Resume Writing and Contacting Companies

Resume Writing and Contacting CompaniesNow that you have decided to apply for a job, it is time to start your resume writing and contact efforts. You do not want to get lost in the sea of resumes as it would be a waste of time. As long as you can understand the requirements, do the research, and put it all together, your job search will go smoothly. Here are some tips to ensure you keep your contact requirements in mind.When it comes to contacting companies, they will likely see you as someone who can handle the job, someone who is hungry for the position, and someone who will not cause trouble if the employer contacts you directly. To be honest, these are all things to keep in mind as you are getting ready to approach the employers about being interviewed. How they respond to your request is up to them, but they will most likely say no if they do not feel comfortable working with you.As long as you have gotten through the interview process with flying colors, there is no reason to r un after a job. Just be honest and kind with yourself, and you will find the right job for you. The last thing you want to do is to jump at a job offer when you are not ready. This will put you on a fast track to failure.Many people do not like to apply for jobs because of the lack of time. This is a common misconception and it does not make you less of a person or less qualified to be an employee. By applying for one job at a time, you will become more prepared to handle rejection and rejections. If you wait until the last minute, you may find yourself checking the clock for the day and the clock for the week in order to find out if you will be contacted for an interview. Instead, set a timeline for yourself and work to meet your deadlines.Another good thing to do is to do some research. Ask around and use sites like Glassdoor.com to find out how other employees rate their experiences with certain companies. You may even want to find out how your supervisor rates it by reviewing he r experiences. Either way, do your research and keep it fresh.Do not hesitate to send out your resume writing and contact requests as soon as possible. Once you submit it, send an email to the company and ask if they would like to talk. If not, make sure you leave a message letting them know the exact time you need to speak with them.Finally, make sure you let them know what you are looking for in a job. Keep in mind that you do not want to simply tell them about the job and leave it at that. You want to be concise and you want to leave the real details out if they are not needed.

Ive Had Six Jobs in the Last Seven Years. Here Are the Signs Its Time to Quit Your Job

I've Had Six Jobs in the Last Seven Years. Here Are the Signs It's Time to Quit Your Job I’ve had six jobs in the last seven years â€" all of which led me to where I am now: Running my own business. Of those six jobs, I chose to leave five, and I’m not alone in my decision to move on relatively frequently. In fact, in a 2017 survey, 71% of Americans surveyed said they were thinking about or actively looking for a new job. If you’re thinking about switching jobs, but aren’t sure if you should, here are some of the signs that told me it was time to move on. I was ready to move up â€" and I couldn’t do it in my current role A recent Glassdoor report examined 5,000 resumes of transitioning employees to find out why employees left their previous roles. One common reason was “job title stagnation.” This led to more employee turnover than issues with work-life balance, leadership, or a company’s compensation and benefits policies, the study found. In almost every position, I left for this exact reason as well. I knew I was ready to take a larger role but couldn’t do it with the current company. Promotions were put off, raises were off the table, and it was clear that the business was at a stand-still â€" along with my career arc. You can see the effort I was making to always move up from one job to the next when you look at my job trajectory. I started out with a marketing copywriter job, which led to several editor positions and managerial jobs. Today, I own my own business. While there were plenty of other reasons why I left each job, my desire to do more and get better was at the center of it all. I wasn’t getting support when I needed it most I remember sitting in meetings at my very first job and thinking, “How am I ever going to contribute to these conversations?” I felt like the idiot in the room, with no big ideas, feedback or suggestions. Worse, I wasn’t getting any support. Tasks were put on my plate, and I was expected to read between the lines or understand something that was never explained. I was as green as they come. It was my first professional job as a writer, so I had a lot of learning to do â€" but no one to teach me. When that company let my entire team go except for me, I ended up with a job in social media, something I’d never managed before. But because of that opportunity, I started down the digital marketing path, and I’m now a social media coach. At the time, however, it was both fun and frustrating. It was fun to dictate my own rules for testing, posting, and planning. It was frustrating, however, when I needed the support of my boss, who would simply not show up for a meeting or send a one-sentence response to a long, in-depth email. I had a string of bad bosses Unsurprisingly, a 2017 survey from BambooHR found that 44% of employees left a job because of a bad boss at some point during their careers. I’m no stranger to this challenge, and it was one of the most significant reasons for leaving my first job, where I had not one but three bad bosses. One boss was too busy, another didn’t know how to manage people, and another had no interest in what our team was doing or in making sure we were successful. When I get asked the question, “What was your favorite job in the past and why?” in a job interview, my answer reflects the value of good bosses. My answer, for many years, was McDonalds, which is where I worked in high school. This always earns an interesting facial expression from the interviewer, followed by, “Why?” My response is simple: I had great bosses. It made the job more fun and interesting and I felt supported and valued. I was stuck in a one-dimensional position When I got a job as an associate copy editor job, I was beyond thrilled. It was a huge move for me, and I was going to be working for what I thought was my dream company. But I quickly learned, within the first day, that I was just a number and that my job was to churn out as much content as possible. I went from a position where I was managing contributors, editing content, managing social media strategy, and mentoring interns, to a job that felt one-dimensional and less meaningful. To say I was unhappy is an understatement. I had also moved from a 70-person company to one with 3,500 employees worldwide, which meant I went from being a medium-sized fish in a small pond to the smallest fish in a very large pond. In the end, while I was beyond happy to leave after one and a half years, I learned a lot about efficiency and editing at that time in my life. I still refer back to editing advice I received from senior editors when I worked there. While I left every job for one reason or another, I learned something in every position I held. Now, as I run my own business, I refer back to all my job experiences as a playbook of what to do and what not to do. I know I’ll continue adding to it for the rest of my career. This article originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com.

The Science of Resumes [FREE Webinar] - Work It Daily

The Science of Resumes [FREE Webinar] - Work It Daily Webinar Information Date: December 1, 2011 Time: 12:00 PM ET Duration: 30 minutes Host: J.T. O'Donnell Cost: FREE Host Information Jeanine Tanner “J.T.” O’Donnell, founder of CAREEREALISM.com and CareerHMO.com, is a career strategist and workplace consultant who helps American workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. Her book, CAREEREALISM: The Smart Approach to a Satisfying Career, outlines her highly successful career-coaching methodology. She also works with Dale Dauten to write the career advice column “JT Dale Talk Jobs,” a nationally syndicated column that appears in more than 130 newspapers, reaching 6+ million households weekly. Read Full Bio » Did you know there is an actual science to designing resumes? In fact, applying just one technique to the format of your resume can dramatically improve the first impression a hiring manager has of you. Join CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O'Donnell for a short, yet powerful tutorial on this easy technique you can apply to your resume. She'll spend 10 minutes teaching you and 20 minutes answering your questions and showing you how effective this new tactic is. In just 30 minutes, your resume will be instantly improved! This event has already happened. You must have at least a Freemium Membership to CareerHMO.com to watch the recording of this presentation. Click here » to set up your FREE account now and watch this webinar! This event is powered by CareerHMO.com Image from jcjgphotography/Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!