job Market Controversy The Hidden Job Market EXISTS
The Hidden Job Market Controversy The Hidden Job Market EXISTS On the Recruiters Online Facebook group there is a debate about the facade that we call the hidden job market. Will Thomson, a corporate recruiter, wrote the post The Hidden Job Market is a Bunch of B.S. I find the dialog between recruiters to be interesting. I think they are all saying there is no hidden job market (hard to tell with the format of Facebook posts). In Wills blog post he says: Do employers post the âgood jobsâ anymore? If you said no, I want you to check your pulse. Of course they do!! All employers must post jobs! Why must employer post jobs? First, there are legal implications. Second, companies want the best-qualified candidates for the job. Third, it helps define the scope of the job. Will also says: As an advisor and a consultant, I want to tell you to NOT listen to these so called âjob expertsâ. I think he is talking about me the so called job expert. At the risk of being wrong, let me offer a different perspective. What about the jobs/openings that happen BEFORE they ever get to Will The Corporate Recruiters desk? Heres what I think the Hidden Job Market is: when your boss comes to you and says I just got approval for a new project manager. You know what skills we really need to help us move forward do you know anyone that would be perfect? This happens EVERY DAY. All over the place. The Wills of the world might not hear about them, but it happens. Ive seen in. Ive been on both sides of this conversation. I hear about it from JibberJobber users. This job is part of the HIDDEN job market because it isnt yet listed on Monster, or Indeed, or the corporate job board, or whatever job board the company uses. As far as job boards, the internet and technology go, it is hidden from the world job seekers and recruiters alike. Who knows about it? The boss, the bosss boss, and you. It is hiding from the rest of the world. As you talk to a few of the right people, or other people in your company learn about the opening, names of potential candidates get thrown into the running but until it is posted online, it is still in the HIDDEN job market. Now, here is the really important part. There isnt a place for you to look for these hidden (aka, unposted) jobs. You are really just hoping that the person that hears about a job, and they hear about it because of their position or role in the company, knows you, or knows about you. Have you been networking? Do people know who you are and what you have to offer? Do you have the right personal brand? At the risk of going all cliche about personal branding, what do people know about you? Do they know you as the guy who is at every networking event with a donut or drink in your hand, fun to talk with? Or do they know that you are one of the top project managers in the state? The donut guy is not the guy that is recommended for this unposted, hidden job. The project manager guy is the one who gets brought up. The bottom line: The hidden job market exists, even if this so called job expert says it does (and corporate recruiters disagree). People need to know who you are and what you do/offer. If they dont know you and your strengths, they dont think about you when they hear about opportunities. Understanding this changed the way I networked it should change the way you network, too. The Hidden Job Market Controversy The Hidden Job Market EXISTS On the Recruiters Online Facebook group there is a debate about the facade that we call the hidden job market. Will Thomson, a corporate recruiter, wrote the post The Hidden Job Market is a Bunch of B.S. I find the dialog between recruiters to be interesting. I think they are all saying there is no hidden job market (hard to tell with the format of Facebook posts). In Wills blog post he says: Do employers post the âgood jobsâ anymore? If you said no, I want you to check your pulse. Of course they do!! All employers must post jobs! Why must employer post jobs? First, there are legal implications. Second, companies want the best-qualified candidates for the job. Third, it helps define the scope of the job. Will also says: As an advisor and a consultant, I want to tell you to NOT listen to these so called âjob expertsâ. I think he is talking about me the so called job expert. At the risk of being wrong, let me offer a different perspective. What about the jobs/openings that happen BEFORE they ever get to Will The Corporate Recruiters desk? Heres what I think the Hidden Job Market is: when your boss comes to you and says I just got approval for a new project manager. You know what skills we really need to help us move forward do you know anyone that would be perfect? This happens EVERY DAY. All over the place. The Wills of the world might not hear about them, but it happens. Ive seen in. Ive been on both sides of this conversation. I hear about it from JibberJobber users. This job is part of the HIDDEN job market because it isnt yet listed on Monster, or Indeed, or the corporate job board, or whatever job board the company uses. As far as job boards, the internet and technology go, it is hidden from the world job seekers and recruiters alike. Who knows about it? The boss, the bosss boss, and you. It is hiding from the rest of the world. As you talk to a few of the right people, or other people in your company learn about the opening, names of potential candidates get thrown into the running but until it is posted online, it is still in the HIDDEN job market. Now, here is the really important part. There isnt a place for you to look for these hidden (aka, unposted) jobs. You are really just hoping that the person that hears about a job, and they hear about it because of their position or role in the company, knows you, or knows about you. Have you been networking? Do people know who you are and what you have to offer? Do you have the right personal brand? At the risk of going all cliche about personal branding, what do people know about you? Do they know you as the guy who is at every networking event with a donut or drink in your hand, fun to talk with? Or do they know that you are one of the top project managers in the state? The donut guy is not the guy that is recommended for this unposted, hidden job. The project manager guy is the one who gets brought up. The bottom line: The hidden job market exists, even if this so called job expert says it does (and corporate recruiters disagree). People need to know who you are and what you do/offer. If they dont know you and your strengths, they dont think about you when they hear about opportunities. Understanding this changed the way I networked it should change the way you network, too. The Hidden Job Market Controversy The Hidden Job Market EXISTS On the Recruiters Online Facebook group there is a debate about the facade that we call the hidden job market. Will Thomson, a corporate recruiter, wrote the post The Hidden Job Market is a Bunch of B.S. I find the dialog between recruiters to be interesting. I think they are all saying there is no hidden job market (hard to tell with the format of Facebook posts). In Wills blog post he says: Do employers post the âgood jobsâ anymore? If you said no, I want you to check your pulse. Of course they do!! All employers must post jobs! Why must employer post jobs? First, there are legal implications. Second, companies want the best-qualified candidates for the job. Third, it helps define the scope of the job. Will also says: As an advisor and a consultant, I want to tell you to NOT listen to these so called âjob expertsâ. I think he is talking about me the so called job expert. At the risk of being wrong, let me offer a different perspective. What about the jobs/openings that happen BEFORE they ever get to Will The Corporate Recruiters desk? Heres what I think the Hidden Job Market is: when your boss comes to you and says I just got approval for a new project manager. You know what skills we really need to help us move forward do you know anyone that would be perfect? This happens EVERY DAY. All over the place. The Wills of the world might not hear about them, but it happens. Ive seen in. Ive been on both sides of this conversation. I hear about it from JibberJobber users. This job is part of the HIDDEN job market because it isnt yet listed on Monster, or Indeed, or the corporate job board, or whatever job board the company uses. As far as job boards, the internet and technology go, it is hidden from the world job seekers and recruiters alike. Who knows about it? The boss, the bosss boss, and you. It is hiding from the rest of the world. As you talk to a few of the right people, or other people in your company learn about the opening, names of potential candidates get thrown into the running but until it is posted online, it is still in the HIDDEN job market. Now, here is the really important part. There isnt a place for you to look for these hidden (aka, unposted) jobs. You are really just hoping that the person that hears about a job, and they hear about it because of their position or role in the company, knows you, or knows about you. Have you been networking? Do people know who you are and what you have to offer? Do you have the right personal brand? At the risk of going all cliche about personal branding, what do people know about you? Do they know you as the guy who is at every networking event with a donut or drink in your hand, fun to talk with? Or do they know that you are one of the top project managers in the state? The donut guy is not the guy that is recommended for this unposted, hidden job. The project manager guy is the one who gets brought up. The bottom line: The hidden job market exists, even if this so called job expert says it does (and corporate recruiters disagree). People need to know who you are and what you do/offer. If they dont know you and your strengths, they dont think about you when they hear about opportunities. Understanding this changed the way I networked it should change the way you network, too.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
How to Write a Summary For a Resume Using FedEx
How to Write a Summary For a Resume Using FedExUsing the term 'writing a summary for a resume' could mean many things. On one hand, it could be saying that you are tired of looking at your resume and do not have the time to read all of it. On the other hand, it could mean that you do not know enough about the job that you are applying for, and that you need someone to take care of this part for you. Either way, this article will help you find out how to write a summary for a resume.Basically, a resume is a detailed description of the specific details of the position you are applying for. Your objective and skills are listed in a professional looking way. Your resume is your golden ticket to getting a new job.When you are out looking for a job, you should make sure that you keep a few things in mind, and that is a custom brochure, a resume, and references. You can add a few more things such as things like a resume cover letter and an interview questionnaire. These are sometimes referr ed to as a mini package. A mini package is just what it sounds like.You have to be able to answer all of the questions the potential employer asks so that you can prove that you can do the job the company is looking for. You also have to answer all of the questions that are directed at you during the interview. This would include discussing why you would be a good fit for the job, what you can bring to the company, and what you would be doing if you got the job.The mini package or summary is an extremely important part of any interview. It tells the employer exactly what you will be doing if the job is offered to you. It also lets them know how interested you are in the job and if you understand the basics of the job.A summary is important because it shows what you know about the job, what experience you have with the job, and what kind of attitude you have towards working in the field. If you do not tell them this information, they are going to find out from someone else. They will also learn if you have been in the position before, and if you have, how long you have been there.Another important thing to remember is that the whole purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. If you do not send a mini package, you do not send anything. It does not matter if you got the job on a test, or an interview. No one cares if you just sent out a resume.So if you want to be successful at getting an interview, then you must look professional. In some situations, it may be a better idea to just send out a letter instead of sending out a full package. However, if you need to send a mini package because you have no idea how to write a simple resume, then go ahead and do so.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Is Your Personal Brand Making Ageism Worse - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career
Is Your Personal Brand Making Ageism Worse - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You wouldnt brand yourself as inflexible, non-current, stuck in your ways, unwilling to adapt new skills, tired, out of touch, retired-on-the-job, unmanageable, unwilling to take constructive feedback, or overpriced would you? Well, you certainly wouldnt brand yourself this way on purpose. Yet thats exactly what many 40+ job seekers do, without realizing it. Could your personal brand amplify negative feelings about your age? Could your personal brand actually be contributing to the ageism that employers direct towards you, making it difficult for you to find your next job? Here are 6 negative age-related perceptions your personal brand may be causing: You focus on years of experience: To an employer actively searching for more senior candidate, drawing attention to your years of experience might be a good thing. However, few employers value number of years of experience as they once did. Today, employers are more interested in the value youve provided and the problems youve solved, over your years of experience. To many employers, a focus on years of experience implies that you have few results to brag about giving the perception that you maybe havent tried that hard during all those years. Youre out of touch: When you describe your experience using old-school terminology, phrases and jargon, you can give the perception that youre out of touch. For example, if your company used an older enterprise or accounting system, dont brag about it Dont even mention it. If your last employer is using manufacturing processes that arent cutting edge, dont bring it up in your resume. Even if youre Gods gift to marketing and can prove it with the fact that you invented the Happy Meal, mentioning that accomplishment makes you seem out of touch. Youre not technologically current: When you send a paper resume or fax it to an employer, you give the impression that you dont understand email. When you refuse to have a Facebook profile based on principal, you appear technologically backwards. When you use an AOL email account for your job search, you appear like youre stuck in the 90s. When you list a fax number on your resume (believe it or not, many people still do this), youre a blast from the past. Just the other day, a candidate asked me if she should print her resume on fancy paper in a different color how awfully 70s of you. Your skills are stale: If youre trying to show an employer how qualified you are for a job because you did the same job 10 years ago youre giving the employer the impression that your skills are stale. Hiring managers dont remember what they had for lunch last week so why would they believe youll be more effective as a candidate with current experience when your experience is 10 years prior? If youve been out of work for the past few years, how can you expect an employer to think your skills are as sharp as someone who has been working during that time? Youre not hands on: If youve been managing a large staff for the past few years, you give the impression that youre not hands-on too far removed from doing the work, because youve managed it for so long. If you dont mention that youre adept with tools like the components of Microsoft Office, you give the impression that youll need someone else to write reports for you, to do spreadsheet analysis for you and to create presentations for you. Most businesses today require managers who can both manage and work hands on as part of the team plus be self sufficient enough to do their own reports and presentations. Your best years are behind you: When you take up a lot of resume space describing details of what you did 10, 15, 20 years ago, you give the impression that your best years are behind you. Back to the example of the Happy Meal inventor (yes, its a real client example) Why would a hiring manager want to hire someone who brands themselves as all washed up? Thats how you brand yourself when you put emphasis and include a great deal of detail about the early part of your career. You dont have to let your age stand in the way of your career. Often, its not your ageits how you present your age that causes you to lose opportunities. Next week, well talk about how to change your personal brand to combat ageism. Author: Phil Rosenberg is President of http://www.reCareered.com, a leading job search information website and career coaching service. Phil also runs the Career Central group, one of Linkedinâs largest groups for job seekers and has built one of the 20 largest personal networks on Linkedin globally. An active blogger about social media, career advice and job search information, Philâs articles have been published by The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, CNN, CBS, AOL, FastCompany, CIO, ZDnet, The Examiner, and leading job/career/recruiting publications and sites. Check out one of Philâs complimentary job search webinars at http://ResumeWebinar.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
How Tasty is Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career
How Tasty is Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Humans can experience five or six types of taste sensations. They are: bitter, salty, sour, astringent, sweet, pungent (eg chili), and umami (eg savory). We have the taste buds for this, with an assist from our sense of smell: so there must be a reason we can identify these flavors. And, because we are capable of enjoying each of them, then they all can have a place in the cuisine we consume. In other words: thereâs not a good, better best or bad judgment on these flavors. Thereâs personal preference, born of associations â" like the taste of your motherâs chicken soup. Some people liked browned butter on their Brussels sprouts. Some people donât want any butter. Some people cannot abide the taste of Brussels sprouts. Itâs all in the buds and the brains of the consumer. Most of us enjoy a little of everything. Everything is good in moderation. Until I gave up sugar three months ago, I had always scoffed at people who said things like, âOh, this dessert is too sweet!â I could have a Krispy Kreme donut with a ball of Ben and Jerryâs on it, soaked in hot fudge: and that wouldnât be sweet enough. You can see why I had to give up on sugar. It just wasnât doing what I needed anymore. Like any substance, our relationship started out great and I just kept upping the ante until I realized Iâd never get that feeling again. So I quit. After three months off sugar, I tasted a nectarine. My goodness! That is sweet! And, a little sour! A bit of a salty bite! Astringent finish! Unlike a glazed white flour donut, real food like nectarines are multi-dimensional. Thereâs not one overpowering, in-your-face flavor that you canât get out of your mouth until you drink a hot cup of coffee to wash it down. How does your brand taste? I bet itâs a too something. Most of us are. Think about the experience your audiences have as they consume you. Your audiences are your boss, the people you work with, recruiters you want to impress, investors, prospects, clients, prospective referral sources and more. They get a taste of what youâre offering in your conversation, social network posts, emails, texts, and what you do in meetings and presentations. For example, I am tired of the sour, too hip for words attitude I get from some of the people I do business with. I recently fired a vendor, not because she didnât have the talent and services I needed. I just could not stand her snarky putdowns of everyone and everything. She dissed her parents and served up a lemon pucker when she spoke about her boyfriend. Not that any of this chatter was really relevant to the services she provided. I just didnât like the taste in my mouth when I was finally free to go about the rest of my day. Itâs not just negativity. As I revealed, I am a sweets person. But even in my heyday: one dessert serving was enough (albeit the hearty man portion size). Endless sweet is just cloying and miserable. An intern in my office has gone on to two more jobs in advertising agencies, in under two years. When she left us for another job, I was so relieved. Her high pitched, singsong, make-believe sheâs Ariel the Mermaid deal was wearing us all down, and I handled the complaints. Her next boss dubbed her âsunshine and rainbows.â No one can bear an endless amount of sunshine and rainbows. People thrive in natural light. Different seasons to come and go. Otherwise our adrenal glands just burn out from glare. The point is: be dimensional. Donât be a one note Ned or Nelly. Yes, personal brands are clear and consistent, but they are also compelling. No one can live on lemons all day. No one can survive on sugar alone. Mix up your perspectives, your posts and our perception of you. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Writing Resume Reviews to Find Resume Writing Services That Are High Quality
Writing Resume Reviews to Find Resume Writing Services That Are High QualityUser reviews are a great way to find the best of the best resume writing services. How is it possible that a small time website would be able to compete with large established resume writing companies? The answer lies in the fact that a very small amount of quality work can equal a large number of poor results.Users often find it hard to trust new website owners because they are not familiar with their web content. The bottom line is that if you want to get a high percentage of users posting a positive review of your resume writing service, you need to give the user access to a variety of tools. This allows users to review your service right on your website and gives them the opportunity to leave their comments.There are many ways to get a user to rate your services but one of the easiest ways is to offer them a free sample of your writing. It doesn't matter if you offer a three or five page resume online, th e ability to choose which ones they want is always a nice feature. Free samples make it easy for users to express their opinions about your service without risking any money.The next step to keep in mind is to have a variety of resources on your website that your user can use to find new resume writing services. A free resume sample is a great place to start. Another great resource to keep in mind is the internet directory.These directories are easily accessible to anyone. A great place to begin is by finding an internet directory that offers user reviews. Remember that these aren't necessarily paid reviews but it's your job to make sure the directory is reputable enough to provide your users with accurate information.Search through the most credible directories first to find ones that offer free or low cost samples. Once you've found several of these listings, do a search on each one to see what features are available. If you see a website offering only one free sample, then that c ompany may not be trustworthy and should be avoided.While many people know that directories are good for user reviews, there are still many people who don't know how to use these tools. Again, the internet directory is a great tool. All you need to do is put your keyword and then use quotation marks around it and a star to provide your users with some space to write in their comments.As long as you allow your users to review your service, it won't matter how little they used it. As long as you keep the user reviews to a minimum, your users will return and recommend your service to others.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
So Youve Been Fired, What to do Next - CareerMetis.com
So You've Been Fired, What to do Next Source : Pixabay.comI clearly remember when I was invited to my managerâs office. Half-expecting it to be a face-to-face meeting, my manager was not on her own. A representative from HR accompanied her occupying the adjacent seat. I knew something was up.As the meeting began, my manager led the conversation by saying that they liked my work ethic but strongly felt that I was not right for the role.For obvious reasons, I donât want to go into too much detail as to why they came to that conclusion, but when they finally gave me the news that they were letting me go, I was gutted, to say the least.evalI experienced a whole array of emotions. I worried whether I would find another decent job again. And I simply had no idea what to do when you lose your job.Looking back at this now, I can confidently say that getting dismissed Being dismissed is not the best way to leave the company, but you do have control over howyou leave.If you throw an aggressive tantrum, then your former employe r may choose to not give you a reference when you try to find work in the future. So do ensure you keep a professional attitude at all times And do refrain from posting any negative comments on social media or any other online platform. Remember, some employers do check up on prospective employees prior to the interview.2) Channel Your EmotionsYou will feel a range of emotions. Be it anger, sadness, depression, regret or shame. There is no use in bottling these emotions up, as it can lead to both mental and physical health problems in the long term â" there are numerous studiesthat support this.There are a number of ways which you can process your emotions, you can:Speak to your General PractitionerTalk to a friendKeeping a journalWhatever method you decide to take, it is really important that you embrace your emotions for what they are. And as soon as you do that, you are able to move on.3) Be Honest With YourselfevalOnce youâve allowed the dust to settle, it is time to do some brutally honest self-reflection and actually find out why you were dismissed in the first place.Sometimes, you may find that you werenât able to perform well in an old job because you had no passion for it. If thatâs the case, then the dismissal can be seen as a blessing in disguise. You can use this time to find out what you really like to do and then go on to explore different careers path that matches your interests and passions.If you find that the dismissal was not your fault, then the next section will be helpful.4) See What Your Rights AreIf you feel that you have been unfairly dismissed, then you can legally challenge it. You can speak to your local government advice bureau to find out more.But generally speaking, no one should be dismissed because of their sex, race, age, national origin or disability. It is unlawful for the employer to do so and it is prejudice against you. If you do decide to take legal action against your former employer, do take careful consideratio n.Legal costs can get extremely high and if youâre not able to retrieve solid evidence, then you could be at risk of losing more money. Sometimes, it is best to move on.eval5) Find A New JobOnce you have completed all of the above steps, it is now time to find a new job. There are many avenuesthat you can take:Job boards like Indeed/TotalJobsRecruitment agenciesNetworkingevalWhen updating your CV, you donât need to state that you were dismissed from your old job. If you do manage to land an interview, some employers will ask why you left your last position and it is best to tell them the truth.You donât need to go into great lengths into what happened, just keep it brief and to the point.Some employers may ask further questions about your dismissal, and thatâs completely reasonable from their point of view.But again, be honest and if the dismissal was your fault, tell the prospective employer that youâve learned a lot from the scenario and youâre very determined to set t hings right.Many employers will understand that dismissal is a very hard thing to go through. And as long as you demonstrate maturity, employers will see that youâre willing to learn from your past mistakes.evalBut whatever you do, never, ever lie to your prospective employer. Remember employers can gather facts about you and your work history from various different sources.Thanks for reading, what are your thoughts on this topic?Have you been dismissed before and have got any more tips that you would like to share?Please let us know in the comments section below.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Why every company needs to give employees Free Time on the job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog
Why every company needs to give employees Free Time on the job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog My first real job was for a large and very famous?Danish company whod hired me fresh out of university to work on one of their big new products. One day, about a month into my employment there, I was sitting at my desk thinking big thoughts. To other people it might have looked like I was slacking Id put my feet up on the desk and was staring into the?air but in reality I was considering if the approach Id chosen to?solving a particular task was the right one or of there was a smarter, faster?way. And for that I was reprimanded. When my manager?walked by and saw me sitting there, he criticized me for?goofing off. As long as he could see me pecking away at my keyboard, he felt confident that I was productive. Seeing me with?my feet up automatically made him assume that I was?wasting time. Companies everywhere are looking to increase productivity. Employees are asked to work?more efficiently and get more done faster. But it seems to me that?the constant focus on short-term productivity gains is hurting long-term results because employees work days are filled to capacity (and over) with tasks, meetings, deadlines, projects, etc. Whats missing from that picture? Free time. Or as some call it: Slack. In the excellent article??In Praise of Slack: Time Is of the Essence? from The Academy of Management Executives M. B. Lawson writes about the importance of having time during your work day that is not already taken up with tasks. From the article: Slack is?important for organizational adaptation and innovation. Increasingly complex systems and technologies require more, not less, time for monitoring and processing information. Future demands for strategic flexibility and for integrating learning and knowledge throughout organizations highlight the need to reexamine the importance of time in organizational work and to recognize that all organizational resources cannot be committed to immediate output efforts if we are to have time to pay attention, think and benefit from the knowledge gained. Some managers (among them my first team leader) see all free time as wasted time, but theyre completely wrong. When every moment of the work day is taken up with tasks and work, it damages the organization in many ways. Here are some weve seen among our clients: Creativity is lost because there is no time to come up with and act on new ideas. No one helps anyone else, because people are booked 100% (or more) on their own tasks Theres no time to learn new skills We end up always doing things the same way because theres no time to optimize processes Customers become less happy because there is no time to go the extra mile and deliver great customer service. Everything becomes a chaotic mess because there is no time to organize and structure things Flexibility is lost because everyone is too busy to deal with changing circumstances Employees become less happy and more stressed because there is no time to deepen your skills In short, organizations without slack?become stiff and brittle and lose the ability to lift themselves out of their current problems and create ongoing improvements. These organizations become extremely fragile in the face of any unforeseen changes. So slack is great for employees and for the workplace. But it must be created consciously. Workplaces must make a concerted effort to?show employees How do you do that in practice? Here are 5 ways we have?seen work well in practice. Hackathons are well-known in software?companies. Employees are given time (frome 1 day to several days) to work in groups on any project of their own choosing. At the end, teams present their results. 20%-time?(popularized by companies like 3M and Google) means that employees can devote?up to 20% of their work week to projects they come up with themselves. Training and development is crucial. In the company I co-founded, every employee had an annual training budget of 2 weeks and 8,000 USD, which they were required to use. Minimize time spent on useless meetings, status reports and similar. Plan for slack so that employees work week?can not be booked 100%. Software company Menlo Innovations in the US, only let their people budget for 32 hours a week they know that the rest is spent on planning, training, coordinating, etc. Of course workplaces need to become more competitive and productive. Of course we must?constantly try to do more with the resources we have. But we cant expect people to become more effective, if they never?have time to reflect, plan, learn or try out new ideas. That takes slack. Your take Do you have free time at work? Or is every?minute?filled already? Are people in your workplace rewarded or punished for stopping what theyre doing, so they can figure out a better way to do it? Write a comment, Id love to hear your take. Related posts What do you do when theres just too much work. 5 weird tips for better meetings. Kill the suggestions box theres a much better way. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. 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Friday, May 8, 2020
Cover Letter Tips -
Cover Letter Tips - Now that weve established that many organizations still seek and expect to receive a cover letter, it seemed a good time to add some cover letter tips to Keppie Careers blog! What Is A Cover Letter? Whats the Point? Like all job search correspondence, a cover letter is a sales pitch. Its an introduction to your resume and should be interesting enough that the reader will want to read more about you! Create a new, targeted cover letter for each position. Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective employer. A neat, concise, well-written letter can entice the employer to read your resume with greater interest and improve your chances of getting an interview. How Should Cover Letters Be Organized? A lot of cover letter advice mentions breaking the letter into three parts: Introduction, Body, and Closing. I adapt this advice for cover letters and use the following format: 1. Opening Pitch. Why are you right for the job? Sell yourself here. Be sure to take your cues from the job description, which is (more often than not) highly detailed and involved. Take advantage of all the information available to you to craft a spot-on first sentence that will appeal to your readers. Your first paragraph should focus on what you have to offer relative to the employers needs. A good opening may be something along these lines: As a leader and manager, I develop, build and maintain strong relationships. In the past, coaches encouraged job seekers to start their letters, I saw your ad in X publication and am writing to apply for the position of ________. You do need to state the position in which you have an interest, but this should not lead your letter. Of course you are applying for the job so is everyone else! What makes you special or unique? THAT is how to lead your letter. 2. Highlights of Qualifications. The second section should hone in on the reasons you are perfect for this job. Research the organization beyond the job description to find links between their needs and your skills. If an organization makes a big deal about their values, feel free to use that information to inform your letter. Use bullet points to group your qualifications. I suggest choosing three headers and selecting no more than 3 bullet points for each header. You can use parts of your resume, but do not simply repeat your resume. You want to use the letter as a hook to interest the reader in learning more by reading your resume. For example: My work ethic and standards fit perfectly with X Companys values of Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People. Some highlights: (List highlights as bullets under these headers.) 3. Call to action. Make a point to let the reader know what you want an interview: I hope you agree that my extensive experience in project management and well developed written communication skills are solid matches for X Company. I look forward to putting my ideas, enthusiasm and energy to work for your team and will contact you the week of ____________ to discuss the many links between your needs and my skills. You must follow-up as indicated. Mark your calendar appropriately. Read more about cover letters from Keppie Careers: Dont Skip the Cover Letter Cover Letter Inspiration Mo Cover Letter Tips Need a great cover letter? Dont take a chance on sending out something that doesnt represent you well. Keppie Careers is here for you! Photo by Leo Reynolds
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