Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Writing a Specific Resume Objective For One Company

Writing a Specific Resume Objective For One CompanyWriting a specific resume objective for one company for a job application can prove to be tricky at the same time. But that is no reason to lose your patience as there are some effective resume tips that will help you out in putting together an appropriate one for that company.It is important to put together a resume objective that will hold up to scrutiny, and that it will capture attention. A resume objective can only serve as the first line of your resume, so try to put in a lot of focus on it so it stands out from the rest. The key here is to do this in a way that will be clear to the reader, and will help you stand out in the crowd when it comes to other job seekers.However, it should not be too long and the objective should not be too specific. A little bit more will do. And then to finish off with an extra kicker, you can include in the resume objective that you are presently or intend to commence a new job search. This should be followed by a job description and summary of your achievements so it can get people curious and compel them to call you back.If it is a part-time job opportunity, it will also be a good idea to include in the resume objective that you will be available during odd hours such as mornings, evenings, and weekends. Also include if you have a schedule, as not everyone will always be available to take calls. Showing an interest in working with customers or trying out new products will also help you shine in your resume. There are companies that are willing to offer incentives such as free travel and free meals if you go ahead and apply for the position.Just because you have had experiences in different companies does not mean that you will not have the same ones again. You may have only worked for a few months or so, but remember that that does not automatically mean that you cannot easily transition into another company. You can easily transfer to a job in any company you like, and on ce again, that does not mean that you cannot get back to the one you have already done jobs in before. All it means is that you may not have the experience you want, but that does not mean that you cannot work in a different environment.The objective should be written in a way that it can be easily understood. Also, write in a way that it can be easily printed and used on paper as well. There are lots of online services available that offer easy to use templates, and you can also find many free resources where you can follow step by step instructions for the writing of an objective.While a resume objective is not considered as the resume itself, it serves as the prelude to the resume. By putting emphasis on it, you will not only make yourself stand out in the crowd, but you will also make yourself look more prepared and likely to perform well in the interview process. It will also help you get the offer in one fell swoop!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Pope Francis was a Bouncer Non-Religious Jobs Popes Held

Pope Francis was a Bouncer Non-Religious Jobs Popes Held Like many career politicians, plenty of popes have spent their working years completely within the church, beginning at a young age in pre-seminary. But while even pontiffs from the 20th century had careers completely entrenched in religious life, the two most popular popes in recent history have had jobs of the people, so to speak. Pope Francis In 2013, the current Pope, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio revealed that he had worked as a bar bouncer in Buenos Aires when he was younger, in addition to sweeping floors as a janitor. He also worked the morning shift as a technician in a chemical lab, controlling the raw substances. He kept in contact with his former co-workers and “celebrated their marriages,” a former co-worker said. Pope Benedict XVI The pope formerly known as Joseph Alois Ratzinger didn’t really have much of a career outside of the clergy, but he was a soldier in Wehrmacht during the World War II. He set anti-tank traps and worked in an antiaircraft unit before he deserted just before the war ended in April 1945. He never saw any action on the front lines. Read Next: The Pope’s Retirement Package Is Better Than Yours Pope John Paul II The political unrest in pre-war Poland enabled Karol Józef Wojtyla to be a librarian, playwright, restaurant messenger, quarry laborer and chemical factory worker before he became Pope John Paul II. If the Vatican continues to choose popes with more diverse backgrounds, we may see leaders with even more interesting resumés sometime soon. Read Next: You Can Buy a Bike Just Like the One Pope Francis Is Getting All Of The Crazy Ways People Are Cashing In On The Pope’s Visit To The U.S.

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Like, InShare or Tweet Which is Right for Your Personal Brand - Work It Daily

Like, InShare or Tweet Which is Right for Your Personal Brand - Work It Daily Building a personal brand with social media is one click away. Or, maybe three clicks? You know you’re a career geek when you get really excited about the new “InShare” button for LinkedIn. When Greg, CAREEREALISM.com’s director of brand management asked me if we should add it to the top of every blog post on our site, I said, “Heck ya â€" that thing’s awesome for personal branding!” But, then it got me thinking: Do others see the unique difference in each of the most popular buttons for sharing content? Do they use them the way I do? Not every piece of content needs to be shared â€" it depends on social network. One of the first things about personal branding we teach over at CareerHMO.com is the 3 major social networks (a.k.a. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter), all have distinct purposes in creating and managing your personal brand. In fact, we even prioritize usage so members can learn how to not get overwhelmed and sucked into the social media black hole. C’mon, we’ve all heard the Crackbook jokes, right? Here’s how we break them down: LinkedIn â€" Your number one priority. Get your profile 100% complete, formatted and keyword optimized to maximize the chances you get contacted by recruiters looking for someone with your talents. Then, learn how to interact in the world’s largest online business cocktail party so that you can make new connections and build a powerful network that can help you get hired, promoted and respected. Facebook â€" Cleaned up and on best behavior. We have people lock down their profiles and put up a professional headshot while they are actively looking for work. We also encourage them to think twice about everything, I mean EVERYTHING, they write to friends and family. You might think this is the place to be yourself, but when you are job searching, even your closest contacts can feel they won’t want to refer you to a job they hear about if they read something from you in Facebook that hits them the wrong way. Twitter â€" When you’re ready to be a subject-matter expert. Twitter is like having your very own newspaper column. It’s your chance to show the world (i.e. hiring managers) what goes on inside that head on your shoulders. A feed full of tweets that share knowledge and resources related to your expertise proves you know what you are talking about. Nothing screams you are the go-to person for your area of expertise stronger than sharing resources that will educate and help others in your profession become as smart as you! Twitter is the fastest way to build your subject-matter authority. So, how do you determine what button to use? Based on my outline above, here’s my guideline for sharing content: Like on Facebook: Funny, fascinating and/or uplifting, but not directly helpful to fellow professionals. InShare on LinkedIn: Valuable to all professionals. Tweet on Twitter: Valuable to only people in your field/industry/area of expertise. FYI - When I use those criteria, I find myself posting a lot of the same things to LinkedIn and Twitter. I rarely have stuff for Facebook, and even then, it’s career-related. It may make me boring, but at least I’m consistent! And for me, that’s the secret to great personal branding: On-going, targeted messaging that regularly reminds the audience what you’re all about. Do you agree? How do you determine what to Like, InShare or Tweet? I’d love to hear your thoughts around using these buttons to manage your personal brand. J.T. O’Donnell is the founder of CAREEREALISM.com and CEO of CareerHMO.com, a web-based career development company. Photo credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!