9 Best Practices For Turning Online Job Openings Into Job Offers

9 Best Practices For Turning Online Job Openings Into Job Offers 19 To learn about and apply for new job openings, the huge majority of job seekers in the Western world use Internet-based job sites or job boards. Here's how they can be used most effectively. This is a guest post by Ron Machol. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. The best thing about online job sites is that they are so easy to use, and can be quite effective as tools for accessing a large number of employment opportunities. There are a multitude of job sites, each with their own focus. Some are regional, others deal with a specific industry or community niche, and still others are general purpose. The sites with a large quantity of jobs usually have a feature to filter jobs based upon your interest, and some send email updates of new positions regularly. When the job candidates see a posting that is relevant for them, they then apply for a job by sending their cover letter and CV/resume, either on the website itself or externally by email/fax.eval From my experience working at Israemploy, an organization that has one of the most popular job sites in Israel, I have learned a number of things which I would like to share with you here. You really can find a job Many people absolutely do get invited to interviews in a wide variety of sectors from job openings they applied to on websites, and some of those interviews lead to job offers.eval Use local conventions When applying for jobs in Israel, it is critical that you send an Israeli-style CV, as well as including a targeted cover letter. Make sure that you address the specifics of the job requirements in your cover letter and/or CV. Research the company before applying If the hiring company is known from the job listing, spend some time researching them before applying so that you can highlight in your CV/cover letter how you can benefit that specific company. Apply via fax when possible When a fax number is given, consider applying by fax instead of email, as this can sometimes help distinguish you from the crowd since most people apply by email. Call ahead to introduce yourself If the job opening has a telephone number, call beforehand to introduce yourself to the person receiving the applications, to develop a relationship and get additional information that may be useful. Don't limit yourself, let employers decide If you are not sure whether you meet the requirement for a job and thus whether to apply, don't filter yourself out of a job. If the job sounds interesting to you, just send in your application. It could be that some of the reservations that you have about a particular job requirement will be evaluated by the employer in a more lenient or different way, based upon the real job requirements and quality of candidates applying. Follow up! Follow-up is critical after applying for a job. This is best done by telephone, initially to check if your application was received, and sometimes just the fact that the recruiter has found your application while you are speaking on the telephone is enough to get yourself a little more attention. Find and network with company insiders Contacting the employer after an application can have other benefits as well. I have heard of people that at the same time they applied for a job, they also searched for people that work at the same company, e.g. a person in the same or related profession as opposed to the human resources person, and opened a secondary line of communication. More than once job candidates have told me that it was actually this alternate path to the company that succeeded in raising their visibility and getting them an interview. Diversify Finally, online websites have to be placed in the overall spectrum of job search resources/techniques. I started this article by writing that one of the good things about online sites is that they are so easy to use. However, this is also one of the worst things about the sites; if they are so easy for you to use, they are easy for everyone else as well, and jobs that are posted here tend to get a lot of candidates. Therefore, it is best for the job candidate to diversify their job search techniques, adding additional methods including employment networking and contacting placement agencies. About the author Ron Machol works at Israemploy, an organization which assists new and veteran immigrants to find work in Israel. Services include a large quantity of job opportunities updated daily with a focus on suitability for immigrants and personalized employment consultancy. Ron can be reached via email at ron@israemploy.net or on Twitter at @ronmachol, and you can also read additional articles related to job search in Israel on his blog jobsearchinisrael.blogspot.com. If you liked this article, you'll also enjoy Little Known Ways to Recognize A Spammer-run Jobsite.

The psychology of job interviews challenge your negative thinking to build your confidence

The psychology of job interviews â€" challenge your negative thinking to build your confidence When you receive an interview invite, how quickly does your anticipation and enthusiasm turn into anxiety and negativity? Do you expect to fail before the interview has even taken place? This can ultimately become a self-fulfilling prophecy, expect to fail and this is exactly what happens. How we think and feel about situations can determine how we behave and in terms of a job interview, how we perform â€" if you do not feel confident as you walk into the interview room this is likely to be reflected in your body language and demeanour. If you reframe your thinking however and adopt a more positive mental approach this could help you to feel more confident in a highly pressurised situation such as a job interview. Cognitive behavioural therapy, which has become increasingly influential in counselling and psychotherapy, is essentially an approach where clients learn to adopt more reflective and less emotional thinking which may have a positive impact on behaviour. Prof Steve Peters in his book the ‘Chimp Paradox’ (1) suggests that mentally using the word could instead of should can significantly affect our emotions: The word should implies a standard or expectation. If you fail to reach that expectation then you have failed in your own world…should is typically associated with such feelings as failure, blame, guilt, threat and inadequacycould does not evoke feelings of failure or set standards. Instead it is associated with feelings of opportunity, choice, possibility and hope In an interview context the regret and frustration of l should have performed better in that interview and been offered that job’ can be more positively interpreted as I have learnt from that interview, I could be successful next time. So what are these negative thoughts and feelings that many of us may experience before and during an interview and how might we re-frame them so that more objective and considered reflection helps us to perform better? Peters suggests that we do have a choice, we do not have to listen to that unhelpful voice in our heads and can counter it with alternative perspectives: ‘My last interview was terrible, I was really nervous’ could alternatively be viewed as nerves are only to be expected, it is an indication of my enthusiasm, commitment and how much I want this job.’ Perhaps some breathing exercises, for example, will help you to relax but remember that a little adrenaline can help you to perform  â€˜I dont know why I have been shortlisted, I never perform well in interviews, there must be better qualified candidates than me’ could be re-framed as ‘I am being interviewed because I have the potential and attributes for this role, I would not have been shortlisted otherwise’ ‘My last interview was a failure, this one will be too, could translate as ‘I have learnt so much from my previous interview experience and understand how important eye contact and enthusiasm are’. Peters recommends viewing what you originally perceived as a failure or a setback as a challenge, an opportunity to develop yourself and your skills…see failure as a learning curve, accept the outcome and work with it ‘The panel dont like my answers, they look disinterested and I wont get this job.’ How can you read a panel of interviewers you have only just met? It could be a very formal interviewing style, the panel could be nervous as well! Continue to make eye contact, smile and try to engage with a panel who initially at least, may not reciprocate. ‘I have to get this job’ can in reality be seen as just another job which may or may not be the ideal opportunity for you. There will be others and the experience from this interview will have helped you to succeed in forthcoming interviews. Why increase the stakes in an already pressurised situation? ‘I am never confident in interviews’. Recognise that you can only do your best and if you remember that this is the best I can be you will be confident that you couldnt have done anything more. Of course, preparation is the key to doing your best and in the words of Abraham Lincoln, if youve got 8 hours to chop down a tree, spend 6 hours sharpening your axe. ‘I have no relevant experience’ All experience is valuable and can be presented in a relevant way. A PhD graduate being interviewed for a non-academic job for example, can describe their experience of delivering a paper at a conference in a way that highlights their communication skills and ability to engage an audience rather than summarising the specific content and outcomes of their research. How we think and feel about ourselves can determine the perception other people have of us and there is significant research demonstrating that employers make hiring decisions in a matter of minutes. If you can re-frame your thinking, just think how much more confident you will be when you meet the interview panel. Expect to do well and this will be reflected in your posture, eye contact and non-verbal communication â€" all factors that can contribute to a successful job interview. (1) The chimp paradox: the mindmanagement programme for confidence, success and happiness Prof Steve Peters 2012

Develop Your Presence

Develop Your Presence Your “presence” can be defined as your ability to make a strong impression on people who meet you. What’s the difference between being present and having presence? More interviews, more offers, more money and more promotions â€" and that’s just the short list.   Here’s how you can build on what you have. Presence is comprised of several personal qualities: confidence, intelligence, and likeability are among them. If you have challenges with any of these qualities, it may be difficult for you to command attention in a crowded room, whether it’s at a networking event or career fair. There are two essential challenges: building your confidence, intelligence, or likeability and projecting those qualities. Your confidence can take a beating during a job search, but there’s no reason to let it show. Tony Alessandra, PH.D, is the author of Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success. According to Alessandra, charisma (from the Greek word meaning gift of grace) is what makes some people so compelling.   It’s hard to define, but easy to recognize.   He says that there are seven primary components to charisma, and the good news is that you can develop   and possibly master any of them. Your silent message â€" Alessandra defines this as the signals you send before you begin to speak. Your eye contact, posture and smile are all parts of how people size you up. Your ability to speak well- your voice, clarity of thought and vocabulary are all part of your speaking style. Your listening skills â€" listening is an important part of communication that’s rarely taught, according to Alessandra. Your persuasive talent â€" Terrific ideas only become important when others are willing to listen and follow them (and the people who have them.) Your use of space and time â€" we all know that everyone has different perceptions of what “late” and “too close” means. Alessandra posits that skillful understanding and use of these elements can add to your personal power. Your ability to adapt to others â€" understanding yourself is important, and understanding how to adapt your behavior to others’. Your vision and ideas â€" Alessandra is correct when he says that you’ve got to have something interesting to say. Persuasion without ideas is just pretty noise. Alessandra believes that each of us has each of these qualities to some degree; in this way, he’s equating it to the theory of multiple intelligences. The idea is that you may be very strong in one or two and less strong in others, or you may be average across the board.   Either way, you can focus on the skills one by one and learn to make them stronger. Roxanne Kauffman, and executive coach, adds passion, the ability to see patterns and provide insight that others may not have and my favorite â€" humor â€" to her list of what makes up executive presence.  She suggest several methods of observing yourself as a stranger might, including leaving a long voicemail message for yourself so you can hear your voice as someone else would for the first time. She also suggests asking friends about their first impression upon meeting you. These methods may help you prioritize what aspects of your charisma you want to work on first.   In future posts, I’ll explore Tony Alessandra’s tips for improving the components of charisma.

10 Steps to Quitting Your Job to Start a Business

10 Steps to Quitting Your Job to Start a Business The grass is always greener. As an employee, you hold a single position and, in exchange for your work, you are paid a salary every two weeks. The downside is that many organizations hire weak leadership, provide almost no chance for amassing wealth, and stifle creativity.  On the other hand, if you were to quit your job and open a business, you would not receive a steady paycheck, though would have the ability to make a significant income while enjoying creative freedom. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I tell them that I run a recruiting firm. However, I wish running a company were that simple in all reality, I hold multiple jobs. Here are 15 things that most entrepreneurs must learn in order to successfully build a business. Your requirements will be very similar: 1) Industry Analysis: If you’re going to quit your job to open a company, you’re going to have to pick the right industry to venture into. This will entail extensive industry analysis to determine things such as amount of competition, strength of those firms and potential revenue generation. Being able to analyze different sectors from a logical perspective (as opposed to emotional) will make the transition from employee to entrepreneur a rewarding one. READ MORE:  How Following  Industry News  Can Boost Your Career 2) Social Media: One of the most efficient ways to get people to find your company on the web is to integrate social media campaigns into your marketing arsenal. Being able to amass followers on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn will give you a significant revenue boost. RELATED:  How to Find People to  Follow  On  Twitter 3) Cost Management: One of the biggest enemies of great companies is over spending. If you don’t learn cost management and become able to operate your company within a realistic budget, you’ll be looking for a job again. 4) Web Development: One of the most significant costs that a start-up will incur is programming a website. Even though an abundance of companies will provide programming services, the effective ones get very expensive and often don’t produce satisfactory results. When it comes to building a website, it’s best that the entrepreneur learn things such as WordPress and HTML in order to get the marketing campaign off the ground without paying upwards of $10,000. Nobody will care about an entrepreneur’s image as much as that individual and it’s helpful for the small business owner to be hands-on. 5) Branding Acumen: In conjunction with programming a website and engaging in social media, it’s crucial that the first time entrepreneur learn how to brand their organization.  In a nutshell, the entrepreneur is going to want to gauge how they want other companies or direct consumers to view their product or service. Adjectives such as competent, professional, knowledgeable, original, honest and hard working ought to be at the forefront. RELATED:  How to Build Your Personal  Brand  [10 Simple Steps] 6) Sales: Regardless of industry, an entrepreneur is going to have to sell their product or service and this is where industry analysis and branding come into play. A small business owner needs to figure out what’s different about its offering and be able to confidentially and clearly express the benefits a customer receives when working with them. Much of sales is trial and error, industry knowledge and self-confidence. 7) Online Marketing: As a small business, it’s a big time saver to be able to have companies find your organization on the web. Being able to implement online marketing tactics (in conjunction with social media) such as search engine optimization and pay per click is going to dramatically increase the chances for success. For an entrepreneur, incoming leads are usually the easiest to convert. 8) Accounting: Once an entrepreneur begins receiving revenue, they are going to have to be able to manage it. Proper accounting will help a small business gauge sales, keep costs down, project future revenue, improve profit margins, put aside money for growth and save for taxes. 9) Recruiting: Upon expanding, an organization is going to need to hire effective, intelligent employees. For a small business owner, recruiting the right individuals can make or break the firm. In order to successfully quit one’s job to open a company, an entrepreneur must be able to put the right people in the right places or risk having to write their resume again. RELATED:  How to Build an Active Candidate Sourcing  Strategy 10) Management and Leadership: Whether it be 3rd party vendors or new in-house recruits, an entrepreneur is going to have to learn how to properly manage and lead those under them. Among other things, this means formulating a vision for the organization, giving consistent and constructive feedback as well as instilling passion in the firm’s employees. In the End: In order to quit one’s job and successfully become an entrepreneur, a person is going to have to be dedicated, willing to work excess hours, resilient and optimistic about a successful outcome.  Anything less and they will find themselves quickly back on the job market.  Prior to sending in that resignation letter, it is suggested that a person be willing to give 110% or it is recommended they stay where they are.

7 Reasons To Consider Temping And How To Get Started CareerMetis.com

7 Reasons To Consider Temping And How To Get Started If you type “bad experience with temp agency” in Google, you come across 32 million results, full of scare stories.evalIt would be a pity not to consider temping for that reason â€" there are some really good recruitment agencies out there that can offer interesting job opportunities, particularly at the start of your career or if you’re looking for flexibility in your working patterns.Even though they’re not mentioned very often, did you know that there are1.6 milliontemporary workers in the UK â€" more than the NHS staff in England It will make your CV stand out more against other students who may have no work experience. You’ll have real-life anecdotes to share at interviews, which is a real differentiating factor against other candidates you may only have a very conceptual idea of what working in a corporate environment means.If you are a student and have some spare time and capacity, it is a really interesting route to consider In essence, it makes you more employable! 3) Temping offers flexibilityTemping is also a way to allow you to pursue your passion or a course while helping you make ends meet.It helps you find work when and where you want or need it.4) Contrary to gig working or freelancing, you don’t need to find work yourselfYou may be hesitating between gig working You are entitled to the National Minimum Wage, statutory paid holidays and pension payments, and under the Working Time Directive, you’re prevented from working longer than 48 hours per week.By contrast, if you’re self-employed, your employment rights are limited to protecting your health and safety at work.7) Temping can give you access to permanent work opportunitiesStarting with a temporary assignment is a great entry point to become a permanent member of staff.Some employers recruit temporary staff as a way to gauge the ability of their future employees, flexibly. If they’re positively impressed by your abilities and potential, they may either offer you a permanent position or help you find suitable permanent positions in the company, recommending you to other colleagues. What’s more, some internal positions are never advertised externally â€" being a temp allows you to hear about these opportunities first hand.evalThere’s even a contractual clause in the terms of business of temporary recruitment agencies that cater for this situation. Companies have to pay what is called a “temp-to-perm” fee to cover for the loss incurred by recruitment agencies when one of their temporary candidates is placed into a permanent position. How to get started?In the UK, there are11,000temporary recruitment agencies â€" it’s the second-largest temporary recruitment agency market in the world.To become a temporary agency worker, there are three steps to follow:1) ReflectevalThink about the role(s) you would like to apply for, your ideal working location, company sector, and company size.2) ResearchThere are many recruitment agencies to choose from:some a re specialized in permanent recruitment, others in temporary recruitment or bothsome are generalist agencies, who can cater for all positions, others specialize in certain sectors or nichessome agencies have a network of branches all across the UK, others are independent (“boutique”) agencies who have only one office in one location, and serve their local area.Be clear about what type of agency you would prefer to interact with.You can use a search engine (e.g., Google!) to find suitable agencies. There are also directories of recruitment agencies that can help you find good ones (e.g., TempaGoGo).You can shortlist the agencies you’re interested in, and then look for reviews left by other candidates and employers, online, for example onGlassdoor or Google. These reviews are often a good indication of the reliability and quality of the agency and reflect how they treat their candidates.3) RegisterYou have two ways of registering your interest.You can find existing vacancies via a job board or Google for Jobs, where a large number of agencies promote their open vacancies, or directly on the websites of the agencies you’re targeting. You can apply for these positions via the job boards or directly by contacting the agencies â€" the job advert will clarify how and who to contact.Alternatively, if there is no open vacancy, you may want to contact the agencies you’ve shortlisted directly, send them your CV proactively, clarifying in your cover email what type of positions you’d be looking to apply for. You may also decide to come to their branch in person, but it is preferable to book an appointment beforehand.If your profile is of interest to the agency, they’ll invite you to meet one of their consultants in person. They will ask you to bring your original ID documents, proof of training and qualifications and may organize an interview. They may even give you some tips on how to improve your resume.Then, wait and see â€" they’ll contact you as soon as they have an open position.Good luck with your search, and happy temping

How To Avoid Losing Control When In Charge

How To Avoid Losing Control When In Charge There’s always a first time for being left in charge. In your career, those moments can be pivotal in terms of your confidence as well as reputation going forward. Even those chomping at the bit can feel afraid of messing it up. That’s why it’s important to have a strategy and a system for handling those “firsts”. While it’s unrealistic to expect a perfect performance on your first time at anything, it’s nonetheless worth it to have a plan â€" and that makes it easier to improvise when you need to. And if you’re putting a junior in charge for the first time, help them succeed by going through the strategy with them. I recently overheard a great version of “how to stay in control when you’re in charge” on a train platform near London, which was based on five useful questions to help you feel prepared (more on that in a moment). First, here’s what happened: A platform guard and a new colleague, both in yellow high viz jackets, were talking through a common problem scenario: people smoking on the platform, which is not allowed.   The experienced guard said the following: “You have to do SOMETHING, but don’t start with going over there and yelling at them. If you start out aggressive, then they’ll get aggressive and things can get out of hand. You do want to be able to come to work the next morning! (this elicited a chuckle from the new guard) If someone is smoking in the platform then your best bet is to: Go to the booth and make an announcement â€" something like ‘This is a reminder to the people on Platform 3 that no smoking is allowed on the platforms or in the station’. Then, walk over to the people and if they’re still smoking, say ‘You can’t do that here, you just heard the announcement. If you want to smoke you can do that outside the station’. Then, if they’re still not complying, walk over to Security and send Security over. Basically, you want the people to either stop smoking or leave the station. That’s the goal.” I thought this was great because the experienced guard gave concrete steps to take as well as the overall goal and what to avoid. And even better, he added a bit of humor too. In essence, he covered the five questions you want to know the answers to before you step into that new situation where… even if you work in an office and are not physically at risk. What are my goals? This allows you to block out the extraneous and give you a foundation from which to improvise. What is my baseline strategy for achieving those goals? These are your guiding principles and basic approach to the task. What could go wrong, and how would I handle that? These are the “what if” scenarios that are useful to talk through with someone who has experience so you can avoid the obvious pitfalls. More importantly, you’ll have the start of a roadmap for getting yourself out of difficulty, which is a mark of a successful leader. Who are my allies? These are the “go to” people when you get into a sticky situation. What would be in the “nuclear zone”? These are things that you could do, but that would break a lot of glass, so you wouldn’t want to start with them. Like escalating to top management without seeking to resolve it at your level first. So when you are heading into new territory as the one in charge, or about to put a team member in charge for the first time, tick through those five questions. You’ll not only feel more in control, you’ll have the best chance of staying in control.

Entrepreneurs Who Have Proved Working Later In Life Yields The Greatest Success - CareerAlley

Entrepreneurs Who Have Proved Working Later In Life Yields The Greatest Success - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. In The States, its most common for individuals to retire at 62 years of age, with 18.7% of retireesretiring at this age. Meanwhile, 63.1% leave the workplace between the ages of 57 and 66, according to DQYDJ. However, retiring at this age, or even earlier, can have its drawbacks and prevent you from achieving all your career dreams and goals. In fact, some of the most successful individuals in the world didnt make it until they were in their forties or beyond. Working in later life has proved successful for a number of well-known entrepreneurs. With perseverance and dedication, true success is achieved when you age. Some of the most successful individuals in the world didnt make it until they were in their forties or beyond Tweet This Therefore, when searching for acareer as an older member of society, you should never let your age hold you back, just like these success stories. source Henry Ford In his early 30s, Ford spent two years working hardto create his first automobile, which was to be known as the Quadricycle. But he didnt find success until he was 40 years old when the Ford Motor Company Company was incorporated with just $28,000. From there, Ford introduced multiple models, including the N and T models. In 1918, Ford stepped down as president of the motor company. However, he resumed the role in 1943, just before his 80th birthday. He sadly passed away when he was 83 years old. However, Ford demonstrated the benefits ofenjoying a career as a senior. The Freelancers Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams_On Your Terms Price: $10.69 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Working late in life has been proven to keep the mind sharp and the body fit and no doubt this played a significant role in Fords long and prosperous life. Cath Kidston British designer, businesswoman, and writer, Cath Kidston is best known for her vintage creations with a modern twist. However, it wasnt until Kidston was in her mid-30s that she opened her first shop. And she was 41 when her business really started to take off as she opened a further four stores in London. Further success was to come in the mid-noughties when her range went global. Meanwhile, in 2010, Cath was awarded an M.B.E for her services to business. Donald Doris Fisher Donald Fisher and his wife Doris founded Gap after Doris battled to find her husband a decent pair of jeans. At the time of the companys creation, Donald was 40and his wife was 37. The brand started off with just one store in 1969 selling Levi jeans in wooden cubby holes. However, this business venture soon expanded to 3,000 outlets across the globe, which all started after the couple raised $63,000. In 1974, the company started manufacturing its own clothing before their partnership with Levis ended in 1991. But instead of sinking, the Fishers worked hard to continue to build the Gap brand and went on to develop babyGap and GapKids. The business world is always changing, and you have to learn to change with it. This is a simple concept for which every entrepreneur has to be aware. It used to be believed that the best way to complete any goal was simply to follow the same steps repeatedly until the goal was achieved. Due to advances in technology, the world changes at a blistering pace. If an entrepreneur wants to keep up with these changes times, he has to change his focus at a moments notice. Is Starting a Business Right for Me? Working in later life has proved successful for a number of well-known entrepreneurs, including Donald and Doris Fisher, Cath Kidston, and Henry Ford. These individuals all worked hard during their younger years, however, with perseverance and dedication, theyve shown that true success is achieved when you age. Great Jobs for Everyone 50 plus Price: $12.59 Kerry Hannon's national bestseller, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, has become the job-hunting bible for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. With her no-nonsense style, Hannon shows where the opportunities are and how to get them. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search