There are LOTS of questions around resume dos and don’ts. There’s so much advice out there that it can be overwhelming to try and figure out what’s the correct answer. During our weekly live Office Hours on YouTube, two of our coaches, Ariella Coombs and J.T. O’Donnell, answer questions live from viewers related to their job search, career success, on the job situations and more. We complied a simple list of what we find to be the most common questions our coaches get about resumes. We hope you find this helpful. Let’s start with the basics…Should I dumb down my resume?This is a very common question that people get the bad advice around all the time. J.T. will help to break down what’s really important to put on your resume and why you don’t need to “dumb it down” in order for it to get you results. How far back should dates go on my resume? I have a lot of great companies in my work history. What should be included?This is one of the MOST common question about resumes. It’s a great question! J.T. will break down how long is too long to go back in your work history and when you can make exceptions. My resume was reviewed by a professional but it’s not getting me any interviews. What should I do?Having your resume professional written or reviewed and to STILL not get interviews can be extremely frustrating. Ariella will explain why this could be and what you could do to change this. Want to get your resume reviewed by Ariella, J.T. or our team of trained coaches?Then check out our Premium Subscription.
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There are LOTS of questions around resume dos and don’ts. There’s so much advice out there that it can be overwhelming to try and figure out what’s the correct answer. During our weekly live Office Hours on YouTube, two of our coaches, Ariella Coombs and J.T. O’Donnell, answer questions live from viewers related to their job search, career success, on the job situations and more. We complied a simple list of what we find to be the most common questions our coaches get about resumes. We hope you find this helpful. Let’s start with the basics…Should I dumb down my resume?This is a very common question that people get the bad advice around all the time. J.T. will help to break down what’s really important to put on your resume and why you don’t need to “dumb it down” in order for it to get you results. How far back should dates go on my resume? I have a lot of great companies in my work history. What should be included?This is one of the MOST common question about resumes. It’s a great question! J.T. will break down how long is too long to go back in your work history and when you can make exceptions. My resume was reviewed by a professional but it’s not getting me any interviews. What should I do?Having your resume professional written or reviewed and to STILL not get interviews can be extremely frustrating. Ariella will explain why this could be and what you could do to change this. Want to get your resume reviewed by Ariella, J.T. or our team of trained coaches?Then check out our Premium Subscription.
Use coupon code OFFICEHOURS (all caps, no spaces) at check out to stay $10 off the monthly rate!Answers To Commonly Asked Resume Questions syndicated from https://dataentrytestpro.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Answers To Commonly Asked Resume Questions Back in March, we made the hard decision to change our private Facebook group of over 37 THOUSAND members to a fee-based only platform. What does that mean? We made an announcement and gave the members a cut-off date. Once that date passed, only Work It Daily Subscribers and those who pay $2/month have access to it. Check out this article J.T. wrote for Inc explaining why we made this decision (and why your company should think about doing it too!) Many people thought Why We Had To Make Our Private Facebook Group A Paid Group www.youtube.com What’s so special about our group? JT goes LIVE 3X a week to answer career questions we have sent to us via the group, and we have some amazing professionals who help lift each other up during their career journey! If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, click the link here to sign up! (Work It Daily Members Do NOT Have To Pay For Access To This Group. If you are an existing member, please request to join our group and enter your WID email address) We Are Deleting Our Private Facebook Group (Despite Having 37K Members) syndicated from https://dataentrytestpro.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr We Are Deleting Our Private Facebook Group (Despite Having 37K Members) So, you’ve applied for a job and you have an interview. Good news, right? Except that it’s a phone interview. And you hate talking on the phone. Interviews are scary enough when they’re face-to-face, but they’re almost worse when they’re over the phone. It’s more difficult to get your personality across when the interviewer can’t see your expressions and body language. You can’t tell what they’re thinking, either. How do you ace the interview, make yourself memorable, and not lose your cool while you’re at it? We’ve got three main tips on how to do phone interviews well, some common phone interview questions so you can prepare yourself for when they inevitably come up, and a couple notes on how to close up the interview and make yourself stick in the interviewer’s brain. So, take a deep breath, and let’s get started: Part I: Acing the InterviewPhone interviews kind of suck, but take it from someone who has chronic phone anxiety and has to do this all the time for work: there are some ways to make them suck less. 1. Come PreparedJust like a regular job interview, you want to do everything in your power to come as prepared as possible. Unlike a regular interview, though, you’re totally allowed to have some tricks up your sleeve. First thing’s first: the basics. Don’t forget any essential supplies you might need:
And now, for your secret weapon: notes. Look, in a regular interview, you can’t exactly come in with a big stack of notes on the company, the position, and even yourself. You can’t google things mid-interview to make sure you know what you’re talking about, either. In a phone interview, though, there’s nothing stopping you from doing just that. Use it to your advantage. Here’s a list of things you should have in front of you:
This changes the game. Your notes help you sound like you’re super on top of it, even if you’re actually nervous and stumbling over your thoughts. There’s no reason to make your brain do all the heavy lifting. Let yourself focus on the interview itself, and leave everything else up to the information you gathered beforehand. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to be successful. Full stop. 2. Be ProfessionalThis should go without saying…but I’ve done so many phone interviews in my life and let me tell you: the temptation to forgo pants “just because they’ll never know” is real. Don’t give in to it. You’ll be way so distracted by the thought of “haha, I didn’t even get dressed for this!” that you won’t be at the top of your game. Don’t do that to yourself. You (and the interviewer) deserve better. Instead, wear clothes that make you feel professional and confident. It doesn’t have to be a power suit, unless that’s your thing. If you feel comfortable and confident in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, then wear that. Science tells us the clothes you wear affect your attitude, and your attitude is everything. Especially over the phone. You’re going to have to put in 200% to make sure that you sound engaged, competent, and bright.
Oh, and one more thing: if you have roommates or family living with you, let them know what you’ll be doing so they don’t interrupt you to ask where their keys are or what you want for dinner. If you have pets, it’s probably best to shut them out of the room. I know they’re cute, but they’re also terribly distracting. 3. Take a Lot of NotesWe covered pre-prepared notes earlier, but you should also be taking notes during the interview. Remember that pen and paper? Use them. I’m terrible with names. I usually forget them the second someone introduces themselves to me. During phone conversations, I’ll write down the name and company of the person I’m talking to so I don’t blank on that information mid-sentence. Remembering someone’s name makes them feel special. There’s no sound quite so nice as the sound of one’s own name. So if you’re like me and you’re bad with them, write them down right away. This applies for other things, too. Write down questions as you think of them, so you can ask them later. Write down important values or responsibilities as your interviewer brings them up. Your pen is your secret to sounding way smarter and more put-together than you would be with your brain alone. The most important, best thing you can do for yourself is to come as prepared as possible. That’s why this next section is so important: Part 2: Common Phone Interview QuestionsIt’s helpful to practice interviewing as often as you can. It helps you get comfortable with doing it. Ask your friends and family to help you. See if you can get a parent to pretend to be hiring you for their particular workplace. What sort of questions will they ask? How will they respond to yours? In case you need a little inspiration, here’s a list of common phone interview questions. If you want even more fodder, check out this list of common interview questions that might come up, too. Try to think of good answers to these ahead of time, so you’re not tripping over yourself in surprise when they come up. The great part about phone interviews is that you have those secret weapons: your notepad, and Google. Remember to keep the interviewer’s company website open so that you can refer back to it, and keep notes on the names of who you’re talking to, the company’s CEO, and any other important information. It’ll come in really handy later. 1. Tell me about yourself.Strategy: This might be one of the most daunting questions they can possibly ask you. It also is one of the most important. A good strategy is to think about what will make you memorable to them while still being concise. Answer in chronological order, starting with how you got into your line of work (or why you studied your major in college), and talk about key accomplishments along the way. Include any promotions you’ve received. Finish up by describing what you’re looking for now, and why. 2. Why are you applying for this position?Strategy: You need to have two key pieces for this answer. First, cover what you’re looking for in your job search in general (a job that interests you and is meaningful, for instance). Then, connect that to something you noticed about their company. Maybe they really care about the planet, or you’re looking to be challenged at work and you saw in the job description something that’s both challenging and interesting. Be creative. 3. Do you have any questions for us?Strategy: It’s helpful to think about questions you have for them during the interview. More likely than not, they’ll want to take some time to tell you a little about the company and the position. Write down 1-2 questions then. Or, if you want to be extra on-top-of-it, try to write down a question or two based on the job description before the interview even starts. It’s good to ask about the company’s values, their management system, current problems they have that need solving, or for more detail on what might be expected of you. Don’t ask about your salary, working hours, benefits, or dress code. You can do that later, when you actually get the job. 4. How do you plan to tackle (company problem) based on your experience?Strategy: If you’ve gotten this far, the CEO or HR manager probably wants to test out your critical thinking skills, work ethic, and how you’d fit into the company. This question is a great chance to shine. They’ll often give you a scenario, like a problem with a coworker or a difficult customer. Make sure that your answer is organized, logical, and aligns with the company’s values. Here’s a good example: “Your supervisor asks you to do something that might be against company policy. How would you handle this situation?” A good answer to this question would discuss how you’d get clarification from the supervisor, rather than jumping to the conclusion that they’re totally wrong. If it turns out that what they’re asking you to do isn’t illegal or unethical, the company wants to know that you’ll do what’s asked of you. 5. What do you know about our company?Strategy: Employers are looking for someone who shows initiative and takes the time to learn about the company they’re applying to work for. That’s why they ask this question. Make sure you know the name of their CEO, and how many employees they have (check for both of these on LinkedIn). If they have a mission statement or values, you ought to be able to say what they are (write these down in your notes, so you don’t forget them!). Who is their audience or typical customer, and who are their biggest competitors? Make sure to say, “I took a look at your website”, or, “I did some reading.” They’re looking for these kinds of statements that show you’re putting in due effort. 6. What are your salary expectations?Strategy: Don’t give a number. You don’t want to scare them off if it’s too high, and if it’s too low you run the risk of hurting your ability to negotiate later. The best thing to do is, if you’re applying for a regular job, to say you don’t have a number in mind yet. That way they can’t pressure you for answers. If you’re interviewing for a freelance or contract position, politely tell them that you don’t discuss pricing over the phone and promise to send a follow-up email when you know more about the project details (and then do!). 7. When can you start?Strategy: In a face-to-face interview, this usually means that it’s going well. However, in a phone interview, they’re genuinely just trying to get a feel for your availability. If you’re currently employed, make sure you allow for a 2-weeks notice. Don’t feel as if you need to say you’re available any sooner. In fact, even if you’re not employed, two weeks is still a good rule of thumb. Make sure that you’re ready to start within the month, though. Most companies don’t want to wait any longer than that to fill a position. 8. Tell me more about _____ (a specific item or talking point on your resume).Strategy: This is another moment where they’re giving you an opportunity to stand out. You want to be concise, but also give them a chance to understand exactly what your experience entails. Tell them about relevant experience like a time when you resolved conflict, or how you were responsible for reaching out to company brands, sending out marketing emails, or fixed a software problem. There are tons of other possible questions. You can’t prepare for every scenario, but this should get you started. If anything, practicing with these questions will get you more comfortable talking about yourself in a professional capacity, making your interviews go more smoothly. Part 3: Dealing with Phone AnxietyTalking on the phone sucks. Interviews are nerve-wracking enough without adding the phone in the mix. For some people, it’s no big deal. For the rest of us, though, it’s awful. You repeat what you’re going to say over and over a million times. Your chest hurts when the phone rings. You forget everything you were going to say the minute you pick it up. It’s okay. Why Phone Calls Seem So ScaryPart of why it’s so awful is that most of communication is nonverbal. Unfortunately, over the phone, you can’t see the other person’s facial expressions, gestures, or body language. That makes it really hard to tell if the interview is going well or poorly, or if they’re completely bored or lost. It’s also really hard to communicate your personality and whether or not you’re listening. Not only that, but talking on the phone can be downright confusing. An experiment conducted by Lauren Emberson, a psychology Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University, found that students had a harder time concentrating over the phone than they did with a face-to-face conversation. So how do you combat this? How to Conquer Phone Anxiety: My Four TipsFrom a professed phone-phobic person who has to talk on the phone all the time for work, here are my tips: 1. Remind yourself that they’re not expecting you to be flawless. It often feels like you have to construct the “perfect” answer during a phone interview. You don’t. They’re certainly not expecting you to know the answer to everything. The best strategy I’ve found for this is to say, “I don’t know, but I’m good at finding out answers, and I love learning new things.” This shows the interviewer that you’re teachable and that you’re not a know-it-all who might cause problems for them later. 2. Practice, practice, practice. There’s a reason therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with phobias and anxiety. It works. The biggest thing that helped me get over my phone anxiety was having to make calls on a daily basis. The more I did it, the more it became a normal part of my routine, rather than a big scary event I had to psych myself up for. Practice the interview questions as often as you can, and ask for help. Hold mock interviews often. You’ll get there eventually. 3. Your notes are your safety blanket. It’s impossible to blank on someone’s name if you’ve written it down. Use your notes religiously. Don’t expect your brain to remember everything. Jotting down notes or doodling during the interview can also help keep your brain focused on what the other person is saying, so that you don’t forget what you’re talking about mid-conversation. 4. Relax beforehand. Don’t psych yourself out. Make yourself a cup of tea beforehand. Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Try visualizing the person beforehand and imagine that they’re nervous, too. Remember they probably hate the phone almost as much as you do. Breathe deeply and maybe even meditate for five or ten minutes. Come into the interview relaxed, with a clear head. Part 4: Phone Interview Follow UpWhen the interview is coming to a close, make sure to thank the interviewer for their time, and mention that you look forward to hearing back from them. Wrap up with confidence. Within the next 2-3 days, be sure to send a follow-up email, thanking them again for their time. This is huge. In some cases, the follow-up email can determine whether or not you get the job. It makes you stand out more to the employer, and shows that you care about the job and you take initiative. Here’s a good template:
Try to keep the email short and sweet. Don’t send it too soon after the interview. Usually, 3-24 hours later is best. Don’t wait any longer than that! With any luck, you should receive an email or a call back. For now, pat yourself on the back. You did good, champ. Keep practicing the questions, hone your resume and cover letter, and don’t give up. – Image Credits: featured RSS is cool and all, but you can also view the original post here: 4 Tips to Ace Phone Interviews (Plus 8 Practice Interview Questions) 4 Tips to Ace Phone Interviews (Plus 8 Practice Interview Questions) syndicated from https://dataentrytestpro.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr 4 Tips to Ace Phone Interviews (Plus 8 Practice Interview Questions) Do you believe in the power of social media? It is possible to use social media and marketing strategies to help with your job search. And all in an hour or less a day! I use all the major social media platforms to market my business. And what I found is that it can be a huge time suck if I let it. But unless I’m active on these platforms, my audience abandons me. I had to find a way to cram a lot in within a short amount of time. The same will be true for your social networks. If you are not active, your connections forget about you. And I know you are busy, either at work or looking for a job. You don’t have endless hours to be playing on social media. (I say this with a bit of sarcasm.) To stay top-of-mind and in front of your network (online and offline), you need to ping them with valuable information. By valuable, I mean useful to your network. These were the most popular topics shared on LinkedIn in 2019. But the topics have to be relevant to your career goals too! You aren’t promoting yourself. You are promoting yourself as a thought leader or someone in the know about industry trends, the marketplace, careers, etc. Marketing Strategies: Monitoring, Engaging & PromotingBefore you do anything, watch what other people are doing. Engage (comment or like content from people active on whichever platform you are using. Then you’ve earned the right to promote your own content or message.
Here’s a simple formula to follow on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. To get more tips on how to interact on social media, read this: How To Engage with People On Social Media Status Update Ideas To Fill Your PipelineTo help get you started with ideas for status updates, here are types of content that do well on social media. Just tailor it to your interests and the interests of people you are trying to engage with. When I first started using Twitter, I loved it but didn’t really understand it. I watched others using it and saw what they were doing. Then I jumped in and tried to emulate what successful people were doing. I am doing the same thing with Instagram. To help get started with Twitter, read How To Use Twitter and this one 11 Beginner Twitter Tips. To get started with Instagram read How To Use Instagram for Job Search One Place to Update and Monitor LinkedIn, Facebook & TwitterHere is where things get really cool. I can use Hootsuite and save time. Now, instead of having to log in to LinkedIn, I can see what my network is doing from Hootsuite. But wait, it gets even better! If I want to update my status (meaning share what I am reading, doing or thinking), I can do that all from Hootsuite. I don’t need to log in to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Here is how that works. You need to sync your other accounts with the platform, which is very easy to do. Once you have done that, you can select with social networking site you want to share your status update on. (The free version of Hootsuite limits you to 3 social profiles) Social Media TricksRead this to learn more about these tricks Social Media Tricks for Your Job Search. Your Time Is Valuable. Use It WiselyIn just one hour a day, you can now regularly update and more efficiently follow your network across multiple platforms! That one hour could be spread across the day or could be all at once. If you choose the “all at once” option, you may also want to consider scheduling your tweets/updates for later, to spread them out. This is another function built into Hootsuite! If you want to learn more about improving your online visibility, I wrote this: Free Tools For A Better Online Presence. The post 1 Hour a Day Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers appeared first on Career Sherpa . 1 Hour a Day Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers syndicated from https://dataentrytestpro.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr 1 Hour a Day Marketing Strategies for Job Seekers In this week’s episode of “Well This Happened”, we want to know what you would do if a recruiter called you a day EARLY for your phone interview (and you were NOT PREPARED!) We want YOU to be the career coach and tell us which one is the RIGHT answer! Think you know? Vote below, and stay tuned for later this week when we announce the right answer (and why the other ones are wrong). If you want to enter for the chance to win one of our FREE memberships, be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and hit the bell to get notified each time a new “Well This Happened” episode is out. To enter, simply comment which answer you think is correct in the comments below the video on Youtube! Called A Day Early For A Phone Interview [Part 1] www.youtube.com A: Don’t Answer The Phone. Let Them Leave A Voicemail & You Can Call Them Back.B: Say “No” & That You’d Rather Stick To The Original Meeting Date & Time.C: Do The Interview, But Then Call The Recruiter & Explain What Happened, & Ask For A Second Chance.D: Tell The Hiring Manager You Can Do The Interview, But Might Not Do As Well As You Were Hoping (Without Preparation)
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NETWORKING5 Ways Remote Workers Can Build Their Networks (and Skyrocket Their Careers) Even if you aren’t a remote worker, all these tips will help you build your network and awareness of your talent! As the saying goes, build your network before you need it (to find a new job). Actually, these five networking ideas will enhance your career immediately. CAREER10 Great Skills You Can Teach Yourself Staying current with new skills is one way to ensure employability. Learning platforms like Coursera, Udemy, or edX as well as other websites help teach these skills. You’ll find the top 10 skills and courses in this article. 7 Toxic Thoughts That Are Sabotaging Your Success Daskal writes:
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