How to handle short-term jobs in your resume work history

How to handle short-term jobs in your resume work historyHow to handle short-term jobs in your resume work historyAdding structure to your job search can be a key component to helping you succeed, especially when youve had short-term jobs.The company was called Shortstop Ltd. You worked there for only three months. Now its a blip on your work history, and youre wondering Should you leave it on your resume, or should you leave it off and be stuck with a work-history gap?In general, the rules of thumb for short job stints are these, according to Steve Burdan, a certified professional resume writer who works with LaddersIf a given job brdeed less than six months, you can leave it off of your resume.If a given job fits into your recent past, i.e. the past year or two, and it lasted six to 12 months, you must put the job description into your Work History section.For jobs that lasted six to 12 months and are buried in your past work chronology, leave them off.If a job last at least 12 mon ths, you should put it on your resume.Beyond the rules of thumb, however, are qualifiers and exceptionsUse years only in work historyMany people tend to put both months and years on their job listings because they feel obligated to be precise in their work chronologies. Such thinking is a hangover from the earlier days of a job seekers work life the pre-resume time when candidates filled out job applications that required the months and dates of your employment history.One reason to leave months off is to give yourself elbow room to leave off jobs with less than six months of tenure. Abedrngnisher is to keep hiring professionals from nitpicking.I dont want some HR guy picking through and nitpicking and trying to account for every single month, Burdan said. Why wake that sleeping dog?Avoiding the job-hopper labelBut what if you have two six-month positions within a single year? Burdan recommends choosing only one of the two to list in a work history for a given year.Typically, you do nt want to put two short-term jobs together, he said. The default impression two short-term jobs give is a job-hopping tendency. In that situation, I would in fact leave off one of the two.Burdan cited a hypothetical example a job seeker in his mid-30s whos been employed for 10 to 15 years. During that time, he has had eight jobs, two of them for six months or less. If those short stints are left in the work history, it increases the likelihood that a reader will conclude the candidate wont stay anywhere for long.In such a case, Burdan recommends winnowing down work history to the best job descriptions. Were a job seeker to have three positions over a 1.5-year time window, he would typically try to pick only one, or at most two, positions to cover the given chronology.Special casesContract work A series of short gigs done under contractual or freelance circumstances should be bundled up in a section labeled Contract Experience. Burdan recommends compressing such work to be precise w ithout sacrificing veracity.Relevant but dated experience Resumes typically cover no mora than 15 to 20 years of work history. Work history thats relevant but older than that should be bundled into a section titled Previous Experience.Multiple short jobs with the same employerFast-moving companies often promote their best employees fast and furiously, shifting them from one task to the other as needs and priorities shift. The resulting patchwork of short-term jobs is a tribute to an employees versatility but can be difficult to parse and may even be mistaken for job-hopping by the inattentive resume reader.Handle this special case with formatting. If youve been at a company 13 years and have had 10 positions, list the company flush left and then at flush right, list the accumulative dates 1995 through 2008, for example. Then break out the most recent, most advanced three or four positions, bolding the position titles, describing each job, and listing achievements and bullet points j ust as if the listings were all for separate companies. Have the last position cumulatively cover the most distant dates and all the relative positions there under and have its last bullet point read, Promoted through levels of progressive responsibility.This keeps your resume from delving into the distant past and more junior positions, Burdan said.Resume truth or consequencesDoes leaving off short jobs constitute lying? No. Such editing is at the opposite end of the truth spectrum from lying, which boils down to making things up.In fact, leaving short stints off a resume is not only permissible truth-wise, it helps to transform the document into a lean and mean marketing tool. Most often, 95 percent of the time, leaving a six-month job off will not only tighten a resume up, but it accounts for the fact that a job seeker wasnt at a job long enough to have a positive impact, Burdan said.Theres always an exception to the rule, however Sometimes short stints produced solid results tha t the job seeker can document.Such productive short stints are typically rare, but they do merit inclusion on the resume.

My coworkers did the nicest thing ever for me and it saved my life

My coworkers did the nicest thing ever for me and it saved my lifeMy coworkers did the nicest thing ever for me and it saved my lifeMy husband was in the throes of long-term unemployment we had already foreclosed on ur home and moved into a scary neighborhood that I could afford on my pathetic but steady salary. Then I lost my job. Welcome to the Great Recession.I immediately applied to every temp agency in the city and immediately landed a position with a start-up wholesale insurance company employing about 50 people that had only been in business two years. It didnt pay the same money as my miserable lost corporate job, and I lost 20% of my weekly pay every unpaid holiday, but I could pay my cheap marginalsiedlung rent and the people I was working for were wonderful.There was very little left over after bills were paid, but after ruined credit and a foreclosure, we were used to doing without. I packed lunch every day instead of joining my coworkers in restaurants, worked every hour my supervisor would give me, volunteered for overtime, worked sick so as not to cut my paycheck. I never missed a day for a year and my supervisor apologized that she was not in a position to hire me permanently.I took a second job, driving on weekends, to pay for the failed transmission on my 25-year-old car. It was too much. After a month without a day off, I was so exhausted I tripped over my own feet and fell and broke my arm.The first thought was, I have lost both my jobs. My second thought was, I have no health insurance. My third thought was, these groceries have to be put away before I can go to the emergency room.I called both supervisors on Monday to explain what happened and that it would be three months before I could work again, and I tried to resign. Both supervisors said no, that my jobs would be waiting for me.Ho, ho You all thought that was the end of the story, that keeping my jobs is the nicest thing that was ever done for me. But noI called the utility companies , including my badly needed ADT burglar alarm, to explain that I would be unable to pay my bills for three months, and why I would have no income. All the utilities set me up so I wouldnt get disconnected, and ADT even credited my account, giving me three months service free.Still not the nicest thingWith destroyed credit, there was no credit card to fall back on, but there was enough in my savings to pay three months rent, and my kitchen was stocked with food. If we were very careful, and if I didnt need surgery, wed be okay my only worry was paying for gasoline and the medical expenses.Because I was a contractor with a temp agency, my supervisor at the insurance company didnt have any of my private information. But she had my cell because Id called her. One month after the fall, she phoned to ask how I am and could I give her my address my coworkers were collecting a potluck for us and she wanted to deliver it. I was too embarrassed about my slum address to give it to her, and ins tead sent my mother-in-law to pick up.Still not the nicest thing.My mother-in-law arrived bearing a grocery bag. I expected a couple casseroles and thats what we got. And at the bottom, a greeting card. Again, after a year of coworker birthday cards and cakes and baby and wedding showers from these wonderful people I worked for, I was not surprised by a greeting card.I opened the envelope and pulled out a get well card signed by everyone in the company, telling me they couldnt wait for me to come back.Still not the nicest thing.Inside the greeting card was a $300 gift card from a local supermarket that also sold gasoline, and almost $600 in cash. My coworkers who knew we were living paycheck to paycheck collected not only a potluck, but enough cash to get us by until I could come back.I wept. After 20 years of abuse and being taken advantage of by my past jobs, I got genuine concern, caring, and love from people I had felt inferior to and inadequate around. I was so embarrassed abou t being so poor compared to my affluent, sophisticated coworkers that I hid a great deal and they really didnt know me very well. Yet they had done this of their own volition it was a private thing among the employees, not from the company. Even people in our satellite office on the other end of the country that I had never met had contributed. I didnt realize how scared I had been until I had that money in my hand. Now my slumlord wouldnt need to know that I wasnt working and he wouldnt have to put us on the street. I phoned the office and I thanked them and I wept.I finally realized that I was poor, we were struggling, I didnt know anything about fancy restaurants or European vacations, I could only contribute a few cans to the Christmas food drive instead of bagfuls, but I was accepted and respected and I was a good worker and they wanted me back and they cared about us. I wept.That was the nicest thing that has ever been done for meA year later, the utility bills were finally cu rrent again, and these same people threw me a surprise 50th birthday party with cake and decorations and gifts. And a year after that, 3 years after they met me, they made my 51st birthday my official hire date. Now for the first time in my life, Im not worried about the bills, I own mora than one pair of shoes, I have 3 credit cards and Im planning a vacation and hoping for a mortgage soon.I love these people and they genuinely love me and the greeting card is in a frame on my desk. I will never work for anyone else.Susan D Smith has aBA in English and Education from Virginia Tech.This post was originally published on Quora.com.

These are the Top 10 happiest cities in America for 2018

These are the Top 10 happiest cities in America for 2018These are the Top 10 happiest cities in America for 2018Do you have a good career going, but find that you are still unhappy? Was that jump from yur collegeinternshippaying $8/hr to a full-time job at the same company really what made it for you in terms of happiness?Studies from Purdue have shown that money can help people become happier, but only to a certain extent. In fact, the happiest people in America, in terms of income, are actually those in middle and upper-middle class not the millionaires living in Silicon Valley.So what is the magical combination of life experiences and assets that make people the happiest and more importantly, where do they live?Here is a brief glimpse of the Top 10 happiest cities in AmericaSioux Falls, SDLincoln, NEOlathe, KSOverland Park, KSOmaha, NEBoise City, IDLexington, KYCary, NCMadison, WIWichita, KSObviously, there must be something more to Kansas andNebraskathan meets the eye. In fact, none of the Top 10 happiest cities are very large metropolitan areas like D.C.,New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.Curious about how the top 10 made the list? Wondering how you can capitalize on the factors that make those cities so happy? Read on for a more detailed look at the cities that made our list.How we came up with this listWe didnt just pull this list of happy cities out of our hats - we looked at the following criteria to determine where people are the happiestBeing well educated (Population with at least a bachelors degree)Having a job (As measured by the unemployment rate)A short commute to work (God do people hate traffic)Low cost of livingHaving a family (Getting, and staying married, has a ton of happiness benefits, on average)Thats a ton of fun - and happiness - for the whole family, backed by science. The data all comes from the most recent 2012-2016 American Community Survey.After we decided on the criteria, we gathered the data for the 200 largest cities in the country.We then ranked each place from one to 200 for each of the seven criteria with a score of one being the happiest. (Any ties were given to the larger place)Next, we averaged the seven rankings into a Happiness Index for each place, with the lowest overall Index winning the title Happiest Big City in America.Keep reading for more on why each of ansicht 10 places made the cut - or just hop to the bottom for a more detailed look at these happy cities.1. SIOUX FALLS, SDPopulation167,884Sioux Falls, the largest city inSouth Dakotacomes in at number 1 in our ranking. So what makes this city burst with happiness?A very short commute and the extremely low unemployment rate would make anyone sing with joy. In addition, their incredible arts and culture atmosphere and beautiful parks make this city one of the best.2. LINCOLN, NEPopulation273,018People often wonder if anything really happens in the Midwest other than farming. Obviously, something good, because Nebraska and Kansas offer some of the happiest cities in AmericaLincoln is the capital of Nebraska and is known for their Sunken Gardens. Lincoln also offers cheap rent, lots of jobs, and short commutes what more could you ask for?3. OLATHE, KSPopulation132,787Olathe coming in at number three in our top 10 list was actually first in last years ranking. This sunflower state city is bustling with job opportunity.Olathe is also a married-couples center, with over 60% of the residents in this city are married. So if you are serious about getting hitched, perhaps checking out Olathe will bring you some happiness.4. OVERLAND PARK, KSPopulation183,775Moving back to Nebraska comes another go-happy city, Omaha. Omaha and Overland Park actually tie for fourth and fifth on our ranking, but what about these cities makes them so happy?Omahas great zoo, parks, and museums are not the only things that make residents happy. Omahas short commute and low unemployment rate also help make this city full of smiles.5. OM AHA, NEPopulation443,072Like Omaha, Overland Park is yet another Midwestern city that makes it to the top of our lists. It ranks 6th in unemployment and 10th in higher education for residents.Overland Park is the second largest city in Kansas and is full of great things to do, like heritage centers and Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.6. BOISE CITY, IDPopulation218,677Next in our ranking, we move to Boise City,Idaho, a city in a state known for their potatoes. Who wouldnt love being surrounded by an agricultural industry that can surround you with fries, hash browns, and mashed potatoes?In addition to the delicious tubers, Boise City ranks 8th for the commute. Idaho is also known for its ranching and connection to the infamous historicalOregonTrail.7. LEXINGTON, KYPopulation311,529Lexington comes next in our top 10 with over 41% of the residents having degrees. The average rent here is less than $800/month who wouldnt jump with joy at those rates?Lexington is the secon d largest city inKentuckyand is known as the horse capital of the world. So if you are a horse lover looking for a happy place to live, check out Lexington.8. CARY, NCPopulation155,822Cary is known for their low crime rates, low unemployment, and diverse suburbs. It is also located in the Research Triangle Park area, meaning residents of Cary are close to a cornucopia of healthcare and tech jobs.Cary ranks high on many of our criteria 4th in higher education, 6th in unemployment, and 7th in married households. While Cary is one large suburbia, there is much nightlife and things to do in the surrounding areas including Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill.9. MADISON, WIPopulation246,034While Madison comes in 9th on our top 10 list, dont think its residents are unhappy. Like Cary, Madison has low unemployment and a high percentage of residents with higher education degrees, thanks to the University of Wisconsin.Madison is known for their vibrantmusicand culture scene. From music festivals to performing arts, you will be sure to find something thatll make you happy here.10. WICHITA, KSPopulation388,033Last but not least comes Wichita another Kansas city Wichita ranks 9th for commute and 12th for rent costs, making this a convenient and affordable city for anyone.Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and is the cultural center for Kansas. The city boasts the Wichita Art Museum, the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, and the Wichita River Festival, which brings over 370k visitors every year to the city.Happy readingFeeling happy that your city made it on our Top 10 ranking? If you dont see your city on the list, but live in a large U.S. city? Check out our full list below to see where you stack up. Perhaps all we need to do is move to Kansas. Who would have known the Midwest is a happiness hub?If you are looking to improve your own happiness, check out how you can help improve your personal factors housing costs, job satisfaction, income, and education.Zippiacan help you fin d a career that will help optimize all those factors in your life.Detailed list of the happiest cities in America for 2018RankCity1Sioux Falls, SD2Lincoln, NE3Olathe, KS4Overland Park, KS5Omaha, NE6Boise City, ID7Lexington, KY8Cary, NC9Madison, WI10Wichita, KS11Des Moines, IA12Little Rock, AR13Huntsville, AL14Lubbock, TX15Amarillo, TX16Spokane, WA17Fort Wayne, IN18Fort Collins, CO19Grand Rapids, MI20Pittsburgh, PA21Chandler, AZ22Scottsdale, AZ23Louisville, KY24Oklahoma City, OK25Colorado Springs, CO26Mcallen, TX27Columbus, OH28Greensboro, NC29Tulsa, OK30Frisco, TX31Knoxville, TN32Springfield, MO33Albuquerque, NM34Bellevue, WA35Gilbert, AZ36Laredo, TX37Syracuse, NY38Montgomery, AL39Plano, TX40Salt Lake City, UT41Mckinney, TX42KansasCity, MO43Columbia, SC44Metairie, LA45Eugene, OR46Buffalo, NY47St. Paul, MN48Raleigh, NC49Minneapolis, MN50Naperville, IL51Sunnyvale, CA52Corpus Christi, TX53Chattanooga, TN54Durham, NC55Winston-Salem, NC56Rockford, IL57Clarksville, TN58Virginia Beach, VA5 9Salem, OR60Irvine, CA61Brownsville, TX62Chesapeake, VA63Shreveport, LA64Peoria, AZ65Urban Honolulu, HI66Toledo, OH67Anchorage, AK68Tempe, AZ69Tallahassee, FL70Irving, TX71Nashville, TN72El Paso, TX73Cincinnati, OH74Fremont, CA75Rochester, NY76Lakewood, CO77Killeen, TX78Mobile, AL79Fayetteville, NC80Arlington, TX81Torrance, CA82Indianapolis, IN83Mesa, AZ84Akron, OH85Seattle, WA86San Antonio, TX87Reno, NV88Baton Rouge, LA89Columbus, GA90Aurora, IL91Henderson, NV92Warren, MI93Portland, OR94Fort Worth, TX95Joliet, IL96Arlington, VA97Austin, TX98Denver, CO99Dayton, OH100St. Petersburg, FLThis article first appeared on Zippia.

Customize this Outstanding Account Coordinator Resume Sample

Customize this Outstanding Account Coordinator Resume SampleCustomize this Outstanding Account Coordinator Resume SampleIf you are looking for an account coordinator lage, you need to know how you can leverage your resume to improve your chances of being hired. It is bedrngnis uncommon for there to be dozens of candidates for every job opening, which means your resume plays a significant role in employers decisions. If you do not focus on standing out from the crowd, there will be no reason for anyone who reads your resume to remember you when setting up interviews. The following account coordinator resume sample and writing guide are designed to help you write a resume that will catch a recruiters attention.Create Resume Gavin Holiday100 Broadway LaneNew Parkland, CA, 91010Cell (555) 987-1234example-emailexample.comProfessional SummaryEnergetic Account Coordinator capable of maintaining accurate files and channels of communication for several accounts simultaneously. Understands th e value of a strong organizational system, good time management and accurate corporate communication. Has developed a very strong reputation for being the reliable liaison between a marketing company and its clients.Core QualificationsCorporate NetworkingDigital CommunicationDigital And Paper File OrganizationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeInternet Communication CoordinationExperienceAccount Coordinator, September 2009 May 2015Grisham Associates New Cityland, CAArranged and chaired bi-weekly meetings at each client site.Organized and distributed account correspondence to marketing staff.Developed effective policies in the event of a client emergency.Account Coordinator, June 1993 December 2003Nelson Associates New Cityland, CACreated several more effective ways to coordinate account materials.Established efficient channels of communication with the firms largest clients.Acted in the capacity of the account manager when the actual account manager was unavailable.Education1993 Bac helor of Science, BusinessHappy College New Cityland, CACustomize ResumeWhy Is This a Good Account Coordinator Resume Sample?One of the best qualities of this resume sample is its ability to communicate information concisely. If your resume is too long or the information does not appear organized, many employers will simply skip reading your resume. First consider the account coordinator resume sample as a whole. It does not have any empty gaps between information or large blocks of unbroken text. It is formatted so it looks accessible and inviting.Most of the sections in this resume are as concise as possible. Notice that the summary is only three sentences long, which is the recommended length. The skills section and education section are similarly brief. Your work history section is at the core of your resume, so your goal should be to keep everything leading up to it short so readers do not lose interest. Additionally, aim to hook readers and encourage them to continue reading. The format of the work history section is very important, so pay close attention to the account coordinator resume sample. This section should be listed in reverse chronological order beginning with the most recent position. Each entry should have about five to eight bullet points, although you can have slightly more or less depending on how important each job is. Always begin each bullet point with a strong action verb that reflects the actions you took while working. Because an account coordinator job is a position of management, the resume sample uses words such as arranged, organized, developed, and established. Including real metrics is another good way of greatly strengthening the work history section. These may cover anything from how much money you saved the company from improvements to how many accounts you managed simultaneously. Employers are especially interested in how you can benefit their businesses, so these metrics make you a far more appealing applicant as well as add credibility.Why You Need a Strong Account Coordinator ResumeWhen you submit your resume for a job opening, you truly only have one shot to make an impression. Most hiring managers spend less than 10 seconds on average for each resume. Your goal is to catch their attention in that amount of time and show that you are not like all the other candidates. It is expected that employment for sales management jobs such as account coordinator will increase slightly over the next decade. While this may mean it will become easier to find a job, it also may mean that the number of applicants will increase as well. Use the account coordinator resume sample to strengthen your resume.Costly Account Coordinator Resume Mistakes To AvoidOne of the biggest mistakes you can make when writing your resume is to lose focus. Always be thinking about what the daily responsibilities for the position would be if you were hired. Your resume needs to demonstrate that you possess all these abilities. Note th at the account coordinator resume sample mentions many different skills that relate to management and leadership. Remember that if your resume is overly general, there will be nothing that makes it stand out from the rest. The best thing your resume can do is be unique and original so when employers read it, you will stick in their mind. This way, they will remember you when they are trying to decide which candidates to call back for a follow-up interview. Additionally, if the tone your resume takes is not confident, it may give the impression that you would not handle a position of leadership well.ConclusionBy implementing the tips, strategies, and formatting standards found in this account coordinator resume sample and writing guide, you can create a resume that will make it easier to be hired. Be sure to proofread your resume multiple times to ensure it is without mistakes and will meet the high standard employers have.

Customer Service Lessons From a Cupcake Shop

Customer Service Lessons From a Cupcake ShopCustomer Service Lessons From a Cupcake ShopYoud be surprised how unhappy people can be at a cupcake shop.When I first started my summer job at a cupcake bakery, I was prepared to be every customers favorite person. I mean, I was selling them cupcakes, for goodness sake Sugar, spice, and everything nice.In reality, it can be a war zone in there. People are impatient. People are indecisive. Some people are just flat out angry about cupcakes (Do you really make these from scratch? This has way too much icing on it. You want me to pay how much for that?). At times, all I wanted to do was hide behind the glass case and wave my little white apron in defeat.But I stuck out my time there, and Im glad I did- because now I feel Ive learned the best customer service lessons I could have asked for. Here are some of the biggest ones I picked up on the job.Treat Every Customer As If Youre There Just for HerMy first day on the job, my customer service tr aining consisted of this Have you ever been to a Tiffanys? asked my boss. I nodded. Whenever a customer walks in here, you treat them like they just walked into Tiffanys. What she meant was to give every customer your devoted attention. Think about it when you walk into a jewelry store, the salesperson is at your side, ready to help in every way they can. They get you things, they give you opinions, and they dont go onto the next customer until theyve given you your time.While we werent selling overpriced rocks, we were selling overpriced baked goods, so our customers deserved the same level of attention. Even when we had lines out the door, we all had to do our best to make each customer feel special. We would patiently help them choose flavors, ask about their days (and actually listen to the answer), throw in a free cupcake or fun topper for the kids every once in a while. And all along, we would act like, of course, Im doing this just for youEven if your product is great, a bad experience with your geschftliches miteinander will leave a sour taste in a customers mouth, and a good experience will make it even sweeter. So, even if you are rushed, never make your customers feel like youre rushing them. Make them feel appreciated by giving them your attention (and the occasional perk), and theyre far more likely to keep giving you their business.Give the People What They WantOkay, Im about to share an unpopular opinion I think red velvet cake is disgusting. My boss felt the same way. I just dont get it she would tirade while she dumped red food coloring into barely-chocolate batter, It doesnt taste like anything, why do people like it? Finally, one day, she decided to take it off the menu for good.It wasnt long before the red velvet lovers began to rain down upon us. Wheres the red velvet? they would ask, their expecting eyes peering at me through the glass case. Oh, were not selling it anymore, I would have to explain. They looked so sad. Some walked out with out buying anything, despite my attempts to sell them any of our delicious alternatives. Finally, we had to put the cake back on the menu, where it now remains as a daily staple.No matter how stupid you think something is, if enough customers ask for it- and its feasible for you to do- you should do it anyway. Certainly, there are limits to this. If customers are asking for something that is just not within your ability, or totally goes against your companys mission, its understandable to politely say you cant give that to them. But if its a simple request that is really no loss to you (besides being willing to put your stubborn opinions to rest), then its probably not worth the lost customers.Be Prepared to Explain Things- Over and Over AgainYou havent experienced monotony in life until youve explained a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting to hundreds of customers a day. But we had to do it, and sound just as excited about the simple little cupcake every single time. Even though we were intimately familiar with every cupcake (seeing as wed baked and iced them all that morning), our customers were not and wanted us to explain every detail.When your customers come to you, they see you as the expert on your business. Be prepared to answer the same things over and over again (sometimes multiple times for the same customer). Some questions may seem stupid to you because youre so immersed in your product, but try to think from your customers perspective, and answer as patiently and enthusiastically as possible every time.In the end, the most important thing you can do for your customers is to keep smiling. When you keep your spirits up, your customers are more likely to be forgiving of any situation. Youd be surprised how many of even the unhappiest customers will keep coming back when youre sweeter than a cupcake.Photo courtesy of banditob.

Outrageous Words for Resume Tips

Outrageous Words for Resume Tips A great deal of well-meaning folks will suggest you ought to use action verbs. If youre going to write your very own resume and arent fairly sure about the way to begin possibly you have to do a tiny research study before you truly start. The very best thing about power words is there are hundreds to pick from. As a way to pass the strict screening procedure, you must submit a powerful resume to get granted an interview. Another means to phrase the aforementioned sentence to give you a suitable expert declaration would surely be Executed in addition to executed countless adjustments and also treatments in several divisions within 6 months. If your language is the exact same as everyone elses, it is going to be difficult for you to stand out. When writing your job descriptions you need to be mindful in regards to the word tense. Frequent words are the ones which you use every single day. Should you do, your application might never get to the re cruiter. The very first place to trackdown keywords and phrases to use is the work advertisement itself. The keywords in your resume can help you get selected for a work interview. Finding keywords The ideal place to discover keyword ideas are in the work description itself. The word achievements is vital. There are particular soft skills which are important for each industry too. Occasionally its better to enable the accomplishment speak for itself. Instead, utilize many different terms which best describe your accomplishments to show employers the reach of your achievements. What you ought to do is switch out a number of the keywords from the posting into your resume. There are various sorts of keywords. While you would like to include relevant search phrases, you dont wish to overstuff your resume either. You want to make certain that you include the appropriate search phrases in your industry on your resume. Be certain to be thoughtful once you use action verbs. Its fine to leave in a couple of the previous verbs. Action verbs show your capability to succeed. The most suitable action verbs also eliminate the demand for adverbs, and in some instances, adjectives. The previous issue is to include action verbs that are also important key terms that ought to be included on your resume. More precise words may also add some formality to your actions, she states. Utilizing action words is truly important here. Employing strong words here is needed. The Dos and Donts of Words for Resume 1 advantage for employers to netz resumes is the considerable cost saving in comparison to traditional hiring methods. If youre having trouble getting attention, be sure that you have a look at our tips to receive your resume noticed. Your resume should present your capacity to set up connections with and between groups of individuals. Your resume should be formatted in an easy, professional way. No matter your approach, your target is going to be to create a c hronological collection of experience thats pertinent to the jobs youre applying to. The keywords will catch their eye in order that they know where to search for the information that they want and your probability of selection is dramatically improved Well, youve come to the proper location Employing action verbs and active voice makes a big difference in your resume, therefore its well worth the excess effort. If youre able to strategically place an appropriate keyword in place of a current word choice great If youre asking for work in communications, its extremely important to use action words. The action word extracted, on the flip side, carries considerably more power. One other important consideration to consider is to relate the way your previous experiences would benefit the target company. The impression you make it from the second instance is far more powerful. Now you know how to leverage the ideal word balance, lets walk through a few examples of action words you may use for different abilities, jobs, and accomplishments to supercharge your resume. You just have a brief time to produce an impression with your resume.

How to Ensure a Smooth Relocation for Your New Hire - Spark Hire

How to Ensure a Smooth Relocation for Your New Hire - Spark HireWhen you have a new hire whos relocating to join your company, part of the burden falls on you to help make the process as easy as possible for this individual. Relocating is stressful regardless of the distance, so here are some tips for lowering your new team members stress levels as much as possibleGo over your relocation policy thoroughly ahead of timeGive the new employee a hard copy of your relocation policy and go over it in detail. They should know exactly what costs the business will pay for, as well as what theyll be paying for on their own.Give them tipsIf youve lived in the area for a while, you might be able to provide suggestions that your new team member finds helpful. If they have young children, what are the areas that feature good school districts? Where can they live so that they have an easy commute to work? Have you heard of any reputable moving companies? These firsthand suggestions are highly valua ble for someone who is trying to get comfortable in a new city or state.Use technology to help them get acclimatedMany times people become nervous when theyre unsure of what to expect. Technology can help take this out of the equation. By having a video conversation with your new hire, you can show them what their new office looks like, and even introduce them to their future colleagues. This way, they have some idea about what theyre walking into before their first day even begins. Its a small step, but it can actually be a major stress reliever when an employee is relocating to join your team.Provide supportNo matter how many times that person has moved in the past, its always a major undertaking. Be empathetic to this, and make it a point to welcome your new hire when they arrive in town. Perhaps offer to meet them for dinner the first night they arrive, particularly if theyre moving without family members. Let them know that youre glad to have them join you in the city.Designate a veteran employee to help them get settledProper onboarding is a very important part of retention for all employees, but this is especially true when a new hire has relocated for the position. Designate a veteran employee not only to help with training, but also to ensure that your new team member is feeling comfortable in their city. Even something as small as providing recommendations about good dentists or doctors can be immensely helpful for someone whos recently relocated.How have you helped new employees to get comfortable as they relocate for a job? Share with us in the commentsImage Nosnibor137/BigStock.com

6 Job-Search Tips for This Fall

6 Job-Search Tips for This Fall6 Job-Search Tips for This FallHave you put your job search on hold for the summer? As kids return to school and hiring managers end their vacations, its time to get your hunt into high gear. Here are six things you should be doing, especially at this time of year1. Treat every day as a new opportunity for a fresh start. If you are looking backward with a tinge of guilt for sitting at the beach when you know you could have been working more productively to advance your career, give yourself permission to let it go. Recognize that every day presents new opportunities, and resolve to put in maximum effort from today onward.2. Get stab und sttze from your family. As schedules move into fall mode, this is a good time for a family conversation about your own needs for time to concentrate on getting a job. Make koranvers your family members understand you need to have regular hours set aside for that purpose. Help them understand that a critical way they can support you is by not asking you to run errands or do other things for them during the day just because you dont have a job that you need to be at. However, remember In turn, you have an obligation to fulfill your end of the bargain and make effective use of your time. Set a schedule for your daily job hunt to include all the elements of a job search, including researching, connecting, networking, interviewing and so on.3. Rework your rsum. Take a fresh look at your rsum. Its time for a major rewrite if you have an objective statement or bullets that begin with Responsible for, or if you havent presented the story of how you fulfilled what what was expected of you and what results youve achieved at your current or former jobs. Remember to look atyour rsumnotjust as a catalog of everything you did, but rather as a marketing document that shows the value you offer your next employer. There are numerous books and articles about how to build an effective rsum, but if best practice rsum speak seems outside your grasp, you may well consider making an investment in yourself with a solid rsum writer or coach.4. Make new connections, and consciously expand your network. All kinds of groups and organizations are coming to life in September after a summer hiatus. Make sure you are plugged into the local chapter of your college alumni association, trade and industry groups, professional organizations and so on. Attend lectures, meetings, classes, continuing education opportunities, retreats and other events.Make a point of talking to new people and showing an interest in them. This way you are bound to meet people with whom you have something in common. Make certain to get names and contact information, and later check them out, connect with them on LinkedIn and keep your conversations going.5. Be slow and deliberate rather than fast and frantic. Sure, you can apply to dozens of jobs online in an evening. But your chances of landing a job this way are very limited. Instea d, take time to research companies in which you are interested. Carefully craft cover letters to show why and how you can fulfill their needs, and then network your way inside. Remember that it is always the value you can add thats important, rather than the opportunity an employer could offer you.6. Curate your online presence. Write a blog, and be sure to include links to professional articles you find interesting or stimulating. Engage in dialog within LinkedIn groups to answer and ask intelligent questions. And, on the flip side, get rid of anything on your facebook inc page or elsewhere that could cause someone to form a negative opinion of you. Happy huntingArnie Fertig, MPA, is passionate about helping hisJobhuntercoachclients advance their careers by transforming frantic Ill apply to anything searches into focused hunts for great fit opportunities. He brings to each client the extensive knowledge he gained when working in HR staffing and managing his boutique recruiting firm .

Etiquette Why we need good manners at work

Etiquette Why we need good manners at workEtiquette Why we need good manners at workHave you ever wanted to scream at a coworker for banging too loudly on his keyboard? Have you ever been guilty of doing something just as annoyingyourself?The workplace is filled with instances in which we interact with others. That means lots ofopportunities to drive otherscrazyand make social faux pas.At best, these etiquette mistakes are merely the source of pet peeves at worst, theycould hold back your career.Ladders spoke with Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert and the author of Poised for Success and Business Classabout how simple acts of professionalism can help yoube successful.Ladders Why is etiquette in the workplace so important? Whitmore Its vital because its the soft skills that really help a rolle excel. Technical skills are important, but technical skills can only get you so far in life. Then you have to have people skills.As you move up the ladder of success, youmoveinto more pos itions where you have to deal with people. Whether you sit on boards or go to networking events, you are representing your company.If you dont have people skills or know how to interact with others - via email or in person- youre going to tarnish elendlage only your own reputation but also the reputation of the company.What are some examples of mistakespeople make at work? Sending an email to someone littered with poor grammar and misspelled words, not addressing the person properly, or copying everyone and their brother.Not dressing appropriately for certain events. This happens whensomeone isdressed too casual, and they dont realize it.Not knowing how to talk to people at networking events. This happens when someone issent to a conference where theyre supposed to meet new people, and they dont know how to make a conversation or how to introduce themselves.Having bad conduct at a dinner. This happens when someoneorders the wrong thing, or too much food, or chews with their mouth f ull, or drinks too much alcohol.The list goes on and on.What aboutannoying habits in open offices? Thats when people are eating foods that are pungent and permeate the office. Or a person is talking too loudly on his phone.Or hes clipping his fingernails. Or hes listening to something like YouTube and not wearing headphones. Or hes taking off his shoes.I hear these stories all the time. You would think people know better.How should wedeal with these situations?Etiquette is situational. Its not black and white. What might work for you in your office environment might not work for someone else.My broad advice is to treat others how you would like to be treated. Realize that you dont work in a bubble.The technology age has alienated us from others. And, in a way, its made us less aware of our surroundings and less mindful.The biggest piece of advice is to develop your mindfulness. Thats so important, not only in business but in life. Think about how your behavior affects other people.A nd saythank you, say please - just basic advicethat we were supposed to be taught as children but we seem to forget.How should wecommunicate with coworkersabout etiquette?It depends on what theyre doing. There are so many variables for this kind of situation, which changes how you could approach them and what you should say to them. Its not a canned speech.But the main thing is to approach them directly and diplomatically instead of going over their head, because thats the surefire way to make enemies.Try to be nice. Instead of saying you, you, you, use I statements. You could say something like Im not as productive when you do that. That way its not pointing a finger at them.Has anything surprised you aboutteaching etiquette to executives?Im surprised most people dont get it.But when you think about it, were dealing with multiple generations in the workplace, from Gen. X, Gen. Y to Baby Boomers.The way in which we deal with people of a certain age is different. The way you would s end an email to a Baby Boomer may not be the way youd send an email to a colleague who is 22-years-old.So its not necessarily common sense any more.Whats the future of workplace etiquette? People are definitely working more independently now. Millennials like to work on their own times on their own terms. As long as they get the job done, their bosses are fine with that.But we cant lose sight of working with a team. When you work with a team, you work with different personalities, and you have to deal with different personalities. And thats the hard part.Its important to learnhow to deal with people and communicate with people in the way they like to be communicated.Thats why its very important to develop your soft skills and for companies to do soft-skill training. In the long term, its going to increase the success of the company because people are the success of the company.If you believe, like, and trust someone, youre more likely to do business with them.After all, someone woul d rather work with someone whos easygoing and trainable versus the jerk who is the technical genius.

How to Land a Call Center Job

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