5 Ways to Have a More Productive Job Search Building Your Future Now

5 Ways to Have a More Productive Job Search Building Your Future Now Whether youre dedicating yourself fulltime to a job search or working around your current job schedule it is imperative to be as productive as possible. Look over at your current job search strategy: first off, do you have one? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you keeping good social company? There are a host of things to review and perhaps change (for the better) in order to have a more productive job search; here are a few ways: 1.Have a game plan Sitting down and coming up with a game plan will give a you a concrete direction in your job search. It makes it easier to make and achieve targets. If you are a visual person it gives a quick and easy run-down of numbers you are hitting just like in sales. For example, if you set 10 information interviews and got only 8 it gives you a chance to work harder for the next week. 2.Get Organized Making a schedule of what you are doing during a week can make a big difference. Setting specific times to go to bed or setting a daily block of time to send out resumes gives you a routine and a better chance at hitting your goals. 3.Eat Healthy and Exercise These two things usually get overlooked because we are sometimes too busy doing other things. But eating healthy and exercising can make a big difference when you are searching for a job. Case in pointif you get a call for an interview and you look tired and worn down chances are you wont get the job. 4.Be Social Your job search shouldnt be all consuming. You need time to yourself as well as time to get out and be social. Whether it be with friends or family, it is important to let off some stream and have a night out. It is healthy, fun and gets your mind off the grind of your job search for a bit. 5.Get Plenty of Sleep Along with eating healthy and exercising, sleeping is another important function that sometimes gets left behind. Lack of sleep can effect your job searchyou can start making mistakes on your resume for example or your mind wont stay focused. A solid sleep can help you keep straight and narrow with your job search game plan as well as being more organized. Image: Free-Photos

Differently able University of Manchester Careers Blog

Differently able University of Manchester Careers Blog Growing up with a serious health condition I knew I was different to my   friends (I had blue lips for a start!) and it took   me longer to do certain things but this didn’t mean I was dis- abled I was just differently able. Being differently able meant that when it came to applying for jobs I could offer employers a range of skills and experiences I’d developed, skills and experiences able bodied people may not have gained.    What I’m trying to say is that having a disability or health condition can actually make you more employable as you’ll have inadvertently developed a range of different skills. ·                 Adaptability living with a disability of health problems means that you’ll be adaptable, having worked out individual ways to overcome everyday problems.   Being able to demonstrate this will show employers that you are able to respond and cope with a range of different situations. ·                 Time Management Balancing hospital visits, the need to take regular breaks and the fact that just simply takes you longer to carry out tasks with university work and other commitments means you’ll have developed   excellent time management skills. The ability to plan and prioritise your workload will impress employers. ·             Negotiation Whether it was with health care provider about treatment or the university about deadlines or access to buildings chances are those with a disability or health condition have got pretty good at negotiating! Negotiation will be vital in any work place as you meet and deal with new colleagues and situations. ·                 Specific aptitudes in many cases having a disability might make you better at something than others. For example many people with dyslexia can be more creative and those on the autistic spectrum may have talents in the mathematical, mechanical or musical areas. ·                 Empathy I believe that having a health problem or disability means that you are more likely to be able to identify with someone else’s feeling and be able to put yourself in their shoes. If you want to work in a customer facing environment like me empathy will be essential. ·                 Commitment and determination   Let’s face it it’s much more of an achievement to get a degree if you have a disability or heath concern! Employers will be impressed by your commitment and determination. This was certainly true in my case. Disclosing the fact that I had finish my degree whilst in hospital impressed my current employers who felt if I could deal with that I could deal with most things. And guess what they were right!           Yes, dealing with a disability of health problem can be very difficult at times but when disclosing it to an employer it’s vitally important that you are positive about it. Don’t be afraid to emphasise your positive achievements in the face of adversity but avoid focusing solely on your disability throughout your application. As with any application your focus should be on showing the employer you are right for the job. Luckily for you the experiences you will have been through as a disabled student or someone with a long term health condition could give you the edge over other candidates. G       For more information about   disclosing a disability of health problem to employers use our Employment support / Advice on Disclosure for Disabled Students Graduates   or if you are a recent graduate you may be eligible to book a guidance appointment to talk it over with a careers consultant. All Graduate Undergraduate

Making Flexible Working Work for You

Making Flexible Working Work for You Working from home often conjures up the image of people lounging about in their pyjamas, possibly stealing the odd nap here and there (well, you would, wouldnt you?), and best of all working without your manager or colleagues watching your every move. But in reality, flexible or remote working is fast becoming one of the best ways to work and is becoming more and more popular. While there are obvious reasons it suits the employee; reducing travel costs, managing childcare and improve work/life balance, it also favours the employer. Im writing this article from the comfort of my home as, luckily, I need very little equipment to make it work: broadband, a laptop, access to work emails and shared drives and a phone. It means Ive got the flexibility to look after my five-month-old without going brain dead by doing something creative. But it comes as no surprise to know that most media jobs allow working from home because of the nature of the job but there are more careers who are jumping on remote working bandwagon. In fact, HR/recruitment was one of the fastest growing areas for working remotely in 2016. Flexjobs, which carried out the research, has also just released its list of the top 100 companies for flexible working and while IT companies dominate the top spots, there are a number of areas which hadnt made the list before. Brie Reynolds, Senior Career Specialist at FlexJobs, says: While medical and health, computer and IT, customer service, education and training and sales have been well-represented on our previous annual lists, the finance and government career fields have really bolstered their presence in remote job opportunities. There are a huge variety of career fields offering remote jobs today. Aon Hewitt, Xerox, and IT Pros have recently recruited for remote jobs in HR and recruiting. Recruiter, human resources specialist, and human resources manager are some common remote job titles in this category. What you need to work remotely? Equipment Now this obviously depends on the business and work involved but, for HR and recruitment, it may be as simple as having access to a computer and internet. Most homes these days have broadband, but if not, then you can arrange the installation of a phone/broadband, or, if you have the provisions, a visit from the employer’s technical staff. Technology This is crucial for working remotely (obviously) and it could be as basic as giving employees  access to  the organisation’s emails and network drives or installing software like Skype to do interviews and video conference calls. A PC or laptop is pretty much all they need to do this and whilst most people will have this at home, a lot of companies do actually provide their own fully-loaded with all the drives, technology and software they need. It also means, if it breaks they can be replaced pretty quickly and easily. Desk space Realistically, this can be an employees  lap, a corner of their sofa or sitting at the dining table, but only if its just their laptop that they need. But if you want them to switch from home-mode to work-mode then they can easily set up their office desk in the corner of one their rooms, which has access to broadband and phone (landline or mobile phone signal), with their computer, paperwork and anything else they need to do the job. They can then treat it as if they were actually in the office, without all the usual distractions like gossiping colleagues, treats brought in for someones birthday, or answering the phone which has been re-directed. Who is remote working for? While we all love the sound of allowing our employees to work from home for a number of reasons like cutting overheads and maximising office space, sadly not everyone is cut out for it. Homeworkers ideally need to be: Happy to spend long periods on their own if theyre someone who needs to be in the company of others then this isnt for them Self-disciplined and self-motivated this speaks for itself. If theyre too laid-back or find they cant resist the draw of day-time TV then they need to stick to working from the office A resilient personality who doesn’t let setbacks get them down there may be times where they wont be able to get things done, especially if technology has let them down and if they cant cope with this or cant find an alternative way of working then theres no point working remotely Confident working without supervision lots of people thrive on this but if they need constant reassurance that theyre doing the task in hand correctly, then theyre better off walking over to the managers desk instead of calling or messaging you every two minutes Able to separate work from home life and this is key. If they cant switch their mind off from all the household chores they can see around them, or they put work at the end of their to-do list, then dont bother asking them to work remotely. Laura Deegan, one of the co-founders of Ernest Hunter Green, says theyve made remote working a success for them. She says: By offering true flexibility through remote working you offer the ideal working environment for an individual, it backs up our ethos of providing a genuinely ‘grown up’ trusting recruitment consultancy which we believe leads to a relationship based approach to candidates and clients. It has enabled us to remove ourselves from the micro managed, volume based, KPI focused recruitment company stigma and do what we do best; consult and advise. Working remotely can often work for both the employer and employee and quite successfully, as its been proven, but its not for everyone. If you like the idea of offering remote working but arent doing it already or you dont want to go all out then you could try allowing some staff working remotely once a month or even once a week to see how it goes.

Looking for a Global Career University of Manchester Careers Blog

Looking for a Global Career University of Manchester Careers Blog If youre looking for a career which will take you around the world, or even just looking for the chance to experience living overseas for a few months, early in your career, you could consider one of a small, but growing, group of global graduate programmes. There arent very many, so theyll be highly competitive but you might be just what theyre looking for. Do you have a global mindset? Global mindset is the latest buzz phrase which major employers are talking about an understanding of how organisations need to operate in a global environment. In a recent survey of large graduate employers (AGR), around half the employers said they were interested in this. If youre interested in this area, Amanda, our Head of International Career Development, is running an event on Global Mindset on 29th October (places limited see CareersLink to register) So, how do I find these programmes? Ive pulled together a list of over 30 programmes see the links below. If this is what youre after, dont miss out on some of these amazing opportunities. Who can apply? Some employers are happy for final year undergrads to apply, though theyll be just as happy with a postgraduate degree. Some expect you to already be studying at Masters level. None of these programmes demand a PhD (although you could still apply with one) but check the web links below as some of these very internationally focused employers do also have specialist PhD entry programmes. Some have very tight restrictions on whether they are open to applicants with experience a few say they will only consider those with no more than one years experience after graduating. How do these programmes operate? The programmes range from: those in which you would spend a significant amount of time on international placement as part of your initial training, to those which are the entry points for a career which will mean being posted around the world as a regular feature of your career. A few NBs Not all are recruiting right now â€" look out for when they next open. In spite of their international focus, some of these programmes still include a requirement to have the right to work in the country to which you apply (without the employer having to get a work permit/visa) â€" check the details of each programme if this might apply to you. The headings show the main sectors in which the employers operate. Don’t confuse this with the type of job you might do “Industrial sector” programmes may be for commercial roles, and “Finance/Professional Services sector” programmes may be for technology roles. Global Graduate Programmes  Transport / Logistics sector Damco http://www.damco.com/en/Career/Graduate%20Programme.aspx DB Schenker http://www.dbschenker.com/ho-en/career/graduates/traineeprogram/igp.html Swire http://www.swire.com/mt/en/ Bombardier http://careers.bombardier.com/transportation/students-graduates/graduate-programs/overview  Travel / Hospitality sector Intercontinental Hotels http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?pageid=871 TUI http://www.tuitravelgraduates.com  Finance / Insurance / Professional Services sector Societe Generale http://sgcib.gtisolutions.co.uk/global-graduate-programme Allianz http://www.agcs.allianz.com/careers/global-graduate-program/overview Novo Nordisk (healthcare)  http://www.novonordisk.com/careers/graduate/graduate-programmes_uk.asp ING http://www.ing.jobs/Graduates.htm  Industry / Technology sector BAe Systems http://www.baesystems.com/careers-rzz/careers-in-the-uk/graduate-opportunities/graduate-programmes/sigma-leadership-programme Siemens http://www.siemens.com/jobs/en/graduates/sgp.php Sony http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/european-graduate-programme/2 Astra Zeneca (Operations and Information Services) http://www.astrazenecacareers.com/students-all/astrazeneca-operations-and-it-global-graduate-programme Volvo http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en-gb/career/students/graduate_programs/pages/international_grad_progr.aspx EON http://www.eon.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/graduates/e-dot-on-graduate-program.html ABB http://www.abb.co.uk/cawp/abbzh253/774715edc4aa1a9dc1256ac4005b93df.aspx IMI http://www.imiplc.com/careers/graduates/programmes/imi-global-graduate-development.aspx TomTom http://www.tomtom.jobs/graduatesinterns/graduates.aspx RWE http://www.rwe.com/web/cms/en/2300/rwe/career/entry-level/graduates/graduate-programmes/international-graduate-programme Infineon http://www.infineon.com/cms/en/corporate/career/students-graduates/trainees/index.html Veolia http://www.pangeo.veolia.com/en Ericsson http://www.ericsson.com/careers/student  Consumer products / Food / Alcohol sector Diageo www.diageo-careers.com/en-row/graduatesandmba/opportunitiesandprogrammes Heineken http://www.graduates.heinekeninternational.com/home.php Beiersdorf http://www.beiersdorf.co.uk/Careers/Beyond_Borders_Graduate_Programme.html Nestle http://www.nestle.com/jobs/graduates-entry-level/international-programmes Adidas http://careers.adidas-group.com/functional-trainee-program.aspx BSH http://www.bsh-group.com/index.php?page=134563 AB Sugar http://www.absugargraduate.com Carlsberg https://www.careersatcarlsberg.co.uk/careers/Graduate.aspx All these links were active when I posted this if you find any have changed, please do drop me a comment and Ill update the list. If you want a printable version, heres a pdf. All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate graduate schemes international jobs job hunting jobs

What You Need to Know About a Career In Public Accounting - CareerMetis.com

What You Need to Know About a Career In Public Accounting As a former career counselor, I helped candidates get jobs in Public Accounting. However, I never knew what the work truly entailed until I started working as a recruiter in a public accounting firm. Let me tell you, there are many misconceptions about the job!I can’t believe how many times I heard that “I want to go into audit because I want to travel” or “I want to do tax because I took a tax course and fell in love with it.”evalI’m not saying those statements aren’t true, but when you’re looking for a career you have to look at the job and what it entails. Traveling is not your job- it’s only part of your; 401k audits and inventory counts are your job.Ready to dive into it? Here is what you need to know about a career in public accounting:Know the Difference Between Private and Public AccountingevalWhen you think of accounting, what do you think of? People sitting at their desks, crunching numbers for the same company every month?In some cases, that might be true for private accounting where the job is primarily bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.However, public accounting is working with multiple clients in other companies to provide them with various accounting services. This could include tax, audit, and consulting The primary goal of an auditor’s job is compliance. They check and conclude whether a company’s financial statements are presented wholly, with the financial reporting framework and supporting materials/documentation.This also includes evaluating internal controls, performing analytical procedures on accounts, testing documentation of transactions, and inventory counts.Tax:A tax accountant fills out individual or corporation tax returns. Moving up in the role, tax accountants often serve as consultants to help clients business plans, trusts and individual financial plans to minimize tax liability at the international, federal, state and local levels.This job often requires following the rules and regula tion with supplemental research of changing tax codes.Consultant:evalConsulting in public accounting is everything except audit and tax. This role varies from mergers and acquisitions, risk assurance, software systems, etc. See what each firm offers because they all provide different services.It’s Not Your Typical 9-5I’m not going to lie; you’re not going to be working only 40 hours a week. Each service line has a “busy season” where deadlines are frequent and demanding.Each accountant takes an individual part in the job, where it adds up to a more significant project. If one section is not complete, you might be waiting on your colleague.While there are times where you’ll be working 12 hour days, there may be some times where you leave at 4 pm during non-busy season. While it’s a lot of hard work, it’s also rewarding to know you helped your clients.CPA is Important!Getting your CPA is essential and I suggest getting it out of the way ASAP! Some firms may not promote you until you have your CPA.Having your makes you more marketable to the employer and increases your salary over time. However, if you’re studying and working at the same time, make sure you buckle down, make a plan and give yourself a hard deadline.evalBuild RelationshipsPublic accounting is all about building relationships! Whether it’s with your clients, colleagues, superiors or even people outside the firm, strong relationships go a long way. This could mean leading to a potential employee referral, client referral or also having an advocate for a promotion.Since public accounting requires working in teams, you can’t manage without one another. I suggest going to as many lunches, happy hours, meetings, etc. when you can to start establishing those relationships early!The Learning Curve is HugeI’ve heard over and over that “I’ve done this in my accounting internship.” No, you haven’t. You don’t know much unless you’ve worked for a public accounting firm.evalC ome in with an open mind, be coachable, bring a notebook and make sure to ask questions. You’re not going to pick up everything at once, and that’s completely okay. You learn a lot of public accounting work on the job, so be patient with yourself.You won’t fully grasp everything until 1.5-2 years, and that’s when you’ll have to teach it to someone else! After that, you’ll be moving up to do different work.Public Accounting is a Gateway to Other CareersPublic accounting not only gives you exposure to accounting but about business as well. You’ll get an opportunity to work in different industries on different tasks and have a bucket of knowledge to dig in to. While the path is to become a partner, you can also take your skills to become a controller, CFO, or even start your own practice.Accounting is the foundation for every business, so once you gain those skills, you’ll be setting yourself up for success.In Conclusion…It’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. I know a lot of people have heard about public accounting and that they should go into it, but most don’t know what it entails.evalFrom services lines to hours, to CPAs, it’s a lot to learn, but if you’re looking for a career that is fun, challenging, and always changing, then public accounting is right for you. Just make sure you know what it entails and how you can prepare for it! It’s all about the willingness to learn and the drive to succeed!

Coworking Space Benefits for Freelancers

Coworking Space Benefits for Freelancers The prospect of sharing office space goes against every corporate custom and tradition. It seems to defy the very concept of productivity itself. How can anybody be expected to put in a top performance when sharing an environment with strangers? Surely, any form of coworking is primarily defined by interruption and distraction. It’s a valid concern. Fortunately, it’s one that the business world has explored extensively over the last five years. As the popularity of coworking has soared in Australia, researchers have put its claims to the test. The majority have found that, when operating from a coworking space, freelancers and other flexible workers are actually twice as productive. Keep reading to find out why this is the case and what coworking spaces can do to strengthen your sole proprietorship. The Freedom to Thrive One of the most interesting benefits of coworking, as reported by researchers, is an increased sense of self. For freelancers, in particular, sharing office space with a diverse range of people leads to less conflict. There is a reduced need for internal rivalry and competition because there’s no singular goal. It is a collective, an organic community of creators and thinkers. These benefits are felt even when tenants are moving from a home-based operation, as opposed to a more traditional company. For instance, freelancers in coworking spaces frequently discuss their work with those who are unfamiliar with it. These opportunities to articulate and self-represent can end up boosting confidence and providing clarity. The Freedom to Choose The best coworking facilities in Australia are accessible 24/7. It means freelancers get to structure their routines in whatever way they like. If you feel sluggish during the day but come alive in the evening, you can shape your day to reflect this. If you’ve got a major deadline to meet, there’s no worry the office will shut up shop before you’re finished. This sense of freedom is very valuable, as the old traditions don’t make room for personal variation. Not everybody is going to feel inspired at 9 am after a busy commute. Similarly, not everybody wants to take a long lunch break in the middle of the day, especially if it’s a prime time for creativity. With coworking, the tenant is always in control. The Freedom to Collaborate Sharing office space and resources is also a great way to meet new people. When you’re a freelancer, connections are everything. You depend upon a network of clients, contacts, and referrers to keep the jobs coming. When you co-work, plugging into new networks is easy. There are writers, designers, marketers, developers, coders, and more, all in one environment. In fact, it’s common for coworking tenants to offer an exchange of skills. For instance, you might be able to write an excellent piece of SEO copy. If another tenant needs this, they could give you a valuable skill in exchange, such as web building or financial advice. It’s entirely possible that the next person you meet is your ticket to success. How to Find a Great Coworking Space in Australia                                     If you want to find the best coworking facilities, consider a move to one of the major Australian cities. These regions are very popular with prime providers, as they put tenants right at the heart of the action. This is where you’ll get the most interest from sponsors and investors. It will also put you close to consumers, as most coworking spaces are located in or around retail districts. Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane are all home to some fantastic facilities, so you’ve got a lot of options. Make sure to choose a lively, thriving neighbourhood. Laurence Deer Laurence  is a digital marketing professional who has helped dozens of businesses achieve their online objectives. Working with a particular emphasis on local campaigns,  Laurence  has a clear understanding of what is required for local SMEs to acquire market share over their competitors. This ranges from online strategies to using cloud-based services to gain the edge in their chosen market.

How to Take Your Executive Resume Summary to the Next Level

How to Take Your Executive Resume Summary to the Next Level Everyone has their own opinions about what part of a resume is the most important. The truth is you don’t really know which part is most important, since every hiring manager is different when it comes to what they prefer to see. One component the top resume writing services always recommends polishing is the executive resume summary. This is your chance to make an impact on the reader and set the tone for the rest of the resume. Here are some tips to consider incorporating into yours. Show Some of Your Personality Your executive resume writer will suggest incorporating some personality into your writing so the summary doesn’t sound generic and dull. But of course, you don’t want to be too casual either. Being natural in how you write and giving a little insight into how you approach work every day could be impactful. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by offering your approach and belief of the ideal workplace culture. If your personality is to create a positive environment in the office, then don’t be afraid to make this statement in your summary. An office culture is a critical component of a successful business, so if you have the ability to enhance it, it will add another reason why the hiring manager wants to interview you. Briefly Mention Your Past Work Results Select the best quantifiable results and mention it in your resume summary. These results can be from teamwork or individual achievements. The best resume writing service can help you with the wording of your summary to make it impactful, but there’s usually never any harm in talking a little about your success. Just make sure these results are relatable in some way to the employer you’re targeting so they will see the results as transferrable. Talk About Any Recognition You’ve Received Internal or external recognition is also something an executive resume writer will suggest incorporating. You could mention a quarterly award you won, a speaking engagement you were honored to have, an article you had published or anything else. These types of recognition are direct results of your hard work, so a potential employer usually likes seeing it on your resume summary. Professional Resume Services is honored to be recognized as one of the top resume writing services. We take great pride in helping executives transform their cover letters, resumes, summaries and helping them with anything else related to their job search. We are always willing and ready to help you in any area you need, so feel free to reach out to us at any time to start the conversation.