Does Your Job Search Need A Makeover

Does Your Job Search Need A Makeover If you want a makeover for your job search, you cancreate your ownmakeover panel.In the world of entrepreneurship, this is frequently referred to as an Advisory Board. As some of you reading this know, I sit on a panel with 4-5 colleagues and critique the job search strategiesof a single job seeker once a month. The Democrat Chronicle sends a reporter who covers our session. (This is a link to past stories.) Out of the 2,000 people a week who walk through the doors of RochesterWorks, we pick only one job seeker to makeover. Do you want to create your own? This is how to do it: Invite 3-5 people you respect and/or trust to provide you with advice on your search. These do not need to be career counselors, they simply need to be people with some common sense. You can invite them to your home or have them meet you in a coffee shop. Either way, feed them. They are doing you a huge favor and that is the least you can do. Set the expectations that this meeting will last just one hour. Either you will take notes or you can assign someone to take notes. You will remain almost silent. Do not get defensive. Listen closely. This can be fun for everyone if positioned as such. That is why food and drink are important. It keeps the meeting a bit lighter. Once the meeting is over, send thoughtful thank you LETTERS to each panelist explaining why you valued their feedback and advice. Hint: this is longer than a 2 sentence thank you note. Also promise that you will keep them updated on your progress. You will want to provide them all with your resume and marketing plan in advance of themeeting so theyhave time to reviewthose documents. You may also want to have a specific question in mind or challenge you need help with. It is good to have some focus. If this sounds like a lot of work, you are right, it is. And it may not be the best solution for everyone. However, each time you network, you are in essence asking for the individuals confirmation that your job search efforts are on track. You are asking for feedback and adviceon their specific industry or occupation. The value of getting a panel together is that the ideas generated have fed off the discussion from other peoples feedback. Let me know if you try it and how it works.

Costly Resume Mistakes and Their Simple Fixes

Costly Resume Mistakes and Their Simple Fixes Bad resumes and cover letters are the quickest way to turn off an employer. First impressions are lasting impressions. Unless potential employers are considering internal candidates, their first impressions of job candidates come from resumes and cover letters. Make a good first impression and improve your odds of moving to the next level in the hiring process. Fail to impress (or worse, succeed in making a bad impression) and you can  say goodbye to a lucrative job  opportunity that really would have been perfect for you. The top mistake job seekers make is failing to even include  cover letters for resumes. No recruiter wants to waste time on an applicant who can’t be bothered to complete this simple step.  Read on to learn about the other common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes and cover letters. Keyword Stuffing and Cramming in Too Much Yes, you definitely want to use keywords that parrot the “must haves” HR is looking for in candidates for a specific position, but there’s an art to keyword use. If you overuse key buzzwords or use them in unnatural ways, it will be obvious you’re trying to pad your resume with certain keywords. Sure, your resume may pass the automated screening system, but it will likely turn off live recruiters. Another common mistake recruiters hate? Use of tiny fonts and trying to load in as much information as possible. Any skilled  executive resume writing  professional will tell you it is far better to use fewer words but more effectively highlight your most important skill sets. Making Careless Errors It seems like a no-brainer, but a shocking percentage of cover letters and resumes include not only grammatical errors, but spelling errors that could easily be avoided by simply performing a quick spell check. Especially when you have your eye on an executive-level position, spelling errors are completely unacceptable. They tell potential employers  you are careless and do not pay attention to details. Those are definitely not traits that will land you a job or even an interview. Being Vague and General Keep in mind recruiters may receive thousands of resumes. Winning resumes provide a quick punch list of your  specific  skills. Instead of stating on your resume you “worked with the marketing staff,” state you “led a team of six lower-level employees and boosted productivity 45 percent while reducing expenditures by $2.7 million.” Not Selling Yourself When you’re seeking a c-level or any other executive-level position, don’t risk missing out on the perfect, lucrative opportunity because your resume does not impress sufficiently to land an interview. Once you make it to the interview phase, you can sell yourself in great detail and show the hiring authorities why you are the right candidate. However, you can’t sell yourself in person if you don’t first sell yourself on paper with a resume and cover letter that stands out.

How to Write a Successful Resume For a Successful Job at an Office

How to Write a Successful Resume For a Successful Job at an OfficeIf you are looking for a job at a business that requires you to work from an office, like an accounting firm or a law firm, then the position of outside sales representative is something that you can apply for. Outside sales is a very competitive field, with many people looking for positions.If you are considering applying for an outside sales representative position, then you will need to learn some helpful tips on how to write a successful resume. Writing a great resume is a huge task, and there are many things that you will want to think about as you write your resume. Here are a few tips to help you become more confident with your resume.Take some time to develop a solid idea of the type of person that you want to be when you begin applying for jobs. Once you have that idea, try to think about the specific job requirements and the type of qualities that you would like to be associated with this position.Every compa ny has different types of needs for the position that you are applying for, so make sure that you consider all of the possible options that you have. This will help you become a more confident person when it comes time to write your resume.The Internet has many different types of resumes available for people to look at, so it may be a good idea to start by searching online for the type of position that you are hoping to apply for. You can do this through your email address, your Facebook page, or even one of the other popular websites.This will help you get a better understanding of what it is that you are hoping to cover in your different parts of the resume. At the same time, it can also help you get some ideas on what is expected from you as well.It can be a daunting task, but if you take the time to learn some tips and tricks about how to write a great resume, then you can get yourself on your way to being a success with a job that requires you to work from an office. The more c onfidence that you can gain in the area that you are applying for, the more likely that you will be to receive an interview and the better chance that you will have to get the job that you are applying for.

Crush on a Coworker What Not to Do

Crush on a Coworker What Not to Do More than a few romances get their start at the office. A new survey by CareerBuilder found that more than a third of workers have dated a colleague, and 30% of office romances led to marriageâ€"which makes sense considering how much time we all spend at work. But for every happily-ever-after “we met at the office” story, there is plenty of love going unrequited over the watercooler. The poll also revealed some surprising reasons why office crushes fail to get off the ground. The top quality that makes a coworker undateable: A poor work ethic. Despite Hollywood’s romanticization of the slacker guy, it seems that ambition and hard work are attractive traitsâ€"especially to women. Ladies are much less likely to date someone who doesn’t work consistently, with 52% saying they wouldn’t vs. 28% of guys. (Meanwhile those who put their nose to the grindstone have a better chance at having a hand to hold: 11% of workplace daters say their relationship began during late nights on the job, not far off from the 12% who reported sparks flying over happy hour drinks.) Another big turnoff: serial dating. One-quarter of those surveyed say they wouldn’t date someone who has already dated someone else at work. Another 21% say they wouldn’t go out with someone who travels extensively for work. Surprisingly, a disparity in earnings doesn’t kill romance potential. Just 6% say they wouldn’t date someone who earns less money, though slightly more women surveyed (10%) say it is an issue compared to just 2% of men. In any case, intra-office dating is tricky business and you want to be careful in how you woo a workplace crush. But at least these findings give you added incentive to work hardâ€"it may pay off for not only your career, but for your love life as well. Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions and subtitles off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreen More on Money.com: How to Keep an Office Romance from Destroying Your Career 4 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Dating a Coworker The Career Mistake You Don’t Realize You’re Making

Nader Mowlaee - Work It Daily

Nader Mowlaee - Work It Daily Recruiter Info Name: Nader Mowlaee Title: Engineering Recruiter Client Manager Email: nmowlaee@teemagroup.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentadvisor Phone: 310-418-3936 Twitter: @jobmarkethacks Company Info Company: TEEMA Solutions Group Location: 633 West 5th Street 26th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071 Website: www.teemagroup.com Careers Page: www.teemagroup.com/apply-here LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/521122 Twitter: @teemagroup Facebook: www.facebook.com/teemagroup For Job Candidates Preferred Method To Be Contacted By A Candidate: LinkedIn Preferred Process For Following Up On Application: 1) Email me on nmowlaee@teemagroup.com 2) Send me a message on LinkedIn 3) Call me on 310 418 3936 Things That Impress You In A Candidate: 1) Persistence Hard work 2) Confidence Trust 3) Self-Awareness Ideas Things Candidates Must Include To Be Considered For Job: 1) Competitive Advantage: What are your top 3 technical skills 2) Thought Process: What are your decision making factors for accepting new job offers 3) Differentiating Factors: Clearly articulate how you are different from another candidate with similar work experience. Things That Will Disqualify A Candidate From Getting Considered: 1) Uncertainty: Not having clear career goals. 2) Desperateness: Sending out your resume like postcards 3) Not Following up: It's an art more than a science; be creative. Can Candidates Apply For Multiple Positions And Not Get Penalized?: No Recruiter's Perspective What's your favorite quote? If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse. What do you like to do in your free time? Career Coaching, Public Speaking, Blogging, Kickboxing, Helping young Entrepreneurs. In a sentence, why do you enjoy working at your company? Because we are Trustworthy, Entrepreneurial, Empowering, Member-driven and Accountable. We are TEEMA. In a sentence, how does your company have fun on a regular basis? We are free from the traditional 9 - 5 working schedule; we manage our own time and our place of business is anywhere in the world. In a sentence, how would you describe the employees at your company? Entrepreneurs Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How To Conquer The First 90 Days Of A New Job

How To Conquer The First 90 Days Of A New Job Youre starting a new role, maybe at a new company, and naturally, youre really excited, and cant wait to show them all your talents. You have all sorts of ideas and plans for what youll do at this job (and for this company), and theyre going to be so happy. Thats what youre thinking, right?Thats actually not at all how you want to go into your new role. Yes, theyre likely excited to have you onboard and are looking forward to the value youll add, but the way you go about doing that will make or break your success. Handle it with some smoothness and forethought, and both you and the company will benefit.So, all that said here are eight tips to use on your first 90 days at your new job1. During the first three months, its critical that you listen, listen and listen.You have two ears and only one mouth for a reason so that you listen more than you talk In addition, feel free to ask questions in order for you to know how to deliver all the amazing-ness you have plans to deliver, you need to know how the company works. And the only way to accomplish that is to pay attention and observe and process what you hear.2. Get to know the people on the team and the people with whom youll be working closely. You dont need to become best friends, but understand how long theyve worked for the company, if theyve been promoted into many different roles, and how their relationships are with people. This way, youll learn who has been successful at the company and who hasnt and thus, in a sensible, career-practical manner, can align with and emulate those who have been successful.3. Just because it worked at your belastung company doesnt mean it will work at the new one.Think of yourself as a specialist in your field with a toolbox of all sorts of projects and programs youve worked on during your career. Then, at the new company, after listening and learning and getting to know people, you can look into your treasure trove toolbox and determine what pieces of different projects could be a fit at the new company. Then again, maybe none of the things youve done in the past will be a fit, but thats okay because after all youve learned in the first three months, youll have new ideas and solutions for what will be successful4. Meet with your new boss at least once a week for the first 90 days if possible. That way, you can share with your manager what youve learned, ask questions and understand more from his/her point of view. The first few months are foundation-building, and the more your boss can help you understand the organization, how it works and about the relationships with people, the better youll be set up for success.5. Be careful with the phrase, When I was at X company, we used to Of course youll say that from time to time, but dont use it as a crutch It gets old really fast hearing about how perfect everything was at your last company (of course, you also left said perfect company to work for this new on e). We know you dont mean it that way however, thats how it can come across, so be mindful.6. If you dont know the answer to something someone asks you, say I dont know. If you arent sure what someone means in a meeting when they use an acronym (because we all know companies love to create acronyms for everything), ask. Think of building yourself a strong foundation of knowledge and the best way to gain that is to let people know when you have no idea what theyre talking about. So find a way to ask, in a humble, polite, interested way, if they could take a minute or so to bring you up to speed.7. Share positive feedback.Share it with your manager and colleagues for any especially helpful pointers, advice or guidance they have taken the time to dispense to you, the newbie. We all appreciate knowing when were doing something well, and were a whole lot more likely to do more for you when we know its useful and valuable8. Have FUN learning in your new role The first 90 days are a magic al time of discovery, so enjoy this phase of the job. Eventually itll be old hat and youll be just like everybody else thats tenured and moving to the beat of the same drummer, but while youre new and learning, its okay to be outside your comfort zone. So relish the process of learning, inquiring, and making your mark.This article was originally published on SharpHeels.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

Things You Wont Like About Writing a Good Resume with Startup Experience and Things You Will

Things You Wont Like About Writing a Good Resume with Startup Experience and Things You Will Experience is the principal evidence that youve got what it requires to be successful at a particular job. Since youll discover, even in the event that you dont have any prior professional experiences, you are able to still draw on your school experiences. Language skills are sometimes a terrific selling point on your resume. Everyone has desirable abilities and experiences to provide employers including you The startup is able to hold out for the great new teammate. You will never receive a startup idea in case you dont do the job for any. Including your startup or company on a resume would be quite much like the way you would incorporate any other work experience. Working on a startup or small business indicates plenty of effective abilities and traits irrespective of your outcome. The Ultimate Writing a Good Resume with Startup Experience Trick Even if one isnt required, its g enerally a great idea to send a quick cover letter together with your resume. Also, be certain to select the ideal font for a resume Each resume format can be helpful, based on your individual circumstances. Heres What I Know About Writing a Good Resume with Startup Experience Finally, you would like to attempt to strike a balance between including experience thats both timely and relevant. Choosing which to use is dependent upon the sort of job that you are applying for and your degree of experience. Include the tools youve got experience with. If youve got minimum experience about the job to which youre applying, then you will have to highlight the most relevant abilities and achievements from previous jobs or even go with the combination format mentioned before. Theres a great chance it wont include all the keywords set out in the work description. Next, its advised that you put a business name with each work title, even supposing its multiple jobs inside the saatkorn business. It is possible to check targeted jobs to find out what keywords are appropriate, in addition to people in your area. There are lots of basic forms of resumes used to make an application for job openings.