Degree from a Top University That Dont Impress Me Much

Degree from a Top University That Dont Impress Me Much Most marketing professionals have a degree. Generally, the recruiter wouldnt bat an eyelid as long as the education section in your LinkedIn doesnt make claim to a PhD from the University of Life. At executive-level hires, HR probably wont check your employment history either, and so a little hike in degree grade or institution isnt going to crackle with deceit on the printed page; for the most part itll go under the radar. A degree is not the be all and end all Why be pre-occupied with university at all? According to the Department of Business, the difference between entry-level salaries of graduates and those who didnt go to university are at an all-time low. Enough people simply arent asking this question. Im interested in those that do; the degree-less CV will always catch my eye. Where candidates have forgone their presumed place at University and have achieved something in their formative years suggests mettle and imagination: two characteristics essential to talent at an executive or Board level. But most recruiters just want a safe bet. They know what a safe bet is because a degree tells us just that. All recruitment is fee-based, and the logic of the recruitment consultant follows that the candidate they find most impressive will be the candidate that is most conventionally impressive (surely an oxymoron if Ive ever heard one). This fallacy usually comes down to the recruiters inexperience in their particular sector. Safe hiring  is a habit that needs to be broken It does not help that safe hiring is an entrenched attitude in the UK. Those who arent particularly good at their job are able to nominally thrive in an organisation, working steadily to the top, where theyll be in the position to hire like-minded â€" and ultimately unadventurous â€" candidates to fill their shoes. Often candidates are hired for a reason as simple as proficiency, which is as simple as a degree. Institutionalised averageness abounds, but then again, youre rarely disappointed if youve set the bar at competent. It follows that success is interchangeable with mediocrity, although fortunately, the two are not indistinguishable. A good recruiter can spot genuine talent, and a CV without a degree is often a clue. My ears prick up when I head to the education section and see â€" nothing worthwhile. Ill then scan the page excitedly to see what the candidate has done instead. Whether theyve had a stint in the army, trained to be an athlete or travelled to a distant corner of the globe to learn Pekingese, as long as they havent spent three years stacking shelves at a supermarket, theyve got my attention. Not going to university can place a chip on your shoulder, and youd be surprised how far that can advance your professional life. Deciding your future at a young age At age 17, youre asked to fork out thousands of pounds you dont yet own to take a course that will inform â€" if not decide â€" your future career. And if you have the sense to see that, at this age, you might not be best placed to make life-defining decisions, and instead try to make something of the little you have, then youre a step ahead. After having established your interests outside of university, you can poke your head round the door later in life. Education is wasted on the young anyway. By their nature, universities process young talent and qualify worth by a common measure but real talent comes from being able to qualify your own worth. With the exception of vocational degrees, the experience needed to succeed comes from ingenuity, motivation, and hard work (in that order). Some people dont want to get stuck in and prefer to exist as part of a pre-prescribed model, and theres nothing wrong with that. Between their degree, their place on a graduate scheme and their middle management position, theyll do just fine. Where university used to be the preserve of the educated elite, they are now â€" for many institutions â€" run as an enterprise, which recognises its own role as a default setting for young adults. Their attendance is expected from their family, society and the government. By saying stuff it and achieving something besides, youre blazing your own trail and you might have something genuinely interesting to say in interviews too, rather than singing from the same hymn sheet as the thousands of other graduates struggling to gain a foothold. Life experience is often more interesting than a good education If you didnt go to university and you invested your time and money into something else, youre interesting. You can do new things, you can thrive in unfamiliar surroundings, youre ready to take the reigns and control the business, take risks and move the organisation in the right direction. In the field of digital marketing and Ecommerce, hundreds of executive and Board-level positions appear everyday. The market is one of the most highly changeable and potentially lucrative spaces to invest â€" and thats why not going to university impresses me so much. By showing the ability to work outside of the norm, rather than simply being content with the present, youre dreaming of new ways to decide the sectors future.

The Most Important Tips on Writing a Federal Resume

The Most Important Tips on Writing a Federal ResumeThe most important tips on writing a federal resume are to create an easy to read, clean and fresh-looking document. You should make sure that it is readable and no one will be able to guess what your documents are about.Before you start with your federal government work experience, choose a format which suits you best. There are plenty of formats available. The two most popular are the chronological and the functional approach. Read and decide which one you are most comfortable with.Before you can write your federal government work experience on a document, you must write an essay first. It is very important that you write an essay about your experiences in the government. This is the core of your resume. While doing this, make sure that you have created a thesis statement. This is something you will use to describe why you are qualified for the particular job that you want.When writing an essay, keep your main points to a minimum a nd focus on particular requirements which are relevant to the position that you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for a position in the field of human resources, write about your experiences as a supervisor of personnel and their development. On the other hand, if you are applying for a position in the process of investigation and evaluation, then talk about what you have done in this field. Always remember that you have to use specific job titles for the essay.Another important tip on writing a federal resume is to keep it to two pages. This is one of the most common mistakes made by candidates who do not follow this. They end up writing too much, resulting in a long and unwieldy document.One of the most important tips on writing a federal resume is to include a two-page summary of your career achievements and educational background. It will be best if you create this summary at the beginning of your document. This will make it easier for you to find everything tha t you need.Other tips on writing a federal resume include the use of specific job titles. If you want to use specific job titles, make sure that you put them at the top of your document and then list the specific position that you are applying for.One of the most important tips on writing a federal resume is to be detailed and concise. Write the best possible resume that you can to show the best side of yourself.

Summary Sunday Inspiring Twitter Chats and More

Summary Sunday Inspiring Twitter Chats and More Certain days we find ourselves more inspired, motivated, charged, jazzed, energizedyou know the feeling right?   Can you replicate those scenarios?   Maybe not exactly, but many times, Ive found that because I put myself out there (attended an event, participated in something, met with someone), Ive stumbled onto something or someone thats energized me.   Thats what I am talking about, step out!   Re-create opportunities for yourself to be exposed to new ideas or like-minded thinkers! This week I came across #HFchat! (Fridays from 12-1 pm EST) HF stands for HireFriday, an initiative started by @HRMargo otherwise known as Margo Rose. To learn more about HireFriday, please read Margos post! The   co-moderators of #hfchat also include @tombolt @AvidCareerist. As I watched the stream of tweets, I was impressed by three things, the people, the quality of the content and the subject matter- tweet critiques/twitter profiles!   I couldnt help but follow what was going on, then, I had to share what I thought to be interesting thoughts of others, then, I had to chime in my own two cents.   This is a transcript of what was discussed so that you can read it at your leisure.   If you are looking for smart people to follow on Twitter, follow the folks who participated here.   The other thing I hope you notice is that opinions differ.   Thats always a good thing, it gets you thinking and asking questions!   (Because you may not click through on the link above, here is a teaser of the transcript from this weeks #hfchat courtesy of @animal) If you are tempted/interested to see what happens during a Twitter chat, your next great opportunity is Monday, December 6th from 8-10 EST called Mega Job Hunt Chat! 6 job search related chats combine into one huge event!   Just follow #megajobhuntchat. Here are some other posts this week to get you thinking! A LinkedIn Profile that Works from The Wise Job Search What My Parenting Coach Taught Me About Job Search from CareeRealism Communicating Who You Really Are Online and Off by Malcolm Levene on HuffingtonPost New Research Finding on Social and Career Networking from Tims Strategy And by the way, if you havent read ALL the Career Collective posts on dispelling common myths surrounding job search, you can get them all here!

Career Management Is Not For Me

Career Management Is Not For Me I write a lot about managing your career. I also know a lot of people who dont want to do this or at least say they dont care about a career. (They dont read my blog either.) They want time with their family or time to do things THEY want to do. Climbing the corporate ladder is not their thing. My friend Kelly doesnt see herself as a career enthusiast. She works part time and fits that in around her familys schedule. She views attending meetings as an interruption to her personal life and a drain on her wallet. She has zero desire to network for the sake of meeting new people in her field of work. Kellys desire is to be a mother and take care of her family. Her interest in her career is very low at this point in her busy life. There are lots of Kellys out there- people who have priorities and values which dont really include a career. I get it. Though Kelly doesnt think she is managing her career, she is. Here are some reasons why: Her work does require her to interact with other departments and she does a phenomenal job at managing these relationships. She is a life-long learner. Though Kelly doesnt read trade publications, she does talk with others in her field regularly to learn whats going on. She also has maintained the certifications necessary to work in her field. She has developed a reputation of being fair and honest and hard working. Kelly would never use LinkedIn or Twitter. Shell never have a blog. But she doesnt need to. What Kelly does day after day is develop a reputation as an expert among her peers. She does this by doing her job well. She plays nicely with others. She seeks out information and is current in her knowledge. Kelly is being true to her personal values. She is a survivor. She understands relationships. She shows interest in others 100% of the time. For those of you thinking, Kelly has a job, I can tell you that she has been a job seeker more than once and every time shes searched, shes found something and it didnt take her long. I hope this helps those of you who say you just want a job. I know it has helped me understand that theres more than one way to manage a career!

Saying No to Others is Saying YES to Yourself

Saying No to Others is Saying YES to Yourself Another gem from my favorite success coach, Jack Canfield! Jacks words have dramatically transformed my business and my life. My wish is that they do the same for you. ++++++++ Saying No to Others is Saying YES to Yourself by Jack Canfield There are only two words that will always lead you to success.   Those words are yes and no.   Undoubtedly, you’ve mastered saying yes.   So start practicing saying no.   Your goals depend on it! If you are constantly saying yes to other people, then you are constantly saying no to yourself and your goals.     Ask yourself if what is being requested of you is in line with your goals, will it benefit you in some way and bring you closer to your success, or will you simply be spending your time on someone else’s good opportunity? How much time do you waste with projects and activities that you really don’t want to do simply because you are uncomfortable saying no? Success depends on getting good at saying no without feeling guilty.   You cannot get ahead with your own goals if you are always saying yes to someone else’s projects and agendas. What a simple concept this is, yet you’d be surprised how frequently even the world’s top entrepreneurs, professionals, educators and civic leaders get caught up in projects, situations and opportunities that are merely good, while the great is left out in the coldâ€"waiting for them to make room in their lives.   In fact, concentrating on merely the “good” often prevents the “great” from showing up, simply because there’s no time left in our schedules to take advantage of any additional opportunity. Is this your situationâ€"constantly chasing after mediocre prospects or pursuing misguided schemes for success, when you could be holding at bay opportunities for astounding achievement? If saying “No” is so important, then why is it so hard to say? Why do we find it so hard to say no to everybody’s requests? As children, many of us learned that “no” was an unacceptable answer. Responding with “no” was cause for discipline. Later, in our careers, “no” may have been the reason for a poor evaluation or failing to move up the corporate ladder. Yet, highly successful people say “no” all the timeâ€"to projects, to crazy deadlines, to questionable priorities and to other people’s crises. In fact, they view the decision to say “no” equally acceptable as the decision to say “yes.” Others say no, but will offer to refer you to someone else for help.   Still others claim their calendar, family obligations, deadlines and even finances as reasons why they must decline requests.   At the office, achievers find other solutions to their co-workers’ repeated emergencies, rather than becoming a victim of someone else’s lack of organization and poor time management. “It’s not against you, it’s for me…” One response that I have found helpful in saying “no” to crisis appeals or time-robbing requests from people is… It’s not against you; it’s for me. When the chairman calls with yet another fund-raising event that needs your dedication, you can say, “You know, my saying no to you is not against you, or what you are trying to do. It’s a very worthy cause, but recently I realized I’ve been over committing myself. So even though I support what you’re doing, the fact is I’ve made a commitment to spend more time with my family. It’s not against you; it’s for us.” Few people can get angry at you for making and standing by a higher commitment. In fact, they’ll respect you for your clarity and your strength. So, how can you determine what’s truly great, so you can say no to what’s merely good? Start by listing your opportunitiesâ€"one side of the page for good and the other side for great. Seeing options in writing will help crystallize your thinking and determine what questions to ask, what information to gather, what your plan of attack might be, and so on.   It will help you decide if an opportunity truly fits with our overall life purpose and passion, or if it’s just life taking you down a side road. Talk to advisors about this potential new pursuit. People who have traveled the road before you have vast experience to share and hard-headed questions to ask about any new life opportunity you might be contemplating.   They can talk to you about expected challenges and help you evaluate the “Hassle Factor”â€"that is, how much time, money, effort, stress and commitment will be required. Test the waters. Rather than take a leap of faith that the new opportunity will proceed as you expect, conduct a small test, spending a limited amount of time and money.   If it’s a new career you’re interested in, first seek part-time work or independent consulting contracts in that field. If it’s a major move or volunteer project you’re excited about, see if you can travel for a few months to your dream locale or find ways to immerse yourself in the volunteer work for several weeks. And finally, look where you spend your time. Determine if those activities truly serve your goals or if saying “no” would free up your schedule for more focused pursuits. Be brave in saying no to good opportunities, stay focused on your higher goals and let people know that you are committed to those goals.   People will respect your clarity and drive. Remember, just as you are in control of your feelings and attitudes, other people are in control of theirs, so if they do get upset with you for saying no…well that is a choice they make for themselves. © 2010 The Canfield Training Group All Rights Reserved +++++++++++++++ Jack Canfield, Americas #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul © and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If youre ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com

What Are Good Skills to Put on a Resume?

What Are Good Skills to Put on a Resume?In order to make a career change, what are good skills to put on a resume? How can you be sure that the employer will be impressed with your resume and continue to call you in the future? Are there any skills you can put on a resume that will get you more calls to interview?Knowing what are good skills to put on a resume is of paramount importance. There are many situations in which you can put the skills to put on a resume because you don't really have the choice, but there are also many other situations where skills may not be very useful and also can prevent you from getting any interviews.Some skills that can be used for a resume but are not very useful for the job may include the following:An additional education: You can take classes in various fields, but these classes are not your strongest suit. It may be more relevant to you to have a degree in an unrelated field. Having an undergraduate degree does not necessarily mean that you will be a better employee or an easy target for employer. Although, it is true that an additional educational opportunity will be a very good starting point, it is also true that having an additional education may be an extra task, may mean you will have to spend more time and may not allow you to apply what you have learned to the job.Sufficient knowledge in the field: If you are looking for a job, most likely you will be required to have at least a general knowledge of the field you are applying to. You must have at least a basic knowledge of the market statistics, the latest trends in the market, business legislation and the like. This knowledge may be useful if you find a job in a similar field but it is of course something that can be overlooked if you have too much knowledge.To fit in with the job: if you have too much knowledge about the job you may be able to fit in, but if you have no idea what the employer wants you should refrain from putting anything on your resume. Therefore you should not put your knowledge about the company in the resume, but if you have to you can put your general knowledge and good career options. You should also make sure that you only list as many skills as you can guarantee can get you interviews, not fill in any gaps.Lacking extra knowledge and the knowledge is something you can get around with: if you don't have an extra knowledge about the company, you can still fill in those skills with your practical experience. You can seek job interview by volunteering for the company or applying for the job. Try to remember that the company would also like to know about your skills and abilities and when you focus on those aspects of your resume can still get you the job and if you fill in the skill gaps with your skills.

The One Thing to Do for Resume Phrase

The One Thing to Do for Resume Phrase The Ugly Secret of Resume Phrase There's always the risk that if you put competitive running on your resume that the individual reading your resume is a marathoner and provides you with an interview because of this. How you're sending a resume needs to be obvious the immediate someone opens the file. After the interviewer is talking be sure you are listening, and make an effort not to interrupt them, odds are they have a spiel they want to get through they have done many occasions and you saying Oh yeah, that's like when I did' is annoying. Our resume builder is the quickest approach to create a resume that can help you get your fantasy job. You need to make sure your mostrecent skillsgo on top. Produce a better approach to describe how you're a trustworthy and consistent performer instead. For example, a hiring manager for a construction company might be more interested in how much you are able to lift, how reliable you're, and whether it is possible for you to learn new skills quickly. As you're at it, you can want to learn more about OCR program. Just upload your resume in their system then paste the full job description to begin the comparison. The very first step to including your technology-related skills is to earn a very simple list. The Most Popular Resume Phrase Everyone attempts to achieve effects. You also ought to make sure to use important keywords and phrases. Attempting to make your resume stand out can look to be an impossible job. Having said this, there are things you must learn before you post your resume online. You wish to select descriptors which are in between good and best. A CV is basically a fancy word for a lengthened professional resume. Now you have to find out the resume keywords and phrases utilized for your intended position. You're certain to get several great suggestions. The perfect length of the resume will be dependent on your experience. You've got an objecti ve statement. You'll likely soon discover there are key terms and phrases that you've overlooked previously. Irrespective of your field of work, there is most likely a list of killer action words out there which you would like to utilize in your resume. Whether your resume is already online or still in paper form, it's likely to wind up in a database sooner or later and you should make certain it comes up in the most suitable searches. You should develop a resume template you are feeling comfortable with, and then be minor tweaks if needed. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Resume Phrase Hiring managers want to scan your resume and discover the information that they need in record time so that they are able to move on to the next resume. If it comes tojob hunting, resumes are crucial. Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often they're utilized to secure new employment. They may be organized in different ways. What Everybody Dislikes About Resume Phrase an d Why Unless you're asking for a self-employed role, employers already expect that you're prepared to modify your schedule to satisfy your duties on the job. Otherwise, employers aren't going to know whether you're able to effectively work by yourself. You have to tailor each resume for each position which you are applying for. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the considerable cost saving in comparison to traditional hiring methods.