The Professional’s Job Search Creed 9 of 10

The Professional’s Job Search Creed â€" 9 of 10 This is part of a series where I’ll introduce 10 points of a creed, and comment on them. The series is summarized as we go (see bottom of post) and you can link back to the commentary on any of the 10 in that summary. Ive been excited to do this one for quite a while because its always been a favorite of mine. In my own networking and professional life Ive seen people from one end of the spectrum to another, and number nine wraps it up quite nicely: 9. I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. One definition of exude is to exhibit in abundance. Have you ever had to shake hands and it felt like you were shaking a dead fish? Bleh! There are variations of the dead-fish handshake, all of them are, well, gross. And theres no place for them not when meeting a client, not when greeting a vendor, and certainly not in an interview! The only thing a dead fish exudes is, well, aside from the stink, I havent been shaking hands long enough to know how to do it or I dont have any friends or professional acquaintences that care enough about me to tell me how to do it right. (Special note: if you know someone with a dead-fish handshake, do them a favor and have a little 5 minute handshaking lesson!) Credibility, confidence and expertise is basically saying I can do the job. Perhaps you can answer interview questions well, and you have a great me in 30 seconds pitch (because your storing them in JibberJobber and practicing them, right?), but what is your body language and dress saying? Can you imagine Donald Trump in an interview with bad body language? How about a politician, or one of those famous CEOs that we all know and love? What you have to do is figure out how to exude confidence without looking uncomfortable, unnatural or over-doing it. Some people have this down really nicely. I remember a guy I hired as an intern programmer who looked like a CEO he had the dress, the voice, the eye-contact, the right enthusiasm, everything. It was an amazing skill he had. If you are unsure of yourself there are two things I recommend. First, watch others that you admire, hang out with them (especially in social settings), and try and learn from them. This is especially critical for people that didnt get this kind of training or exposure growing up. Second, practice! Shake lots of hands, dress like a professional, and pay attention more than usual to the non-verbal messages that you are sending. The last part, at all times, is a great one. You never know when you are being watched, or who is watching you. When I was a hiring manager I was always on the lookout for someone that impressed me. I was always building my team in my mind, trying to figure out who I would want working with me. I know quite a few managers and executives who also do this they understand that having the right person on the bus (as Jim Collins would say) is the key, and they are always looking for that next right person. So be polite in the grocery store, watch your language on the street (do I even have to say dont spit in public?), and put that smile on. Let this confidence exude from you not only will it impress others around you and show that you are a capable person but in a long job search you need all of the confidence you can get (even if its self-generated). Running List: I will get a job coach (not my spouse) to hold me accountable for my job search efforts. I will encourange him or her to be honest and indicate that feedback is the greatest gift that I could receive. I will ask for at least weekly contact. (read the post here) I will network for contacts, opportunities and more market knowledge; making at least 10 networking contacts each day and working towards at least 10 interviews each week; with at least five of those with decision makers. (read the post here) I will attend the Professional Career Workshop and attend at least one Professional Networking Group each week. (read the post here) I will define and continually refine my professional brand and unique value-added proposition. (read the post here) I will identify and understand the needs of my target market looking for industry gaps, problems and trends and will target my best prospects within that market. I will do the same for each target company I am pursuing. (read the post here) I will understand and will be able to discuss my leadership style. (read the post here) I will do the homework needed to develop my own unique value-added proposition(s) (to be presented in less than 90 seconds) that are based on the company’s needs and my own talent, skills and abilities. (read the post here) I will initiate and proactively pursue activities that will put me on the ‘radar screen’ within my industry and with my targeted companies such as joining and interacting with targeted professional associations and community service groups, and working to get top-level leaders within my targeted industry to know me and know of me. (read the post here) I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. (haven’t done yet) (picture credit: Jerry Hocutts blog (Foot-in-the-Door) thanks Jerry!) The Professional’s Job Search Creed â€" 9 of 10 This is part of a series where I’ll introduce 10 points of a creed, and comment on them. The series is summarized as we go (see bottom of post) and you can link back to the commentary on any of the 10 in that summary. Ive been excited to do this one for quite a while because its always been a favorite of mine. In my own networking and professional life Ive seen people from one end of the spectrum to another, and number nine wraps it up quite nicely: 9. I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. One definition of exude is to exhibit in abundance. Have you ever had to shake hands and it felt like you were shaking a dead fish? Bleh! There are variations of the dead-fish handshake, all of them are, well, gross. And theres no place for them not when meeting a client, not when greeting a vendor, and certainly not in an interview! The only thing a dead fish exudes is, well, aside from the stink, I havent been shaking hands long enough to know how to do it or I dont have any friends or professional acquaintences that care enough about me to tell me how to do it right. (Special note: if you know someone with a dead-fish handshake, do them a favor and have a little 5 minute handshaking lesson!) Credibility, confidence and expertise is basically saying I can do the job. Perhaps you can answer interview questions well, and you have a great me in 30 seconds pitch (because your storing them in JibberJobber and practicing them, right?), but what is your body language and dress saying? Can you imagine Donald Trump in an interview with bad body language? How about a politician, or one of those famous CEOs that we all know and love? What you have to do is figure out how to exude confidence without looking uncomfortable, unnatural or over-doing it. Some people have this down really nicely. I remember a guy I hired as an intern programmer who looked like a CEO he had the dress, the voice, the eye-contact, the right enthusiasm, everything. It was an amazing skill he had. If you are unsure of yourself there are two things I recommend. First, watch others that you admire, hang out with them (especially in social settings), and try and learn from them. This is especially critical for people that didnt get this kind of training or exposure growing up. Second, practice! Shake lots of hands, dress like a professional, and pay attention more than usual to the non-verbal messages that you are sending. The last part, at all times, is a great one. You never know when you are being watched, or who is watching you. When I was a hiring manager I was always on the lookout for someone that impressed me. I was always building my team in my mind, trying to figure out who I would want working with me. I know quite a few managers and executives who also do this they understand that having the right person on the bus (as Jim Collins would say) is the key, and they are always looking for that next right person. So be polite in the grocery store, watch your language on the street (do I even have to say dont spit in public?), and put that smile on. Let this confidence exude from you not only will it impress others around you and show that you are a capable person but in a long job search you need all of the confidence you can get (even if its self-generated). Running List: I will get a job coach (not my spouse) to hold me accountable for my job search efforts. I will encourange him or her to be honest and indicate that feedback is the greatest gift that I could receive. I will ask for at least weekly contact. (read the post here) I will network for contacts, opportunities and more market knowledge; making at least 10 networking contacts each day and working towards at least 10 interviews each week; with at least five of those with decision makers. (read the post here) I will attend the Professional Career Workshop and attend at least one Professional Networking Group each week. (read the post here) I will define and continually refine my professional brand and unique value-added proposition. (read the post here) I will identify and understand the needs of my target market looking for industry gaps, problems and trends and will target my best prospects within that market. I will do the same for each target company I am pursuing. (read the post here) I will understand and will be able to discuss my leadership style. (read the post here) I will do the homework needed to develop my own unique value-added proposition(s) (to be presented in less than 90 seconds) that are based on the company’s needs and my own talent, skills and abilities. (read the post here) I will initiate and proactively pursue activities that will put me on the ‘radar screen’ within my industry and with my targeted companies such as joining and interacting with targeted professional associations and community service groups, and working to get top-level leaders within my targeted industry to know me and know of me. (read the post here) I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. (haven’t done yet) (picture credit: Jerry Hocutts blog (Foot-in-the-Door) thanks Jerry!) The Professional’s Job Search Creed â€" 9 of 10 This is part of a series where I’ll introduce 10 points of a creed, and comment on them. The series is summarized as we go (see bottom of post) and you can link back to the commentary on any of the 10 in that summary. Ive been excited to do this one for quite a while because its always been a favorite of mine. In my own networking and professional life Ive seen people from one end of the spectrum to another, and number nine wraps it up quite nicely: 9. I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. One definition of exude is to exhibit in abundance. Have you ever had to shake hands and it felt like you were shaking a dead fish? Bleh! There are variations of the dead-fish handshake, all of them are, well, gross. And theres no place for them not when meeting a client, not when greeting a vendor, and certainly not in an interview! The only thing a dead fish exudes is, well, aside from the stink, I havent been shaking hands long enough to know how to do it or I dont have any friends or professional acquaintences that care enough about me to tell me how to do it right. (Special note: if you know someone with a dead-fish handshake, do them a favor and have a little 5 minute handshaking lesson!) Credibility, confidence and expertise is basically saying I can do the job. Perhaps you can answer interview questions well, and you have a great me in 30 seconds pitch (because your storing them in JibberJobber and practicing them, right?), but what is your body language and dress saying? Can you imagine Donald Trump in an interview with bad body language? How about a politician, or one of those famous CEOs that we all know and love? What you have to do is figure out how to exude confidence without looking uncomfortable, unnatural or over-doing it. Some people have this down really nicely. I remember a guy I hired as an intern programmer who looked like a CEO he had the dress, the voice, the eye-contact, the right enthusiasm, everything. It was an amazing skill he had. If you are unsure of yourself there are two things I recommend. First, watch others that you admire, hang out with them (especially in social settings), and try and learn from them. This is especially critical for people that didnt get this kind of training or exposure growing up. Second, practice! Shake lots of hands, dress like a professional, and pay attention more than usual to the non-verbal messages that you are sending. The last part, at all times, is a great one. You never know when you are being watched, or who is watching you. When I was a hiring manager I was always on the lookout for someone that impressed me. I was always building my team in my mind, trying to figure out who I would want working with me. I know quite a few managers and executives who also do this they understand that having the right person on the bus (as Jim Collins would say) is the key, and they are always looking for that next right person. So be polite in the grocery store, watch your language on the street (do I even have to say dont spit in public?), and put that smile on. Let this confidence exude from you not only will it impress others around you and show that you are a capable person but in a long job search you need all of the confidence you can get (even if its self-generated). Running List: I will get a job coach (not my spouse) to hold me accountable for my job search efforts. I will encourange him or her to be honest and indicate that feedback is the greatest gift that I could receive. I will ask for at least weekly contact. (read the post here) I will network for contacts, opportunities and more market knowledge; making at least 10 networking contacts each day and working towards at least 10 interviews each week; with at least five of those with decision makers. (read the post here) I will attend the Professional Career Workshop and attend at least one Professional Networking Group each week. (read the post here) I will define and continually refine my professional brand and unique value-added proposition. (read the post here) I will identify and understand the needs of my target market looking for industry gaps, problems and trends and will target my best prospects within that market. I will do the same for each target company I am pursuing. (read the post here) I will understand and will be able to discuss my leadership style. (read the post here) I will do the homework needed to develop my own unique value-added proposition(s) (to be presented in less than 90 seconds) that are based on the company’s needs and my own talent, skills and abilities. (read the post here) I will initiate and proactively pursue activities that will put me on the ‘radar screen’ within my industry and with my targeted companies such as joining and interacting with targeted professional associations and community service groups, and working to get top-level leaders within my targeted industry to know me and know of me. (read the post here) I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. (haven’t done yet) (picture credit: Jerry Hocutts blog (Foot-in-the-Door) thanks Jerry!) The Professional’s Job Search Creed â€" 9 of 10 This is part of a series where I’ll introduce 10 points of a creed, and comment on them. The series is summarized as we go (see bottom of post) and you can link back to the commentary on any of the 10 in that summary. Ive been excited to do this one for quite a while because its always been a favorite of mine. In my own networking and professional life Ive seen people from one end of the spectrum to another, and number nine wraps it up quite nicely: 9. I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. One definition of exude is to exhibit in abundance. Have you ever had to shake hands and it felt like you were shaking a dead fish? Bleh! There are variations of the dead-fish handshake, all of them are, well, gross. And theres no place for them not when meeting a client, not when greeting a vendor, and certainly not in an interview! The only thing a dead fish exudes is, well, aside from the stink, I havent been shaking hands long enough to know how to do it or I dont have any friends or professional acquaintences that care enough about me to tell me how to do it right. (Special note: if you know someone with a dead-fish handshake, do them a favor and have a little 5 minute handshaking lesson!) Credibility, confidence and expertise is basically saying I can do the job. Perhaps you can answer interview questions well, and you have a great me in 30 seconds pitch (because your storing them in JibberJobber and practicing them, right?), but what is your body language and dress saying? Can you imagine Donald Trump in an interview with bad body language? How about a politician, or one of those famous CEOs that we all know and love? What you have to do is figure out how to exude confidence without looking uncomfortable, unnatural or over-doing it. Some people have this down really nicely. I remember a guy I hired as an intern programmer who looked like a CEO he had the dress, the voice, the eye-contact, the right enthusiasm, everything. It was an amazing skill he had. If you are unsure of yourself there are two things I recommend. First, watch others that you admire, hang out with them (especially in social settings), and try and learn from them. This is especially critical for people that didnt get this kind of training or exposure growing up. Second, practice! Shake lots of hands, dress like a professional, and pay attention more than usual to the non-verbal messages that you are sending. The last part, at all times, is a great one. You never know when you are being watched, or who is watching you. When I was a hiring manager I was always on the lookout for someone that impressed me. I was always building my team in my mind, trying to figure out who I would want working with me. I know quite a few managers and executives who also do this they understand that having the right person on the bus (as Jim Collins would say) is the key, and they are always looking for that next right person. So be polite in the grocery store, watch your language on the street (do I even have to say dont spit in public?), and put that smile on. Let this confidence exude from you not only will it impress others around you and show that you are a capable person but in a long job search you need all of the confidence you can get (even if its self-generated). Running List: I will get a job coach (not my spouse) to hold me accountable for my job search efforts. I will encourange him or her to be honest and indicate that feedback is the greatest gift that I could receive. I will ask for at least weekly contact. (read the post here) I will network for contacts, opportunities and more market knowledge; making at least 10 networking contacts each day and working towards at least 10 interviews each week; with at least five of those with decision makers. (read the post here) I will attend the Professional Career Workshop and attend at least one Professional Networking Group each week. (read the post here) I will define and continually refine my professional brand and unique value-added proposition. (read the post here) I will identify and understand the needs of my target market looking for industry gaps, problems and trends and will target my best prospects within that market. I will do the same for each target company I am pursuing. (read the post here) I will understand and will be able to discuss my leadership style. (read the post here) I will do the homework needed to develop my own unique value-added proposition(s) (to be presented in less than 90 seconds) that are based on the company’s needs and my own talent, skills and abilities. (read the post here) I will initiate and proactively pursue activities that will put me on the ‘radar screen’ within my industry and with my targeted companies such as joining and interacting with targeted professional associations and community service groups, and working to get top-level leaders within my targeted industry to know me and know of me. (read the post here) I will exude credibility, confidence and expertise, and use a professional voice, grooming and handshake at all times. (haven’t done yet) (picture credit: Jerry Hocutts blog (Foot-in-the-Door) thanks Jerry!)

Writing Resume For SUS

Writing Resume For SUSBefore you submit your resume to the job search, you should first understand how to write a resume for SUS. This is one of the basic requirements for securing a job that is offered in the US.As a matter of fact, you must be a US citizen in order to apply for jobs on US soil. Thus, it is important to write a resume that will answer the question: 'Who are you?'. Many times, this question is not included in the personal details section of the resume. In order to answer this question, you can refer to the box at the bottom of the resume that states: 'Why should we hire you?'If you are an American citizen and you have already received a job offer from an employer that is located outside the US, it is good to know the process that applies in order to submit your resume for SUS. Usually, you have to fill up the online application form, and there will be another page where you have to enter in all the information required to prove your eligibility for the position. You also have to answer some questions about your educational background and employment history.Once all the information about yourself has been entered, you can take note of what you have submitted and then you should then write a resume for SUS. In order to achieve this, you need to start with a good career overview and search for the keywords, which will help you know where to start. You can do a search with Google by typing the keyword into the address bar.Then, you need to ensure that you include all the keywords that you were able to find using the keywords search. At the end of the resume, you need to make sure that you put in the keyword or keywords that you were able to use. After that, you have to edit the resume by inserting the keyword or keywords that will be needed in the summary section.You can also add extra information such as the job title, the job duties, the industry, and some other keywords. If you do not understand these keywords, you can ask the interviewer to tel l you.When it comes to the resume for SUS, you must ensure that you write it well and impress the interviewer. If you manage to do so, you will be able to get a better job.Remember that your resume must highlight your own skills and abilities as well as the skills that the employer will be looking for. The easiest way to do this is to include in your resume the job and education experience as well as any leadership responsibilities that you might have had. The resume for SUS must be comprehensive and must cover every aspect of the job and your job history.

The Role of Virtual Reality in Recruitment

The Role of Virtual Reality in Recruitment What is the most “difficult” part of recruiting? The part when the selected candidates have to come for an in-person interview with the manager of the company. This is rather tricky because the company has to come up with a schedule that suits both the manager and candidates alike. Sometimes it means for a recruiter numerous valuable hours lost every year spent planning, inviting and rescheduling. Luckily, the advancement of technology comes to their aid, allowing them to check out potential candidates without scheduling any interviews. This can be possible with the help of virtual reality (VR), a technology that started revolutionizing the way we live and do business, and it will continue to put its imprint on many aspects of our lives. And as many stated it will disrupt the recruitment field. How will virtual reality help the recruitment sector? Well, the aim is to interview potential candidates in the virtual environment provided by technology, without wasting time needed to schedule live interviews with each of them. Is this possible? It is, as more and more companies go for this option because it helps them save time and makes them more efficient at this process, shortening its duration and allowing the company to get back to its full potential and working power in no time. Sounds quite amazing, do you think? BUT…. You probably read or hear similar things from companies that are trying to sell VR solutions or VR services to the recruitment industry. The reality of VR right now VR allows candidates to actually SEE the role:  There are many ways to use VR in recruitment, one way is that virtual reality gives people the chance to see whether a job is suitable for them or not. This way, they will make the recruiters’ task easier, as they will only apply to those jobs that fit their future career plans.  But in reality, you still need to ask your candidates to install an app, buy the headset (or cardboard) and ask them to spend their time to watch the VR video. In this case to see what the role would be like on a daily basis. And instead of presentations that will get them excited to work for that company, this could very quickly turn into the most boring VR movie ever. VR allows candidates to actually SEE the office: The second application of VR in recruitment is to use it for virtual office tours. All the virtual office tours that I saw it didnt tell me anything about the atmosphere at the office or about the company. Everything in these videos was perfectly staged, clean desks, smiling people, PR talk on how cool and happy people are working there, but you can check Glassdoor of that company, and you will see a very different reality and not the virtual one. These virtual office tours will not show you companies as they truly are, at least I haven’t seen any good videos so far. The example of virtual office tours reminded me of a story that one friend from Prague told me. He worked for a big company, and when their CEO was coming from the UK for a visit, they already planned his whole trip and office tour. But they show him only the part of the office that was ready for his visit, and by ready I mean that everything was cleaned, freshly painted , people got new chairs, everything was perfectly staged, and the office looked like new. But they were also afraid that their CEO would change his plans and want to see something else from the office, like the second or third floor, or some other part of the office that wasn’t ready. So is  there a future for VR in recruitment? VR is excellent technology especially for the gaming industry, but I dont see a future for virtual reality for interviews. Two avatars doing an interview didn’t sound right to me. Even the tools that are using AI for evaluating your interview need to see your face and how you are going to react to questions. VR in recruitment will bring benefit only if we are talking about VR from Star Trek or Matrix. For VR to have a use case for interviews, it needs to be able to simulate everything that a human can experience or imagine experiencing. Is there a future for VR in recruitment? We will see, I think that at this moment it is just throwing money from the window and I am not expecting that VR will be playing a more significant role in the near future. But VR has a future for sure, but bigger than VR will be AR (augmented reality). We will see more and more companies choosing AR instead of VR for their recruitment activities. Imagine job fairs where candidates would be able to use their phones near the company stands and see in the AR short presentations about the company or products that the companies are providing. Of course, there are still many unknowns when it comes to using VR and AR in recruitment, but, even so, there are startups and companies that see VR as the solution that will help them find the right candidates in the shortest time possible. VR is an exciting thing, but AR will have a better future. Especially since AR could become a great addition to employer branding and it will bring better results and candidate experience than VR.  VR in recruitment is another buzzword so be ready; you will hear about it more often in the future. About the author: Jan Tegze is the author of Full Stack Recruiter and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Leader with extensive experience in full life cycle recruiting, and broad knowledge in international recruiting, sourcing, recruitment branding, marketing, and proactive, innovative sourcing techniques.

Should Your Online Persona Be Different From Your Offline - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Should Your Online Persona Be Different From Your Offline - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career What if my personality in real life is different from my online one? I was once asked during an interview. Do I need to hide who I truly am online so people will want to connect with me and I can find a job? My answer: If you need to hide who you truly are just so people will connect with you, then you need to reexamine your life. If you have an abrasive personality, tell wildly inappropriate jokes, or are a jerk in real life, then you dont need to hide who you are, you need to change. Hide or change? Ill admit its a pretty harsh answer, but its true. Otherwise the implication is that the other person is not going to be nice, unless a job or valuable opportunity is at stake. Well, I was going to be an a-hole, but you work for a company I want to work for, so Im going to be nice to you. For now. Thats not how social media and personal branding works. Since when did being nice become optional? Since when is jerkiness the default position, and niceness is the fallback? Get a glimpse into who someone really is The thing I like about social media is that, for the most part, you can see who everyone is. Its not like the comments section of most major newspapers, which have become cesspools of racist and homophobic language. The trolls who live there hide behind the anonymity of the Internet; while social media lets others see who you are. Thats why some newspapers are having people log in with Facebook instead. If people are forced to use their real name and real photo, theyre less likely to spew their venom on others. If a face and name can be linked directly to jerky behavior, those people are less likely to be jerks. Maybe Im being overly optimistic and Pollyannaish, but I dont think you should have to choose between behaving appropriately and being a jerk. Id like to think that people are generally good people, and that theyll treat other people with respect. But if you find that you have to make a choice just to get a job or grow your network, you need to look at what your changing from starting point is. If you find that person is not someone other people want to hire, connect with, or friend, figure out who you want to be instead. Then be that person. Author: Erik Deckers is the co-owner and VP of Creative Services for Professional Blog Service in Indianapolis. Erik co-authored Branding Yourself: Using Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself, and is working on a new social media book. Erik frequently speaks about blogging and social media for personal branding and small business marketing.

The Objective of Resume Writing

The Objective of Resume WritingObjective of resume writing is the first thing that a person looking for a job would look for while he/she is doing his/her search on the internet. This question may appear to be similar to the one about what is the purpose of resume writing, but it is different in the sense that a person needs to look at it from a different angle.Resume is a statement written by an applicant who is looking for a job and would like to display what kind of job would he/she be interested in. So, there should be some reason or point which an applicant should be looking for by going in for resume writing. And that is the point where the objectives of resume writing should come into play.Objective of resume writing: After thinking of the question as to what is the purpose of resume writing, then a person must see the objective as to why people are looking for employment. For example, if you have a dream to become a police officer, then you would want to make sure that your r esume would reflect this dream on it. So, it would be better if you would go in for the words that would show what type of career would you like to have.Objective of resume writing: The first objective must be for you to make sure that your resume is professional and will reflect what you should be proud of. Just go in for the objective without making any mistakes and do not be guided by the opinion of others. But make sure that your objective is consistent and not changing by the different comments that others would make.Objective of resume writing: The second objective that an applicant must focus on is the deadline for submission of the resume. There should be a deadline set for the application process because the requirements for the job in hand could change from time to time. So, the deadline for submitting the resume must be followed.Objective ofresume writing: The third objective, which would help a person out a lot would be the format and content of the resume. If the resume is too lengthy, then it might be too difficult for the interviewer to decide on whether or not the person has been able to give the required information on it. Therefore, the format should be well written and very brief, but convincing.Objective of resume writing: The fourth objective would be about how to find out about the organization where you are looking for a job. Make sure that you provide all the necessary details about the company so that the interviewer would know if he/she should call you for a possible interview or not.Objective of resume writing: Fifth objective which should be given utmost importance is to make sure that the resume would speak about the employer. It is the duty of the person who is writing the resume to speak about the employer in the best way possible. Otherwise, the resume will be worthless in the eyes of the employer.

What Are The Benefits of Wearing Work Uniforms

What Are The Benefits of Wearing Work Uniforms Depending on the type of environment and industry a business is in, wearing work uniforms can have a powerful impact on both employees and customers.Having a professional work uniform can really help to boost brand image by increasing brand awareness, help to create a professional business image, promote company loyalty, assist with employee security, promote team building in the workplace, and help employeesdress to impress.Althoughwork uniformsand business dress code has become much more relaxed than it used to be, there are still many jobs that require uniform and where the uniform can help to inflict a specific message, emotion, equality or brand identity, reinforcing just how powerful uniform can be.evalSome typical examples of this include services uniform such as the police, military and healthcare, as well as the sports industry where uniform plays a vital role in bringing a team together and also representing a team’s identity.The importance of UniformsWhatever level you†™re at and whatever business you’re working at, it’s important to feel that you dress for work appropriately and professionally on a regular basis.When an employee feels ready and suitable for the job they’re set to do, they are more likely to succeed and feel confident in what they’re doing. In some industries, having a work uniform can help eliminate this issue and help employees feel appropriate and professional with the clothing they wear.In some industries though, like office environments and creative industries, this isn’t always the case and might actually limit an individual’s capabilities. For example, a creative person is more likely to express their personality through their clothing. Outlined in the infographic below, designed by Positive Branding, there are some key circumstances where uniform is usually required.Retail UniformRetail uniform isn’t always required but is quite commonly used, especially as it helps to promote a brand image and message. Power ful branding can result in a really powerful uniform which customers can instantly recognise.Would you recognise Apple’s blue t-shirts in-store?The green aprons of the employees behind the Starbucks counter? Those iconic striped shirts at Footlocker?evalBranding really can create a powerful and memorable image and that branding can also be incorporated into a company’s uniform.Sports UniformSports uniform is one of the strongest industries when it comes to uniform promoting team unity and loyalty. Sports uniform has the power of inflicting pride and loyalty upon a team player. Just think how some of the world’s best football teams are represented by their football kit and iconic colours?Tennis is known for the all-white uniforms, basketball is known for its jerseys, and many more. The uniform of sports players needs to be powerful so that both the players and spectators can see who is on which team and identify players.Services UniformWhen it comes to service uniform, the purp ose and function can vary quite dramatically to that of retail and business uniforms and could be classed as one of the most powerful types of uniform. Yes, services uniform is still used for promotional needs but it’s often the case that the uniform has been designed for a specific function.evalFor example, a police uniform is used to assert authority and protection and a construction uniform is designed for safety and protection. A military uniform is used for protection and for camouflage, and a fireman uniform will be designed with health and safety regulations in mind and the latest fabric technologies.These are just some of the industries where a uniform might be eitherRequired orBeneficial and there are many more, these are just some of the more obvious ones!If thinking about uniform for your business or for personal reasons, it’s crucial in researching what industry your business falls under and whether having a work uniform will effect your business in a positive or neg ative way.Enjoy the infographic!

Mobile Recruiting A New Frontier in Talent Acquisition

Mobile Recruiting A New Frontier in Talent Acquisition Mobile Recruiting: A New Frontier in Talent Acquisition Businesses everywhere are facing challenges in sourcing and attracting the BEST talent, especially with the onset of a powerful millennial generation with unique characteristics and career desires. One of the main characteristics of the emerging talent pool is that they are not only technology-savvy, but fluent in the use of multiple mobile devices. Tablets, phones, laptops are ubiquitous and candidates expect their experiences to be good â€" and consistent â€" on every device they use. For hiring companies of all sizes, mobile recruiting presents a unique set of challenges and opens a new set of opportunities to attract and hire future leaders. According to a 2013 survey by LinkedIn, 72% of job seekers have visited a company’s career site on their mobile device. Job board sites like Indeed and Monster are seeing up to 40% of their traffic coming from mobile, and that number is expected to exceed 50% in 2014. Soon the majority of job searches will be conducted on a mobile device. In the early days of the Internet, companies could choose to post jobs on a website, or not. When social media recruiting came of age, companies could again choose to post jobs on social media sites, or not. But mobile is different. Mobile is a choice the job seeker has made. Companies need to have a mobile recruiting presence because job seekers are increasingly using their smartphones and tablets to research opportunities. So the only question that remains is: What kind of mobile experience will a company offer? An effective mobile recruiting strategy is more than just a mobile-friendly application form. Mobile is increasingly becoming the first experience a job seeker has with an employer, so the opportunity to engage them is critically important. That first impression can either draw a candidate in or it can be a roadblock to a candidate’s experience. “Capturing the attention and interest of a job seeker is the first goal of a mobile career site,” says Ed Newman, Vice President of Strategy for iMomentous, a mobile recruiting solution provider. “The mobile experience needs to engage candidates with compelling content, videos, photos, and social media that showcases the employer brand. The application is just the tip of the iceberg.” There are three things that companies should be doing right now: 1. Create a mobile-optimized career site. Nothing frustrates smartphone users more than a website built for the desktop that doesn’t work well on mobile. Firms like iMomentous can help transform a traditional careers page into a mobile-friendly layout with content appropriate for a 4-inch screen. “That first impression makes all the difference,” says Newman. 2. Utilize social media channels like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, as well as job boards to drive traffic to a mobile careers page. Job seekers are already using smartphones and apps to search for jobs and research companies, so providing a mobile destination should be central to any recruiting strategy. QR codes, short URLs, and SMS keywords are also great tools to direct job seekers directly to the mobile site at career fairs and on-campus recruiting events. 3. Streamline and “mobilize” the job application. According to Mr. Newman, “The application should take no more than 5 minutes to complete on mobile. Capture just the required fields for a valid application and solicit additional information from candidates in subsequent steps.” Candidates can submit a LinkedIn profile or upload a résumé from cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive), Google Drive, Dropbox, or Evernote. Mobile recruiting has become the go-to channel for job seekers to explore new opportunities. Focusing on candidate engagement and the user experience is the key to driving successful applications. Companies that embrace this new channel will get more mileage out of their recruitment dollars and position themselves as the employer of choice for today’s top candidates.

Executive MBAs Whats the Value

Executive MBA’s What’s the Value Many executives who are looking for an opportunity to receive their Masters degree without impinging on their current responsibilities are turning to Executive MBA’s. These unique programs offer professionals a curriculum that fits neatly into their professional world.   The programs are designed for a group setting and in most cases, a group of students will begin and complete the program together.   The short length of the program, typically two years, is also advantageous.   Still, many professionals wonder about executive MBA’s:   are they needed and what’s the value? Executive MBA programs are similar to more traditional MBA programs. Courses include advanced finances, accounting, management, statistics, information systems and marketing.   In the competitive world of upper management and executive positions, obtaining an advanced degree is often a necessity.   The nature of the executive MBA makes this possible for those who otherwise would not be able to. People who are attracted to the Executive MBA program are varied. Most share a desire to grow professionally and who do not have the time to complete a more traditional program.   In most cases, EMBA candidates have ten or more years experience in their given field.   Individual schools may have a variety of other requirements as well.   These may include professional recommendations, GMAT scores and a complete professional resume. Obtaining an executive MBA can have a large impact on your career. The degree represents another level of experience and sophistication.   Advanced knowledge and new skills allow you to expand your roles.   In a world that is competitive on a global nature, this experience and these skills can be invaluable. For self-employed individuals, the degree is equally useful.   It will provide you with yet another platform from which to launch future business endeavors and successes. Price may be a concern when deciding whether to obtain your executive MBA. It is true that the cost can seem quite steep; however, the price of the degree is an investment in your future. In some cases, it may be possible to defray the cost by working with your employer.   Even if this is not the case, understanding the inherent benefits of an MBA and an executive MBA in particular, often makes the price of the degree well worthwhile. Determining if an executive MBA degree is ideal for you is a personal decision. The price and time commitment often seem steep.   Still, the benefits and the potential for future job growth and potential increased earnings often make working towards this degree a simple decision for many professionals. If you are considering working towards an EMBA, discuss the matter with your employer. Doing so may help you defray some of the costs.   It will also give you an idea of what benefits you can hope to reap upon completing your degree.