Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM

Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM I saw this article posted by a friend on Facebook, who I wont name because I dont want said friend to catch any heat from SHRM because of my response to this article. Its titled Rejecting Candidates: What should an employer tell a candidate who is not selected for the position? The bottom line is that the author, and really SHRM (because its published on a SHRM site), endorse the idea of not giving real (or any) feedback to candidates who arent hired. Reading the article, there are several points that I agree with (like, the communication an employer has with a candidate can impact that candidate as far as future applications, or being a customer (TRUE!), and there are a few points that are really disappointing (like, giving feedback just opens you up for litigation and arguing and career counseling, so its better to not give any feedback (Im sure thats all true, but wheres the heart, man??). The point of my post this morning is to share what HR professionals are being taught/fed, and how they think about job seekers and the process. Its important to understand how they think, so that you can adjust your communication and expectations accordingly.  So, go read this short article hopefully it helps you as you move forward towards your next gig.  And heaven forbid the people who perpetuate this advice get caught up in all the negative downside of it when they are in a job search. Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM I saw this article posted by a friend on Facebook, who I wont name because I dont want said friend to catch any heat from SHRM because of my response to this article. Its titled Rejecting Candidates: What should an employer tell a candidate who is not selected for the position? The bottom line is that the author, and really SHRM (because its published on a SHRM site), endorse the idea of not giving real (or any) feedback to candidates who arent hired. Reading the article, there are several points that I agree with (like, the communication an employer has with a candidate can impact that candidate as far as future applications, or being a customer (TRUE!), and there are a few points that are really disappointing (like, giving feedback just opens you up for litigation and arguing and career counseling, so its better to not give any feedback (Im sure thats all true, but wheres the heart, man??). The point of my post this morning is to share what HR professionals are being taught/fed, and how they think about job seekers and the process. Its important to understand how they think, so that you can adjust your communication and expectations accordingly.  So, go read this short article hopefully it helps you as you move forward towards your next gig.  And heaven forbid the people who perpetuate this advice get caught up in all the negative downside of it when they are in a job search.

Writing Nickname on Resume For Foreign Names

Writing Nickname on Resume For Foreign NamesWhen people want to shorten a long English name for the purpose of reducing their time searching for job positions, they often use the popular practice of writing nickname on resume for foreign names. However, this technique can have several disadvantages. For example, they could end up giving your resume a bland and lifeless look. There are ways to make it look better and show off your true skills.Always use the first and most important letters of your name. You can also write the entire first and last name as if it were part of your full name. You should never use two or more letters of your full name. You can add only the first and last letters to your full name. If you write nickname on resume for foreign names, you should always include the first and last name.You can correct spelling of your name if you use the first and last name. However, this practice is discouraged because it is also considered one of the ways of showing disrespec t for your clients. As such, you should always use only first and last name to avoid giving the impression that you think you are above the others in the hiring process.Use letters of the alphabet to use as your nickname. For example, the initials of your name are ABC. Write the letter of the alphabet after the first and last letters of your name. For example, ABC in abbreviated form would be 'a-c-b-d'. You should write these letters one after the other for maximum effect.To ensure that you will not forget your full name, always add it at the end of your resume. Use abbreviation only for two to three letters of your full name. For example, you are an employee of The Company, which is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Write your full name below your nickname as this will make sure that your full name is not forgotten.Make sure that your nickname does not look too unique. Make sure that your nickname can be easily found out on the Internet. On the Internet, you can simply type in the name of the city where you are working. For example, you might write a company called, 'Boston First Design Group', but this would not make a good nickname.When you are writing nickname on resume for foreign names, you should write your full name. This way, you can focus on other important details of your resume. However, it is not advisable to write your full name if your nickname is so obvious that your potential employer cannot miss it.Writing nickname on resume for foreign names will improve your chances of getting a new job. It will also help you distinguish yourself from others and get hired quickly.

The Deal Is Going to Hell, But Im Enjoying the Ride

The Deal Is Going to Hell, But I’m Enjoying the Ride I was having a chat with one of the truly awesome agency sales/recruiters I know. I mentioned her banter wasn’t up to par, and she replied with (and I copied this straight from our text, by the way): My banter is worn out from being on the phone with [name removed to protect the guilty] today, hammering home the client/candidate control idea. I tell him that we dont have control, but we disagree. Having been on the phone with the same guilty party, having had the same discussion with the man, I knew just what she was saying. You might have the illusion of control, but it is a diaphanous as the most transparent negligée. What you can have, in fact, what you want, is an open honest relationship without any games! One of my problems with the current thing we call capitalism is that it doesn’t allow for the idea of a trade as opposed to a sale. Someone has to profit, which means someone has to lose. I am a big fan of the works of Robert Anton Wilson   he talks about it, via the guise of Hagbard Celine, in the Illuminati! Trilogy: In the same mathematically reciprocal way, profit implies loss. If you and I exchange equal goods, that is trade: neither of us profits and neither of us loses. But if we exchange unequal goods, one of us profits and the other loses. Mathematically. Certainly. So, first you’re saying, wait, didn’t this start out about Client/Candidate Control? Then, you’re saying are you some sort of Hippie Pinko Commie Socialist Liberal? The answer to both those questions is maybe. My point is we aren’t selling a product, we are offering a service. Our expert level skills are the “product” doing something someone else cannot. We get paid for the search, for the process management and for the delivery on the Start Date. (Oh, and 90 days after on average). Who profits? Ideally everyone, from the candidate who has a new opportunity, to the client who has someone to perform needed tasks, to you earning your commission and/or salary. There is nothing wrong with profit when a service is what’s for sale as there is nothing tangible, noting physical that we can define value by. There are many things wrong about how some people try and make a profit on services though. Which is how we get back to the idea of control, both client control and candidate control. If you are “losing control” of either side, well, you have already failed. You aren’t offering a service, you’re pimping a product. You aren’t giving equal value, you’re selling a lemon and calling it a Cadillac. We deal with Human Beings, not Automatons. With that in mind, what can we do as the middle person, to make sure everything goes smooth? Easy like Sunday morning is far different then CONTROL. Here are a few things I suggest: To Thine Ownself be True: With clients and candidates always be yourself. We all have different masks we wear, we are all our own Zelig, that’s is part of being someone who can live in society. However, try to be as close to who you REALLY are, as you can be. It won’t get everyone to be your friend but personal connections make the difference, not just in recruiting, but in all relationships. Plus, Bullshit Stinks and is very noticeable in mixed company O this learning, what a thing it is!: Listen and Learn, then look it up and come back with questions. You are hunting a skill set you have never touched before… Call someone whose resume matches and ASK. Admitting ignorance is the first step to gaining knowledge. Plus, who doesn’t like to talk about their specialty? Hell, I love it so much I write a monthly column for free! I have cause, and will, and strength, and means To dot.: This is a hard one for me, personally. It is something I struggle with on every call. Ask those tough questions where you are afraid of the answer. How does it stack up against what you have now? How do you feel about taking 10k less? How do you feel knowing that the entire board of directors was just indicted? How do you feel about adding 20 minutes to your commute? We all think we know the answers… We are all afraid of the answers…. Yet, get it out there. Get your red flags out early, they’ll be there if you ask or don’t ask. Ignorance of a problem doesn’t make it go away Knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven: That line about looking it up in number 2? Something I have noticed is that not everyone understands that everything is now out there… and that everything that isn’t will be out there someday. Just ask Brownie, Pippa Middleton or anyone left at News Corp. Be aware of all the negatives and positives of your openings, your clients and candidates. You can be sure everyone else involved will be googling it. If you address it upfront and clear the air, it is not going to pop up and bite you. Nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so Let us keep with the looking it up theme: Because you can find positive things to talk about as well… It’s a dual edged sword, friends. It’s also the best tool to help do the first thing on the list. I am lucky (or cursed, I don’t know anymore) with an insatiable curiosity, so I can always find a way to connect on a personal level. I am more than happy to go on in this vein for some time, but it really boils down to while you cannot control anything, you can try to have the best knowledge so you can confront any challenges when they raise their head. The best way to know these challenges is to make your relationships transparent, honest and clear. That will give you the answers you need to guide and steer, but never mistake it for the illusion of control. A Journey is like Marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. John Steinbeck

7 Ways to Start Building Your Personal Brand for Free - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

7 Ways to Start Building Your Personal Brand for Free - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, its easier than ever for individuals to build and promote the personal brands for free, long before writing and publishing a book. The Internet offers you numerous free ways to demonstrate your subject area expertise, set yourself apart from your competition, and build your online visibility. There are several ways you can take small steps today that represents investments you can build on later, developing a major competitive advantage relative over your peers. Start early and start small with small steps you can build on and, later, incorporate into more ambitious online brand-building activities. A tale of two job candidates For example, lets consider two college students entering their senior year; both hope to get a job before graduation. Both have had similar work experiences, share similar interests, grade point averages, and extra-curricular activities. Both are comfortable during interviews. Their only difference is their online visibility; both have similar Facebook pages. Their primary differences are the links on their Facebook pages: Candidate As Facebook page contains links to their family and friends, their college, and their hometown. Candidate Bs Facebook page is similar, but also contains links to several free websites where potential employers can find proof of the candidates interest, knowledge, and understanding of the challenges, issues, and opportunities in the field where they want to locate employment. Which candidate do you think is most likely to get the job? Building your personal brand online for free Here are seven of the ways you can build your online visibility for free, proving your knowledge of your field and linking to your Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter accounts even if you havent yet set up your first website. The following are introduced roughly in order of complexity: Creating list of online resources. One of the easiest ways to get started is to compile lists of recommended articles, books, audios, videos, and other online resources at URLi.st. For example, Im creating constantly growing lists of writing books and online writing resources. Sharing comments and opinions about websites. Bounce takes the idea of sharing online resources to the next level, by making it easy for you to take screenshots of web pages, add your comments and annotations, then invite others to contribute their ideas and comments. Heres an example of Bounce in action. Writing and placing articles online. One of the easiest ways to build your online visibility is to write articles for online articles like ezinearticles.com. Not only is this one of the largest article portals, but there are hundreds of articles, blog posts, and article writing tips to help you get started. Ezinearticles.com also provides you with a author profile page with links to all of your articles, plus   tools and reports to track the popularity of your articles. Creating online press releases. PressExposure.com, started by the same team that created Ezinearticles.com, guides you as your write and place press releases promoting your articles, books, and other brand-building examples of your expertise. Sharing ideas and inviting feedback without a blog. Choose Squidoo if youre looking for a more robust personal branding platform, such as the ability to add multiple visuals and feedback options. Squidoo provides a level playing field that you can build upon as your skills develop. Create and share your videos online. You can get started creating your own 5-minute screencasts using Screenr.coms online video recorder and hosting services described in a recent post. If you have a microphone hooked up to your computer, youre ready to get started in online video! Creating and sharing online mind maps. Mind maps displayed online, like the one at the top of TheBrain.com, permit you to share vast amounts of information in a visual format that allows others to explore your ideas in as much detail as desired. (See what happens when you click on Products or Business Solutions.) Using Webbrains, you can access your mind maps from any online computer at home, at the office, or while traveling. You can also control who has access to your maps; everyone, no one, or just selected co-workers, prospects, or clients. What do all of the above share in common? All of the above online personal branding tools can be set-up and maintained for free. Although some of the above offer fee-based advanced capabilities, you dont have to subscribe or buy anything to continue building your brand. In most cases, youre invited to immediately get started on the home pages linked above! Another characteristic of the above is that the information you choose to share in your initial attempts to build your personal branding is yours to build upon for years to come. Your list of recommended books, for example, can form the basis of a website incentive, a newsletter, a section of a book proposal, or an e-book. Your articles and Squidoo lenses can be incorporated in e-books or chapters of a published book. You can also reformat your articles and lenses and use them as the foundation for podcasts and videos. Youre likely to be surprised at how quickly your lists and resources become more valuable. For example, I began compiling my URLI.sts less than a week ago, and Ive already been using incorporating them in other projects, details. Once you get started, new alternatives and options will begin showing up of their own accord! Getting started building your personal brand The availability of the multiple free options listed above only requires three things from you: Confidence that the information you take for granted is valuable and deserves to be shared with others. Commitment to get started, taking small steps that benefit you now, while provide building blocks for later projects. Discipline to prioritize and manage your time, so you can develop the habits of on-going personal brand building while taking care of family, health, and business in other areas. Often, the longest journeys begin with the shortest steps. The seven free online resources listed above represent just the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of others. Share your experiences working with the above, and the results youve achieved. In addition, share other favorite free online personal branding tools as well as any ideas or tips for making the most of them. Share your discoveries as comments, below. Author: Roger C. Parker shares ideas for planning, writing, promoting, profiting from brand building books in his daily writing tips blog. His latest book is #BOOK TITLE Tweet: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, Event Titles.

Resume Business Writing - Get More Jobs Through a Resume

Resume Business Writing - Get More Jobs Through a ResumeThere are certain things that you have to do when you want to learn about resume business writing. These include taking a look at the documents that you want to take advantage of and then you should always be sure that you have taken these documents and give them a good look-over before you actually start writing them. When you already know how to write resume business writing documents, you will surely be able to get more jobs in the near future.Have you ever heard of the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words? Well, this is also a very relevant saying when it comes to resume business writing. What you need to keep in mind is that you need to take advantage of any document that you find and then you should focus on the main points that are contained in it.For instance, when you have a resume in front of you, you might have noticed that the document does not contain many details. However, the part that you should really pay attention to is the most important paragraph in the document. This paragraph should contain the objective statement and a few key words. The key words that you should put in your document are those that are used frequently in your specific field.So if you have a resume in front of you, you may notice that the document is lacking some details. If you are lucky enough, you might be able to find a job in your field. However, if you don't have any document in front of you, it would be difficult for you to get a job because you won't have a clear idea of what the company wants to see in a resume.Another important factor that you need to know about resume writing is that the words that you use in your document should match with the requirements that the company has in mind. They should also match with the values that the company is aiming for. It would be a mistake to create anresume for a company that does not value what you have to say and vice versa.When you have a resume in front of you, you can try to look at it as an outline of what you have to cover in various aspects of the document. You should also keep in mind that you should never just start writing without any formality. While doing this, you should take a look at the document again and make sure that everything has been covered in detail.Since there are some writers who just fill their resumes with everything that they think is needed to get hired, they could easily make the mistakes that are associated with resume business writing. They will end up making a resume that will not be able to give the expected results. In order to avoid such a thing from happening, you should start creating a resume business writing document by gathering information from your own experiences.A resume business writing is not something that you should worry about especially if you have been doing your job for quite some time. When you already know the process of resume writing, you will be able to take advantage of any document that you may find around you and then you will be able to write a resume that will be able to get you a job.

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5 Tips For Writing A Paramedic Personal Statement

5 Tips For Writing A Paramedic Personal Statement Writing a CV is no easy task, and there are a great many pitfalls which you will need to avoid.One of the most important elements of writing a CV is the introduction. This is known as the ‘personal statement’.Your personal statement should introduce yourself and your skills to the reader. When applying for paramedic jobs, this is particularly important.Paramedics play an essential role in maintaining the well-being of the general public. They deliver crucial first aid, and are instrumental in keeping individuals alive. Therefore, paramedic employers will only be looking for the very best candidates.If you are writing a CV, you need to do your utmost to perfect your paramedic personal statement, and persuade your employer to read the rest of your application. In this blog, we’ll give 5 tips for writing a winning paramedic personal statement.5 Top Tips to Consider When Writing Your Personal StatementKeep it short.When writing a personal statement, one of the biggest mistakes that many people make is that they write too much. Remember that your CV, in its entirety, should be 2 pages maximum.Not only will a lengthy personal statement detract from the quality of the rest of your application, but there is a danger you will bore the reader. You need to put across your qualities in a succinct and efficient manner.Remember that your personal statement is a summary of your qualities. It is not a cover letter. Try to keep your paramedic personal statement to 150 words or less.  Outline your interests.The aim of your paramedic personal statement is to introduce yourself to the reader. Therefore, you need to introduce them to your interests, while keeping them relevant to the job role.For example, you could briefly introduce any key work or voluntary experience in this section, ‘I worked voluntarily with St John’s Ambulance service for 5 years, alongside qualified paramedics’.   Write in first person.Some people prefer to write their CVs in third person, but the danger of this is that you will come across as self-important to the employer.Writing in first person allows you to talk candidly with the employer about your skills and qualities. It is more readable and will make the employer feel as if they have got to know you, rather than a third person individual that you are describing.Look at the difference between the below two statements:‘John Smith has worked and trained voluntarily alongside qualified paramedics for 2 years. He is interested in medicine and passionate about making a difference.’ ‘I have worked and trained voluntarily alongside qualified paramedics for 2 years. I’m interested in medicine, and passionate about making a difference.’You can see that the second statement has more of an impact on the reader, because it’s personal, and not detached.  Summarise the core competencies.The phrase ‘core competencies’ refers to the job-specific behaviours that candidates for a position will need to demonstrate, both when applying and when employed.For a paramedic, these are: the ability to stay calm in an emergency, the ability to learn new and technical information and the ability to work in pressured situations.You don’t have to describe exactly how you have these competencies, as your CV and Cover Letter should do this for you.Just summarise them, for example, ‘I’m a calm and collected person, who has a passion for medicine. I’m really interested in learning new technical information and have a wealth of experience working in difficult and pressured scenarios.’  Summarise why you want the job.This works best as the closer to your personal statement.In 2 or 3 lines, at the end of your statement, summarise why you want the role.For example, ‘After completing my studies and an extended period of work experience, I’m now looking to take the valuable skills and knowledge that I have picked up, and use it in a professional working environment. I believe I’d make a fantastic additio n to any paramedical team.’For more top tips on how to write your paramedic personal statement, and secure your dream job, purchase our guide on How To Become A Paramedic. This entry was posted in Career Advice, Interviews. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke 5 Essential Interview Body Language TipsBecome A Prison Officer: The Ultimate NOMS Careers Guide

Your job search questions answered! -

Your job search questions answered! - UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT and RTs of this post and for spreading the word to your communities. Due to the death of my father this weekend, we will be postponing the launch of this chat until next week. We will re-post and advertise it when were ready to get going. Im taking a bit of a break from blogging and social media posting to concentrate on remembering my dad and focusing on family matters. I appreciate your kind support in this difficult time. My social networking community is a big part of my life in good times, and I am lucky to be able to appreciate your thoughts in tough times, too. Ive been thinking about how to bring the great aspects of Twitter chats into Google+, and youre invited to join in the fun! Im a big fan of Twitter chats. My favorite, and one I try to participate in regularly is #jobhuntchat, Monday nights at 10 ET. Its moderated by Rich DeMatteo, @cornonthejob and Jessica Miller-Merrill, @blogging4jobs   If youre familiar with Twitter chats, they are somewhat informal opportunities to engage with people you know and meet new contacts, colleagues and experts. Im excited to announce my Career Collective co-leader, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter and I will be launching an interactive Q A we are calling Career+ Convo on Google+ in conjunction with several Career Collective members and other experts whom well invite to join us. The plan is to meet on Wednesday nights, 9-9:30 pm ET on a G+ page. Well post questions (you can send them to me in advance) and youll have instant answers from us and any of our colleagues and expert friends who hop on! We hope youll join us for this experiment, which will provide job seekers: Answers to your need to know now questions. Connection points with other job seekers on G+. Introductions to career experts (coaches, recruiters, HR experts, etc.) who may be answering questions. This will help you add some experts to your circles so you can keep up-to-date on trends and resources. This week, the chat will be happening on my Google+ homepage. You can click that link or search for Miriam Salpeter on Google+ to find the conversation. Consider checking out the Chrome extension for Google+ to help make it easier to follow the conversation. To summarize YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FIRST CAREER+ CONVO When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 9 9:30 pm Eastern Time Where: On my Google+ page. Or, just search for Miriam Salpeter in Google+ to find where well be. What you need: A Google+ profile and a willingness to try something new Please comment to let us know if youll be joining, whether you are an expert or a job seeker! Looking forward to trying this out with all of you! Please let your social media communities know about Career+ Convo. Google+ icon by Samuel McQueen Via Mashable