Writing Resume With Business Name Has Changed

Writing Resume With Business Name Has ChangedThe reality of writing resume with business name has changed in recent years. As a result, many people have stopped trying to convey all their skills in the resume and instead are filling up a small section with personal information. What you do need to convey, however, is the most important piece of information, which is your full business contact information.In the old days, a letter and a cover letter were all that was required. A letter would highlight your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, and skills you would want employers to take notice of in your resume. Cover letters were very important, as they included your title, contact information, and what you expect employers to hear in the letter.Today, however, there is a new online document that is used for resume requirements. This document was first developed by one company, and it is now made available for anyone who wants to create their own. It is an online application where a person can state his or her job history, qualifications, and skills.Since this online document allows a person to submit it electronically, employers can download the information, and if they do not see something that matches their needs, they will contact you to ask for more details. The only requirement that these companies make on the e-form is that it includes your contact information.The ability to utilize a job application form that includes personal information as well as business contact information is revolutionary in today's world. It has changed the way many employers think about resumes. More employers now think that hiring a person is much more important than simply checking the information on the application and hiring someone to do the job.With the appearance of this online document, a person can easily prepare a resume that contains everything necessary to bring in an employer's attention. If the information on the resume is not considered relevant, then the perso n is likely to have trouble getting a job.Employers may look through the resume and check the specific business contact information, but they will also keep the other pieces of information, such as the work experience, which is very important in getting a job. They will also check for any experience the applicant had in areas that they are hiring in. With the introduction of the online application, it is easy to ensure that the resume or cover letter is filled out correctly and that everything is considered relevant to the job.

Common Interview Mistakes You Didnt Know Youre Making

Common Interview Mistakes You Didn't Know You’re Making If you have a job interview coming up, your preparation probably includes the reasons why a company should hire you. You rehearse answers to popular questions like your biggest weakness or why you left your former jobs. You might even role play the inevitable compensation discussion. These are all good things to prepare. But there are other, more subtle actions that trip up job seekers in the interview process. Here are five common interview mistakes you probably didn’t realize you’re making: Mistake #1: Treating small talk like a small thing Small talk isn’t small. Developing rapport with the interviewer is important. A key criteria in hiring is likeabilityâ€"i.e., will I enjoy working with this person? I once recruited for a marketing group who commented that one candidate was so quiet during the walk from Reception to the interview room, “you could hear crickets.” The otherwise well-qualified candidate didn’t get the job because the group felt she would be overwhelmed by the largely extroverted personalities in the group. I had interviewed this candidate as well, and she could be conversationalâ€"but wasn’t during that set of meetings, and it cost her that job. Don’t gloss over questions about this past weekend or what you did for Super Bowl Sunday. Take advantage of those moments to develop a more personal relationship with your interviewer. Mistake #2: Treating any question like a lesser question You may wonder why an interviewer asks you a particular question, or you may even think that the question is irrelevant, but keep your game face on and answer the question. I once recruited for a sales group that prioritized a high GPA as a criteria for their entry-level roles. Now, whether GPA is the best criteria for this particular type of role is debatable, but it was meaningful for this group. So when the head of the group asked a final-round candidate for her GPA and she not only didn’t know but also didn’t offer to find out, he found it dismissive of his question. I’ve seen this play out with other detail questions, such as how big a department was, exactly how long a candidate was in a role, or who the candidate reported into. Often, candidates who don’t have detailed answers at hand get frustrated by such questions and give half-baked answers like, “I worked in that group five years ago, so I’m not exactly sureâ€"but if I had to guess I’d say 10 or 12 people.” Not only does this candidate seem like they don’t know the details, but now they seem combative about the question. Just give your best answer and offer to follow up with an exact figure as needed: “As I recall the group was 10 to 12 people. I can come back to you with a firmer number if you’d like.” Side note: If it’s a discriminatory question (e.g., Do you have children? or Where are you from?) keep in mind that the interviewer might not realize s/he has asked something off-limits and may be trying to make conversation. (See Mistake #1.) Your best bet is to avoid being dismissive or indignant. Try to gently steer the conversation away from the question without answering it, but also without calling out the interviewer’s mistake: “I love kids. Aren’t they fun? I also find spreadsheets to be fun” Then you continue on with the interview. Mistake #3: Performing a monologue instead of having a conversation The best job interview is a conversation. So small talk is rapport-building. All questions are good ones. And the interview overall is a back and forth. Some candidates are so intent on sharing every last detail of their background that they launch into a monologue, and the interviewer can’t get in a follow-up question or comment. This is dangerous because you can’t assume that what you have prepared to focus on is what the interviewer cares about. In addition, you might come across as a braggart or a poor listener. I once recruited for a senior executive (in communications of all things!) who talked non-stop in his interview with the CEO. He didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to ask any questions about strategy. He also left an impression with the CEO that he wouldn’t be a team player. Don’t steamroll your interviewer. Pause after each answer you give to ensure the interviewer has a chance to get in on the conversation Mistake #4: Letting the quality slip after the interview The hiring process extends beyond any one interview. That one interview extends beyond the time you spending talking. How you follow up after an interview is just as important as the interview, sometimes even more important, because it’s the most recent impression of you. One candidate for a business development role had multiple typos in his thank you note. He was incredibly polished for the live meeting but sloppy in the follow-up, and it caused the hiring group to question his attention to detail. Don’t drop the ball at the very end. Bring interview-quality performance into every additional interaction with your prospective employer â€" the thank you note, the scheduling of the next interview, even the gracious exit if you get closed out. In my 20 years of recruiting, I’ve seen many candidates get closed out for one job only to get called in for something else by the same company or by the same person (who now is at a different company but remembers them fondly). Keep your quality high at every interaction. Mistake #5: Letting the quality slip before the interview Just as an interview ends later than expected, it also starts earlier than expected. When an employer calls you to schedule, are you excited for the role? Are you organized with your calendar readily available? Are you coherent and articulate in coordinating the details? I once recruited for an executive assistant role and reached out to a candidate with a promising-looking resume. The candidate left me a voicemail with her first name only, no subject to her message (except that she was returning my call), and an overly familiar tone. I might have thought it was a personal friend, except I didn’t recognize her voice or name. I was working on 20+ searches at the time and juggling hundreds of candidates. What would you think if you received a business message with no last name or subject? All of your communication, including pre-interview, set the tone for what the interviewer can expect. In some cases where the scheduling interaction clearly indicates poor quality, you might lose t he opportunity to interview altogether. Don’t assume that scheduling an interview is not important. Loading...

3 Eye-Catching Job Application Techniques That Work - Work It Daily

3 Eye-Catching Job Application Techniques That Work - Work It Daily The Real Problem I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that it’s a tough, competitive job market out there. The good news is that it’s not hard to stand out… if you know what to do. So today, I want to give you three techniques that’ll provide the immediate boost you need for your job application to get noticed - so you can get hired for your dream job. Related: 3 Ways To Practically Guarantee You Get The Job I’ll also share a great resource at the end that’ll help you implement these techniques as quickly and easily as possible. Sound good? Great. Let’s jump into the real problem. The Real Problem The real problem isn’t that the job market is tough, your resume stinks, or you don’t have enough experience. It’s what I call “The Shotgun Approach” to job seeking… You load up your shotgun with tons of templates resumes and cover letters and spray them everywhere… To any company you can find… And for any position that seems like it might fit. That’s what most people do - but it’s not what you’re going to do ;). The Real Solution You see, the easiest way to stand out above the vast majority of the crowd right from the bat is to tailor your application specifically for one company. I know, I know… But what if you don’t get the job? Well, odds are, you wouldn’t have wasted any more time on that one application than you have with using the shotgun approach. You may have to tailor your approach specifically for two or three companies… But here’s the great part about that. You’ll actually care about the place that you work! By narrowing your focus, you’ll get more of what you want in your life and career… and that’s what it’s all about. The 3 Eye-Catching Job Application Techniques Once you’ve identified 1-3 companies that you really want to work for (think big here - what’s your ideal job?), then it’s time to use one or more of these eye-catching job application techniques. 1. Shoot A Short Video If you’re applying for a company that you think would be impressed by a short and creative, yet professional video teasing them about the value you bring to the table, then video is without-a-doubt the way to go. In fact, I just read yet another article about a highly desirable company making the decision to hire a new employee before they even spoke to him… Because his simple, 1.5 min video application blew them away so much. So, if you really want a specific job at a desirable company - then it’s worth the effort. Make a simple, creative video, and show them what you’ve got! 2. Build A Simple Website Nowadays, you don’t need to know any coding whatsoever in order to build a simple, beautiful website. And if video isn’t your thing or you don’t think it would impress your employer, then building a simple website might work for you. It’s pretty much unanimous - wherever you’re looking for a job, basic technology skills are a plus. And using any of the tools you can find here, you can build a gorgeous website showcasing yourself in a unique and impressive way 3. Create An Online Resume Yes, that’s correct… our 3rd technique is also online based Why? Because it’s so easy… it’s so cheap… and the first thing any employer is going to do when you apply is Google your name! There are plenty of tools out there, and you can get on online resume completed in a matter of hours. Each of these three techniques will instantly make you stand out above your competition and give you a fighting shot at your dream job If you’d like to know my favorite online tools for getting these projects finished as quickly and easily as possible, you can download my free resource guide here. Happy job hunting! This post was originally published at an earlier date. Related Posts 5 Exciting Career Moves That Will Change Your Life 10 Inspiring Quotes About Career Success Beware: The #1 Myth About Getting Your Dream Job About the author Ryan Niessen is a keynote speaker and co-creator of The Gateway Method: a simple, proven way to gain inside access to the world’s best employers and get your dream job. Connect with him on LinkedIn or Facebook.     Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here.   Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!