Recruiters Are Your Candidates Naughty or Nice [INFOGRAPHIC]

Recruiters Are Your Candidates Naughty or Nice [INFOGRAPHIC] With the holidays approaching, as well as being a fantastic time to pick up the right candidate for your position its also necessary to find out whether your applicants would end up on Santas Naughty or Nice list! This infographic/test from Spark Hire will help you. Tally up your score and let us know your results in the comments below. Takeaways: The Resume Traditionalist puts all their time into perfecting their CV, but may be ignoring other parts of their job seeker profile! The Referral a well-connected applicant referred via a current employee, but can they work in your company? The Social Media Maven knows how to use all the networks to apply for all the jobs but do they have any substance? The Creative Job Seeker they know how to stand out from the crowd, but is it someone special or another sheep? RELATED: How to Find the Very Best Candidates

Is Penelope Trunk Feeding Gen Y Career Crack

Is Penelope Trunk Feeding Gen Y Career Crack Sorry, Penelope.  Im back. My fellow career blogger friend  Nick Corcodilos pointed out a blog post written by Penelope Trunk that I couldnt help but question and discuss here on Ms. Career Girl.  In the post, titled Why Job Hoppers Make the Best Employees, Penelope argues the following five points to be true: Job hoppers have more intellectually rewarding careers. Job hoppers have more stable careers. Job hoppers are higher performers. Job hoppers are more loyal. Job hoppers are more emotionally mature. Really Penelope?!  Do you REALLY believe these statements or was this another way to get more traffic back to your sites and be a career evangelist to lost recent grads?  Why should we believe you?  Or is it just easier to believe you so we dont have to deal with difficult situations and never learn how to overcome adversity at work? Nick Corcodilos and I have crossed paths over the last year many times.  Oddly enough, the topic of several of our conversations has been about  Penelope Trunks odd career advice and strange personal branding strategies.  Well here we are again, looking at more bizarre  career advice from the woman who founded my generations most popular career network,  brazencareerist.com.  Thankfully companies, including Brazen, have teams of diverse staff- to balance out the outliers. When reviewing the comments on Penelopes post, I was surprised (and disappointed) to read that so many people were excited and  completely  on board with Penelopes advice.  Groupthink, anyone?  Denial? For the record, I am 25.  I am as Gen Y as it gets in many ways.  Like most people in my generation, Im addicted to technology, I love feedback, Im used to instant gratification.  Im a bit impatient and I have both a day job and a passion project. Im also a typical Gen Yer in that since graduating from college four years ago, I have worked 3 different jobs: the first for 7 months, the second for almost 3 years and I started my current position (which is my favorite company thus far and my hopeful long-term landing pad!) 7 months ago.  Heck, it weirds me out but I realize that some may even consider ME a job hopper (even though I do not feel like one at all). Do I think that having 3 jobs in 4 years is something to be proud of?  Not necesarily.  My job history is what it is, but by no means do I feel it makes me a better, more loyal, higher performing or more emotionally mature employee- HA! In Nicks recent blog post titled, Job Hopping: Career Crack for Losers, Nick offers some very different advice than Penelope does: First, toss out your resume.  Trash it  yourself, before an employer  trashes it  for you. And I don’t mean you should get a better resume. I mean,  Stop using a flyer that says KICK ME on it. Period. No resume. Search for a job strictly through personal referrals and face-to-face contacts which enable you to make your case before your butt is kicked into the can. Second, find a place to work where you can stay put.  Penelope Trunk â€"  who tells you  loyalty doesn’t matter and job hopping is good â€" is sticking  a needle in your vein, pumping you full of happy juice, and leaving your career to die while she drives off to the bank to deposit the GoogleAds checks she collects for advertising career crack to confused GenY’s. Stay off the  juice.  Stay put. Establish a reputation. Then trade on it. Thank you, Nick, for putting my thoughts into words without me having to do it first.  I really like your first point and think that is great advice for anyone, job hopper or not. Of the 5 points in Penelopes article, I see SOME truth to her first point: job hoppers have more intellectually rewarding careers.  Well, yeah, I guess, because they are constantly having to get re-trained, and re-acquainted with a companys culture, procedures and politics.  Intellectually rewarding?  Maybe, for some.  For others?  Terrifying. Lets hear it people. I dont have to repeat the fact that Corporate America is not what it used to be.  Yes, I always say that everyone needs to create their own career insurance policy.  When debating with Gen Xers and Boomers, I always remind them that Gen Yers have been through the crash of Enron, the wrath of September 11th,the fall of Lehman Brothers and a recession- we are scared to trust these institutions that were supposed to be the pillar of security and the foundation of The American Dream. What do you think: is job hopping career death or a career savior? How would you define a job hopper? Does Penelope really believe the stuff she preaches about?  Do you believe her? Would you switch companies every few years to get big raises if given the opportunity? Why should (and why do) twentysomethings listen to Penelope Trunk for career advice?

Useful Contact Lens tips for Travel

Useful Contact Lens tips for Travel Planning a vacation soon? But, wait what about your contact lenses? What should you bring with you and are there any dangers involved in wearing contacts while traveling? Let’s find out. Heres our contact lens tips for traveling. What to bring: The Preparation Stock up on contact lenses and the lens solution If you are planning to take a trip abroad, it might be a good idea to stock up on your contact lenses. The dispensing laws vary and may require you to sit for an eye exam all over again. That puts a kink in your plans, doesn’t it? To avoid such mishaps, make sure you carry enough to last you the entire trip. If you wear monthly or weekly lenses, carry enough Pure Optical contact lens solution to last you the entire trip because you may not find your particular brand easily abroad. Ensure you are aware of all the transport regulations Airlines usually don’t allow you to carry more than 100ml of liquids in your carry on so make sure your lens solution is either packed safely in your luggage or to carry two separate bottles in case your luggage gets misplaced. You don’t want to be stuck somewhere without your lens solution. Carry daily lenses in your carry on Even if you wear monthly lenses, it might be a good idea to carry some daily disposable lenses in your carry on just in case your luggage is misplaced or sent to another destination. P.S. if you are in the market for some really cool lenses, try the Solotica lenses for a natural look. Switch to branded lenses or find out the equivalent of your house-brand If your optometrist prescribed local house-brand lenses, make sure you either carry enough of those lenses. You can also find out the equivalent product in branded lenses or simply switch to branded lenses to ensure you don’t run into any problems. Keep your prescription handy You may forget to pack enough lenses or start having some irritation so it is best if you carry your prescription with you so medical assistance can be provided immediately. Packing light with lenses If luggage is a constraint, then get daily lenses. Since you don’t require to carry a contact case or the contact lenses solution, you can easily save up a lot of space in your bag. During your trip Don’t wear lenses on flights The humidity in airplanes is as low as 20% which can quickly dry out your lenses and distort them making your eyes irritated and uncomfortable. If you are on a long flight, switch to glasses. Also, the chances of you falling asleep with your lenses are very high which can cause major discomfort so it’s best to avoid lenses completely. For a short flight, you can wear your lenses but it still not recommended by all doctors. Keep your lenses clean Just because you’re on a holiday, does not mean you can slip up and forget to clean your lenses. Keep your lenses spotless because your environmental surrounding can trigger an allergic reaction. Give your lenses a break During your trip, switch to glasses every now and then to give your eyes a break. Make sure to sleep and stay hydrated. If you’re on the prowl for the most natural looking lenses, give Solotica Hidrocor a try. The reason Solotica Hidrocor appear so natural is that they don’t have a limbal ring around the eyes. You can also have your Solotica lenses match your clothes with the colored variants. Perfect for a good vacation!

Shopping Around for the Best Car Insurance Deal

Shopping Around for the Best Car Insurance Deal When you’re looking for car insurance, shopping around can save you a fortune. There is no ‘one size fits all’ insurance policy. Different insurers have deals to suit different people. Some will focus on providing affordable young driver insurance, while others focus on rewarding more experienced drivers. There are many factors that determine a car insurance quote which is why it is worth comparing your options. It’s even a good idea to check out what the cost of insurance will be before buying a car from a reliable dealer. Here you’ll find what you should look out for when comparing different insurers. The cheapest cover might not be the best cover The main thing you look out for when shopping for car insurance is the cost. The main goal is to find the cheapest deal. However, as stated by the Money Advice Service, the cheapest deal might not be the best deal for you. It is extremely important to look at the level of cover you are being offered. Does the policy include everything you will need? Often the small print details things that aren’t covered and it’s easy to miss this if you tend to skip through. Always read the terms and conditions so you know exactly what is covered. So while cost is obviously important, it shouldn’t be the only thing you look at. Don’t always rely on comparison sites When you’re looking to compare insurers where do you go? Comparison websites seem like the obvious choice. After all, they compare hundreds of different insurers for you and show results based upon your individual needs. However, what you don’t realise is that you can’t always trust the results you’re presented with. This is Money have produced a great article on why you need to be wary when using comparison sites. The thing is, these sites are paid commission for every customer who switches by the companies they list. Therefore, if a company is paying them slightly more commission than another, they could be more inclined to list them in first position. It could have nothing to do with the fact that the insurer is the best one to fit your circumstances, but rather the amount of company the site will earn if you sign up. This doesn’t mean that you should avoid comparison sites. They can be really useful. You just need to do a little more research before deciding which insurer best fits your needs. Compare like for like policies When comparing different car insurance policies, make sure you are comparing like for like quotes. This means the policies should cover the same things. Look at excess, levels of cover and the charges that will be applied. This is the best way to make sure you’re getting the best insurance. Overall you should take your time to shop around for car insurance. There are good deals out there, but the cost isn’t the only thing you should be concerned with. Follow the advice above and you could save a fortune without compromising on cover.

How to Stop These 16 Biases That Can Influence Your Hiring Decision

How to Stop These 16 Biases That Can Influence Your Hiring Decision When hiring new employees, you always want to look for the best of the best. However, this process takes time and a lot of effort, which you should never take for granted. This includes not letting biases influence your hiring decision.As a recruiter, you can be biased and not even know it. Therefore, you should be extra careful not to let this get in the way. There are numerous ways to eliminate these biases, but first, you need to be aware of the biases that can negatively influence your hiring process.evalSuch biases can include affinity bias, attribution bias, beauty bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias and so much more. Once you are aware of these negative influences when hiring, you can work on trying to avoid them to solve your problem.Having biases that influence your hiring can affect the diversity of your company.Diversity helps increase productivity, promote creativeness, allow engagement, welcome new skills, and so much more. All of these can help a company grow and b ecome successful.Make sure that all employees come together to address this situation. The HR team can start off this process by improving their recruitment strategies.You could do this is by trying out collaborative hiring, using artificial intelligence tools, administering skills-based assessment tools, and continuously evaluating each applicant.It might seem like a long process, but there is nothing wrong with being meticulous when it comes to hiring.Don’t forget to make sure everyone is open to diversity to help your company succeed and move forward.evalBecoming more open to diversity is one of the steps before learning to get rid of those biases that affect your hiring decision.Check out this infographic on how to eliminate these 16 biases that can influence your hiring decision.Infographic Credit â€" Thiswayglobal.com

Monday tip Start meetings with a positive round - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Monday tip Start meetings with a positive round - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Psychological experiments can be very devious, and this one was certainly no exception. The focus was meetings and the format was simple: Groups of people were asked to discuss and reach consensus on a contentious topic. Heres the devious bit: Unbeknownst to the other participants one member of the group was an actor hired by the researchers. The actor was told to speak first in the discussions. In half the experiments he would say something positive while in the other half he would start by saying something critical. After that he simply participated in the discussion like the other group members. The experiment showed that when the first thing said in the meeting was positive, the discussion turned out more constructive, people listened more and were more likely to reach consensus. When the first statement was critical the mood became more hostile, people were more argumentative and consensus became less likely. The researchers concluded that the way a meeting starts has a large impact on the tone of the discusion and on whether or not the group will eventually reach consensus. Ah meetings. The most energizing, creative and fun activity in the workplace. Whats that you say? Theyre not? Well they can be. In fact they should be. Heres a monday tip that can help your group take a step in that direction. Many groups, projects or departments open their meetings with a round where each participant can say what he or she is working on, and quite often this ends up as a litany of complaints and problems. But as the experiment cited above shows, this is likely to affect the whole meeting. So do this instead: Open meetings with a round where each person answers a question such as: Name one thing youve accomplished since the last meeting that youve been proud of? Name a person who has helped you since the last meeting. Mention one thing youre looking forward to in the coming week/month? Whats the funniest thing someone has told you in the last week? Mention something interesting youve learned since the last meeting Pick a new question for each meeting and make some up yourself as long as they focus on something positive. Dont spend a lot of time on this, just give each participant 30-60 seconds to share something positive. As the experiment mentioned above shows, a meeting becomes much more productive when you start with something positive instead of with a round of collective and individual moans. The Chief Happiness Officers monday tips are simple, easy, fun things you can do to make yourself and others happy at work and get the work-week off to a great start. Something everyone can do in five minutes, tops. When you try it, write a comment here to tell me how it went. Previous monday tips. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

How to Send Resume to Vendor Through Mail by Writing Subject Line

How to Send Resume to Vendor Through Mail by Writing Subject LineYou may be wondering how to send resume to vendor through mail by writing a subject line for the resume. It is not as hard as you think. It does not require a complex process and is in fact, very simple. If you know how to write a good resume, you will easily be able to make your resume stand out in the online job search system.One of the first things that you need to do is to keep your resume neat and organized. Make sure that you have enough space on the page to include your contact information, contact details of the employer, your contact details, including the email address of the employer, the job title and your contact details. This is a great way to stand out among all the other resumes.You should have proper spacing between your resume and the letters of reference that you attach to it. Space should be made so that you can easily write the name of the employer on the resume. Space should also be provided for th e name of the company and the address of the company.In the resume, there are things that you must be careful with. You need to make sure that you use only four-inch spacing between the paragraphs and not more than six-inch spacing between the lines. You should never use a lot of space in between the resume and the cover letter. There is a fine line between what is acceptable and what is not.In order to ensure that your resume is readable by the prospective employer, you should take care with your grammar and spelling. Avoid using too many apostrophes in your resume, as this is not what you want.Do not forget to always use quotation marks for certain body parts of your resume. You must always include the date of birth in your resume and you must mention the name of the state in which you are currently living. You should also mention the address where you have your present residence, if you have one.In order to write a very convincing resume, you need to have a proper subject line th at the employer will appreciate and read. The resume is only as good as the subject line, so make sure that you have a catchy subject line.In this article, you have learned how to send resume to vendor through mail by writing the subject line. There are plenty of other ways to include your resume in the mail, but you need to remember that it should be professional and appealing. You should make sure that your resume is eye-catching and people will certainly take notice of it when they see it in the mail.