Why Twitter Lists are Great for Hearing Through the Noise (and Stalking People)

Why Twitter Lists are Great for Hearing Through the Noise (and Stalking People) Whether you’re on Twitter or not, you’ll know that it is a vast, noisy place. There’s no getting away from what people had for breakfast, the latest football score or an article on how to use Twitter better. All of this noise can put many recruiters off and stop them from getting real value from the channel, however it’s also a massively valuable tool!  Bullhorn Reach reported in 2011 that Twitter attracted 3 times the amount of applications per job than jobs posted on Facebook and LinkedIn (compelling!) I am a massive fan of Twitter and the Lists functionality it provides. Heres why: What is a Twitter List? Simply, a list of Twitter users in one place that you can tune in to (and cancel out the rest of the noise). Think about the kinds of channels youd like on your Twitter TV: Clients listening to active clients and engaging with them. Targets listening in to conversations, hearing nuggets to help you with your strategy to work with them. Competitors who are they talking to?  What are they talking about? Candidates keep these people sweet; they are instrumental. Personal I use Twitter for personal stuff, but I need to keep it out of work space, so I add Eddie Izzard, film critics, etc to a separate list and tune in when I can. Thought leaders / trade bodies / suppliers to the industry what are they sharing which can help your brain or give you something insightful to share? Twitter Lists can be private (lists of candidates, clients, competitors lists you dont want to share) or public (lists of great content providers, thought leaders lists that make you look good). Benefits of Creating a Twitter List: Hearing through the noise (currently approx. 400,000,000 tweets sent per day). Tuning in to specific types of content (jobs, people, content, competitors, client etc…) â€" create private lists to help you keep up to speed on your sector without giving away your gold! Demonstrating your approach / specialism â€" create a public list called “Great IT content” and sharing it with people is a great tool for community management / engagement tactic. …and best of all, you can put people in to lists without following them and attracting attention (shhhh…) Stalking: Yes, you can add people to Twitter Lists without actually following them. Why is this a good thing? It keeps your following numbers down (strangely, this can help you attract more because you look less rabid!) They cant see that youve put them into a private list. Got a Great Public Twitter List and Want to Share it? Create the list Click onto it Grab the URL from the address bar (eg:  https://twitter.com/LisaMariJones/technology) and tweet it / share through Facebook/ LinkedIn etc (Have you got a great Twitter List?  Share it via the comments section below please.) Theres An App for that! There’s a million and 1 apps for Twitter that I could tell you about, but TwitListManager is a cute app that does what it says on the tin. Its great for helping manage your lists and much speedier than using Twitter. It: allows you to create lists (you can of course do this within Twitter too). you can scroll up and down the list of people you follow and simply tick which list to add them to (this is a pain in Twitter!) Nice and simple! Then   you get all of the benefits mentioned above. Have a play and let me know what you think. What lists could you create? How could they help you get more engaged with Twitter? Could you generate precious leads, candidates and content from these lists? Let us know in the comments below.

The work experience you need to secure a graduate job

The work experience you need to secure a graduate job Were constantly being told that work experience is one of the key things employers look for in an application, but its difficult to know exactly what kind of experience they mean and how much you need to do. We all know that juggling your studies around extra-curriculars and a part-time job is hard enough without adding tonnes of work experience on top. If you get it right though, work experience can be that golden ticket into your first graduate role, and a valuable insight into the industry. Just dont go overboard, and make sure to leave time for your studies as a rule you should be aiming for around one months worth of work experience as a minimum, but this should never clash with your degree. Once you know how much work experience you need, you just need to know what kind of placements you should be applying for. Confused? Dont worry, weve got you covered Law Securing work experience in Law is fiercely competitive but one of the best ways of getting your foot in the door with a law firm. Most of the bigger law firms will have formal schemes, and applications open early, so keep your eyes peeled to make sure you dont miss out. Here are some examples of the kinds of work experience you should be aiming for: Vacation schemes These are usually month-long placements for second and final year students, where youll be based in a law firm shadowing staff, working on projects and gaining a really in-depth insight into the company. Mini-pupillages These are shorter than vacation schemes, usually lasting 1-2 weeks, and are specifically based in a set of chambers, giving you an insight into life as a barrister. Open days These give you a short taste of what its like at a particular firm, and normally involve networking, guided tours and group activities. We went along to a Shearman Sterling open day to find out more. Work shadowing These are normally more informal, and are secured through speculative applications rather than official schemes. Theyre particularly useful for trying out a certain area of law to see if its right for you. Law society and mooting competitions Joining your university Law society will help you develop experience, and mooting competitions (essentially mock trials) are a great way of building your skills and confidence. Pro bono work This involves providing free legal advice to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it, and is a great way of using your law expertise to give something back to the community. Other ways to build experience  Watching court trials, visiting law fairs, marshalling a judge, part-time work, student journalism politics. Engineering One of the best ways to get work experience in engineering is through a year in industry. These can be an integrated part of your course, but if not, most universities offer services to help you organise your own. Many companies also recruit for summer internships, which often last around 6-10 weeks, as well as shorter placements over Christmas and Easter. Some of these can be competitive to get on, so if you dont manage to secure the engineering placement of your dreams, dont panic. Theres loads of other options out there which will look impressive on your CV. For example, smaller engineering companies might not advertise official work experience schemes, but are often open to taking on students for shadowing, volunteering or even part-time work if you send a speculative email. And dont forget that the skills you develop on non-engineering work experience, for example through part-time work, being part of a society committee, carrying out charity work, volunteering and independent travel, are all still useful assets to put on your application. Media Marketing Work experience in the media industry is notoriously unofficial and often done on an ad hoc basis, favouring people with connections in the industry. You can apply for summer work placements though, and some of the bigger marketing agencies offer paid internships and summer placements. They also often offer things like taster days and insight sessions, which although not very substantial, are a useful way of determining whether a company is right for you. Many aspects of the industry however, especially areas such as journalism, often require you to send lots of speculative emails and hope for the best. Dont be disheartened if you dont get anywhere at first you often have to send lots of emails to receive any response. If youre struggling, try targeting smaller publications or companies; you might think those big names are more impressive for your CV, but youll often learn more in a smaller organisation. Finance Banking For work experience in finance, internships and vacation schemes are your first port of call. The biggest accountancy firms have competitive schemes for this, but also offer insight days and work shadowing which are often easier to get on to. Getting work experience in your first year can be tricky, but in your second year you should be aiming to do either an industrial placement year or a summer internship. Research has shown that 75% of graduate vacancies are filled by those who have already completed an internship in the company, so getting some experience is essential. If you dont manage to get yourself a strong work experience placement theyre incredibly competitive after all why not try and get some experience in the finance department of a big company, in the public sector (think the council or NHS trusts) or in some charities? All big companies across industries including science, technology, media and culture, will have finance departments so try and secure some experience by sending out some emails. Consumer Retail Again, for a role in consumer or retail, a year in industry is the ideal way to gain some solid experience and a foothold inside a company. Just remember that deadlines for these placements often fall in December/January so you have to be quick off the mark. Theres also internships and summer placements to consider, especially for those in second year, and shorter term placements (1-2 weeks) which take place throughout the year but are often unpaid. Just remember that there are multiple different areas to the retail industry, so make sure youre getting the right kind of work experience or youre using your work experience to decide what it is you want to do. From retail management to merchandising and buying, the roles within the industry vary widely so know what path you want to take. IT Technology The important thing to remember here is that for a career in IT, you dont necessarily need an IT-related degree. Although STEM students are often preferred, being able to demonstrate a high level of experience will stand you in good stead when making an application. There are a number of formal schemes such as summer internships and shorter placements, as well as year-long industry placements, that you can apply for. But also consider things such as a temp job that you can fit around your studies, work shadowing schemes, or even just working on your own IT project. If youre involved in a society or campaign or if you can show how you used your IT skills to develop a website or improve the smooth running of operations, employers will be impressed you used your own initiative. Also have a look for volunteering projects; there are a number of initiatives to teach children and young people how to code you could get involved with. You could also have a go at a hackathon, an event where a group of software developers carry out an intense collaboration on a project, often in competition with others. Think outside the box and youll have plenty of experience in no time. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Summary Sunday Get Noticed. Get Results. Be Successful

Summary Sunday Get Noticed. Get Results. Be Successful These six posts feature tips and advice for the biggest challenges job seekers and careerists face- how to get noticed, get results and be successful.   Every week I share hundreds of articles to help job seeker and careerists be more successful. The ones listed below are top performers and worthy of highlighting again- all in one place. Do you follow me on Twitter? Follow @careersherpa // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]] Get Noticed! The 5-Minute Technique That Will Get You Noticed by Important People by Aja Frost | The Daily Muse Got a Twitter account? Then this is absolutely for you. It can sometimes work  on LinkedIn too, but only if you tag the person. Get Results! The No. 1 Thing to Do When Job Hunting by Nancy Collamer | Next Avenue Nancy Collamers article is based on the presentation given by Gerry Crispin (expert on recruitment and hiring strategies, co-founder of CarerXroads) at this years Career Thought Leaders conference. What does Gerry say you need to do? Youll have to read the short article! Be Successful! 6 Ways to Make an Outstanding First Impression by Jeremy Goldman | Inc. Do you make the right first impression? These tips should help. College Is Worth It If You Have These Six Experiences by Brandon Busteed | Quartz Theres a lot of talk around the ROI from a college degree. To what extent can  you (your son, daughter, etc) influence post-college success? This article is based on research by Gallup The  Gallup-Purdue Indexâ€"a massive study of 30,000 college graduates in the USâ€"measured the degree to which graduates were engaged in their work and thriving in their purpose, social, financial, community, and physical well-being. recent Gallup research indicates that 25% of all college graduates in the US fail to thrive in their overall careers and lives. Spoiler: Here are the six experiences: a professor who made them excited about learning professors who cared about them as a person a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams worked on a long-term project had a job or internship where they applied what they were learning were extremely involved in extra-curricular activities #TChat Recap: How To Turn Horrible Bosses Into Happier Relationships by Meghan Biro | Talent Culture This is a summary and replay of #TChat- its part Twitter chat and part podcast. This provides you with two ways to learn more about the topic.  The guest was  Tony Deblauwe, Founder of consulting firm HR4Change. LinkedIn 18 Reasons Why You Need Every Employee Using LinkedIn Every Day by William Arruda | Forbes If you think LinkedIn is just an online resumethink again. Here are ways LinkedIn is a powerful tool for employers and employees!

Keys to Writing a Good Resume

Keys to Writing a Good ResumeSo, you're now well on your way to writing a good resume. If you need some help to write a great resume, then you may want to read this article. You will learn some tips that will help you create the perfect resume for yourself.The first thing that you should think about is the key word in your resume, which is the positive statement. Why? Well, it will greatly improve your chances of getting an interview, which is the most important step in the hiring process.When you get an interview, they want to know your abilities, so you will have to be prepared for hard questions. One of these questions is what you do in your spare time. Your cover letter should include this information in order to tell the employer that you have some job experience.Another thing that you should include on your resume is where you have taught before. This will prove to them that you are someone who has the ability to teach and provide valuable assistance. This will be very helpful in showing why you deserve a job in their company.Another thing that you should include on your resume is the objective statements. You can write your own objective statements but you should include your company's objective statements. Your objective statements will tell them what you do and why you deserve to get hired.Finally, you should also include your cover letter. Your cover letter will show the employer why you deserve to get hired. Your cover letter should also include the three points that they will look at when deciding whether or not to hire you.These are the keys to writing a good resume. Once you finish writing your resume, make sure that you always follow these tips.

GBL Tech Resume Writing - An Experts Advice

GBL Tech Resume Writing - An Expert's AdviceGBL Tech Resume Writing was a popular choice among students looking for an advantage in their career path. This has become very popular with the introduction of the internet. There are several ways in which people can learn how to write a GBL Tech resume and it would be best if you take the suggestions from an expert.The question of 'Career development' was one of the biggest concerns among many students who wanted to find out a way of career development in order to get ahead of their peers. The technology that has existed since the late nineties came into force and more companies are now designing their job roles and organizational structures based on computers. There is a multitude of software available on the internet and you can study it well. The expert that you will get from an online school is well equipped to give you the best advice and teach you various applications that you would require in the modern times. They also explain you how to use the internet for writing your resume.Another useful option available to GBL Tech Resume Writing is the internet because there are a lot of freelance writers and translators that offer their services for a reasonable price. If you know what you are doing, you can write a successful resume and become a success in the business world.Electronic resume writing is all about generating interest in a certain section and making it look good. You can ensure the relevance of your resume by making a good first impression. The candidate who does not make any impact on the cover letter can easily start losing jobs. You need to create some spark and give an impression that you are someone who is high on potential and have an excellent future ahead of you.The GBL Tech resume writing service provider would then follow-up with you once the resume is ready. They will evaluate the various qualifications that you have, how they relate to the company you are applying for and how they can help them further their business and bring more customer attention.Many companies are using GBL resume writing as a tool in order to bring in new staff to their organizations. It is especially a good idea to produce a resume that is very impressive and contains in-depth information. The skill of keeping one's self updated is essential if you want to do well in your job. All your efforts are not wasted if you know your portfolio and the basic job requirements.The best option available for you is to get the assistance of an expert who would be able to teach you how to do a great job. A specialist would also point out the mistakes that you may make in your resume writing and this would give you a chance to revise your work. A GBL tech resume writing service is a good way to ensure that you are in great shape when it comes to writing a perfect resume. Do not forget to hire a professional who can offer you honest advice in order to get a new direction in your career.

The True Story About Grad School Resume Template That the Experts Dont Want You to Hear

The True Story About Grad School Resume Template That the Experts Don't Want You to Hear Bear in mind, your resume or CV should emphasize your individual strengths. To increase your chances of locating the interview, you'll need to at all times modify your resume based on which template is easily the most likely to use. Templates may be used for making CV, resume to be able to apply for jobs. They also show you precisely what information you'll need to have inside your CV, such as what information to put in every individual part of your CV, and which kind of dialect to make use of. When the work application is prepared to proceed, you will want to be certain to receive it before as much organisations as is possible. Graduate school education might be asked to pursue your career of interest when honing your professional abilities and developing new abilities. In your objective, you identify where you wish to go to graduate school and what program you wish to enter. Your grad school resume is among the essential facets in your grad school application practice. You will be able to conserve the templates in the modern folders or you can help make an original folder. You are likely to shortly observe that some resume web templates happen to get locked until you wind up with a pro version to acquire at the least three months. The templates are hence very important to obtain the 1st photo right. Finding academic resume templates might be even simpler than you ever imagined. The Argument About Grad School Resume Template You might find an application design for an entry-level place, and you'll find a template intended for practically any kind of job or career you are looking for. An acting curriculum vitae template may become your key to receiving the use of an eternity. You might find an application template for an entry-level situation, and you'll locate a template pertaining to almost all types of job or profession you're searching for. Grad Sch ool Resume Template - Overview Resume examples and templates are incredibly helpful, especially when you're writing one of your initial resumes. A simple continue it is the most serious version or variety of the resume template which could be used to make resumes for any operate position. A template supplies you with a suggested structure meant for your articles, and that means that you can quickly begin writing. It is easily customised to your liking and comes with all essential files meant for a fast set-up. The Fundamentals of Grad School Resume Template Revealed Resumes are made to reflect your work history and your own private style. They are important to folks who wish to build their particular careers. They are essential to folks who wish to build their particular careers. They are not one size fits all.

5 Reasons Why Every Job Searcher Needs a Smart Phone - Work It Daily

5 Reasons Why Every Job Searcher Needs a Smart Phone - Work It Daily Just the name, smart phone, should be clue as to why it’s time to move over to one of these devices. Maybe you are thinking: “I’m unemployed, I’m in debt, there is no way I am paying several hundred dollars and then a hundred dollars a month just to have some stupid phone I won’t even use.” The point is you will likely use it all the time. It's even arguable in today’s job market a smart phone is essential for survival. Here are FIVE reasons why 2012 is the year to go and get a smart phone. 1.The cell phone is the new watch. People look at cell phones consciously and unconsciously all the time to determine everything from your age to your socioeconomic status. Having a smart phone is the unspoken way of letting a prospective employer know that you are tech savvy and up with the times. Older workers in particular need to pay attention to what phone they carry. Prospective employers may even prompt you to use your phone just to gain access to information about you that by law they cannot ask. Moreover, prospective employers can gain valuable information about everything from your judgment skills to your office etiquette by simply ringing your cell phone or sending you a text during an interview and watching how you react. Always, always put your phone on silent before entering an interview situation or a serious meeting. 2. 2012 is likely to be the year of the smart phone wars. This means lower costs and greater incentives for anyone purchasing a smart phone this year. In addition, unlimited phone and data plans are still available among some carriers and these will soon be a thing of the past. Data usage charges are already part of most plans and these charges are only going one-way, up. 3. A smart phone provides instant access to essential information. As a job searcher, instant access can prove critical to doing well in an interview and landing a job. For example, while at an employment event you might meet someone who introduces you to a friend who is hiring. After being introduced he wants to “talk more” after he gives a speech in the next room. Provided you have a smart phone its possible to quickly research the prospective employer and his company and impress him with your general knowledge. That same instant access can be the edge that is needed to be on the top of the pile for consultant work or an interview. When a prospective employer gets 3,000 applications via e-mail just how far do you think they get down the pile. Don’t you want a phone that will prompt you immediately when a job is posted? Furthermore, there is always the ability to leverage Facebook or LinkedIn when you meet someone important. It’s so easy to say, “Can I friend you so we can keep in touch?” The luxury of having all of your platforms with you on your phone at all times is such a gift, especially when you are networking to find a job. 4. Get a smart phone and dump expensive landline services. Almost everything you can get on cable TV you can get for free or almost free on your smart phone. Of course the screen size isn’t the same but then again you can take it with you almost anywhere. Standard cable TV, internet, landline phone and mobile cell phone bills almost always add up to more than one unlimited smart phone bill. In addition, a smart phone may make an Internet line at the house redundant. Several smart phones can also be used as wi-fi hot spots. For a monthly fee of about $20.00, the smart phone can be used as an Internet connection for a laptop or stationary computer. Family plans allow additional phones at lower rates essentially connecting the entire family anywhere for less than the cost of your previous “standard” services. 5. A smart phone may lift your spirits. Looking for employment is living with a daily emptiness that was previously populated by work. A smart phone dramatically changes the dynamic of being stuck at home waiting to hear from prospective employers. Smart phone job seekers are mobile. Instead of being unemployed they are free. Free to go to the beach, to the gym, to the local café, free to be waiting for one interview while they are planning another one. Furthermore, smart phones can be programmed with funny reminder chimes to lift spirits throughout the day. There is a lot of writing on the Internet about devices that we all just must have. However, a smart phone really is a device worth owning. Almost always there is a 30-day money back trial. Give one a whirl and don’t be surprised if it changes your life. Aveta’s Six Sigma offers the best self-paced online certifications in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma and DFSS. Six Sigma training encourages individuals to stop what they are doing, examine how well they have done it, and then implement improvements to iron out defects. Job searcher smart phone image from Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!