CHiMBY to get past the information overload

CHiMBY â€" to get past the information overload I came across a new website that takes advantage of new technology to provide a great resource to job seekers. Granted, I dont think that we need MORE articles and information, because there are already zillions of articles about what to wear to an interview (I guess some people dont quite get it) but isnt it a pain to try and find good information? You know there are lots of repositories a school career center (there are only like 3,300 of these in the US and Canada), outplacemetn firms, etc. Lots and lots of articles and advice. And Google just doesnt seem to do the job when you are looking for job-search information. CHiMBY is a vertical search engine for job seekers. It is cool because what you search for should always return something relevent to a job search, and from many authorities I put in a search phrase (organize what else would I search for?) and found some cool new sites and blogs that I wasnt even aware of and spent about 2 hours going through those sites. So, go check it out here is their logo (I need more color in my blog ) If I were to have to pick one favorite resource to learn things about a job search Id have to pick CHiMBY, just because the owners have already filtered the list down to job-search sites. Very cool. CHiMBY â€" to get past the information overload I came across a new website that takes advantage of new technology to provide a great resource to job seekers. Granted, I dont think that we need MORE articles and information, because there are already zillions of articles about what to wear to an interview (I guess some people dont quite get it) but isnt it a pain to try and find good information? You know there are lots of repositories a school career center (there are only like 3,300 of these in the US and Canada), outplacemetn firms, etc. Lots and lots of articles and advice. And Google just doesnt seem to do the job when you are looking for job-search information. CHiMBY is a vertical search engine for job seekers. It is cool because what you search for should always return something relevent to a job search, and from many authorities I put in a search phrase (organize what else would I search for?) and found some cool new sites and blogs that I wasnt even aware of and spent about 2 hours going through those sites. So, go check it out here is their logo (I need more color in my blog ) If I were to have to pick one favorite resource to learn things about a job search Id have to pick CHiMBY, just because the owners have already filtered the list down to job-search sites. Very cool.

Global Week runs from Monday 9th Saturday 14th March University of Manchester Careers Blog

Global Week runs from Monday 9th Saturday 14th March University of Manchester Careers Blog Remember everyone NEXT WEEK! is GLOBAL WEEK! For international and UK students, come one come all to the many events we have on offer! Global Week runs from Monday 9th   Saturday 14th March It is a week of amazing international events for everyone including international career fairs, webinars and company presentations. You can find a full agenda for the week of events on the following link http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/globalweek/ Events range from Global Graduates talk (9th March)“Experience Asia” â€" a mini fair of international internship, travel and volunteering experiences, USA postgrad study, Mandarin Consulting careers session for Chinese Students (10th March), a career fair for international students, Working in Japan, International Development and Humanitarian Careers First steps session(11th March) and a webinar on LinkedIn (13th March)and much more! In addition to our Global Week events, Manchester Chinese Business Society are running a week of presentations, workshops and networking events for students interested in the Chinese business environment in the UK, careers in the UK and China and how to make your business idea a start-up success. All events are free of charge. Get your tickets now on  Eventbrite. For more information, please find  Manchester Chinese Business Week  on Facebook or Wechat: uomnews. International careers Careers fair China international jobs international students job hunting

6 Tips to Ignite Your Instagram Recruiting

6 Tips to Ignite Your Instagram Recruiting Youve probably heard about  how lots of businesses are now using Instagram as a marketing tool, but have you ever thought about using it for recruiting? Social recruiting isnt really anything new, though its probably something you associate more with professional networks such as LinkedIn or even  Twitter. However, theres so much more to it than purely searching databases and advertising jobs and rather about selling yourself as an employer, which is where alternative networks such as Instagram can come in handy. If youre not familiar with Instagram, it is an image based social network that  allows users to edit and share photos/videos with their followers.  Similar to on other platforms  such as  Twitter and Facebook, users are able  to follow other accounts or search for images using relevant hashtags, as well as commenting or liking  posts. This makes it a great platform for building brand awareness and to complement your other social channels, which can be  easily synced with  your Instagram account. These days when searching for a new role, job seekers not only consider the position  itself, but also focus on finding a  company culture which they feel suits them as an individual and likewise for employers, who strive to hire people who are not only the right professional fit, but also the right cultural fit for their organisation. Social media can often be the answer to this, as it allows companies to build an accessible employer brand for themselves through story telling and exhibiting an insight into their company culture. Granted, Instagram attracts a certain demographic and it may not be effective for all age groups or industries, however if you are looking to hire tech savvy millennials, particularly in creative industries, Instagram is the perfect tool. If youre thinking about  introducing Instagram into your recruiting strategy, here are a few tips to help you on your way. 1. Build trust Instagram is great for showing the human side of your brand, which is an effective way to build trust with your followers, as they feel like they know you a bit better and can relate to the people who work at the company, rather than a faceless brand name. You can use  the platform to give potential employees an idea about what its like to work in the company, by sharing photographs of your team at work and giving insights into what a day in the life of one of your employees is like. If you demonstrate  a positive work environment and onlookers  like what they see, they are far more likely to apply for a role within the business, expanding your talent pool when hiring. Images and videos do not have to be high quality, its just important that they are authentic and capture fun or interesting moments within the company, such as events, celebrations, etc. that will represent  your company culture positively. View this post on Instagram Happy Friday! Our @JWSanAntonio associates are starting this weekend off with a SPLASH! #TGIF ???????? A post shared by Marriott Careers (@marriottcareers) on Jul 3, 2015 at 8:26am PDT By encouraging your employees to share work-related material from their own accounts, as well as the official company account it  not only broadens  the brands reach to each of their networks, but also demonstrates that they enjoy working to the organisation and are proud to share their experiences with others. 2. Use hashtags Just like on other social networks, hashtags can be used to furthers  the reach of your uploads by appearing in searches with other related material.  You can create unique brand specific hashtags to showcase your employer brand and utilise these across all of your social channels, so that your content can be easily found by people interested in the company. View this post on Instagram regram @ifoundfidoyouguys Microsoft interns celebrate Seattle Pride. Happy pride! #microsoftintern #microsoftlife A post shared by Microsoft Life (@microsoftlife) on Jun 29, 2015 at 10:24am PDT You can also use hashtags to search for other users with relevant interests and connect with potential employees. There are a number of frequently used hashtags on Instagram, so by adopting these and tagging on to current trends you will get your  material seen by anyone who happens to search them. 3. Share links Although links dont work in your account description or image captions, this doesnt mean you shouldnt include them. Instagram images are a good way to draw attention to any blog posts, jobs ads, etc. that you want to direct traffic to and you can do this by sharing the URL alongside other visually pleasing content that will capture peoples attention. https://instagram.com/p/4yXcDUu9YA/ There is one way that you can get around the non-clickable link issue and this is by placing a  link in the bio section and directing followers to it in your captions,  however you can only place one link there at a time. 4. Advertise jobs visually You dont want to bombard your followers with tonnes of job ads, however it can be an effective way to draw attention to your current vacancies. View this post on Instagram Hey San Francisco Evolution Fresh is opening soon were looking for great people to join the team #squeezelife visit evolutionfresh.com/careers =) A post shared by Starbucks Jobs (@starbucksjobs) on Sep 13, 2012 at 4:58pm PDT Identify the most  significant aspect  of a role, such as management, customer service, etc. and place your focus on that by sharing an image that visually portrays the role. Keep information about the role minimal on Instagram, but make sure  you let them know where they can find out more and apply. 5. Think quality not quantity Unlike on other networks where the more frequently you post the better, this isnt necessarily the case on Instagram. Keep your posts simple and high quality, with a clear focus and connection with your brand. Users dont want to be bombarded with dozens of poor quality updates that take up their newsfeed and dont really contribute any value. View this post on Instagram Just another busy day at our #London #Marriott Hotel Park Lane! ?????? A post shared by Marriott Careers (@marriottcareers) on Jun 25, 2015 at 1:28pm PDT 6. Seek out passive talent You can seek out passive candidates by searching for relevant hashtags and finding users who have interests in the area that you hiring in. Once you have identified users who could potentially be suitable  for a vacancy, you can then connect with them by either following their account or engaging with their content by liking/commenting on their posts. https://instagram.com/p/5LRzZiPs3-/ Engaging with other users content is also a great way to increase your followers and therefore expand your potential reach. [Main image: Shutterstock]

Get Blogging! Leverage a Blog for Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Get Blogging! Leverage a Blog for Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve heard how great blogging is for your personal brand and establishing yourself as an expert. But did it motivate you to actually start your own blog? Did you start writing posts after you heard this advice? Although many people realize the benefits of blogging â€" because they read blogs daily or admire famous bloggers â€" it’s hard to take that first step, because it’s another time commitment you may feel like you can’t keep up with. The benefits of blogging The initial setup of your blog may be time consuming, but the posts thereafter don’t have to be. The great thing about blogging is that it’s flexible you can write whenever is best for you, publish the post when you want, and determine how often you want to write. You also choose what to write about, which can vary from recent industry news to your opinion on recent happenings to advice for your readers. The most critical aspect of creating a new blog is deciding on a specific topic or niche to focus on. You’ll want to look at other blogs in your industry (use Technorati or Alltop) and figure out how you can differentiate your blog from their concentration. Perfect your topic and frequency Once you’ve perfected your topic, you’ll want to decide on a posting frequency and try to stick with it. How many days per week will you publish a new post? If you have multiple audiences, will you dedicate a certain day of the week to each? Most importantly, set realistic goals. A great way to keep up with your initial plan is to create an editorial calendar with topic ideas and headlines. Even if you don’t end up writing about the exact topic, you will at least have a start or an idea in mind as a jumping-off point. You’ll be exposed to so many more readers and influential professionals if you leverage your blog and incorporate it into your personal brand. Blogging increases your online presence and visibility in a different way than social media. But, more importantly, it provides a platform for your followers (and others who stumble upon your blog) to start a dialogue with you and your community about your posts. Eventually, you will be able to build relationships with bloggers and readers alike. Do you have a blog? What’s the most challenging part of maintaining it? If you don’t have one, will you start? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder president of Come Recommended, a career and workplace education and consulting firm specializing in young professionals. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com and blogs about career advice at HeatherHuhman.com. Follow her on Twitter at @heatherhuhman.

How To Do A Resume For Flight Attendant

How To Do A Resume For Flight AttendantThe design of a resume for flight attendant is not too difficult and it is always easy to construct. People who are employed in this line of work tend to be very focused and disciplined. They have to be confident about the fact that they can complete the required tasks with utmost ease.To attain the designation of a flight attendant, you must have completed the required course of study in aviation. You must have passed the necessary exams to achieve the qualification. All the requirements are quite strict but that is why the training is very thorough. A few people try to get around these studies but that is because they think that they can apply for the job without studying or without passing the test.Before you apply for the designation of a flight attendant, you should do a little research and take some notes. Write down all the things that you know about the job that is required of you. That way, if you are able to pass the tests, the company will be very happy to hire you. The studies you had done during your school years will be very helpful while passing the tests.There are certain things which may not be required of you but the amount of knowledge that you are expected to have will be a separate and additional requirement. It is always wise to have some additional knowledge even if you know the basic things. You will get a chance to speak with the company's head and ask them about these things. You will find that there are several other things which are needed to be included in your resume for flight attendant.If you find out that you are a medical specialist, there are certain parts of your resume for flight attendant that you will need to incorporate. For example, you will need to write about how much experience you have in treating patients with diabetes and you will also have to write about the specific areas of medicine that you specialize in. There are specific standards set for this kind of work and some of t hem are very rigid. Some companies even prefer that the applicants have a doctorate degree from an accredited university.The next part of the resume for flight attendant, which you will need to include is the contact details of the company that you want to work for. If you want to get the job, you should definitely make sure that you have a phone number or even an email address. All the required information can be found in the company's website. This information is very important because the company will be contacting you and making appointments to interview you.You will also need to mention your educational background as well. When you speak with the company, they will be able to tell you about your learning level. If you have completed your studies in flight, it is best to state that as well as the date of completion.The company will want to know about your references. It is best if you can mention names of people who you consider trustworthy and reliable. This way, you will be in a position to convince the company that you are the best candidate for the job.

How To Get The Most From A Webinar

How To Get The Most From A Webinar In order to get the most from a webinar, youll need to have the right tools, set-up, and mindset. This post is about best-practices to maximize your online learning experience. Are you hesitant to sign up for a webinar? Never fear, Im going to provide some tips and resources for you to feel more comfortable. There is no replacement for hands-on or face-t0-face experience, but I wouldnt want you to miss out on opportunities due to lack of   information on your part! As you use webinar tools, you will learn some of your own tricks for getting the most out of the experience. Read and Follow the Instructions When you sign up for a webinar online, you will receive a confirmation message which contains login information and some general instructions. If you are a first-timer, read the instructions! Save the email just in case you dont get another reminder. You will need the access link in the email. I copy and paste the message into my gmail calendar. Email confirmations often include the ability to save the webinar information to your Outlook calendar. Do this! Get a headset so you can listen AND speak If you only have speakers to listen to a webinar, you miss out on the interaction. If you are in a public space or cubicle, the sound will come through the computers speakers (which may not be so good). By default, the system will chose the computers microphone (and you probably dont have one). So a headset will enable you to listen and talk (if the webinar is unmutted ie. set up to let you talk ) Sure, you can dial in through your phone line, but most webinars dont offer a toll-free number. Using the VOIP interface (speaking through the computer connection via a microphone) is free. Plus, having a headset gives you two free hands to type in comments or questions, participate in polls, and overall, makes for a better user experience. Personally, I use a Logitech headset I got from a big box office supply store. Ive also heard people are using gaming headsets that cost less money than the office-brands. Log in well before the webinar starts. It usually takes some time for your computer to download the necessary software. It will do this automatically when you click on the webinar link. 5-10 minutes should be enough time. Get Familiar with the tools and platform Become familiar with the audio settings (including muting), chat or question boxes, responding to polls, raising your hand, and more! These are the two most popular platforms for webinars: WebEx attendee/participant instructions GoToWebinar attendee/participant instructions (You could always go to their sites and learn more about how they work BEFORE the webinar if you wanted). VOIP Technology Can Be Quirky To minimize the risk of feedback, echo or other weird things, it is recommended that you log out of other web-based programs so that only the one webinar platform is running. Please DO Ask Questions When or if you are given an opportunity to ask questions, please do so. First, it gives you a greater learning experience and second, you have an opportunity to meet the hosts. If you want or need to have future conversations, they will be much more likely to remember you if you asked a question. Remember, there are often many people on a webinar, so be sure your question isnt so specific that it would take away from other attendees time and webinar experience. Chat Often you can see a running stream of conversations in the chat box. Sometimes that can be even more valuable than the webinar.   Dont be shy, chat! Look at what people are saying and chime in. This opens the door to future conversations and may help you find a go-to source for more information. Dont Be A Bump on a Log In short, participate. Almost every webinar presenter wants to field your questions. Honestly, when there is not interaction from the participants, the presenter wonders if anyone is listening. Giving a webinar can feel very lonely at times, so, please, interact.

Inspiring Job Search - CareerAlley

Inspiring Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Francis Bacon Like most things in life, there is no magic to successful job search. It is a mix of luck (being in the right place at the right time), networking (its who you know), hard work (review the job search boards every day), credentials (what have you done lately) and marketing (great resume). But also like most things in life, inspiration breeds successful job search. Inspiration can take many forms. It may be a friend who has landed a great job, a mentor that gives amazing guidance or just a great idea that gets you going. Of course I hate my job offer its own inspiration. So what inspires you? Jobgoround.com Their tag line The First Website Devoted to the Whole Job Search Process tells their approach. There are tabs at the top of the page for Job Search, Resume Writing. Cover Letter, Resume Services, Interview, Career Articles and more. Each of the sections have embedded links with related content. Click on Job Search to see the job search board where you can enter criteria for keywords and locations. There were over 113,000 job opportunities when I checked the site. XLCareer.com Another job resource site that balances job search with job search resources. There are tabs at the top of the page for Find Jobs, News and Tips. There is an overview of the site with a link to how they can help you find a job. Below this is a Jobs by Category section which provides an overview of each job type when you click the link. This section is followed by a Recent Jobs Guide section and the Recent Jobs Available. The Find Jobs link lists jobs by function with an indicator next to the title of how many jobs are available in that section. Applyandgo.com Start with entering your country (India, UK and US for now) and then you are linked to a country specific site. Boxes at the top for Create an Account, Upload your Visual Resume and Get Job Alerts. This is followed by tabs for Jobs, Job Seekers, Resources, Careers and more. A Search Jobs box follows with a fair number of criteria (and there is an Advanced Search box as well). Categories are listed next. The Right hand side of the screen has a few links (like Hot Jobs and International Jobs). Kosmix Jobs A really good job search resource site, the interface is clean and easy to find what you want quickly. The main page has a featured topic (click on the picture to see detail on the topic). The right hand side of the page has Job Topics. Click on any topic to see additional detail. The site then builds a page with your content including links, top websites and additional related links on the right hand side of the page. There are related news items and videos at the bottom of the topic page. Definitely worth a review. Job Market NY Times The New York Times has a very good job search and careers site. The top of the page has tabs (below the jobs tab) for Find a Job, Post Your Resume, Job Seeker sign on and Career Advice. There is a simple job search bar where you can put a key word and a category. Below this section (all on the left hand side of the page) are recent related job search articles. Center page is a post your resume followed by related links salary comparison and more. Right hand side of the screen is the staffing center.