Get a tailored plan to move into a career thats right for you

Get a tailored plan to move into a career thats right for you Get a tailored plan to move into a career thats right for you The reality about career change Career change is hard. You wouldn't be here if it wasn't. And that's exactly why we set up Careershifters. We'd like to show you the most effectivepath you can take to find and move into a career that's right for you. We've helped more than 4,000 people do this, usually with less stress and financial strain than they initially imagined. Our career change roadmapsessions We run a a limited number of one-on-one 'roadmap' sessions every week for people we think we can help the most, runby the senior coaches on our team. During the session, we explore your individual situation and draw together a personalised plan for you. The session isdesigned to: Help you get clear on a path you can take from where you are now to where you want to be Enable you to feel more confident about moving forward Outlineyour best next steps These are not for everyone We'd love to speak to you if: You are committed to making a change. This means you've made a conscious and deliberate decision that you are going to make your career change happen. You've got sufficient financial resources to make a shift happen. You're willing to do take the action that's needed. Career change can be hard and it requires targeted, sustained actions. If you feel this describes you, please click the button below togo on to complete the application form on the next page. What happens next We'll review your application form and, if we are sure we can help you,we'll be in touch to arrange a time for the consultation. We currently have six slots a week for these sessions. To apply, please click the button below:

How to use LinkedIn to find an internship University of Manchester Careers Blog

How to use LinkedIn to find an internship University of Manchester Careers Blog Summer is a great time to get some work experience and many students secure internships for this period. If you haven’t done so yet there is still time to try. LinkedIn can be a very useful tool in achieving that internship. Showcase your experience and achievements Following from my last post about where to start with LinkedIn, now you have set up your profile and started to build your network by connecting to people you know. Make sure that your profile is accurate and detailed including education, volunteering activities, part-time work, extra-curricular activities or academic projects. Use your headline and summary to announce to the world that you are looking for an internship. So instead of “Student of XYZ” you can use something like “Aspiring XYZ looking for internship in ZYX”.  Ask for recommendations or endorsements from your university tutors if you think they were impressed enough with you to do so or managers from your part-time jobs. Top tip: Turn off your Activity Broadcast if you are changing or updating your profile. If you don’t, every time you make a change your connections will be notified which can be irritating. Develop your network In my last post about LinkedIn, I advised you to connect with people you know: family, friends, former colleagues, classmates, even neighbours could be a useful connection. If you are a more eager student you might have met employees from companies you are interested in at Careers Fairs and Insight Days who you can connect with if they accept your invitation. In this case, make sure to write a customised invitation explaining who you are and where you met. Don’t ask for an internship on your invitation. Start by building a conversation with something like “Dear Mr. Brown, It was great speaking to you at xyz last week. I would like to connect with you to learn more about [company].”  Do not get discouraged if they don’t reply. People are busy so you just have to keep trying and contact new people.  â€œIt only takes 50 trusted connections to make an impact on your network so get connecting. You can use LinkedIn University Pages to find out where people from your university ended up and connect with them for advice and introductions” says Darain Faraz, a spokesperson for LinkedIn. Be proactive It is important to learn as much as possible about the sector you’re interested in and keep up to date with the companies within it. Visit pages of companies where you would like to do an internship. In Company pages, companies: reveal their culture announce recent developments and projects inform on how to contact them update on who are their current employees and who have they hired recently post jobs You can also keep up with the news in your industry by using LinkedIn’s Pulse (under Interests on the top bar above your profile) and joining industry groups (more on this next week in my next post about LinkedIn). Be realistic Don’t expect to find a dream job or placement after just a couple of weeks on LinkedIn. You are supposed to build your network before you need it. At this point, your network is probably of a modest size because you are just starting.   Networking won’t necessarily produce instant results. You need to keep working on it.  Do this step by step, do not neglect your account but don’t spend every minute of the day on LinkedIn either, especially at a time when you should be revising. Darain Faraz advises that “Just 9 minutes a day spent making new connections or honing your profile on LinkedIn is all it takes to make an impact. Working this into your daily revision schedule is a great way to get benefits without committing hours of your time” Stay positive and do the best you can with the time you have. All Internships Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted applications Applications and interviews Internships LinkedIn summer internships work experience

Seven Tips for Building a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget

Seven Tips for Building a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget As a young professional trying to climb the ranks in your industry, you have to present a successful image and pay attention to the finer details. Like it or not, what you wear says a lot about you. You need a wardrobe that’s professional, flattering, and appropriate. Building such a wardrobe on a budget is challenging, yet possible. Try These 7 Tips  You aren’t going to wake up one morning and magically have a collection of designer clothing hanging in your closet. Developing a professional wardrobe on a budget requires a strategy. The following suggestions will come in handy:  Develop a Budget  You should never walk into a store or browse your favorite online retailer without first having an idea of how much money you have to spend. A concrete budget that puts a hard cap on your clothing expenditures will help you make smart choices. Financial planner Pete Dunn suggests using 5 percent of your monthly take-home pay as a guideline. While you’re certainly welcome to spend less, this is the absolute maximum you should ever spend. If you take home $3,000 per month, this means $150 is your limit.  Grow Your Wardrobe Over Time  When you create a monthly budget, you’ll realize that you can’t build an entire wardrobe in a month. It takes time and you have to be patient. One of the benefits of having a budget is that it forces you to wait on purchases that you would have otherwise made immediately. The process of waiting gives you a chance to carefully consider whether you actually want it (or if it was just an impulse desire).  Invest in Versatile Pieces  When you’re on a budget, you don’t have the money to buy one-off pieces. You need the items in your wardrobe to be versatile, so that you can wear them multiple times and mix and match with other items in your collection.  Know Where to Shop  If you’re working with a budget that only allows you to spend a couple hundred dollars per month on clothing, you aren’t going to be able to shop at designer stores. You must learn to stretch your dollars further, which means being strategic with where you buy clothing and accessories. Thrift stores might scare you away, but there are a number of upscale secondhand retailers that specialize in selling gently worn clothing. Youll find them both in your neighborhood and online.    Swap.com is a good example    of what you can find online. Use the Three F’s  When buying clothing for your professional wardrobe, you should follow the three F’s: You don’t have to get every item professionally tailored, but you should ensure that anything you buy properly fits your body type. Be wary of choosing high-maintenance fabrics that require lots of dry cleaning and other time-consuming care. Instead, opt for low-maintenance materials â€" such as wrinkle-free pieces. How does the item make you feel? There’s a direct correlation between how you feel in something and your self-confidence and performance in the workplace. Think about this as you shop.  Protect Your Investments Building a wardrobe isn’t just about buying clothing. It’s also about properly maintaining your clothing so that it lasts for a long time. This means preventing clothes moths, properly cleaning stains, storing dresses the correct way, and getting business clothes dry-cleaned.  Accessorize for the Win  In the business world, you’re often limited in what you can wear. Dress codes â€" even the unspoken ones â€" tend to favor safe, conservative business suits and blouses. But this doesn’t mean your outfits have to be boring. You can always give your wardrobe an edge through bold, colorful accessories.  Statement jewelry â€" such as a chunky necklace or bright cuff bracelet â€" are always fun. However, don’t underestimate the impact a unique handbag can have. The key is to constantly mix things up so that your look isn’t predictable.  Putting it All Together  You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars a year on clothing to climb the ranks in your career, but it does help to gradually build a professional wardrobe that ensures people see you in the right light. When you’re on a budget, practical tips like the ones highlighted in this article will help get you on track.

The Law of Random Relationships

The Law of Random Relationships Tommy Spaulding is the author of “It’s Not Just Who You Know,” a book that builds on Spaulding’s years of experience in building relationships.   The first few chapters outline his early childhood experiences â€" he calls himself “an unlikely prodigy.”   As a dyslexic student, Spaulding’s experience in school was unpleasant â€" he never mastered the skills he needed to succeed academically.   But his father made him a gift of Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” and it was one of just three or four books that Spaulding has ever read cover to cover.   It changed his life. Spaulding talks about how he developed leadership and relationship building skills as a way to compensate for his lack of academic skills.   In part, he wanted to be liked by fellow students, hoping that he’d take less teasing for his academic deficiencies.   He also needed something to boost his self esteem.   When a high school teacher gave him a business marketing plan as a writing assignment for a class, it turned out to be the assignment that finally allowed his passion to overcome his learning issues.   In fact, the plan he created won third place in a national contest.   Spaulding developed leadership skills throughout high school, winning election for class president and achieving other successes.  After he sets the stage by talking about his youth, he begins to apply what he learned through these experiences.   He calls one of the principles he mastered “The Law of Random Relationships.” Spaulding tells the story of applying for a prestigious Rotary scholarship, one that will give him a year of study abroad. By the time he applies, Spaulding is in college; he managed to find one small school that would take a chance on his academic record.   He applies for the Rotary scholarship and is notified that he is one of ten finalists.   Spaulding travels a very long distance back to his home town to meet with the selection committee.   When he arrives at a local restaurant for the interview, he sees the group of tense and wary competitors lined up to wait their turn. The finalists’ name tags read like a Who’s Who of prestigious universities: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.   All but Spaulding’s, which read: East Carolina University.   His spirits and confidence plunged as he considered the competition.   Hoping to ease the tension while waiting (this was 1996, the pre-Blackberry and smart phone era) he struck up a conversation with the only friendly face in the room â€" the bartender behind the bar.   It turns out that the bartender was the owner of the business.   Spaulding, always interested in people, nursed a Coke for an hour while chatting about the man’s business. Spaulding worked hard to convince the committee that he had what it took to be a global ambassador for Rotary while studying overseas.   It wasn’t until years later that he learned what happened when the committee tried to make a decision.   The ten members split their decision five to five between Spaulding and a young woman from Harvard. Over and over, they debated and voted, but the group remained stubbornly split between Spaulding and the young woman.   Finally, the group appealed to the owner of the restaurant as a tiebreaker. “You spent most of the day with these kids; you must have gotten to know them.   What do you think?”   The bartender replied that he’d gotten to know only one of the students â€" the one who took the time to talk with him while waiting. He endorsed Spaulding. Spaulding didn’t realize it at the time, but in retrospect, he believes that this is just one example of random relationships that made a difference in his life.   He cites other instances that turned out well: “What if Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield hadn’t been assigned to the same 7th grade gym class?” he muses. Do you really see people when you are out in the world â€" or do you lose yourself in your electronic device and never engage them?   What Random Relationship might you have missed out on today?

5 Ways Youre Being A Micromanager What To Do Instead

5 Ways You’re Being A Micromanager What To Do Instead In the corporate world, we’ve all experienced working with different types of management styles and found certain managers we worked best with. A great manager encourages their team to bring their strengths to the project, is able to see the bigger picture, and demonstrates strong leadership.Photo Credit â€" Inc.comOn the opposite side of the spectrum are micromanagers. These types of managers can have a negative impact on your team’s productivity and creativity. It’s certainly possible to hold your team to a high standard of work and expect them to produce excellent content. But how can you tell if you’re being a micromanager, or simply holding high expectations for your team?Here are 5 ways to tell that you’re micromanaging your content team, and what to do instead.1. You’re focused too much on short term resultsevalIf you’re too hung up on short term results, you’re missing the bigger picture which is where your primary focus should be. In addition, because you’r e only focused on short term results, you aren’t providing your team with clear, strategic goals which can pay off in the long run.Try this instead: Develop a system that allows you to monitor short term results and overall goals and strategy in a single location. This will allow you to hold your team accountable for moving projects forward, and help you see how the short term tasks are contributing to the big picture.Remember, be mindful to not only step in when a problem arises, but also be there to celebrate victories as well.2. You don’t allow autonomy to team membersMicromanagers have a hard time letting their team members do their jobs their own way. In highly creative fields, like content creation, forcing your team to follow strict and inflexible procedures will only stifle innovation and original thought.Try this instead: Provide your team with a strategic vision and clear goals, instead of micromanaging their workflow. You can take a step back and still maintain visibi lity on the project as a whole, allowing your team to use their talents and unique skills to complete tasks.3. You hound team members for constant updates, without providing actual helpMicromanagers feel the need for everyone on their team to constantly stay on task, and so they check in often for updates. This type of “babysitting mentality” is not only annoying to your team and interrupts workflow, but dissuades your team from problem solving and coming up with solutions which may benefit everyone.Try this instead: It’s good to periodically check in with your team, but instead of telling your team what to do, take time to brainstorm with them and provide helpful insights. This gives your team a sense that you value their opinion and want to hear their ideas.4. You’re quick to assign blameevalWhen you’re quick to blame individuals when problems arise, your team will be less likely to come to you when something does arise and dismantle trust and loyalty within the team.Try this instead: Leverage data so you can make a reasoned judgement on team members’ performance. This will give you deeper insight on whether or not someone is actually underperforming, as well as the data to back you up if you do need to confront them.5. You keep potentially useful information to yourselfIf you keep information to yourself that would benefit your content team, you’re not only showing your team you want complete control, but expunging motivation and productivity.Try this instead: Be transparent with your team and provide them with all the information so they can excel in their projects. Use a centralized, highly visible project management system so each team member can arm themselves proactively with relevant information.evalRegardless what type of manager you are, we all have areas we can improve on. If you’re a micromanager, now is the time to start to rethink your management style and practice ways to better encourage and equip your team to improve your comp any culture and work flow.

Barb Poole Appears in a New Book on Twitter - Hire Imaging

Barb Poole Appears in a New Book on Twitter - Hire Imaging Barb Poole has been featured in the book The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in Just 15 Minutes a Day by Susan B. Whitcomb, Dib Deb, Chandlee Bryan. ”This groundbreaking guide from three leading career experts will show you how Twitter can energize your job search and advance your career in just 15 minutes a day. Join millions of users who in few characters than a standard text message have exponentially increased the size of their personal and professional networks by changing ideas, demonstrating subject matter expertise, enhancing their reputation, and developing a fan club.” It is available through Amazon.com. Speaking of Twitter, don’t forget to subscribe to Hire Imaging’s twitter feed.

Technology Resume Writing: How to Write a Resume That is Consistent With Other Resumes

Technology Resume Writing: How to Write a Resume That is Consistent With Other ResumesTechnology resume writing is an important skill that is often overlooked by most applicants. To make sure that you can excel in this field, you will need to learn the basics. The best way to learn these basics is to make use of a free sample resume template that has been prepared by a professional resume writer. The material in the sample resume template is not only capable of showcasing your work experience but also your skills.One important step that you need to consider when using technology resume writing is to write it according to the structure of a traditional resume. Remember that a resume includes information about yourself and how you can contribute to the company. You need to start with a resume that has already been prepared and is consistent with other resumes. The technological samples that you will get are the same as the traditional sample resumes. You need to check and analyze the f ormat so that you know which of the details on the resume to include and which to leave out.Another step that you need to consider while using technology resume writing is that you should identify the skills that are required by the company before completing the resume. You can also include the skills that you have acquired and the experiences that you have gained in your current job. In doing so, you will be able to display your knowledge and skills to the prospective employer. This will help in making your technology resume stand out from other candidates.If you are the type of person who knows how to use the computer, you can easily attract the attention of the employer by adding your knowledge and experience in line with his/her requirements. Before starting the resume you need to take note of the current market trends and technologies that have been adopted by the company. This is the first step towards a successful technology resume writing.When it comes to writing a technical resume, it is important that you present all of the new developments and new products that you have contributed to the company. Ensure that you highlight your knowledge in the subject area that you are applying for the job. A few examples of technologies that you can use include online shopping, technology information, e-commerce, programming languages, etc.Technological resume writing is one of the best strategies in order to secure a position. However, it is important that you prepare a proper technology resume so that it can easily attract the attention of the hiring officer. Your potential employer would definitely expect more from a technology resume. This will help you attract the attention of the employer and bring success to your career.A good idea for creating an impressive technology resume is to consult a professional resume writer. This is the most effective way to learn how to write a resume as the various types of information are dealt in one single document. These pr ofessionals will be the ones to help you determine what specific skills you can add in your resume to attract the attention of the potential employer.A good technology resume will include a detailed description of the positions you are applying for. This is one of the most important things that you need to think about when creating a technology resume. If you are able to show the right skills and knowledge to the potential employer, you can also secure a position with ease.