Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview for Flexible Jobs

Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview for Flexible JobsQuestions to Ask in an Informational Interview for Flexible Jobs10Sometimes- when job interviews are few and far between- you can hone your interviewing skills while scoping out near-term or future possibilities by using informational interviewing. Informational interviewing is the art of asking knowledgeable professionals about whats going on in their businesses or industries so you can get the intelligence you need to focus your job hunting strategy. Read on to learn about informational interviewing and the questions to ask in an informational interview for flexible jobs.Informational interviews generally occur in face-to-face meetings, but you can arrange them to take place over the phone or through email. Regardless of the type of exchange, there are two cardinal rulesKeep your interviews short.Eliminate any semblance of a hidden agenda that youre looking to your subject for a job.You need to respect your subjects ti me and never leave your subject feeling used.Informational Interview Subjects Are EverywhereThe first question you might ask is, Who shall I interview? Almost any professional working in the field youre interested is fair game. The more tuned in your subject is to whats going on in his or her field, the more valuable will be the insights and intelligence you can gather from your interview.You can find likely subjects by looking for contacts on the websites of professional organizations, trolling for names of prominent professionals mentioned in the business section of your local newspaper, or gleaning names found in newsletters articles from professional organizations. LinkedIn is also a great source of networking contacts for informational interviews.You can also ask your colleagues for recommendations of a good person to talk to. Attending a professional meeting is a great way to put yourself in the orbit of whos who in your field of interest. After the meeting or during the socia l period, introduce yourself to people around you and let them know you want to arrange informational meetings.All you have to say is that youd like to learn more about this or that profession, business, or industry. By the end of the meeting, youll find yourself inundated with plenty of suggestions and possible referrals for people to talk to.Key Questions to Ask in an Informational InterviewBefore forging ahead with your interviews, plan what you want to ask. Your overall interest might be to learn about what skills are required for a particular flexible job or where opportunities are likely to break in your industry. It probably wont do you any good to talk to the CEO of a software start-up about what skills are required for web information development jobs when her expertise is in marketing and database structures. So tailor your questions to each subject individually.Here is a range of typical questions to ask in an informational interview for flexible jobsHow do you use ______ ____ interns/analysts/engineers/architects/etc. Fill in the blank for the type of position/job youd like to learn more about.? Do you use remote workers or flexible schedule employees, and under what circumstances?What is the role of these types of people from Question 1 in businesses/organizations like yours? How do your remote teams work together?What kinds of skills or backgrounds do your________ fill in the blank from Question 1 professionals have? What traits do you look for when you hire them? What skills do flexible workers need to have?Who are the key players in this business? What associations or organizations might be good for me to get involved with?What kinds of work are these other companies doing? What are the trends in this industry such as technology being used, whether flexible work is being offered and how, directions for the profession- such as certification requirements, initiatives or practices companies/organizations are starting?Can you recommend anyone else I should talk to? Would it be appropriate to let them know you referred me to them?Our thanks to Tom White and Maureen Mackey, the authors of this post, which originally appeared in their Independent Beacon newsletter. This husband and wife team live in Portland, Oregon, and manage a communications consulting business called the Green Galaxy Group.Stay tuned for Part II of this series, the Dos and Donts of Informational Interviewing for Flexible Jobs. Readers, have you ever been on an informational interview? What do you recommend for questions to ask in an informational interview for flexible jobs?

What recruiters look for in a resume at a first glance

What recruiters look for in a resume at a first glanceWhat recruiters look for in a resume at a first glanceMilen Ivanov is an entrepreneur recruiting entrepreneurs. He is the founding director of Horizons Recruitments, one of the biggest recruitment companies in Bulgaria. Milen is also the managing partner in CEO Search, a head-hunting company that recruits C-level executives. Having been involved in recruitment and headhunting since 2003, Milen has authored numerous articles, papers, and books on how to search your dream job and be proactive, how to brand and present yourself and how to work with recruiters.What are the key questions you want to be addressed in a resume?The way I use resumes is to screen quickly if a candidate has the keywords that I am looking for. For me the key questions are associated with experience, most importantly the last two jobs a candidate had. What I would like to binnenbinnensee differently are some numbers, associated with candidates achievements. It s nice to say that you participated in a number of projects, but you need to address some metrics, such as how many people were involved, what the volume of the activity was, what budgets you managed. The more specific you are, the better it is.I want to learn about the interfaces you have engaged with, I want to get a clear picture of what the candidates role was in a company.The education, I think, matters less the more you advance in your career. You need other side activities, which show your interests, passions, enthusiasm personal projects, awards, sports activities.What do you look for in a resume at a first glance?Relevance. If I am looking for a digital marketer, I would like to see the keywords that the employer would be interested in. The candidate should have been in the right positions in the right companies before. I also want to see a good design and an excellent structure of the resume.What would you like to see more of in resumes?I get bored a lot when I look at re sumes. They all look pretty much the same. From my point of view, most resumes dont reflect the personality of a person at all. I want to see more resumes that look nice and are very well-thought-of, very well-built, representing the true colors of the person behind the piece of paper. If a designer is applying for a job, or a financial expert, I want to see a different type of resumes for both.Further, if the candidate has taken any personality tests, I want to see those on a resume, so that I can get a better perception of the person. I am not talking about a made-up, pseudo-science test, but about some of the recognized personality tests (e.g. Gallup Strengths Test). I would encourage candidates to incorporate such results in their resumes.Another thing that I dont see are the achievements. Skills are usually present in resumes, but the achievements tend to be missing. I want to see tangible results that have come out of a persons work. If you are young, you may think that you ha ve nothing tangible to write about. But if you are creative and think deeply, you can include little things, such as finishing projects on time. These are important and make a good impression.I also want to read about what the benefit to your employer would be from hiring you. This can be said directly and it would put a candidate ahead of competitors, who dont make a similar mention. If you can think of a direct and specific benefit of you being hired, its always a good idea to include it in your resume.What do you wish people stopped doing on their resumes?Stop using cliches and generic words that mean nothing. I see these in most resumes.In the end of the day, why do you need the resume? To choose someone from the crowd. If you write what everybody else is writing, whats the point? Try to be more specific and avoid common cliches, such as I am an open and outgoing person. What does that even mean?Try to customize your resume towards the employers specific needs. Dont mass mail, d ont mass apply, this never works. If you dont know what you are looking for, how are you going to land a job you like? Its much better to apply to a few positions.I strongly believe in customizing resumes. This doesnt mean you have to lie on your resume. It means you have to focus on a certain set of facts important to the industry and employers.Nowadays, people talk a lot about the resume dying. Do you think thats true?Resumes are definitely being disrupted. They are beginning to incorporate more elements videos, test results, etc. In the next ten to fifteen years, we will be seeing a lot of resume usage in the recruitment process. They are definitely not dying.

Why Looking for a Job and Exercise Go Together

Why Looking for a Job and Exercise Go TogetherWhy Looking for a Job and Exercise Go Together Its good for many reasons, and if youre unemployed and looking for a job, you may also have a little extra time on your hands. So if you dont already exercise regularly, here are a few reasons it will benefit you AND make you mora appealing as a potential employeeExercise can perk up your mood,even when youre feeling really down.Exercise will increase your energy level and help you power through a boring job search.Its also good to stimulate your immune system and make sure you stay healthy for job interviews.A bonus is that you improve your memory and mental clarity, which shows through to employers when youre talking with them.Even if youre worried about finding a job, exercise will help you sleep better.And of course, exercise will keep you physically fitHere are some inexpensive exercise options12 Frugal Exercise IdeasThe more positive, energetic, healthy, alert, and well-rested that you feel- all the better for your job searchFor more tips on looking for a job and exercise, check out how exercise can energize your job search.

Verdon makes for great TV but shows downsides of collaboration

Verdon makes for great TV but shows downsides of collaborationFosse/Verdon makes for great TV but shows downsides of collaborationThough all anyone can talk about is the final season of Game of Thrones, there is aleidher show that has captivated my heart and DVR, but this one has just a bit more jazz hands.The show is Fosse/Verdon, which stars Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, and it is about the super successful though very dramatic (both onstage and off) relationship of iconic choreographer Bob Fosse and showstopping dancer Gwen Verdon.Though like many FX series it comes with plenty of fun musical numbers, what the show really highlights, unlike in previous depictions of Fosses career, is the pivotal role Verdon played in making his many theatrical and cinematic masterpieces.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreVerdon was a huge Broadway star, arguably one of the best dancers T he Great White Way had ever and will ever have seen. And though she had already won a Tony (her first of four) and had, in true Broadway theater legend history, been demanded by an audience to come back out on stage (in a towel no less, as she was in the middle of her quick change) after a show-stopping number in Can-Can Fosse somehow became the household name while Verdon really never did. Well, at least not in every house.Whatever Lola wants but didnt get credit forBecause what Verdon did not get credit for, until FX and a producing team that includes Lin Manuel-Miranda came along, was that she was a very big part of the Fosse machine that earned him Oscars, Tonys, Emmys, and established him as one of the fruchtwein important figures in not only choreography but American musical theater.After all, there are not many other choreographers that are forever, intrinsically-linked with one simple hand gesture (jazz hands) and a dramatic shoulder hunch except for maybe Twyla Tharpe.Wh en they got together on the first production of Damn Yankees (him, the somewhat under doggish choreographer her, the fresh Tony-winning darling of Broadway) she was the bigger star and, as the series shows, he had something more to prove.But the problem was, as with many a creative genius, Bob Fosse had a short fuse and couldnt always get his vision past his frustrations. But Verdon could (and she was a genius too in her own right). As she says in episode one of the series to an anxious producer on the platzdeckchen of the then-troubled Cabaret film set (it would go on to win the Oscar for Best Picture) I just know how to speak Bob. Its my native tongue.She could translate what he wanted and help him execute it. It was she that provided dancers with a backstory and therefore the motivation behind his, at the time, unconventional choreography. As we see in the first scene in the series when they meet, he had those steps (for the famed Whatever Lola Wants number from Damn Yankees) bu t she made them better and damn she made them look good.Verdon played pivotal, but uncredited roles, with the film versions ofSweet Charity and Cabaret. She did everything from choreography to film editing to providing costumes. And she managed to do all of this even as their marriage was falling apart due to Fosses widely known discretions and drug and alcohol addictions (though they actually never divorced just remained estranged but working together often for 30-something years).Writer Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen) told The AtlanticAt that point, we were still very much thinking we were making a show calledFosse, and we left that meeting certain that the only way to tell this story was to make it a two-hander, because Bobs story is incomplete without Gwen.Theres something about his relationship with Gwen, and that love story - however strange and twisted it was - that really fills out the picture of who he was. It felt that at every point in Bobs career if you widen the an gle just a bit, you find that shes there - and that felt really important.The man in frontNow, it was a different time. One in which a philandering womanizer but brilliant director and choreographer was still helmed as successful even though his sexual harassment of the chorus line dancers in his productions was well known and simply accepted (which we get a closer glimpse of in episode four).That wouldnt fly today. However, a partnership, even with two named powerful people, where one gets more of the fame and glory could still happen. And because this was not the year 2019 (their partnership spans the 1950s through his death in 1987) it was going to be the man who got to be the face of it.Though Verdon, at least during the first half of her career, got to be the bigger stage star, she too felt constantly drawn to Fosse and their partnership. In the third episode, when she is frustrated by a nit-picky director for a play she did called Children Children (which would go on to be a disastrous failure), she goes back to work with Fosse on helping him edit Cabaret after refusing to the week before because he wasnt being a devoted father.We do see some troubling behavior with the women in the show, said Levenson, but the women arent able to voice the kind of things that women today, thankfully, are able to voice. If they had voiced them, nobody would have listened. Bob did overpower people with his will and personality, and one of the struggles is how does Gwen get out of that orbit, or can she?It takes two to tangoBut really, what Fosse/Verdon beautifully articulates is the complexities of collaboration between two talented people.They both craved (and thrived) when they were serving an audience and that was what drove them as individuals and together. They both had traumatic childhoods and early adulthoods and that business that we call show was their escape and savior out of mediocre lives. And, perhaps, it was that passion and workmanship, above all, includin g being parents to their daughter Nicole (who serves as a producer on the series) that kept drawing them back together despite a failed romance.The collaboration may have had some missteps but Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosses work never did.Fosse/Verdonairs on Tuesdays at 10/9c on FX.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will ersatzdarsteller your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Notes on Resume Designs in Step by Step Order

Notes on Resume Designs in Step by Step Order New Ideas Into Resume Designs Never Before Revealed Just because you would like a minimalistic and simple resume doesnt indicate that it needs to be devoid of color and creativity. Enormous number of design style will make sure you will locate a resume template that fits with your taste. As you could have noticed, design is only one of several elements in your resume that may capture attention. Although personalized, a very good graphic design resume ought to be professional enough to convince recruiters your style matches their brand. You are able to edit the entire design including icons and other shapes on the webpage. The whole assortment of resume templates is composed of an assortment of creative resume designs. The template utilizes an intriguing layout with a lot of fun fonts. Exactly like the Envato Elements library, there are many templates to select from that it can help to have a variety of the best choices. Fonts h ave an amazing influence on the mood of your resume. Resumes might be daunting part of paper to design. The creative Resume Templates are extremely valuable to produce your online CV and Resume. The Battle Over Resume Designs and How to Win It If youre searching for inspiration, take a look at some of TopResumes best sample resumes. So take care of the remainder of the paper in a similar fashion and you will certainly find more attention. Try out two or three different resume designs to see which receives the very best response. If you believe an on the internet or video resume can help you stick out from the competition, go for itjust make certain that you have a paper version handy. Beautiful graphics are used here in order to get upon the data in a pleasant way when showing off the authors skills. The graphic design resumes display both the talents and the essence of the author, helping to construct a brand even if working independently. I especially enjoy the clients li st with logos fixed within a yellow box in the middle. You are able to edit the color in addition to the content with no trouble. New Step by Step Roadmap for Resume Designs Recruiters are interested in being in a position to evaluate your abilities quickly, therefore a great resume design is crucial to getting noticed. The recruiter needs to be in a position to skim through your resume and understand what your candidacy is all about. The Hidden Truth About Resume Designs You might be interested in the following related articles also. Click the next link for more info on why an uncomplicated resume design is the most successful. Make sure that your contact information is clear, prominent, and simple to read. So, make sure to thoroughly choose which information ought to be emphasized. Creative Resume Content Whichever creative resume design you pick, the content has to be no problem to find and logically organized. Several sites exist specifically to aid you make an attracti ve visual resume. An academic resume, though, can go on as long as it has to go to to incorporate all the publications. 1 day, you chance to find the call about your fantasy job. The perfect way to impress a recruiter is by making it simple for them to identify your qualifications and understand your career story in a brief period of time. The times you ought to use a creative resume are fewer than when you ought to use a formal resume. Personalizing your resume is among the best things that you could do in order to raise your odds of getting an interview. You may have a look at a number of his work here. Possessing a strong resume doesnt necessarily indicate you will land the job, but it is an excellent means to be sure you receive the interview. Assuming you have the skills theyre searching for, a striking and visually appealing resume will go a ways at getting you the creative job which you would like. Everyone has a particular expertise and therefore dont be scared to sol icit the aid of a specialist. What Resume Designs Is - and What it Is Not If youre a work seeker, applying for a job can be a difficult procedure. The absolute most important element of your job application is your resume. When looking for employment, its important to develop into attentive to the title of the particular person or individuals who might examine your own application. Your resume should make it simple for the hiring manager to rapidly realize that you are on top of the applicant pool. As a lot of pain as it is, recruiters and hiring managers wish to realize that youve taken the opportunity to concentrate on their resume. You may submit an application for jobs which are more creative or some that arent. Managers want to employ individuals that will satisfy the work description, continue to address problems independently, and excel no matter the pressure, all while making the direct manager seem good, naturally. In the end, the hiring manager is going to want to measure your successes.

What Needs to be Done About Fonts for Resume Before You Miss Your Chance

What Needs to be Done About Fonts for Resume Before You Miss Your Chance On the 1 hand, it is a fresh and plucky step that could present your creative and outstanding mind. Okay, you can quit staring at your screen. Dont make the error of shrinking down the resume font size so that you can squeeze because many words in as possible. The absolute fruchtwein important consideration to keep in mind that your resume is a fast snapshot of your professional self and an expected employer may be more influenced by font selection and resume font size than you may think. You may still choose a font which you feel is representative of your personality, since there are a lot of excellent options in word processors today. With so many choices readily available, determining the ideal font for a resume can at times be a tricky decision. Consider condensing the range of words you have used to permit you to create your resume more readable. You would like your words and message to be noticed , not your font choice. The info above applies primarily to instances where youre sending a conventional cover letter by snail mail or whenever youre sending an official cover letter for a Word or PDF attachment to an email message. Make certain that the layout of your CV is clear, in addition to to see that the information included is well-presented. Be aya to produce your font large enough so the reader doesnt need to squint to read your letter, but not so large your letter doesnt fit well on the webpage. You always ought to select the best font for your CV, it ought to be well structured as it gives an overview of your abilities, skills, and accomplishments. The Death of Fonts for Resume Using resume templates have become the most time-effective means of making sure that your resume iseasy-on-the eye. Provided that you elect for a font thats easily and correctly displayed on a broad array of different operating systems, your electronic resume copy is certain to be looked at properly. When youre using Microsoft Word, here is the way to pick a template for your letter and the way to pick the font style and font size. Your resume should resemble an expert document, not merely a bit of paper which has been stuffed with as much content as humanly possible. Fonts for Resume Options In terms of point size, several studies are conducted to discover the ideal size for legibility and readability. The chronological format is the most popular by jobseekers. Your resume ought to have a consistent font size throughout the webpage. In addition, its important to understand what type of format your resume is anticipated to be delivered in. What to Do About Fonts for Resume Naturally there are considerations of quality and readabilitythats a givenbut which typeface is the most acceptable for your resume is dependent on the quantity of text which you have, your layout, what you wish to convey and what industry you would like to work in. Theres no need to u se various styles in a cover letter. Contrary to what you may have heard, the font should not play an important function in the overall resume style. Furthermore, it was inspired by Scotch Roman designs of the 19th century, so should you need to be noticed, you may want to go with something different. For that reason, it is sometimes an excellent pick for technical industries and technology-focused resumes, generally. Machine-readable resumes ought to be even more bare-bone. Remember what kinds of jobs youre applying for and attempt to locate visual examples of strong, easy to read resumes in that area. There is a plethora of advice out there for all sorts of job seekers. Things You Wont Like About Fonts for Resume and Things You Will The majority of the respectable experts claimed that there isnt any superior font for the resume than Helvetica. If you are searching for an old-style font, you should think about using Garamond for your resume. The other old school font is much like the typewriter. Alternately, deciding on a sans serif font like Arial could be more appropriate if you must appear contemporary and not as cluttered. When it has to do with sizes, the ideal font to use on resume 2018 varies in line with the typeface. Choosing your perfect resume font is dependent on specific facets. Your selection of fonts to be employed on your resume is important. Formatting your resume can be quite tough. The ideal font pairs agree with one another. Though there are fancy and creative styles are interesting, its still advised to use timeless and conventional fonts. Find Fonts That Work on All kinds of Computers There are a few cool fonts out there which you might be tempted to use since they look both professional and appealing. As you can pair fonts of exactly the same type a serif with a different serif or two sans serifs you may also pair fonts of two styles. Possessing a great resume format is vital to organizing your info in a sense whi ch will help you become noticed. If your document isnt readable, it isnt going to stand an opportunity to get in the managers desk for evaluation. Employing the right font increases your odds of being selected for an interview. Besides finding the right resume template to represent yourself, pick the best font for your resume and cover letter is among the most important tasks that necessitates attention. Garamond is popular for its feeling of elegance, as well as its readability. Fonts have specific characteristics that can determine and affect the point of view of the reader. Resume fonts are a means to stand out. Sans-serif fonts dont have the lines at the conclusion of each stroke.

Crucial Recruiting Strategies for Attracting Passive Candidates - Spark Hire

Crucial Recruiting Strategies for Attracting Passive Candidates - Spark HirePassive candidates are a unique breed. Theyre not banging down your door looking for a job, but when approached correctly, they can contribute to your workplace in a productive and vibrant way. However, for employers who are used to being approached by candidates who are hungry for a job, the notion of a passive candidate is a confusing one. If youre looking to become more effective at recruiting ansicht types of individuals, heres what you need to knowYou can use your applicant tracking system to find themIf the individual has applied to a job in the past, theyre in your system and you know that theyre interested in working for you. When a job opens up, sort through these applications and see who might not have been an appropriate fit in the past, but may work perfectly for your current opening. Then make contact with these people and schedule a time for a conversation. Dont just expect them to see the openi ng and apply on their own.Make sure your presence goes wideYou want everyone in your industry to know about your business. Boosting your social media presence is a good way to do this. Get involved on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also start blogging as a way to help develop your brands voice. When candidates are able to read posts that come from your CEO or other managers within your organization, they get a better sense of what separates you from your competitors. This helps to make your company more appealing.Dont be too proud to go after candidatesSome companies feel that by going after candidates they find desirable, they appear desperate. In reality, if you see someone who you truly feel is talented, you need to recruit them eagerly. Dont sit back and hope that they see how wonderful your company is and submit their application. Make an effort to reach out to this individual and let them know how and why joining your gruppe could be mutually beneficial.Go in softlyI f you try to recruit passive candidates with a heavy hand, dont be surprised when you end up overwhelming them as you cause the relationship to crumble. When youre working with a passive candidate, its crucial that you go in with a soft touch. Build the relationship slowly. Dont immediately dive into a conversation about why they should want to work for you and what youre willing to pay them.Passive candidates can be a valuable resource when youre looking to fill an open position within your company. Put pride aside and recruit these candidates willingly and youll find that you fill the available spot with someone who adds a positive new dynamic to your team.Image Jakub Jirsak/BigStock.com