The 11 Stages of Networking Events

The 11 Stages of Networking Events Networking events can be extremely daunting especially if you get awkward in large groups of people. On the flip side, you can optimise your time and meet a whole new range of people who will help you (or you can help them), at some point in the future. However, with every event, theres 11 stages you go through and here they are: 1) Looking  up attendees: Before an event, always take a look at the Facebook RSVPs (if there is an official event) and decide who you want to meet. Although, dont always choose the people who you think youll talk to anyway challenge yourself to talk to someone new, or more senior than yourself. looking up people on #linkedin before a review meeting. So simple! Why didnt I think of that? #socialheroes Arttus Ins Agency (@ArttusAgency) November 20, 2014 If you want to prepare fully, look up where they work on LinkedIn (for a point of conversation), and then what they really think on Twitter. Social media is there to be used and can really give you some small talk ammunition. 2) Dressing for success: Before you leave the house, its time to get your outfit on. You put your sharpest suit (or dress) on, do your hair and freshen up the better you look, the more confident youll feel. Ill be putting my best suit on for the 9 June @Labconsensus event The Triumph of the Will including @RichardJMurphy @andrew_harrop Jang Sung-taek (@Jang_Sung_taek) May 10, 2016 However, dont be afraid to dress for the event if its smart casual, dress smart casual. 3) Rocking up to the venue: You want to look cool, but not too cool, because that comes across as obnoxious.  You turn your swagger up, and try to look as confident as you feel. Its time to get things rolling, and for you to network to the max. 4) The door opens: No matter how many times you stand waiting for a door to open, you can never perfect the face youre pulling when the person on the other side first sees you (or how many people are inside the room). 5) Plastering on a big smile: You see new faces and they awkwardly smile at you, so you awkwardly smile back. 6) Spotting a friend (possibly): You do your special handshake. 7) Spotting someone you didnt want to see: OH NO! Youve found that person who always comes down to ask awful questions, followed by a half hour chat. AVOID. AT. ALL. COSTS. RELATED: How to Politely End a Conversation at a Networking Event 8) Awkward conversation: You want to tell people about yourself, but remember that you also need to listen to others. Learn what they do, and see how you can help them. 9) Telling a joke and no-one laughs: People like laughing, and jokes cause laughing sometimes. You tell what you think is your greatest comedic achievement and people dont get it. 10) Raiding the free food and drink: You havent eaten dinner because you didnt want to look bloated, so its time for the best bit of a networking event the free food and drink! All the drinks at this event are free this is amazing Brittany Woodsmall (@BrittanyNoelW) September 11, 2016 A little liquid confidence never hurt anyone, but dont drink too much and make a fool of yourself. These are potential clients/employers/partners, so take it easy and enjoy yourself. 11) Leaving with business cards in hand: Its always important to know when its time to grab your coat, say goodbye and leave. Dont overstay your welcome.

Seattle Recruiters and Employment Agencies - VocationVillage

Seattle Recruiters and Employment Agencies - VocationVillage I am not a recruiter, but I publish this list of Seattle recruiters and employment agencies as a convenience to visitors to this site. Inclusion here is not a recommendation. Please do your own research before working with one of these firms.Whether any particular agency or recruiter is a good fit depends on the positions for which they are sourcing at any particular time and on your background/skills.Please contact me with any suggested changes or additions to this recruiter list.Accounting, Finance, and Investment Management: Accountemps (Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Lynnwood) Accounting and financial staffing. Accounting Partners (Bellevue) Accounting and financial staffing. Accounting Principals (Seattle, Bellevue) Accounting and finance. Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing (Seattle) Accounting recruiting and staffing. Allen Partners (Seattle) Specializing in accounting, banking, finance,  and technology fields. Beacon Hill Staffing (Seattle) Specializing in accounting, finance, and investment management. Gibson Associates Inc (Seattle) Specializing in the placement of finance and accounting professionals in the Pacific Northwest. IMR / Investment Management Recruiters, LLC (Seattle) Specializes in finding skilled portfolio managers, analysts, financial advisors and marketing professionals across all traditional and alternative asset classes. Matrix Finance and Accounting (Seattle, Bellevue) Recruiting services for all levels of professionals in the accounting and finance fields. Robert Half (Seattle, Bellevue) Financial recruiting. Rylem (Seattle) Recruiting consultancy specializing in accounting, finance, and technology. Seattle Search Group (Seattle) Accounting, finance, and technology.Administrative: Access Staffing Services (Bellevue) Administrative and human resources staffing. Ajilon Office (Seattle) Office staffing and recruiting. OfficeTeam (Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Federal Way) Administrative staffing. Parker Services (Seattle, Bellevue) Specializes in short-term and long-term contract administrative staffing. Randstad (Seattle, Bellevue, Renton) Specializes in administrative staff and light industrial staffing needs.Automotive Industry: Car People (Kirkland) Automotive industry staffing.Construction Management Industry: CMS Construction Management Services (Bellevue) Construction management staffing. Kirkbride Associates (Sammamish) Executive recruiting specializing in the HVAC and construction industries.Consumer Industries: SustainableHire (Bellevue) Sourcing for sustainability-focused companies.Creative: 24 Seven Inc. (Seattle) Recruiters specializing in fashion, beauty, retail, marketing, advertising and creative industries, action sports, and entertainment. Aquent Partners (Seattle) Creative, Web, and technical talent agency. Carlson Co. (Seattle) Specializes in recruiting for public relations and marketing. Coxe Group Inc, The (Seattle) Management consulting firm that serves the design professions. Creative Circle (Seattle) Specializes in advertising, creative, marketing, and interactive staffing. Creative Group, The (Seattle) Project employment for marketing, advertising, public relations, visual, written, and web communication professionals. Filter Talent (Seattle, Bellevue) Design, advertising, and marketing communications staffing. Haystack Creative (Seattle) Creative talent staffing for design, interactive, advertising, creative services, and marketing. Judith Cushman Associates (Issaquah) Staffing firm specializing in public relations, corporate communications, marketing communications, and investor relations positions. MediaPro (Bothell) Temporary staffing specializing in instructional design, instructional programming, graphical design, and user interface design services. Paladin Staffing (Seattle) Marketing, communication, and creative staffing. Vitamin Talent (Seattle) Specializes in digital creatives.Dental Industry: Dental Connections (Lakewood) Staffing for the dental industry.Energy / Power Industries: David Wood Company (Vancouver, WA) Recruiting for the power industry. North American Energy Services NAES (Issaquah) General staffing.Event: Echo Hospitality  (Seattle, Portland) Servers, Bartenders, Event Captains, Set Up Crew, etc. Landmark Event Staffing Services  (Seattle) Full-service staffing for events. Staff Pro  (Seattle, Tacoma) Crowd management, event staffing, and consulting.Executive: CenterStone Executive Search (Seattle) Retained executive search. CFO Selections  (Multiple Pacific Northwest locations) Executive search specializing in finance and accounting. H10 Capital  (Seattle) Executive search. Herd Freed Hartz (Seattle) Retained executive search. Laurel Group, LLC (Seattle) Executive search permanent placement contingent staffing within technology, consumer product/services, and financial services companies. L.W. Foote Company (Bellevue) Executive search specializing in positions with salaries of $100K+. Management Recruiters of Mercer Island (Mercer Island) Executive search and placement firm specializing in the actuarial, advertising, nutrition, apparel, footwear, and connector industries. Passage and Associates (Seattle) Executive search. Peckman Search Partners  (Federal Way) Executive recruiting. Search Group International (Spokane) Full-service staffing with an emphasis on senior management. Sourcing Spring (Seattle) Executive search. SpexSearch (Seattle) Executive search. Strategic Resources (Seattle) Retained, modified retainer, and contingency searches. SQR2 (Seattle) Retained executive recruiting. Waldron (Seattle) Retained executive search.Executive Assistants: Stellar Assistants (Seattle) Staffing for the executive assistant market.Food / Grocery Industry: Nelson Associates (Kirkland) Recruiting specializing in the food manufacturing industry.Full-Service and/or Cross-Functional: Ajilon Professional (Seattle, Bellevue) -Full-servicee staffing. Almond Associates (Bellevue, Federal Way) Full-service staffing. AppleOne (Seattle, Bellevue, Renton) Temporary and direct hire staffing specializing in accounting, administrative, healthcare and sales labor. Barrett Business Services Inc (Kent) Staffing for critical, hard-to-fill positions in IS/IT, engineering, sales, executive management, finance,  and administration. Blue Point Search  (Bellevue) Full-service search. Business Talent Solutions (Seattle) Specializes in administrative, operational services, and office management. Connections  (Pacific Northwest) Full-service staffing for accounting, engineering, management, sales, administration,  and support opportunities. Decision Toolbox (Virtual including Seattle) Full-service staffing. Elwood Staffing (Seattle, Everett, Kent) Full-service staffing. Emerald City Recruiting (Seattle) Full-service recruiting. Express Employment Professionals (Bellevue) Full-service staffing. Fuel Talent (Seattle) Staffing for administrative, creative, marketing, and technology. Hansell Tierney (Mercer Island) Contract, contract-to-hire, in-house recruiting, and RPO. iMatch  (Seattle) Cross-functional with specialties in tech, finance, and accounting. Insight Global  (Bellevue) Full-service staffing including IT, accounting finance, engineering, healthcare, and government services. JeffreyM Consulting (Seattle) Social media, customer service, and creative publishing. Kelly Services (Seattle, Bellevue) Full-service staffing. Kforce.com (Bellevue) Full-service staffing and recruiting. Management Recruiters of Seattle (Seattle) Full-service recruiting and staffing. Manpower (Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kirkland) Full-service staffing. Northwest Staffing Resources NSR (Seattle) Full-service staffing. Seattle Corporate Search (Seattle and Bothell) Specializes in sales, marketing, management,  and administrative positions. Seattle Search Group (Seattle) Accounting, finance, and technology, on a direct hire, contract to hire, and temporary basis. SM Diversity  (Renton) Full-service staffing. SmartTalent (Kirkland, Fife, Renton, Lynnwood, and Lacey) Temporary and direct placement staffing. Snelling Personnel Services (Renton) Full-service temporary and permanent contingency staffing. Systems Research Incorporated (SRI) (Bellevue) Full-service staffing. TERRA Staffing Group (Seattle, Everett) Temporary and direct hire staffing. Trillium (Auburn, Vancouver, Silverdale) Specializes in recruiting, training and retaining employees with disabilities. University of Washington Temporary Employment (Seattle) Short-term employment at the University of Washington. Washington Firm Ltd. (Seattle) Executive, human resource, and technical staffing. Westaff (Seattle, Bellevue) Staffing in administrative, clerical, financial, and light industrial positions. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting  (Seattle) Full-service staffing in multiple industries.Healthcare / Medical: Lakewood Group, The (Lakewood) Placement of professionals in the medical, medical-surgical, medical devices, diagnostics and healthcare distribution industries. McDonald Employment Services, Inc. (Seattle) Staffing specializing in providing healthcare, childcare and household support services in local area homes. Progressus Therapy  (National but sometimes has openings in the Pacific Northwest) Special education staffing in speech-language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT) psychology, nursing, teaching, and early intervention (EI). Thompson and Associates (Mercer Island) Christian staffing firm specializing in healthcare, from nursing therapists to interpreters information technology (no known website).Hospitality: Q Hospitality Management (Kirkland) Recruiting and consulting for the hospitality industry.Human Resources Management: Another Source (Seattle) Entry level to mid-level staffing in a wide variety of career areas; executive staffing in human resources and accounting. Cobos Group (Seattle) Specialists in placing human resources professionals in both temporary and full-time positions. Personnel Management Systems, Inc. (Bellevue, Everett) Outsourced human resources management. Resourceful HR (Seattle) â€" Outsourced human resources management, recruitment services, and temporary human resource staff placement.Insurance: The Jacobson Group (National but sometimes recruits for the Seattle area) Specializing in the insurance industry.Legal: Emerald City Attorney Network (Seattle) Contract legal services. Emerald Search Partners (Seattle) Specializes in recruiting and placing legal professionals (Attorneys, Legal Staff Support) in law firms and corporate legal departments in the Pacific Northwest on a temporary and full-time basis. Kamisar Legal Search, Inc. (Seattle) Search firm for the legal profession. Langley Recruiting (Seattle) Staffing for legal professionals. Law Dawgs (Seattle) Full-service legal staffing specialists. Harris Legal Search (Seattle) Legal recruiting. Major, Lindsey Africa (Seattle) Global legal recruiting firm. Northwest Legal Search, Inc. (Portland but some jobs in Seattle) Search firm for legal professionals. Pursuant Legal Consultants, LLC (Seattle) Retainer based national legal recruiting firm specializing in professional personnel matters. Robert Half Legal (Seattle) Legal staffing.Manufacturing: AGG Recruiting (Seattle) Staffing in manufacturing, engineering, machining, and aerospace. WorkStep (Seattle and Portland)  A platform helping hourly workers connect with employers in manufacturing, skilled trades, production,  and the trucking industry.Nonprofit: Carlson Beck (Seattle) Retained executive search specializing in nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. ExecSearches (National but good coverage of the Pacific Northwest) Specializing in the nonprofit sector. Hagel Executive Search (Seattle) Executive search specializing in the nonprofit sector.Project Management: MySource Consulting (Edmonds) Specializes in project management staffing in the healthcare, telecom, financial and technology sectors.Property Management: Apartment Advantage  (Seattle, Tacoma, and other Pacific Northwest locations) Full-service apartment staffing company. Career Strategies, Inc.  (Bellevue) Specializes in staffing for the property management industry. Property Staffing Associates  (Federal Way) Specializes in staffing for the property management industry.Sales: CareerPaths NW (Lynnwood, Seattle) Specializes in inside and outside sales professionals (Sales Representatives, Account Executives, Account Managers, Sales Engineers) in direct hire staffing in all industries. KAS Placement (Seattle) Specializes in sales, sales management, business development, and marketing recruitment. Orin Rice Staffing Consulting (Seattle) Specializing in inside and outside sales roles from entry to executive level spanning across all industries and sales processes including SaaS, consulting, and professional services. Sales Force LLC (Tacoma) (Temporarily removed link as it was reported for malware) Specializes in placing sales professionals such as Account Managers, Account Representatives, Account Executives, and Sales Executives. Sales Talent (Seattle) Specializes in placing sales professionals, sales engineers and sales leaders with technology, SaaS, medical, B2B insurance, and general B2B companies. Seattle Corporate Search (Seattle) Specializes in placing Sales Reps, Account Executives, Account Managers, and professionals in Customer Service/Support. West Coast Careers (Lynnwood) Full-service direct staffing and recruiting firm serving the professional sales, accounting/financial, and administrative markets.Technology: Accenture (Seattle) Application, infrastructure, and business process outsourcing. Adecco (Renton, Redmond) Technical staffing via Adecco Technical. Addioz (Bellevue) Technical recruiting, executive search and corporate training solutions. Allyis (Kirkland) Technology project management and provision of technology professionals for enterprise clients. AltaSource Group (Kirkland) Puget Sound and Nearshore IT staffing. AT-Tech (Kirkland) Temporary, contract and direct hire technical staffing. Avid Technical Resources (Seattle) Technical recruiting including applications, voice, internet, and data. CDI Business Solutions (Kirkland) Specializes in engineering, IT and professional staffing. Chameleon Technologies, Inc. (Kirkland) Technical staffing and professional services. CTS International (Bellevue) High tech recruiting. Data Partners (Seattle) Information technology contract and permanent staffing. EBS Northwest, Inc. (Seattle, Eastside) Technical executive search firm specializing in e-learning, Web and software development, IS, and engineering. eXcell (Bellevue) IT staffing. ExcelLabs (Seattle) Technical staffing and consulting. Executive Recruiters (Bellevue) Technology placement in software, mobile, digital media, and internet companies. Greythorn (Bellevue) Specializes in big data and cloud computing, healthcare IT, and web development. High Tech Staffing Group (Portland) High tech staffing and consulting. HighPointe Partners  (Bainbridge Island) Technology recruiting from CEO level to individual contributors. Hiresight Technical Recruiting (Seattle) Technical contracting services and recruiting. Ingman Ingman (Tenino) Engineering search placement. Inteliant (Seattle) Consulting, IT staffing, and outsourcing. Jack Porter Associates (Sammamish) Specializes in engineering/technical and professional business positions globally from entry level to senior management. Linda Werner Associates, Inc. (Seattle) Technical staffing. MACROSEARCH, Inc. (Bellevue) Temporary, contract, and consulting staffing solutions for the high tech industry. Makena Partners (Mercer Island) IT services. Manpower Professional (Kirkland) Technical staffing. Maxonic, Inc (Kirkland) Staffing in the IT and software engineering fields. Miller.Miller (Kirkland) Biotechnology and biomedical industries. Noble Recruiting (Seattle) Contract, contract-to-hire and full-time placement for technology and business professionals. Oxford Global Resources, Inc. (Bellevue) Information technology and engineering contract staffing and services. Protingent (Bellevue) Technology staffing. PDS Technical Services (Seattle) Contract and permanent technical staffing. Prime Team Partners (Seattle) Contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services for the technology sector. Red Letter Development (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland) Recruiting specializing in SaaS technology sales jobs. Redmond Technology Partners (Bellevue) Technology staffing solutions for Global 2000 and middle market companies. Renascent Solutions (Kirkland) Executive recruitment and professional placement services specializing in the high tech industry. Robert Half Technology (Seattle) Technology staffing. Rod Asher Associates (Bellevue) Engineering and marketing recruiting. ROI International (Seattle) Recruiting to fill VP and Officer level positions in telecom and telecom related companies. Rylem (Seattle) Temp and permanent placement of professionals in technology and accounting/finance. Sakson Taylor OnSite (aka ST OnSite) (Seattle) Technical staffing and consulting. Scout Recruiting (Seattle, Mill Creek) Executive and technical recruiting. SolutionsIQ (Bellevue) Technical staffing. Steyer Associates Inc. (Bainbridge Island) Technical and marketing communication. TCC, Inc. (Seattle) Technical documentation and instructional design staffing. Verticalmove, Inc. (Kirkland) Contingent and retained search; contract and temp engineering and IT staffing. Viri Technology (Seattle and Bellevue) Recruiting for software, infrastructure, IT leadership,  and creative roles. VitalSource (Bellevue) Contract and full-time placement of engineering, IT and product development professionals. Volt Technical Resources (Redmond) Temporary and direct hire technical staffing. Wicresoft (Seattle) IT and business processing outsourcing. Williams Recruiting Inc (Seattle) Experts in placing technical talent in the biopharma and pharmaceutical companies. Wimmer Solutions (Seattle) Technology business consulting, staffing and professional services. Yoh Company (Bellevue) Specializes in engineering, healthcare, industrial, IT, scientific and telecom..Back To Seattle Careers

How Recruiters Can Benefit from LinkedIn Showcase Pages

How Recruiters Can Benefit from LinkedIn Showcase Pages LinkedIn have begun rolling out Showcase Pages to everyone a new feature available as part of a Company Page. How are recruiters going to actually benefit from this feature? I cracked open a bottle of wine and put my thinking cap on (I can’t think when I’m sober!) How about: Creating a jobs page for each of your sectors and posting jobs to those pages â€" creating a job board for specific people to follow â€" who’d have thought it? Creating a page for internal recruitment â€" god forbid you market your own internal roles…? Creating sector-specific pages for awesome sector-specific content â€" really show your contacts that you know your stuff! Create a page just for your blog? Oh yes! (but PLEASE ensure that your blog is not one of those boring ones that just talks about YOU â€" 2nd  dates don’t often to people who talk about themselves all day long). In other words, create Showcase Pages where you have content that’s worth sharing and content that your audience gives a damn about. But, some things though that need to change to add a bit more of a spring to my step: When viewing a Showcase Page I can’t see an easy way of getting back to the company page (or seeing which other showcase pages there are…). Yes I can click on the Show More button and then the link back, but thats not speedy navigation! I think it would be good if whatever content I post to my showcase pages automatically updates my home page newsfeed â€" do you agree? Or at least gives me the choice? It asks me to add featured groups then doesn’t show them on the page unless I click onto followers (???) I’m wondering how searching companies will be affected by these pages (what’s the plan LinkedIn?) I can’t see these pages from the LinkedIn App. Are products and services being retired? I see lots of overlap here… I see dead people When will I be able to easily share the showcase page with my network? (Sharing buttons please â€" or at least make the page sharable â€" images and content don’t follow through to systems like Buffer â€" boo!) By the way, I’m loving the new feature and how I can use it to target my content â€" it makes me happy.  Let me know what your plan is for capitalising on this new LinkedIn Showcase pages feature in the comments below. And why not follow the Undercover Recruiter Showcase Page  or Social Media in Recruitment?

Rockin Grannies Can You Keep Up

Rockin Grannies Can You Keep Up Somewhere, I read that fifty is the new thirty.  They may be way off.  More and more, were seeing rockin grannies who refuse to buy into the visual cliche of grandma in the rocking chair with her knitting.  If youre of the mindset to savor every minute of life and follow the admonition of Hunter Thompson, these four amazing women should be pure inspiration. Rockin  Abs Thinking that its more than you can handle to make the trip to the gym?  Sixty-four year old Wendy Ida would disagree.  Starting from being eighty pounds over weight at age 43, shes now got a shape any woman would envy.  And if the weight wasnt enough, shes also a survivor of domestic violence and low self-esteem.  You can find her full amazing story on her blog. Rockin Drummer Got the beat?  Can you keep up with sixty-five year old  Mary Hvizda?  And just in case you think pounding on the drums is just a stroll in the park, check out this article about drum workouts.  This little old lady isnt content to follow the pied piper, shes definitely following her own drummer. If you check her out on the internet, youll find that the video wasnt a one-time thing.  Shes a regular at the store, and has even performed on the sidewalk outside.  Gives a whole new meaning to You go, Grandma! Rockin Mover Okay, so not everyone is out there to conquer the world.  But even the more subdued can and do have a burning ember of good old rock and roll.  Nana Feole was on the way to the car when she picked up on the tune her daughter was playing.  Nana, keep shakin and bakin and may we all keep the beat as long as you have.  Rock on! Rockin Runner Life is a marathon, the saying goes.  But  Harriette Thompson, at age 92, ran one.  As the oldest female to have ever completed a marathon,  her attitude is I dont think I cant do it, Im gonna do it.   While she wasnt out to win the race, no one told her to get up and try.  As she finished the race, she wasnt alone in celebration, because shed attracted tons of fans who gave an impromptu confetti reception at the end.  You can hear and read her amazing story here. Rockin Reality Check Theres no doubt that these ladies know how to relax, too.  Im sure they have their favorite ladies organization.  But they made a decision to do the golden years mostly on their feet and  kickin a little ass. What say? Rockin chair, or rockin out?  Im thinking I like the latter! Image: Grandma Dance  Bev Sykes

Tips on Writing a Resume Download

Tips on Writing a Resume DownloadAre you looking for ways to help your resume by Lynda writing a resume download? You can use this as a starting point and save yourself a lot of time and money in the process. With the abundance of free resume templates available, you may wonder how you can find the right one for you. Before you do that, it is important to take a look at what should go on your resume, in particular.Your CV must contain the correct information. This means that you need to know the area in which you want to work. When you are looking for a job, do not include any information about the area where you would want to work. You do not want to include the fact that you are interested in medicine or dentistry on your resume. Similarly, do not leave any room for the fact that you have been interested in teaching.The CV should have relevant experience. You should always remember that your resume is your job application. The companies want to know that you are fully qualified and available for the position. They will not be impressed with a resume that has nothing to do with the job.Apart from the experience, you should include details of previous work experiences that will help your prospective employer to evaluate you. The next section in the CV is called the details of education. This section should contain details of courses and diplomas that you have achieved. It is important to state the date of the graduation. You should also list the type of courses that you have attended.In the following section, the dates of the latest date of completion of training and related activities, and the potential for future employers to have access to the completed project are relevant. The next section will detail the type of work you have performed. This may include anything from clerical or administrative duties to service work. If you have had experience in research management, then you need to state that. You should also mention any training you have received.In th e last section, it is important to list the dates of any advanced degrees and diplomas that you have received. Again, you should state whether they are the full degrees or part-time certificate. At the end of the CV, you should also mention any additional qualifications that you hold.Important dates are important. It is important to state any training that you have undergone. This means that you should be specific about the training that you have received, such as certifications or diplomas that you have received for certain technical or professional fields. If you have been an apprentice, you should mention that as well.Use the resources of the Internet to find some of the best software for CV writing, including those offered by Lynda writing a resume download. All the sites online are easy to navigate, so you should not have any problems finding them.

5 Career Development Tips For Millennials - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

5 Career Development Tips For Millennials For many millennials, especially those coming out of college, it can be hard to think about the trajectory you want your career to take. What kind of industry you want to work in, the career ladder you want to climb, where and when you want to work, how you start versus end your career. These are all questions that can be hard to answer but should be in the back of your mind, especially as the job market continues to evolve. With that being said, here are five tips every millennial should know as they approach their career development. Build your resume and brand First things first, it’s important to keep your resume and brand updated. It’s important to keep your resume short and concise, yet detailed enough to get you noticed by employers that come across it. It should be vivid while simply serving as a preview of your experiences for you to elaborate on in an interview. Your resume is essentially your sales pitch. It should be both visually appealing and full of great content that reflects the career path you’re seeking. Make sure that you’re up-to-date with relevant jargon and terminology in the field you’re looking to break in to. Likewise, with your professional brand, it’s important to establish this early in your career and continue to grow it as you move further on in your journey. Things like appearance, clothing, online presence, and behavior are just some of the aspects you should continually be tweaking in order to use to your advantage. Guys: The time where workplace etiquette meant a clean-shaven face and business attire is gone. Today’s workplaces are much more receptive to self-expression. However, you should still look sharp and properly groomed. No matter your personal style, use shaving tools that master the art of precision to ensure that your facial hair is on point and well-maintained. It may seem irrelevant, but employers take note of your attention to detail, and if your look is complete down to the hair on your face, it won’t go unnoticed! Girls: It is important to find a look that is a balance between professional yet personal. When done properly, you are able to make a statement about who you are and the type of employee you desire to be. Opt for a more subtle look that showcases your natural characteristics. Same goes for your hairstyle choice, don’t feel pressure to change yourself for an interview! Opt to wear a style that you feel is the most comfortable and natural. Clothing is important too, so be sure to pick each day’s outfit carefully. It’s important to remember these seemingly minuscule things make an impression on others around you and can say a lot about you carry yourself in the workplace. Collect experiences A career is a marathon and not a sprint, and early in your career, it may be hard to keep that in mind. Your first job won’t be your last job, and some jobs won’t be your favorite but it’s important to learn and grow from every experience you come across. While it’s important to have a general idea of where you want your career to take you, it’s important to not skip over different opportunities. Every job will teach you something new, and can even help you develop your skills in a way you didn’t think possible. It’s always nice to think of yourself (the candidate) as having a professional toolbox of skills and talents. You can never have too much knowledge, to stay ahead of the game, you should always be seeking ways to gain more industry experience. As you gain insight from working a variety of jobs, it’s important to identify and recognize what each position has taught you about yourself and how it can impact your next one. So when it comes to thinking about how you want to grow professionally, don’t think of each job in terms of timeline. Think about how it’s shaped you both professionally and personally. Each job has the capabilities of opening to you to new perspectives and even improving your personality, so being open-minded is always a great attribute to have early in your career. Network as much as possible As a millennial entering the job market or maneuvering your way through jobs early in your career, it’s essential to network along the way. Developing relationships with coworkers, employers, and other professionals are the greatest ways to aid in advancing your career. As you move from job to job, you should develop relationships with your boss and coworkers, but it doesn’t have to stop there. Try extending your reach online and in-person through sites like LinkedIn or attending networking or career fairs. Especially after attending in-person networking events, many people forget to follow up with them online, which can help cement that bond which can lead to opportunity. As a young person in the job market, this is the area that can make or break your career timeline. With many millennials finding themselves in the same position early in their career, networking is the way you can distinguish yourself from the rest and give yourself a serious advantage. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and connect with someone because it leads down a road you didn’t think was possible. Take advantage of the work atmosphere Take advantage of the work environments early in your career. Mingling with coworkers that have different backgrounds of expertise and experiences is a great way to gain perspective. One way to get involved with your work atmosphere is to seek out a mentor within your department or company that can help you grow both personally and professionally. Even if the mentor is someone you don’t work directly with, growing a genuine relationship with someone that you can go to about career advice, potential job offers, how to negotiate a raise, etc, it definitely will help you as you face these hard career experiences. Making friends with your co-workers is always beneficial. Not only will it make being at work a better experience, but it can potentially lead to future job or life opportunities. Get to know your coworkers through lunches or happy hours, because you might just have more in common than you thought. Plus, millennials are always itching to make more friends so be sure to expand your horizons! Don’t get discouraged It’s easy to get discouraged as a new job seeker looking to enter the market, but it’s important to remain positive and keep yourself a priority as you navigate through potential careers. No one’s career path is linear and may encounter bumps along the way, but prioritizing your aspirations and desires is what will drive you to the results you’re looking for. Ultimately, your loyalty in yourself and your ambition is what will carry you through different career experiences. Be your biggest fan, seek help from others who support you or that are going through the same thing, and let it guide you down a positive path that will improve you professionally and personally.

Five Things To Consider Before Opening Your Construction Business

Five Things To Consider Before Opening Your Construction Business One of the most unique niches out there for a business is the construction industry. When it’s done right, it can be extremely profitable, and if you already have some construction experience, you’re already two or three steps ahead of others in the business. If you are a contractor, then you may have toyed with the idea of starting out by yourself. After all, you know your stuff and you’ve considered your own business before, right? Well, you’ve probably already looked into everything that you need to know so far, but here’s a refresher of the five most important things that you should be aware of before you press start on your business idea. Licenses, Permits. You will have specific rules in your area to ensure that you are legally covered to be able to work. Visit a local government office in the district that you want to work in so that you can work out which paperwork you’re going to require. The requirements do differ from place to place, so make sure that you thoroughly do your research before you get going. Location. Your location truly does matter when you go into construction. If you choose to start building a fleet of construction vehicles with cranes from servicetrucks.com, you’re going to need space for them. The location that you choose has to cover potential warehouse space as well, and you have to do this before you start the business as it needs to be in your business plan. Health Safety. It’s not just for your staff, but construction has very high standards in health and safety. You need to keep you safe, your employees safe and on top of that, the public needs to be safe, too. Employees should be trained thoroughly with you as well as their qualifications before they come to you, and all machinery should be looked into by each member of staff so that everyone has a balanced education at work. Equipment. The biggest expense for a construction business is the equipment that it uses. Construction orders require a lot of accessories, and you need to look into the best for your business. It’s not just vehicles, it’s ladders, power tools, wheelbarrows and excavators. Try not to skimp out on quality, either, because while you can buy second-hand equipment, it doesn’t mean that you should. Insurance. Something important in an industry that is dangerous is insurance. You need to ensure that your employees are covered, your equipment is covered, your vehicles are covered, and you also need to ensure that your job site is covered for public liability, too. It can get complex, so make sure that you speak to insurance specialists. Construction is an industry that comes with a lot of considerations, and this list isn’t exhaustive. Do as much research as possible before you get started and speak to the bank to get started on funding before you put everything into place. You can make your mark in the industry with your business if you tick all the right boxes.