The Top Reasons People Arent Applying for Jobs

The Top Reasons People Arent Applying for Jobs Enticing people to apply for your jobs seems like it should be a straightforward task. They want a new job, you’re offering them one that seems to be a good fit, but sometimes the applications just don’t roll in. That’s because anyone who has been through the process of applying for jobs has been burnt so many times by unscrupulous recruiters, companies that aren’t what they seem and jobs that definitely aren’t what was advertised. So, to make sure that the roles you’re advertising don’t fall into the recruitment black hole, it’s useful to look at the reasons that people avoid applying for jobs, and this flow-chart is the best example of the kind of thought processes applicants should go through. After all, changing jobs is a hugely significant gamble for anyone to consider, so they need confidence right at the outset that they won’t be making their situation worse. The first thing to think about for both recruiters and applicants is how current the job posting seems to be. We all know that businesses can take a long time to fill a vacancy, especially if it requires very specific skills and experience or the hiring managers keep changing their minds about what they’re looking for. This means that a job you posted four months ago can still be current, but anyone finding it for the first time will probably think that it’s old and you’ve forgotten to take it down. Another stumbling block can come with whether it’s clear who the job is with, and this is a common trend with roles posted by recruitment agencies keen to keep that information out of the public eye for fear of other agencies contacting them and adding in competition. However, it can be off-putting for job hunters, particularly with the suspicion that there might not even be a real job involved and that this could just be a way to get their CV on file. So, when you can, be as transparent as possible. Increasingly, people need to be aware of potential scams and there are a few red flags that you need to be aware of and avoid doing if you want applications. Overselling the ability for making a lot of money doing the job, asking applicants to call a premium rate number or using an instant messaging service to conduct interviews is all potentially suspicious behavior that will make people wary of getting in touch with you. There’s plenty of over-used cliches in the world of job descriptions and many of them can’t really be avoided, but some definitely should be. Saying that the role would be ideal for students or stay-at-home parents can give the impression that the pay will be rock bottom, while calls for people who are ‘flexible’ or have a ‘good sense of humor’ implies that there’ll be lots of high-pressured work to do, including out of hours. Of course, these may well be part of the jobs themselves, so potential candidates need to know so they can factor such things into their thinking, but you can still be careful how you describe them so you’re not putting people off unnecessarily. Something this flow-chart does make very clear is just how much thought needs to go into job applications, both from the side of the people thinking about applying, but also those creating them in the first place. So, the next time you’re putting up a listing for a new role, why not go through it and see whether you would apply for it if you were in their position? If you end up at ‘No’, then clearly there’s more work to be done. About the author:  James Ellaby  is a freelance writer, journalist, content marketer and researcher working on behalf of  NeoMam Studios.

How to Improve at Online Sourcing

How to Improve at Online Sourcing I train a lot of recruiters in how to improve at researching on the Internet. I constantly learn more about how to do this better. By far the most popular topics for training are Google Basics and Getting more out of LinkedIn. This training can look radically different for different groups of people, depending on how much they already know. Some recruiters get enormous returns for their new knowledge while others simply go back to “business as usual” and forget all about it. Some are not ready to learn, some are just not the sort of person that will enjoy searching the Internet and others are just too busy succeeding in their jobs already. Before you embark on the journey to learn more about Internet sourcing, you might want to ask yourself these three questions: Do you know your way around the Internet? Are you confused by the terms Browser, Search Engine and URL? Have you tried a Browser other than Internet Explorer? If the answer to these questions is “no” or “I don’t know” then you might need to spend a little more time getting comfortable online. Do you get a kick out of surfing the web? There seems to be two camps of people; those that really enjoy spending time online and those that simply see it as a tool for finding information or getting a chore done. People that fall in the latter category seem to have a harder time integrating some Internet sourcing time into their daily routines. If this sounds like you then you are might be better suited to sourcing names in real life at networking events or attracting candidates to apply by focusing on attraction strategies. Are you frustrated by the lack of great candidates accessible to you at the moment? If the answer is “no”, then you will have little motivation to integrate new sourcing methods into your daily activities. If “Business as usual” works then it is very tempting to stick with it. While I might think that every recruitment team could improve its performance by adding some Internet research skills to the mix, the reality is that it is tough to justify the time when you are already satisfied with the results you generate. If you think you are ready to start learning more about Internet sourcing then there is no need to wait. Don’t wait for your boss to sign off on some training, get started on your own with these suggestions: Read Blogs A lot of great recruiters and sourcers write their own blogs. Many of them write here on Undercover Recruiter. Check out: SourceCon blog by Lance Haun and many other talented sourcing professionals from around the world. UK Sourcers   by me and others Undercover Recruiter    All the posts in the sourcing category Just Do It By far the best way to learn is to JUST DO IT! Everyone has a different style of sourcing, we’re all sourcing for different kinds of candidates and what works for one person will be useless for another. So just get stuck in! If you want to hire nurses then start by Googling “Nurse” and see where you end up! I have definitely learned the most by joining Twitter and it still helps me learn new things most days. It’s a great place to ask questions as well as network with people in both the recruitment industry and the niche you are sourcing in. Feel free to follow me if you join. If I don’t follow back and welcome you â€" please bug me! Happy Sourcing! ??

Mastering the Executive Resume - 3 Strategies for Top Tier Professionals

Mastering the Executive Resume - 3 Strategies for Top Tier Professionals You’re a results generator which means  you need a resume that produces results too. If you are sending out your resume and not getting the desired responses, there is likely some work to be done in your executive resume. Leading executives like yourself need a resume that illustrates immediate value â€" and presents you as being at the top of your game. Apply these 3 strategies to get your executive resume opening doors to highly sought-after opportunities:  1. GET CURRENT If you haven’t conducted a job search in some time you are likely behind in current job search trends. Today’s resumes involve strong strategies and polished presentations to stand out. Some significant tactics include: Keep it short.  A densely packed resume can do more harm than good,   so if your resume exceeds 3 pages it needs an overhaul. Nobody wants to read a ‘career obituary’ (everything ever done and every role ever held). Think marketing tool and make every word count. Keep it focused and relevant.  Eliminate lengthy job descriptions and generalized overviews: these are a given. Pinpoint pertinent content from your career that demonstrates you understand unique role requirements. Keep it loaded with results.  Pack in power statements with exact metrics for massive impact. As an achiever in your field you need examples like: Captured 60% market share from competitors in 6 months. Slashed $13M in costs over 2 years with efficiency improvements. Helmed $13M acquisition negotiation that produced 8 times the return on investment within 3 years. Grew sales $218M in 4 years. Spearheaded development processes for 235 projects, from concept to close out, valued over $2.4B. 2.  KNOW YOUR VALUE:   Top executives share many similar skills and values, but no two are exactly alike. Why should YOU be chosen to spearhead a department or helm an organization over someone else? Spend time contemplating your ‘10% difference. Drill down to identify what makes you an authority in your industry and flesh out examples of where you’ve risen to the challenge. You need to convince high-level recruiters, boards, committees, and executive management that you can make a big impact to business. Provide specific revenue growth, cost-savings, or productivity gains to support your skills. Develop a strong value proposition to summarize your high-level experiences, or a powerful headline   and work to support these claims throughout the document. Targeted headlines or value proposition statements include: CEO:   Drives Organizational Change, Success, and Rapid Growth Within Fortune 500 Companies PL to: $180M   ~ Teams up to: 1000 ~ Revenue Generated: $120M in 3 Years _________________________________________________________ Vice President Development Construction for Multi-Million Dollar Companies Envisions Strategies and Creates Roadmaps that Streamline Delivery  Project Planning  |  Project Management  | Construction Management _________________________________________________________ Chief Financial Officer | Controller | Assistant Controller Streamlines Financial Processes and Implements Cost-Efficient Technologies, Saving over $3M in One Year. _________________________________________________________ Learn more about the importance of adding value to your resume in my Forbes.com post: Executive Resume Requirement: Make Your Value Known. 3. SHARPEN THE PRESENTATION: Top executives need distinct resumes that scream polished professional. Employ savvy layouts and design components (charts, graphs, or color) to ensure your resume impresses at first glance.  Chart it.  Visually represent your revenue increases, profit or productivity advances, or cost-savings. Graphs or charts often speak louder than than words:  Bullet it.  Deliver ‘bite size’ and easily digestible points instead of heavy blocks of text. The difference can be dramatic. Here’s a comparison: Before: Developed a three year growth plan focused on expansion of branded points throughout the city to increase distribution by 50 locations, which created a 25% increase to store count and a successful population reach of 90%. After: Championed three year strategic growth plan  to expand city points of distribution by 50 locations.   Achieved 25% increase to store count with a population reach of 90%. The bulleted content is sharper, key details jump out, and wordiness is drastically reduced. Color it.  Subtle splashes of color can make key content pop and dramatically set your document apart in look from a pile of competitors. The chart above employs color to help it stand out. FINAL THOUGHTS: Make it a goal to get your resume read by an actual person (see:  Network Your Way to a New Job) and apply these formatting strategies to appeal to the human eye, but know when to modify formatting as needed for  ATS applications. As a top achiever you likely lack the time to tackle a proper resume renovation, so don’t risk being passed over for a position with high stakes: turn your project over to a trusted professional. A top executive like yourself understands the return on good investment and the cost of a bad one. Your career is too valuable to gamble with using a resume that may never work.

Personal Branding Weekly - 15 July 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Weekly - 15 July 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Aloha! Thats all I can say when enjoying a week with my husband celebrating our wedding anniversary! Enjoy! Imposter Syndrome by Kevin Monahan Differentiation is Easy, Once You Set Your Own Standard by Skip Weisman Three Tips for Handling a Social Media Brand Crisis by Crystal Washington Eliminate the Negative in Your Personal Brand by Nance Rosen 5 Steps to an Engaging Personal Brand by Heather Huhman Believe in Yourself to Brand Yourself by Ceren Cubukcu Reposition Your Power Within to Improve Results by Elinor Stutz Evaluate Your Personal Brand Building Progress at Midyear by Roger Parker Your Online Brand: LinkedIn, or Just Another Pretty Facebook? by Richard Kirby Bootstrapping the Buzz of Your Personal Brand by Maria Elena Duron How Success Takes a Village by Aaron McDaniel Whats Your Strategic Narrative? by Jeff Shuey Four Questions to Ask Yourself by Kate Southam Your Job Description is Your Baseline: Try Exceeding It! by Beth Kuhel Writing is Not Typing by Erik Deckers Baby Boomer Personal Branding Using Social Media by Marc Miller 5 New SEO Strategies You Should Be Aware Of by Dan Schawbel Why Workplace Etiquette Matters by Glassdoor.com We look forward to your comments and feedback this week! Author: Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of  buzz2bucksâ€"  a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.   Maria Duron is founder  and moderator of  #brandchat   a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of  branding  that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers. Are you busy? Here’s some quick and easy tips on  Social Marketing for busy people.

Marc Miller Reflects on his First Year as an Expat #142 [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Marc Miller Reflects on his First Year as an Expat #142 [Podcast] - Career Pivot Podcast #142 â€" Marc Reflects on his First Year as an Expat Description: This episode covers some of the specific benefits the Millers have found by moving to Mexico. Besides saving money on food and rent, they enjoy the beautiful surroundings, they walk more, hike regularly, eat local food, live like locals, and take local transportation. They have lost weight, they are healthier, they have less stress, they have made many friends, and they are happier. Key Takeaways: [1:22] Marc welcomes you to Episode 142 of theRepurpose Your Careerpodcast. Career Pivot is the sponsor of this podcast;CareerPivot.comis 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. [1:51] 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 uploaded the manuscript of Repurpose Your Career, Third Edition toKDP Amazon, the self-publishing arm ofAmazon.com. Marc has ordered multiple proof copies of the paperback edition, to send to the volunteers of theRepurpose Your Careerrelease team to review for fit and finish. [2:31] The release team is moving from reviewing the book to getting ready to write reviews. Members of the review team who have committed to writing a review on Amazon after publication, and are willing to spend $.99 for the initial Kindle version, will get a PDF version of the book to read before the publish date, and later a paperback. [2:53] Marc plans a soft launch of the book on Thursday, September 12, and a hard launch on Monday, September 16, followed by both a virtual and a real book tour starting Monday. [3:14] If you are interested in joining the review team, please go toCareerPivot.com/RYCTeam. [3:24] Marc has recorded many podcast guest appearances, some of which have already been published with more to come. Go toCareerPivot.com/launchyou’ll find all the links of all the podcasts. [3:38] 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. [3:51] Marc has multiple events planned for Austin, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Marc will then have a meet-and-greet in D.C. You can find the events onCareerPivot.com/launch. Listen to the most recent episode [4:09] Next week, Marc will interviewRuss Eanes. Russ is a member of the Career Pivot Online Community who left his job more than a year ago at the age of 60. Russ suffered a double whammy: both his industry and his career path were disappearing. [4:25] Come listen to his story of getting lost and finding his way to writing a book and starting a business to help others self-publish. Now on to the podcast… Download Link | iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast| Podbean | TuneIn | Overcast [4:35] This week’s episode will be Marc’s one-year reflection on being an expat. Marc and his wife have lived inAjijic, Mexico for a little over a year. He will reflect on what he has learned and how the Millers have changed in the last year. [4:59] You will find all the posts and podcasts on becoming an expat atCareerPivot.com/Expat. [5:17] Marc introduces his reflections on the first year of living in Mexico as an expat. He recorded this episode on August 19, 2019. [5:28] The Millers arrived in Ajijic on June 23, 2018, after a three-day drive fromAustin, Texas. Their planned three-month experimental trip turned into four months and while they were there they decided to sign a lease. It has been 14 months since they left Austin, Texas. The Millers have lived in Ajijic for about 12 of those months. [6:00] The one-year lease on the casita the Millers are renting is running out and they are signing another one-year lease. During this next year, they will decide whether to rent or to buy something. Marc has written a large number of blog posts and podcasts on their move to Mexico and they are found at the Expat link above. [7:00] On June 21, 2108, the Millers drove the four-hour drive from Austin toLaredo, Texas and spent the night. Fairly early the next morning, they crossed the border and met Juan Pablo Chavez, who guided them through the immigration process and started driving them to Ajijic, on the North Shore ofLake Chapala. [7:36] Lake Chapala is the largest lake in Mexico, about a 40-minute cab ride from theGuadalajara AirportinGuadalajara, the second-largest city in Mexico. It was a two-day drive from the border. They stayed overnight inMatehuala, which is where they always stay when they drive back and forth. [8:05] The drive down was pretty easy. Mrs. Miller kept the two very large cats company in the back seat. They drove about seven hours each day. The Millers have since made the trip, multiple times by themselves. [8:31] When the Millers first arrived, they rented a one-bath, one-bedroom house, outside of Ajijic, inRiberas del Pilar, a bedroom community, booming with expats. [8:53] The Millers spent the rainy season summer in Riberas and looked for a rental for January. It turned out they had to take action sooner than January. Just as in Austin, everyone is moving there, real estate prices are going up, the old gringos don’t like the new gringos, locals are being priced out, and there is a lot of gentrification. [9:59] Earlier than planned, the Millers started looking for a rental, and signed a lease for the casita in Ajijic starting September 3, 2018. The casita is half a block from the plaza, which puts them right in the middle of things. It’s kind of loud, but not as loud as Austin. [10:26] When the Millers moved in, they had a special seven-foot-tall cat tree made by a retired local named Nacho (Ignacio) for a third of what they would have paid in the U.S. They scheduled to go back to Austin for six weeks at the end of October and clean out their condo for rental. [11:08] It was a nice three-day drive back. The cats were well-behaved and the roads are almost entirely toll-roads between Guadalajara and Laredo, except for around 10 miles atLagos de Moreno. The truck traffic on the highways is amazing. [12:02] Back in Austin, the Millers discovered six weeks was not enough time! They had rented a five-by-ten-foot storage room in South Austin that they filled up. They got rid of almost everything they owned. They had planned to process their resident visa applications in Laredo. They canceled the appointment when they ran out of time. [12:52] The first week in December, the Millers traveled back and spent Christmas in Mexico. The owner of a restaurant they frequented invited them to her home for a Christmas Eve party! Parties in Mexico extend into the early morning, so they didn’t stay that long. [13:43] The Mexican people take Christmas and New Year’s very seriously, with a lot of celebration. [13:51] The Millers traveled back to Austin in late February for a speaking engagement Marc had in early March. They found some friends in Ajijic to house-sit and watch their cats for this three-week trip. The Millers stayed with friends in Austin. [14:20] One of the things that stands out to the Millers every time they go back to Austin is how noisy Austin is and how little they enjoy it, contrasted with Ajijic. In Mexico, there are always fireworks (cohetones) exploding, music blaring from cars, and festivals. It is loud. But the U.S. seems to have a constant “white noise” of traffic, machines, etc. [15:28] Americans ask if the Millers feel safe in Mexico. Marc contrasts Ajijic to SWAT Teams across the street from his condo in Austin and various problems that just don’t occur in Ajijic. [16:31] Before the September trip, Marc and his wife had taken a hike up the nearby mountain. Marc calls Ajijic Paradise with an average temperature of 72 °. The lake, about four blocks away is at 5,000 feet. The mountains behind them go up to about 7,000 feet. They hiked up to a waterfall and it was not a hard hike. [17:11] Since the Millers returned to Ajijic in December, Mrs. Miller hikes up into the mountains just about every day for one, two, or three hours. It’s beautiful. [17:30] Because of frequent walking, Mrs. Miller has lost significant weight. Marc has lost enough to be the same weight now as when he graduated from college. On their Spring trip to Austin, they bought new clothes to fit better. [18:09] Mrs. Miller can shop in Mexico but Marc is 6'4? so it is very challenging to find Mexican clothes to fit him. He buys some things fromAmazon.com.mx. The Millers have found that they still eat out too much, as it is very inexpensive to eat out in Mexico and the food is so good. [18:48] For the equivalent of $25.00, the Millers can eat entrees, wine, and split an appetizer at a fine Italian restaurant. The same meal in Austin would have been over $100.00. [19:04] The Millers are eating well. They have lost weight. They are living, as much as possible, like locals. This year, they started taking Spanish classes from theLake Chapala Societywith many other gringos. They have an amazing teacher, Berta, who is getting her teaching certification. She is really good with gringos! [19:53] The Millers have gotten into a regular rhythm of things they do. Mrs. Miller goes to Yoga two or three times a week. Marc goes once a week. Mrs. Miller hikes almost every day. [20:11] Marc hikes on Fridays with theAjijic Hiking Group, which is a bunch of organized and friendly gringos. There are a variety of hikes of different difficulties available to interesting spots and ceremonial grounds. [21:23] The rainy season runs from June through October with about 30? of rain. It only rains at night. The rest of the year is pretty dry. How long will it stay a Paradise? There are lots of folks moving there, so it’s hard to say. [22:03] The Millers are living on about $2,500 a month. Mrs. Miller turns 65 in September and they have just enrolled her in Medicare and Social Security, over the phone with theU.S. Consulate in Guadalajara. They could have done it online. They are maintaining a U.S. address in Austin. [ 22:42] Both Marc and Mrs. Miller have changed. Their stress levels are way down. They are learning Spanish slowly. Almost every establishment they visit speaks some English, so it’s easy to get by with only English. [23:06] Marc asks gringos in Mexico. “Will you go back?” For many, and for Marc and Mrs. Miller, they just don’t see themselves going back. [23:22] Marc counts it a big benefit that he doesn’t get TV in Ajijic, especially not cable news! Marc subscribes to theAustin American-Statesmannewspaper andApple Newson his iPad. Being a news junkie, Marc has turned a lot of the news off. [23:45] The Millers are happier and healthier. They are associating with the local population more and more. They are surrounded by businesses and restaurants. They have American friends who have been in Ajijic for years. They all lose weight because they walk everywhere. [24:23] If you live like the locals, eat like the locals, and transport like the locals, you’ll live longer, healthier, happier lives. If you want to live like a gringo, you can, and packaged food is available, but it is more expensive, and not as healthy. [25:16] A lot of expats, particularly the Canadians, come for the winter, from December to April. During Holy Week, there was a huge shift this year with all the Canadians disappearing and many Guadalajarans moving into their vacation homes. [26:20] April and May is the hottest time of the year. It gets up to 90 ° and 65 ° at night. The humidity is 10% to 20%. Marc always wears a hat and long sleeves to protect from burning. [27:13] The Millers know how much money they are spending. Last week they drove into Guadalajara to go to Home Depot and Costco. Costco carries American products that aren’t available elsewhere in Mexico. They sellVitaMix, a favorite of Marc’s. [27:58] The Millers are making a trip back to Austin for the book tour and combining that with a trip to New Jersey for Marc’s 45th high school reunion. On this trip, the Millers plan to empty their storage room. Except for the condo they are renting out, this will free them up from their ties to Austin. [28:28] With Mrs. Miller on Medicare, she will not need health insurance in the States, but Marc will buy a temporary health insurance policy for about $7.00 a day. Mrs. Miller already has doctor’s appointments set up. The medicine she takes for thyroid is only available in the U.S. She gets a year’s prescription at a time. Other expats do the same. [29:18] To learn more about the medical aspects of being an expat, please listen to this podcast episode:CareerPivot.com/Episode-131. To learn about the financial challenges and the technology, please see these blog posts:How to Move Abroad â€" BankingandMaking my Business Location-Independent. [30:08] Marc does not plan to move back to the States until he is on Medicare, more than a year-and-a-half from now if he ever moves back. [30:31] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. If you have any questions for him, please leave a comment at the show notes atCareerPivot.com/episode-142. [30:46] 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 get to share their successes and teach others. [31:04] This is a community where everyone is there to help everyone else out. They have been hovering at about 50 members for a while. Members are experiencing successes like going back to work, starting new businesses â€" even someone buying a franchise. Some leave the community when they’ve found success, while others stay. [31:26] Their legacy stays with the community as they have built an extensive library of forum entries and discussions. Marc will be publishing shortly testimonials of what they got from being part of this community. There are successes in just about every week. [31:52] Marc is recruiting members for the next cohort. If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go toCareerPivot.com/Community. [32:03] 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 toCareerPivot.com/Communityto learn more. [32:22] Marc invites you to connect with him onLinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you listen to this podcast. You can look forCareer Pivot on Facebook,LinkedIn, or@CareerPivot on Twitter. [32:39] Please come back next week, when Marc interviews Russ Eanes on his journey of getting lost and finding a direction. [35:30] Marc thanks you for listening to theRepurpose Your Careerpodcast. You will find the show notes for this episode atCareerPivot.com/episode-142. [33:00] Please hop over toCareerPivot.comand subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast oniTunes,Stitcher, theGoogle Podcastsapp,Podbean, theOvercastapp, or theSpotifyapp. Marc will add to this list soon as he is finding new places to listen! Read more at http://repurposeyourcareer.libsyn.com/marc-miller-reflects-on-his-first-year-as-an-expat-142#GbZX3I20kSkepGIq.99 Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? 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Using Social Networking To Stand Out in Your Summer Internship - CareerEnlightenment.com

Don’t be negativeIt can be so easy to turn your social networking platforms into a negative space. However, try to avoid this. First, being the stereotypical “ungrateful” intern isn’t good for anyone. Next, remember that the Internet is written in ink. Bashing your boss, tweeting about how bored you are, or blogging about a bad experience is bad for your reputation.For instance, check out what a former Marc Jacob’s intern had to say about his last few experiences with the designer. Although the intern was tweeting from the company account, it likely won’t help them to maintain a relationship with the designer, or anyone else in the space.Tip: If you have to put something negative out into the Internet, put a positive spin on it. For example, if you had a bad day, blog about how you could improve your experiences next time. That way, your current boss or a potential employer can see how you made light of a less than stellar event.Stay active and be humbleYou may get lucky and have an awesome internship experience. However, many interns aren’t as lucky. When you don’t have a good day or even a good few months, remember to stay humble, as well as active, on your social networks. That is, don’t go dark. Thank your employer for their time on the company page or post your gratitude on your platforms. This will assure you leave on a good note, even if you didn’t have the greatest internship experience.Tip: Thank each member of your group individually, whether on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, your blog, or any other platform. You can even post a funny anecdote or a stand-out experience that made your time with the company more memorable. They’ll not only “feel the love,” you’ll be able to continue the conversation past your time with the organization.As you can see, using social networking is a great way to stand out in your summer internships. Be sure to use each platform correctly in order to take full advantage of them.What do you think? What are some other ways to stand out in your summer internships?

Resume Writing Services - How They Can Help Your Career

Resume Writing Services - How They Can Help Your CareerUsing resume writing services can help you get your job or change jobs and therefore increase your income. It has been proven that people who use resume writing services for interviews will more likely to be hired, the increased chance of getting hired will most definitely boost your confidence.One of the key reasons why they are preferred is because they have experience in doing so and this way you are ensured that they have some knowledge about the kind of job that you are applying for. You can also get your resume accepted by the employer without being aware of this service. In fact you can go to one of the top services and just copy the content of your resume that you want to have printed and submitted to the employer.If you have a website in Dallas, you can also avail of resume writing services from Dallas and Fort Worth. You can have your resume customized which can be printed on brochures and other material that you sell. Having your resume designed by a professional can help you get accepted by the employers.With the professional services you can even ask for their assistance when you have an appointment with the customer service agent. The good thing about using the services is that it can save you money and time. The agency can assist you in creating a great resume, follow it and re-write it if necessary.When you use Dallas resume writing services to write your resume, you will be making the employer know about your achievements and potential which is good for you. Since most of the employers are always looking for qualified individuals they will be more likely to give you a job. You can also choose from the resume services which can help you to put a link to your website where the employers can easily find you.Even if you are only an assistant, you can still utilize resume writing services since it is a good option for you. This way you can be assured that you are given an opportunity to showcase your skills that the employer will be impressed with. Good resume writing services have the capability to make you appear confident and professional.Resume writing services are best to get your resume approved by employers because they will give you a fresh look at it which can help you a lot. There are also online services that offer a free resume review to you which you can use if you want to give it a second or third look. Since there are many opportunities out there, you need to choose the one that can make you stand out among the rest.Using resume writing services will help you get noticed by employers who will in turn provide you with a great job. You will also have the benefit of saving money while having your resume proofread by an expert. If you want to make a difference and make a career change, you should look for an agency that can help you.