7 Tips for Surviving as a Recruiter Today

7 Tips for Surviving as a Recruiter Today How does a recruiter not only survive but actually thrive in today’s climate where most markets and sectors are saturated, where there is an ever-changing threat from social media and internal recruiters strategically placed to cut recruitment costs. How do you ensure your stay ahead of your game and become that “go to” person that is trusted and well-connected; equally, happy and content in yourself? Recruitment evolves like any other sector and it is hard to predict what future trend will dominate the chat forums job boards were regarded as the greatest threat to our sector in the noughties, internal recruiters this decade, is AI the next threat to our sector? Regardless, the reason I am typing this as a recruiter who is finishing their second decade in recruitment is that whatever happens, people will still want to deal with people in their quest for a new role or to find them their next employee. This is not a naive and utopian ideal. Much in the same way as those who like to diagnose medical conditions on google, seeing a doctor in the flesh to properly ascertain a diagnosis is the only way you can feel reassured. So my top tips to recruiters who want to become the top of their sectors: 1. Keep it real Have empathy with your customers. Remember what it felt like the last time you were a candidate. What did you learn from recruitment processes: think about what made you impressed with your recruiter and mimic their behaviours and even improve upon it. If you have hired staff before, think about the psychology your hiring client will go through so you can demonstrate an understanding of the process they have to go through. Dont try and be something fake. 2. Communicate No news IS news. As frustrating as it seems, when a candidate is waiting to hear whether they got the job, it takes just a few moments to call a candidate and dare I say it, keep them warm. Often, decision makers are involved in business critical decisions in addition to recruitment and so they will sometimes be delayed in coming back. By keeping in touch even to say, “I havent heard yet but when I do hear you will be the first to know”, builds trust and respect for the job you are trying to do 3. Authentic There is no such thing as one size fits all yes there is a protocol and a process that all recruiters (should) follow. But the best recruiters add their own style and finesse, as any singer has their own original sound, a dance has their own flair: a recruiter should have their own unique style of behaving and an honest and genuine approach is always the best way to win the trust of customers. 4. Endorse Ask to be endorsed by your customers/candidates who are now excelling in their roles: clients who have hired their best employees from you. Reciprocal endorsement takes time but shows how much you value THEIR relationship with you too. 5. Use your feet With unethical or poorly regarded customers. Dont put up with bad practise from a client who behaves without the best interests of its staff. Equally, don’t be afraid to tell candidates who don’t mirror your values that you won’t be helping them in their new roles. 6. Social media guru Experiment and then embrace all forms of social media that are appropriate to your audience. Get ahead of the curve. Dont replicate your competition but be aware. Be original with your content and spend time investing in your audience numbers. 7. Be a host with the most Get in front of your audience by engaging with them face to face. Host an industry relevant event, with inspirational speakers. Invite the best customers to dinner. Give something back without an agenda and the hidden benefits will be loyalty and building a network of confidants. What are you doing to ensure you are the top of your game? How have you navigated through the threats in the market to ensure consistent and successful rewards?

Resume Writing Service

Resume Writing ServiceIf you are an English or German speaker and your resume is English-to-German translation, there is no need to fret. There are a number of professional resume writing services available which you can get in touch with in order to handle your work.A German resume writer is able to translate your job application into German and back. It is true that most people in the United States are fluent in English. While little research into the standard of living in Germany may be beneficial, it is certainly not necessary to become fluent in German before looking for a job. You should always be able to communicate and have some basic knowledge of a second language.The basis of most English to German resumes is your education. When searching for a job, you will usually hear of English as a foreign language as being a requirement for employment. However, there are a number of positions that will still take applicants who do not necessarily speak English, but have a decent know ledge of a second language. A job in this position may not require a language that is only second language for you, but the requirements for a successful job interview are also different.The resume that you need to create will be tailored to your qualifications and experience and will show off what you have been doing to gain that knowledge, but not what you have been doing to learn the second language. For example, if you are familiar with reading books in German, but not with speaking them, you may wish to add the necessary learning material to your resume. It should speak for itself, not hide the information because it was taken from an English translation.When creating your resume, it is important to keep in mind that it is a sales document and will be presented to recruiters. That means you must place a human side to your resume by adding your personal qualities that will appeal to the potential employer. Being able to communicate clearly and not appearing stilted inany way wil l be a good way to start.If you wish to include a teaching qualification on your resume, you should also add that to your English-to-German resume translation. Many prospective employers may only know you from your job application, but they will see the qualifications you listed on your resume when they review your cover letter. By including your teaching qualification in English and also writing a detailed summary of it in German, it will appear less vague to your future employer.Always use the appropriate level of polish when using the correct language for your resume. Employers will quickly spot an amateur who has written his or her resume from a beginner's level, but can also notice a professional who uses a second language as part of their writing style. Always write at a fast pace, and be careful not to make your English sound too professional. Professional translators will be able to get the correct tone, with a lighter tone of voice, to give you a professional look while sti ll conforming to the standard English language.English to German resumes are a great way to ensure that you get noticed and are hired for the job you applied for. By using your English as a base, and the appropriate level of polish and understanding when necessary, you will have a highly professional look, which your future employer will appreciate.

The Porcupine Fable - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Porcupine Fable - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career They say that variety is the spice of life, and yet deep down inside we long to connect with people just like us. We want to find that person (or group of people) whose temperaments, talents, and convictions dovetail with ours and who have personal brands that perfectly complement ours. We want to find the person with which we perfectly agree â€" their black is our black, their white is our white and our shades of gray tend to mirror one another. We want to find the person with a very similar work ethic â€" they know exactly when to bear down and they know just how to ease up. We want to find the person whose interests mimic ours â€" we always seem to be heading in the same direction. Your perfect compatibility with no one The reality is that no two people are the same and no two people are a perfect complement to one another. It is just a fact of life that everyone is going to rub us the wrong way at some time or another. What of it? We ought to take a lesson from the prickly porcupines. A long time ago, the forest was experiencing the coldest winter ever. Many animals were dying because of the frigid temperatures. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to huddle together. This way they could cover and protect themselves from the bitter cold. Unfortunately, however, porcupines were equipped with thousands of sharp, pointy quills, which served to protect them from large predators. Though unintended, these quills wounded their closest companions as they attempt to snuggle and share body heat. Everyone rubs us the wrong way, somehow After awhile, the annoying pricks and pokes were almost too much to bear. As a group they lamented the sharp pains they inflicted on one another. Several contemplated disbanding the mass. However, the wisest of the porcupines reminded the group that they had a choice. They could continue to enjoy the warmth if they endured an occasional stick or poke from a close companion. Or they could avoid these nuisance pains if they chose to distance themselves from one another. But if they did this, they would surely freeze to death, all alone in the frigid cold. In short, either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they decided to stay together. They learned to accept and live with the little wounds that were occasionally caused by the close relationship with their companions. But most importantly, they survived by sharing each others warmth. Bad things can be good The moral of the story is that the best relationships in life are not those that bring together perfect people. Rather the best relationships are those where the people can benefit from one another’s good qualities and yet learn to live with the imperfections. Our relationships are not perfect and no two personal brands are completely compatible. No matter how compatible two people might be, we will endure the occasional unwarranted, unintended poke or prod. We need to accept that, because we will prosper for it. Author: Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections. In addition, Frank is the author of Foundational Networking: Building Know, Like and Trust To Create A Lifetime of Extraordinary Success and the co-author of LinkedWorking: Generating Success on the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website and The Champion: Finding the Most Valuable Person in Your Network.

Three Women Who Have Made Major Career Strides After 30

Three Women Who Have Made Major Career Strides After 30 These three women have made major  career strides after 30.   Theyre crushing stereotypes in life and in their careers and showing the fashion world that age really is nothing but a number. Society tells us that women by the time they hit 30 should be married with kids, and stable in their career (or stay at home moms)we say screw your social constructs and check out the bad ass business women whose fashion careers really skyrocketed after 30. LEANNE MARSHALL Title / Company: Bridal Ready-To-Wear Designer /Winner of Season 5 of Project Runway (LeanneMarshall.com) Age:  37 About:   Although  Leanne Marshall  won Season 5 of Project Runway in 2008 (at approximately 27), she didnt launch her signature bridal collection until 2011, which has today grown into a robust bridal business with bridal boutiques and publications around the global clamoring over her gowns. Not to be over shadowed by her bridal collection, Leanne Marshalls ready-to-wear collection has wow editors at New York Fashion Week and adorned the likes of countless celebrities on the red carpet including (but not limited to)  Julianne  Hough, Carrie Underwood, Andie MacDowell, Rumor Willis, Danielle Bradbery and Paula Abdul. Milestone Hit After 30:   Not only did Leanne Marshalls bridal and ready-to-wear business hit milestones after 30, but Leanne recently got engaged to her long time boyfriend last year, and will be saying her vows this year at 37 years old! SAMIRA BUCHI Title / Company:   Leather Handbag Designer and Owner of Samira Buchi New York (SamiraBuchiNewYork.com) Age:  50+ About:   At the age of 50,  Samira  Buchi  left her small town Switzerland home to pursue her American dream.  With her children out of the nest, Samira started from scratch, reinventing herself completely. She went back to school to study accessory design at FIT. Her purpose now is to perfect the art of leather goods craftsmanship.Samira remembers traveling to New York as a young girl, and in 1979, standing in the middle of a gritty SoHo streets, made it her goal to one day live in the city to pursue her dreams.  She took her time to raise a family and pursue other creative endeavors that molded her influences and inspirations that eventually led her back to New York City, 38 years later.     Milestone Met After 30:   Samira Buchi switched careers and went back to school at 50 after choosing family first, but never gave up on her dreams of design and the big apple. LORI RIVIERE Title / Company:  Public Relations / Events Agency Director (TheRiviereAgency.com) Age:  37 About: Lori Riviere is the owner of  The Riviere Agency  (locations in NY, LA, and Miami).  Lori Riviere has been an ideas girl ever since she could walk. She grew up in the fashion industry watching her father build a successful clothing business in New York. Lori went on to obtain a bachelors degree in advertising from the University of Florida and a law degree from the University of Miami. She has worked with clients on the wholesale and brand side, retail end and produces consumer events all of which give her a 360 degree view and understanding of the fashion, beauty and lifestyle market. Lori has worked with some of Americas largest brands, start ups and small businesses.  Loris unique ability to connect the dots between advertising, promotions, public relations, social media, sales and events have led her to be a trusted source in the industry. She has been quoted in U.S. News and World Report and PR Insider as well as Rachael Ray Magazine and Refinery 29 and has appeared as an expert on networks such as Fox and MTV. Milestone Met After 30:   Lori Riviere shifted careers from Law and started her Fashion PR agency at 30 after several year of juggling both fashion and law (at one point she was in-house counsel for Geico). About a year and a half ago Lori entered into a new phase of her life, and is the mother of a beautiful baby boy. She has seemlessly transitioned and wears the 2 hats (mother and CEO) with style of course! She continues to secure countless fashion shows during NYFW and on international platforms like Paris Fashion Week both producing and doing front of house PR for shows and events with brands from all over the world. Making   big career strides after 30 is the new normal.   Are you ready? This guest post was authored by Nicole Doswell   Nicole is a Sr. Account Executive with  The Riviere Agency. Catch up with her at [emailprotected]plus check out her side hustle at  www.nicoledoswell.com  or  nicolemagazine.com    @thenikkishow

Professional Resume Format - How to Write One

Professional Resume Format - How to Write OneProfessional resume formats are not as difficult to use as one might think. In fact, you don't even need a lot of preparation before hand to write the perfect document. All you need is a basic understanding of the elements that make up a resume and what they mean.First, a professional resume must be divided into four parts. The first is an introduction. This is the part of the resume that you should concentrate on. If you use too much filler in this section it will look unprofessional and your employer will assume that you have not put much thought into this portion of the resume. Make sure to include your best career highlights here such as education, certifications, awards, and accomplishments.The second section is the objective section. This is where you list the main reasons for why you want to get a job with that company. If your objective is to get promoted within the company, then include your achievements with that goal in mind.The third section is the summary. This is where you list your accomplishments that don't have to do with your career objective. You could list your expertise in one particular area or list anything that you feel is relevant to the position that you are applying for. This section also makes you stand out from all the other applicants, so make sure to get a good one.The final section is the conclusion. This is the section where you list any other relevant information that you feel could help the employer to assess you as a candidate. You could mention anything about yourself that can benefit the employer.If you try this out, you will quickly see that writing a professional resume format is easy. It does not take a lot of time to write, and it requires only minimal research. It will also help to clearly outline the contents of the resume.Use the same format to describe your education, certifications, awards, or accomplishments. When using numbered sections, use bullet points to list your accomplishments and the dates when you completed them. The only things that should be written at the end of the document are your contact information and a few examples of your work experience.In conclusion, a professional resume format is not as difficult to use as you might think. All you need is to clearly outline your goals and get a good introduction and conclusion. This will give you a professional looking resume that will impress the employer.

Opportunities For Careers In Investment - CareerAlley

Opportunities For Careers In Investment - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Stock markets are all-powerful in the USA, bringing in trillions in lucrative investment, and with that industry is a stable of well-paid careers. An investment banker, for example, can expect toearn at least $54,700 in their very first year, according to Forbes. Salary aside, there are countless career opportunities and ways in which to diversify, from venture capitalism to analytics, to insurance. Its a great career to choose and can offer self-employment or the security of an office, but theres a specific skill set you needtoland a joband succeed. Salary aside, financial services provides countless career opportunities and ways in which to diversify, from venture capitalism to analytics, to insurance. Tweet This A keen eye for technology Those tech-savvy learners might do well in the world of investment. Technology transforms every job market, but stocks and shares are particularly sensitive. This is true both for how the market makes money and also how it services consumers. For example, some of the most popular trading tools are now largely digitized; contract for difference (CFD) trades employboth human and computer-based brokerswith equal results. Investopedia now estimates that there are now 200 brokerages and related companies using robo-advisors. When it comes to making money, cryptocurrency is a notable example ofhigh technology influencing markets the London Stock Exchange is now actively involved with cryptocurrency, signaling technologys importance. Those who enjoy technology can find gainful employment as analysts for venture capitalists or in the retail banking and insurance sector. source Research and analytics Research is absolutely crucial to many wealth management firms, and it shows the salary of the average investment analyst starts at $85,000, according to Indeed. As an independent analyst, this can be enhanced by your freedom over salary. However, many of these roles are better performed in business; while early years can mean tough work, it will become easier and is often preferable to the long hours of running a self-employed business particularly in the highly charged world of investment. In terms of skills, analysts can be drawn from a wide pool of talent. Dont feel restricted by degree; opportunities in analytics require problem-solving minds, a dedication to research, and a good work ethic. source The fund manager Fund managers can become some of the most influential figureheads in the investment industry. Warren Buffet is most famed, and Seth Klarman has made headlines withhis bold economic predictions. You can expect, if successful in your career, to gain a reputation, which is encouraging for those who enjoy the spotlight. Whats more, it can be managed as a self-employed person, as many successful fund managers will start their own agencies when they have gained the requisite experience. Careers in Financial Services are some of the most challenging and rewarding careers. It is certainly one of the higher paying industries and the last few years has seen renewed hiring and plenty of opportunities if you know where to look. If you are already working in financial services, thinking about moving into financial services or considering career opportunities Careers in Financial Services The skills needed lean towards independence; the ability to make broad decisions confidently and assertively, in the knowledge that you manage other peoples money, is a heavy responsibility. Starting salary is leveled at around $68,000, according to CareerTrend. The investment and finance industry is a great proposition for anyone thinking about a new career. There is a huge range of professions available, catering to a wide set of skills. A career could be there for you. ZipRecruiter Price: Never miss an opportunity. On ZipRecruiter, top companies reach out to you. Complete the required steps to get started. Get Recruited We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Summary Sunday Stay Current with Job Search Trends

Summary Sunday Stay Current with Job Search Trends As Ive said time and time again, it is up to you to stay current with job search trends. Dusting off your resume wont be enough for you to compete and land a job. Every week I share some of the most popular and what I feel will be most helpful articles on cutting-edge news about job search and career management. I hope you find these helpful. JOB SEARCH How to Prepare for a New Job Search in 2017 by Christopher Fields | The Resume Crusade If you are preparing for a job search, see what 4 things you should do NOW! LINKEDIN How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Content and Get Insights on Who’s Seeing It by  Charu Jangid | LinkedIn Blog Are you thinking about using LinkedIns blogging platform? Theyve announced some new changes to make it easier and tips to help your post get more views and shares! NETWORKING How The Most Emotionally Intelligent People Make Great First Impressions by  Harvey Deutschendorf | Fast Company Did you know Princeton psychologists estimated that we form impressions of strangers based on their faces within just a tenth of a second, they discovered that longer exposures don’t significantly alter those initial assessments (even though our confidence in those judgments may strengthen when were given more time). And we also know that negative first impressions are difficult to overcome. Please go read the 5 things you can do to improve your first impression! LISTS It is always an honor to get recognized. This week, two companies featured Career Sherpa on lists of valuable resources for job seekers and I was pleased to be included along with so many other industry experts! I am humbled and grateful. I highly recommend you check these lists out to uncover information that will help you traverse your job search better! Top 100 Career Websites and Blogs Every Job Seeker Must Follow FeedSpot Top 28 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Valuable Career and Job Search Advice CareerToolKit