How to Ensure Your Vacation Does Not Cost You Placements

How to Ensure Your Vacation Does Not Cost You Placements Productivity in recruitment is totally linked to activity. Don’t fool yourself into thinking anything else. Yes, the quality of that activity is key, and whom you actually do that activity with is important too. But if you don’t do enough ‘stuff’, you will fail. Take that as gospel. So, it is to maintain a pipeline of the key activities that drives success. Any fall-off in that pipeline, and a rapid decline in your placements and therefore revenue is as predictable as night following day. The activities that need to fill up your ‘pipeline’ could include a wide variety of things, but typically you need to meet quality talent and meet face to face with clients. Those are the metrics that drive the ultimate match. Think about it in the simplest way for a moment. If you are running a perm desk you only earn money: If people get hired And people only get hired if people get interviewed â€" by the client And Client/Candidate Interviews only happen if qualified job orders are secured And qualified job orders typically result from face to face meetings In addition, people get hired only if they accept job offers And job offers come to quality, qualified talent And of course, qualified talent are typically the result of a thorough interview with the recruiter. So if you believe the bullet points above, you must maintain a pipeline of consistent activity or the desired end result (placements, fees, and therefore fun and money) will not eventuate. But. What happens when you go on leave for 2 weeks? Does the pipeline abruptly dry up?   Typically, what happens is this: the recruiter pushes hard to get as much closed before she goes on leave (or she winds down, having started her leave mentally before it has begun physically). When she comes back the pipeline is as dry as a camels crotch. Demoralised, she shuffles paper for a while and clicks through her database, until eventually the penny drops and she starts to make sales calls and recruit talent. It takes 2 weeks to start to crank up momentum. It takes 4 weeks before the pipeline is flowing. It takes 8 weeks before the first placement, post-holiday, is made. A two week vacation  has ruined an entire quarter But it does not have to be so! Here is a simple strategy to keep that pipeline healthy â€" even if you do go away: 10 days out from your holiday starting, you set yourself a few simple goals. “Before I leave on holiday I will have arranged…” 10 sales visits for the first 10 days after I get back 10 talent interviews for the first 10 days after I get back That’s it. And you make it happen. Actually it’s a lot easier calling clients and prospects and arranging a meeting for 3 weeks time. It can be done quite quickly. Same with talent. Be honest: I will be away for a couple of weeks. But as soon as I get back lets get your situation moving. I will see you in two weeks time. How about 10 am on Tuesday the 12th? Sure, some meetings will be cancelled. But here is the point: Instead of getting back to a dead desk and weeks of grinding the activity wheel and maybe months before the $ flow, you hit the ground running. You get back from holiday and you have no orders to work on but you have 2 client meetings on day one. And another the next day. And two more the day after that. Plus you are seeing fresh candidates immediately. By the end of the week after your break, you are in full swing. Feeling busy, being busy. Yes you can take a vacation  and be a successful recruiter. But make sure a 2-week holiday costs you two weeks of down time. Not six weeks.

How Resume Writing For International Students Can Make Or Break Your Job Prospects

How Resume Writing For International Students Can Make Or Break Your Job ProspectsSince so many students now go to school abroad, there are also a growing number of companies looking for applicants for job opportunities in the international sector. While a good resume will be well worth any amount of time and effort, those working in this area must keep in mind that they are dealing with a highly educated group that speaks many different languages.The students have different skills, abilities, and talents, and need a way to convey these to employers. Because of this, there is now a great deal of use of online resume templates that can be used by professionals who know how to write resumes for these types of candidates. It is important for them to find a way to make the information presented to potential employers stand out from the rest.The interview process is not only one of the best ways to get an application to be considered for an interview, but it can also make or break the cha nce of the company that is looking to hire someone. As the new millennium comes to a close, the need for new graduates and young professionals continues to grow. In fact, there are now thousands of job opportunities for those looking to break into the job market.Finding a way to properly set the tone for the candidate's resume to send out to prospective employers has become increasingly important for those working in the International sector, such as doctors, teachers, engineers, and others who work with international students. Because of this, many businesses and organizations have begun to outsource their resume writing services to an online agency. This way, the employer can have a clear idea of what the candidate will need when he or she is actually applying for the position.Since many of these companies outsource their resume writing services, the same agency can be used in the place of someone in the office. Even if it is not, the fact that this type of work is all done online means that the information will be kept safe. The agency can help the applicant customize the resume according to his or her specific needs.From a purely practical standpoint, companies want to know about the educational background of their applicants. The fact that most employers outsource their resume writing services allows them to focus more on the content of the resume itself, rather than having to find a writer to create the content. By simply providing an idea to the agency and letting them do the legwork, the agencies can handle everything from designing the resume to answering questions about how to write a resume and how to present a perfect content.Remember, the purpose of the resume is to provide the proper information for the company to make a decision on whether or not the candidate will be hired. The agency can help you reach your goals in this regard. They can take the good parts of your resume and combine them with what you are hoping to get out of the interview, a nd then produce a resume that is complete, professional, and specific enough to get you in the door.Many who find themselves in the position of being a professional service provider in this area realize that a majority of their clients come from the international student population. This makes sense because many of these students are looking for something that will prepare them for their transition into the US. Since so many of them have already gone through this process, it is only right that they should have the means to create a resume that shows them up in the best possible light.

Military Career Transition Help on How to Get Hired

5. You Don’t Have a LinkedIn Profile (Or, Even Worse, It’s Not Complete)In a 2012  JobVite survey, 89% of hiring decision-makers and recruiters reported using social media sites such as LinkedIn to find their candidates. If this is the case, shouldn’t you have a profile already?Your knowledge of managing your online presence lets me know how proficient you are in using technology to communicate. It also allows me to see your skills, even if they’re nascent. If you have an incomplete profile, it may communicate that you might also expect me to complete your work for you.Take the time and get your LinkedIn profile set up right.  There are lots of  places  and  resources available online  to get help at no cost, so there isn’t any excuse for not having one. Additionally, a complete LinkedIn profile allows you to take advantage of LinkedIn Labs’  Resume Builder  to automatically generate 11 different resume styles based on your LinkedIn profile. Talk about a time saver!6. You Think Social Media Is For Kids or Sharing War StoriesIf you think social media is a huge waste of time and doesn’t offer real value, watch this  video.The reality is that two out of three job seekers will get their next job using social media.  What does that mean to you? It translates to lesser-qualified people using technology to their advantage to get hired. They know how to use each of the social networking sites to the maximum extent in their transition action plans. If you think Twitter is of little use to a job seeker or professional, your competition will be happy to land the job you want because  they’re using it and you aren’t.7. You Didn’t Prepare For The InterviewDuring the course of your military career, you’ve conducted countless boards and interviews. It seems to make sense that you should have no problem interviewing. After all, you did pretty well in your transition class mock interviews, didn’t you?Wrong approach. I’ve seen instances where the most j unior service member outperformed a much more seasoned military leader because of one simple strategy: practice, practice, practice.  Practice with someone who regularly hires or who has hired people at your level recently.Why do you need to practice? Because you need to be able to be conversational, convey energy and yet let me know you’re aware of what my business is, who my competitors are and even who I am. Did you go to the company’s website to see if we have a Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter page? Did we make the news recently?  Google News  is a great way to find this out.I want you to distinguish yourself from the regular job seeker. I want to know you’re as passionate about my company and what we do as I am, not just out to get a paycheck and benefits. Make sure you have a set of questions that I  haven’t heard before, and when we’re about to finish the interview, ask for the job. Don’t worry; I’m not going to be offended, because I want to see that fire in your belly. Just don’t overdo it by saying something presumptuous such as, “So… when do I start?”8. You Wrote a Thank You Note (But Only to Say Thank You)Sending a thank you note is something that sets you apart from the competitors also vying for this position. And while it’s appreciated and infinitely better than sending nothing at all, don’t just send the note to say thank you;  use it to tell me how much passion you have for my company and the job. Remind me of those things that excited you during our interview and, if there were any areas you looked vulnerable in, ease my concerns.9. You Don’t Know What You Want to DoWhen asked what you want to do, the worst possible answer you can give is, “I don’t know” or “anything.”  You have to be able say specifically what types of positions you’re interested in and how you can add value to them.  If you don’t, you’re essentially saying, “Invest lots of time and money in me, and maybe it will help me figure out if I want to do something else.”If you have no clue where to start, start by looking at colleagues with backgrounds similar to yours who have recently transitioned. Which industries are they in? What companies are they working for? Where are they living? What job titles do they have now? The LinkedIn Labs  Veterans App  is a great tool to help with this. Be sure to check it out. Start volunteering to gain professional experience and seek out internships long before you sign your DD214.Employers want to feel secure in knowing that you’ll last and that they can depend on you in your new work environment. Doing an internship or volunteering will help both the employer and you determine if a position is a good fit. Additionally, due to the flood of resumes that come in for each job posting, applicants who have volunteered or performed internships will stand out well ahead of the others.Military professionals, especially senior ones, have a lot to offer our country when they hang up the uniform. The  President and American companies are working hard  to ensure that servicemembers and veterans have well-paying jobs with opportunities to advance. However, no one is ever guaranteed a job, and the more senior you are, the more challenging the transition can be in terms of education, credentials, certification and relevant industry experience required. Having a powerful network is essential and can open doors for you. That said, your comrades, friends and family can generally get you  tothe door, but it remains up to you to be fully prepared when the door is opened.Eager to hear your thoughts please share them in the comments section!

Corn on the Job is Hiring a Virtual Social Media Intern

Corn on the Job is Hiring a Virtual Social Media Intern 8 Flares 8 Flares When I started Corn on the Job in July of 2009, I was honestly just looking for a hobby.  However, it wasnt long before I realized this hobby would become much more.  To my disbelief, job seekers, recruiters, HR professionals and other bloggers from around the world were reading my articles, commenting, and featuring Corn on the Job. Corn on the Job also opened the door to some fantastic opportunities: #JobHuntChat launched in 2010 and was the very first twitter chat for job seekers and recruiters to connect. A career coaching business that is run through Corn on the Job.  I was fortunate enough to bring my experience and education to help many readers a 1-on-1 with their own job search. Bad Rhino Social Media I co-founded a Social Media Marketing Agency in 2011 called Bad Rhino.  The company is taking off and we have a growing team of awesome social media marketers. When I started Corn on the Job, my time was spent solely focused on growing it and building it up.  Things have changed slightly, and as you can see above, my time is now spent growing a number of businesses.  To ensure that Corn on the Job is constantly growing and consistently evolving, Ive decided that its time to bring in some fresh ideas and give someone an opportunity to help Corn on the Job reach its full potential. Who is the ideal Corny Intern? Because Corn on the Job is essentially driven by Social Media, were looking for an intern with major experience in this area.  As for all of the corny qualifications, let me list them out for you! Must have experience with Twitter and Facebook Must understand how to use WordPress Is interested in learning how to use awesome social media marketing tools and systems to grow a business Must have a quirky and fun attitude and be ready to brainstorm creative ways to reach job seekers through blogging, twitter, facebook, and other channels Must be available between 5-10 hours per week What awesome things will the intern accomplish? Brainstorm creative ideas for awesome and innovative blog posts Communicate with the Corn on the Job community on Twitter and Facebook Publish and Schedule blog posts utilizing a number of Social Media Tools (considering that Corn on the Job is linked to Bad Rhino, we have some fantastic tools for the intern to learn) Reach out to other publications and bloggers to gain guest blog posts Help coordinate and develop contests and promotions through social media How do you apply? I should first say that the internship will start mid August or ASAP if the ideal intern is found quickly.  The internship will run until December, and can be extended if it works for both sides.  It will be an unpaid, virtual internship. To apply, just go ahead and do the following: Send an email to CornOnTheJob@gmailDOTcom. In the email, explain in 3-4 paragraphs why you want this internship and why I should select you.  Im not going to call it a cover letter, so dont attach one, just write it out in the body of the email. Include your resume so I can check out your experience. Make sure to include in the email how many hours youre available per week.  Ideally, having someone for 5-10 hours per week will be best, but let me know what works best for you. Let me know if you have any questions here in the comments section.  Good luck!

The Recession is Bullhonkey Janettes Story - When I Grow Up

The Recession is Bullhonkey Janettes Story - When I Grow Up This is part of  The Recession is Bullhonkey series, where I share stories of those who have gotten hired and/or started their own businesses (or sometimes both!) since 2008. This is former client upcoming  CreativeLive interviewee  Janette Gorney.  Below, she shares the biggest thing she had to do when  she decided to  shed her material possessions, a job, and a long-term relationship and embarked on the travel adventure of her dreams. Could life simply be a series of events of either taking in or letting out, inhaling or exhaling, giving or receiving? Allowing ourselves to receive and conversely, allowing ourselves to release is a natural ebb and flow â€" or is it? Take a moment to witness the seamless flow in nature, as vibrant grasses give life to the rabbit, whose death gives way to the nourishment of the coyote, whose excrement enhances the soil that then provides sustenance for the grassesor the hummingbird who gracefully flies from flower to flower sipping sweet nectar while simultaneously pollinating the plants. The natural world provides a virtually endless display of life and death, give and take. It all happens so effortlessly and so impeccably in the wild and yet in our own lives, we can find ourselves occasionally fraught within this normal course of action. I think its safe to say, weve all been known at one time or another to resist receiving, be it a generous gift from a loved one, assistance from a friend or even a complement from a stranger. What is it that keeps us from receiving? And, on the other hand, what keeps us from letting go? Truly, both acts are vital parts of an organic process and in some cases; one action must take place before the other can occur. Think back to the previous examples in nature, why would it be any different for us? Recently, I personally faced a challenge of the latter â€" letting go. This reflection brings to mind an eloquent quote from Buddha: “In the end, only three things matter; how much you loved, how gently you  lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. I feel grace opens the door to the effortlessness available to us when we make the choice to live gently and love freely. To me, allowing ourselves to love and be loved is a delicate balance of giving, receiving and letting go and living gently is merely our willingness to allow this natural flow. I wonder if we all knew this, I mean really understood it, would we be more apt to unreservedly take what is given or offered to us? Would we generously share of our hearts and our possessions without hesitation, and fearlessly let go of what we no longer need or what is not meant for us? What if we absolutely knew that once we let something go, it would be benevolently replaced with something of equal or greater value, and that’s if and only if we’re willing to receive it. Who do we think we are to interrupt the flow of nature? Why would we choose to do such a thing? Would you really want to stop a flower from blooming? In terms of letting go, how do you know when it’s time to let something go? How do you know that something has run its course, served its purpose, danced its dance? Is it a churning in your gut, an aching in your heart or a clear, inner knowing? Regardless, I’m fairly certain we’ve all experienced a manifestation of this feeling at one time or another. We know when it’s time to release something, whether it’s a job, a relationship, an unhealthy habit or a pair of jeans. However, we don’t always do so immediately or gracefully. Fear and doubt can often creep in and we consequently find ourselves frozen in our tracks and clinging to the very thing we know we must let go of. How do we get passed this? What do we do in order to keep ourselves from clinging, from freezing, from interrupting the natural flow? As far as I can tell, there’s only one way let go ! No matter how scary, how paralyzing, how nerve-wracking â€"â€" just do it! Perhaps, if youre out of practice, you can start with small things, like that pair of jeans and then work up to that pesky habit. Pretty soon, you realize that letting go isn’t going to kill you. As a matter of fact, it may actually give you a new life. Have you ever cleaned out your closet or the trunk of your car? Do you remember a light, refreshing feeling associated with the completion of that act? Did you feel energized? What if you make it a habit to let go of something as soon as you recognize it is no longer serving your highest good? What if you allowed this to be your instinctive response? How would that feel? What would your life look like? Just a few short months ago, I found myself contemplating these very thoughts as I prepared myself to release a long-term relationship as well as a job. In this interesting set of circumstances, the two were intercorrelated. In order for me to completely free myself from one, I had to also let go of the other. No matter how scary and painful it was to release a very comfortable and familiar lifestyle, I knew in the depths of my soul it was what I had to do if I was ever going to live the life of spirituality, writing and travel my heart so deeply desired. Take a moment to contemplate the reality of this: “You will never have what you really want, as long as you choose to settle for less.” Perhaps we each come with this knowledge, and it’s because of this knowledge that we receive the cues informing us of when it’s time to move on. Along with that knowledge, there are choices. One choice is to cling, ignore the feelings and the urges and allow fear to get the best of us. This is where we just close our eyes and settle in away from the risk of letting go. The other choice is to step out of our comfort zone, to jump into the unknown and set ourselves free to experience what else might be in store for us. This is where we open up the space for something different â€"â€" out with the old and in with the new â€"â€" allowing in the endless possibilities, allowing ourselves to receive and be part of the natural flow. What do we have to lose? Maybe only what’s really meant for us. In the end, we’re all in this together. Just like the rabbit, the coyote, the hummingbird and the flowers. So, let’s go 1 2 3 let go ! Janette Gorney, MA is spiritual living coach, inspirational speaker, world traveler, writer and photographer. She is also the founder of Travel Enlight a blog including spiritually uplifting travel stories and photography, personal essays, self-empowerment tips and interviews of inspiring women from around the world. Janette uses the priceless material she gathers throughout her journey in the development of transformational workshops, retreats, books, talks, seminars and more.   Wanna hear more from Janette? Then tune in to my CreativeLive class at the 10am Pacific hour on Sept 13th,  where Ill be interviewing her about  The Importance of Play, and how making writing a habit led to  Travel Enlight.

Professional Resume Writing Services Near Eilat

Professional Resume Writing Services Near EilatProfessional resume writing services near Eilat are considered some of the most lucrative. Job seekers from across the globe are opting for the services of the pros. The reason for this is the promising nature of the service.In the earlier days, hiring a freelance writer from Eilat was a bit expensive but now it is not as difficult to hire them as the cost is low. Though you might not see them at the office, you can meet them via the Internet.Besides hiring the professional resume writing services near Eilat, one can also avail the services of these writers online. The requirement of completing the job application online, sharing the work profile and finding freelance writers through the online website was pioneered by some companies and continues to flourish even after some years. Employers are finding it quite convenient to hire online.Employers as well as prospective job seekers who have enjoyed the online job application facility are finding these services of the experts of Eilat to be extremely practical. It is equally important to avoid the plagiarism. Hiring a pro resume writer provides you the option of doing away with the rising costs of hiring a professional from the other place.The professional resume writing services from Eilat are preferred by many job seekers because of the professional nature of the writers. The writing services online do not resort to scribbling and putting pen to paper. They write resumes and submit them without any delay.The professional resume writing services are not only getting the work from the prospective job seekers but also ensuring the relevance of the resumes. This way, the prospective job seekers also find it easy to analyze the resumes.Some companies also offer their professional resume writing services in the company premises. Hiring a pro resume writer from Eilat also ensures that the organization can show some pride in the name of the organization and also minimizes the potential loss on the part of the organization. Employers can be assured of their names being incorporated in the advert or as the face of the organization and the visitors to the website can be assured of a very professional work.

Whispered Resume Writing Pain Secrets

Whispered Resume Writing Pain Secrets The Nuiances of Resume Writing Pain Below, you will discover a list of resume examples that may aid you with your work search. Its occupation is to receive your hiring manager out of their busy routine to pause for a minute and consider the question you pose in your letter. If you've never employed the expert services of writing companies before, BusinessThePensters is an exceptional reason to get started. There are a lot of standard forms of resumes used to make an application for job openings. Life After Resume Writing Pain Resume writing samples provided will offer you a peek into the type of resume you want to have according to your profession. Resume writing formats incorporate whole collection of categories of profession to pick the most suitable format. You may also Book Writing Template. Resume writing templates are segregated into various types based on the profession and achievements of an individual. Using Resume Writing P ain If you own a lot of experience applicable to the job which you are applying for, do what you could to fit it in. If you're asking for a job which has unique requirements, you might need another edition of your resume to completely demonstrate your qualifications. Attempt to know the market of the organization you are asking for work, and identify what sort of difficulties they may be going through. Whether you are searching for your very first job or seeking to earn a career change, the practice starts with your resume. Resume writing can be a pain occasionally, especially in the event that you don't have a lot of expertise within it. When you make an application for a job there are a number of other candidates who want to find the exact same job and submit resume for the exact same. You have to commit time into each application and make sure that your resume is tailored to every employer and the job that you're applying to. Most resumes incorporate the next sections, even though the order depends upon the resume format you select.