The Evolution of Campus Recruitment

The Evolution of Campus Recruitment Whats hot and whats not in terms of campus recruitment? With the expertise of Nicole Dorskind, who is leading the ThirtyThree business in North America, well find it out what its all about. ThirtyThree is an international communications consultancy that works with some of the world’s most renown brands. Nicole is a strategic leader with a global understanding of how corporate strategy and people strategy connect to deliver better business performance. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher Radio,  Google Play  or  SoundCloud. In this episode youll learn: What campus recruitment is and how it has changed over the years. Why recruitment should start in the freshmen year of college. What role social media plays in graduate recruitment. How to get into a students head to understand their ambitions and aspirations. How to successfully build a graduate talent pipeline  with Nicoles helpful tips and tools. How to balance being present on digital and physically attending campuses to meet students. How to measure the ROI of your campus recruitment efforts. Why Dell and EY do campus recruitment the right way. What role virtual reality will play within graduate recruitment. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn!

5 Top Benefits of Working Remotely

5 Top Benefits of Working Remotely A 2017 NY Times story explained that nearly 43% of workers in the United States have spent time working remotely.Since 2012, the remote workforce in the United States has increased by 4% and you should find out why.The benefits of working remotely are explained below.1. Saves You Time and MoneyThe average American family spent more than $9500 dollars per year on commuting costs in 2017. Imagine what it would mean to your family budget to have back that money spent on commuting. The cost of commuting can come in the form of gas, public transit, tolls and other miscellaneous costs.Also, added benefits of working remotely include saving time and money on a work wardrobe. A commute from your bed to the home office lasts less than a minute. This gives you more time to run personal errands or take care of home tasks.And you are not spending money on business attire or countless trips to the dry cleaners!2. Autonomy and Avoiding Office PoliticsIt was not long ago that working in a cubicle l ifestyle felt like a career in politics. Office politics, gossip, and posturing often affected productivity or led to job frustration. The toxic people who seem to get ahead unfairly no longer matter when you are working from your own office.Imagine an office without people watching your every move or distracting you with their personal habits. Imagine having the autonomy to be the boss of your own office.You can also simply call these benefits of working remotely, “being your own office manager” and “leadership training”.3. Your Office Is Anywhere You WantWorking in an office used to mean dedicating a large chunk of your time and life to that office. A benefit of working remotely is knowing that your office can be anywhere you want or need it to be.Does this mean you can work in a hot tub? No. However, it does mean that all you need is a quiet place, good computer, and great Internet connection to work. After all, workers still have meetings and need to be able to concentra te on tasks. You can find an office anywhere in the world if such things are available.Also, as we get older, the needs of family and work become more urgent. Working remotely allows for people to travel to other locations, states, or countries. This benefit is especially important for those who have loved ones in need of daily attention.4. You Have a Flexible ScheduleDoes it matter where you are working, as long as you are meeting deadlines and providing quality work? In the past, a work schedule was often dictated by staff and office hours. If employees left the building, or it was closing, you had to leave.Your work schedule meant you had to be at the office at a certain time. Employees and supervisors around you needed to see you there. You could stay late if you needed it, but the majority of the time you left the office due to a schedule. There was a specific time slot in your day when you were committed to being somewhere, whether you were productive or not.Now, your flexibil ity of schedule places the focus on “productivity” instead of “just showing up”. Your “9 to 5” work schedule can now be closer to “hours of the day required to complete tasks and meet deadlines”. Truly, this is a benefit of working remotely that helps the employee and the company.5. You Have More Time to LearnThis benefit of working remotely is unique. In the past, working at the office prevented an employee from learning new skills to help improve his/her career.Now, YouTube and e-learning courses make it very easy for remote workers to learn new skills. For example, a person writing a blog post can listen to several webinars on SEO optimization. Remote workers can also take online college courses by having more than one browser tab open.New skills can be learned during the time previously spent commuting.The Greatest Added Benefit of Working RemotelyWhen you take a look at the details, there are countless benefits of working remotely. Employees have more time to be come better at the very job they are passionate about. This is great for both the company and employee.More Information About Remote JobsYou may also be interested in some of our other articles related to working remotely:Pros and Cons of Working From Home vs The OfficeWhat to Expect While Working From Home5 Websites for Finding Remote WorkTop Six Figure Income Jobs for Remote WorkersHow to Write a Resume Geared Towards Remote Jobs

Is Your Resume Holding You Back

Is Your Resume Holding You Back The job market is overcrowded with applicants all wanting to be the one who gets picked out of the crowd and lands the job.  However, there are two areas where you have a chance to outshine your competition and embark on your new career. Everyone knows that their resume has to be top notch, but thats not what makes the first  impression your cover letter does. Here we will discuss how to make each one  stand out and have you be the one who gets all the attention in the sea of applicants: Focus on what matters: You will stand out head and shoulders above your competition, when you adjust each resume you send to focus on the relevant needs of the business youre applying to. However,  we are interested in getting your resume to the top of the short list. Here are a few simple steps you can take to make it fast and easy: Research: Go to their company website and read their mission statement and about us pages. Look to see if they have any stated goals or forecasts that you can use. Outline the goal:  On your cover letter  say how their goal of achieving XYZ within a certain time frame really caught your eye and how much you would really like to help them attain it.  The reason you do this right on the cover letter, is that in many cases thats all they ever look at. If your cover letter says just another schmuck in not so many words, then your resume wont ever be seen by anything more than the delete button. Edit:  Finally, edit relevant parts of your resume to coincide with their mission statement and any other goals they may have. When they see youve taken the time to study their company and are already in line with what they want to accomplish, the impression you want will be made and youll have a top level shot at it. Of course you have to be qualified for the position too. READ MORE:  10 Rules to Writing Compelling  Cover Letters Lead with value: Instead of leading with a regular old run of the mill objective statement, start with a professional profile that tells them the value you bring to the table. Employers are no different than anyone else everyone wants to know whats in it for them. When they can clearly see how hiring you benefits them and will make them money or stand out as being a good department head, foreman or manager, they will instantly be interested. When you show them how having you on their team will make them look good, youre half way home! Socialize with them: Adding your best social profiles can help connect them to you and also impress their socks off if done right. Getting them to see you as a person really helps single you out as a top candidate. If you have a reasonably well-aged LinkedIn account or a very well done fan page, you should include those links. They will see that youre active in your industry and that youre engaged with others in the business. This makes you real to the person looking at 200 resumes attempting to find one person worth hiring. When they see you in this light, you move up several notches in their eyes. Be sure to look well groomed youll never get a second chance to make a first  impression! Yell from the top of the mountain: List your accomplishments, awards and any recognition youve ever received. People want to be around a winner and will naturally want to move you to the top of the resume pile because thats where you belong in their minds. Employers are just people and most people feel that success breeds success, so they naturally want to have a successful highly awarded person on their team. To them it adds a form of proof, much like testimonials do, that you are a winner and it justifies their desire to hire you. If you dont toot your own horn in your resume, then no one is going to do it for you. Stand out there with a megaphone and yell from the highest mountain. As the old saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Be sure to get creative, as creativity catches peoples attention and sparks their imaginations of what you will be able to do for them once they bring you on board. Show them youre self-upgrading: Be sure to make any and all of your post college continuing education stand out. Highlight any certificates, degree upgrades and any furthering of your education, either within your primary field or outside of it. Employers want to see that youre investing in yourself and continuing to gain educational advantages. This shows youre not lazy and that you have a real interest in your field. Dont be afraid to show how great you really are in your resume and cover letter. If youve achieved something make sure they know about it. If you dont tell them then how are they supposed to know? Leaving out accomplishments because you dont want to sound like youre bragging could cost you your dream job. This is your time to shine, so show them what youve got so they know you are the one they need. Author: Edd Rennolls loves his career in HR finding the talent that small businesses need to succeed. Rennolls recruits for top companies like wrangle.ca who lead the marketplace in successful jobs placement.

Personal Branding Weekly - 22 April 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Weekly - 22 April 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Im happy that Dan Schawbel, Publisher of this blog, was finally able to get back into his apartment in Boston.   Im even more thrilled that he and his colleagues were not hurt during the tragic events in Boston. From Boston, where Dan is based, to Texas, where I am based, the tragedies were our focus last week. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those we lost last week, their families and the many injured. While it may seem like a strange time to think about Personal Branding, our personal brands are exuded in our daily interactions, activities, tragedies and triumphs. In fact, after much careful thought and consideration, on Wednesday those who participate in #brandchat (known as BRANDidos) discussed the topic of brands and disasters which certainly applies to all of us.   Heres the recap. This week we also covered: Are You Suffering From High Effort and Low Impact? by Henrieta Riesco Why You Need a Sponsor More than a Mentor by Nance Rosen 3 Ways to be a Marketable College Grad by Heather Huhman Dont Try to Stop Me! from Elinor Stutz Build Your Personal Brand by Simplifying Your Message by Roger Parker The Balance Myth by Maria Elena Duron You Gotta Believe! (Louisville and UConn) by Richard Kirby Every DayObstacles and How We Deal with Them by Jeff Shuey 3 Tips to Avoid Being a Job Title Commodity by Peter Sterlacci Curb Your Graduation Anxiety and Profit from Harnessing It! by Beth Kuhel 6 Tips for Handling Lunch and Dinner Interviews by Michael Spinale The Mentality of a Great Interview: 10 Tips by Ken Sundheim How to Be Incredibly Productive Every Day (Part 4) by Pete Leibman This next week Michael asks when was the last time you checked your references; Heather covers how you are damaging your personal brand; Peter covers what we can learn from the cycling culture; Roger explores if creatives should do anything different on their resumes; Elinor focuses on results; Erik answers whether success is really just about showing up; and Richard even broaches knowing what we want to be when we grow up. Please make sure to comment. We want to get to know you! Author: Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of  buzz2bucksâ€"  a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.   Maria Duron is founder  and moderator of  #brandchat   a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of  branding  that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers.

Writing a Resume Accomplishments

Writing a Resume AccomplishmentsWriting a resume is something that no one likes to do, but it is essential if you want to get into a good school. The main reason for this is that a good job usually means a good education. Since so many schools need good students, it is necessary to show that you are worthy of one. So what do you do if you want to write a resume accomplishments that show how much you have accomplished in your career?Start by listing your accomplishments, in the order in which you achieved them. As an example, let's say you started in your workplace as a secretary. You did not achieve success until you had risen through several levels. Here is how to write a resume accomplishments.Your accomplishments, be they brief or long, can be in a number of different forms. If they are accomplishments in your particular field, then write it in the third person. For example, 'Assistant Secretary', instead of 'you know, you secretary.' In this manner, you are emphasizing that you d id some work in the company that was above your pay grade.Your achievements can also be a combination of both. For example, 'Supervisor of Accounting,' instead of 'you know, you Supervisor of Accounting.' This way, you are saying that you did an in-depth study of your field and that you have done something important that others have not.Do not be afraid to put some accomplishments on your resume that you have been unable to carry out. For example, if you wanted to write a resume accomplishments in sales, you could write, 'but failed to close a sales contract.' This would be shown that you had to take some time off from sales.Your accomplishments, of course, should have your name on them. If you did not write them, someone else did. Be careful not to include your name on every accomplishment, just those that pertain to your job title. 'Sales Associate' is different than 'Assistant Sales Associate'.Do not be afraid to use color when writing a resume accomplishments. Many people do not like to write with this color, but it can make all the difference when it comes to what appears on your resume. If you do not know how to write a resume or do not want to take the time to write one, there are many employers who will ask you to write a resume accomplishments using a simple outline of what you can show of your career.Before your employer even looks at your resume, he or she has already seen your accomplishments. Asking the employer for a resume accomplishments outline is one way to show that you have accomplished something important in your career, without having to write a comprehensive report about your entire career.

How To Successfully Reach Out To a Stranger and Connect - Kathy Caprino

How To Successfully Reach Out To a Stranger and Connect Courtesy of Photostock at FreeDigitalPhotos.net As one who is in the media a good deal through my Forbes, Huffington Post and AARP writing, and through speaking and coaching, I’m approached literally every day by scores of folks who are strangers hoping to connect, speak, get free advice, or inquire about my coaching services. I’m truly honored and happy to receive requests to connect from those I don’t know (in fact, that’s how I built my LinkedIn connections to over 2,300)!), and I understand that it is a given for me in my line of work to be contacted by folks who want to connect and also need help.  All good. But having been on the receiving end of hundreds of emails and LinkedIn invites that I LOVE to get, and others that don’t work,   I’d like to share with you my perspective on the right â€" and the wrong â€" way to reach out and ask to speak or connect with someone you know only from their online presence. From my view, there are three vitally important ingredients that need to be present in your communications and in the manner and style of your outreach for you to be successful.   If these are missing, you’ll fail to make a positive connection at best, and annoy and offend your potential contact, at worst. What 3 ingredients need to be reflected in your outreach? 1)           Do your homework, and demonstrate that You’re reaching out to this individual presumably because you’ve heard about their work through word of mouth, or an article you read, or a LinkedIn update that resonated with you.   That’s great, but here’s what must come next.   If you want to make a connection with this individual, do your homework, and a lot of it, before writing to them. Read everything you can about him/her â€" blog posts, videos, interviews, vlogs, guest posts, his/her book â€" the works.   Understand as much as you can about the individual and about what you want to know from them, so that when you connect, you have informed and intelligent questions/input to offer. As Sheryl   Sandberg mentions in her new book Lean In (which I highly recommend, BTW here’s my review of it on Amazon), she’s put off by people who connect by asking questions like “What’s the culture of Facebook?” Why? Because you can read her answers to that (and Mark Zuckerberg’s as well) everywhere online.   Avoid asking the obvious and don’t pose questions that you can easily find the answers to.     Reach out instead with a unique insight, a positive comment, or a new point of view or question that will be helpful and welcomed by the new contact. 2)   Understand how it truly works to find a mentor There’s been so much written about how to find and ask for a mentor (here are some great tips via Kerry Hannon on Forbes), and again, I’d echo Sheryl Sandberg in Lean In in her advice about this.   If you have to formally ask “Will you be my mentor?” you are missing the boat and most likely won’t get one.   As Sheryl points out, “the strongest relationships spring out of real and often earned connection felt by both sides.”   The best way to approach it is to find someone currently in your life and career with whom you can build a mutually-beneficial relationship that will help you grow. This needs to be someone who has observed the potential in you already because you’ve demonstrated it to them, and who would enjoy nurturing that potential.   It’s not a complete stranger but someone with whom you are already intersecting in your career or field and who has shown interest in you and would love to be supportive. If you don’t have anyone in your life that fits that bill, I’d suggest that you endeavor to enlarge your sphere of influence.   Go out in the world in a bigger way, and start connecting online and in person with other professionals who inspire and enliven you.   Check out my Forbes, Huffington Post and AARP blogs for more tips on getting out there, bringing yourself to market, networking, joining organizations and associations that bring you together with exciting, aligned people.   Start sharing your expertise   and learning how to shine (start your own blog, write articles, mentor others, sit on a board, etc). 3)   Take into consideration where your new contact is coming from Finally, when you reach out to someone who you don’t know, be considerate, respectful and put yourself in their shoes.   In all your communications (at work and in your personal life), think about the receiver of your communications and how they need to be treated and approached in order to able to respond in a positive way. Be considerate of their time, and understand that building relationships online is exactly like building them in person.   You wouldn’t come up to a stranger at a cocktail party and grill them with questions  about you and your life.   You’d ease into the situation, listen deeply first, and learn about who they are and what they care about. Then, and only then, would you respectfully pose a question or offer a comment that you know is a good fit with their passions, skills, and interests. * * * * * I hope these tips are useful as you go out in the world and build your fabulous support network and “ambassadors” for your work. Developing a powerful community and network is truly essential to your growth and success, as is learning how to connect with strangers in ways that enliven them as well as support you. Incorporate these three ingredients in all your outreach efforts, and go out and connect powerfully! And feel free to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn â€" I’d love to hear from you, and leave a comment on this post! (Need some career coaching now? Join me in my new series of FREE monthly career coaching calls.   Come and ask your career or business questions â€" no matter how big or small!)

5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your LinkedIn Profile - CareerAlley

5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your LinkedIn Profile - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. With well over 400 million users on LinkedIn, the site has become the number one site where recruiters (both independent and corporate) go-to source talent for open positions. Just having a LinkedIn account wont help if youve not fully developed your profile. While your resume should be the major source for your LinkedIn profile content, it should not be just a cut and paste of your resume. Similarly, once your profile has been created, LinkedIn should be the first place you list major new accomplishments. Your profile then becomes the best source for keeping your resume up to date as well as informing friends, business acquaintances and recruiters of what youve been up to (not to be confused with Facebook updates). Tweet This While the vast number of LinkedIn users further validates the site as the go-to source for recruiting, it also complicates the age-old job search problem of getting noticed. The noise of 400 million users can be overwhelming and just adding stuff to your profile will not (necessarily) get you noticed. Adding the wrong stuff to your LinkedIn profile can be just as bad as not having a LinkedIn profile at all. Buzzwords Youve done your homework and have managed to include the top 10 LinkedIn buzzwords in your profile. Job well done? No this is a BIG MISTAKE. You dont want to be part of the crowd, you want to stand out from the crowd. Furthermore, your profile (and all of the action words you decide to use) should reflect your experience. The best advice for resumes does not necessarily work as well in your LinkedIn profile. What to do? Take a look at some of at this article Understanding the Importance of Keywords in Your Job Search Dont Write a Biography Hiring managers do not want to know how you helped Save the Whales (a very noble cause, but not for your LinkedIn Profile unless you are hoping to get a job at Sea World). Nor should your profile just be a regurgitation of every accomplishment youve ever achieved. Your profile should reflect accomplishments and skills that appeal to hiring managers. Think of it this way, if you were hiring your replacement, what would you want to see in their profile? This resource is worth a look. How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile Price: $9.97 Specific line by line instructions on how to create your LinkedIn profile to maximize your job search. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Whos Viewed Your Profile If the answer is no one, then Im thinking this is a pretty good indication your profile needs a rewrite. But besides the advice given above, there could be something fundamentally wrong with your profile if you are not getting any hits or they are very low. The first thing you should do is click the Whos viewed your profile link. Some great stats here. The middle of the page shows the most recent viewers and the right-hand side of the page shows a neat graph of your profile views over the last few weeks/months. Directly below this is the How many times you appeared in LinkedIn Search stat along with the weekly change (increase or decrease). Once you tweak your profile, you will want to keep an eye on this stat to see how effective your changes have been. LinkedIn is Not Facebook Having thousands of people in your LinkedIn network is not necessarily a good thing. You should only accept a link request if you actually know the person (business first, family probably not). I get lots of requests from people Ive never heard of. Many of these requests are so they will have access to the links in my network. While having a large network is a good thing, it only helps if the links are valid and can help in your career. Should I accept LinkedIn invitations from people I dont know? Recommendationless Not a typo, I wish I can say that Ive just made a new word, but its been used before. Anyway, recommendations are a must on LinkedIn (not to be confused with Endorsements a topic for another day!). How many recommendations is enough and whats the best way to get more? TopResume Free Resume Review Price: TopResume writes and analyzes more resumes and LinkedIn profiles than any other service in the world. Let our resume experts provide you with objective feedback and personalized recommendations to improve your resume and land the right job sooner. 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