Recruiters Are You On Ark A, B, or C

Recruiters Are You On Ark A, B, or C Don’t panic! I’m not getting all biblical on you. In fact, it’s the very opposite. The Arks I’m making reference to are all from the very excellent The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe by Douglas Adams. In this masterpiece of science-fiction comic writing an alien civilisation builds three space arks designed to shoot off into space and save their population from an impending apocalypse. In Ark A they put all the great thinkers. In Ark C they put all the people who do things (engineers, builders etc). And in Ark B they put everyone else; insurance sales, hairdressers, TV producers, telephone sanitisers, management consultants (i.e. service industries). Unfortunately for those in Ark B it was just a ruse to get rid of the useless third of world’s population. There was no apocalypse, the other two arks never left and poor old Ark B was blasted off first with assurances the others would soon follow and set on course to crash on a distant planet known as Earth and thus unintentionally created what we know as the human race (third behind mice and dolphins in descending order of intelligence according to The Guide). Ark B has become a comic literary symbol for those professions which seemingly don’t add any benefit to the world around them: non-jobs. Sometimes during my nearly fifteen years in the recruitment industry I stop and wonder which ark I’m on today? Am I sat on Ark A “thinking” about my industry â€" the trends, the new technologies, the future etc? Or am I on Ark C getting on with the “doing” â€" making things happen? Or am I on Ark B polishing my phone heading towards a crash landing? So, as recruiters how do we ensure that we never get pushed onto the symbolic Ark B; considered by the other two thirds of the world’s population as at best dispensable desk jockeys and at worst downright pests who should be shot off into space? My answer would be to always and forever demonstrate the impact that we’ve made and the (I hate to use the phrase) value we’ve added. For me that often means reflecting on how you’ve made someone’s day by offering them a job they were really after (especially nice nowadays if that someone has been unemployed for a well). Or working with a client to create a talent map that will support their growth and development. I’ve know quite a few recruiters in my time who have valued their job based on how much money  they have generated in any given year rather than anything more tangible and relationship based. I’ve seen them come and I’ve seen them go. Inevitably they end up burnt out and often upset quite a few clients and candidates along the way. Those guys I could happily push onto to a ready to launch spaceship so long as I get to stay behind and wave them off. What are your best ideas to get onto Ark A? Let me know in the comments below!

Gainesville Professional Resume Writing

Gainesville Professional Resume WritingGainesville professional resume writing is a key element in getting your job interview results. So, it is wise to get out there and start applying for the jobs you are after.The majority of people who hire professional resume writers are seeking to hire someone with great experience. In this economy, more than ever before, it is important that someone has strong resume writing skills in order to land the job. If you have the ability to write effective professional resumes, you should make an effort to take advantage of this available position.To find the best person to write your resume, you should do your research. Ask for recommendations from other people you know and read articles on the Internet about the best resume writers in the area. Once you have these in hand, you can begin to contact these individuals.To narrow down your choices, you should first ask each candidate to give you his or her resume. You will then get an idea of what the b est professional resume writers are doing these days and can begin to choose one among the many of these applicants. Keep in mind that this is a competitive market for talented professionals, so you may want to be careful when choosing who to work with.When you have found a resume writer that you are interested in working with, it is a good idea to send them an online questionnaire. This can help you to learn about their resume writing services and can also provide a basis for you to determine how the writer works. Try to find one who offers everything you need including sample documents, assignments, samples, and instructions on how to draft and edit a successful resume.When you contact a writer, it is important to know your requirements for writing a resume. Whether you have the time, skills, or knowledge required to write a resume yourself, or if you have the skills to hire a professional writer to write it for you, you will want to find out if there are any additional costs invo lved. This may include but is not limited to, researching and submitting the resume to several places for review, proofreading it, and providing feedback.One of the most important parts of any professional resume is the cover letter. This is your opportunity to make your strongest first impression on the hiring manager.To gain some helpful tips, visit the website of a career website that provides excellent resume writing services. They will help you come up with a professional resume and cover letter that you can use to get your foot in the door for a new job. This is the quickest way to get the ball rolling and start to apply for the jobs you are after.

Racial Gender Discrimination in Graduate Recruitment

Racial Gender Discrimination in Graduate Recruitment Shocking Finding of Colour? or Co-incidence? In this day and age nobody expects to pay thousands of pounds to set themselves apart with a degree that reflects their intelligence, commitment and ambition, only to be knocked back because of their race or gender. However, this it appears is still the case as unpublished statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency come to light. Shocking Finding of Colour? or Co-incidence? Shockingly, black graduates were found 30% less likely to be employed after graduation with a staggering 60% unable to find work after six months in comparison to their white counterparts. You’d think then, that those who were more successful would have their foot in the door and it wouldn’t even cross your mind that they might be earning up to 9% less than white graduates after five years in the same industry (found by charity Elevation Networks and the Bow Group). Gender Discrimination in Employment? As for women, notoriously segregated from males as the 21% UK wage gap in 2009 showed, inequality is still clear. Researcher Dr. Steve McDonald from North Carolina State University recently explored the age old “not-what-you-know-but-who” mantra to find males 12% more likely to gain a job through informal routes. Women meanwhile were no more likely to do so than through a formal job search. This is particularly significant during a time when the benefits of work experience are being ingrained into new graduates, often encouraged as a key avenue for building social connections. Mcdonald’s (forthcoming) paper, ‘What You Know or Who You Know? Occupation-specific work experience and job matching through social networks’, took into account 12,000 participants across the country to conclude that the majority of males who undertake specialised experience secure jobs almost immediately through social networks they have built. Females on the other hand, were suggested to have a ‘lack of useful connections’ which prevented the same progress. As a consequence, women may be less likely to achieve the same level of pay as their male counterparts if they have less access to some of the highest paid jobs, often recruited via in-house or informal networks. So, some unsavoury food for thought, especially for students seeking graduate jobs this year. However, awareness of these issues can only be a good thing during a time where race or gender is often the last thing people are considering in part of their first impression on the job market. Guestpost by Dan Hawes, co-founder of Graduate Recruitment Bureau 0

Monday Motivation Lots of Free Stuff For You!

Monday Motivation Lots of Free Stuff For You! Happy Monday! Today I wanted to point out to you those new flashy books that are in the top right corner of my page.  I have put together an awesome career success toolkit that I want to give you right away!  All you have to do is enter your name and address or click here to get the free downloads.  Oh and dont worry if you are already a member of the Classy Career Girl newsletter I would never forget about you!  You will receive the free downloads in your email this morning! Heres what you will get from me to you: 1)  Networking Challenge Ebook:  In this book, I will share with you my tips for stepping out of your comfort zone and conquering your networking fears.  Networking has changed my life and it can change yours too!   I am excited to show you how. 2) 30 Days of Networking Ideas Ebook:  Here are some great ideas to start networking like crazy!   These are simple ideas and should take you no longer than 15-20 minutes each day to complete.   Good luck!! 3) How To Nail an Informational Interview Ebook:  Informational interviews rock because the pressure is off.   Since you aren’t applying for a job, it allows you to relax and really learn from the person whose job you are interested in.  This ebook will give you all the information you need to know to make it a success. 4) Job Search Checklists:  Make sure you ask yourself these questions BEFORE your next networking event, interview or resume submission! 5) How To Write a Resume That Lands You A Job Webinar Training:  In this webinar training, I give you a sneak peak at my resume and give you all the details that can help you make your resume stand out from the competition. Also stay tuned because my life is drastically changing next week and I cant wait to share with you how!! ?? Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right: 12 Things Killer Employees Do Before Noon by Jada A. Graves at US News Hate Networking? 3 Ways to Get Over it by Vanessa Merit Nornberg at Inc.com 20 Ways to Find Your Calling by Jessica Hagy at Forbes 10 Tricks for a Fabulous Workday by Geoffrey James by Inc.com Why You Need an Exit Plan Even If You Love Your Job by Farnoosh Brock at Escape from Cublicle Nation “If you wait to do everything until you’re sure it’s right, you’ll probably never do much of anything.” â€" Win Borden

9 Tips to Standing Out as a Recent Grad

9 Tips to Standing Out as a Recent Grad Editors Note:   Todays guest post comes from Darren Mac.   Darren is a sales consultant currently living in london promoting employment in Sales jobs and talent management. Every year millions of new fresh face graduates spill out of universities. Many are filled with enthusiasm and believe that they will walk straight into the jobs of their dreams. But the harsh reality is that many may end up on unemployment benefits, work unskilled and low paid jobs, or do long internships for free, and even those can have huge competition. Employers want graduates to have certain qualities and often ask their recruitment consultants to keep an eye out for candidates who hold all the desired qualities. Employers have to go through hundreds of CV examples to try and pick out the best. 1.   Business Acumen Business acumen is a very sought after quality. Graduates need to know how the company ticks and understand what the organisation is about, what their goals and aims are and how the company competes within the market place. 2. Written and Verbal Communication Both verbal and written communication is extremely important in the work place. Candidates must be able to communicate properly to the required audience in an appropriate manner. They also must be able to listen and respect the views of others. 3.   Team Skills Employers like it when potential employees are able to work as a member of a team. At the same time it is useful to be able to take on responsibility and be able to manage others. Building relationships at work will help keep work moral high and help achieve positive objectives and goals. 4. Logical Thinking Being a logical thinker and having an analytical approach to problem solving can only be a positive trait. New employees must be able to successfully approach all types of problems and resolve issues. 5. Persuasive Reasoning Getting your ideas across and persuading others is extremely useful in the workplace. You must be able to put your ideas forward but at the same time still be able to respect others and understand their views and ideas. An employer will be impressed if someone can negotiate with other team members and end up with a positive result. 6. Leadership Skills Employers like it when someone has good leadership skills. If new employees can show that they have the potential to motivate groups of people and make others work successfully for them they could prove themselves as management material and move quickly up the promotion letter. Being able to delegate tasks well, set deadlines and successfully lead others can only be a plus. 7.   Organization Organisation is a key attribute that employees must have. Being able to work efficiently, productively and prioritise your work load and manage your time must go without saying. You must be able to focus on getting your work done on time and meet all deadlines set so that you can make the employer feel more confident in the team. 8.   Motivation If you are a get and go type of person make sure this stands out it the work place. Employers like it when the work force has good motivation. At some stage within everyone’s career you will experience hardships and challenges and the only way to get through them is motivation and perseverance. This will help keep the workplace cheerful and happy and impress the boss. 9.   Multi Tasking Many jobs will always require you to be working on a number of different tasks all at the same time. Employees need to be able to work under pressure, stay calm and stress free in order to get the jobs done. There are a number of skills that one must have in order to stand out in the work place and build a successful career within their chosen industry. Just remember to remain confident, not only in yourself, but the people you work with and the company you work for. Research on every Job site you can find for extra information. Your Turn What skills do you feel are required to stand out as a recent grad? image courtesy of fastweb

Why 2019 could be your best shot at getting into uni - Debut

Why 2019 could be your best shot at getting into uni - Debut This article was written by an external contributor, Jem Collins. Jem is a digital journalist and editor who focuses on human rights and careers. She’s the founding editor of Journo Resources, a non-profit which helps people get into the media industry, and the strategic impact director of RightsInfo. You can also follow her on Twitter, she’d like that. We’ve all heard the drill â€" it was much harder in their day. Whether it comes from your nan, Dave from the corner shop, or the actual Education Secretary, apparently getting into university is now a doddle. Whether it’s so-called ‘grade inflation’ or a rise in unconditional offers there’s no shortage of hot takes on why your hard earned achievements aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. When you look at the facts it’s easy to see where these theories come from. Research from UCAS themselves has found that as many as one in three prospective students are now getting unconditional offers, a percentage which has been rising since 2013. Record numbers of students were placed during clearing during 2018, and some 26.4 percent of A Level students achieved A* or As, slightly up on the year before. But these aren’t the only numbers you should be looking at. A perfect storm of biology Brexit Yep, still just as weird two decades on. (Image Credit: Robert Pittman / Flickr) Picture the scene. It’s 2001 and the world is slowly returning to normal â€" the millennium bug wasn’t real, we’ve accepted that no one will ever understand the design of the Millenium Dome, and that Green Day will be our musical overlords forever. However, at the same time, something really weird is happening, with birth rates dipping by some 200,000, the lowest point since 1977. “Our evidence shows that the number of births in a year is largely driven by the number of women of childbearing age in the population at that time,” explains Nick Stripe, the head of health analysis and life events at the Office for National Statistics. “During the 1990s and the early 2000s, the number of births steadily declined as there were fewer women in that age range. This followed a similar decline in births from the end of the baby boom period in the mid 1960s to the late 1970s.” The end of the baby boom had a knock on effect. (Image Credit: Office for National Statistics) In short, the end of the baby boom meant that twenty years on there were fewer women about who wanted to have children. Fast forward to the knock on effect today, and there are fewer 18-year-olds to even consider applying for university and that’s not the only problem. As Brexit preparations rumble on, applications from EU students are falling dramatically for some courses, with some universities predicting a drop off of up to 60 percent in student numbers. ‘I didn’t expect an unconditional offer at all’ 2019 could be a good year to start your studies (Image Credit: Journo Resources / Flickr) If you’re thinking this could bode well for your university ambitions, you might be right. “We need every good student we can get right now,” one university professor told Debut Careers. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that courses are getting easier to get into â€" but a smaller pool of great candidates does leave universities fighting to secure the best students. During the past 12 months there’s been a surge in unconditional offers made by universities, with one in three applicants being promised a place regardless of their A Level results. While the majority of these offers were found to come from a core group of just 20 universities, the list does includes Russell Group institutions such as the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham. For Sofia, who has just been accepted onto a fashion promotion course at the University for the Creative Arts, an unconditional offer was completely unexpected. Had the thought even crossed her mind? “Not at all,” she tells Debut. “I always thought the smart kids got unconditional offers. It does take the pressure off”. Many students have taken to Twitter to express their surprise at getting an unconditional offer. (Image Credit: Twitter) Similarly for Lucy, she “didn’t really expect” an unconditional offer to study film production at the University of Brighton. “I was pretty sure my grades weren’t up to the standards of the universities I applied for, but wanted to try anyway,” she explains. “It felt pretty fabulous [to get the offer] but it isn’t from either of my top choices, still it’s comforting to know that if things don’t work out with my top choices I’ve got a definite place somewhere else.” From a university’s perspective, unconditional offers can play an important role in their admissions process. A spokesperson from the University of Portsmouth told Debut Careers that well designed offer schemes “can help reduce the stress that young people feel at examination time, and enable universities to form a holistic judgement about young people’s potential commitment, and ambition.” They also noted research showing that more than half of 18-year-olds missed their predicted grades by two or more grades, and that any student who achieves or exceeds their predicted grades will receive a scholarship of £1,000. “The university found that in both 2017 and 2018, young people to whom we made unconditional offers were more likely to attain their predicted grades than applicants to whom we made conditional offers.” Similarly, a spokesperson from the University of Birmingham, while stressing that such offers played a small part of their admissions strategy, said students who were given unconditional offers “do not experience an attainment gap” and “are among the best performing group when they join us”. A growing entrepreneurial spirit Rose Dyson weighted up her options and decided university wasn’t for her (Image Credit: Rose Dyson) Even putting aside hard data around admissions, for some, there’s a growing sense that Generation Z (those roughly born between 1995 and 2000) might be looking at different priorities. One recent survey found that some 78 percent of 16-24-year-olds wanted to run their own business when they were a child, while of the 57.3 million people freelancing, almost half were under 34, meaning that younger people are making up the bulk of the freelance workforce. What’s more, almost three quarters of those Generation Z freelancers said it was a career choice, not a move made out of necessity. For Rose Dyson, the 19-year-old founder of beauty brand Pura Cosmetics, rejecting university for her own business plans was the obvious choice. “I didn’t need any grades to get into my own business,” she tells Debut Careers. “I did have the option to go to university and that was obviously an option that I considered and looked around a few. But I was like, ‘what do I like about studying?’ Not much, I could be doing what I absolutely adore.” Since making the decision to go full time, she’s secured thousands of pounds worth of investment, is in the process of fitting out her own premises, and has been named the UK National Young Trader of the Year â€" all after starting out with just a £25 investment as part of a school competition aged 15. “When you’re younger you’re in the best position to start your own business because you’ve got no mortgage, no kids, no bills, nothing like that, and you’ve got much more freedom,” she adds. “I’m only a few months into [doing this full-time] and I can’t remember what it was like going to sixth form because I love it doing this so much.” Rosie Dearlove also bypassed university to set up her own vintage clothes business. (Image Credit: Rosie Dearlove) Similarly for Rosie Dearlove, 18, going to university just wasn’t the right choice. “One of the main aims in setting up Slayyy Vintage was to work on something I enjoyed. After fishing through lists of all the university courses across the country nothing really excited me other than being my own boss,” she says of her decision to start a vintage clothing retailer. “Committing to education for another three years doing something I didn’t care about definitely didn’t seem fun. Shopping in charity shops and vintage fashion was a passion of mine, after doing some research into fast fashion and the impacts into the environment.” Now, six months on, she’s had 65 online sales with an overall profit margin of 60 percent, and plans to expand into a physical presence in Norwich market during the coming summer months. An important decision and a small window of opportunity This feline has spotted her window of opportunity. (Image Credit: Serhat Beyakaya / Unsplash) Going â€" or not going â€" to university is an important life decision for any of us. However, if there’s one thing that nan and Dave from the corner shop should know, it’s that there are a lot of different things playing into university admissions policies.   There’s nothing to prove that it’s getting academically easier to be accepted to university, but there’s plenty to suggest that the real competition within the mysterious behemoth that is UCAS is between universities themselves. And, as they battle to attract the best people, there’s a unique opportunity for talented people to get exactly what they want. However, as with all good things, they must come to an end. 2001 (and the hype of Green Day) have come to pass, with birth rates â€" and next year’s uni applicants â€" steadily climbing since. Equally, with a Brexit deadline looming ever nearer, there’s not much more time left for us to put off the reality of whatever might actually happen with that. In short, if you think university might be your thing, it’s time to get cracking. Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Maximize Your Recruiter Contacts - CareerAlley

Maximize Your Recruiter Contacts - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. While a recruiters primary goal is to find a job for you, there is much more that they can do to help you in your job search and career. Many recruiters will help give guidence on your resume, help in targeting your job search and give general career advice. Many recruiters will also provide company research and give advice on job offers that were sourced elsewhere (either by you directly or by another recruiter). Recruiters are looking to form a relationship whether or not they are the ones that are successful in finding a job for you. They do this because it is good business practice. You will remember recruiters that offer help and advice and, once you land, you are more likely to leverage those recruiters who were helpful in your job search when you are ready to recruit as a manager. Core Staffing Services Core Staffing covers a very broad range of industries, from Accounting to Retail. Their main page offers links on the left, click on Why Core and Industries Served to see a list of the industries they cover. Click on Positions Filled to see a partial list of positions filled. The site provides helpful tips and a job bank which lists current assignments. Click on register at the bottom of the main page or the contact us link to submit your resume and speak with a recruiter. Carter Holland Recruitment This firm specializes in the Financial, Legal, Communications and Technology industries. Click the Candidate tab to submit your resume or the Contact Us to speak with a recruiter. Their website is very basic, but it does have the information you need to contact them and get started. Galaxy Management Group, Inc. Galaxy is a full service firm, specializing in permanent placement and contract consulting (see Desperately Looking for Work to see more information on contract consultling). Their site has a resources tab, a meet the staff tab and a Candidates tab. Click the contact tab to speak with a recruiter or to forward your resume. Gow Partners This firm as a network of worldwide offices and specializes in consumer retail, financial services and industrial/natural resources industries. They have a tab which lists current assignments as well as a consultants tab which shows a list of their offices and a short bio with contact information on recruiters in each location. There is also a contact us web form which allows you to submit your information via the web. Good luck in your search. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

What Are My Options When I Dont Like My Job Anymore - Ask Me Anything Tuesday IM HIRED

What Are My Options When I Dont Like My Job Anymore - Ask Me Anything Tuesday What to do when you dont like your job anymore? Not liking your job can be covered under two trains of thought, the first which is the more common and far less serious; is the fact you dont like your job because youd prefer to be sunning yourself on some tropical island all day instead of being stuck in an office. You have a few moans about the guys you work with but overall its not that bad. Then there is the second version of not liking your job; you feel that sense of dread each morning, you wish you were somewhere else and you have no motivation to keep going in that job role. So first things first you need to decide which camp youre in! If youre the first, then it still isnt great but you have more options to change it. Focus on what gives you those periodical moans and try and address them. For example if you and your colleagues constantly moan about your manager micromanaging you and you would actually enjoy your job if they werent there, try and take some action. Now I am not suggesting you chase your manager out of the office, you should start a lot smaller. Why not arrange a meeting to address the issues and see if some common ground can be agreed. If you have smaller concerns about your job but overall you do like that career path, dont let that one thing make you miss out on everything else. The second one is slightly harder. You still need to identify the source of that feeling of dread but you are probably going to be looking at it as something to avoid in your next job role. Sometimes, things just dont fit and there should be no shame in that, the company wasnt right for you or vice versa. This isnt a bad thing as you have found out what you dont want in a career and trust me that will make it easier for you to figure out the perfect job for you. You need to refocus your energy, instead of spending all your time hating this one job, focus on finding something new. Yes, I know it is easier said than done but when things get bad in one job it can feel like every job is just going to be the same and there is no point in trying which is definitely not the case. Finding a new job that is better for you will improve your general mood and even sometimes your overall outlook on life. The Summary Never feel you have to stay in one job or that you are stuck in one place, there are better opportunities out there that will appreciate your talents. But remember to first identify and try and resolve the situation firstly. Occasionally things can be resolved much easily than you think.