Can You Help People and Be Successful in 2020

Can You Help People and Be Successful in 2020 Is it possible to be a successful recruiter because you want to “help people” rather than being money motivated? Let me start by setting the scene of when I first became aware that this wasn’t necessarily the norm and that by admitting you are doing it for more altruistic reasons can be perceived as a negative motivator? I remember in my first management job interviewing a really switched on and impressive recruitment consultant who had approached me to come and work for me in R2R. Throughout the interview process, which was very thorough, he did everything above and beyond to prove to me he had the right skills and attitude to become a successful recruiter in my team. However, during the final interview with my MD, the candidate was asked what his ultimate motivator was, “was it money, or was it placing the candidate” and he answered really honestly that it was the latter. my MD rejected him, much to my chagrin. I then watched as he built an incredible career for himself despite this apparent lack of recruitment motivation. Basically my MD’s decision to reject him on this basis really annoyed me and made me question even at that point whether you can be successful in recruitment because you want to “help people” rather than because you are money motivated? I think the culture of recruitment is moving and shifting all the time; the number of times I have sat with a recruitment business owner or senior manager and been advised that they wouldn’t want to hire someone who just wants to “help people”- I could buy and retire on a desert island…..! However, I think as recruitment has evolved and the threat of AI has resulted in recruiters realizing that what actually makes them successful IS the HUMAN factor of what they do, it has become apparent to me that there is a U-turn happening when it comes to recruiters wanting to help people. Think about the last time you engaged with a good recruiter one you would trust with your essential job vacancy or your next career step. A) Was this person someone disingenuous who seemed very pushy and focused on getting you a job for their own personal gain- aka commission/bonus. B) Or was the stand out person, the one who was sincere about getting you in front of the right client(s); the recruiter who actually called you back even when there was no news. The recruiter who made you feel important. I will try not to be evangelical about this as ultimately every person has their own preference for who they want to engage with however I will ask you this: If you were going to choose between A and B- whom would you trust with your career? Now, lets go back to the premise at the start; can you be successful by recruitment standards if “helping people” is your main motivator? Define success; as for me, this is more than just billings (and in my opinion, it should always be measured on NOP per head!)- success is about your reputation, what your Employer brand means, and what your USP is in the market. So from someone who from day one has always said I am here because I take great pride in helping people, perhaps we all need to rethink what this could mean if we attracted more recruiters like this to the industry? Perhaps it would become a kinder, more pleasant process for all involved?

Tips For Resume Writing

Tips For Resume WritingResume writing can be quite a challenge for some job seekers. Although you can hire professionals to help you with your resume, you still need to have the ability to write a great resume yourself. Writing a great resume doesn't have to be difficult if you follow these tips when preparing for your resume.Writing a resume should be an enjoyable experience. You should be able to relax and enjoy your writing project. Whether you're writing a resume for a real job or you're simply putting together a resume for the first time, you should try to find an element of fun in the process. Let's look at some ideas that will help you relax when writing your resume.While writing your resume, you should make a list of all of the skills you have that you think would be useful in a new position. It can be a good idea to keep this list close to you during the process. This will allow you to make changes to the list to reflect your current situation.Writing your resume should be m ore about what you want rather than who you are. Rather than focusing on the skills you have, you should focus on what your skills and qualities are as a candidate. As long as you do this, you should end up with a great resume. When you focus on the skills and qualities you have rather than on what you lack, you will create a much more focused resume.Information should be prioritized. You should be able to prioritize the information that you are going to include in your resume. If you put your highest priority information at the top of the page, it will be easier for your reader to scan over your resume. If you want to get into the weeds with the details, put the details that you think are most important at the top of the resume. You should be able to understand what is being said because you will see the priority of the information.Writing a resume can be very time consuming. If you're taking the time to take this step of preparing a resume seriously, you can avoid the frustration that can come from having a resume go through the process that many other people go through. You should take a little time to consider your resume and take control of how it looks and how it will look when it is finished.It is very important to keep your resume organized. You should keep your resume organized by using templates or lists so that you know what you're looking for in your resume. Most recruiters are going to give you the same questions so make sure that you have your answers ready. Remember that your resume is meant to help you land the job you want, so don't take any of the time to be annoying or have a long and winding resume.If you put your time and effort into your resume, you will be rewarded with a successful resume. Your resume will tell the interviewer what you have to offer and what your skills and talents are that make you a great fit for the position you're applying for. If you use these ideas, you should be able to make your resume not only stand out but it will also have a purpose of helping you land that dream job.

Cocktails with Colleagues A Survival Guide

Cocktails with Colleagues A Survival Guide Happy Monday, ladies! Most people in Washington, D.C. spent the past week gearing up for today’s presidential inauguration and all its associated activities. While I refuse to attend the ceremony with 800,000 strangers and their flu-infested germs, I did attend an awesome, private inaugural party this weekend. Hosted by a well-known entertainment group, invitations went out to many of the “who’s who” in D.C., so naturally, I was invited. Sike! My boss had extra tickets and a few of my coworkers and I decided it would be fun to go out together…. See where I’m going with all of this? While no one got out of hand this time, that’s not always the case. I’m not going to be a prude and tell you not to drink when you’re around your colleagues and superiors. Trust me, this girl enjoys a tall glass of wine. I’m simply going to remind you that while it’s OK to have a drink or two at a company happy hour, it’s not OK to stumble out of the bar after you’ve just told your boss he smells like cigarettes and ranch dressing. Us career girls need to keep it classy. In the past year and a half of attending company happy hours, business dinners and even Las Vegas with my boss for a work trip, I’ve noticed some ladies act a little less than refined after a few cocktails. (You’re lucky I’m not going to share with you a story I’ve cleverly titled, “The Girl Who Slipped and Fell On The Floor, Giving Everyone Full View of Her Underbritches” â€" Yep, that happened, all before 9:30 p.m. on a Wednesday.) So how do we avoid panty-flashing? Order a glass of water in between drinks. Be sure to eat â€" if you’re at happy hour, order a small app. Order drinks that are lower in alcohol content. Stand if you have that option, sitting may make you feel too comfortable. Set a limit to the amount of drinks you’ll order before you arrive. Always have an excuse in your back pocket. If you feel like  youve  gotten a little too tipsy,  Ive  found it’s best to politely say, “My roommate is locked out and I need to head home,” or even, “It’s my cat’s birthday so I can’t stay.” Whatever the excuse, looking like a girl who is weirdly obsessed with her cats is better than trying to avoid eye contact with everyone at work the next day. And always, you don’t have to drink. Don’t feel pressured. Have as many waters with lemon your little heart desires! Do you have any tricks to avoid over-indulging in a work-related setting?

What to Do When You Dont Know What to Do About Your Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do About Your Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There are a number of very good tests of personality type on the market, and as a career coach I always recommend that people in transition explore the results of such tests and apply those results in their decision-making processes. Being in transition is an opportune time to assess where you are and what you want to pursue in the future. For the purpose of this article, I focus on one of the most popular tests: the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. Let’s face it: we are what we do. When casually asked, “So, what do you do?” we typically answer with our title or we identify our industry. We reply, “I’m a vice president at XYZ Bank,” or, “I teach in special ed.” However, neither answer gives a clue about whether the person is good at the job or enjoys doing it. If you probe a bit further with a second question, ”How did you get into that profession?” the answer in most cases proves that it was a coincidence. When deciding on a profession, we took into consideration what we thought we could do, what others such as parents and friends thought we should do, and what our own intuition said regarding what we wanted to do. A few years ago, I took the opportunity to sit for several personality tests, and while all of them gave me clues and insights beyond what I see every morning in the mirror, I found the MBTI intriguing. Most of us are not clear regarding what it is that satisfies us, but we know well what we don’t like doing. The MBTI personality test can reveal the secret of which career choice might fulfill and satisfy you and enhance the quality of your life. The traditional approach we take in selecting a career path focuses on our values, interests, and abilities based on skills. None of those assures us that we’ll enjoy what we’ll do and that we’ll have fun with it. Each person has an individual personality typeâ€"an issue that usually is neither recognized nor properly addressed in the choosing of a career path. The MBTI deals with personality types. It deals with how we interact with the world, how we focus our energy, the kind of information we instinctively notice, the ways we make decisions, and whether we prefer more structure versus spontaneity. The MBTI suggests that there are 16 personality types. It differentiates between extroverts and introverts, between people who sense and those who make decisions on intuition, between those who are thinkers and those who are more gut-feeling types, and between those who judge and those who perceive. The completed test needs to be interpreted by a qualified person for a nominal fee. My results were pretty accurate, but the likely profession that the MBTI recommended I would enjoy was a far cry from what I can associate myself with.   Paul and Barbara Tieger published a book named Do What You Are which I found very helpful interpreting my personality type.

Resume Writing Services - Consider Your Needs Before Hiring

Resume Writing Services - Consider Your Needs Before HiringThere are many factors that should be considered before outsourcing your resume writing services Chennai India. These include; the company you select, how much time is required for it, the expertise required, as well as the type of requirements that you have.Resume writing services Chennai India, along with other resume writing services, would normally work on a daily basis to deliver their clients and other professional organizations on time for any urgent work. If the client requires a resume done in a very short time period, resume writing services can provide this as per their clients' requirements and circumstances.Resume writing services have many areas of expertise such as consulting services, letter writing, academic writing and job seeking writing. They are able to write a resume in any industry in the city of Chennai. So, if you want a resume done in your local area, the best way to select your resume writing servic es Chennai India service provider is to get to know the skills and qualifications they have to offer, as well as the amount they charge for a specific project.It would be useful for you to know how the resume writing services work when it comes to outsourcing, as you would not be able to do it yourself and you are planning to promote your business in the city of Chennai. The first factor that has to be considered when hiring a resume writing service is the firm's ability to develop a resume that can be used as the basis for your research. This depends on the type of work you require and how you would like to make the resume and how you want it to look like.Resume writing services India offers various professional resume services such as academic writing, career development planning, job search, CV, CVs, etc. Their CV writing service caters to the needs of several professional organizations, corporate houses, students, and also corporate professionals in Chennai. Some of the best res ume writing services in India include:The English writing services of Kapil Co. Ltd offers a comprehensive range of creative writing, English research, curriculum development, research reports, and other tasks that would help companies and organizations in making use of their experience and expertise. They also offer English classroom writing, specialized letter writing and even the resume writing services. They are one of the finest English teaching companies in India.Others services that resume writing services Chennai India provide include, letter writing services, academic writing services, job seeking services, CVs, CV writing, and even online resume writing and academic writing services. It is necessary to state that resume writing services Chennai India are able to take the demands of their clients seriously and deliver the services in time to the best of their ability. Their response time is always prompt and their quality of services is always exceptional.The outsourcing of resume writing services Chennai India can be handled by some of the leading organizations in the field of English writing services. Their solutions for the outsourcing needs of a client is tailor made according to the requirements of the organization and its specific requirements, so that the clients can get the services they need in a time sensitive manner and without spending more money than what is required.

Do you suffer from Skills Burn-Out Syndrome (SBS) - Career Pivot

Do you suffer from Skills Burn-Out Syndrome (SBS) - Career Pivot Do you suffer from “Skills Burn-Out Syndrome” (SBS)? You are probably going hmm … “Skills Burn-Out Syndrome” (SBS). This sounds serious! In one of my more popular posts, I talked about the differences between talents and skills. We acquire skills throughout our careers, usually because they are required for our jobs, by our employers OR because they make us more valuable in the marketplace. Only occasionally, do we acquire skills becausewe want the skills. If you have been working for more than ten years you have acquired multiple skills in that time. If you have been working for over thirty years like myself, you have acquired a whole lot more. Note: This post was originally published in January of 2013 and updated in May of 2017 Your Skills Some of these skills we are really good at! Many of these skills paid the mortgage, put food on the table and put our kids through college. Do you have skills valued in the market that you no longer want to use? Do you suffer from “Skills Burn-Out Syndrome”The TLA (Three Letter Acronym) is “SBS.” I am findingSBS increasingly common among baby boomers. How many unhappy lawyers do you know? There are a lot of unhappy lawyers out there who suffer from SBS! They have valued skills that … many would choose to stop using, but do not for a lot of reasons: money, prestige, student loans … Listen to the most recent episode In my post,Talents versus Skills â€" Do you know the difference, I talked about my talent for being a storyteller. I have spent most of my career in the computer and networking industries as a trainer and communicator. I developed the skill to inhale technologies and then spit them back out in stories, analogies, and pictures that anyone could understand. My skill to inhale technologies was acquired over a very long period of time. It did not come naturally and when I overused it I would burn-out. After my bicycle accident in 2002, where I should have died, I just did not want to do work in technology any longer. After teaching high school math and working for a non-profit for three years, I went back to using my old skills. Why? I was lost and did not know what else to do. I relapsed back to what was familiar. Falling Back to What is Familiar After working for three years almost non-stop from 2007-2010, I said, “enough is enough.” I did not want to use those skills anymore. If I had to inhale yet another complex technology I was going to BARF! I loved the story-telling,but the inhaling of complex technologies that provided little value to our day-to-day life … well … BARF! Could I do this? YES! Would people pay me a lot of money to do this? YES! Did I want to do this? NO! Very often when we become directionless we fall back to what is familiar. That is what I did. What is familiar is not always what is good for us. Does this sound familiar? I have multiple clients who have used the same skills for years. Frankly, they would rather set their hair on fire than to keep on using them. What happens when they tell friends and colleagues that they do want to use them anymore? OHHH … you are so … good at it. Why would you want to stop? I bet this sounds very familiar to a lot of you! I am sure when you hear this you start to doubt your thinking. “Skills Burn-Out Syndrome” is when you overuse skills that are not connected to an innate talent. Do you suffer from “Skills Burn-Out Syndrome” (SBS)? Are you using skills that are not connected to an innate talent? What skills do you possess that you do not want to use? What is stopping you from doing something different? Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Youre Turning Off Your Leads. Heres How To Make Them Feel Sexy Again

Youre Turning Off Your Leads. Heres How To Make Them Feel Sexy Again Picture the scene. You’ve gone to a monumental amount of effort to recruit new leads and then they bounce. Apart from being a waste of time, it’s a damning indictment of the company. New customers should never pick up their things and leave, not during the honeymoon period. The sad thing is shoppers get turned off all the time and businesses don’t care. “On to the next one,” they say and plow on regardless. But, the problem is it’s tricky to switch them back on again once they’re off. And, if you do it all the time, there won’t be any fresh leads and your profits will drop. Every firm should focus on making them feel wanted, and here’s how to do it. Eliminate Voicemail A prospective customer has been given the pitch and they feel a million dollars. Then, they call the number on the website and no one answers. Well, they can’t be too special if they only get the automated voicemail. It’s a small thing, but a dedicated phone line like this legal answering service is an excellent way to show them you care. There is a person on the line 24-hours a day; if that’s not customer service, then what is? Follow Up Again, a sales rep has reeled off the spiel and told them they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. But, low and behold, no one has been in touch to talk about a follow-up. Creating a lead is only one aspect of the job; the next is to secure their interest. To do this, contact them via phone, email or social media the very next day. Don’t give them time to rethink. Also, never neglect them after the sale. Send them their latest, tailored offers and the monthly newsletter to make sure they are part of the family. Don’t Assume It’s About Money Someone says they aren’t interested yet you think differently. And, the truth is they are on the cusp, you just haven’t given them cause to invest. So, you give them what you assume everybody wants: a price cut. Money is important but it isn’t the end of the world for customers. To choose you over a rival, they need to know you will solve their problems and won’t throw cash around at every opportunity. Try this five-step approach if you need a starting point. Try Not To Put Them On Hold There is nothing more annoying than being on hold for ages. You feel as if you’re never going to get to the bottom of the problem. Sometimes, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to hold the line to find a solution, but it’s how you go about it which is the key. For starters, always ask them if it’s okay before queuing the music. Also, explain why you’re doing it so they don’t think you’re trying to pass the buck. Finally, go back to them every five minutes to detail the process. The above sound like four straightforward tips, yet it’s incredible how many companies are caught red-handed. Is your business one of them?

Can you get a Job using Facebook Groups (Including a List of Groups to Join) IM HIRED

Can you get a Job using Facebook Groups (Including a List of Groups to Join) Hands up if you just use your Facebook for stalking people!   Facebook is one of the biggest social media platforms out there, with over a billion users it is easy to assume you have an account. Most of us use it religiously, checking it before we do anything else in the morning and having a quick nosy before we switch off at night. But what are we spending all our time doing on Facebook?   When it comes to Facebook I think you can divide users in two categories. 1) The person who uploads a thousand photos a day of their food, their dog or just anything theyre doing (I dont need to know everything about you including your bowel moments #keepittoyourself) OR 2) the silent stalker who never uploads anything, they just scroll through others photos and get far too frustrated when someone doesnt reveal their whole life story because youre invested now, they need to let you know whats happening. Personally, I fall somewhere in between, rarely posting but being engrossed in those statuses that read lm over it with no further explanation. (Why did you post it if you dont want to talk about it!) But Im getting off subject, Facebook can have another more practical use. The way we apply for jobs has advanced and now social media is a normal part of the recruitment process. Employers are spending a lot to brand themselves online and make it easier for you to get updates on their latest career opportunities. But is there an easier way to search for jobs on Facebook?   Somewhere where they are all in one convenient place? Well you need to start looking at Facebook groups as a great way to open up your job search. Im going to give you the dos and donts of how to find a job successfully using these groups. Get Involved Once you have joined any group the first thing you need to do is to introduce yourself. You need to clearly state what you are looking to get out  of the group, it is all about building a network and making people aware you are looking for new opportunities. You cant just join and expect the jobs to come flooding in, like any part of your job search, you need to be active. Share the Knowledge Facebook groups are not only about finding yourself work but they are about support one another to get back into employment. A good Facebook group will feel like a community where you can share advice and help one another. So spread the love and if someone posts a message, then offer your insights. The more you are willing to help the more others will help you. Tag Others in More than just Memes Similar to above but in any group you are going to come across a lot of jobs that are just not right for you but that doesnt mean they wont be great for someone else. If you come across an advert that might work for a fellow group member or a friend, then tag them into the comments so they dont miss the opportunity. Dont Assume, Ask Questions One thing that can be frustrating about social media recruiting is its not always possible to post an entire job advert; so the recruiter may only have left a brief description in the group about the available job. But if it is not enough to help you decide whether you are right then ask questions, it is also a great way to connect with the recruiter in a more informal way before you even send-off that application. Be too Informal When it comes to applying for jobs through social media the lines between informal and the professional approach can become blurred. Remember to always put your best foot forward so even if it is just a comment do what youd do before submitting an application. Perform a quick spell check and make sure it sounds personable but always professional. (Remove the kisses and the thanks huns think would you say that on your CV) Bad Mouth other Employers We have all had a bad boss or worked for a company that wasnt that great but being too vocal about it in a public space (remember Facebook  is public) just looks unprofessional. If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all; whilst I dont fully agree with that statement putting comments with swear words under adverts or call them out just makes you look bad. If you see a job go live that you believe to be a scam the best thing to do is to report it to an admin of that group, as they have the power to remove that person or job advert if needed. Provide your Personal Details Facebook job groups are supposed to be a way of reviewing opportunities and then if you like the sound of it, you should go down the route of a normal recruitment process. Although, the admins of these groups spend a lot of time deleting spam messages or those that look like scams, there is always potential for one to get through so protect yourself. You should never need to give your bank details to an employer over Facebook, so think before you send. Especially with the new data protection laws coming into places in May, you shouldnt even be providing your email in these types of group. Instead ask for their website or for their job application process so you can apply through a secure job application database or job board. I have recently joined a lot of Facebook groups to try and find out what makes a great group above the rest and trust me it took a lot of time and effort so I wanted to do some of the hard work for you. (Im nice  like that) Below is a small directory  of the Facebook groups you should be joining; if you have joined any great groups Ive missed, let me know so this list can continue to grow. Birmingham https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInBirmingham/ Blackpool https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackpoolemployment/ Bournemouth https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInBournemouth/ Brighton https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInBrighton1/ Bristol https://www.facebook.com/groups/664630900362147/ Coventry https://www.facebook.com/groups/1418157618461609/ Edinburgh https://www.facebook.com/groups/edinburghjobs/ Essex https://www.facebook.com/groups/382916098459368/ Glasgow https://www.facebook.com/groups/glasgowjobs/ Leicester https://www.facebook.com/groups/1001907189884038/ Liverpool https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInLiverpool/ London https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInLondonOfficial/ Manchester https://www.facebook.com/groups/1415502642037159/ Middlesbrough https://www.facebook.com/groups/680346425315313/ Milton Keynes https://www.facebook.com/groups/576658932418692/ Norfolk https://www.facebook.com/groups/norfolkjobs/ Norwich https://www.facebook.com/groups/jobsnorwich/ Nottingham https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562015784088739/ Oxford https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsOxfordshire/ Peterborough https://www.facebook.com/groups/789296237882166/ Portsmouth https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInPortsmouth/ Sheffield https://www.facebook.com/groups/196629107143091/ Southampton https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInSouthampton/ Stoke https://www.facebook.com/groups/665707010152892/ West Midlands https://www.facebook.com/groups/374662005098/ Weymouth https://www.facebook.com/groups/JobsInWeymouth1/