Veterans Resume Writing Helps You Gain Job Opportunities

Veterans Resume Writing Helps You Gain Job OpportunitiesVeteran resume writing is the most important part of your resume. It can mean the difference between the offer you get and the rejection you receive. The information in your resume is extremely important. You want to make sure that every detail that you provide is accurate.The process of veteran resume writing begins with a brief introduction that is very similar to a cover letter. Your goal is to create a rapport with the employer so that you can persuade them to hire you. Veteran resume writing also requires creating a professional image, writing a clear and concise resume, developing your skills, and knowing how to write a good overview for your resume.The format of your veteran resume is critical. It is important to develop a format that best conveys your message. This format should allow you to save your resume and provide it to future employers. The format must be self-explanatory and concise. The format is designed to cap ture the attention of the reader.Using bullet points will help you to highlight successful experiences and achievements. The words should all be short and easy to read. Avoid using any grammatical or spelling errors.The other important part of your resume is the information that you provide about yourself. Including the information about your job history will allow the employer to see what your accomplishments are. Be sure to include dates and specific work hours.Once you have the right information, you will then present your skills. Your skills may include great customer service, excellent organizational skills, and experience in multiple positions. It is important to use these skills to persuade the employer to hire you.Veteran resume writing can be very difficult to do. Veteran resume writing usually requires extensive research. This is necessary because you need to know what the employer looks for in a resume and how they view the position that you are applying for.Veteran resum e writing can be difficult and time consuming. You will find many places online that will help you complete your resume in an organized manner. By taking the time to learn all of the details about how to do veteran resume writing, you will be able to provide yourself with a solid foundation for the job that you are looking for.

Mark Silverman and the Long, Fulfilling Life [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Mark Silverman and the Long, Fulfilling Life [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode #138 â€" Marc Miller interviews Mark Silverman of Amava. Description: After 30 years advising, building, running, and investing in a variety of consumer and technology companies in emerging markets, Mark Silverman, CEO of Amava, is now focused on the unique needs of the 1.2 billion people moving beyond career and parenting. Our aging population is creating enormous challenges, but also fantastic opportunities to help people live longer, healthier, more content lives. Mark invites you to join him and support organizations (both for and not-for-profit) bringing innovative solutions to a population looking for social engagement and meaningful connections. Key Takeaways: [1:19] Marc welcomes you to Episode 138 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Career Pivot is the sponsor of this podcast; CareerPivot.com is one of the very few websites dedicated to those of us in the second half of life and our careers. Check out the blog and the other resources delivered to you, free of charge. [1:49] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors and colleagues. The more people Marc reaches, the more people he can help. [2:09] Marc has released five chapters of the next edition of Repurpose Your Career to the Repurpose Your Career review team. Sign up to be part of the review team at CareerPivot.com/RYCTeam. [2:26] You will receive new chapters as they become available. Marc is looking for honest feedback and would love to get an honest review on Amazon.com after the book is released. Marc plans to release the book in mid-September and do both a virtual and a real book tour. [2:44] Marc has already recorded multiple podcast guest appearances. One is already out, where Marc was interviewed on the Not Old, Better Show podcast by Paul Vogelzang. Marc plans to have Paul on as a guest to tell his story. You will find a link to this podcast in the Show Notes at CareerPivot.com/episode-138. [3:12] Marc will be in Austin the week of September 22nd, the New Jersey area the week of September 29th, and D.C., the following week. Marc would love to meet his readers and listeners. [3:25] Marc has two events planned in Austin, three in New Jersey, and is working on a few more. He doesn’t have anything scheduled for the D.C. area, yet. Reach out to Marc at Podcasts@CareerPivot.com if you’d be willing to give Marc some advice on venues or groups who’d be interested in hosting an event. [3:45] Next week, Marc will be reading the preview chapter from Repurpose Your Career: Playbook for Building Strategic Relationships. [3:53] This week, Marc interviews Mark Silverman of Amava.com. Listen to the most recent episode Now on to the podcast… Download Link | iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast| Podbean | TuneIn | Overcast [4:01] Amava™’s mission statement is, “We want you to live a long, fulfilling life. We focus on social engagement because, according to research, it can be more important to wellness than genes, nutrition, or fitness routines. It’s downright scary how dangerous it is to become isolated.” [4:28] Marc welcomes Mark Silverman, the CEO of Amava, to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [4:45] Marc found out about Mark Silverman and Amava from a member of the Career Pivot Online Membership Community and thought he would like to have Mark on the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [4:59] Mark shares the origin story of Amava. Mark and his Amava Co-Founder KP Naidu had started sharing their personal stories of friends and family. Mark had witnessed his grandfather and his father-in-law decline in health after disengaging. Mark had also witnessed the value of continuing engagement of his parents and their friends. [5:24] About a month after KP and Mark started their early conversations, they were at a meeting of local business and volunteer leaders discussing the concept of Amava. It was not yet a company. They met Claire, a successful physician who had retired, the prior year. [5:42] When they asked Claire how she was doing, she talked about the fun she had in the first six months of her retirement. After traveling and visiting family, she found herself with a lot of time on her hands and nothing meaningful to do. She found it difficult to find people to do things with. [6:44] Claire was only 62, and for the first time, she was struggling to find purpose and friendship. When Mark and KP told her more specifically about their plans for Amava, she immediately asked when she could join. That’s when Mark and KP knew that this was a huge issue for so many people, even for successful people. [7:07] Whether people are struggling to get a positive start on their new post-career lives, or are just looking to find a few more meaningful activities, and people with whom to connect, Mark and KP realized this was something that they really wanted to pursue. [7:21] Marc recalls the beginnings of Sun City. It is not a new problem for retirees to find ways to engage in the community. [7:39] Mark points out that people are retiring earlier and living longer after retirement. How do you make 30 years of retired life meaningful? How do you stay active and connected? It is a massive and growing problem. Research from Stanford, Harvard, and others shows the significant negative impacts on health of disengagement and isolation. [8:26] When Mark and KP started researching Amava and the solution they proposed they found research that with as little as five hours a week of meaningful activity where you are connecting with other people, you can live a long, healthy life. [8:42] Marc has no plan to retire. He wants to work less at something he enjoys, and on his terms. Marc recalls his interview with Andrew Scott, co-author of The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity. Andrew had written an article on NextAvenue called “Is 75 the New 65? How the Definition of Aging is Changing”. [9:07] Andrew proposed that the mortality rate for a 75-year-old today is the same as it was for a 65-year-old 20 years ago. We’re going to live for a long time. [9:21] Amava helps their members find meaningful, socially-engaging things to do with their time. This is as important to longevity as eating right and exercising. [9:38] The Amava editorial team works with employers, non-profits, educational institutions, group travel organizations, and the members, to surface opportunities to earn, learn, give back, or achieve some other personal objective. [9:55] Amava also offers, from time to time, products and services that are designed to support their members’ socially-active lifestyles. Many Amava members are primary caregivers of a loved one and are looking for advice and support.[10:08] Caregiving is the one purposeful activity that can increase isolation and loneliness. Amava seeks to help their members find balance through other flexible activities that meet their often-hectic schedules and also help them find support for their caregiving activities through Amava partners and members. [10:26] Amava has tens of thousands of members. A typical Amava user is somebody who has or is about to leave their full-time job or become an empty-nester. There is a balance of people retiring at a traditional retirement age and empty nesters who have left their careers early and have lost their sense of purpose with the children gone. [11:08] Among Amava members, age is less important than stage. People become empty-nesters and leave their careers at a broad range of ages. [11:30] Mark shares a story about a member who volunteers with Meals on Wheels in the Denver area and was looking for volunteers for an all-day activity. She asked Amava to post the opportunity. The result was finding several much-needed volunteers and creating new connections in her local community for herself and Meals on Wheels. [12:21] Mark shares the experience of an early Amava member empty-nester and former executive. She was looking for a flexible part-time position with a meaningful social component. The most important thing to her was staying active and staying social, more than the amount of money. [12:46] Amava suggested a number of local opportunities, both paid and volunteer. She ended up working part-time for a regional espresso shop that had a position in her community. She worked there for over a year and made a lot of connections. [13:11] A marketing executive grew tired of the daily grind and travel. Instead of a part-time position, she decided to open a small gathering place in her town, where people could connect with each other, and listen to local musicians while enjoying hand-crafted food. While she had challenges, it has become a big hit in the community. [13:45] Amava helped by bringing together experienced people who knew how to open a shop, and creating awareness in the community for her shop. She was a self-starter and didn’t need a lot of help finding her “next.” It was an incredibly rewarding experience early on for Amava. [14:19] Amava is looking at bringing people on who can help people set up their own businesses. A lot of people leaving their full-time careers look forward to controlling their own destinies and experience what it means to build something on their own, now that they have time and a little flexibility. [14:54] In the case of the marketing executive, she reached out to Amava, then started connecting with people in her community, online and in person. Amava’s goal is to help people move from an online connection to experience connection with people in their local community that would support her and help her. [15:45] Amava members are spread out across the U.S., with maybe 1% of the members outside the U.S. Amava has not reached out internationally, so the international members found them by searching. Amava grows by about five to ten thousand new members a month. [16:14] Amava is engaging with employers and organizations to help them understand how to communicate with an aging population and to have hiring and management processes that support a workplace that is age-friendly and attractive to Amava members.[16:45] Many organizations use age-specific labels that can offend. Businesses are not prepared for how to handle over-qualified applicants who are no longer focused on building their career or making the most money possible but want to stay engaged. [17:09] If the interviewing and onboarding processes aren’t handled appropriately, a lot of applicants can feel as if their years of experience make them less qualified for a less-skilled, lower-paying position, than overqualified for it, creating a bad experience for the employer or the brand. [18:03] To get involved, start at Amava.com and explore the types of opportunities. A lot of members start by exploring and opening their minds to the various possibilities. Some think that their only path is to do what they did in their career, but less of it. But skills can be used in different jobs, especially if you are flexible in the status or pay you receive. [18:52] Then, dive in deeper. Over time you will find various kinds of very specific opportunities in your local community, either developed by Amava or by others. Amava continues to reach out to communities where the members live. Amava has a concierge service to match people. So far, hundreds of people have taken advantage of it. [20:29] The basic platform, to search Amava and look for opportunities is free. Members can sign up for the newsletter and receive opportunity concepts twice a month by email. Some things on the site require a member profile, which starts with your email address and your location. Amava does not sell information and keeps it private. [21:04] In the future, there will be tiers of membership associated with folks that represent particular types of organizations and want to promote those organizations or services. At this time, the entire platform is available during this phase. [21:18] The ability for everyone to search for and get inspired to do things with their time for social engagement will always be free to Amava members. Their mission is to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to stuff in their community where they can connect with other people. That aspect will be funded by employers looking to hire. [21:56] What Amava is building is nothing less than the largest opportunity or experience marketplace for the post-career, post-parenting generation. At their rate of growth, within the next few years, they will have between five and ten million members and between half-a-million and a million opportunities directly targeting that population. [23:03] Amava is not looking to become a social platform for people to connect online. Their focus is connecting people in a particular stage of life with the real world. By 2030 there will be over one billion post-career people, so there is potential for growth. Their most important focus is on serving members and creating value for their needs. [24:05] Boomers want face-to-face or auditory communications. Marc tells Millennials in his Multi-Generational Workplace Workshop that if they have a Boomer boss, they need to go talk to the boss. Marc is pleased that Amava is intended for people to talk to one another. [24:35] Amava is looking to build an organization that is for its members and by its members. Over the next several years, they look to encourage large organizations, employers, and educational institutions to provide opportunities to connect with this member base and to encourage members to post their ideas and opportunities. [25:26] Mark hopes that everybody will join Amava and start to experience it. They invite your feedback. As they are early in their growth, they always want feedback, even critical feedback. They are very thoughtful about living a socially engaged life. [26:03] To reach out to Amava, just go to Amava.com. It’s really easy to sign up for the newsletter. You simply put in your email address. You can explore from there. There are a number of support opportunities on the website. You can also write directly to Mark at Mark@Amava.com. [26:51] Marc thanks Mark for being on the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [27:00] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. Marc is excited about what Mark and his team are creating. Subscribe to their free service at Amava.com. [27:14] The Career Pivot Membership Community continues to help the approximately 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project to grow and thrive. The community has moved on to the next phase where community members who have experienced success share their successes and teach others. [27:32] This is a community where everyone is there to help everyone else out. Marc is recruiting members for the next cohort.[27:39] If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. When you sign up you’ll receive information about the community as it evolves. [27:54] Those who are in these initial cohorts set the direction. This is a paid membership community with group coaching and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Please go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. [28:16] This Fall, they are moving out of the beta phase into full production. If you would like to have input on this project, please and sign up CareerPivot.com/Community.[28:30] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you listen to this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [28:49] Please come back next week, when Marc will read the preview chapter from Repurpose Your Career: Playbook for Building Strategic Relationships. [28:59] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [29:04] You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-138. [29:12] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

The major key to finding a job that you love - CareerEnlightenment.com

A3 Mentors allow you to see a clear picture of the job by learning from their experiences. It can save you a ton of time and pain #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016A3. Find a mentor that has no stake in the outcome. Your boss or others might have their own agenda. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A3. by leveraging on his/her experience for industry insight networks for available openings #BizChatsâ€" tai chi chai tea (@nmadielson) February 10, 2016A3. A mentor who has the role you would like to have can help you avoid pitfalls. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A3: Dont expect your mentor to be the only answer to your career questionshave more than one! #bizchatsâ€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A3: They can share their experience and give valuable advice along the career #BizChatsâ€" Trims Unlimited (@TrimsUnlimited) February 10, 2016A3. Learning about your men tors experiences can actually help you figure out what you dont want to do as a career. #bizchatsâ€" Scott Clark (@MrScottClark) February 10, 2016A3. Mentor = support and clarity. They can identify fits with emerging fields and pockets of opportunities. #BizChatsâ€" Vicki Salemi (@vickisalemi) February 10, 2016A3. Have a mentor and BE a mentor. Being a mentor helps you be a better mentee. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A3: Mentors can help you craft a blueprint, but at the end of the day, its your job to build the house. #BizChatsâ€" Jeff Seevers (@jseevers) February 10, 2016A3. Remember, though: Mentorships arent handed to you… you have to ask for what you need. #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A3b Choose a mentor who has what you want, not only in business but in life. Success without balance can lead to misery. #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016 Question 4:Q4. What are clever ways to get your foot in the door at a company where you don’t have any connections? #BizChatsâ€" Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) February 10, 2016A4: Follow companies on @LinkedIn @Twitter and give them shout outs in your feed to get noticed. #BIZCHATSâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016A4. Get a connection. There’s always a way. A friend of a friend, etc. 70-80% of jobs are found via a connection. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A4. Use the #LinkedIn alumni feature to find a connection. It is a valuable tool for getting a warm lead. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A4. Follow potential hiring managers on Twitter and start conversations with them. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A4. Thats easy. Get you butt on LinkedIn and start InMailing people at your level. Use my scripts here: https://t.co/NoxbsGe0PN #bizchatsâ€" Joshua Waldman (@JoshuaWaldman) February 10, 2016A4: Approach com pany before there is an opening! More likely to stand out. And stalk insiders to see where they hang out. #bizchatsâ€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016A4. Do a #LinkedIn search to find employees, then connect. Ask for informational interviews. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A4 Grab a beverage after work at the local watering hole near your dream company and make friends with other patrons #networking #bizchatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A4. Find the 5 key contacts, then stalk them. See where they are online â€" then follow, subscribe, friend, etc. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A4 Build a personal brand that speaks to your target field/industry/company so they have a reason to want to speak with you #bizchatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A4: Be an expert and in the know of whats going on in the industry and suggest ways on how to improve th e business #BizChatsâ€" Trims Unlimited (@TrimsUnlimited) February 10, 2016A4. Follow the company on social media sites and start a conversation with them! It shows you are are interested and proactive. #bizchatsâ€" Jannat Choudhury (@SimplyJannat) February 10, 2016A4. Do some research on LinkedIn. Its a great way to learn about the people of the company #bizchatsâ€" Scott Clark (@MrScottClark) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness have a strong social media presence and brand to truly stand out. #BizChatsâ€" Tania Moya (@taniamoya14) February 10, 2016A4. Its important to network, network, network to get a foot in the door. In recruiting, I never responded to cold calls. #sorry #BizChatsâ€" Vicki Salemi (@vickisalemi) February 10, 2016A4. Reach out to your alma maters career office which is often free ask for alums at employers/industries on your radar. #BizChatsâ€" Vicki Salemi (@vickisalemi) February 10, 2016A4 Dont underestimate your personal contacts. Your roommates best friends uncle could be the key to your dream job #bizchatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness Become a Volunteer, it will give you experiences and allow you to prove yourself to the company. #BizChatsâ€" Elijah Stroman (@ElijahStroman) February 10, 2016 Question 5:Q5. What are practical everyday steps you can take to set yourself up for success in the future? #BizChatsâ€" Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) February 10, 2016A5: Volunteer, be a life-long-learner, and stay up on industry knowledge to start the process. Then add in social media know-how! #bizchatsâ€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016A5. Meditate, drink water and exercise! Get some interesting hobbies. #bizchatsâ€" Joshua Waldman (@JoshuaWaldman) February 10, 2016A5. At the end of each day, note 1 thing you’re grateful for, 1 thing you learned 1 thing you accomplished. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A5. Be impeccable w/ your words, behaviors attitudes. Not only your work but how you carry yourself interact respectfully. #BizChatsâ€" Vicki Salemi (@vickisalemi) February 10, 2016A5: Your network is your net worth. You should network as habit Like brushing your teeth! #BizChatsâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016A5B The more branding behind YOUR name, the more transparent your application. Consistency shows stability and companies love that #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016Q5: read books, blogs, and ask for feedback. Do whatever you can to improve your skillset #BizChatsâ€" Garrett Roy (@HRbyGarrett) February 10, 2016A5 #BizChats Be present daily, whether posting related topics or replying to your networks on social, but being present sharing dailyâ€" Arielle Q. (@ArielleQ4) February 10, 2016A5. Create a wins journal Record all your successes. It’s important for your review and career mktg tools. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A5. Carefully evaluate your personal brand. Does it speak to your current goals? #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A5: Build your personal brand/#social presence and establish short terms goals that lead to you landing your dream job! #BizChatsâ€" Rymax Marketing (@RymaxInc) February 10, 2016A5 Make a long term goal and a short term to do list. Check it off. Lets you stay on point. #BizChatsâ€" Yasin Abbak (@YouFoundYasin) February 10, 2016A5. Do a brand-building activity: update your #LinkedIn activity feed or reach out to a former colleague, etc. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A5: Always be learning and growing in your field. Success is no accident. Sharpen and grow your skills every day. #BizChatsâ€" Tania Moya (@taniamoya14) February 10, 2016 Question 6:Q6. What are your favorite apps, tools, products you use that can help professionals find a job they love? #BizChatsâ€" Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) February 10, 2016A6 # LinkedIn is the best tool for finding a job and doing your job better â€" when you know how to use it. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A6 Twitter. 2 years ago I was a nobody with a new book. Last year I had 107 million twitter impressions. I love it for networking. #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016A6. LinkedIn has a great jobs app, as well as ZipRecuriter, Career Builder and Indeed #bizchatsâ€" Scott Clark (@MrScottClark) February 10, 2016A6. Never underestimate a good ol fashioned Google search when creating target company lists, looking for contacts, etc. #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A6. #Jobaware it lets you sync all your job search activity and link it with #LinkedIn #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A6 Sites like @CourseHorse @coursera @skillshare @edXOnline @lynda are great for continued learning/professional developement #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) Febr uary 10, 2016A6: I love @LinkedIn, @Glassdoor, @twitter, @instagram for researching employers. #BizChatsâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016@jtodonnell @LinkedIn @Glassdoor @twitter @instagram Instagram is great for getting a sense of culture at a company! #BizChatsâ€" Rymax Marketing (@RymaxInc) February 10, 2016A6. Heres a great list of #jobsearch apps to help you find your #dreamjob while on the go: https://t.co/8lu745K0Rg #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016 Question 7:Q7. What are the biggest mistakes professionals make when looking to transition over to their dream job?â€" Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) February 10, 2016A7. Not saying thank you or offering to do something in return when a mentor gives you a hand on something. #BizChatsâ€" Tracey Edouard (@talkthattrace) February 10, 2016A7: When switching careers, research salaries before jumping into training or going back to school. Speak w/ people in the career #bizchatsâ€" Han nah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016A7 Just because its YOUR dream job doesnt mean youre their dream candidate. Getting the job is 1/2 the fight. Can you keep it? #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016A7. They cut ties with the past. Stay connected with people from the past. Diverse networks are powerful. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A7. They let fear impede success. When you make the decision, jump in without hesitation. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A7: assuming they can take a break from developing their career. Always keep growing! #BizChatsâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A7: not having patience overlooking small opportunities that can lead to bigger things! #BizChatsâ€" Janice Camacho (@JaniceWasLike) February 10, 2016A7b Landing the job doesnt mean take your foot off the pedal. The first 90 days is critical in reaffirming their great decision. #BizChatsâ€" B renden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016A7: Not researching the company culture. It may be your dream position, but does your vision align with the companys? #BizChatsâ€" Rise (@riseofculture) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A7. Not researching, the role, the company or opportunity #BizChatsâ€" Christopher Leafe (@cplbusiness) February 10, 2016A7. Sometimes you need to take a step backwards or sideways to move up. Some jobs are necessary stepping stones toward your dream #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A7: Also, taking a break from networking because they finally got a job. Never stop networking. Things can change in an instant! #BizChatsâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016A7. Some people don’t plan. I didn’t plan my change from corp exec to entrepreneur. Don’t do what I did! #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A7: Not giving enough time to properly prepare for their dream job. Get security first. Dont ju mp in too fast. #bizchatsâ€" SilkRoad (@silkroadtweets) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness Q7. If your dream job is entrepreneurial in nature, figure out a way to test the waters before jumping ship! #BizChatsâ€" Jeff Brown (@jffrybrwn) February 10, 2016 Question 8:Q8. What final tips do you have for helping others acquire a job that they love? #BizChatsâ€" Mashable Business (@mashbusiness) February 10, 2016A8. Know your message, build an strong online presence, then use that as a platform to network into new opportunities. #bizchatsâ€" Joshua Waldman (@JoshuaWaldman) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A8 Dont stop until it happens, it will happen if you dont stop. #BizChatsâ€" Elijah Stroman (@ElijahStroman) February 10, 2016A8: Your career happiness is your responsibility. The best opportunities are usually hidden. Up to you to find them #BizChatsâ€" J.T. ODonnell (@jtodonnell) February 10, 2016A8. Take it one step at a time. Start by clarifying your goals, then building a strategy with s maller goals to get there #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016A8. Dont be your worst enemy. Dont let the Nos make you think youre less than. You will acquire that job with time and work. #bizchatsâ€" Jannat Choudhury (@SimplyJannat) February 10, 2016A8 #BizChats Research the culture of where you want to go, align yourself your social presence to show how you belong. That + résumé = ?â€" Arielle Q. (@ArielleQ4) February 10, 2016@mashbusiness A8: follow dreams and not money, follow your skills + goals. Culture is key to happiness and happiness is key to successâ€" Abhirukt N. Sapru (@abhirukt) February 10, 2016A8. It all comes down to self-awareness. When you know who you are, you can get clear on the ideal job. #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016A8. Be patient. Do your research! Salary, company, opportunity, everything. Dont quickly accept 1st offer just bc its the 1st. #BizChatsâ€" Vicki Salemi (@vickisalemi) February 10, 20 16A8: Finding your dream job isnt rocket scienceJust follow these simple steps! https://t.co/N931CdrTEX #bizchatsâ€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016A8: It is the journey, not the destination! Thats what your career is! #bizchatsâ€" Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) February 10, 2016A8B Dream jobs are like dream spouses. The one you think you want arent always the best one for you so dont despair over a no #BizChatsâ€" Brenden Dilley (@Hublife) February 10, 2016 Closing Comments:What fun! Thanks @joshuawaldman @careersherpa @JobSearchAmanda @jtodonnell @vickisalemi @mashbusiness #bizchatsâ€" WilliamArruda (@williamarruda) February 10, 2016#BizChats was great!Thanks, @williamarruda, @mashbusiness, @careersherpa, @JobSearchAmanda, @JoshuaWaldman, @jtodonnell, @vickisalemi!â€" Reach Branding (@reachbranding) February 10, 2016Had a great time! Thanks everyone! @mashbusiness, @careersherpa, @JoshuaWaldman, @jtodonnell, @vickisalemi, @williamarruda #BizChatsâ€" Amanda Augustine (@JobSearchAmanda) February 10, 2016

8 Expert Tips for Getting Past Resume Screeners

8 Expert Tips for Getting Past Resume Screeners As a job seeker, you’ve likely heard of resume screeners, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), before. And if you do your research, it’s pretty easy to learn the basics. They have multiple uses for companies, but most commonly, they are used by hiring managers and recruiters to filter large amounts of job applicants. So it’s important you know how to “beat” them to get your resume through to the hiring manager. When thinking about ATS, your perspective makes a huge difference. It’s easy to approach ATS from the perspective of the job seeker, but if you flip your perspective to that of the recruiter, you can learn a whole lot more. Check out our 8 recruiter tips for getting past applicant tracking systems. 1. Take Your Time Your resume is your number one ticket to getting a job. If there is any part of the job search process where you should spend the most time, it is on building your resume. As robots, ATS will not parse (organize into the database) errors correctly. Recruiters are experts in reading resumes, which means they are also experts in catching spelling errors, formatting errors and other mistakes. Take your time to make sure every part of your resume is done well for the sake of getting past ATS, and for making an impression when it lands in the recruiter’s hands. 2. Take Keywords Seriously You’d be hard pressed to find a recruiter that doesn’t recommend using keywords to tailor your resume. From a recruiter’s perspective, keywords are important because those are the search terms they use to narrow down candidates in ATS. For example, if the job posting calls for a candidate with “JavaScript” knowledge, “JavaScript” will likely be a search term the recruiter uses to filter through applications. Use important keywords in your resume to make sure it gets seen. Some ATS will even rank your resume higher if the searched skill is included more than once. Important note: If you are going to use a keyword more than once, do not go overboard. Recruiters do not tolerate keyword stuffing. 3. Use a Format That Works for You Your resume format determines how a recruiter (and ATS) sees you. For example, the chronological resume format puts an emphasis on work experience, while the functional and hybrid resume formats focus on skills and accomplishments. It is a common misconception that the chronological format is the best match for ATS. In reality, that isn’t necessarily true. The best format is whichever format highlights the best parts of your work history. A recruiter’s first impression of you will often be whatever information is located at the top of your resume. Keep this in mind when choosing a layout. 4. Kill the Objective Statement The resume objective statement should stay in the past, where it belongs. As far as your ATS-optimized resume is concerned, no introductory statement is necessary. It is best to keep your resume clean and include only vital, measurable information. However, if you insist on a statement, most recruiters will suggest a summary statement if you have more than 10 years of experience. While an objective statement explains the job seeker’s goals, a summary statement shows  your  accomplishments. If you include a summary statement, use it as a source for relevant keywords. 5. Keep it Short and Sweet If you are on the fence about including a piece of information in your resume, it probably shouldn’t be included. Some ATS score resumes using a noise-to-keyword ratio, meaning if you include too much irrelevant content, it can lower your overall rank. Trust your instincts when they tell you a past job or skill is not relevant to a specific job opportunity. Unsure?  Consult the job posting as a reference. Tailoring your resume for each job will naturally keep irrelevant information at bay. 6. Don’t Try to Be Fancy As a rule of thumb, your resume is about what you can do, and the interview is about who you are. You are unique, and you have qualities to offer that no other candidate has. Recruiters want to see your personality, but not before they see your capabilities as an employee. Let your professional abilities take the stage in your resume through your measurable skills and accomplishments. Dont use a fancy font or over-the-top resume templates to try to showcase your personality. Instead, focus your resume on the hard, factual evidence that will get it past ATS and the recruiter to land  you an interview. Then, use the interview as your chance to show your personality. 7. Say Hello to Bullet Points Recruiters will recommend bullet points for two reasons: The human eye can skim them quickly They parse easily by ATS Below each job description, use bullet points to describe your role and accomplishments, including programs and software you often used. These bullet points should include measurable informationthink percentages and dollars. Stick to 3-4 single-line bullet points to keep it concise. Recruiters hate to see chunks of text on your resume. 8. Don’t Sound Like a Robot The ATS-optimized resume serves a specific purpose: to get into the recruiter or hiring manager’s hands. When writing your resume, be sure you are keeping that end goal in mind. The trick is to add the components needed to get past ATS without making your resume sound unnatural. Find the balance between making your resume a match for the robots and appealing to the recruiter. As you are optimizing your resume for ATS, do a quick check every so often by asking yourself, “does this part sound forced?” Applicant tracking systems were built to alleviate the tasks of recruiters. If you put yourself in the position of the recruiter and consider their tasks, the functionality of ATS is revealed. For example, to mimic a recruiter, an ATS must scan each resume, pick out relevant information, choose the top applicants based on relevant search, and be able to contact the candidates. Now jump back into the position of the job seeker and use that knowledge to optimize your resume for ATS. About the Author This post was written by James Hu, the founder and CEO of Jobscan, a tool that helps job seekers land more interviews by comparing one’s resume against any job description for keywords and match rate. Follow Jobscan on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  Instagram Get everything you need to create a career you love  by signing up for the newsletter.

Career Services Helps You Make Use of Resume Writing Services

Career Services Helps You Make Use of Resume Writing ServicesIn today's market, for every situation and industry, there are plenty of job openings and positions for individuals to land, but if you don't have the skills and qualifications to fill them, you'll probably be wasting your time and effort. Luckily, there are plenty of career centers, trade schools, colleges, and universities that provide education services to students who are considering a college education or who want to enter a professional field that will lead to better employment.Resume writing services in North Carolina are the best way to find the kind of work that fits your personality and character. You might have more opportunity than you realize. It doesn't mean that it will be easy, and it won't be profitable for you.This is why a resume writing service will help you to make sure that your professional endeavors are highlighted and made personal contact with potential employers. Their services also offer you valu able advice on where to get the information that you need to succeed. You may not be aware of this, but when you are part of the workforce, it is important to make yourself available.Clients will also be able to get help with developing a personal profile that will help to reveal you as an individual. This is the first step in career development. A resume writing service can help you build this profile in the first place.Career services will help you learn how to create a professionally designed resume. All you need to do is provide them with information on your background and past accomplishments. They will assist you to research and identify the most appropriate words and phrases that you use to summarize your achievements, skills, and experience in the workplace.They can give you a good example of how to portray your skills, experiences, and talents in the best possible light. Resume writing services will help you to see this in practice, so that you can be ready to present a pro fessionally crafted resume when you are interested in getting the interview you deserve.It is a very good idea to visit one of these companies before you choose to apply for a job. They will help you to search for the kind of job you are interested in. They will assist you to determine whether it is the right job for you.

How Much Do Resume Gaps Matter

How Much Do Resume Gaps Matter Q: Will employers be understanding that I may have a month gap in employment due to the fact that I moved across the country for my husband’s job? My husband and I are moving in December to Wisconsin (from Texas) so he can start a new job on January 4th. I love my current job and am sad to leave it. However, from a financial standpoint, it seems to make the most sense for me to move with him in December, even though I don’t have a job currently lined up in Wisconsin. My question is, how important is it nowadays to not have a gap in your employment history? Will employers be understanding that I may have a month gap in employment due to the fact that I moved across the country for my husband’s job? Or is it better if I stay at my current job until I have a new job locked up in Wisconsin? Do most employers accept the fact that circumstances like this can happen and won’t be turned off if I have a month or two where I’m unemployed? Would it be better if I went and got a temporary job at a retail shop until I can find something in my actual field just to avoid an employment gap? I’ve never been fired from a job or asked to resign, and I currently have no gaps in my employment history. All my supervisors said they were sad to see me go, and I have good references lined up for when I do start interviewing. A: I think at some point the standard advice about resume gaps started making people think that even very short gaps will be a problem, or that gaps for any reason are bad. But neither of those is the case. The deal with employment gaps is this: When employers see large gaps between jobs, they wonder what happened: Did you leave the previous job with nothing lined up, and if so, why? Were you fired? Did you blow up one day and walk off the job in a fit of rage? Were you working somewhere that you’ve deliberately left off your resume, and if so, are you trying to hide something that would be concerning if I knew about it? Or was there a perfectly understandable reason? If the answer is “we moved to a new state,” “I had a baby and took a year off,” “I had a family health situation that has since been resolved,” or other perfectly understandable reasons, the gap isn’t likely to be an issue. An employer will just want to hear what was behind it, and an answer like that should put it to rest. In other words, it’s not the gap itself that’s an issue. It’s just that it raises a question of whether there could be something concerning behind it. When you can demonstrate that there isn’t, it’s a non-issue. As for length, it’s very unlikely that you’ll ever even be asked about a gap of a few months or less. In general, gaps don’t become a question for employers until they’re five or six months or longer, and they don’t become potential red flags until they’re longer than that. And patterns matter too; if you have a solid work history and one gap of, say, eight months, it’s unlikely that anyone will care. But if you have multiple gaps, they’re probably going to take a closer look and wonder what’s up with the pattern. Q: My office-mate stinks. I share an office with a guy who’s about 20 years my senior. Our office is a pretty good size. We’re constantly about five feet away from each other. I’ve been in this office for about two months now (just moved teams in my company and therefore buildings). As the day goes on, he gets stinkier and stinkier, and whenever he stretches, it stinks up the whole office. I am keeping the door open. I haven’t rigorously documented how often he gets stinkyâ€"it’s definitely more than once a week, perhaps not every day, and more towards the end of the day. At what point, if ever, could I request to change offices, or some other course of action? We’re on the same team, but we don’t work on any of the same projects. I’m certainly not perfect to share an office with, as I also occupy a human body, etc., but this is egregious. A: I think you could ask to change offices now â€" you’re not required to tolerate this for some particular length of time before you’re allowed to ask not to be subjected to it. When it’s at the point that it’s clear that it’s a regular thing and not merely occasional, it’s reasonable to explain the situation and ask if you can sit somewhere else. Do be prepared that your boss might instead choose to try to address the problem with your coworker instead of moving you, or even that you might be told to find a way to deal with it … but it’s a totally reasonable thing to speak up about. These questions are adapted from ones that originally appeared on Ask a Manager. Some have been edited for length. More From Ask a Manager: Can we ban smelly foods in the office microwave? How to talk to an employee about body odor I’ve messed up my work history and now can’t find a job

How to become a forklift operator

How to become a forklift operator These days, logistics careers are a growing hotspot. People with the skills and know-how to manage the inventory coming in and out of warehouses or bring that specialized skill set to a construction site are going to be in demand for the foreseeable future. Specifically, forklift operators, with their large equipment expertise, are in a great position for the future. With e-commerce companies like Amazon building more and more warehouses every day, these trained professionals help keep products moving efficiently on their trip from one place to another. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1472832551951-0'); }); What does a forklift operator do?Forklift operators use heavy machinery to move objects or materials. They are most often found in warehouses (or other storage settings), factories, and on construction sites. The direct work tasks are pretty straightforwardâ€"using the forklift to move object A to place B. However, forklift operators may also be respo nsible for:Maintaining forklifts and other mechanical equipmentHandling other cargo equipment, such as shrink wrap machines, lifts, and trailersUsing software related to inventory and supply chain managementThis is a job that also requires a lot of physical stamina and strength, as it may require heavy lifting and the ability to work on repetitive tasks for hours at a time. It’s also classified as a “hazardous occupation” by the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that operators need to pay close attention to safety and situational awareness.What skills do forklift operators have?Forklift operators need to have a very specific skill set in order to be successful.Mechanical Skills:  Forklift operators work with heavy equipment and tractors all day, every day, so it’s important to be able to troubleshoot issues as they arise, or risk losing productivity.Manual Dexterity:  Because they’re moving heavy objects or loads, forklift operators need to be able to control both the vehicle and the materials they’re moving.What do you need to become a forklift operator?Because of the equipment involved and the potential hazards of handling heavy equipment and heavy loads, forklift operators need to be certified. Certification typically involves completing a training course from an accredited school or online program. Once the course is complete, you’ll need to pass a forklift-specific test, which is usually made up of a written component and a physical (driving) component.How much do forklift operators make?According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for certified forklift operators is $33,890, or $16.29 per hour. This can change depending on the skill level necessary to perform the job or the complexity of the work.What’s the outlook for forklift operators?Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts only slight growth for this field through 2024, there are increasing opportunities in cities and towns that are beco ming transportation and shipping/logistics hubs.If you’re thinking about a career in the warehouse/logistics world, and you don’t mind doing the (literal) heavy lifting, then getting certified as a forklift operator can be a great entry point. Good luck!