National Career Summit happening this month!

National Career Summit happening this month! Im a couple of days late on this, but its not too late to sign up.  This is a series of free teleseminars by some big names in the industry. See the schedule here and sign up here! I think youll be able to access the recordings later, too, so register.  Its free and theres nothing to lose.  (maybe next year theyll have a course on how to organize your job search with JibberJobber :)) National Career Summit happening this month! Im a couple of days late on this, but its not too late to sign up.  This is a series of free teleseminars by some big names in the industry. See the schedule here and sign up here! I think youll be able to access the recordings later, too, so register.  Its free and theres nothing to lose.  (maybe next year theyll have a course on how to organize your job search with JibberJobber :))

4 Steps to Writing a Resume For College Students

4 Steps to Writing a Resume For College StudentsA college student is on the lookout for a reason to leave campus and visit friends and relatives back home, so he will write a resume, a letter of application and a cover letter. Beforehand, he must understand the process of writing a resume to help him achieve his goal of getting hired.Students can look for tips in the course books and college websites. However, there are specific steps that every college student must do in order to create a resume that would stand out. Here are four steps that students must take into account. These four steps are applicable regardless of the kind of job or company a person is seeking.The first step in writing a resume is to decide on the purpose of the resume. A student must choose what he wants to emphasize in his resume. The reason for the job search must be clear in his mind. Once the purpose is decided, he should list down the skills that he possesses and apply it to the task of writing a resume.S tudents can use the internet to find information on how to write a resume. Some of the basic pointers they can follow include creating a good cover letter, giving an idea about the position desired, including the qualifications, the accomplishments and the skills. In short, they must mention all the qualities that they have acquired that would give them an edge over others. They should also mention the qualifications that they possess. This is a vital step as the resumes of college students usually come with a competitive job evaluation form.Another important step is filling in the information that they have listed. Most students make a mistake in filling in the information in the resume that they have listed. This is because most resume samples have already been printed. These samples usually require the filling in of the contact information of the potential employer along with the position that the student has applied for. Students should avoid filling in the contact information.C olleges usually provide the resume samples in electronic form or in hard copy. Students may need to buy or prepare a computer, as they should be able to locate a format that suits their needs. There are computerized formats that students can use as well as those that use different layouts.Students can refer to sample resumes that are available on the internet. There are sites that offer free sample resumes that are appropriate for college students. If these samples are available on the internet, students can refer to them as they look for samples that are appropriate for their resumes. College students can also hire professionals to provide them with resume samples as well. They can contact an HR specialist at their school to find out if the samples are available.There are even resume writers who can provide resume samples. These sample resumes usually come with the help of professional resume writers who can write a resume that is applicable for college students. These students can avail of these samples so that they can get the resume of their choice.

What All Recruiters Really Want to Say to Their Rubbish Clients

What All Recruiters Really Want to Say to Their Rubbish Clients For agency recruiters, it often feels like clients are toying with them these days. It feels for all the world that some*  Line Managers, Internal Recruiters and HR types  have conspired to make life for recruiters as hellish as possible. Job briefs given out to 6 agents, ‘urgent’ orders postponed after weeks of work, interviews cancelled at a moments notice and worst of all sudden silence and no status updates at all. Now don’t misunderstand me. I am no blind defender of 3rd party recruiters. I  criticise our industry  regularly and loudly, and I am appalled by the incompetence of many on the agency side. What is more, it’s also true that many of these internal folk are at the whim of ‘higherâ€"ups,’ who move the goalposts frequently, but I have no doubt whatsoever that some on the client side are revelling in their petty ‘power’, and derive ghoulish satisfaction at seeing those ‘smug recruiters’ suffer. I get told this in Australia and New Zealand. I got told it in South Africa earlier this year, and I was told this same thing by a group of UK recruiters in London. It’s universal. Inexplicably, the worst amongst those seem to be ex-agency recruiters, now preening on the client side. But that is another blog. And we might feel compelled to criticise slow-moving or vindictive clients for their actions, and the impact it has on us as recruiters, individually and corporately. But, in fact all that is a sideshow to the main game. Corporates, who jerk recruiters around, appear to be oblivious to the reality of  who  they are hurting and the  actual  damage they are doing. Here is the thing: The people who are really suffering are  candidates, and the real damage being done is to  their own brands and reputations. Oh yes, make no mistake. It stuns me that employers can be so blind. When you cancel a job on a recruiter at the last minute, who do you think suffers? It’s the  candidate,  who has already been on three interviews with your company, has been led to believe an offer is imminent, and is now tossed aside, usually without any explanation. And when you brief a recruiter on your ‘urgent’ job, demand a rapidly assembled shortlist, and then sit on it for 8 weeks, do you realise it’s not just the recruiter you have sent on a costly and frustrating wild-goose chase? There are six  candidates  who have been briefed on that job, told it’syou  hiring, and advised their resume is on  your  desk. And if, foolishly, you have given that order out to 6 recruiters, that could be 25 candidates waiting to hear back from  you. Getting increasingly angry. At  you. And don’t for a moment think the recruiter, stuck in the middle, is going to take the rap for your behaviour. Why should they? The candidate will know it’s  your  actions that have caused the disappointment and frustration. And trust me, candidates resent your actions. They vent their fury at your unprofessional, disrespectful behaviour, and they blog about it, and they spit your name out across social media. They tell their friends and colleagues what a bunch of cowboys you are, and they refuse to be considered for future jobs at your company, and for all I know they stop using your products and services. And you deserve it. So, wake up, you line managers, HR dudes and internal recruitment teams. Your personal and employer brands are being irreparably harmed by your bureaucratic inefficiency (at best), and arrogant disregard, at worst. And when the market turns, and hiring heats up, as it will, your chickens will flock home to roost. The best talent, and the recruiters who represent them, will avoid you like the plague, leaving you to hire from the dregs, and fighting to rebuild your personal reputation. Which will be… mud. * please note, I said ‘some’. Not all. Not even most. Some.

What is an Executive Producer What Do They Do - Algrim.co

What is an Executive Producer What Do They Do - Algrim.co Executive Producers are the head producers who supervise other produces. They oversee the creation of a commercial, film, TV series, and music. In some cases, the executive producer is also the creator or writer of the TV series. Their main responsibility is to ensure the project is completed by the deadline within the set budget and to the agreed technical and artistic standards. What Does an Executive Producer Do? The role of an Executive Producer changes slightly depending on whether they are in television, film, or music. In television and film, an executive producer supervises the financial and creative aspects of the production. They handle daily and developmental management, promotional campaigns, and publicity. They also help develop or create the characters, concept, and format of the show or movie. They attend story and script meetings, hire the director and cast, set the budget for the project, approve all storylines and necessary changes to those storylines, and oversee adherence to the production schedule. They also approve the final cut of each episode or the film before it airs. In contrast, music executive producers are much more heavily involved in the actual creative process and decision-making. They have final say over the designing, staging, and presentation of the artist and their music. These executive producers handle everything that goes into a musical production including songwriting, hiring musicians, vocal arrangements, sound engineering, music distribution, cover art, marketing plans, orchestrations, and the production budget and schedule. How To Become an Executive Producer To become an Executive Producer, there is no set educational path to take. However, many executive producers you know today got their start low in the industry hierarchy, earned relevant diplomas or degrees, and worked their way up from there. This is generally the best way to break into the industry and become an executive producer. In film, executive producers start with directing, acting, writing, cinematography, or editing. If you study film or cinematography in college or university, you may get some experience producing and directing short films during your education. Once in the industry, you’ll start at the bottom and work your way up. In television, this process is very similar. Many executive producers in this field start with a degree in media or communications and gain valuable experience while working their way to the top. In the music industry, most executive producers get their start by having a background in songwriting, performing, or playing an instrument. Many also have a degree in the music business, sound engineering, or music business. Again, you’ll start near the bottom and work your way up to executive producer.

Basic Tips For Writing a Resume

Basic Tips For Writing a ResumeThere are so many resume tips to be found that you would never know where to start. This is especially true if you are writing the resume for a job that does not require experience, but rather experience in a particular field.Basic tips to writing resumes are relatively easy to do. But because of the many different options available, you should consider each one of them before you begin the process.The first resume tips are very basic. You should make sure that you take the time to write a resume that is organized and has the proper formatting.First, you need to have at least some background information about yourself. You want to get this section right the first time. It is the only way to really make your resume stand out from the rest.Your work history is usually the first thing people look at, so you need to make sure it is accurate. If you don't have any records on file or it does not really matter to your employer, you should just skip this sectio n.The next tip for when you are looking for a job search, is that you get started early. You want to be able to show a potential employer what you can do. Your resume should be written at least a month before you even apply for the job.You should get a lot of serious consideration. This means that your resume should make you stand out from the other resumes that you are seeing. A good resume will make you stand out because of your expertise in the field you are applying for.Some resume tips to consider include, getting interviews early on in your career or at the beginning of your career, or even applying for career opportunities that you may not have considered before. Never write a resume for a job that does not have the requirements that you have set forth. The more information you have about your career, the better off you will be.

Your month-by-month London 2018 bucket list

Your month-by-month London 2018 bucket list Whether you’re fresh to the capital or a hardened city-dweller, we’re all guilty of failing to make the most of all the opportunities right on our doorstep. In one of the biggest, most exciting metropolitan hubs on the planet, there’s so much to see and do. But if you’re anything like me, you often find yourself slipping into a routine of a quick trip to the pub followed by Netflix and bed. If you find yourself stuck in a rut and regretting not making more of what the capital has to offer, set yourself a monthly challenge. Take the time to do something you’ve never done before, whether that’s sightseeing, going to a show or attending a super cool event. We’ve put together our guide to some of the biggest events taking place across London over the next twelve months to help you get started, but these only skim the surface of just how much is going on. Whatever you end up doing, just get out there and make 2018 one to remember! January â€" Lumiere A post shared by Merino Hospitality (@staymerino) on Jan 11, 2018 at 1:25am PST From 18th â€" 21st January the entire city will be lit up with magical light displays, sculptures and street performances. Lumiere is a chance to see the city like you’ve never seen it before. In this year’s event, famous artworks will be bringing iconic architecture to life. For the full experience, start at King’s Cross and wander through Fitzrovia, Mayfair, and London’s West End before ending up at South Bank. Expect crowds but some quality content for the ‘gram. February â€" Chinese New Year parade A post shared by Out In London (@out_in_london) on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:35am PST This year we’ll be ringing in the Year of the Dog, and what better way to do so than with the biggest celebrations outside Asia in London’s West End? Expect a traditional parade with a dragon and lion dance at 10am, followed by a full day of Chinese music and dance shows, and LOTS of delicious food. Finish the festivities off with a pyrotechnics display at Trafalgar Square. It’s a fascinating and wonderfully fun event to be a part of. March â€" Kew Gardens A post shared by Kew Gardens (@kewgardens) on Nov 3, 2017 at 8:11am PDT It’s easy to get trapped in the London bubble and forget that there’s a whole other world outside the realm of the city. The perfect way to get back to nature and forget about tube lines for a day is through a trip to Kew Gardens. A mere 30 minutes from Central London you’ll find a treetop walkway, glistening lakes and Victorian glasshouses, and a stunning 17 metre hive structure. Plus, in April you’ll be able to visit the Orchid Festival, with beautiful bouquets and hanging baskets inspired by Thailand. April â€" London Marathon If you haven’t managed to get a coveted spot among the 40,000 runners who take place in the marathon every year, then still head into the city to soak up the action. Bring some jelly babies or ice lollies to help the runners along their way (and be thankful it’s not you). May â€" Museums at Night Working the 9-5 life means that you often only get the opportunity to explore museums and exhibitions at weekends, when they’re at their busiest and full of small excitable humans known as children. But Museums at Night opens some of the biggest museums and exhibitions for a series of events in May. Previous events have included talks, live music, cocktails and theatrical performances, and although you often have to pre-book, limited numbers mean that you can guarantee the crowds wont ruin the show. July â€" Wimbledon A post shared by Amanda Elliott (@missyaelliott) on Jul 8, 2017 at 12:46pm PDT You might think rubbish weather is the defining aspect of British summer, but we prefer to think of tennis and strawberries. Head to Murray Mound (or Henman Hill as it was previously called) for the excitement of the live action. You’ll have to pay £20 for a ground admission ticket, but as long as the weather is fine, sitting among the crowds to watch the action on the big screen is pretty exhilarating. June â€" Trooping the colour A post shared by Married with Grown Ups (@mwgu50) on Dec 22, 2017 at 8:32am PST We love a bit of pomp and pageantry in London, don’t we? And trooping the colour is the definition of over-the-top state celebration. The Queen’s birthday parade features 1,400 officers, 200 horses and 400 musicians. You have to apply for tickets by ballot in early 2018, but you can catch a glimpse of the Queen and Royal Family as they travel to and from the ceremony on The Mall. Even if you’re not a fan of the Royals you can easily get swept up in the excitement of it all. August â€" Notting Hill Carnival A post shared by Notting Hill Carnival (@nottinghillcarnival2017) on Aug 30, 2017 at 3:07am PDT A truly iconic spectacle and a significant event in Black British culture, Notting Hill Carnival has been bringing colour and music to the streets of Kensington since 1966. It attracts around one million people every year, making it one of the biggest street festivals in the world. Taking place every Augyst bank holiday, its the perfect way to round off summer. Put on your waviest garms get down there for the ultimate boogie. September â€" Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival This is some proper traditional Old England stuff. A range of ‘Pearly King and Queens’ in black elaborately adorned suits celebrate the Autumn harvest with traditional entertainment in front of Guildhall. Think Morris dancers, a maypole and marching bands â€" a proper old-fashioned knees up. October â€" Explore Hogwarts A post shared by Warner Bros. Studio Tour (@wbtourlondon) on Dec 5, 2017 at 2:05am PST Even if you’re not the biggest Harry Potter fan on the planet, the Warner Bros Studio Tour is pretty impressive. The tour is full of magical delights; a stunningly intricate model of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, butter beer, the triple-decker Knight Bus and the Great Hall. At Halloween you’ll be able to attend extra spooky events and attractions, including a lavish Halloween feast if you want to go all out. November â€" Winter Wonderland A post shared by Caroline (@carolinejbennett) on Jan 10, 2018 at 7:52am PST Popping this in November instead of December, as battling literally hundreds of people just to get an overpriced German beer is no one’s idea of fun. In November, it’s much quieter (although still overpriced). The extra space will give you the opportunity to marvel at just how massive and mesmerising this place is. Pick a ride that takes you up high and you’ll be able to see it’s full scale from a birds’ eye view. Neon lights for as far as the eye can see, plus there’s table dancing, candy floss, ice skating and lots of German sausages. The ultimate winter treat. December â€" New Years Fireworks Finish off the year with London’s outstanding fireworks extravaganza centred around the London Eye. Yes, it will be crazy busy and you might end up starting 2019 with the most hideously busy tube journey of your entire life, but it’s guaranteed to be one of the best pyrotechnic displays you’ll ever see. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

7 ways MBA programs have changed recently

7 ways MBA programs have changed recently You worked hard to earn your MBA, maybe even got it from one of the very top schools. So you are familiar with how they work. Even if your diploma is only 10 years old, a lot has changed since you walked across that graduation stage. I spoke with Paul Ollinger, a stand-up comedian, former Facebook West Coast sales vice president, and author of You Should Totally Get an MBA: A Comedian’s Guide to Top U.S. Business Schools who earned his MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School in 1997. As part of his writing, Ollinger researched the top 25 U.S. business schools and learned how much business school has changed in the past two decades. He cites several important differences between today’s MBA programs and those of 20 â€" or even 10 â€" years ago: 1. More women Top schools have made gender balance a huge priority, and the results are impressive: many are now recruiting classes that are more than 40 percent female. This is a meaningful bump over only the past two years (Stanford to more than 40 percent women, up from 35 percent in 2013), but a huge increase over 10 or 20 years ago. The University of Chicago, for example, has more than doubled the 20 percent of women in their class of 2001 to 42 percent for the class of 2016. (Note: this is still less than 50 percent!) 2. More global Today’s top MBA programs are more global than ever. Harvard Business School cites 35 percent international students, hailing from 87 different countries. The content of the curriculum has also become more global. Top schools mandate that a minimum percentage of cases taught in their courses pertain to business situations outside the United States. There is also a much broader selection of internships, consulting projects or study abroad at partner schools or their very own campuses (like University of Virginia’s learning residences in Brazil, India, China, and beyond). While these were an attractive academic option a few years ago, they are now a required part of many programs’ core curriculum. 3. More flexible Today, there are more choices in how one pursues the degree, including executive programs, accelerated one-year programs, distance learning, and MOOCs. What’s a MOOC? It’s a Massive Online Open Course that allows students from all over the world to study together. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the first schools to offer an all-MOOC MBA, in partnership with the online education company Coursera. Yes, you can now get your MBA in your jammies. 4. More technology jobs In 1997, Ollinger was one of only three members of his graduating class to go to work in the internet business. Today, technology businesses like Amazon hire hundreds of MBAs around the world each year. Indeed, the technology industry comes in just behind investment banking and consulting in the number of MBAs it hires, which makes the bidding for these new graduates’ services more competitive than ever. 5. More technology-centric “A laptop was still a novelty when I was in school. We barely used e-mail, and Windows 95 was the major innovation,” says Ollinger. “Man, I feel old.” Today’s MBA graduates are digital natives â€" they were raised with the internet and e-mail. They joined Facebook when they were in high school. Snapchat makes sense to them. So it follows that these kinds of tools are an integral part of the MBA experience. Admissions officers might look at an applicant’s LinkedIn profile to see how she represents herself to the world, as might potential employers when deciding to hire an imminent MBA graduate. 6. More GMAT Ollinger took the GMAT (the standardized business school admission test taken by the vast majority of applicants) in June, 1994, the morning after the infamous O.J. Simpson police chase. In those days, the test was just reading comprehension and math. As part of his immersion into the world of an MBA applicant, he re-took the GMAT last summer (exhuming his antiquated knowledge of geometry from 1986) and learned that it now includes a broader set of evaluative assessments, measuring a candidate’s aptitude in analytical writing, integrated reasoning, and data sufficiency, the tools necessary to keep up in today’s fast-paced business environment. Ollinger reports a score that would not earn him admission to his alma mater, despite being a meta-legacy. 7. More options to pay For the most part, paying for an MBA is still a very expensive proposition, with annual tuition increases out-pacing inflation. Two years at Harvard Business School would cost you an estimated $141,000, not including foregone income. But last fall, Arizona State University bucked the system when they announced that their MBA program would be free. That’s right, two years worth of tuition = $0. Even if it’s not Harvard, that’s a pretty tough opportunity to pass up, if you can get in. Applications to the school have tripled over last year, making admission to ASU a real golden ticket. Some of Ollinger’s insights: The top MBA programs ranked by proximity to nearest Cinnabon Beavis and Butthead can help you find the right career It’s important to know the difference between alumni, alumnus and aluminum Want to read more and find out why? Grab a free chapter from his book.

Networking Script it out; just dont sound like a telemarketer - Hallie Crawford

Networking Script it out; just don’t sound like a telemarketer I was talking to my client Kellie recently about her job search. She had a few calls to make to prospective employers to follow up on her interviews. (Yes luckily, I’m finding recruiters are calling people again, and I have several clients out there going on interviews.) Kellie was nervous, she didn’t know what to say to them and didn’t want to choke up or sound unprofessional on the phone or on their voicemail. This is important, because the impression you make to these people can make a big difference in your search. You know how it is; we make impressions of people within the 1st five seconds of meeting them. So you want to do this correctly by sounding confident, professional and upbeat. Here are a few steps to help you make this happen: 1. First, determine what your goal is for your phone call. Do you want an answer from them? Do you just want to check in on something, let them know you’re still interested in their position, or are you asking for an informational interview? Decide what you want to achieve from this call and write it down. 2. Second, write down what you’d like to say ideally. Write every idea you have down, re-write it until it sounds good to you. 3. Third, say it out loud to yourself. How does it sound now that you’ve heard it out loud? Often words on paper don’t sound natural, or flow as well when we say them out loud. 4. Finally, edit your script until it sounds good to you out loud. Practice it a few times in the mirror. Then, when you’re ready to make the phone call, create two versions for yourself. One for if they pick up the phone, a second one if you have to leave a voicemail. Practice this enough times that when you say it, you don’t sound like a telemarketer. Make sure it flows out naturally and confidently. There is nothing wrong with scripting out what you want to say! It can make or break your performance, so why not do it? The good news is that you can use the same basics of your script over and over as part of your job search, so save it on your computer. Practice makes perfect. Try it out on your friends and family if you need to. Good luck! Job Search Coach P.S. If you need help with job search contact us for a complimentary consultation today.