Graduate Directories University of Manchester Careers Blog

Graduate Directories University of Manchester Careers Blog It’s all systems go here at the Careers Service as Fresher’s week starts. Today the 2012/2013 editions of TARGET Jobs GET directory, Guardian 300 and The Times Top 100 have all been delivered. The GET Directory is packed full of useful information.   This year’s directory includes help and advice on applications, interviews and further study, on Graduate career sectors, UK employment by region and it also has an index of employers, professional bodies and course providers. The Guardian 300 is another really useful publicationlisting the most popular graduate employers as voted for by students and graduates in the UK.   With company profiles and information on top employers it’s well worth a read! The Times Top 100 is a guide to the most popular graduate recruiters recruiting graduates in 2012/2013. Its recommended retail price is £17.00 but you can pick it up for free along with the other guides in the Careers Resource Centre. Ill keep you informed about all the publications arriving over the coming weeks. All Graduate Undergraduate job hunting Graduate Directories University of Manchester Careers Blog In my last post I mentioned that you could come into the Careers Service at The Atrium to pick up free copies of this year’s graduate directories. Just to let you know that they have now all been delivered and are available for take away. Titles include: Times Top 100 GET Directory Guardian 300 Prospects Directory If you want to apply for a graduate scheme starting in 2013 these guides provide an insight into programmes offered by large employers.   Although the broad aim of each of the guides is the same they have separate features you may or may not want to use. Times Top 100 Of all of the titles this is the only hard back edition retailing in shops for £19,00. It has   useful articles on understanding the graduate job market, job hunting and a specific insight into PWC chosen as this publications ‘top graduate employer’. Each employer listed in the guide has a two page spread containing information on; The type of vacancies they offer The number of vacancies they offer The starting salary Minimum entry requirements Application deadline GET Directory- With advice on applications, interviews and assessment centres, an overview of top career sectors and a really useful UK employment guide this is a particularly useful directory for graduates now living around the UK. Each employer listed in the guide has a one page profile detailing information on; The job roles they offer The specific degree disciplines   they are looking to recruit The number of graduate vacancies they are offering The application procedure Guardian 300 â€" Launched in 2011/12 this directory is still the new kid on the block, but dont let that put you off it’s still a really useful resource.   A particularly useful section in the directory covers major sectors in graduate recruitment, providing an overview of the sector as a whole, a list of top rated employers in the industry and other related areas you may also be interested in. Each employer listed in the directory has a two page spread containing information on; The type of employer they are (what industry they work in) What opportunities they offer The selection process The core skills they require you to have. Prospects â€" From the producers of prospects.ac.uk this directory has essential tips on applications, interviews and assessment centres along with a really useful chapter on different career sectors. In this chapter you can find out where people with your degree are now employed and a list of companies you may want to consider. Towards the back of the directory there is also a really useful list of employers indexed by the type of work they offer- ideal if you know what positions you are interested in. Each employer listed has a one page profile detailing information on; The roles they offer The location of work Preferred degree   disciplines The benefits of working with the employer I’ve also spent some time last week compiling a full list of the graduate scheme closing dates listed in these directories. I’ve listed them A-Z and by closing date You can access them here. Please be aware that although closing dates might be stated we would always advise you to get your applications in ASAP to avoid disappointment. All Graduate

Resume Writing Service NYC - Know the Right Process For Getting Excellent Services

Resume Writing Service NYC - Know the Right Process For Getting Excellent ServicesLooking for a resume writing service NYC for your job application? The good news is that you are not alone in this dilemma. Most of the companies out there today find it difficult to make a decision because most of the companies cannot write an interesting resume.However, the only way to be assured of getting the best services is to approach a reputable resume writer in your area. This will save you from the hassles of searching the net and reading many wrong stuff on how to write a great resume. The reasons behind this include low budget rates and quality of workmanship. It is very important to hire a freelance writer because they know the job of writing a resume very well.Most of the resume services NYC are very good in their work and do not charge too much for their services but with the rising number of competitors they have, the service charges have been drastically reduced. This has been an amazin g help for people to get the required amount of money for paying for their service. One can take the assistance of a professional resume writer and obtain the desired results within the stipulated time. In case you are really in need of a resume writing service NYC, the best way to approach them is through email.You will be able to find a good resume writer by approaching them through email. Moreover, you will also be able to get a list of other resumes that the writer has written in the past. After you are done with your email correspondence, you can then get your resume written. With this, you can have your resume sent to your employer without the need to go personally to them.So now you know the important aspects of using a resume writing service NYC. Now how can you choose the right one? Well, there are certain parameters that must be kept in mind in order to get the best and correct service.First is to know how experienced the writer is, especially if you do not have your own s kills in writing a resume. Ask them if they are experienced and therefore they are able to provide the desired service. You can ask them to tell you about their previous work. This will help you assess their skills and if they can deliver the required results. It is very important to employ the services of a reputed resume writer in order to get the desired results.There are certain things which they need to consider while writing your resume. The first thing is that they should highlight the specific requirement of the job which you are applying for. For example, you have the job of a Junior Project Manager and you are applying for the job of a project manager in the company. The resume writer should then write about the experience he has with regard to the kind of projects he has worked on.Another important aspect which should be included in your resume writing service in NYC is the cover letter. You should always be able to mention about your achievements, your level of developme nt and so on and so forth. Apart from this, you should always mention how you can help the company to accomplish the objectives in a professional manner.

Job Seeker Creates Incredible QR Code Video Resume

Job Seeker Creates Incredible QR Code Video Resume 88 Flares 88 Flares The creativity of job seekers continues to surprise, impress, and inspire me.  Impressive Hire Me campaigns have caught most of my recent attention, as exampled by a Hire Me Chipotle campaign I wrote about just a couple weeks ago, but today Im sharing another form of creativity in the job search â€" QR Code Video Resume If youre not familiar with Quick Response Codes (QR), the best way to explain them is to simply compare them to a barcode that can be scanned from your smart phone.  Once scanned, the QR code directs your phones internet browser to open up a website, a video (youtube, vimeo, etc), an email subscribe list, or really anything you can imagine.  Its damn cool, and the QR code has some pretty sweet potential for creative job seekers as shown by the example Im about to share. Sweet QR Code Video Resume Victor Petit takes a somewhat normal PDF resume and transforms it into something extraordinary.  I wont ruin the surprise QR code ending for you, so go ahead and watch the embedded video.  Oh and shout out to Alstin for making me aware of this! QR CODE Content-rich Resume from Victor petit on Vimeo. As Im sure you saw, Victors use of QR code is pretty incredible.  Here is what I like about Victor Petits strategy: The QR code is an add on and isnt his entire job search strategy.  While most of us have smart phones, you still need to account for the person who has no idea what to do when flipping that resume over. The QR code helps the viewer finish the puzzle of the resume and makes the experience interactive. The video that Victor creates seems to be somewhere between 25-40 seconds at the most.  In this situation, over a minute would probably be too long. What are some creative uses for QR Codes in the job search that youve seen or want to try?

How Long a Cover Letter Should Actually Be and Other Standout Tips

How Long a Cover Letter Should Actually Be and Other Standout Tips We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. While most of us know what goes into a good resume, cover letters are more mysterious.Cover letter writing may seem like a necessary evil when you are looking for work, butits just as important as preparing your resume. Crafting an awesome cover letter will help get your foot in the door and land that job. But what actually makes a good cover letter? How long should a cover letter be? Who should I address it to? Take a look at some sample printable templates to help you with your letter. Its no longer good enough to have an impressive resume; you need a good cover letter too.Hiring managers and recruiters spend, on average, 7 seconds on a job application when first scanning it and deciding if the candidate is worthy. With this in mind, your cover letter must be spot on, laser targeted and very compelling. Likewise, you need to ensure that you plan your schedule for creating your job search plan and interview schedule. Using an editable calendar will help you with scheduling everything related to your job search. The Resume Was the Easy Part Writing the perfect cover letter is a lot harder than writing a good resume. Your resume is your resume; it doesnt really require a lot changes no matter how many different potential employers you send it too. Not so with a cover letter. They have to be customized to every job you are applying for. Far too often jobs seekers focus all of their attention on creating the perfect resume leaving the cover letter as not much more than a perfunctory, Here is my job application. No Getting Around It There is no getting around it. A cover letter is a necessary evil in todays job market. Its a job seekers best hope of catching the attention of a recruiter, headhunter, or hiring manager all of whom receive tons of resumes. A well-defined brand wins interviews, maximizes salary potential and puts job seekers in the top 2 percent of candidates considered for positions, Salvador says.The cover letter is a key part of your marketing package, she says. Use it as an opportunity to convey your brand and value proposition. Creating the perfect cover letter is your first foot in the door to landing your dream job. We are going to demystify the whole cover letter writing process so you can wow them before they even get to your resume! What is really come down to is making a compelling case for why youd be awesome at the job, without repeating your resume. What is a Cover Letter? At its core, acover letter is just a document that introduces a job candidate to the hiring manager and makes a case for why the candidate is the right person for the job. Its your first impression. 101 Best Cover Letters Price: $10.98 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 But its so much trickier than that. A cover letter cant just be a rehash of your resume; it has to be a stand-alone document. How long should it be, how should it be formatted, should you puff up your wares to use an old expression? So many questions! Dont worry; we have you covered. So, How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? It should be longer than a couple of lines but do not waste your time writinga novel either. 70% of hiring managers said the shorter the better. Somewhere between 250 and 400-word count is a good amount. However, you should focus more on the content than how many lines on the page you are taking up. So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads. Tweet This Be sure your paragraphs are short and to the point, no more than three or four sentences long. Leave an extra line of white space between the paragraphs. It makes the letter easier to read. Far too often job seekers focus all of their attention on creating (what they perceive to be) the perfect resume and 1% on the cover letter, which ends up being a simple form letter sometimes just stating here is my job application. Dear Generic Thing Here It should not be hard to find the name of the hiring manager who will be reading your resume. You can find that information on LinkedIn, from news articles about the company or the companys annual report. If all those fail, call up the company and ask for the name. Dont use a generic Dear Sir or Madam or To whom it May Concern.Cover letters addressed that way dont get much attention which means your resume wont get any attention at all. Research the company and the particular job you are applying for, this helps you customize your cover letter. Too many applicants skip this step because most are not applying for a single job but carpet bombing job openings. It takes some time and effort to do that kind of research when youre applying for a lot of jobs at once but it shows a hiring manager that you are interested in their specific job and that will set you apart from other applicants with more generic letters. Dont Talk Like a Robot Butler You want the tone of your cover letter to be respectful and somewhat formal, this isnt a text to your best friend, but you dont want it to be sooo formal that you dont sound human or sound like a time traveler from the Edwardian age. I do so most earnestlydesire to secure a position with your most esteemed place of business kind sir or lady. No one wants to work with that weirdo. On the other hand, you might want to ban the buzzwords. Dont use phrases that have been so often overused that they no longer have meaning; stuff like team player, thinks outside the box, or detail-oriented. Hiring managers have seen those cliches adnauseam and they will show that you have not put any original thought into your cover letter. Formatting Your Cover Letter Treat your cover letter as the most important document of your job application process. This is the very first document the hiring manager will see so it must be compelling enough to convince the reader to review your resume. Use abasic block style format that is easy to follow and always looks professional. Once youve got the basics, you need to include an explanation (why are you writing it), who are you and why they should look at your resume. How long should your cover letter be? No more than 1 page in length and should be targeted to the job application. Use a basic block style format that is easy to follow. Dont use fancy fonts or excessive highlighting, bolding or underlining. Arial, Calibri, and Times New Roman are classics for a reason. Resumes that Work!: Templates, Examples and Formats Tailored to the Job Price: $12.99 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What Should be Included Introduction: Why you are applying for the job. Fit: Why you are the exact candidate the hiring manager is looking for. No one wants to read what you have done; they want to understand what you have achieved. Its also important to show that you will fit in with the companys culture. Read through the companys website and press releases to see how they present themselves. Keywords will jump out at you, include some of those words in your cover letter. Skills and Experience: Unique qualities that you will bring to the job. This is the place to stress the value you can provide regarding experience and the successes you have had from past experiences and how that can be leveraged for future success. Be very specific and use numbers and statistics which, are more tangible than words, ie managed to increase market share by 20% in a very depressed market-moving my company from 4th to 2nd position in 18 months. The hiring manager is searching for someone who can increase company earnings, streamline processes or save money. While your cover letter should be brief, it needs to get that persons attention. Let your resume tell the complete story. Be sure to include highlights of your experience that is specific to a company or industry. End your cover letter on a positive note, be sure to thank the reader for his or her consideration. Honestly is the best policy It might be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications and experience but it is not worth the risk.Dont put anything in your cover letter that is not true and that you cant back up. If the employer finds out that you lied, youre finished even before you have a chance to be interviewed. You can even be fired if the company finds out that you lied on your application after you land the job, so be very careful when you are presenting yourself to an employer. Dont Make Them Guess This advice probably seems obvious to some of you, but you would be surprised! Hiring managers see hundreds, possibly thousands of cover letters and resumes. Dont make the person guess which job you would like to be considered for when you apply. If you are responding to a job posting, use the exact job title in your response to the hiring manager can match your cover letter and resume to the correct position. Some companies use computer software to sort cover letters and resumes. If you dont use the right keywords, it can be overlooked. Summarize your qualifications in your cover letter, dont rewrite your resume. Tell the reader why you would be a stellar candidate for the position, without rehashing the contents of your resume. The cover letter is meant to encourage the hiring manager to invite you to a meeting. Take this opportunity to convince him or her why getting face to face with you would be a good idea. Perfection is not when there is no more to add, but no more to take away Antoine de Saint-Exupry Double, Triple, Quadruple Check Do you want to ensure that you will not be interviewed for a job? Submit a cover letter and resume with spelling and grammar errors. Straight into the bin. Go over these documents yourself, use a spelling and grammar checking program like Grammarly, and have a few friends and family members check them for good measure. It can be hard to spot your own mistakes because youve read the documents over and over. Those mistakes will jump out at a first-time reader though. If your documents have these types of errors, it wont matter how sterling the contents are. This is your chance to make a good impression. It wont matter whether you have excellent skills or the right educational background if there are grammatical or spelling errors you resume will not be considered. Forgetting to include your contact information is another detail that you may overlook. If you are emailing it or applying via a website, make sure you put your name at the bottom of your correspondence along with your cell phone number and email address.If you are mailing the letter, put pen to paper and sign it. Sexy Kitty 4 You Please dont use an inappropriate email address in your contact information. I used the sexykitty4you example, not as a joke but because I once received a cover letter with that as the email contact. Did I throw it away immediately? No, I showed it, mouth agape, disbelieving, to everyone in my office and then threw it away. The only thing worse than using than an inappropriate email address if failing to include any contact information at all. If you are mailing your documents the old fashioned way, sign your cover letter. If you are emailing them or applying through an online portal, be sure to put your name at the bottom of your correspondence along with your phone number and email address. Print your cover letter, sign it, and scan it.The absence of a signature makes it look impersonal which is precisely what we want to avoid. Email everything to yourself to make sure the formatting has come out right.Then upload and send it to the company.Indicate in your cover letter that you will follow up with a phone call within a week. First Impressions Matter A great cover letter is your best and only chance to impress a hiring manager enough to get an interview and job offer. No matter how chocked full of fancy degrees and impressive achievements your resume might be, if you dont spend time crafting a killer cover letter, you wont even get that first foot in the door. Spend time on your cover letter in terms of rich content and less on how long a cover letter should be. Be neutral, avoid fancy fonts, excessive highlighting, bolding, underlining etc. And again, do a spell, grammar and syntax check at least three times. Keep it short, specific, clean looking and honest, and you will have hiring managers beating down your door! What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. 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Customize Your Executive Resume

Customize Your Executive Resume A lot of people have probably already done this, but it is important to make sure your executive resume is customized, tailored, and geared toward you in a good light. The best way to know if your resume is working is this: Have you been called in for a job interview? If the answer is no, then its time to customize your resume and try something different. Of course, you want your resume to be a professional piece and it will be, but think about something. How quickly does someone scan over your resume? Interviewers are looking at your skills and experience, which will alert them to the needs that they are hoping you will fulfill. That takes maybe 20 seconds, tops. So, what do you need to do? Make it pop! Bold certain words throughout your resume so they pop off the page at someone. Youve got their attention now, right? An example would be: have 10 years experience as a Project Manager. OK, that sentence is just sitting there. But if you use have 10 years experience as a Project Manager. Much better, right? Also, be sure to use the same phrases and job descriptions that the potential employer is using. This makes them feel as if you have really read the job requirements and understand the position. Its only a matter of critiquing your resume so that when viewed it takes on a whole new life. There are a number of ways of customizing your executive resume. Find the ones that work best for you. You can always find suggestions and help online; its just a matter of where to look.

Technical Resume Writing Service Omaha

Technical Resume Writing Service OmahaA great way to start a career is with the help of a company that provides expert and personalized resume writing services for technical workers. Many professionals are constantly faced with great technological issues and companies that are eager to hire successful applicants are offering technical resumes in order to get access to their technical staff. Tech resume writing services are the best means to get a technical resume up in front of the employer.The process of developing a technical resume takes a little more time than the normal resume. The technical resume needs the attention of an experienced writer, who is well versed in the writing of resumes that will reach the prospective employers. Technical resumes need the completion of a thorough keyword analysis on your personal profile. It is in this stage that your profile should be thoroughly researched.Resumes should not only be written with factual data, but also use a powerful expression . Resumes have to go beyond a mere listing of qualifications. Writing resumes has to show one's professionalism and abilities and that too in a manner that will make the employer to get the maximum out of the resume.The resume must be written by a professional, who has extensive knowledge about the company that you are applying for and the company's specifications. One should also make sure that the resume is typed and submitted in a clean and standardised document format.When preparing the resume, a candidate should understand the potential outcomes of the resume, including the writing and submission of the resume, resume evaluation and interview. There are several other strategies, which are commonly used by IT professionals when preparing resumes for recruitment purposes.On the other hand, for the purpose of tracking resumes and sending them out for the desired recipients, a few companies offer the tech resume writing service Omaha. Technical resume writing Omaha, unlike others, helps the resume into the right hands with all the details needed, for the perfect job application. This makes the job easier for the candidate.A tech resume writer can be found in numerous online and offline directories in order to find a talented candidate who has the aptitude and writing skills. Technical resumes help individuals to find the right job for their lives, as well as enriching their education with the latest information.

Why Everybody Is Talking About Resume Writing Different Formats

Why Everybody Is Talking About Resume Writing Different Formats Thus, a functional resume isn't proper for an applicant with little if any work experience. There's no conventional manner of crafting a skilled and eye-catching resume. A targeted resume is utilized to focus your work search toward a particular career objective, performed in a certain industry, and for a particular business. Creative While it's important to get a professional resume, sometimes just a little creativity and innovation is acceptable. Know the skills necessary for the job which you are applying. Nontraditional resumes are perfect for men and women in creative fields, who would like to demonstrate their capacity to create visually engaging designs or to make web pages. At the peak of the resume is a list of a person's skills and qualifications. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Resume Writing Different Formats Which format you select is important but also make certain your resum e is well-written. Resumes are available in many formats, even though they share typical types of information and features. Professional resumes represent the widely used format employed in the modern corporate world. Well, luckily, there's a fairly straight forward way to identify which resume format would work the very best for you. To choose which resume format to use you must think of what each employer is searching for and which resume format best demonstrates that you've got the critical attributes. If you're interested in an infographic format, here are a few infographic samples to check out. At length, it doesn't really supply the very best format for those who have zero experience. The resume objective ought to be written based on the job that you are applying for. As a result, if you're just beginning in your career you might want to start looking into a number of the other resume types. Broadly speaking, there are 3 distinct varieties of resumes which are well accepted in the business. The hybrid format isn't an effective way for individuals without a work experience to break into a business. A Secret Weapon for Resume Writing Different Formats When you must compose a resume, looking at examples of resumes can definitely be beneficial. There are lots of basic kinds of resumes you may use to submit an application for job openings. Let's begin by viewing the 3 key forms of resumes and which would be ideal for you. The finest free resumes can be readily adapted to your requirements. Resume Writing Different Formats - the Conspiracy Functional Sample When you're referring the online resume samples, you will require a functional sample in case you have employment gaps in your past. Make It Concise Your resume doesn't have to be more than 1 page to generate an effect. There's no such thing as a resume format which is ideal for each job application. Part of creating an effective resume is selecting the most suitable format to inform your private story.