Why Recruiters Look at Online Profiles

Why Recruiters Look at Online ProfilesWhy Recruiters Look at Online Profiles72013 Social Recruiting Survey by Jobvite.Companies have found that social recruiting has the following benefitsThe time it takes to hire a person improved by 33%.The quality of candidates improved by 49%.The number of candidates improved by 43%.42 percent of recruiters have reconsidered a candidate based on content such asVolunteering or donations to charityIllegal drug useOvertly religious postsGun referencesOvertly political postsThe study reinforces what we already know about about the importance of cleaning up your online image on social media networking sites. These platforms can be an effective tool in a job search but can also derail a candidates chances of getting hiredReaders, have you taken the time to look at your social network profiles from a recruiting perspective? Have you changed anything as a result?

Alternatives to Self-Promotion

Alternatives to Self-Promotion Alternatives to Self-Promotion Alternatives to Self-Promotion By Wendy GelbergOne of the hardest parts about looking for a new job is the need to promote yourself - especially since people often feel they have to brag, when in most other social encounters were taught not to brag. The standard job search advice tells you that youve got to sell yourself and you have to toot your own horn. One job seeker spoke for a lot of us when she said, What are you supposed to do when you dont want to sound like you think youre the greatest thing since sliced bread?Here are three answers to that question.1. Let Others Speak For YouIt feels less boastful, and sounds more credible, when you can refer to the testimonials of others. ansicht can come from several sources.One obvious source is performance evaluations from your manager. If youre asked in an interview about a strength or an accomplishment, you can say, something like thisMy manager always gave me high marks f or my ability to resolve sensitive and complex customer problems with diplomacy and sensitivity. He commented in my performance evaluation on my contribution to our increase in customer retention. On your resume, you can use a phrase such as Recognized for contribution to customer retention through diplomatic resolution of complex customer problems.Testimonials can come from many sources clients, co-workers, even vendors. Whether the praise has been given in written form or not, you can reference the feedback youve gotten from othersMy co-workers tell me they can always count on me to troubleshoot computer problems. When the system goes down, Im the one they turn to to get things up and running again.2. Bring a PortfolioWe all know that sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words - and sometimes having some visual aids can help you promote yourself.Having a portfolio of work samples, nachrichtensendung articles, certificates/licenses, letters of praise, or other documents you can display can allow you to promote yourself by putting the spotlight on the work itself.When asked about your accomplishments, you can say, May I show you an example of the new monitor that I helped to design? and then show a photo, product announcement or press release, or product specifications and describe the unique features of your product.However, just be sure to remember that a portfolio is a supplement to the conversation and not a substitute for it.3. Report the FactsNow lets look at how you can speak on your own behalf, but without appearing boastful.According to the dictionary, to boast means to speak in an arrogant manner. Simply reporting the facts isnt boastful - what contributes to boasting or bragging is tone of voice, an exaggerated I, and exaggeration of the truth.You wont sound boastful if you present information in a straightforward manner, especially if you use the Problem-Action-Result (P-A-R) format to tell a brief story. Using this format, both in interviews an d in resumes, you describe the problem you faced, the action you took, and the results you achieved. If you were part of a team or others contributed to the successful outcome, include them in your story.Heres an example of a P-A-R answerIt was my responsibility to prepare the handouts for the conference and assemble packets for the attendees. One speaker didnt submit his materials until the day before the event problem. I quickly organized a team of three other support staff and, working past the close of business, together we collated and put together all of the materials. action We had 250 complete packets ready in time for the 830 start of the conference the next morning. resultsYoull feel less boastful when you focus on telling the story of the larger event or circumstance, and at the same time youll provide useful information to an employer about how you solve problems. Note that theres no exaggeration, and no arrogant tone of voice. Report the facts, just the facts.Bottom Lin eUsing a combination of these three strategies - presenting the evaluations of others, samples of your work, or just the facts - you can successfully promote yourself without bragging or tooting your horn.Reprinted with permission from careercast.com, 2016 Adicio, all rights reserved.

Old expressions updated for the modern professional

Old expressions updated for the modern professionalOld expressions updated for the modern professionalEw, sriracha if youve ever used those words (together or apart) youre not only expressing your distaste for the ubiquitous spicy condiment, youve also used two words being added to the official Scrabble dictionary later this year.So, now that weve established certain words that are firmly part of the vernacular, what about the ones that should be disappearing? mora than that, how can you stop using those pesky expressions that mark you as being out of touch? First things first, identify why theyre so annoying.Know what they meanBefore you go off on YouTube spouting about why you should think inside the box instead of outside the box, you probably need to actually understand the expression. Far too many people hear their coworkers talking about synergy or paradigms and start using the same irritating few words and expressions in their own speech and presentations.Its a better idea to think through your point and takeaways instead and give people a clear idea of what you mean or intend to deliver.Try being more seasonalIf youre worried that you might sound out of touch, try making some of your statements less universal and more immediate. Short lead media specialist Jono Waks of Jono Productions, has to constantly find new and interesting ways to promote people and brands.He explains, My client exultations are usually closely tied to the season, the holiday or the daily news cycle. To make things feel fresh or updated, Waks says Its important to understand the brand and tease out key homilie points that are relevant to those youre contacting. So, figure out where your brand fits in the cycle and choose your words that fit the moment.And pay more attention to what everyone else is or isnt saying. Keeping everything fresh can be difficult but if you pay attention you know what words are buzzy and whats hackneyed.No hanging fruitLets face it, popular expressions bec ome popular for a reason. We all talk about low hanging fruit because its the easiest way to say you grab whatevers right there. But think about the implications for a moment. If you settle so easily for a clich, might you be giving your boss or client the impression youre not working that hard either? Challenge yourself to come up with new ways of saying things and you might just find yourself doing things a new way as well.Its never one size fits allIf youre worried that your written interaction is stale, try paying more attention to who youre contacting, instead of only the things you want to say. Its important to know whom you are reaching out to, said Waks. He says to keep in mind, Tone of message plus choice of wording varies on multiple variables such as work, age/generation, your relationship plus regularity of interaction.But dont retire it completelyAt the end of the day, even some of the most annoying and cliched expressions make a lot of sense, simply because they sum up exactly what were trying to express in the least amount of time. So, before you throw your favorite expression under the bus, maybe just start paying attention to whether youre overusing it or not and put it on the backburner for a while instead.I think theres more room for words than less, said Waks. The fact that the Inuit have 50 words for snow impresses me. Id never say get rid of a word cause its old or overused, though maybe put it back on the shelf for a bit.