When its Safe to Say, Hey, Boss, Im Looking! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

When it’s ‘Safe’ to Say, ‘Hey, Boss, I’m Looking!’ - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Editor’s Note: This blog is a modified excerpt from professional “headhunter” and bestselling job-hunting book author Skip Freeman’s next book in the “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets series of job-hunting books, Career Stalled? Publication is scheduled for late fall. At what point during her new job search do you suppose Marissa Mayer, the new CEO of Yahoo, advised her boss at Google that she was “looking”? (The answer to this question, which may very well surprise you, is at the end of this blog.) The truth of the matter is, if you are like most people, you are happy in your job most of the time. That does not alter the fact, however, that there are also times when you may honestly wonder if you’re not overlooking other genuine career opportunities outside your current company. You may begin to feel that you might just be “settling” for what you now have in your current job and be leaving money and career advancement opportunities “on the table.” That’s when you are most likely to . . . Occasionally visit indeed.com and  similar online sites to see what may be available “out there.” Set up “saved searches,” so that the  right career opportunities start being emailed to you. Update your LinkedIn profile. Begin receiving (and taking!) calls  from “headhunters.” All simply to “test the waters,” of course. And, since you are already “flirting” with the job market, you may decide to go on a few “dates,” too, i.e., job interviews. Again, though, simply to “test the waters.” But what happens if these “dates” (interviews) begin to strongly suggest that, as you somewhat suspected, you may indeed be overlooking some genuine opportunities to advance your career? Well, the adrenaline can start pumping, suddenly a new-found sense of excitement can kick in, you start to get “butterflies” in your stomach, your heart beats just a little bit faster. . . and soon thereafter here they come . . . The old GUILT feelings! Dealing with the Guilt Feelings Why am I doing this? you ask yourself. Then, in answer to your own question, you’re quite likely to come up with answers such as these: Because I am not totally happy with my current job, or  at least not as happy as I know  I should be. I know for a fact that I am not  being paid what I am worth. Will I ever receive a promotion, or am I destined to remain at  basically the same level throughout my career with this companyâ€"no matter  what I accomplish or how well I perform? Why won’t my boss trust me with more  responsibility and authority? Still, the guilt feelings persist. In order to alleviate these guilt feelings, you decide that the best thing to do at this point is to “come clean” with your boss. After all, you do have a good relationship with herâ€"actually, a very good relationship with herâ€"right? She told you during your last  performance review that she genuinely cared about you and wanted only the best for you and your family, didn’t she? Certainly, the boss will want to do what’s right for you, right? Maybe, after you “cleanse your soul,” by telling her you’re “looking,” you might actually end up getting a nice raise, perhaps even a promotion, right? Wrong! Two Reasons ‘Cleansing Your Soul’ with Your Boss is NOT a Good Idea  Here are at least TWO reasons why your reasoning is very wrong and filled with significant risks to your career:  First, how  can you tell, for sure, that you  do indeed have a “good” relationship with your boss? What if you guess  wrong about the true nature of  the relationship you have with her? What if you think you have a goodâ€"even GREAT!â€"relationship with her but  she would beg to differ, if asked? Or, what if you do indeed currently have a “good  relationship” with her but it quickly “sours” once you’ve told her of your  â€œindiscretions”?  Second, an  employment relationship is not  like a marriage contract or any other type of binding, legal contract or arrangement. Nonetheless,  many people continue to view it as such. The fact of the matter is, almost  all employment arrangements today are what’s known as “at will”  arrangements. That means that, like political appointees, an employee “serves”  at the “pleasure” of the company. If and when it is no longer your  employer’s “pleasure” to keep you, you will be gone, gone, gone. Still,  many want to believe that their co-workers  (and yes, sometimes, even their boss) are true “friends,” their “family-in-residence,”  as it were, but that really isn’t true at all. If you currently find yourself facing a career dilemma such as the one described in this blog, I suggest that you STOP and ask yourself these questions: “If I stay where I am for the rest of my career, am I okay with that?” “Has my ‘story’ at my current job been completely written yet? “If I were unemployed and had a chance to interview for my current job, would I do it?” “Money aside, do I really love this job?” If your answers to these questions is a resounding “yes,” then stop looking NOW . . . get control over the urge to “confess” and get back to work! Risks Inherent in Confessing Your Career ‘Affair’ or ‘Indiscretion’ On the other hand, if your answers to these questions are even qualified “no’s,” then the only question becomes whether or not to “confess.” The short answer is: Don’t even think about it unless you want your career to tank at your current company! If you choose to ignore this advice, here is what, at a minimum, awaits you for as long as you remain with your current employer: Don’t expect to any longer be  seriously considered for any promotions  that may come up. If you get a salary increase, it  will be miniscule at best. Don’t expect to any longer even be  considered for involvement in any long-term, high-profile company  projects. Expect your professional brand to be  quickly and irretrievably “tarnished,” and expect it to grow even more  â€œtarnished” the longer you stay with the company. Anticipate that the “great  relationship” you thought you  had with your current boss will soon head south. Do you still believe, then, that “coming clean” with the boss if you are “looking” is a good idea? I hope not. Don’t make the mistake so many excellent candidates tend to make by telling your boss you’re “looking.” There is absolutely no way whatsoever that this can ever be to your benefit or advantage. Rather, take a cue from the new Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer. This savvy young executive  demonstrated that she definitely knows how the hiring  â€œgame” is played. She also showed that she is an expert player at the game. The “advance warning” she gave her boss at Google that she was “looking”â€"exactly 30 minutes before she left! Author: Skip Freeman  is the author of “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever!  and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of  The HTW Group (Hire to Win), an Atlanta, GA, Metropolitan Area Executive Search Firm. Specializing in the placement of sales, engineering, manufacturing and RD professionals, he has developed powerful techniques that help companies hire the best and help the best get hired.

4 steps to carry out as a disabled person applying for university - Debut

4 steps to carry out as a disabled person applying for university - Debut We all know that applying for university places is stressful. There’s a massive checklist of things you need to get sorted, you need to decide on a degree, narrow your choices down, and then there’s your UCAS application to fill out. If you’re a prospective disabled university student, that list will probably be a bit longer, too. So to make sure you don’t miss anything when you’re applying, here are 4 important steps you need to carry out if you’re a disabled person applying for uni. 1) Declare your disability When filling out your UCAS application, you will be asked to disclose whether you have a disability. While you could choose not to do this and that’s totally fine, it’s a personal thing it’s better in the long term if you do. Ticking the box and letting universities know that you’re disabled earlier on in the application process. This means that any adjustments or adaptations that you could need when you start university can be completed ASAP. If you don’t like the idea of declaring it on UCAS specifically, then there is also the option of letting the universities know individually, by email or phone.  In my experience, the sooner they know and can get everything sorted for you, the better. 2) Apply for DSA If you’ve declared your disability on UCAS, you can also apply for DSA, (Disabled Student’s Allowance) through your student finance supplier. This is a grant that disabled students won’t have to pay back. That will mean that you have all the equipment and adaptations in place so that youre ready to attend university in September. From helping with transport costs to laptops and specialist software this grant is there to make sure that, you’re able to do everything your peers can. You’re recommended to apply for DSA straight away, but you can apply at any stage of your course. Some think that they’re not ‘disabled enough’ to apply for this. But as long as you have a diagnosis of a disability or mental health condition, there will be something that will make your university life easier. Why not just send off the application and see how they can help? 3) Contact the university’s disability services Even if you’ve declared your disability and applied for DSA, I’d definitely get in touch with the disability services at the universities you’re applying to. Why? Well, they’ll likely want to know some specifics about what adaptations you’ll need. Visit their offices and see what they can do for you. When I got in contact with the disability services at my university, for example, they put me in touch with a 2nd-year  disabled student who was a wheelchair-user. It gave me a better idea of how accessible the campus was, which was really helpful. Even if it’s just to ask or confirm whether they can offer any adaptations that you currently have in place, it’s worth reaching out to them to see how they can help. It’s a good indicator of how good they’ll be over the next 3 years. 4) Visit the universities As I’ve just mentioned, some universities can arrange extra tours for prospective disabled students, alongside Open Days. This will definitely help you get a real feel of the university outside of the visit days where everyone is trying to impress you. Here, you can see how accessible various parts of the campus are. You could also talk to staff members on your course and ask them questions. Disability services at universities should accommodate extra visits for you because they know how important choosing a university is. So if you can, definitely take the chance to visit universities outside of Open Days. This is so you know youre making the right choice for you both on the academics and the accessibility side. So there you go 4 important steps that you should carry out as a disabled person applying for university. Schools and colleges don’t always include additional steps that apply to us when they’re talking to the masses. I hope this list helps you not to miss out some of the less well-known parts of the application process. Best of luck with your applications! Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

LinkedIn Job Search Tips From the Pros

LinkedIn Job Search Tips From the Pros Last week Brian Tietje, Sales Manager for LinkedIn, delivered an excellent presentation on LinkedIn to members of the Human Resources Association of New York networking group. Here are my top ten takeaways for job seekers.Create a keyword driven summary. Forget about the summaries that describe you as passionate, a great communicator, and a team player. LinkedIn is all about searchability and recruiters and hiring managers dont search on those cliched phrases, Instead, focus on the relevant keywords for your industry and job function and be sure to really build out the specialties section. Like resumes, no recruiter is really reading your LinkedIn profile. They are performing multiple sophisticated keyword searches looking for a match. Make every word count.Monitor your profile views. Check the jobs tab regularly to see how many people have viewed your profile. If the number is exceptionally low, perhaps you need to tweak your profile to improve your searchability.Dont ignore the eve nts listings. Many hiring authorities search for top talent on LinkedIn by looking in the events section. They scour the list of events on LinkedIn to see who is attending certain industry events and often make connections directly through the events section rather than the user profile section.Spend time in the answers section. Again, hiring managers are looking for the trend setters and industry leaders. Often these people are participating in the answers section of LinkedIn, providing leadership and guidance, building credibility, and demonstrating authority.Include a picture. People want to see who they are doing business with. The picture starts solidifying the trust. The picture is part of your personal brand. Get over your insecurities about having the picture up on LinkedIn. It is here to stay and it is an important component in the relationship building process.Use applications that help you track company information. The Company Buzz application on LinkedIn lets you track in real time who is saying what about certain companies and people on Twitter. This is an excellent way to be in the know about companies you are targeting.Dont worry about upgrading to the paid level of service. This level is designed for recruiters and marketers, not job seekers. LinkedIn has an enormous amount of utility for job seekers at the free level of service.Pay attention to your privacy settings. LinkedIn generally assumes you want a high level of privacy and will default to that setting unless you tell it otherwise. But everyone should review their settings and make sure they are aligned with your professional goals. For example, you can control who can tell that you have reviewed their profile. As a job seeker you will probably be researching multiple LinkedIn profilesyou dont necessarily want everyone to know you are searching their profile and you can change this setting to anonymous.Ditch connections that dont make sense. It is ok to terminate a connection with someo ne who you dont know and dont plan on building a relationship with. The degrees of separation work best when there is some affinity between you and the person you are connected to. Without that affinity it will be more difficult to reach out to that person for an introduction to someone in their network.Keep learning about LinkedIn. Take advantage of the LinkedIn Learning Center and the LinkedIn blog to get the most out of LinkedIn and stay on top of new features.

How to Write a Resume For Writing Students With No Work Experience

How to Write a Resume For Writing Students With No Work ExperienceThe most important step for writing a resume is the decision to buy one. Why buy one when you can create one yourself? Creating a resume is not as hard as it sounds, it's just a matter of picking which components are most important to include and how to organize them in the right way. You do not have to know a lot about resumes or how to write one, so this article will give you a step by step guide on how to write a resume for writing students with no work experience.The first and most vital component of a resume is the job title. It should be brief and easy to remember. It's usually the first thing that the hiring manager is going to see when you present your resume to him. If you are aware of the company that you are applying for, put the name of the company where you worked before in the first job you worked there. The same goes for your field of employment. If you were an accountant, explain this in your resume and if you were a landscaper, mention the job title you held there.Next you need to put your job description in your resume. In most cases the description will be a good part of your resume, but sometimes it's just enough to fill the first page of your resume. You do not need to fill the whole page on your job description because this is where most recruiters skim through.The next step in writing a resume is to define your skills. You may choose to place your skills in a section that is at the bottom of your resume or put them in another section. It's up to you what works best for you.The next section you can add to your resume is the reasons for your skills. The words 'to learn more' in front of your skills can really help you sell yourself. If you were laid off from your job, do not write 'learned new skills' instead write 'Learning new Skills'.The third section in writing a resume for writing students with no work experience is your abilities. This is the section where you list the abilities you possess. Whether you have some degree or diploma or you have a degree, you can put this section in your resume.Fourth step in writing a resume for writing students with no work experience is to make sure your resume is formatted properly. Many people create resumes in Microsoft Word. You should know that it is a piece of software that you cannot create your own resume in. So if you are using Microsoft Word, just go back to Microsoft and pick a template to use.This is why it is best to avoid any college graduates from completing their resume with this type of software. It does not work the way that you want it to work and therefore you will be wasting both your time and money.

How to Write a Professor Resume - Is it Possible?

How to Write a Professor Resume - Is it Possible?How to write a professor resume is the most frequently asked question by people. This is because professors are usually in demand and it is important that they be hired. They give a lot of value for the company that hires them. So how can you be prepared for this and how do you come up with a good professor resume?These job seekers spend a lot of time and effort and they are not aware that such resume materials exist. Before you get a chance to hire a professor, you have to come up with your own. You do not want to create a big fuss and then hire someone you don't like. When you go to hire a professor, it's important that you know what to include in the resume.There are many websites on the internet that can help you prepare your resume for employers. These websites will help you save time and they will also provide you with all the materials you need for a good professor resume. You can find plenty of websites that can guide you and g ive you ideas on what you should include in your resume. Some of the most important information that you should include in your resume is your contact details and phone number. In the example above, it is clear that you should include the phone number in your resume.When you go to hire a professor, you should provide the phone number of the company that you are going to work with and the number of people that will be working with you in this particular job. These numbers will help them contact you and verify your details. You should also tell about the job title and the position you are applying for. If you have any interesting experiences, it will help if you can mention them.If you have any experience or skills related to a specific field, you can mention it in your resume. People are always looking for these kinds of skills. But make sure that you put them in a positive light. Avoid mentioning how bad you were doing the job.You should emphasize the skills that you can bring to th e company. Some people do this by including their previous teaching jobs. This will help them highlight the importance of the job. A good way to describe your teaching experience is by saying that you will be teaching an essential class in the company. The other important factor that should be included in your resume is your academic achievement and records.In this article, we discussed the most important factor that should be included in your professor resume. Now you know how to write a professor resume and you have enough knowledge to generate a suitable one.

Characteristics of Salesforce Business Analyst Resume

Characteristics of Salesforce Business Analyst Resume Work experience include work background and techniques which are from the job which you want to find. Structure and labor jobs need hands-on experience using specific instruments and ways to get the job finished. Taking the chance to work on your resume is important. You could also search and view resumes of distinct individuals that have the kind of job you're looking for to attain insight into the experience and skills companies value. The Demise of Salesforce Business Analyst Resume If you work as an administrator, you could use your company analyst responsibilities as a way of leveraging a greater salary. In case you fill in as an admin, you could utilize your business enterprise analyst duties as a technique for utilizing a greater compensation. In the same way, business analysts are needed to have a strong grasp of the Salesforce platform and what can and can't be achieved with regular functionality. Documentation A fantastic small business analyst and Salesforce Admin knows the way to collect and keep information organized. Writing a good application is a challenging procedure and we wish to allow it to be simpler. Understanding how to target your work application will naturally offer you a benefit. In some cases what you are going to need isn't a work application template in the slightest. The Demise of Salesforce Business Analyst Resume When you wish to discover the best continue help, you are able to simply follow our lead. If you previously do the job for us, your answer won't be used against you in any manner. If you're applying for work, any answer you give will be kept private and won't be used against you in any manner. Your work is to create solutions to problems the company is encountering (obviously). The Salesforce Business Analyst Resume Game Check to ensure you're providing all of the info required and clearly define your skill sets with respect to application requ irements. Strong requirements-gathering abilities and proof of successful project implementation is a necessity. Possessing a superior and expert job application is vital in the health healthcare field. You're accountable for yourself, but in addition accountable for the successful implementation of the company solution and project you've proposed. The Salesforce Business Analyst Resume Game No matter the type of job application you go for, attempt to tailor your continue to the work that you are deciding on. Even if a person messes up their particular job, it's your duty to make certain that they fix this, or don't mess up in the very first spot. Again, don't forget that it is to select the work application format which best communicates to the audience how you provides what they are searching for. Don't forget to decide on the stream and make decisions depending on the perfect way to resolve the matter instead of just the way that your business has ever done it. Salesforc e project managers are anticipated to have a profound comprehension of the Salesforce platform, together with cloud computing and its application within a company. Developers are also required to have an excellent comprehension of Salesforce features and as soon as it is suitable to use code. Administrators are predicted to have a profound comprehension of the configuration side of Salesforce, and know when it is suitable to attend a developer for feature extensions. To learn more on what it requires to be a Salesforce Administrator, take a look at our complete Salesforce Administrator Job Description.

Business Etiquette When You Write - Work It Daily

Business Etiquette When You Write - Work It Daily NOTE: This is a book excerpt from A Beginner’s Guide to Business Etiquette: Mastering Good Manners is now Blissfully Simple by Crista Tharp. Always send a hand-written note to express gratitude, sympathy, or congratulations. Send the note within a week of the reason for sending it, if possible. Correct spelling and grammar are expected. When sending a hand-written note to a business client, include your business card. When sending a quote or formal business communication, use correct salutations, sentence structure, use titles, and correct names. See example of a simple business letter: Your Letterhead   May 1, 2013   Belle Jones Director of Communications Events Are Us, Inc. 555 Park Rd. Bliss, IN 55555   Dear Ms. Jones,   This is where you put the first paragraph. This is where you put the second paragraph. This is where you put the third paragraph.   Sincerely, Cordially, etc…     (Allow four spaces so you can put your signature here) Crista Tharp, CBSP Enclosure (If you have an enclosure note it here)  Generally, business letters are done in left justification in block form. When addressing envelopes, use full names with titles. Business correspondence should be more formal. Do not use labels, if at all possible. If the letter is going to several people, list the person with most seniority first. Always include a return address with your business name and full name. If you are writing a personal note, the addressing can be less formal. Always use Mr. or Mrs. when addressing. Include a return address with your full name. When addressing invitations: Informal invitations: Follow the same rules for addressing a hand-written note. Business Invitations: Address with full names and titles as well as their business name. Formal invitations (weddings and events): Generally there are two envelopes. The outer envelope is most formal (Mr. and Mrs. Chad and Crista Tharp). The inner envelope is less formal (Chad and Crista). Also, the invitation envelope states exactly who is invited, so on a wedding invitation if the envelope says, Mr. and Mrs. Chad and Crista Tharp, then just the two are invited and no children. If they put Mr. and Mrs. Chad Tharp and Family, then all are invited. Often, with formal events, an RSVP card (response card) will be included for the guest to return with their answer. This card should come with a pre-addressed and pre-stamped envelope with your address so they can return their card as easily as possible and with no expense. Always respond within the allotted time. It is rude to not return this card, and extremely rude to show up if you didn’t reply or replied that you would not be there. When writing on a blog, it is still expected that you use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; however they tend to be a bit less informal. A blog is basically a video diary posted on the Internet. It is a way for the writer to express his/herself, and is sometimes very creative and does not conform to general and formal writing rules. You still do not want to use you blog as a platform to hurt anyone personally or professionally. People have a choice whether they want to subscribe to your blog or not. Do not overwhelm everyone on social networking sites with your blog posts. Just like writing a book, you want to give credit to other people’s work or thoughts by linking to their website or original piece of work. Correspondence by writing is a lost art form; however, it is a major type of communication and you should put enough thought and attention to detail in everything you send. Watch This FREE Webinar! Join us as Crista Tharp, Wedding Planning Expert, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Etiquette, and one of the Midwest’s most sought after event planners shares business etiquette that can make or break your career. This FREE training session is packed with simple, actionable, and crucial up-to-date information on the latest business etiquette trends. Don’t let a simple mistake cost you business or your job! One lucky attendee will receive a FREE copy of A Beginner’s Guide to Etiquette at the end of the session. Must be there live to win! Just a snippet of what you will learn includes: How to make a great first impression The correct way to make an introduction Current Electronic Communication etiquette How to use your cellphone and tablet without offending anyone How to practice proper social Networking Etiquette How to follow correct table manners and conduct business over meals Plus a QA at the end WATCH NOW ? Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!