Creating the perfect resume isn’t an easy task, not least because it is so daunting. Employers place an enormous amount of value on a resume, so yours has to be on point. The sad thing is that far too many CVs aren’t up to standard when they reach the hiring table. Ninety-nine percent of the […]. Resumes Job Search MORE

According to A Vision for the Economy of 2040 , a report published by The Roosevelt Institute and the Kauffman Foundation, gig employment will make the American economy of 2040 “scarcely recognizable.” ” According to Freelancing in America: A National Survey of the New Workforce , published in 2014, 34 percent of American workers are already working gig jobs. MORE

“It is the heart that does the giving. The fingers only let go.” ” – African Proverb. Whether it is a check to a favored charity or a good deed for a child in need, it all comes from the heart. MORE

A mobile-optimized resume may be the best executive resume format! Here’s why. You may be under the impression that executive resumes are outdated thanks to the rise of networking and social media. However, a well-crafted resume can be just as effective. MORE

Whether you are building a candidate pipeline to funnel candidates in a talent network or building out your sourcing plan to engage qualified STEM engineers, HR technologies beyond the standard ATS. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. HR hr basics HR compliance internet applicant OFCCP ofccp compliance MORE

Sometimes work is the last place you want to be, but that’s no excuse to let your negativity show. There are good days, and bad days, and how you act has a direct effect on the people around you. Here’s how karma works, a guide to be a decent human being at work. MORE

Recruiters are another great resource for your job search and while you just might get lucky and they find you, you should be proactive in finding them. Recruiters Headhunters Lists MORE

Let’s face it, start-ups have 99 problems and surely employer branding ain’t one of them? I’ve spoken to Erin Wilson of Hirepool.io, who says au contraire; start-ups have to double down on employer brand, or talent community as he prefers to call it. MORE

. The similarities between athletes and HR leaders might seem far fetched to some, but whatever their surface differences may be, they are both trying to inspire and achieve greatness. Those of us within the HR industry have experienced the thrill of victory after successfully persuading the C-suite to embark on a new initiative, and we’ve also experienced the agony of defeat when an employee we’ve onboarded, trained and invested in, leaves for a competitor. MORE

The post The Many Ways Improving Your Style Can Change Your Life appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. How much time do you really spend thinking about the way you dress and style yourself? MORE

The post The New Friendship Rules: Ten Commandments For Adults appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” 27:17). We’re sure that, when Proverbs was transcribed in the early first millennium BC, its creators meant women as well as men by the above. MORE

"My girlfriend innocently asked me how work was going, and I went off on a long rant.”. David Bartram followed a successful corporate trajectory after university, but didn’t feel the purpose and passion he craved. So he set out to discover something more. MORE

"I felt drained and lethargic all the time, with no energy to do what I really wanted to be doing.”. It took Steph Miller five years to make a change, exploring and retraining alongside a job she still hated. But with perseverance and commitment, she’s now happier than she ever thought she could be. MORE

Is everyone in your US office legal to work in the United States? Are you sure? Could you survive an audit of your documentation? This is called an I9 audit. Is it possible that Immigration officials could show up at your door and ask to see your documentation? Yes, and Ashley Kaplan, Senior Employment Law Attorney at ComplyRight , helped me with some tips for making sure you don’t need to be nervous when ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) shows up at your door. MORE

People who love their career are people who will always figure out how to love their work. There are people who love to work and people who love to do other things. I learned this from looking at what I did in jobs I did not love. MORE

The post Transform Your Career By Changing How You View “Change” appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Virginia Fraser. Her bio follows. . Mentioning ‘change’ can send shivers down the spines of today’s workforce in unprecedented ways. MORE

A tweet floated by in my Twitter stream the other day reminding careerists that “the ONLY purpose of a resume is to get you that interview!” ” I heartily disagree! The resume is so much more! Following are 5 functions of the resume, beyond cinching the initial interview: 1. MORE

Grit and grind will always matter in the job search as much as having adequate hard and soft skills. But hard work in years to come will look much different as a does today. Partly due to how job seekers will market present themselves to the world long before a single employer is interested. MORE

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Love it or hate it, there are many advantages to using AI in recruitment, like using an algorithm to find the best candidate or eliminating unconscious bias in the recruitment process. But could its rise mean the end of the need for human recruiters? MORE

The post Name Your Business: How To Choose A Winning Name appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Katarina Nilsson. Her bio follows. So you have your great idea and are about to set the wheels in motion? Great job! Now it’s all down to one small detail. MORE

“Doing a job well – no matter what the job, or whether it is appreciated – is a Higher Purpose, in itself.”. I don’t know if you have read any of the recently published articles on this topic, but the mortality rate among the U.S. population is rising. MORE

Becoming a better listener isn’t hard, especially when you have the right tools. In fact, becoming an active listener and improving on your poor listening skills is bound to help you advance in your career. You see, it’s the good listeners who reap all of the rewards. MORE

From free gourmet food and bring in your pet day, to napping pods and haircuts on site; companies like Google offer a variety of incentives and benefits to employees. MORE

Lavie Margolin is back on the show to talk about his latest book Mastering the Job Interview. He is the author of several books about Negotiating Salary to Job Interviews. What have your interviewing experiences been like recently? MORE

Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or a veteran, you may appreciate these tips on how to get the most out of your profile. LinkedIn is the most popular social media platform for professionals, but it doesn’t mean everyone utilizes it the right way. MORE

Request for Guarantee of Start-Up’s Obligations. Start-Up companies seem to be starting-up everyday, and so many employers are joining them seeking to be a part of “Something Big” from its beginning. A start-up is many times more likely to be closed than any other kind of business. MORE

The post Five Top Tips For Effective Networking appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Networking events can be intimidating, and are often viewed as competitive environments where an assortment of strangers work to assert their vying levels of success and charisma. MORE

The post Need A Willpower Refill? Check Out These Tips! appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Actually, if you’re thinking you are running low on willpower, you may want to think again. Because willpower isn’t something you run out of or even low on. MORE

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Keep these handy to save time when you're actively job hunting. Photo credit: Sean McGrath. I love cheat sheets… when they're well done. I like to print them out and post them right beside my desk, or keep them in a pinned browser tab, so I can quickly glance over whenever I need to. MORE

I won’t sugarcoat it. Executive job search in the digital age is hard! It requires plenty of planning and purposeful work. before you even begin the proactive process of networking your way into your next great-fit gig. MORE

Nanette Byrd, better known as Brad’s wife, lost her job at Cracker Barrel. People lose their job every day, but what makes this case special is that this has become internet famous, with a petition (with over 20,0000 signatures) demanding answers as to why Nanette Byrd lost her job after 11 years. If you’re tempted to post a bad review about Cracker Barrel, send a nasty email, or just sign the petition, stop and think. MORE

Dear New Employee, Welcome! We’re excited to have you on board. This is an open letter to new employees because we want to make sure your first few days are as pleasant as possible. Then we’ll start throwing work on you. But for now, welcome! Coffee is in the break room, and if you made it yourself, it’s fresh. Here’s what you need to know to make your first few days as wonderful as possible: Please Wander Around. MORE

Rarely do employers intend to debilitate job candidates – but it happens anyway. Many job seekers are hamstrung way before their resumes have a chance to stand on their own accomplishments or merits. This happens when the person screening the candidates applies their personal biases. MORE

The post 9 Ways to Liven Up Your Work Outfits This Summer appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Christine Rudolph. Her bio follows. MORE

The post Tips For Turning Passion Into Profits appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Alexis Fedor. Her bio follows. MORE