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#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange – 5 Simple Tips for Evolving During a Career Change. Great REad!

February 4, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

There are many reasons to make a career change, for example:

You need a new challenge

Your values have changed

You want to focus on other things

Your passion lies elsewhere

You’re not happy

Which one are You?

While the reason will be different for every person, there’s one thing that stays the same: the need to evolve during this transition. This is the perfect time to hone your skills and prepare for the new career ahead of you. You’re not merely transferring to a slightly better employment situation, but pushing yourself forward in a professional trajectory that requires you to up-level from where you are now.

Use these five simple tips to make sure you’re evolving during your career change, allowing you to land your next big gig, regardless of where you came from before this.

1. Make an Actionable Plan

Before you take a massive leap into a new career, take time to make an actionable plan. But don’t outline your five- or ten-year plan—while this is important, right now, you want to be thinking more immediate. Consider where you want to be this year, and what small, yet actionable steps you can take to achieve that objective.

For example, if want to make the move from salesperson to marketing specialist, there are a few actions you might take, including:

Shadow a marketing specialist at my current job this month.
Write a list of ways my sales skills applies to marketing so I can be prepared for interviews by next month.

Notice how each of these actions are specific and paired with a time limit. Brush up on what SMART goals are (hint: time-bound is one important element) so you can make sure you’re being as actionable as possible.

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2. Continue Learning and Training

Once you know what you want to do, find out which credentials are either necessary or beneficial for your career evolution. While some positions might require credentials, others may consider certain certifications as a ‘Nice to Have’—which means you’ll get a leg up if you have it.

Continuing your training and education is paramount, especially in the tech industry. In fact, more than 55 percent of developers seek out training to meet current or upcoming needs or to advance their careers, according to the 2017 Developer Learning Survey. In this case, for example with a software engineer, it may be required that you have certain credentials thanks to the fast-evolving world of technology.

In other cases, like the example of moving from sales to marketing, a credential you likely don’t need is a Google Analytics Certification. However, it will look great on your resume and is free to take. Not to mention, knowing how to navigate Google Analytics is a skill most marketers need to have to be successful, whether you learn on the job or come into a new position with the knowledge already.

3. Explore Freelance Projects

In 2018, 56.7 million Americans did some type of Freelance work, according to the Freelancing in America Report. There’s a reason freelancing is increasingly popular in the current workforce: it allows for flexible learning and makes it easier to advance your career. Freelance gigs allow you to gain valuable experience that will bolster your chances of getting the job you want.

It also allows you to dip your toes into a new career, without leaving your full-time job. If you feel passionate about a new career path, aren’t ready to take the leap, freelance and contract-based projects will let you try it on for size. It’s better to take on one project and realize you aren’t cut out for the work than to accept a full-time position.

4. Network and Build Relationships

Networking within your desired industry will give you valuable insights during your career transition. When you meet people within your desired field, you can learn about what you need to do be successful and what you need to avoid. You may even land an interview.

In certain careers, this network can also be the reason you get a job. HR Veteran and Forbes contributor Steve Cadigan explains: “Your network is part of your value proposition. Organizations today are increasingly looking for candidates who bring a strong network to work with them.”

Consider this an extension of your resume if you work in HR (knowing great people to hire), business development (knowing great people to partner with) or sales (knowing great people who want to buy.

5. Develop Your Personal Brand Online

Your personal brand is your outward appearance to the professional world. We live in a digital world, so your brand extends far past the clothes you wear or the job history on your resume. As you consider building your personal brand online, remember to update your profiles on:

Social media platforms like LinkedIn or Twitter, or any other social profile that isn’t private
Your portfolio or website
Job boards or industry-specific professional websites (think StackOverflow)

If you’re actively applying for jobs, do an audit of your online presence and get rid of anything that’s non-professional because hiring managers will search for you. According to SHRM, 43 percent of organizations use social media and online presence to screen applicants, and 36 percent have disqualified candidates based on public information found. Don’t let one bad photo be the reason you don’t land your next big gig.

With your profiles cleaned up, consider what your personal brand is and isn’t. If you’re not sure where to start, take this Glassdoor Quiz to find out what your personal brand is. Then, let that shine through your LinkedIn headline, Twitter bio, website about page, etc.

Continue Evolving During Your Career Change

Transitioning in your career can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Especially if you focus on these five ways to evolve and grow during this time. Make time to learn, get clear on what action steps you need to take, make time for networking and don’t forget that your brand extends to the online world too—find out what that brand is and let it shine through so recruiters and hiring managers see the very best version of you: someone who’s willing to do what it takes to make a change.

GlassDoor.com | February 4, 2019 | Posted by Jessica Thiefels

#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – 23 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in February.

February 1, 2019/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

When you love your job, you can live your best life. So why not make this the month that you find the perfect job for you? Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced environment or a traditional corporation, whether you like to work from home or are looking for a pet-friendly office, there’s something for everything.

Many of them are hiring for the best jobs in America, and we love the exciting cities popping up as job hubs and ground-zero for innovation. Check out the list and apply today!

Pacific Dental Services
Where Hiring: Irvin, CA; Castro Valley, CA; Sacramento, CA; Henderson, NV; Irving, TX; Bonney Lake, WA; Wheat Ridge, CO; Phoenix, AZ & more.
What Roles: Regional Manager, Benefits Coordinator, Creative Director, Graduating Dentist, Pediatric Dental Assistant, Regional Marketing Assistant, Paralegal, Pediatric Manager, Recruiting Coordinator, Patient Collections Specialist & more.
What Employees Say: “Flexible schedule, great work-life balance, amazing leadership, good benefits, and so much more.” —Current Employee

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Glassdoor
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; Mill Valley, CA; Chicago, IL; Uniontown, OH; London, England; Hamburg, Germany; Dublin, Ireland & more.
What Roles: Senior Software Engineer in Test, Director of SDR, Director of Sales SMB, Program Manager of C&C, Senior Front End Engineer, Communications Manager, B2B Marketing Manager, Manager of Sales Development, Sales Compensation Senior Analyst, Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst & more.
What Employees Say: “Since I started with the company, I have felt a strong connection to our values and a deep desire to grow with Glassdoor. Local leadership is approachable and always willing to hear our ideas (and float them upwards when they are good ones!) Growth is possible as long as you continue to put in hard work month after month. Quota is challenging, but achievable, which is the whole point of having a sales quota.” —Current Senior Mid-Market SDR

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Accolade
Where Hiring: Plymouth Meeting, PA; Atlanta, GA; Scottsdale, AZ; Seattle, WA & more.
What Roles: Data Science Engineer Intern, Talent & Development Coordinator, MBA Intern, Business Partner Human Resources, RN Clinical Case Manager, Registered Nurse, Senior Product Manager, Director of clinical Customer Delivery Lead & more.
What Employees Say: “Accolade has pivoted the business and is reinventing the member experience in Healthcare. The mission and team are very inspiring and the company is scaling quickly.” —Current Employee

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AppDynamics
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA
What Roles: Product Design Intern, Software Engineer, IT Integration manager, Salesforce Business Analyst, Enterprise Sales Representative, Senior Art Director, UX Writer, VP Product Marketing, Director of Commercial Strategy, Application Security Manager & more.
What Employees Say: “We have a world class sales process that if followed properly proves to our customers the amazing value of our solutions and drives that value after the sale to assure satisfaction and growth of the solution and its usage. We have an excellent engineering and product management staff that focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that customers need.” —Current SE Team Lead

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Colgate
Where Hiring: New York, NY; Piscataway, NJ; Topeka, KS; Cambridge, OH; Minneapolis, MN; Morristown, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC & more.
What Roles: Research Scientist, Procurement Associate Manager, IT Intern, Associate Brand Manager, Maintenance Technician, Senior Digital Designer, Quality Assurance Chemist, Operations Technician, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Sr. Finance Analyst & more.
What Employees Say: “Friendly culture, flexible hours, awesome management.” —Current Employee

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IKEA
Where Hiring: Emeryville, CA; East Palo Alto, CA; Brooklyn, NY; Frisco, TX; Bolingbrook, IL; Conshohocken, PA; Philadelphia, PA & more.
What Roles: Furniture Assembly Co-worker, Store Administrative Coworker, Risk & Compliance Coworker, Deputy Store Manager, Customer Service Leader, Food Service Coworker, Graphic Communication Coworker, Solution Owner Intralogistics, Senior Accountant, Logistics Specialist & more.
What Employees Say: “I really liked the people I met there. IKEA has a tendency to attract all kinds of people, so my team was always diverse and fun. The benefits were good, too.” —Former Employee

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Informatica
Where Hiring: Redwood City, CA; New York, NY
What Roles: Senior Consultant Master Data Management, Visual Designer, Global Deal Strategy and Business Practices Analyst, Cloud Technical Support Engineer, Customer Success Technologist, Senior Sales Consultant, Sales Compensation Analyst, Staff Software Engineer & more.
What Employees Say: “Informatica truly invests in its people and embraces our core values of Do Good, Act as One Team, Think Customer First and Aspire for the Future. The culture allows you to perform your best work and explore what is possible by creating the new normal daily.” —Current Inside Sales Employee

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Belmont Village
Where Hiring: Houston, TX; Albany, CA; Buffalo Grove, IL; Los Angles, CA; Dallas, TX & more.
What Roles: Receptionist, Regional Director of Maintenance, Director of Nursing, Development Manager, Community Relations Assistant, Staffing Coordinator, LVN/LPN Wellness coordinator, Cold Foods Cook, Medication Technician & more.
What Employees Say: “I actually love and respect the people I work for. Patricia Will, the CEO and founder, is lovely, intelligent, funny, kind, generous, fair, perceptive and intuitive -the kind of top boss who knows the names of the team members holding the broom. Her heart is in alignment with her mind and she is a real role model for the rest of us. Yay, Belmont!” —Current Director of Sales and Marketing

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Rivian
Where Hiring: Plymouth, MI; San Jose, CA; Normal, IL; Irvine, CA & more.
What Roles: Industrial Design Lead, Photo Editor, EPC HAL Engineer, Purchasing Manager, Interior Trim Design Release Engineer, Group Manager of Interiors, Senior Manager of EPC Controls and Calibration, Localization Engineer & more.
What Employees Say: “Fun work culture where everyone is contributing to the success of the program. Fast paced environment where progress can be measured daily instead of quarterly. Not bogged down by bureaucracy” —Current Engineer

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Talkdesk
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA; Lehi, UT; Salt Lake City, UT & more.
What Roles: Operations Manager, Implementation Specialist, Commercial Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Director of Product Marketing, Event Marketing Coordinator, Solutions Consultant, Engagement Manager, Field Marketing Manager, VP of Partner/Channel Marketing, Enterprise Sales Engineer, IT Support Specialist & more.
What Employees Say: “I’ve never been happier at Talkdesk. If you work hard, you will get recognized and rewarded. We’ve hired some very experienced and smart people the past few months and we’re only going to keep improving. Everybody here is dedicated to company culture and the overall growth of the business.” —Current Employee

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Instacart
Where Hiring: San Francisco, CA
What Roles: Manager of Brand Insights, Personal Shopper, Senior Technical Recruiter, Operations Strategy manager, Logistics Operations Associate, Shift Lead, Payroll Coordinator, Head of Design, Senior Data Engineer, Senior Product Writer, Director of Business Development Operations, Logistics Operations Team Lead & more.
What Employees Say: “Tremendous scope of responsibility- you can have as much impact as you’re capable of generating. Colleagues are very humble and smart and well-intentioned.” —Current Engineer

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Where Hiring: Novato, CA
What Roles: Research Associate, Quality Site Head, Sr. Scientist, Technical Manager, Publication Planning Manager, Senior Director of Novato Engineering and Facility Services, Quality Control Analyst, Product Support Engineer, Director of Global Brand Management, Associate Director of Corporate Accounting & more.
What Employees Say: “Great learning environment, lots of extremely smart people, room for advancement, study teams are great, flexible hours.” —Current Clinical Operations Manager

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Axis Communication
Where Hiring: Chelmsford, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Denver, CO; Baltimore, MD; Fargo, ND; Los Angeles, CA & more.
What Roles: Supply Chain Coordinator, Account Executive, Field Sales Engineer, Key Account manager, Regional Sales Manager, Marketing Intern of Business Development, Recruiter, Distribution Analyst, Inside Sales Account manager, Marketing Events Coordinator, Channel Business Partner & more.
What Employees Say: “Amazing culture, benefits, work-life balance, management, location, opportunities for growth, great facility. From the minute I walked in the door on the first day, I was made to feel like a welcomed member of the family! Every day something new far exceeds my expectations!” —Current Employee

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Venngage
Where Hiring: Toronto, ON
What Roles: Content Marketers, International Marketers, Software Developers, Talent Acquisition Manager, Product/UX Designers & more.
What Employees Say: “The management works collaboratively and they encourage each of the members of the company to grow and explore within and outside of their respective roles if it interests your career interests. It’s refreshing to be part of a work environment that actively motivates and pushes you to be proactive about your ideas and career goals.”

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Walmart
Where Hiring: San Bruno, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Sunnyvale, CA; Bentonville, AR; Baytown, TX; Old Bridge, NJ; Saginaw, MI & more.
What Roles: Data Science Intern, Machine Learning Internship, Software Engineering Internship, UX Design Director, Assistant Manager Trainee, Marketing Manager, Associate Product Analytics, Project Manager, Quality Engineer, Principal Product Manager, Senior Software Engineer & more.
What Employees Say: “I have worked at WalmartLabs Carlsbad for 4 years as a software engineer and really like the teamwork culture, the new technologies we use, and the freedom to innovate in the retail supply chain, e-commerce and data analytics tools we build. The apps we build are used by independent suppliers, retail staff, warehouse managers and product innovators around the world. The office is modern with flexible seating arrangements, a great kitchen, gym, and game room. Management supports training, time for personal development, and even community service time. Compensation is good and recognizes performance.” —Current Senior Software Engineer

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AGS
Where Hiring: Duluth, GA; Gainsville, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Oklahoma City, OK & more.
What Roles: Director of Products, Licensing Specialist, Field Service Technician, Compliance Specialist, Customer Service Manager, Assembler, Mechanical Engineer, BOM Coordinator, Accounts Payable Specialist, Electrical Engineering Manager, Technician Lead, Software Engineer, Graphic Artist & more.
What Employees Say: “Good management that isn’t afraid to delegate authority and trust their team. Unusually strong and effective teams all around: management, production, sales, marketing, engineering. Fast-paced and agile. Strong ethical sense from top to bottom.” —Current Engineer

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MongoDB
Where Hiring: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; Palo Alto, CA & more.
What Roles: Developer Advocate, Cloud Product Manager, Enterprise Account Executive, Regional Director, Sales Development Representative, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Build Engineer, UX Researcher, Lead Web Engineer, Golang Software Engineer, Sales Enablement Manager & more.
What Employees Say: “Puts hiring the best and developing employees as the top priority. Set vision for growth and outlined objectives to get there- strong follow through. Team culture- collaborative, fun, lots of team extra-curricular activities.” —Current Employee

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Teach for America
Where Hiring: Kansas City, KS; Oakland, CA; New York, NY; Baltimore, MD; Houston, TX; Richmond, CA; New Orleans, LA & more.
What Roles: Entry Level Teacher, Manager of Strategy & Compliance, Director of Enterprise Applications, Digital Analytics Specialist, Head of Program, Staff Accountant, Head of Development, Director of Strategic Clarity, Art Director, Philadelphia Executive Director, K-12 Teacher, Managing Director & more.
What Employees Say: “Loved the community and the overall mission of the organization.” —Former Corps Member

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Livongo Health
Where Hiring: Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL
What Roles: Backend Software Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting, Senior Accountant, Director of Revenue, Growth Marketing Manager, Content Marketing Strategist-product, Director of Marketing Automation, Marketing Associate of Usage, Senior Web Developer, Senior Applied Machine Learning Specialist, Regional Sales Director & more.
What Employees Say: “A company and it’s employees truly on a mission to empower people living with chronic conditions to live better.” —Current Employee

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Compass
Where Hiring: Seattle, WA, Aspen, CO; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA & more.
What Roles: Designer, Agent Team Assistant, Marketing Advisor, Regional Workplace Lead, Marketing Manager, General Manager, Product Expert, Commission Specialist, Associate Design Manager, Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Analyst, IT Associate, Director of Operations & more.
What Employees Say: “Compass is a unicorn. It is that rare company that combines passion, focus, execution, vision, and has a heart and a soul. It values its agents and employees, putting them at the center of what it does. It innovates relentlessly, looking to build solutions that matter. It services its agents with passion, ensuring their success.” —Current Employee

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Ocean Spray
Where Hiring: Henderson, NV; Middleborough, MA; Aberdeen, WA; Wisconsin Rapids, Wi & more.
What Roles: Operations Supervisor, Sr. Business Analyst, Supply Chain Manager, Sr. Financial Analyst, Brand Marketing Manager, Quality Technician, Account Administrator, Consumer Insights Manager Production Resource & more.
What Employees Say: “Great leadership. Amazing benefits (dental cleanings on site! Dry cleaning on site! Manicures on site! Gym! Masseuse! Yoga classes! Dog walking paths! so much more). Upward mobility. Clear communication. Creative, entrepreneurial outlook. Mission-driven company that cares about people and the planet. Competitive salaries and maternity leave.” —Current Director

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JM Family Enterprises
Where Hiring: Deerfield Beach, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Commerce, GA & more.
What Roles: Software Developer, Field Risk Specialist, Floorpan Auditor, Digital Experience Intern, Information Security & Compliance Manager, Risk Modeling Analyst, Body Shop Technician & more.
What Employees Say: “I have worked at a few organization and JM Family is by far the best I have ever experienced. The compensation is competitive in the South Florida market and the bonuses are beyond anything I have ever seen in 15+ years working. Profit sharing and the retirement benefits are also top notch. Work/life balance was also another great plus of this organization.” —Former Employee

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McMillan
Where Hiring: Ottawa, ON
What Roles: Designer, QA Analyst, Student Intern & more.
What Employees Say: “Humble, honest people. Executive team is always open to suggestions from employees. Great, fun culture. Well lit office space in the market, flexible hours, personal appointment time off, birthday off volunteer day off, ability to work from home (sometimes/with good reason).” —Current Employee

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Your #Career : 9 #JobSeeker Email Etiquette Tips to Help You Land the Job…….. #JobHunting sure isn’t What it Used to Be. Just a Few Years Ago, “Pounding the Pavement” was a Literal Thing.

February 10, 2018/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

Job hunting sure isn’t what it used to be. Just a few years ago, “pounding the pavement” was a literal thing, and people were actually out on the streets, going from business to business to drop off their resumes. Today, most job applications do not take place in person. Everything is done online, and many people even apply for jobs via email. Just because you might not be applying for a job in person, though, doesn’t mean that you still don’t need to use proper etiquette to show that you are a professional.

Here are nine job seeker etiquette tips for applying for jobs via email.

1. Know Who to Send it To

When applying for a job via email, it is not enough to send it to “whom it may concern”. Whenever possible, try to find out the name and title of the contact person instead of sending an email to a general box. Make sure that you also send yourself a copy of each email that you send out. That way, you have a record of all of the jobs that you are applying for, and you aren’t going to end up doubling emails and annoying potential employers, which can easily backfire on you.

2. Always Use a Subject Line

Every job application email you send out needs to have a proper subject line. If you don’t put anything in the subject line, chances are that your email is going to end up in a spam mailbox. Your subject line should list the job that you are applying for, so the person who receives it knows exactly what job you want. You can also include your own name in the subject line to reinforce the fact that you are applying for the job, and not just sending an email on someone else’s behalf.

3. Use Business Email

Did you know that more than 60 percent of people do not use their personal email for anything that is business-related? According to Avatier, the majority of people tend to keep their business and personal email separate. So, when looking for a job, make sure that you are sending emails to business accounts, and that you have a separate email address for your employment search, as it looks more professional than just using your personal email.

4. Set Up Another Email

In addition to a business email account, it is a good idea to have a job search email account. Only use this email when you are applying for jobs. You can use it to keep track of the jobs that you have applied for, and be able to quickly and easily check messages from potential employers and other contacts. If you only use your business account for job searches, there is no need to have this additional email. In fact, it could end up becoming confusing if you are using two emails for your job search.

5. Use Proper Formatting

A job application email shouldn’t look like a typical email message. It should look like any cover letter you would send via snail mail. So, make sure that your job application emails are properly formatted. It should include a subject line, as mentioned above, and you need to edit, edit and edit some more to make sure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors. The last thing you want is to look uneducated or unprofessional because you don’t take the time to correct errors in your emails.

6. Treat It Like a Business Letter

Your email messages concerning job applications should look like a regular business letter. Do not use acronyms, emoticons or slang. These things are okay for emails to friends, but not when you are trying to present yourself as a professional. It should start off with a salutation, and end with a signature. The only thing you don’t need to add is employer contact information in the upper left-hand corner. Otherwise, it should be identical to a letter that you would send through the regular mail.

7. Your Signature Is Important

Even though you can’t actually sign your email with a pen, you still need to add your signature. In an email, your signature should include your first and last name (it doesn’t matter which you put first), your email address and your home and cell phone numbers. It should also include your LinkedIn profile. This is your opportunity to show the person doing the hiring what skills you bring to the table without sending a cover letter that is overly long. This isn’t strictly necessary, but it something that is becoming more and more common.

8. Be Careful with Content

How you word your job application email is very important. It is a good idea to have a cover letter already prepared and edited, so you can just copy and paste it into the body of the email message. If you don’t have one ready to go, simply write it in before sending the email. If you are asked to send your resume as an attachment, send it as a PDF file or a Word document.

9. Don’t Leave Out the Attachments

If you say in the email that you are sending an attachment, don’t forget to attach it. Sending a second email with the attachment is not going to look overly professional. These days, it is pretty difficult to forget the attachment, especially if you are using Gmail, since it will notify you if you don’t add it after specifying that there is one. The attachments are going to include the details about you, your resume, etc., so you need to make sure that they are properly attached and that the person doing the hiring will see them.

GlassDoor.com | February 6, 2018 | Posted by Jane Hurst

Your #Career : 7 Mistakes For Rookie Job Seekers To Avoid… Mistake #1. If you Have Spent the Last 8 Hours Posting for Jobs Online, you Have Wasted 7 Hours & 50 Minutes.

May 10, 2016/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

A job search is like a marathon. You can’t cut corners on the preparation and expect to cross the finish line in record time. Everyone who is in a job search wants the silver bullet. There isn’t one. Job searching, even under the best of circumstances, is a lot of work. Be prepared for a lot of rejection, but also for a lot of kindness and support along the way.

I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes.

If you’re looking for a new job, below are some tips for starting off your search on the right foot:

1. If you have spent the last eight hours posting for jobs online, you have wasted seven hours and 50 minutes. It can be tempting to apply to jobs online. So many positions are listed, and so many appear to be a fit. But while you are hitting the send button, so are 500+ other people. Job postings represent the open market; the jobs everyone gets to see. Most people source their jobs through the hidden job market, the ones where opportunities are shared through close contacts and conversations. Shift your strategy and spend most of your time networking for job leads, and limit your time applying to jobs online.

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2. Just because you did it doesn’t mean it belongs on your resume.Many people’s resumes read like a laundry list of everything they’ve ever done. A resume should be targeted to the needs of an employer and prove where you can add value. The employee recognition award you received for a Y2K conversion back in 1999 probably isn’t going to cut it with an employer in 2016. Instead, tell stories of initiatives you are involved in today that are helping to move your company, industry or profession forward.

3. Don’t tell me about the things you were expected to do; write about the things you did that no one ever dreamed possible. Most resumes describe tasks that hundreds of others perform in their jobs every day. What catches the hiring manager’s attention is the value you brought to that job task. For example, if you are an operations executive, don’t just write that you ran a call center. Instead, explain how you transformed its performance, implemented metrics to improve accountability and the customer experience, or saved money or time.

4. If no one returns your calls requesting a networking meeting, you are leaving the wrong message. Many people approach their contacts by saying something like, “If you know anyone who is hiring, please let me know.” It’s highly unlikely that your contact knows someone who is hiring for a position with your skill set right now. A better message would be to say, “I’m in a career transition and I would love to pick your brain to learn more about your company, the industry and trends in the profession. I wanted to reach out to you because I trust your opinion and value your advice.” By asking for information rather than a job, you are more likely to get a response and initiate a conversation. Many will be flattered that you asked and will reciprocate with whatever help they can offer.

5. People who don’t think online networking is relevant to their job search will become irrelevant to the hiring managers who think it is. Many job seekers are still reluctant to create an online digital footprint. But it’s becoming more difficult to substantiate being an expert in your profession when there is no online proof of your thought leadership. LinkedIn will be the social media tool of choice for many professionals — but don’t just create a shell of a profile. Optimize your professional image with proof of your accomplishments via strong stories of success, keywords, the LinkedIn publishing platform, and even case studies and videos if appropriate.

6. People think they should talk in general terms about career successes, but you build trust with interviewers by talking about specifics. The goal of the interview is to build trust and engagement. This is best done by showcasing stories about business problems you have solved that are relevant to the organization, not by focusing on the typical personality clichés. Telling the interviewer how you influenced the entire senior management team to fund a multimillion-dollar technology upgrade that in turn protected them from a cyber-security breach will be much more memorable than simply telling him you are a good communicator.

7. When hiring managers ask you in an interview what your weakness is, they already know. The goal is to figure out what they believe is the gap in your candidacy and address it head on. Perhaps you lack experience in a particular industry or don’t have the MBA they say is preferred. Show that while you don’t have a certain qualification, you have other skills that are more relevant and transferable. For example, an HR professional who doesn’t have hospital experience and is interviewing for a role in a hospital can focus on the similarities within the HR function that transcend industries. The candidate who lacks an MBA can show how they’ve solved business problems that are frequently solved by candidates who have the degree.

A job search is like a marathon. You can’t cut corners on the preparation and expect to cross the finish line in record time. Everyone who is in a job search wants the silver bullet. There isn’t one. Job searching, even under the best of circumstances, is a lot of work. Be prepared for a lot of rejection, but also for a lot of kindness and support along the way.

Forbes.com | May 10, 2016 | Forbes Coaches Council

Your #Career : Is It Ever OK To Accept A Job Offer And Continue To #Interview?…Picture this Job Search Conundrum: a Job Seeker has Multiple Hot Leads in Play. One of Them Extends an Offer.

July 15, 2015/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

It’s Solid but Not Ideal, So the Job Seeker Tries to Hurry the Other Leads Into Additional Offers While Buying More Time to Respond to the First Offer. Eventually, that decision deadline can be pushed no further, and the other leads, while still interested, are not in a position to decide just yet.

Should you turn down the first offer, keep interviewing and run the risk that you don’t get anything else?
Should you accept the first offer and stop your search, forever wondering if you should have held out for something better?
Or do you accept the first offer, continue discussions with other companies, and take something else if a better offer comes? Is it ever OK to accept a job offer and continue to interview?

In general, it is a terrible idea to accept an offer and continue to interview.

While most work agreements are employment-at-will so you can quit at any time, you don’t want to be someone who quits shortly after accepting an offer. You do want your word to mean something.

In addition, being new to any job requires transition time. If you accept a role but haven’t 100% let go of the prospect of something “better” coming along, then you’re not really giving your new employer your full attention. During the inevitable awkwardness of adjusting to the new role, work environment and culture, you are not giving your best effort, and you may be too distracted to integrate fully. Your half-hearted acceptance is thus the start of a downward spiral.

Finally, it’s a small, small world. Confidentiality is paramount in the hiring process, but so many people are involved that you can’t lock things down 100%. If your new employer finds out you didn’t break off ties with previous prospects, this breach of trust could derail your stint right from the start, if not cause your new employer to cut ties immediately.

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That said, there are legitimate reasons why you still might interview even after accepting another job.

You can get closure on the other opportunities. You see your options fully play out, since clearly this new employer is not exactly right. You might even feel better about your new employer, if the other opportunities don’t end up as you expected.

You will have to manage the confidentiality very closely – when exactly are you going to complete these other interviews? If another offer does come through and you want to accept that, you need to make as little disruption for your new employer as possible – helping them secure your replacement, or helping with messaging around your premature departure. Keep in mind that your positive gestures may be rebuffed entirely – the risk of burning bridges when you renege on an acceptance or quit shortly after starting a job is high.

So proceed with caution, whatever you decide to do.

If you turn down an offer for other imminent, but still uncertain prospects, this is the time to really step up your search, including generating brand new leads. Seemingly imminent offers have a nasty habit of disappearing. If the other offers don’t pan out, having newer leads can distract you from regretting to accept that first offer.

If you decide to accept a job that is less than ideal and stop interviewing elsewhere, then don’t drive yourself crazy with what-if scenarios. It’s easy to convince yourself that some other offer would have been better, but that’s just fantasy. Embrace the new role you do have and make a go of it. Pour your energies into doing an amazing job and into changing over time the factors of the job you were less than ideal when you accepted.

If you accept the job but continue to interview, manage your risks in the immediate term as you sort out all the different options. In the longer-term, manage your career more proactively. You felt the need to accept an offer that is less-than-ideal. Why? If you felt you had no other alternatives, shore up your network, your job search technique, and your financial foundation so you increase your capacity to think and act long-term. If you needed to get out of your current company, take a hard look about what didn’t work before and make a plan to correct any shortcomings because the problems you had before might follow you to your new employer.

Did you accept a job before your job search fully played out? What happened?

Caroline Ceniza-Levine is co-founder of SixFigureStart® career coaching. She has worked with executives from American Express, Citigroup, Condé Nast, Gilt, Goldman Sachs, Google, McKinsey, and other leading firms. She’s also a stand-up comic, so she’s not your typical coach. Connect with Caroline on Google+.

Forbes.com | July 14, 2015

Your #Career : 7 Ways To Deal With Today’s Long Job Hiring Process…If you’re Looking for a Job, You Might have Sensed that it Seems to be Taking Longer to Snag an Offer Than in the Past. You’re Right.

July 14, 2015/in First Sun Blog/by First Sun Team

A Recent Study from the Employment Site Glassdoor.com Found that the Average Interview Process in the U.S. is Now 22.9 Days, Nearly Double the 12.6 Days in 2010. It’s a maddening shift that’s only added stress for job hunters. I’ll provide tips on how to deal with this new reality in a moment, but first it’s important to understand what’s driving this change.

On the surface, the trend towards longer hiring cycles seems counterintuitive. After all, as the war for talent has been heating up, you’d expect employers to act faster, not slower, to lock-in the best candidates. The unemployment rate just hit a seven-year low (at 5.3%) and the CareerBuilder jobs site says 49% of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in the second half of 2015, up from 47% last year.

So what gives?

According to Glassdoor Chief Economist Andrew Chamberlain, there are several reasons why the interview process is taking longer these days.

“Overall, the interview process has become longer largely due to the fact that more employers are requiring more comprehensive interview processes,” Chamberlain told me via email. “For job candidates, that basically means more hoops and hurdles they may have to jump through.”

Screening methods such as group presentations, IQ tests, personality tests and drug tests have gained in popularity, each lengthening the hiring timeline.

Chamberlain also noted that there’s been a marked change in the composition of the workplace in recent years, with a shift away from low-skilled, routine jobs and towards higher-skilled positions requiring more sophisticated skills. Hiring specialized and technical workers requires a more careful — that is, longer — vetting process.

Of course, hiring timelines vary according to job type and industry. Glassdoor says hiring decisions for entry-level jobs like retail sales clerks take less than a week, while the process for senior-level execs typically drags on for two months or more. If you’re a law enforcement candidate, you’d better have a holster full of patience: the average hiring time for police officers clocks in at a painfully slow 128 days.

Glassdoor says neither age, gender or education affect hiring time, though.

7 Tips for Job Seekers

Its report leaves little doubt that you should expect your job search to last awhile. Given that reality, here are seven ways to better manage the wait and, with any luck, cut the time it takes for you to get hired:

1. Do your homework about the employer’s hiring process.Learn what you can before you apply. This will help you tamp down expectations.

Many companies now post information about their particular hiring process on the career page of their websites; some even offer online chats for prospective applicants. You can also research the interview process by reading employer reviews on sites like Glassdoor.com or Indeed.com as well as by speaking with friends who work at your target employers.

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2. Ask about “next steps” at the end of each interview. Find out if more interviews will be needed — and if so, roughly how many, how soon they’ll occur and how they’ll be done (group, individual, phone, etc.). Ask the employer if you’ll need to provide any additional information such as references. Or, if appropriate, whether you’ll need to schedule drug testing. The more proactive you are about handling needed tasks early on, the less chance of delays happening on the back end.

3. Do what you can to nudge the process along. While you can’t do much to control the employer’s internal decision-making process, there are a few ways to bolster your standing and help speed up a potential offer.

For one, send a compelling thank-you note that clearly explains why you’re the best person for the job. It’s not only the polite thing to do; the note will provide a reminder that you’re a savvy candidate who might get snatched up by a competitor if the employer doesn’t act quickly.

If you know someone who works for the employer, ask him or her to put in a good word for you. As I’ve written before, a strong internal reference is one of the most effective ways to best the competition.

Of course, it’s wise not to appear too eager. There’s a fine line between good follow-up and looking desperate. So demonstrate your interest by touching base at the agreed upon checkpoints, but resist the temptation to check in every time you get anxious.

4. Don’t read too much into employer promises. Even if you’re told “We’ll definitely have a decision by next week” or “You’re one of our top two candidates,” take such comments with a grain of salt.

Employers’ plans change. A hundred things that have nothing to do with you can delay the decision: The hiring manager goes on vacation; an internal project suddenly requires attention; the company becomes the target of a takeover.

It’s fine to take a moment to relish any encouraging comments, but then plow full steam ahead with the job search.

5. Adjust your expectations (and advise your significant others to do the same). Reset your mental time clock and plan on the process lasting two or three times longer than the employer indicates. If it finishes sooner, great. But in the meantime, you’ll have an easier time managing your anxiety during the wait.

6. Keep your job application pipeline full. When you only have one prospect, you’ll obsess over it day and night. The best way to keep your sanity during a long interview wait is by generating a steady flow of new opportunities.

Even if your dream job seems within reach, keep searching, keep networking and keep applying. That way, you’ll feel like you’re making progress and you may uncover other interesting job openings in the process.

7. Snag a competitive offer. Nothing speeds up the hiring process faster than letting employers know you have another job offer. Just like dating, you’ll appear way more attractive to potential suitors once they know others are seriously interested.

Of course, there are risks involved with this strategy, so use it wisely. Once you tell an employer there’s a competing offer, you start the clock ticking. That’s why this approach can backfire if the employer’s lengthy interview timeline can’t be easily shortened. Also, some employers might resent being pressured into making a decision before they’re ready.

But when presented in a non-threatening and professional manner, having a bird in hand is one of the best ways to force the employer’shand — and maybe even get a higher starting salary to boot.

Nancy Collamer, M.S., is a career coach, speaker and author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-Retirement and a contributor to Next Avenue. Her website is MyLifestyleCareer.com; on Twitter she is @NancyCollamer.

Forbes.com | July 14, 2015 | Next Avenue

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