How to Alienate a Recruiter

How to Alienate a Recruiter Should recruiters be a candidate’s friend? After all, there are no fees if they can’t fill the jobs, so they should treasure you and be delighted to hear from you on any occasion. And what a recruiter thinks of you can make a significant difference to your career prospects, so why do candidates fail to build successful relationships with recruiters? What are the pitfalls of building a positive relationship with recruiters? And finally, how do candidates alienate recruiters? 1)  Don’t read the information provided: Many adverts include web-links to further details. Just calling up the recruiter without reading those details first makes you look idle.. you are soaking up the recruiters time when you could have answered the questions without bothering them. 2)  Talk more than you listen: When you do speak to a recruiter about a vacancy, ask questions and listen to the answers. Yes, you want to impress them but when candidates get onto ‘broadcast news’ and don’t listen, it can just suggest your ego is rather larger than you emotional intelligence. 3)  Send a previously constructed CV and supporting material: Sometimes people send the wrong version and their paperwork has the name of the wrong organisation on it. This makes you look sloppy. Or they send the same paperwork for every job they apply for. This makes you look like a serial applicant and desperate rather than a ‘hot property’. Read any instructions about how to apply, follow them and tailor your application, carefully. 4)  Applying for everything: Well clearly you are desperate if you do that and you are not thinking realistically about your marketability in this current climate. It is fine to be ambitious but being overly ambitious is being foolhardy. 5)  Fail to turn up for the interview: Well just failing to show needs no further comment. But ringing the office on the morning of the interview and saying you are too busy is also a poor show. Try at least to re-arrange. 6) Not doing your preparation: The job market is a generally still crowded. In the private sector there are skills shortages but in the public sector senior roles are over subscribed and there are lots of well experienced candidates, so showing up at an interview without having really done your preparation and researching the organisation will put you at a disadvantage and let your recruiter â€" who has recommended you be seen â€" down. 7) Being critical of the client/employer: However badly the employer has treated you, which you don’t deserve, the recruiter will want to have an enduring relationship with that client. So sounding off, sending letters of complaints or claims for the ‘time wasted’ on the interview may make you feel better it will not improve the relationship between the client and the recruiter. And that will knock on to you. 8) Turning down an offer: Whilst I often say to coaches ‘you don’t have to accept it’ (and you don’t) turning down an offer will not endear you to the recruiter. Their job is to present a great short list, part of their ‘due diligence’ is to make sure you are a solid and firm candidate. So rejecting an offer for no good reason (and the only good ones are another offer or failing to agree terms with them) you will upset your recruiter. 9)  Pester the recruiter to find you a job: Executive search consultants make their money from the clients and to make more money they need to get more clients not candidates. Once you are in their database and their brain then let them get on with finding more clients to put you in front of rather than making weekly calls to ‘catch up’. No doubt when you have been reading thinking… I would never do this… great.. build great rapport with your recruiters and be a fabulous candidate! And have a great career! RELATED: How NOT to Contact a Recruiter on LinkedIn

Job Offers and Bad Boyfriends.

Job Offers and Bad Boyfriends. One month ago I was dumped. And when I say dumped I mean he’s-just-not-that-into-you style. I simply did not see the signs, and before I could utter the words “wait, you’re making a mistake,” I was out on the street corner gripping my box of crap. That was the first time I’d ever been broken up with, and the shocking part was it wasn’t even by one of the crazy men I’ve encountered as a young adult. No, in fact it wasn’t a man at all. I was dumped by my first job out of college. I should probably warn you now that the next couple hundred words are filled with dating and job searching metaphors, so brace yourself. Here I am 23 years old, with a master’s degree, living by myself in a big city, and I’ve just been laid off. Sure, I’m young and I’ll find somebody else, but I was also in the sweet spot of my relationship. I had been there a year, I was comfortable, and I was just beginning to plan my life around a future at the company. Then I got the whole: “it’s not you… it’s us… we’re changing… it’s just those changes don’t include you.” Fine. I get it. I’ll move on. The question is to what? The truth is, I haven’t been in many serious relationships, but I was beginning to feel like the last couple months of courting potential employers will suffice as quality relationship experience. To be honest, I can sympathize with the Bachelorette given the amount of “dating” I’ve done. And while I haven’t secured my next mate for life just yet, I’ve learned a thing or two about working the job market that any “single girl” should know. Here’s who’s out the re ladies and here’s how to spot them. The Hot Bad Boy This is the definition of a bad boyfriend. They seem intriguing and different, and when they talk to you, you feel like there’s no one else on their mind. But then they don’t return your emails, or they say they will call you with an update but you’ll go days or weeks without hearing from them. All that time you’re furious, but also more and more attracted to them and find yourself checking your inbox every five minutes. We love what we can’t have. It’s human nature. And while in some rare cases these situations will work out to your advantage, it is very likely you will let your emotions get the best of you until you are politely turned down for another “more experienced” candidate. It’s normal to be eager about something new and exciting, but don’t get caught up in the thrill of the chase. The Quick Rebound Sometimes you’re just not ready to get back in bed with another company. More often than not, an opportunity will arise that’s quick and easy, and fills the void you’re experiencing. In the long-term however, you won’t feel fulfilled with this situation, and it will ultimately hold you back from finding what you really want. Learn to spot this early. Take some time and really think about the opportunity and whether or not you’re doing it because its what you want, or because it’s just something to do. The All-Too-Familiar Suitor As much as you would like to think you’re old company is one-in-a-million, the reality is there are tons more where they came from, and they’re probably interested in YOU. And while we are sometimes attracted to what’s familiar, it’s important we break the pattern of settling for situations that ultimately don’t make us the happiest. Keep your eyes and ears open for red flags that come up during the interview process. For instance, maybe you didn’t like feeling micro-managed in your old position, and you get the feeling that they operate the same way at this new company. Play detective and ask very specific questions so you know what you’re getting into. The idea is making sure your next suitor has all the good qualities of your last relationship, but doesn’t remind you of all the times you vented to your girlfriends over a much needed after-work-cocktail. The Bad Kisser with a Big Wallet I’m not ashamed to say, I get dollar signs in my eyes sometimes when I look into a new opportunity. Money has a tendency to carry a huge influence on which company we choose to shack up with. My advice (in dating and job searching) is to make sure you like kissing them before they hand you a dime. Don’t let a number get in the way of finding something you are truly passionate about. At the end of the day, you have to wake up every morning and spend the day at this office, which is much easier when you’re in love with what you do. Before considering a salary offer, determine whether you’re passionate about the job itself. Listen, no job (or man for that matter) is perfect, but there are ways to avoid putting yourself into another “he’s just not that into you” situation. Think carefully about the opportunities and offers on the table, keeping in mind that your ultimate goal is to feel fulfilled at a company that is equally thrilled to have you on board. There will be challenges along the way, but you’ll be more prepared for them if you have a solid foundation. That being said, I’m fully prepared to date around a bit longer. What is that saying? Oh yes, I guess I’ll have to kiss a few more frogs before I find my prince.

5 Struggles of Someone Who Has Had Breakup Lately

5 Struggles of Someone Who Has Had Breakup Lately If you have ever been through a break-up, then you definitely understand how depressing it can be to lose one’s love. In fact, virtually every London psychotherapist will tell you that break-up problems are among the cases they deal with every day. Even if the relationship was marred with fights and disagreements, the idea of living without someone you once loved is quite disheartening. Here, we look at five common struggles that you can expect after having a breakup: Denial  This relationship has been your world, and you just can’t accept that it’s over. No, it can’t be true! You just can’t stand the pain that comes with grieving its end, and hence you postpone the grieving process. Instead, you choose to hold on to unrealistic hope that the relationship can still be saved. Fear  It has been quite a while and the phone has not rung. The reality starts to sink in, and that’s when fear starts to torment you. You fear that you’ll be lonely forever, with no one to talk to. You start wondering how you’ll make it in this big creepy world without him/her. Talking to family and friends won’t help the situation; you’ll jump into your bed and hide under covers feeling sad, depressed and lonely. You will feel sorry for yourself, with the worries of whether you’ll ever find another person that will love you the way they did. Anger  You have not moved from that spot in your bed for weeks. All you’ve been doing is crying and thinking about every single thing that you did for your love. You were such a good girl/boyfriend, and you can’t understand why they left you. You get sick of hearing some songs, and you turn the radio off every time such songs start playing. You feel like defacing their pictures and burning them! Depression  Depression normally sets in when your mind wanders towards the thoughts like: Theres nothing left in this world for me to live for Im so worthless There is no point in carrying on, etc. During depression, you might also feel the need to isolate yourself and spend time alone. This is very normal and should be allowed. In fact, you don’t have to force yourself to anything that you don’t want to do. Relapse  In light of the fact that the pain of break up is quite unbearable, you may manage to convince your ex-partner to give the relationship a second chance. With this, you will temporarily ease the agony of withdrawal. Nonetheless, in spite of your best efforts, you won’t be able to carry the relationship alone, and chances of it ending well this time are also very bright. Unfortunately, you may have to undergo this process of breaking and making up more than once before you completely accept that it is time to let go. Recovery Going through a breakup can be stressful and emotionally overwhelming. However, even though you feel that you’ll never get over the pain and get to enjoy a peaceful life again, you definitely will. You just need to give yourself some time to heal. Never pretend that you’re okay when you actually are not; let your emotions out and deal with them. Otherwise, you’ll worsen the situation. Eventually, you’ll overcome the anger, heartache, tears, and fear, and live to tell the story! Image credits Main     Depression

Turn Stress into Relief - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Turn Stress into Relief - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Building your brand, researching jobs, and seeking new clients are natural stress builders. When we allow stress to overtake our more relaxed style, it adversely affects our marketing communication messaging that we put out into the world. Following a very bad economy many people are truly stressed out about acquiring a new job. “Carol” shared her dilemma with me. She interviewed well by having a great two-way conversation. To her benefit, she had friends inside the company who highly recommended her. They admired Carol’s work and her fun loving nature. When stress sets in Carol was proud to report she was the one chosen to receive the offer letter. However, the downside was a huge red flag. The salary mentioned was far less than discussed and turned into a major disconnect. Stress began to set in. Carol was advised to write a friendly letter recapping the high points of the previous conversation. She was to remind them of the value she brings to the company and her desire to negotiate a revised offer letter in alignment with what was previously discussed. Negotiate with calmness Negotiation in any situation requires you remain calm and unemotional. This applies to selling to a client or a hiring manager. A well-known sales motto is stated as, “He who speaks first loses.” I could feel the tension building in her voice as this was explained. Should you be facing similar circumstances about the unknown, here are 3 tips to help turn your stress into relief and maintain your professional brand: 1. Focus on a fun weekend Play golf, see a movie, read a great book; do what it takes to get your mind into a relaxed state. 2. Understand “no news is good news.” The hiring company has to jump through bureaucratic red tape to make things right. Perhaps a Vice President needs to approve the salary adjustment, the Hiring Manager must attend all meetings and the interviewing manager has to coordinate everyone’s schedule. Bad news comes immediately while good news takes time. While waiting for a sale to be confirmed, similar circumstances occur. The larger the company, the longer the final adjustments take to be made. 3. Ask someone you like or love to give you a BIG hug! We beat ourselves up by second guessing all we do. In the moment of a loving embrace, all the ills of the world drift away. The effect is long-lasting as you realize the anxiety is greater than the reality. The hug allows you to come back to who you truly are with the mindset that you are on track. When you are in the more relaxed state of mind, your smile returns and everyone can pick up on it. After your enjoyable weekend, by Tuesday you are then able to do a friendly “check-in” to simply state in a friendly, relationship-building style, “I’m excited about the opportunity you presented and look forward to finding how we may move forward together.” Your brand and enthusiasm remain in tact and you are still the desirable candidate for the sale or the job! Go get that hug now and make it a Smooth Sale! Author: Elinor Stutz is the CEO of Smooth Sale, LLC a motivational speaker and the author of the International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results” published by Sourcebooks. Elinor’s new book, “HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews” is based upon years of community service teaching job-seekers how to land the job they desire. Elinor provides team sales training, private coaching to grow you business, and is available upon request for consultation.

A Baby Boomers Favorite Podcasts - What I Listen to Weekly [Updated] - Career Pivot

A Baby Boomer's Favorite Podcasts - What I Listen to Weekly [Updated] - Career Pivot Favorite Podcasts In the 3rd post of this series, I want to tell you about my favorite podcasts. If you missed the previous posts, check out Podcasts â€" Why Baby Boomers and Others Should Careand Baby Boomer Podcasts â€" A Sampling 2020 [Updated]. This post was originally published in September of 2016 and was updated in January of 2020. Many of the podcasts I listed in the original post have pod-faded including a couple of my favorites. My tastes in podcasts have also changed since my wife and I have become expats. I no longer listen to any social media podcasts. The few I did listen to have morphed and changed to discuss platforms like Instagram and Snapchat which I have no interest in. I will probably start listening to FaceBook advertising podcasts this year as I rollout Facebook ads. We do not have access to a television in our house in Mexico. Therefore, I listen to a lot more news-related podcasts. Let’s get started. Favorite Podcasts â€" Job Search At this time, I only listen to one career or job search podcast, and that is Mark Dyson’s Voice of the Job Seeker. The Voice of Job Seekers By Mark Anthony Dyson; Career Advice; Careers; Job Advice; Job Tips; Employment; Unemployment; Underemployment Description from iTunes: Listen to the most recent episode My name is Mark Anthony Dyson, and I am a career consultant who is always hacking and re-imagining the job search process for you! This podcast is for the unemployed, underemployed, and underappreciated job seekers who are looking employment. I bring you relatable and relevant voices to help bring you modern job search tactics. Go and download my free eGuide, “118 Job Search Tips for the Modern Job Seeker in 2018” at TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com. If you need help with your job search, feel free to call or text me at 708-362-9822! Please leave an honest review here about the show! Let me know what you think. Check it out on Apple Podcasts here. What I love about Mark’s podcasts are the guests. Every week, he has great guests from all facets of the job search and career space. I have listened to other podcasts in this arena, but The Voice of the Job Seeker has the greatest staying power. Favorite Podcasts â€" Internet Business The Smart Passive Income Podcast: Online Business | Blogging | Passive Income | Pat Flynn By Pat Flynn: Online Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, and Blogger Description from iTunes: Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it’s traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Although Pat confesses he is not a millionaire, he’s been supporting his family 100% with passive income generated online, easily earning a six-figure salary while working only a few hours a week. Automation, outsourcing, crowdsourcing, search engine optimization, building authority and trust, niche sites, social media, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Podcasting, eBooks, online courses, affiliate marketing, getting things done and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to crush it with your online business. Check it out on Apple Podcasts here. Pat Flynn has become a legend in the online business industry. It is not because he teaches you how to make millions online, rather, how to live a life outside of the traditional employee model. If you listen to his podcast, you will soon realize that he is the real deal. Favorite Podcasts â€"Finance The Retirement Answer Man: Dream Up, Plan for Work Towards Your Ideal Retirement Description from iTunes: A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP ®, CIMA ®, CPWA ®, RMA, AIF ® guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn’t afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you’ll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com Check it out on Apple Podcasts here. I have learned so much from this podcast and even though I have no plan to traditionally retire it has given me the tools to better manage my money. Alworth Financial Money Matters with Scott Hanson and Pat McClain Description from iTunes: For more than 20 years, Money Matters, Scott Hanson and Pat McClain’s weekly call-in talk radio program, has fielded thousands of questions from callers just like you; people who care about their financial health, and who need answers today. Do you have a question about investing, retirement or finance? Or are you a student of the markets? Then Money Matters is the show for you. Listen at your convenience to one of the longest running financial radio shows on www.moneymatters.com, through iTunes, or you can have podcasts delivered right to your email. Subscribe today. Money Matters: Entertainment that educates. Join the conversation, ask Scott and Pat your financial questions, by sending an email to questions@moneymatters.com. I listen to this podcast religiously every Saturday morning. Favorite Podcast â€" News Bloomberg Surveillance Description from iTunes: Tom Keene, Jon Ferro, and Paul Sweeney have the economy and the markets “under surveillance” as they cover the latest in finance, economics and investment, and talk with the leading voices shaping the conversation around world markets. This podcast is a cross between a news and a financial podcast. NPR 1A Podcast from WAMU Description from iTunes: 1A is home to the national conversation. Joshua Johnson hosts with great guests and frames the best debate in ways to make you think, share and engage. I have never been a big NPR or PBS listener or viewer. Since becoming an ex-pat I am being much more selective on where I get my news. What is Missing? These are just my favorite podcasts. I listen to all of the podcasts I mentioned in the previous post, Baby Boomer Podcasts â€" A Sampling. I also listen to a variety of podcasts dealing with politics and political polling. I will not list those as my political leanings are not pertinent to this discussion. What have I missed? I am always on the lookout for other great podcasts. Please comment below about any podcasts that you recommend. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Video Rules for Playing the Job Search Odds Game

Video Rules for Playing the Job Search Odds Game Rules for Playing the Job Search Odds Game My father taught me if you cheat, you are cheating yourself. So dont cheat on how you count the 10 active opportunities. Each of the active job possibilities must meet one of the following requirements: • You are doing research and preparing your customized application to send them. • You applied and are within a 15-work-day (Monday through Friday) window to hear something back. • You had a phone or face-to-face interview and are within a 15-work-day window to hear something back. • You heard something back from the company, acknowledging receipt of your application, and you are within the 15-work-day window to take the next step. The good news: Every time you cross one off your list, you get to shop for a new job and add a new opportunity to the group.

Many people in the United States hate their jobs... - Hallie Crawford

Many people in the United States hate their jobs... A recent study conducted by market research company GfK and sponsored by Monster.com  found that in the United States, 53% of workers reported that they liked or loved their jobs, 31% reported they were merely satisfied, and 15% reported they disliked or hated their jobs.  Of those who were least satisfied, 21% made under $50,000, while only 10% making more than $50,000 were dissatisfied. Read Study Here This study leads to speculation about the relationship of money to job satisfaction. A significant issue to consider is that no matter how much money you make, if you don’t like what you do, you can still be dissatisfied, and, you may dislike your job for other reasons besides the actual work you perform. For example, reasons for job dissatisfaction include disliking management techniques, having to travel constantly, too much overtime, a long commute, and feeling overwhelmed with work. If you are dissatisfied with your job for any reason, consider change. You may find other jobs you would like within your own company or other companies as well. On the other hand, you may have valid reasons not to leave a job you hate. For example, you may be so near retirement, that you don’t want to lose your benefits. Optionally, the flexibility of your job may allow you to take care of a sick family member. and Terry Wynne Certified Career Coaches P.S. How do you know if your resume is good?  Take this  Resume Quiz  to find out how to keep your resume out of the trash can.