Job Search Statistics for 2020 (Ultimate List)

Job Search Statistics for 2020 (Ultimate List) The year 2018 saw a major tipping point in recruiting and job search.For the first time in over 20 years, there are now more job openings than people to fill them.This changes the whole hiring landscape.But what does it mean for you, exactly? Is it good news (there will always be a job to apply for)? Or bad news (more jobs might mean more low-quality jobs)? Maybe its both?In this article, we compile the most important, up-to-date job-search statistics you need to know in 2020 to boost your chances of landing the best jobs. ButRather than just present the data to you, well show you how to use this knowledge to improve your job-seeking skills. (Plus, youll get a glimpse of what the dim and distant future might hold for all of us.)Lets start with a quick look at the broader picture.The three key macroeconomic factors impacting recruitment and job searchIn September 2019, the unemployment rate in the US hit 3.5%: the lowest it has been since 1969.(US Bureau of Labor Statistics)Candidates are less willing to change jobs. In 2018, the average number of candidates per open requisition was the lowest ever, at just 29 (down from 36 in 2017 and 52 in 2016).(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)AI and automation may threaten a quarter of U.S. jobs: currently 36 million American hold jobs categorized as highly exposed to automation.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)What does the job search today look like in numbers? An overviewRecruiters believe hiring will become more competitive in the next 12 months.(Jobvite Recruiter Nation Study 2018)At the same time, recruiters expect filling fewer positions in the upcoming 12 months.(Jobvite Recruiter Nation Study 2018)In 2017, 51% of U.S. employees said they were actively looking for a new job or casually watching for openings.(Gallup, The State of the American Workplace Report, 2017)Between 2012 and 2017, the percentage of Americans confident they can find a quality job more than doubled (from 19% to 42%).(Gallup, The State of the American Workplace Report, 2017)Now, some of the above numbers seem contrasting.If more and more Americans believe it will be easier for them to find good employment and over half of the workforce is open to new opportunities, why the number of applicants per position falls?The most reasonable answer is: candidates can afford to be pickier and only apply for their dream positions.The lesson? Dont settle for the second best.The economy is on your side. If youre currently employed but do entertain a thought of a change, wait for a perfect opportunity.In 2018, on average, 12% of candidates who applied for jobs were asked for an interview. Out of those interviewed, 28% received a job offer.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)While the percentage of applicants to interviews barely changes depending on the organization size, the interview-to-job-offer ratio is highest in companies with 5,000+ employees: 41% of candidates interviewed by the largest organizations receive a job offer (20% in companies with less than 500 employees).(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)The most competitive industry, looking from the candidates perspective, is hospitality with 46 applicants per position on average.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)The least candidates, 18, apply for an average position in healthcare. 41% of healthcare candidates invited to an interview receive a job offer.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)The bottom line? Its easiest to get a job in a healthcare institution with over 5,000 employees. Statistically, the hardest positions to land are those in small organization in the hospitality industry.What application sources are most popular?Almost 50% of all applications come from Job Boards, followed by Internal Career Sites (35%). But less than 1% of candidates who apply for jobs through job boards and career sites are offered the position.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)The most effective way to apply for jobs, in turn? Directly to the hiring manager! Out of all candidates who apply this way, a staggering 19% lands the job.(Jobvite 2019 Recruiting Benchmark Report)And yetOnly 0.14% of candidates try to submit their resumes directly to the internal hiring manager.If you want to gain an edge over most of your competition, this is the way to go.Or is it?See, the above statistics only refer to jobs that are posted online. But...Depending on the source, between 70% (Forbes) and 85% (LinkedIn) of jobs are not posted online at allthese positions are filled via networking and internal referrals.At the same time, more than half of job seekers say their preferred source for finding jobs is online. The second most popular method is hearing about it from a friend, preferred by 45% of candidates.(Glassdoor, HR and Recruiting Stats for 2019)I get it. Networking is awkward and uncomfortable. It sure is most convenient to simply apply for an online posting. But such an attitude cuts you out of the race for a s many as 7 in 10 jobs.How long does the job application process last?For 58% of candidates hired since 2018, the process of the job search lasted less than 2 months. 43% say they received a job offer within 2 weeks of applying for a given position.(Clutch, Statistics on the Average Job Search in 2018)The recruitment speed is fastest at startups (55% of recent startup hires got offered a job less than 2 weeks from applying).(Clutch)The average time to fill a position was 40 days in 2018. Hiring is fastest in retail (25 days from job application to offer), and slowest in Real Estate (46 days), followed by Education and Financial Services (43 days in each industry).(Jobvite)When it comes to candidate preference, 62% say they would appreciate a process that is complete in less than 2 weeks.(Clutch)Being selective in your job applications in the most popular strategy amongst candidates today. More than half of recent hires applied to 5 or fewer jobs in their last job search.(Clutch)What about recruiters? Heres a glimpse of their perspective and plans for the future67% of recruiters say their biggest challenge in hiring is the lack of skilled and high-quality candidates.(Devskiller)Quality of hire is more than 4 times more important for recruiters than the cost per hire.(Jobvite)Over 98% of Fortune500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems and other hiring algorithms.(Jobscan)The two most popular ATS are Taleo (used by 30% of companies) and Workday (16%).91% of tech companies planned to invest in sourcing tools and technology in 2018. 86% planned to invest in employer branding.(Entelo 2018 Recruiting Trends Report)64% of talent acquisition professionals planned to spend on AI-powered recruiting tools in 2019.(Entelo)Only 22% of candidates feel enthusiastic about the prospect of computers making hiring decisions. 67% say the use of hiring algorithms makes them feel worried, with 21% claiming to be extremely worried.(Pew Research Center, 2017)Among those concerned about the development of computerized hiring, 41% say theyre most worried about the algorithms overlooking important attributes; 20% think computers are too impersonal.(Pew Research Center, 2017)57% of Americans claim they have heard nothing at all about companies efforts to use algorithms for hiring decisions, though for 59% the concept seems at least somewhat realistic.(Pew Research Center, 2017)Hiring pros spend nearly 1/3 of their workweek actively sourcing candidates for a single role. One in three respondents say they spend half of their workweek on that.(Entelo, 2018 Recruiting Trends Report)April, May, and June are the busiest hiring months.(Entelo, 2018 Recruiting Trends Report)Almost 99% of all talent teams report passive candidates as an important source of hire.(Entelo, 2018 Recruiting Trends Report)The most popular channel to reach out to candidates is still email: over 50% of recruitment pros say its their most usual pick. LinkedIn InMail (30%) follows.(Entelo, 2018 Re cruiting Trends Report)Almost 50% of recruiters say that social media will be their #1 investment when it comes to building an employer brand and sourcing candidates.(Jobvite)LinkedIn is becoming drastically less popular: only 77% of recruiters would use LinkedIn in 2018 as compared to 92% in 2017.(Jobvite)Other channels, such as Facebook and Instagram, are gaining popularity in recruitment. Especially Instagram: 35% of millennial recruiters and 63% of recruiters working in the tech industry used Instagram to source candidates in 2018double the numbers from the previous year.(Jobvite)So, when recruiters do go search on social media, what is most important for them?Youre likely to score bonus points with 60% of recruiters when your social media profiles show engagement in local or national NGOs or when you share samples of your written or design work.(Jobvite)Whats the most common deal-breaker? As many as 58% of recruiters would discard a candidate for references to Marijuana.(Jobvit e)Compared to the previous year, recruiters now are 20% less likely to disqualify candidates for rude behavior, such as rudeness to the support staff or checking their phones during the interview.(Jobvite)Youre more likely to impress female recruiters than male recruiters with your work experience (60% of female recruiters vs 45% of male recruiters claim prior experience is of the highest priority to them).(Jobvite)What matters more for male recruiters, in turn, is your sense of humor (39% to 28%) and personal style (37% to 23%).(Jobvite)Didnt land the job? Take heart. 77% of recruiters say they have, at least once, gone back and offered another job to a candidate who theyd initially rejected for a different opening.(Jobvite)The general outlook on your future career (and salary!)The top factors believed to have benefited the careers of US employees are the growing emphasis on diversity (30% of respondents) and more women in the workforce (30%).(Pew Research Center, 2017)According to American workers who are employed or actively seeking employment, factors that have hurt their career most are: outsourcing jobs to other countries (30% of respondents) and the growing number of immigrants (22% of respondents). These views are most prevalent amongst white males with no college degree.(Pew Research Center, 2017)The booming economy means youre in a better position when it comes to negotiating a salary. Three-quarters of recruiters have noticed an increase in candidates negotiating the initial salary in the past 12 months. They also say negotiating salary doesnt have a negative impact on the recruitment outcome 62% of the time.(Jobvite)In 2017, 68% of businesses have increased salary offers for candidates, negotiating with candidates via external recruiters.(Devskiller)Recruiters estimate they will pay entry-level employees an average of $56,532 in 2019 and 2020a jump of over $10,000 compared to 2018.(iCIMS, Class of 2018 Report)More than half of all recruiters are mo st interested in hiring entry-level candidates with a degree in STEM.(iCIMS, Class of 2018 Report)In 2018, nearly half (43%) of all open jobs at tech employers were for non-technical roles.(Glassdoor, HR and Recruiting Stats for 2019)Less than 1 in 4 entry-level openings require a masters degree, yet over half of surveyed companies have seen an increase in the number of candidates with a masters degree applying for entry-level positions.(iCIMS, Class of 2018 Report)45% of hiring pros in tech state that a coding boot camp is as meaningful qualification for a technical job as a college degree.(iCIMS, Shifts Trends in Tech Talent Qualifications Needs, 2018)More than half of U.S. companies will offer signing bonuses to new hires from business school.(GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey Report 2018)Dont have much work experience? Dont worry. A four-year college degree is enough to make an entry-level candidate competitive according to 87% of recruiters.(iCIMS, Shifts Trends in Tech Talen t Qualifications Needs, 2018)The number of remote employees will increase by 50% in 2020.(PWC, Talent Mobility 2020)Up to 80% of millennials want to work abroad at some point of their career and thats reflected by employer attitudes as well. More than 1 in 5 business leaders claim that global mobility has become their #1 priority in attracting and retaining talent.(PWC, Talent Mobility 2020)On the other hand, currently only 23% of companies have a structured process for applying for international assignments.(Brookfield Global Relocation Services,Global Mobility Trends)Top 10 Job-Search Statistics All Job Seekers Should Know in 202036 million Americans have jobs identified as highly exposed to automation.51% of American employees admit they were actively looking for a new job in 2017.12% of all candidates who applied for jobs were invited to an interview. Out of those interviewed, 28% got a job offer in 2018.50% of job applications come from job boards. Internal career sites attrac t 35% of applications.67% of recruiters identify the lack of skilled and high-quality candidates as the biggest challenge in hiring.77% of recruiters state they have reached out and offered another job to a candidate theyd initially rejected for a different opening.43% of all open jobs at tech employers were for non-technical positions in 2018.80% of Millennials want to work abroad during their careers.In 2020, the number of employees working remotely will increase by 50%.40 days was the average time to fill a position in 2018.Key TakeawayThe key takeaway here is actually whatever feels most important to you, personally.My quick picks?The economy is on your side. There are more jobs than ever, you can afford to be picky.Its more than okay to negotiate a salary the hard way during your interview process. Youre more likely to succeed than ever before.AI will play an important role in recruitment. Make sure your application documents are ATS-friendly.Be mindful of your online presence and social media profilesespecially what you post on Facebook. Zuccs playground is growing in importance when it comes to hiring.Last but surely not least: if you want to maximize your chances of landing the job, apply directly to the hiring manager!Thanks for reading! Id love to hear what you think about the future of job search. Scary? Exciting? What stats surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments, lets get the discussion going!

Resume Trends for Today, 2015, and Beyond

Resume Trends for Today, 2015, and Beyond Resume writing is constantly shifting and changing.  Although resumes are only one part of the job search journey, they are still a vital requirement in every job seeker’s toolbox.   Compile a resume incorrectly and you could find yourself being overlooked by employers and losing out on opportunities to advance your career. Yet it can be challenging to know what is trending as ‘current and savvy’ in resume writing versus ‘old-fashioned and obsolete’.  In order to increase resume success you need to keep abreast evolving advances. Career Professionals of Canada hosted a virtual career summit in 2015, which included panel discussions on a wealth of modern job search topics.   One of the sessions focused exclusively on resume writing tips for today and beyond.As one of the expert panelists in the session “The Resume That you Need Today”, I shared ideas and insights on how to keyword optimize your resume â€" a critical resume trend.   P anelists in this session also discussed modern resume developments and current resume design.   These excellent tips will be applicable and significant this year, next year, and beyond.If you are a job seeker searching for current resume writing guidelines, the summarized tips from the session below are sure to set you down the right path.   I also encourage you to listen to the entire session recording  to capture all key facts from participating industry experts: document.createElement('audio'); https://careerimpressions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Resume-That-You-Need-Today.mp3 Summarized resume trends for now and 2015: Brevity and more concise content are growing in importance.   Even more targeted positioning, messaging, and branding are required to market one ’s self.   Resumes need easy-to-follow and easily digestible points. Short branding statements are replacing lengthier resume profiles. As ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) continue to advance, so does the need for compatible resume formats. Job seekers must use the appropriate resume format when applying for online positions. Employers spend the majority of time reviewing the most recent role in a resume, so these roles must captivate and pack a lot of immediate punch. With the changing economy it is becoming more common to see short-term contract, multiple part-time roles, or diverse industry experience in a resume.   The key is presenting varied work history in a relevant format that still aligns with targeted job requirements. Infographic and  video resumes are gaining momentum.   When used correctly, for the right industries, these visual resumes can help job seekers stand out. Integrating the right keywords in a resume increases the chances of the document being read â€" either electronically or by an actual person. Overuse or misuse of keywords is cautioned.  Only add keywords to a resume in proper context, supporting them with examples of application and impact. If content is king in a resume; design is queen (for non-ATS applications). Spend equal amounts of time on content AND format. Employ savvy design components to attract attention, make certain elements stand out and, guide the reader through the document. Modern resumes commonly contain hints of color, unique section headers, different fonts, italics, decorative lines, charts, images, testimonials, or boxed text to capture and keep the reader’s eye. Finally, remember that resumes are career story-telling and not career obituaries.   Avoid generic tasks or boring job overviews and focus on results, achievements, and accomplishments.  Always demonstrate value. Once again, feel free to listen to the full 40 minute moderated panel discussion on The Resume That You Need Today: https://careerimpressions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Resume-That-You-Need-Today.mp3 Resume Writing Trends 2015 | Calgary Resume Writing | Executive Resume Writer  LOOKING FOR RESUME TRENDS in 2016?   Check out my latest post here! Resume Trends for Today, 2015, and Beyond Resume writing is constantly shifting and changing.  Although resumes are only one part of the job search journey, they are still a vital requirement in every job seeker’s toolbox.   Compile a resume incorrectly and you could find yourself being overlooked by employers and losing out on opportunities to advance your career. Yet it can be challenging to know what is trending as ‘current and savvy’ in resume writing versus ‘old-fashioned and obsolete’.  In order to increase resume success you need to keep abreast evolving advances. Career Professionals of Canada hosted a virtual career summit in 2015, which included panel discussions on a wealth of modern job search topics.   One of the sessions focused exclusively on resume writing tips for today and beyond.As one of the expert panelists in the session “The Resume That you Need Today”, I shared ideas and insights on how to keyword optimize your resume â€" a critical resume trend.   P anelists in this session also discussed modern resume developments and current resume design.   These excellent tips will be applicable and significant this year, next year, and beyond.If you are a job seeker searching for current resume writing guidelines, the summarized tips from the session below are sure to set you down the right path.   I also encourage you to listen to the entire session recording  to capture all key facts from participating industry experts: document.createElement('audio'); https://careerimpressions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Resume-That-You-Need-Today.mp3 Summarized resume trends for now and 2015: Brevity and more concise content are growing in importance.   Even more targeted positioning, messaging, and branding are required to market one ’s self.   Resumes need easy-to-follow and easily digestible points. Short branding statements are replacing lengthier resume profiles. As ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) continue to advance, so does the need for compatible resume formats. Job seekers must use the appropriate resume format when applying for online positions. Employers spend the majority of time reviewing the most recent role in a resume, so these roles must captivate and pack a lot of immediate punch. With the changing economy it is becoming more common to see short-term contract, multiple part-time roles, or diverse industry experience in a resume.   The key is presenting varied work history in a relevant format that still aligns with targeted job requirements. Infographic and  video resumes are gaining momentum.   When used correctly, for the right industries, these visual resumes can help job seekers stand out. Integrating the right keywords in a resume increases the chances of the document being read â€" either electronically or by an actual person. Overuse or misuse of keywords is cautioned.  Only add keywords to a resume in proper context, supporting them with examples of application and impact. If content is king in a resume; design is queen (for non-ATS applications). Spend equal amounts of time on content AND format. Employ savvy design components to attract attention, make certain elements stand out and, guide the reader through the document. Modern resumes commonly contain hints of color, unique section headers, different fonts, italics, decorative lines, charts, images, testimonials, or boxed text to capture and keep the reader’s eye. Finally, remember that resumes are career story-telling and not career obituaries.   Avoid generic tasks or boring job overviews and focus on results, achievements, and accomplishments.  Always demonstrate value. Once again, feel free to listen to the full 40 minute moderated panel discussion on The Resume That You Need Today: https://careerimpressions.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Resume-That-You-Need-Today.mp3 Resume Writing Trends 2015 | Calgary Resume Writing | Executive Resume Writer  LOOKING FOR RESUME TRENDS in 2016?   Check out my latest post here!

Digital Marketing Manager Job Description Sample - Algrim.co

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

Personal Branding Weekly - 29 July 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Weekly - 29 July 2013 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Managing your personal brand while youre on vacation is not easy. Youll need to make decisions on how you want to handle your social media accounts. Do you automate? Do you try to keep up via your mobile phone and chance distracting yourself from wonderful vacation moments? Do you delegate it out to someone? Or, do you let your connections know and just leave it alone? These same questions apply to email, phone calls and any other communication tools you utilize. Productivity and time management experts will tell you to communicate with your contacts that you will be away.   According to these experts, it will let them know not to expect an immediate response from you so you can truly unplug and focus on your vacation time. What Ive found is that when you inform people, they are reminded about you and you are on their radar. They begin sending emails to you of things they have been meaning to discuss with you. Granted they do realize youre away and often their intent is to get in line in your inbox and move the responsibility of connecting with you upon your return from their list to yours. The challenge is that their behavior often fills up your inbox to the point that it cannot accept any more messages while youre away. Plan to have someone culling through that inbox for you to avoid that problem during vacation or plan very specific moments when youll do that and be disciplined enough not to read the emails when youre culling just cull the subject lines and senders so you can get back to the vacation time that you worked so hard to enjoy! Lastly, the toughest part is that most people dont read the email you sent them communicating that you would be away.   The email serves as a reminder to them. They begin sending you emails about things they have been meaning to talk you about for a long while now (but forgot until they were reminded by the email you sent notifying them of your vacation).   And, they continue to email while youre gone asking why you didnt respond to your email or if you received their email. They greatly contribute to the inbox overload and you can be left with missing important emails from people who have concerns you need to address when you return. All of this can wreak havoc on your personal brand. So how do you prepare for this?   Please let me know what you do. This next week Im writing a blog post about this for this blog and will highlight answers that you share with me along with giving proper credit with who shared it. You can leave your comments here, tweet me, post your response on my Facebook wall or in-message me. I look forward to hearing your answer/ideas/tips to the questions How do you manage your personal brand while youre on vacation? Heres this past weeks roundup of insightful articles: Trusted Personal Brand: One Conversation at a Time by Skip Weisman Super-Size Your Personal Brand on Social Media by Crystal Washington Why Dont People Follow Good Advice? by Nance Rosen Turn Your Spare Time into Extra Income by Ceren Cubukcu 5 Signs Your Personal Brand has Disappeared by Heather Huhman Eliminate Costs for Increased Profit by Elinor Stutz 7 Signs Its Time to Reinvent Your Personal Brand by Roger Parker Tell Me About Yourself One More Time by Alex Freund Career Coaching: Getting Help is for Wimps? by Richard Kirby 3 Must-Dos in Bootstrapping Your Personal Brand by Maria Elena Duron Six Sales Tips for Sales Promotion by Chamber of Commerce Your LOI May Vary, But Should Never Waver by Jeff Shuey How to Say No but Maintain a Yes Personal Brand by Kate Southam 10 Ways to Get Brand Equity from a Panel Appearance by The Young Entrepreneur Council One Thing Everyone Should Know About Handling Stress by Beth Kuhel Productivity: Get Up Early (or Stay Up Late) by Erik Deckers Three Tips to Clean Up Your Digital Dirt by Leslie Truex Cultivating Your Tribe for Career Success by Marc Miller Recruiting the Effective Job Applicant by Ken Sundheim Build Your Brand with Hashtags by Crystal Washington This next week well cover: Lessons on Personal Branding from The Boss Personal Brand Types Time Management and Your Personal Brand The Power of Rehearsing Building a Meaningful Legacy Promiscuous LinkedIn Connections Is Job Hopping a Smart Career Strategy? And, Business Lessons from Distance Cyclists We look forward to your comments and feedback! Mahalo! Author: Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of  buzz2bucksâ€"  a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.   Maria Duron is founder  and moderator of  #brandchat   a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of  branding  that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers. Are you busy? Here’s some quick and easy tips on  Social Marketing for busy people.

How to Find the Best Professional Resume Writing Services in Maryland

How to Find the Best Professional Resume Writing Services in MarylandLooking for the best professional resume writing services in Maryland? Do you know how to choose the right professional service company? The most important aspect of a resume is how it will be written, and how professional the writing is.If you are considering hiring a professional service in Maryland, make sure you ask for examples of their work. In other words, show them what you want them to do. Just a simple call or email will do the trick. You will also want to make sure that they have been in the resume writing business for a number of years and that they have good reviews.Another way to find a company that has professional writing skills is to ask a number of people who have used the service. Talk to your coworkers, friends, and neighbors, and see who they would recommend. Another option is to visit a website such as TheBestResumeWriter.com and review testimonials from past clients. Any professional service w ebsite will be able to give you this information.After you get an idea of what type of resume writing you want, look for a professional service in Maryland that will provide you with samples of their work. This is not hard to do. You can simply go online and visit a number of these companies' websites and see how their samples are written. You can also see how their resumes will read if you contact the company.Professional resume writing services in Maryland are there to help you. They have the experience and skill to help you as you are looking for your dream job. It is best to make sure that you find a company that specializes in writing resumes and cover letters, because most of the time a professional company can handle both jobs equally well.A good company will offer you samples that are personalized to meet your specific needs. They can write your cover letter or resume to your specifications so that it matches your career goals, your personality, and your educational backgrou nd.If you hire a professional service in Maryland, make sure you compare prices and service before signing any contracts. Do not allow yourself to be pressured into paying too much. If you go with a quote that is too low, be sure that you find out why you should be charged more. Most of the time, it is a lack of quality work that is the cause of the over-charging.The bottom line is that if you are not happy with the one you signed, return it. Otherwise, you are going to end up paying too much money and giving up your job because of it. You should always make sure that you have spoken with someone who knows about this type of work before agreeing to any contracts. However, the best way to find out about professional resume writing services in Maryland is to find out from other people who have already hired a company.

New Technology Aiding the Interview Process - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

New Technology Aiding the Interview Process There’s plenty of ways that you can be interviewed for a job. But in today’s job market, companies are deploying different methods that involve technology for screening candidates. From robots to virtual reality, you can face a variety of tests. Below we discuss how you can ace these new types of interviews. Experiencing a Virtual Reality (VR) Test Some companies are using virtual reality (VR) to test candidates in digital environments rather than asking them direct questions. This allows interviewers to see how well you perform a task or deal with a possible work situation. Lloyds Banking Group began using VR to screen candidates in 2017. The company aimed to place individuals into scenarios that they might face once employed, and a part of the team. It also gave people a chance to show off their skills. Other companies have deployed this technology at career fairs. You can experience anything from company culture to testing out equipment used for daily tasks in these sessions. It also allows you to see if the jobs within the organization interest you, or if the businesses core values are the right fit. Depending on when you entered the job market, you may have already experienced VR in your college classroom. Some institutions have chosen to let students prepare for public presentations or interviews using VR headsets. If you haven’t experienced VR, some cell phone companies offer headsets to pair with your phone to try out the experience. Facing a Robot It won’t be long before we all are interacting with a robot for numerous daily interactions. It’s not surprising then that recruiters are using robots to perform interviews. Whether it’s narrowing down a large pool of candidates, or testing your ability to handle different situations, companies are embracing this tool. When you sit down for an interview and face this situation, treat it as if it were an actual person. Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, these bots can read you just as well, if not better, than a human interviewer. Your facial expressions and reactions are being read by the machine and assessing them just like a person would. Remember to sprinkle in keywords related to the position and company. Read the job description and company mission statement before heading into the interview. While robots don’t pay attention to small talk or compliments, it does pay attention to the words you use and if you understand what your role will be. Preparing for the Video Interview No matter your location, video interviewing allows you to apply for jobs either some place you intend to move or that offers remote work options. When you do agree to a video interview session, remember some of the following tips. ?             Practice, practice, practice Just like you would practice for an in-person interview, you should do a test run for a video interview. Ask a friend or family member to act as the interviewer, and record your yourself. Afterwards review what areas you need to improve do you start slouching in the middle? Are you loud and clear enough? Do you look at the camera straight on? ?             Location is key Find a quiet place, you don’t want someone walking in half way through the interview in the background. During practice sessions take note of the background noise your microphone picks up in order to eliminate excessive noise. Consider the light source as well. Don’t sit with a bright window behind you, but don’t hide in the shadows either. Clean up any clutter or distractions, you may be in your parent’s basement, but the interviewer doesn’t have to know that. ?             Equipment and Position Using a mobile device is not a good option for a video interview, but if it’s your only choice, set it up on a tripod. During practice sessions, check whatever device you are using for sound and video quality. If there’s something wrong with your equipment, it’s better to catch it beforehand than the day of your interview. Also look over your position on camera. You want to be at the center of your shot, and looking straight into the camera, as if it were the person performing your interview. Too high or low a camera angle can make you appear in an odd position. And remember to sit up straight with your hands in your lap. While businesses continue to employ technology for interviewing candidates, you should not be worried. As long as you take the time to prepare yourself prior to the meeting, the process itself should go smoothly. Author Bio: Amanda Peterson is a software engineer and regular contributor to Enlightened Digital. When she’s not binging Netflix with her Puggle, Hendrix, you can find her scouring record stores in New York City.

Survival Guide to Working in a Cubicle - Jane Jackson Career

Survival Guide to Working in a Cubicle - Jane Jackson Career If you work in an open plan office and your work area is a cubicle you can converse with your colleagues, share ideas and talk about your weekend with ease.What about when it’s time to focus on your work?     It’s no problem if everyone around you is relatively quiet however you will probably be able to overhear your neighbour and colleague closing an important deal, having a disagreement with his wife or organizing plans for the weekend.   If this happens on a regular basis it can lead to a great deal of stress and resentment in the workplace.How do you survive life in this goldfish bowl?   Here are a few suggestions for survival: ·           Do not use the speaker phone â€" the person next to you may not only be distracted by your voice but the party you are speaking to as well. ·           Speak softly â€" your voice projects.   A loud voice is distracting and makes it difficult for your neighbour to concentrate. ·           Confidential matters â€" do not discuss confidential matters in your work area.   Cubicles offer little privacy.     If you need to discuss confidential issues on the phone, find a phone you can use in a private office or closed meeting room. ·           Personal calls â€" keep these to your lunchtime or other breaks.   Your private life is your own, don’t inflict it on others. ·           Going to lunch?   Take your mobile phone with you â€" there is nothing more annoying than hearing a phone ring and ring without being answered.   It’s your responsibility, don’t leave it behind. ·           Turn on your answering machine â€" if you have a direct landline, ensure your voicemail is activated so others don’t have to field your calls while you are away. ·           Do not interrupt â€" if someone is on the phone, wait until they finish their call rather than using sign language to attract their attention when they are trying to concentrate on the person at the end of their call. ·           Use the conference room for meetings â€" in an open plan arrangement space is at a premium so meet your clients in a conference room and not at your desk.   Your neighbour should have the privacy to conduct business without worrying about a non-employee listening in on what they have to say. ·           Respect the space of others â€" the cubicle next door is your colleague’s office space so respect it.   If your colleague is busy, treat it like they are in a closed-door office.   Do not interrupt them until they give a signal that they may be willing to talk. ·           Confidentiality â€" if you happen to overhear private conversations, don’t repeat what you heard to others.   It’s a matter of integrity and respect. ·           First impressions â€" recognize that your cubicle gives your colleagues and people around you and impression of the person you are.   What image does your work area project?With a little respect and thoughtfulness open plan environments can work very well.   How do you survive in an ope n plan environment?