Did I Hurt Your Tender Feelings

Did I Hurt Your Tender Feelings I hope I dont hurt anyones feelings with this post. But I gotta get it off my chest. Following up from yesterdays post about the conflict of interest of the state of malimornia (that is we are here to help you but we wont give you all the tools you need, and should have access to, because we might be helping other people while we help you (um, have you ever heard of win-win?) note this might sound like a rant about companies not embracing JibberJobber, but read it to the end there is a smell test for all job seekers I had an experience with XYZ Staffing Company a couple of months ago that. well, was pretty lame. So I went in to talk with a branch manager about JibberJobber, and ask how he could let the job seekers that come through his office know about it and use it. He quickly agreed that it was very very cool, very different, and obviously useful. And then he said Im sorry, were not going to be able to let our job seekers know about this. Thats ok, I thought, because there was probably some policy that prevented outside stuff into their little system. I can understand that, and it is even more valid than a government entity saying no But then he went on to explain something that made me sick. He said we dont want our job seekers to know about JibberJobber because then they might not need us. We want them to be dependent on us for all of their job changes. If we let them know about JibberJobber, and they used it, and the increased their network then they wont need us after long. True story! I couldnt make this up. But it infuriated me because what he was saying was we want to keep our candidates dumbed down. we dont care about their long-term survival, as long as they keep making money for us blah blah blah! were too dumb to realize that if we help people out, maybe theyll refer more people to us! Can you believe it? Ok, so here is the smell test that I promised up above. IF you find someone that wants to help you and they only promote information that they want to sell you, or keeps you in their system forever, walk away. Keep your eyes wide open and realize that there are other sources of information. Sorry if this offends any professionals out there, but get over it. Im not advocating the staffing agency Im advocating the poor dude that is JOBLESS. Nowadays it is pretty easy to find information on the Internet. If you want to keep up with some of the hottest/newest technologies for job seekers I recommend subscribing to http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com (on the top right there is a box to get his feed in your e-mail). CM Russell literally wrote the book on a job search, and keeps very current information on his blog for job seekers. He also runs other job search websites including boards, info aggregators, etc. I recommend this to anyone in a job search. Also, for a quick search on various job-related issues you can go to http://www.Chimby.com this is like the Google for Job Searching. It allows you to search on phrases found on job search sites, so you shouldnt find any (or much) non-related info. Whew. Ive been holding that in for way too long ?? PS I think staffing agencies are great. If I knew Id be out of work for 6 months I would have gone to a staffing agency right away, taken a contract job, and likely would have gotten on full-time. If nothing else it would have helped me expand my network. Did I Hurt Your Tender Feelings I hope I dont hurt anyones feelings with this post. But I gotta get it off my chest. Following up from yesterdays post about the conflict of interest of the state of malimornia (that is we are here to help you but we wont give you all the tools you need, and should have access to, because we might be helping other people while we help you (um, have you ever heard of win-win?) note this might sound like a rant about companies not embracing JibberJobber, but read it to the end there is a smell test for all job seekers I had an experience with XYZ Staffing Company a couple of months ago that. well, was pretty lame. So I went in to talk with a branch manager about JibberJobber, and ask how he could let the job seekers that come through his office know about it and use it. He quickly agreed that it was very very cool, very different, and obviously useful. And then he said Im sorry, were not going to be able to let our job seekers know about this. Thats ok, I thought, because there was probably some policy that prevented outside stuff into their little system. I can understand that, and it is even more valid than a government entity saying no But then he went on to explain something that made me sick. He said we dont want our job seekers to know about JibberJobber because then they might not need us. We want them to be dependent on us for all of their job changes. If we let them know about JibberJobber, and they used it, and the increased their network then they wont need us after long. True story! I couldnt make this up. But it infuriated me because what he was saying was we want to keep our candidates dumbed down. we dont care about their long-term survival, as long as they keep making money for us blah blah blah! were too dumb to realize that if we help people out, maybe theyll refer more people to us! Can you believe it? Ok, so here is the smell test that I promised up above. IF you find someone that wants to help you and they only promote information that they want to sell you, or keeps you in their system forever, walk away. Keep your eyes wide open and realize that there are other sources of information. Sorry if this offends any professionals out there, but get over it. Im not advocating the staffing agency Im advocating the poor dude that is JOBLESS. Nowadays it is pretty easy to find information on the Internet. If you want to keep up with some of the hottest/newest technologies for job seekers I recommend subscribing to http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com (on the top right there is a box to get his feed in your e-mail). CM Russell literally wrote the book on a job search, and keeps very current information on his blog for job seekers. He also runs other job search websites including boards, info aggregators, etc. I recommend this to anyone in a job search. Also, for a quick search on various job-related issues you can go to http://www.Chimby.com this is like the Google for Job Searching. It allows you to search on phrases found on job search sites, so you shouldnt find any (or much) non-related info. Whew. Ive been holding that in for way too long ?? PS I think staffing agencies are great. If I knew Id be out of work for 6 months I would have gone to a staffing agency right away, taken a contract job, and likely would have gotten on full-time. If nothing else it would have helped me expand my network. Did I Hurt Your Tender Feelings I hope I dont hurt anyones feelings with this post. But I gotta get it off my chest. Following up from yesterdays post about the conflict of interest of the state of malimornia (that is we are here to help you but we wont give you all the tools you need, and should have access to, because we might be helping other people while we help you (um, have you ever heard of win-win?) note this might sound like a rant about companies not embracing JibberJobber, but read it to the end there is a smell test for all job seekers I had an experience with XYZ Staffing Company a couple of months ago that. well, was pretty lame. So I went in to talk with a branch manager about JibberJobber, and ask how he could let the job seekers that come through his office know about it and use it. He quickly agreed that it was very very cool, very different, and obviously useful. And then he said Im sorry, were not going to be able to let our job seekers know about this. Thats ok, I thought, because there was probably some policy that prevented outside stuff into their little system. I can understand that, and it is even more valid than a government entity saying no But then he went on to explain something that made me sick. He said we dont want our job seekers to know about JibberJobber because then they might not need us. We want them to be dependent on us for all of their job changes. If we let them know about JibberJobber, and they used it, and the increased their network then they wont need us after long. True story! I couldnt make this up. But it infuriated me because what he was saying was we want to keep our candidates dumbed down. we dont care about their long-term survival, as long as they keep making money for us blah blah blah! were too dumb to realize that if we help people out, maybe theyll refer more people to us! Can you believe it? Ok, so here is the smell test that I promised up above. IF you find someone that wants to help you and they only promote information that they want to sell you, or keeps you in their system forever, walk away. Keep your eyes wide open and realize that there are other sources of information. Sorry if this offends any professionals out there, but get over it. Im not advocating the staffing agency Im advocating the poor dude that is JOBLESS. Nowadays it is pretty easy to find information on the Internet. If you want to keep up with some of the hottest/newest technologies for job seekers I recommend subscribing to http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com (on the top right there is a box to get his feed in your e-mail). CM Russell literally wrote the book on a job search, and keeps very current information on his blog for job seekers. He also runs other job search websites including boards, info aggregators, etc. I recommend this to anyone in a job search. Also, for a quick search on various job-related issues you can go to http://www.Chimby.com this is like the Google for Job Searching. It allows you to search on phrases found on job search sites, so you shouldnt find any (or much) non-related info. Whew. Ive been holding that in for way too long ?? PS I think staffing agencies are great. If I knew Id be out of work for 6 months I would have gone to a staffing agency right away, taken a contract job, and likely would have gotten on full-time. If nothing else it would have helped me expand my network.

Top 10 Career Practices to Learn from Administrative Assistants - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Top 10 Career Practices to Learn from Administrative Assistants - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” â€" Steve Jobs * “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” â€" Theodore Roosevelt It’s about love. The great assistants all love what they do. They unabashedly and unapologetically love their work in support of others. They blow off comments like, “You’re just an assistant,” because they know better.  Professional assistants are some of the brightest, most organized and resourceful people on the planet. That is why not everyone is cut out for this demanding work. They are very far from being “just” anything. The smartest people in the business world know to invest  in the true power of the assistant. I worked for 25 years as the personal assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, and I loved it. Yes, I said it. Friends would say that I was one of the only people they knew who genuinely loved their job. That always struck me as important feedback as I observed how often the world treats assistants with disrespect. That happened to me too. Working with a movie star did not make me totally immune. Now I teach workshops for assistants all around the world and I want to share some universal truths about this thing we call love. These apply whether it is an assistant in Maryland or Malaysia or any point in between. Here are the top 10 things that assistants do better than anyone else: 1. They are relentlessly adaptable. They love the variety the job offers and that no two days are ever the same which makes it easy for them to shift gears at a moment’s notice. 2. They love a challenge. “No” is usually not an option. True confession: I used to play a game at work called “How few emails or phone calls in the shortest time will it take to get this answer?” I won if it took three or less in five minutes or less. 3. They underplay their power. Looks can be deceiving. The assistant has the ear of her manager and wields tremendous influence. Do not underestimate this. Seriously. 4. Making people happy is their goal. Going above and beyond is SOP. Assistants have an innate desire to please and to figure out the myriad of ways to do that. Assistants are born with a “service heart” and receive great pleasure and satisfaction from being supreme implementers. 5. They read minds. They usually need a clue or two. A look on their manager’s face or the way her co-worker responded at the staff meeting. Great assistants are clairvoyant and truly know when “it is a good time” to approach the boss, and more importantly, when it is not. Anticipating what needs to be done is their gift. 6. They love to put out fires and bring order to chaos. The assistant is the go-to person in any crisis whether it is prepping for Hurricane Sandy or untangling a meeting gone haywire. 7. They are master jugglers. The best assistants enjoy managing 12 invisible balls in the air and are able to handle #13 and #14 too. Just give them a fresh cup of coffee. 8. They are hungry to learn. Assistants know that they need to commit to life-long learning in order to stay at the top of their game. Smart CEOs and business leaders recognize this need and invest in their assistant’s professional development. 9. They are connected. Resources are an assistant’s best friends. The best assistants have the widest and deepest networks. They know the magic power of relationships to get it done…now. 10. They yearn to make a difference. Assistants are the ultimate enablers for their managers and companies. It gives them great pleasure to see the results of their plotting and planning. They don’t need a lot of feedback. A little goes a long way. If fully utilized and are well managed, assistants are the eyes and ears of their managers and can be the powerful secret weapons of every company. * If you haven’t heard Steve Jobs’ famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, it’s worth much more than the 22 minutes running time. Author: Best-selling author of Be the Ultimate Assistant, A celebrity assistant’s secrets to working with any high-powered employer, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked for 25 years as the personal assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis. Her passion is about improving the American workplace through the training of assistants in workshops and presentations in major U.S. cities, Toronto, and London. Bonnie is a co-founder of New York Celebrity Assistants and is a contributing writer to Executive Secretary Magazine. Through the Glassdoor blog, Bonnie raises relevant and timely workplace issues written to inspire positive change in the relationships between assistants, employers, and co-workers.

How to Attract Recruiters on Linkedin

How to Attract Recruiters on Linkedin While most people are at least aware of LinkedIn, theres still a large number of those who dont really understand what its about and how to use it.    LinkedIn is an online social platform for working professionals.   Rather than relying solely on sending out resumes and traditional networking, you can attract recruiters on LinkedIn, who reach out to you. A great way of looking at it is to imagine you are using a platform like Facebook, but instead of sending off friend requests, you are making professional connections and expanding your network. LinkedIn now has more than 500m users registered worldwide, so it’s a network that you’ll want to be a part of if you’re trying to attract interest from prospective employees. What can LinkedIn be used for? The platform can be utilized in lots of ways, all of which can help propel you forward in your career. Learning from Market Leaders: You can discover new ways of thinking and learn from the proven best on LinkedIn. Following business leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson or Gary Vaynerchuck, can be hugely beneficial as they regularly share new ideas and thoughts on the business world. Sourcing Contacts: Back in the day, finding the right person to speak with at a certain company would require you scouring around for the right email address, with little expectation of a response. Now, however, you can find the right company instantly and search all their listed employees. From here, you can then send off a connection request and message them directly through LinkedIn. Sharing Content: Your LinkedIn feed is a timeline of shared and liked content. Get involved in the discussions and share your own ideas for your industries! Recruitment: As it’s the largest lead-generation base for recruiters, LinkedIn is filled with them. This means that this social platform is the best way to attaining job offers. If you can impress a recruiter with your profile, then you could be well on your way to acquiring the right role much quicker than you think. What is the best way to attract recruiters on LinkedIn? As recruiters are constantly on the lookout for the best new talent, LinkedIn can sometimes feel like a competitive place. You need to make sure your profile is tweaked to display your best skills and experience. CV-Nation, who are experts in the field of recruitment and CV-writing,   created a handy infographic that shares the 10 best tips for attracting recruiters on LinkedIn.

How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job (VIDEO) - Career Sidekick

How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job (VIDEO) - Career Sidekick How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job (VIDEO) Applying for Jobs LinkedIn / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Heres the biggest problemwith job searching online:Sending out more than a few applications takesFOREVER. Its a pain in the ass.Creating a login and password on multiple sites. Uploading a resume and then having to fill the exact same info into a form. And after all this you might not even hear back.There HAS TO be a better wayThe Rapid Fire Method: How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job FastWhen I want to find a new job online, LinkedIn is the first place I go, and Im going to show you why today. My video below will show you exactly how to use my methodto find a job with minimal effort and almost no time invested!Comparing it to other methods isnt even a fair contest.Check it outWatch this YouTube Video:Before we talk about how to use LinkedIn to get a job, let me tell you why its my favorite job search tool. LinkedIn is amazingfor job searching for a couple of reasons, primarily how easy it is and how much time and frustrationit saves you.Why I love the R apid Fire LinkedIn job search method above anything else:The quantityof jobs you can browse is enormous, so you can use it as a one-stop-shopApproximately 50% of jobs have a Apply Now button where you can apply for the job with 1 clickwithout ever leaving LinkedIns website.You dont need a cover letter when applying for jobs on LinkedIn. This saves you a ton of time.How to use LinkedIn to find a job the easy way:To find jobs on LinkedIn, just use the search bar at the top of the screen, and select Jobs from the dropdown menu. I show this in my video above, Id recommend checking it out.After that, look on the left side of the screen for options to customize or narrow down your search results. You can narrow down by location, job title and more.Once youve done that, start opening each of the jobs up in a new window or new tab. Read through them, and decide which you want to apply for. There will be one of two blue buttons at the top of the screen lets talk about each.Scenario 1: the Ap ply Now buttonYoure looking for the Apply Now button up top, this is the best scenario. In my experience 50% of job postings on LinkedIn will have that button. When you see it, you can click it to apply for a job directly from LinkedIn. You can attach your resume if youd like, click submit, and thats it! The company will receive your application via email from LinkedIn, and can email you back if theyre interested in having an interviewwith you.This is INCREDIBLY FAST. Literally two clicks. You can apply for 20 jobs on LinkedIn in less than half an hour. Its fantastic. No cover letter, no filling out forms, no registering for accounts, no salary expectations or other questions. Its a job-seekers dream come true!Scenario 2: the Apply on Company Website buttonIf you dont see the Apply Now button, youll see this instead at the top of the job posting on LinkedIn. Ill usually click and quickly check out the company website. Sometimes youll get lucky and itll be easy to apply for a job on their website. If not, go back to LinkedIn and move on to the next job posting.The beauty of this process is that there are so many jobs on LinkedIn that you can be picky and not put up with painful job application forms. If it looks time consuming once you land on the company website, or if it requires you to register an account or anything else, just go back to LinkedIn and move on.Youre in the drivers seat. There are so many jobs out there on LinkedIn, why waste your time and use your mental energy on cumbersome job application forms?This method of finding jobs on LinkedIn is frustration-freeCompare the LinkedIn job search method above with havingto go to individual company websites one-by-one, uploading your resume, filling out a ton of details in their forms, possibly having to create an online username and password specifically fortheir career page (this is the worst!! you end up with 20 useless accounts at 20 different job application forms).Its a huge headache. Its frustrati ng. You dont even know if a company is interested in talking to you and they want you to create an account, fill in personal details, salary expectations, send a cover letter. A lot of job application forms ask for a cover letter and it looks bad/lazy if you dont send one.. not on LinkedIn! I talk about this in my video toward the end.Conclusion: Why LinkedIn is a powerful way to way to find jobsIf I were starting a job search todayI would hop on LinkedIn with this method I described above. No question.The only thing I might do before that is contact my own network, friends and colleagues. But for finding new job leads, sending out resumes to companies that you dont have friends within, LinkedIn is the best job search website and its not even close.Check out my video at the top of the page to see exactlyhow Id do this if I were looking for jobs on LinkedIn today. The video is unrehearsed, I didnt practice or know what Id find before I jumped in. And youll see how easy it is to use L inkedIn to find a job in just a couple of minutes, not hours.Questions from Readers:Isnt this spam? sending out applications so quickly like this?No. Look at it from the companys perspective. Spam is when youreflooded with multiple incoming messages from a single source. Or on a single topic. With my method, eachcompany is getting 1 application from you. Thats it. I dont see how thatd ever be considered spam if you look at it from their view instead of yours. Who cares what youre doing, its about how the company perceives it.What about quality? This seems all about quantity.You can choose how selective to be and how much time to spend researching each company. Im not telling you to rush the process when I say you can apply for 20 jobs in 30 minutes. Im just illustrating how little time is spent on submitting the actual application. Which is a huge benefit! But focus on quality as much as youd like when deciding which jobs to apply for. Theres no rule saying you need to apply for job s quickly one after the other with this method.Now you know how to use LinkedIn to find a job without the stress and hassle that usually comes with applying for jobs online.If you follow the steps and advice above, youll have a great chance of finding a job via LinkedIn and saving time in your job hunt.

13 Essential Qualities of a Good Team Leader

13 Essential Qualities of a Good Team Leader Excellent coordination among team members is critical to any business.Teamwork is the base of success for most of the companies.We idealize team work as a set of a well-oiled machine with team members acting as gears complementing each other’s functioning.evalBut in reality, there are always one or two rusty gears that make the machine get stuck every now and then. High-performance team doesn’t happen by chance.A team is made up of a bunch of highly diverse personalities. Here comes the need for a good team leaderwho is capable of putting together the different temperaments and shaping it into a highly powerful resource.Developing a perfectly synchronized, well-oiled smooth machine of a team should be on top of every team leader’s target.So, what should you, as team leader, do for your team to achieve that extraordinary result?Make sure you have all the essential qualities of a good team leader:1) Breaking The IceevalNo team members can work together with ease without getting t o know each other in a comfortable level. As a good team leader, you have to initiate this process and encourage your team members to open up to each other. This creates personal connections. For this, you got to have a friendly and approachable persona.Once you are able to break the ice you can start working on other factors. However, keep in mind that not every member in a team has the ability to open up easily and therefore this can be a continuing process for which you will have to keep working on until you get the enthusiastic involvement of everyone. 2) Clear, Open Honest CommunicationevalGood team leaders are able to communicate clearly and insist on a two-way communication. Keep the communication open to every member which will allow team leaders to listen to their inputs and act on them accordingly. Respecting team members’ opinion gives them a sense of belonging which enhances their productivity.All the while, stick to honesty. It’s true that honesty is the best polic y. Members tend to trust you less when they sense even a tiny fickle of dishonesty. It makes them think you don’t value them enough to tell them the truth. Don’t be afraid to communicate the truth to your team. The truth might sometimes be a bitter one which is essentially why it needs to be talked out. While it might not always be easy to do so, honesty eventually leads to a better and more open relationship.Good leaders are also effective communicators. They communicate clearly and on time also.3) Fair and ImpartialevalA good team leader is also a just man. Treat team members fairly. Be just, while treating members regarding any issue. There should not be room for any partiality and biases towards any team member.4) AppreciativeA good team leader never leaves the team members unappreciated. Don’t forget to show appreciation for their work and efforts. Give rewards and praise where it is due. Appreciation makes the team get a positive feeling about their work and this drives them forward.eval5) Source of Positivity and EnthusiasmGood team leaders are always the team’s source of positivity. They have the quality of being the constant driving source within the team. They are confident and enthusiastic enough to inspire the rest of the team members.As a good team leader, you should always have an optimistic approach and courageous aura whenever you are dealing with the team. Optimism and confidence are the essential behaviour of a high-performance team. Good leaders aren’t afraid to take up new challenges and also don’t shy away from stating unpopular opinions.Good leaders keep the team members motivated and they try to influence members towards the achievement of a goal.“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”â€" John C. Maxwell6) Focus EvaluateA good team leader while focusing on the improvement of the team never forgets the bigger picture. Be constantly aware of the main goals and vision of the organization. A goo d team leader makes a careful examination of how his team is doing and knows exactly where they are heading.7) Attentive ResponsiveGood team leaders are always on the check for situation and environment of the team. They are alert and attentive to the member’s needs and requirement and are highly responsive at all times.8) FlexibilityGood leaders adjust themselves to match with any situation. They know how to act when and where. A good leader should change and adapt their style according to the circumstance. They also keep their minds open to new ideas and change.9) Patient UnderstandingevalA good team leader is patient enough to give team members their required time to improve. The team leader should try to understand the nature and situation of the member and give support to them accordingly. At the same time, a good team leader knows how to yield command in a strict manner when needed.10) Self-ImprovementGood team leaders never stops learning. They are always willing to acqui re new skills and development. Good leaders know that for the team to improve it has to change with time by adapting to the various new developments in technologies and skills coming up every day. Thus, they make sure that they are fit to lead the team to a better path of success.A good team leader sets for himself a desired level of performance and diligently strives for it.11) Commitment ActionGood team leaders are truly committed and dedicated to their work. They not only talk but also take actual actions. As you know action speaks much louder than words. Good leaders present themselves as a model for others to follow and admire.eval12) DemonstrateGood team leaders don’t tell members what to do rather they show them and help them in explaining things.13) Responsible AccountableGood team leaders understand the responsibilities that come along with their position in the team. They accept the fact that they will be held accountable for the team. They are quick in admitting mista kes, slow in taking credits. They don’t play the blame-game.By now you must have noticed that the essential qualities of a good team leader are not supernatural characteristics or some highly complex hidden formulas that only a few know.One should realize that in order to be a good leader, loved and admired by all, one should be a good human being first, with highly desirable sets of characteristics which anyone can achieve with the right amount of commitment and willingness.evalNo leader was born a great leader. It takes learning and acquiring the habits of good leadership. And don’t forget that good leaders don’t set out to boss around with their heads above others but to make a difference with their hearts for others.

The New Job Search Chronicles - The First Week - CareerAlley

The New Job Search Chronicles - The First Week - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous. Alexander Hamilton The First Week: Friday at last! The first week was tough. Lots of new people, processes, systems and things to read. Lots of pressure to perform (albeit, self-imposed) and some mixed feelings. On Wednesday (Day 3), I thought What am I doing here?, Why did I take this job?. Yes, I know its really early to be thinking these things, but I cant help myself. I (try) to remember all of the reasons why I left my prior job and all of the reasons why I was so excited to start this one, but its all a blur now. Im not sure if there is such a thing as buyers remorse with a new job, but I think I have it. I often use the Pros and Cons list approach when Im trying to decide on whether or not to take a new job. In this case, some of the factors where hard to measure my former job was coming to an end in the next few (undetermined) months, the new job was paying 20% less than I had been paid, the benefits where much better in the new job, I did not know very much about the products in the new job. I could go on, but its not directly relevant at this point. We so often take for granted the value of tenure that is, the value of who and what you knew in your former job because of the length of time you spent there. Regardless of how good you are at what you do, you will still need to climb the very steep days on the job learning curve (and there are no shortcuts). Back to reality. I know that the general rule of thumb is that the first six months at a new job are very difficult and it is not until after six months that you start to feel comfortable. Day 5. Okay, I have a ways to go yet. To be honest, I really cant complain. The people have been really nice and since Im the new guy, I do have time to learn what I need to know so that I can begin to add value. Its the end of my first week and late on Friday, everyone is getting ready for the weekend (no pun intended). It is likely you have had (or will have) some of the same reservations that Ive had so far.Some of my own pointers: Minimize Talking about the old job Of course you would not have bee hired if you were not qualified for the job (hopefully). While you will leverage much of what youve learned in your prior job (or jobs), no one really wants to hear too much of well in my old job we blah blah blah . . . . . This is a different company and they will do things differently. Rather than bringing up your old job, leverage your experience in your work product. Im the New Guy/Gal syndrome- Everyone knows you are new, but no one wants to hear that as an excuse. There is an expectation that you will ask lots of questions as you learn the new organization. Dont remind people that youre new and dont know anything. Look before you leap Unless youve been hired as the new CEO, be careful not to make rash decisions. Confidence is a wonderful thing, but not at the expense of making a poor decision. Take your time, look, listen and learn. You will get your chance to successfully prove yourself. Make Friends You (of course) dont know anyone. Dont wait for others to make you feel comfortable. Start to make some relationships up and down the corporate ladder (but dont be annoying). So to ease some of the pain (or at least to give you some views on new job topics), Ive included some links below for your reading pleasure. How to Adjust to a New Job How To Be Comfortable At A New Job How To Handle New Job Jitters 5 Pointers for Your First Month on the Job This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook

How to Write a Job Resume - Essential Tips

How to Write a Job Resume - Essential TipsWhile there are lots of writing tips and general things that every writing person should know, how to write a job resume is a little different. A resume can be the most important piece of writing work you will ever do, so it should be done correctly and properly maintained in order to get the job you deserve.How to write a job resume is not a simple process, but it doesn't need to be complex or confusing either. There are many ways that you can make your resume easy to read, clear and concise. Here are just a few simple tips on how to write a job resume.One common mistake that people make when they are writing resumes is not putting the name of the company at the top. It would be a good idea to take note of the job title that goes with each job opening. For example, a software developer would need to put the job title 'Software Developer' while a marketing assistant would need to put the job title 'Marketing Assistant.' You can also put the n ame of the company in parentheses.Proper spacing is essential, and the right way to do this is to write from right to left. When writing in English, it is best to write all your information down. In this case, you should be able to see what you wrote as it appears on paper.Having correct grammar is a huge part of how to write a job resume. A poorly written resume could have disastrous consequences for you and your future in the industry. Always be careful about using abbreviations or misspellings, and be sure to use proper grammar when using words like 'currently'instead of' when talking about positions you have not filled yet.Another common problem is that people will put too much information in the first paragraph of the resume. For example, instead of writing something like, 'Current project, experienced, as required,' they will usually add an extra paragraph that seems to be saying 'as experienced, as required.' Always avoid including such details in the first paragraph of your resume.Most of the things on how to write a job resume are very basic. However, one of the most important parts of a resume is the letter of recommendation. Try not to depend too much on that because the employer you are applying to already knows you.There are plenty of things that you can learn on how to write a job resume, but remember that a resume should be simply informative and should not take up too much of your time. That said, having a good and successful career starts with how you write your resume.