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Your #Career : Looking for a Better Job? 6 Expert Job-Hunting Techniques…If you’re Sick of your Job, you’re Not Alone. A Full Quarter of America’s Workforce is Fed Up, & Either Actively Searching for Another Job, Or is at Least Giving it Some Serious Thought.

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This says a lot about the current state of the American workplace – and a lot about how Americans view the economy. On one hand, it’s a drag that so many people are unhappy. On the other, it’s a good sign that people are confident enough to test the waters of the job market.

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The age-old question, of course, is how to mount an effective strategy to find a new, better, more satisfying job.

Job-search and career guidance site CareerCast has just issued a report to help everyone out. We all know that we should be taking certain measures to increase our chances of securing an interview – tailoring our resumes and cover letters, for example – but there are numerous other small, worthwhile steps to take to give yourself an edge over the competition. Employers are looking for quality candidates, and though you may know or think that you’re the ideal applicant, you need to sell yourself; that is, find a way to make that known to potential employers.

“Even with a low unemployment rate, applicants will always face some kind of job market competition, particularly for the most desirable positions,” CareerCast’s report says.” To help you get a leg up, CareerCast.com spoke with job-market experts in different capacities for the most up-to-date job hunting advice and guidance for 2016.”

With input from a number of recruiting and hiring experts, CareerCast’s report outlines six bulletproof strategies you can employ in your job search to help get results. Working in concert with your established tactics, these should help you get a leg up on the competition.

Here are CareerCast’s suggestions.

1. Get creative

Your resume is your primary tool in your job search, and it should be constantly evolving and changing to make sure that it is up to date, memorable, and hard to ignore. CareerCast suggests trying to put together a graphical resume, which commands attention, and looks incredibly slick.

“If you are in a visual or presentation focus field it’s nice to present something a little more than Times New Roman,” Blue Fountain Media hiring manager Tom Duffy told CareerCast.

 

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2. Get out of your comfort zone

You’ll have to slog through the proverbial mud a bit, if you’re hoping to break new ground in your career. The fact is, most people aren’t willing to get out of their comfort zone, and those that do are able to open up new paths and doors that weren’t there before. If you truly want to see change, you’ll need to take bold steps – which includes vanquishing fears and self-doubt.

Get off the beaten path, and think of different approaches to old problems. That means getting a little dirty, sometimes.

3. Become a Networking Warrior

You’ve heard it before: it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Though you may have been apprehensive or shy about networking, you need to start getting out there. That may mean giving your LinkedIn profile some serious work, or transforming yourself into a permanent fixture at local networking events. The fact is, employers hire based off of employee recommendations. You need to be one of those recommendations.

“If anybody who works at Blue Fountain Media refers someone, I’m going to call them,” Duffy told CareerCast. “[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][A referrer is] 1. Going to know if [a referral] might have the skills we’re looking for, and 2. We communicate as a sign of respect to current employees.”

4. Know your value

Knowing what you’re worth can be tricky, but with tools like PayScale, Glassdoor, and information from the government about your industry, it’s easier than ever. Just sit down and do some research – figure out what skills you have, and what they are potentially worth to a company in your industry. Recruiters know what you’re worth. So go in to a negotiation with realistic expectations.

5. Do your homework

Again – do some research ahead of time. That not only includes salary expectations, but digging into the details of the company that you’re applying to, the industry it’s in, and perhaps even the individuals you’ll be meeting if granted an interview. When preparing for the interview, make sure you have a plan to demonstrate how and why you’re the perfect fit, and discuss your skill set as it relates to what the company is looking for.

Be versatile, quick, and confident.

6. Be respectful

Above all, you need to have a good attitude when putting yourself on the job market. That doesn’t mean simply smiling and going through the motions, but also highlighting the positives from the job you’re leaving, and any other work experience – even though it may not have all been rosy. Employers don’t need to think that you’re going to quit after a year, and go trash them on the Internet and to others in the industry. Be respectful, and communicate that you’re the type of person they’ll want on staff.

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CheatSheet.com | March 23, 2016 | Sam Becker

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Your #Career : How to Find a Job Abroad…Finding a #JobAbroad Can be Difficult. However, If you are Experiencing a Time in your life When you can Easily (or even with some effort) get Up & Move to Another Country, Applying for a Job Abroad Might be a Fun Change for You.

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Perhaps you have been pondering a career or job change: Maybe you’re bored, maybe your job isn’t good for your health, or possibly you just want to try something new. While it can be difficult to find a job in America, finding a job in a different country can be difficult in other ways. You have to compete with people who already live in your desired area, and often, there are different job requirements or application directions.

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Simply finding a job abroad can be difficult. However, if you are experiencing a time in your life when you can easily (or even with some effort) get up and move to another country, applying for a job abroad might be a fun change for you. You won’t always be able to take a job in a different country, and you might find that doing so helps boost your career. Here are some ways to find a job overseas.

1. Do an initial search

Completing an initial search can help you determine what jobs are available, and where the jobs are.OverseasJobs.com or Idealist are great sites to use to start your job search, if you have a specific country in mind. You can also search by your profession. Consider that in order to work in some countries, you may need to know the language (which could narrow your search). Also, although the idea of working in a different country is exciting, you will want to consider all the variables such as cost of living, proximity to stores, availability of the comforts you are used to, cost to travel, and so on. Don’t get caught romanticizing a particular country that won’t meet your needs.

 

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2. Check with your company

Many companies have international offices, so your company might have opportunities available in different countries. Although a job abroad is desirable to many, it isn’t doable for everyone. If your family is willing to move, or you live by yourself, you may have an advantage over other simarly qualified individuals who can’t pack up and move right now. Because you already work for your specific company, it also might be easier for you to get a job abroad without changing employers. The advantages of working abroad include building your skills, learning to work with people from different cultural backgrounds, and getting to experience a new culture.

3. Get the word out

If your company doesn’t have any international offices, or there are currently no openings, then you might need some extra help. Although there are jobs available in other countries, you may have a difficult time competing with locals unless you have a very desirable skill set or training. In order to help you in your search, start telling people that you want to work abroad. Post on social media, share with friends and contacts, and let other people help you in your search. You never know when you might connect with a friend of a friend who can help you find the right job for you in a different country.

Social media can be very useful, but to make your specific network the most effective, be sure to contact people individually instead of en masse, be clear about what you are looking for, and send your resume to the people you think might be able to help.

4. Gain the skills you need

If you have been searching and applying for jobs and you are not having any luck, you may need to beef up your resume. You can start taking language classes if you want to work in a specific country where speaking the language might help you. You also can look at specific jobs that you might want, and take classes or get certifications that will help make your resume more appealing to the people reviewing your resume.

If you studied abroad in college, you may be able to use that experience to your advantage as well; this is especially true if you are applying to a job in the general geographical area that you studied in. Make sure you include information about your study abroad experience on your resume and in your cover letter. If you didn’t study abroad, and you can afford the time away from work (and the trip itself) you also might want to visit your ideal location for your future job abroad. Then you can include the fact that you will be visiting soon in your cover letter. Doing so may make hiring managers more comfortable since they can meet with you in person.

5. Consider the details

Be sure to consider the different tax rules, the necessity of a work visa, and other important logistics as you attempt to find a job abroad. It’s important that you individualize your resume and cover letter for the specific job you are applying for, as well as the country the job is in; doing so will make you appear more genuine, and will show that you actually looked into the country and the position.

If you make it past the initial cut and you get a phone interview, be sure to do your research and be prepared; also be energetic, be confident, and be sure to give yourself time to think of a good answer. If you have a Skype or video interview, be sure to dress the part.

 

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Your #Career : Need a Job? 5 Ways to Get Employed Faster…Searching for a New Job, you’re Not Alone. 71% of workers are workers are Either Actively Looking or Interested in Finding a New Position

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The hunt for the perfect position can take months. One rule of thumb says that you should expect to spend at least one month of job searching for every $10,000 you earn. So, if your currently salary is $70,000 per year, you can expect to spend at least seven months hunting for work.

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Few people want to wait that long to find a new job. If your current position is unbearable (you hate your boss, your company is massively dysfunctional, your commute is killing you), feeling that you’re at the mercy of the job market can be incredibly frustrating. If you’re out of work, waiting months to find a job may not even be an option. In either case, you need a new job, and you needed it yesterday.

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to accelerate your job search. Here are five things you can do that will help you get hired faster, so that you can get your career – and your life – back on the right track.

1. Time your search right

Some seasons are more favorable for job searchers than others. Obviously, if you need work right away, you don’t have the luxury of waiting to look for a job. But if you’re itching for a change, you might want to start your search at a time of year when companies are more likely to be looking for new employees.

“The big months for hiring are January and February, and late September and October,” Scott Testa, chief operating officer of Mindbridge Software, told Monster. “Job seekers who make contact right at the start of these cycles have the best chance of being hired.”

Hiring often slows down in the summer, since many people are out of the office. If you’re thinking about looking for a new job now, consider spending the next month or two fine-tuning your resume, updating your LinkedIn profile, and building your network. Then, you can hit the ground running when hiring kicks into high gear around Labor Day.

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2. Let people know you’re looking

If you’re only looking for jobs online, you’re missing out. Forty-one percent of people surveyed by staffing company Manpower reported that networking was the key to landing their latest job, as reported in Forbes. Many open positions are never posted online.

Don’t hesitate to make your job search public. Personally reach out to former co-workers and others in your network (both online and in real life) and ask for a favor that might help move your job search along.

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3. Show employers what you’ve done

You know that “goals and objectives” statement at the top of your resume? Skip it, say experts. Your goal is obvious, after all – you want a job. Instead, use a summary statement that focuses on your past accomplishments. Show hiring managers and interviewers what you’ve done in the past and how that will make you a better employee for them.

“Even if you’re a recent college grad just joining a new industry, you’ve got a sentence or two you could put in that paragraph that might generate questions, interest and maybe even a job interview,” wrote Jon Acuff, author of Start, on Brazen Careerist.

In short, you need to brag a little (or maybe a lot). And whenever possible, it’s helpful to quantify your accomplishments. Don’t just say you recruited volunteers for a cause, say you recruited 50 volunteers and helped raise $50,000. Don’t just say that you managed a big project, say that you managed a big project and completed it two weeks early and $20,000 under budget.

4. Volunteer

Dedicating some of your time to helping others could make it much easier to find a job, according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of Career Assessment. The study looked at 265 unemployed twentysomethings and found that those who volunteered were more likely to have a job after six months than those who didn’t. Even volunteering for just an hour a week was associated with a greater chance of finding a job.

One reason that volunteering may so useful for young people looking for a job is that it demonstrates to employers that they have specific job-related skills – skills they may not be developing in college.

“Employers are no longer interested in training potential applicants who may do an outstanding job based on academic promise,” noted the study’s authors. “Volunteering activities provide opportunities for emerging adults to master specific skillsets and to demonstrate proof of competency and value.”

5. Clean up your social media

You should really know this by now, but here’s a reminder just in case you forgot: There’s a very good chance your potential employer is checking out your social media profiles. Forty-three percent of employers are researching candidates on social media, according to a CareerBuilder survey. If they don’t like what they see, it could cost you the job.

What social media behaviors turn off employers? Nearly half said they’d pass on an applicant who posted “provocative or inappropriate photographs or information.” Other social media no-no’s included:

  • Sharing information about drinking or using drugs
  • Bad-mouthing an employer or co-worker
  • Making racist, sexist, or other discriminatory comments
  • Sharing confidential information
  • Having an unprofessional screen name

Just as social media blunders can harm your job search, so can not having any online presence at all. A LinkedIn profile is a must at this point – 94% of recruiters used the site to find candidates, a 2014 survey by Jobvite found. Overall, 73% of recruiters said they had hired a candidate through social media.

CheatSheet.com |  February 9, 2016 | Megan Elliott 

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Your #Career : This One Skill Can Get Your #Résumé to the Top of the Pile… #Networking is One of the Most Valuable Skills that an Individual can Have these Days, in Terms of Getting Where you Want to Go, Be it a Selective School, or Landing a Competitive Job.

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If you’re looking for a job, or simply re-evaluating your current career trajectory, having a coherent and clear strategy is essential. That can include a number of things — getting the perfect résumé put together, knowing the right people, and even having at least some grasp as to what industries are growing or shrinking, or what cities and states are seeing the most economic growth.

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But more than anything, you’ll want to have a solid set of skills and competencies that will win over hiring managers, and show businesses that you can and will be an asset to their growth and long-term strategy. 

Your résumé should include all of the traditional core competencies that businesses are looking for, including punctuality, solid industry experience, and maybe even a college degree. It’s all going to depend on what you’re looking for, of course, but there’s some new insight that is giving job-seekers — that may mean you — a bit of insider information that may put you in the upper echelon of applicants.

Businesses want employees with social skills.

This is the conclusion of a slew of new research into labor economics. The New York Times’ Upshot recently did a story covering the phenomenon, which included diving into a new study from David Deming, associate professor of education and economics at Harvard University. Deming’s paper, The Growing Importance of Social Skills in the Labor Market, says that social skills and an ability to bring a “human touch” to the workplace is becoming more important as automation and technology render many positions obsolete.

 

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“While computers perform cognitive tasks of rapidly increasing complexity, simple human interaction has proven difficult to automate,” his paper reads. “Since 1980, jobs with high social skill requirements have experienced greater relative growth throughout the wage distribution. Moreover, employment and wage growth has been strongest in jobs that require high levels of both cognitive skill and social skill.”

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It’s an interesting development and hypothesis, and the data seems to support Deming’s findings.

As we know, automation is rapidly encroaching on many industries. Over the next few decades, the economy is going to be going through some drastic changes as a good deal of the labor needed across many industries is taken out of human hands, and put into the hands of robots and artificial intelligences. It’s happening at fast food restaurants, and it’s happening in the finance industry. There’s really no stopping it.

That’s what makes social skills so important. We’re going to need people — actual flesh, blood, and the ability to empathize and understand — to work in concert with the metal and circuits doing the heavy lifting. So, all that time you spent screwing around with your buddies instead of paying attention during math class? You may have been polishing the skills that will actually find you work in a rapidly changing economy.

Think about it — one of the most foolproof ways to actually get a job is to have a connection through some sort of social networking. In fact, networking is one of the most valuable skills that an individual can have these days, in terms of getting where you want to go, be it a selective school, or landing a competitive job.

And those networking and social skills are the ones we have learned from an early age. As The New York Times puts it, “what you learned at preschool.”

So, if you were more apt to screw around during your formative years, rather than be a serious student, this might be some good news. Albeit it was hard to see this coming, but still, it’s a silver lining. The bad news is that you’ll still have to couple those social skills with some sort of training or education. The jobs that are disappearing are the ones that require little training or skill, or that can be easily automated. You may be a chatterbox at your jobat the local Taco Bell drive-thru, but that doesn’t mean your position isn’t going to be automated in the near future.

For job seekers — which all of us either are, or will be at some point in the future — don’t forget to take stock of your social skills as an asset. What if you’re not a social person? Make it a point to work on those skills, as they may be more valuable in the future than anyone would’ve imagined a decade or two ago.

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CheatSheet.com | December 22, 2015 | Sam Becker

Your #Career : How to Figure Out Who the #HiringManager is When it’s not Listed in the Job Post … You’ll Always want to Direct your #CoverLetter to a Specific Individual (unless the posting is anonymous). Otherwise, you Might give the Impression that you Didn’t Put any Effort into your Application or you Don’t Pay Attention to Detail.

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Just because a job posting omits the name of the person in charge of the hiring process doesn’t mean you should address your cover letter “To Whom It May Concern.”

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According to Amanda Augustine,career advice expert forTopResume, you’ll always want to direct your cover letter to a specific individual (unless the posting is anonymous). Otherwise, you might give the impression that you didn’t put any effort into your application or you don’t pay attention to detail.

So how do you figure out who’s doing the hiring? Augustine shares her top strategies:

1. Reread the job description.

Before you panic and conclude that there’s no name listed, go back and reread the job postingvery carefully. There might be a name and email address lurking at the bottom of the posting that you missed the first time.

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2. Use the email address provided to search for a name.

Sometimes companies will direct candidates to send their applications to a specific email address, without providing a name to go along with it.

That’s a big clue. There’s a good chance the email address is the person’s first initial and last name (for example, mine is slebowitz@businessinsider.com), or maybe just their first name. Once you have that information, you can run a Google search for “S Lebowitz Business Insider” or “Shana Business Insider” and see what you come up with.

3. Look for the person who created the posting.

If you found the job posting on LinkedIn, oftentimes you’ll see it was created by a specific recruiter or hiring manager, depending on the size of the company.

In that case, you should address your cover letter to him or her because that person is obviously directly involved in the hiring process.

4. Look for information about who you’d be reporting to.

Maybe the job posting says you’d be reporting to the director of marketing analytics, but doesn’t give that persons’ name. Run an advanced search on LinkedIn for any current directors of marketing analytics at the company and see who comes up.

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LinkedInRun an advanced search on LinkedIn with the title of the person you’d be reporting to.

If that doesn’t work, you can run a standard Google search for “director of marketing analytics” and the company name. You might even find that person’s spoken at a recent conference, for example, which would give you some insight into what interests her and what kinds of information you should include in your cover letter.

5. Search the recruiting agency’s website.

If the job posting was created by a specific recruiting agency, go to that agency’s website and look at the bios of all the recruiters who work there. See which one works primarily with the company you’re applying to.

6. Google part of the job posting.

It’s possible that the website where you spotted the job opening isn’t where it was originally posted.

To find out, take a portion of the job description that describes the specific role or requirements, put it in quotation marks, and hit search. You might find the original posting, which includes the name and/or email address of the person in charge of the hiring process.

7. Leverage your network.

Here’s where a large professional network comes in handy.

Run an advanced search on LinkedIn to see if you have any connections who currently work at the company you’re applying to. Ask that person if he or she a) knows who you should address your cover letter to and b) would be willing to pass your application onto the appropriate person.

You can use the same strategy if there’s a company employee you met once at a networking event. Simply email that person: “I don’t know if you’ll remember me, but…” Express your interest in the position and ask if he or she can direct you to the appropriate person.

This tactic is especially effective, since studies suggest that applicants with someone to vouch for them are more likely to land the job.

Make sure you submit your application through the standard method as well as through your mutual connection. The company may want to track each application that comes in for their records.

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Your #Career : 5 Big #Networking Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Career…The Reality is that most #JobOpenings are Never Advertised or Posted. In fact, 63% of Job Seekers Land New Jobs through Networking

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Networking is one of the most important things you can do to nurture your career. Whether you love getting out there and selling yourself or dread the task of making small talk, failing to network effectively will leave you spinning your wheels as far as finding a new job or advancing in your current one.

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People everywhere struggle with the most basic aspects of networking. What gives us the most trouble? Roughly a third of job seekers said they had trouble picking out who they should try to network with, a 2014 Lee Hecht Harrison survey found. One quarter said they didn’t have a focused networking strategy, and roughly the same number said making initial contact with people over phone and email was their biggest stumbling block.

“The reality is that most job openings are never advertised or posted, which means tapping your network is anessential job search resource to uncover hidden opportunities. In fact, 63% of job seekers land new jobs through networking,” said Greg Simpson, Senior Vice President, Career Transition Practice Leader at Lee Hecht Harrison. “Developing a strong network and fruitful relationships takes real work. Individuals must be proactive and devote time to building and nurturing a strong career network of contacts.”

 Once you get over those initial networking hurdles, more trouble awaits. From not being able to effectively exploit your networking to focusing too much on yourself, here are five of the biggest networking mistakes people make.

1. Not asking for help

No one will know that you’re searching for a job if you don’t tell them. Yet too many people seem reluctant to broadcast that they’re looking to make a career change. Forty-two percent of senior managers surveyed by OfficeTeam in 2014 said not asking for help was the biggest networking mistake they saw people make.

“People may not ask those in their networks for help because they’re embarrassed or think they can succeed on their own,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam, in a statement. “But whether you’re looking to land a new job or build your visibility, every connection counts.”

2. Not having a pitch

Putting together a canned “elevator speech” can feel a bit cheesy and inauthentic. But if you’re going to network, you need to be able to quickly explain to people who you are, what you do, and what you’re looking for. The key is making your pitch sound natural.

“The problem with most elevator pitches is that they get crafted on paper but not adjusted to sound like how a real person speaks,” wrote communication and behavior expert Deborah Grayson Riegel in an article for Fast Company. Riegel suggests practicing your pitch out loud and using the simplest language possible. You should also be able to tailor your pitch based on who you’re speaking to and be willing to forgo it entirely if working the information into the conversation would be awkward.

 

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3. Only networking online

Online networking is essential these days – 35% of employers surveyed by CareerBuilder in 2015 said they were less likely to interview people who didn’t have an online presence. But for most people, having 500+ LinkedIn connections and hundreds of Twitter or Instagram followers isn’t going to substitute for meeting people in person. Instead, you need to work to make those virtual connections pay off in the real world.

“As networking becomes synonymous with online networking … [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][people] can neglect the importance of actually meeting up with people for coffee, making a phone call, or showing up at an event. So far online connections have not supplanted these traditional interactions,” James Jeffries, the director of career development at Bard College of Simon’s Rock, told Time magazine.

4. Only talking about work

When networking, don’t restrict yourself to shop talk. Whether you’re attending a business mixer or just happen to bump into a contact at the coffee shop, be prepared to chat about subjects other than your career. People are more likely to help and hire people they like and relate to, and letting your personality shine through will allow you to build real relationships with your contacts.

If you’re attending a networking event where you’ll be meeting people for the first time, “come up with a few questions as ice breakers,” etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore told Inc. magazine. “My typical go-to questions always revolve around food and travel, because everybody loves to eat and most everybody loves to travel.” Whether you’re just getting to know someone or reconnecting with an old colleague, remember that networking is a social activity; keep the conversation professional, but fun.

5. Not offering to help others

Networking is a two-way street, yet too many people go into it with a “What’s in it for me?” attitude. A more effective approach is to focus on what you can offer other people. If someone you meet mentions they need someone to help with their taxes, and you have an accountant you love, recommend her – you’ve made two people happy (and yourself look good) in the process. Let the intern pick your brain when he asks — you never know where he could end up being able to do you a favor. Building goodwill in this way can pay off big later when you need to tap your network for support.

“With any relationship, there is a cycle of giving and receiving,” Selena Soo, the founder of branding consultancy S2 Groupe, told Fast Company. “If you lead with taking, you won’t be successful because it will turn people off. But people who give to their social circles naturally reap benefits.”

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Your #Career : 10 Great #Internships For 2016…This Year More than 90% got #JobOffers at the End the Summer, & of Those, 90% Accepted.

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The 60-some interns in Evercore’s summer program work shoulder to shoulder with analysts at the New York-based investment banking firm. “This is not by any means a shadowing program,” says Randi Brown, head of recruiting and training. While interns work on actual deals, they also get plenty of mentoring and support, she says. “They’re not thrown into the ocean and have to learn how to swim.” Evercore, co-founded in 1996 by Roger Altman, deputy treasury of the secretary under Bill Clinton, relies on its highly selective internship ranks to recruit full-time staff. This year more than 90% got job offers at the end the summer, and of those, 90% accepted.

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How does Evercore recruit? It visits 10 top undergraduate campuses and six business schools, including, for undergrads, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia, but it also accepts applicants from elsewhere. The firm is looking for star students. Brown says the grade point average cut-off isn’t a formal one but the average GPA is a high 3.8. She also wants to see a demonstrated interest in Evercore’s business, like membership in a finance club and previous related internships. Along with the likelihood of a job offer, interns enjoy perks during the summer like rafting trips, country club visits and basketball games. They also meet with senior members of the firm like Altman.

That combination of serious work, supportive training, networking opportunities, perks and promise of a job offer lands Evercore in the No. 1 slot on a new list of the nation’s best internships put out by career website Vault. To compile the list, Vault reaches out to more than 600 organizations. This year 102 elected to participate, collecting a total of more than 5,800 reviews by current and former interns who ranked their experiences in five categories on a scale of one to 10. The categories: quality of life including hours and flexibility, compensation and benefits, interview process, career development including mentoring and training, and full-time employment prospects.

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Though there are thousands of internship programs across the country, we believe Vault’s is a great list because the programs pay, some very well, and the companies who participate in the Vault list see the listing as a recruitment tools. Though some of the sexiest internship programs aren’t on the list—Google, Apple and Facebook were invited but didn’t return questionnaires—consider this list a potential point of entry into a solid career in what politicians love to call “good paying jobs” with benefits and a future.

In releasing the list in November, Vault has missed some important dates. At accounting firm Elliott Davis Decosimo, based in Greenville, SC, the October deadline has already passed for this year’s seven-week summer program. Like Randi Brown at Evercore, recruiting director Megan Wright says that it treats interns as though they were full-fledged staff members, working on audits and other projects.

They also get a thorough introduction to the firm, meeting with the human resources and marketing departments. “They learn everything about how the firm works,” she says. The pay is between $23 and $24 an hour, she says, and interns enjoy weekly social gatherings like bowling with partners. Wright says Elliott Davis is also big on volunteer work and gives interns time off during the workday to help out at charities like the local food bank. Hours are reasonable, running from eight to five on weekdays. The firm has another internship program that runs for 10-15 weeks during tax season, starting in January. Those interns often put in overtime, as do many people who work at the firm.

No. 3 on the list is the prestigious, high-power consulting firm Bain, based in Boston. Bain has 53 offices around the world, the majority of which host interns. The application deadline isn’t until December or January, says head of global recruiting Keith Bevans, a partner in Chicago. It’s a rolling deadline because Bain does most of the recruiting for its 10-week summer program on campuses at prestigious schools. It takes rising seniors and MBA students. Like Evercore, Bain makes job offers to 90% of interns. The firm has been growing by 15% a year for the past two decades, says Bevans, which has made Bain pay special attention to its internship program, which is a great testing ground for new employees. “We put them on real casework, they’re given real clients to work with and we expect them to have a real impact,” he says. MBAs and undergrads both get a week of training before they start their internships. The MBAs go to Cape Cod and join teams of 4-6, led by a manager or partner, to work through a series of simulated cases. Undergrads do the same kind of training in the office. The bar is high for new hires. “We look for really smart people who have great people skills and leadership skills that show they can make things happen.” He declines to offer a GPA cut-off except to say if the applicants have a low GPA, “they have to be phenomenal.”

See our slideshow above for Vault’s list of 10 top internship programs, with some stats on each program. I’ll list the rest of the 10 below. You can also follow this link to see Vault’s top 50.

  1. Cap Tech Summer Internship Program
  2. Northwestern Mutual Internship Program
  3. Plante Moran Internship
  4. KPCB Fellows Program
  5. The Boston Consulting Group Summer Internship Program
  6. Moss Adams Summer Internship Program
  7. Kohl’s Department Stores: Corporate

Forbes.com | November 20, 2015 | Susan Adams

Your #Career : Here’s What to do When your #Boss Catches you Looking for a New #Job … Whether you Think your Boss Suspects that you’re Looking for a New Job — or you’re Certain they Know, Because they Caught you Red-Handed — you’ll Probably feel Anxious & Perhaps even Doomed.

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We’ve solicited readers to submit their most pressing career-related questions.  With the help of Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job,” we’ve answered the following: “I think my boss knows I’m looking for a new job. What should I do?”

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Whether you think your boss suspects that you’re looking for a new job — or you’re certain they know, because they caught you red-handed — you’ll probably feel anxious and perhaps even doomed. 

“Maybe you were caught visiting a job board; there was a snitch among your ‘trusted networks’; or it turns out your boss actually does notice you — that is, your frequent LinkedIn updates, long lunches, and ‘doctor visits’ the days you come in wearing a suit. But before you seek refuge under the nearest credenza, take heart; you can recover from this,” Taylor explains.

First, she says, you need to realize that this happens to so many people. “Most workers stay employed while they conduct a job search, and even if you do it on your lunch hour or breaks, there can still be other outward signs if you’re not extra vigilant: a new, interview-worthy wardrobe, more absences and visible networking online, and an overall change in behavior,” she says.

If you’re in the midst of a job search or thinking about one, now is the time to be prepared for softening the blow to your manager (and to your career), she says. “Of course, more than an ounce of job hunting discretion doesn’t hurt, either.”

Here’s what to do if your boss calls you out:

Know where you stand.

Before you approach or respond to your boss, Taylor suggests you examine the following factors:

-Your current level of job security (Do you have a great track record?)
-How upset your boss might be as a result of this possible/perceived “betrayal”
-Whether you’re willing to forfeit the job entirely
-How comfortable you are telling the truth
-Whether you feel your current job still has potential
-Whether there are external factors that may legitimize a search, such as a downsizing or pending merger

 

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Stay cool.

When your boss confronts you, the first thing to remember is to avoid panic, she says.

“Just how you react to the ambush is almost as important as the ‘misdeed,'” she explains. “Your boss is unlikely to be all smiles, so you’ll need to quash the tension.” Try to bring the conversation from contentious to constructive, with much as much diplomacy and respect as you can muster.

Be empathetic.

While it can sometimes seem dubious, your boss does have feelings and will likely feel dismayed and rejected, if not outright angry. “By identifying with his or her feeling of betrayal, your demeanor will be much more natural — and hopefully generate more patience and understanding,” Taylor says.

Keep your response simple.

This is no time for TMI, which can happen when your nerves are frayed, she says. “Less will be more in your damage control. You can give the overall truthful answer, but many details will exacerbate an already awkward situation.”

Don’t lie.

Savvy bosses have their antennae up when you’re job searching, so it’s hard to know the source(s) of their information. “That’s why it’s better not to lie and risk further harming your relationship,” advises Taylor. “You can, however, be diplomatic in how you describe your search.”

 

Give a thoughtful explanation.

Think about your desired goals and future at the firm beforehand.

Bad choice: “Yes, I’m not happy here, so I’ve been conducting an active job search for awhile.”

Better choice: “I’ve been reviewing a couple of opportunities to learn more about my marketability, but not actively. I’d prefer to stay here and am hoping we can discuss how to improve things to our mutual satisfaction. I’m fully committed to my position here.”

Best choice if accurate: “I have been approached by a couple recruiters/companies and felt that I should at least listen to them. But I’m most interested in staying here and want things to work out.” Then, discuss your commitment to and interest in resolving issues, Taylor suggests.

There may be other circumstances that make the news of your job search less traumatic for your boss. If your company or department has been downsizing, or there are rumors of a merger, for instance, it may not come as a big shock. The leak about your search could lead to a discussion clarifying your level of job security, she says.

Clearly, you wouldn’t be searching for a new job if things were entirely rosy. So this is an opportunity to lay some cards on the table, with the utmost tact, she explains. “The discussion could ultimately improve your relationship. Your next move will depend a great deal on the relationship you had with your boss before the ‘event.'”

Taylor says this could be your chance to candidly discuss your need for greater responsibility. You might bide a little time to think through your pitch for what’s missing from your job. Maybe you feel you deserve a promotion and/or raise. Consider asking for a follow up meeting about your job and career.

“Even if the job isn’t in your long-term interest, you still want to improve upon interim problems as best you can while you’re there,” she adds. “Personality clashes may be tough to tackle, but a lot may stem from the need to set better boundaries and expectations, improve communications, project flow and/or deadline prioritization.”

Don’t burn your bridges.

If you have a combative attitude, you’ll lose a valuable reference, burn your bridges, and hurt your reputation.

If you respond, “Yes, I’m looking elsewhere and unhappy” (i.e., “you got me!”) with no interest in a resolution, most employers will feel that you’ve already checked out — and your prospects at the company will be dim, says Taylor. “Stay professional. It will be remembered, despite your setback.”

Try to regain trust.

Regardless of where your career is headed, you want to try and regain your boss’s confidence as best you can. This can be challenging, as managers are leery of proprietary leaks, especially to direct competition. Also, at this point they’ll be more skeptical about how hard you’re working. “You may get the cold shoulder for awhile,” Taylor warns.

“Still, do your best to work hard and remain accessible. Make sure you conduct any job search activities outside the office and avoid any social media tip-offs, such as adding 100 new LinkedIn industry contacts overnight.”

Stay focused.

It’s easy to get distracted after a setback like this; it will feel like a very bad day. But don’t dwell on the fact that you “got caught.” It doesn’t mean that you’ll lose your job; you may ultimately be able to modify it. If you do ultimately part ways, it will likely be for the best — your dream job could be around the corner, she says.

Show commitment and enthusiasm.

“You’re likely under a microscope now, and there may even be rumors about your allegiances,” says Taylor. “The pressure is on to show you’re still dedicated and producing excellent results.”

Continue to meet deadlines and be helpful to your boss and colleagues. Be upbeat and avoid any inference that you may have one foot out the door. (And be careful chatting up your search with peers!)

Stay positive and in control. “You could end up staying at the company in a related capacity. Or, someone at the company could end up hiring you at your next job.”

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Your #Career : 5 Things You Should Never Lie About On a #Résumé ..More than Half of the #Employers in the Survey have Caught a Lie on a Résumé, Including an Applicant Claiming to be a Former CEO of the Company He was Applying

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