Patrick Algrim's Posts - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T12:46:45ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavidhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1273469951?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3osdyav2rwt8l&xn_auth=noZoom Interview Tips for 2021tag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-12-01:502551:BlogPost:21837002020-12-01T02:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
<p>Zoom interviews might be here to stay. Or at least any video interview or remote interview session. Getting familiar with the tips that are required to nail a remote interview is critical in ensuring that you increase your odds of getting an employment offer by the hiring manager.</p>
<p>Here are the ways to ensure that you have a fantastic Zoom job interview in the future.…</p>
<p>Zoom interviews might be here to stay. Or at least any video interview or remote interview session. Getting familiar with the tips that are required to nail a remote interview is critical in ensuring that you increase your odds of getting an employment offer by the hiring manager.</p>
<p>Here are the ways to ensure that you have a fantastic Zoom job interview in the future.</p>
<h1><a name="whats-a-zoom-interview" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#whats-a-zoom-interview" class="anchor" id="whats-a-zoom-interview"></a>What's a Zoom Interview?</h1>
<p>A Zoom interview is similar to any other job interview. More similar to a face-to-face interview rather than a phone interview. A phone interview is an interview that qualifies the candidate for the position. While a Zoom interview replaces the need to have to be in the same geography in order to perform a job interview.</p>
<p>When being invited to a Zoom interview, consider this the formal job interview. It's often that a Zoom interview is requested when the hiring manager and interviewee cannot be in the same vicinity. Recently, Zoom interviews have gained popularity due to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.</p>
<h1><a name="have-talking-points-ready" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#have-talking-points-ready" class="anchor" id="have-talking-points-ready"></a>Have Talking Points Ready</h1>
<p>Because it's a Zoom or skype interview doesn't mean anything different in terms of preparation than a traditional interview. Perform a mock interview (a practice interview) with friends or family members to better prepare answers to common job interview questions. And have "talking points" or questions to ask the interviewer prepared for the end of the call.</p>
<p>Be prepared to answer complicated questions like behavioral interview questions, which prompt storytelling and "on-the-job" experience from the candidate. Or questions like,<span> </span><a href="https://www.algrim.co/300-why-do-you-want-to-work-here">"Why do you want to work here?"</a></p>
<h1><a name="dont-use-a-virtual-background" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#dont-use-a-virtual-background" class="anchor" id="dont-use-a-virtual-background"></a>Don't Use a Virtual Background</h1>
<p>It might seem fun to use. But a virtual background where the candidate looks like they're sitting on a beach comes across as unprofessional. Use a professional background setting, like a home office.</p>
<h1><a name="search-for-good-lighting" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#search-for-good-lighting" class="anchor" id="search-for-good-lighting"></a>Search for Good Lighting</h1>
<p>A dark mysterious figure on the other end of the video call can feel scary and unprofessional. Be sure to find a place in the home, home office, or somewhere else that has good lighting. The objective is to make sure that when the live interview takes place, the candidate can be seen and the friendly expressions being made can be witnesses. It's about comfort.</p>
<h1><a name="know-salary-requirements" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#know-salary-requirements" class="anchor" id="know-salary-requirements"></a>Know Salary Requirements</h1>
<p>A common interview question during the Zoom interview session is,<span> </span><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1764-what-to-put-for-desired-salary">“What are your salary expectations?”</a><span> </span>It’s best to have a prepared answer to this question. There are two methods for figuring out what your salary range should be. The first method is to take your current salary range and “give yourself a raise”. A typical raise is around 8% of your existing salary. That means you would take your current salary, add 8% and that would be the range of your salary expectations for the new job.</p>
<p>The second method is to use a tool like Payscale.com or Salary.com, which both will help you to see the average salary range for not only the job you’re applying for but the geography you’re applying to as well.</p>
<p>This can be very helpful for those who are moving to a new geography and need to think about the cost of living and average salary as part of their salary negotiation for the position.</p>
<p>You can use both methods in combination as well. Simply take your existing salary and be sure you do the math to figure out what your relative scale is in the new geography and then add 8% to that giving you a range.</p>
<p>Try not to decide on an “exact figure” as this shows you’re not willing to be flexible on a salary offer. By showing a range, it means you’re willing to consider the entire compensation package as part of your benefits and compensation.</p>
<h1><a name="prepare-ice-breaker-questions" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#prepare-ice-breaker-questions" class="anchor" id="prepare-ice-breaker-questions"></a>Prepare Ice Breaker Questions</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1302-icebreaker-questions">Ice breaker questions</a><span> </span>are great ways to start a conversation. It allows the interviewer and hiring manager to connect on an informal subject matter before beginning the conversation and Zoom interview. It’s important to ask relevant ice breaker questions that make the hiring manager feel comfortable.</p>
<p><br/> It’s important to tell the interviewer that an ice breaker question is being asked. It’s a fun, yet small game that can be played to create a connection.</p>
<p>Ask one of the following ice breaker questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>What's the first job you ever had?</li>
<li>What's the best job you ever had?</li>
<li>What do you admire in a colleague?</li>
<li>What do you admire in a boss?</li>
<li>What's the worst trait you could imagine to have in a supervisor?</li>
<li>What's the best trait you could imagine to have in a supervisor?</li>
<li>What's the longest job you've ever had?</li>
<li>What motivates you in the morning before you start work?</li>
<li>What's the most important thing for us to remember at work?</li>
<li>What's a funny story about one of our customers?</li>
</ul>
<p>More <a href="https://icebreakerquestions.info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">icebreaker questions</a>.</p>
<h1><a name="have-the-personal-meeting-id-handy" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#have-the-personal-meeting-id-handy" class="anchor" id="have-the-personal-meeting-id-handy"></a>Have the Personal Meeting ID Handy</h1>
<p>When joining a Zoom conference call, the callers have to enter a personal meeting ID. This should be inside the calendar invitation the hiring manager and potential employer sent. Inside the scheduled interview invitation should be detailed instructions for joining the Zoom call. Be sure to have this handy so as a job seeker, you aren't late to the call.</p>
<h1><a name="let-the-interviewer-interrupt-you" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#let-the-interviewer-interrupt-you" class="anchor" id="let-the-interviewer-interrupt-you"></a>Let the Interviewer Interrupt You</h1>
<p>It’s best to<span> </span><a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/phone-interview-tips.html">let a hiring manager interrupt you</a><span> </span>if they have questions during the interview question response. By letting the manager interrupt you during the response, it can provide an opportunity to answer the interview question with more clarity. This can be especially helpful when answering with too long of responses. If the interviewer decides to jump in, let them.</p>
<h1><a name="write-a-thank-you-email" href="https://dev.to/patrickalgrim/zoom-interview-tips-for-2021-528p#write-a-thank-you-email" class="anchor" id="write-a-thank-you-email"></a>Write a Thank You Email</h1>
<p>When you’re finished with the interview, in the next 24 hours after the interview is completed, write an interview thank you email that shows the interviewer you appreciated them taking the time. Include a mention of any questions you might have regarding the role or interview process. In general, use this note as an opportunity to show your interest in the position and show you have a passion for being hired.</p>
<p>For more information, visit Algrim.co for <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1754-zoom-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoom interview tips</a> and <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1801-phone-interview-tips" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phone interview tips</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About the author</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.algrim.co/about">Patrick Algrim</a><span> is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), </span><a href="https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentials_ccc">NCDA</a><span> Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the </span><a href="https://www.naceweb.org/professional-development/coaching-certification/">NACE</a><span> Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianvigo/2019/11/22/is-human-contact-being-eliminated-from-our-communications-today/">Forbes</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/5-innovative-ways-to-source-candidates/">Glassdoor</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/6-business-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/">American Express</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/jobs-that-might-disappear-25-years/">Reader's Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.livecareer.com/resources/careers/planning/livecareers-top-picks-for-2020">LiveCareer</a><span>, </span><a href="https://zety.com/blog/recommended-reading">Zety</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-holding-multiple-gig-jobs-080754168.html">Yahoo</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.recruiter.com/i/telephone-vs-in-person-interviews-advantages-and-disadvantages/">Recruiter.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://hr.sparkhire.com/interviewing/why-candidates-drop-out/">SparkHire</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Pie-Eating-Contest-Winner-Psychic-Ability-Job-Seekers-Tout-Kooky-Accomplishments.aspx">SHRM.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.process.st/how-to-write-a-job-description/">Process.st</a><span>, </span><a href="https://fairygodboss.com/articles/changes-you-need-to-make-to-your-job-search-to-land-the-job-you-want-during-covid-crisis">FairyGodBoss</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.hrci.org/community/blogs-and-announcements/hr-leads-business-blog/hr-leads-business/2020/01/17/how-hr-job-titles-are-evolving-and-how-you-can-update-job-descriptions-to-match-them">HRCI.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://career.stedwards.edu/blog/2020/11/13/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">St. Edwards University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://careers.mba.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/11/11/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">NC State University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/how-networking-strategies-will-improve-your-job-search-3002481">IBTimes.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://thriveglobal.com/stories/unique-ways-to-say-thank-you-after-an-interview/">Thrive Global</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/2020/05/06/445329-6-ways-increase-chances-a-dream-job.htm">TMCnet.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.workitdaily.com/signs-of-a-bad-interview">Work It Daily</a><span>, </span><a href="https://workology.com/a-successful-phone-interview-can-take-you-to-the-next-round/">Workology</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careerguide.com/blog/much-needed-hr-practices-every-company-adopt">Career Guide</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/planning/reading-recommendations">MyPerfectResume</a><span>, </span><a href="https://collegecareerlife.net/3-powerful-job-interview-tips-from-experts/">College Career Life</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.thehrdigest.com/desk-eating-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/">The HR Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/columnists/mildred-culp/2020/01/24/workwise-opportunities-knock-when-leaders-stop-leading-mildred-culp/4565370002/">WorkWise</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careercast.com/career-news/five-toughest-telephone-interview-questions-and-how-handle-them">Career Cast</a><span>, </span><a href="https://wichitastaffing.com/favorite-job-and-career-blogs/">Elite Staffing</a><span>, </span><a href="http://womenforhire.com/advice/heading-back-into-the-workforce-heres-whats-changed-recently/">Women in HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.allaboutcareers.com/features/article/how-to-navigate-the-hiring-process-and-land-the-job-you-want">All About Careers</a><span>, </span><a href="https://upstarthr.com/how-hr-teams-can-use-pre-screen-calls-to-increase-candidate-quality/">Upstart HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/branding-yourself-during-a-job-interview-what-should-you-know">The Ladders</a><span>, and many more. Find him on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-algrim-49626840/">LinkedIn</a><span>.</span></p>Top Tips When Writing a Resignation Letter in 2020 and 2021tag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21826072020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<h3>Offer to assist with the transition</h3>
<p>Always offer the employer or manager assistance with transitioning the job duties and responsibilities to another colleague or a new hire. Place this question within the resignation letter's second or third paragraph. And include an offer to help with the transition inside the resignation…</p>
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<h3>Offer to assist with the transition</h3>
<p>Always offer the employer or manager assistance with transitioning the job duties and responsibilities to another colleague or a new hire. Place this question within the resignation letter's second or third paragraph. And include an offer to help with the transition inside the resignation email.</p>
<h3>Ask a friend to read the letter</h3>
<p>To prevent potential miscommunication, ask a friend or mentor to read the resignation letter before sending it. Having a friend read the letter can assist with word use, grammar, punctuation, or other potential mishaps.</p>
<h3>Provide two weeks' notice</h3>
<p>In most jobs, aside from executive positions and academic positions, two weeks' notice is customary. It provides the employer with ample time to replace the team's job function and ensures that projects are being completed on time. Be sure to include the two weeks' notice request in the resignation email.</p>
<h3>Refer to the company handbook</h3>
<p>Vital information is contained in the human resource manual provided to employees during training. One portion each employee should examine is whether or not they are considered an "at-will" employee. An "at-will" employee can be terminated, without cause, for any reason. Meaning, if the employee submits their resignation letter, with two weeks' notice attached, the employer has the potential to terminate the employee that day, especially if they are going to work for a competitor.</p>
<h3>Avoid a two-page letter</h3>
<p>A common mistake from entry-level workers writing their first resignation letter is to write a two-page letter. While it may seem heartfelt to share such an in-depth story, this isn't a best practice. Keep the letter to one page and use the "goodbye email" sent to colleagues on the final day of employment as the place to be heartfelt.</p>
<h3>Deliver the letter in person</h3>
<p>After writing the resignation letter, ask to meet with the manager and deliver the letter in person. During this meeting, the details of the resignation should be discussed. The details should include the desired last day of employment, transition period, reason for resigning, and transition period goals.</p>
<h2>Resignation Letters</h2>
<p>Below are<span> </span><a href="https://www.algrim.co/454-resignation-letter">resignation letters</a><span> </span>and free templates.</p>
<h3>By Job Title</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1839-teacher-resignation-letter">Teacher</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1840-nursing-resignation-letter">Nurse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1841-chef-resignation-letter">Chef</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1847-pastor-resignation-letter">Pastor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1883-volunteer-resignation-letter">Volunteer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1888-retail-resignation-letter">Retail</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1887-police-resignation-letter">Police Officer</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>By Format</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1854-simple-resignation-letter">Simple Resignation Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1862-formal-resignation-letter">Formal Resignation Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1881-heartfelt-resignation-letter">Heartfelt Resignation Letter</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>By Reason</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1842-retirement-resignation-letter">Retirement</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1843-maternity-resignation-letter">Maternity Leave</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1844-board-resignation-letter">Board Resignation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1849-resignation-letter-personal-reasons">Personal Reasons</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1850-resignation-letter-for-new-job">New Job</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1851-resignation-letter-better-salary">Better Salary and Benefits</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1853-resignation-letter-due-to-relocation">Relocation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1864-resignation-letter-due-to-hostile-work-environment">Hostile Work Environment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1865-resignation-letter-unhappy-with-management">Unhappy with Management</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1868-resignation-letter-due-to-unfair-treatment">Unfair Treatment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1882-resignation-letter-due-to-health-and-stress">Health and Stress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1884-resignation-letter-going-back-to-school">Going Back to School</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1886-voluntary-resignation-letter">Voluntary Resignation Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1891-resignation-letter-switching-departments">Switching Departments</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1901-resignation-letter-due-to-unethical-practices">Unethical Practices</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1902-resignation-letter-due-to-heavy-workload">Heavy Workload</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1903-resignation-letter-due-to-feeling-undervalued">Feeling Undervalued</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1904-resignation-letter-due-to-job-dissatisfaction">Job Dissatisfaction</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1905-resignation-letter-due-to-travel-distance">Travel Distance</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>By Time</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1845-immediate-resignation-letter">Immediate Resignation Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/455-two-weeks-notice-letter-sample">Two Weeks Notice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1846-short-notice-resignation-letter">Short Notice Resignation Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1848-24-hours-notice-resignation-letter">24 Hours Notice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1869-part-time-job-resignation-letter">Part-Time Job</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1867-how-to-tell-your-boss-youre-quitting">How to Tell Your Boss You're Quitting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1866-two-weeks-notice">What is a "Two Weeks Notice"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1863-resignation-letter-format">Resignation Letter Format</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/564-resignation-email">Resignation Email</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/450-goodbye-email-to-coworkers">Goodbye Email to Coworkers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/291-how-to-quit-a-job">How to Quit a Job</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.algrim.co/1885-rescind-resignation">Rescind Resignation Letter</a></li>
</ul>Starbucks Interview Questionstag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21824692020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<h3>Why do you want to be a Starbucks barista?</h3>
<p>Answer: I love coffee. I’ve enjoyed coffee for almost my entire life. And the art of it is something I appreciate. There are subtle differences in the way that coffee can be prepared. And this is what makes every single cup special.</p>
<h3>What part of our core values do you resonate…</h3>
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<h3>Why do you want to be a Starbucks barista?</h3>
<p>Answer: I love coffee. I’ve enjoyed coffee for almost my entire life. And the art of it is something I appreciate. There are subtle differences in the way that coffee can be prepared. And this is what makes every single cup special.</p>
<h3>What part of our core values do you resonate with?</h3>
<p>Answer: Nurturing the human spirit. This is certainly what I felt when I first visited a store. It was the smell, the environment, the music, everything that came with the customer experience.</p>
<h3>Why do you love coffee?</h3>
<p>Answer: I start my day with a cup every morning. I appreciate the art of how every single cup can have an identity of its own. From the foam down to the amount of milk that’s put into the cup. I appreciate how it takes life, and that’s the reason why each cup can be cherished.</p>
<h3>What does customer service mean to you?</h3>
<p>Answer: Customer service is empathy and active-listening. When I think of dealing with customers, I want to listen to them, try to address their needs, and deliver an incredible experience. I want them to come back, remember me by name, and look for me. I want them to remember the quality of care I can provide to them.</p>
<h3>What would you do if you made a customer’s drink incorrectly?</h3>
<p>Answer: The first thing we would do is immediately remake the drink and then apologize to the customer. If we can, try to have a short conversation with the customer to break the ice. And then apologize once more for the mistake.</p>
<h3>How would you coordinate with another Starbucks employee?</h3>
<p>Answer: With clear, polite, considerate, and quality communication between one another. There isn’t much space behind the espresso machine. We need to be working together, coordinating like a football team or like we’re dancing!</p>
<p>Learn more about Starbucks interview questions <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1898-starbucks-interview-questions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About the author</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.algrim.co/about">Patrick Algrim</a><span> is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), </span><a href="https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentials_ccc">NCDA</a><span> Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the </span><a href="https://www.naceweb.org/professional-development/coaching-certification/">NACE</a><span> Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianvigo/2019/11/22/is-human-contact-being-eliminated-from-our-communications-today/">Forbes</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/5-innovative-ways-to-source-candidates/">Glassdoor</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/6-business-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/">American Express</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/jobs-that-might-disappear-25-years/">Reader's Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.livecareer.com/resources/careers/planning/livecareers-top-picks-for-2020">LiveCareer</a><span>, </span><a href="https://zety.com/blog/recommended-reading">Zety</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-holding-multiple-gig-jobs-080754168.html">Yahoo</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.recruiter.com/i/telephone-vs-in-person-interviews-advantages-and-disadvantages/">Recruiter.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://hr.sparkhire.com/interviewing/why-candidates-drop-out/">SparkHire</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Pie-Eating-Contest-Winner-Psychic-Ability-Job-Seekers-Tout-Kooky-Accomplishments.aspx">SHRM.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.process.st/how-to-write-a-job-description/">Process.st</a><span>, </span><a href="https://fairygodboss.com/articles/changes-you-need-to-make-to-your-job-search-to-land-the-job-you-want-during-covid-crisis">FairyGodBoss</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.hrci.org/community/blogs-and-announcements/hr-leads-business-blog/hr-leads-business/2020/01/17/how-hr-job-titles-are-evolving-and-how-you-can-update-job-descriptions-to-match-them">HRCI.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://career.stedwards.edu/blog/2020/11/13/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">St. Edwards University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://careers.mba.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/11/11/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">NC State University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/how-networking-strategies-will-improve-your-job-search-3002481">IBTimes.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://thriveglobal.com/stories/unique-ways-to-say-thank-you-after-an-interview/">Thrive Global</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/2020/05/06/445329-6-ways-increase-chances-a-dream-job.htm">TMCnet.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.workitdaily.com/signs-of-a-bad-interview">Work It Daily</a><span>, </span><a href="https://workology.com/a-successful-phone-interview-can-take-you-to-the-next-round/">Workology</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careerguide.com/blog/much-needed-hr-practices-every-company-adopt">Career Guide</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/planning/reading-recommendations">MyPerfectResume</a><span>, </span><a href="https://collegecareerlife.net/3-powerful-job-interview-tips-from-experts/">College Career Life</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.thehrdigest.com/desk-eating-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/">The HR Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/columnists/mildred-culp/2020/01/24/workwise-opportunities-knock-when-leaders-stop-leading-mildred-culp/4565370002/">WorkWise</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careercast.com/career-news/five-toughest-telephone-interview-questions-and-how-handle-them">Career Cast</a><span>, </span><a href="https://wichitastaffing.com/favorite-job-and-career-blogs/">Elite Staffing</a><span>, </span><a href="http://womenforhire.com/advice/heading-back-into-the-workforce-heres-whats-changed-recently/">Women in HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.allaboutcareers.com/features/article/how-to-navigate-the-hiring-process-and-land-the-job-you-want">All About Careers</a><span>, </span><a href="https://upstarthr.com/how-hr-teams-can-use-pre-screen-calls-to-increase-candidate-quality/">Upstart HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/branding-yourself-during-a-job-interview-what-should-you-know">The Ladders</a><span>, and many more. Find him on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-algrim-49626840/">LinkedIn</a><span>.</span></p>The 10 Basics of Writing a CV - To Help You Land Your Next Career.tag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21824672020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>A CV commonly contains the following information:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Contact information or resume header</li>
<li>Education</li>
<li>Relevant experience</li>
<li>Research interests</li>
<li>Publications</li>
<li>Presentations</li>
<li>Honors and awards</li>
<li>References</li>
<li>Professional…</li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>A CV commonly contains the following information:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Contact information or resume header</li>
<li>Education</li>
<li>Relevant experience</li>
<li>Research interests</li>
<li>Publications</li>
<li>Presentations</li>
<li>Honors and awards</li>
<li>References</li>
<li>Professional associations</li>
<li>Certifications</li>
<li>Grants</li>
<li>Community involvement</li>
<li>Fellowships</li>
<li>Research experience</li>
<li>Lab experience</li>
<li>Non-academic activities</li>
</ul>
<p>Follow these steps to write a Curriculum Vitae. Some post-secondary institutions provide their own CV format to follow. Before submitting a job application, be sure to review the institution's CV guidelines to ensure all required information is included in the CV.</p>
<h3>Include contact information</h3>
<p>Replace all contact information in the CV. This includes full name, address, contact information, LinkedIn URL, and more.</p>
<h3>Detail academic history in reverse-chronological order</h3>
<p>Include the full academic history. This would include post-doctoral programs, graduate school, undergraduate school, and high school. Only include the most recent two educational experiences.</p>
<h3>Include relevant skills and qualifications</h3>
<p>It's encouraged to create a separate skills section of the CV. Include relevant skills that align with the requested skills or requirements in the job description. Include hard skills (like technical skills) and soft skills.</p>
<h3>Include honors and awards</h3>
<p>Outline academic achievements in its own section. Include the award name, the year the award was achieved, the organization that provided the award, and how many people received the award.</p>
<h3>Include relevant publications and presentations</h3>
<p>Include presentations, books, publications, papers, studies, research projects, and more. Include the authors, date published, volume, page, and DOI number.</p>
<h3>Associations and affiliations</h3>
<p>Include the name of the organization, geographic location, or chapter of the membership.</p>
<h3>Research experience</h3>
<p>Include relevant research experience that shows innovation and academic achievements in the associated field of study.</p>
<h3>Non-academic activities</h3>
<p>Include relevant non-academic activities that display a willingness to grow, educate, and achieve honors through activities outside of the institution.</p>
<h3>Certifications, grants, and community involvement</h3>
<p>Include the grant name, the organization that provided it, how many people received it, and more. Include certifications by name, the year the certification was achieved, and how many people received that certification if applicable. Include relevant community involvement that shows merit in the job role or a desire to include communities in parts of the work.</p>
<h3>References</h3>
<p>Include professional and academic references as part of the CV, on a new page. References should include faculty, staff, administrators, and other professional colleagues who can vouch for the professional's work experience and academic achievements or merits.</p>
<p>Learn more about how to write a CV <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1872-what-is-a-cv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>10 Weaknesses to Use for the "Strengths and Weaknesses" Interview Questiontag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21824652020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<h3>1. I can be too detail-oriented.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “I can find myself getting too heavily involved in the details of a project. While this is an indicator of my passion for the project, I can spend too much time focusing on the minor details and forget about the holistic needs of the team.”</p>
<h3>2. I can care a little too much about our…</h3>
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<h3>1. I can be too detail-oriented.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “I can find myself getting too heavily involved in the details of a project. While this is an indicator of my passion for the project, I can spend too much time focusing on the minor details and forget about the holistic needs of the team.”</p>
<h3>2. I can care a little too much about our customers.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “At my previous job, I found myself using too much empathy. In certain circumstances, like in a nursing home, you have to distribute empathy equally. I found it difficult not to connect with a few patients emotionally.”</p>
<h3>3. I have a hard time saying “no.”</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “Saying no is really difficult for me. I like to make sure that our customers and team members are happy. Though, I recognize that if I say ‘Yes’ all the time, I might not be able to follow through with my promise. And this lets my team or customers down even more.”</p>
<h3>4. I have a hard time letting go of a project.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “When I’ve spent a healthy amount of time and effort on a project, I have a hard time letting others get involved. At my previous job, there was a project I spent 12-months on. And when another team member came to take it over, I found it difficult not to check in on the project and potentially micromanage periodically.”</p>
<h3>5. I sometimes lack confidence.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “When others ask my opinion, I struggle to present my thoughts and opinions even though I feel they are on target with what the company needs or the project needs. This is simply me not being able to ‘speak up’ for myself.”</p>
<h3>6. It can be difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “When I get really passionate about a project, I can spend a little too much time on it and find myself getting a little burnt out. I need to remember that spending time away from a project is healthy.”</p>
<h3>7. I can find adaptability to be too comfortable.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “I get concerned about the fact that I’m too comfortable with adaptability. Changing environments and the changing of hands. I’d like to think that stability is a good thing at times and is something I should be comfortable with as well.”</p>
<h3>8. I often find myself working too many hours and getting burnt out.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “Some days I simply can’t put my work down. And I forget that I’m going to have to come back to work the next day. I might work late into the night and get incredibly passionate about a problem. I have to remember to pace myself and think clearly.”</p>
<h3>9. I have a hard time shifting from one project to another.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “If I’m particularly passionate about one project, I can find it hard to shift into another project. Not because I won’t have a passion for it, but because I feel like I wasn’t able to complete the previous project fully.”</p>
<h3>10. I can be overly helpful to others.</h3>
<p>Sample answer: “I love helping others. But this can be a fault sometimes. Depending on the personality type, someone might see ‘help’ as micromanaging or getting involved in their work. I really need to be cautious of how I help others and what methods I use to do that.”</p>
<p>Learn how to answer the interview question <a href="https://www.algrim.co/301-what-is-your-greatest-strength" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"What is your greatest strength?"</a></p>
<p>Learn how to answer the interview question <a href="https://www.algrim.co/270-what-is-your-greatest-weakness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"What is your greatest weakness?"</a></p>
<p>Learn how to answer the interview questions <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1822-strengths-and-weaknesses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"</a></p>15 Inspirational Quotes to Use at Work to Motivate Employees or Colleaguestag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21824632020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<p>Inspirational quotes can be a great way to motivate a colleague, employee, or friend at work. Below are the top 15 inspirational quotes for work taken from the careers website Algrim.co.</p>
<p>Our<span> </span><strong>favorite motivational quote</strong><span> </span>and favorite quote for inspiring great work out of a person or employee.</p>
<p>1.…</p>
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<p>Inspirational quotes can be a great way to motivate a colleague, employee, or friend at work. Below are the top 15 inspirational quotes for work taken from the careers website Algrim.co.</p>
<p>Our<span> </span><strong>favorite motivational quote</strong><span> </span>and favorite quote for inspiring great work out of a person or employee.</p>
<p>1. “Great things are never easy” — Vandal Savage</p>
<p>All<span> </span><strong>hard work</strong><span> </span>quotes:</p>
<p>2. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice.” — Pele</p>
<p>3. "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters." — Audrey Hepburn</p>
<p>4. "Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action." — Benjamin Desraeli</p>
<p>5. "The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score." – Bill Copeland</p>
<p>6. "A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at." — Bruce Lee</p>
<p>7. "Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it." — George Lucas</p>
<p>8. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis</p>
<p>9. “When you have a lot of confidence and you feel like nobody can beat you, it’s game over for everyone else.” — Jason Day</p>
<p>10. “Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don’t think you can, you won’t.” — Jerry West</p>
<p>11. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca</p>
<p>12. “The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” — Harry Golden</p>
<p>13. “I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” — Thomas Jefferson</p>
<p>14. “Everyone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.” ― Erica Jong</p>
<p>15. “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer</p>
<p>See the full list of 150 inspirational quotes for work <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1825-inspirational-quotes-for-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>7 Common Resume Summary Writing Mistakes YOU CANNOT afford to make!tag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-10-26:502551:BlogPost:21823872020-10-26T00:30:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<h3>Writing a long story</h3>
<p>A resume objective should be three to five sentences, equaling a paragraph at most. A long story describing previous life and current life is going to make for a much longer paragraph. This will distract from the other sections on the resume that are vital to the hiring manager.</p>
<p>Balance the resume objective out…</p>
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<h3>Writing a long story</h3>
<p>A resume objective should be three to five sentences, equaling a paragraph at most. A long story describing previous life and current life is going to make for a much longer paragraph. This will distract from the other sections on the resume that are vital to the hiring manager.</p>
<p>Balance the resume objective out with the other sections on the resume.<span> </span></p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong><span> </span>As a job candidate, if you feel like you have "more to say," use the cover letter as an opportunity to speak your mind.</p>
<h3>Ignoring career accomplishments</h3>
<p>While a career summary is best suited for those with career accomplishments. Utilizing one career accomplishment in the resume objective can be useful. Referencing any type of job experience and accomplishment will support the skills and activities mentioned in the objective.</p>
<h3>Ignoring academic achievements</h3>
<p>Test scores are important to the hiring manager. Especially when interviewing for positions that require certifications, like a Registered Nurse. Use test scores to show passion for the industry and devotion to the job opportunity.</p>
<h3>Ignoring community involvement or other activities</h3>
<p>Community involvement and other non-work-related activities are still useful for the hiring manager. It displays passion and a desire to involve others in the industry or field of study. Include community involvement when possible.</p>
<h3>Using the same resume objective</h3>
<p>The resume objective should be written for the desired company. Meaning, as a job seeker, a new resume objective should be authored and produced for each job application.</p>
<p>Repeating the same resume objective doesn't refer to the job description or job advertisement. And can risk being impactful to the reader.</p>
<h3>Making the objective of the candidate</h3>
<p>The resume objective should not be a story about the candidate. It should be a presentation of what the candidate can provide for the company by understanding the job requirements and job description. Use the resume objective as an opportunity to "sell" the hiring manager.</p>
<p>Rather than explaining to the hiring "who you are" or "what you do."</p>
<h3>Using filler words</h3>
<p>A resume objective should be written using active-voice style writing.<span> </span><a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/active-vs-passive-voice/">Catherine Traffis</a><span> </span>of Grammarly.com defines active voice style writing as "a strong, direct, and clear tone." Remove filler words or phrases like "really" or "such as" that indicate a passive voice writing style.</p>
<p>By writing in an active-voice style, the resume objective will appear more formal, professional, and clear to the reader.</p>
<p>Learn more about how to write a great resume objective <a href="https://www.algrim.co/1274-resume-objective-examples" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About the author</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.algrim.co/about">Patrick Algrim</a><span> is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), </span><a href="https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentials_ccc">NCDA</a><span> Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the </span><a href="https://www.naceweb.org/professional-development/coaching-certification/">NACE</a><span> Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianvigo/2019/11/22/is-human-contact-being-eliminated-from-our-communications-today/">Forbes</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/5-innovative-ways-to-source-candidates/">Glassdoor</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/6-business-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/">American Express</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/jobs-that-might-disappear-25-years/">Reader's Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.livecareer.com/resources/careers/planning/livecareers-top-picks-for-2020">LiveCareer</a><span>, </span><a href="https://zety.com/blog/recommended-reading">Zety</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-holding-multiple-gig-jobs-080754168.html">Yahoo</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.recruiter.com/i/telephone-vs-in-person-interviews-advantages-and-disadvantages/">Recruiter.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://hr.sparkhire.com/interviewing/why-candidates-drop-out/">SparkHire</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Pie-Eating-Contest-Winner-Psychic-Ability-Job-Seekers-Tout-Kooky-Accomplishments.aspx">SHRM.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.process.st/how-to-write-a-job-description/">Process.st</a><span>, </span><a href="https://fairygodboss.com/articles/changes-you-need-to-make-to-your-job-search-to-land-the-job-you-want-during-covid-crisis">FairyGodBoss</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.hrci.org/community/blogs-and-announcements/hr-leads-business-blog/hr-leads-business/2020/01/17/how-hr-job-titles-are-evolving-and-how-you-can-update-job-descriptions-to-match-them">HRCI.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://career.stedwards.edu/blog/2020/11/13/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">St. Edwards University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://careers.mba.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/11/11/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">NC State University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/how-networking-strategies-will-improve-your-job-search-3002481">IBTimes.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://thriveglobal.com/stories/unique-ways-to-say-thank-you-after-an-interview/">Thrive Global</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/2020/05/06/445329-6-ways-increase-chances-a-dream-job.htm">TMCnet.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.workitdaily.com/signs-of-a-bad-interview">Work It Daily</a><span>, </span><a href="https://workology.com/a-successful-phone-interview-can-take-you-to-the-next-round/">Workology</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careerguide.com/blog/much-needed-hr-practices-every-company-adopt">Career Guide</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/planning/reading-recommendations">MyPerfectResume</a><span>, </span><a href="https://collegecareerlife.net/3-powerful-job-interview-tips-from-experts/">College Career Life</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.thehrdigest.com/desk-eating-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/">The HR Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/columnists/mildred-culp/2020/01/24/workwise-opportunities-knock-when-leaders-stop-leading-mildred-culp/4565370002/">WorkWise</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careercast.com/career-news/five-toughest-telephone-interview-questions-and-how-handle-them">Career Cast</a><span>, </span><a href="https://wichitastaffing.com/favorite-job-and-career-blogs/">Elite Staffing</a><span>, </span><a href="http://womenforhire.com/advice/heading-back-into-the-workforce-heres-whats-changed-recently/">Women in HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.allaboutcareers.com/features/article/how-to-navigate-the-hiring-process-and-land-the-job-you-want">All About Careers</a><span>, </span><a href="https://upstarthr.com/how-hr-teams-can-use-pre-screen-calls-to-increase-candidate-quality/">Upstart HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/branding-yourself-during-a-job-interview-what-should-you-know">The Ladders</a><span>, and many more. Find him on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-algrim-49626840/">LinkedIn</a><span>.</span></p>3 Worst Times to Ask for a Raisetag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-05-10:502551:BlogPost:21747152020-05-10T22:00:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s a common question, “When’s the best time to ask for a raise?” But when most employees think of this question, they are thinking, “When’s the best time for</span> <b>me</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to ask for a raise?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s a common question, “When’s the best time to ask for a raise?” But when most employees think of this question, they are thinking, “When’s the best time for</span> <b>me</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to ask for a raise?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let this set in, the best time to ask for a raise is when the company is in the position for you to ask for it. Asking for a raise is something you’ll have to do in your career. But the key is knowing when to do it. And ensuring that it coincides with what’s “on the plate” for the company at that time. Here are some of the worst times to ask for a raise.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the company is experiencing financial trouble</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It might seem obvious, but for many, it’s not. If you know the company is experiencing financial trouble, don’t ask for a raise. This will make you appear selfish and unfaithful to the business. Your executive leadership will communicate when the business is undergoing stress. If you don’t hear it from them, you’ll more than likely read about your sector in news publications. Wait out the storm.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the company is in quarterly or annual planning mode</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When executive team members are meeting to plan out a new year, usually at the end of the existing year, this is a terrible time to ask for a raise. It might seem apparent to do so, as they might be discussing budgets for the new year. But it is not. It adds pressure to your management and that can again, make you appear selfish.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the company just crossed a major milestone</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is another scenario where it might feel right but isn’t. Your team crossed a major milestone and the business is seeing the fruits of your labors. Right afterward you feel as though you should be rewarded. So your request to sit down with your manager to discuss your compensation. This is a terrible time. When you cross a major milestone, this should be a normal day. You shouldn’t feel the need to request additional compensation whenever you achieve greatness in the workplace. When your request for the raise is too close to the milestone, that’s how it will be perceived.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you know another colleague got a raise</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This feels competitive and slightly abusive toward your leadership. If you know that one of your colleagues got a raise, it doesn’t mean that you should be requesting to get one as well. Your colleague could have been with the company for a longer period of time. Or that professional and their manager could have come to an agreement about additional responsibilities he or she is taking on. Even if you don’t bring up this “insider” information that you have during the request to sit down with your supervisor or manager, they will know it coincides too closely to your colleague receiving a raise and you not having good enough reasoning for requesting one.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While these are just some of the worst times to ask for a raise, many job seekers and employees should recognize that these are also horrible times to write a <a href="https://www.algrim.co/454-resignation-letter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">resignation letter</a> and submit your formal resignation.</span></p>
<p><strong>About the author</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.algrim.co/about">Patrick Algrim</a><span> is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), </span><a href="https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentials_ccc">NCDA</a><span> Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the </span><a href="https://www.naceweb.org/professional-development/coaching-certification/">NACE</a><span> Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianvigo/2019/11/22/is-human-contact-being-eliminated-from-our-communications-today/">Forbes</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/5-innovative-ways-to-source-candidates/">Glassdoor</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/6-business-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/">American Express</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/jobs-that-might-disappear-25-years/">Reader's Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.livecareer.com/resources/careers/planning/livecareers-top-picks-for-2020">LiveCareer</a><span>, </span><a href="https://zety.com/blog/recommended-reading">Zety</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-holding-multiple-gig-jobs-080754168.html">Yahoo</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.recruiter.com/i/telephone-vs-in-person-interviews-advantages-and-disadvantages/">Recruiter.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://hr.sparkhire.com/interviewing/why-candidates-drop-out/">SparkHire</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Pie-Eating-Contest-Winner-Psychic-Ability-Job-Seekers-Tout-Kooky-Accomplishments.aspx">SHRM.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.process.st/how-to-write-a-job-description/">Process.st</a><span>, </span><a href="https://fairygodboss.com/articles/changes-you-need-to-make-to-your-job-search-to-land-the-job-you-want-during-covid-crisis">FairyGodBoss</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.hrci.org/community/blogs-and-announcements/hr-leads-business-blog/hr-leads-business/2020/01/17/how-hr-job-titles-are-evolving-and-how-you-can-update-job-descriptions-to-match-them">HRCI.org</a><span>, </span><a href="https://career.stedwards.edu/blog/2020/11/13/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">St. Edwards University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://careers.mba.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/11/11/maintaining-productivity-using-mental-physical-health-tips-during-covid-19/">NC State University</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/how-networking-strategies-will-improve-your-job-search-3002481">IBTimes.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://thriveglobal.com/stories/unique-ways-to-say-thank-you-after-an-interview/">Thrive Global</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/2020/05/06/445329-6-ways-increase-chances-a-dream-job.htm">TMCnet.com</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.workitdaily.com/signs-of-a-bad-interview">Work It Daily</a><span>, </span><a href="https://workology.com/a-successful-phone-interview-can-take-you-to-the-next-round/">Workology</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careerguide.com/blog/much-needed-hr-practices-every-company-adopt">Career Guide</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/planning/reading-recommendations">MyPerfectResume</a><span>, </span><a href="https://collegecareerlife.net/3-powerful-job-interview-tips-from-experts/">College Career Life</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.thehrdigest.com/desk-eating-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/">The HR Digest</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/columnists/mildred-culp/2020/01/24/workwise-opportunities-knock-when-leaders-stop-leading-mildred-culp/4565370002/">WorkWise</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.careercast.com/career-news/five-toughest-telephone-interview-questions-and-how-handle-them">Career Cast</a><span>, </span><a href="https://wichitastaffing.com/favorite-job-and-career-blogs/">Elite Staffing</a><span>, </span><a href="http://womenforhire.com/advice/heading-back-into-the-workforce-heres-whats-changed-recently/">Women in HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.allaboutcareers.com/features/article/how-to-navigate-the-hiring-process-and-land-the-job-you-want">All About Careers</a><span>, </span><a href="https://upstarthr.com/how-hr-teams-can-use-pre-screen-calls-to-increase-candidate-quality/">Upstart HR</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/branding-yourself-during-a-job-interview-what-should-you-know">The Ladders</a><span>, and many more. Find him on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-algrim-49626840/">LinkedIn</a><span>.</span></p>Properly Asking For A Raise In Digital Technology Companiestag:recruitingblogs.com,2020-04-22:502551:BlogPost:21743692020-04-22T16:12:11.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking for a raise is a tiny bit of art and a whole lot of science. Most guides will tell you that there are a few steps you need to take in order to ask for a raise, but they’re wrong. Asking for a raise is a complicated thing. But we’re going to break down exactly what makes a perfect execution of asking (and getting) a raise.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before We Start, Do You Qualify For A Raise…</span></h2>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking for a raise is a tiny bit of art and a whole lot of science. Most guides will tell you that there are a few steps you need to take in order to ask for a raise, but they’re wrong. Asking for a raise is a complicated thing. But we’re going to break down exactly what makes a perfect execution of asking (and getting) a raise.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before We Start, Do You Qualify For A Raise</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking for a raise is going to be easier after you read this guide, but do you actually qualify for one? The most important thing is that your performance merits a raise. You need to be honest with yourself about that. The second important factor is that you’ve been with your company for more than a year. Asking for a raise too quickly after being hired can look bad. Make sure that it’s been a least a year before you bring up this conversation.</span></p>
<p><b>Here’s what you should have:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A strong performance record.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clearly doing your job properly.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">At least one year with the company or more.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Much (In Percentage) Of A Raise Can I Get Or Ask For</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the most commonly misunderstood thing about getting a raise, it is usually predetermined in terms of percentages. The average employee receives anywhere from a</span> <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/090415/salary-secrets-what-considered-big-raise.asp"><span style="font-weight: 400;">6% to 12% gain</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">in compensation when they receive a raise.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gallup performed a consumer survey and found that</span> <a href="https://news.gallup.com/opinion/chairman/212045/world-broken-workplace.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">85% of people hate their jobs in the U.S</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. And 70% are emotionally disconnected from their jobs and careers. Will salary change that for you?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you feel like 12% isn’t enough to satisfy what you need in terms of income, you might want to consider skipping the conversation about a raise and move towards finding new employment (or asking for a higher paying job internally).</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you ask for a raise, you probably shouldn’t prompt your employer with the percentage that you’re looking for. But if you can explain why you are looking for a raise, that might help. Something like, “I’m moving into a new apartment and it appears as though my rent is going to be higher than it was previously, and I can’t avoid that.”</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before Your Email, Collecting Your “Power Figures”</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our email methods are different than those you’ll see elsewhere. Here’s the true key to ensuring that you get your raise. Before you write your email, sit down, and think about all of the great things you’ve been able to accomplish as well as all of the things you hope to accomplish in the near future. All of these should be company related.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example, some things that you might have been able to accomplish might be:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Launched a new product.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learned a new skill set.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased your capabilities as a team member.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be sure that they’re very specific to your job function and working history. While there’s no perfect example we can provide here because we don’t know your role, you should have a firm grasp of what went well in the past year.</span></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have those written down as we’ll use those for our email.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking For A Raise Pro Tips</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whenever asking for a raise, it’s best not to simply ask for more money. Think about it, would you appreciate having someone simply walk up to you and say, “give me more money.” You wouldn’t.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you ask for a raise, be sure that you are promoting a conversation that you’d like to have with your manager, direct report, or boss. Don’t simply ask for a raise.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some general tips when actively involved in a conversation about compensation:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure the employer knows you don’t plan on leaving the company.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure the employer is having a conversation with you about compensation vs. you simply asking for more money.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep the conversation positive.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have empathy for the employer/manager as they might not have the budget to give you a raise.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show you are flexible and want to find what’s best for the company and for you as well.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explain why you might be looking for a raise, like needing to move out of your apartment and experiencing higher rent than a few years ago.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mistakes You Could Make</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The worst thing you could do when asking for a raise is to do so with friction. Sure, you might feel like you deserve more money. But instead of coming into the conversation unsettled and ready for battle, try having an open and light-hearted conversation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some of the mistakes that you want to avoid:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Highlight only the fact that you’ve been with the company for a long time.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Highlight that you’re overdue for a raise.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask for too high of a raise or be too demanding about what percentage of a raise you deserve.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask for a raise and not being open to having a discussion with your manager.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking a bad time. For example, if your manager just mentioned that budgets were going to be low this year.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After meeting with your manager, not</span> <a href="https://www.algrim.co/264-thank-you-email-after-interview"><span style="font-weight: 400;">sending a “thank you” email</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">similar to the one you sent after your interview.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking For A Raise By Email (Best Sample)</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The biggest trick when asking for a raise is to remind your employer about all the great success you’ve shared together. This reinforces the worthiness of a raise. That’s where our “Power Figures” come into play. Be sure that you place them into the template below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The best email template when asking for a raise:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dear [Manager] —</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As you know, I’ve been with the company for two years now. I’ve really enjoyed working here and have learned so much. Here are a few of the things I’ve been able to accomplish in the past year:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Took leadership towards the 45% of projects that the company was overspending time toward and helped to get them out the door.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased sales by 25% through 3 high profile clients.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raised company presence by speaking at conferences.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And I hope to continue building on those plus many more. With that, I’d love to have a discussion with you regarding my current compensation package.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When might be the best time to speak with you regarding this?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you so much,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[Your name]</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asking For A Raise Email Subject Line Examples</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When sending your email you’re going to want to include a fairly simple and straight forward email subject line. Here are some of the best email subject lines appreciated by managers:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Regarding My Compensation”</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Discussing My Compensation”</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Conversation About My Future”</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Available To Meet [Date]”</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This article first appeared on</span> <a href="https://www.algrim.co/458-how-to-ask-for-a-raise"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Algrim.co</span></a></p>
<p><b>Bio:</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patrick Algrim is an experienced executive who has spent a number of years in Silicon Valley hiring and coaching some of the world’s most valuable technology teams. One of the most popular blog posts he wrote is the <a href="https://www.algrim.co/88-200-phone-interview-questions-to-get-ultra-prepared-with" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phone interview question and answer guide</a>. He writes more articles like this one over at</span> <a href="https://www.algrim.co/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Algrim.co</span></a></p>
<p></p>Where to Recruit From (Communities and Job Listings)tag:recruitingblogs.com,2019-12-26:502551:BlogPost:21648352019-12-26T16:00:00.000ZPatrick Algrimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PatrickDavid
<p class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf" id="29d8">This is one of the biggest questions I get, how do you recruit effectively online? It’s not a new secret, and one you should know by now. That most of the hires made at companies are done through networking. In fact, more than 75% of hires are made through networking.</p>
<p class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf" id="e300">But what happens when networking fails? You have to resort to online recruiting.…</p>
<p id="29d8" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">This is one of the biggest questions I get, how do you recruit effectively online? It’s not a new secret, and one you should know by now. That most of the hires made at companies are done through networking. In fact, more than 75% of hires are made through networking.</p>
<p id="e300" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">But what happens when networking fails? You have to resort to online recruiting. Here are a few things to consider.</p>
<h1 id="8ead" class="gn go cs ax aw ee kg lu ki lv lw lx ly lz ma mb gr">Find Communities</h1>
<p id="bdf9" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv mc gx md lo me lq mf ls mg hf">If you can, find communities where your ideal candidate exists. For example, salespeople will be found at sales meetups. There are a few in Chicago and San Francisco that are easy to come by. And anyone can stop in. This is a great place to network and find candidates.</p>
<p id="2008" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">Engineers, for example, reside at the<span> </span><a href="http://github.com/" class="bu dh mh mi mj mk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">GitHub</a><span> </span>or<span> </span><a href="http://stackoverflow.com/" class="bu dh mh mi mj mk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Stack Overflow</a><span> </span>communities. Get engaged with candidates by using the built-in search tools, primarily looking at coding languages and coding challenges, then find their contact information through their profile.</p>
<h1 id="4177" class="gn go cs ax aw ee kg lu ki lv lw lx ly lz ma mb gr">Use Online Job Listings</h1>
<p id="beb4" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv mc gx md lo me lq mf ls mg hf">Online job listings and job boards aren’t dead. But you’ll get a hefty amount of applicants coming through too quickly. To avoid this, try to customize your job description. Use<span> </span><a href="https://www.algrim.co/job-descriptions" class="bu dh mh mi mj mk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">job description templates</a> that have skills<span> </span>part of them so that you can easily scan through your applicants to be sure they’ve customized their<span> </span><a href="https://www.algrim.co/cover-letters" class="bu dh mh mi mj mk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">cover letter</a><span> </span>or resume to what you put in the job description.</p>
<p id="5c7e" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">This can be a helpful way to sift through the noise, quite quickly. With a 30 second scan, you’ll be able to tell if the applicant read your job description thoroughly and from there, give you a sense of whether or not they’re a high-profile candidate.</p>
<h1 id="c172" class="gn go cs ax aw ee kg lu ki lv lw lx ly lz ma mb gr">Expand Your Network</h1>
<p id="d45b" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv mc gx md lo me lq mf ls mg hf">It sounds simple, but since networking works so well, try to expand your existing network. All you have to do is ask your network who else you should meet with. Then once you’ve done that, do it again.</p>
<p id="6c3a" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">This will rapidly grow your network and from there, develop strong business relationships that you can utilize.</p>
<p id="aa36" class="gs gt cs ax gu b gv lm gx ln lo lp lq lr ls lt hf">These are the three best areas to dig into when trying to recruit candidates.</p>