3 Ways Recruiters Can Help In Job Search

3 Ways Recruiters Can Help In Job Search3 Ways Recruiters Can Help In Job SearchAre you tired of spending time searching for recruiters contact info, only to finally reach out to them but almost never hear a response? Lets turn that far-too-familiar scenario into a different result one that has the recruiter helping you, and you helping the recruiter in mutually beneficial fashion.Recruiters can be a fantastic resource for you when youre looking to change jobs. However, since youre elend in a permanent state of job search, here are three ways recruiters can be helpful to you all year-round, then you can call on them much more easily when the time comes for you to look for your next position1 Nurture Your NetworkNo one wants to hear from you only when you need something. Networking is an activity you need to engage in always whether youre working or not. When you come across a good recruiter, nurture that relationship. Keep track of the good ones, the exact saatkorn way they keep tra ck of the good candidates.Think of ways to add value to the relationship. For example, when your recruiter friend asks you if youre interested in position X, if its not for you, you can still turn that into a win. Evaluate the people in your network to identify the person whos right for the position. Are you missing out on an opportunity by offering up someone elses name? No. The opportunity wasnt right for you in the first place. By making a referral, you are helping the recruiter do his job, and potentially helping your friend or colleague as well.2 Be the Inside ManMost people approach the recruiter relationship thinking the recruiter is there to do something for the candidate. However, relationships that are mutually beneficial work best. One thing you can do for the recruiter is share information about whats happening in your company or department. Perhaps youre about to launch something new or open a new division. This type of sharing is not gossip, insider trading information , or anything that should violate confidentiality. Its merely two professionals in the saatkorn industry talking in a normal conversation.When you share, and when you cultivate the relationship, the recruiter is more likely to share. A recruiter worth his salt will let you in on the job orders hes working on at the moment.3 Squelch The SurprisesWhile youre building relationships with recruiters over the course of time, it would be reasonable for you to be promoted in your current organization. Share that with the recruiter call him up with the good news. The recruiter appreciates knowing this. He doesnt want to come across a role that may be interesting to you, only to find out you were promoted and received a hefty compensation increase two months ago.Ive connected countless job candidates with the right recruiters, who got them placed in the jobs they really wanted. Im crystal clear about how to help you start those same relationships so you can land where you want to land profes sionally.Lets make 2017 the year you land your dream job. Dont just say to yourself that this year will be better. Do something now to guarantee it. People tend not to see job search success in the quick, easy way they want because they are not learning enough from their current strategies. Theres no reason to just throw spaghetti onto the wall to see what sticks. Ask yourself? What have you already done really well? Perhaps youve maximized your LinkedIn profile and resume, and now are armed and ready to make a solid number of new recruiter contacts.? What did you shy away from because it was difficult? Just because recruiters can seem disrespectful in not returning your calls, you cant take it personally. If its hard to plug into a large number of recruiters, then perhaps its time to re-think the strategy youve been using up to this point.? What new job search technique do you need for the new year?Submitting your resume online to all the job sites is not the thing that works. What does work is directly reaching out to the right recruiters in your industry and where you live.If youd like to share your answers with me, Id love to hear them Just post a comment below.

How to Prepare for Government Job Interview Questions

How to Prepare for Government Job Interview QuestionsHow to Prepare for Government Job Interview QuestionsPreparing for a government job interview is elend difficult. It just takes time to research the organization and position, anticipate interview questions and prepare questions to ask the hiring manager. Here are the specific things that you can do to prepare for a government job interview. Devour the Organizations Website Researching information on the organizations website helps you gain a broad understanding of what it does, who it serves, who occupies executive positions, the latest information the organization has put out, and what is happening right now. Remember this information is biased. The organization will put itself in a positive light. Information from other sources will give you a complete picture. Look at how the agency presents itself in comparison to what other sources tell you. Hopefully, they are similar, but if there is a large difference, the agency may b e trying to spin a story when they should be owning up to mistakes. The website should have hyperlinks to the agencys enabling statute and administrative rules. Depending on the position you apply for, it may be helpful to review these. You can get the gist of them in laymans terms elsewhere on the website. Information on the organizations website helps you develop questions to ask at the end of the interview. Asking a well-researched question at the end of an interview is a great way to leave a good impression. Such a question shows you did your homework and are genuinely interested in the organization and the position. It does not have to be anything earth-shattering. Just asking what a set of statistics, a chart, or a law means can be impressive. Read the Press Clippings Search the Internet for news stories about the agency. This will help you learn about the issues that the organization is facing, who is involved and how the agency is responding. Press clippings can help you see where there are disagreements between the agency and lawmakers, interest groups, or individuals. Look at the balance of good press versus bad press. Too much bad press is one of the signs that a government agency is in trouble. Be cautious when considering employment with a troubled agency. You do not want to leave a stable situation for a rocky one. If the agency is experiencing a reduction in force, avoid that agency unless you have no other options. It is usually the most recent hires that are let go first. Look for Clues in the Job Posting A government job posting is usually good about telling you exactly what the agency wants in the person they hire for the position. This is because subsequent documents in the interview process - such as personality testing, in-basket exercises, and interview questions - are based on the job description. The job description should be highly similar to the positions performance plan and evaluation criteria. You should have already gon e over the posting in great detail when you applied for the job, but it may take a while for a government agency to go through all the steps necessary to make a list of finalists to be interviewed. Go over the posting again. Spend even mora time with it than you did when you applied for the job. The posting will tell you the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you need to demonstrate you have. Think about each of these items in relation to your professional experience. The best indicator of future performance is past performance. Relating the KSAs to your personal life is acceptable, but it is better to relate them to paid work experience. Anticipate the Interview Questions Many of the interview questions will be derived from the job posting. For instance, a job posting may list one of the required abilities as the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to diverse audiences. If you flip the required ability into an interview question, it would be something like this In your previous experience, how have you communicated effectively to diverse audiences? If you flip around each KSA into a question, you can prepare yourself for many of the interview questions you will be asked. Prepare Questions to Ask Your Interviewer As you prepare for your interview, you will come across things that confuse you or that do not make sense. Perhaps there is a report on the agencys website or a KSA that could be interpreted several ways. Think of some questions to ask during your interview. Make sure your questions are not self-centered. Do not ask about pay, benefits, holidays, or vacation. These items can be discussed once you have a job offer. Avoid questions about job advancement unless they are absolutely necessary. You want to show your interviewer that youre interested in doing this job well more than you are about finding the next job.

Jeff Bezos on why work-life balance is a debilitating phrase

Jeff Bezos on why work-life balance is a debilitating phraseJeff Bezos on why work-life balance is a debilitating phraseAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently shared why he doesnt like the term work-life balance, why companies should strive for consumers trust and his career transition from investment banking to entrepreneurship, among other topics,duringan einstellungsgesprch in Berlin. Mathias Dpfner, the CEO of Axel Springer, interviewed the mogul, who also received the Axel Springer Award 2018at the event.You can watch the full interview below, but here are some of the points that stood out from the chat.On why he thinks work-life balance is a debilitating phraseThis work-life harmony thing is what I try to teach young employees and actually senior executives at Amazon too. But especially the people coming in. I get asked about work-life balance all the time. And my view is, thats a debilitating phrase because it implies theres a strict trade-off. And the reality is, if I am happy at hom e, I come into the office with tremendous energy. And if I am happy at work, I come home with tremendous energy.Ladders is now on SmartNewsDownload the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.It actually is a circle its not a balance. And I think that is worth everybody paying attention to it. You never want to be that guy - and we all have a coworker whos that person - who as soon as they come into a meeting they drain all the energy out of the room. You can just feel the energy go whoosh You dont want to be that guy. You want to come into the office and give everyone a tritt in their step.On the implications of how companies manage data security and privacyI think with customers one of the reasons we have been able to extend into new business areas and pursue new product categories. Going way back, we just sold books, and then we started selling music and DVDs and electronics and toys and so on, and then we extended int o electronic reading with Kindle. The reason customers have been receptive in large part to our new initiatives is because we have worked hard to earn their trust with them.Earning trust with customers is a valuable business asset. And if you mistreat their data, they will know, they will figure it out. Customers are very smart. You should never underestimate customers.On why he switched from investment banking to entrepreneurshipI think I always wanted to do it, even since I was a kid. I had the idea. I was one of those people who every time I looked at something it looks like it could be improved - theres something wrong with it. So Id go through, like, how could this restaurant be better? So Ive always had that kind of idea.I think the great thing about humans, in general, is were always improving things. And so if entrepreneurs and inventors follow their curiosity and they follow their passions, and they figure something out and they figure out how to make it. And theyre never satisfied. You need to harness that. In my view, you need to harness that energy primarily on your customers instead of on your competitors.