What Career Advice Should You Listen to

What Career Advice Should You Listen to Theres a lot of career advice floating about online and sometimes its hard to know what to actually listen to.  Weeding out tips from those who have a hidden agenda is a great place to start! To help keep you motivated and find some job-related clarity, we asked 10 career coaches and recruitment experts to pass on the best piece of career advice theyve ever received. Heres what they have to say: Caroline Stokes I’m always learning and receiving wonderful career guidance daily to feedforward, so this was a tough question to answer. There is one comment that has always stuck with me since childhood from my grandmother, my first colleague Patsy Chapman, and then again with Chris Deering, President of Sony and even my husband. They all told me ‘You can do anything you put your mind to’. Each person had seen me tackle and win new tasks and activities, and their encouragement wrapped in former challenges and accomplishments helped me elevate my vision to take a bolder step with every career or strategic challenge. @theforwardco  (Caroline) is an executive headhunter coach at FORWARD Farhan Raja Ensure you get credit for any good work that you do. Don’t be afraid of telling your boss or colleagues about it! You have to be your biggest cheerleader because no one else is going to do it for you (within   moderation of course). @interviewology  (aka Farhan) is the founder, career communications coach at  jobinterviewology.com  Aimee Bateman You don’t own your job, the company does. You own your career. You’re just borrowing your job from a business, your career is yours to keep for the next 10, 20, 30 years. It’s yours to mold, to shape in the path you want it to do so. You can’t afford to take your eye off the ball, equally, always ensure you have options. @Aimee_Bateman  is the CEO founder of Careercake.com Jon Gregory Find the most professional company you can and hitch your career-wagon to it. I refused to follow this advice when I was young, but when I finally worked for a leading company, I realised the wisdom in those words. I discovered how much more I could learn, and how much further I could develop in a well-managed environment. Previously, Id mostly learnt how not to do things. Useful, but slower. @LetsFireWalk (aka Jon) is a job hunt coach at  Win-That-Job.com James Nathan I have received so much great advice over time, but the overwhelming theme is that what you achieve really is up to you. The only one who is truly invested in your career is you. To be the best you need to first learn from the best and never stop learning. It is amazing what you can achieve and how much better you can become if you are open to this. The world doesn’t owe you a living, but there is a great one out there for those who want to take it. @JamesNathan  is the Managing Director at The James Nathan Experience Rebecca Fraser To follow your passion. As canny as this may seem, it was more about providing holistic guidance that whatever my passion was, look at ways that I can integrate it in to my career or have my career support my passion. It works. @RebeccaFraserCo is a career coach Liz Sebag-Montefiore new-liz-sebag-montefiore I feel very strongly about networking and believe that not enough people understand how to network effectively and strategically. My piece of career advice would be to continue to build your network, it’s about the long-term relationships and adding value. No one advances their career by knowing fewer people. Research shows that senior executives are more relaxed about taking the time to network, precisely because they know it has previously brought them more career opportunities.  To me the joy of networking comes through the challenge of listening carefully, finding a common area of interest with someone you’ve never previous met and asking good questions to find that connection. @LizSM10Eighty  is a career coach at 10Eighty Alison Cardy Networking matters! Join relevant industry organizations and get to know people. Keep in touch with old colleagues and clients. Put time and attention towards building supportive relationships with great people. Aim to be helpful and to make connections. These steps will help you to get access to new ideas, resources, collaborations, and opportunities. @CardyCareers  is a career coach and author of  Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career Lysha Holmes I have to cheat and give three pieces as they are all as equally important in my opinion and neither one can be singled out. Two ears, one mouth use them in this order. Learn to say No and walk away from business that is not right for you. Believe in your own principles and do business with those who share those values. @LyshaHolmes is the owner of Qui Recruitment Ltd    John Feldmann It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. No matter how good you are at your job, no one will hire you if they don’t know you exist. Network, meet as many people as possible, and make a good impression on everyone. Otherwise, don’t be surprised if someone far more sociable but less competent gets the job. John Feldmann  is  writer, blogger and content developer for Insperity Recruiting Services

Professional Resume Writing Services Chicago - Getting What You Want

Professional Resume Writing Services Chicago - Getting What You WantProfessional resume writing services Chicago can be found in all segments of the corporate world. The online service sector is expanding as more people realize the value of providing their prospective employers with the right information.The requirements for resume writing services in Chicago are very important. These needs must be well understood and desired outcomes are possible only if the requirements are adhered to.Resume writing services Chicago companies will first need a clear and specific idea of what they are hiring for. How will their client need assistance? What objectives do they have? As a small business, the typical need for resume writing services in Chicago will be an employer wishing to find out how to start a new business, how to attract new customers, how to grow existing ones, or how to improve the company's success rate.Your resume will have to be clear, short and to the point. For this reason i t is essential that you take the time to think about what you want your resume to say. You need to write it and then sit back and let the professionals in your company to make it as clear and compelling as possible.The style of your resume will vary depending on what your role is. If you are looking for employment in the corporate sector, then the style of your resume is going to be much different than one employed by a publishing house or a small group of employees. Although the overall message will be the same, the resume format will be considerably different. A resume for a company is likely to be much more informal, especially if you are seeking employment at a lower level.Online writing services will differ from one another. You will probably receive many resumes online in which you are asked to provide some personal information. If this is the case, be sure to provide true and accurate information and only fill in the blanks where necessary.Resume writing services Chicago will need a few things from you before they begin the process. For instance, if you have any previous experience in the industry, this is a good place to start. Once you have completed the required information, you will be able to focus on the more detailed information that the professional can work with. The more detailed the information is, the more detailed your resume writing service will be.Resume writing services Chicago will ask for a fee upfront. This will cover the initial costs associated with providing you with a detailed analysis of your career, employment history and qualifications. A fresh resume is an essential element in the selling process, but if it is well written and tailored to fit your career needs, then it can help your company succeed in your chosen field.

Creative Ways to Bond with Your Parents

Creative Ways to Bond with Your Parents I love how when you reach a certain age, you actually become friends with your parents. No matter how big of a rebellious phase you went through in high school, when you hit your twenties, something switches in your brain to help you realize that your parents have always been right, at least on the important stuff. It’s important to find time to show your gratitude, but you can only find so many restaurants to have lunch in. Here are creative ways to bond with your parents: Invite them to a Cultural Experience â€" Whether it’s a museum or a play, it’s nice to immerse yourself in a new experience. This will show you how similar/different your tastes are in entertainment. It’s a better conversation starter than another discussion about when you are going to pop a baby, isn’t it. Learn Something Together â€" My friend took her dad to learn sushi together, and it sounds like such a great idea. Parents are always looking forward to learning something new. This is because at an old age, learning is key to keeping yourself entertained and alert. My mom and dad, for example, often jokes about how they need to keep their brain cells going. Learning something together can translate to a great memory that you can keep for years to come. What other ideas do you have for bonding with your folks? Let us know in the comments below.

3 Amazing Tools to Make Every Recruitment Marketer a Hero

3 Amazing Tools to Make Every Recruitment Marketer a Hero Digital marketers need skills skills like: Time management (and even time warping). Being a techie, as well as getting offline as it’s so distracting. Keeping recruiters happy 24/7. Commercial awareness getting and delivering ROI as well as mailers, tweets and content. Technology can really help with this so I thought I’d share what I show the recruitment marketers that I mentor. I use lots of apps and software, but these are the ones which are at the top of my list right now: 1. Trello â€" get organised and effective: I’ve blogged about this before, and I  run Barclay Jones with it. Not a day goes past when I say to myself (and often out loud to my team) â€" what would we do without Trello? Thanks for introducing me to @trello @LisaMariJones Its changed my life! Ending the week feeling super organised ?? #trello Melanie Ross (@ItsMelanieRoss) September 18, 2015 Each of our client projects is run through it as an internal project management tool.  When we start working with a new client, we create a Trello board for them and work with them through it to generate lots of lovely outcomes.  It massively improves communication, visibility of activities and it means that I can focus on specific clients / projects without getting overwhelmed with all of the other tech that I am surrounded by. So many of the marketers and techies I mentor suffer from option paralysis,  that this system really helps with focus and delivery. There’s nothing like moving a card to Done to give you a smile. It also works really well on mobile too! 2. Buffer â€" scheduling, time warping and metrics: ‘nuff said by lots of others. My team (and my clients) use either Buffer Awesome or Buffer Business. £10/ £50 a month to run some of your social streams is pennies and the benefits are huge. .@twitter tip from @LisaMariJones: Use @buffer to schedule your tweets for when your candidates are online. #RecruitClever Barclay Jones Making Recruiters More Successful (@BarclayJones) February 27, 2015 Note: Never aim for a totally free real estate of social media â€" you’re kidding yourself if you think your time is worthless. It’s the most precious thing you have and one of the few entities on the planet you can’t recycle! Buffer is really good on mobile too! 3. Popplet â€" brainstorming, content creating and generally awesome: One of the marketers I work with introduced me to Popplet. Seriously, I love it.  It helps me get my head straight.  It’s great for brainstorming and mind mapping. It also helps me get things in to a graphic format to help with client presentations and also ideas for my own business. What tools do you rate? How do you stay organised? Let me know in the comments below! [Featured image: Shutterstock]

Writing a Resume For a Delivery Job

Writing a Resume For a Delivery JobIt is important to remember that in the writing a resume for a delivery job, you should never be too casual. As a result, it will be easier for you to understand the requirements of the company that you are applying to.Writing a resume for a delivery job requires a little more time and effort on your part. Remember that it is not just the personal details that make up the resume. The job specifications should also be included.Do not forget to add the date when it comes to the employee name. Always list the dates as well as the positions where you served your time. This will help the interviewer determine if you can perform the task.It is also important to know what is required from you as far as the type of duties and functions that you must comply with if you are applying for certain job specifications. Make sure that you know these things before writing your resume. For example, you need to make sure that you have knowledge of computer programs. E ven if you already have experience with certain software, you may still want to be certain that you are familiar with it.Another thing that you should be concerned about is how well you have done with computer skills. Remember that you should be able to perform your duties without going into any trouble or confusion. At the same time, you should also be able to pass the testing period.It is also important to learn how to adapt yourself to the situations and the environment of the work place if you are to come across to people of a similar type. These people will probably be attending the same department and also working together with the other people who are working in the same job. It will be your responsibility to know how to relate tothem.You should also be knowledgeable on the rules of the particular department. By knowing how the company works, you will be able to stay away from any other problem and avoid getting into trouble. You should also know the things that will give you the greatest benefits from being in this job.It is important that you never ever lie on your resume and always try to get the best job that you can possibly have. In addition, you should always remember that you should always make a good impression and at the same time you should always be truthful about what you really think about yourself. The employer will most likely judge you on these two aspects.

Summary Sunday Interviewing, Networking and everything

Summary Sunday Interviewing, Networking and everything First, I would   like to thank you for checking out my blog! I hope you know how much I appreciate each and every reader who stops by! Really, I do. And the reason I write and curate information is to help educate new job seekers on the sometimes subtle and not so subtle changes in job search. Ive rounded up posts on different topics that I believe are important to share! If you are following me on Twitter (@CareerSherpa), you may have seen me share these posts this week. In reality, I realize that many are still not on Twitter and may have missed this advice I shared from others.   Or perhaps I overwhelmed you with my regular updates and you missed some of these. In either case, hope these help you. Another way you can catch what is being shared on Twitter without being there is to view Job Search Guide on Paper.li. You can subscriber (at no cost) to get the weekly summary of job search and career articles written by the experts I follow here. Interviewing The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask from Yahoo by Alison Green Personal Branding 25 Personal Branding Tips You Can Do In 5 Minutes from JobMob by Jacob Share (@JacobShare) Job Search #HFChat Transcript from May 4, 2012 by Tom Bolt (@TomBolt) and HRMargo (@margorose) and many others!!! The fast-moving live version is a lot of fun, but you can see the transcript.   This was the topic: “What Are Some Best Practices for a Tech Job Seeker?” The guests were from Intuit and it was hosted by Dice! Self Leadership/Confidence Never Let Others Define You. Never. by Ted Coine (@TedCoine) from Switch and Shift Feeling Stuck? 5 Questions to Ask from LeadBig by Jane Purdue (@TheHRGoddess) Networking When It Comes to Networking, Farmers Will Always Beat Hunters From Entrepreneur Resumes What Recruiters Look At During The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Resume from Business Insider Image From TheLadders Eye-Tracking Study If you want receive my regularly updated posts, Subscribe to Career Sherpa: Guide for Lifetime Career Navigation by Email

3 Career Transition Strategies

3 Career Transition Strategies 3 Career Transition Strategies Job Transition Changing careers can seem daunting. Even impossible. But, the truth is it can be done. Several of my friends and colleagues have done it successfully. I’ve done it too. When you’re thinking about a career change, understand that every position has two parts: the job (responsibilities, duties performed, skills needed) and the field (the industry where the work is done). For example, a marketing VP at an Internet start-up has strong communication skills, is a strategic thinker, and has experience creating marketing campaigns. She also understands the Internet industry. By the same token, a director of operations in a pharmaceutical company can improve processes, manage budgets, and oversee a staff. He also has knowledge of the healthcare industry. He has both operations experience and healthcare expertise. Keep this in mind when thinking about your job. While everyones situation is different, there are 3 basic strategies for career transition. Option #1 The most difficult way, but the path many people choose, is to change professions entirely: job and field. An administrative assistant at an insurance company, for example, decides she wants to become a magazine writer. This can be done, but it’s a tough move. In a potential employer’s eyes, a candidate without experience doesn’t bring much to the hiring table. Therefore, this type of change often involves going back to school and taking a step backward in terms of position and salary. Take heart, there are easier ways. Option #2 One course is to move to new position in the same industry. In this scenario, an administrative assistant who wants to be a writer might look for a writing position, or a position that involves writing, She might look for a position working on the company newsletter or in the marketing department. While the assistant doesn’t have writing experience, she has spent time in the insurance field. To support her goals she might decide to write for an online or local publication. Once she gets some writing clips moving to a full-time writing position will be easier. Option #3 Another option is finding the same position in a new field. Here, the administrative assistant for an insurance company looks for a similar position with a publisher. Once established with her new employer, the next move is to transition to a writing position with her current employer. To move a bit faster, she too might look for freelance writing opportunities. While this won’t happen overnight, I’ve seen it happen. My first job as a writer was with a publisher of several trade journals. One of the publisher’s administrative assistants wanted to be a writer. She kept her ear to the ground and volunteered to write an article whenever one of the publications was shorthanded. Eventually, she was hired as a fulltime writer with one of the journals. Using either of the two-step methods generally is easier than jumping from one career to another. Although, I’ve done that too. Strategic, gradual change is often easier on the pocketbook as well. The less a candidate brings to the employer, the less they will be paid.