Job Search From Your Mobile Device

Job Search From Your Mobile Device A hot trend to watch is the desire of job seekers to search and apply for jobs from a mobile device according to Jobvites 2014 Job Seeker Nation Report. And there are some other take-aways as well! Who Is Job Searching? Jobvite looked at who was on the hunt for a job and its no surprise that 71% of you are engaged in some sort of job search (In other words, you are unemployed and actively seeking work, employed and actively seeking work, or employed and open to a new job.) And 51% of employed people are actively job seeking or open to new opportunities! So how are they going about it? Mobile Devices Are Key The rise of smart phones and tablets means you have access to information on the go.  Almost a third (27%) of job seekers want to use their mobile device to apply for jobs. And 43% of job seekers have used their mobile devices for job seeking activities.  Theyve logged in from their beds, in the restroom, while waiting for a bus/train and even while at work! Job Seekers Updating Profiles and Searching For Jobs 15% of people surveyed said they updated their Facebook profiles from their mobile and 15% said they searched for a job on Facebook. Make note, the data says that younger job seekers are more likely to use mobile devices. This may explain why Facebook percentages are high. The other point to note is that only 36% of job seekers are using LinkedIn (yet 94% of recruiters are active here!) I hope the Facebook users get the message! Reasons Recruiters Dismiss Candidates Good news (maybe) for the Facebook users sharing party photos. Poor grammar, punctuation and profanity in updates are more damaging than posts mentioning alcohol. Sources for Finding The Dream Job Pay close attention to this! Referrals ROCK! When job seekers were asked how they found their favorite or best job, they credit personal connections! (Think friends, family, and people you know!) This aligns with what recruiters have found too! 64% of high quality candidates are found through referrals. But dont overlook social networks because 59% of recruiters have found quality candidates there too. 59% credit their corporate career site. What is your a-ha moment from reading this summary? Will you do anything differently?

How to Talk About Your Strengths to Employers - Hallie Crawford

How to Talk About Your Strengths to Employers Hallie was honored to be featured in a recent FlexJobs article about how to talk about your strengths in a job interview. As a follow up to this article, we wanted to share some additional tips with you. Learn to articulate your strengths. To be able to talk about your strengths in a job interview, you have to know what your strengths are. More than that, in order to sell yourself in an interview, you also need to be able to speak about them articulately. Provide examples of how you leverage them and how that has produced results for you in past jobs, and explain to them how they would be valuable in the job you are interviewing for as well. Dont assume your interviewer will put 2 and 2 together, you have to be able to lay it out for them during the interview. Help them understand how those strengths would positively impact their bottom line. Know your unique strengths. Also, you need to be able to explain to them how your unique combination of strengths make you stand out from other candidates. For example, if youre an interior designer with experience as well in construction because of a job you had right out of college, that can be a unique set of strengths not everyone brings to the table. Tell stories to make an impact. Make sure you have a story from past experience about each of your strengths to use in your interview to illustrate that you have that strength. Dont just tell them, show them using a story about how it was used, and the positive impact it had at your last job. Strengths aren’t everything. Remember that its also important to keep in mind that the things that job recruiters really look for are soft skills. This includes being a team player, being committed to personal and professional development, having a positive attitude, and being interested in learning. They can see on your resume your accomplishments and whether you know how to use certain computer programs. And they can always provide you with training, but they cant teach you how to be a team player or how to be positive.  Those are critical as well, and strengths or personality traits that can make you stand out from the crowd. Need help with your career? Certified Career Coach and her team of coaches specialize in helping professionals identify their ideal career path, navigate their transition and nurture their career. To schedule a complimentary consultation and find out more about the career coaches at HallieCrawford.com visit our website: https://www.halliecrawford.com.

What Is Important When Writing a Resume For Singapore?

What Is Important When Writing a Resume For Singapore?If you are looking to write a resume for Singapore, then here are some basic tips that can help you produce one that stands out. There are many different things that will play a role in your overall resume and while some are obviously critical, some are more subtle.First, the most important thing to remember is that you should have all the information on hand. Whether it is about your education or experience or your professional achievements or your interests, make sure that you have them all ready to go. This makes it a lot easier to capture the right information in your resume since there is not any guesswork involved with it.Then, it is crucial that you present the most relevant information in your resume. This means that you should also know what information is right and what information is wrong. That is because this information is probably the one that is going to be seen by the employer. So, by presenting the most relevant information, you are more likely to get the job than those that make things up.Another thing to note is that the kind of information that you present is the one that the employer will use to decide whether or not you are fit for the job. So, if you have a very specific skill that is rare and hard to find, but would be essential to the job, try to present this instead of making it up.Of course, there are times when you are forced to do this is when you need to make sure that the information is as accurate as possible. If the information is indeed correct, then you are certain to land a job and end up becoming a successful employee. If it is not, then you are out of luck and you may end up looking for another job. Of course, the more incorrect information you have, the worse off you are going to be.The good news is that there are many tips that can help you find out how to make your resume more efficient. These include writing in bullet points and writing your resume in the proper for mat so that you do not have to look at it for long periods of time.You may also want to include your most recent experiences in your resume. Many employers like to see your entire resume, not just the most recent one. By including your experience in your resume, you are showing that you can take action and improve yourself as a person.

The 25 Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a Bachelors Degree

The 25 Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a Bachelor's Degree Don’t have the time or money to get a bachelor’s degree? Don’t fret. There are plenty of high-paying jobs that require only a two-year associate degree, postsecondary non-degree certificate, or even just a high-school diploma. According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 25 highest-paying jobs that you don’t need a four-year degree to pursue. Each has a median annual salary of at least $68,000. 25. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians They operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft. Median annual wage (2016): $68,020 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,200 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 24. Magnetic-resonance-imaging technologists They monitor patient safety and comfort and view images of areas being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. Median annual wage (2016): $68,420 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 9,800 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 23. Gaming managers They plan, direct, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. Median annual wage (2016): $69,180 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 800 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 22. Diagnostic medical sonographers They use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient’s body to assess and diagnose various medical conditions. Median annual wage (2016): $69,650 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 27,500 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 21. Ship engineers They supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. Median annual wage (2016): $70,570 Education required: Postsecondary non-degree award Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,500 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 20. Postmasters and mail superintendents They plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a US post office, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in an assigned post office. Median annual wage (2016): $71,670 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,800 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 19. Transportation inspectors They inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Median annual wage (2016): $72,220 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 7,100 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 18. Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels They command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Median annual wage (2016): $72,680 Education required: Postsecondary non-degree award (Required to hold license issued by US Coast Guard.) Projected job openings (through 2024): 17,200 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 17. Dental hygienists They clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases like gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. Median annual wage (2016): $72,910 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 70,300 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 16. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers They directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. Median annual wage (2016): $73,150 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 69,900 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 15. Funeral-service managers They plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Median annual wage (2016): $73,830 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 7,400 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: None 14. Nuclear medicine technologists They use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans. Median annual wage (2016): $74,350 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 4,200 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 13. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers They directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control. Median annual wage (2016): $74,540 Education required: Postsecondary non-degree award Projected job openings (through 2024): 33,400 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 12. Power-plant operators They control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators. Median annual wage (2016): $74,690 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 14,100 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training 11. Powerhouse, substation, and relay electrical and electronics repairers They inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. Median annual wage (2016): $75,670 Education required: Postsecondary non-degree award Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,900 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training 10. Commercial pilots They pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air-carrier routes or helicopters. Requires commercial-pilot certificate. Median annual wage (2016): $77,200 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 15,100 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 9. Detectives and criminal investigators They conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Median annual wage (2016): $78,120 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 28,300 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 8. Elevator installers and repairers They assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters. Median annual wage (2016): $78,890 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 5,900 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Apprenticeship 7. Nuclear technicians They assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear production. Median annual wage (2016): $79,140 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 2,800 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 6. Radiation therapists They check equipment, observe patients’ reactions to treatment, and document sessions. Median annual wage (2016): $80,160 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 6,200 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 5. Power distributors and dispatchers They coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam. Median annual wage (2016): $81,900 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,900 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training 4. First-line supervisors of police and detectives They directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of a police force. Median annual wage (2016): $84,840 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 43,000 Work experience: Less than five years On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training 3. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers They coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Median annual wage (2016): $89,190 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 27,100 Work experience: Five years or more On-the-job training: None 2. Nuclear-power-reactor operators They operate or control nuclear reactors, move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, record data in logs, and implement emergency procedures when needed. Median annual wage (2016): $91,170 Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent Projected job openings (through 2024): 2,600 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training 1. Air-traffic controller They monitor and direct the movement of aircraft. Median annual wages of air-traffic controllers are the highest of any occupation in which workers typically do not need a bachelor’s degree. Median annual wage (2016): $122,410 Education required: Associate’s degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 7,500 Work experience: None On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training This story originally appeared on Business Insider.

5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season - Work It Daily

5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season - Work It Daily 5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season It’s no secret that the pulse of business activity slows during the summer season, making it the ideal time for workers to tackle back-burner projects and take advantage of much-needed vacation time. For active job seekers, however, the dog days of summer can be a difficult and frustrating time. Rejection is hard enough when you’re not sweating through a full suit in 100-degree weather. Related: The 4 New Rules Of Recruiting Because of staggered vacation schedules and the general slow pace of summer, the elapsed time between scheduling interviews and decision-making can seem like an eternity to the eager job seeker. In fact, the most recent report on job trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics accounted for 741,000 discouraged American workers in July. The BLS defines ‘discouraged workers’ as people who are unemployed but not actively looking for work because they believe there are no jobs available for them. If you are one of the discouraged workers out there, or if you’re just itching for a new job, here is some good news: in a few days Labor Day will mark the unofficial end of summer, which means a traditional boost in hiring is just around the corner. Hiring managers and gatekeepers alike are returning from vacation refreshed, rejuvenated and motivated for a productive fourth quarter. 5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season So, if your job search is as uneventful as your summer television lineup, here are some tips to prepare for the peak hiring season and still enjoy Labor Day: 1. Network Because of the slower pace, those people you have been trying to network with are much more likely to accept your invitation for coffee or lunch. In your free time, explore local meetup groups and potentially make meaningful connections with others in your area. If you go to a Labor Day cookout, talk to as many people as you can, and keep in mind: 80 percent of jobs are obtained by a referral. 2. Consider working with a staffing agency Recruiters have special insight into recruiting trends and job opportunities with companies in your town, many of which will be ramping up their hiring in the fourth quarter. Retail companies, for example, experience a significant surge in hiring as they prepare for the holiday season. At the very least, a recruiter can find temporary employment to help get you back on your feet until the right full-time opportunity comes along. 3. Prepare a marketing strategy Personal branding is a requirement for remaining relevant throughout your career. Once you’ve cultivated a personal brand that represents your value to a desired employer, be strategic and thoughtful about how you market your brand. Your assets include your resume, cover letter, portfolio, LinkedIn and other social media profiles. Think carefully about the message these materials convey to your target market. 4. Polish your appearance The end of summer means the end of the relaxed dress code. Kids are buying back-to-school pencils and trapper keepers, so why not buy a few new pieces for your back-to-work wardrobe? As superficial as it may sound â€" it is a common fact that professional attire has a direct correlation to self-confidence. 5. And finally, relax Job searching is a full-time job, so enjoy the Labor Day holiday and don’t feel guilty about being out of work. When the weekend is over, you’ll feel energized to make big moves. Not quite ready to say goodbye to the slow pace of summer? Adecco Staffing, USA understands, which is why they are giving away ten unbelievable prizes from August 18-29 as part of their “Un-End the Summer” campaign. To enter, head over to Adecco Staffing, USA’s Facebook page. Click on the “Un-End the Summer” tab to participate, and you could win a GoPro HERO3+, Weber Spirit gas grill, Beats by Dre Beatbox Portable, a $1,500 airline gift card and more. Adecco will give away one prize per day to a lucky, random winner. Related Posts 10 Things Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But I Will!) 10 Reasons Why You Haven’t Heard Back From A Recruiter What’s A Recruiter’s Favorite Word And Why Should You Care?   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Women This Age Are The Best Leaders, According to Study

Women This Age Are The Best Leaders, According to Study If your business is in need of an excellent leader, it may time to look beyond the usual suspects.PricewaterhouseCoopers and Hartill Consulting surveyed over 6,000 professionals in a recent study and discovered that only 8 percent of those surveyed exhibited strategist leader capabilities. Among others, these leadership skills include resilience, human perspective, positive use of language, and the capacity to move between observation and detail.The survey found the largest population of strategist leaders came from the population of women over the age of 55.This is an important finding because although this population is more likely to exhibit the skills required to effectively lead, women over age 55 are also frequently passed over for promotion opportunities.One reason women over 55 are more likely to make better leaders than their male counterparts? They are more likely to landsee situations from multiple perspectives, emplo y positive language and exercise power courageously, according to the study.Rachael Saunders, the Age at Work Director, called the research interesting and suggested that the role of motherhood may be a contributing factor as to why older women make better bosses, since many of the skills required to look after people are transferable tomanagingteams.Historically, women over the age of 55 would not have been an area of focus, but as the research suggests, this pool of talent might hold the key transformation and, in some cases, business survival, said Jessica Leith, a consultant at PwC.If HR and recruiters begin to give women over 55 a fair chance to exhibit their leadership skills by promoting and recruiting them, businesses may reach potentials they never imagined. Lets make a change and give these women the roles they are the most qualified for.--Kayla Heisler is an essayist and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. She is a contributing writer for Color My Bubble. Her work appears in N ew Yorks Best Emerging Poets anthology.

The Honest to Goodness Truth on Writing Resume for Kids

The Honest to Goodness Truth on Writing Resume for Kids Try to remember the idea of Less Is More and filter the infassonation that you put in your job program, only including the relevant particulars. You will have to provide some simple info on your resume. If you include all the information above when you write your resume, you will have a fairly good document to share. You dont need to present any personal or private info on your resume. The Unusual Secret of Writing Resume for Kids You should tailor your resume to each work application so that it responds to the particular necessities of the job which youre applying for. Basically as soon as an advertisement is published it is the standard trend that there are hundreds and hundreds of applications together with the resumes. Performing arts resumes are not the same as standard resumes. There are lots of basic kinds of resumes used to make an application for job openings. You also ought to tailor your resume to demons trate the way your work experience specifically meets the requirements of the job which youre applying for. Therefore, as soon as you are creating a resume, take a look at what you have achieved up to now in your academic career and in your extracurricular pursuits. Finally, you would like to attempt to strike a balance between including experience thats both timely and relevant. Actually, in regards to first resumes and job applications, the idea ought to be to deal with the process for a learning experience. Finally the brainstorming and purpose-setting is done, and its time to receive students to really create the very first draft of their resume. Taking the opportunity to work on your resume is vital. Writing your first resume may look like a daunting undertaking. An excellent way to start on your resume as a high school student is to examine examples of resumes and read tips about what to include and the way to format your resume. Resume writing has students imagine a n extremely specific audience usually a possible employer and reinforces the significance of writing for a true audience. You dont need to include your house address, even though there may be some situations when doing so would be recommended. Your little aspiring artist wants a way to stick out from the crowd. The monologue ought to be age appropriate. Note that there might be circumstances when including some of these information demonstrates that youre a great fit for the job. Usually its sufficient to include a couple of testimonials in your resume. Just be certain to keep the date form consistent. You are able to place your contact details in the footer of your resume, but should you do, you should make sure theyre also in the fruchtwein important body of the document. A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. Especially for a first resume, utilizing a template is a superb idea. Free resume template for children. You dont need to invent a totally new layout. Heres What I Know About Writing Resume for Kids There are many unique approaches to organize the info on your resume, but the great old reverse chronological (where your latest experience is listed first) is still your best option. Usually, you only ought to demonstrate the most recent 10-15 decades of your career history and just incorporate the experience related to the positions to which youre applying. Whether you are searching for your very first job or seeking to earn a career change, the procedure starts with your resume. Dont forget, your resume is just the very first step. Theres an excellent chance it wont include all the keywords set out in the work description. There are a few things that dont belong on a resume for work. With persistence and patience, you will gradually land the job that you desire. Choosing which to use is dependent upon the kind of job that you are applying for and your degree of experience. The 5-Minute Rule for Writing Resume for Kids Examine the requirements, and should you see certain terms used frequently, they need to most likely be in your resume. Resume services are extremely much popular because of their effectiveness.