The Top Job Search Articles of 2015

The Top Job Search Articles of 2015 1K 60 job search experts and bloggers' most popular job search articles posted this year. Photo Credit: JD Hancock I asked the most well-known job search bloggers and experts for their most popular article of 2015, and they responded big-time! The list isn't ranked in any way.eval Enjoy! Free bonus: Download a categorized list of The Top Job Search Articles of 2015 for handy reference.eval Top Job Bloggers' Most Popular Articles of 2015 Adrienne Tom: Resume Checklist for Executives Debra Wheatman: 5 Specific Ways You Can Be a Networking Giver Suzanne Lucas: Millennials: No Matter What LinkedIn Says, Your Mom Does Not Belong at Your Office Dorlee Michaeli: 7 Career Tips for Macro Social Workers Julie Walraven: How To Reply To Job Rejection With Astonishing Grace Meg Guiseppi: How Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Impacts Executive Job Search Dan Erwin: Getting Smart About Creativity and Innovation Lavie Margolin: Addressing Handshaking Concerns Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish: Highlighting Your Value on Your Resume Alison Green: how long can it take to hear back after a job interview? Barb Poole: What Are You Looking For In Your Career? Alexandra Levit: How to Sustain Enthusiasm for a Long-Term Project Recruiting Animal: How Behavioural Questions Work Gayle Howard: LinkedIn Summaries for Job seekers Ibro Palic: Easily Attainable Skills That Can Drastically Improve Your Resume Donna Svei: Your LinkedIn Headline: 10 Tips to Increase Profile Views Ronnie Ann: After the Interview: Writing a Post-Interview Thank You Note [Sample] Mark Dyson: How to Stand Out to Impress Employers Daisy Wright: STOP Scaring Recruiters With Your Bare Bones LinkedIn Profile John Muscarello: 10 Unconventional Networking Strategies That Get Results Dorothy Tannahill-Moran: 7 Things Introverts Can Do To Turn Networking For A Job From Bad To Good JT O'Donnell: 3 Reasons Millennials Are Getting Fired Harry Urschel: Success is in the Follow-up! Jenny Foss: 10 Ways to Accelerate Your Job Search Miriam Salpeter: How to learn new career skills Joey Trebif: Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Government Jobs Penelope Trunk: Travel is terrible for your career Jason Alba: Windows of Opportunity Erin Kennedy: The Top 5 Biggest Executive Resume Violations Johanna Rothman: Negotiating for an Increase in Starting Salary Dan Schawbel: 5 Questions To Ask In A Job Interview Teena Rose: How Does a Headhunter Get Paid and Who Does the Headhunter Work For? Lisa Rangel: LinkedIn Referrals: One More Reason to Properly Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Will Thomson: The Candidates WILL NOT Wait for Companies to Make Hiring Decisions Marcus Tandler: 5 SEO Quick-Wins für Karriereseiten (5 SEO Quick Wins for Online Job Listings) Jason Buss: 10 Must-Have Stories For Every Job Applicant Karl Staib: 15 Proven Ways to Encourage Employee Happiness and Engagement Marc Miller: 4 Signs That You Are Working for a Failing Company Jeff Lipschultz: Smart Answers to Common Job Interview Questions Wendy Terwelp: Top 10 Tips to Boost Your Business Network Karalyn Brown: In HR? Why saying you’re a Business Partner on LinkedIn could cost your career Angela Copeland: You’re making yourself look old. And, you don’t even know it. Hannah Morgan: Best Job Search Websites 2015 Nisa Chitakasem: 4 Tips to Help You Start Your Executive Job Search Marty Nemko: Job Hunting Reinvented Meghan M. Biro: May Thine Own Personal Brand Be True (To You) Undercover Recruiter: The 8 Things No Recruiter (Ever) Wants To See On Your Resume Kirk Baumann: The Benefits of Job Shadowing Margaret Buj: How to create effective achievements on your resume Mary Elizabeth Bradford: Executive Job Interviews and Money: The Secret to Landing Bigger Job Offers Cindy Kraft: Executive Career Trends Lea McLeod: 5 Things I Never Want To Hear You Say About LinkedIn Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter: When I started focusing on the right things Donna Sweidan: Don’t Let Your Distraction Lead to Inaction â€" Part I Andrew Rosen: Why Wearing a Suit Sucks Dan McCarthy: Before You Can Lead Others, You Need to Manage Yourself Mark Babbitt: 10 Reasons I Didn’t Hire You Today Rosa Vargas: 16 Burning Questions Your 2016 Executive Resume Must Answer Anita Bruzzese: Research: Internal Moves Smarter Than Job Hopping Jim Stroud: Not interested? How to respond to recruiters Jessica Miller-Merrell: 5 Personal Branding Tools for College Students Barbara Safani: The First 100 Days on the Job Dana Leavy-Detrick: Tips For A Successful Long Distance Job Relocation Susan P. Joyce: To Be Hired, Be Referred for the Job Sarah Landrum: Your DiSC Personality: How and Why It Matters to Your Job Search Martin Yate: The Truth About Industry Bias Karen Adamedes: What can you negotiate in your salary package? ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2019 ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2018 ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2017 ?? The Top Job Search Articles of 2016 The Top Job Search Articles of 2015 The Top Job Search Articles of 2014 Top 40+ Job Search Blog Posts of 2013 56 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2012 The 51 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2011 56 Most Popular Job Search Blog Posts of 2010 39 Best Job Search Tip Articles of 2008

How To Create Opportunities [Top 3 Words To Use]

How To Create Opportunities [Top 3 Words To Use] I see many articles on current buzz words for writing résumés, LinkedIn profiles as well as branding statements.   Each year, some words or phrases get deleted from the elite list while others make it in.   I have not figured out what the secret formula is for being in or out.   However, here is what I know for sure â€" words have meaning, therefore, stand-alone words or phrases make little impact.   What makes words remarkable is how they can create stories that capture imagination, cause curiosity and build engagement.   Words that speak of future promise get a reader’s or listener’s attention. As I look at different lists posted about which words are jaded and overused, here is what I personally believe.   I believe that these three words matter the most when we are opening doors to opportunities. Connection By: Spirit-Fire Do your words answer, “Why buy?”   What you choose to write or say can and does create loyalty and a buzz for your talent.   How do you then, using a rich and varied vocabulary create a space for someone to wonder aloud with you and when reading your marketing documents, feel curious about where you are going and become excited about taking that journey with you?   Most of us make decisions based on emotional and rational attributes.   How does your message tug at a person’s heart so that your reason to work and contribute mirrors the listener or reader’s “why” as closely as possible?   Imagine what would happen when combined talent is unleashed to create sustainable business and personal value. Joy. Engagement.   Productivity. Contribution. Alignment Most will agree that the business world today is even more volatile which requires agility in talent and skills that many of us are unprepared for.   The moment we master one skill, another one pops up to challenge us and grow.   The short-term value proposition for hiring talent might be how closely skills align with immediate deliverables.   A futuristic proposition might be how current skills, past experience and unseen potential aligns with hidden problems and headaches waiting around the corner for a business.   How can you take the conversation into a future where trends are yet to happen, where new challenges are yet to emerge and where your talent, if missing, would dramatically impact an organization’s return on investment (ROI)? Imagine a conversation where you can clearly connect mission (what an organization is today) to vision (what an organization aspires to be).   Joy. Engagement. Productivity. Contribution. Accountability By: Andreas Ivarsson The true meaning in this word speaks to ownership â€" matching words to observable behaviors and committing to sometimes challenging personal and professional growth.   The easiest and most practical way to showcase accountability is to share stories of success and sometimes, failure. It might be a short-term goal to get an offer, move to the next phase of an interview or even accept a promotion.   I believe that this accountability must come from a deeper level and hopefully drive thought and action in a seamless way.   It is about authenticity in all that we do because that is what makes each moment count, makes each interaction memorable and each conversation, a human connection.   When I am accountable, I am a creator not a victim.   When I am accountable, I have to face up to my shortcomings and do something about them.   When I am accountable, I can give wholeheartedly.   Joy. Engagement. Productivity. Contribution. Where do you see these themes â€" connection, alignment and accountability show up in your life? What favorite words or phrases are in your toolbox to create curiosity and engagement for your remarkable, one-of-a-kind talent?   Do share.

Communicate to Build Your Brand and Improve Results - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Communicate to Build Your Brand and Improve Results - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Are you building a database of prospects or friends? Offering to help When I say “friends” I am referring to how you connect with the people you meet. Most professional salespeople act as though the people they meet are those from whom they will make a hearty profit. The better approach is one of friendship where you offer your help to solve problems and you receive a monetary exchange for the much needed help. To be successful you need to understand why others are asking to connect. This is part of the qualifying process of the sales cycle. All relationships should be mutually beneficial and you should enjoy one another. Have you ever had a client or a job that was a nightmare? This is because either proper time wasn’t taken to find enough reasons to proceed or warning signs were ignored. Sales experts claim your potential client should indicate 3-5 buy-in signals during the course of a conversation. In my opinion, the same is true of the person doing the selling. Synergy must be felt both ways, and a tinge of excitement about working together should be in the mix too. Read the posts of others I’m frequently asked, “How do you make friends online?” The best way is by reading the posts of others. See which ones inspire you and which people continually offer posts or Tweets that stand out. These are the people who should be approached. Another strategy is to join a community where you may be an active participant. As you create regular posts that are “liked” by others or commented on, show appreciation by thanking those people. Develop your online conversation. Seek out their profile to find if you have something in common. When you find you have similar interests, use that talking point to connect and ask if they would like to have a live conversation. Then your relationship will deepen as you explore opportunities for doing business. I have found two significant results from following these instructions. First, to my amazement I attracted opportunity that would not otherwise have come my way because we would never have found one another. I was asked to contribute to many books, be a speaker for several online conferences and for live conferences. Social media is networking made easy and incurs very little expense mainly only time. Second, using these instructions, I have made lifetime friends. Three of us enjoyed each other so much, we began to have regular 1 on 1 calls as well as conference calls. We began to promote each other’s events. And when I had an opportunity to be a keynote speaker at a New Orleans Conference, I got the opportunity because was recommended by two friends. We met at the conference last year. Upon meeting, we were instant fast friends, still speak of the amazing connection we made, and will always remember that special time together. Since that time we are promoting and helping one another more than ever. And the interesting piece is we are seen as leaders in that group and each of us, due to the synergistic support, have made tremendous strides ever since. My brand (and I say this with a big smile on my face) became “heart based selling.” I wonder what the corporate sales folk would think of this. But for me it always translates into a very Smooth Sale! Author: Elinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, LLC authored the International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results” and “HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews”. She provides team sales training, private coaching and business retreats to grow you business. She is available upon request for consultation.

More Women in Business Means More Cash for Women and Their Employers

More Women in Business Means More Cash for Women and Their Employers Did you know that based on a recent research study from McKinsey,  the most ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform the least ethnically diverse companies.   As well,   Catalyst research shows that companies with more women on board statistically outperform their peers over a long period of time.   Clearly, more women in business is good for women and employers. Higher performance means more success for both women and the companies for which they work.   That’s good news for us ladies! This is particularly exciting for younger women who are entering the workforce and mapping out their career goals to ensure their future success. So how do you, as an employee, drive diversity in your workplace? Meet Dr. Michelle Dawson, Ph.D, and Business Strategist at TONE Networks and Val Grubb, principal at Val Grubb Associates and Career Coach at TONE Networks. These women were brought together by TONE Networks, an online microlearning platform that provides women with the learning and development resources they need to grow professionally and personally. Ms. Career Girl and TONE partnered to ask these powerful women to share their wisdom on diversity and inclusion, with a focus on how it relates to younger women in the workforce.   Val Grubb, an expert in Human Resources, suggests three ways to enhance diversity efforts at your company. Be a Leader of Diversity Inclusion   Talk about these important diversity issues with your company and then lead by example. If your organization lacks programming, look for ways to host conversations on how to be more open, ask for or provide training. Take the lead in trying to help the various generations get along better in the office. Sell Your Leadership on Why Diversity is Vital If you’re in a company that doesn’t particularly promote diversity, point out the diversity disparity.   Then sell them on what needs to be done. Mentor More Seasoned Employees Look around for your more seasoned employees and mentor them, if they need it, so they can be more open to new ideas from diverse talent. Provide constructive feedback and coaching to employees who may be from a different generation and possibly more reluctant to change. We asked Dr. Dawson for her advice to young women who are seeking a more inclusive work environment.   “My recommendation for young women is to recognize this is an issue.   Embrace it, and find ways to use it to their advantage,” said Dr. Dawson. “Of course, being different, alone, doesnt provide leverage. However, when diversity is combined with skill, talent and a consistent positive performance within a company, it can really impact change.   Communicating to leadership about how they believe their unique contributions as a member of a diverse population within that company can help the company’s positioning, branding and profitability. Its all about communicating value and how it benefits the company.” About TONE Networks,  Dr. Michelle Dawson and Val Grubb TONE Networks provides multiple opportunities for both the individual and the company to move toward a more diverse and inclusive environment. With more than 600 videos, provided by credentialed experts like Val Grubb and Dr. Dawson, TONE covers important topics for women like career, finances, wellness and relationships. Through a combination of self-directed microlearning and community, TONE supports learning and development for women at all stages of their careers.     Want firsthand knowledge from these two experts? Join TONE Networks as they feature Dr. Michelle Dawson and Val Grubb on April 17 at 1 p.m. ET.   Click here to sign up for this TONE Live streaming event, and you can join in an interactive session with these two experts.   The focus is on how businesses can build a foundation of respect, collaboration and diversity to grow a happy, more productive team.   TONE is also available 24/7 to fit into the busy schedule of working women. To learn more about how to become a more powerful career woman visit www.tonenetworks.com

#76 - Productivity Expert Series - Liam Martin

#76 - Productivity Expert Series - Liam Martin The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSForEpisode 76of The CareerMetis Podcast,we are starting a new series called theProductivity Expert Series where we will learn from our guests on topics such as time management,productivity improvement,etc.And our guest today is Liam Martin, Co-Founder of Timedoctor.com and Staff.com.evalGuest Introduction â€" Liam MartinevalLiam Martin is the cofounder of timedoctor.com as well as staff.com. He initially intended to be a professor, or involved in academia in some capacity.After some brutal honesty from a colleague, and a perfect economic storm, Liam found himself tutoring, and enjoying it. He expanded and started a company consisting of over 200 tutors.He identified a key problem within the company that ultimately led to failure, but from that, Liam was able to see the value in Timedoctor.com, and shifted into developing it full time.Episode Summary1. Liam explains how Time Doctor w orks, and what it measures in order to analyze where you’re spending your time. He talks about efficiency and effectiveness, and how time spent around work doesn’t equal time spent working.2. He also shares 2 ways to increase productivity.3. He mentions the 8 hour work day, and how it’s actually less effective than a 5 hour work day.eval4. He explains that it most likely won’t change, in spite of studies and reports that prove it’s lack of practicality.5. Liam shares his perspective on productivity and why it’s a good idea to measure your day to day activities in order to improve your overall performance.6. He describes the scenario that caused him to stop working Tuesday afternoons, and how it impacted his productivity in the best possible way.7.He explains a fatal flaw that managers make when it comes to measuring their employees productivity, and gives a simple solution in order to solve it.eval8. He also talks about sales, and how Time Doctor is able to predict a sol id salesperson based on their habits during the day. He also shares the biggest time spends that are out there today.Quotes“I really liked teaching, but I didn’t like being an instructor.”“If you’re going to start a tech start up, you must scratch your own itch”“It’s like Google Analytics for your work day”“Either spend less time at the office, or spend more time working”“The 8 hour work day is an inefficient application of time”“It’s a very exciting time for the realm of productivity”“What doesn’t get measured does not get managed”LinksTo learn more about Liam Martin’s work visit hiswebsite.evalYou can also connect with him onLinkedInorTwitteror by Email.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

Make LinkedIn Work Better for You with These 5 Simple Tips - CareerEnlightenment.com

Make LinkedIn Work Better for You with These 5 Simple Tips LinkedIn is the go-to social network for the professional elite; the best recruiters are 60% more engaged with its tools than average recruiters and 45% of the world’s top earners use the platform. Add to this the fact that 40% of users log in daily and you get a feel for the dominance LinkedIn has achieved. In short, it’s critical to use it right if you’re seeking professional development.A killer profile will do wonders for your career, whether you’re looking for a new job or expanding your business network. But a few simple mistakes can at best waste your time with irrelevant job recommendations and at worst leave you at the bottom of the pile.Here are five small changes that you can make today to power up your profile.1. Include a call-to-action in your profile summary.Every word in your profile summary is worth its weight in gold if used correctly. This is the place where you get to sell yourself in a few short sentences using your own voice. Potential employers and inf luencers will decide whether or not to keep reading based on what they read here, so it’s essential that you give it some love.It’s also a place where you can steer the reader towards an action. Do you want people to look at your online profile? Tell them. Prefer that they drop you an InMail or invite a connection? Make that clear. This is your chance to set the direction.2. Turn your headline on its head.It’s tempting to use this space as a ‘summary of your summary’. Most headlines are simply a jazzed-up job title, a perfunctory explanation of what you do and your previous experience. However, this is a waste of precious space. Instead, use this as an opportunity to express the value that you have on offer. Tell potential employers what you can actually do for them not what your job is.For example, instead of, “I’m an experienced sales rep in the FMCG sector”, say, “Increasing your FMCG sales by combining 10 years of selling experience with cutting-edge sector kn owledge”. This is infinitely more powerful. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. 3. Pick your ‘featured skills’.LinkedIn’s desktop site was given an overhaul earlier this year, meaning that you can now list your skills in the order of your preference. Your top 3 skills are the ones people will see on your page, so make sure they are relevant to your current career aspirations. This is an opportunity to express what you believe your most valuable skills to be.4. Add a video of you to your profile.Adding a video of yourself giving a presentation or, if possible, performing in your job is a great way to show people what you can do. It gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise straight off the bat. For step by step instructions on adding video, check out this post.5. Use rich media in your updates.Including videos or images with your posts will notably increase their level of engagement. Updates with a video get an engagement uplift of 74%, adding a link can increase engagement by 84% and including an image will see your engagement soar by 147%.LinkedIn provides a world of opportunities for those of us with career aspirations. But if used in the wrong way, it can instead become a time-sapping burden. Making a few simple tweaks to the way you use the platform can significantly improve its worth to your professional development.

How to Find Resumes - How to Improve Your Business With Resumes

How to Find Resumes - How to Improve Your Business With ResumesIt is easy to look for resumes when you want to improve your business. However, finding it is a big challenge. You might get confused in how to find resumes because there are so many types of it out there. So, how do you find the one that will best fit your needs?First, make sure that the resume is from a specific company. If it's from a company that is already established, you will know if it's good. You should also make sure that you don't have to pay to get it or even learn anything about it. Make sure that it comes with no obligations attached.Second, you should focus on the job you want to be hired for. It is very important to know exactly what kind of job you want. This is important because the resumes will greatly depend on this. For example, if you need a position in a medical center, then you should think about the jobs in a hospital first before thinking about jobs in doctors' offices. This way, you can find out how to find it.Third, you should focus on the right place to search for it. If you want to focus on the USA, then you should think about the internet. There are many sites that offer free resumes and employers list in the USA. Aside from that, it is easy to browse through these sites and find what you need.Fourth, you should make sure that you include the 'About Me' section in your resume. This will give you an idea of who you are as a person and as a professional. This will also help you decide if you want to hire this person.Fifth, make sure that the resumes you get are from a reputable source. Just like the 'About Me' section, you should consider the background of the company and the resumes that come from them. This will make sure that you don't waste your time on resumes that are hard to read and much worse, may cause you embarrassment.Sixth, make sure that the company is credible. Ask for references and ask to interview them. See how they can help you determine if the company is legitimate. In addition, see if the company will send you the resume once you have all the information you need.Lastly, make sure that you know how to update the resume. This will help you keep up with your business. Make sure that you update the resume when you take a new job or do something new. This will help you keep your resume updated without you having to spend too much time on it.