On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Best Work With International Colleagues

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Best Work With International Colleagues When Erin Meyer visited Tokyo with a Japanese colleague shortly after her book, The Culture Map was published, she agreed to speak to about 20 Japanese managers. After her presentation, she asked if there were any questions or comments. No hands went up, so I went to sit down, she recalls. But then her Japanese colleague whispered to her that he believed there were some comments. Would it be OK if he tried to solicit some feedback? Meyer agreed. The colleague made the attempt, but the group remained silent. Then, he made eye contact with someone and asked, Do you have something to add? To my amazement, she responded, Yes, thank you, and asked me a very interesting question. I was dumbfounded, Meyer says. How did he know that she had something she wanted to say? The process was repeated several times, and more people lent their voices to the discussion. After the session, Meyer asked her colleague how he knew people wanted to ask questions when they were so silent in the beginning. His response? It has to do with how bright their eyes are. I thought: Thats not something I ever would have learned from my upbringing in Minnesota, Meyer says. Meyer says she learned that in Japan, people dont make as much direct eye contact. So, when they do it means that they want to be called upon. When she returned to her classroom at INSEAD where she teaches executive courses, I felt both embarrassed and (read more here) Photo credit: Gi2C

Could a Low Use of Data Be Affecting Your Business Growth

Could a Low Use of Data Be Affecting Your Business Growth LinkedIn have warned recruitment businesses that a low use of data among recruiters could have a negative implication for the future of their business, as  new  research has  indicated that a slow adoption of new skills in the recruitment industry can impact the growth and impact of UK businesses. How is a poor use of data affecting businesses? A study of 500 senior HR and recruitment professionals revealed that nearly one in three (31%) admit they aren’t taking full advantage of the data insights into the skills of the wider workforce now available through social media. Not using data insights to inform recruitment activity has a clear impact on the ability of the business to identify and hire the right candidates. 28% of those involved in the survey stated that the biggest impact of not using data is reduced business productivity, which is caused by the length of time it takes to hire new employees and one in five think that a slow recruitment time can damage its staff morale.    A further 21%  reported slower growth, with 18% saying the extra time causes a potential loss of revenue. Chris Brown, Director LinkedIn Talent Solutions, commented: “Talent is the number one driver of success for businesses today. Companies that invest in their recruitment functions, give them a seat at the boardroom table, and give them access to the latest tools and insights have a competitive advantage. Being able to apply data insights to solve hiring challenges is just one of the things top employers look for when building their recruiting teams.” What role does data play? Data is becoming increasingly important in recruitment, and this has been underlined by the fact that 35% of  those surveyed said that better data analysis skills  was the top priority in successful recruitment in the future, and more than half (56%) believe the use of data insights will increasingly shape business strategy over the next three to five years. As part of its investment in new skills, defence company Thales has put 18 new recruiters through LinkedIn’s Recruiter Certification programme in the last year. Robert Hilder, Global Head of Sourcing at Thales commented: “The prevalence of social media today means employers now have direct access to a vast array of insight into where sought-after skills exist, among both active and ‘passive’ candidates. Recruiters need to know how to make use of all the tools available to them to stay ahead of the game. The ability to analyse and deliver data-driven insight and recommendations to our senior leadership team is something we put a lot of emphasis on when hiring and developing new recruiters. As a result, talent acquisition in our company now has a far higher degree of influence when it comes to informing strategic hiring decisions in the business.” Chris Brown at LinkedIn concluded: “These kind of insights will help organisations find talented people quickly and easily, and also inform strategic business decisions, such as where to locate new facilities and which markets have untapped pools of talent.” [Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Writing Graduate Assistantship in Resume

Writing Graduate Assistantship in ResumeWriting graduate assistantship in resume is a good method of having a wide range of different kinds of jobs. You can get a number of opportunities to write for graduate assistantships, which are very diverse in nature. There are a number of different positions that offer you the opportunity to handle projects and that could give you exposure in various areas of work.There are a number of positions that provide you with a large variety of tasks. You can choose from the research assistantships, the administrative assistantships, as well as the administrative assistantships. Every project is different and there is a possibility of gaining experience in all the fields. As a matter of fact, you will find a large number of opportunities to take advantage of when you know how to handle the different tasks that are required by the different positions.Writing graduate assistantship in resume is a good method of having a great deal of different types of projects available for you. You will be able to apply for more than one position, so that you can add one to your resume. You may be able to get the opportunity to join the project management group if you know how to use the techniques and learn the different skills.You can also join the different employment groups. This means that you have the chance to get assignments from different employers and clients. When you make it possible for you to get assignments from different companies, you will be able to get the chance to broaden your job search and to go beyond the traditional group of positions.The chances of finding the great job opportunities are very wide when you are writing graduate assistantship in resume. Most people are looking for high-quality projects because they are expecting that the positions are going to be very demanding. It is not easy to fulfill the requirements of several different people in different jobs. For this reason, it is a good way to ensure that you ar e going to get the best types of positions that will be challenging and appealing.There are a number of ways that you can improve your chances of getting positions that are quite challenging. The first step is to learn about the types of projects that are offered by different institutions and clients. The projects that you should write about in your resume will be those that require specific knowledge. Also, you have to think about the general aspects that will be needed by the project so that you will be able to focus on them.The next step is to join the project management group. While joining the project management group, you will be able to learn about the work and all the things that are required in this type of environment. In addition, you will be able to gain experience as an assistant in various projects.Writing graduate assistantship in resume will allow you to have a great deal of different projects available for you. You should be able to use the tasks in your resume to g ive the impression that you have an excellent amount of experience in the different positions. You should keep in mind that your resume should be focused. You should also give enough details about each of the projects that you have handled.

Todays Top 10 Best Jobs

Todays Top 10 Best Jobs 0 Flares 0 Flares Loyal Corn Heads might remember last weeks article that covered todays 10 worst jobs. Well, its not all doom and gloom here at Corn on the Job.  Over the weekend I decided Id bring you some sunshine with Todays Top 10 Best Jobs, so back to CareerCast I went. For those of you with kids, after a look at the Top 10 Best Jobs list you may want to encourage your little ones to take math a little more seriously.  Also, take note that each of the 10 jobs listed need at least an undergraduate degree, if not graduate school.  If your job falls on this list, please reply back with your thoughts.  Do you really feel like your job is all that sexy? Top 10 Best Jobs Mathematician Actuary Statistician Biologist Software Engineer Computer Systems Analyst Historian Sociologist Industrial Engineer Accountant There are a number of factors that go into the ranking.  Those factors include: Work Environment Physical Demands Stress Income Hours Per Week Check out the full article, and click on a job to see where it ranks in each category!

Self-Marketing Strategies to Land a New Job What Parades Teach Us - CareerAlley

Self-Marketing Strategies to Land a New Job What Parades Teach Us - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Nobody, no, nobody, is gonna rain on my parade! Bob Merrill and Jule Styne Author Byline: Christina Archer is a Career Agent, author, expert resume writer and presenter. Author Website: http://www.I-CareerSearch.com When was the last time you pulled out the folding chairs, grabbed a blanket and a thermos, and headed down to watch a local parade? I had the privilege of taking my family to the Festival of States Parade in Saint Petersburg, Florida last night..one of my favorites since I was in middle school. My children love to catch colorful beads and candy, while I am the recipient of brochures, flyers, and coupons passed out by local merchants participating in the festivities. Today, were going to talk about five self-marketing strategies that will get your name in front of hiring managers and decision makers. These are out of the box ideas; but in a tough economy, youve got to self-promote constantly. Its time to place your personal marketing strategy to the head of the parade, and march! 1. Know who the hiring managers and decision makers are at your target companies. Many job candidates fall prey to the web application; and dont ever take the time to find out who they would be working for! Yes, its going to take some extra work but you owe it to your career to find out who youve got to connect with. Call the company, talk to HR, use the social networks, Google search the organization, visit their website; do whatever you have to and find out who will ultimately decide to hire you. 2. Put yourself in front of the hiring authority outside of the office. If youve done your research, you know that Mr. Hiring Manager is a member of the local Toastmasters club that meets every Thursday night. Ms. Decision Maker may have a passion for volunteering at the local dog shelter. The company you want to work for may have a huge community event next week. This information is easily found on the web. Attend that Toastmasters meeting, find out when Ms. Decision Maker will be at the shelter, go to the company community shin-dig and introduce yourself to those people who can hire you. 3. Join local networking groups, and go to the meetings. Hiring managers, HR, Recruiters, and influential individuals are constantly networking to continue up the ladder. When you want to connect with them, just look at professional clubs that meet in your area. Most of all, remember to engage with other members, and talk about job leads they may be aware of. 4. Have a personal elevator pitch. Can you articulate to Mr. Hiring Manager who you are, what you do, and what you want? Heres an example: Hi John, my name is Christina, and I help people land their dream job in 60 days or less. Im looking for new project that will utilize my recruiting and writing skills. I understand your company is opening a new training development office locally. Id love to hear more about that. As you can see, an elevator pitch is a teaser. Your goal is to say just enough to strike up a relevant conversation. Notice too, I didnt look desperate by asking whether he had open jobs. An elevator pitch is essential in the self-marketing game. 5. Your calling card is calling! When you have the opportunity to rub elbows with decision makers, do you think they are likely to remember you after the conversation? They might, depending on their overall impression of you. Lets take our self-marketing to the next level, and make sure they cant forget you by having professionally printed business cards with your name, contact information, email, web resume address, and a one liner version of your elevator pitch. You dont have to spend hundreds of dollars to have high quality, personalized calling cards anymore, either. You never know when youll meet your next prospective boss.so have them with you at all times. Parade watchers are a captive audience. When you incorporate the parade mentality into your job search, you create a win-win situation that will land you your next opportunity. Are you doing everything you can to make a captive audience of the hiring managers at your target companies? Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities. Good luck in your search

6 Common Traits of the Successfully Self-Employed - Hallie Crawford

6 Common Traits of the Successfully Self-Employed By Leslie Kuban Whether you’re driven by a lifelong dream to own your own business or a nagging distaste for working for someone else, you’ll find plenty of company on the entrepreneurial yellow brick road. Freshbooks estimated that by 2021, 24 million Americans will be self-employed. According to recent news from Guidant Financial, “2020 has the opportunity to be a fantastic time to access growth capital or additional funding â€" or the financing to start or buy a brand-new business.” This is very good news for those contemplating going into business for themselves. If you find yourself wondering should I stick to what I know or venture out and bank on myself, it’s definitely time for some self-reflection. Perhaps a more pertinent question to ask before you quit your job and head to the bank for a business loan is, “Am I really cut out to be a successful business owner?” Let’s look at 6 common traits among the successfully self-employed: Self-Directed. Successful entrepreneurs set their own goals and do not need someone prodding them to take the necessary steps to achieve those goals. They’re often their own best accountability partner. Competitive Spirit. Its a competitive world and those who excel truly enjoy the game of getting out there and playing. But it’s not necessarily competition in the sense of, “I win so another must lose”. Its more about competition with oneself, enjoying a challenge and possessing self-belief. Sales Skills. If you own a business, you are in sales. Selling potential employees on why they should want to work for your business. Selling your vendors on offering you credit. Selling the bank on financing your proposition. Selling your customers on the value that you offer and why they should trust you versus your competitor. The good news is you don’t have to be a “natural born” salesperson to succeed in selling. It’s a skill that can be learned and there are many excellent sales training and coaching programs available. What you need is the drive to succeed. Delegate Early. A new business owner can quickly get overwhelmed with all the roles and responsibilities that come along with being the chief.   Nobody is good at everything and nobody can do it all. Successful entrepreneurs quickly define the various roles needed for their business to scale and thrive. They then outsource or hire others with greater talents in those areas. Never Comfortable. There is always something to learn. Especially as the speed and magnitude of change continues to accelerate. Successful business owners recognize they cannot sit back on their heels and expect things to stay the same. They’re always looking out on the horizon for whats coming. Embraces Mistakes. Painter Bob Ross always said, “there are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” An “avoiding failure” mentality is counterproductive. Successful business owners expect to make mistakes. Many express later they are grateful for those mistakes as they were the catalyst to impactful learning and greater success. Perhaps you checked all six or maybe there are a few where you might need some coaching. If you need help assessing your entrepreneurial aptitude, take this free readiness assessment and immediately receive your 11-page profile report. Regardless of where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, spending some time reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses will benefit you and your business in countless ways. Tune in for my next post to help answer the question, “Which type of entrepreneurship am I cut out for?” and our upcoming webinar on HallieCrawford.com. Leslie Kuban is a nationally recognized franchise industry expert, CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) and Market President of FranNet; a locally owned and operated franchise consulting firm. Leslie and her team have helped more than 500 individuals achieve their dreams of business ownership through a no-cost, educational and coaching process. Leslie is one of 15 industry contributors to the Amazon bestselling book on franchising, More Than Just French Fries. Connect with Leslie to start a conversation today.

Tips to Writing a Good Resume

Tips to Writing a Good ResumeTips to writing a good resume that is absolutely eye-catching and also highly functional, of course is not a very difficult job. You just have to know which are the important things to include in a resume. When you start to list all these points, you may be surprised to find that a lot of your ideas were not actually functional.Most people do not understand the importance of having a well-thought-out resume and do not have time to read those lists of common things that should be included in a resume. When you find yourself repeating the same information over, it will quickly lead to the need to write a more original resume.Here are some tips to writing a good resume. The most common mistake that most people make when they are writing resumes is that they don't put any useful content into the resume. This means that they simply list their education and experience in relation to the company. And this might seem like a good idea, but this won't actually help you because it does not include any additional things that can actually help you get a job.On the other hand, resume that lists the results of job searches are a great way to make your resume appear much more personalized. You don't need to have any programming skills, but if you can actually program and if you have some skills related to the position you are applying for, this is an extremely valuable addition to your resume. Also, using graphics or photos as your cover letter will help to make the resume seem more professional. The additional attention will mean that you will be read more seriously by potential employers and your job search will be much more effective.When you have a chance to write your own job descriptions, write about what you are really looking for in a job. This will allow you to express the real importance of the position you are applying for. Plus, having a job description to go along with your resume is one of the very first things that you should include in your resume.The tips to writing a good resume are very important if you are the person applying for the job, but they are even more important if you are the employer who is looking for the job. If you fail to include at least a couple of things that are critical to the position you are applying for, you will probably end up wasting both your time and your employer's money. Remember, you can spend a very small amount of money on your resume to hire someone but you can't spend too much money on your resume.There are many other tips to writing a good resume that you can apply. These tips, however, will help you get your resume in front of the right people and the companies who are willing to hire you. Remember, it is not enough to just think you are applying for a job, you must actually show them why you are the best candidate for the job. And this requires writing a resume that is perfectly functional and eye-catching.