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#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – Here’s Why Prospective Employers Might Not Ever See Your #Resume … Must REad!

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Whether you’re unhappy with your current job or are simply exploring your options, you’re probably aware that to land a new role, you’ll need a solid resume to submit as part of the application process. But what happens when you apply to a series of jobs you’re qualified for and aren’t contacted for a single interview?

You might start doubting your credentials, or doubting yourself. You might also be quick to point a finger at your resume, and wonder whether it’s somehow loaded with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors you just can’t seem to identify. If your job applications are going unanswered, it could be that your resume is to blame — but not in the way you think.

Is Your Resume Getting Seen?

The problem with your resume might not boil down to mistakes, but rather, the fact that prospective employers just aren’t seeing it. The reason? That document doesn’t have the right keywords.

These days, a growing number of companies are using applicant tracking software to narrow down their respective pools of qualified applicants. As part of the process, applications, including resumes, are scanned by software designed to look out for designated keywords — and if yours doesn’t have the right ones, it could be weeded out by a computer program, not an actual person.

The benefit of using such systems is that it makes the applicant-vetting process more efficient for employers. Rather than have to read through, say, 400 resumes for the average position, a company might instead invest in software that whittles the pool down to just 30 or 40 candidates. From there, reviewing resumes on an individual basis becomes far more feasible.

And it’s not just large firms that are using this technology to their advantage. Even small and medium-sized businesses are getting on board the algorithm train, thereby making it even more difficult for qualified candidates to get their foot in the door.

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Beating the System

You’re probably aware that your resume needs to be catchy, concise and informative. But apparently, you also need to worry about it containing the right keywords.

With that in mind, there are a couple of things you can do to increase your chances of having your resume actually reach prospective employers. First, read each job description you apply to carefully, and aim to have some of the keywords contained in those descriptions appear in your resume as well. For example, if a job listing seems to emphasize project management skills, make sure the words “project management” appear early on in your resume.

That said, don’t go overboard with those keywords. Just as search engines penalize websites for keyword-stuffing (putting so many keywords into a section of content so as to render it unreadable), some of the aforementioned programs reject resumes if they suspect that tactic.

Another way to improve your chances of getting your resume looked at? Don’t just apply to jobs through online forms. Instead, identify those companies you want to work for the most and try finding individuals to send your resume to personally. For example, if you determine that an old colleague of yours knows someone at a company you’re applying to, you might ask that person for an introduction, or to send your resume to that contact and request that he or she personally put it in front of the hiring manager.

Many companies offer incentives for referring qualified candidates for jobs, so if you’re a good fit for a given role, someone you don’t know directly might be willing to vouch for you if you have an associate in common and your resume looks good.

Crafting a compelling resume is hard enough, and having to concern yourself with keywords makes for an even more stressful experience. If you’ve been finding that your job applications are going unanswered, it could be that your resume just isn’t saying the right things. Take steps to be a bit more keyword-conscious without going overboard, and that might spell the difference between having your resume ignored versus noticed.

 

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#CareerAdvice : #LaidOff – What Not to Do If you Get Laid Off or Fired.

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When you’re out of work, no matter how you became unemployed, it’s tempting to dwell on what happened. That can be a dangerous road to go down, as focusing on the past can prevent you from achieving your future.

Yes, you may get asked about why you’re unemployed during a job interview, and it may be tempting to use that as a way to tell your side of the story. That, however, is a bad idea. Take the high road. Offer a factual answer, but don’t elaborate if at all possible–and bring up something positive.

Be upbeat even if you were wronged by your previous employer. Tell the truth, but keep it brief, and focus on your desire to find new challenges, not any bitterness you have over what happened.

1. NEVER DISPARAGE YOUR PAST EMPLOYER

In many industries, all of the major players–and maybe even the minor ones–know each other. The person interviewing you may know your past boss was difficult to work for or that the company has a terrible reputation.

That might lead the interviewer into opening the door to critiquing your past employer by leading off the criticism. Don’t take the bait. It’s fair to say “there were challenges, but I prefer to focus on what I learned from handling them.” Remember that even if the interviewer opens the door, you don’t have to walk through it.

 

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2. DON’T BASH YOUR OWN CHOICES

Focus on the opportunity ahead of you, not what might have gone wrong in the past. You, for example, may regret not leaving years ago–before a layoff or before market conditions forced you to quit. Don’t bring that up. Keep the conversation on the opportunities ahead of you, and use your past to demonstrate how you’ve built the skills for whatever is next.

It’s also important to make it clear that you’re excited about your future and not moving on because you have no choice. A lot of journalists, for example, have missed out on opportunities in public relations or other fields, because they spend time during interviews talking about the deterioration of their former profession. Employers want employees who want to be there, not people forced to do something else.

3. DON’T BE OVERLY WISTFUL

It’s fine to express admiration for your past employer. You don’t, however, want to act like a jilted boyfriend or girlfriend. Maybe you would have been an employee at wherever you worked forever if it was your choice, but your new employer doesn’t want to hear that any more than a new person your dating wants to hear how you’d take your ex back in a heartbeat.

IT’S SMARTER TO FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

Answer any questions you’re asked truthfully, but try to make your interview about the future. Lay out how your skills and experience make you a great candidate. Have a positive attitude, even if you just went through some negative things, and let the past be the past.

 

FastCompany.com | January 22, 2019 | BY DANIEL B. KLINE—THE MOTLEY FOOL 2 MINUTE READ

#Leadership : What To Do When You Catch A Liar…Research Shows we Can only Spot a Liar 53% of the Time. Learn How to Handle that Tricky Moment When you Catch a Liar in the Act.

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It’s a hard fact to accept, but your friends and coworkers lie to you regularly. The real challenge lies in how you respond once you catch someone in the act.

Fear

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche

Even though most people lie a lot–roughly two to three times during a ten-minute conversation, studies show–you don’t catch them nearly as often as you might think. Researchers from the University of California analyzed the results of 253 studies and found that we only spot about half the lies we’re told (53% to be exact). In other words, we’re about as likely to identify a lie as we are to win a coin toss.

The scary thing is that people who are trained in detecting deception–judges, customs agents, law enforcement officers, and even CIA agents–don’t fare much better. They can only spot a lie about 60% of the time.

When you do catch someone lying to you, it’s usually a real whopper. These are the kinds of lies that are so insulting to be the recipient that it’s hard to think straight. In these moments, you want to keep the conversation constructive, without letting the liar off the hook, which is a difficult thing to pull off.

 

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And what about the times when you have a nagging sense that you’re being lied to but aren’t certain and don’t want to come across as paranoid or accusatory? While too much skepticism is never healthy, a small dose can be a very good thing, especially since we’re so poor at recognizing lies.

The question always becomes, what do you do with a lie? If you think someone is lying to you, do you call them on it? Do you tell someone else? Or do you just go along to get along?

There are actually several things you can do, and the right one, or the right combination, depends on the situation.

First, make certain you understand the rules. Before you decide what course of action to take, check the employee handbook and consider the recent history of similar situations. If you’re going to call someone out, you need to know what you’re getting yourself and the liar into. Know the severity of the consequences for lying, and make certain you follow proper protocol for addressing it, or the entire thing could backfire on you.

Option #1: Do nothing.

Nobody likes being lied to, and the natural reaction is to call the liar out, but that’s not always the smartest thing to do, especially at work. Before you do anything, ask yourself, ‘What’s at stake besides my ego?’ Carefully weigh the pros and cons before you take action. Consider who, if anyone, should know about the lie and the implications it has for the company. Sometimes, the animosity you avoid by staying silent is worth more than the satisfaction you receive from speaking out. Other times, the lie is serious enough that people have to know.

Option #2: Deflect with humor.

Some lies are too big to ignore completely, yet too small to make a big deal out of. When this happens, you can always make a joke of it. Playful comments that acknowledge the lie will usually do the trick. Whether it’s “Hey, I think I just saw your nose grow a little bit” or “I need to get my prescription checked. When I looked at the scorecard, it said you shot 112,” this strategy gives the liar a chance to admit their slip-up without fear of reprisal. The key to making this tactic work is to give the impression that the other person was kidding around or intentionally exaggerating and never expected to be believed.

Option #3: Play dumb.

Another way to let someone save face–and this is particularly appropriate for group settings–is to play dumb. Pretend you suddenly suffered a memory lapse or are confused about the facts. Ask lots of follow-up questions. The more details you request, the more likely it is that the truth will come out. Drawing it out gives the liar a chance to admit that they “misspoke” and correct themselves without being called a liar.

Option #4: Call them on it.

In situations where doing nothing isn’t a good option, you can always call the liar out. You just need to think carefully about the best way to do this, and impulsively bashing them is never a smart move. You may choose to have a conversation with the liar in private or with others whom the lie affects. In either case, it’s important you have evidence that backs up your claim, or you very well may be called a liar yourself. Just make certain you are honest and direct with the person who lied. Don’t go to others with the lie when you know it’s better handled privately between you and the liar.

There are many times when reporting a lie is the right thing to do, both ethically and practically. Sometimes, not reporting a lie can cost you your job. However, there are a few things you need to think about before you take that step. First, question your motives. Are you thinking of telling someone about the lie out of concern that either another employee or the company could be harmed, or are you just mad? If it’s the latter, you run the risk of making yourself look petty; if it’s the former, stick to the facts. Don’t offer any hypotheses about why the person may be lying because that’s just supposition on your part. Stick to what the person said, what the truth is, and any proof you have collected.

Not optional: Protect yourself. Whether you decide to call a lie or to let it go, once you know you’re dealing with a liar, it’s critical to take steps to protect yourself. One way to do that is to have a witness attest to what the liar said. Failing this, interact with the liar via email or text, both of which create a written record. Though if you’re dealing with a particularly savvy liar, they’re not going to commit to anything in writing. In that case, document the conversation yourself: who, what, when, where, etc., and cap it off by sending your lying colleague an e-mail summarizing the conversation. That’s not as good as having proof in the other person’s words, but at least you’ll be able to make the argument that your colleague had the opportunity to correct you.

Bringing It All Together

Some people tell infrequent lies to make themselves look good or to protect themselves. Others are pros. They’ve been doing it their whole careers, they’re good at it, and they’ve learned how to avoid getting caught. That’s why there’s no single solution that works in every situation. The best thing to do is to carefully consider your options, thinking through the pros and cons of each course of action.

How do you handle liars? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

The opinions expressed here by Inc.com columnists are their own, not those of Inc.com.
PUBLISHED ON: MAY 25, 2016
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BY TRAVIS BRADBERRY

Author, ‘Emotional Intelligence 2.0’

Your #Career : The Top 10 Skills that Will Be in Demand by all Employers by 2020…In Fewer than 4 Years, Employers will Seek Employees with Very Different Skill Sets than They do Today. In Fact, on Average More than One Third of the Desired Skill Sets of Most Occupations Will be Comprised of Skills That are Not yet Considered Important to the Job Today

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In few The report, called “The Future of Jobs,” surveyed executives from more than 350 employers across nine industries in 15 of the world’s largest economies to come up with predictions about how technological advancements will force the labor markets to evolve.

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Over than four years, employers will seek employees with very different skill sets than they do today. In fact, on average more than one third of the desired skill sets of most occupations will be comprised of skills that are not yet considered important to the job today, according to a recent report from the World Economic Forum.

The report, called “The Future of Jobs,” surveyed executives from more than 350 employers across nine industries in 15 of the world’s largest economies to come up with predictions about how technological advancements will force the labor markets to evolve.

Here’s a look at the top 10 skill sets respondents said will be most in demand by 2020.

 

10. Cognitive flexibility will continue to be an important skill.

Cognitive flexibility is the ability of being able to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

It wasn’t even a skill in demand in 2015, but will become more important during the next four years.

According to the report, respondents said that a wide range of jobs will require a higher level of cognitive abilities—which include creativity, logical reasoning, and problem sensitivity—as part of the core skill set.

 

9. Negotiation skills will still be in demand.

In general, social skills are going to become ever more important in the workforce. This makes sense because social skills are still something that, at least for the time being, are uniquely human.

By 2020, negotiation skills will particularly be in high demand in computer and mathematical jobs, such as data analysts and software developers, according to the report.

It will also be key skill in the arts and design job category, which includes commercial and industrial designers.

 

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8. Service orientation skills will be important.

Service orientation is defined in the report as actively looking for ways to help others and it also falls under the social skills umbrella.

According to recent research paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research,strong social skills will continue to become more important as robots and automation take more jobs.

“The reason is that computers are still very poor at simulating human interaction. Reading the minds of others and reacting is an unconscious process, and skill in social settings has evolved in humans over thousands of years. Human interaction in the workplace involves team production, with workers playing off of each other’s strengths and adapting flexibly to changing circumstances. Such nonroutine interaction is at the heart of the human advantage over machines,” the paper states.

 

7. Judgment and decision making will become a highly desired skill.

Judgment and decision making was ranked as the 8th most in demand skill in 2015, but it will move up to the 7th spot by 2020.

This particular skill set is considered a “system skill,” which is the ability to analyze data to be able to make decisions.

As organization increasingly collect more data, there will be a greater need for employees who have the ability to analyze data and use it to make decisions.

 

6. Emotional intelligence is another social skill that will be in demand.

Robots may be able to do a lot of jobs, but they still can’t read people the way other humans can, at least not yet.

That is why it will become more important for employees to have a higher level of emotional intelligence. The ability to be able to be able to be aware of others’ reactions and to understand why they react certain ways will become a necessary skill for workers by 2020.

5. Coordinating with others is another thing robots haven’t perfected yet.

Again, this one also falls under the social skill umbrella and entails the ability of being able to adjust actions in relation to others and to collaborate.

4. People management is an ability that will be sought after.

People management entails being able to motivate people, develop employees, and identify the best people for the job.

The report notes that this skill set will be especially in demand for managers in the energy and media industries.

3. Creativity will become a huge quality employers look for.

Creativity will move from the 10th spot in 2015 to the top three skills employers are seeking in 2020.

With the onslaught of new technologies, creative people will be in demand to figure out ways to apply the new technology and create new products and services.

 

2. Critical thinking is a basic skill that will remain in high demand.

Being able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions and approaches is a skill that will still be needed even though automation is becoming more prevalent.

1. Complex problem solving continues to be the top skill employers will seek.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks after unveiling the Dragon V2 spacecraft in Hawthorne, California May 29, 2014

Even with the increase in data to help make decisions, people will still need the basic skill of being able to solve complex problems.

Respondents to the survey ranked this skill as the most in demand in 2015 and it will remain the number one most desired skill in 2020.

In fact, 36% of all jobs across all industries are expected to require complex problem-solving abilities as a core skill by 2020, according to the report.

 

Businessinsider.com | January 21, 2016 | Cadie Thompson, Tech Insider

 

 

 

#Strategy : 7 Creative Strategies for Waking u Earlier Every Day…There are Plenty of Reasons to Get up Early. You can Work with Fewer Distractions from Family & CoWorkers.

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You have Time to Exercise, Meditate, or Simple Downtime Before Appointments Get in the Way. And successful people, from Xerox CEO Ursula Burns to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, wake up with (or before) the sun.

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Make time for yourself by waking up earlier.

Unfortunately, it’s not always so easy, especially if you’ve spent a lifetime hitting snooze and racing out the door while still putting your pants on.

We checked out the Quora thread, “How can I make a habit of waking up early in the morning?” and highlighted the simplest and most innovative responses.

Try them all and see which one works for you.

1. Have something to look forward to.

If the only thing you have planned for the early morning is showering and trekking to the office, it’s no wonder you can’t find the motivation to get out of bed.

That’s why Quora user Paul DeJoe says, “You have to be excited about something to do in the morning. If you’re not, then sleeping in as an option is always gonna’ feel better.”

DeJoe breaks it down further, telling readers to take some time at night to write down five things they’d like to get done the next day.

Whether those goals include reading a chapter of a new novel, going for a run, or simply eating a nutritious breakfast, knowing that you have a bunch of pleasurable activities lined up may make it easier to greet the day.

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2. Set a bedtime alarm.

Most of us know that a solid night’s rest is one of the keys to waking up easily the next morning. But few of us have the willpower to enforce a bedtime that’s exactly eight or nine hours ahead of the time we want to get up.

To solve that problem, Ben Mordecai says, “you just need to set an alarm both for when you want to wake up and when you will need to start going to bed.”

The bedtime alarm won’t necessarily force you to start putting on pajamas, but it will jolt you out of whatever non-sleeping activity you’re currently doing, like browsing your Facebook news feed.

3. Chug a glass of water before bed.

An anonymous Quora user recommends drinking a full glass of water before going to sleep so that you have to relieve yourself in the wee hours of the morning.

“After some trial and error, I realized that drinking 300 mL of water before going to bed would wake me up exactly at 7 a.m,” the user writes.

You can do your own experimentation to figure out how much water you need to drink to wake up at the desired time.

4. Start an enjoyable nighttime routine.

Researchers recently identified a behavior called “bedtime procrastination.” Basically, people put off hitting the hay even though there’s nothing explicitly keeping them from going to sleep.

One potential way to conquer that habit is to create a nighttime ritual you enjoy and that lets you ease into bedtime more than, say, closing your computer, brushing your teeth, and shutting the lights.

Simon Haestoe shares his experience with this strategy: “My sleep was stably horrible for 15 or so years. I stayed up late, because I always managed to find fun things to do, and going to bed felt so, so boring.”

Eventually, he realized he could start a nighttime ritual hours before he planned to go to sleep: “I didn’t have to do things that bored me. Instead, I could watch non-intense movies, listen to relaxing music and I could turn the whole thing to an experience I enjoyed and that I looked forward to having, all day long.”

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Sign up for an early-morning class, like yoga.

5. Don’t sleep more than you need to.

It’s pretty obvious that you have a harder time waking up when you’ve only gotten a fewer hours of sleep.

But research suggests that sleeping too much can also leave you feeling lethargic. That’s because any change in your normal sleep patterns can throw off your internal clock and increase daytime fatigue.

That was Jeff Smith’s experience: “For months I repeatedly had trouble getting out of bed. I would keep snoozing or turn [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][the alarm] off and think just 15 minutes more would help. Nope.”

Finally he realized: “The reason I had such trouble was because the longer I over-slept, the worse I felt. I needed to recognize how long I needed.”

Figure out exactly how much sleep your body requires and make sure not to get more than that on any given night (even weekends).

6. Register for an early-morning activity.

“Sign up for an early class, something that requires attendance and you are really, really, really interested in,” writes Anita Singh, who recently started hitting up a 6 a.m. yoga class. “Once you have a stake in the cause you will be more likely to follow through.”

Preferably, the class should be something you pay for, since research suggests that the prospect of losing money is motivating for most people.

7. Take on the responsibility of waking up someone else.

This is a suggestion from Shikhar Gupta.

Tell your best friend or your brother that you’ll be their human alarm clock by calling them when they’re supposed to get up. That way, you won’t just be sabotaging your own success when you oversleep — you’ll be hurting someone else as well, giving you an additional reason to get out of bed.

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