Should You Always Reject the First Offer For a Job

Should You Always Reject the First Offer For a Job 26 Your resume was enjoyed, the interview process went well, the hiring company offers you the job. What comes next? This article is part of our ongoing conversation with Isabella Mori of Change Therapy. Although it's become a cliche to always reject the first offer, many people do take it. Isabella calls that the “get â€" accept â€" phew” reaction, as in- get the job, accept the offer and give a thankful sigh of relief that your job search is over. You can do better! Get â€" Accept â€" Phew is rarely the best way for you to react.eval Time for an attitude change? Your resume is a sales document promoting your abilities to any potential takers who see it. As you navigate probing interviews and tests, everything you say and do should be geared towards pushing your candidacy. That only begins to change once the company makes you an offer. What does a job offer mean? It means your sales pitch worked!eval Before the offer, you were the seller and the company was the buyer. After the offer, the company is the seller and you are the buyer. Put another way- Before the offer, you were trying to convince the hiring company to act by giving you a contract. After the offer, the hiring company is trying to convince you to act and put your signature on that contract. The job offer is tangible proof that the company wants you. Negotiating is about leveraging Unless the first offer has everything you want in a job contract, make the company work to attract you now that they've shown they want to do so. While continuing to sell yourself all throughout the negotiating process and beyond, clarify that the price of your signature is the salary and other work conditions you desire. Scared of the offer being retracted? When I was younger and received my first job offer, I remember being afraid to negotiate. I thought that if I asked for more money, the hiring company would get insulted and take back their offer. Although it's a natural reaction for a person so inexperienced yet euphoric that someone would actually pay them to do work, there are only really 2 cases where retraction fear makes sense: The hiring manager is a jerk and just wants an excuse to not hire you anyway You applied for a job that requires no special skills. A job where the main difference between you and other candidates is miniscule and may just be timing or the fact that the hiring manager likes the look of you. Usually it's a job paying minimum wage. If you did ask for more money, you would probably get laughed at and told to get real or get lost, take it or leave it. Outside these 2 examples, your first offer gives you every reason to negotiate and push for the best work conditions you can get. Isabella also has some solid tips for what you can do after the job offer. READ NEXT: Free Tool: Compare Job Offers With The Job Payoff Index (Israeli Version)

Resume Writing - The Three Cs

Resume Writing - The Three C'sThe most important components of your resume are the three C's and they need to be filled in with a particular balance. You need to make sure that you have everything, all of the things, right there on the page that is telling someone about you. When you get everything in the right order, you will always get more applicants and you will become much more popular.The first one that is essential is the C's; These should be in no particular order because they are the first elements that a person will see when they look at your resume. If you have them in an order that is off, your resume will never stand out.The second thing you need to do is ensure that the three C's are present. With a lack of C's, you will not be able to put your other qualities into words so, it is important that you have the three C's present.Your third thing to do is to keep your cover letter clean and short. This is very important as people will only see your cover letter once before they start to read your resume and therefore, they want to immediately get a chance to know what you can offer them.The last thing that you need to do is to ensure that your resume has all of the necessary information present for the employers that read it. It should not be overly long and it should not be filled with overlong sentences.By following these simple steps, you will definitely create a more appealing resume that will stand out. The benefit is that the employers will want to read it more and it will help them decide if they should call you for an interview.Therefore, you should ensure that you take the time to research a little before you start writing your resume so that you know what you need to include. Thereare many things that you need to include and you do not want to waste time and money by writing something that is not correct.Your resume is your first impression and it is very important that you get it correct so that you can create the impact that you want. Reme mber, your job is to create the impression that you want and your resume is the best way to do this.

How Ericsson Attracts Diverse Millennial Tech Talent

How Ericsson Attracts Diverse Millennial Tech Talent Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson is 140 years old, and guess what? Theyre struggling to stay cool and attractive to millennial tech talent you may have heard of this challenge before. Have a listen to this interview Lisa Smith-Strother to learn how they work to overcome it. And be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast. Who are you and what you do? Im the senior director and global head of employer branding and diversity branding at Ericsson. I have the pleasure of setting Ericssons global employer brand and recruitment marketing strategy, and driving Ericssons strategy across their numerous social and digital careers channels, leading a team that is passionate about marketing, diversity and employer brand. How would you describe the corporate culture of Ericsson? Our culture is highly collaborative, innovative, and creative. We are also global because it gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe. It also has great depth and impact because of our nature that supports an entrepreneurial spirit. We value diversity, and have made a commitment that by 2020, 30% of our employees will be women. Diversity is truly ingrained in our messaging and our commitment as well as our culture. Theres a great effort in ensuring that people feel welcomed, engaged, and empowered, and frankly that is a part of our messaging. Its part of our core competencies and our ethics. What might your talent challenges be? As a global ICT company, were seeking software engineers, integration engineers, software developers, and solution architects. Ericsson is over 140 years old and often its hard to overcome that, Ill refer to it as stigma, as being a bit old and stodgy and not that flexible and adaptable. It makes it quite difficult at times to attract and recruit millennials and fresh grads. So its about how you can adapt your message, how you can continue to position yourself as a company that is incredibly adaptive and innovative and creative so that millennials are really excited to join us. Because we are a cool company, its just a matter of trying to convey that when you have a lot of newer companies around, whether theyre big companies or startups that have a certain persona. What sort of initiatives and projects are you running to address these challenges? We segment our employer brand messages by talent target, our way of working, the vast projects that were working on, as well as the cultural messages, all that would appeal to a vast array of individuals. In addition to that, we make sure that our employees serve as our brand voice. Its really important to us to showcase our employees, particularly those employees that are in those roles that are key to our strategic direction, but also so that prospective employees or candidates can get that view behind the curtain to reflect what it is like to work at Ericsson or what I often refer to as the softer side. Our brand promise is that youll have the opportunity to quickly contribute to the depth and breadth of our impact, being a global company, but also to be able to work in a very collaborative environment. We try to showcase projects, our culture to the various segments, and adjust our message accordingly based on that audience. At @Ericsson, your differences fuel our #creativity. See how #diversity is at the core of our work. https://t.co/ll7k5ZvQGy pic.twitter.com/b1rrqXJasu Ericsson Careers (@EricssonCareers) July 2, 2017 Do you have certain messages around diversity talent? We have various focus groups to get a much deeper understanding of what attracted them to Ericsson, and what messages appealed to them. Certainly its the flexibility in work, its the depth of work that theyre doing, and its the commitment that we have to diversity, whether its employee resource groups, or whether we have guest speakers coming in. Also the various sustainability efforts that we do to appeal to those that want to volunteer in that area. We make sure that we are focusing, highlighting and showcasing women across various roles and doing various video interviews, as well as testimonials so that prospective women employees can see that. We also look to have women on the interview panels for roles so that women can see other women. Tell us about your  diverse-oriented activities? We do a number of highly interactive and engaging activations for our different diversity events. You have the International Womens Day, Girls in ICT, and then World Day for Cultural Diversity, International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Diversity Awareness Month, we have a number of activations associated with those global diversity events. So with a particular event or activity, we ask our employees across the globe what their favourite song is, and you could clearly see the differences culturally. We had a contest to get a feel for what regions were most engaged and participatory, and really volunteered a lot of information as far as what songs they like. Then we created a playlist by region. Weve done a number of diverse-oriented activities. Weve had mentors of young girls in science. Weve reached out to girls and asked them to be blog authors. All of this is an effort to showcase our commitment to women. If you keep in mind our strive to have 30% women by 2020, we recognize that you have to start early with girls. This year we launched our global competition for girls who innovate. We try to do quite a few activities to showcase our commitment to diversity. Connect with Lisa at  @lisasmithstroth.

Career (Con)Quest #3 The Quantification Act

Career (Con)Quest #3 The Quantification Act Career (Con)Quest #3: The Quantification Act It’s important to spruce up your cover letter and resume with facts and figures. But quantify what really matters.Facts and figures excite any decision-maker eyeing your resume. They clearly show just how good you are. But I’m totally here with Sam: it can be so hard to find solid quantifiable bits in your employment record. So here are some better ideas for your resume or cover letter “quantification act”:Number of years in the company/industry.How many people have you’ve managed?How many projects you have worked on?Did your work contribute to an improvement in a business metric?Did you saved or made your employer some good cash?Lastly, non-quantifiable accomplishments count too!Talk about how you helped a team accomplish X.Share how you trained others to do Y.Mention how you introduced a new company process for Z.just don’t focus on the commute time :). previous article Investment Banking Resume Example To Solicit More Attention to Your Job Application next articl e 57 Highest Paying Jobs To Pursue in 2020 you might also likeCareer (Con)Quest #20: Spray and Pray

Using Downloadable Resume Templates to Make Yourself More Qualified For the Job

Using Downloadable Resume Templates to Make Yourself More Qualified For the JobSo you're considering using downloadable resume templates. Are you going to make yourself more qualified for the job? The whole idea of using them is to make yourself look more appealing and competitive. Since so many employers use these template services, you could actually end up looking better than most.You might wonder why employers use these types of applications when your employment application looks so ordinary. Some of the reasons are that you might have a self-imposed deadline for submission or some other requirement. Most employers are not looking for any real uniqueness in your resume.Although, it may be embarrassing for you to find out that your resume template service doesn't match up to what you need. If you can get yourself a professional template, chances are you will find that it is going to fit your personality and presentation and you won't have to put in as much work in making your resu me look and feel like everyone else's. In the end, you will probably have more confidence when you are applying for the job.No matter how confident you are, you will still need to submit a resume. This is because if you do not send one, you will be disqualified from the competition. It will cost you nothing to submit a resume, but you need to follow the process to the letter. Doing so will help to ensure that you are going to get that job.Sometimes, you may have a more challenging job search that is related to the type of employment you are after. When this is the case, you need to take your resume and the application process much more seriously. If you want to make sure that you are applying for the right job, the best option would be to hire a software company to assist you with your resume creation.Using downloadable resume templates is a great way to use resume template services for your resume needs. There are many reasons to choose these type of applications over others. The m ain reason is that they will all look almost exactly the same.You will only need to send in one resume or several. Also, you won't have to be concerned about plagiarism or anything like that because the software company will provide you with checks for spelling and grammar. They will also check for common mistakes, missing punctuation, and grammar.A great thing about these types of applications is that they will be able to convert your resume from Word to PDF format so that you can download it. Once you've done this, you can print it off on high quality paper and send it off to an employer. You'll be surprised how many people who are looking for a job will request copies of your resume.

How a Reality Check Helps Your Job Search - Hire Imaging

How a Reality Check Helps Your Job Search - Hire Imaging One of my favorite career gurus is David P. Campbell, who co-authored the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory, and my dog-eared book, If You Don’t knows Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else. In that book, he has a quote that I’ve often shared with clients. Many have said it hit home and made senseâ€"a call to action, you could say. One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. Many folks look for a new job as though they were jumping off the ship into an ocean with all manner of unknowns lurking at the surface and other levels. They are scared to death; but hope everything will turn out okay. If you are thinking about a career change into work you’ve never done or tried, it’s like walking that plank. Now, I’m an absolute champion for folks finding success with complete career transition. I had an orthopedic surgeon client who opened a bagel shop; and a truck driver / dispatcher who became a phlebotomist. I love and admire an adventurer. I’m not sure that I would advocate jumping blindly into an adventure. I offer a caseâ€"my own, in point. One that coincidentally rings familiar to Campbells quote in essence and literally! I have not been camping for decades. Invited on a Boundary Waters wilderness trip, I said yes. It’s around the corner. There is no way, however, that I’m just turning up in the wilderness on the designated date. I’ve taken an all-day class with my husband that included actual portaging with a canoe. Ive been diligent with walking, yoga and strength training. I’ve poured over checklists and reading materials. I’ve talked to people who have done it. I hold onto every word my daughter-in-lawâ€"a Voyageur guide, says to me. I may not be experienced, but I will be at least be educated. Because there are realities that need to be addressed. A place without signage for the most part. Your map and compass are it. A place with weather (wind, storms and the like) that can turn in an instant. Common sense stuff about safety and preparedness. Tools and skill sets needed. You get the gist. I cringe a bit when I hear “Oh, I just fell into this job,” or “Nothing better turned up, so I took it.” Here’s where reality testing can help. Reality check = knowledge = power What is it? I define it as any method of personal research in which you can gather data and be involved in the actual work activities at the same time. Something that makes me a bit sad is when folks in job search mode disqualify themselves before the race begins. “They would not want me.” “There’s too much competition.” Perhaps that universal fear of failure or discovering one’s limitations leads people to stop before they begin. Isn’t it better to know your limitations? Isn’t it then that you also uncover delightful strengths, talents, or interests you had not noted or even explored? Many of us are afraid to try, for fear of looking foolish and being judged in some way. It often is the roadblock that throws the job seeker off track. And boy, others are more than happy to chime in with their advice. “Be careful before you enter the field of [fill in the blank].” “Come on; be realistic,” they say. This usually means, “Be practical, be safe, and choose a career that you are sure of doing well in.” Problem is, how can one be absolutely sure of what will happen in a job? These well-intentioned interlopers don’t usually answer that one! Like beauty, reality is in the eye of the beholder. One person’s career nightmare is another’s career dream. Sometimes advice from those who mean well, translates to “Do what I think you should do.” The potential problem with “reality” is that others will often try and define it for you. Certainly their advice can be helpful in terms of information. But it can also be biased. Don’t make their opinions your own. Next time, I’ll share my insights on jumping into those unknown oceanic waters of career; and the value of truly doing a reality check to balance that realism with the uniqueness of you and what you deserve. Photo: -just-jen-

Career options in the entertainment industry - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Career options in the entertainment industry It’s not all About Singing…Or Acting Either: Here Are Some Other Careers you can have In the Entertainment Industry: Think about it, when you see a movie or go to the theater or attend a concert, how many people do you see on stage doing the actual performance? Now, how many things do you see happening on stage? The lights, curtains, script, stage set-up, stage director, transport, security, choreographer…the list really is endless. So if you want to be in entertainment but don’t want to (or can’t) act or sing, do not despair, you have plenty of options. A little disclaimer, most of these other options will not get you fame. However, the upside to that is you get to be more creative and have more flexibility as far as the roles you can have. This is great news if you didn’t want to be famous, but if you did, maybe you should keep going for those auditions. Moving along then… Let’s look at some options. Makeup artist This puts you close enough to the limelight without actually being in it. All those performers need to look the part and you will play an important role in creating that. It is a pretty versatile job; you can work with models, actors, singers, socialites…literally anyone with a face that needs to ‘look the part’. The challenge here is that you will be up close to different kinds of people, some of whom may not be pleasant. You will also be privy to a lot of drama that happens backstage but stay focused and you’ll be just fine. Fashion designer Should you be talented and smart enough to break into the fashion business, you could be in for a pretty sweet life. It is one of the best-paying gigs in entertainment and you get to have complete creative freedom. Remember to be willing to learn from the fashion greats; get internships at fashion houses to learn the ropes before launching out on your own. You may have to handle a lot of attitude at the beginning from clients, but once you make it big, they will come looking for you. Stylist This is a more recent career and it can range from playing fun dress-up to stressing over the perfect outfit for a prickly client. You need a keen eye for fashion, a great sense of style and a winning personality for this job. Make sure to stay on top of the trends, be a good listener and a keen observer to know what your client can and cannot wear, and what they would like to represent. If you’re good, you could even get features on Direct TV from Cable-tv.com. Publicist Here you get to work for the performers as their liaison with the press. You get to work with reporters that want to interview your client or cover an event involving your client. You decide who they talk to and what they say (sometimes). Depending on your client, you may have to do damage control now and again if they do something crazy in the public eye. On the upside, you could make a transition to mainstream media given all the connections you will be making. Bio Nancy Pope is an entertainment writer, presenter and producer with a fun show that features on Direct TV from Cable-tv.com. She lives in Hollywood with her dogs and parrot.