Bev R. Sninchak's Posts - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T15:17:58ZBev R. Sninchakhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BevRSninchakhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1526999384?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3jiz5f1g43ieg&xn_auth=no3 College Courses That Will Amp Up Your Job Searchtag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-11-10:502551:BlogPost:17646712013-11-10T20:00:00.000ZBev R. Sninchakhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BevRSninchak
<p>Do you need to amp up your job search? One way to do that is to improve your skills through further education. And while further education often means having to spend more money, there are plenty of classes you can take online that require only your time commitment with no fees or registration payment required.</p>
<p>Here are a few college courses that are beneficial for job seekers who want to step up their game and increase their chances for finding a job.…</p>
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<p>Do you need to amp up your job search? One way to do that is to improve your skills through further education. And while further education often means having to spend more money, there are plenty of classes you can take online that require only your time commitment with no fees or registration payment required.</p>
<p>Here are a few college courses that are beneficial for job seekers who want to step up their game and increase their chances for finding a job.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//484010_business_man_modified.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>Increasing your job skills through online classes can improve your chances of landing a job.</i></p>
<p><b>Master Communication Skills</b></p>
<p>In order to land the right job and succeed in it, you'll need to master your communication skills. From writing a resume to mastering interviews, job seekers are at a disadvantage if they cannot speak clearly and project confidence through their nonverbal behavior.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coursera.org">Coursera</a> has partnered with the University of Amsterdam to offer a free course in <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/commscience">Introduction to Communication Science</a>, available beginning in January 2014. Students will learn about communication science and the importance of communicating clearly with people all over the world and throughout all walks of life. In addition, students will learn about the cultural significance of communicating effectively, which can come in especially handy when working for companies that deal with clients all over the world. The workload for this course averages three to five hours per week.</p>
<p><b>Speak Confidently in Public</b></p>
<p>Public speaking is one skill that always comes in handy in a job. If your public speaking skills are shaky, sign up for the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">University of Washington's free class</a> on public speaking. You'll be required to invest about five hours per week.</p>
<p>Students learn how to speak effectively on a number of subjects, and to argue their positions effectively. You'll also learn how to speak with increased confidence, and how to effectively gauge your speaking rate, voice projection, and alter the variety of your vocal tones. When it comes to finding a new job, being able to master all of these speaking elements can put you at the top of the hire list.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//in-the-office-4-363461-m.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>Expanding your education and job skill know-how is as close as your laptop.</i></p>
<p><b>Get Familiar with Corporate Finance</b></p>
<p>If you plan to work in the corporate arena, the University of Pennsylvania offers a course on the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/finance">Introduction to Corporate Finance</a> for free. Students will explore how corporations operate, how they make marketing decisions, and how they determine budgets.</p>
<p>You will need to set aside up to eight hours per week to immerse yourself in this course, but if you hope to work for a company that deals heavily in finance, you'll need to have at least a rudimentary understanding of finance and how it relates to the everyday operations of a corporation.</p>
<p>Obtaining extra job skills through online courses doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. With all the free college courses hosted by various outlets such as Udemy, Coursera, MIT/Harvard, and others, you can improve your job skills without spending a dime.</p>
<p>Bev Sninchak is a veteran freelance writer with 16 years of experience producing content for various publications. She writes about many subjects, from online reputation management to selecting the most helpful <a href="http://education.yahoo.net">college degrees</a> for job seekers.</p>Tips for Making Your Resume Stand Out from the Packtag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-11-09:502551:BlogPost:17647282013-11-09T19:30:00.000ZBev R. Sninchakhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BevRSninchak
<p>Before you secure a job interview, chances are you'll need to win over a potential employer with your resume. Since your resume could be competing with hundreds of others, it's important to design it to be attention-grabbing. However, there are right and wrong ways to make your resume stand out.</p>
<p>Use the tips below to make your resume stand out from the pack in a positive, professional way.</p>
<p><img border="0" src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//1417639_male_bald_head_in_white.jpg" width="400"></img> <br></br> <i>A well-organized resume will help you stand out from the job-seeking…</i></p>
<p>Before you secure a job interview, chances are you'll need to win over a potential employer with your resume. Since your resume could be competing with hundreds of others, it's important to design it to be attention-grabbing. However, there are right and wrong ways to make your resume stand out.</p>
<p>Use the tips below to make your resume stand out from the pack in a positive, professional way.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//1417639_male_bald_head_in_white.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>A well-organized resume will help you stand out from the job-seeking crowd.</i></p>
<p><b>Resume Do's</b></p>
<p><i>Keep it Short</i></p>
<p>While you might be tempted to list every little detail on your resume, don't. Keep it to one page, when possible, and make your sentences brief, but to the point. It's easy to get carried away listing each task or project you've been assigned to or have managed over the years, but your resume should hit on the highlights, not tell the entire story. Once you get a follow-up interview, you can fill in the gaps with more information or details, if possible.</p>
<p>Think of your resume as a synopsis and your entire work history as a novel. You only have a limited amount of space to sell yourself, so keep it concise and cogent.</p>
<p><i>Add Specificity and Focus to Your Objective Statement</i></p>
<p>One of the worst things you can do is put a general objective at the top of your resume. If you're applying for a specific type of job, write an objective that is specific to that position. By adding focus to your objective and being as specific as possible, you increase your chances of being considered for that job position.</p>
<p>For example, if you are applying for an accountant position, focus on writing an objective statement that touches on what tasks an accountant does and how you can be beneficial to the company. Simply putting that you "want to be part of a successful business team" is not focused or specific enough. What can you bring to the company if they hired you as an accountant? Answer that question, then use the response to craft your objective statement.</p>
<p><i>Craft the Right Type of Resume</i></p>
<p>Not all resumes are the same, and not all of them will fit the job for which you're applying. There are several types of resumes, including chronological, targeted, or combination.</p>
<p>The chronological resume goes in order of your employment history, from your last job position and moving backward. If you have an employment history with no significant gaps, this is usually the resume you'll want to use. This type of resume focuses on your reliability as a worker and also illustrates how you have increasingly improved your job skills along the way. It can show how dependable you are and highlights your value and trustworthiness as an employee.</p>
<p>If the job you seek is in a specific industry and requires particular skills, you may want to use the targeted resume. This means you'll be developing a custom resume that intentionally highlights abilities, skills, and experience that dovetail with the position for which you're applying. The idea is to feature your previous work history, projects, and tasks in such a way that it is obvious you are an excellent candidate for the company you're targeting.</p>
<p>A combination resume is a good bet if you want to mention specific tasks or abilities you want the employer or recruiter to notice, yet you also want to list your chronological employment history. Many employees are interested not only in what you can bring to the table if they hire you (skills), but also want to know you are a good risk to take (stable job history). Again, you'll need to keep the resume to one page, if possible, so keep your descriptions brief, yet effective.</p>
<p>Be sure you use the correct resume format based on your employment history and the career field you're targeting.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//different-is-great-1197684-m.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>Submitting an attention-getting resume is fine - but only if you do it the right way.</i></p>
<p><b>Resume Don'ts</b></p>
<p><i>Avoid Casual Language</i></p>
<p>While you do want to draw attention to your resume, make sure you don't do it in a negative way. Keep a business-like attitude when designing your resume, and don't add in elements that make you look immature or unprofessional.</p>
<p>First, watch your language. Use proper spelling and grammar, and never resort to slang. Write in full sentences, and spell out any acronyms that a recruiter may not understand. If you aren't a great speller, it's important to do a final spell check on your resume before you submit it. In addition, have someone else go over your resume and proofread it as a final touch.</p>
<p><i>Don't Skimp on Supplies</i></p>
<p>Next, don't use colored paper for your resume. Use either buff or white paper of professional quality. When you print your resume, use a fresh ink cartridge and don't use funky fonts or weird text colors. Black and white is fine, and is the expected presentation for resumes.</p>
<p><i>Don't Get Sloppy</i></p>
<p>Finally, don't send in a resume that is smeared, marred, crumpled, or has food stains on it. If you drop mustard from lunch on the paper, don't just wipe it off and send it in. That's sloppy and says volumes about you as a potential employee. Instead, trash that copy and use a fresh one. This seems like no-brainer advice, but many job seekers have submitted copies of resumes that were less than acceptable.</p>
<p>If you want the job you're applying for, you must be as neat and meticulous as possible when introducing yourself - both with your resume and in your follow-up interview.</p>
<p>If your resume is less than presentable, you won't even get in the door for an interview. Applying the suggestions above will assist you in putting your best foot forward.</p>
<p>Contributor: Bev Sninchak is a veteran freelance writer with 16 years of experience producing content for various publications. She writes about many subjects, from online reputation management to selecting the best <a href="http://www.arnoldsofficefurniture.com/used-office-furniture">office furniture</a> for your business.</p>Virtual Career Fairs: Are They Worth Your Time?tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-09-12:502551:BlogPost:17520582013-09-12T18:00:00.000ZBev R. Sninchakhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/BevRSninchak
<p><a href="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/page/corporate-recruiting" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//money-matters-866656-m.jpg?width=250" width="250"></img></a> The traditional job fair has a long history. It used to be that candidates would meet at a specific location selected by a company or group of companies and recruiters would make contact and begin the vetting and selection of the right candidate for specific job positions.<br></br> <br></br> Today, virtual career fairs are attracting both job seekers and recruiters for a variety of reasons, not the least…</p>
<p><a href="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/page/corporate-recruiting" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//money-matters-866656-m.jpg?width=250" width="250" class="align-right"/></a>The traditional job fair has a long history. It used to be that candidates would meet at a specific location selected by a company or group of companies and recruiters would make contact and begin the vetting and selection of the right candidate for specific job positions.<br/> <br/> Today, virtual career fairs are attracting both job seekers and recruiters for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">convenience</span> and expediency of the candidate selection process.<br/> <br/> Read below to discover how today's virtual job fairs can be a boon to you and your company's recruiting efforts.<br/> <br/> <i>Virtual career fairs save money for your company and prospective employees</i><br/> <br/> <b>A Cost-Effective Approach for Companies</b><br/> <br/> One major benefit of using a virtual career fair for finding job candidates is the savings to companies and recruiters. Since the career fair is virtual, rather than at a set location in the physical world, it costs less to host.<br/> <br/> You don't have to worry about booking a large event space to hold the job fair, you won't have to rent equipment or supplies, and your hiring managers and recruiters won't have to leave the comfort of their offices in order to man virtual recruiting booths. These are just some of the cost-effective benefits that make a virtual job fair so attractive to companies in the current employment climate.<br/> <br/> <img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//different-is-great-1197684-m.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>Find the right candidate quicker and easier with an online hiring event</i><br/> <br/> <b><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">Larger</span> Sampling of Candidates</b><br/> <br/> With a traditional career fair, your sampling of candidates is limited to a regional area. If you hold a career fair in Denver, Colorado, you aren't likely to get drop-ins from New York or Los Angeles. Instead, most of your candidates will be within a set radius of where your physical job fair is hosted.<br/> <br/> A virtual career fair ensures that you will have a larger, more varied sampling of candidates to choose from. Online advertising for your career fair is likely to attract people from a myriad of related fields and geographic areas. Appealing to a larger sample of job candidates means you stand a better chance of attracting a higher quality of potential employees. With a traditional career fair, your options are limited.<br/> <br/> <b>Expedient Recruiting</b><br/> <br/> By manning virtual booths during an online career fair, hiring managers and recruiters can easily set up interviews and chats <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">with potential employee</span> candidates. Virtual career fairs can be set on a particular date and at a certain time for the convenience of all involved.<br/> <br/> Hiring managers can target certain individuals for the fair and send exclusive invitations to the event, in effect controlling the number in attendance and selecting the attendees that best suit the company. This can be done by using your already existing database of resumes, applications, and employment queries.<br/> <br/> By streamlining the process and controlling the variables, recruiting through a virtual fair becomes more efficient and helps you interact with those who are a fit for available jobs. Instead of setting up future interviews and dealing with in-person scheduling issues, you can speak to your job candidates one-on-one via video chats. You can also provide them with online information and materials to introduce them to the company and its mission. Since all these things are handled virtually, all steps can be planned, managed, and executed on one convenient day an through your online venue.<br/> <br/> <img src="http://www.mediashower.com/img//in-the-office-4-363461-m.jpg" border="0" width="400"/><br/> <i>Finding a new job can be as close as your laptop</i><br/> <br/> <b>Global Outreach</b><br/> <br/> While it's true that you might find the perfect candidate in your own back yard, it's also probable that your perfect job candidate is residing overseas, possibly in New Zealand.<br/> <br/> As a recruiter, you want to find the candidate that is <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">most fitting</span> for the job, and through virtual career fairs you have an easier way to do that. Global outreach is at the heart of the virtual career fair, and it gives you a distinct advantage. Instead of finding the job candidate who is close to what you want - but not quite ideal - you can expand your global reach and target the exact person you're looking for to fill the job position, whether that person lives in the United States or halfway across the world.<br/> <br/> If you are a job recruiter, virtual career fairs can put you in touch with candidates you may not normally be able to interview or interact with otherwise. To give your company the best chance of locating a pool of prime job candidates - and the benefit of saving money along the way - consider using a virtual job fair for your next big hiring event.<br/> <br/> Bev Sninchak is a veteran freelance writer with 16 years of experience producing content for various publications. She is interested in many subjects, from mastering social media strategies to learning about influential people in law and business, such as <a href="http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=26169670&privcapId=7986517">Tim <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">Broas</span></a>.</p>