Guest Post Job Search Tips for Introverts

Guest Post Job Search Tips for Introverts Introverts tend to gain strength, energy and confidence through spending time alone, unlike extroverts who tend to recharge their batteries in social settings. Introverts can be intelligent, calm, thoughtful, and creative. They just don’t find social contact as energizing as extroverts do. But even though introversion can support a highly successful personal and professional life, introverted tendencies can create obstacles to the traditional job search. Networking events, interviews, and job fairs are venues that seem to bring out the best in those who like to talk and have no difficulty approaching strangers. To introverts, these things can seem far more intimidating.   If you struggle to enjoy some of the activities that lead to connection and opportunity on the job market, try these tips. Job Search Tips for Introverts Recognize that you aren’t doing or feeling anything inappropriate, or even uncommon. There are plenty of people out there like youâ€"plenty of successful people. Just accept who you are. Embrace it. And learn to use it to your advantage. Don’t schedule too many meetings and appointments back to back. If social contact drains your resources and time alone recharges them, make sure you leave a replenishing gap between one event and the next. That way you won’t feel rushed and exhausted. Each day, cross the most difficult or dreaded tasks off your list first. If you need to make a potentially awkward call or have a meeting with a contact that might cause some stress, arrange the meeting and make the call before you do anything else. Don’t let tasks become more of a burden by allowing them to hang over your head. Be careful about the jobs you choose to pursue. If you pretend to be more extroverted than you are and land a job that requires constant socializing, you may take yourself off the job market…but you probably won’t be happy in the position for very long. Plan out topics of conversation ahead of time. Making small talk at career-related events can be challenging, but the task gets easier if you think beforehand about questions you might like to ask and topics that might make good grist for the conversational mill. When you attend an eventâ€"from a holiday party to a seminar to a networking meet-and-greetâ€"don’t be tempted to leave early. Some introverts like to duck out the door as soon as they’ve made an appearance. Try not to do this. Instead, give yourself at least one or two hours to settle in. Establish a minimum time limit for yourself before you go. Above all, keep in mind that job searching means reaching out, facing the possibility of rejection, and talking about your most impressive skills and accomplishments. All three of these can seem especially unpleasant to introverts. But if you can find a way to navigate these challenges without betraying who you are as a person, you’ll be on your way to a new job that fits your working style and personality. LiveCareer, home to America’s #1 Resume Builder, connects job seekers of all experience levels and career categories to all the tools, resources and insider tips needed to win the job. Connect with us on Facebook  and  Google+  for even more tips and advice on all things career and resume-related.

11 questions to ask yourself before doing unpaid work - Debut

11 questions to ask yourself before doing unpaid work - Debut This post was written by a member of the Debut Publisher Network. Bridie thinks unpaid work is an inevitable part of the millennial job hunt. A word of warning: not all unpaid work opportunities are made equal. If you’re a millennial, you’ve probably accepted that you have to do unpaid internships at some point. Likely, you’ve already done a few placements yourself. It gets to the point where you need think about if this work is worth it here are some questions to ask yourself. 1. How long is it for? The word ‘internship’ is used interchangeably with work experience, but they’re different. A good rule of thumb is no more than two weeks for free. Generally, more than two weeks is considered an internship, not work experience. (This means you should really be paid!) 2. Is it going to add to my CV? Is this your first piece of work experience in this industry, or your tenth? Realistically, how much value does this opportunity add to your CV and your future worth? If you think this is going to significantly boost  your CV, then it’s worth considering. If not, then it’s worth looking for alternative paid work. 3. Can you get a good reference from this? Will your boss give you a good reference? Also, will this reference be useful and relevant to a future employer? Is this opportunity from the right sector of the industry? If yes, then it could add to your employment prospects. 4. Am I learning from this? Rather than just looking good on your CV, is this experience going to help you in your career? Are you going to be able to take this experience and and apply it later? 5. Should I be getting paid? What’s the law? A good employer will pay their interns. Legally you probably should be getting paid at least minimum wage (between £5.60 and £7.50 an hour depending on your age). The problem is, the criteria of being a ‘worker’ is vague, and the law isn’t being enforced effectively. It’s really important to know your rights so read up on them. Remember, the minimum wage law is there to protect you. 6. Could I be getting paid? Could you be doing something similar elsewhere where you could be getting paid? Have you explored that option? 7. Am I missing something else for this? Are you missing school, university or paid work for this? Are you missing valuable time where you could be applying for paid work? Will you be able to catch up on anything you’ve missed? Is it worth it? 8. Is it costing me money? Can I afford this? Its one thing not to be paid but another thing to be losing money while youre working. Are you being paid expenses? Will these expenses cover cost of living? In London, employers will often only cover expenses in Zones 1-4, and up to about £10 a day. This means if you live outside of London you could be losing a lot of money by interning. 9. Can I get credit for this? Is this worth university or school credit? It’s always worth checking with your tutors if this can count for class credit. This will make not being paid slightly less painful, knowing that its contributing to your education. 10. Will I be doing something useful? Will you be doing something useful that adds to your future job prospects and skills? Or will you be making coffee? It’s worth considering where you currently are in your career and how good the employer looks on your CV. Ask yourself, is this employer a big enough name to add value to my CV and will I be doing something cool or useful on my placement? 11. Will I get a job out of this? Traditionally, internships were designed to be a “free trial” to test out a grad before giving them the job. However, more usually these days employers operate with a ‘revolving door’ of interns where no one gets hired. That said, some companies are very favourable to former interns when it comes to grad jobs. All these are worth considering, as well as what if I don’t do it? Am I missing anything valuable by not going? Will I regret it not doing it? In the end, unpaid work will probably be a reality for most young people entering the workforce. However, these questions will hopefully help to guide you in choosing the best opportunities out of an unpaid bunch. Tell us about your experiences with unpaid work by tweeting us @DebutCareers. Download the Debut app and get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

Networking Approach Some People Rub You The Wrong Way

Networking Approach Some People Rub You The Wrong Way Networking Approach: Some People Just Rub You The Wrong Way This is a story about networking approach. The past weekend, I was out of town for a girls’ weekend with a friend, and we decided to head to the nearby resort’s spa for massages after going on a short rafting trip… as a way to end the day on a high note. When asked what style I preferred after checking in, I said “relaxation” versus a deep tissue… I didn’t have any issues going on, and just wanted to chill out. My session started, and the therapist went to work. And by work, I do mean WORK. It wasn’t relaxing at all.   I think the best metaphor that I can equate this entire experience to was being massaged to the “Phantom of the Opera” theme.   Frantic. Hurried. When asked about 10 minutes into the session whether the pressure was ok, I replied that it was. However, I did ask her to slow it down. She started when I said this, and so I added that I wasn’t sure if it was her style or not, but it felt very fast and in a hurry… not exactly what you’d expect for a relaxation activity. The result? She never altered her speed, nor checked back with me to find out if she was meeting my expectations. Now this blog isn’t about the finer points of massage therapy inasmuch as it is about what happens when someone gives you feedback on how to improve your approach. Sometimes, someone rubs us the wrong way… or we are the person who causes friction. That’s okay- we can’t expect to get along with everyone in the workplace, but it is how we handle that disconnect that matters the most. Have you ever been in a situation where you know you weren’t building rapport or making that “connection?” What does that tell you in terms of your approach? What have you done to try to make a course correction and revise how you were interacting with them? We learn socially by taking our cues from how people react to us.   If you are getting a lot of negative reactions, you can’t assume that the problem lies with everyone else but yourself. That means that it’s time to start reflecting on what we might be doing wrong and find a way to work around it.   And sometimes, that means we have to completely change how we treat and react to others. But the most important thing is to keep an eye out for those cues and learn to read/gauge how people are reacting in order to adapt our approach. In the case of the massage therapist and the direct feedback that I provided, she didn’t alter course. Most people aren’t provided clear communications like that, and she ignored the opportunity to revise her approach. I do need to cut the therapist some slack… immediately after my massage (which was adequate although not exactly relaxing), she was already taking the next client back so obviously, she was indeed in a hurry. But it’s important to remember that whatever pressures we have going on in the background should never impact how we people in the present. It’s part of the brand promise that we deliver and how people will remember you.

The Job Market and How to Write a Resume

The Job Market and How to Write a ResumeIf you want to get hired at your desired job position, there is only one surefire way to make that happen: write a great resume. But how do you start? Send to Employers Service is a way for those who are interested in getting jobs for themselves to not only learn about the job market, but also how to write a resume. They offer everything from writing a resume by yourself, to hiring a professional resume writer, to writing a CV/resume for an employer.The sites will be able to let you know how many people have searched on the Internet for a company that you may want to work for, and also give you the results of the websites that potential employers use to find someone. Once you enter the information on the web site and submit your resume, you will receive a number of responses. You can either go back and change or add more information if you did not receive what you were hoping for or continue to search for other jobs.Send to Employers Service of fers a lot of great services. For example, they can write a resume for you for free. You do not even have to provide any information about yourself; all you have to do is enter the required information for the job position that you wish to apply for and then pay a fee to send your resume. This means that you do not have to worry about money getting in the way of your dreams, which is always a good thing.They also offer resume writing services to those who would like to hire a professional resume writer. If you would like to get the best rates, you can use this as a bargaining tool for better benefits when you hire the writer. Also, the writers work for a service and therefore should be honest and truthful. This is a way for them to show you how talented they are in their field, thus giving you an idea of how much they can be paid.Your resume is a way for you to showcase your skills, experience, and capabilities. This will help you get a better job than you would have gotten without the extra marketing you can get with a professional resume. The problem is that many people choose to just send a resume to the first employer that they find. They think that by doing this, they will be able to get a job at a lower salary because the companies will be impressed with the resume.If you send out hundreds of resumes, you may be able to find a job faster, but you will end up making a lot less money. Another thing that makes resume writing services so popular is that it saves you time. If you are looking for a job, a few days of your time is not very much time, and you should be able to find a position in about a week or two. However, if you spend all your time finding a job, you will not get the most out of your time.Send to Employers Service offers a way for you to get hired at a lower wage and save time by getting the best services. It is simple to use, takes no money up front, and will give you the chance to learn more about the job market. You do not have to worry ab out the first employer receiving the resume. However, there is no time frame, so you will never get that feeling that you do not deserve.Resume writing service is easy to use and it will help you get the most out of your time. Just be careful about what you give out in the resume and how you format it. There are some tips that you can follow but make sure you put enough information into the resume that it will get a good look and score you a higher salary.

Resume Writing Job Au - Tips for Creating One

Resume Writing Job Au - Tips for Creating OneSince so many people are choosing to do online employment instead of working for a conventional company, the need for hiring an experienced resume writer has become more important. There are several online companies that provide individuals with resume writing jobs.Resumes must be written as quickly as possible to get the desired results. If you are looking for some ways to get ahead in resume writing job au, you must know that the more professional your resume is, the better your chances of landing the job of your dreams. In resume writing job au, it is essential to use an organized resume. This can be done by first formatting your resume and then improving it with effective keywords, grammatical errors, and correct punctuation marks.Some hiring agencies in this field will help you in terms of assistance to enhance your resume writing job au. However, before you choose the resume writing company, make sure you have all the relevant inform ation about them including their past experience, their reputation, and customer service.Before applying for a resume writing job au, you should gather all the necessary documents, such as your education details, previous jobs, etc. In addition, you should also take care of your resume writing needs and take into consideration your personal interests, hobbies, and other social activities. Writing a resume is not just a matter of just writing your name. Therefore, one of the key components of resume writing job au is making your resume creative, original, and creative.When doing resume writing job au, it is recommended that you should identify three or four main areas that must be covered. This will enable you to focus your attention to those aspects of your resume that are most important to you. All the best!After completing your resume, it is important to go through it thoroughly. Make sure to highlight the strengths and talents of yourself as well as those that make you unique. Th erefore, you must ensure that your resume is dynamic and updated. By doing this, you will gain a competitive edge when applying for a resume writing job au.You should always remember that no matter how impressive your resume is, if it does not match with your personality, you are not going to get hired. Therefore, you must make sure that your resume is impressive and eye-catching but does not seem unprofessional. The best way to do this is to get an experienced resume writer to make it happen.

The Ms Point Generators Game

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5 Tips For Formatting Your Resume For Easy Reading - Work It Daily

5 Tips For Formatting Your Resume For Easy Reading - Work It Daily 5 Tips For Formatting Your Resume For Easy Reading Just like newspapers offering bite-size pieces of information that are easy to read and digest, resumes also need to be formatted in a way that makes it easy on the reader. If they're not, no matter how good a candidate is, the resumes will just fall to the wayside. Related: Get Your Resume Critiqued For Free Today! Keep in mind that once a resume reaches the hands of an individual (or more like the computer screen these days), it’s only scanned for mere seconds. Any sight of heavy blocks of text or unorganized information can take away from those important seconds that decide whether or not your resume is a keeper. 5 Tips For Formatting Your Resume For Easy Reading So, what can you do to make those seconds count? Keep these tips in mind while formatting your resume: 1. Use the Harvard format. People are going to scan your resume, so you want the accomplishments to stand out. Use the Harvard format, which is paragraph form for your roles and responsibilities and bullet points for your achievement statements. Your bullets should indicate the challenge, what action you took, and the results you produced. 2. Differentiate the sections. Don’t forget to use bold and italic typeface to help guide the reader to different sections of your resume. The different typeface helps the reader figure out the start and end of the different parts of your resume. For instance, if your Work Experience lists five different employers, it’s much easier to determine where information on each employment experience begins and ends with the use of a bold typeface for the name of the employer. Also make it easy to read by managing your white space. Remember, unless you are entry-level, a resume is not usually one page. Three-page resumes for executives are fine. 3. Use numbers and symbols. Forget the rule of spelling out numbers if it’s before 10. When you provide numbers on your resume, it not only helps quantify your results, but it immediately grabs the attention of the reader. 4. Avoid fancy graphics, logos, and uncommon font type. More and more resumes today are going through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before it reaches the human eye. If the ATS is unable to read and scan your resume, it’s not going to get in the hands of anybody. So, avoid going overboard with graphics, tables, and other things to simply make your resume look good because it cannot be read by the ATS. Content is king! Stick to the basics and use common font types like Arial, Calibri, Cambria, or Times New Roman. 5. Keep it appropriate to your industry. The style of your resume should be appropriate to your industry. For instance, if you are applying for a job in accounting or financial services, your resume should come off with a more conservative face than if you were applying for a job in web design or sales. These small details to formatting your resume can make a difference between a document that’s welcoming and easy on the eye, to one that’s bypassed for being too text heavy and disorganized. This post was originally published at an earlier date. Related Posts Top 6 Tips For Resume Formatting How To Transform Your Resume From Vintage To Viral The Right Resume Format To Get You Noticed About the author Don Goodman’s firm was rated as the #1 Resume Writing Service in 2013 2014. Don is a triple-certified, nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Check out his Get Your Resume Critiqued For Free Today!. Get a Free Resume Evaluation or call him at 800.909.0109 for more information. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!