The Art of Matchmaking 3 Ways Recruiters Can Find that Elusive Perfect Candidate

The Art of Matchmaking 3 Ways Recruiters Can Find that Elusive Perfect Candidate This post is sponsored by MightyRecruiter. Be sure to join their  upcoming webinar, Master Your Match-making Skills: Find Your Job’s Perfect Match, on Monday, February 13, and ask your questions first hand! Recruiters are constantly asked to do more with less bandwidth, and 2017 is no exception. This year, 56 percent of companies report that they’ll increase their hiring volumes, but 65% of businesses also admit that they won’t be adding more recruiting headcount to shoulder the larger workload. That means that recruiters are going to have to be even smarter and more efficient when it comes to finding those elusive and often fabled perfect candidates. Below are a few ideas for how to go about making the ultimate candidate-job match (note: none involve waiting around for the perfect candidate to apply to your job posting, and none involve sending out 1,000 bulk emails that aren’t tailored to what you’re specifically looking for in a candidate). Here are 3 ways Recruiters Can Find that Elusive Perfect Candidate: 1. Network Out of the Box: When you expand your network, you expand your reach â€" this allows you to connect to candidates you normally wouldn’t come across, which in turn furthers opportunities to make the perfect match. LinkedIn is still the number one networking site that recruiters use to look for talent. But if LinkedIn is your only networking site, then you’re really missing out. A lot of candidates are pulling their profiles off of LinkedIn because of the amount of recruiting spam they receive, and most rarely log in every day. Consider sourcing on other sites like Github, Facebook, Twitter, AngelList, Meetup.com, Behance, and Dribble. There are quite a few other networking sites to consider that are industry-specific; for example, Engineering Exchange and Fashion Networks. Also, consider hosting an offline networking event to meet local talent. These events can be low-key, and they don’t necessarily have to be about recruiting â€" consider having your first one be about building your brand and n etwork, and go from there. And ask your hiring managers to pitch networking event ideas too. 2. Expand Your Knowledge of Positions, Companies, and Industries: One of the biggest complaints candidates have about recruiters is that they pitch jobs without knowing much about the position or the company. This is true of both third-party and corporate recruiters. Before pitching a position to a candidate, aim to learn as much as you can about the job and the company, including things like team size, current projects, growth opportunities, the hiring manager’s work style, and company benefits. If you recruit in a specific industry, try to know as much as you can about that industry. For example, take software. If you’re recruiting in the software industry, you should know the difference between Java and JavaScript! Now there is no way for you to know everything about each job or company you’re recruiting for. If you get a job description with a term or skill you do not understand, Google it. Research it! Change is constant in almost every industry. And sometimes change occurs on not only a weekly basis, but a daily one. Take time out of yo ur day to read the news, or better yet, set up Google Alerts on topics related to your industry or industries. Taking the time to expand your knowledge base allows you to relate to candidates a lot better â€" they’ll be more engaged in their interactions with you, conversations will flow more naturally, and your job of determining whether or not the candidate is a good match for the position will be a lot easier. 3. Write Better Job Descriptions: Job descriptions are often vague, and too frequently resemble a long laundry list of requirements and qualifications â€" they rarely go into detail about what the day-to-day of the job entails. The best job descriptions are written for the candidate, allowing him/her to learn about how they’ll contribute to the company and play a role in a set of projects and initiatives. They also allow the candidate to firmly grasp what their work life will be like doing that particular job. And many job descriptions offer little information about the company. It’s important that you profile the company succinctly yet thoroughly in a job description â€" note the company’s mission and what their culture is like, and definitely note the perks/benefits the company offers. When you take the time to write a detailed and more exact job description, you better your chances of weeding out unqualified candidates, and bring yourself closer to connecting with that perfect match. Tip: MightyRecruiter is an all-in-one hiring solution that has hundreds of professionally written job description templates that recruiters or hiring leaders in need of a quick solution can utilize. Rethinking the way you go about finding that perfect candidate can be extremely effective. Remember, the perfect match is out there for every job â€" you, as the recruiter, just need to do a little work in the matchmaking department! Don’t forget to sign up for MightyRecruiter’s free upcoming webinar, Master Your Match-making Skills: Find Your Job’s Perfect Match, on Monday, February 13, to learn about what steps you can take to find that ideal candidate.

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Professional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and Themes

Professional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and Themes You can know exactly what your resume needs to say, and that’s great.But you might have some trouble when it comes to how all this information should be presented.Or maybe you have an idea of how it should look but you aren’t confident you’re on the right track.Below is a breakdown of some basic things to consider when deciding whether or not your resume style is professional.Between your headers, fonts, and the overall themes, it is important to remember to present yourself professionally, while keeping in mind the 6-second rule.What is the “6-second rule” you may ask?In a nutshell, the 6-second rulestates that the average hiring manager spends 6-seconds viewing each resume before moving on.6 whole seconds.That’s not a lot of time.So what can you do?Well, that’s where the presentation of a resume comes into play.A professional resume style will help the employer find what they are looking for more quickly, making every second count.Resume HeadersThe headers/headings ar e the titles of different sections in your resume and are key to keeping everything neatand organized.This makes it all the more important that the resume headers stand out and are consistent.Your headers should be formatted with the same characteristics throughout your resume.For example, it’s important to take into account the following:font size underlining bold italics other formattingWe suggest 16-18 size font and consider the use of bold and italic.Using a larger font with different formatting will help your headings stand out.You should make it quick and easy for the reader to find what they are looking for.Professional FontsContrary to popular belief, the font should not play a significant role in the overall resume style.There is no need to get fancy with a font.This does not express your individuality as some may believe.(And if it does, it might not be for the best!)If you get too fancy with your font, the employer may have trouble reading your resume!We suggest you sti ck to the basics:Cambria Calibri GaramondThe headers have a little more wiggle room, but it is not necessary to vary from the standard accepted fonts.The more common your font is, the more familiar the reader will be with it, making the resume easier to read.This will help give your resume a nice clean, professional look.For more information about resume fonts, review our article9 Best Fonts for a Resume or CV.Design ThemesMany professionals recommend keeping your resume black and white.This can be a really gray area that seems to be moving towards adding a little bit of color.First, this really depends on where you are applyingand for what type of role.Most new, techy, startup-y companies in large cities would be totally fine with a bit of color.However, a 100-year-old professional investment firm might appreciate a plain black and white resume.Deciding on whether to add some color or not can mean taking the company’s personality and culture into account.Now, adding a little colo r doesn’t mean that the entire body of your resume should be bright pink.What it does mean is you can slightly adjust headers, contact info, and your name with conservative colors such as red or blue.A bit of color can also add to the organization and scannability of your resume.Make Your Resume ScannablePart of having a great resume style is making sure that your resume is scannable.You can be the most qualified candidate and perfect for the job, but if you do not know how to express this on paper, you will most likely not receive a callback.Make sure you utilize bullet points to better outline your skills.As you know, you have 6-seconds, so make sure to be short and sweet.Only mention the good stuff.For more tips on resume writing, check out What To Include In A Resume - 16 Best Things.The truth is, the more you practice, the better you get.Obviously!If you are applying for a ton of jobs but you don't see results in your current job search, it may be time to accept that your res ume could use some work.I cannot tell you how many resumes we have seen that need a makeover.Evensome paid-for resumescould use a world of improvement.Need More Help?Sometimes you canhave a ton of great skills, but you need help expressing them.Well, you’re in luck.Find My Profession offers expert resume makeover services that are aimed at helping you land your dream job.Best of luck!

Yep, I Called a Psychic.

Yep, I Called a Psychic. A few months ago, I received a nice email from a reader.  After a few pleasantries, she said I know this sounds crazy, but would you be interested in a free psychic reading?  Turns out girlfriend was working with Hollywood Psychics  in hopes of showing  people that psychics can offer valuable insight in all areas of life. Now lets back up a second. Is it just me or have you guys ever been curious about talking to a psychic?   I had never talked to one but had always secretly wanted to.  I heart Theresa Caputo and totally believe her intuition is real.  In fact, Ive always been eerily intuitive myself.  I constantly feel things coming that end up happening. I was also raised Catholic which means my religion has made me question whether or not psychics are somehow related to the devil.  To exacerbate this fear, as soon as my first Chicago roommate went to a psychic, a streak of terrible things happened to her for the next several years. I didnt want this to happen to me. But when a nice reader says how about a free psychic reading?, I say hell yeah! I was anticipating my call the entire work day.  When I finally got connected, my girl Abella asked for my birthday (Im a Taurus) then suggested that we start with my personal relationship.  She suggested that we discuss my career next. Side note: I think its really cool that this company values talking about your career  (are you surprised that I think this is cool considering I write a blog called Ms. Career Girl? :)).  Im a huge believer that what happens in your career often influences what happens at home, with your sense of self and with your loved ones. Ok Abella, lets do this. Ill provide some general highlights of what we talked about without revealing too much (or totally jinxing myself)! Abella started by asking for my relationship status.  Ive been married to the funniest, loudest and most loyal guy ever for about 7 months. I call him Hubby on the blog in social media. In life, I call him Thano. She channelled her spirit guide Gabriel to bring him into focus. Abella: Ooohhh WOW! Yes.  I see him.  What an ora!!! (long pause) UmmmNicole, are you trying to have children? (I respond.  Im not trying, but I do love children.) Abella: Well, Ill tell you that your first child is definitely a son.  Hands down.  There is blue everywhere when I see you and your abdomen. Nicole: Are you saying I might be pregnant, Abella? Abella:  Very soon. And Nathaniel will be very supportive. Nicole: I see Is there anything else I should know about while were on this baby subject? Abella: I see 3 children.  First a boy, then a girl (pause) maybe another boy oh, and you have a  possibility of having fraternal twins.  All will be healthy. And youre very, very lucky.  I can see that Nathaniel loves every cell in your body, from your brain to your feet.  (Note: I have disgusting and large feet.) On the career front, Abella mentioned that I should continue doing my side jobs (Im assuming she meant writing this blog) and that I need to find a female mentor. Good advice. Next I asked her about a handful of my family members.  I started with my parents and asked about one of my sisters and one of my brother-in-laws. Abella:  Gabriel, please show me Mike and Lisa.  (pause)  OH MY GODDDD ARE THEY IN LOVE! My parents have worked together for years.  Abella immediately mentioned that they miss sharing an office (wow!) and that my Mom is ready to  start  slowing down with the business (true).  She also foreshadowed some interesting business  opportunities  that might come their way in the next 2-3 years.   She then dove into some details about these opportunities and the emotion my parents feel for their business. I then asked about my youngest sister Jay, a college student who also has her own business. As Gabriel channeled Jays ora, she said she had to get up and walk around because there was so much energy there.  She used words like artist and working on a project for 36 hours straight without sleeping, passion and creativity and a lack of focus.  Jay is totally Loopy/ADD (thus the name of her business), passionate and creative. I also had some interesting discussions about a few other family members before our time ran out that I wont share here.  Now that Ive had a few days to marinate on the call, I have a few more questions Id like to ask Abella. Overall, I had a GREAT experience with Hollywood Psychics and I would most definitely call Abella again (apparently shes one of their highest rated psychics).  If anything, it was super fun and entertaining.  If you ever get curious and decide to try it out, the first time you call in its only $1 per minute and the first 3 minutes are free.  This means a 20 minute session (which goes super fast!) is only $17- not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be! Im super curious: have any of you ever wanted to talk to a psychic?  Did it freak you out?  Did the predictions come true?  Has anyone else been dying to try it?

3 Vital Tools that Will Structure Your Job Search

3 Vital Tools that Will Structure Your Job Search Job hunting is a test of organisation and persistence. Lose either and youll lose the race. The job market is more competitive than ever, with  an average of 250 CVs received for each job position.  You can never predict where or when your next dream vacancy will appear, so stop fantasising about desired results and instead devise practical steps to achieve them! Being on time with applications is just as important as being suitable for a position. But how do you manage visiting so many job boards, job search engines, and the career sections  on sites in as little time as possible? With any task you want  efficiently completed, you will need an organised  checklist. But  how do you perfectly  lead  your job search? Here are three useful tools to managing your vacancy  hunt, and perhaps saving you time. Plus, all three of these apps are completely free, and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices! 1. Notational Velocity Notational Velocity is an application that allows you to store and retrieves notes. Whats brilliant about this tool  is that its a cloud-based note storage application, so you can instantly  take your notes from the computer to your devices. I use this app constantly to keep my notes organised and together. Beyond keeping track of your job search ideas, if ideas strike you at awkward moments  on-the-go, Notational Velocity is the perfect app to type  up some concepts quickly, ready for when you get home to your desktop. Also, notes work offline, and sync automatically when back online. Notational Velocity also works with useful note apps such as Evernote and Simplenote on iOS and Android. 2. Listango Listango is a simple bookmarking tool that makes it easy to save, organise and share your favourite web pages.  You can now also import all of your bookmarks from your favourite web browser to Listango. This means you can copy all of your bookmarks from your numerous web browsers and access them from any device anywhere, continuing your relentless job search. The website is pleasant to use, and theres a Chrome extension app to quickly add bookmarks to your account. If theres an area in which Listango can improve, its the site not being mobile optimised.  Hopefully soon theyll release a mobile-optimised site, or even better a dedicated Android and iOS app. 3. Pocket Pocket  is a good application for  saving things you want to view later. You can access Pocket on your computer, iOS or Android devices, even without an internet connection. Pocket allows you to save almost anything, including articles, links and videos.  You can save directly from your browser or from apps like Twitter, Flipboard and Pulse. While Pocket is a versatile application, I personally dont find the interface for reading articles is as good  as Instapaper, another read later  app that primarily focuses on a minimalist style for saving and reading  articles. Use these tools to not only  Bookmark websites for companies youre interested in, but to keep your notes and important bookmarks in sync. Stay organised by using  these cloud-based apps  to their  full advantage! How do you manage your job search effectively? Do you use any of the tools mentioned? Be sure to also discover  How to Find Content that Will Keep You Relevant on Social. Image: Shutterstock

The Generational Fault Line - Quake or Tremor - Career Pivot

The Generational Fault Line - Quake or Tremor - Career Pivot The Generational Fault Line Why the differences between generations will reshape your workplace There is a definite Generational Fault Line that was clearly denoted in a new report I was asked to review. The report,The Great Generational Shift â€"Why the differences between generations will reshape your workplace was developed by Hudson, a leading provider of specialized recruitment, talent management, and recruitment process outsourcing services in the Americas and worldwide. This is by far the most comprehensive study of generational issues in the workplace that has given psychographic assessments to a large audience (28,000) and was multicultural (22 languages). I have written extensively on the Multi-Generational Workplace on this blog. This report largely supports many of the conclusions that I have written but is backed with a comprehensive study of thousands of workers. Generational Fault Line in Leadership Style Baby boomers were trained in traditional leadership traits based on leading, decisive, motivating, and persuasive. Baby boomers scored significantly higher in these leadership traits than Gen X and Gen Y. However, the report states: Today’s workforce does not need to be persuaded of the facts (they can check Google) but instead seeks leaders who can sift through mounds of data and translate it into meaningful insights. Gen Y has been raised in the era of big data. It is more about being able to analyze data and translate that into business results. Baby boomer leaders were trained to be strategic in their leadership style. Gen Yers have entered the job market at a time of tremendous change and uncertainty. The report states: Generation Y is much less ‘strategic’ than Boomers, which may reflect today’s increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. It is harder than it was in the past to develop long-term business strategies, and leaders need to be nimble to deal with frequent changes to the competitive landscape. Long term strategy is far less important in a world where you have to be able to pivot…and pivot quickly. Do you see the generational fault line pressure building? Listen to the most recent episode Boomers Will Have to Adjust Expectations The generational fault line is going to shift. If you are a baby boomer, you have to accept it is going to happen! With many baby boomers unable to retire, baby boomers will have to adjust their expectations. The study finds that baby boomers are less ambitious and altruistic than Gen Y. I cannot speak for everyone, but I am far less ambitious now in my late 50s than I was in my 20s and 30s. There is no question in my mind that Gen Y is far more altruistic than baby boomers. The report states: As new leadership traits creep into the workplace, Boomers will need to be aware of the key drivers behind the visibly different behavior. Avoiding judgment and embracing Boomers have a great deal still to contribute to the workforce in the coming two decades, not only in their own skills but in passing on these skills and mentoring younger generations. Yet they are less ambitious and altruistic than younger people so will need to be motivated to share those skills in other ways. I previously wrote that it is highly likely you will work for someone who looks like your kid! Are you ready to mentor the next generation to be leaders? I have expressed concern in the past on where Gen Y will acquire and learn leadership skills given the demise of long term corporate employment. There is a definite generational fault line between Baby Boomer and Gen Y expectations in the workplace. Generation Y May Not Be Entitled and Impatient, Just Misunderstood I have said over and over that: Gen Y is the way they are becauseâ€"we made them that way! Gen Y was raised in an environment where everyone wins. Everyone gets a trophy or blue ribbon. These expectations need to be managed. At the same time, they were raised in a connected world. They are used to constant communications and, therefore, feedback. I hear complaints that Gen Y do not have interpersonal skills. They have very different interpersonal and communications styles than baby boomers or Gen X. The report states: Raised in a connected world, they will also prefer to communicate through non-traditional channels and may need more regular feedback and reinforcement than other generations think necessary. Organizations need to ensure they are aware of the benefits of a well-rounded individual and provide opportunities for Generation Y to see and experience other traits such as motivation and persuasion in action. What About Gen X Lori Hock, Hudson CEO Americas stated: Generation X will have to become the diplomats in this great generational shift. They will have to learn traditional leadership skills from baby boomers and adapt them to the new workplace. They will need to learn to lead but share with baby boomer leadership and up and coming Gen Y leaders. Every generation is necessary going forward in to keep the generation fault line from creating an earthquake. Every generation will need to be making adjustments and accommodations to create a stronger and more united collective. This is just in time, especially in the USA, as we have much new and re-building to do ahead. Business, as usual, is changing much faster than any new way is replacing it. Take the time to download and read this report, The Great Generational Shift â€"Why the differences between generations will reshape your workplace. What are you doing to keep the generational fault line slowly shifting and preventing a major earthquake? 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 ...

Whats in a name - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Whats in a name - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog One of the true pleasures of being a Kjerulf (or a Kierulff, a Kjerulff or a Kj?rulf) is to know that Im part of a huge family of over 11.000 other Kjerulfs. I know this beacuse of one guy, Cap Kierulff, who has collected the entire family tree going back 600 years to our common ancestor, Anders Kjaerulf. I looked myself up in the family tree, and seeing my own name in that context gave me a real sense of having roots of being connected to history. But it doesnt stop there: Every four years theres a Kiermeet, an international Convention of Kierulffs. Im thinking of going to the next one, which is in 2006 in the Philippines. I invited Cap to visit my website and he did. His nice comments on it can be seen here. Interesting fact about Cap K: He was not only a witness to, but a key participant in, the birth of the Hi-Fi phenomenon. Read all about it. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related