Ask the Recruiter Part Four

Ask the Recruiter Part Four For this weeks final post in the  Ask the Recruiter series,  I interviewed  Winnie Corton.  She has held several human resource roles in the financial services, retail, pharmaceutical, and not for profit sectors and most recently she was a recruiter for Citigroup.What is your biggest interview pet peeve and why? Job seekers must be prepared for the interview. They must  arrive on time  (and not 30 minutes before), an have copies of their resume. Job seekers should be prepared to fill out employment applications. I suggest they prepare a list of prior positions with dates of employment, full address, supervisors name, telephone number, and starting/ending salary and carry it with them.What is your biggest resume pet peeve and why? I have a couple of peeves, but if I had to choose one, it would be a resume attachment that cant be opened. Job seekers should save their resumes as Word documents. They should send the document to a good friend and ask them to open the attachment and review the resume for appearance and content.Do you read cover letters? Why or why not?  A recruiter typically takes 15 seconds to review each resume.  We dont have the time to read every  cover letter.  I only read cover letters when I am interested in the job seekers resume. However, a cover letter must be no more than 3 crisp paragraphs-anymore and I wont read it.If someone has a gap in their chronology how do you recommend they deal with that issue on their resume? Yes, it is important to address  gaps in employment.  I suggest they include an explanation in the resume. For example, large corporate downsizing, reference available; left due to relocation to (city/state); left to take care of ill family member, etc.

How To Write A CV - How 2 Become

How To Write A CV - How 2 Become During this article I am going to provide you with some fantastic tips on how to write a great CV. Many job-seekers believe they have to write 4-5 pages of content for their CV to be effective; this simply is not true, and they don’t have the skills for CV writing. Before you sit down to write your CV I recommend that you take a few moments to think about what a potential employer would want from a CV after they have advertised a post. Here’s the answer:They would want the CV to be concise, well-written and structured, easy to read, neat, professional and relevant to the job that has been advertised.Read on to learn some important tips on how to write a CV that is guaranteed to get your short-listed for interview.The word Curriculum Vitae translated means the ‘course of life’. CV’s are used to demonstrate to an employer that you have the potential, the skills, and the experience to carry out the role you are applying for. Your CV is a very important document and you should spend sufficient time designing it so that it matches the job that you are applying as closely as possible. How To Write A Great CVIn simple terms, an effective CV is one that matches the specification and the requirements of the job you are applying for. The Uk Government provides lots of free advice on how to write a great CV HERE.Your CV should be used as a tool to assist you during the initial stages of a job selection process and it should be centred on the following areas:Creating the right impression of yourself;Indicating that you possess the right qualities and attributes to perform the role of the job you are applying for;Grabbing the assessor’s attention;Being concise and clear.The most effective type of CV design is one that make the assessor’s job easy. They are simple to read, to the point, relevant and focus on the job/role that you are applying for. CV’s should not be overly long unless an employer specifically asks for this. The skills for CV writing can be ob tained relatively quickly with a little bit of time, effort and focus. So, before you learn how to write a great CV, check out the following:Before you begin to start work on your CV design, it is a good idea to have a basic idea of how a job/person specification is constructed. A job description/person specification is basically a blueprint for the role you are applying for; it sets out what the employer expects from potential applicants. One of your main focus points during the construction of your CV will be to match the job/person specification. Most job/person specifications will include the following areas:EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: previous jobs, unpaid work experience, life experience, skills, knowledge and abilities: for example, languages, driving, knowledge of specialist fields, ability to use equipment, plus some indication of the level of competence required, and whether the person must have the skills or knowledge beforehand or can learn them on the job.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIR ED: exams, certificates, degrees, diplomas (some jobs require specific qualifications, but most do not and it can be fairer to ask for the skills or knowledge represented by the qualification rather than asking for the qualification itself).PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: such as strength, ability to lift, willingness to work in a hectic busy environment or on one’s own.PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: such as being able to work weekends or evenings or even to travel.Most job/person specifications will be based around a task analysis of the vacancy, so there should be nothing within the job description/person specification that is irrelevant or that does not concern the particular role you are applying for. Whatever requirements you are asked to meet, you should try hard to match them as closely as possible, providing evidence if possible of your previous experience.What is the employer looking for in your CV?As previously stated you should ensure that you make the recruitment advisor’s jo b as simple as possible. Try to put yourself in the shoes of the assessor. How would you want an applicants CV to look? You would want it to be relevant to role they are applying for and you would want it to be neat, concise and well organised.For the majority of jobs there will be job specification or person specification. You need to spend some time thinking about the type of person they are looking for and how you can match the specification that is relevant to the job you want. Most job specifications will list the essential/desirable requirements in terms of education, qualifications, training, experience, skills, personality and any other special requirements.As an example, let’s take a look at some of the skills and qualifications required to become a Physical Training Instructor. Qualifications required  You will need 2 GCSEs/SCEs or equivalent, in the subjects of English language at Grade C/3 minimum and in Mathematics at Grade G/6 minimum. You will need to have a good st andard of fitness in a number of sports and have the ability to swim.You will be assessed via a specialist interview and be required to undertake additional tests.Physical Training Instructors are responsible for organising and arranging physical fitness training programmes for all members of the gym. Therefore a good standard of physical fitness and organisational skills are required. In addition to being physically fit you must also possess good motivational skills, and be capable of managing and arranging adventure activities, managing sporting facilities, organising and conducting instructional classes, performing fitness tests, arranging and holding sports counselling sessions.You will see from the above details that some of the key elements of the role include suitable levels of physical fitness, good organisational skills, motivational skills and the ability to manage people and resources. Once you have the above information then you will be able to mould your CV around the k ey aspects of the job.Let us now take a look at some of the key elements of a CV. By reading and understanding these you will know how to write a great CV. The key elements of a CVThe following is a list of information I recommend you include within your CV. Try to put them in this order and remember to be brief and to the point. Make sure you include and highlight the positive aspects of your experience and achievements.Your personal detailsYour profileYour employment historyYour academic achievementsYour interestsAny other informationYour referencesLet’s now take a look at each of the above sections and what you need to include.YOUR PERSONAL DETAILSWhen completing this section you should include the following details:Your full nameAddressDate of birthNationalityContact telephone numbers including home and mobile Email addressYOUR PROFILETo begin with try to write a brief but to the point statement about yourself, making sure you include the keywords that best describe your chara cter. Some effective words to use when describing yourself might include: “Ambitious, enthusiastic, motivated, caring, trustworthy, meticulous, sense of humour, drive, character, determination, will to succeed, passionate, loyal, teamwork, hard working.” The above words are all powerful and positive aspects of an individual’s character. Try to think of your own character and what positive words you can use that best describe you.Within your profile description, try to include a statement that is relative to you, and that will make the assessor think you are the right person for the job, such as: “I am an extremely fit and active person who has a great deal of experience in this field and I have a track record of high achievement. I have very good organisational and motivational skills and I am always striving to improve myself. I believe that I would embrace the challenges that this new role has to offer.” YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORYWhen completing this section try to ensure t hat it is completed in reverse chronological order. Provide the reader with dates, locations and employers, and remember to include your job title. Give a brief description of your main achievements and try, again, to include words of a positive nature, such as: “Achieved, developed, progressed, managed, created, succeeded, devised, drove, expanded, directed.” It is also a good idea to quantify your main achievements, such as:“During my time with this employer I was responsible for motivating my team and organising different activities.”YOUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTSWhen completing this section include the dates, names and locations of the schools, colleges or universities that you attended in chronological order. You should also include your qualifications and any other relevant achievements such as health and safety qualifications or first aid qualifications. Anything that is relevant to the role you’re applying for would be an advantage.YOUR INTERESTSWithin this section try to include interests that match the requirements of the job and ones that also portray you in a positive manner. Maybe you have worked within the voluntary sector or have even carried out some charity work in the past? If so try to include these in your CV as they show you have a caring and concerning nature. You may also play sports or keep fit, in which case you should include these too. If you have any evidence of where you have worked effectively as part of a team then include these also.ANY OTHER INFORMATIONWithin this section of your CV you can include any other information that is relevant to your skills or experiences that you may feel are of benefit. Examples of these could certificates of achievement from work or school.REFERENCESAlthough you will normally be required to provide two references as part of you application for joining any organisation, it is good practice to include these at the end of your CV. Try to include your current or previous employer, providing you know that they are going to write positive things about you. Be careful who you choose as a reference and make sure you seek their permission first prior to putting down their name and contact details. It may also be a good idea to ask them if you can have a copy of what they have written about you for reference later.Good luck with your job application! This entry was posted in 'How To' Help. Bookmark the permalink. Richard What’s It Like To Be A Firefighter?How To Answer Interview Questions: What Are Your Weaknesses?

How to Prepare an Event Planner Resume For Your Next Job Interview

How to Prepare an Event Planner Resume For Your Next Job InterviewEvent planner resume is one of the most important documents for aspiring event planners. If you plan a party and you do not have a resume to back up your claim that you are a capable organizer, then it would be very hard for you to get hired for event organizing jobs.An event planner resume must contain information about the past job you have done, as well as a description of all your professional experiences. However, when looking for event planning jobs, you must also include details about your professional duties and skills. This would help your future employer to assess your capabilities.You must prepare your resume as early as possible to make it available before the interview. Even if you have to start work immediately after the interview, preparing your resume is still a good idea. Even if you have an interview scheduled at a later date, you can ask for the time by replying to the interview date request form tha t your application was sent in. The sooner you send your resume, the more prepared you will be to talk about what you did in your past jobs.Describe your past experiences in detail. People will usually ask you questions such as 'How long have you been involved in the event business?' 'What were your professional experience?'Event planners must be able to deal with different types of audiences. Some people will think that you are too busy to prepare a proper resume and interview, but that is a myth. Instead, you should have at least one page of brief information that is enough to answer the question 'What is your background and experience?' Don't worry, if your current job does not include an interview, you will still be able to give some explanation about how you handle events in your past jobs.Remember that the reason why you want to prepare a resume before the interview is to make sure that your past experience matches the requirements of the job. For example, if you are applying for an event planner position and you will be hired on the basis of your previous experience, you should prepare a resume that includes your achievements and accomplishments during the last five years. You may include skills that you will need to know in order to run the event you are applying for.In conclusion, event planner resume is not something you can just do at home, but should be prepared and submitted to several employers. Therefore, you should start preparing one immediately.

Money Stress Hurts Work Productivity

Money Stress Hurts Work Productivity Everyone knows worrying about money can make it harder to do your job. But recent research suggests it is costing some employees more than two work weeks a year in productivity. That is more than just some morning fog before the second cup of coffee kicks in. And it is a cause of what workplace gurus call “presenteeism” â€" where you are at work but not fully functioning due to illness or severe stress â€" which accounts for more lost time than actual sick days, when people are fully absent from their jobs. Workers who say money concerns keep them from doing their jobs lost 12.4 days due to presenteeism in 2015, and just 3.5 days to absence, according to a new study on financial worries from Willis Towers Watson, a leading benefits firm. “With a lot of desk jobs, you can fade away for a few hours, but those hours have to be made up in some capacity. It starts to compound,” says Steve Nyce, a senior economist for Willis Towers Watson, who led the study. Figuring out the dollar cost of this lost productivity is tricky, so most calculations are done by lost hours on the job, says Debra Lerner, a professor at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, who is one of the leading scholars on presenteeism. Willis Towers Watson’s study made use of the kind of methodology that Lerner and her colleagues developed to measure presenteeism, which is to ask workers about performance problems during the previous two weeks, and then delve further into the reasons for any lost focus. Depression is always in the top five, Lerner says. Employees with a major depressive episode will lose 15% to 20% of their productivity in a given year. Workers with more mild forms of depression also experience productivity loss. And while it is at a lower level, the periods of lost productivity could last longer. Stress can lead to a host of physical ailments, says Walter ‘Buzz’ Stewart, another pioneer in the study of presenteeism, who is now a chief researcher for Sutter Health, a nonprofit healthcare system based in Northern California. “Every organ has at least one chronic episodic condition -asthma, lower-back pain, migraine, depression or anxiety,” Stewart says. “They come and go, and often their onset is mediated by stress.” Help Is Out There While some 85% of employers offer traditional options to cope with stress through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), more are starting to offer specific financial management help too, Nyce says. The options range from financial planning seminars to help with budgeting apps. “There’s a solution for everything out there,” says Nyce. Fidelity Investments just launched a new series of seminars called Thrive, aimed at promoting financial literacy among women. It is offering seminars at workplaces around the country. Ron Goetzel, a senior scientist at Johns Hopkins University and a vice-president at Truven Health Analytics, is also part of a nonprofit group the Health Project that awards prizes each year to companies with the best wellness programs. Both 2014 winners had special programs to help alleviate financial stress. At energy company BP’s U.S. headquarters in Houston, employees receive one-on-one financial coaching and 10 different classes to help with financial stress. American Cast Iron Pipe Co, based in Birmingham, Alabama, offers financial planning and debt avoidance counseling, among its other offerings like smoking cessation programs. Lowering stress among employees can be a good indicator of a healthy business for investors. Goetzel recently tallied up the performance of all the companies that have won awards since 2000. If a person had invested $10,000 in an index made up of those companies, the rate of return would be 325%, versus just 105% for the SP 500 during the same time period, he said.

How to become an ESL teacher

How to become an ESL teacherWith the world getting more diverse, professionals who can help people bridge language and cultural gaps will be in high demand. English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers not only have skills that can help people assimilate into life in a new country, but they can also be cultural ambassadors. If youre thinking about combining a love of teaching with the practical needs of language learners, it can be a great career path. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) What does an ESL teacher do?ESL teachers work with people who arent native English speakers and help them develop the English language skills they need in order to travel, live in an English-speaking country, or obtain citizenship. Some of these English language learners may have a specific goal in mind (like passing a citizenship test or a standardized test like the TOEFL to study abroad), or may just be learning English for personal reasons.An ESL teachers job responsibilities may includeTeaching general English, reading, and writing skills or focusing on a specific type of language use (like listening, life skills, literacy, professional English), etc.Developing curriculum to help students in the real worldManaging classroom lessons and activitiesTutoring studentsThe ESL teacher may be employed by a school district, a lifelong learning program (like a community college or other adult learning center), a community organization, or an educational company. Many ESL teachers teach in the U.S., but its also possible to teach abroad for students who hope to travel to the U.S. or other English-speaking nations. ESL classrooms can often vary, with students ranging from children to adolescents to adults, from all walks of life. The students may already have varying levels of English-speaking ability as wellfrom not speaking any English to being fairly proficient (but wanting to refine even further).What skills do ESL teachers need?ESL teacher s often need to have an extra level of flexibility and people skills because theyre working with a diverse range of people who may have an array of different needs.Cultural SensitivityThis is a key quality for an ESL teacher to have. The job inherently requires you to work with people from different backgrounds or nationalities to help them build their English speaking, listening, and writing skills.Language FluencyThis is not always required, but can be very helpful, as it can open up even more job opportunities. Some English language teaching programs do total immersion (where the teacher and students only speak English), but if you are multilingual it can lead to more and different opportunities (like teaching abroad).Teaching SkillsLike any educator, the ESL teacher needs to be able to take complicated concepts and teach them to students in an appropriate and understandable way.FlexibilityThis is a must-have skill for any teacher, but is even more essential for an ESL teacher. S tudents may have a range of learning styles and needs, so finding ways to connect those dots may require a bit of teaching dexterity.CreativityESL teachers are teaching skills that have very real practicality in everyday life, so finding ways to work in real world lessons and activities with more abstract concepts like grammar and speaking can help students.Organizational SkillsThe ESL classroom is like any other, in that a chaotic atmosphere doesnt help anyone learn. The teacher should be able to get a handle on the classroom and have set lesson plans and benchmarks in order to keep things running smoothly.Communication SkillsYoull be teaching communication, so youll need to be highly proficient at it yourself.What do you need to become an ESL teacher?ESL teachers usually need a bachelors degree at minimum, preferably in an educational field. However, in some cases a bachelors degree and English language expertise may be sufficient. Some states require ESL teachers to be licensed a s other teachers are licensed, so be sure to check your states requirements.How much do ESL teachers make?According to PayScale, ESL teachers make a median salary of $40,632, though this can vary depending on where youre teaching, what youre teaching, and whether its in the public sector or private sector.Whats the outlook for ESL teachers?The outlook is bright With more and more people seeking to come to the United States, there will be a consistently growing pool of potential students and programs that cater to them. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that adult literacy and language teachers (a group which includes ESL teachers) will grow by about 7% by 2026, which is faster than average for all careers.If youre thinking about teaching, and youre especially interested in working with students on English language skills and literacy, working in the ESL field can be a great specialty. And with people of so many cultures coming together with a common goal, youre likely to learn as much from your students as you teach thema winning situation all around. Good luck

Resume Tips For Creatives

Resume Tips For Creatives Resume tips for creative professionalsWhen it comes to resumes for creative professionals, resume presentation is paramount, says Adrienne Burke, a senior recruiter who has placed creative talent for the past five years. Burkes employer, Artisan, matches Web/print/multimedia designers, creative/art directors and broadcasting/copywriting talent with the staffing needs of major employers, including Accenture, the NBA, United Airlines and Sony.A beautiful, well-written resume is a must if you want to stand out as a creative professional, says Burke. Even if youre a writer and not involved in the visual arts, make sure your resume is professionally designed.Agrees Marti Stites, A well-designed, nicely laid-out resume in PDF format is always an asset. Stites is owner of ArtLinks, a recruitment and placement agency specializing in creative talent.Creative Resume Design Dos and DontsBurke says your resume should generate interest in you. In the creative field, you have to serve as your own publicist, and your resume should serve as an example of your talent and reflect your personality.Burke likes to see resumes use a distinctive schriftart style that stands out yet is easy to read. Both she and Stites are impressed by resumes with elegant design and well-organized content. Cutesy graphics, unclear illustrations, cartoonish fonts, lots of colors and slanted type are all signs of an overdesigned resume -- definite resume donts.Content Is Important, Too Although design is a key factor, its equally important to avoid falling into the flash over substance trap when writing your creative resume, say both recruiting professionals.Creative pros have to include quality content in their resumes as well, says Burke. It cant be just about the design. (See a resume sample for a graphic designer.)Also, avoid gimmicks. Yes, youre in a creative field, but rolling your resume up inside a balloon or stuffing your presentation envelope with confetti are not th e right ways to showcase your talent.What to Include in Your ResumeA Career Chronology Show the names of employers/key accounts and dates of employment. Not including dates or places where theyve worked is one of the fruchtwein commonly made mistakes by creatives, Stites says. She adds that freelancers often forget to include the names of a few clients.The resume wow factor for me comes with work experience, says Stites, who wants to see where candidates have worked so she can evaluate the relevance of their experience to her jobs and clients.Burke concurs, explaining that when she conducts the initial screening of the average 100 or so resumes she receives each month, where youve worked is more important to me than what youve worked on. In addition, she advises freelancers to differentiate freelance work from full-time employment to avoid the misperception of job-hopping.A List of Your Publications and/or Awards Stites says she is continually surprised by how often creative profess ionals fail to include these.Your Education A degree in graphic design or anything relevant to your creative field should certainly be highlighted, and this is even more important if you are a recent graduate, says Stites.Computer Skills If these arent listed, Im going to assume you dont have these skills versus the other way around, Stites says. Its also important to include whether your background is Macintosh, PC or both.Your PortfolioAlthough its OK to include brief project and accomplishment highlights on the resume, Burke and Stites agree that in creative fields, the proof is in the portfolio.This is where you prove your value, says Burke. Portfolios that impress me fruchtwein are well-organized and well-thought out. A portfolio should tell a story as opposed to being just a random sampling of pieces. You can also design your portfolio as a case study, and this is where you can include your accomplishments, such as outcomes/results of campaigns youve worked on, if known.Portfo lios are so important that Stites advises recent graduates to concentrate first on building their book versus focusing on salary. Do volunteeror nonprofit work at first to build your portfolio, she recommends. Create some real-world samples of your work. Class work or projects completed during internships are also good ways to build an initial portfolio.Learn more about creative design careers.

Startling Info Regarding Objective Statement for Resume for Medical Writing Uncovered

Startling Info Regarding Objective gutachten for Resume for Medical Writing Uncovered To learn more on what it requires to be a Medical Writer, take a look at our complete Medical Writer Job Description. Writing an excellent objective requires the comprehension of what the employer wants from the assistant they wish to employ. What Does Objective bewertung for Resume for Medical Writing Mean? Moreover, employers do check resume facts, and theyre most likely to recognize any lies or inconsistencies. In reality, anschauungs can be longer than 1 sentence. You ought to have five objective statements. An objective is a brief statement that clarifies your goals about the form of employment desired and the way in which your skills make you a nice fit. As a guideline, you dont need to use each and every bit of the formula for your resume objective. Top Choices of Objective Statement for Resume for Medical Writing Use action-oriented verbs and precise words to spell out the kind of job youre seeking and your experience in the health care field. As stated previously need to pick skills that have some relevance to the job that youre applying for. Resumes with bad grammar and spelling errors fly right to the trash bin. Resume Objective Writing objective statements can be among the most challenging elements of producing an effective resume. In the majority of cases, a resume objective is merely a couple of sentences long. You might not know where to start in regards to writing a resume objective. Writing a resume objective has developed into developing a summary statement. Finally, be certain to compose a new statement for each job you apply for, so the employer sees what makes you a superb fit for that particular job. Soon, you might have an all-star resume that attracts a possible employer An objective needs to be personally-tailored to the employer. Ultimately, stating it is optional, but it can help convince employers that you know what you want and are familiar with the industry. Objective Statement for Resume for Medical Writing - the Conspiracy As a result, while your resume objective should incorporate information on the career you want, you also need to spell out why you are the perfect candidate for the job. A strong summary statement at the peak of your resume can increase the probability of them noticing what youve got to offer from the beginning. So make certain your resume expresses WHY you desire the position and the way that it makes it possible to attain your individual targets. Conclusion Getting work in any position is a significant life changing process. The work objective is among the very first places an employer can find an idea about what sort of experience youve got and what kind of job that you desire. Knowing the fundamental steps of writing a good resume does not signify you have to write alone. Writing a resume for the very first time is an intimidating undertaking. Objectives were targe ted at a specific facility or company. Include the business name in the target statement to prove that you are intent on working there. You ought to make sure your resume summary statement concisely demonstrates why youre a best candidate for the particular job and business. To begin with, examine the work description to see whether it indicates the form of skills the provider is seeking.