All Recruiters are Paranoid - If You Arent, You SHOULD Be!

All Recruiters are Paranoid - If You Arent, You SHOULD Be! Paranoid? Who, me?!! Who said that?!! During a recent dialogue with a fellow recruiter (whom I am representing for a new role) who was awaiting feedback from a client, the call from the decision maker didn’t come instantly and as the minutes and hours ticked by, the candidate started texting me from work saying “Is it bad news? Tell me the truth”. Now I knew that my client, who is a Director in a £multi-million business, was heading into meetings with his team so that was the reason for the delay and although I attempted to appease said candidate, the fact is that they remained paranoid  â€œno news meant bad news” (that’s not a new saying). I state this now: I am not criticising that candidate at all. What I am asking is: Are all recruiters born or made into paranoid people (as I know that I am paranoid, as is my colleague!)? You know, you wait for the phone call from the candidate at the final interview stage. You don’t hear anything, so you assume the worst that the interview went so badly they have gone straight to the pub to drown their sorrows, not that the interview has gone so well that the new team have taken them for a drink to get to know them! Oh no, we never get paranoid about positive thingsfalse hopesno way! I find it tricky when D Day comes and the candidate has to resign you have talked through the possibilities(the dreaded counter offer, the threat of non compete clauses) and, of course, 9 times out of 10 a resignation goes fine as you have managed the process effectively (we are control freaks after all as per my last blog!) However, paranoid recruiter that I am, I assume the worst for the couple of hours whilst they are committing the deed I am definitely a paranoid recruiter. My colleague is, without a doubt, a paranoid recruiter and yet, funnily enough, when she calls me about something that’s making her paranoid, as the objective party, I can relay to her why something is occurring (or not) and quickly quash her fears usually, Im right. It works in vica versa too she often calms me down when I am in über paranoid recruiter mode (which is a frequent event we are in R2R after all!) So now I ask you: if you aren’t a paranoid recruiter, should you be? I think that, by being paranoid, what it effectively does from a psychology perspective is make you think out all of the consequences before they have happened, so that you can manage the expectations of all parties (and your own). It gives you a better objectivity, as it means you are one step ahead looking back thinking: “Have I covered that issue/matter? If I don’t what could happen?” I think by being paranoid about anything in life it means you actually CARE about what is happening and, as a consequence, you can’t bear the thought of your candidate not getting their dream role. Equally, maybe after 15 years in recruitment, I just don’t want to build my hopes up (or bury my head in the sand.) So, by focusing on what could go WRONG instead of RIGHT it feels like every placement is a bonus? So are you a paranoid recruiter? If you are, is it something you are aware of and if so, do you try and change that about yourself? If you are not a paranoid recruiter, how have you coped emotionally with failure?! I would love to hear from fellow paranoid people (especially recruiters!) to prove my theory that paranoia creates a much more efficient and thorough recruiter! RELATED: All Recruiters are Control Freaks!

Writing an Effective Cover Letter For a Resume

Writing an Effective Cover Letter For a ResumeWriting an effective cover letter for a resume is one of the most important parts of the process of getting a job. The cover letter will be the first thing that the company reads when they receive your resume. The letter needs to present you and your qualifications and it needs to be appealing and easy to read so that it catches the attention of the hiring manager.It is important to find a professional resume writer who knows what he or she is doing. One of the best ways to find a good resume writer is to ask around. Most hiring managers know someone who has worked with the writer. Ask them who the writer is and if they have any recommendations.You can also go online and look for resume samples from the top resume writers in the country. You can also find out how long each writer has been in business by visiting their websites. Check their testimonials and see what people are saying about their work.Once you have a few samples of resumes, you can start contacting some of these companies. You should not let a resume writer pressure you into using a particular writer or agency. It is your resume and you are going to make the final decision about who to use.There are many things that a cover letter can do for your resume. It can catch the eyes of the hiring manager and the eyes of the human resources officer. A good cover letter for a resume will help get you a call back for an interview.You need to be confident in your abilities before you send in a cover letter. Try to do your research and find out what people are saying about your qualifications. You want to stand out as the best candidate. Your resume needs to spell out your strengths and the specific skills that you possess to show that you are the best candidate for the position.Remember, the letter does not have to be too fancy or too detailed. The cover letter should be simple and direct to the point. Be sure to use proper grammar and spelling.Use common sense when writing your resume. Do not put up a resume that is full of errors or that has typos. They will reflect badly on you. It will also hurt your chances of getting the job.

Did you miss it - Classy Career Girl

Did you miss it This is your lucky day! I am doing it LIVE again! If you missed last nights FREE online workshop How to Ditch Your Dead End Job and Find a Career You Love you can STILL join me live TOMORROW, Saturday, October 11th at 10:30 am Pacific (1:30pm EST). Make sure you show up live because I will be giving away gifts every 30 minutes! Woohoo! To get you excited about whats to come, heres a taste of what Ill be teaching A simple,  step-by-step system  for finding a career you love (that WORKS!) The BIGGEST  mistakes to avoid  when job searching Little known, easy strategies to attract job opportunities and become a  Dream Job Magnet The first step you need to take to  save time and energy  (and it has nothing to do with your resume!) How to determine what your dream job is so you never get stuck in a job you hate EVER AGAIN Click here to grab your spot. If you havent already, download your Action Guide to use on tomorrows call:  DOWNLOAD Your  Action Guide - Were starting promptly at 10:30am Pacific and will be going for about 75 minutes so we dont have much time to waste. Make sure you arrive 5 minutes early so you get a spot! See you there! P.S.  Remember the only way you can have a chance to win giveaways is by showing up LIVE.  Good luck and talk to you tomorrow morning! P.P.S Feel free to tell your friends we are doing it again. They can sign up here: Love Your Career Formula

Excuse Me Miss Dietitian, What Should I Eat at Work

Excuse Me Miss Dietitian, What Should I Eat at Work Many of us struggle to eat a good lunch at work and when we do eat it, 47% of us have only our keyboards for company. With the immediacy and responsiveness that the digital age demands, the fall out is often a haphazard approach to food choices. Snacks merge into meals, we have amnesia over what and how much we ate and for those of us that do embrace Tupperware, there is perhaps confusion over what it should contain. It isn’t new information that eating right supports good performance by helping to improve mental resilience and reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue. A good  diet  is  the backbone that supports our health and resistance to infection, yet frequently it falls down the priority list. Whether we’re guilty of snacking on  anything within reach at 3pm, skipping lunch altogether or going on another pseudo photocopier trip via the kitchen to sample the delights someone has brought back from holiday, many of us are missing an opportunity to use nutrition to our advantage. Alongside the practical challenges of eating well within the workplace, there are the added controversies surrounding what you should actually be putting in your mouth. What defines healthy, and can you be bothered to queue for it in the 15 minutes you have between meetings?   Here are my top tips for fuelling the working day. If you can get it right, you will reap the benefits (and potentially that promotion)! Is breakfast worth getting up for? Regardless of whether  you have breakfast or not,  there is no hard evidence to conclude whether having it makes you healthier. However, research does show those who eat it tend to have healthier habits and be leaner as a result, so it may pay to start the day right (wholegrain cereals, dairy, eggs, fruit that kind of thing). If you’re just not hungry, then don’t force it down, but if a lack of it leads to a pastry at 11am then rethink. Also bear in mind a working brain requires fuel… Should I avoid carbs to stay awake? Carbohydrates are a hotly debated and controversial nutrient! Outlets are falling over themselves to tell you they’re steering clear of it, and yet we all still need it, forcing our body to make it from other nutrients if we don’t directly consume it. The only fuel the brain will use is glucose â€" and on particularly challenging days, it will have to burn up more of it to enable you to perform. If you don’t eat it in a form that supports a steady rise and fall of blood glucose levels, you will undoubtedly lurch from one crash to another. The answer is simply to get the balance right. Proportionally high carb lunches such as large jacket potatoes with beans or baguettes with sparse fillings and a limp lettuce leaf are likely to push up your blood glucose levels and feed your brain, but then leave you with a sleepy slump around 3-4pm. Catnap anyone?   Conversely, protein, filled with promises of staving off hunger and keeping you lean, may not give you all you need either… containers crammed full of salmon, eggs and seeds will certainly boost your circulating amino acids and omegas but will do nothing for brain stamina and concentration on their own.  In fact, the amino acid tryptophan which is needed for production of serotonin (the hormone to make you happy in your work)  only travels into the brain for conversion if carbohydrates are present, so it really does pay to combine nutrients together. Look for some grain (wholegrain is better) â€" it doesn’t have to be a grain you can’t pronounce (although these tend to be very good for us) but it should form a quarter to a third of your meal. Lean protein (lean beef, white meat, fish, pulses, eggs, dairy) is also important as is a bit of veggie crunch to help your appetite centre in your brain recognise you’re eating (every little helps if you can’t tear yourself away from your screen). Should I join the bullet brigade? What is important for concentration is your hydration status; even mild dehydration forces your brain to work harder to achieve the same outcome and multi- tasking becomes particularly difficult. Busy work days often work against us as deadlines, and distractions force us to neglect basic signals of thirst. If water is uninspiring, add fresh lemon, try squashes with no added sugar, diluted fruit juices, milk or even tea and coffee all count. Contrary to what you may think, caffeine needs to be taken in large single doses (around 300mg) for it to have a diuretic effect so around 3 cups of caffeinated drinks spaced out over a day will also contribute to hydration. If you want to tantalize your taste buds with some blended creations to hydrate then go ahead. Fluids don’t link to the appetite centre in your brain in the same way though, so it isn’t a good idea to make a habit of drinking calories, especially if you are trying to lose weight.  If juicing/ smoothie making becomes more of a meal replacer then it’ll need some slow release carb or protein in there too â€" oats, nut butters, greek-style higher protein yogurts for example. Can and should I snack? Eating gaps longer than 3-4 hours will leave you tempted by poorer food choices on your commute home and snacks do provide the opportunity to top up on valuable nutrients. However, with ‘snackification’ becoming a new trend in its own right, there’s proof that we don’t always need hunger as an excuse to snack. It forms part of working life, with 34% of people stating it would be harder to give up snacks than sex! If snacking is relieving boredom, make the unhealthier treats less appealing and reduce consumption by keeping them in opaque containers. Make healthy options visible and consider snacks which leave evidence behind. Shelled pistachios, for example, help to control portion sizes as the shells provide a visual reminder of what’s already been eaten!  Whatever the reason, if you’re prone to snacking and losing track of what you’ve actually eaten â€" it’s best to choose snacks that have a defined end point â€" look for smaller serving sizes and a maximum of 150 calories per snack. And finally… Trend research shows we are drawn to the idea of naturally functional foods, with a belief that natural is better for us. In truth, the term natural has no defined meaning and is not necessarily synonymous with healthy â€" but the phrase itself is a good one to bear in mind. Let’s support our bodies and minds to function well with balanced nutrition that naturally does what it should, fuelling us to productivity and beyond! About the author: Laura Clark is a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist based in London. She is the founder of LEC Nutrition and is  dedicated to educating, motivating and inspiring people to lead healthy, balanced lives.   Image: Shutterstock

Tips For Writing A Good Lab Technician Resume

Tips For Writing A Good Lab Technician ResumeFor someone who is employed in a position as a lab technician, a well-written Lab Technician Resume is a critical part of their job performance. If the resume is filled with errors, then it is not likely to get anyone hired. Fortunately, with the help of a competent writing service, this can be taken care of easily.A Lab Technician resume should contain the necessary information to make the employer to see you as an individual, not just another number being called in an office somewhere. It should also include your personality and achievements, including specific accomplishments that make you stand out from the crowd. One of the most important things that an employer is looking for is a combination of both hard work and talent. This can be difficult to convey if you write something that lacks clarity, consistency, and accuracy.When it comes to hiring a good writing service, there are a few tips that can help you get the best results possib le. Keep in mind that the resume should be professionally written and it should read like an individual, not some wimpy employee. However, there are some specific formats that you will want to use when preparing your own resume. You want it to look professional, but you don't want it to look too formal. There are several different formats for lab technician resumes that can be used by a professional writing service.The first thing that you should remember when creating a Lab Technician resume is that the first paragraph needs to do one of two things. First, it needs to make a direct statement of what your expectations are for yourself. Second, it needs to emphasize your ability to work with others.Another common mistake made by lab technicians is including too much information in the first paragraph of their resume. This is the section where they provide information about themselves, including the exact position held, dates of education, and contact information. In order to write a strong first paragraph, all of this information should be included in the next couple of sentences. You should then tell the reader exactly what you expect them to accomplish by reading your resume.The next section of a Lab Technician resume is the second paragraph. This is where you present your personality and how you can bring something unique to the job. This section can be very broad or very specific, depending on your own needs. You should have some information regarding your years of experience as well as a list of job responsibilities that you expect to have. It is also a good idea to include the number of years that you have been working in the field, as this will give you an idea of how long you have been doing this type of work.The third section of a Lab Technician resume is where you will be using the skills and abilities that you possess. In this section, you should mention any specific laboratory work that you have done or any special training that you have received. D escribe the experience that you have had that led to your ability to do this work. You can mention any special certifications that you have received. Additionally, you should include your interests and hobbies.After you have gotten a copy of your resume from the writing services that you have hired, you will need to check it over again. The wording that you have written is your resume, so be sure that you have added and changed all of the words that you felt were not appropriate or too long. Writing a good Lab Technician resume takes time, so don't procrastinate on this part of the process.

This is your chance to intern with Chance The Rapper - Debut

This is your chance to intern with Chance The Rapper - Debut Are you ready for your blessing? Are you ready for your miracle? Well, here it is. Big news on Twitter yesterday as Grammy Award-winning musician Chance The Rapper put the call out for an intern to come and work for him. Yessir, if youre looking for experience in marketing or advertising it looks like this is your chance (HA! Sorry) to work with one of the biggest and most beloved hip-hop artists in the world right now. Chances brief specifies that he is looking for someone who has experience in putting together decks and writing proposals. Hes asked interested parties to send in their resumés in the form of creative decks, pitches and proposals. Im looking for an intern, someone with experience in putting together decks and writing proposals â€" Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 27 March 2017 As of time of writing, there are no geographic requirements and no deadline for submissions. Theres also no salary details and even the man himself seems a bit unclear on whether or not this is a job or an internship. I know intern has a negative connotation but the job Im looking to fill doesnt really have an official title yet. But it is a job. â€" Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 28 March 2017 Chance revealed not too long ago that he was paid $500,000 by Apple to host his latest mixtape Coloring Book exclusively on his streaming service. He also recently donated $1 million to public schools in Chicago. One would assume that hell do that right thing and pay his intern. You dont want zero problems, big fella. After all, Chance understands what its like to hustle and grind like an intern does. The rapper has independently released three acclaimed mixtapes, headlined festivals and is reportedly worth over $5 million dollars. Naturally, people on Twitter are falling over themselves to have the opportunity to intern with Chance Here are just a few of our favourites, like this guy who created an entire website @DondasHouse @chancetherapper I took it a step further, I hope yall dont mind. I built https://t.co/fsHP233hTM for yall instead ???? â€" #chancehirehospey (@Hospey) 28 March 2017 only to get the link wrong when he tweeted it to Chance Its not loading, but let me know when its up https://t.co/vIIS7t10vA â€" Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 28 March 2017 The social editor for the New York Times, who perfectly captured the mood @chancetherapper the Internet (myself included): yes here yes hello yes decks I know decks I have decks front decks back decks all decks pic.twitter.com/9qFbMfjcyV â€" Talya Minsberg (@tminsberg) 27 March 2017 Then theres this guy, who definitely has the proper experience @chancetherapper savittjh@gmail.com in 4th grade I helped my friend get his parents to buy a swimming pool by making a powerpoint â€" Jon Savitt (@savittj) 27 March 2017 And this guy who, in the spirit of the potential employer, vouched for his friend using the art of rhyme @nathanTnetti @chancetherapper Pick Nate. Hes great. Never late. Can skate. Doesnt hate. Cleans his plate. Pick Nate. â€" Brandon Triola (@BrandonTriola) 27 March 2017 The whole procedure might seem a little bit unorthodox but there are still plenty or reasons to go for an internship. Fast Company reports that 64% of new hires in North America started out as interns. Take one with Chance the Rapper and who knows where it might lead. If youre interested, send along an application (in the correct format) to ctrinternsubmissions@gmail.com. Or, you prefer your internships to be a bit more conventional, why not have a  look on the Debut app instead. Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

2017 Best Career Apps Websites to Find Your New Job

2017 Best Career Apps Websites to Find Your New Job 2017 Best Career Apps Websites to Find Your New Job 2017 Best Career Apps Websites to Find Your New Job February 11, 2017 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas Leave a Comment Serious about landing a new  job this year? Or at least, landing a more fulfilling and higher paying job than the one you’re in now? If you said, Yes, then let’s do it! My last article in Huffington Post, 2017 Highest Paying Jobs, Best Companies and Fastest Growing Industries, has been helping many of you identify the best job role, companies and industries where you to work. In this article, I’m focusing on where to find your new  job. As you probably know, it can be daunting navigating through a bazillion career websites, job boards and niche communities touting the latest and greatest job openings. As a leading career coach, I even get overwhelmed! Never-the-less, every year I conduct loads of online research and capture the lessons learned and best practices from my clients to create a list of my favorite (and what, I believe, are some of the most effective and best) career apps and websites to help you find your dream job. Where can you find your dream job? 1. Glassdoor In my opinion, Glassdoor is the best place to start your job search. It has tons of new jobs added every day, and allows you to search by job title, key responsibilities, company or location. Plus, it provides employee reviews on company culture, senior leaders and salary information to give you a leg up on negotiating your salary. Simply sign up (it’s free!) and you have a bucket load of research and reference materials at your fingertips. Reviews.com said it best, “Glassdoor gives you both the info you need to find job opportunities and the context to see if it’s a good fit for you too.” 2. Indeed The majority of my clients get hired off of Indeed. This is a Google-like search engine for jobs and one of the most efficient sites for surveying listings, since it aggregates information from job boards, news sites and company listings. An advanced search function provides a few more filters than Glassdoor, and allows you to drill down on a location, keyword and salary range. Indeed says it has 200 million unique visitors month and is available in 60 countries and 28 languages. 3. LinkedIn Recruiters and hiring managers love this site. A 2015 Recruiter Nation report by Jobvite shows that 87% of recruiters are using LinkedIn (the most popular social media networking site for recruiters) to seek out job candidates. You can post a free profile so that recruiters can check you out. Another key advantage is that LinkedIn allows you to search for jobs and then shows those in your network who are currently working, or have worked, inside that organization. This makes it easier for you to find (and hopefully get) referrals which is the #1 way job candidates land a job! Search job openings on LinkedIn by going to your home page and clicking the “jobs” tab towards the top of the page. You can search by job title, keyword, company, or use the advanced search to include additional criteria. Be sure to scroll down to view job openings and companies hiring, as well as those in your network who have worked inside those organizations. For more tips, I love this article by Pamela Vaughan, 35 LinkedIn Tips for Professional Networking, Business and Marketing. Niche job sites SmartRecruiters.com reports that 62-percent of jobs are posted on niche job boards. Do yourself a favor and invest some time researching their Best 50 Niche Job Boards list. Be sure to bookmark those sites with jobs that most closely align to your skills, passions and career goals. For example, The Ladders features executive and management jobs that pay $80,000 and above salaries. This site also has a nifty Resume Reviewer which can analyze your resume for key words, grammar and any missing information. If you want to land a job in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math), then bookmark Dice. If you want to find jobs in journalism, P.R. or social media then try Media Bistro. If you’d like to work for a non-profit organization in the U.S. then bookmark Idealist. Or, if you’re a student or young professional, check out Internships for global organizations with paid internships. Freelance gigs Want to earn some extra cash or have more freedom and flexibility in your career? You can become a freelancer or consultant by posting your skills and experience on these sites and then sit back and let the jobs come to you! • Accenture has been on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the past 8 consecutive years as a Fortune Global 500 company that provides strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations services. Check out Accenture Consulting and Forbes review Accenture’s Management Consulting Division. • Freelancer has posted almost 11 million freelancing jobs to date worth $3+ billion in 600 categories including website development, mobile apps, software architecture, internet marketing, and more. • UpWork says it posts 3 million part-time, short-term and freelance gigs annually worth $1 billion. For designers, creatives, programmers, developers, and a variety of other business services skills. • OnForce specializes in IT, OEM POS support, as well as consume electronic installation and repairs. Other sites that can put some cash in your pocket include: Uber, SnagaJob, TaskRabbit, and Postmates. These sites offer marketplaces for anyone wanting to get hired as a driver, mover, courier, cleaner and basic chore-doer. Tip the career apps and websites listed above are great resources to help you find your next job. I recommend creating a job search agent on those sites you like so that you’ll spend less time searching and more time receiving instant notifications of jobs that interest you. In future articles, I’ll share my favorite resources and tips to help you land your dream job by getting more job leads, referrals and recommendations, as well as how to create a stellar resume and how to nail your job interviews. But for now, I hope this article helps you get one step closer to landing your dream job.

How to get fired Discuss your political opinions at work -

How to get fired Discuss your political opinions at work - The conventions are over, but the political banter wont end for months. Presidential elections stir up a lot of emotions, whether you side with the red, the blue or if you consider yourself somewhere in the middle. If youre fired up, its natural that you may want to talk politics at work. However, you should beware, because sharing your opinions at work may get you fired. Susan Adams noted in Forbes that the Society for Human Resources reported 25 percent of employers maintained written policies on political activities; some of these restrict conversations about politics at work. Only a handful of states have laws that prohibit private employers from discriminating against workers because of their political activity. Do you know your employers written or unwritten policies? If not, and you have a tendency to think everyone is entitled to your opinion, now is probably a good time to take a close look at your employee handbook. Even if your organization does not have a specific policy about discussing politics, is it a good idea to wear your political buttons, t-shirts and other paraphernalia to the office? Should you try to collect money for your favorite candidate or instigate a conversation about hot-button issues in the lunchroom? The safest answer to these questions is No. Why not? 1. You are not necessarily protected by the right to freedom of speech while at work, especially since your opinions may interfere with other peoples rights to a non-hostile environment. Even if you do not consider your opinions hostile, someone else in your office may. If that person files a grievance or complaint, the law would most likely be on the aggrieved partys side, and you may be out of luck or out of a job. Employers arent interested in keeping people who cause trouble, so it would probably not be a difficult choice to fire you. 2. Higher-ups may discriminate against you based on your political biases. Even if you work in an organization where everyone seems to agree, there is bound to be someone who is either annoyed (at best) or offended (at worst) by your opinions. You never know how this might come into play in the workplace. When youre passed over for a promotion or let go in the next layoff, it could be because someone in authority couldnt stand to hear any more of your political banter. 3. You may offend your colleagues the ones you rely on to have your back when you need help or coverage. Just because people may not vocally disagree with you doesnt mean they arent taking mental notes to be busy the next time you ask to switch days off with them or pick up the slack on a big project. One of your goals at work should be to grow your circle of allies; sharing your political beliefs is probably not the best way to accomplish that. 4. Getting too fired up may call your judgment into question. Emotional intelligence, which includes how you manage yourself, your communication style and how you behave when agitated, is an important qualitative way you are assessed at work. If a heated political discussion almost drives you to blows, or you get so aggravated that you turn purple, people are likely to question your ability to handle important issues at work. If your job description involves negotiation or working with a diverse group of people, expect your passionate, one-sided political views to hurt your work reputation. photo from Truthout.org