Friday, May 29, 2020

How Recruiters Do It

How Recruiters Do It I remember when I got into the job search earlier this year my uncle sent me an e-mail describing what headhunters are. It was kind of simple and kind of confusing at the same time. During the next few months I would come to learn more about recruiters, and recently Ive been following a blog where recruiters share their wisdom (I think mostly with one another). There are some that seem to do a lot of industry watching and blogging on the employment space, and others that write to the job seeker (like, advice for you). Some recruiters are excellent at developing relationships, and others must have lost their phone or keyboard. Here are a few things Ive learned about recruiters: Recruiters have a job. If you want them to help you, you must understand what their job is, what drives them professionally and what drives them personally. You really do need to get to know a few of them on a deeper level. Recruiters love people that are helpful. I was never on any recruiters radar screen when I was working, but Ive heard stories about how they will call someone and ask if they are interested in a career move. If the person is not interested, they may ask if they know anyone that might be. For some reason that I dont understand, these questions are usually met with rude response. Trust me, some of the best people to have in your corner in a time of need are these very people that you are being rude to! If you can give them the time of day, and even open up your network to them (when appropriate), they will remember that and you can expect extra care when you need thier help! Recruiters have *gasp* turnover too. Again, these are just human beings with a job. And they get burned out, or make career changes just like you do. If you have a really crappy experience with a recruiter (or, a few recruiters), Im betting that within 18 months that person has moved on probably because they werent successful in their job! Of course newer recruiters can be effective, helpful and awesome. But those recruiters that have been around for a while are much more likely to understand the value of a relationship with you, the normal person, and treat you right. So, about that extra care thing. Ive seen this, where a recruiter has someone that they have some reason to go the extra mile for. Heres an interesting write-up from a recruiters blog that I regularly follow it practically dissects long-term professional recruiter Steve Levy. This is a very interesting read, and is quite helpful in understanding who Steve is. Here are some of my favorite parts: The picture. Not the shirt-and-tie guy you may expect, you can tell this is a real person with real interests (like gardening, cats and sand castles (?) you just have to read the whole thing!) My favorite line (cuz I will eventually shave my head, when I get the courage up): Yes, I’m older than you do you really think I shave my head because it’s cool? It’s because I look stupid with hair. The kudos and continual dialogue. Dave quotes Shally and Stroud showing how effective endorsements can be in a LinkedIn profile. But check out the comments from Dennis (who is a recruiter for T-Mobile and has a good read on jobs and technology in that space) and the Recruiting Animal (probably more along the lines of the tazmanian devil than a carebear) this post got some eyeballs and interest all of which validates Steves strengths, and serves as more endorsements. Im not sure that Steve even knew this was being written, and am pretty sure that he didnt know it would be such a complete endorsement. Steve is looking for a new opportunity (see his first comment on the original post). How cool is post? It is a perfect example of networking, and the power of relationships that are developed over time. And it shows just what kind of reach one great recruiter has, that goes far beyond your own reach. If Steve were to have written this it would have gotten a different reaction. How can you get a recruiter to do this for you? I personally know one that has done this type of thing, and his reach and influence has helped a ton of people land jobs and it is all because he is a relationship master. I actually spent 1/2 hour on the phone with Steve on Wed afternoon during which time Im wondering how I could open up my network to help him out very nice guy, but obviously has a broad and deep skillset. My recommendation? Get a few powerful recruiters in your corner you can go to recruiting.com to find some blogs to follow and hopefully begin to develop some relationships, or at least begin to put together your list of favorites (mine has grown since that post). How Recruiters Do It I remember when I got into the job search earlier this year my uncle sent me an e-mail describing what headhunters are. It was kind of simple and kind of confusing at the same time. During the next few months I would come to learn more about recruiters, and recently Ive been following a blog where recruiters share their wisdom (I think mostly with one another). There are some that seem to do a lot of industry watching and blogging on the employment space, and others that write to the job seeker (like, advice for you). Some recruiters are excellent at developing relationships, and others must have lost their phone or keyboard. Here are a few things Ive learned about recruiters: Recruiters have a job. If you want them to help you, you must understand what their job is, what drives them professionally and what drives them personally. You really do need to get to know a few of them on a deeper level. Recruiters love people that are helpful. I was never on any recruiters radar screen when I was working, but Ive heard stories about how they will call someone and ask if they are interested in a career move. If the person is not interested, they may ask if they know anyone that might be. For some reason that I dont understand, these questions are usually met with rude response. Trust me, some of the best people to have in your corner in a time of need are these very people that you are being rude to! If you can give them the time of day, and even open up your network to them (when appropriate), they will remember that and you can expect extra care when you need thier help! Recruiters have *gasp* turnover too. Again, these are just human beings with a job. And they get burned out, or make career changes just like you do. If you have a really crappy experience with a recruiter (or, a few recruiters), Im betting that within 18 months that person has moved on probably because they werent successful in their job! Of course newer recruiters can be effective, helpful and awesome. But those recruiters that have been around for a while are much more likely to understand the value of a relationship with you, the normal person, and treat you right. So, about that extra care thing. Ive seen this, where a recruiter has someone that they have some reason to go the extra mile for. Heres an interesting write-up from a recruiters blog that I regularly follow it practically dissects long-term professional recruiter Steve Levy. This is a very interesting read, and is quite helpful in understanding who Steve is. Here are some of my favorite parts: The picture. Not the shirt-and-tie guy you may expect, you can tell this is a real person with real interests (like gardening, cats and sand castles (?) you just have to read the whole thing!) My favorite line (cuz I will eventually shave my head, when I get the courage up): Yes, I’m older than you do you really think I shave my head because it’s cool? It’s because I look stupid with hair. The kudos and continual dialogue. Dave quotes Shally and Stroud showing how effective endorsements can be in a LinkedIn profile. But check out the comments from Dennis (who is a recruiter for T-Mobile and has a good read on jobs and technology in that space) and the Recruiting Animal (probably more along the lines of the tazmanian devil than a carebear) this post got some eyeballs and interest all of which validates Steves strengths, and serves as more endorsements. Im not sure that Steve even knew this was being written, and am pretty sure that he didnt know it would be such a complete endorsement. Steve is looking for a new opportunity (see his first comment on the original post). How cool is post? It is a perfect example of networking, and the power of relationships that are developed over time. And it shows just what kind of reach one great recruiter has, that goes far beyond your own reach. If Steve were to have written this it would have gotten a different reaction. How can you get a recruiter to do this for you? I personally know one that has done this type of thing, and his reach and influence has helped a ton of people land jobs and it is all because he is a relationship master. I actually spent 1/2 hour on the phone with Steve on Wed afternoon during which time Im wondering how I could open up my network to help him out very nice guy, but obviously has a broad and deep skillset. My recommendation? Get a few powerful recruiters in your corner you can go to recruiting.com to find some blogs to follow and hopefully begin to develop some relationships, or at least begin to put together your list of favorites (mine has grown since that post). How Recruiters Do It I remember when I got into the job search earlier this year my uncle sent me an e-mail describing what headhunters are. It was kind of simple and kind of confusing at the same time. During the next few months I would come to learn more about recruiters, and recently Ive been following a blog where recruiters share their wisdom (I think mostly with one another). There are some that seem to do a lot of industry watching and blogging on the employment space, and others that write to the job seeker (like, advice for you). Some recruiters are excellent at developing relationships, and others must have lost their phone or keyboard. Here are a few things Ive learned about recruiters: Recruiters have a job. If you want them to help you, you must understand what their job is, what drives them professionally and what drives them personally. You really do need to get to know a few of them on a deeper level. Recruiters love people that are helpful. I was never on any recruiters radar screen when I was working, but Ive heard stories about how they will call someone and ask if they are interested in a career move. If the person is not interested, they may ask if they know anyone that might be. For some reason that I dont understand, these questions are usually met with rude response. Trust me, some of the best people to have in your corner in a time of need are these very people that you are being rude to! If you can give them the time of day, and even open up your network to them (when appropriate), they will remember that and you can expect extra care when you need thier help! Recruiters have *gasp* turnover too. Again, these are just human beings with a job. And they get burned out, or make career changes just like you do. If you have a really crappy experience with a recruiter (or, a few recruiters), Im betting that within 18 months that person has moved on probably because they werent successful in their job! Of course newer recruiters can be effective, helpful and awesome. But those recruiters that have been around for a while are much more likely to understand the value of a relationship with you, the normal person, and treat you right. So, about that extra care thing. Ive seen this, where a recruiter has someone that they have some reason to go the extra mile for. Heres an interesting write-up from a recruiters blog that I regularly follow it practically dissects long-term professional recruiter Steve Levy. This is a very interesting read, and is quite helpful in understanding who Steve is. Here are some of my favorite parts: The picture. Not the shirt-and-tie guy you may expect, you can tell this is a real person with real interests (like gardening, cats and sand castles (?) you just have to read the whole thing!) My favorite line (cuz I will eventually shave my head, when I get the courage up): Yes, I’m older than you do you really think I shave my head because it’s cool? It’s because I look stupid with hair. The kudos and continual dialogue. Dave quotes Shally and Stroud showing how effective endorsements can be in a LinkedIn profile. But check out the comments from Dennis (who is a recruiter for T-Mobile and has a good read on jobs and technology in that space) and the Recruiting Animal (probably more along the lines of the tazmanian devil than a carebear) this post got some eyeballs and interest all of which validates Steves strengths, and serves as more endorsements. Im not sure that Steve even knew this was being written, and am pretty sure that he didnt know it would be such a complete endorsement. Steve is looking for a new opportunity (see his first comment on the original post). How cool is post? It is a perfect example of networking, and the power of relationships that are developed over time. And it shows just what kind of reach one great recruiter has, that goes far beyond your own reach. If Steve were to have written this it would have gotten a different reaction. How can you get a recruiter to do this for you? I personally know one that has done this type of thing, and his reach and influence has helped a ton of people land jobs and it is all because he is a relationship master. I actually spent 1/2 hour on the phone with Steve on Wed afternoon during which time Im wondering how I could open up my network to help him out very nice guy, but obviously has a broad and deep skillset. My recommendation? Get a few powerful recruiters in your corner you can go to recruiting.com to find some blogs to follow and hopefully begin to develop some relationships, or at least begin to put together your list of favorites (mine has grown since that post).

Monday, May 25, 2020

The Most Off-Putting Things Candidates Say to Recruiters

The Most Off-Putting Things Candidates Say to Recruiters A huge part of the fun of working as a recruiter is getting to speak to so many different people all the time. Helping them on their way to getting their dream role with your client is a great feeling! Its always interesting learning how different candidates have navigated through their careers to date, and representing top performers is exhilarating. However, some conversations with candidates are simply painful. Like any job, recruiting has its pitfalls, which often  come in the form of bitter candidates giving you bad attitude for no reason.  Theres nothing more disheartening than stumbling across an excellent CV, only to have them say these things to you: Yeah put me forward, whatever really,  I just want to move No, no, no. This is not something a recruiter wants to hear. Desperation is an ugly look for candidates.  Their case for  being the best suitor to the role must be compelling, and you dont want to be representing them for a role that they really couldnt care less about. I dont want to  discuss my salary details with you Sorry mate, we need to address this. Salary talks are never fun, but part of being a good recruiter means you are able to match the clients budget to your candidates worth. Sure, candidates dont have to reveal everything to you over the phone the first time you talk, but if youre going to represent them, they need to be open with you. I dont care if Im being unrealistic Working with a candidate who is confident and knows what they want out of their career is always the  ideal situation. What isnt ideal, is when they are totally unrealistic about the level or salary theyre reaching for. Being foolishly cocky or self-assured and refusing to budge on outlandish expectations is not worth the hassle dealing with. My friend moved and got X salary When a candidate turns around and backs up their outrageous demands with a poorly referenced anecdote from a friend thats when you need another coffee immediately. If you dont put me forward or Ill go direct As the recruiter, it is up to your expertise to discern the strongest shortlist of candidates, not the candidate themselves. There is nothing more off-putting than a candidate who threatens to go apply directly with the organisation. I didnt have time to prepare Representing a candidate who interviews with your client, only mentioning afterwards that they never looked at the prep material you sent them is very painful to hear. Why are you asking me so many questions? As a recruiter you have to understand your candidates position thoroughly and be able to make educated judgements about the types of roles that might suit them with your clients. Candidates who get defensive at your many questions just show theyve probably got loads to hide. Im basically doing my bosss job for them Wrong. Candidates who claim to be doing their bosss job are a bit delusional. A  candidate who wasnt bragging and simply being truthful would word it in a different way anyway; theyd instead explain  that they feel they are operating at the same level / have similar responsibilities to their boss and have no room for promotion, hence looking around for a role where they have some room to move. They wouldnt come out and claim they are better than their boss. Have I missed any? Tweet me and tell me what other off-putting things are said by candidates!

Friday, May 22, 2020

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Why Being Disruptive at Work Can Be a Good Thing

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Why Being Disruptive at Work Can Be a Good Thing Bill Jensen often writes aboutmaking work simpler to be more productiveand successful, but his latest book says its time we harnessed the power of disruption to achieve even more. In this interview with Anita Bruzzese, he talks about the ideas behind Disrupt! Think Epic, Be Epic: 25 Successful Habits for an Extremely Disruptive World. Anita Bruzzese: We often see disruption as something bad, so why do you say that disruption is important if you want to be successful? Bill Jensen: Thats a great question because it exposes the assumptions we each make about disruptions. Disruptions are anything that change the course of our daily routines or our lives. They can be either good (birth of a new child, new empowering technology) or bad (global conflicts, economic downturns). Nowadays theres also a third dimension it doesnt matter whether the disruptions are good or bad,theres just too many of them! You probably encountered a dozen pain-in-the-butt disruptions before you had your first cup of coffee today! So, wishing that all the disruptions would stop or somehow become manageable simply is not realistic. The amount and intensity of them are only going to increase. Sorry! What we can do, however, is change our view of disruptions: If theyre going to keep coming at us anyway, we need to get better at embracing them and seeing them as opportunities. The main takeaway I found is this:Everyones job from the most senior executive to the newest hire is to figure out how to benefit from, or take advantage of,continuous disarray, disorder and disruption. We need to change our current view about constant disruptions as being threats to whats already been planned. Instead, we need to embrace that disorder as new opportunities and understand that every single day is filled with amazing possibilities that we couldnt have imagined the night before! Constantly adjusting and revising and being flexible and adaptable are the new norms. AB: You interviewed people for the book that you call disruptive heroes. What are a few habits they all seem to have? BJ: I interviewed100 great disruptive heroes all of whom refused to accept the statusquo and are actually causing many of the disruptions we each experience. From CEOs like Yahoos Marissa Mayer; to tech mavens like the founders ofStumbleUpon, Flickr, Wikipedia, Meetup and Crowdcast; to Jon Landau, the producer ofTitanicandAvatar, two of the highest-grossing films ever; and more. I found 25 habits that are crucial to success in a disruptive era. Among them: Question everything:When everything is changing so much, so fast, we all need to get better at questioning the assumptions and root causes of whatever problems come at us. Kill what you cherish most:Each of us must embrace that all our best work is already being disrupted by someone else. So we need to start reinventing every (read more here) -

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Why You Really Dont Want to Know What Your Co-Worker Earns

Why You Really Dont Want to Know What Your Co-Worker Earns Why You Really Dont Want to Know What Your Co-Worker Earns width=360 height=239 />Are you a notoriously poor negotiator? I am. And I was reminded of this when a colleagues daughter recently snagged a Hollywood production job. She was thrilled to be hired to do the exact work she was seeking, at the salary she requested. She spent the next few weeks in bliss, enjoying her work while she also enhanced her standard of living with her increased earnings. But a few weeks later, when she discovered that a peer had been hired for the same work at 40% more pay, she became highly de-motivated. And dissatisfied. Seems the peer asked for a higher salary, and got it. In hindsight, she could have done the same. She just didnt. And now shes not nearly as happy with her new job as she was. All because that incessant childhood mantra, no fair! kicked in. Hey, Thats Not Fair! Its human nature to compare our efforts and their rewards to those of others around us. And apparently its monkey nature as well. Capuchin Monkeys, actually. As youll see, when a monkey observes a peer perform the same task and receive what she considers a superior reward, she reacts. And repeated studies have shown that its not just this monkey that reacts in this manner.  Take a look at  this 1-minute action-packed excerpt from Primatologist  Frans de Waals TED talk: If youre interested in the details of how they structured this inequity experiment, this 3-minute excerpt explains a little more: Learning What a Co-Worker Earns Knowing what a co-worker earns  prior to being hired would be helpful. Using that figure as a data point in your salary negotiations could be very beneficial. But keep in mind that your salary requirements should be influenced by more than just what the guy at the desk next to you makes. Factors like your skill set, your required standard of living, perhaps even your salary history. Of course, if youre job hunting solely in hopes of getting a counter-offer from your current employer, the additional info re your peer could be useful. But if youre generally satisfied with the work youre doing, the money youre making, and your overall work environment, I dont recommend you go digging for salary data re your co-workers. Because you might just end up throwing a grape at someone.  Image courtesy of a_kartha.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Can You Make A Sustainable Career Tutoring Online CareerMetis.com

Can You Make A Sustainable Career Tutoring Online â€" CareerMetis.com Source â€" DepositPhotos.comA teacher plays an essential role in shaping the life of a student. They provide knowledge and work hard on building skills of students so that students can live a happy life. The teachers are known as the best source of knowledge and enlightenment to the children. There are many people who want to pursue various courses to become an excellent teacher. These people want to guide students and help the nation grow through their noble cause.With time changing the internet plays an important rolein today’s time, in providing education. Students are saying bye-bye to the traditional ways of classroom study and have entered the world of online education. Students find it to be more comfortable than classroom studies and believe in the benefits of online classes.According to the World Economic Forum “In 2017, the global market for online education reached an enormous $255 billion and it shows no signs of slowing down“. This simply proves how online educatio n is growing at an unprecedented rate.evalAs the demand for online education is increasing, so is the demand for online tutors. There are many people who are in doubt that being an online tutor is a sustainable career or not.Well to understand this question we’ll have to understand the benefits of being an online teacher, as the benefits can show how it could be a good career that can help someone making a sound decision aspiring to become an online tutor.The Benefits of Being an Online Teacher:1) Flexibility with time and location:evalLocation can be an issue while visiting the school every day and completing the number of hours by continuously taking classes. Some people prefer work-from-home jobs which provide total flexibility to go about the day. The time could also be a major issue for many teachers, and they want to teach students according to their time of comfort.Teaching online provides flexibility to teachers as well to the students that they can choose their time of st udy according to their comfortability and availability.2) Teachers get various opportunities to teach:Online teachers are not constraint to teach students from their surroundings only. They can teach international students as well and know more about the teaching techniques and the education system of other countries. This helps the teacher to gain more exposure, knowledge and explore more in his field by teaching students of various disciplines, backgrounds, and cultures.Often it has been seen that tutors from Asian, South-Asian countries tend to be much better in tough courses such as Math, Science. The online mode gives these tutors an opportunity to tutor students around the world looking for online Science tutors, English tutors and, Math tutors.3) Fewer burdens lead to better administration:The online tutors can become a pro in handling administration because like the traditional classroom teaching the online teachers don’t have to pay attention to numerous students. They mu st concentrate on one or a few students, therefore, it makes them better in administration.evalTheir approach gets microscopic since they are required to cater to students’ individual needs of learning which forces them to think more strategically.4) Able to concentrate more on teaching rather than handling the students:Students in a group or classroom can be a mess sometimes and it can lead to stress for teachers. There are many people amongst us who have the long-lost passion for teaching, who want to serve the world by educating but step back thinking they won’t be able to handle students in a classroom.In such a case, online teaching can be the best option. Because in one to one teaching, you can handle the student and more concentration can be paid on teaching rather than handling a group of students. It is always easier to handle one student rather asking many students to not make noise and pay attention to studies.5) Access to more information:evalThe teacher is not only restricted to the traditional ways of gathering information like books. The web can provide easy and quick access to a huge amount of information. Online teachers have the option to build creative ways and teach students and ask them to study through various online websites like Chegg, CrunchGrade, Skooli, etc.evalThese online tutoring platforms provide interesting dashboards where students can share files, graphs, files which makes learning more interactive. This helps students to take more interest in learning and a teacher will be able to guide the student in creative ways.6) Teachers can choose the subjects they want to teach:There are several times when a teacher can be an expert in more than one subject. Well, online teaching helps a teacher to teach more than one subject which helps them to utilize and enhance their knowledge.In schools and universities, teachers are hired for only one subject. This doesn’t happen in online teaching and makes an online tutor unique from the schoolteachers. It also provides an opportunity for online tutorsto earn more than traditional7) Online teaching certification:There are various universities who provide online teaching certifications. These certifications help you to understand the requirement and enhance your skills in online teaching. They guide you and make you the best in teaching online.These are the main benefits of becoming an online tutor. Due to the rapid growth of technology the demand for online tutors is very high.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “the employment for professors, including online instructors, is expected to grow by 13% between 2014 and 2024. This rate is faster than the average projected rate for all occupations during that time period”. The benefits show how a teacher can have a sustainable career tutoring online.In the last five years, online education has become a very important thing. There can be short courses, degrees, tuition, and everything requires goo d teachers who can teach students. Online teachers should be comfortable with technology and curious to learn new things.They should be passionate about connecting with students and be very patient and resourceful. So, stop getting confused with the question of becoming a good online tutor with a sustainable career, join this new learning revolution because becoming an online tutor can be a great career choice.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Defining Networking for the Job Seeker

Defining Networking for the Job Seeker Networking is THE most effective way to secure your next job and manage your career. We no longer live inthe bubble of a lifetime with a single employer. Therefore, we need to step out of our old ways of thinking and develop our network. Yet most people either dont want to, dont know how to, or do it wrong. I came across anarticleon networking in The Huffington Post written by Jason Mannino,Career Coach, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer. Mannino defines networking as: Simply put, networking is the art of cultivating mutually beneficial relationships to support the achievement of professional goals. Ultimately, networking in regards to your job search means making human contact with people who may be in a position to help you. Manninos articlegoes on to outline fivewaysto engage in networking.To summarize: Old co-workers Professional associations Industry and Career related conferences Social organizations/fundraising events Alumni/professors/classmates Hereis another article oninformational meetings with advice on seven steps to conduct effective meetings. This was written by nationally certified resume writer and career coach, Michelle Dumas. Heres my frustration. With so much information proving that networking is the most effective way to land a job, why arejob seekers fighting it? And, whyare there still people who areemployed who say they dont have time? Lets all embracenetworking.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Writing Your Resume Objective

Writing Your Resume ObjectiveYour resume objective is the first page of your document that shows what you are really looking for in a job. It should be directly applicable to the position that you are applying for. When writing your resume objective, it is best to use specific examples of jobs that you have held in the past. This will help you to ensure that it matches your experience as closely as possible.Use specific examples of your previous work history. The position that you are applying for will be able to tell you how well you have performed. You can provide more information about your previous jobs in your resume objective, but always bear in mind that they do not need to match exactly. Your resume objective should be specific enough to ensure that the employer knows exactly what they are getting. It should be concise and precise.Your resume objective should also contain a specific example of something that you have accomplished in a job. The example can be anything from a p articular project to a single accomplishment. Include the example of a project or accomplishment that was highlighted during your interview. Your objective should not only be about your current experience but about your past experience as well.Include your education and work experience in your resume, but always make sure that your resume includes your education and work experience in the same document. You may have a specific area of expertise in which you worked, but that does not mean that you will be hired if you apply for the same position with the same qualifications as someone who has already been hired. In addition, applying for the same position with the same qualifications as someone who has already been hired can leave you with a negative impression. As much as possible, avoid the situation where you are not specialized enough for the position that you are applying for.Remember to state clearly that you are the one who contacted the recruiter for the job. The recruiter is looking for someone who will be able to offer them the best possible solution to their problem. When you provide a professional description of your qualifications, you are showing that you are the one who can provide the best solution to the problem.Focus on the objective, focus on the accomplishments, and focus on the details. Remember that the recruiter is trying to determine whether or not you are going to be an asset to their company. If you focus on only one of these areas, then you could have a difficult time getting hired.The most important part of your resume is your list of technical skills. Be sure that you provide a professional description of your technical skills that is specific enough to ensure that you are going to be a valuable employee to the company.Having the exact same objectives in the past and the new employer will provide the new employer with the specific information that they need. The hiring process is a two-way street. You want to make sure that you are going to be the best employee for the company that you are applying for.