On Resume Writers and Career Coaches

On Resume Writers and Career Coaches Ive been getting backlogged on my blogging and this morning decided to tie in a few different posts into one summarized version. Note that I really dont care for posts that say go read this and go check that out as I am too opinionated to just leave it at that. But there is a series of posts that my friend and author CM Russell has put up from a conference that he just attended, and I want to point you to the ones Ive found most useful and of course put my 2 cents in there! Note that CM is a veteran observer of this industry. He has written the book on the job search, he owns and operates a number of job boards, he has a number of blogs that he operates for you, the job seeker (passive or active), recruiters, etc. His perspective is very broad which makes him one of the foremost experts in this arena. Im very pleased to see that he went to this conference (I wish I could have gone) and explored this quirky world a little. So here is my 2 cents (note, there are 4 links IN BOLD that Im highly recommending go to the rest if you want but definitely check out the bolded links): First, here is a recording of career coach Barbara Safanis (heres her blog) presentation where she picks apart various social networking sites. It is a very interesting presentation and I like at the end how she says something like and if all of this is very confusing you can use JibberJobber to help keep track of it all. I was wondering how she was going to tie JibberJobber into her social networking analysis but this made me smile with pride [note: she has another podcast interview here, I havent listened to it yet but plan on listening to it today I really like Barbara and have been following her blog posts] Second, here is a post from a newspaper about the black hole when you apply to posted positions. I found this very useful and it rang true I had applied to about 75 different places and only got 2 real replies. What is up with corporate HR and recruiters when they cant even send an e-mail saying we got it, thanks, well let you know. Im not talking about the lame automated reply but something with a human touch. It is very discouraging and if you, the executive, are used to people jumping when you say jump, you better get ready for this humility shock! Anyway, the article talks about the power of networking and other things it is a good read for sure. Third, here is another one of my favorite people, resume writer Louise Kursmark, talking about things that resume writers talk about :p I found this interview to be very informational and it answered a lot of questions for me about resumes (including what can someone expect to pay for this service), etc. I highly recommend you take the time to listen to this one, no matter what stage you are in. Fourth, CM wraps it up (I think well see if there is more tomorrow) with his assessment of resume writers. I love how he describes many of them, and has an absolute endorsement for their profession: if you are thinking about writing your own resume, forget it. I echo that, money permitting but understand that some hidden mistakes on MY resume kept me out of lots of interviews, and I didnt realize it until I had applied to over 100 jobs! So I have to mention these other two interviews just for fun. One is from a rep from a paper company how he is talking (pleading?) about how the paper resume isnt going away (it made me think of asking Santa Claus if Christmas is going away). I dont buy into his statistics and internal studies which makes it sound like having his cotton, heavy weight paper will have a major impact on you geting you the job youll have to hear it for yourself (6 mins). The other one was with a salary negotion expert (heres Jack Chapmans website)- it didnt capture my attention much because I think that 6 mins just wasnt enough time to get real meat in the interview (Id like to see a series of podcasts on this issue). But you may want to check them out they are short. So there you go, I hope that these links (in bold) provide value to you as an active or passive job seeker! I feel its worth the time to sharpen your saw on this stuff, thats the only reason Im writing on it. Have a productive day! On Resume Writers and Career Coaches Ive been getting backlogged on my blogging and this morning decided to tie in a few different posts into one summarized version. Note that I really dont care for posts that say go read this and go check that out as I am too opinionated to just leave it at that. But there is a series of posts that my friend and author CM Russell has put up from a conference that he just attended, and I want to point you to the ones Ive found most useful and of course put my 2 cents in there! Note that CM is a veteran observer of this industry. He has written the book on the job search, he owns and operates a number of job boards, he has a number of blogs that he operates for you, the job seeker (passive or active), recruiters, etc. His perspective is very broad which makes him one of the foremost experts in this arena. Im very pleased to see that he went to this conference (I wish I could have gone) and explored this quirky world a little. So here is my 2 cents (note, there are 4 links IN BOLD that Im highly recommending go to the rest if you want but definitely check out the bolded links): First, here is a recording of career coach Barbara Safanis (heres her blog) presentation where she picks apart various social networking sites. It is a very interesting presentation and I like at the end how she says something like and if all of this is very confusing you can use JibberJobber to help keep track of it all. I was wondering how she was going to tie JibberJobber into her social networking analysis but this made me smile with pride [note: she has another podcast interview here, I havent listened to it yet but plan on listening to it today I really like Barbara and have been following her blog posts] Second, here is a post from a newspaper about the black hole when you apply to posted positions. I found this very useful and it rang true I had applied to about 75 different places and only got 2 real replies. What is up with corporate HR and recruiters when they cant even send an e-mail saying we got it, thanks, well let you know. Im not talking about the lame automated reply but something with a human touch. It is very discouraging and if you, the executive, are used to people jumping when you say jump, you better get ready for this humility shock! Anyway, the article talks about the power of networking and other things it is a good read for sure. Third, here is another one of my favorite people, resume writer Louise Kursmark, talking about things that resume writers talk about :p I found this interview to be very informational and it answered a lot of questions for me about resumes (including what can someone expect to pay for this service), etc. I highly recommend you take the time to listen to this one, no matter what stage you are in. Fourth, CM wraps it up (I think well see if there is more tomorrow) with his assessment of resume writers. I love how he describes many of them, and has an absolute endorsement for their profession: if you are thinking about writing your own resume, forget it. I echo that, money permitting but understand that some hidden mistakes on MY resume kept me out of lots of interviews, and I didnt realize it until I had applied to over 100 jobs! So I have to mention these other two interviews just for fun. One is from a rep from a paper company how he is talking (pleading?) about how the paper resume isnt going away (it made me think of asking Santa Claus if Christmas is going away). I dont buy into his statistics and internal studies which makes it sound like having his cotton, heavy weight paper will have a major impact on you geting you the job youll have to hear it for yourself (6 mins). The other one was with a salary negotion expert (heres Jack Chapmans website)- it didnt capture my attention much because I think that 6 mins just wasnt enough time to get real meat in the interview (Id like to see a series of podcasts on this issue). But you may want to check them out they are short. So there you go, I hope that these links (in bold) provide value to you as an active or passive job seeker! I feel its worth the time to sharpen your saw on this stuff, thats the only reason Im writing on it. Have a productive day!

CCG12 Podcast How To Start Your Own Business in the Fashion Industry

CCG12 Podcast How To Start Your Own Business in the Fashion Industry PODCAST: Click play above or  right click here and save link as  to download or subscribe on iTunes  here on this link: Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud Show topics: Interview with Jen Worman  who  started a jewelry design company called  T+J designs How job searchers can get into the fashion industry Surviving work travel Finding work-life balance Finding the time to volunteer with a full-time job Transcript: For the transcript of the podcast and video interview, click here -  Networking Interview with Jen Worman Transcript Note from Classy Career Girl: Happy Saturday!  So I wanted to send out a quick note about the podcast.  I love doing the podcast but I realized that it was taking up too much of my time coordinating it and answering your questions on the podcast.  So I am changing it up a bit!  As you can see from the past few weeks, the answers to your fabulous questions are now back on the blog weekly.  Then, the podcast will be replays of the audio of my video interviews with successful business women or other audio of videos that I have done.  This way you can get the great advice and tips from successful businesswomen in whatever way you want audio, video or transcript.  Hopefully, this will work best for you just like I think it works the best for me.  Thanks for sticking with me through all my changes as I figure out what processes work best for me in order to manage my time and life better!

Why writing a job application is like baking University of Manchester Careers Blog

Why writing a job application is like baking University of Manchester Careers Blog When you’re applying for quite a few jobs that ask for a CV, it’s tempting to send the same CV to each. It saves time and the CV describes you, that must be good enough, right? Wrong! You have your ingredients of skills, experiences and attributes, but you need to combine them in the right proportions and describe them in the right way in order to meet the shortlisters requirements. Cake please! Imagine your ingredients are eggs, flour and butter and you combine them to make a delicious quiche. The problem is the shortlister asked for a cake. You might have the best quiche in the world, but if a cake was what was required it was a waste of your time and ingredients! You need to adapt your CV for every new application. Each shortlister has a specific shopping list of requirements, you need to make sure you cover each one in your CV in the right proportions and order â€" the most important ones should have more space and appear higher in the CV. It’s also a good idea to use the same keywords from the job description in your CV. It makes it easier for the shortlister to tick each item off their list. You are more likely to be shortlisted if you apply for a small number of jobs properly rather than 100 jobs using the same CV. Think specialist cake, not batch-baked quiche! All Applications and interviews applications Applications and interviews

Millennial Health Concerns and How to Deal with Them

Millennial Health Concerns and How to Deal with Them As the world continues to change at a rapid rate, new health concerns spring up all the time. The changing ways in which we spend our working and leisure time contribute in a big way, but simply having some knowledge about what the most common issues are will help you to go about tackling them. Of course, some things need to be treated medically while others require a more preventative approach. For example, the changing attitudes to sex have meant an increase in STIs. Making sure that you take all the proper protective measures is the first thing that you need to do.   But you need to be aware of the common symptoms, so you can get diagnosed early.   Unlike times past, you can find online forums for information and even get things like chlamydia treatment online. Here are a few other common health concerns of the modern age and how to tackle them. Smartphone Issues As so many people are glued to their smartphones at all times, there are a number of health issues which have arisen because of this. First of all, many people complain of neck and back problems from being hunched over all the time. Inflammation of the tendons and joints is becoming increasingly more common. When you are using your smartphone, keep it at chest height and don’t sit in a hunched position. Sore thumbs is another problem, so you should try to touch the screen more lightly and take breaks between long texting sessions. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders Insomnia is leading the way, but there are also a whole host of other sleep disorders that people are suffering from more and more. One of the most common causes is the fact that we are constantly surrounded by screens these days. If you are the kind of person who watches TV right before bed, it may well be time to get out of this habit. Research has shown that the light from the screen can disrupt melatonin production otherwise known as the sleep hormone. Try doing some relaxing activities before bed instead like meditating, doing some yoga or just taking a nice hot bubble bath. Hearing Loss    If you are constantly listening to music whenever you are out and about, you may be putting your hearing in danger. Noise-related hearing loss has been climbing for the past few years, and the thing about your hearing is when it is damaged, there is not a lot that you can do to put it right again. So, turn down your devices a notch or two many of them will warn you about when you are going too high. Don’t wear your earbuds more often than you need to. Computer Vision Another issue which is closely connected to the rise of technology is computer vision. So many of us are doing jobs that involve staring at a screen for hours on end, and then we go home and do exactly the same thing. A few of the main symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS include headaches, dry eyes, and trouble focusing. You need to be giving yourself breaks on a regular basis when you can focus on something other than the screen in front of you. Every 20-30 minutes is ideal. You should also go in for regular eye checks at the opticians to ensure that you don’t need glasses. E-Thrombosis Following on from the last point, many of us are living more sedentary lifestyles than ever before, and we are doing jobs that don’t keep as physically active. Long periods of inactivity can lead to blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. Again, this shouldn’t be an issue that is hugely difficult to treat, but you need to be ready to take steps to prevent it. Every hour, you should make a point to get up and move around. Also, you should avoid sitting in a cross-legged position which has also shown itself to be problematic. Damaged Feet     No part of our body seems to be safe from modern life, and our feet also seem to be feeling the effects. Wearing high heels every day can lead to foot pain, sprains, and strain. Give your feet a break from time to time or at least reduce the size of your heels to help deal with this issue. Avoiding a lot of these common health issues that occur in the modern day is largely based on common sense and taking the necessary precautions to keep yourself active and healthy.

Best iOS Apps to Help You Land Your Next Job Easier CareerMetis.com

Best iOS Apps to Help You Land Your Next Job Easier â€" CareerMetis.com Times between jobs are some of the toughest for most of us. Sometimes it’s just a few days, but on rare occasions, people get stuck in between jobs for months and years.We are here to help each and every job seeker increase his odds of finding a job and also, try and have fun while doing so. Periods of unemployment can often lead towards depression and the job seekers feeling less happy and having problems with motivating themselves to take the next step towards getting that next interview.evalHere are 7 best apps that can help you land your next job without a problem all the while not having to do anything but spend a few minutes on your iPhone or iPad!Apps for researching job openingsThis type of app usually serves as an extension to the main service. They stem from websites and database search engines that have a double nature. Both job seekers and employers can use these apps and services. Employers can use them to post job openings and job seekers then browse through these lis tings.Here are 3 best apps of this type to have on your iOS devices!1) Indeed Job SearchevalIndeed job search is the industry-leading app when it comes to looking for a job opening on your handy devices. This app makes it extremely easy for you to find your next job with just a few clicks.Type in your desired field of work as well as the location and in a few moments, you will be looking at a list of all jobs in that field within that area. They say that over 200 million people use this app to look for jobs or create openings in over 60 countries.Indeed Job Search is localized to 28 different languages making it the most widespread and well-known job searching app in the world. Employees can review their own employers, making it easier for job seekers to see if they really want to work for that company or not!2) Glassdoor Job SearchevalGlassdoor Job Search is another extension of the well-known job searching website. Glassdoor has a very user-friendly interface, making it very easy to find specific jobs and openings. Enter keywords important to your profession in its filters and go through the given listings.Just like Indeed, this app also has a feature for you to review your past employers, but not only that. With Glassdoor, you can review even companies that were not your employers by saying a word or two about the recruitment process, how the interview went, and much more!The app can also send you to push notifications about job openings in the fields you enter!3) LinkedIn Job SearchevalLinkedIn is a strange place for a few reasons, one of them being â€" nobody is quite sure what the really are… Are they a social network? A job-seeking website? Or perhaps a bit of both?LinkedIn Job Search definitely helps the argument that the website is primarily for job hunters and people on the look. This app allows for quick and easy jobs search based on title, location, and keywords.Communication appsIn this section, we will mention a couple of mobile apps that can h elp you get connected and stay connected once you start using them.1) SkypeSkype is a world-known service for chatting, messaging, making voice and video calls. At some point in life, most of us used this program. Skype started as a desktop program and then later with the rising of mobile apps came out with one of their own. Today Skype can be seen on almost any computer, mobile phone or tablet device.Having a meeting or an interview via Skype is nothing too uncommon these days so downloading it on your phone might be a good idea if you are in the process of looking for a job.2) Blue MailevalBlue Mail is a good app to have on your devices if you just can’t decide which email fits your needs. It allows its users to sign in to several different email providers, such as Yahoo, Gmail, iCloud, Outlook 365, and several others. This way if you have several accounts, you can keep track of them at all times simultaneously.evalYou can also make a custom signature for each of the email accou nts so you can easily sign depending on whether you are using your private or business email.3) GmailGmail is by far, without a question, the best webmail service at the moment. And that goes for their mobile app as well. Responding to emails, attaching files, and all sorts of things you would do with any other app just aren’t as high quality as Gmail does it. Make sure you turn on your push notifications on your iOS device once you download this app to never again lose contact with your employers and employees.Bonus app: PDF Converter UltimateThis is the app that will help you handle all the paperwork that comes with looking for a job, applying for it, and getting everything in line before heading for the interview. PDF Converter Ultimate can convert over 10 different file formats from and to PDF.evalYou can import all the files you need from the integrated cloud services such as Gmail, Dropbox, Google Drive and similar. It can convert both native and scanned PDFs which makes it one of the top conversion apps in its line. Make sure you give it a go as soon as possible!

Differences Between An Employment History Resume and a Modern Resume

Differences Between An Employment History Resume and a Modern Resume Employment History vs. Modern Resume If you want to get an employer’s attention, don’t send them an employment history. Send them a results-driven, easy-to-scan resume. While many people think they are one and the same. They’re not. The reaction they get from employers isn’t the same either. Here are a few reasons why. Old-School Resume (Employment History) Generic Summary statement Job History â€" Names of companies and dates of employment Information about duties and responsibilities for each position. Sometimes formatted as a long list of bullets. Plain format in black and white Runs 3, sometimes 4 pages in length Worst Offences â€" Times New Roman font, Objective Statement, Education listed at the top (unless the degree is new) Modern Resume Summary that serves as a career snapshot, demonstrates key abilities, differentiates candidate Representation of core skills Professional History â€" Names of companies and dates of employment Information about overall scope of the job, followed by bullets demonstrating impact on the employer, differentiates candidate. Story behind accomplishments Engaging, easy-to-scan format, tastefully infused with color Contemporary Sans Serif fonts Runs 2 value-packed pages If you want recruiters and employers to contact you, show them what you can offer. Demonstrate your value. Convey what makes you different from the other 50 resumes on their desk. You wouldn’t interview in the suit you bought 10 years ago, why would you use the same resume?

Why People Use Personal Resumes to Find Work

Why People Use Personal Resumes to Find WorkPersonal resumes are an ideal way to send out resumes for different jobs. While these are used to send out resumes, the person using them will receive a list of their qualifications.There are many different reasons why these are used. These include the fact that many people now find themselves with a job and are seeking them out to no avail.Personal resumes are good for you. They allow you to write one that will stand out when compared to others sent out. This is important because the resume that is used can be one that has some meaning.It may be the resume for someone that you want to get hired for an opening. It may be the resume of someone that is hiring others. It may be a simple resume to let others know what they should expect from you when you are in the same position. This could be something as simple as you should be able to handle the responsibility, or how well you have shown yourself for other.If you are someone who has seen a l ot of them and don't like them, then you may consider how you can write a good resume that will be accepted for someone else. If this is something that you want to do, here are some tips.The first thing that you need to do is to write a true reflection of who you are. Whether you are new to this, or if you are someone who has been in this position before, you need to remember that you need to show that you can handle whatever is going on with regards to your situation. Remember that you can write a great personal resume without knowing any technical jargon.When you are looking at the qualifications of others and find that they don't match what you are hoping to include in your personal resume, don't be afraid to ask for help. Manytimes employers appreciate when others take the time to help them and give them what they need to be a great candidate.Using personal resumes to help you through the job hunt is a smart move for many people. It is a great way to make sure that you know what is expected of you and it allows you to show that you are able to handle this situation.