“You Don’t Really Want me Right Now. I’m Super Pregnant.”
Those were my thoughts when I received a phone call late one December day when the person on the other end was asking me to consider accepting a position at a different company.
At the time, I was expecting my first child. I had a great job in Connecticut, working as Cigna’s vice president of product strategy. I had a phenomenal boss who provided me many opportunities, as well as a highly flexible work arrangement when I returned from maternity leave. I wasn’t looking to change jobs. We had also just built our first home, and I didn’t think life could get any better.
I originally thought this phone call was to be about sharing best practices in talent strategy. To my surprise, the woman actually wanted to talk to me about my background and whether or not I would consider coming to work for Bank of America. I distinctly remember laughing and then saying aloud what I’d been thinking: “You don’t want me. I’m nine months pregnant! And even if I wanted to, I can’t fly to North Carolina to interview.”
I was playing into the fears and assumptions that many expectant working moms have. Will my pregnancy and baby limit my career? What if I want to stay home? How will I be able to work the crazy hours I do with a new baby? Why would I move? Where will my network as a new mom be? How can I possibly add one more stress to our plate?
I thought that was the end of the conversation.
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Instead, the recruiter said, “We have an office in New York. Take the train down, meet the team, no pressure.”
She ended up talking me into going to the interview, where I met many amazing individuals–none of whom mentioned my pregnancy. We only discussed my skills and experience.
I headed back to Connecticut that night, and the very next day, my son, Cooper, arrived two-and-a-half weeks early. I called the recruiter to let her know that the time was not ideal for me to change jobs. She said not to worry and to let her know when I was ready. They sent me a beautiful gift.
Eight weeks later, still on maternity leave and still intrigued by the company, I told the woman I would come down to meet the rest of the team. Not only did they bring me to North Carolina, but they also let me bring my husband and newborn son.
Once more, the questions during their interviews centered on my expertise, not my status as a brand-new mother. Because I have a solid mix of business- and talent-related experience, they gave me the opportunity to select from five different roles. They also provided a highly supportive relocation team to help us navigate this major change and made me feel welcome.
Most importantly, they never once put constraints on my capabilities, neither as a business leader nor as a new mom. Frankly, they made me feel like I was invincible and provided me a boost of confidence that I had lost during my maternity leave. They also, unknowingly, provided me with the strength to believe that I–and other women–could have it all. Two-and-a-half years later, while still working at Bank of America, I had my daughter, Aspen. Once more, I felt supported, and when I returned from maternity leave, I was offered a promotion and a brand-new challenge.
The knowledge I gained during those years has been instrumental as a guiding force in my career. When I accepted a position last year as chief human resources officer at WEX, I doubled down on my mission to open doors and bust many of the tired old myths that women and managers still believe about themselves and their employees, both consciously and unconsciously. At WEX, I’m proud to be part of a leadership team that is nearly 50% women, including our CEO, all of whom have amazing families and demanding careers.
As a change advocate and catalyst for career moms everywhere, I often tell working parents these things:
Yes, it is okay to take that conference call in the school drop-off line.
Yes, it is okay to sit at karate practice or horseback riding competitions or lacrosse games while sending a text or email or hopping on a conference call.
In order to do it all, you have to first give yourself permission to live by your rules. You also need to decide what “all” means for you. I wanted a challenging career while also spending quality time with my husband and kids. As a result, my definition of “all” doesn’t leave me much time to form new, deep friendships, which is, at times, a challenge.
Clearly, the expectation of any company is to consistently deliver strong performance. At each company I’ve worked for, I’ve been clear on my expectations and have ensured that my “say/do” ratio is 100%, which means I do what I say I am going to do and more. In return, these companies have provided an environment in which I felt like I could work, live, and thrive.
If you truly love what you do for a living, you can make it work. Working parents who are unsure of what they want and feel resentment toward their work or family because they perceive they are missing out or haven’t made their expectations clear are setting themselves up to fail.
I knew when I had children that I would not have them at home forever, and my husband and I vowed to always put them first. Our grounding in our family has made my choices easier. Make no mistake: If you want to bifurcate work and family, it is nearly impossible in the 24/7 world that we live in today. I prefer to call it “work-life integration.” You work hard, you play hard, and you have no regrets.
But first, you find a job you can’t live without and a company that can’t live without you–you the whole person, not just you the employee.
Author: Melanie Tinto is the chief human resources officer at WEX.
FastCompany.com | May 29, 2019
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We’d like to deliver you some very good news: a job search doesn’t have to be tough, and neither does landing a new job—if you know exactly how to get a job, that is.
Some job seekers, for example, don’t realize that a handwritten thank you notesent post-interview can clinch the job deal, while others have never heard of applicant tracking systems—technology that reads resumes and chucks those that are missing job description keywords in the trash. But with this insider information, you can defy the odds and land your dream job—all while making it look oh-so-easy.
How to Get a Job #1. Pay attention to your social media presence.
Recruiters and hiring managers will be looking at your resume, of course—but they also want to see complementary online content, too, such as your LinkedIn profile and online resume. In fact, one recruiter told Glassdoor she likes to see attachments, project work, videos, or blogs, too.
How to Get a Job #2. Highlight your transferable skills.
You want to show off why you’re right for a particular role. But you also want to make clear why you’re right for any role, we’ve heard recruiters say. So, when it comes to your resume and cover letter, focus on the skills and experience you have that would make you an ideal candidate anywhere. Then, in an interview, be ready to share how you’ll relay those skills in the new role.
And more specifically, use the right words. Applicant tracking systems scan resumes in search of keywords, and throw out any that don’t contain them before they have the chance to be seen by human eyes. So how can you game the tech? It’s easy. Read the job description for the job you’re applying—then see how those words stack up against similar job postings. Words that repeat across multiple listings belong on your resume—preferably at the top, as well as in context.
How to Get a Job #4. Tell a compelling story in your cover letter.
You don’t want to simply repeat what’s on your resume when you write your cover letter. Rather, you want to dig a little deeper, answering questions a potential employer might ask such as: what makes this company your go-to choice, and why is this company special to you? Answer the questions in as much detail as possible to stand out from the crowd.
It’s not enough to run a simple spell check on your resume. You’ll need to employ some special editing tactics—such as reading your resume backward and asking a friend to proofread for you—in order to catch every mistake on the page. There’s even editing software specifically for resumes. If you allow an error to sneak in, you are sending the employer an unintended and incorrect message that you are sloppy and don’t care about your work.
How to Get a Job #6. Prepare for an interview before you get it.
You won’t be caught off guard by an interview question if you’ve studied the common questions asked by recruiters and managers alike. Plus, knowing your responses in advance will keep you cool, calm, and collected during the interview—confidence any employer will be pleased to see.
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It’s not enough to slip out of sweatpants and put on something fancy. You have to dress for success and be comfortable in what you’re wearing. If you’re uncomfortable, you might lose some confidence in the interview. But if you look and feel good, you job savvy should easily shine through.
An interview doesn’t have to be all business. In fact, applicants willing to show their personalities are received better by managers than people who remain tight-lipped during the interview. That’s because this manager could become your boss—and he or she wants to make sure you can get along well. Share your personality when answering questions and resist the urge to respond robotically.
How to Get a Job #9. Always send a thank-you note.
A recent study found that 86 percent of hiring managers said not sending a thank-you note shows lack of follow-through. So follow-up—and show off your manners—with a handwritten note on nice paper or even in an email. The point is to do it, and do it promptly; the medium doesn’t matter as much. In the note, thank your potential employer for his or her time, and be sure to share about something you learned during the interview. Why? Sharing the lesson shows you were paying attention to the employer, and you’re serious about the role.
How to Get a Job #10. Avoid getting too personal in interviews.
Turns out, some of the answers you think are appropriate to share—like your favorite childhood memory when asked question, “Tell me about yourself”—are actually a turnoff to recruiters, and in some cases, can cost you the job. So just like you’ll practice what to say in the interview, you should also research what not to say to a potential employer.
How to Get a Job #11. Don’t talk about money during an initial interview.
Bringing up any salary questions during an initial interview—especially a phone interview—is a big no-no, career experts say. Why? It’s simply not the appropriate time, because you haven’t made it far enough into the interview process. So save the money talk for a second or third interview, when it’s clear you’re taking steps toward landing the job.
How to Get a Job #12. Be proactive during the interview.
Rather than allow for the recruiter or hiring manager to ask you all of the questions, be confident and proactive during your time together. You’ve researched the company’s culture and mission on Glassdoor, and you’re looking for a job that fits your life. Therefore it’s important to dig deeper. If you ask questions about management style, professional development, performances measurements and team collaboration, you’ll show a potential employer you’re both an informed candidate and serious about the job.
How to Get a Job #13. Use social media to brand yourself.
Hopefully, you know by now that Facebook statuses that describe wild nights with friends can a turnoff to potential employers. But did you know that you can use social media to build a personal brand, making you more attractive to a hiring manager? One easy way to do just that is to expand from what’s on your resume—you can post pictures or summaries of projects you’ve worked on, include a short bio about your skills, or share articles that show you’re an expert in your industry.
How to Get a Job #14. Seal the deal by negotiating.
The final stage of getting a job is negotiating the package. While compensation often comes to mind first, remember that there are far more facets of the job that you can customize than you think. From benefits to work-from-home options, stock options to a travel stipend, there’s a lot on the table. Make a list of the things that are most important to you and that you’ll need to execute your job well. Be sure to check Know Your Worth to make sure their base salary offer is competitive with the market. Then, speak to your hiring manager and the recruiter about whether those needs can be fulfilled. These days, negotiating is an expected part of the job search process. Ask as many questions as you need and get the answers you need to make the best job decision for you.
Getting a job can feel like winning the lotto. However, with a few tips and tricks, getting job will have much better odds. Here are additional resources to help you on your path to finding a job that fits your life:
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Job interviews can get surprisingly intimate. You’ve only met the interviewer 10 minutes ago, and all of a sudden they’re hitting you with a very deep set of questions: What are your greatest strengths? What are your weaknesses? These questions can take enormous powers of self-reflection to give an honest answer to. Rather than making your interviewer sit silently while you parse out what your greatest weakness is and how it’s impacted your career, it’s better to think of answers to these types of questions beforehand.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to identify your strengths and weaknesses, how to frame them in a clear, compelling narrative and what common pitfalls to avoid. You may even learn some new things about yourself along the way!
You’ll almost always hear these questions in one form or another during a job interview.
Employers want to hear in your own words why you’re a good fit for the job and for the company. They might want to assess what potential issues there could be, too. It’s a chance for them to assess your capacity to be self-reflective.
Whether the question you’re asked is “what attributes will make you shine in this role?” or “what areas of your approach to work are you looking to improve?”, taking a hard look at your strengths and weaknesses — and learning how to communicate them effectively in a professional setting — will be invaluable for your next interview.
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Generally, you’ll focus on your soft skills as strengths — there are other ways for interviewers and recruiters to glean hard skills, whether it’s through take-home assignments, a coding interview or examples of your past work. But with soft skills, you have to tell them the story.
“Don’t feel that your response needs to match what you said your manager and colleagues think of you,” said Sharlyn Lauby, president of consulting firm ITM Group Inc and founder of HR Bartender, to Glassdoor. “It’s perfectly natural to say, ‘One skill I haven’t been able to use much in my current role is [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”][insert skill]. I hope to use it more in the role we’re discussing.’”
Here are some examples of strengths. Which ones do you identify with? Can you think of more that have helped you shine in your career?
Depending on the job, you might also choose to include hard skills in your strengths, citing your ability to code in a variety of languages, your knowledge of a foreign language or your experience as a copy editor as examples of why you would be a strong candidate for the job.
Determining Your Weaknesses
Determining our strengths is generally easier; it’s fun to reflect on and celebrate our successes. But what about the areas where we struggle? Do you ever set aside the time to take a look in the mirror to see where you are letting others — and yourself — down, and how you can improve?
“Employers expect candidates to have weaknesses… so you are better served by answering the question frankly. A candid answer will show your prospective employer your growth-mindset and will demonstrate a sense of self-awareness and honesty,” writes Jeevan Balani, Founder and CEO of Rocket Interview and frequent Glassdoor contributor.
Here are some examples of common career weaknesses. Can you identify with any of them? If so, what have you done to improve these weaknesses?
Wanting to control too many aspects of a situation
Procrastination
Inability to self-regulate, leading to burnout
Disorganized
Impatient
Again, you might choose to highlight some hard skills that are a weakness for you too, for example not being good with math, not being versed in a particular type of software or having trouble spelling — but only if it’s non-essential to the role.
How to Weave a Story
Now that you’ve got a solid list of your strengths and weaknesses, is it enough just to list them out when you’re asked during a job interview? Absolutely not! Backing up each strength or weakness with a relevant anecdote is critical to giving the interviewer the full picture of why you excel in one area, or what areas you’re working to get better in.
As an exercise to prepare, for every strength on your list, write down a story that showcases how you effectively used that strength to accomplish something in your career. For every weakness, write down a story about how that weakness had (or could have had) a negative repercussion in your career — then write what you learned from it, and what you’re actively doing to improve it.
Especially when answering about your weaknesses, framing is critical. You don’t want to make it seem like your flaws are immutable, or worse, incriminate yourself. You also don’t want to turn your weakness into a humblebrag, like “it’s hard for others to keep up with me because I think so fast.” So striking a reflective tone is key, which you can do by highlighting what you have learned about your weakness, and what you are doing to improve it.
On a more general note, try to match your strengths to the job description. It’s great if you’re a pro at skill X, but the job requires skills A, B and C, then your expertise in skill X might not be relevant. Similarly, keep the job description in mind when you share your weaknesses. If you’re applying for a job in copy editing, it’s probably not a good idea to say that your weakness is spelling.
Also, research on the company’s culture can help you decide which strengths and weaknesses to highlight, and how. If the company is known to be fast-paced and dynamic, you might want to highlight your strength in juggling many projects at once or your ability to pivot quickly to new tasks. But also be honest — if you find during your research that the company culture doesn’t seem like a good fit for you, then you might want to take a step back and reconsider, rather than trying to squeeze yourself into a mold that doesn’t quite fit.
Here are some example anecdotes for the strengths and weakness we defined above:
Strengths
I work well in teams. When my division reorganized and I was put on a team with people from different backgrounds and experience levels without a clear hierarchy, there was a lot of friction. I organized regular bonding sessions for our team that helped break down some boundaries in the office. I also took it upon myself to take some of the more cumbersome tasks that others didn’t want to do. When I left, a number of people on the team thanked me for the diplomacy and harmony I fostered in our work environment.
I’m good at time management. When I worked as a marketing manager, I had to schedule the release of promotional materials, get materials ready for a launch date and time when to stoke interest in my company’s products before their release. I would make detailed calendars with every step of a campaign before embarking, which included estimating time and making due dates for even the smallest of tasks. It was this ability that led to the success of the XYZ product launch, the most intensive project I worked on while at the company.
I perform well under pressure. When I worked as a consultant, I often had to give presentations to high-level executives at the company we were consulting at a day’s notice or less. I had to quickly learn how to speak confidently and fluently about material I had only drawn up the day before. Sometimes I would be interrupted and challenged, and I had to stand my ground, explain myself clearly and keep my cool. I believe that skill will make me a good fit in this role as a spokesperson.
Weaknesses
I have a tendency to procrastinate. This really came to a head when I was working on a big project, and overestimated the amount of work I could do at the last second. I ended up narrowly making the deadline, but it caused my team and my manager a lot of stress. After that, I started learning more about time management from my mentors at work, and I’ve started making detailed schedules weeks — and even months — ahead. I’m still working to create accurate timelines that I can easily follow, but I am heartened because I’ve found that it actually puts me at ease to work with a schedule.
I can be impatient, and this has caused me to sometimes micromanage my employees. I used to hound employees in advances of deadlines, because I was afraid if I didn’t, they wouldn’t turn in the work on time. I now see it cause a lot of stress for my employees, and I’m working to trust that they will get things in on time. So far, not a single deadline has been missed!
I have had a tendency to work until I reach burnout. After a while, I started noticing a pattern in my career that I would work very hard on projects, staying up all night to finish them in advance of deadlines, and making it a goal for myself to be the first one in the office every morning and the last one to leave. Ultimately, this was unsustainable, and after a big project I would often crash, and either become sick and have to miss work, or be lethargic while I was there. I’m now learning how to impose healthy limits on myself and to stick to a doable schedule so that I don’t risk burning out like that again.
What to Avoid
Told right, your answer to this question can inspire the interviewer and give them an intimate picture into how you work. It can help them assess whether your strengths and weakness will make you the right fit for your job, if your disposition will be a good fit with the team you’re working on and if you’ll fit into the company culture as a whole. But there’s a few things you need to keep in mind when delivering your answer, so that it doesn’t come off as bragging, overly humble or other common pitfalls.
Don’t brag.
Don’t minimize yourself by dwelling on your weaknesses
Don’t give examples that are too unrelated to work
Don’t ramble
Don’t give an example that will set off a red flag in the interviewer’s mind
“HR pros see through the, ‘I’m a perfectionist,’ response,” Lauby says. It’s still possible to keep it positive, though. For example, an answer Lauby gave: “I recently attended a customer service training program and I was reminded of some problem-solving skills that I need to start using again,” will certainly get the job done.
This interview question can be tricky, but don’t stress too much — with proper preparation, you’ve got it in the bag!
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Getting hired used to mean writing a resume that stood out to the HR manager or recruiter assigned to thumb through them. Today, the gatekeeper is a machine as AI revolutionizes the hiring process. That means the way you write your resume has changed, too.
“AI is handling processes that used to take an enormous amount of time away from engaging with the talent pool,” says Jon Christiansen, PhD, chief intelligence officer of the marketing research firm Sparks Research. “HR managers don’t have to sift through hundreds of resumes, and they can get into their real expertise of recruiting and placing the right talent.”
While this is good news for the HR department, it adds a new challenge for candidates, says Arran Stewart chief visionary officer and co-founder of Job.com, a recruiting platform.
“AI has made the resume writing process far more competitive as it now requires emphasis on personalizing the document for the job in question rather than submitting a generic resume for a myriad of vacancies,” he says. “Where recruiters and hiring managers are able to read between the lines and find the relevance of any skill or accomplishment on your resume to the open positions they have, AI is only concerned with how closely your resume matches with the skills it’s been asked to look for in the job you applied to.”
Get past the bot and in front of the HR manager by doing these six things:
1. WRITE A NEW RESUME FOR EVERY JOB
The ability to blast out one version of a resume and get nibbles is over. Now you have to write a resume that speaks to the job description.
“The job description contains several clues about what the machine is looking for,” says Christiansen. “It’s saying, ‘Here are the knowledge skills I’m looking for, and here’s background I’m looking for.’ Look at the tags, keywords, and streams of text; that’s where you should get started.”
Apply the language to the resume you submit to the job in question, says Stewart. “AI is looking for singular relevance to the role they’re searching for, so including job-specific language is a must if you want to make it to the shortlist,” he says. “It might be slightly more work, but no different than say having different cover letters ready for each position.”
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Some companies like to assign creative job titles, like Branding Guru or Planning Expert, but including them on your resume might get you passed over by the machine.
“It’s cool for culture, but that’s not the tags the machine is looking for,” says Christiansen. “If the job description says they’re looking for a marketing manager or product manger, that’s the tag it’s going to look for.”
Christiansen suggests going to the Bureau of Labor Statistics or O-NETand searching standard job titles. “If you can’t find your job title, it’s probably not going to be picked up and tagged during the machine screening,” he says.
Also consider the job progression, adds Stewart. “AI isn’t at the point of a mass scale predictive, so if you’re applying for a job that is senior to your current role as a logical next step in your career, AI won’t make the connection that it is the logical next step,” he says. “If your experience and skills make you seem underqualified, you should write in aspirational terms about your skills and accomplishments. That way the system views you as ready to take on the added challenge.”
3. RESIST THE URGE TO BE CREATIVE
Machines don’t judge you by the font you choose. If you have a font that can’t be read by most word processors, you might get spit out.
“Any font that isn’t within the Microsoft Word platform might not be able to be read,” says Christiansen. “Sometimes using a PDF format might work, but it’s not worth the risk.”
And don’t add graphics. Tables or images might look good, but again, the bot might not be able to recognize it.
“It might look like wasted space to a machine,” says Christiansen.
4. BE PRECISE
Including a long history of experience is no longer necessary, so try to keep your list of experience within the last five years, says Stewart.
“A full 20 years of work history dilutes the experience concentration weighing your resume, which will result in you being removed from shortlists,” he says. “When writing your resume remember the two Rs: keep it relevant and recent.”
5. CHECK YOUR SPELLING
You never want your resume to include spelling or grammatical errors, but a human might have been more forgiving than a machine.
“AI not only sorts through irrelevant applicants, in some cases it highlights the lazy ones as well,” says Stewart. “It’s still important to be sure your information is still meeting the usual standards of excellence expected for professional documents.”
6. INCLUDE A COVER LETTER
While a resume should be written to match the job and advance you past the bot, the cover letter is your chance to shine, says Christiansen.
“It’s an opportunity to speak like a human,” he says. “You can speak directly to the hiring manager, make yourself sound like a human and talk uniquely about the experiences you mentioned that spoke to the job description.”
Christiansen recommends writing three or four paragraphs about how you could fit that team, company and job. “Get into the why,” he says. “A cover letter may be an old practice, but I don’t see them go away. A good hiring manager wants to hear you in that.”
Taking these six steps involve more work on the part of the candidate, but skipping them might be a bigger risk.
“If you send out a generalized resume, it’s a case of garbage in/garbage out,” he says. “You want to get a match because you fit the job. If you’re getting calls from a generalized resume it’s because those companies want warm bodies, whether or not they fit the job. Is that where you want to work?”
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Exact Sciences Where Hiring: Madison, WI; San Diego, CA; Frederick, MD & more. Open Roles: Professional Medical Representatives, Director of Training and Development, Technical Business Analyst, Training Associate, Senior QA Validation Analyst, Change Management Specialist, Project Manager, Recruiter, Financial Analyst, Research Scientist, Senior Director of Total Rewards & more. What Employees Say: “I believe Exact Sciences provides a fantastic culture, great benefits, and above all an amazing mission that I feel so proud to be a part of. I feel they believe strongly about their core values with teamwork and innovation really standing out to me. I think the communication is outstanding even with having employees throughout multiple buildings in Madison, in various states, and on different shifts.” —Current Senior Recruiter
Barton Associates Where Hiring: Peabody, MA; Keene, NH; Austin, TX; Las Vegas, NV & more. Open Roles: Account Manager, Salesforce Developer, Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Corporate Counsel, Sales Support Administrator Assignment Manager, Telehealth Staffing Specialist, Technical Operations Administrator, Business Process Analyst, UX/UI Designer, Front End Web Developer & more. What Employees Say: “Positive atmosphere, emphasis on continual training, competent, supportive and encouraging management. Tons of growth potential as an individual and on the management end of things. A great place to work!” —Current Account Development Manager
Home Depot (Hiring Thousands!!) Where Hiring: Colma, CA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Mount Laurel, NJ; Vancouver, WA & more. Open Roles: Cashier, Designer, HR Manager, Department Supervisor, Asset Protection Specialist, Sales, Freight/Receiving, Lot Associate, Merchandising, Inventory Supervisor, Product Engineer, Software Engineer Manager, Lead Product Engineer, Systems Engineer Manager-Security, Staff Software Engineer & more. What Employees Say: “Pros: Customer Service, Meeting New People, Diverse environment, Day to day challenges, Entrepreneurship, Working with and Inspiring the Team to be their best each and every day.” —Former Store Manager
Livongo Health Where Hiring: Mountain View, CA & Chicago, IL Open Roles: Director of Revenue, Member Quality Specialist, Senior Account Executive, Salesforce Initiatives Director, Senior Security Compliance Analyst, VP of Clinical Research and Analytics, VP of Sales-Labor Unions, Growth Marketing Manager, Sourcing Specialist & more. What Employees Say: “Livongo is an amazing company. Every day I get to work with a group of caring, talented, and wicked smart people on a mission to improve the lives of our members and millions of people with chronic conditions. The work is hard, but it matters, and I love being on this journey together.” —Current Employee
DHG Where Hiring: Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Tysons Corner, VA; New York, NY & more. Open Roles: Lead Consultant Account Advisory, Consultant Account Advisory, Tax Manager, Senior Manager of Financial Account and Auditing, Risk Advisory Consultant, IT Recruiter, Audit Senior Associate, Cybersecurity Manager, Consultant, Insurance Tax Manager, Senior Consultant of IT Risk Advisory & more. What Employees Say: “DHG does a great job of creatively rewarding employees. There are endless programs and new offerings for employees to further their careers, enjoy better benefits and stay connected, despite being a large company.” —Current Employee
Circles.Life Where Hiring: Singapore & Bengaluru, India Open Roles: Employer Experience Expert, Principal Engineer, Organizational & Talent Development Specialist, Senior Legal Counsel, Growth Launcher, Billing Operations Engineer, Growth Launcher, UI/UX Intern, Product Manager, Lead iOS, Engineering Lead & more. What Employees Say: “Challenging engineering problems to solve (but this depends on the role you get within engineering). Good co-workers and healthy culture (only 3-5 people left in a year… for an engineering team of 100 or so). Generous equity/ shares for every single employee.” —Current Employee
Synchrony Where Hiring: Stamford, CT; Menlo Park, CA; San Francisco, CA; Alpharetta, GA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Charlotte, NC & more. Open Roles: Customer Service Representatives, VP of Retail Client Marketing Leader, Senior Analyst, VP of Partner Success, Sr. Full Stack Engineer, Senior UI/Visual Designer, Principal Front-End Engineer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Sales Development Leader, Portfolio Risk Analyst & more. What Employees Say: “Lots of benefits, upper management tends to care. Many opportunities for growth.” —Current Employee
Visa Where Hiring: San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, TX, Miami, FL, London, UK, Dubai, UAE, Singapore & more. Open Roles: Associate Product Managers, Product Analysts, Program Managers, Solutions Architects, Data Scientists, Senior QA Engineer, Staff Video Engineer, Director of Software Engineer, Chief Software Engineer & more. What Employees Say: “Encourages innovation, best IT techs ever, great benefits and compensation, promotes diversity, gives back to the community. CEO is engaged with the people, customers, and the market. Great place to work.” —Current Director
Rakuten Where Hiring: Aliso Viejo, CA; Boston, MA; London, England; New York, NY; San Mateo, CA & more. Open Roles: Engineering Intern, Technical Product Manager, Recruiting Manager, Staff Accountant, Partnership Director, Product Manager, Analyst, Software Engineer Intern, Full Stack Engineer, Head of Facilities, Mobile Automation Test Engineer, Enterprise Account Executive, Senior Internal Auditor & more. What Employees Say: “Global company-great leadership-very diverse-intelligent people. The culture embraces the diversity.” —Current Employee
Carbon Black Where Hiring: Boulder, CO; Hillsboro, OR; Boston, MA & more. Open Roles: Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Senior Software Quality Engineer, Manager of Software Engineering, UX Designer, Software Engineer (Backend/Cloud), Threat Data Engineer, Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer in Test, Sr. Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, Sr. Director of Product Security, Threat Analyst, SOC Manager & more. What Employees Say: “Cb is an excellent company with very smart, hard-working people. The products are something I am very proud to stand behind and our customers are second to none. I’ve watched this company grow from Bit9 to Bit9+Cb and now Cb, from under 200 to over 1200 employees in just a few years. That is a big deal, and though it hasn’t been 100% smooth, nothing worth doing or fully standing behind will be perfect all the time. This is a company that wants to help others and succeed at the same time and we are successfully doing both and learning/adapting along the way. Also, the benefits are very good which is important.” —Current Employee
Index Exchange Where Hiring: Toronto, ON; Chicago, IL; New York NY; London, England; Montreal, QC; San Francisco, CA & more. Open Roles: Director of Engineering, Full Stack Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Product Marketing Director, Senior Product Manager, HR Business Partner, Exchange Analyst, Agency Development Director, Account Manager, Senior Corporate Recruiter, Integration Solutions Consultant, Strategic Partner Development Director & more. What Employees Say: “Transparent company-wide goals are shared from the top to bottom with clear and insightful feedback on performance. Driven employees that want to grow with the company and put in extra hours to provide quality service to our publishers.” —Current Employee
KeyW Where Hiring: Hanover, MD; Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Fort Belvoir, VA; Columbia, MD & more. Open Roles: Entry Level Intel Analyst, Program Manager, Software Developer, Help Desk Specialist, Software Engineer, Customer Tech Support Rep, Engagement Manager, Information Operations Planner, SCRUM Master, Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Space System Test Engineer, Data Analyst & more. What Employees Say: “Great culture, mission-critical work, outstanding leadership.” —Current Employee
Zulily Where Hiring: Seattle, WA; Bethlehem, PA; Gahanna, OH; Sparks, NV; Lockbourne, OH & more. Open Roles: Production Assistant, Software Engineer, Digital Image Approver, Site Security Supervisor, Assistant Buyer, Software Engineer, Editorial Photographer, Studio Supervisor, Senior Buyer, Senior Operations Manager Fulfillment Center, Technology Product Manager, Marketing Specialist & more. What Employees Say: “Good culture and work-life balance, opportunities to take ownership and earn promotions.” —Current Employee
JP Morgan Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY & more. Open Roles: Wealth management Advisor, Relationship Banker, Cloud Architect, Financial Advisor, Client Advisor, Private Client Banker, Part-Time Teller, Senior Front-End Developer, Commercial Bank Risk Specialist, Executive Director of Digital Identity and Authentication Strategy Lead, VP of Developer Experience Technical Lead & more. What Employees Say: “JP Morgan is one of the best places to work. They have top-notch experts in every level of the organization and Jamie Dimon is one of the best CEOs in the industry.” —Current Employee
McKesson Where Hiring: Alpharetta, GA; Dallas, TX; Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA; Scottsdale, AZ & more. Open Roles: Data Scientist, Quality Assurance Analyst, Sr. Director of Software Sourcing, Night Operations Manager, Technology Sales Specialist, Client Account Specialist, Business Process Consultant, Line Haul-Tractor Trailer, Material Handler, Marketing Senior Manager, Data Engineer & more. What Employees Say: “Good company to gain skills with. Lots of promotional potential as they love to advance from within. Some of it is who you know. Some of it is work ethic.” —Current Employee
Auth0 Where Hiring: Bellevue, WA & Remote Open Roles: Product Marketing Manager, Sales Operations Specialist, Backend Engineer, Senior Accountant, Technical Community Manager, Staff Accountant, Developer Experience Engineer, Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Engineer of Internal Services, Principal Engineer, Director of Business Operations & more. What Employees Say: “Auth0 is the best software company to work for in the Seattle Area. The team is an incredibly diverse organization filled with high achievers that get the job done and then some. Perks include but not limited to; getting to work remote whenever you please, great pay, freedom to be an individual, freedom to experiment in your work, company offsite in global locations such as Panama and Cancun, and friends in global regions.” —Current Account Executive
Brilliant Earth Where Hiring: Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA & more. Open Roles: Content & Social Media Associate, Director of Sourcing, Operations Assistant, Customer Experience Assistant, Website Merchandising Coordinator, Staff Gemologist, Business Analyst, Fraud Investigation Assistant, Inventory Assistant & more. What Employees Say: “This is probably the best group of people that I’ve ever worked with. Lots of very smart and interesting people from diverse backgrounds. Products are beautiful and most customers are really happy and engaging. I’ve learned a ton since I’ve been here and I’ve already experienced strong growth in compensation and responsibility. Several of my colleagues have been promoted to management from junior roles. The mission is inspiring and the company really cares about the bigger issues but also smaller ways to have an impact.” —Current Employee
Ritchie Bros. Where Hiring: Burnaby, BC; Lincoln, NE; Pleasanton, CA; Longmont, CO; Odessa, TX; Downers Grove, IL; Chambersburg, PA; New Orleans, LA; Miami, FL & more. Open Roles: Field Inspector, Payroll Assistant, Staff Accountant, CDL Heavy Haulage Driver, Sales Tax Supervisor, Financial Planning Analyst, Equipment Manager, Yard Manager, Settlements Associate, Manager Business Unit Marketing, Inside Sales Representative, Customer Service Manager & more. What Employees Say: “Great People, Outstanding Benefits, family-like atmosphere, ability to make decisions locally without a bunch of corporate requests.” —Current Employee
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If you’ve been in the workforce for years, chances are you’ve considered outsourcing the dreaded process of writing a resume. After all, needing a new jobis stressful on its own, then add to that the anxiety of capturing your entire work history and value into one or two pages. Hello, migraine.
However, a new study by TopResume may provide a proven solution. The resume writing service commissioned a study to determine if recruiters perceive candidates with professionally written resumes to be more employable, as well as if job seekers benefit from a professionally written resume.
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The results? Recruiters valued candidates with professionally written resumes to be worth 7% more than when assessed using their self-written versions. Furthermore, candidates with professionally written resumes were more likely to secure interviews, land a new job sooner, and advance their career faster.
“Professionally written resumes increase a job seeker’s perceived value by providing a clear career narrative, a visually balanced presentation, and proof of the person’s abilities,” says Amanda Augustine, a certified professional resume writer and career coach.
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According to the data, candidates who invested in a professional resume reported:
32% higher rate of finding a job than those who wrote their resume themselves.
68% secured that job within 90 days of having their resume professionally written.
42% of them moved on to a higher-level position.
“Anecdotal evidence has suggested that professionally written resumes offer significant benefits to job seekers, but there was no data to confirm those advantages — until now,” said Jeff Berger, CEO and founder of TopResume, a Talent Inc. company. “Now, when job seekers wonder whether investing in this critical job-search tool will positively influence their candidacy, there’s resounding proof it will help advance their career faster and at a higher salary and title.”
“When you’re changing careers, it’s assumed that your recent work experience will not perfectly align with the role you’re now targeting,” says Augustine. “To ensure your resume isn’t immediately trashed by the ‘bots’ or a recruiter, you need demonstrate that you possess the skills necessary to do the job well, even if this new job isn’t a natural next step after your previous role.”
That’s where transferable skills come in. “Some transferable skills are universal, regardless of the field: leadership, communication, analytical skills, and many others,” Augustine says. But “if you want to land a job faster and maximize your future paycheck, hire an expert to write it for you.”
GlassDoor.com | March 26, 2019
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It’s easy to look at someone with a great salary and think about how lucky they are. But the truth is, high-paying jobs aren’t as rare as they seem — in fact, they’re often the ones with the most available positions. While you might first need to develop a special set of skills or pursue a particular degree, there are many in-demand jobs with high salaries that are only increasing by the minute as employers struggle to fill them with qualified candidates.
So if one of the following positions looks interesting to you, don’t wait — apply today before everyone else gets in on them!
As a project manager, you’ll be responsible for leading projects from inception to execution. Common tasks involve managing a budget, setting timelines, delegating tasks and serving as a liaison between teams to ensure that everything is going smoothly. While a college degree is not necessarily required, many Project Managers have bachelor’s or master’s degrees, and possibly a Project Management Professional certification as well.
Interested in the medical field and helping others, but don’t want to attend medical school? A Physician Assistant position might be perfect for you. Physician Assistants perform many of the same tasks as doctors, such as examining and diagnosing patients, writing prescriptions and performing medical procedures under the supervision of a physician. But unlike doctors, Physician Assistants only need to attend a two-year long graduate program.
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You hardly ever run into a list of great jobs that doesn’t include Software Engineer, and for good reason. With how important smartphones, computers and the Internet have become in our daily lives, companies need plenty of talented people to help them create cutting-edge technology, and truly skilled individuals can be hard to come by. In the future, this field is only expected to get hotter — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 24 percent job growth between 2016 and 2026.
Part art and part science, Marketing Managers leverage both creative and analytical skills in order to promote their company’s products or services. No two marketing manager positions are quite the same, but given the abundance of different fields of marketing out there — digital, social media, inbound, email, etc. — you’re sure to find something up your alley.
Like Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners are medical professionals who take on many of the same tasks as doctors. They can examine patients, order and interpret tests, diagnose illnesses and come up with treatment plans, sometimes without the supervision of a doctor depending on where they practice. In order to be able to perform these additional responsibilities, Nurse Practitioners must attend a two-year graduate program to receive their Master of Science in Nursing.
Business Analysts can take on a wide variety of projects in a wide variety of fields, but no matter their specialty, they all use data to improve processes. By gathering, examining and synthesizing information to understand patterns and trends, they are able to glean insight into what actions a company should take. As a result, they often help companies improve profits, increase productivity and promote efficiency.
Operations Managers are tasked with ensuring that businesses are running smoothly. They often analyze different functions of the business in order to determine their performance, then come up with solutions to improve their efficacy. On a day-to-day basis, this might involve analyzing data, creating reports, planning with teams and more.
Occupational Therapists help those with disabilities and injuries build up the strength and skills necessary to perform daily tasks. By assessing patients and developing a treatment plan, they are able to help them regain their agency. In order to become an Occupational Therapist, you must earn both a bachelor’s degree and enroll in a two-year master’s program where you learn about anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic technology and patient care and communication.
From computers to cell phones to robots and more, Electrical Engineers design and build just about any electrical device you can think of. Because of this, they’re in high demand in many different fields, such as technological hardware, aerospace and defense, green energy and automotives. Electrical Engineers typically have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, where they learn the fundamental concepts of physics, electromagnetism and electricity.
As you might be able to tell by the name, Product Managers are the leads for a particular product. This might involve laying out the product roadmap, doing user research, conducting competitive analysis, working with engineers and product marketers, etc. While Product Managers aren’t always required to have technical skills, it never hurts to have a solid background in development.
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Think a career fair is a waste of time? Think again. It’s a space packed with people searching to fill open roles and make connections for future opportunities—the perfect place for a soon-to-be college grad to score a new job or network with a dream company.
But it’s not enough to simply show up: To be successful at a career fair, there are several things you should do before you go and while you’re there.
Here, we asked career experts to walk you through how to succeed at a career fair.
1. Search for open roles.
Before the fair, get a list of the companies that will be attending—then search their sites (and Glassdoor) to see if they have any open roles for which you might be a fit. “Prioritize which companies you want to visit based on your goals for your target industries, roles, and locations,” says Jenny Zenner, career advisor and senior director of technology careers at University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
2. Research your target companies.
Now, take that list of companies whose booths you’d like to stop by and research them. “Go through their website, current news, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn,” Zenner says. “See if you have any contacts at those companies—such as fellow alums, friends, and family—and reach out in advance to learn more about what they do.” Armed with inside knowledge, you’ll be sure to impress company representatives.
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Grab a map of the fair (one should be available online) and find the companies you’d like to visit, then create a path that will help you make the most of your time there—one that starts with the most popular brands. “Arrive early so that you can get to the popular companies that likely will have lines,” Zenner says. “After you’ve visited all the companies on your priority list, then you can circle back to visit other booths.”
4. Dress for success.
Jan Hudson, COO of the recruiting firm Surf Search, recommends that men where a sports jacket while women should don a blazer or other business attire. “You’re looking for a job, not headed to class,” she reminds us. Be “neat, tidy, and pressed.”
5. Connect the dots for representatives.
When you approach a booth and discuss open roles, don’t forget to connect the dots, says career and life coach Kyle Elliott. “Ask questions about open positions, then be ready to discuss how your knowledge, skills, and passion align with the positions your target company is hiring for,” he says. “Demonstrate how your experience has prepared you perfectly to join the company,” or how you’d fit with company culture.
You’ll bring resumes to the fair, for sure, but bring plenty of extras. You never know who you will meet, and you don’t want to be caught without one. “Make sure [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”][your resume] is as polished as it can be for a newly graduating candidateentering the workforce,” says Hudson. “Get help from career counseling on writing that resume with applicable examples of your successes as a student.” The very best resumes will include internships, applicable work experience, and college activities, she says.
7. Practice talking with representatives.
Don’t wait for real-time to talk yourself up. “Work on your communications skillsahead of time with a friend,” says Hudson. “There is nothing like good-old role playing to help you feel more comfortable.” Search online and find top behavioral interview question prompts, she suggests, then run through answering them—several times—with your friend. Practice showing confidence without being overly arrogant, she says, as well as listening to another person and not overtaking them.
8. Follow up.
After you leave the fair, “send a thank you emailand a hand-written note to each person you met,” says Elliott. Then, you can keep the conversation going by adding the representative with whom you met to your contacts on LinkedIn, as well as “requesting an informational interview to learn more about the company,” he says.
GlassDoor.com | March 15, 2019 | Posted by Jillian Kramer
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Your internship is almost coming to an end and right now, all you want is to turn this small stint into a full-time job, isn’t it?
After all, it cannot get better than starting your career in a company you are familiar with and doing the work that deeply interests you. Internships don’t just add to your experience and give you exposure, they are also a great way for companies to take note of well-performing individuals and assess whether they can permanently fit the bill.
So, if you want your internship to end with a full-time job offer, here are six smart tips to make that dream a reality.
Give it your best
“Oh, that’s a no-brainer”, you might think but a lot of students take internships lightly which reflects in their work ethic and attitude. The key is to treat your internship like a real job and give it your best.
You might be juggling college and this internship, but you cannot let it affect your work. Remember that as an intern, you will always be under scrutiny. Whether it’s asking questions, being on time, adhering to deadlines, dressing professionally and managing your tasks well – all these factors matter. Hence, if you wish to convert this internship into a job, you need to leave a positive impression and stand out.
You don’t have to worry about being a know-it-all. This is your time to imbibe and learn. Work with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, and people around are bound to take notice.
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Internships are your first-hand experience of the corporate world. You need to make that transition from a being a college student to an intern because the latter is a completely different space to be in.
It’s no longer just about finishing assignments on time and studying for tests, internships are a lot more demanding. So, put your problems as a university student aside and look ahead.
Take ownership of your work and be proactive in your ways. Identify loopholes and suggest measures the company can take, take up additional responsibilities and always ask for feedback to understand how you are being perceived.
Everyone appreciates proactiveness because it signifies passion and genuine interest.
Network internally
More than networking externally, it’s important to focus on making connections within the office. Here’s your time to strengthen your reputation and make connections. Start with building a rapport with your immediate supervisor and spend quality time with him/her.
In case there are any office activities or off-sites happening, make sure you participate as these are one of the few times you get to strike a connection with colleagues outside of work.
Building a strong network while working is always beneficial when you are trying to land the job and even if you don’t manage to convert the internship, it helps to make connections as you never know who could help you fuel your next career move.
Identify areas of interest
Internships let you evaluate where your interests lie and the line of work you see yourself in so maximize this time to understand yourself in order to set professional goals. Don’t be the intern who is clueless by the end of the internship – it reflects badly on you and shows a lack of seriousness towards your career.
Express eagerness
Many students hesitate in expressing their interest to work in the company as a full-time employee and are often disappointed when the internship does not end with a job offer. Do not wait to be offered a job because you cannot expect the company to magically know about your career goals.
So, towards the end of the internship, speak to the hiring manager and your supervisor and express your eagerness to work with the company. Tell them how you see yourself fit in, the value you will add and your experience as an intern. Do your bit and leave the rest to them.
Keep in touch
Unfortunately, every internship does not end with a job and the reasons are not always related to your capabilities. You might be extremely capable, but the company has a budget allotted for every team and sometimes it’s difficult to fit in someone they hadn’t budgeted for.
In such cases, don’t lose hope. Stay in touch with your supervisor and colleagues even after the internship comes to an end. You can start with adding them on LinkedIn, offer your assistance and ask them to recommend you if they come across a suitable job. Till then, work on building your personal brand and keep the hunt on!
Author: Adela Belin is the Head of Digital Marketing at Writers Per Hour. She creates content surrounding marketing with a focus on social media and digital marketing. Feel free to contact Adela on LinkedIn.
TheLadders.com | March 11, 2019
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If you’re on LinkedIn, there’s a good chance you’re guilty of (at least) one of the mistakes listed below.
We talked to LinkedIn career expert Blair Decembrele about how to avoid them.
For example, if you’re job-hunting, be sure to alert recruiters that you’re open to new roles. Your current employer won’t find out.
LinkedIn can be a terrific place to build your brand, expand your network, attract new clients, and find job opportunities.
But use it the wrong way and you could turn off professional contacts — or even lose out on your dream job.
We spoke with LinkedIn career expert Blair Decembrele about the most common (and most egregious) mistakes she sees on the platform, as well as what you can do to avoid them. Read on, and get ready to make some potentially serious changes to your profile.
Your profile headline is incorrect or missing entirely
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This is “prime real estate,” Decembrele said.
It’s the first thing other members see besides your photo. You can use these 120 words either to list your current title (e.g. “senior reporter at Business Insider”) or to describe your job more generally (e.g. “reporter covering career development and entrepreneurship”).
You don’t have a profile photo
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According to LinkedIn data, profiles with photos receive up to 21 times more views than profiles without photos, plus nine times more connection requests.
That’s not to say that any photo will do — it’s important to choose one that’s visually appealing, Decembrele said. Think a solid-color background without distractions like a friend’s arm dangling off the edge. Your face should fill up roughly 60% of the frame.
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A summary “describes who you are as a professional,” Decembrele said. It’s your elevator pitch, or your chance to “spark a potential employer’s interest in 20 seconds.”
That’s why you should include your experience, skills, and interests. Most importantly, “don’t be afraid to have your personality shine through.” LinkedIn says summaries of at least 40 words are more likely to turn up in search results.
You never customized your LinkedIn URL
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Once you do, you can include your LinkedIn URL on your résumé without worrying about it looking clunky, Decembrele said. It also makes it easier for you to be found by recruiters.
You have no idea what your privacy settings are
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Decembrele recommends thinking carefully about your privacy settings (for example, whether you want your entire network to find out that you’ve switched jobs).
You should also know whether other members can see when you’ve looked at their profile, and vice versa. Decembrele said there are benefits to having people know you checked out their profile, since they might see an opportunity to work together.
If you subscribe to LinkedIn Premium, you’re able to tweak the settings so that you can see when other people view your profile, but they can’t see when you’ve viewed theirs.
You haven’t alerted recruiters that you’re open to new roles
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Enabling the “open candidates” feature on your profile dashboard is a way to privately signal that you’re open to job opportunities. LinkedIn found that members who enable this feature are twice as likely to see relevant opportunities.
Fortunately, this is not listed publicly on your profile — and luckily for you, recruiters from your particular organization aren’t able to see this.
You’re not using hashtags in your posts
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You can use relevant hashtags to a) customize your feed so that you see the content that’s most interesting to you, and b) to make sure your posts wind up in front of the right people (just like on other social media platforms). For example, if you’re writing about leadership, you might tag “#leadership.”
Once you’ve started writing a post on LinkedIn, you’ll see recommended hashtags to choose from.
You aren’t taking advantage of LinkedIn groups
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When you join LinkedIn groups for professionals in your field, “it enables you to talk to each other about trends in your industry,” Decembrele said. Plus, it’s a great way to solicit career advice or opinions.
You’re cold-contacting people for jobs
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The first rule of messaging another LinkedIn member is to make sure you’ve looked at their profile, so you can refer to something about their career that resonated with you. Explain why you’re reaching out and why they should connect with you, Decembrele added.
That said, if you’re job hunting, don’t message someone asking directly for a job. Instead, you might write something like, “Hi, I noticed you work for [X organization] and I’m really interested in learning more about that company. Would you be wiling to talk to me?”
Author: Jillian D’Onfro contributed to an earlier version of this post.
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