Why Negotiation Techniques Are Crucial for Candidates

Why Negotiation Techniques Are Crucial for Candidates The job world can be a dangerous place for the ill-prepared so when a position opens up, it’s game time! While packing your resume with loads of experience certainly gives you an edge, it truly is what you say during the interview that will be the determining factor for most employers. For this reason, employers will size up applicants usually within the first 30 seconds of meeting them. Sometimes it’s the fundamentals, the elementary negotiating tactics or lack thereof that cause the interviewer to essentially ignore everything after the initial meet and greet. Statistics reveal that many hiring decisions are made within the first 2 minutes of an interview. It behooves the candidate to spend a little time on preparing to have their life’s work summed up in just 120 seconds. Follow the tips below: The Fundamentals: There are certain common sense, time tested fundamentals when it comes to negotiating your way into a dream job. From the start, if you are not making eye contact, you will lose almost all credibility. Repeating the interviewers name is another fundamental that will also immediately add a level of personal connection that most of your competitors will fail to achieve. Nowadays, even the simple smile throughout an interview is left out. These few fundamentals are probably the most important, otherwise you are just another applicant. Establish that connection from the start. The good news is that few are doing what should be extremely obvious, and by bringing some eye contact, the interviewer’s name and a smile into your interview, believe it or not, you will have an edge! The Skills: While the fundamentals are a must and surprisingly left out by most applicants, mix in some high level negotiation tactics, and imagine the results you will achieve. What makes you different than those before and after you? More than likely the interviewer will have a line out the door and completely forget about you by the second or third applicant that follows. You are a commodity. You have value and it’s time to present yourself in that light.   Once you master the fundamentals, look to hinting your worth and disclosing all the opportunities that have been available to you without making it obvious. Create a sense of urgency and limit the interviewers options. For example: Mr. Doe, I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me. I turned down a couple of offers based solely on knowing that I was going to get the opportunity to interview with you here at ABC Company. I’m certainly getting to the point where I need to make a decision soon, but I wasn’t going to do it without learning about the possibilities here. With that, or a variation thereof, you have instantly created value for yourself. Not only have you shown that others are interested in you (which will inevitably make the interviewer convince themselves that there must be something interesting about you), but you’ve created a sense of urgency and now those butterflies are in the Interviewer’s stomach (rather than yours!) telling him/her that they might not want interview the other 100 applicants because you might just get snatched up. Have some confidence when you walk in there it will no doubt be a change of pace for the interviewer from the other nail biting applicants that walk in the door. Seal the Deal: When you walk out of that interview, don’t leave without something. A “thank you for your time” will more than likely lead to a whole lot of nothing. Your goal with each interview should be to get an action step from it: Mr. Doe, thanks again for meeting with me, if you wouldn’t mind, could I give you a call this Friday just to get an update on how the interviewing process has been going for you and see if I’m still in the hunt? More often than not, the answer will be yes and you will have just received an action step that others simply didn’t think about getting. The goal here is to not just be shuffled back into the paperwork when you walk out that door. Before you leave, have the next action step all set up. Follow Up While you may have just put on the best show of your interviewing career, a lack of follow up will end all chances of landing the job. If you said you would call, call! When you’re done with that call, send a thank you card telling the Interviewer how much you appreciate their time and expressing an interest in the job. The goal is to distinguish yourself from the others and the point here is, it takes something different to accomplish that. Quick Guide â€" Fundamentals to Close: Don’t forget the simple things â€" Smile, maintain constant eye contact and repeat the interviewer’s name throughout the interview. If you don’t feel comfortable with the next steps, just doing these simple bare minimums will give you an edge few others have. If you’re feeling comfortable and ready for some results, hone in on some negotiation skills and promote your value. Act “as if”; as if you are completely worth it and the opportunity to choose you won’t be around for long. If you’re leaving that interview, leave with something, otherwise what do you really have? Nothing! Lineup that action step, whether it’s a follow up phone call or stopping by in the near future just to check-in! Finally, if you say you are going to do something, do it and sooner rather than later. Remember, you need the job and they need you. Be confident! You are worth it! Any more tips you would add? Let us know in the comments below! Jason Cohen assumed the position of Chief Consultant of  Jason Cohen Pittsburgh  in the winter of 2013. Leading up to his role as the lead Consultant for the group, Jason Cohen has negotiated hundreds of real estate deals. Proof positive that his negotiation skills have allowed him to master the technique . Cohen formed the Jason Cohen Pittsburgh team after 10 years of negotiating his way through the real estate business and acquiring millions in PA Real Estate along the way.

Why All Young Women Professionals Should Read the News

Why All Young Women Professionals Should Read the News Reading the news keeps you up-to-date on current events, your favorite comics and the weather. But there are even more benefits specific to todays young woman professional, who is still, despite decades of womens advocacy, fighting to be treated in the same manner as the young working man. As you jump into the next week of your work and social life, consider all these things that reading the news can do for you â€" as a woman, as a working professional and simply as a person. It Helps You Form a Truth-Based Opinion Even if you dont read the news firsthand, you hear news stories all the time â€" from friends, from social media, from colleagues. But what you may not realize as youre listening to these versions of the news is that theyre just that â€" versions. When you rely on knowing the news from friends, social media and certain TV programs, what youre often hearing is a version of a news story. If it’s not coming from a trusted or authoritative news source with proven investigative journalism, that source might be biased or blatantly incorrect. Remember all that fake news and supposedly authoritative sources passed around on the Internet before the November election? Yea, you don’t want to fall prey to that. If you merely listen others without fact-checking for yourself, youre cheating yourself out of a great gift â€" media literacy. The gift of the truth, and therefore, your own opinion. Vet the storytellers you listen to. Understand their credentials, and if these credentials are legitimate. Read multiple news sources â€" not just one. This way, when you hear news, you’ll have your own unique and solid opinion, and you’ll know whether or not the version you’re hearing is based on fact. It Makes You a Better Citizen of the World Reading the news regularly has its benefits beyond home and work. It makes you a better citizen of the world. What does this mean, you ask? Simple. Being a true citizen of the world means that, rather than living by the out of sight, out of mind mentality, you can empathize with people on the other side of the planet as you stay up-to-date with their hardships and triumphs. You can then use that empathy and knowledge to connect with those around you or even to actually do something proactive, should you feel the urge. A beautifully depicted story about the scenery in Ireland or the fun of Germanys Oktoberfest might just lead you to plan an excellent vacation. Or â€" a tragic story showing what happens to children in war zones might move you to get involved in volunteering at a human rights non-profit or sponsoring such an orphan. No matter where the stories lead you, it pays to get outside your own bubble and be a citizen of the world. It Makes You More Assertive in and out of the Office In understanding the world through various trusted news sources, you become more compelled to defend your opinions, interpretations and beliefs, making you an all-around more assertive communicator and a more confident opinion holder. Your global perspective lends itself to understanding the world around you and how each action or decision impacts businesses and lives. That’s a valuable mentality and communication skillset to have. These traits â€" assertiveness, confidence and a world view â€" have traditionally been associated with masculinity. Today, though, theyre traits that, when used appropriately by women professionals, can lead to respect in the workplace and often raises and promotions. So as you read and react to the news, dont be afraid to speak up. Your opinion matters, and when you can speak intelligently on world events, you can win respect from colleagues and friends alike. It Allows You to Connect More Authentically With Others Of course, one of the greatest advantages of reading the news is being able to connect with fellow newsreaders across different topics. Think of the classic conversational fallback when neither converser has something to say â€" nice weather were having today, isnt it? This fallback works because both parties know that the other has seen todays weather. Conversing about the news is much the same. Once its established that another person is familiar with the story you want to discuss, the conversation takes off easily. Talking about a topic becomes much more interesting when you can relate to what someone is saying. This is another reason why its so important for you to read the news, stay curious and be willing to learn about other topics. If all you have to say to your fellow converser is Oh wow, thats interesting, then youre not taking full advantage of the great wide world of discussion and argument that news awareness has to offer. With a general love of knowledge in your arsenal, you can truly and authentically connect with those who share in your opinion. Or even connect with those who disagree. Its Free Education A great benefit of reading the news is simply learning. Reading improves your cognitive and linguistic abilities â€" including your ability to focus and your ability to comprehend. Not to mention your ability to win at Scrabble. You should never stop striving to learn more, and the news world is ever-changing. Theres always something new to learn about whats going on in the world, and new lessons to learn from those stories. Think about it. Say you read a story about the overbearing dictatorship of Country X â€" there are hundreds of them out there. Take your pick. You start to think to yourself, Man this sounds familiar. Didnt I read a book just like this in high school? Then you look back at your old copies of Animal Farm and 1984 and think, Dang! Orwell really knew what he was talking about! With your interest freshly piqued and your literature references at the ready, not only have you unwittingly educated yourself about a current event and made a major connection between it and the cautionary tales you read in high school, but on top of all that, youve got fresh ammo to discuss â€" or argue â€" these points with your fellow newsreaders. It Lets You Know Things That Impact Your Everyday Life Many will argue that the newss impact on your own life is the most obvious reason to read the news. You already know that looking at the weather forecast prepares you for how you need to dress and whether you should cancel that trip to the beach. But since youve already considered how reading the news makes you a better communicator, opinion-holder, empathizer, arguer, global citizen and even workplace go-getter, it cant hurt to consider the more self-serving benefits as well. Reading the news allows you to prepare for the repercussions of political action, to brace yourself for ridicule when a celebrity you like does something stupid, to job hunt more effectively, to get inspired, to find out where to donate your old coats and spare canned goods â€" the list goes on. Its Just Plain Interesting Perhaps the most compelling reason for many newsreaders to read is the fact that newspapers offer such a wide variety of content that theres something in there for just about everyone. Those stories that might inspire you to travel or volunteer â€" theyre just the tip of the iceberg. Some people rush to the sports section upon waking, others to the international section and still others to the local news. And lets not forget about the joys of comic strips and crossword puzzles. No matter what draws you in, though, you can feed your specific interests by picking up â€" or, more likely, scrolling through â€" that newspaper.   And in this age of stories lacking credibility, its easy to verify stories with a fact collection website or fact checking website. With so many reasons to read, why stop here? Head over to your local bookstore, library or grocery store to grab the local or national paper. While you’re at it, purchase a subscription â€"digital or print â€" to actively feed your reading habits.

Hang Out With People Who Bring Out Your Best! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Hang Out With People Who Bring Out Your Best! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Its natural for people to maintain friendships that are convenient, but sometimes the people we associate with arent necessarily people who bring out our best qualities.  Friends of convenience are those people who happen to be easiest to associate with because of their physical proximity to you either at work, in your neighborhood, building, dorm or gym. But these friends may not necessarily connect with you on an intellectual, emotional or spiritual level. They may be the ones nearest you physically but as remote as someone on mars when it comes to meeting your core needs for intimacy. Finding the right friends in some situations requires a concerted effort. You might need to seek them out through extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or through a social group such as young leadership groups or meet up groups like  www.Meetup.com.  Meetup  is one of many online  social networking  portals that facilitates offline group meetings in various localities around the world. Meetup allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest, such as politics, books, games, movies, health, pets, careers or hobbies.  Their slogan is Find Your People.  The point is, there are many ways to meet new people who may share your interests and sensibilities.  So if you feel stuck in your relationships, it may be time to venture out and try meeting new people who arent in your midst. Be mindful to seek new friendships with others who complement your personality. Listen carefully  to the topic of conversation s/he engages in. Is this person a perpetual gossip, or does she speak about meaningful things? Do you enjoy his sense of humor? Do you share common values and common interests with this person? You might also be on the look out for people who are generally positive and engaged in wholesome activities e.g. running, skiing, tennis; you may try joining a lean in group,  a yoga, dance, or art class, or try joining a poetry or chess club. People who are motivated to participate in healthy, growth oriented activities tend to be more uplifting to be around.  Socializing in circles like these may provide you with a better chance of finding friends who are positive influences and who have a positive attitude about life as theyre engaged in a stimulating, productive activity. When you join friends in sharing a meaningful or healthful, pleasureful activity, chances are youll develop a bond tied to sharing in this experience.  In time, you may find more fulfillment in your relationships, feel happier and as a result  have more energy to give back to others. Theres absolutely nothing wrong or selfish about being selective with whom you spend your time with; recognizing who is a good fit for your social circle is a sign of emotional maturity. On the other hand, sometimes letting go of a supposed friend (someone who consistently drains you, competes with you or brings you down) can free you up to have more energy for others who you feel more compadre with and who will appreciate and value your friendship. Heres how you can assess whether your friends are boosters or what I call drainers: 1. Do they respect your opinions? 2. Do they share common values with you? 3. Do they engage in similar hobbies and if so can you enjoy sharing these hobbies with him/her? 4. Does this person inquire about you; are they interested and aware of what you do in your work and in your personal life? Do they ever inquire about what you do and show a genuine interest in your answers? 5. How much do you laugh with this person? 6. Does s/he use affirming words or diminishing comments? 7. Do you often feel this person is competitive with you or are they generally happy for your successes? 8. Do you tend to initiate plans and invite this person far more often than they invite you? 9. Is this person often negative? 10. Does this person always assume you have it all or can they empathize when you need support? 11. Do you find this person to be excessively needy? 12. Does this person really listen when youre sharing your feelings or do you feel like theyre somewhere else? 13. How do you typically feel when you leave this person? Are you uplifted or left empty, drained or weirded  out? When you review your answers to these questions you should have a better sense for whether you have a healthy, sustainable relationship thats worth your time and effort.  If your answers to these questions lean more heavily on the side of not having the support, love, joy or reciprocity you need, you may consider spending less time and energy pursuing this person. Theres truth to the expression that life is short and time is precious. Why not use your time wisely by spending it with people who help build you up rather than bring you down? Having high quality relationships will energize you and could become the fuel for giving back to those who will be better able to receive your friendship.

Has Curiosity Become Irrelevant in Recruitment

Has Curiosity Become Irrelevant in Recruitment Some recruiters appear to have lost the art of being curious. To some that wont come as a concern. To our industry, it should be a concern. Since the late 1500’s we’ve spoken of a proverb about curiosity killing a cat. While being inquisitive in other people’s affairs may be seen as troublesome to some, if you don’t own a curious mindset in recruitment you’re heading the same way as the cat. This blog looks at why incuriosity could be having an adverse affect on the current standard of work across the recruitment industry. Curiosity I’ve been very fortunate to work alongside some fantastic recruiters. I’ve worked alongside many recruiters who’ve had an insatiable desire to learn new skills. We’ve trained together. We’ve shared ideas. We’ve challenged and sharpened each others processes and styles. We’ve grown better together by instilling a deep and curious mindset. We never thought that we were the finished article. We wanted to know how to better ourselves all the time! To us, the science behind recruitment has always been a mystery! It is a fact that curiosity is heavily associated with all aspects of human development. Curiosity instills a process of learning and a consistent desire to acquire new knowledge and skills Incuriosity and the fallout But things have changed in recruitment. These days more and more recruiters feel that they don’t need to master new skills or improve the skills they already have. They feel they have enough to get by. They appear to have an apparent lack of desire to learn new skills and acquire a higher level of knowledge. There is a lack of enthusiasm for reading material, asking smarter questions or even attending training courses. Many employers haven’t helped either. They’ve overlooked training their recruiters in favour of cutting costs in a downturn. They think that their recruiters have enough to get by and like their recruiters, they will become extinct. Right now in the Australian recruitment industry, recruiters are leaving in droves. Understandably many will feel that they’ve given it a go and it wasn’t for them and that’s a pity because they could have become better at recruitment. Many are leaving because potential clients have switched on to the same thing recruiters aren’t remotely interested in their business. And there lies the problem a foolish case of incuriosity. This incuriosity has been evident in their work, ultimately having an adverse affect on how they’ve performed. Job briefs have been taken on post-it notes. Candidates have received very little information on jobs. Clients have received CV’s that don’t match what they are looking for. Referencing candidates has been poorly done. 2-3 questions about someone’s ability to do a job is nowhere near sufficient to make a decision on a candidate’s ability to perform. Both candidates and clients have suffered and no doubt the agencies who’ve had to pay rebates. But why is curiosity becoming irrelevant in the recruitment industry? Do we even care? Let’s go back to our childhoods. Children possess curiosity in abundance. For those  of us who have children the question ‘why?’ is one that regularly surfaces. Children  have an insatiable desire to learn. As we start school, we begin a magical journey of learning new skills and  information. This continues throughout primary and secondary school. We’re then prepared for employment. Somewhere in between our nature to become  curious learners erodes. But while this happens we can’t fully blame teachers or  the education system.  We lose our curiosity because we’ve forgotten how to be curious.  Some of us have quite simply stopped caring. Look at some of the greatest minds in our history. It goes without saying that they  have been deeply curious thinkers and doers. To them, there were mysteries to  explore. Curiosity and the benefits Curiosity allows recruiters to explore in greater detail. Asking smarter questions allows us to take better job briefs and build better presentations to potential candidates. Digging deeper into reference checks may allow us to uncover hidden problems with candidates long before we’re writing a rebate cheque for an unhappy client. Asking better questions will raise our profile and credibility with both clients and candidates. In turn, our referrals increase because they want to work with us more. Being curious also shows we’re taking more of an interest in everyone and that can only help us in the long run. Conclusion Curiosity is far from irrelevant. As recruiters, our future and success is dependent upon it. If we really want to continue to learn and master what we do, some of us have to change our mindsets and become curious again. We owe it to ourselves to rediscover that curiosity. If I was to offer one piece of advice to the next recruiter who tells me that they know everything, it would be to remember an unconventional ABC approach to recruitment. Always Be Curious. Author: Based in Perth, Western Australia, Mark Pearce is the Client Relationship Manager for Fircroft Australia. He has been in the recruitment industry for 15 years. He has written a series of articles on the recruitment industry and a series of how-to articles for employers and employees, find it at  markpearce.net.

How Much Writers Charge For Writing a CV Or Resume

How Much Writers Charge For Writing a CV Or ResumeThere is a lot of information about how much writers charge for writing a CV or resume. Unfortunately, many employers see this as an indication of the quality of your work. What they do not realize is that the person who designed and approved the CV or resume you submitted was primarily interested in making sure that the contents were unique and original.While there are many different companies that will give writers a number for fees, they all have a set standard of what they charge. Before you apply for a job, check the websites of these companies to find out what they expect. Often, the overall guidelines are the same. However, there are still exceptions to the rule.A common scenario is when a company has already hired someone for the position before they change the overall theme of the website. As long as the general expectations were followed, then they will be paying you accordingly. In addition, don't allow your clients to put words in your mouth about how much they charged you.When you start searching for freelance writing jobs, you will notice that the prices vary significantly from place to place and every company will have its own rules for how much writers should charge for writing a CV or resume. However, if you find a company that is quite general, it may be best to move on to another company. One thing you can be sure of, though, is that some companies do not pay enough money to cover their shipping costs.It is important to understand that some businesses will pay a bit more to include an additional line or section. However, there are also several sites that will only charge a little more than usual. In most cases, you should try to find the balance between the two. If you overpay, it may mean that you didn't make the client happy.The question of how much writers charge for writing a CV or resume will depend on how creative you want to be. Many people do not understand that it is possible to compl etely change the look and feel of a document. They want to stick with the basic structure of an application. However, there are some who love the challenge of making the document to look different.Remember that you need to price yourself accordingly, especially if you want to make more than one copy of a CV or resume. Even if you want to put your personal touch on it, the customer will pay you for it anyway. If you are new to this kind of work, remember that the price is going to be higher than if you are experienced. Make sure you understand how much you are going to charge before you start.There are many things to take into consideration when looking for a writer to work on your CV or resume. However, you should be aware that they may charge more than your competitors. You should try to be honest with yourself when asking about the price of writing a CV or resume.

Examine Your Hobbies Interests to Discover Your Career Path - CareerAlley

Examine Your Hobbies Interests to Discover Your Career Path - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Each year job seekers are bombarded with articles showcasing The 10 Best Careers for People who Like X or The Hottest New Jobs for Millennials. And, while it may be interesting to learn about how much money anesthesiologists earn (boatloads) or how many Ping-Pong tables that startup down the road has in the break room (seven), these lists can be misleading. Why? Because they suggest a one-size-fits-all approach to finding the career path that is right for you. If there is one thing we know though, it is that finding the right career is a very individual choice. Being an anesthesiologist is probably not the best job for someone who doesnt like blood and never took a biology class in college, for example, though it surely does pay well! So, instead of relying on someone elses vision of what the best careers are, look to yourself and to your hobbies, interests, and skills in order to gain insight into the type of job that is right for you. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to make a mid-career switch or a younger person just entering the job market, spending some time reflecting on what you want and need from your career will pay off in the end, in more than just dollars and cents. Below, we provide some questions to help you begin the process of thinking through your career options by paying careful attention to your interests. Take out a trusty notebook and pen, or open a text doc on your computer youll want to keep a record of all of these musings. Lets go: Ask Yourself: When am I happiest? When do you feel most content? Perhaps it is when you are doing volunteer work at your local hospital or when you are organizing a post-game social event for your soccer team on the weekends. Too many people rigidly divide work and play, assuming that what gives them pleasure in their personal life cant cross over to their professional life, when in fact, the opposite might be true: It is possible, and perhaps even preferable, to import the things that give us the most satisfaction into our professional lives. However, its important not to be too literal here. If you enjoy being at the hospital, it doesnt necessarily mean you were meant to be a doctor or a nurse. Likewise, just because you enjoy organizing for your soccer team, this doesnt mean you have a career as a professional soccer coach for MLS in your future. Instead, break the activities down like this: Hobby What You Like About It Related Professional Tracks Volunteering at Hospital *making a difference, being needed, talking to diverse groups of people, being in a busy environment *social worker, teacher, mental health counselor, hospital administration Social Coordinator for Soccer Team *planning events, choosing where we go, organizing people, creating fun for friends *event planner, wedding planner, tour guide, museum programmer When you break down your hobbies and interests in an organized way, you begin to see patterns. And once you see those patterns, you are closer than ever to a career that will satisfy! But you are not done yet. Read on. Ask Yourself: What causes and issues am I most passionate about? Everyone cares about something and the issues and causes that get your pulse racing may be the keys to a happy career. Maybe you are interested in animal welfare, or political activism, or the health of your local streams and rivers. Make a list of what matters to you and then look for commonalities. If, for example, all of your causes/issues have to do with childrens health issues, then that is probably a pretty good indicator that you would be interested in a career having to do with children. This doesnt mean you have to jump into a School of Education grad program right away, but it is hearty food for thought. Ask Yourself: What does my ideal workday look like? Some people thrive on a structured workday, while others simply cannot see their way to showing up at 9 AM simply because. Make a list of Must Haves and Cant Stands to help you understand what you need from your work environment: Must Have Cant Stand Quiet, not too many people coming and going Travel, being away from family Structure clear deadlines Working weekends, nights Family environment coworkers are friendly Working face-to-face with clients Arrive at 9, leave at 5 Being stuck in meetings all day While some things may be non-negotiable, this exercise will be useful in helping you to envision whether or not a particular career is right for you. If you cant stand meeting with clients all day, then a career in sales is probably not for you. If you need a family environment at work, with friendly and supportive co-workers, an investment bank might not be your place. There will be a right place for you, however, and you will find it. Ask Someone Else: What do you see me doing? While you certainly dont want to let someone elses vision of you determine your career path, polling trusted family members and friends can provide valuable insights and may even shed some light on corners of your personality that you havent examined in a while. Beware though all of this advice should be taken with a grain of salt. (Consider how many folks out there went to law school or medical school simply because their parents wanted a doctor or lawyer in the family. Its likely you know one or two!) Ask Someone Else: What is your workday like? Now that you have spent time thinking about what you are passionate about, what makes you happy and satisfied, and what your ideal workday looks like, you are probably starting to have some ideas about which career field might make the most sense for you. If certain fields or jobs are starting to emerge as winners, then write those thoughts down immediately before they slip away! After youve done that, its time to seek out the people who actually have that job and ask them for an information interview. An information interview is different from a job interview in that what you are after is not a job, but rather insight into what a particular job is like. Armed with your list of Must Haves, things that matter to you, and, now, information about what a particular job is actually like, you are well on your way to making an informed decision. Below are some questions youll want to be sure to ask when you are having your informational interview: What is your favorite part of your job? What do you do on a daily basis? Where do you see this field going in the next few years? What advice would you give to someone thinking about entering this field? What do you think it takes to thrive in this field? How did you get this job? How would I get a job like this? The Takeaway: If you have ever had a job you didnt like or simply found uninspiring, you know how important it is to find a career that speaks to you. Finding the right career is about more than just how much money you make and what your business card says. If you plan to work full time, you will likely spend more of your waking hours at work than you do at home! Given that, the pressure to find your way into something that satisfies your curiosity, provides you with the right work environment and a path to a better future is immense. If you are fortunate enough to find a career that does all of the above, you can count yourself among the fortunate people who look forward to their Mondays. That career is out there for you now its time to go find it! Britt Klontz is an online PR enthusiast who is obsessed with to-do lists and organization apps like Evernote. She frequently studies the intersection between the Internet and job trends and the impact it has on career planning. 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Summary Sunday Invest Time To Stay Current

Summary Sunday Invest Time To Stay Current Staying up-to-date on whats going on in your career and even outside of your career can take time. When youre working its hard to find time to invest in reading, listening or watching content. Likewise, its easy to discover youre out of touch with whats going on in the world of job search, career management and talent acquisition. The result this weekly Summary Sunday which compiles some of the most popular articles related to job search. Each week I share over 50 articles on Twitter related to job search and career management. I read every one of them before I share. I do this to keep myself updated on whats going on. How do I find the time? Its part of my daily ritual. I invest 20-30 minutes a day looking through my home feed on LinkedIn, looking at my curated Twitter lists and a few emailed newsletters. Anyone can do this. The benefit is two-fold. I stay informed and I build credibility with those who read what I publish. My challenge to you is to invest time reading, listening or watching content to uplevel your knowledge. LINKEDIN Im so glad to hear LinkedIns Kudos is now available on the desktop version! Go give someone the shoutout they deserve! https://t.co/7or9mE33J5 â€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) March 26, 2019 To learn more check out this article: New LinkedIn Features You Should Know About 5 Insider Tips for Getting Noticed on LinkedIn by Donna Serdula, LinkedIn-Makeover If you do these 5 things, I guarantee you will have more people viewing your profile! Dont wait, take action now! JOB SEARCH How Long Does the Average Job Search Take? by Barbara Safani, Career Solvers This is one question Barbara is asked a lot. The answer isnt straightforward and this article includes the many factors that impact how long your job search will take. The Key To a Highly Effective Job Search by Sarah Johnston, Briefcase Coach    | Curated Career Conversations This is an interview with the man who taught the world how to strategically network- Orville Pierson. Like Sarah, Ive been a fan of Piersons methodology and book for a long time. These are just some of the questions he supplies answers to: What is the most common mistake job seekers, at all levels, make in a job search? Why is it important to track job search progress with numerical measures? What are some of your favorite open-ended questions that job seekers can ask during these coffee chats? NETWORKING 5 Ways Remote Workers Can Build Their Networks (and Skyrocket Their Careers) by Deanna deBara | The Muse Even if you arent a remote worker, all these tips will help you build your network and awareness of your talent! As the saying goes, build your network before you need it (to find a new job). Actually, these five networking ideas will enhance your career immediately. CAREER 10 Great Skills You Can Teach Yourself by Stephan Maldonado | Vault Staying current with new skills is one way to ensure employability. Learning platforms like Coursera, Udemy, or edX as well as other websites help teach these skills. Youll find the top 10 skills and courses in this article. 7 Toxic Thoughts That Are Sabotaging Your Success by Lolly Daskal | Lolly Daskal Daskal writes: Instead of allowing your thoughts to sabotage you, treat them as you’d treat any powerful force: Use them responsibly for good, keep them out of harmful situations, and let them help serve you so you in turn can serve. MENTIONS I was thrilled SmartBrief invited me to contribute to their original content blog! See part 1 and part 2 below: 4 New Features To Help You Make The Most Of LinkedIn 4 More Features To Help You Make The Most Of LinkedIn