3 Calls. 3 Interviews. 1 Week!

3 Calls. 3 Interviews. 1 Week3 Calls. 3 Interviews. 1 Week? Singing a la The Brady Bunch Heres the storyof a smart jobseeker His name is Shean. His professional background was sales in the transportation services sector. But he was looking for a career change ideally, into the medical device arena, where he could leise apply his sales skills. In order to make his transition sooner rather than later, Shean took advantage of a few key job search strategies. Heres precisely what he did to get 3 calls for 3 interviews in 1 week.1) Avoid the KILLER mistake that will automatically make the recruiter ignore you. You know what recruiters dont care about what you do. You know what they do care about? How well you do what you do. Theres a tremendous difference between presenting the job, and presenting your performance in the job.Shean came to the table with advanced sales skills and specific metrics to prove his value. We showcased those directly on his resume and LinkedIn profile. (Theres n o longer any such concept as saving your best material for the interview.)2) Bypass HR and have the right recruiters reach out to you. Its important to understand 2 things you must be on LinkedIn to make any serious progress in your job search. And you must use LinkedIn as a platform not to search all day, but for you to be searched for.Shean spoke the recruiters language, accenting his profile with the search terms recruiters would likely use to find someone like him. By the way, those search terms are not things like aggressive, or dynamic. We expertly weaved in key words highly-specific to the industry he wanted to be in.3) Break into the hidden job market, even if you only know 1-2 headhunters. Job search is more about who you know than what you know. But when you feel you dont know anybody, there are some very specific steps to take to change that.Shean didnt just build the profile and hope recruiters would magically come to it. He promoted his profile. That means seeking out t he relevant recruiters in his targeted industry, connecting with them, and engaging in conversation to show his thought leadership.Results Shean successfully made the career transition he wanted. Heres Sheans recommendation on LinkedIn, the same week his professional services were completed Since my resume and Linkedin profile were redone I have received calls from 3 executive recruiters and have already done a phone interview for a medical device position.The exact same (and more) can happen for you in your job search. Sheans story is just parte of the picture. See other success stories and hear the full details about the complete system that got multiple jobseekers calls for interviews fast in our free webinar, How To Get 3 Calls For 3 Interviews In 1 Week bit.ly/3calls1week

things that dont belong on your resume #174

things that dont belong on your resume 174 things that dont belong on your resume 174 Another in our series of things that dont belong on your resume information about where your kids attend college and what theyre majoring in.I dont even know what to say about this. But it seems clear that I might have to start traveling around the country in one of those vans outfitted with a megaphone and speakers so that I get more peoples attention about job-searching dos and donts.

How honest should you be in your exit interview

How honest should you be in your exit interviewHow honest should you be in your exit interviewIve worked at universities, research labs, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle. In most cases, when I left my job I welches given an exit interview. In some cases I left because of frustration with the job, organization, or leadership. In others I was bored and couldnt find a good challenge where I was. In still others I was moving for personal reasons, such as getting married and needing to relocate.When youre frustrated, its natural to try and settle scores or give heart-felt advice on how the company should change at the exit interview. You should absolutelynotgive in to this desire.Negative feedback generally changes nothing.The exception is if theres a trend theyve already noticed, it can confirm that trend, such as leaving from under-pay. Even in these cases you are painted in a negative light for abandoning ship rather than helping fix the problem.The world is small.If youre working in tech and move around, youll likely bump into the same people over and over again. On several occasions Ive left in frustration at a particular leader, only to wind up working for or with them again years later. Sometimes at the same company, sometimes at other companies, or even across the world. Theres no upside to giving negative feedback that might find its way back to them it changes nothing except their opinion of you, and the opinions of those who listen to them.Nobody likes a complainer.Full stop. Who do you respect more when youre stuck in a job, someone who complains all the time and drags everyone down, or someone who rolls up their shirt sleeves and tries to do the best they can?The bottom lineExit interviews are mostly a formality, a reminder of policies, and (in some cases) a threat of legal action if you dont take policies and agreements seriously, especially for recruiting.Dont mistake the exit interview for anything more personally meaningful than that, because 9 9 times out of 100 its not. You accomplish nothing by giving honest reasons for leaving or negative feedback, and it can hurt your future.This article first appeared at Quora.

February 2019 Jobs Report

February 2019 Jobs ReportFebruary 2019 Jobs ReportWhile the U.S. economy saw its 101st month of consecutive job growth in February, payroll expansion was well below analysts expectations. Employers added 20,000 jobs last month, according to the February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That is the lowest number since September 2017.Job gains in January were 7,000 mora than previously reported, according to the BLS. Since the departure of 2019, employers have added 331,000 jobs to the U.S. economy.Employers in professional and business services led job growth in February, adding 42,000 jobs, including 5,800 jobs in temporary help services.Unemployment declines to 3.8 percentThe national unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent in February, from 4.0 percent in January.The unemployment rate for college-degreed workers who are 25 or older - the professionals most in demand by employers - fell to 2.2 percent.What employers need to knowAt the end of 2018, 7.3 millio n jobs were waiting to be filled, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLTS) report from the BLS. So, the demand for skilled talent persists, and employers need to be prepared to negotiate salary with potential hires. In this competitive market, many job candidates feel empowered to ask for more money. In fact, more than half (55 percent) of professionals responding to a recent survey said they had tried to negotiate a higher salary with the last employment offer. Thats a 16-point jump from a similar survey released in early 2018.If youve already researched local trends to calculate the salary for the ort, what else can you do to ensure compensation discussions are constructive for you and the candidate? Here are two quick tipsBe transparent from the get-go. Be proactive about discussing salary with candidates early in the hiring process. The money discussion is unavoidable, so why put it off? Transparency gives candidates the opportunity to walk away if they feel the pay wont meet their needs. And it allows you to focus on the applicants who do find the salary acceptable.Highlight perks and benefits. Salary is only one part of a compensation package - and not necessarily a dealmaker or -breaker for all candidates. So, underscore other high-value offerings, such as paid vacation time, professional development opportunities or telecommuting programs. And dont forget benefits like health insurance and retirement savings plans, which many workers covet.If you come across a candidate you believe would be an ideal fit for the job and your organization, be willing to flex on salary to the extent possible.What job seekers need to knowHow prepared are you to talk salary with an employer once you receive an employment offer? Research from shows that 70 percent of hiring managers dont expect candidates to accept the initial salary they propose. So, you can be sure that they know they need to be ready to negotiate.To lay the groundwork for a productive dis cussion, research current and relevant salary data first. Consult resources like Robert Halfs annual Salary Guides to determine the going rate for the position youre targeting and your experience level. Robert Halfs Salary Calculator can help you drill down on specific figures for your geographic area.Once youre in a salary negotiation, apply these two strategies for successBe specific with numbers. If youve done your homework, you should be able to tell an employer what starting pay you believe you deserve. You can provide an exact number, or a range that is somewhat narrow - for example, $60,000-$68,000. Also, know what your baseline salary is going in - that is, the bottom-line figure you would accept before walking away.Explain why youre a good investment. If youre asking an employer to flex on compensation, help them see why they should consider your request. What return can they expect by agreeing to a higher starting salary than they may have budgeted for the position? Shar e examples of how you believe your skills and experience would enhance the business.Its important to be forthright about the level of compensation that you seek. The employer needs to understand what your expectations are - and you need to negotiate a salary that will meet your needs. Just be careful not to focus so much on salary that you overlook the value of the full compensation package thats on the table. You may find that the benefits and perks the employer is offering may mean more to you than a bigger paycheck.

How Get an Agent as an Actor, Writer, or Director

How Get an werber as an Actor, Writer, or DirectorHow Get an Agent as an Actor, Writer, or DirectorGetting an agent can seem like an impossible task, but its bedrngnis as difficult as you might think. Agents are an important part of your befhigung success in the creative realm, but they arent the end all be all. That said, how do you go about getting one? Depending on whether you are an actor, writer or director, the process of getting an agent is a bit different for each vocation. But no matter what you wish to be, the trick to getting an agent, however, is that you usually need to make most of the effort. Talent Agents for Actors For actors, the type of agent you need is called a talent agent. That might seem obvious, but there are a number of different types of talent agents depending on what type of work youre looking for. You want to start by finding someone who specializes in the area that youre hoping to break into. A talent agent that specializes in the film is very diffe rent from the one who specializes in commercials. So, begin by determining which direction is best suited to you. Talent agents usually find their clients in one of three ways 1) they are referrals from other people 2) they are people they sought out (most often established actors that were stolen from other agencies) or 3) by discovering them through a talent showcase, student film or other completed work. Does this mean that you wont ever be discovered by working as a waitress at a Hollywood industry hangout? No, but your chances are markedly decreased if this is the only effort you make. Too many actors think that an agent will choose to represent them, simply because they have an amazing headshot. True, a good headshot might give you the slightest edge toward getting a meeting, but more often than not, it ends up in the trash. One quick note about headshots you want to be aya that no matter what, you look as close to your headshot as possible. If youve gained or lost weight, cha nged your hairstyle, or simply aged a few years, nothing will turn off a casting agent faster than an inaccurate photo representation of you. Pay the extra money and update them as you need to. The trick to getting a good talent agent is to be sure that you put yourself in a place to get discovered. That means, find work on your own. That could mean anything from doing talent showcases to student films to whatever else you can find. If you live in Los Angeles or New York, and even if you dont, you should subscribe to Back Stage West (either the magazine or the website), as this is an excellent resource for aspiring actors to find student and low-budget movies that are casting and are more likely to consider green actors. Also, consider checking out Craigslist.com. Its surprising how many low budget films advertise there looking for casting potentials. Be careful choosing this route, however, as a lot of seemingly legitimate ads may not be legitimate. Be aware of anyone who wants to charge you money for their representation services. Agents rep their clients for free and only get paid when they get their clients work. Stay as far away from these types as you can. Literary Agent for Writers With writing, again its very important that you first determine what type of writing you wish to do. Are you planning on becoming a feature writer (movies), television writer, or a novelist? (If you are in fact planning on becoming a novelist, know that much of what follows will not apply to you. This section will focus on film and TV writers.) Once youve decided what type of writing you wish to specialize in, now you can start the process of getting an agent. The first thing you need to have is some sort of written materie. After all, you cant really call yourself a writer if you dont have a body of work that represents what youre capable of. So, be sure to have either a spec script (or two) if you wish to be a TV writer or a feature spec if you wish to write for film. O nce you have these materials in hand, you cant just blindly submit them to agencies and then hope that theyll read your script. This is when your networking skills become key. You will want to be sure to let all of your friends and co-workers know that you hope to break into Hollywood as a writer and that youre in the market for an agent. Chances are someone will know someone who will know someone who will know someone that can get your material in front of an agent. Literary agents are, for the most part, pretty intelligent people who are always looking for good material written by good writers. After all, they all want to take credit for finding the next David E. Kelly or Aaron Sorkin- and whos to say thats not you? If they read your stuff and like it, chances are theyll seek you out. The hard part is getting your material in front of these people. So, that means you have to network, network, network, and network some more. One thing you need to be aware of however is that you wil l likely just have one chance to make an impression on an agent. They are very busy people who arent likely to give writers a couple of chances to impress them. So, only submit your material when its at its very best. That means everything from making sure your dialogue, story structure, and characters are top notch, to making sure you have proofread your script for typos. Dont spend a lot of time on your cover. Your material should look like a script. Plain, white, three-hole paper bound with brass script brands. Dont bind it, put a fancy cover on it, and never put any other information on it other than the title, author, and your contact information. Anything else and people reading it will know youre an amateur. Agents for Directors For potentialdirectors, getting an agent is actually not all that difficult (if youre talented). If youre a legitimate director, meaning youve actually directed something that you can send out as material, many agents will be willing to add you to their roster to see whether or not your work sparks with the executives they deal with. Agents that represent directors learn the type of genre and tone that their existing directors are capable of directing and will usually seek out those projects that suit those needs. So, the trick here is to become a part of that list. You need to start this process by first compiling aDirectors Reel. Your reel should have snippets of everything youve directed to date so that anyone watching it will see that you have the following qualifications Talent Talent with regard to directing means you need to showcase your abilities to find certain types of shots, get the most out of your actors and the ability to put your own visual spin (or voice) on whatever the subject matter might be.Technical Skills You need to show that you can get the shot coverage you need to effectively tell a story as well as the ability to direct the editing process to achieve complete and well-rounded scenes.Proper Tone If youre putting yourself out there as a comedy director, but you cant visually relate a scripted joke, then you might not be well suited for your job of choice. Your reel needs to showcase both the type of work youre capable of as well as the voice you use to show it. One important thing to remember when making your directors reel is to be sure that you dont overload it. Simply add those pieces of material that best showcase your directing talents and keep the entire reel under 5 minutes if possible. If you wish to include full episodes or movies, be sure to do so after your initial five-minute sample. Anything longer and chancesaregood there will be few if any executives and producers who will watch the entire thing and not get to the parts you want them to see. Keep in mind that getting an agent is not the impossible task it can often seem to be. You need to have extreme patience during this process, but that doesnt mean that you sit around waiting for an agent to suddenly discove r you and your talents. Get out there and show off what you do and let the agents come and find you.

The War Against In Sent Resume

The War Against In Sent Resume The Number One Question You Must Ask for in Sent Resume You need your resume to be noticed, but theres such a thing as standing out in a poor way. In any event, youve met your objective of getting your resume before an actual person. Attempt to set up lines of communication during the whole application procedure and try to remember, whatever you can do in order to set yourself aside from the crowd without sounding desperate is a positive. Dont forget, you simply have a couple seconds to either make a fantastic first impression or maybe to make a really bad one.Also, bear in mind that theres a high probability you resume will be scanned electronically as a growing number of companies utilize special software to index resumes. It is also helpful to make sure your client pays you in a fair period of time. The recruiter is going to understand your mail first when he logs in, possibility of obtaining a response is quite high. Browse the web for conta ct details. The New Fuss About in Sent Resume Its too simple for a typo to happen whenever someone is emailing you and it is going to drive people crazy. You may believe you understand how to email a resume to a possible employer. Some employers request that you e-mail-nachricht your resume in the appropriate format. Be certain to include the date, and start your letter with an expert salutation and the hiring managers name. in Sent Resume No Longer a Mystery Needless to say, contacting the employer before submission can be hard, especially in bigger companies. Too many candidates make the error of including a comprehensive job description rather than emphasizing individual contributions. Your resume ought to be focused, concise and emphasize achievements and abilities that fit the job that youre applying for. Again, utilize the work description for a guide. To begin with, its probable youll get an email confirmation stating your application was received. Hes a thriving W eb Developer. When submitting your resume online, you will be requested to upload your documents to the website, or youll be asked to cut and paste your documents into the netz application. You are going to want to send a graphic design Invoice anytime you total work for a customer and you need to go paid. You will also need to incorporate the name and contact info of the individual or company that youre sending the graphic design Invoice to. All you have to do is plug in your information and its prepared to use. It is also feasible to send an application package employing a package shipping support. in Sent Resume at a Glance Many times, employers might ask you to follow instructions in order that they can see and react to the email, others might be testing you will read and finish the instructions properly. A titelbild letter is the initial point of contact, and it ought to be perfect. Each cover letter should be customized for each application. A specialist cover letter should stick to a crystal clear cover letter format. Its unclear what his function in the terror group is. In this instance, e-mail is normally the most practical method of communication, as it will make it possible for you to briefly explain the matter and attach the new resume, all in one easy step. You can be certain theyll check your on-line presence. The Tried and True Method for in Sent Resume in Step by Step Detail You would like your employer to understand what you did in your prior jobs, but you dont will need to incorporate the kitchen sink. The piece you truly need the hiring manager reading is your latest work experience (and be sure you tailored that info to fit the work description). You might not know the hiring manager, but you probably know somebody who does. If you are not sure of the hiring managers gender, you may use their very first and last name. Utilizing a short, direct, concise, yet intriguing e-mail will make it possible for the hiring manager to rapidly see that you might be the acceptable candidate the business is seeking. Your professional resume is still the most effective tool youve got at your disposal when youre job hunting and employing a resume builder is a good way of nailing it. Youve submitted a work application or sent your resume to an organization youd really like to interview with, but you neednt heard back. Yet another tip, always remember to produce your whole job application relevant and specific to the job that youre attempting to land.

7 Must-Have Skills for a B2B Tech Services Firm Marketing Team

7 Must-Have Skills for a B2B Tech Services Firm Marketing Team When it comes to effectively absatzwirtschaft professional services, many technology services firms find the process of building a strategy significantly easierthan deploying that strategy. That is because even the simplest, most straightforward marketing strategy requires a wide range of skills to execute.So, what are the requisite skills for marketing a tech services firm effectively? What skills should you be looking to add to your team?1. Research SkillsThere are two important research methods to consider. Keyword research the basis of any content-based marketing program demands knowledge of the tools to conduct keyword research and a strong understanding of the firms clients and their challenges. Target audience research demands comfort in conducting executive-level interviews with clients. A researcher who clearly understands the firms services will be able to develop the data gath ered through interviews into strong content.2. Strategy SkillsTarget audience research can be used to inform a marketing strategy with information about the differentiators that set a firm apart from competitors. As a result, an effective strategist should be capable of applying this research to develop positioning and create messages targeted to each audience. A strategist should also be able to see the big picture of how a firm is positioned and understand how to weave that story into subsequent marketing copy on brand assets such as websites, collateral, and even supporting themes for thought leadership.3. Writing SkillsThere are two writing styles necessary to deliver amessage across the broadest range of audiences. Marketing copy must be brief and persuasive to convince prospective clients that a service is the best choice. This might include promotional emails, website copy, and proposals.Editorial copy is designed to provide a taste of the insight that a firm can provide. Thi s content, including blogs, white papers, and webinars, will demonstrate expertise in a non-promotional way. It establishes a firm as a thought leader, prompting prospects to seek out expert services.4. Promotional SkillsA strong content base is useless if no one is reading it. Promotion is most effective when performed by a partie who enjoys working and communicating with other people. This person will need to share content with a broad audience through avenues such as social media, trade shows, and networking events. Further, this person will need to network with editors of other publications to secure guest author opportunities. Both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills are necessary for this marketing task.5. Analytics SkillsAll marketing strategies must be regularly tested for effectiveness. Long-term success depends on tracking, monitoring, testing, and reporting on every piece of the strategy. Where are leads coming from? What do conversions look like? What trends are you seeing in web traffic? This activity requires specialized knowledge to determine which metrics to track in the first place, how to interpret the data, and how to report that information to the rest of the team to inform future strategies.6. Design SkillsGood graphic design can play a strong role in drawing in an audience. It also can create a first impression of your firm. A designer should bedrngnis only understand the principles around user experience for digital design, but also the B2B buyer mindset the B2B buyer will respond to a different set of criteria than a B2C buyer will.7. Implementation SupportIts important to keep marketing momentum moving forward. The implementation support team has responsibility for managing the editorial calendar, posting regular updates to the website or blog, and handling other details that keep the marketing plan running. This highly organized team may also be in charge of marketing automation and/or contact management.Finding the Right co cktail of Skills for MarketingAs you consider how to recruit for the right skill sets, keep in mind the range of talents and knowledge needed to deploy a successful marketing strategy. While some of these skills may be found in a single person, others demand very different ways of thinking and will likely require multiple people. For example, a person with promotional skills is not likely to be an expert in analytics. No matter the combination, these seven skills can be used to create a strong foundation for launching a more powerful and effective marketing strategy.Elizabeth Harr is partner at zurechtge Marketing.