Pinterest for Job Seekers NOT SO FAST!

Pinterest for Job Seekers NOT SO FAST! Isnt it funny that when something new comes along, one of our natural reactions is that we need to jump on it, or feel were left behind? Pinterest is that something new, and many job seekers think we need to jump on it. I dont. Check out this post from Jacob Share, at Job Mob, where he asks career professionals what they advise regarding Pinterest. My advice was: Jason Alba,  JibberJobber: LOL I tell job seekers to stay away from Pinterest… for now. Unless you are in certain industries or professions, it’s a waste of time. Many of the others had ideas on how to use it, but seriously, folks, I think there is plenty to worry about without trying to figure out if you need to be on Pinterest for a job search, with VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS. Most interesting to me (aside from what some people advice on that post) is the comment by Peggy, a recruiter/coach, who says Stay off Pinterest in the first comment and all of the supporting commentors. What do you think?  Is Pinterest a place for you to do your job search? If you want an analogy, heres one.  Lets say you are working on your car and you need to buy a part for the engine.  Would you to the craft store to buy that part? Thats why I tell job seekers to not waste their time there. Thoughts? Pinterest for Job Seekers NOT SO FAST! Isnt it funny that when something new comes along, one of our natural reactions is that we need to jump on it, or feel were left behind? Pinterest is that something new, and many job seekers think we need to jump on it. I dont. Check out this post from Jacob Share, at Job Mob, where he asks career professionals what they advise regarding Pinterest. My advice was: Jason Alba,  JibberJobber: LOL I tell job seekers to stay away from Pinterest… for now. Unless you are in certain industries or professions, it’s a waste of time. Many of the others had ideas on how to use it, but seriously, folks, I think there is plenty to worry about without trying to figure out if you need to be on Pinterest for a job search, with VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS. Most interesting to me (aside from what some people advice on that post) is the comment by Peggy, a recruiter/coach, who says Stay off Pinterest in the first comment and all of the supporting commentors. What do you think?  Is Pinterest a place for you to do your job search? If you want an analogy, heres one.  Lets say you are working on your car and you need to buy a part for the engine.  Would you to the craft store to buy that part? Thats why I tell job seekers to not waste their time there. Thoughts?

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese One Thing You Must Do With Any Resume

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese One Thing You Must Do With Any Resume Fashion experts often advise that any outfit will look much better if you have it tailored and that advice holds true for resumes as well. When youbuild a resume, know that a tailored one is going to be one that fits the needs of a particular employer. Tailoring your resume makes you look much more desirable as a job candidate. Also: tailoring a resume to each and every job you apply to is an absolute must. Unsure of how to tailor a resume for a specific job? Look at the specific requirements of the job ad and try to address those points directly. Alsomimic the language used in the job ad when writing your resume. Continue reading for additional must-know info on this topic. When considering how to tailor a resume for a specific job, toss out the rehash of job duties and responsibilities that might be profiled in your existing resume. Try to think in more detail. For example, if you worked in human resources, did you work on specific software? Did you work with various departments to plot their hiring strategy, and then craft job descriptions? Listing nothing but your duties and responsibilities does nothing for your resume, nor does it do anything for the recruiter or hiring manager who will read it (besides bore them). You must prove that you delivered results in previous or current roles (more on this soon). Before we go much further, know this you likely wont have to write a new resumefrom scratchfor each employer. A lot of your resume will remain the same most likely, yourresume heading(which contains your contact information); youreducation section; and past employers and dates worked for past employers. The key to how to tailor a resume for a specific job is starting with a solid, well-written,

The Ultimate List of Tools For Pinterest Success (Podcast #74) - Classy Career Girl

The Ultimate List of Tools For Pinterest Success (Podcast #74) Todays episode is on one of my absolute favorite topics!! Pinterest! I used to write consistent content on my blog. I knew it was great content that needed to be read by a lot more people. It was such a bummer to write so much and spend so much time blogging but then not have many people read my content. I was also getting 10-20 email optins each day but I really wanted to grow my email list so that I could grow my business. Everything changed a year ago when I decided to focus all of my attention into Pinterest. I basically became a student of the platform. I spent hours each day working and studying Pinterest and really understanding what works and what doesn’t. The time I put in during 2016 really paid off because we have seen so much business growth this year.   It’s really pretty exciting. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you join us for more in the Pintastic Bootcamp. Everything changed a year ago when I decided to focus all of my attention into Pinterest. I basically became a student of the platform. I spent hours each day working and studying Pinterest and really understanding what works and what doesn’t. The time I put in during 2016 really paid off because we have seen so much business growth this year.   It’s really pretty exciting. What are the results we’ve seen this year? Yesterday we received 422 email optins in one day!! YES! And in one year we went from 100,000 page views per month to 500,000 page views per month. Our traffic from Pinterest went from 100 sessions per day to 3,200 sessions per day. This Pinterest success is incredible, right! There’s nothing that I did over this past year that you can’t do too! There’s a lot I have learned and today I am going to share with you the four foundational mindsets that have helped us grow this year. Make sure you are following us on Pinterest so you can watch what we do and follow the same principles for your success. So lets dive into Pinterest! First, make sure you start by reading this post  How To Make Pinterest Your #1 Business Growth Strategy. This post shares the  4 Ways Pinterest Dramatically Grew My Business This Year. The Ultimate List of Tools For Pinterest Success Here are some helpful tools to help you implement your Pinterest Marketing Strategy. Tools to use to create photos: Canva.com Picmonkey.com (check out my Pinterest photo tutorial for picmonkey here) How to Pick Titles Use highly clickable titles. Use this Hubspot infographic for inspiration. Build Your Email List With Pinterest Mailchimp (beginner/free) Aweber Active Campaign 1shoppingcart Infusionsoft (advanced) Leadpages Drip Build Your Website Bluehost (domain and hosting) WordPress.ORG (choose your theme) WP-Curve: Tech support to help you with WordPress Create Your Lead Magnet Thrive themes Leadpages Click Funnels Convert Kit Add Social Sharing To Your Website Add Pin it buttons to your site with this WordPress plugin. Track Your Visitors From Pinterest Youve got to know what pages are working on Pinterest so you can figure out what is working and what type of content attracts website visitors. Install Google analytics on your website to track where traffic is coming from and track your most popular posts. Create and Pin Motivational Quotes You Love Pin motivational quotes you love and link it back to your homepage. Here are some of our favorite inspirational quotes that do great on Pinterest. Schedule Your Pints Use Viraltag.com Create Testimonial boards See our CRP Pinterest testimonial board here. Set Your Profile Up Correctly Register as a Pinterest Business Account. Join Group Pinterest Boards Review group boards you can join on pingroupie.com. Email anna@classycareergirl.com to be added to our Work and Life: Success Tips Group Pinterest board. What other tools do you use for Pinterest success?

Optimize Your Brands Website for More Visibility - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Optimize Your Brands Website for More Visibility - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A good reputation online starts with a professional presence online for your personal brand. The design and content of your website is the first impression your visitors encounter, which will cause them to either leave or want to know more. A well optimized website can bring added visibility for your brand and help you to convert more sales. Your brands content should be mobile-friendly as well as appealing to both search engines and visitors. Here are several tips on how to make your website stand out from the rest: People love statistics and studies Research what is unique to your brand to create an infographic or a fact-based article that includes helpful statistics and action steps. This will get more eyes on your content and increases shares on social media. Other creative ways to draw in an audience are surveys and contests that offer something of value that your readers need. A mix of text articles, video presentations, and graphics can also draw in more readers who will want to stay longer on your website. Focus more on quality Your content will get noticed when you focus on your target market. Avoid keyword stuffing, and instead choose topics that naturally flow throughout the copy, which should be no more than 2,400 characters in length. Consider breaking up long posts with bullet points, numbers, and graphics. Clear, concise, and easy-to-read content will get the most views. Include eye-catching graphics and video A great message about what your brand can do for your audience can go a long way in attracting readers to your website. There are many free resources available to help you achieve this such as SlideShare, Pixabay, Canva, and Adobe. Include reference links Any sources named in your pages and posts should include a link to either their website or article. Readers are also attracted to reference pages that include a list of information for their particular needs. Choose a variety of influencers and experts in your niche and high-quality websites in your niche. A quality website that gets noticed for a personal brand is one that not only offers a professional and responsive design, but includes original and engaging content that speaks to your readers needs. Even a small investment will help you gain more loyal subscribers with higher rankings on the search engines.

Business Consultant Resume - Tips To Write Your Resume In A Professional Manner

Business Consultant Resume - Tips To Write Your Resume In A Professional MannerA business consultant resume may include the professional or business name, qualifications, experience, and previous employment. It should include a detailed description of the responsibilities of the professional. The components in a business consultant resume should be clear and concise, so that they will not give the impression that the resume is long. It should have an easy format and good font choice.The professional must work with any organization that will provide the job. They will work closely with the firm's management team to make sure that all contracts are completed according to schedule. They will take orders from the organization as well as their client. They will do research and also plan the strategy to maximize the profit of the client. They will also analyze and manage the budget of the firm.The consultant will also be expected to be able to handle and deliver satisfactory results as wel l as performing group projects. In addition, they must be able to help with recruitment of staff and also handle the decision making process. The consultant must have extensive knowledge about the product or service being offered. He/she must also understand the market trends and consumer needs. All these responsibilities are listed on the business consultant resume.The professional will be responsible for creating the marketing strategies to introduce the products or services that he/she is offering. The consultant will design the campaign as well as get the campaign off the ground. It is important to note that business consultant resumes are usually quite different from that of an average job applicant. It can include more information on qualifications and experience.There are various areas on which the professional can specialize. For example, a professional may want to focus on technical applications or online marketing. It is important to get a professional who has already achi eved a certain level of success. A corporate job involves both time and commitment, therefore, it is important to choose a professional who is available for interviews. The consultant must be able to talk and negotiate without falling into ruts or dead ends.The consultant must be prepared to explain and research. This is because he/she may need to do some analysis before presenting his/her ideas to the client. Therefore, it is important to prepare a presentation on paper before presenting them verbally. The consultant will be able to present his/her ideas on paper before presenting them verbally.If the professional already has a client, the resume should reflect this relationship. This helps the client and the consultant to see eye to eye, as the client will know what the consultant can offer them. There are various ways to improve on a business consultant resume. It is important to use the latest industry standard formats for professional resume writing services.Choosing a reputabl e professional for your resume can make all the difference in the world. A well-written professional business consultant resume will go a long way in increasing the chances of you being hired for the job.

Lazy Job Search Preparation It Shows! Dont Sabotage Your Hard Work!

Lazy Job Search Preparation It Shows! Don’t Sabotage Your Hard Work! Lazy Job Search Preparation We can tell! You’re not fooling anybody! I know… we’ve heard all of the excuses in a job search:” I don’t have time; it’s just a phone interview; I’ll do the research when I get the interview; I know enough about them.” Jonathan found the perfect job posting at a local company that he really wants to sell for. They posted a brand new sales executive position, seeking someone with his skill set, but it’s in an industry he hasn’t sold for before. Oh, well. He was so excited, he clicked on the “Submit your résumé here” button and attached his latest résumé. Done! Now he waits. And waits. And waits. The very same day, Leslie saw the same job description. She didn’t have experience in that industry, either. And she was missing some other skills that were requested in the job description. So she sat down and wrote out a plan. Here is what she did: Step 1: Leslie studied the company, the industry, and its competitors. Step 2: Leslie found a LinkedIn Group for the company and saw a number of sales professionals having a dialogue there. She even asked a few questions to the group like, “Could any sales executives share his/her background to the group prior to working here?” On LinkedIn, Leslie also saw that a sales manager was a 2nd relationship from one of her contacts so she asked to be introduced. Step 3: Leslie completed a Cut the Crap (CTC) Job Description Profile (JD Profile) to compare her own skills and experiences to that of the job description. It was much clearer where her gaps were and where her strengths were. She then had a plan for how she was going to apply. Leslie took a few more steps to be sure her application had the highest likelihood of being looked at and selected for an interview. She knew that it was going to be challenging and competitive since other applicants probably will come from the company’s own industry. Step 4: She altered her résumé to be sure to use similar language. The hiring manager that wrote the job description is looking for “cold-calling” experience but Leslie’s résumé used the term “prospecting” so she made simple edits. Step 5: She refined the critical 1-pager that sits on top of her résumé: the JD Profile. It paints the exact picture a screener, recruiter or hiring manager needs to be able to answer, “Why should we consider this candidate for this specific job?” Leslie highlighted her strengths, quantified her years and depth of experience in key categories, and wrote “eager to learn” where she has gaps. Step 6: She wrote a great Cut the Crap (CTC) Cover Letter, too, drawing from her Step 5. She pulled out 3 of the most important categories where she is a fit and requested an interview at the end. Step 7: She stitched all three documents together her cover letter, Job Description Profile and Résumé into one Cut the Crap (CTC) Candidate Packet. Step 8: She proofed the entire packet 3 times prior to submitting. She pressed “enter.” Did you know that if you don’t apply expertly you won’t get the interview? Amazing how that works! Why are so many applications JUST résumés or JUST a résumé and a poorly-written, standardized cover letter? How will that inspire someone to call you and say, “Come on in for an interview?” Poor preparation is just laziness and being part of the herd mentality. Yes, the website says, “Post your résumé here.” It does not say “…and nothing else,” does it? C’mon, job seekers. Whether you are searching within your company or externally; whether you are employed or unemployed; do your BEST prior to applying for a role!

How to Follow up After an Interview - How 2 Become

How to Follow up After an Interview - How 2 Become The hard part is over â€" you’ve had the interview, and now you are just waiting to hear back  as to whether or not you got the job.What many people fail to realise is that it’s important to follow up after an interview. Don’t just sit there twirling your hair or twiddling your thumbs. You can make the most out of your waiting time, which will really make you stand out from other applicants!In this blog, I am going to cover the importance of a follow up after an interview, and how this can sway employers to give you the job!HOW TO FOLLOW UP AFTER AN INTERVIEWYou’ve come home, and you’re waiting for that important phone call. Have I got the job or not?Well, there is one little thing you can do after the interview which is very effective, and looks extremely professional â€" follow up!Follow up after an interview by giving them a call instead of waiting for them to call you. Other ways to do it is by sending them an email or even a letter.WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW UP AFTE R AN INTERVIEW?Of course, you would have wowed the interviewers with your amazing skills, knowledge and personality, and no doubt you left a good impression of yourself.However, you  can transform that good impression into a great impression by following up after the interview, and showing your eagerness and professionalism.There are several reasons as to why it will increase your chances of securing that job:It shows good manners. A person willing to thank someone for their time and effort is a person well worth getting to know.It gives you the opportunity to sum up, and highlight your key strengths and determination to be successful.A follow up will no doubt stick in the mind of the interviewers. You will be fresh in their minds, and therefore at the forefront of their decisions as to who they should employ.HOW TO WRITE A FOLLOW UP AFTER AN INTERVIEWYou want to make sure that your follow up is professional, formal and makes you shine! You will want to remain in interview mode for this follow up â€" you don’t want to undo all your hard work in the interview.Below I have listed some of the key things you should and should not doing during your written follow up after an interview:DOsMake sure your grammar, punctuation and spelling is on point. Unlike the interview, this will be a chance for the interviews to see your written communication as well as your speaking.If you are sending any attachments, make sure they work!Make sure you insert a subject header. Make it clear and relevant.Simple, clear and short sentences work best.Have a friendly yet professional approach.Send it to the right person. You should have contact details for the person/s who interviewed you. If you were interviewed by more than one person, make sure you send the email or letter to everyone involved.DONTsDon’t undo all your hard work by sending an email that looks like you’ve addressed it to a friend or relative. They are a professional; therefore you don’t want to come across as ‘best pals’.Don’t be needy or desperate. This is a chance to thank them for their time and efforts. This is not the time to go on and on about why they should hire you. You’ve had your interview â€" don’t use this follow up to go overboard with more reasons as to why they should hire you.Don’t send an overly long email or letter. Keep it concise and to the point.If you are sending attachments, don’t forget to add them!EXAMPLE OF A FOLLOW UP AFTER AN INTERVIEWBelow I have created an example of what your follow up should look like.FOR MORE INTERVIEW TRAININGSee here if you would like more information on interview training and how to improve your chances of securing a job role. This entry was posted in Interviews, Resources. Bookmark the permalink. Katie Noakes 5 Reasons You Should Study Abroad While You Still CanMetropolitan Police Officer Selection Process: The Ultimate Guide