Which Women in Recruitment Do You Admire and Why

Which Women in Recruitment Do You Admire and Why Women make up a large part of the recruitment  industry, and a lot of which are leading and innovating the ways in which we approach recruitment, HR, employer branding and more. So in this weeks panel segment, we ask our experts to discuss which women in recruitment they admire, and why? Angela Bortolussi I can say, my mom, right? Haha. She’s been my number one cheerleader in all my career adventures (including supporting me on my move to Los Angeles, California with Recruiting Social) she’s provided me a wealth of knowledge on the recruitment industry, but most importantly she taught me that failing is okay, we all have bad days, but to always remember, tomorrow is a new day. Funny fact though, at the young age of 12 she even taught me her 1990s-version of an ATS (using Excel) inputting title in one column, employer in the next column, then highlight the resume for “keywords”. Angela Bortolussi, Partner at Recruiting Social. Liz Sebag-Montefiore Dr Elisabeth Marx is a leadership expert advising the boards and executive teams of multinationals,  family owned businesses and private equity firms in Europe, the US and the Middle East. She served  on the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council for Gender Gap and co-chaired the London  Chapter of Women Corporate Directors for Heidrick  Struggles. She writes for the Financial Times  on management issues and is also a consultant at INSEAD’s Global Leadership Centre where she  works on a variety of programmes, including the Executive MBA, the AMP and company specific  programmes. Liz Sebag-Montefiore,  Director and Co-Founder 10Eighty. Lysha Holmes I admire all women in recruitment, especially those are also bringing up a family. To be able to juggle the responsibilities of raising children combined with the targets of recruitment is a tall order and any woman who manages to gain success in both is a true inspiration to any. However, this should include working dads too! Lysha Holmes, Owner and Recruiter of Qui Recruitment R2R. Ruth Penfold Almost too many to mention, there are so many passionate and clever women in this space. I make it my business to get to know and learn from as many of them as possible. So to anyone I have missed here you are all power houses and goddesses.  Jennifer Candee at Mondelez; for her general ability to run big stuff and make it look easy. Katie-Mai Kong at Hubbub; for the humility, fairness and love she infuses into what she does. Layla Kidwai at Funding Circle; for her passion and enthusiasm to level up recruitment. Jane Reddin at Balderton; for her ambitious, game changing mindset and her passion for building great startups. Noor van Boven now at N26; for her matter of fact approach and unadulterated clarity. Ruth Penfold, Director of Talent Acquisition, Shazam. Amanda Bell I’ve been lucky to know many phenomenal women in my recruiting career, but one really sticks out to me. Laurie Deneschuk, while no longer technically a recruiter, has taught me so much about the way people work and how to build bridges as a leader. I was fortunate to meet her when I first started to people-manage, and she’s coached me through some of the most challenging, exciting, and rewarding experiences in my career. She is also a phenomenal example of how to dig in and build when you change careers she used to be an engineer, but she’s now the Head of People and Places at Anki. Amanda Bell, Director of Recruiting at Lever. Caroline Stokes I don’t want to play the gender game. I admire men and women in recruitment that are genuine, authentic, display genuine understanding of humanness and demonstrates an ability to learn, grow and evolve the industry for the better. If recruiters can help their companies to thrive, we all win. Caroline Stokes, Founder of FORWARD and The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter. Libby Herrmann I admire women who inspire and create opportunities for other women. Women who roll up their sleeves and practice accountability, ownership as well as servant leadership for the teams they lead and serve. With respect to individual contributors and leaders alike, I most admire those who are bold in practicing thought leadership and who aren’t fearful of disrupting status quo.   Overall, I admire the candor and perspective of an optimist and the authentic passion recruitment professionals share for helping others achieve their career aspirations. Libby Herrmann,  Client Relationship Manager at WilsonHCG. Rebecca Fraser I would have to say I don’t look at one individual. I admire females that seek to drive innovation and are happy to have the challenging conversation that might support a change in the way that a business recruits or supports females transitioning throughout the workforce. Rebecca Fraser, National Executive Committee, Career Development Association of Australia. Poonam Mawani There are not many women in  leadership roles in recruitment and that is a great shame, But just some of the  amazing women include Melanie Forbes, Tara Ricks, Natasha Clarke and Ann Swain.  All have achieved great things whilst remaining true to themselves. Poonam Mawani, Director at Azuki Accounts.

My Interview About How I Made a Jump Into My Own Business

My Interview About How I Made a Jump Into My Own Business Good morning! I am putting the finishing touches on my sold out Elevate Your Career event in San Diego this evening! This is the last of my February book launch events and I think it is going to be the best one. Make sure you watch my Facebook and Twitter feed if you are outside of San Diego and cant make it because I will be sharing fun photos from the live event. Today I wanted to share with you one of the best interviews I have given of all time.  This interview was done by Eric at The Daily Interview.  Here is a quick sneak peek of the interview.  Click here to read the full interview. Anna, it sounds like you’ve come a long way since starting your blog, Classy Career Girl, over four years ago. Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey â€" Before you became an entrepreneur, what did you used to do for a living? What led you to creating your blog, and where has it taken you today? I worked at Booz Allen Hamilton for 8 years so most of my experience has been consulting for the military in a male-dominated work environment. I learned a lot and my passion for my blog has always been to give the advice that I received and the advice I wish I had received for my career. I started my blog as a side project during my MBA. It gave me an outlet to blog about what I was learning at business school and on the job (I was still working full-time). Eventually, women started reading it and I started giving more and more career advice. I discovered I loved career and leadership coaching and training. At the time, I started teaching classes at my company about how to navigate your career. I LOVED it and realized that I wanted to teach all the time. So I started teaching webinars and courses and helping professional women take their careers to the next level. My blog is filled with career and leadership advice for women to help them take their careers to the next level. Initially I was completely anonymous because I was worried I was going to lose my job. I then realized that people were looking to me for advice and I felt like I was hiding and scared because I wasn’t being true to myself. So one year into my blog I put my name and photo out there and the interaction with my readers skyrocketed because I was authentic and totally me! Click here to read the full interview.

How to Update an Outdated Resume

How to Update an Outdated Resume If you’re back in the job market after years of employment, your resume probably needs a facelift. Your job experience may be extraordinary, but presenting it in out-of-date formats gives prospective employers the impression you’re behind the times. Today’s resumes are leaner and meaner than their old counterparts. They need careful formatting to get past prescreening software while remaining readable for real people. The modern resume, so often posted online, even needs to consider keyword placement and search engine results. Paper is Passé Paper resumes are for old folks. There, I said it. If you’re looking for work in today’s market, you’ll be submitting applications and resumes electronically. This means less time and money spent selecting the perfect paper for your resume and more time choosing the right fonts and formats. Font choice is more important than you’d think. Courier, for instance, looks like a typewriter font, and job marketers associate the font with out-of-date paper resumes. Many Gen-X employers take the same view of Times New Roman. The “best” font for a resume is, of course, a subjective choice. Look for a font that looks clear, crisp and modern. Possible options include: Arial Book Antiqua Calibri Cambria Helvetica Tahoma Size is also a consideration. Any font smaller than size 9 font is too small for easy reading, and no one’s going to squint to read your resume. Size 10 to 12 makes your resume much more readable. Save your resume as a PDF file. Job reviewers can open and read PDF files easily, and you avoid the risk someone will accidentally edit your resume. Email Addresses and LinkedIn Profiles Your resume should start with your name and contact information, but even this has changed slightly over the years. An email address is much more important now than your physical address. In fact, many people now list their name, city and state, cell phone number and email address, but leave out their street address. Safety concerns play a role here. Today’s resumes are routinely uploaded to LinkedIn and online job boards, where you have little control over who views your information. Most people prefer not to list their actual street address. Shorter is Better If you haven’t updated your resume for a few years, it probably needs pruning. Length is a significant problem for veterans converting a military resume for civilian use. The military resume reads as a complete history of the serviceperson’s career. Civilian resumes need to carve away unnecessary filler and only provide relevant information. It’s not just veterans who have this problem. Many older professional resumes include pages of detailed job descriptions. Instead, the modern resume favors bulleted lists of responsibilities and accomplishments over long, blocky paragraphs. When possible, describe your position in terms of accomplishments, which emphasize your productivity and resourcefulness. A list of responsibilities is all well and fine, but it only shows the resume reader what you should have been doing, not how you did it. How short should your resume be? This depends on your experience. A recent college graduate may only need a one-page resume. Experienced professionals can expand their resume to two pages, while those with more than 15 years of experience can get away with three pages. Don’t feel you have to shoehorn every last job in your resume. Information from a decade ago can be left out, unless it really highlights your skills and qualifications. Objectives Out, Key Skills In Resumes, like fashion, go through trends. Not so long ago resume professionals recommended leading into your job experience and education with an objectives paragraph explaining your goals and how they applied to your job application. I always considered the objectives paragraph rather pointless. A good writer could gussy this basic message up with talk of career goals, personal satisfaction, and self-improvement, but when it came down to it, the objective paragraph always had the same message: hire me. Which, of course, was a message implied by applying for the position in the first place. Thankfully, the objective paragraph didn’t survive the transition to shorter, more concise resumes. Today’s resumes replace objectives with a bulleted list of key skills and accomplishments. Think of this list as a quick overview of your resume for the benefit of the reader. Pre-Screening Considerations Online job applications can generate thousands of respondents, ranging widely in ability. Employers use prescreening software to weed out unqualified applicants. You can alter your resume to make it software-friendly. Humans scanning a resume usually look for verbs. For instance, if I was scanning a freelance writer’s resume I’d look for words like “wrote” and “published.” By contrast, most prescreening software looks for nouns. Software scanning the same resume, therefore, might look for “writer” or “publisher” instead of verbs. Describe your job history and accomplishments with both human and non-human readers in mind, and use a mix of verbs and nouns as keywords. Some resume writers include keyword lists at the bottom of their resumes, but it’s much more effective to embed your keywords within the actual resume. As an added benefit, choosing a mix of keywords for your resume increases the chance prospective employers will find your resume in job bank searches.

Creative job search make jobs come to you! University of Manchester Careers Blog

Creative job search make jobs come to you! University of Manchester Careers Blog Not all jobs are advertised. Even if they are you might not see them. Sometimes an organisation may be at the point of thinking they need a hand, but have not thought about advertising.  This is where a speculative approach can come in handy.   If you know what type of work you want to do then you can start thinking about who to approach. Its more likely to work in the private sector and smaller organisations. Public sector big corporate are more likely to have official recruitment channels that must be used. Use the resources around you and think laterally! Todays example comes to you from a magazine supplement that landed in my in-tray. The Museum Services directory. First assumption here: You are interested in heritage in some capacity. This directory lists organisations that work with museums heritage sites in just about every way you can imagine.  Architects, conservators for just about any object you can name, curatorial assistants, legal services, engineers, web designers, recruitment consultants, planning consultants, education learning consultants. well you get the gist. Many journals professional body magazines websites will have a services or directory section.  Organisations in that profession or who offer service to that industry may choose to be listed its a great ready made resource So what? Each company has a little advert with a website   and contact details. Look on their website what do they do where are they based. Do they interest you? Do they actually have any vacancies listed? Make contact! How should I contact them and what do I say? There are a number of options but before you pick up the phone or start typing be clear about: How you found out about them. Why they interest you. What sort of job role you are looking for.  Are you looking for work shadowing, paid short term experience or a job after graduation? When you are available for a chat/interview/to start work. Making contact Often key staff members are listed on company websites why not check out the LinkedIn profiles of those you are interested in. (Make sure your profile is up to date and tailored first before trying to connect to them.) You could choose to make contact via LinkedIn messaging but it can be a little blunt, so you will need to write a carefully crafted message. It might be  best to ring initially. Emails are quite easy to ignore. You can just ring the listed number and get through to a switchboard or  in a small company it could be an administrator. Have your story ready who are you why are you ringing and what do you want? You could ask for a specific person, what will you do if they are not in? Will you leave a message? Is your CV ready? They may ask you to send something over asap to check you out.  So have a tailored CV ready and be prepared to write a cover letter expressing again what you have told them verbally and including anything they have asked you for. Your interest in their company The type of opportunity you are looking for The skills you have to offer Availability dates Will it work? Its not always going to work, but if the job you want isnt advertised can you really afford to wait around on the off chance?  Make your own luck (ps its not really luck if you made it happen is it :)) All Careers advice Graduate Graduate jobs Graduate-highlighted Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted applications careers job hunting labour market speculative

Science Resume Writing - The Basics

Science Resume Writing - The BasicsScience resume writing should not be a stressful job, but you can learn some things to improve your skills. This article will give you some tips to become more effective in science resume writing. Good luck and have fun with your new career!First of all, read up on research papers and journals. These are the best source for information on specific subjects that you want to write about. Look for topics that interest you and research the experts who wrote these materials. You can also ask for their feedback so you can make sure you have nothing to plagiarize from them.Another easy subject to write about is biology. A lot of college students love this topic because they are interested in the planet that we live on and what it will mean for our future. As a matter of fact, this is one of the oldest fields of study and some of the most famous people in history have pursued this path. It is also the field where they realized that humans were the biggest c ontributor to global warming. Make sure you include that in your resume.If you have been a doctor for years, then you might want to try another field, such as the medical fields. You will find a lot of patients that will appreciate your knowledge and help. Some medical fields, such as medical transcription, can give you a lot of work as well as a way to continue your education.As a future head of a company, you should make sure that you are knowledgeable about research done in various areas. This will help you land the job and also ensure that the company is well-equipped. You can also have other people consult you on topics that they know about. As they say, knowledge is power, which is why you should keep up with recent and current findings in this field.Be careful with the direction you take when writing a science education. Most of the time, it seems that college students and high school students take this path. While this can be a good way to pursue your career, it can also lea d to more trouble in the future.You should also be familiar with the scientific field. Don't just write a piece about your job experience; try to include all the basics. Write about theoretical topics, lab practices, and research papers. Write a piece about your high school experience, as well.So, if you want to write a science resume, you should keep these things in mind. Good luck and good writing!

Corn Heads Community

Corn Heads Community 0 Flares 0 Flares Just about a month ago I added a new page to COTJ called Corn Heads, and if you ever ventured to that section you would have found yourself a nice little teaser.  After weeks of torture, I will now finally explain what the hell is going on, and how you can get involved What is the Corn Head Community? When I created Corn on the Job I wanted it to become a place where people could learn a thing or two and also connect with people that would add value in their life.  Readership here on COTJ is made up of HR/Recruiting folks, job seekers, organizations that sell HR/Recruiting technology, professional resume writers, students who will soon be entering the work force, and many amazing bloggers.  Each of you has something to offer one another, and Ive created this community so that connections can be made. When you officially become a Corn Head, you will have a chance to promote yourself on the Corn Head page with a 40-50 word bio, and a picture of yourself.  Your bio can include links to your Blog, Linkedin, Facebook, your company, or anywhere.  This is a chance to promote yourself and make connections.  If you are a job seeker maybe you can talk about the job or career you are targeting and then include a link to your Linkedin account.  Get the point? I will send you a pretty nifty T-shirt in the mail,  and then your job will be to take a picture of yourself in that shirt and send back your 40-50 word bio.  Click here for a preview of what the page will look like. How can you get involved? When you join the community you receive an awesome t-shirt and a fun way to promote yourself.  I wanted to make the cost of the shirt/community to be as low as possible.  Here are details on cost: Shirt Size S, M, L, XL $12.75 (shipping included) Shirt Size 2XL and 3XL $13.75 (shipping included) Buying a shirt grants you access to the Corn Head Community.  All payment will be through PayPal, and once you e-mail me with interest and your t-shirt size I will send you an invoice through PayPal.  I had initially bought 70 shirts, and am now down to 40 shirts. If you are interested, me an e-mail to CornOnTheJob AT Gmail.com and I will send you full details!

5 Things You Need For A Productive Job Search

5 Things You Need For A Productive Job Search In order to have the most productive job search, you should add these things to your action list. Because landing a new job today requires some new strategies. The things you need for a productive job search may not be what you think. Im not going to talk about your resume or a good pitch! (If you want a list of those things, go here) This post is about the right mental outlook and strategy! In all honesty, your role as a job seeker requires you have dedication and fortitude! You need grit! But thats a different topic and you can find an example here of what you need to do to find a job. Theres a saying that finding a job is a full-time job. Do you know what your daily/weekly job-seeking responsibilities are?  Here you go! Job Search Activities Its been my experience that job seekers who omit or shortchange one of the four parts end up frustrated, discouraged or involved in a long job search. A Productive Job Search Requires These 5 Things FOCUS Successful job seekers have focus in four areas. When you can answer as many of these questions as possible, you should see an increase in the quality of your job search materials and outcomes: What is the job title/occupation you are searching for? What skills/experience do you have that directly match roles you are interested in and what are you lacking? Who are the companies hiring for positions you are seeking? Who do you need to talk to in order to gain inside information? If you have difficulty answering some of these questions, its time to arrange  informational meetings with people who can advise and offer information and help you fill the void of information you need. It isnt enough to know the answers. You will want to communicate your goals clearly and in terms people can understand. Have you ever heard someone say: I am a project manager (or insert any job title here) and I am looking for a job just like the one I used to have. Do you know enough information to help them? Unless your company has a project manager job, there is little help you can offer. What if the job seeker said, I organize the work required to launch new software used by accountants. I am interested in learning more about what XYZ and ABC companies are doing and what software they plan on developing next. Do you know anyone who works at those companies? This question is more specific, and while the person you are talking to may not have an answer, they do know what to be on the lookout for. GOALS You should also establish clear goals for managing your job search. Daily or weekly goals might include things like: Arrange a meeting with [insert name of person] at ABC company to learn about the requirements of a [specific job]. Establish the right online reputation by monitoring and creating positive and brand-consistent content. Meet five new contacts who stay up to date with the industry and/or occupation. Investigate additional educational opportunities to enhance skills. Become active in local professional associations. You may want to check out my list of 20 things every job seeker needs. STRUCTURE Many job seekers miss the routine of going to work. If this is the first time youve been solely in charge of managing a major project, you may not be familiar with how to manage all the moving parts. Job seekers who have created a job-search routine tend to be more productive. These are areas to pay attention to: Prioritize activities Create to-do lists Manage time Schedule follow-up Creating a to-list generally isnt always enough structure. Try blocking time in increments and assigning tasks like I show you here. DISCIPLINE Focus and structure are nothing without discipline. Following through on promises made (to yourself or others) can be challenging when you are juggling multiple balls. It is easy to let the items on your to-do list slip when you are preparing for an interview or creating a résumé and cover letter for a job you are very interested in. And to be honest, the demands in your personal life also have a way of sidetracking your structured job-search activities. Here are some pointers to avoid becoming overwhelmed or stressed. Dont give up too soon. It takes about 30 days to start a new habit or break an old one. Keep applying for jobs and following up until you receive a job offer. Be realistic about what you can achieve and how long it will take. Use positive self-talk. Dont beat yourself up. Celebrate the things you do well, and dont obsess over what you are not good at doing. ACCOUNTABILITY Attempting to run your job search alone is like training for a marathon without a coach or fellow runners. You will need to hold yourself accountable for sticking with the plan. Its really hard to do this all alone. Plus you want people you can turn to for advice on how to approach scenarios you havent encountered before and get feedback. You are too close to the forest to see the trees and will want an objective eye to help you make decisions. You will also need motivation. Here are some suggestions: Enlist the help of a past manager or mentor to offer objective feedback. Join a job seekers networking group to learn what other job seekers have done. Communicate with family and friends and ask for their support. Hire a coach if you can. The longer your job search lasts, the more difficult it becomes to land a job.  Make the necessary fixes before it is too late. By the way, finding focus, creating structure, implementing discipline and holding yourself accountable will not only help you in your job search; developing these skills will also assist you in your new job. This post originally appeared on US News World Report On Careers