Crystal Ball Stuff Top 7 Recruiting Fails For 2012

Crystal Ball Stuff Top 7 Recruiting Fails For 2012 You know I love reading Recruiting Blogs.  I get great insight from the other side of the job search.  I found a post I really liked titled: The Top 7 Recruiting Fails For 2012 One reason I love this post is that there is a lot of hype about new stuff for job seekers but this post shows that not everything actually adds value.  Here are Jason Busss 7 failures, with my comments (out of bold): #7 â€" Recruiting with Pinterest: I love what he said on his post: Gag.  Enough said.  Just because Pinterest is so successful, and it is social, doesnt mean you should recruit there.  Maybe it has happened, but I wouldnt recommend you spend time there. #6 â€" Mobile Recruiting: Jason says there is still time left for this to work out, but it the idea of recruiting people using mobile devices as a tool just hasnt happened yet. #5 â€" The Taleo Acquisition: If you apply to openings online, youve probably seen the  Taleo name.  Oracle acquired them, but Jason says that was a failure.  Not sure what he thought the acquisition should lead to, but he says the acquisition was catastrophic. Not for the owners of Taleo maybe for Oracle.  Im not sure job seekers have seen any change, though. #4 â€" Social Recruiting: Read the link on Jasons post about social recruiting (not just Pinterest) #3  Talent Communities: This idea is that companies would create communities they can tap into, more than just have a database of resumes they are creating.  I think this is going to be a hard nut to crack, but I have some ideas on how to crack it. #2 â€" BranchOut: Wow.  The numbers are nasty on this one.  Read Jasons post. #1 â€" The Facebook Job Board: Hes sour on this Im not real big on job boards but I think Facebook might have a chance to provide value to people with job postings only because they are so big and have so many users.   But, no one thinks the job board thing at Facebook has been successful.  It doesnt matter.  Facebook has so much money this wont make-or-break them, but it could be a strong revenue stream and they *could* reinvent the job posting world.  I doubt they will but they could. There you go again, Im sharing this because I think understanding what recruiters think helps us with job search and career management. Do you think any  failures should be added to the list? Crystal Ball Stuff Top 7 Recruiting Fails For 2012 You know I love reading Recruiting Blogs.  I get great insight from the other side of the job search.  I found a post I really liked titled: The Top 7 Recruiting Fails For 2012 One reason I love this post is that there is a lot of hype about new stuff for job seekers but this post shows that not everything actually adds value.  Here are Jason Busss 7 failures, with my comments (out of bold): #7 â€" Recruiting with Pinterest: I love what he said on his post: Gag.  Enough said.  Just because Pinterest is so successful, and it is social, doesnt mean you should recruit there.  Maybe it has happened, but I wouldnt recommend you spend time there. #6 â€" Mobile Recruiting: Jason says there is still time left for this to work out, but it the idea of recruiting people using mobile devices as a tool just hasnt happened yet. #5 â€" The Taleo Acquisition: If you apply to openings online, youve probably seen the  Taleo name.  Oracle acquired them, but Jason says that was a failure.  Not sure what he thought the acquisition should lead to, but he says the acquisition was catastrophic. Not for the owners of Taleo maybe for Oracle.  Im not sure job seekers have seen any change, though. #4 â€" Social Recruiting: Read the link on Jasons post about social recruiting (not just Pinterest) #3  Talent Communities: This idea is that companies would create communities they can tap into, more than just have a database of resumes they are creating.  I think this is going to be a hard nut to crack, but I have some ideas on how to crack it. #2 â€" BranchOut: Wow.  The numbers are nasty on this one.  Read Jasons post. #1 â€" The Facebook Job Board: Hes sour on this Im not real big on job boards but I think Facebook might have a chance to provide value to people with job postings only because they are so big and have so many users.   But, no one thinks the job board thing at Facebook has been successful.  It doesnt matter.  Facebook has so much money this wont make-or-break them, but it could be a strong revenue stream and they *could* reinvent the job posting world.  I doubt they will but they could. There you go again, Im sharing this because I think understanding what recruiters think helps us with job search and career management. Do you think any  failures should be added to the list?

How to Choose the Best Resume Writing Services Under $100

How to Choose the Best Resume Writing Services Under $100We have noticed a trend in the resume writing services market, where many smaller agencies are now making high-end deals with the likes of a highly-experienced resume writer at the same time as cheaper agencies with the same experience are competing for your business. However, while you may be tempted to immediately purchase the cheapest resume writing service available, you need to realize that doing so might actually put you in the same situation as the agency that's less experienced than you are.There are a few major disadvantages to this method of getting the job. The most obvious one is that you will be paying a much higher price than you need to. Yet if you compare this expense to the amount of time you would spend on retraining yourself to deal with a smaller agency, you'll see that you could likely save by training to write resumes for larger agencies at your own pace.This is a very easy case of the importance of taking the long view. Many people underestimate the time it takes to become fluent in the art of writing resumes and therefore end up with subpar work done by subpar professionals, which means you must change this trend if you want to avoid having a situation like this happen to you.One of the most important factors to consider when choosing the best resume writing services under $100 is your reputation. It is a shame to hire a company that you do not feel confident about, so don't choose the first agency you meet, but rather research companies who have a very positive history of working with writers who do quality work and can handle their own resumes.A good way to test a company's work is to ask them if they are proficient in using a different format or style of resume. If they tell you that they cannot, move on and find a new agency to use.Another good way to look for this is to talk to former clients. They will be happy to tell you if a particular agency has any bad jobs, and if they can point you in the right direction to find a great resume writer.You should also ensure that you are hiring someone who is recommended to you, because some resume writers just aren't good enough. If you go with the least-bad candidate possible, you will increase your chances of finding a highly-experienced writer at a lower cost.As long as you keep your priorities straight, you should be able to choose the best resume writing services under $100 and the one that fits your budget. While you may not feel comfortable with a lower price, you will certainly benefit from a great writer who knows his or her job.

Using Twitter for jobsearch a quick guide University of Manchester Careers Blog

Using Twitter for jobsearch a quick guide University of Manchester Careers Blog Many people think twitter is just gossip or a platform for self promotion but did you know that its a great place to hear about jobs and insider information. Most companies organisations will have a Twitter account many of the bigger ones will have multiple accounts for different purposes, marketing, customer service and careers or jobs. By following some relevant accounts you can get notifications of when jobs are advertised, tips on how to apply and gather market information to improve your knowledge of a sector really useful for making a great application or at interview. So Step 1. Have you got a Twitter account? Remember as with any social media people will judge you on what they find there. So if you want to interact with companies it might be worth setting up a professional account separate from your private life. Its fine to show some personality in your professional twitter account and have a bit of fun BUT just be aware people will look at who is following them or commenting about them. Get started  create your account  https://twitter.com Step 2: Build your account You could start  by following us   @manunicareers to get an idea of how it works and see who we follow.   Many University departments, schools and societies also have accounts have a look and see what they are saying. Step 3: Network to create your own opportunities Because Twitter is an open social network, you can use it to make new contacts with professionals in your chosen industry, which may open the door to work experience and jobs. Many students have had success using Twitter in this way. Some suggestions for getting started: Find and follow professionals and organisations in your chosen career sector. Observe them and see what sorts of things they tweet about. You can also create lists of employers or people you are interested in and you dont necessarily have to follow them. By organising your account into lists you can have all your recruiters for  marketing  in  one place and for consultancy in another.   Select one or the other to look at and voila a list of tweets just on that topic from your selected tweeters uncluttered by the rest of whats going on  in your account. Re-tweet interesting things and comment on the industry news. Try to sound like a professional in development in your tweets and you will gradually start to get on the radar of professionals in the sector. Gradually join in conversations with the professionals and organisations youre following, pose relevant questions and add your thoughts. You could throw in a tweet along the lines of: Interesting blog on the outlook for publishing sector, thanks! Do you envisage your org. will be needing grads with social media skills? to try to steer the conversation towards job opportunities. If you have a LinkedIn profile or a (professional-ish) blog, link to that from your Twitter profile so that recruiters can check you out and get a more rounded view of you as a person and future professional. If your blog is relevant to your chosen career sector, you can feed your blog posts onto Twitter. Suggestions: There are some great accounts you can follow that are already  getting the information you may be interested in.  For example  https://twitter.com/JCPinManchester   This is the local jobcentre in Manchester they find out about loads  of great local opportunities and part time jobs that you just wouldnt see advertised normally. Most graduate job sites have  a vacancies feed  pick the one you like to use and follow them they will have a twitter icon on their website    http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/findjobs/graduatejobs/   There are some great places for market intelligence like professional bodies or journals e.g. The journal / website marketing week  promotes its articles via twitter but actually if you are interested in the sector they are talking about  then you can get some really interesting insights    https://twitter.com/MarketingWeekEd Get updates on whats going on in the student graduate labour market really useful to help you understand supply and demand shortage areas and trends. https://twitter.com/LuminateLMI Watch out for the quirky stuff. Sometimes you just find someone who is doing exactly what you need e.g. https://twitter.com/damngoodjobs a collation of vacancies for those who want to make a difference. Its by no means an official list but maybe thats what you want so look around who is following who, where do tweets originate? And finally the great thing about Twitter its short, scan it quickly and either click a link to read more or move on. It is fast moving though, blink and you might miss something! All Careers advice Graduate jobs Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted careers job hunting jobs social media social networking Twitter

Opportunities for French speakers FDM Open Evening Manchester University of Manchester Careers Blog

Opportunities for French speakers FDM Open Evening Manchester University of Manchester Careers Blog FDM Group are launching their new opportunities in Paris and are looking for high-calibre French speaking graduates with the drive to work in software development, application support or business analysis/ PMO. Graduates will join  FDM Groups  graduate programme and spend a minimum of 2 years in the heart of Paris or the UK, as an FDM IT Consultant in the  investment banking sector, The Open Evening will take place at:   FDM Group Ltd, Westminster House, 11 Portland St Manchester M13HU on:   Tuesday 24th September time: 4.30pm to 6pm Comments: FDM would like to showcase the exciting opportunities we have to offer you in Paris, France. This is a great chance for you to find out more about your future roles with FDM through presentations from current Consultants who are working on site, followed by networking and drinks. The evening will include: Presentations on activities in France ;   FDMs target and future clients you could be working with in the investment banking sector. Note: You do not have to be an IT student to apply to FDM, you just need drive to work in the sector. Why not find out more? All International

How to Prepare a Resume With Resume Writing Services

How to Prepare a Resume With Resume Writing ServicesThere are several online services that provide resume writing services to companies and individuals, and many of them are located in Springfield, MA. One of the most popular companies that provides this service is resume-writing-services.com.Resume writing services are an essential part of every resume. When a resume is sent out for a job, it has to be filled out in a professional manner. This will ensure that the employer or recruiter reads the right resume for the job, and that the applicant has included all of the important information. Resume writing services provide this service to candidates and employers.For many people who are trying to get a job, writing a resume can be a little intimidating. However, with resume writing services that are located in Springfield, there are several tips that can help. There are several types of resumes, and each one has its own unique formatting, so the best way to determine what type of resu me a candidate may be submitting is to go to resume-writing-services.com and view the available examples of resumes.If a candidate has a unique or special situation on their resume, such as being a single mother, they should include a section that includes the appropriate header information for this situation. Most service providers also allow candidates to customize the header information. It should be something that relates to the job or career they are applying for. Some examples of header information include: success, unique, and business.Also, a candidate can include an impressive paragraph about themselves. This paragraph will include their qualifications, and perhaps include a personal anecdote. A good example of an impressive paragraph is the following:Many people who are being considered for a challenging position may find it helpful to use the following sections in their resume. There are several different samples for these sections, but the best one may be centered around the job or career the person is looking for. This is the section that will include the most information and will show the employer that the candidate is the best applicant for the position.The first section should include the full name of the candidate. This section should also include the contact information. This contact information will include the full address and cell phone number. This section may also include the candidate's email address.The second section of the resume should include information about the job or career. This section may include what position the person is applying for, and if the person has any past employment with the company. It is also possible for the resume to include a signature section to complete the cover page.

Keep The Positive Momentum Going This Year

Keep The Positive Momentum Going This Year Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~unknownHappy New Year!   2017 awaits filled with possibility and the chance to live the life youve always imagined.   Its really true.   But just as the quote says, for many, the resolutions dont stick.   Whats the difference between those who move forward and those who stay stuck?   Those who move forward keep the momentum going.How To Keep The Momentum Going For YOUIve heard it takes 17 times doing something new before a new habit is fully established.   Unfortunately once youre back at work and into your routine in the New Year, old habits can be hard to break.If you really want to make a difference for yourself this year and create changes that stick, here are some tools Ive found to be very useful:Make your dream or goal specific and SMART.   You might want to have more work life balance or change jobs altogether but these goals are not specific enough.   Youll want to spend some time reflecting on exactly what your ideal day looks like and exactly what kind of career youre seeking to get into.   For many, getting to those specifics is a challenge and they need help which brings me to point 2.Soul Search to find your own answers.   When people want to get specific but theyre not sure how, they tend to ask others what they should do.   These ideas can be helpful but in my experience, they lead one down a rabbit hole into areas that arent a fit for their true dreams and goals.   Once you have your own answers, moving forward is key which brings me to point 3.Join a support group for your career.   Life can get away from us and a demanding job can limit the time we have to work on whats really important.   Having a monthly mastermind group to check-in on   you, support you and your ideal career goals will help you keep moving forward with the proper attitude.   Join my winter career support group (aka mastermind group) and get three monthly 75 minute group coaching calls as well as a pri vate 30 minute coaching session with me.   Find out more and sign up before January 15th for the early bird discount. Mens [and womens] natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them. ~Confucius Heres to your best year yet!Happy 2017!

Summary Sunday Dads and Grads

Summary Sunday Dads and Grads Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads! Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads! The traditional bread-winner role of the dad is morphing a little bit.   It isnt unusual to hear about stay at home dads or daddy day-cares.   This phenomenon, brought about by many different reasons, is a shift in our cultural perception of normal.   Heck, it is OK by me.   However, it has led to some interesting debates in my personal life over whether or not this is fair, right, lazy, or even normal.   Oh brother, right.   Im not going to go there.   What I will say and do is honor all the Dads for their important role in helping raise a family.   Their influence is not to be taken for granted! Now for the Graduates. Congratulations!   You are entering a workforce different from any other and undergoing rapid change.   Are you ready?   Well, you are as ready as you will ever be.   It is happening and you are in the midst of it.   I know from my recent work with several graduates just how challenging this is for you and share these great posts from this week. Universities Skill Basic Business Survival Skills from YouTern From understanding what to wear to work all the way through how to look for a job, bone up on these skills to give you a leg up!   Find a mentor or someone to help you master these critical business skills. The next posts should help you understand who might make good mentors and how to connect with people. Enlist These Advocates to Increase Your Internship Success from YouTern 8 Steps to Effective Informational Interviews by Lindsay Pollack Whether you are a dad or a grad- Youll want to master LinkedIn and understand how to use Twitter. How to Write Your Killer LinkedIn Headline from Jorgen Sundberg Twitter Tips: 4 Ways to Discover Job Leads for the Job Seeker from Cube Rules Enjoy this special day!