How to Effectively Trap Value From the Internet

How to Effectively Trap Value From the Internet Many of us in the recruitment industry talk about consolidating talent data within our organisations. Sure, that may sound like a buzz phrase. But nothing is more important than bridging both, internal and external data, in today’s web-driven recruiting environment. In essence, such data consolidation allows recruiters to establish seamless ad hoc links between candidate data on any given website and the in-house talent database, and fuse them into a single and easy-to-navigate information pool. Why is data consolidation of crucial importance for recruiters? Because it empowers them to find, track and organise information across a wide range of sources, especially when it comes to tapping into a very desirable group of professionals â€" passive candidates. Unlike applicants submitting their CVs directly to recruiters, passive candidates are much harder to find: they are the professionals that may be a perfect fit for a role, but are not necessarily in the market for a job, and are likely happy and valued where they are. These candidates are lurking on thousands of different websites. Where can passive candidates be found? How about the ‘Our Team’ section of a company’s website? Or on a conference brochure listing the biographies of high-profile speakers and moderators? Or on numerous social and professional networks? Professionals found in this manner are often among the best in their fields, and they are the people that hiring managers often want access to. But until these passive candidates are ‘processed’ through an in-house recruitment system, they are just morsels of information ‘out there,’ and they are not really useful to recruiters. And that’s where we find the usual bottleneck in recruitment today: Many talent managers simply don’t have enough handling capacity to deal with such high volumes of data processing. What tools can recruiters employ to effectively bring in and reference external candidates against their internal databases? At Daxtra, we have a new product called Magnet, a Chrome browser extension that allows recruiters to literally ‘clip’ any professional profile from any website or even an offline document or email signature and match it against the in-house database. Let’s say you are a headhunter researching competitors’ websites, looking to fill a senior position. Using Magnet, you can instantly check any compelling bio found on a competitor’s website against your database. If the person is already on the database, Magnet will instantly display past history, contact details and interview notes. It will also allow you to add this person to a list against a job opening and make notes on the in-house recruitment system straight from the Magnet interface without having to switch windows. And if no match is found on the database, creating a new record is only a mouse click away. Tools like Magnet empower recruiters to avoid the source limitations that constrain virtually any search aggregator solution. Any profile from any source, anywhere and at anytime can be pulled from the Internet into the talent database, reducing administrative burdens significantly and building a well of actionable intelligence to draw from. Of course, the technology powering such tools must be able to operate within multiple styles of websites. This is crucial; otherwise recruiters will spend all of their time verifying and organising a jumbled mess of data into appropriate fields. To address this challenge, Magnet works according to the rules of the natural language in which the content of the website is written, which means that it extracts and sorts the information not within a vacuum but intelligently, according to the relevant context. With tools like Magnet recruiters can finally bring relevant information inside their organisations on demand, find candidates faster, and in turn, treat their recruitment database and the Internet as one large and consolidated information pool. And that, of course, means faster and more successful placements. Author bio:  Sergei Makhmodov is one of the original founders of Daxtra Technologies and has been in the talent technology space for over 15 years. He now runs Daxtra’s Asia and Pacific operations out of Hong Kong.

Resume and CV Writing Service - Why hiring is Better Than hiring

Resume and CV Writing Service - Why hiring is Better Than hiringIf you are looking for a resume and CV writing service - higheredjobs.com is one of the best to use. Here are some of the reasons why:* Excellent communication: The communication between the writer and the client service is excellent. The writer provides services in writing resumes, CVs, and cover letters. Most of the time, when the writer makes the mistakes that is why he knows the solution. They have already worked out the agreement with the client service before any of the mistakes are made.* Keeps on updating: They update their staff regularly so that they can always do their best work. When you hire one of these companies, they will keep on updating the skill level of each person who will be working with you. This will help ensure that you will get the best write up possible.* Guarantees: They guarantee that they will write your resume the way you want it to be. They offer a free consultation. During this consultati on, you will get all the answers to your questions.* Resume writing services are easy to do: The requirements of the job are what is important. So you do not need to be creative when it comes to the resume writing service. The writer is able to fill in the gaps where you can't and will also help you make a better CV that will get you a great job.* They deliver results: Once you have hired them, you will be able to track the progress that is being made with the client. You will be able to see what the writer has done and how he is doing in the business.They provide you with what you need: The writing service is professional and they can help you create the perfect CV without the need to worry about the spelling or grammar. Since they have clients, they can assure you that you will get what you pay for. The write up will be completed in an instant and in a timely manner.These are just a few of the things that have been written in Hightheredjobs.com's positive reviews. You should not h ire them if you are looking for a resume and CV writing service because they are ready to do more than what you are expecting.

How to Avoid Backfill Hell

How to Avoid Backfill Hell A couple of years ago one of my employees took me aside and announced she was leaving.“Sure,” I said. “Need to leave early? No problem. Everything caught up?” But she meant she is leaving as in “quitting”.Hiring her finally made my team full. And I had a very lean team already. I believed it was no small problem to backfill the position.I was wrong. Learn how you can stay out of “backfill hell” as a leader.Quick Explanation “Backfill” is a verb meaning “refilling an excavated hole with the material dug out of it”. As a leader, I warn you to stay out of this as much as you can. The news my employee shared with me brought me a big step closer to it. And it’s the worst of positions to be in.Why Backfill Hell Must Be AvoidedThe business does not slow down. Recruiting is caught off-guard and pressed for resources while the possible candidates want to know why there is a vacancy.It does not have to happen as much as it does. How to Avoid ItIf you’re not meeting with your team each week, start now. I understand there is little or no time for one more meeting on the calendar. If you’re looking for more time, stop right now. Time isn’t found, it’s made!Schedule the meeting and set the agenda.The time your team would normally spend fighting fires, they can now spend developing actionable items to improve resolving them efficiently.Start With a Game-Changing Customer Focus Approach to StaffYes, your employee is (or at least should be) your number one customer. Without him or her, you really cannot serve your paying customer.So, to avoid the land of backfill, you need to focus on your employee like you would a paying customer. Listen with the intent to improve things. Act with an energy that results in improvement.Listen for the Subtext in Their WordsHow do I manage this? I already listen. How do I improve these listening skills? I listen for the subtext. Somewhere in what your employee is sharing, there is a complaint. Too little time. To o much work. The system is too slow.Each of these problems are missing a solution. Feed the complaint back to your employee and start discussing ways to resolve it.Don’t Stop TryingEverything I tried with my employee to prevent her from leaving was being stopped by her already-made-up-mind. There seemed to be no way to win this one.So, I simply asked, “What’s the problem?” She replied, “We’re moving at too fast a pace’.” And the light bulb turned on!Create a Smoother Onboarding ExperienceShe needed a smoother onboarding experience. Great. I can make that happen, so that is just what I did.Most of the processes at work can be tweaked a bit without disruption. I found room in the process to adjust things and my employee had more time to get to know who’s who in the company.She learned the how/why of what we do, which rules she could bend, and those she could not.At the End of the DayThe smoother onboarding experience I created not only kept her from leaving but also allowed her to greatly develop in her role. She became quite confident and, as a result, she performed really well. Perhaps, even more important, when larger problems came across her desk, she had no hesitation bringing them to me for help.Meet with your employees regularly. Listen to them as you would a paying customer. Listen for your next opportunity.Finding and resolving it might make all the difference in proactively avoiding backfill hell!

Have You Heard About #CareerGirlChat

Have You Heard About #CareerGirlChat Todays post is written by Marcy Twete, Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network. She is going to give you the details about our brand new #CareerGirlChat on Twitter.  Thanks Marcy! It’s week THREE of the #CareerGirlChat. We are bonding together with three other “Career Girl” driven organizations to bring women all over the world together on Twitter for one hour a week! What is #CareerGirlChat? The meeting of the minds of the websites Career Girl Network, The Modern Career Girl, Ms. Career Girl, and Classy Career Girl. We believe Career Girl’s don’t compete, they work together, and we’re doing just that by creating this chat every Tuesday at 8pm EST. What is a Twitter chat? A Twitter chat is usually spearheaded by a business or organization, and allows its Twitter followers and others to participate in a conversation that is generally led by a staff member or leader in the organization. Twitter Basics for Joining a Chat Finding the chat. To find a Twitter chat, you’ll likely see the organizing business or organization public a hashtag (#) to accompany the chat. To find the stream for that specific hashtag, simply type that term into Twitter’s search bar. This will bring up a search of all the Tweets worldwide with that hashtag. Tweeting in the chat. Tweeting to answer a question in a chat is easy. Simply follow the instructions of the organization running the chat, and be sure to include the designated hashtag in every Tweet you send. Refresh! Some Twitter chats can have hundreds of participants and thousands of Tweets, so you want to be sure to refresh your Twitter frequently. You can do this by clicking on the red heading at the top of your search that will say “XX New Tweets.” You might refresh this ever 30 seconds if you really want to follow all of the action. We also recommend using TweetChat.com to make the whole thing simple and easy, rather than sitting on Twitter hoping you get it all! How do I participate in a Twitter chat? There are a number of ways you can participate in Twitter chats: Listening. Participating in a Twitter chat doesn’t mean you have to actually chat. You can learn an incredible amount by listening to other Tweeters answers and questions. Following. Twitter chats are a great way to find other awesome Tweeters to follow. While you’re listening or participating, you can also be clicking on the profiles of interesting people and following them. This might get you a lot more followers as well. Tweeting. The point of a Twitter chat is just that â€" to chat! So of course, you’ll want to participate. Many Twitter chats use the format of Questions and Answers to engage their audience. The organizer, for instance, might Tweet something like “Q1: Tell us about a time you felt powerful at work. #womenpowerchat” To participate as a chatter, you’d respond with something like “A1: When I was promoted to my current job and given a raise. #womenpowerchat” Notice you’ll include the hashtag, but also Q1 or A1 to indicate your questions or answers. Promote yourself! Don’t be afraid to promote yourself during a Twitter chat. Recently, I participated in a women entrepreneur’s chat, and when marketing topics came up, I of course talked about writing a book and included a link to learn more. That’s completely OK! So go ahead, jump online tonight at 8pm EST/7pm CST, and we’ll chat it up about everything from job searching to entrepreneurship!  See you there!

Tips For Listing Technical Skills On Resume

Tips For Listing Technical Skills On ResumeListing technical skills can be very advantageous if you are applying for a job that involves programming. Most companies require a person to be able to use computer programs, and the ability to write codes is very important. In order to provide employers with your knowledge of these programs, you must list these skills on your resume.Most companies are looking for computer programmers, but the job is not necessarily limited to this type of occupation. There are many other jobs that may require programming skills, and it helps to have some idea of the types of programs they may require. A good example of this would be someone who is creating software. You may need to include a few details when listing your programming skills so that the employer can decide whether or not you would be a good fit for the job.While there is no specific field that all companies require, there are some common ones. For example, most businesses will require experi ence with computers and some type of proficiency in the program. You may also want to include any education, whether or not it is related to programming. Experience with this sort of program will be a bonus, but it will not be required.Working on projects is also a common requirement for many jobs. If you have been involved in any projects, it may be a good idea to include that experience on your resume. Many employers also like to see the knowledge you have of the software that you are considering for a particular job.How to list technical skills on your resume can take some time and work. There are some tips that can help you get started. Be honest about the programs you used to work on, especially if they have been critical to the success of the job.Include all the experiences you have had at the very least in a general term. Some employers will look for a couple of years of experience, but you may need to provide a little more information to ensure they have listed you properly. Listing experience that might sound important but is not actually important will help you get a better chance of getting hired.Listing programs you have worked on and any previous employers should be included. Don't forget to mention any volunteer work you might have done, too. Don't forget to list any certifications you have received or any training you have received on these subjects as well.While technical skills may seem simple, it takes a little bit of research to be able to describe them correctly. Listing what you know about programming can prove to be helpful to your chances of being hired. It may be a good idea to get an online resume writing service to help you write the perfect one. They will take care of all the details of the resume including your technical skills.

20+ Productivity Apps That Will Turn You Into A Timelord

20+ Productivity Apps That Will Turn You Into A Timelord It’s one thing to be productive and another thing to be busy. If you always find yourself being busy and working all the time, you’re probably not managing your time well enough.If you’re being productive and mindful at work then you’ll always find time to do the non-work related things you love doing.Do you have to practice mindfulness to be productive?evalYes, because to be mindful you are just focusing on what you are currently doing. Hence, no distractions.To be more clear, according to Dictionary.com, mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment.If you think about it, when we want to be more productive at work, we should just be at the moment and concentrate on the current task we are doing so we can get it done on time.If we are doing our job and our mind is elsewhere, we won’t be really getting things done or we probably might but the quality of our work isn’t there.So what should you do?Use a productivity app that will manage your time and tasks for you, a productivity app that will help you practice mindfulness so you can do more work in an hour.You can choose an application from this infographic list â€"an app or apps that you think are suitable to your needs, from being productive at meetings down to your daily life.Infographic Credit â€" Visme.co

Beware of the Vanishing Job Posting

Beware of the Vanishing Job Posting Dear Coach Wolfgang, Recently, I applied for several jobs online and I was so excited to hear back from one of the companies. When I tried to look for the job posting on their website, to refresh my understanding of the skills and qualifications they want, I realized the job description was removed. Now what do I do? This is definitely an area to be mindful of! Finding jobs on websites has become very user friendly. However, the downside to this ease of use is that companies can easily pull those descriptions when they have enough applicants to consider. The first step is to go beyond the site you found the description on and see if you can find a similar description posted on another website. You would at least have the basic information for the type of position. Also, don’t forget to refer back to your cover letter for the position. Within that cover letter, you highlighted some of the key skills they were looking for in the position and how you met those skills. In the future, if you find a position you want to apply for, copy and paste the information into another document so you have it to refer back to in case the posting is taken down. Alternatively, print out the job posting and keep it in a file with your other documents related to the job. Information is definitely easier to find these days, but it is also easier to remove. Your best bet in the future is to keep the job posting information in a place that you can control and that will be easy for you to find when you’re called for an interview.

Use an email address you own when you sign up for LinkedIn -

Use an email address you own when you sign up for LinkedIn - A friend recently contacted me to ask for   help for one of his clients. His dilemma? The client had created a LinkedIn profile, but he didnt remember the password AND he had used a work email address only to set up the profile. Unfortunately, he was no longer at the job and did not have access to the email account that LinkedIn would use to send him a reset password! While LinkedIn customer service might be able to help, it is a good reminder to everyone DONT use an email address that you wont always have access to when you sign up for social networks. Instead, set up a Gmail or other take with you account as the primary address and add your current work mails as additionals. That way, youll never be locked out of your OWN profile! Need more advice to help you move your job search forward? I can help!