Important Questions You Should Be Asking Your Recruitment Agency

Important Questions You Should Be Asking Your Recruitment Agency So sure, I know that it’s the objective of in-house recruitment teams, to reduce the cost of third party expenditure, and recruitment agencies are top of the list. However, against all those odds, the agency industry continues to thrive and in fact, grow year on year. If this expenditure is a concern but still a necessity, then we need to re-look at the engagement with the more positive and productive words; ‘investment’ and ‘value’. What value does the recruitment agency bring, that brings a positive return on your investment? The things you need to consider are: Access to Talent does the agency have unrivaled access to and the confidence of, the best talent in their specialist marketplace? Specialism does the agency know their onions about the kind of talent they promise to be the best at finding? Methodology does the agency still operate in a one-directional go-to-market strategy? Cold calls, one-to-many communications; factors built on limited market rapport? Communication does the agency communicate with regularity, honesty and with the expertise and authority that they know their market? Brand does the agency have a strong reputation in the marketplace? Your specialist talent in your business will know the best names in the market. Maturity does the agency representative hold the kind of commercial acumen necessary to talk with mutual respect with key talent in your desired demographics? Unswerving Professionalism does the agency show signs of wanting to absolutely step in your shoes and best represent your brand to their talent market? These are all crucial, but I want to look at methodology very closely; as many of the others come under that heading. We’re in a very mature digital age now, where the intelligence and data we have access to is unrivaled in the recruitment industry’s history. With products like Candidate.ID in the recruitment technology realm, we are able to track and segment talent pools into pipelines, by understanding the motivations of the candidates based on digital footprint and their behaviors. When you ask a recruitment agency to earn their 20-30% introduction fee, you expect them to be at the forefront of digital engagement, as well as offline rapport. Is their methodology one that dates back to the 90s, with cold approaches and volume sales calls? Or are they the 2018 agency that embraces the technology to gain the kind of insights that mean that *have* to the best access to the market? Moreso, they will also be an efficient organization, speeding up the time to shortlist because they have a better handle on the hire-ready candidate audience in the pipeline. Another great example of where technology is making the humans better equipped to their part of the process even better. One way or the other, the agency must be the technology innovation adopters or in-house teams will adopt the technology themselves, and the agency who failed to evolve will have to step aside. One thing is for certain, the cornerstone of a successful agency relationship, is when it is built upon mutual respect and a partnership; and these are the things you should be discussing together. The evolution of the ‘RPO style’ hybrid agency is a good thing for this partnership methodology, and is taking the acquisition of talent to a new level of maturity, as we move away from ‘Us versus Agency’, and into shared responsibility, what is the most efficient method, that has the best time-saving performance, and the optimum candidate experience. Research well. Demand the best from your recruitment agencies, and demand the best of yourselves when measuring the performance and your relationship with them. About the author: Steve Ward is generally regarded as one of the original practicing Social Recruiters, and is now a Talent Attraction Strategist, Social Recruiting Branding Trainer, and Head of Staffing Agency Solutions with talent pipelining automation software, Candidate.ID.

How to Write a Short Resume That is Professional Looking

How to Write a Short Resume That is Professional LookingWriting a short resume is a very personal process and therefore requires a lot of reflection on your part. It may take some time to prepare yourself for your appointment, it may also be a long time before you actually walk in and see the first vacancy that you can apply for. In this case you want to get ahead in the ladder of hiring and begin filling up those positions you know you are most qualified for. In this article I will show you how to create a short resume that is both professional looking and highly customized for the job you are applying for.Your resume is your opening to the hiring company. It is their first impression of you. And when you fill out that small packet of paper with all of your most relevant and recent experience, you need to make sure that everything is correct and factual. The first impression is going to be more important than ever before in the 21st century. And it is going to say a lot about you as a person and as a professional.So for those of you who have taken just a few minutes to think about it, I wanted to give you a quick note on one of the most crucial items that you can include in your resume. That would be the contact information. The longer you list that contact information and it come out nice and neat on the front of your resume, the more positive it is going to look to the employer.Now if you are someone who doesn't know how to do this part of the job properly, don't worry, you can easily take advantage of a professional resume service who specializes in these details. They can handle this for you and they can even write a short personal one for you.But if you have a hard time thinking of what to put in there, I'll give you a few ideas for how to do it right. First of all, for starters, you should always try to stay within the scope of employment and industry. The more specific you can be in this area, the better.Also, I suggest you put some work experience unde r the main education and skills. This is going to help give a better overall look. Also if you have any prior awards and certifications under work experience, this is always a great way to enhance your position. A bonus here is that the employer can easily see that you took the initiative to get such awards or certifications, since it is now on their side of the resume.Another great idea to put under work experience is your educational history and your past work histories. All of these things are essential when you are first learning how to become a professional. It helps make the next section of your resume the 'specialized' part of your document.Another thing to consider is putting your personal information. Everything from your hobbies and likes to your interests and values are always a good idea.

CAREERMETIS Career Expert Interview Series - Jane Jackson Career

CAREERMETIS Career Expert Interview Series - Jane Jackson Career It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Nissar Ahamed of CAREERMETIS in his Career Expert Interview Series. We discussed my career journey and my top career management advice for job seekers. Read the original article hereIn this interview series, we caught up withJane Jacksonwho shares her expertise and insights about job search, career change, etc. in today’s marketplace.Tell us a little bit about your companyI’m a career management coach and specialize in career development and career transition coaching.  I help professionals to create their dream career. And thank you so much for inviting me on this Career Expert Interview series!As a Career Expert, how did you get started in this path?I started career coaching 19 years ago in Singapore after a career in corporate training, and in a number of industries including airlines, health fitness, FMCG and public relations.The moment I started coaching, it felt like home â€" it was what I was born to do â€" to help professionals dis cover who they are meant to be in their careers. It’s so rewarding to follow my true Career Anchor, which is Dedication to a Cause or Service.Is this something you decided early on in your career?Early on in my career I worked in public relations, agency-side, in Hong Kong before moving to London and continuing in PR client-side.When I started a family I transitioned into a role that enabled me to have the flexibility I needed and transitioned into health fitness which was my passion at the time.I then moved to Singapore and my fitness career grew and I was sponsored by Nike as a‘Nike Elite’athlete to promote Total Body Conditioning across Singapore after winning the Silver Medal in the National Aerobics Championship in the 1990’s.Training and teaching was in my blood and I was asked to facilitate numerous workshops for organisations which lead to me setting up a corporate training business in addition to my personal training and fitness business.This, in turn, resulted in my network encouraging me to try for a role as a career coach and 19 years later, this is what I live and breathe! Its an honour to now be included in this Career Expert Interview Series!What is the Best Career Advice You’ve ever received?The best career advice I’ve received is to be bold and acknowledge my abilities.    To learn to talk about what I can do and how it is of value to others.    Not to be shy about discussing my achievements.    Many of us are very humble and afraid to talk about what we can really do â€" embrace your talents and use them to help your community, because we are put on earth for a short time to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  What is the most exciting part of working in thisindustry?Being able to make a positive difference in someone’s life each and every day is what is most exciting to me as a career coach.To see that spark in my client’s eyes when they gain that ‘AHA!’ moment and they know what they must do to be the professional they have always dr eamed of becoming.How do to stay abreast of the industry as an expert?I am a member of theCareer Development Association of Australiaand I also make it a point to gain a new relevant certification every single year. This way I stay on top of the latest technology and coaching methodologies.In addition to this, I maintain a strong network of career professionals and we tap into each other’s expertise.What are some of the things that you see job seekers struggle with the most?The main thing that job seekers struggle with is that they lack clarity about what they really want and they don’t know that their transferable skills are.Without clarity they aren’t able to project their personal brand with authenticity. Without a strong personal brand they tend to miss out on their ideal job opportunities.What are the common mistakes that you see them do?There are 7 Common Mistakes that job seekers make:A lack confidence in their abilities and going to market too soon.Lacking clarity abou t what they really want and giving out mixed messages.Using a generic resume and marketing documents and missing the mark in applications as a result.Not creating a consistent and powerful personal brand.Unclear about the most effective job search strategies.Making one (or more!) of the Four Fatal Flaws of interviewees.Not realising their value and worth, so are unable to negotiate a job offer effectively.How should job seekers approach job search today?The best way to approach the job search is to ensure they take time to assess what really makes them tick, create powerful marketing materials, know their ‘pitch’ and how to adapt it, ensure they have powerful tangible accomplishment statements to prove that they bring value to their targeted organisations and positions.What is the biggest trend(s) you see that job seekers will face in the next 2-3 years?Automation, artificial intelligence and bots are growing in popularity and sophistication.The need for leadership skills, commu nication skills and influence will become greater as routine tasks are automated or outsourced.What is one advice you would give someone just out of college today?I would recommend that a fresh graduate take the time to explore as many industries and roles that appear of interest to them.Apply for internship opportunities to experience the culture within difference organisations.Talk to as many people as they can and ask them about what they really do in their roles. The more information a graduate has, the better decisions he or she is able to make.What is one advice you would give someone who is switching careers?To switch careers effectively you must know your transferable skills and how they will help you to make the transition.Find out all you can about your new direction before making the leap and expand your network in that area so that you are able to uncover some of the hidden opportunities that are not advertised and be persistent in your efforts.Don’t give up too easily â€" do your homework and put in the time to research, network and up-skill.How should job seekers get the most out of LinkedIn?With 2019 LinkedIn statistics showing these numbers, every job seeker has the chance to attract their target audience if they use LinkedIn correctly:There are 100 million job applications on LinkedIn every month.As of May 2019, there are 630 million LinkedIn users globally90 million LinkedIn users are senior level influencers and 63 million are in decision-making positions.40 million students and recent college graduates are on LinkedIn.There are 87 million Millennials on LinkedIn with 11 million in decision-making positions.49% of Linked users earn more than US$75,00051% of US College Graduates use LinkedIn.My TOP TEN TIPS for job seekers are:1)  Assess which direction you are going in your career as it’s essential to  create a LinkedIn profile that will PROJECT you into your desired direction.    Without clarity, you may create a profile that doesn’t attract the right recruiters and hiring managers.  2)  Use as many sections of LinkedIn (Cover Image, Tagline, Summary, Professional Experience, Projects, Awards, Skills, Publications, etc) as possible to ensure your profile is complete.  3)  Be aware of the KEY WORDS to include in your tagline, summary, job titles and experience section so that you turn up when someone is seeking your skill sets.  4)  Create a Cover Image that reflects your Personal Brand and attracts positive attention.  5)  Write a summary that enables the reader to GET TO KNOW YOU and your personality as well as your skills, knowledge and competencies.  LinkedIn is a professional networking platform, NOT just a resume database.  6)  Build your network on LinkedIn â€" request to connect with people and use a PERSONALIZED request so that each person will know WHY you are interested to connect with them.  DO NOT send generic requests to connect as there is less likelihood they will be accepted by anyone other tha n those who a collecting numbers.  7)  Get ACTIVE on LInkedIn and share your thought leadership â€" share posts, interesting articles, and, even better, write your own articles and PUBLISH them on LinkedIn.  8)  FOLLOW the companies you are interested in and also follow key professionals on LinkedIn who inspire you.  Comment on their posts and share relevant insights regularly.    9)  Be consistent on LinkedIn. Check in each day. Just having a LinkedIn profile is not enough, you must get ACTIVE.10)    Connect with me on Linkedin  with a PERSONALISED request â€" I’d love to get to know you and find out how I may help you in your career!Unemployment is at the lowest levels, why do you think that is?The statistics are hard to read as often the statistics include part-time employment â€" sometimes the‘under-employment’percentages need to be explored in greater depth.What is the biggest trend(s) you see that hiring managers will face in the next 2-3 years?Due to the easy access to information online now, hiring managers will find that candidates are more savvy than ever before and more selective.Cultural fit has become an important element when candidates assess their preferred companies and hiring managers need to position their company as a great place to work.Jane, what are you currently working on?I’m currently working on expanding the offerings in my membership site,The Careers Academy.Within the Academy I continue to create many online career development and career transition programmes to make membership even more valuable.I also have started Group Career Coaching sessions and live Webinars every month for members and membership continues to grow.I also provide on-going career management workshops for my corporate clients and one-on-one coaching to my private clients on topics including career transition, confidence building, personal branding and transitioning into self-employment.What are the best resources you recommend to job seekers?Well, I can highly recommend my book,Navigating Career Crossroads.It has reached #1 on Amazon and is a popular resource for career changers.Other good career books are:How to Find the Work You Love(Laurence G Boldt)What Colour is Your Parachute(Richard N. Bolles)What is the best way for our audience to reach you?MywebsiteConnect with or Follow Jane Jackson on Social Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebook PageYouTube PageJane Jacksonhas also been featured in our recent compilation of the most resourceful career experts and career blogs â€"Top Career Advice Websites.

How To Achieve Career Success After Being Bullied

How To Achieve Career Success After Being Bullied Bullies succeed in the workplace, according to a Washington Post report in 2013 but those who are bullied at work can find success as well. Lynne Curry, human resources expert notes that staying calm, documentation, turning the tables, and finding a champion can help stop abuse and eventually help bullied employees concentrate on their job again. With approximately 60 million American workers affected by workplace bullying based on a 2017 survey done by the Workplace Bullying Institute, it is imperative for those who are bullied to deal with the issue head-on for them to achieve success in the workplace. Mental and physical impact Bullying contributes to occupational stress and based on numbers, 15% of mental health issues among American employees stem from bullying at work. The toll of workplace bullying on an employee’s mental health can be devastating. A study in Norway suggests that being bullied at work “is a precursor of suicidal ideation.” Prolonged exposure to bullies at work also increases an employee’s risk of heart disease, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, The mental and physical impact of workplace abuse is undeniable and millions of Americans are going to have to deal with its long-term impact. According to workplace abuse expert Patria G. Barnes, bullying results in higher healthcare costs for employers and can also pave the way for needless litigation, absenteeism, and personnel turnover. Barnes adds that employers need to understand and address bullying in America’s workplaces to ensure the health and safety of their workers while workers also need to recognize the abuse so that they could take action to ensure their mental and physical health as well as save their source of livelihood. Dealing with workplace bullies In her book Beating the Workplace Bully: A Tactical Guide to Taking Charge, Lynne Curry notes the importance of grounding oneself when facing a bully. She writes that being calm will not make bullies happy. She also says that documenting what bullies do can give those who are bullied detailed accounts of the bullying. Later on, these accounts can help an employee’s narrative. While bullying, in general, was not defined as harassment for the longest time, Psychology Today noted in 2011 that the different states in the US were exploring legislation that will cover bullying. By 2015, all 50 states already had an anti-bullying law in place. It is still imperative for those who are bullied to defend themselves though and Curry says that turning the tables is a good move. If a bully spews abusive statements, the bullied can ask his or her tormentor a question that begs for constructive information. Curry says that bullies usually have nothing constructive to say and are likely to back off from then and there. Finding a human resource personnel who will champion the health and well-being of employees is also a good idea, according to Curry because reporting a bully will prompt the human resource department to intervene on behalf of those who are bullied. Put a stop to bullying While anti-bullying laws are already in place, it is difficult to criminalize bullying in the workplace. Employees must take a proactive stance against bullies and determine, based on their documentation, if a bully has already broken the law. Bullies often target the weak, according to Donna Ballman, an employment attorney. Those who are considered weak by a bully are older employees, disabled workers or pregnant women. Belonging to said categories and being bullied due to these reasons is already illegal discrimination in the eyes of the law. Targeting those who have a different race, religion, sex, or skin color is also illegal discrimination. Employees must know their rights to put a stop to workplace bullying. When this is done, workers who were bullied can finally concentrate on their jobs and climb up the corporate ladder.

Hallie Recommends Jeanna Gabellinis Short and Sweet Manifestation Teleclass - Hallie Crawford

Hallie Recommends Jeanna Gabellinis Short and Sweet Manifestation Teleclass It’s almost the end of 2007 and one of your goals is getting really tired of waiting for you. It wants to be realized NOW! Do you know which one it is?? Sure you do. Get that goal out of your head and into your reality! A 6-week TeleClass where we take one of your goals. Just one. And we get it done! In six weeks, Jeanna will partner with you to: Get clear on the goal and the exact outcome you want. Identify and transform those pesky habits, thoughts, and actions that are keeping you from having what you want. Have a blast kicking procrastination out the door. Adios! Play with a plan of action that feels so good and fully supports your ideal outcome. Get the Laws of Attraction working for you so you can easily and effortlessly allow your goal to manifest. Enjoy taking those inspired actions rather than shoulding, pushing, or forcing yourself. Short N Sweet begins on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. Click here for more info and to get it done now! Hallie,Looking for some Career Advice? I can help.

Unbreakable Rules of Resume Writing

Unbreakable Rules of Resume WritingOne of the most important parts of writing a resume for a job opening is having a well-organized resume. Although many employers need only a few sentences describing the kind of career you have, some others may require more information and extensive research. To make your resume seem as professional as possible, there are several things you need to keep in mind in order to make sure that it fits all the different job requirements and rules of resume writing.Having the right words is necessary since there are no universal rules. If you choose the wrong words, you may find yourself in trouble. The first thing you need to consider is how you will spell the job title of the position.Once you have decided on the position, it's time to begin your resume. You should include all your experiences and education while keeping your educational background concise. Do not create a resume that cannot be read or you might miss out on an opportunity. Another tip is to write in the first person since you would be addressing the employer.A professional resume must also contain all the information that the employer requires, so it is advisable to include it in the middle of your work experience. It is also a good idea to indicate your skills that might be required by the job. All of these things will help to establish the reputation and credibility of your resume.There are several easy rules for writing a resume that could help you to be successful in the competition, but there are no hard and fast rules. The key is to present all the information to the employer as concisely as possible. Of course, no one can guarantee the success of your resume and you will need to do your best to make it appear professional at the same time.Keep in mind that the resume can be composed from many sections. It is a good idea to place all the information related to the position you have applied for in the right place in the resume.Remember that when choosing your r esume, you must think about each section and try to see if it will be the most important part of your application. Only with all the information in the right place will your resume look good and you will find it easier to write and present it to an employer.

Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H - Is it a Scam?

Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H - Is it a Scam? The Pain of Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H So you merely put your absolute best achievements on the resume. It's a document which should highlight your accomplishments and experience, in addition to call attention to what it is possible to add to the organization. A resume for a school Principal should highlight precisely the range of work in addition to the educational level that she's overseeing. If you're still continuing your education, include your present-day college, too. Getting detailed oriented doesn't mean that you are without broad thoughts and grand plans. Being detail-oriented is an amazing skill that may help bring projects toward near perfection. It's difficult to do excellent, accurate work if your head is truly somewhere else. The reply is quite easy, but the majority of people don't understand how to expand upon the obvi ous yes without much more than the simple fact they pay attention to details and make sure every part of the job is finished. In the current job market, truly detail-oriented employees are really valuable as they can make or break a team, and hard to find. There are lots of jobs that require that you work well within a team. Once more, show them how you work nicely with a team. Talk about the types of teams you worked on, and the way you succeeded. Top Choices of Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H After a time, the brand becomes a sign of quality. Instead, being detail oriented is an essential component of succeeding and is what often turns a great idea into a profitable business enterprise. It may be from developing a better approach to streamline a process, leading to less man-hours. To earn a strong first impression and set yourself apart from different jobseekers, you should make certain all the information on your resume is pe rtinent to the job that you're applying for. To raise your chances of landing work, you must show what makes you different. It's counterproductive to do an exceptional job only a number of the moment. Any financial job, such as accounting, needs someone who's detail-oriented and ready to find the task done well. The Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H Cover Up The capacity to manipulate modest parts of data with accuracy and focus is a vital skill in a wide selection of job fields. Another skill important to demonstrate is the capacity to understand and follow directions. Well, let us put it to rest. New Ideas Into Writing on Your Resume That You Are Detail Oriented, a Team Player, and a H Never Before Revealed For instance, research positions are ideal for individuals who pay attention to the information. If you're native to or very acquainted with the surrounding area, be certain to incorporate this in your resume. Becoming detail -oriented means taking the opportunity to get familiar with the facts of the position that you're applying to. Clear One of the most crucial reasons to look closely at detail is for the interest of clear and efficient communication.