change your career, Changing your career can feel slightly scary. But when you know the right steps to take and start moving forward with the change, you'll find things a bit easier, tips to change my career, tips to change your career
The document provides information about career training workshops offered by Orange County One Stop. The training schedule includes sessions on career mapping, resume writing, interview skills, personal branding, and job search strategies. It also discusses concepts like developing a personal brand and using a candidate-centric model to help job seekers.
Having a strong employer brand can make a big difference when it comes to attracting and retaining the best talent in the marketplace.
Employee profiles that shine a spotlight on your team members are one easy way to promote your employer brand. Here we take a closer look at effective employee profiles.
Slides from the recent ABS PR Seminar, changing skills for changing times.
Tracy Playe's can be downloaded from: http://prezi.com/ska23isrjrch/maximising-the-impact-of-social-media-engagement-on-small-budgets/
This webinar discusses the importance of personal branding and using an ePortfolio to stand out from the crowd in today's competitive job market. It covers why traditional job searching is less effective, the concept of branding yourself, and using social media and a video resume to clearly communicate your unique value. Attendees learn how an ePortfolio qualifies as innovative marketing that can help secure interviews and set them apart from other candidates.
Hiring & Managing Small Business Employees Training TranscriptSirra Ndow
The idea of owning running a business is exciting and can be very rewarding. However, becoming a successful business owner can also be very challenging. It requires the right mindset, perspective, attitude, traits & know-how.
Our Free Business Training is designed to give you an insight into what it means to own a business and provide you with the basics to get you started off on the path to success.
This compact but complete 10 session program will cover topics from accessing if business ownership is the right path for you, planning, opening your business to growing and expanding.
The document provides guidance on conducting structured interviews to hire the right salespeople. It outlines the costs of losing a salesperson and emphasizes establishing a vision, values, and criteria. The interview process focuses on gathering information through funnel questioning to assess a candidate's person, history, and situational skills. Key areas of inquiry include why they want the job, their career path, accomplishments, skills, values, and future goals. The goal is to hire individuals whose values align with the company and have a proven track record of sales success.
The document provides resources for companies to improve their onboarding process for new hires. It includes templates and guides for pre-boarding, the first day experience, essentials for the first month, and tools for the first quarter. The onboarding toolkit contains samples for welcome emails, orientation agendas, intranet content, check-in questions, and surveys to help new employees successfully transition into their new roles and feel engaged and supported in their first months on the job. The goal is to provide everything needed to create a powerful onboarding experience and make a great first impression that reduces turnover.
change your career, Changing your career can feel slightly scary. But when you know the right steps to take and start moving forward with the change, you'll find things a bit easier, tips to change my career, tips to change your career
The document provides information about career training workshops offered by Orange County One Stop. The training schedule includes sessions on career mapping, resume writing, interview skills, personal branding, and job search strategies. It also discusses concepts like developing a personal brand and using a candidate-centric model to help job seekers.
Having a strong employer brand can make a big difference when it comes to attracting and retaining the best talent in the marketplace.
Employee profiles that shine a spotlight on your team members are one easy way to promote your employer brand. Here we take a closer look at effective employee profiles.
Slides from the recent ABS PR Seminar, changing skills for changing times.
Tracy Playe's can be downloaded from: http://prezi.com/ska23isrjrch/maximising-the-impact-of-social-media-engagement-on-small-budgets/
This webinar discusses the importance of personal branding and using an ePortfolio to stand out from the crowd in today's competitive job market. It covers why traditional job searching is less effective, the concept of branding yourself, and using social media and a video resume to clearly communicate your unique value. Attendees learn how an ePortfolio qualifies as innovative marketing that can help secure interviews and set them apart from other candidates.
Hiring & Managing Small Business Employees Training TranscriptSirra Ndow
The idea of owning running a business is exciting and can be very rewarding. However, becoming a successful business owner can also be very challenging. It requires the right mindset, perspective, attitude, traits & know-how.
Our Free Business Training is designed to give you an insight into what it means to own a business and provide you with the basics to get you started off on the path to success.
This compact but complete 10 session program will cover topics from accessing if business ownership is the right path for you, planning, opening your business to growing and expanding.
The document provides guidance on conducting structured interviews to hire the right salespeople. It outlines the costs of losing a salesperson and emphasizes establishing a vision, values, and criteria. The interview process focuses on gathering information through funnel questioning to assess a candidate's person, history, and situational skills. Key areas of inquiry include why they want the job, their career path, accomplishments, skills, values, and future goals. The goal is to hire individuals whose values align with the company and have a proven track record of sales success.
The document provides resources for companies to improve their onboarding process for new hires. It includes templates and guides for pre-boarding, the first day experience, essentials for the first month, and tools for the first quarter. The onboarding toolkit contains samples for welcome emails, orientation agendas, intranet content, check-in questions, and surveys to help new employees successfully transition into their new roles and feel engaged and supported in their first months on the job. The goal is to provide everything needed to create a powerful onboarding experience and make a great first impression that reduces turnover.
Hays provides recruitment services worldwide. Their Globalink team helps candidates relocate from the UK/Europe to Asia-Pacific by preparing resumes and CVs, arranging interviews, discussing visa requirements, and addressing other relocation issues. The document provides tips for writing strong resumes and CVs, including highlighting relevant experience, quantifying accomplishments, explaining gaps, and tailoring documents to specific jobs. It also offers advice for preparing for interviews, such as researching companies, planning questions to ask, dressing professionally, practicing responses, and anticipating common behavioral interview questions.
The document summarizes a job fair and training expo hosted by Zylog Systems and Monster. It provides tips on resume design, job searching techniques, and how to effectively use applicant tracking systems. Attendees can create a personal portfolio, learn about resume templates and formats, and get advice on highlighting accomplishments and tailoring resumes for specific job postings. Professional recruiters will be available to review resumes and provide career advice.
This document provides resources for creating an effective onboarding program for new employees. It includes templates and samples for pre-boarding activities, the first day experience, first month essentials, first quarter tools, and ways to measure success. The goal is to help make a strong first impression, ensure new hires have what they need to be successful, and get feedback to continually improve the onboarding process. Templates include checklists, sample emails, surveys, and guides for goal setting and manager check-ins.
The document discusses the benefits of completing an internship through Massey University's Internship in Business program. It provides testimonials from past interns who discuss their experiences. Key benefits highlighted include gaining valuable real-world experience, developing professional skills and networks, and increasing employment opportunities post-graduation. Internships allow students to apply their classroom learning, explore career fit, and establish industry contacts to further their careers.
Excel and Outlook Training Workshop by Career Santa. Contact for Syllabus, Timings, Certification and other information about the upcoming batches of Excel and Outlook Training Workshop
The third Job-Applications.com school lesson plan presentation concerns building a resume. We explain how to create a successful resume and avoid common mistakes in design, formatting, and information provided.
The document provides 8 tips for improving technology job postings:
1) Write postings as marketing tools to appeal to candidates rather than as job descriptions.
2) Speak to what motivates candidates like challenging work, growth opportunities, and impact.
3) Describe benefits rather than just listing features or facts about the company.
4) Draw candidates in with identity questions in the first few sentences.
5) Use industry standard terms rather than internal acronyms.
6) Enhance formatting with bulleted lists, color, and white space.
7) Make the application process quick and easy on your website.
8) Get help rewriting postings
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume to obtain interviews and employment opportunities. It recommends including contact information, an objective, work experience highlighting key achievements and skills, education, and civic activities. Formatting tips suggest using a readable font size and formatting, and tailoring the objective and experiences highlighted to the specific job. The resume should tell a compelling story about the applicant's qualifications and fit for the employer's needs.
Career Services provides resources to help students develop their careers, including educational seminars, resume and interview preparation, career fairs, and recruiting events. They meet with companies and recruiters, and strive to help students attain jobs during and after college. The presentation emphasizes using one's resume to provide evidence of skills employers seek, such as leadership, communication, and technical abilities. It also covers interview preparation, career fairs, and online tools like NACElink that connect students with employer opportunities.
Your Job Search Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter...John (Ed) Andriessen
Your Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out
When hiring managers are presented with hundreds of resumes, how do you get your resume and cover letter to stand out?
Ed Andriessen and Kevin Lewis, Business Marketing experts will show you how to change your resume from a typical list of job titles and bulleted responsibilities into a marketing document that describes your unique value and the contributions you can bring to an organization
This presentation will cover:
• Why you should change your resume into a marketing document?
• What is really going on in the typical hiring manager’s office?
• What type of resume format will gain attention in a positive way?
• What do you need to add and what should you leave out of a resume?
• How do you use SARs and PARs to demonstrate your accomplishments?
• Should you send a cover letter and what specifically should the cover letter say?
Join us for this informative session that will change your resume from a boring list into an exciting marketing document that gets you interviews.
The document discusses internships and their importance for students. It defines internships and notes that they provide supervised practical experience related to one's field of study. Internships allow students to gain experience, increase their marketability and career options, and expand their professional network. The responsibilities of the university, employers, and students are outlined to ensure a positive internship experience.
This document discusses using social networking to promote career services. It encourages following and learning about guest speakers on sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Various social media platforms are described, including their uses and benefits for career services. Strategies are outlined for connecting with students, employers and other professionals through blogging, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The document provides tips on developing an office social media plan and managing multiple accounts.
How to find a Job in 2012 - Central Library Oct 2012Peter Cosgrove
This document provides tips on finding a job in 2012. It discusses improving your CV by making it concise and targeted, focusing on keywords and evidence of your achievements. It also covers researching companies and roles, using networks and recruiters, and preparing for interviews by practicing your "STAR" responses and researching the company. The key is to stay positive, motivated, and take action through preparing, following up, and improving your skills.
This document provides information from a career workshop workbook presented by Children's Restoration Network (CRN). It includes testimonials praising the resume building and interview preparation portions. The document then provides guidance on crafting resumes, covering employment history, addressing gaps, interviewing basics and questions. It also lists Georgia Department of Labor career center locations.
This document provides an outline for an academic CV lecture. It discusses the differences between a CV and resume and the key headings and structures for an effective academic CV. These include sections for publications, research experience, teaching experience, skills, and references. The document provides examples of targeted, persuasive CVs and emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific employers by researching the company and job requirements. Students are encouraged to use action words and relate skills to the job in their work experience section.
Career Services provides students with resources to develop their careers including educational seminars, resume and interview preparation, career fairs, networking opportunities, and one-on-one advising. They help students identify target companies, create effective resumes highlighting skills and experiences, and prepare for interviews. Key services include assisting with internships/co-ops, resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search strategies, and connecting students to employers through events and online recruiting platforms. The overall goal is to help students attain jobs and advance their careers during and after college.
The job description is for a Pastry Chef position at a casino. The Pastry Chef will oversee all aspects of the pastry department including baking fresh pastries and desserts daily, developing recipes, training staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include supervising bakers, managing costs and inventory, and developing new menu items. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years of pastry experience including 2 years as a head pastry chef, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume and job application letter for obtaining employment. It discusses what employers seek in new employees such as technical expertise and supporting abilities. It describes the key components of a resume including contact information, objective, education, work experience, awards, activities and references. Two major types of resumes are described: experiential for entry-level jobs and functional for advanced careers. Tips are provided for an attractive resume design and persuasive letter that emphasizes how the applicant's qualifications meet the employer's needs.
The second Job-Applications.com school lesson plan presentation discusses job application forms. We explain how to successfully fill out application forms, which is often the first step of the hiring process.
The document outlines a workshop on re-igniting one's job search. It discusses traditional and modern job search challenges. It emphasizes developing a value statement, crafting effective marketing materials like resumes and profiles, networking strategies, and interview preparation. The objective is to provide a relevant job search program, assist with understanding and presenting one's value, and identify useful resources. Key points include focusing on outcomes rather than just skills, telling one's differentiated value proposition, and having a plan or approach for one's job search.
Hays provides recruitment services worldwide. Their Globalink team helps candidates relocate from the UK/Europe to Asia-Pacific by preparing resumes and CVs, arranging interviews, discussing visa requirements, and addressing other relocation issues. The document provides tips for writing strong resumes and CVs, including highlighting relevant experience, quantifying accomplishments, explaining gaps, and tailoring documents to specific jobs. It also offers advice for preparing for interviews, such as researching companies, planning questions to ask, dressing professionally, practicing responses, and anticipating common behavioral interview questions.
The document summarizes a job fair and training expo hosted by Zylog Systems and Monster. It provides tips on resume design, job searching techniques, and how to effectively use applicant tracking systems. Attendees can create a personal portfolio, learn about resume templates and formats, and get advice on highlighting accomplishments and tailoring resumes for specific job postings. Professional recruiters will be available to review resumes and provide career advice.
This document provides resources for creating an effective onboarding program for new employees. It includes templates and samples for pre-boarding activities, the first day experience, first month essentials, first quarter tools, and ways to measure success. The goal is to help make a strong first impression, ensure new hires have what they need to be successful, and get feedback to continually improve the onboarding process. Templates include checklists, sample emails, surveys, and guides for goal setting and manager check-ins.
The document discusses the benefits of completing an internship through Massey University's Internship in Business program. It provides testimonials from past interns who discuss their experiences. Key benefits highlighted include gaining valuable real-world experience, developing professional skills and networks, and increasing employment opportunities post-graduation. Internships allow students to apply their classroom learning, explore career fit, and establish industry contacts to further their careers.
Excel and Outlook Training Workshop by Career Santa. Contact for Syllabus, Timings, Certification and other information about the upcoming batches of Excel and Outlook Training Workshop
The third Job-Applications.com school lesson plan presentation concerns building a resume. We explain how to create a successful resume and avoid common mistakes in design, formatting, and information provided.
The document provides 8 tips for improving technology job postings:
1) Write postings as marketing tools to appeal to candidates rather than as job descriptions.
2) Speak to what motivates candidates like challenging work, growth opportunities, and impact.
3) Describe benefits rather than just listing features or facts about the company.
4) Draw candidates in with identity questions in the first few sentences.
5) Use industry standard terms rather than internal acronyms.
6) Enhance formatting with bulleted lists, color, and white space.
7) Make the application process quick and easy on your website.
8) Get help rewriting postings
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume to obtain interviews and employment opportunities. It recommends including contact information, an objective, work experience highlighting key achievements and skills, education, and civic activities. Formatting tips suggest using a readable font size and formatting, and tailoring the objective and experiences highlighted to the specific job. The resume should tell a compelling story about the applicant's qualifications and fit for the employer's needs.
Career Services provides resources to help students develop their careers, including educational seminars, resume and interview preparation, career fairs, and recruiting events. They meet with companies and recruiters, and strive to help students attain jobs during and after college. The presentation emphasizes using one's resume to provide evidence of skills employers seek, such as leadership, communication, and technical abilities. It also covers interview preparation, career fairs, and online tools like NACElink that connect students with employer opportunities.
Your Job Search Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter...John (Ed) Andriessen
Your Marketing Documents: How to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Stand Out
When hiring managers are presented with hundreds of resumes, how do you get your resume and cover letter to stand out?
Ed Andriessen and Kevin Lewis, Business Marketing experts will show you how to change your resume from a typical list of job titles and bulleted responsibilities into a marketing document that describes your unique value and the contributions you can bring to an organization
This presentation will cover:
• Why you should change your resume into a marketing document?
• What is really going on in the typical hiring manager’s office?
• What type of resume format will gain attention in a positive way?
• What do you need to add and what should you leave out of a resume?
• How do you use SARs and PARs to demonstrate your accomplishments?
• Should you send a cover letter and what specifically should the cover letter say?
Join us for this informative session that will change your resume from a boring list into an exciting marketing document that gets you interviews.
The document discusses internships and their importance for students. It defines internships and notes that they provide supervised practical experience related to one's field of study. Internships allow students to gain experience, increase their marketability and career options, and expand their professional network. The responsibilities of the university, employers, and students are outlined to ensure a positive internship experience.
This document discusses using social networking to promote career services. It encourages following and learning about guest speakers on sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Various social media platforms are described, including their uses and benefits for career services. Strategies are outlined for connecting with students, employers and other professionals through blogging, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The document provides tips on developing an office social media plan and managing multiple accounts.
How to find a Job in 2012 - Central Library Oct 2012Peter Cosgrove
This document provides tips on finding a job in 2012. It discusses improving your CV by making it concise and targeted, focusing on keywords and evidence of your achievements. It also covers researching companies and roles, using networks and recruiters, and preparing for interviews by practicing your "STAR" responses and researching the company. The key is to stay positive, motivated, and take action through preparing, following up, and improving your skills.
This document provides information from a career workshop workbook presented by Children's Restoration Network (CRN). It includes testimonials praising the resume building and interview preparation portions. The document then provides guidance on crafting resumes, covering employment history, addressing gaps, interviewing basics and questions. It also lists Georgia Department of Labor career center locations.
This document provides an outline for an academic CV lecture. It discusses the differences between a CV and resume and the key headings and structures for an effective academic CV. These include sections for publications, research experience, teaching experience, skills, and references. The document provides examples of targeted, persuasive CVs and emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific employers by researching the company and job requirements. Students are encouraged to use action words and relate skills to the job in their work experience section.
Career Services provides students with resources to develop their careers including educational seminars, resume and interview preparation, career fairs, networking opportunities, and one-on-one advising. They help students identify target companies, create effective resumes highlighting skills and experiences, and prepare for interviews. Key services include assisting with internships/co-ops, resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search strategies, and connecting students to employers through events and online recruiting platforms. The overall goal is to help students attain jobs and advance their careers during and after college.
The job description is for a Pastry Chef position at a casino. The Pastry Chef will oversee all aspects of the pastry department including baking fresh pastries and desserts daily, developing recipes, training staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include supervising bakers, managing costs and inventory, and developing new menu items. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years of pastry experience including 2 years as a head pastry chef, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume and job application letter for obtaining employment. It discusses what employers seek in new employees such as technical expertise and supporting abilities. It describes the key components of a resume including contact information, objective, education, work experience, awards, activities and references. Two major types of resumes are described: experiential for entry-level jobs and functional for advanced careers. Tips are provided for an attractive resume design and persuasive letter that emphasizes how the applicant's qualifications meet the employer's needs.
The second Job-Applications.com school lesson plan presentation discusses job application forms. We explain how to successfully fill out application forms, which is often the first step of the hiring process.
The document outlines a workshop on re-igniting one's job search. It discusses traditional and modern job search challenges. It emphasizes developing a value statement, crafting effective marketing materials like resumes and profiles, networking strategies, and interview preparation. The objective is to provide a relevant job search program, assist with understanding and presenting one's value, and identify useful resources. Key points include focusing on outcomes rather than just skills, telling one's differentiated value proposition, and having a plan or approach for one's job search.
Inbound Recruitment Marketing: Best Practice and M&S Case StudyNathan Perrott
The document discusses inbound marketing and content marketing strategies for talent recruitment. It defines inbound marketing as organically earning attention through tactics like content marketing, SEO, social media, and influencer marketing. Good content for recruitment should be valuable, supportive, and relevant for the target audience. The document then provides examples of content types, formats, topics, and distribution channels that can be used to build a content framework for a recruiting program. It outlines objectives like dispelling myths about a company and better informing candidates. Finally, it discusses solutions like optimizing a company's career website, using a candidate discussion forum, promoting social media posts, and hosting on-campus events to engage candidates throughout the hiring process.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective job search strategy, including building a resume with quantifiable achievements, creating an online presence through sites like LinkedIn, finding opportunities through various sources like job boards and networking, preparing for interviews, and following up after applying or interviewing. It emphasizes taking a comprehensive approach that involves updating one's resume, networking, applying directly to companies, using job boards, and following up on applications weekly. Interview preparation involves researching the company and position, having examples of past successes, and practicing the 5Ps: preparation prevents poor performance.
SME recruitment webinar - Develop the ideal recruitment process for your SMEMichael Page Australia
Watch the full webinar here: http://bit.ly/2eDyQgK
Michael Page is Australia’s SME recruitment specialist. We understand the unique needs of your business and tailor our service offering to suit you. Find out how we can help you here: http://bit.ly/2f2h1un
In our expert webinar you will learn:
- How to write a job ad that will actually get noticed and more importantly, entice high performers to apply
- Our 4 step approach you can use to promote your job ad on the right channels so you start receiving quality applications quickly
- Insider tips to process a high volume of CVs efficiently and what to look for in a CV
- How much hiring is actually costing you and your business
The document provides guidance on creating an effective job search strategy, including building a resume, virtual presence, finding opportunities, and interviewing. It emphasizes quantifying accomplishments using Made, Saved, Achieved statements on the resume and during interviews. Networking, customizing applications, and following up are presented as important aspects of a comprehensive search approach. Interviews involve researching the company, having examples of personal success, preparing questions, and following up afterwards.
The document provides tips for creating an effective job search strategy, including building a resume with Made, Saved, Achieved statements (MSAs), creating an online presence on sites like LinkedIn, finding opportunities through a variety of sources like job boards and networking, preparing for interviews, and following up after interviews. It emphasizes taking a comprehensive approach that involves updating one's resume with quantifiable accomplishments, applying directly to companies, networking, customizing applications, and following up on applications weekly.
This document provides tips for tailoring a resume for specific job opportunities. It recommends researching the company and job description to identify keywords to incorporate into your resume. The tips include creating word clouds of the company's values and job description, then remixing and editing your resume over multiple versions to highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments that match the position. The document emphasizes continuously tweaking your resume to clearly brand yourself and showcase your qualifications and quality of work for the job.
The document discusses how online recruitment has replaced paper applications and resumes with digital platforms like job boards and company career pages. While technology has advanced recruitment capabilities, it can also be overwhelming and inefficient. The document proposes that AL.com can help connect qualified candidates to open positions more efficiently by tailoring recruitment solutions, focusing advertising, and paying close attention to how jobs are advertised and candidates promote themselves.
This document provides tips and strategies for staffing recruiters to improve their sourcing and placement of candidates. It discusses using stakeholder alignment questions to start strong, techniques for writing compelling job descriptions, and savvy sourcing strategies. Key recommendations include asking stakeholders specific questions, highlighting what motivates candidates and tying roles to company purpose in job postings, and leveraging one's network to find new candidates.
Here's how any careers and employability adviser can support job seekers from job search to offer letters in hand by guiding them on one-on-one toward taking these nine simple actions to job success!
The "Career Development Tool - For Undergraduates and Others" outlines a comprehensive program designed by Norwood Employability Limited to enhance employability skills. It addresses the gap in university training by focusing on practical aspects of career planning and job searching. The program includes modules on creating impactful LinkedIn profiles, navigating the hidden job market, crafting effective CVs and cover letters, and interview preparation. It also covers techniques like the "30-60-90-day plan" and the B-A-C-A-R Framework for interviews, along with guidance on salary negotiations. The plan aims for results within 8 weeks, incorporating personalized tasks and one-on-one coaching sessions.
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Building a proactive sourcing function to fill Critical PositionsRob McIntosh
The document summarizes strategies for building an effective proactive sourcing function to fill critical positions. It discusses determining a clear recruitment charter by collaborating with leadership and recruiters. It also covers creating comprehensive passive and active candidate sourcing strategies, measuring the value of sourcing, and brainstorming solutions.
ATC Building A Proactive Sourcing Function To Fill Critical PositionsRob McIntosh
This document summarizes strategies for building an effective proactive sourcing function to fill critical positions. It discusses determining the recruitment charter and synergies between recruiting and sourcing teams. It also covers creating comprehensive passive and active candidate sourcing channel strategies, and measuring the value of sourcing and recruitment functions.
The document discusses the difference between a job and a career. It provides a framework called the "Back-2-Work Approach" to help individuals transition from job to career by understanding and marketing their value. The approach includes creating a value statement, assessing skills, and using resources to invest in one's career through continued education and experience.
This document provides templates and guidance for writing effective job postings. It includes a job posting template, examples of good job postings, and forms for preparing important details about the position and ideal candidate with hiring managers. The introduction explains that the toolkit aims to help recruiters quickly and smoothly manage the job posting process to write better posts and get back time for other priorities. The document then provides guidance on important prep work like defining the position and candidate before writing the posting, and includes templates to capture this information from initial meetings. It also showcases examples of well-written postings and emphasizes crafting compelling descriptions that attract quality applicants.
The document discusses how digital technologies have transformed recruiting over the last 10 years, replacing paper applications with online job boards, career pages, and applications. While these technologies provide more opportunities and avenues for recruiting, they can also become overwhelming due to the large amount of data. The document argues that to effectively recruit using these tools, businesses need to be specific in how they advertise positions and candidates need to be explicit in how they advertise themselves, in order to connect qualified candidates to open positions.
This document discusses how to approach recruiting like marketing. It recommends mapping out the talent experience from attraction to retention, understanding talent personas, using stories to engage talent, and building engagement programs across the talent lifecycle. The document provides examples of recruitment marketing tactics such as getting proactive, hiring for company goals, becoming a storyteller, planning for content distribution, and delivering the right content at the right time. The overall message is that adopting a marketing mindset can help transform talent teams into credible business partners.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
LinkedIn for Your Job Search June 17, 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history, and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention. We will teach how to create a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
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Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
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search?
resume? candidate? with screened
unknown out?
people?
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16. WHAT IS VALUE?
“Value is that quality of anything which renders it
desirable or useful”
Monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade
The worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for
which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of
exchange
Equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.
Estimated or assigned worth; valuation
Denomination, as of a monetary issue or a postage stamp
Magnitude; quantity; number represented by a figure, symbol, or
the like
Significance; favorable regard; merit, or importance
Consider with respect to worth, excellence, usefulness, or
importance
18 listed!
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17. ECONOMY DRIVES HIRING VALUE’S
Boom Economy Today’s Economy
1. Increase functionality & 1. Profitability!
features 2. Fiscal-based decisions
2. Increase capacity 3. Timeframe: Here & now
3. New equipment & systems 4. Operational focus
4. Strategic focus 5. Optimize existing systems
5. Look to future 6. Increase efficiency
6. Investment 7. Operate cheaper
7. Price 8. Consolidate
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18. ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS
Diagram your ability to positively impact an organization
Use a non-linear graphical layout to represent the range of
services you are capable of offering
Use the diagram to build an intuitive framework around
your core service
Turn a long list of skills into a framework for representing
your value so that it is clear, organized & memorable
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19. CREATING A VALUE STATEMENT
For the employer: For YOU:
1. What does this candidate 1. What sort of company /
bring to the table? environment do I thrive in?
2. Why should an employer 2. What role am I happiest
look at their resume? playing?
3. What differentiates this 3. What differentiates one
candidate from the employer from the next?
others?
4. What do I need from my
manager?
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21. YOUR MARKETING MATERIALS
Resume Cover letters
1. Myth vs. reality 1. Job specific
2. Objective 2. Prospecting for a role
3. Content 3. Professional 3rd party
4. Format recruiter (headhunter)
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22. A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
“focus on getting people to understand their personal value
proposition - I don't think enough job seekers take the time
to know that, and I don't think enough professional resume
writers take the time to help them figure it out. The net
result is that a lot of people are resorting to questionable
tactics such as "dummying down" their resume instead of
"smartening up" their job search strategy.”
Resume Writer
“As a professional resume writer myself I'm amazed at what
people are using as their personal marketing documents.”
Resume Writer
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23. ATTENTION TO DETAIL
“The job search
process is simply a
LOT of simple
things, done well
over a long period
of time!”
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24. YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL: 101!
Check spelling & grammar: Configure word processor
or email system to automatically do this!
Avoid elaborate fonts & graphics
Send a copy to yourself & print it out for review
BEFORE sending!
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25. RESUME FORMAT
YOUR NAME YOUR NAME
Value Statement Professional
RESUME Experience
Professional
Experience
UDATE RESUME
Education/Training
Awards
Address Address
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26. RESUME FORMAT
Professional Experience
<Job Title> <From-To>
<Company Name>
Responsible for . . . .
Led . . . .
Managed . . . .
<Job Title> <From-To>
<Company Name>
Responsible for . . . .
Led . . . .
Managed . . . .
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27. YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL: 102!
Make sure dates on your resume do not overlap
Facts or Figures that can be supported & make sense
When emailing resume, DO NOT put "version #'s"
when saving the file
Be consistent using periods
Ensure ALL information on resume is consistent
LinkedIn or Job Board postings
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28. HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR RESUME?
Does your trusted friend have the ability
to answer these THREE questions:
1. What do I do?
2. Why am I a viable candidate for the
position?
3. How have other organizations benefited
from hiring me?
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30. HOW EFFECTIVE ARE JOB BOARDS?
2011: External Hires Referrals (28%)
Job Boards (20.1%)
Career Site (9.8%)
Recruiter Initiated (9.1%)
College (6.6%)
Rehires (4.3%)
Social Media (3.5%)
3rd Party (2.8%)
Print (2.2%)
Temp Contract-to-Hire (2.1%)
Career Fairs (1.9%)
Walk-ins (.08%)
Other (8.8%)
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32. ESTABLISHING VIABLE BUSINESS CONTACTS
What networking is & what it is not!
On-line:
Industry resources
Use social media to formally present your services
to hiring organizations
In-person:
Industry trade shows, seminars & conferences
Networking groups
Preparation is key
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33. LEVERAGE YOUR VALUE
Function as a consultant
Develop in-depth current knowledge of what’s
happening in your industry / specialty
How can revenues, costs & profits be affected?
Consider how your skills would enhance the
company’s ability to drive profits
Strongest value message requires wider
perspectives into the hiring company’s
organization
Focus on creating value & the OUTCOME of your
services!
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37. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE RESOURCES
General News Careers
www.cnn.com Industry specific
www.msnbc.msn.com Role specific
www.forbes.com
Technology Associations, Special
Industry specific Interest Groups etc
Role specific Best practices
Industry specific
Role specific
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38. PLANNING YOUR WEEK
Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri
RESUME SEARCH
AM
UDATE RESUME
SBMIT
Lunch
PM
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40. PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW
The Industry & Market
Trends
Competitors
Current economic conditions
The Company & The Role
Financial results & the “media”!
Question/answer: Focus on the What? Why? How?
Your questions for the interviewer
Logistics
Where? When? With whom?
The interviewer: Their hopes, dreams & desires!
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41. THE INTERVIEW
Answering those “tough” questions
Focus on the services & value that you would bring
Have the interviewer picturing you doing the job
Keep the same level of enthusiasm throughout EVERY interview
Your questions
Are not a memory test!
Are adaptable based upon the new information you have picked
up during the interview
The close
What are the next steps? In what timeframe?
Clearly re-state your interest in the role & your enthusiasm
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42. POST-INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP
1. What went well?
2. What did not go so well?
3. New things you learned about the company or
the role?
4. Were there any surprise questions?
5. What is required in order to be prepared for the
next step?
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43. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE:
Re-Ignite Your Job Search
1. Provide a job search program appropriate for today’s
job market
2. Assist you in understanding, presenting & marketing
the “value” of your services to hiring managers &
organizations
3. Identify useful resources
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45. NEXT STEPS: What are YOU
going to do differently?
1. Assess your efforts to date
2. Have a program, plan or approach
3. Get a “cheerleader” & allow time for what you
enjoy
4. Stick with it: Your resume indicates you have
been previously successful at doing this a LOT!
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