The Stealth-Guide to Getting Your Resume Noticed

The Stealth-Guide to Getting Your Resume NoticedThe Stealth-Guide to Getting Your Resume NoticedThese days, when applying for a job, its pretty hard to get your resume bedrngnisiced. You have to fill in a long application and submit your resume, which is then put in a giant stack with the rest of them. The resume, which youve worked on for hours and reviewed 100 times until its perfect, gets a six-second look from the hiring manager. Then its never seen again. And that makes sense if you had 50 resumes on your desk, you wouldnt spend a lot of time reviewing each of them meticulously. Despite that, theres a real and relatively unknownway to get your resume noticed. What if we told you that you could just bypass the whole 5-6 page online application process? How, you ask? Well, You just go to the recruiter, talk to them, and give the resume to them directly. Sounds really simple, right? Then why havent you tried it yet?The first step is to find the recruiters contact details, and what s a better place to look than LinkedIn. Just Google Company name, Region, Recruiter. Now, depending on the size of the company, someone working in Talent Management doesnt necessarily mean theyre in charge of hiring. Thats why try to also check in their work summary whether theyre the ones recruiting or not. Now that you know who youre dealing with, you can send them a Linkedin Mail. (Which theyre probably just going to overlook, and thats not what we want.) So what you should be looking for is their work e-mail. Most of the time, you can find it in the Contact Me section on Linkedin. If the schmelzglas isnt there, another option is trying to Google their name. Youll probably come across their work email somewhere, or try to find their Facebook/Blog for the personal one. Didnt work? Dont worry, we have some other tricks up our sleeves. Try downloading Rapportive. It a chrome extension that shows you information about the person you are emailing to. Companies usually use the same ema il format for all of their employees, something like name lastname company. You can easily find an email of someone else working there, and use the same format. Didnt work? Trial and error try experimenting with different formats, such as Last name or last name first name until Rapportive confirms it. After you get some luck with one of our advice, send them an email explaining why you want to work for them. The fact that you went through all the effort to get hired in a certain company shows determination, a trait that every employer loves.If you want to take it a level higher, go for the CEO. Their e-mail addresses can be a bit trickier to find, but you can probably handle it with the above mentioned method. CEOs are considerably busy, so they might just overlook your e-mail, or even send it to the trash. Thats why the next step could be tracking them down and meet them in person. This is probably nigh-impossible for a large corporation, but for startups, to mid-level companies, it can work perfectly. CEOs are usually known to lurk 4 different places. The office, some conference, some event or some talk. So, just go by the office, and mention that you need to talk to them. See, regardless of the character of the CEO, theyll see that youre determined, much more than any other candidate. At the least, youll have a much higher chance of getting your resume noticed itll be THE resume, not just one of out a bunch. In some cases, this might not work, especially if youre highly under-skilled for the job, or if you act a bit too cocky but remove those two factors, and youre pretty much a shoo-in.Liked this method? 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Resume Tips for Marketing Managers

Resume Tips for Marketing Managers Resume Tips for Marketing Managers To get you stspeciesed, here are some tips for creating the best resume for a marketing manager.1. Choose the Right FormattingThe traditional format for resumes is the chronological resume that lists jobs and duties in chronological order. While a lot of job seekers use this format, your job activities may be similar in many jobs, and it can get boring fast. You can use the functional resume format that highlights your skills and job activities rather than simply listing your previous employers. A functional resume focuses your activities and achievements into areas, and you can expand on what youre best at within those areas.2. Remember VisualsAs a marketing expert, you know how important visuals can be to getting your message out there, and the saatkorn is true for your resume. You want your resume to be easy to read while also highlighting your industry experience and marketing skills. To do this, you should u se one font throughout your resume and a clean layout that will make it easy to read, and then also use bolding, bullet points and italics to highlight your skills and achievements.3. Focus Your ResumeJust like every applicant isnt right for one job, the same resume isnt right for every position. In order to get hired for a specific position, you should focus your resume on that company and how you can fulfill their marketing needs. As well as tailoring your resume to each position, you should also make sure and only include relevant experience or skills. Your resume shouldnt just show that youre a great marketing manager, but that you are the right marketing manager for the job.4. Include ResultsMarketing is a results oriented field, and you want your resume to reflect that. Dont just list companies and what you did while you worked for them. Show the results of your marketing campaigns or projects you managed in hard numbers and statistics. When you highlight your results, you are providing a track record of your achievements and proving that you will work just as hard for another company.5. Show Breadth of ExperienceSince marketing managers can work in various different industries, you might have to explain a bit about each company you have worked for on your resume. You dont have to sell your previous employers to your prospective employer, but you should give them some idea of who the company is.6. Go Heavy on DataIncreasingly, marketing management is an analytical function. Hiring managers and executives expect measurable ROI and an advanced understanding of data analysis and market measurement tools. Be sure to highlight your past successes in context of the specific ROI that they delivered as well as listing any and all technologies that you used in campaign creation, delivery, or measurement.7. Include your Marketing IPWhile not every marketing position involves creative development, marketing roles at leastinfluencethe direction of creative campaigns . Marketing professionals have the luxury of having highly tangible projects on their resume. Make sure that you include the specific details about your campaigns include your marketing IP (intellectual property) like slogans, brand statements, messaging, etc It is very import to quantify your impact, but it is as importance for the person reading your resume to understand the emotional impact of the campaigns you managed. Dont be afraid to quote marketing literature and copy that you developed or influenced.Putting together your resume can be a scary thing for a marketing professional you might feel as if people are judging you on the medium of the message as much as your experience itself. Do your best to flesh out your functional experience with the depth and emotive impact of your campaigns let hiring managers and recruiters get a taste of your real work, not just an overview of your background.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certific ation Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Youre invited! Great. Now what Dealing with summer soirees

Youre invited Great. Now what Dealing with summer soireesYoure invited Great. Now what Dealing with summer soireesWork, weddings, barbecues and other summer soirees the invitations seem to come in fast and furious this time of year. So, do you have to attend just because youre invited? And more than that, do you have to bring a gift or give a speech? And while were at it, when can you beg off?Summer is a time to unwind and relax unless every waking free moment is filled with an obligation says Matt Eventoff owner of Princeton Public Speaking. If youre feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the invitations (popularity is such a curse) Eventoff says Everything we do sends a message. Everything.So, the question is - what message are you sending? Its okay to be picky when choosing where to go or what to do, but you dont want to be stand-offish. Its also okay to show up for a short while before begging off. The best plan though is to have a plan and stick to it so you look thoughtful and not f laky.Bring a gift or make a donationThe reason work events - even weddings or birthday celebrations - can feel so tricky is because youre socializing, but as your work persona. Eventoff says If you are personally invited and cant attend, sending a gift certainly sends a positive message.You can also go the safe route and donate to a cause they believe in or have tried to raise money for in the past. Making a donation in someones name is always appreciated, sends a great message, and most importantly helps a cause that helps many others (and has the side effect of making the person who donates feel great) said Eventoff.But if you dont know the persons preferences or politics, take care when choosing a cause to donate to, you dont want to offend the guest of honor by donating to something they despise or dont believe in.Just say noIf you cant go, its really okay, just dont pretend otherwise. For anyone that has ever hosted an event, the unpredictable surprise - I said I would be th ere and now I wont be Can cause a lot of stress for the host, says Eventoff. At the same time, many people feel uncomfortable or awkward responding no, or think there is a chance they will go so they just respond yes. As a host, I am appreciative of a prompt not attending - it makes life easier as it eliminates the guessing game and the inability to prepare properly.Dont go under duressIf you really dont want to go, just stay home. Everyone knows if youre suffering and it doesnt endear you to your hosts or fellow guests. As Eventoff reminds us, It is often better not to attend than to attend begrudgingly and not send the warmest signals to everyone else in attendance.It is often apparent to tell when someone is at an event strictly out of feeling obligated to attend - it shows in nonverbal communication (as well as verbal - tone, etc.).Offer to co-host or helpIf you really are an awful guest, consider offering to help platzset up or greet guests or otherwise prove yourself invalu able. And dont worry about being perceived as pushy, unless theyre a socialite cum professional party planner on par with Pippa Middleton, chances are good they can always use an extra set of hands.If its a close colleague, team member or client, reframing the invitation as an opportunity to support the host rather than as an obligation or burden can change how to approach the situation, says Eventoff.Accept graciously and tell them from the onset that youre happy to help with anything from unruly guests to making sure everyone has a drink.Dont reciprocate unless you can afford to or really want toJust because your boss invited everyone to a backyard barbecue at her swanky Hamptons cottage doesnt mean you have to even remotely try to do the same. Even if your salary matched, youre not trying to top anyone. Not everyone is a born host or entertainer and trying to force yourself to be the host with the most when youre a couch potato only ensures everyone on the guest list will be mise rable.One last thing If youre the host, be mindful of your guest list. Monica Lewinsky welches recently disinvited from an event because Bill Clinton accepted an invitation. If you think your guests wont play nice together, cull the list in advance so you dont end up looking rude and clueless.

This is how money stress affects women according to experts

This is how money stress affects women according to expertsThis is how money stress affects women according to expertsMoney is a tricky subject. It touches every single part of ur lives, be it our relationships, our careers, our health, and beyond. This can put stress on us beyond just the literal money concerns. But it also carries with it a societal taboo and a healthy dose of shame, which makes it even harder to deal with. Combine these facts and stress is inevitable.To make things worse, women are mora worried about money than men are. According to a study byAllianz, 67% of women worry about covering their current financial expenses compared to 57% of men. It doesnt get much better when it comes to future planning. Eighty-one percent of women stress about planning for their future financial needs compared to 72% of men.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreWhy is this?Roughly 75% of Americans dont have any savings to causa back and many live paycheck to paycheck.More than half of all workers admit to feeling financially stressed, costing business an estimated $250 billion a year in lost productivity and absenteeism, according to aMercerstudy.Women make up 57% of the workforce in the United States, but they are paid a median salary that is 81% of what their male colleagues are paid.Women have less household debt than their male counterparts, but only 42% reported being comfortable with their debt level compared to 56% of men.Women are less prepared for retirement, saving an average of only $165,200 compared to their male counterparts, who have an average $243,300 saved. However, both men and women expect to retire around the same age.81% of women stress about planning for their future financial needs compared to 72% of men.So what does all this stress lead to?Unhealthy behaviorsWe all have some unhealthy coping behaviors that we gravitate towards when were ov erwhelmed by stress. For me, its eating too much candy and watching lots of tv. In moderation, these things feel great, but with too much, I feel like crap and I regret it afterwards. Money stress is no different it can lead to behavior that isnt good for us. Otherbei unhealthy behaviors can be excess drinking, drug use, overeating, overspending, and more. These behaviors can negatively impact our physical and mental health, which then in turn makes us more stressed.Lack of self careWhen people are stressed, we also tend to readily abandon the things that make us feel better. This can be healthy eating, exercising, or getting enough rest. Not only does stress make us veer towards negative behavior mentioned above, but money stress can also mean we cant necessarily afford self care activities. After all, the gym membership is one of the first things financial experts recommend that you drop if youre having money trouble. Plus, healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food. Its d ifficult to continue to take care of yourself when youre having money trouble.Depression and Low Self EsteemMoney issues, but debt in particular, can impact your mental health and self esteem. Many of my clients are struggling with self worth and self esteem issues stemming from their financial problems. Its hard not to feel like a failure when youre in debt or have made poor financial decisions. These emotional issues can also exacerbate financial problems by leading to more overspending.Melanie Lockert, founder ofDear Debt, has written about this a lot. She started her blog to tell her story about paying off her own mountain of debt. After time, she realized that many people were finding her blog by Googling phrases like I want to kill myself because of debt. She realized that mental health and debt were linked and inspired her to spread mental health awareness through her work.If youre feeling overwhelmed and depressed due to your money situation, youre not alone. If youre strugg ling, please seek help through your doctor or by calling 1-800-273-8255.InsomniaTheres a reason the saying losing sleep exists. When we are stressed out, we have more trouble sleeping. Theres too much on our minds to slow down, calm down and get some rest. Lack of sleep makes us more stressed and can lead to illness.IllnessStress can cause or exacerbate many different illnesses. The human stress response causes excesscortisolto be released in our bodies. When that happens rarely, its not a problem. In fact, it welches designed as a way for us to react properly and keep ourselves alive. However, when stress is a constant, cortisol is being released nonstop. This can make you more susceptible to things likeAnxietyDepressionDigestive problemsHeadachesHeart diseaseSleep problemsWeight gainMemory and concentration impairmentNot only does illness negatively affect our lives, but it can cause added financial problems in the form of doctors bills and missing work.Relationship troublesMoney problems and stress can lead to relationship problems. In fact, money is one of the top causes of relationship discord. This can happen both in romantic and platonic relationships, depending on the situation. According to a2017 MagnifyMoney survey, 21 percent of divorced respondents claimed that money was the cause for their divorce. And its not just a problem among those who werent making enough money. In those who earned over $100,000 a year, 33 percent of them said money was the cause of their divorce (More money, more problems?) To make matters worse, divorce is an expensive thing to go through. Fifty-nine percent of respondents said that they went into debtbecauseof their divorce.As you probably could guess, all of these consequences of stress can lead to more financial trouble It can become a vicious cycle financial problems stress health and relationship troubles + negative coping behaviors financial problems repeat.This article originally appeared on Maggie Germano.You m ight also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

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The Secret Truth About Fonts for Resume Revealed

The Secret Truth About Fonts for Resume Revealed Needless to say, there are dozens and dozens of fonts out there from which to select, but not all are acceptable for use in a resume. With so many choices readily available, determining the very best font for a resume can at times be a tricky decision. Provided that you elect for a font thats easily and correctly displayed on a broad array of different operating systems, your electronic resume copy is certain to be looked at properly. If you are in possession of a massive font, it is going to look just like you are working to fill up space on the webpage, and you probably are. Unless its simple to read, odds are itll land in the nearest trashcan. 1 thing to bear in mind is the usage of applicant tracking systems (ATSs). When it has to do with deciding on the very best font for resume 2017 is the year where the rules of the game will change completely. Do not attempt to impress someone by claiming things you do not have any cre dit for. Dont pepper your resume with various fonts. Last, no matter which font you use, make certain you size it appropriately. Find Fonts That Work on All sorts of Computers There are a few cool fonts out there which you might be tempted to use since they look both professional and appealing. The other old school font is much like the typewriter. This font is certainly one of the oldest and among the most well-known sans serif font ever created since 1902. It is one of the few fonts that offers just uppercase letters, it looks contemporary, a little retro but mucksmuschenstill very stylish. It isnt the ideal font for a resume Consequently, its critical to adhere to Microsoft ClearType fonts. Actually the use of only one such font outfit inside your body text is advised. The absolute most important thing when deciding on the correct font size and fashion is to pick the very clear and readable one. Some fonts can provide blocky appearance that is not excellent. This clean font is ideal to present your resume white space. As you will notice in the below list, certain fonts have a specific character to them and you would like to be sure the font you choose fits with the goal of your resume. The incorrect font may make a heck of a difference the moment it comes to getting those interviews. An overused font wont force you to stick out amongst the rest, plus it can be tough to read in little sizes. Adjusting the font just one-tenth of a point can produce the text fill out the remainder of a page or stop it from spilling over into the subsequent one. There are quite a lot of fonts for you to select from, and that may make selecting a font for your resume equally as challenging as writing it. The absolute most important consideration to bear in mind that your resume is a fast snapshot of your professional self and a possible employer may be more influenced by font selection and resume font size than you may think. The incorrect choice might even indic ate that you get rejected without even another glance. One of the absolute most important design choices you can create on your resume is your font. Accordingly, below mentioned are a few of the best fonts that it is possible to use on your resume for a remarkable first impression. One of the simplest ways to earn an excellent first impression is to select the ideal font and layout. Though there are fancy and creative styles are interesting, its still wise to use timeless and conventional fonts. Amazing decision to use on your resume owing to its contemporary appearance and professional feel. The readability of fonts at various sizes will change, so experiment to discover which size suits your requirements. Youll certainly question the association between font and resume. Therefore, ensuring youve used the ideal font for resume. An ideal font can help enhance the look of your resume.

Why You Need a Personal Development Plan and How to Create It

Why You Need a Personal Development Plan and How to Create It Companies recognize the need to develop their internal talent, but the personal development plans managers create for employees dont always align with employees own goals for themselves. This lack of alignment can only lead to unmotivated employees and disappointed managers.If youre an employee whose talents arent being developed the way youd like them to be, its time to take your personal development plan into your own hands. Heres how to startPerform a SWOT AnalysisFirst, take stock of your strengths (S). What are you really good at, and what do you want to keep doing?Then, evaluate your weaknesses(W).In order to advance in your career,what do you need to get better at doing, and what should you try to stop doing?Next, take a look at your opportunities(O). Can you join an ongoing project or initiate a new onethat will help you develop some desired skills? Do you have contacts you can leve rage to gain information? Do youknow people who can serve as mentors?Finally,identify thethreats(T) that stand in your way. A threat can be anything from a new software you must learn to not having enough time to commit toyour goals.Plan Your SuccessFollowing your SWOT analysis, its time to put some deadlines in place. What goals do you want to hit, and when do you want to reach them by?Working backward from your deadlines, schedule dedicated time to commit to working on your personal development plan.Deadlines are easy to overlook, but they areessential to your success.Knowing that your time is limitedwill keep you focused and motivated, paying dividends in the long run.Re-Evaluate RegularlyYour personal development plan is based on the goals and aspirations you have today. Of course, things may change tomorrow. As you learn new information and gain more experience, your goals may change. It makes no sense to stick to a plan that no longer suits your needs.Conduct a quarterly revie w to be sure your personal development plan is in line with your current aspirations. This will ensure youre continually moving forward, and it can also save you lots of wasted time and energy.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings nicht auslagerbar career expert.

Key Factors About Open Enrollment for Benefits

Key Factors About Open Enrollment for BenefitsKey Factors About Open Enrollment for BenefitsInterview About Open Enrollment for Benefits Erich Sternberg of Unum Group participated in an interview about open enrollment for benefits. Take a look at his responses to the questions posed by TheBalanceCareers to learn the goals of and the happenings that occur during an organizations open enrollment for benefits time period. You can make the enrollment period beneficial for your employees and for your organization. Employees who understand the cost and the benefits of their full compensation package appreciate them more. QA About Open Enrollment for Benefits What is open enrollment for benefits? Open enrollment is a period of time set aside by an employer to educate employees on the group benefits available to them. The goal of open enrollment is to ensure that all employees receive a comprehensive overview of the benefit offerings to enable them to make informed decisions on what ar e the best benefits for themselves and their families. This is especially true and important when the employer offers voluntary benefits wherein the employee is responsible for paying the full cost of the benefit. What else can employees do during open enrollment periods of time? The open enrollment for benefits period offers employees the opportunity to make changes to their benefits. They can add coverage, terminate their coverage, or make a change to an existing policy. Open enrollment is also a time for employers to educate their employees about any changes they may have made to their employee benefits package. What do employees do during open enrollment for benefits? Open enrollment is the employees time to attend enrollment information meetings, speak with the benefits diensts and Human Resources staff, and make their benefit selections. They have the opportunity to compare all of the employers offerings so they can select the appropriate mix of benefits for their family. H ow Employees Can Ensure They Make Good Choices To ensure that they make the best choices for their families and their personal situation, during the open enrollment, Sternberg recommends that employees need to do the following. Do their homework. Thoroughly review open enrollment materials about benefits even if the benefits provider is staying the same. Benefits can change annually so employees should review written materials and websites and write down questions to ask the organizations benefits representatives. Review their familys past health care expenses. No one can identify better than the employee which insurance plans will best fit their familys medical needs. This review will allow the employee to assess,for their family situation, the value of the plans offered, based on the cost of premiums, required co-pays, and their anticipated annual spending. Talk to their healthcare providers. Every benefits provider will have a different network of healthcare providers. While an employees physician or dentist may belong to several networks, it is important for employees to verify, in advance, that their healthcare providers are participants in the network of the plan they are considering electing. Consider buying disability insurance or more disability insurance, if the employer offers some coverage. According to the National Safety Council, every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job. Work-relatedmedically consulted injuriestotaled 4.5 million in 2017. When a disabling injury occurs, it can result in an employees inability to earn a living. Most employees have never thought about this possibility. Employees need to add up their monthly costs of living and compare the total to their current disability insurance coverage. Employees will want to make sure the insurance will pay all of their bills in case of an accident. Review the adequacy of their life insurance coverage. According to LIMRA International (you must be a member to access), over 68 million Americans have no life insurance. 70% of millennial employees have life insurance although as with the other generations, the insurance is generally inadequate. Employees need to consider a life insurance policy during open enrollment if their employer doesnt offer a policy. If they have a personal or an employer-provided policy, they need to check their coverage amounts and the beneficiaries they have listed to make sure their families are financially protected in case of death. Benefits Covered During Open Enrollment What benefits are covered by open enrollment time periods? The employer works with their agent during open enrollment to determine the benefits offered and the contribution the employer will provide. If the employer cannot afford to provide employees with a standard benefits package, they can offer voluntary benefits. Voluntary benefits allow employers to offer their employees the benefits they want and need at a more affordable price, paid by the employee. When i s open enrollment held? An open enrollment period is usually held annually and typically occurs 30-60 days prior to the benefits renewal or the effective date of coverage. Stay in touch with your employer to make certain that you dont miss open enrollment for benefits in your organization. How to Make Open Enrollment for Benefits Successful How does an employer make open enrollment successful for employees? To make sure the open enrollment period is as successful as possible requires effective communication. Communication methods vary during open enrollment depending on whether benefits have changed. Changes may require educational meetings with the benefits providers. Other times, group meetings to summarize benefits are adequate. Employers may want to make benefit providers available for individual employee meetings. Employers will want to include employee spouses in the meetings whenever possible. Notify employees of open enrollment meetings 3-4 weeks prior to the meetings. T ime the meetings so that the employer has time to submit enrollment changes to insurance providers and verify that employees are appropriately enrolled in their chosen benefits. Provide enrollment kits to employees that provide comprehensive information about the benefits and their portion of the cost. If a Section 125 plan is in place, inform employees of what benefits are available on a pre-tax basis such as a healthcare flexible spending account. Employees need adequate time to review the materials and consult with family members in order to make informed decisions. Final Thoughts on Open Enrollment for Benefits To get the most out of the open enrollment and their benefits, employees must fully understand the benefits their employer provides. To understand, they need to participate in the employers benefits education program. Information meetings by insurance professionals and comprehensive enrollment materials are key to providing employees the support they need to make informed benefit decisions.

Featured Australian Resume Template from Catriona Herron Watt

Featured Australian Resume Template from Catriona Herron WattFeatured Australian Resume Template from Catriona Herron WattIn conjunction with Jobscans new resume optimization checks which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file schrifts, and more weve invited career coaches and resume writers to share exclusive resume templates with ur readers. Next up is Catriona Herron Watt of CV Saviour from Sydney, Australia. Be koranvers to follow her on LinkedInor Facebook.Learn more about Jobscans new resume checks at the bottom of this article, or try them out.About Catriona Herron Watt and CV SaviourCV Saviour is an Australian-based career marketing service. While the majority of our clients are in Australia, we work with clients all over the world, in particular, those in the UK, the USA, Asia and the Gulf States, as well as job seekers looking to relocate to Australia.While we work across the full range of job types and sectors, I love a challenge and specialise in establishe d careers, career changers, career returners and newcomers to the Australian job market. I work with a cracking team of brilliant writers who have various areas of specialisation that range from Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), to Education, Banking and Finance, Teaching, Human Resources (yes, even recruiters need resumes), Administration, Law, Medical and Allied Health Care, Professional Services, Academia the list goes on. Ive got a raft of qualifications (Marketing, Business, Nursing, and Resume Writing to personenname a few) to back up my 21 years resume writing experience and with years of experience marketing professional services in Australia, the US and the UK, today, I market people for their next career moves.Challenges for Australian job seekersOne of the biggest challenges for Australian job seekers is that much of what can be found on the internet (and in books) is written for markets other than the Australian job market (although Im working hard t o change that). Many people think that a one-page resume is the norm in Australia, but thats a bit of a myth. I always say that a resume only needs to be as long as it needs to be, to get the message across that the job seeker is the best candidate for the job.Sure, a school-leaver may have a one-page resume, however, we find most Australian resumes tend to be 2 3 pages, which also means that our resumes tend to have a lot more words in them. (Big thanks to Jobscan for making Australian job seekers aware of this on the Jobscan ATS tool). Other market-specific idiosyncrasies include spelling (we use British English as standard), grammar, the meanings of certain words, measurements etc and things such as paper size.Australians arent great at shouting about their achievements, and many have very bland I did this, I did that statements on their resumes. In our experience, people (recruiters and employers) buy people (job seekers), so what we do is really turn our clients resumes aroun d to focus on authentic, personality-driven documents that shout out just how amazing our clients are by providing tangible evidence of the outcomes of the work they have done. Its a winning formula.Download Catrionas Australian resume templateDownload .docxWhy do you recommend this resume template?This CV Saviour hybrid style of resume (international A4 paper size) works really well for anyone really, but in particular for those with challenging career histories, career changers, job hoppers, those who have juggled multiple concurrent jobs, those with little work experience or job seekers who want to take the focus off their past job titles or the fact that they have very little paid work experience, so they can emphasise the value they bring to their next role.The style aims to capture 70% of the key information about a candidate on the front page. Where colour has been used in blocks, it is shading only, so it wont cause issues for ATS, and the Key Skills section uses ATS-friendl y hard set tabs. For those with very little experience, but heaps of knowledge on a subject, they should use the heading Areas of Knowledge and Understanding instead of Key Skills, if they dont yet have the hands-on experience in a skill.Whats new at JobscanJobscans resume optimization toolnow checks your formatting based on applicant tracking system and recruiter best practices. New intelligent checks make even the best resume templates more ATS compatible and recruiter-friendly than ever.ATS ChecksHard skills, soft skills, and keyword matchingJob title and education matchingATS-friendly section headingsNEWATS-friendly date formattingNEWATS-friendly file typeNEWTables and ColumnsNEWNeed more ideas? Check out Jobscans newATS-friendly resume templates. 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Five Victim Mentalities to Drop During a Job Hunt

Five Victim Mentalities to Drop During a Job HuntFive Victim Mentalities to Drop During a Job Hunt We all have different filters through which we see the world that influence our attitudes and behaviors. One filter that is common to many is that of the victim. When circumstances become challenging, we sometimes use this victim filter, to ease certain ego bruises we experience. This filter leads us to feel victimized by events perceived to be beyond our control.When going through the interview process , we subject ourselves to all kinds of vulnerabilities that may compel us to play the victim card. This kind of mentality can be especially detrimental when it manifests during a job hunt.As a candidate, its your job to ensure thatIf you cant check these boxes, then theres work to be done beyond adjusting your attitude. However, if youre confident that youve met the criteria discussed above, and youre mucksmuschenstill experiencing interview rejection, its important to counter the negative thoughts that may result. Lets examine some common victim mentalities.People are usually well-intentioned and willing to help. Before assuming that someone has dropped off the face of the earth to avoid helping you, consider that they may have simply forgotten, or your approach didnt work People get inundated with messages all day, so its your job to be thoughtful about standing out.Consider the following strategies before writing a person offReframe your thoughts to This person forgot to get back to me, but its my job to follow up and make a great impression.Job descriptions often set out a wish list of qualities required of candidates that are more aspirational than mandatory. Though you might not have the years of experience, your skill set might nonetheless still fit the bill for a given position. Less experience also means a lower pay grade, which can be an advantage for an organization.Break the job description down into tasks, and if you feel you could succeed in each area, dont hesitate to apply.Reframe your thoughts to I cant change my work experience, but if I get rejected at least I went for itWhether youve been laid off, fired, or left a job, its tempting to think that youre the only one struggling. You need to acknowledge that job hunting is hard for everyone and you cant pretend that there wont be rejection involved. Youll need to build the confidence to move on from setbacks and get back on the horse, says Work & Life Coach Minda Miloff . Its important to fill your life with meaningful hobbies and projects, so when a challenge presents itself in one area, your confidence remains intactReframe your thoughts to Job hunting is hard for everyone. I will show empathy and help those in their job search whenever I can.When an organization makes a choice about who gets the job, the decision may not always be based on criteria that is transparent to you. Though the outcome might not be what you hoped, there is always something to learn and a tangible skill to be gained through each interview, says Miloff. Assume that the competition is stiff, and you cant predict how things will unfold. Focus on what you can learn from each interview, and use that to drive yourself forward.Reframe your thought to Ive been rejected from so many jobs, but Ive learned from each rejection and I know that all it takes is one person to say yes.While you need to project the confidence that youll be successful, its important to monitor your expectations and be realistic that there is a chance things wont work out. Interviews should be viewed as a performance about delivering the best of who you are on the spot says Miloff . At some point, you have to say, I did my best, and thats a helpful countermeasure to feeling knocked down.Reframe your thoughts to I will land the right job eventually. I accept that it might take time, commitment and grit on my behalf.Its normal to indulge in some necessary pity parties. However, career dev elopment requires mental toughness, strength to recover and self-awareness to recognize your own weaknesses or alternatives for why things didnt work out. Rejection is an unavoidable part of the process, and so the quicker you learn to bounce back and re-strategize, the more success youll findStacy Pollack is a Learning Specialist with an MA in Educational Technology. She is passionate about building leadership programs that engage and contribute to the success of her organization. She loves to share her perspective on job hunting, career building, and networking for success. Connect with her on LinkedIn or Twitter .