The Truth About Lying on Resumes

The Truth About Lying on Resumes Everyone isnt as truthful as they always want to be and resumes are one of the most common places for lies to show up. This infographic (source) shows some of the most common things that job seekers lie about or otherwise misrepresent on their resume or CV. Takeaways: 46% of resumes submitted by job applicants contain some form of false information with 70% of college students saying they would lie on their resume in order to get a job. 27% of applicants give false references on a resume, whereas 40% give inflated salary claims. 21% of applicants state  fraudulent  degrees on resumes. 74% of respondents said they had never lied on a resume (are they lying?) but 13% said they hadnt but would consider it. RELATED: When Bad Resumes Happen to Good People

What Does Your Online Persona Say About Your Personal Brand

What Does Your Online Persona Say About Your Personal Brand Social networking sites are often advertised as a place where you can socialize with friends, family and acquaintances. Nobody ever thought they’d find purpose in background checks! But then more and more recruiters and employers are using these sites as a valuable tool when screening potential employees. So if you’re currently looking for a job, seeking a promotion or jumping into a different career, then you may want to be wary of what your online profiles contain. Some of the things you post may seem harmless or even funny to you but without context, it can project a different image of you to a very calculating recruiter. You may not be aware of it, but here are a few things that your online persona can say about you: Sociable or Loner? If you only have two friends on your Facebook account (i.e. your parents) then you may not be considered a good candidate in sales or marketing as this involves a lot of human interaction On the other hand, if you have a lot of followers or friends, you can be perceived as sociable. However, pictures of yourself hanging out with a biker gang or on unruly drunken night outs with your buddies may show that while you’re fun to be with, you may not exactly be the serious type. Prim and Proper or All Out Wild? Pictures and comments your friends post on your social page can either be constructive or harmful. You may have been aware that recruiters now look at social pages so you keep your wacky pictures or comments on the wraps but what if your friends aren’t aware of this? You could lose a potential interview spot if a friend comments about how you were running naked on the beach completely wasted. Honest or Two-faced? We all struggle to keep our thoughts and personal opinions to ourselves and put on a pleasant face. But if a recruiter took a quick peek into your Twitter posts and saw exactly what you think about sensitive issues (e.g. race, sexual orientation, creed/religion, color, etc.), would you still be complacent that you will get the job? Being honest is okay; being insensitive and crude is not. Reasonably Emotional or Nothing but a Complainer? It is perfectly understandable for everyone to be completely emotional about some things some times. But then complaining about every other thing all the time can send out an impression that you’re going to be such a pain to work with. Nobody wants to hire a complainer! Make sure your social pages don’t reflect this side of you. Good or Bad? Have you just managed to conjure such a winning masterpiece of a resume filled with all your greatness? Good for you if it gets you an interview. But then too bad if you have falsified some information on your social pages before in your employment, called in sick (when you weren’t), participated in an affair, or worse. Bottom Line Be careful of what you post out there. Be mindful of what your friends do too. Keep things or thoughts that you don’t want to reflect negatively on you in private. Don’t let your personal escapades ruin your career! Related: 3 Smart Ways to Brand Yourself in the Job Search Process. Image: Shutterstock

The Senior Series On Cover Letters, Cliches and Mistakes

The Senior Series On Cover Letters, Cliches and Mistakes They are dreaded and mis-understood by most: cover letters. Do people actually read these things? How do you make yourself stand out? How do you position yourself correctly? What would a recruiter say? First read Rich DeMatteos answers to these common cover letter questions. Rich is a staffing and recruiting professional who also has is masters in Human Resources Development. He is the founder of an awesome blog you should subscribe to, cornonthejob.com. Do you think cover letters are a necessity? Any Tips? Cover letters are only necessary because every other job candidate is sending them. Recruiters, including myself, dont read them, unless forced to. We will read them if the position is writing intensive, the hiring manager specifically asks for them, or if the resume says something absurd or ridiculous which would hint at an amusing cover letter. My tip is to write a cover letter that is easy to tweak and change. Send with each position applied for, but dont expect it to be read. Anything not to do? Dont send as an attachment. Recruiters dont want to open up more than one attachment. Insert it into the body of the e-mail and it will almost force us to read your cover letter Thoughts about structure and/or things to include in networking emails/cover letters from college seniors to people they have never met before? Networking emails- they should be kept short. Keep to a few sentences. Students should explain why they are reaching out, and who has connected them if applicable. The structure of a cover letter should be 3 paragraphs. 3 SHORT paragraphs please! 1. First paragraph explaining who they are, how they learned about the position, and why they are interested. 2. Second paragraph should be why they are a fit (explain skills and experience). 3. Third should be a nice closing paragraph thanking them for reading the cover letter. Do I need a Cover Letter? The short answer is yes. I am not a recruiter or an HR professional. Im just someone who is fascinated by everything career related.   Therefore, here are my thoughts on cover letters: Most positions require you to have a cover letter. This is even true of automated and computerized application systems (which scare me). If you are applying via an automated computerized system without having talked to a hiring person first, make sure to include tons of keywords.  Make sure the  keywords you use match the job description and the experience they are looking for. Unfortunately, a human isnt going to see your stuff unless you make the computers initial search criteria (which depends on keywords). For some positions, a cover letter is a merely a formality. But that doesnt mean you shouldnt care. For example, I currently work for a huge company. I had already interviewed and verbally accepted their offer before I applied online. The online system required a cover letter for the application to be complete. I highly doubt anyone read that letter, but if they look back on my file for a future position, future reference or promotion, they may. Cover letters can get you a job at a smaller company. My last job was at a Chicago-based bank. Not a tiny company by any means, but the recruiting process was much more personal. I spent a long ass time on making sure that cover letter was perfect for that position.  In hindsight, I know that this team was focused on finding the right personality fit for their team of 5 and someone who would do a great job taking care of their commercial clients. When I interviewed with 3 of the team members and one HR person, all four people said it was my cover letter that brought me in. I applied for the job via careerbuilder.com and somehow my cover letter made it through the masses (which still shocks me). Common Cover Letter Mistakes You write too much. No one cares.  If you can say the same thing using 5 words instead of 10, do it.    Please keep in mind that most professionals get hundreds of emails a day. We hate reading more than we have to, long paragraphs or things that are not visually appealing. You win if you are consice and effective. You write one general cover letter for every position you apply for. Not ok. Every cover letter needs to be  tailored to  the position you are applying for. Take the size of the organization and the specific job description into consideration (and dont forget about keywords!).   I know its annoying, but the good news is, you can keep  your cover letter  short! You talk all about yourself instead of how you can add value to their company/the position. I did this, I did that, I studied abroad, I was the president of my sorority Thats nice! This is not about you, it is about them. Instead, use specifics on how you added value. If the job description is looking for someone who can create marketing campaigns, tell them that you the reason you are looking to create marketing campaigns is because you executed a marketing campaign for your sororitys philanthropy by using marketing channels a, b, c which resulted in x,000 attendees and raising $x,000 for charity. You write about things that are not in your resume. Your resume and cover letter go together, right? Your resume is ultimately what they hold you to. So if you show how you can add value to their company in your cover letter, why wouldnt you do this in your resume? Tweak your resume and cover letter in order to parallel your experience with what they are looking for. This shows they you require less hand holding and training. Busy hiring professionals love candidates like this. You forget a call to action at the end of the letter. Do you want to meet them? Do you want to call them? End by thanking them and asking them for something. Following up is not a bad thing either. You use generic career cliches that dont really tell hiring managers anything. This one deserves its own section Cliches to avoid Check out this article on resume cliches. These tips are applicable to both your resume and your cover letter. Im ambitious and eager to learn. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to call. NEWS FLASH: they are never going to call! I give 100% every day. Thats nice. And stupid to put in a cover letter. Im a people person. Everyone interviewing for a sales position is going to say this. Find another way to say it. I would probably cut your app if I saw this. Although I do not yet have related experience, I am very interested in XYZ position because it was my dream to work in this industry. Kiss your dream good bye bitches. I am looking for a unique opportunity in which I will be adequately challenged and compensated. Please see bullet 3 in the previous section. Its about what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. Side Note: Dont list your personal interests/hobbies on your resume or cover letter. You can break the ice with that at the interview if they ask you. Resources LinkedIn Groups including, Impact Hiring Solutions Job Search Network Impact Hiring Solutions FREE job search resources including: Audio Library-webinars and radio shows Bi-weekly conference calls with recruiters who will answer your job search questions Blog, E-book and free chapter on how to land the phone interview Heather Humans Come Recommended and Entry-Level Careers Examiner.

Service Coordinator Job Description - Algrim.co

Service Coordinator Job Description - Algrim.co Service Coordinator Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

ExecuNets 2010 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

ExecuNets 2010 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report In  2010, personal branding, networking, and online identity management are the keys to executive job search success. A new resilience is emerging in the 150K+ executive job market. ExecuNet surveys conducted in January 2010 show job creation increasing, recruiter confidence restored, and executives building new professional connections to improve their business performance and long-term career options. A total of 3,636 participants (ExecuNets executive members and the search firms and corporate recruiters using their services) were surveyed for the report, to determine trends and best practices in career development and candidate search, hiring and retention for executives earning total compensation of 150K or greater. Although uncertainties abound, there are areas of strength and some market trends are propelling key industries forward. The report indicates the top 10 high-growth industries for 2010 will be: 1.   Healthcare 2.   Clean / Green Technology 3.   High Technology 4.   Pharmaceuticals / Medical / Biotech 5.   Energy / Utilities 6.   Business Services 7.   Financial Services / Banking / Insurance 8.   Government / Nonprofit / Education 9.   Environmental Products / Services 10. Manufacturing Perhaps not surprising, companies are turning to their networks of colleagues and peers to source talent. More than ever, job board postings yield dismal results. About 90 percent of $200K+ positions are not openly posted, and the few that are found on job boards receive such a high volume of unqualified responses that hiring managers think twice about pursuing candidates from the posts. Personal branding and online identity play a key role in executive job search. It is now critical to define and communicate, across online and real-life channels, what differentiates you and your unique promise of value in the marketplace, enabling people to quickly understand who you are and what you offer. Ninety percent of search firm recruiters now make it a regular practice to Google candidates to find anything that can help draw a complete picture of that individual up from 75 percent when ExecuNet began researching this activity in 2005. Eighty percent of corporate recruiters say a candidates job prospects improve when positive information (such as thought leadership, community service activities or published articles) is found online. Related posts: 2010 Top 10 Executive Personal Branding and Job Search Trends 10 Steps to an Authentic, Magnetic Personal Brand How to Build a Powerful Executive Network Does Your Online Identity Scream “Hire Me”? 00 0

Take This Job And Love It

Take This Job And Love It If your quest for a job you love with the perfect company has you immobilized, then maybe you should look at your quest differently. For some reason, weve been holding on to the idea that we should find a job we love so it doesnt feel like work. But what if that logic is all wrong? Lifetime Employment Is Dead You wont have the same job or career forever. In fact, you wont even work for the same company for your entire life. So why do we hold on to the idea of one job with one company? Security. Human crave security. But working for a company doesnt provide that security like it used to. The only security you have now is in knowing that your skills and experience can transfer to another company. You own your career, no one else does. Paying Bills Is Your #1 Priority At the end of the day, a job is about paying your bills. We all have them. It is a bitter pill to swallow, but its life. So, in order to pay the bills, what type of work would you do? Finding a job you love is a bonus. Start With What You Know Theres the curse of knowledge, in other words, we only know what we know. There is an infinite number of career options out there today and new ones are popping up every day. But since you have a lifetime to explore, start with the jobs you know about. Take a Job, Any Job, and Master It Work hard. Do your job better than anyone. Be a team player. You know, all the regular career advice applies. Arrive early and leave late.  I know some of you will think, heck, Im not willing to do this. But you know what, early in your new career, you have to prove yourself. Proof comes in the form of doing your job well, going above and beyond and immersing yourself in your work to learn everything you can. If you arent willing to do this, then I fear, we are all in deep trouble. Learn Everything, Not Just Your Role Once youve mastered your role and proven youve got what it takes to be the best, you should understand how the business works. How does your role impact the bottom line? What is your value and how can you make a difference to the department and overall business. Who are your competitors and what are they doing that is innovative or different? What strategies are other companies using to grow? This is also a good time to branch out and learn about other functions in the company. Network internally and meet people who are doing things that sound interesting to you. Learn! Your Career Isnt Linear As you expose yourself to new skills and people, you will absolutely become interested in other things. Follow your instincts. Your career will move in unpredictable new directions. They key to being successful (personally and professionally) is to be able to package your skills and experience in a marketable way. In other words, you must be able to provide proof that your qualifications match your next move. Changing industries or changing careers requires you to connect the dots between what the company needs and what you bring to the table (skills, knowledge, areas of expertise). Wheres The Love? Your passion, excitement, or dare we call it love, comes from the magic that happens when you pair your interests and skills with a job you enjoy and excel at. When you are truly excited about the work that you are doing, there is no stopping you. While you may not LOVE every part of your job, you may love some parts of it. Maybe you love the people you work with or one small special project you worked on. Use that feeling to help you find similar opportunities. Do you like the people you work with? Who are they? Where are they from? What are their interests or priorities? If you can answer some of these, then you can find those people in other companies. See where past employees have gone. Ask where your co-workers friends work and find out if the work environment is similar. Look For Opportunity Mike Rowe, of Dirty Jobs, spoke about the dirty little lie of following your passion in this video for PragerU. I have a hunch this video has an ulterior motive- to drive people into the trades. (Which, by the way, is an excellent thought!) The trades cant be outsourced! The trades offer great career opportunities! Where To Discover Opportunities? There is no magic wand here. You can uncover and discover opportunities in a variety of different ways. Networking, as much as you despise the idea, is a great way to discover opportunities, especially since the majority of smaller companies dont like to post jobs and because employers prefer to hire referred candidates. You can uncover opportunities by looking at Indeed, your college career center, Career One-Stop, or even from reading the news. FastCompany, Money, and many other publications are filled with articles on new careers, skills-in-demand and up-and-coming businesses. The Muse delivers articles to help with your job search and also features exciting companies who are hiring. Expect employers to provide more and better information about themselves and their jobs over the next few years, as they struggle to recruit talent. Ignore Your Parents One last piece of advice. Your parents want what is best for you, but they just dont understand. They were raised in a different economy and have a different mindset. Ignore their career advice. If they havent looked for a job in awhile, they are truly out of touch. And if you are older, you may still be listening to your parents words of wisdom. Ignore that too! We often let those voices determine our career choices or mold our expectations about what we should be doing. Stop that. If you are honest with yourself, you know what you want to do at this point in your life. Why are you still ignoring that? Job Action Day 2016 This post is in support of Job Action Day 2016 hosted by LiveCareer. If you are interested in learning more about ignoring the advice to follow your passion, you can read other stories and examples here: Job Action Day 2016

Job Searching the Hidden Market

Job Searching the Hidden Market Job Searching the Hidden Market In a climate like the one we are in, its easy to feel like we will never find the job we want, or that no one is hiring. However, you can increase your chances of landing multiple interviews if you can tap into the hidden job market, or, the one that hasnt been advertising. Contacting the companies/contacts directly makes a much more powerful impact then random online resume posting. How do you do this? Have a plan! This may take a little longer, but its the best way to control your job search, land quality interviews and increase your pay scale. 1)   Get your online presence together. Chances are, if you are going to be Googling companies, they will Google you. Create a Google profile or a LinkedIn profile and put your brand out there for the employer to see. Show your stuff. 2)   Make a list of your target information industry choice, job position, company listings, etc. 3)   Do a Google search on your industry and job titles. There may be quite a few, but you can weed through what you like and dont like. You can also do a local business search with the same requirements and see what you come up with. 4)   Send your resume directly to the hiring person. This is usually the person who is 2-4 levels above where you see yourself within the company. Make sure your cover letter is short and concise. If this method makes you squirm a little, remember that you will see significantly higher results than you would normally. Its also good to move beyond your comfort zone. Clients whove used it report more interviews, shorter interview cycles and less competition. This also works much better than blindly submitting your resume to lots of job search engines and reduces your anxiety of not knowing if the person who you want to see it really saw it or not. In the end, it will give you  greater job search confidence and renewed excitement about the job search process. Try it and see. Then let me know how it went.