Making The Job Search Two-Sided

Making The Job Search Two-Sided I really could point to Nick Corcodilos stuff all year long, and just not write my own blog.  Seriously. Check out his post Get the manager’s resume before you interview for the job. Nick is basically saying that the hiring process is one-sided.  The employer has all this info about us, but we really dont have an accurate description of what the job entails (he suggests a resume for the job, which is definitely different than a job description).  And, since were going to bet our career on this opportunity, shouldnt we have a resume for the boss, and maybe even the people wed be working with? I think this is a luxury that people who are not in a hurry can afford. They already get this type of information. How?  They network and have a lot of conversations.  Instead of being super rushed, because of a sense of urgency, they can take their time and make sure they get all of the right information, instead of just say YES YES HIRE ME! and assume that youll be doing something that is the right fit for you with people who you really want to work with. You dont have to be not-in-a-hurry.  Check out the teams LinkedIn profile not too hard to find.  Do google searches on them.  Talk to people in the industry.  This should be a big part of your job search: researching all of this stuff.  Dont expect to get all of this information in an interview, be proactive and find it yourself. Making The Job Search Two-Sided I really could point to Nick Corcodilos stuff all year long, and just not write my own blog.  Seriously. Check out his post Get the manager’s resume before you interview for the job. Nick is basically saying that the hiring process is one-sided.  The employer has all this info about us, but we really dont have an accurate description of what the job entails (he suggests a resume for the job, which is definitely different than a job description).  And, since were going to bet our career on this opportunity, shouldnt we have a resume for the boss, and maybe even the people wed be working with? I think this is a luxury that people who are not in a hurry can afford. They already get this type of information. How?  They network and have a lot of conversations.  Instead of being super rushed, because of a sense of urgency, they can take their time and make sure they get all of the right information, instead of just say YES YES HIRE ME! and assume that youll be doing something that is the right fit for you with people who you really want to work with. You dont have to be not-in-a-hurry.  Check out the teams LinkedIn profile not too hard to find.  Do google searches on them.  Talk to people in the industry.  This should be a big part of your job search: researching all of this stuff.  Dont expect to get all of this information in an interview, be proactive and find it yourself.

Using Resume Services To Find A Job

Using Resume Services To Find A JobResume Job Search is a popular and simple way to use resume services to help you find a job. Simply put together your CV and let us do the rest. We will review it for you and then let you know whether it is likely to be a suitable fit for a particular employer. It is that simple!Even if you're not quite sure what it's all about, or even if you're unsure about how to write a good CV, you'll get started with easy step-by-step guide to writing a successful one. All you need to do is tell us exactly what you need in your CV. Or, if you prefer, we can tailor-make one just for you.As a candidate, you're probably aware that your CV will form a vital part of your marketing campaign. And, by 'marketing', we mean it's an essential element of any job search. We are all aware of the need to get out there and stand out amongst the crowd. So, with our resume services, that's easier than ever before!It's the message you send that potential employers take from your CV that can make all the difference. So, you need to choose a headline to focus on, and a key feature to make sure your key skills are clearly defined. These two components should form a well-written headline, and a compelling statement to support the rest of your resume. The resume service will then give you a clear idea of what the typical requirements are for such work from someone with your skills.Unlike other CV services which send out hundreds of varied CVs to a range of potential employers, our team will work with you to create a single document tailored to the specifications of a specific employer. For example, they will know which companies are looking for IT staff or recruit very specific positions. We also work very closely with you to ensure yourCV makes sense and is easily understood. From now on, you'll be able to concentrate on finding the job rather than worrying about how it looks.You'll be able to make the most of your CV by highlighting the skills and abilities y ou have, rather than trying to cram them all into one place. To do this, you can draw attention to key points with strong bullet points. This will keep your job hunting efforts focused, and only your job experience will need to be highlighted.Just because your CV is all about you, it doesn't mean you can leave out the other important factors which can contribute to job searches. For example, a potential employer may have specific requirements for computer users. Or, they may require a certain level of knowledge in relation to that position. Our skilled and dedicated team can help you find the best match and understand the employer's requirements correctly so you can get the results you want.Getting a job is really about doing a well-written job search, but it is just as important to get the job in the first place. In many cases, it is the skill, knowledge and experience which contribute more to a job search than it does the CV itself. With our CV services, you can really start to fo cus on creating a great resume for the job, and our experienced team will make sure it's easy to read and makes sense.

Whats the connection between abortion and careers

Whats the connection between abortion and careers I have had two abortions. The first one was when I was twenty-seven. I was playing professional beach volleyball. I was playing volleyball eight hours a day and I spent two hours a day at the gym. I noticed that I was getting tired more easily, but I thought it meant I needed to train harder. Then one weekend, a doctor friend on a visit saw me drop a plate one day, and a vase the next. I told her my hands just gave out because they were so tired. She said I was anemic. Then she said, Maybe youre pregnant. Im not, I said. I have a regular period. It turns out, though, that you can have a regular period and still be pregnant. And I was. Fourteen weeks. My friend said, Schedule the abortion now. Youre already late for it. I didnt do anything. I was in shock. My boyfriend was in shock. Neither of us had ever had a pregnancy. I couldnt believe the whole process actually worked, to be honest. I told my mom I was pregnant. She said, Get an abortion. I didnt say anything. I wasnt really thinking I had any choices. I didnt have a job that could support a child. And I wasnt sure if I was planning to marry my boyfriend, although we were living together. I knew that I had big ideas for my life and I hadnt figured things out yet. My mom got militant. Youll destroy your career possibilities. She riffed on this theme for a week, calling me every night. Her passion is understandable. My mom took a job when I was young because she hated being home with kids. She endured interview questions like, Does your husband want you away from home working? She was one of the first women to become an executive at her Fortune 500 company. She blazed trails so I could have career goals that required an abortion to preserve. Heres what else happened: Other women called. It turned out that many, many women I knew had had an abortion. This is not something women talk about. I mean, I had no idea how ubiquitous the procedure was, at least in my big-city, liberal, Jewish world. Each of those women told me that I should get an abortion so that I could keep my options open. Youre a smart girl. You can do anything with your life right now. Dont ruin it. My boyfriend was laying low. He was no slouch when it came to pro-choice politics and he knew it was, ultimately, my decision. But the minute I said I would get an abortion, he was driving me to Planned Parenthood. You had to go once to set up the appointment, and then go back. When I went back, I had a panic attack. I was on the table, in a hospital gown, screaming. The nurse asked me if I was a religious Christian. The boyfriend asked me if I was aware that my abortion would be basically illegal in seven more days. I couldnt stop screaming. I was too scared. I felt absolutely sick that I was going to kill a baby. And, now that I know more about being a mother, I understand that hormones had already kicked in to make me want to keep the baby. We left. No abortion. My boyfriend started panicking by suddenly staying really late at work and going out with friends a lot. I stopped playing volleyball because I got tired so quickly. People kept calling me: They said, Think about how youll support the child. Think about what youll do if your boyfriend leaves you. Youre all alone in LA with no family. How will you take care of yourself? People gave me advice: Get a job. Once you have established yourself in a career, youll feel much better about having kids. Figure out where you fit in the world. Get a job, then get married, and then have kids. I scheduled another abortion. But it was past the time when Planned Parenthood will do an abortion. Now it was a very expensive one at a clinic that seemed to cater to women coming from Christian countries in South America. I knew that if I did not go through with it this time, no one would do the abortion. I was too far along. So I did it. I went to sleep with a baby and woke up without one. Groggy. Unsure about everything. Everything in the whole world. People think abortion is such an easy choicethey say, Dont use abortion as birth control. Any woman who has had one will tell you how that is such crazy talk. Because an abortion is terrible. You never stop thinking about the baby you killed. You never stop thinking about the guy you were with when you killed the baby you made with him. You never stop wondering. So the second time I got pregnant, I thought of killing myself. My career was soaring. I was 30 and I felt like I had everything going for me great job, great boyfriend, and finally, for the first time ever, I had enough money to support myself. I hated that I put myself in the position of either losing all that or killing a baby. I didnt tell anyone I was pregnant. I knew what theyd say. So I completely checked out emotionally. I scheduled the abortion like I was on autopilot. I told my boyfriend at the last minute and told him not to come with me. He said forget it. Hes coming with me. I remember staring at the wall. Telling myself to stop thinking of anything. The doctor asked me, Do you understand whats going to happen? I said yes. Thats all I remember. I got two abortions to preserve my career. To keep my options open. To keep my aspirations within reach. I bought into the idea that kids undermine your ability to build an amazing career. And here I am, with the amazing career. But also, here I am with two kids. So I know a bit about having kids and a career. And I want to tell you something: You dont need to get an abortion to have a big career. Women who want big careers want them because something deep inside you drives you to change the world, lead a revolution, break new barriers. It doesnt matter whether you have kids now or later, because they will always make your career more difficult. There is no time in your life when you are so stable in your work that kids wont create an earthquake underneath that confidence. I think about the men I was with when I had the abortions. They were not bad men. One is my ex-husband. So much of life is a gamble, and I think I might have had as good a chance of staying together with the first guy as I did with my ex-husband. And I am not sure that my life would have turned out worse if I had had kids early. I am not sure it would have turned out better. Im not even sure it would have been that different. You never know, not really. There is little certainty. But there are some certain truths: Its very hard to have an abortion. And, there is not a perfect time to have kids. And I wonder, are there other women out there who had abortions in the name of their career and their potential? What do those women think now?

Why You Lose It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Why You Lose It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career In Manhattan Beach last week, I sat first row in the Getting Things Done productivity seminar, bent on mastering David Allen’s system that I’ve been studying for about five years. I’m local in Los Angeles, but many people had flown in and paid nearly $600 for six hours of “creating a mind like water.” Yes, being productive isn’t just to-do lists and cleaning out your email, it’s creating space in your brain. That takes a commitment to getting everything out and organized mostly by context â€" that is, where you can get whatever it is done. A regularly scheduled and ad-hoc mind sweep of all your next steps and projects, lets you do your creative work or be fully present in a meeting without “need yogurt!” or “revise book!” doing pop-up video in your brain, and ruining your focus on the now. That was then, this is now So what’s wrong with my trip into organizer heaven? The system was invented almost 30 years ago (although the book was a bestseller just five or so years ago). I’ve bought everything GTD: books, CDs, ebooks, planners, cheat sheets and now the seminar. But, there is no GTD smart phone app, software or web/cloud app. In part, I attended the seminar to find out what other GTD fans are using, and it’s a wide spectrum of choices, none ideal. The founder, David Allen has refused to create an electronic or digital system, even in the face of millions of GTD fans needing it. Instead, various unrelated companies have adapted it and produced solutions. So you have to ask around to see what other fans have found and then poke around each choice to see for yourself. Of course, because the GTD people won’t even certify apps, none of them follow the GTD system in an ideal way. Collaborating your brand? It’s like learning Latin and finding out there’s nowhere, except a few Catholic churches and the university, to speak it. With all the benefits of learning and knowing Latin, it’s still not a critical business tool. So Latin is its own reward. But, GTD is meant to be the lynch pin of a rich, successful and productive work life. David Allen apparently believes his company’s core competency is the system he created and a few paper based tools, plus coaching and seminars. The competency does not extend to people using the system. For that you are on your own. It’s like making cream of carrot soup for a family meal, but absenting the bowls, spoons and napkins that make eating it possible. Just dig in everyone! How often are you leaving out what it will take to use you, your system, product, service, or offering after you get the initial buy in?   Offer everything â€" or partner up and get a trusted provider to offer what you don’t. Don’t falsely believe that once you’ve invented or discovered something â€" a system, product, proposal, or a new skill you want to sell, that the rest of us will fill in the blanks. Not only do you lose the ancillary revenue, you may lose the buyers you worked to gain. You lose out when you make it hard on us to have a relationship with you. Don’t focus on the relationship you want with us, your market. Focus on what we want from you. Invention is an iterative process. In the best companies and with the best consultants, your customer is your collaborator. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen

Writing a Resume Movie Theatre Free

Writing a Resume Movie Theatre FreeThe question as to whether or not writing a resume is a good idea when you are trying to get a job in the film theatre, or writing a resume movie theatre free. Most people look at the movies that they see on television and think, 'I hope I do well in this industry.' However, most movies are filmed in large, fancy, expensive movie theatres, and you can get a job doing what you love by simply getting your resume out there.If you are a student looking for a way to get your resume out there, consider writing a resume movie theatre free. This may seem odd, but as a student, it can be difficult to get your resume to show up in the high school yearbook, much less to be noticed in a film theatre. As a result, many people end up leaving the movies early and never get their foot in the door. By getting your resume out there, you will find that you are much more likely to be noticed, and you can be your own boss!There are many other ways to write a resume movi e theatre free. A great place to start is by simply writing a resume. While you may not be able to get your resume in the hands of the producers or directors of the film, you can put together a resume, and you may even find that they use your resume in the final production of the film!When you get your resume to the office of the director, or producer, you will want to have all the information that they need, including your contact information. When you write your resume in the format that you prefer, write the entire document in the first person, like you are talking to someone at the theatre. Give them the name of the person who will be hiring you, the job title, and the work experience, along with any other details that they may ask for.Also, as you begin to fill out your resume, you may want to include the people you know, or others that you have recently met, who you would like to apply to the film you are working on. In the documents section, you may want to mention the friend s, your family, and other contacts, if any. All these will help you get your resume in the hands of the right people.When you get to the executive section of your resume, it is time to write a project resume. In this section, you will need to list all of the projects that you have worked on in the past, as well as your experience working with each project. This section will be very important and will help the producers of the film notice your resume, as well as your future project experience.Finally, you should include your credentials, such as your degree, and any certifications that you may have. Most people do not have any formal qualifications, so these items will help to indicate your passion for the job, and your work history. People looking at your resume will be able to tell if you have the passion and the desire to become a film producer.Now that you know the answer to the question, 'Is writing a resume movie theatre free?' The only way to find out is to write it!

Are You Networking or Using People Heres How to Know the Difference

Are You Networking or Using People Heres How to Know the Difference Networking or Using People? Know the Difference! No one wants to be accused of using other people, but are you mistakenly acting like a user? The definition of networking is “connecting to build two-way relationships for the long term.” Simple, right? The concept is both simple and powerful, but the tragedy today is that most people are missing the key actions required to be courteous, genuine and respectful. I dont believe people are using others intentionally. It’s just that theyre not thinking enough about the other person, and theyre not making time to follow up and continue the relationship. Everybody should be networking! Common reasons to create connections are building a business, finding new clients, assembling alliances, job searching, fund-raising, seeking an internal career promotion, and doing research. But there are hundreds of other reasons, too, ranging from personal, business, and emotional to spiritual. So let’s see what type of connector you are: Scenario: Nancy has a phone interview with ABC Company. She is networking to get advice and find people within ABC who can send her résumé to the hiring manager for additional visibility. The USER: Nancy wrote to one of her LinkedIn connections, Sam, through LinkedIn: “Sam, we’re connected on LinkedIn and I see you work for ABC Company. I have an interview with them tomorrow. Can you please give me some advice? And, attached is my résumé. Will you please forward it to the hiring manager of job #125465 with a referral? Thank you, Nancy” USER Behaviors: Last minute, built no relationship, asked for too much. Seeking advice is too general. It feels like a form letter that may be sent to many. The NETWORKER: This requires multiple steps, with the first one taking place a minimum of two weeks in advance! Through LinkedIn: “Sam, we are connected on LinkedIn and I read your great profile. It appears you have a strong background in sales at the ABC Company, and I am applying for an outside sales position in the Y Division in San Francisco, a position I am passionate about and qualified for. I realize you don’t know me, but may I ask you a few questions via e-mail? What is your business e-mail address so I can ask three questions? I hope I can help you in some way, as well. Regards, Nancy” Through e-mail: Nancy constructs a formal business letter, outlining her three questions and attaching the job description for her desired position, as well as her résumé. Nancy closes her e-mail with, “Sam, I would like to ask for 20 minutes of your time to listen to your answers and learn more about your career. May I call you next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 10am PST? Which day works best? Thank you very much, Nancy.” During the Phone Call: Nancy listens to the answers, takes notes, and sends an immediate thank you note. FOLLOW UP: Immediately following Nancy’s phone interview or any other milestone, Nancy writes Sam to keep him informed. “Sam, again, thank you for your time on . Your advice was invaluable. I had my phone interview with and they asked me to come in for face-to-face interviews next week. I’m so excited. Your insights on the ABC Company corporate values and culture were particularly helpful. Sam, may I come to your office for 30 minutes next week to meet you face-to-face and ask three more questions in preparation for the interview? Is there anything I can do to help you? Thank you so much and regards, Nancy” The single most common and rude characteristic of a USER is the lack of follow up. In my business, I help at least one hundred people per week and, at most, two people follow up with me and tell me how their situation is going. At the end of my emails, I always say, “Please let me know how you progress.” No response. I’ve been used. Don’t be a USER, be a CONNECTOR or NETWORKER. What are your networking challenges? Share them here so we can help.

Ask the CHO Dealing with uncertainty at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Ask the CHO Dealing with uncertainty at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog A reader sent me this question: The company I work at went global. That means horrible things like many people fired and so. Thus, people are afraid to lose their job, even when I directly asked a manager I trust and he said that no one from your department will lost his job. People dont trust management. Some are cynical, some are afraid, but I think, at different levels, all are unhappy with the situation. I like these people very much, and I would like to do something to confort them, but so far, listening was the only thing I was able to do. Additionally, the people from another site are also unhappy, because even when most of them are very capable professionals, they are being threated like uhm.. incapable kids (not to mention the fact that they know that they were hired because they are cheaper). Any suggestions to improve the situation? First of all thanks for a great question which describes a situation that is found in many workplaces today: A workplace goes through large-scale changes and people wonder what will it mean for me? Management may or may not try to create some certainty, but may fail because of a lack of trust. It sounds like youve been doing the right thing already by asking a manager you trust what will happen and by simply listening to people. Often people in this situation dont need reassurances or comforting they need empathy. In the situation where a workplace is plagued by uncertainty, there are basically three ways to go: 1: Seek certainty Go to a manager who should know and explain that this uncertainty is bad for the employees and is harming productivity and results (this should get the managers attention). If theyre willing to tell you what will happen why not get it in writing? Write Nobody from this department will lose their jobs on a poster in huge letters and get the manager to sign it. Then hang the poster in the department. But very often, getting certainty is not an option because no one knows what whill happen. Then you can try the other two approaches. 2: Take the challenge I know of a factory that was going to be closed down a year later with all the people there either being fired or being transferred to jobs in another city. They decided to take the challenge and use that year to make the factory so efficient and productive that there was no way management could close them down. The result: They became the best factory in the corporation and did not shut down! And thats another approach: Be defiant! Theyre threatening to fire people? Lets show them how good we are! 3: Enjoy work anyway If uncertainty is certain (which it is in may workplaces) then we face a tough decision. You can quit your job, but the next workplace may be just as uncertain, many workplaces are these days. But the question is: Can we enjoy our jobs even though we have this uncertainty? If we can, we become more efficient and even reduce the risk of being fired. But how can you be happy at work when you or your colleagues risk being fired? Here are some tips: 1: Talk about it. Dont just let everyone wonder about it alone. Talk to each other 2: Ask yourselves what mood you want in the company? What would be a good atmosphere to have in your department untill you get certainty (which of course may never come)? 3: Listen! Now the reason these things are even a problem is of course that decisions are made without involving or informing employees. Involving all the people in these decisions is the best way to reduce uncertainty and to make better decisions, and I can only wonder that not all companies do it. Now your question about the other department I have a suggestion: What would happen if your department invited the other department out? Nothing fancy, just arrange for both departments to hang in a bar or a bowling alley or something. Get to know those people. Show them that even though management may disrespect them, you appreciate them. Build some positive relationships and just plain have fun. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related