Should You Stop Job-Hunting Over Christmas

Should You Stop Job-Hunting Over Christmas This week, we asked should you stop job hunting over Christmas?  The majority  of your answers were  no, never stop looking! To stand out as a candidate, you must stay ahead of the game. Persistence and focus is key to landing job-hunt success. If you search in quieter seasons, its likely that youll have less competition! However, its important not to overwork  during the festive period. There’s some really useful advice provided by contributors to the discussion below. Thanks to everyone that participated for their feedback, and have a great festive break! Join our  #UROpinion  discussion  every Monday  on LinkedIn, where you can comment on our latest discussion now!   Heres the Link Humans  answer to the question: Jörgen Sundberg Director Lord of the Dance @LinkHumans Social Media Agency Well the job market certainly slows down over Christmas but that gives you a chance to stand out, as therell be less applicants. If you can find a company that wants to finish their rounds of recruitment over the holidays for a January start, you could be on to a winner. Alexandre Bourgeois Account Executive Baron of Baguettes @LinkHumans Social Media Agency As a job seeker, I think you should never soften your efforts! Almost everyone in the discussion agreed that you should never stop applying to jobs, and that the holidays are  key time to get ahead of the competition and apply for vacancies  with less applicants! Liz DAloia Mobile HR Solutions | Starting at $150 for Small Business | HR Virtuoso Company Top Contributor Never stop looking! You never know what seeds that are planted over the holidays will sprout when budgets are finalised and people return from vacation in January. Freyja White Senior Professional Recruiter at COASTLINE I dont find the job market slows down at all in fact quite the opposite. Companies are in the last month of their fiscal year, their budgets for the New Year are already approved and sitting on their desks, they know who they are replacing in the new year and what new positions are being added to their departments and they are raring to find new people to hire. So, no, dont slow down a job search at all! Claire Giancola-Belmares, MBA Director of Talent Acquisition, Thomson Legal at Thomson Reuters; Dakota/Scott County Workforce Investment Board Give yourself the gift of a new opportunity in the New Year! The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on your current situation, research and make a resolution to propel your job search. Estelle Leisegang Talent Manager Evrst Business Solutions I agree. This is the time for serious job seekers to use to their advantage. Christina E. Rodriguez Chief Advising Officer I Job Search I Resumes | Linked In Profiles Give yourself the gift of consistency and persistence. Businesses dont turn off the lights for the holidays! Carolyn Hipkins explained that she  would be applying to jobs that are relevant, regardless of the time of the season. Carolyn Hipkins Seeking new position in Public Relations/Public Affairs with NPOs, social enterprise organizations. If a company is advertising it positions over the holidays Im applying. Whilst the job hunting is an all-year task, Amanda Davis  said that time away from the pressure of searching for a vacancy is essential. Gain focus and recharge over the Christmas break! Amanda Davies Managing Director at ISV Skills Testing Training, Co-active Coach On the flip side, dedicated candidates know that finding a job is almost a full-time job itself. Like any worker, some time off, away from a situation and the pressure (from others and they can put on themselves) is ideal for recharging the batteries. Even just a few days off restocks the energy reserves, focuses the mind and gives new found momentum. Hence candidates should perform better. Similarly, Samuel Rossi says that job seekers should use festive gatherings to gain contacts you otherwise wouldnt have access to. Samuel Rossi Former Director Operations at Design Home Gift Paper, Inc This is a fantastic time to soft cell yourself at neighbourhood parties, and holiday gatherings of family and friends. I wouldnt make the evening about how you are looking for a job, but a quick mention to an acquaintance might uncover something you might not have thought of Both Jose Watson and Emma Gunes reveals the employer perspective on hiring in the holiday season: Jose Watson Pioneering Spirit Recruiter for Lowes Home Improvement I say take advantage of this slow season to really get your employment brand out for candidates to celebrate new careers! Emma Gunes Recruitment talent resourcing tech entrepreneur Never stop looking and I believe companies should never stop hiring. Christmas is a great time to get your vacancies visible on the job boards when others are taking their foot off the pedal. Candidates have more time on their hands to consider their options. We have always made some great placements between Dec/Jan and encourage our clients to launch campaigns right through the holidays. What are your thoughts on this weeks question? Let us know in the comments! #UROpinion Whats the number 1 thing you should never include in your #CV? Tweet or reply here http://t.co/N6QNVD5cMd pic.twitter.com/0FIw1aLPLr â€" Undercover Recruiter (@UndercoverRec) December 8, 2014

#21 - Career Expert Series Jacob Share from JobMob

#21 - Career Expert Series Jacob Share from JobMob The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSFor This Episode of The Career Expert Series â€" we will be hearing from Jacob Share from Job Mob.Episode SummaryevalevalDuring the episode Jacob Share discussed with us ideas tips from his 10 years of experience helping candidates from around the world. Here is a summary of my interview with Jacob Share.1. The most challenge thing about Job search is the lack of a feedback loop. This is a common problem across the globe. Candidates do not get immediate feedback whether their approach/strategy is working or not.2. The more information people have â€" the more confident they will be during their job research.3. The importance of preparing a Work Portfolio. Having one will help you realize your past successes. And it also comes very handy during the job search process.4. The purpose of a resume is to get the first call from the Employer. In short, your resume is your marketing docum ent.5. Demand-based Job Search. Research the market, find out what skills are in demand. Based on your research, then tailor your resume and apply. This ensures that you are maximizing the opportunities in the marketplace.6. Social Media such as LinkedIn, helps you to promote yourself actively and passively. It is a necessary branding tool.eval7. How doing the right amount of research can aid you during the job interview?8. The importance of seeking out help from a Career Coach will save you tremendous amounts of time. Accelerate your job search and see results quicker.Links and ResourcesTo learn more connect with Jacob Share â€" you can reach him through his LinkedIn or Twitter.During the interview Jacob mentioned his upcoming Job Search program. For more information check out the course here.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas Ending Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

Career Opportunities in Ridesharing - CareerAlley

Career Opportunities in Ridesharing - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If you buy something from a store and it doesnt fit or suit you, then you can often take it back, but if you quit your regular job to try something different and it doesnt work out, that can be a much bigger problem to deal with. If you decide to buy a car like the Chrysler 200, you are pretty unlikely to change your mind about the purchase, but what you might look at, is the chance to earn a bit of extra money by getting involved in ridesharing. However, if you are considering the idea of ridesharing as a regular job, it is usually betterto ease your way in to see if you like the work before you go ahead and quit your regular day job. A good source of income If you are looking for a reliable and regular source of income, ridesharing can often manage to tick all the boxes in that respect. Money may well be your major motivation, but there are other things to consider when it comes to considering an opportunity like ridesharing, it always pays to check out all aspects of the work and see whether the opportunityappeals to you. One of the big names in ridesharing is Uber and they do make some claims about the sort of money that you should be able to earn as a driver for them. If you are working in the Big Apple for example, they estimate that it is feasible for a full-time Uber driver to earn in the ballpark of $90,000 a year. As with many claims like this that are designed to attract new recruits, you will certainly be able to find drivers earning this sort of money, but you will also find plenty of drivers who are likely to be earning a lot less than this. It makes sense to do the math and have a go at part-time driving for a ridesharing company so that you can get a clearer idea of the earning potential and then scale the numbers up if you were working full-time. This is probably a more accurate way of seeing whether ridesharing will provide you with the income you need and want, rather than relying on being told what you could earn. You might earn more money working less hours Strange as it might seem, there is a fair argument to suggest that you could actually earn more money from ridesharing if you only worked part-time at the job. The logic behind this is that if you only worked for about 15 hours a week but only clocked on for riding work at peak evening and weekend times, it could boost your average hourly rate, which might be diluted by working longer hours where there are periods when you are waiting for a job to come through. Declaring your ridesharing income Dont forget that you will need to file and pay your taxes on your rideshare income, even if you are doing it as a part-time job alongside your regular work. There might be some deductibles associated with ridesharing that make the work more attractive for you, but remember that if you are working for a ridesharing company, you are basically classed as an independent contractor. Ridesharing can be a great way to earn some money and it might even work out as a full-time occupation. Take the time to test the waters andgain someexperience before you quit your day job. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Big Fat Huge Enormous Freakin Awesomely Amazing Announcement! - When I Grow Up

Big Fat Huge Enormous Freakin Awesomely Amazing Announcement! - When I Grow Up If you cant tell by the title of this post, I am excited and thrilled and giddy and over-the-moon about announcing that: Ill be a guest on Let the Day Begin (with host Mary Adams) on the Co-Creator Radio Network THIS FRIDAY (yup, March 6th) at 2p EST! If youre able to listen live, you can do so by clicking on the Listen Live Now toolbar at the top of their homepage. Otherwise, Ill let you know when the show is available as an Archive so you can listen to it on the go, as you drift off to sleep, as you wake up, as you clean, as you shower, as you do your kickboxing exercises, as you clean up after your dog, as you brush your teeth, as you play Scrabble, as you watch TV on mutethere are so many great times to listen!

Teacher Resume Samples - How to Make a Good One

Teacher Resume Samples - How to Make a Good OneTeaching is one of the most important jobs out there and has so many potentials that one can get bored of looking for those teacher resume samples. However, by now you must have realised that teachers are required to handle different types of students at different level and the ability to solve their problems to the best of their capabilities is essential.So, before you start looking for a job, make sure that you send your resume to the employer that you think is suitable for you. One way of doing this is to go through the job application forms that you are going to use in the school and see if they have the necessary requirements for teaching. If they do, look for samples of job applications that will help you select the best one.The resume that you are using for the resume of your dream job should cover the main qualifications. One of these is the knowledge that you have acquired by studying. Remember that the skills that you are able to develop with the job will be the ones that will help you handle students of all ages. You will be the one who knows how to understand their issues and how to help them solve their problems.A great option is to look for job applications that will help you complete a project to prove your worth. This will involve taking a survey and writing a presentation. It is very important that the teacher resumes that you choose reflect your character and personality.Another major problem that you need to cope with is the availability of time. The job application form is only one way to create a resume. With the help of the materials that are available with you, you need to be creative in making a nice presentation about your character and your thoughts about the job.Teachers can try to go to the school counselor and ask them about the job they think will suit them. But remember that you will not find them to be all of a sudden. However, if you have got the confidence that you can handle the t eachers, you can try to present yourself to the board of your choice.Besides this, make sure that you have covered the basic requirements of teaching. This will make it easier for you to choose the right job for you.

How to Ace Your Annual Review

How to Ace Your Annual Review No two words inspire more dread in managers and employees alike than these: performance reviews. Rather than letting your annual checkup get you down, though, consider the upside. This is one of the few times of the year you get to chat with your boss about your career. And with a bit of strategizing, you can set the stage for a big raise or promotion in the year to come. Show you’re a top performer Your supervisor probably doesn’t recall your every accomplishment over the past 12 months, so jog his or her memory. Richard Klimoski, a management professor at George Mason University, suggests submitting a one-page self-evaluation before the review. That way you draw the baseline from which your performance is measured. Sum up the year in three to five major contributions â€" with evidence. Highlight, for example, that you increased sales by 20% and share a testimonial from a new client. You’ll seem more genuine if you also identify skills or knowledge you must gain to take your performance to the next level. Request a real critique “Even when you don’t agree with it, feedback is useful,” Steve Miranda of Cornell University’s Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies says. “It provides insight as to how you’re being perceived.” You’ll need this information to clear hurdles standing between you and your career goals. Related: Baby on the Way? Time to Make a Budget Unfortunately, managers are often as uncomfortable giving negative feedback as subordinates are at receiving it. So you may have to drill down to get real advice. You might say, “I understand my presentations could be better. Perhaps I should work with a public-speaking coach?” Respond positively to criticism, owning up to problems and offering solutions; if you really disagree, ask for examples, so you can separate fact from perception. Plan your compensation Even if your review is tied to a pay increase, this generally isn’t the time to fight for more money â€" budgets are typically set by the time of the review, says Lori Holsinger, a principal at New York HR consulting firm Mercer. Related: From Real Estate Exec to Laundromat Owner What you can get: details on the salary review process to help you prep for next year. Find out how and when your raise was decided and who was consulted. Did you get a big bump? Ask what actions you can take to repeat the result. Vice versa if you got pennies. Get on board with the boss End the conversation by asking for measurable short- and long-term goals, advises Dallas career coach Jean Casey. Align at least a few of these objectives with your supervisor’s. You might say, “I know our department is dealing with a budget deficit. What can I do to help?” Your efforts to get on the same page will most likely make your manager happy, which will in turn keep your career moving forward. As Casey puts it, “You want to work with the boss â€" not for the boss.”

How To Write A Great Cover Letter Introduction - Work It Daily

How To Write A Great Cover Letter Introduction - Work It Daily Yes, employers still read cover letters. Let me just start with that since I’m asked that question quite frequently these days. I will say that I’m sure not all of them do, but the majority still take a few moments to scan through the cover letterâ€"and so having an attention-grabbing cover letter is important (especially if you have something significant you need to say). That's why a great cover letter introduction is crucial. And I assure you, if you’re applying for a position you really want, you have something very significant to say! Something like: “Hey! I want this job; I’m the best person for it, and here’s why.” I wouldn’t recommend starting your cover letter off that way, but you get the gist of what I’m trying to say. How To Write A Great Cover Letter Introduction Your cover letter has a message to convey, and you want to be sure that it’s communicating that message in the most effective way possible. Well, here are a few other ways that I would NOT use to start your cover letterâ€"followed by some suggestions for how to write a better cover letter opening line that WILL grab the employer’s attention and keep it. Boring Cover Letter Introductions: Please accept my resume in response to… In response to the position opening in XYZ… With more than X number of years’ experience in XYZ… My unique mix of experience and education… My experience in X and Y make me the ideal candidate… Here are some suggestions for creating a great opening line for your cover letter: 1. Speak To Their Need You know your industry and position better than anyone else. You know what is relevant to the needs of businesses looking for a great candidate who does what you do. Start with an opening line that reflects the fact that you know the needs of their organization and can meet those needs. 2. Ask A Question And not just any question eitherâ€"ask a question you know they’re asking themselves daily, and then answer that question by stating how you’ve successfully addressed the issue with your previous employers. 3. Relate Share how you’ve tackled obstacles for other organizations that would apply to this new opportunity. 4. Show You’re An Overcomer Use an example in your cover letter of how you overcame a challenge that directly relates to the new position you’re applying for, and make that connection in your cover letter. State the problem and your solution. Just don’t get long-winded. Photo Credit: ShutterstockRelated Articles Around the Web How to End a Cover Letter Land the Interview | Glassdoor Blog How To Start Your Cover Letter | Monster.com How to Start a Cover Letter With Examples and Tips Have you joined our career growth club?Join For Free!