Job Search at Work 5 Must-Read Tips

Job Search at Work 5 Must-Read Tips 43 Put less pressure on yourself by job searching while employed. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. There are always individuals with jobs who for one reason or another choose to search for a different position. When those cases arise, it behooves the individual to be as discreet as possible so that their present employer is not privy to their search, something that in the end could cost the employee their present job. The last thing you want is to really need to search for a job because you just lost your current job due to wasting the employer’s time.eval So when you feel the need to get another position while presently employed, keep these factors in mind: 1) Your stock is higher presently employedeval Being employed increases your value as you seek another job. Keep in mind that some employers will view your present job experience as worthwhile to them, given you should be up to speed on the current trends and needs if you are looking to switch professions within the same industry. 2) Don’t leave job search footprints for others to find When you are gainfully employed and looking for other work, your time available is less, given you have responsibilities to your present employer. That simply means that you should not be making calls, sending emails or faxes, running off copies of your resume on the office printer etc. while at work. Use your lunch time or time outside of work to do the necessary activities to finding another position. 3) Utilize former employers as references Given that it would be uncomfortable to use your present employer as a reference or background check, turn to past employers, associates, etc. to give you a positive recommendation. Also do not use current co-workers as references no matter how much you trust them or value their friendship. 4) Keep your routine the same Do not all of a sudden show up in a suit and tie at work if you’ve worn jeans and a t-shirt every day of your employment. Do not appear to have a new-found fascination with the copier or fax machine if you have rarely used them before. Lastly, don’t go gossiping around the office, no matter who you think you might be able to trust, regarding your job search. Remember, loose lips sink ships. 5) Don’t send out resumes when you do not know the source It is not uncommon for job ads, especially those online, to come with a P.O. Box or generic email with which to reply. For all you know, it could be your present employer posting an advertisement for help. Make sure you know the source of the help wanted advertisement so that you’re not caught inappropriately sending a resume to your current employer. If you do, chances are you will hear about it. Bonus tip 6) Review why you’re looking for a new job in the first place While it does certainly occur in offices everywhere, stop and ask yourself why you are looking for a different job in the first place. It could be for more money, the opportunity for better growth, an issue with a co-worker or boss, etc. Make sure leaving your present job is in your best interests, especially if you have built up seniority, have possibilities for advancement in time, etc. While searching for a job can be a full-time job in and of itself, knowing how to go about it when gainfully employed will make the experience a little easier to stomach. Question of the article Do you know someone who is searching for a job while employed? How is it harder or easier for them? Tell us in the comments. About the Author Dave Thomas, who covers workers compensation among other subjects, writes extensively for Business.com, an online resource destination for businesses of all sizes to research, find, and compare the products and services they need to run their businesses. If you liked this article, you'll also enjoy Reader Question: Job Searching at Work?

Teach Resume Writing Class to Your Children and Grandchildren

Teach Resume Writing Class to Your Children and GrandchildrenYou might be wondering why you need to teach resume writing class to your children and grandchildren? Here are a few reasons to teach this resume writing course to your kids and grandchildren.If you have kids that would like to be in the workforce and looking for a good job, they will want to write a great resume and be as competitive as possible. So, what do you do if you have no clue how to write a resume? Well, you could simply sit back and watch your kids or grandkids go to school looking for job coaching and how to write a resume.The bottom line is that you will need to find a way to get them that good job you know they will like. It is best if you allow them to learn and pick up these skills on their own time. However, you also want to help them be as educated as possible before they become part of the workforce. That is why it is very important that you teach resume writing class to your children and grandchildren.Te aching a resume writing class is also an excellent way to show them that there is a time and place for learning and when you are done teaching them how to do something, they should understand that lesson well enough that they can carry it out. This will encourage them to learn and take the next step. With the economy in the dumps, many people cannot afford to pay someone to teach them resume writing.Be honest; do you think you would be able to teach your children and grandchildren this skill on your own? Do you think your children would really enjoy doing it or do you think it would take away from the fun they had while doing it? Perhaps you will want to teach a resume writing class so that you can share your knowledge with your children or grandchildren.Think about it. You will be spending a lot of time together and that is going to help your children become more responsible adults. You will have a great time sitting around, talking and helping your children learn how to write a re sume.Teach resume writing class is not as difficult as some parents think. All you need to do is figure out where to find the right online resume writing class for your children and grandchildren. You need to make sure that the online curriculum is appropriate for their age, grade level and ability to learn.Make sure that the curriculum is written to be flexible enough to teach them the skills that they need to get to their high school GPA or be a good student. This is something that everyone wants for their children. Make sure you get all the details before you purchase a curriculum.

International etiquette Its a minefield!

International etiquette Its a minefield! Sometimes what should be simple and straight forward isn’t. Things that in one culture make perfect sense do not translate into others. The global business-place means that we are often going to find ourselves working alongside people physically and virtually. We need to understand what it is that they want and mean and to do this we have to understand that people from different cultures sometimes confound our expectations in terms of behaviour. similarly our behaviour and customs can seem baffling to them. Hand Gestures Hand gestures have massive potential to cause offence. For  example, while  I might casually point at someone,  in some cultures this is a highly offensive thing to do. Some groups regard it as normal  to use hand gestures, in others it is not considered appropriate, and can be seen as rude. Being clear that some cultures are comfortable with people ‘talking’ with their hands whilst others  are not  and being open to peoples preferences means that you are aware of what you can do to minimise others discomfort. You may want to acknowledge this at the start of a meeting. Contact Some people are very open to giving out  their telephone numbers or email addresses  and they may expect the same from those they come into contact with. A request for this information leaves others feeling uncomfortable. The context is important here. For example, at the end of an interview UK applicants rarely ask for their interviewers email addresses but in other cultures it is expected that the interviewee will follow up their interview with a thank you email. Check before you go to interview what is expected of you. The careers team can help with this and read our earlier blog on  this. Gifts   Again, this is an area fraught with problems. In some cultures gifts are  given and received  on a regular basis. It is seen as an expression of gratitude. In other cultures this may be perceived as bribery. Refusing a gift can be highly offensive to the giver but to the recipient there can be consequences to accepting a gift and they may need to disclose this internally in their place of work. Email Surely no problems here? Sorry, this can be a minefield! You try to contact  someone but are unsure of gender so how do you address them? You want to refer to their job title? How do you find this? If in doubt you can explore the gender of names though websites, or job titles by the work directory or maybe you can try to keep things gender neutral?   In the West many companies expect staff to be on first name terms but to address customers as Mr or Ms. The idea being that the customer will demonstrate how they wished to be addressed. In other cultures using professional titles and terms such as Respected Mr X or Honoured Maam  will be the norm. if your contact is expecting a very deferential title and you use a first name you can cause real offence. Translations   Confusion can always arise when terms and documents are translated. Ask a native speaker you know for help. Where this isn’t always possible be aware you cannot rely on things such as Google Translate and that errors   arise, systems like this cannot pick up necessary nuances. If your efforts lead to misunderstandings, apologise and learn. Somy advice? Open a dialogue with people where you and they feel comfortable. Ask  about their communication preferences. Try to avoid assumptions about cultures and understand that  each individual will have their own style or preferences that come from their own experiences and interpretation of their culture. Be sensitive Good luck

3 Recruitment Tasks Supercharged with Artificial Intelligence

3 Recruitment Tasks Supercharged with Artificial Intelligence The recruitment process continues to lengthen as the search for highly skilled talent increases, the fear of making a bad hire remains and the quality of active candidates is lacking. The average time to fill doubled from 2014 (22.9 days) compared to 2010 (12.6 days), and many reports point to the fact those numbers have increased even more from 2014 to 2016. The average time to fill in 2016 is now at a record high of 29 days according to DHI-DFH Vacancy Duration Measure which analyzed the entire US labor market. Why does the resume process take so long? Well, reviewing a resume is only the beginning. The mundane tasks of pre-screening, interviewing, validating and reference/background checking candidates is where the hold up lies. What if the reason these steps took so long was because the candidates that were chosen to go through the process were wrong from the start? Maybe to shorten the time to hire, the first few steps need a huge overhaul! 1. Making sense of candidate data One of the most crucial tasks in recruitment is now improved with the help of artificial intelligence. Recruiters are unable to adequately review candidate data all on their own, so they’ve often turned to technology and tools that can help them understand the data. But is that enough? We think not. AI recruitment systems cognitively analyze candidate data and learn from the data to make better future decisions or recommendations. 2. Aligning job requirements with candidate skills preferences Using artificial intelligence to match candidates to job requirements is another advantage recruiters have. Bullet point job requirements and a resume and cover letter are what recruiters have always had to work with. Yes, they may even get to have a conversation to gauge whether the candidate will fill those requirements or is even engaged in the role, but human error and bias can muddy the process. Chatbots are being implemented to engage in smarter conversations with candidates using proprietary technology that highlights unique factors within candidates and directs recruiters to the core requirements that speak to them. Chatbots have the ability to keep candidates engaged in lengthy hiring processes and can even help speed up the process by learning and analyzing the candidate to help employer filter and identify right fit talent. 3. Measuring candidate engagement fit through cognitive screening According to CareerBuilder’s annual social media recruitment survey, 60% of employers pre-screen job candidates on social compared to the 22% who did so in 2008 and 11% in 2006. Social screening is now a reputable best practice in recruitment; however, it still doesn’t ensure candidate fit and leaves A LOT of room for biased decisions to be made. Using Artificial Intelligence in recruitment also has the ability to reduce bias in the hiring process. In a recent Gallup study, researchers found gender-diverse business units in the retail sector have  14% higher average comparable revenue  than less-diverse business units. There is also a 15 fold increase in sales revenue of companies with a high rate of racial diversity. So why wouldn’t hiring teams want to take initiatives to help diversify teams?” Artificial intelligence in recruitment is replacing that need to socially screen candidates with a more efficient and accurate method. About the author: Noel Webb is co-founder and CEO of Karen.ai (Your Cognitive Recruiting Assistant), the latest project from his role as Director of Product Innovation at Innosphere. A veteran of business development and out-of-the-box thinking, Noel has been a leader in his roles over the years for several companies, including Bam Digital, SpeakFeel and Agnition.

Writing a Resume on Microsoft Word 2020

Writing a Resume on Microsoft Word 2020Writing a resume on Microsoft Word 2020 is really easy, but it is not advisable to try to do it the 'old fashioned' way. When you first start off, you will find that you are confused with all of the software options that are available for you. It will be obvious that your resume needs to look professional, so that people can see that you have what it takes to handle the job. There are a few tips that will help you create the best-looking resume that you can.The first thing that you will want to do is sit down and write out all of the information about yourself that you want to include in your resume. Make sure that all of your information is written in the proper format, because it will be used later. The information should be written in a clear, simple manner. One thing that you will notice about Microsoft Word 2020 is that you can make quite a few changes to your information before you save it.Another easy way to create a resume that looks pro fessional is to use a template. Most people are not going to spend the time to create a resume from scratch, so using a template will help you save time. There are many templates available for you to choose from. You can also download one from the Internet for free.If you are writing your resume from scratch, make sure that you put your personal information in a proper place. You can either put it right under your contact information, or somewhere in between. It is okay to include the reason why you want the job if you are not totally sure what that is, but don't go overboard.Be sure that you include your business name, and the type of company that you are working for. Write it in all capital letters. Also, include your email address and your telephone number. Be sure that you are going to be using these numbers on a regular basis.Make sure that your date of birth is correct. You will want to include your job title, the title of your company, and the position that you hold. Make sur e that your name and position are easy to read. This is also an opportunity to tell them where they can find your contact information, as well as your place of employment.Personal information that you may want to include includes where you have lived. Include information about your children. This is not necessary, but it is always nice to include this information. You can include information about your hobbies, any special talents that you possess, and any other kind of information that you feel is important.Writing a resume on Microsoft Word 2020 is going to take some time. Be patient and be organized. Use all of the features that you have and make sure that you follow the directions properly. When you are finished, it should look just like you expected it to.

Debuts 2017 in numbers - Talent Spots, games, livestreams and more

Debut’s 2017 in numbers - Talent Spots, games, livestreams and more 2017 has been a bit of a mad one, hasn’t it? Brexit has stalled while Bitcoin has blown up â€" but the really big numbers are over here at Debut. We’ve watched the app grow incredibly over the past 12 months, with the launch of a whole host of new features, better job opportunities and more of you getting involved than ever before. So, as the dawn of a new year rapidly approaches, let’s take a look back on everything we’ve achieved in 2017. 1,676 job opportunities   At Debut our ultimate goal is to connect our members with the job opportunities, internships and placements that are going to kick start their careers and boy did we do that in 2017. This year we posted over 1,600 job opportunities on the app from our range of 50 top employers. These were viewed by you guys a whopping 577,033 times, leading to an astonishing 94,531 applications. Phew, you guys have certainly been busy. In the spirit of Debut we’re working to make the job application process quicker and more seamless than ever before, launching our lightning fast Instant Apply feature which is set to get even bigger in 2018, so stay tuned! Over one million Talent Spots sent What’s better than searching for jobs? Having a job opportunity land right in your inbox inviting you to apply or even better, fast-tracking you straight to an interview or assessment centre. We know how stressful the job search can be, and we want to connect the right candidates with the right jobs quicker than ever before. That’s why this year we’ve sent over one million Talent Spots to our members. That’s a crazy amount of opportunity for you all, and over 20,500 of you tapped Yes, leading to lots of career progression and, ultimately, hires. Take a look at some of our success stories from 2017 to whet your appetite. 219,097 minutes of gaming 2017 saw the return of some old favourites as well as some brand new releases in the Debut Games section (which also found a new home in the Opportunities tab). Whether you’re bored on your morning commute or need a distraction during a dull lecture (not recommended), Debut’s always here to provide some procrastination that can actually lead to some amazing opportunities. Over 6,500 of you spent over 210,000 minutes playing our games this year. Youve won summer internships, experience day vouchers and even Apple watches. So the next time your parents grumble about you spending too much time on your phone, you can tell them how much it could actually be benefiting your career. Game on. 4,739 viewers watched DebutLive One of our biggest achievements of 2017? Launching our very own livestreaming channel DebutLive, connecting students and grads all over the country to top employers, allowing you to ask questions to recruiters without even leaving the house. Since the feature launched back in May, we’ve done 17 DebutLives reaching nearly 5,000 of you. We’ve covered a huge range of topics, from video interviews to professional qualifications, career satisfaction to the art of sales, and you guys asked nearly 1,500 questions to our fabulous speakers. Plus those who tuned in were in with the chance of winning a whole range of prizes, from insight days at Shell and Rolls-Royce, to lunch with Siemens UK CEO Jürgen Maier. Hundreds of thousands read our Insight articles At the heart of everything we do is providing our members with the information and guidance they need to secure their internship, placement or graduate role. Whatever you’re unsure about, whether it be CVs or how to dress for an interview, our Insight section is here to help you every day of the year- and 2017 was a whirlwind year for the section. In 2017 we published 276 articles read by you guys over 300,000 times… blimey! We also launched 42 brand spanking new Guides on the website, providing in depth information on career development, work sectors and locations. Everything you need in one handy place. So there you have it! It’s been a crazy year here at Debut, and we’ve grown more than we ever imagined. But it doesn’t stop here, as we have loads more exciting projects lined up for 2018 (including the full launch of our Abilities tests), so lets watch these numbers continue to grow. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

The Internal Job Search Youre Not Taking It Seriously Enough!

The Internal Job Search â€" You’re Not Taking It Seriously Enough! The Internal Job Search You’re Not Taking It Seriously Enough I think I’ve seen it all during my decades of recruiting and hiring (and not hiring)! In the “old days,” employees got tapped on the shoulder to get promoted or moved laterally to their next position. Or an employee would make a few phone calls to some buddies around the company and they would find the “hidden jobs.” The world has changed! Today, employees are staying in their roles longer and hiring managers within a company are able to select from multiple highly talented candidates. Plus, hiring managers and human resource managers may want to interview external candidates as well as internal candidates, opening up a much larger applicant pool. Now, combine the current state of internal hiring with the deplorable application methods of internal job seekers today. It’s the perfect storm. The good news is that those internal career-movers who do a professional job with their job search WILL stand out above the rest. Here are two key rules to follow when you search for a position within your company. And these rules hold true regardless of whether you are applying for a position within your division or in another division, moving geographies, or any other situation. Rule #1: Go through your job search process exactly as if you are interviewing externally. Whoever said that the internal job hunt is more casual? Big mistakes I’ve witnessed first-hand: No cover letters. Late for informational meetings and interviews. No copies of résumé to distribute during meetings and interviews. No pen and paper in hand to take notes during an interview. Pretend that you are interviewing externally. There should be NO difference. Rule #2: Information Meetings or “Informationals” ARE interviews! Yes, I do recommend you request a 20-30 minute meeting with the hiring manager or someone who knows a lot about the position prior to a formal interview. At some companies, information meetings may be required in order to be selected to go through a formal interview process. But, don’t make these errors! Coming in without any insightful questions about the position or division. Unable to discuss the job description that the hiring manager wrote! No pen and paper to show an eagerness to collect information. No copy of a résumé but a great excuse, “Oh, I thought this was just an informational!” Just remember: Every move you make, everything you say, and everything you put in writing are all samples of how you would work if they hired you! Don’t let your guard down, don’t get informal, and don’t make the blunders that sabotage your chances of getting that next, great position within your company!

Managing Weekly Tasks (for Overly Committed, Perfectionist, Somewhat Structured Creatives) - When I Grow Up

Managing Weekly Tasks (for Overly Committed, Perfectionist, Somewhat Structured Creatives) - When I Grow Up You can buy this pad, along with a lot of other snarky organizational tools, at Knock Knock. By now youve had a whole week to ingest/digest/implement my genius/crazy/complicated time management system. Again, I beg of/implore/ask/plead with you to comment about it, as it would be so beneficial to me and society in general. And yes, Ive finally lost it. Part 2 of my time management system involves a weekly checklist, which I have sillily titled Check Yoself B4 U Reck Yoself, because Im a weirdo and also a fan of the Ice Cube song that contains those very intelligent lyrics. This checklist includes the weekly calls I have to make, blogs I have to write, and chores I have to do. The columns are easy: Task M (Date) Tu (Date) W (Date) Th (Date) F (Date) Sa (Date) Su (Date) wk of (Dates) wk of (Dates) and so on Itll be clear once you look at it: Then, highlight the box in each row that corresponds to the day you want to do the task. For example, Motivation Mondays goes up every Monday (confusing, I know). So, I highlight the box for Monday, and move on from there. Like this: When Ive done it, I check it off with a nice big X. If I only have to do it once, I then put a little smiley face in the box for that week. Once you start using this for a while and the weeks add up, its easy to see whats getting done and whats not and you can figure out why. Are you trying to do too much? Is there a reason youre procrastinating on one certain task? Im also going to figure out a celebration for myself when I get a certain amount of smiley faces. Yes, grown ups do that! If theres a one-off task that I need to do on a certain day, Ill add that to the end of the list italicize it, so I know itll be wiped clean once its done. The end result looks like this: If you want to see this checklist for yourself instead of in these distorted images, check it out along with Michelle Master Tasker here. So, whaddya think? Madness? Brilliance? Would love/jump up down/be thrilled to get your comments!