Making a Recruitment Video That People Actually Care About

Making a Recruitment Video That People Actually Care About Video is becoming increasingly popular, especially through platforms such an Instagram, Vine and Twitter Video. With this in mind, it is important to always be innovative  when thinking of ways to showcase recruitment. Making a recruitment video is a good way to show you are  creative and is easier than most people think. Many assume you must use a professional camera and have someone who knows exactly what they are doing recording the video. However, you can make a video yourself and it can be great if you do it the right way. Video makes content more human and personable. It gives people a chance to express how they feel and say how they feel whilst in the moment, providing a fresh outlook and making them relatable to the people watching. This video provided by LinkedIn  Talent Solutions gives some great tips on how to create a recruitment video with your own phone and shows which scenes and what type of content will be helpful to include in your video. Takeaways: In terms of equipment use what you have got. Do not record  vertical videos with bars on the side, keep your phone sideways and steady. Sound matters. Bad sound is worse than a bad video so make sure you are recording in quiet areas and people are speaking clearly. You can even use a recording device on a second phone and hold close up to original phone. For interviews, let people be human. Ask questions like why did you join this company and what do you love about your job. Use your tools to show and not to just tell. Use apps such as Timelapse and Hyperlapse to showcase people and office space. Slide your phone on smooth surfaces or anything with wheels top create a variety of  cinematic effects. RELATED:  The Benefits of Using Video Interviews for Recruitment Why not try making your own recruitment video using your mobile phone using the tips above and let us know how it goes!

A Personal Invitation for you... - Classy Career Girl

A Personal Invitation for you... Who has been working next to kangaroos and koalas the last two weeks!?  Me! I have been traveling around Australia with my family spending Christmas down under and working on something brand new for you. The good news is that finally the day has come to share it with you!   I’d like to invite you to join me for a free 4-part video training series:  Click to Watch Now: The Corporate Rescue Plan: An Exit Strategy From Your Day Job and The Freedom Of Having Your Own Business Here’s what I will reveal: The excitement and freedom that comes from escaping the corporate grind How to develop your exit strategy from your day job The answer to the #1 money problem that new entrepreneurs face And so much more! This is FREE, action-oriented online video training with beautiful workbooks I designed to help you start a freedom business and control your destiny in 2015. What would your life look like if you had a rock solid plan to create an exciting business you love and have the freedom to do what you want? Sign up to find out… To Your Success, Anna

Free Webinar The Top 3 Ways to Communicate Effectively for Female Leaders

Free Webinar The Top 3 Ways to Communicate Effectively for Female Leaders Hey there! Are you ready for this? On January 30th I am holding a live event here in San Diego! But, I have been super bummed that only San Diego locals can attend SO I decided to host a free webinar next Friday, January 24th with the EXACT SAME PRESENTATION called  The Top 3 Ways to Communicate Effectively for Female Leaders.   Heres the link to sign up now:  https://www.classycareergirl.com/webinar/ If you are ready to take your performance and leadership to the next level, I am so looking forward to giving you an action plan during our call! I will teach you  the simple system to help you  gain confidence and have better working relationships  for better results. This brand new webinar on January 24th at 1:30pm PST (4:30pm EST) will show you how to: Confidently communicate and gain respect Stop making common mistakes many female managers make Build trust with the men on your team Avoid stress, anxiety and miscommunication Discover how to negotiate with men Spots will fill up so make sure you register soon! Virtual free webinar link:  https://www.classycareergirl.com/webinar/ or attend live in San Diego here:  http://elevateyourcareersd.com See you on our live call on Friday or live in San Diego!! ??

Wisewords Launch A New Online Platform For Career Advice

Wisewords Launch A New Online Platform For Career Advice Wisewords Inc. announced the launch of their online platform for career advice. The platform allows students and recent grads to find and schedule 1-to-1 calls with industry experts for personalized career advice. By 2020, millennials will represent 50% of  the work force worldwide. 76% of U.S. students end up changing their major at least once. Good grades are no longer enough to get a great job. Wisewords aims to help millennials navigate the increasingly competitive job market    through insider info and tailored career advice. Wisewords says, It’s ridiculous how under-prepared students are for the workforce after spending $130k on an education. Universities aren’t doing a good enough job of bridging the gap from school to work, so we are. Wisewords is launching with over 250 industry experts with an initial focus on the creative industry. These experts range from people 5 years into their career, to senior art directors at fortune 500 companies. Wisewords  Inc. was founded in September 2013 by Dawson Whitfield who was frustrated by the lack of mentorship available to himself and his peers when it came to pursuing their dream jobs. Since then, Wisewords has grown to a team of 4. What do I do after I graduate? How do I get started on my path? Questions like these were the inspiration behind Wisewords. The question that came next was: What if I can put people like me in touch with the kind of people we want to become? What if all our questions can have immediate, life-tested answers? 14

10 Brand-Diluting Phrases That Weaken Your LinkedIn Profile - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

10 Brand-Diluting Phrases That Weaken Your Profile Many of us resist change. Wed like some things to work the same way forever. Its so much easier than having to learn new ways of doing things. If youre in an executive job search for the first time in, say, 5 years or so, youve found that it  doesnt work the same way as the last time you looked for a job. If youre wise, youve learned about and embraced the new ways. Several years ago, workplace and career expert Liz Ryan wrote an article listing these 10 boilerplate phrases that kill resumes: Results-oriented professional Cross-functional teams More than [x] years of progressively responsible experience Superior (or excellent) communication skills Strong work ethic Met or exceeded expectations Proven track record of success Works well with all levels of staff Team player Bottom-line orientation These are time-worn phrases that have been overused across executives career marketing materials for more than a decade. Nearly five years after she wrote the article, the same hackneyed phrases are still being circulated in hefty doses. Other  vague, overused, and ineffectual  phrases include: Responsible for . . . Demonstrated success at . . . Proven abilities in . . . Forward-thinking Team Leader When I first started writing career marketing materials for job seekers, the phrases above were new and little-used, so they  DID help to make executive job seekers stand out . . . but that was about 20 years ago. Whats wrong with using these phrases in your profile? Two things: Non-specific, anemic phrases waste precious space and dont help define the unique value you offer. Differentiation (not sameness) positions you to land. The right relevant keywords (not fluff)  need to be in the right places in your profile if you want to be found by recruiters and hiring decision makers. Especially in todays competitive executive job market, your personal marketing materials (online profiles, resume, biography, and other career documents and web pages) need to differentiate you, generate chemistry and precisely distinguish the value you offer your target employers over others competing for the same jobs. Using the same anemic phrases, and sounding like everyone else, wont pique interest, and reinforce your brand and good-fit for those employers. Let the people youre trying to attract know specifically how youll positively impact their organization. Do the back-end personal branding work to help you clearly define what makes you unique and valuable, and come up with differentiating words and phrases to showcase your value. Pay special attention to how you brand your professional headline and summary section. Dont waste valuable real estate by using any of the anemic phrases above in your headline. Recruiters and hiring decision makers wont search results-oriented executive to find candidates like you. They search using relevant keywords and phrases. Make your headline SEO-friendly by including the right relevant keywords. Related posts: Social Recruiting and Your Executive Job Search Guide for Personal Branding and Executive Job Search How to Get Your Personal Brand Into Your Profile photo by Pink Sherbet Photography 00 0

Achieving Your Career Goals

Achieving Your Career Goals What is keeping you from achieving your goals? Many of us start out the year with goals we want to achieve, resolutions we want to accomplish and rituals we want to begin. However, throughout the year many of these goals remain just that . . . goals. Why? There are a variety of reasons. Sometimes we create too many goals to achieve. Sometimes our goals are too broad. Sometimes our goals are unrealistic. Oftentimes though, individuals do not accomplish their goals because of the obstacles that stand in their way. The obstacles seem overwhelming and thus stop us in our tracks. This year, I want you to review your goals with the obstacles in mind. Don’t avoid thinking about the obstacles, otherwise, you may dismiss your goals or feel overwhelmed by them. Define the obstacles that might get in your way. The act of writing down those obstacles forces you to make a plan to overcome them. If you cannot think of ways to overcome the obstacles, reach out to a career coach or others for ideas and help. Sometimes we are too close to the issue to have the necessary perspective. Others may be able to generate ideas that might not have occurred to you. This year when you create your goals, embrace the obstacles. It might just be your ticket to achieving your goals.

Is Your Resume Being Produced With the Help of a Resume by Software?

Is Your Resume Being Produced With the Help of a Resume by Software?To make the biggest impact with your resume, add another word to your list. Because an impressive resume is no longer only an excellent way to impress employers; it's also a great way to raise your self-esteem and increase your professional image.There are many resume formats out there but the most popular is the resume by software. The resume by software is a tool that allows you to easily layout your resume. Instead of having to use all your creativity to create a resume that would appeal to employers and highlight your professional qualifications, you just type in what you want to include.It is easy to customize your resume to fit your own specifications. In fact, you can literally make any specific changes you want without much hassle. You can include a cover letter, consider adding a recommendation letter, change the title of your cover letter, and add headers and footers. Adding another word to your resume and making it more personalized allows you to update it as frequently as you wish, creating a more professional style.If you find yourself getting stuck at some point in the process, a resume by software can help you out. When you take the time to add another word to your resume, you show that you are a little more adaptable than those that do not have another option. With another word to your resume, you make it easier for recruiters to see how you could handle their job duties.Another reason why hiring managers rely on resumes to help them determine if someone is qualified for the position is because they are the only documentation you have of that person. Without the resume, it is virtually impossible to have a look at their previous experiences and qualifications. If you are seeking employment, make sure to have one of these documentations handy.If you are constantly feeling nervous about what you want to include in your resume, resumeby software can help you out. This tool is helpf ul because you are able to add an additional brief paragraph to your resume that is full of information. While you want to get to your point quickly, you don't want to take up too much space and lose the reader's attention.By simply deleting lines and rearranging them, you will be able to add a word to your resume that allows you to make the most important point. If you find that you keep thinking about all the points you want to include, simply write it down and add a word to your resume to make it more impressive.When your resume is designed by a resume by software program, you are able to include other details that will enhance your personal and professional image. People will know your work experience better than any letter or resume you could ever create. For this reason, they will see your resume from an entirely different perspective and judge you differently than they would any other source.