10 Typical Signs of Recruiter Behaviour on Social Media

10 Typical Signs of Recruiter Behaviour on Social Media Social Media in Recruitment, Social Recruitment, Social Recruiting, Online Recruitment, Digital Recruitment all of these skills are a necessary part of every recruiters daily lives.  They are skills which mean that they start their day when they wake and check their phones, and are likely to still be working when they are in bed surfing in their PJs. But many recruitment firms have done almost nothing to strategise this area, let alone reduce risk or capitalise upon it. So many things have happened to the recruitment space in the last 13 years: Digital cameras (hence we now have online personalities). Smart phones (is that a computer in my pocket are you just glad to tweet me?) Social media (recruitment revolution or evolution?) An assumption that we are able to use social media to find the best staff. An assumption that because we have a LinkedIn account that we should drop our rates as recruitment is now just so easy. (The recession in brackets for a reason shhhh!) All of the above had have a major impact on the market, not to say the fact that clients (and candidates) also have had this environment thrust on to them. And as much as I work with many recruiters who seem to starting to grasp the need for this change to be capitalised upon, many more are still: Offering very little training to help recruiters integrate social media into an already busy business process. Drafting a social media policy which is more about “don’t do that” rather than “it can help you do this” and worse tucking it away in HR to get dusty assuming that this is classed as what lawyers will argue is reasonable response and the business is covered. Seeing social media as free and easy hence they are not taking it seriously enough. And this is resulting in lack of control and perceived ROI and some recruiters are ok with that(???) I see so many silly behaviours demonstrated every day by recruiters who need to be better at what they do if they (agency recruiters) are to get anything out of this recruitment revolution (and work better with clients, in-house HR and candidates).  Typical behaviours include: Badly made up profiles expecting to be chatted up (score) Very little “how to” policy â€" more of a “don’t you dare” Primary social media activity is #job #hiring #jobs #me #MyCompany (yawn) Lots of candidate sourcing on LinkedIn, lots of job posting EVERYWHERE very little other meaningful activity You do great job of making recruitment look easy (you’re training clients to do their own recruitment) stop advertising so much! Very little lead gen, very little client sourcing/maintaining, very little competitor analysis Facebook is the devil and must be avoided at all costs Assumption that everyone is a job seeker Your website is where you invest your cash and time (see previous blogs about your LinkedIn company page being more important than your website) You are a LION and have a LinkedIn group therefore you are God! Behaviours are trained, or are as a result of a lack of training and the recruiter fills the void with what they believe is common sense. Recruitment leaders need to seriously consider this new environment (new to them, perhaps not new to their staff?) and think about some of the following: What are your objectives for being on social media? What is your strategy? What does success look like? What are you measuring? Who is the subject matter expert in your business? How are you going to integrate social media into your business as well as your business process? How are you going to reduce the risk to your business? It really is time for recruiters to stop-box-ticking-job-posting-time-wasting-everyone-is-a-candidate-assuming and start having a real and positive reason to be on social media, and get giddy about some tangible and £$€ results.

Finding the Right Professional Resume Writing Services

Finding the Right Professional Resume Writing ServicesRN Resume Writing Services are designed to assist you with the preparation of a professionally written resume. These services are normally managed by trained, professional writing specialists who will analyze your resume and provide you with all the appropriate training and guidance to create a professional one. They will edit your resume to create it according to your specifications. After you have made the required changes, the writers will compile the document so that it can be submitted to the most appropriate resource for processing.There are different types of RN's depending on the specialty of the schools or centers where they work. The professional writers are adept at handling a variety of medical formats. The professional resume writers will also examine your job duties, education, work experience, and any relevant work-related issues in order to determine the types of format you need to use in your document. They will s uggest the best format according to your job duties and related work issues. This will give your resume a professional and polished look.All the professional resume writers will help you create your resume by thoroughly analyzing your situation. If you want to create a professional looking document, you need to understand the objectives and needs of the company, which requires you to submit your resume. You will also need to gather all the necessary information and inform the writer of your career plans, job position, responsibilities, positions held, training and education qualifications. After you have done this, the writer will create a professional looking document which has all the necessary information mentioned above. Then the writer will ask you to make any corrections and additions necessary before the document is submitted to the right organization.There are several professional resume writing services that can help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself in the in itial stages of your resume writing process. In fact, these services provide you with a support system to ensure that your resume is an eye-catching one. These services include four main sections, namely, Application, Professionalism, Integrity and Social Responsibility.Professional resume writing services are able to customize your resume according to your specific needs and requirements. They will tell you whether or not they can create a resume based on your personal circumstances or if they require you to submit a resume which is primarily based on the requirements of the organization. After this, the professional writers will work on the components that will help you achieve the objectives you have set for yourself.These professional resume writers also take care of all the follow-up activities. They will send the document to your prospective employers for consideration. You can expect a call from the employer inquiring about your current status.The professional resume writers can also assist you in modifying the document. If you want to improve the technical formatting of your resume, the writers can also help you do so. With their expert editing skills, they can easily solve the problems related to the formatting of the document.The professional resume writers can also answer any questions you may have regarding the document, if they haven't already been answered by the organization which requires the resume. Once you submit your resume to the organization, the professionals will review your resume and prepare a professional version of it. This ensures that your resume reaches its intended destination without any mistakes or technical glitches.

How to Start a Business While Remaining a Salaried Employee

How to Start a Business While Remaining a Salaried Employee Most books and articles about starting businesses assume that you can seamlessly jump from employee to entrepreneur. Unfortunately, this is rarely a realistic option. After all, your basic living expenses (food, rent/mortgage, etc.) still need to be paid. Unless you have substantial savings or an investor willing to pay these costs, you will probably need to juggle the business and your salaried job at least in the beginning. This can can get complicated in a hurry unless you maintain a balance between the two. But with the right strategy and attitude, it is certainly doable. Below are several ways to start a business while remaining a salaried employee (and keeping your sanity.) Become Skilled at Time Management (laffy4k) The main perk of a salaried job is that you can unplug from it and do whatever you want once the work day ends. That stops the moment you decide to also start a business. Now, instead of coming home and relaxing, you will need to put on your “entrepreneur cap” and work on getting your company off the ground. Furthermore, unless you want to completely alienate your family, you probably cannot spend all of your non-job time on the business. Therefore, it is critical that you become a skilled manager of your own time. In his classic book The Time Trap, Alec Mackenzie writes that we tend to be our own worst enemies when it comes to time. Natural human weaknesses like procrastination, failure to plan, and deluding ourselves into thinking we work best under pressure all conspire to waste our time and hold us back. These weaknesses and obstacles must be overcome if you are to start your business as a salaried employee. Set Measurable Dated Goals (Joe Lanman) Starting a business is filled with emotional “peaks and valleys” even under ideal conditions. These highs and lows will be even more pronounced because you are also working at a job. At times, the smallest obstacles will drain your enthusiasm for the business. You might begin looking at it as something that consumes all of your time and energy without yet providing a payback. It will soon become unsatisfying to come home from an exhausting day at the office and just “work on the company” without any indication of how that work will move you forward. The best way to fight through these temporary frustrations is to be constantly setting and pursuing measurable, dated goals. Strive to connect each task to the overall picture of where your business is going. Each task should be clearly defined, have a date for its completion and a motivating reason why it must be done by then. Prioritize Cashflow (zzzack) Sooner than later, you will need to either see money coming in from your business or have firm reason to believe that it will start coming in shortly. Without cashflow, you may start to view the business as some kind of fruitless hobby rather than a serious money-making venture. Thus, if it hasn’t occurred already, move aggressively to get the first few dollars rolling in. Whether it’s selling your first product, closing your first client or signing a distribution deal, your overall motivation to keep working on the company in your spare time will grow if you see undeniable evidence of real cashflow on the horizon. Don’t Mention The Business at Work (h3h) While you are naturally excited about your business, it is generally a good idea not to discuss it at work. As of right now, your salaried job is the only thing paying your bills. If your boss begins to sense that you’ve already “clocked out” mentally, your remaining time there could be made difficult. In the worst case scenario, you could be fired before the business starts paying out. Ideally, your employer should feel as though you are still completely dedicated to your job until the very end. Continue to perform at the same high level that is expected of you, and certainly do not brag about your “side project” to any loose-tongued co-workers. Which brings us to our next point… Don’t Burn Any Bridges (accent on eclectic) It may be tempting to leave your job with a lot of gloating and fanfare when you company does eventually take off. These feelings will be especially strong if the job was one you hated and could not wait to leave. However, this is a bad idea in almost every situation. The cold, hard fact is that there are no guarantees in the business world. There is always the chance that your company could go under (though we certainly hope not) and you will be looking for a job once again. The odds of getting re-hired or even getting a positive reference from a company you arrogantly departed from are slim to none. Instead, try to leave on respectful terms with all of your superiors. About the Author: Sheena Freestone is a freelance writer for FundingUniverse. Funding Universe matches qualified entrepreneurs to banks, investors and other funding sources. Funding Universe helps small businesses avoid scams and rip offs by securing funding from trusted national banks and financial institutions.

Reader Question I Want to Relocate, What Should I do

Reader Question I Want to Relocate, What Should I do Last week I received a great question from Ms. Career Girl reader Jill and decided to turn it into a blog post as many of us have been in similar situations. Jill is a very recent college grad who was quick to get it all figured out before getting her diploma.  Now that she’s there, she realized she might have jumped the gun. Please read Jill’s question/situation below and help a sister out by giving her YOUR advice in the comments section! Dear Nicole, I just graduated from college in May and was lucky enough to land an accounting job at a foundation I believe in (a rare combination!).   I have my own apartment and I’ve made two new girlfriends here in my new city, but I’m starting to realize that I moved to a place I don’t have any personal ties to.   None of my family and friends are here, and even before I moved here, I have never been in love with it. I moved here because, honestly, I was just so excited to even get a job as most of my friends from college were struggling to do so.   I figured my career was all I would need in this new city to be happy.   Although I love the mission of my place of employment, I’ve started to realize that the opportunities for growth here are slim: I work with only 1 other person and the expectation is that I log 55 hours per week even though I only get paid for 35.   You always said I should want my boss’s job, and I definitely do not want his! Now for the advice:   I’m pretty lonely and unhappy here and I want to relocate to London as most of my friends and some of my family is there.   I’ve done some research online and have had luck with my job search so far.   Do you think I need to stay at my job (and/or apartment) a certain amount of time before leaving? If given the chance, is it a horrible thing to move on so soon?   Am I wrong for wanting to be with family and friends?   Am I being immature for wanting to re-locate so soon? Thanks so much for your help!!                       Jill Dear Jill, First, thank you for being so honest in your email.   The hardest part about making positive changes is first identifying and then ADMITING you aren’t totally happy.   Kudos to you for identifying the source of your dissatisfaction right away, and for being proactive about getting yourself into a happier situation.   Some people would spend years complaining and sulking and feeling the need to stay somewhere they are miserable. I too am a huge family person and my friends have become my family since graduating college.   I wouldn’t want to be far away from my “people” either.   I personally do not think you are unreasonable for wanting to have a network and support system all around you. As for your job, BEWARE: almost everyone I know hated his or her first job out of college!   Many didn’t love their second job out of college either.   This is totally normal and part of where you are at right now.   BUT, you’ve identified some important things for next time around: 1. Going forward you should screen for companies that offer a clear career trajectory and opportunities for growth.   My guess is that you were so focused on getting a job during senior year that you weren’t thinking about anything else.   Don’t make that mistake the second time around! 2.   Next time you interview, make sure to ask about the office staff, size and culture.   If you had a great group of co-workers, you may feel completely differently about the city you are living in.   I think it is fine to ask to meet with other staff members during the interview process to get their feedback too. And on your job search- I’m glad to hear you are having luck!   My guess is that finding accountancy jobs is a much easier venture than other fields!   A site like Total Jobs (which will do more justice for you given that you are in the UK) seems like a great place to find recent graduate jobs. So all in all, I say go for the move!  You can always make your transition less stressful by using self storage for big bulky items until you fully relocate.  Just make sure you are really moving for the right reasons and that this doesn’t become a pattern. My mother always says to, bloom where you are planted.  Once you make the move, make sure to branch out and meet new people and commit to your new job. PS- You may want to read my article about interview liars too so that you are sure to ask all the right questions and monitor your gut in your next job search/move. Good luck! Nicole  

Are You Getting Noticed With Your Resume?

Are You Getting Noticed With Your Resume?If you are using the Internet for resume writing you will want to look at a few pitfalls in resume writing that can and do cause your resume to not be noticed or get read. People want to know if you are qualified for the job and are willing to work hard to get the job. That is why when you use resume writing for this reason you need to make sure that the writing is well written and not very long.You will find that you can often find that people will be really offended by things like what looks like rough phrases and large blocks of text on a resume. This is not the best way to use resume writing. Some people have a tough time reading large and jumbled up words and they really do not like a resume that looks like this. So always make sure that you are not using phrases that people would have a problem with.Another thing that can throw a person off is if you say that you are in college but it says on your resume that you have a two year college degree. That can be a bit of a turn off for some people. So make sure that you use certain words like a four year university, an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree when needed to get the job you want.It is very common to see that job seekers just throw down their resumes and do not bother to check them. That can really ruin the chances of getting a job. The Internet is a great place to put in your resume and then take it down for a while so that people can see it and you can get better responses from it.For those who do not have a lot of time to spare during the day for jobs, they might not be too thrilled with the idea of going through all the trouble of having a resume and trying to get noticed. So if you are applying for a job and you cannot be at work, it is okay. Just email the resume to yourself to check it out before you put it on the Internet.When you are doing your resume it can really be a pain. There are pitfalls in resume writing that can also cause your resume to not be read. There are resume pitfalls that can and do cause some of the most successful resume to not get a response or be rejected.One thing that a lot of people can use a lot of a great help when it comes to resume writing. It is a good idea to find a professional company that will help you with resume writing. They will have experts that will go over your resume to make sure that it is great and ready to send off. There are pitfalls in resume writing that are only made worse when you do it on your own.So it is important to write a resume that is very professional and does not do things that will make it look like a student has done it. You should be able to sit down and tell someone what you are looking for in a job. This will help you see how to avoid pitfalls in resume writing.

Best of Blogging Your Personal Brand for C-level Executive Jobs - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Best of Blogging Your Personal Brand for C-level Executive Jobs photo by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com I haven’t written about blogging â€" one of my favorite things to do â€" in quite some time. Lucky I enjoy it so much because, no question, most of my business comes through my two blogsites â€" Executive Career Brand and Executive Resume Branding. They are the single best tool for marketing my brand, my value to my target clients, and the kinds of services I offer. Because running a business is similar to running an executive job search campaign, I recommend that c-suite executives (or just about any careerist) get involved with blogging for job search and career health. Just as I do, job seekers need to think of themselves as the CEO of a company of one â€" Brand You â€" and work on promoting the value they offer their target employers. Before you can set up your blog, you’ll need to write some content â€" several blog posts and a few blog pages â€" especially your About page (or biography), where people assessing you as a potential candidate can find out whether you’re a good fit for their needs. Start by working on your personal brand â€" determine what differentiates you from others competing for the same jobs, then position yourself as a thought leader and market the unique value you offer, through the blog posts you write. Don’t expect too much to happen until after several months or more of blogging, depending upon how active you are and how quickly you build connections, followers, visitors, etc. It takes time for your blogging efforts to gain traction. Concentrate on SEO (search engine optimization) â€" Determine which keywords and phrases the people you want to attract will be searching for, and use enough of these relevant keywords in the right ways and places, with enough frequency, while building back links from sites with strong Google juice. To get you started and begin building momentum, I’ve pulled together my best posts on blogging: First, why you need to blog in some way: You’re a C-level Executive Job Seeker and You’re NOT Blogging? Does Your Online Identity Scream Hire Me? Top 10 Reasons My Personal Brand and I Love Blogging Help in  coming up with ideas for blog posts C-level Job Search: Blogging? What Am I Going To Write About? One of My Favorite Blogging Strategies How to write and blog better, and examples of great corporate blogs: Executive Job Search and Blogging: Perfect Together A Nifty Personal Brand Writing Tool: Wordnik World’s Top 10 Best Corporate Blogs How to expand your blog’s reach: Blogging and Twitter: How Tweet It Is! What to avoid when blogging: Content Stealing: Bloggers Behaving Badly How to Lose Friends and Alienate People with Social Media Is Your Personal Brand Lurking Behind the Blogging Scene? Reflecting back on my blogging history and early years: Finding My Blog Personal Brand Voice Blogging Milestones â€" Taking Up Darren Rowse’s Challenge And finally, if the thought of maintaining your own blog is just too much . . . Here’s another way to benefit from blogging, without all the effort: Blog Comments: Part of Your Online Executive Brand Communications Plan photo by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com 00 0

Improve Your Job Prospects in Five Easy Steps - CareerAlley

Improve Your Job Prospects in Five Easy Steps - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. 1. Check your resum and application Making sure that your resume and application are up to scratch is such an important step for you to take. Not only are spelling and grammatical errors a sign of sloppy workmanship, they can create an immediate in the trash response. Mistakes aside, do these documents contain the most up-to-date and important information that they should? If your current job is a position that you held three years ago and you have moved on since this will not reflect well on you. Furthermore, have you tailored your application to the job you are hoping to land? If not, do so. The essential and desirable criteria that you are often given can act as a starting point. A resume is the first opportunity that you get to show companies what a perfect fit you would be for their open position. Its your chance to sell yourself, show off your skills and experience, and make a good impression. Tweet This 2. Improve your education Learning is not just for young students. Anyone can set their mind to learning new things and improving their job prospects along with it. So, whether you are wondering how to get into Yale or what is the best way to improve a business social media account, there are actions you can take to achieve. If a degree in a certain subject is vital, finding the right college for you is a priority. For others, an online course in a desirable area will suffice. Showing a willingness to continued education at all ages is a big bonus for many employers. 3. Research fully Knowing exactly what role you are hoping to achieve is essential. Reading up on the industry can be helpful. Another way to find out more is by liaising with those currently in the role. The opportunity to shadow someone might be a way of seeing exactly what it entails as well as possibly getting your foot in the door. Doing voluntary work is helpful too. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay 4. Focus Bagging yourself a top job is not something that can be done half-heartedly. Focus is a must. Try to set aside a specific amount of time every week or even every day to allow yourself the best chance. Looking for the job youd like to apply for can be a lengthy process not to mention the time it takes to perfect your application. Ensuring that you are dedicated to the task in hand is vital, so spend your time wisely and do yourself proud. According to an article on careerbuilder.com, Your social media posts might win over or make you lose friends, but according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, they could also have a big impact on prospective employers. Seventy percent of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates (on par with last year), while seven percent plan to start. And that review matters: Of those that do social research, 57 percent have found content that caused them not to hire candidates. 5. Check your image The image you portray is vital. You must come across as a professional in every way. For example, if you have public photographs on your social media accounts, do they give off the right message that an employer will be happy to see? If not, act now and rectify the situation. Furthermore, although the way you dress should not immediately discount you from a role, it is a factor for many people. If you are going for a top job that requires a certain level of care and attention, but you did not take the time to polish your shoes, this may count against you. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Practice Uncommon Appreciation

Practice Uncommon Appreciation Editors Note: I love anything written by Jack Canfield. He inspires millions with his Success Principles and Dream Big Collection (which I personally own and attribute to my own successes). I love this article because it is so basic and yet so many people still dont get it. I know that I always found myself working harder for the boss who thanked me, or occasionally acknowledged my extra efforts. It only takes a second, but a simple thank you can impact someones life forever. That being said, I figured rather than refer to almost every area of the article in a separate post, I would add the entire thing here.   Enjoy and thank someone today. Practice Uncommon Appreciation by Jack Canfield A recent management study revealed that 46% of employees leaving a company do so because they feel unappreciated; 61% said their bosses don’t place much importance on them as people; and 88% said they don’t receive acknowledgement for the work they do. Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, teacher, parent, coach or simply a friend, if you want to be successful with other people, you must master the art of appreciation. I’ve never known anyone to complain about receiving too much positive feedback. Have you? In fact, just the opposite is true. Consider this: Every year, a management consulting firm conducts a survey with 200 companies on the subject on what motivates employees. When given a list of 10 possible things that would most motivate them, the employee always list appreciation as the number-one motivator. Managers and supervisors ranked appreciation number eight. This is a major mismatch, as the chart below so clearly shows. 10 Ways to Really Motivate an Employee Employees Appreciation Feeling  â€œin” on things Understanding attitude Job security Good wages Interesting work Promotional opportunities Loyalty from management Good working conditions Tactful discipline Supervisors Good Wages Job Security Promotional Opportunities Good working conditions Interesting work Loyalty from management Tactful discipline Appreciation Understanding attitude Feeling “in” on things Notice that the top three motivators for employees don’t cost anything, just a few moments of time, respect and understanding. Keeping Score When I first learned about the power of appreciation, it made total sense to me. However, it was still something that I forgot to do. I hadn’t yet turned it into a habit. A valuable technique that I employed to help me lock in this new habit was to carry a 3” x 5” card in my pocket all day, and every time I acknowledged and appreciated someone, I would place a check mark on the card. I would not allow myself to go to bed until I had appreciated 10 people. If it was late in the evening and I didn’t have 10 check marks, I would appreciate my wife and children, I would send an e-mails to several of my staff, or I would write a letter to my mother or stepfather. I did whatever it took until it became an unconscious habit. I did this every single day for 6 monthsâ€"until I no longer needed the card to remind me. Appreciation as a Secret of Success Another important reason for being in a state of appreciation as often as possible is that when you are in such a state, you are in one of the highest emotional states possible. When you are in a state of appreciation and gratitude, you are in a state of abundance. You are appreciating what you do have instead of focusing on, and complaining about, what you don’t have. Your focus is on what you have received… and you always get more of what you focus on. And because the law of attraction states that like attracts like, the more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract, and even more to be grateful for. It becomes an upward-spiraling process of ever-increasing abundance that just keeps getting better and better. Think about it. The more grateful people are for the gifts we give them, the more inclined we are to give them more gifts. Their gratitude and appreciation reinforces our giving. The same principle holds true on a universal and spiritual level as it does on an interpersonal level. I challenge you to discover ways to immediately appreciate someone in your life, starting today! For more tips and suggestions on how you, too, can find ways to appreciate those in your life, read Principle 53 in The Success Principles. © 2009 Jack Canfield * * * Jack Canfield, Americas #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul © and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If youre ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com