This woman was fired for having her period at work. Now shes suing

This woman was fired for having zu sich period at work. Now shes suingThis woman was fired for having her period at work. Now shes suingA new workplace discrimination lawsuit is deciding whether or not women can be fired for menstruating on the job.Last month, Alisha Coleman filed a federal appeal to fight an earlier decision by a district court in Georgia that tossed out her lawsuit against her former employer, the Georgia-based Bobby Dodd Institute, in which she alleged that she was unlawfully fired for experiencing a sudden onset of her period at work, a pre-menopausal symptom that was out of her control.Coleman had worked for Bobby Dodd as a 911 call taker for nearly a decade when she got fired in April 2016. In the appeals brief that the American Civil Liberties Union filed on her behalf, Coleman said she had communicated her pre-menopausal condition to her employer, but the company was unsympathetic to her plight. Coleman said she was fired after she had two incidents of accide ntally leaking menstrual mutabel in the office. The first time it happened on an office chair, Coleman received a disciplinary writeup and was told by management that she would be fired if she ever soiled another chair. The second time it happened on a carpet, Coleman said she cleaned the stain with bleach and disinfectant but still got dismissed.Coleman was told she was being terminated because she didnt practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty, according to the brief.Judges in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia ruled in June that the company had a right to fire Coleman for being unable to control the heavymenstruation and soiling herself and company property, because Coleman hadnt proven that a male colleague with a similar condition, such as incontinence, would have been treated differently, according to the ACLU brief.But to the ACLU who is representing Coleman in her federal appeal, the cause for dis missal is an unreasonable, illegal policing of womens bodies.Federal law is supposed to protect women from being punished, harassed or fired because of their sex, and being fired for unexpectedly getting your period at work is the very essence of sex discrimination, Galen Sherwin, the Senior Staff Attorney at the Womens Rights Project of the ACLU, said in a statement. Under thePregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978,any kind of discrimination that is because of sex, including related medical conditions, is prohibited.In its defense, Bobby Dodd said that the company followed proper protocol and went the extra mile to avoid dismissal in this case, as we would for any of our employees.Menstruating workers are stigmatizedFor Coleman, her firing not only caused her to lose a job she said she loved, it also was a moment of public humiliation that spurred her into action. Every woman dreads getting period symptoms when theyre not expecting them, but I never thought I could be fired for it. Ge tting fired for an accidental period leak was humiliating. I dont want any woman to have to go through what I did, so Im fighting back, she said in a statement.Shes not alone in worrying about her period at work.Menstruation is an everyday yet intimate bodily occurrence that workers around the world are stigmatized for experiencing. In 2015, fertility app Clue found that 18% of women in the U.S. have missed work out of fear that someone might find out that they are having their period. In Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, the number of employees who have missed work due to period fears rises to more than 90%.Although certain countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have paid menstrual leave, the lengths that menstruating workers have to go through to get this leave demonstrate how menstruation is still a symbol of shame. In certain parts of Indonesia, for example, menstruating workers will forego their legal right to paid menstrual leave, rather than submit themselves to humi liation of having to prove that theyre having their monthly cycle.Female employees already have their outer bodies - fromhair toweight andvoices- judged and policed in the workplace. If Colemans case fails, advocates say it will serve as proof that employees inner bodily functions are allowed to be policed by employers, too.

8 job interview mistakes smart people never make

8 job bewerbungsgesprch mistakes smart people never make8 job interview mistakes smart people never makeWe all know the first-date-like jitters that go with a job interview the mora excited you are for the opportunity, the more anxiety you might experience before showing up. But as you prepare to meet your potential new boss and some potential new co-workers, its also important to remember what face youre presenting to human resources. Its their job to look out for indicators that youre notlage the right candidate for the gig, and performing at your tip-top shape is essential to success. And often, human resources workers dont have the sentimental attachments or industry networks that managers might have, so theyre harder to impress.pullquoteGazing eye-to-eye helps the HR manager know that you see eye-to-eye./pullquoteOr are they?HR managers want to see that youre confident in yourself, your skills, and your suitability for the company and role. If you dont believe you can do the job and fit in with the company, why should the HR manager believe it? asks business psychologist, career coach and content director, Kate Sullivan. So presenting yourself with a calm, confident demeanor is important, even if youre nervous as heck about the interview. Avoid these red flags so you will definitely get asked back for round two.Here are the surprising ways you may be hurting your own chances.1. You dont make eye contactWhen youre looking to hire a babysitter for your beloved babe or even a dog walker for your furry companion, would you select someone who didnt look you in the eye? It seems like a no-brainer, but when you throw in a helping of nerves, you might forget to maintain eye contact during an interview. Gazing eye-to-eye helps the HR manager know that you see eye-to-eye and that youre presenting yourself sincerely. If you look away instead of looking directly at the interviewer, this indicates that you are uncomfortable with the question and/or that you may not be truthful with your response, explains Amy Cooper Hakim, an expert on workplaces and industrial-organizational psychology.When youre tempted to dart your attention because youre doubting your response (or worrying if youre talking too long), slow down, breathe and keep looking straight ahead. This will illustrate your strength and maturity, instead of making you look fishy. 2. You arent confidentSullivan says that while you dont need to be a world-class public speaker, a successful professional does have the ability to pitch themselves effectively. Heres the thing if you arent able to sell yourself to your dream company, who is going to do it for you? No one. If you cant, the odds that youll be able to close a sale or make an important business presentation arent goodand thats not the kind of person most HR managers want to hire, Sullivan says.Though you dont want to sound like youre reading off a script, consider practicing your personal elevator pitch who are you? Why are you aweso me? Why should you, above anyone else, get this job?3. Youre overly enthusiasticSome folks clam up when their nerves get the best of them, while others become chatty and overcompensate. If your response to anxiety-laced experiences is to overcompensate with laughter, jokes and loud remarks, Hakim says to tone it down. If you are overly excited throughout the whole interview, then the interviewer may think that you are not being sincere or that you are putting on a show, she notes. Overcome this by smiling, yet not doing so in an exaggerated fashion. Show your enthusiasm for the position while leise being professional.4. You dodge the tricky questionsYou can probably detail your past work experience without skipping a beat. Or, when asked your advice on a topic that you happen to have a plethora of experience with, you might be able to speak smartly and directly. But what about your greatest weakness? What your besties would say about you? Your biggest mistake on the job? Theres a re ason curveball questions are thrown into the job interview process, and your ability to answer them - without fumbling- illustrates a lot about your character. Adaptability is important because every job comes with challenges how will you respond when theres a monkey wrench thrown into your project plans?, Sullivan says. HR managers often try to ask quirky or seemingly random questions to see how well you can think on your feet and how you respond to the unexpected as a way to gauge what you might do in a high-pressure situation on the job.5. You dont ask any questionsIn any career book youll ever read, itll note how important it is to come armed with questions to an interview. And though you probably had a handful when you were trying to land that first gig post-college, now that youve been interviewing for years, you might forget this mandatory step. Dont. Every job is different, and if you show no curiosity, it suggests youre not paying attention.If you do not have any questions for the interviewer about the position, the company, or as a follow-up to questions asked, then the interviewer may think that you are not taking the interview seriously, Hakim says. Overcome this by writing down two questions before the interview. Pull them out to read at the end of the interview, if you realize that you have yet to ask any on your own.6. Youre not showing your personalityA big part of job performance isnt set upon strategic goals, big praise or even compensation. Instead, much of what contributes to an employees success and productivity is how happy they are at work, day-in and day-out. And though Sullivan says culture might feel like a corporate buzzword these days, its still important and relevant. If everyone on the gruppe is loud and boisterous, playing foosball after work and taking team trips to the skate park, a shy wallflower might not perform well, even if they have all the skills needed to do the job, she explains. Likewise, a quiet, studious team might not be the best environment for a high-energy person who thrives on constant excitement. Assessing culture fit can help both a team and an individual thrive.Thats why you have to be true to who you are and show your personality- not only to ensure that youre a right fit for the company, but to determine if the company is a right fit for you. If you know that the company has a startup vibe with plenty of laid-back perks, you might be tempted to present yourself differently to show that youd fit in. If youre not the font to hang out on a climbing wall on your lunch break, dont say that you are- admit that youd rather take a walk or, you know, just eat lunch. It does no one any favors for you to insist that a dog-friendly environment is just what youve always been looking for when, in fact, youre allergic to dogs, Sullivan says.7. Youre fidgetingWe all have ways we demonstrate were nervous, intentionally and unintentionally. A few ticks here and there are fine, but if youre overly fi dgeting during your interview, the HR manager is going to notice- and fast. Cross your legs or ankles to keep from tapping your toes or jiggling your leg. Dont cross your arms- it can seem standoffish- but try squeezing your elbows to your sides or focusing on keeping your shoulders down and back, Sullivan says. If you really cant help but fidget, try to do it subtly. Take out a notebook and pen as though youre going to take notes during the interview- even if youre not- so that you can squeeze the pen instead of tapping your fingers. 8. Youre too rehearsedProblem you want to sound like you know your stuff. Bigger problem you practice so much that you sound like a robot. HR managers want to get to know you, not the version of yourself that you think they want to hear. Buzzwords are fine and all, but without a personality and a human to go behind them, they just sound mindless and insincere. The human brain is wired for narratives. Learn how to tell your story.Contrary to what you mi ght think, jargon doesnt make you sound authoritative- it makes you sound like you read a few too many articles on the latest hot topic in your field. It adds nothing to the conversation to tell the interviewer that you 10-Xd results and maximized synergies between stakeholders, Sullivan says. If you really cant come up with an answer to the question, say so. By having the confidence to admit that you dont know something off the top of your head, then suggesting a solution, you prove that youre flexible and that youre comfortable enough with yourself and your skills to admit when you dont know something.8 job interview mistakes smart people never makeWe all know the first-date-like jitters that go with a job interview the more excited you are for the opportunity, the more anxiety you might experience before showing up. But as you prepare to meet your potential new boss and some potential new co-workers, its also important to remember what face youre presenting to human resources. It s their job to look out for indicators that youre not the right candidate for the gig, and performing at your tip-top shape is essential to success. And often, human resources workers dont have the sentimental attachments or industry networks that managers might have, so theyre harder to impress.Gazing eye-to-eye helps the HR manager know that you see eye-to-eye.Or are they?HR managers want to see that youre confident in yourself, your skills, and your suitability for the company and role. If you dont believe you can do the job and fit in with the company, why should the HR manager believe it? asks business psychologist, career coach, and content director, Kate Sullivan. So presenting yourself with a calm, confident demeanor is important, even if youre nervous as heck about the interview.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAvoid these red flags so you will definitely get asked back for round two.Here are the surprising ways you may be hurting your own chances.1. You dont make eye contactWhen youre looking to hire a babysitter for your beloved babe or even a dog walker for your furry companion, would you select someone who didnt look you in the eye?It seems like a no-brainer, but when you throw in a helping of nerves, you might forget to maintain eye contact during an interview. Gazing eye-to-eye helps the HR manager know that you see eye-to-eye and that youre presenting yourself sincerely.If you look away instead of looking directly at the interviewer, this indicates that you are uncomfortable with the question and/or that you may not be truthful with your response, explains Amy Cooper Hakim, an expert on workplaces and industrial-organizational psychology.When youre tempted to dart your attention because youre doubting your response (or worrying if youre talking too long), slow down, breathe and keep looking straight ahead. This will illustrate your strength and maturity, instead of making you look fishy.2. You arent confidentSullivan says that while you dont need to be a world-class public speaker, a successful professional does have the ability to pitch themselves effectively. Heres the thing if you arent able to sell yourself to your dream company, who is going to do it for you? No one. If you cant, the odds that youll be able to close a sale or make an important business presentation arent goodand thats not the kind of person most HR managers want to hire, Sullivan says.Though you dont want to sound like youre reading off a script, consider practicing your personal elevator pitch who are you? Why are you awesome? Why should you, above anyone else, get this job?3. Youre overly enthusiasticSome folks clam up when their nerves get the best of them, while others become chatty and overcompensate. If your response to anxiety-laced experiences is to overcompensate with laughter, jokes and loud remarks, Hakim says to tone it down.If you ar e overly excited throughout the whole interview, then the interviewer may think that you are not being sincere or that you are putting on a show, she notes. Overcome this by smiling, yet not doing so in an exaggerated fashion. Show your enthusiasm for the position while still being professional.4. You dodge the tricky questionsYou can probably detail your past work experience without skipping a beat. Or, when asked your advice on a topic that you happen to have a plethora of experience with, you might be able to speak smartly and directly. But what about your greatest weakness? What your besties would say about you? Your biggest mistake on the job? Theres a reason curveball questions are thrown into the job interview process, and your ability to answer them - without fumbling- illustrates a lot about your character.Adaptability is important because every job comes with challenges how will you respond when theres a monkey wrench thrown into your project plans?, Sullivan says. HR man agers often try to ask quirky or seemingly random questions to see how well you can think on your feet and how you respond to the unexpected as a way to gauge what you might do in a high-pressure situation on the job.5. You dont ask any questionsIn any career book youll ever read, itll note how important it is to come armed with questions to an interview. And though you probably had a handful when you were trying to land that first gig post-college, now that youve been interviewing for years, you might forget this mandatory step. Dont. Every job is different, and if you show no curiosity, it suggests youre not paying attention.If you do not have any questions for the interviewer about the position, the company, or as a follow-up to questions asked, then the interviewer may think that you are not taking the interview seriously, Hakim says. Overcome this by writing down two questions before the interview. Pull them out to read at the end of the interview, if you realize that you have yet to ask any on your own.6. Youre not showing your personalityA big part of job performance isnt set upon strategic goals, big praise or even compensation. Instead, much of what contributes to an employees success and productivity is how happy they are at work, day-in and day-out. And though Sullivan says culture might feel like a corporate buzzword these days, its still important and relevant.If everyone on the team is loud and boisterous, playing foosball after work and taking team trips to the skate park, a shy wallflower might not perform well, even if they have all the skills needed to do the job, she explains. Likewise, a quiet, studious team might not be the best environment for a high-energy person who thrives on constant excitement. Assessing culture fit can help both a team and an individual thrive.Thats why you have to be true to who you are and show your personality- not only to ensure that youre a right fit for the company, but to determine if the company is a right fit for you.If you know that the company has a startup vibe with plenty of laid-back perks, you might be tempted to present yourself differently to show that youd fit in. If youre not the type to hang out on a climbing wall on your lunch break, dont say that you are- admit that youd rather take a walk or, you know, just eat lunch. It does no one any favors for you to insist that a dog-friendly environment is just what youve always been looking for when, in fact, youre allergic to dogs, Sullivan says.7. Youre fidgetingWe all have ways we demonstrate were nervous, intentionally and unintentionally. A few ticks here and there are fine, but if youre overly fidgeting during your interview, the HR manager is going to notice- and fast.Cross your legs or ankles to keep from tapping your toes or jiggling your leg. Dont cross your arms- it can seem standoffish- but try squeezing your elbows to your sides or focusing on keeping your shoulders down and back, Sullivan says. If you really cant he lp but fidget, try to do it subtly. Take out a notebook and pen as though youre going to take notes during the interview- even if youre not- so that you can squeeze the pen instead of tapping your fingers.8. Youre too rehearsedProblem you want to sound like you know your stuff. Bigger problem you practice so much that you sound like a robot. HR managers want to get to know you, not the version of yourself that you think they want to hear. Buzzwords are fine and all, but without a personality and a human to go behind them, they just sound mindless and insincere. The human brain is wired for narratives. Learn how to tell your story.Contrary to what you might think, jargon doesnt make you sound authoritative- it makes you sound like you read a few too many articles on the latest hot topic in your field. It adds nothing to the conversation to tell the interviewer that you 10-Xd results and maximized synergies between stakeholders, Sullivan says. If you really cant come up with an answer to the question, say so. By having the confidence to admit that you dont know something off the top of your head, then suggesting a solution, you prove that youre flexible and that youre comfortable enough with yourself and your skills to admit when you dont know something.This article was first published on June 15, 2017.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

The most successful people are big readers

The most successful people are big readersThe most successful people are big readersAll successful people I know have one thing in common they never stop learning.Thats why so manyCEOs, thought leaders, and politicians read so frequently. Theres a limit to how much time, money, and effort people are able to dedicate to more formal education. Reading voraciously and as part of a dedicated personal bung is the keystone of lifelong personal development.And a big part of that learning is about yourself. Im a student of writing and of words. Personally, reading helps me understand who I am, how I should approach my writing, and what I want to focus my attention on outside of my literary ambitions.But that, of course, is not readings only benefit.Reading benefits the mind because it helps you stay balanced and sharpThe most successful people are both scientists and artists - they utilize both the left and right brain.As such, they actively nurture both those sides, which they oftentimes d o through reading.One example is always reading both fiction and nonfiction. Thats advice I give regularly immerse yourself in the worlds and adventures of James Clavell, but educate yourself with biographies and intelligent opinions - such as Dwight Eisenhowers account of World War II, which is what Im reading now.This is something many, many successful business leaders do, as it supports a healthy, more holistically capable lifestyle.Reading instills discipline and an appreciation for growthReading doesnt just strengthen or nurture both parts of our brain, though - it strengthens more intangible skills, too.Namely, reading regularly makes people more disciplined and engenders an appreciation for learning and growth.Why, exactly? Well, people who make the decision to read every day are actively deciding to engage, improve, and sometimes challenge their brains instead of doing more passive activities, like playing video games or binge-watching Netflix.Thats why some of our most ef fective presidents, for example, have made reading a personal priority. When President Obama was in office, he gave an interview in which he disclosed how books were a sustaining source of ideas and inspiration during his tenure. They helped focus him midst the maelstrom of 24-hour cable news cycles, constant social media flurries, and compromised attention spans that gripped the country at the time. They also gave him a renewed appreciation for the complexities and ambiguities of the human condition.And thats exactly what reading does. Its why we see so many leaders in all the different verticals of human activity invest in their own reading.Reading benefits your businessTheres one last benefit that most people dont associate with reading, and thats the manner in which it can actively benefit your professional life.For one thing, reading encourages curiosity. And people who are curious are, more often than not, high achievers. Understanding this, you yourself can use reading to bec ome more curious and acquire more knowledge.But you can also use that awareness to hone your hiring practices. At BookBaby, when were hiring a potentially key individual, Ill always ask candidates, What are you reading right now? or, What have you read in the last six months? The reason is, I know reading behavior to be an apt barometer in measuring a persons level of curiosity, discipline, and zeal for learning - and curious, disciplined people who are hungry to learn are the sort I want in my company.I dont particularly care what candidates are reading. I just want to see that they are.Its also true, however, that reading helps people improve as communicatorsAs a student of writing, I admire great communication, and as the CEO of a publishing company, I see it as something of a requirement. Writers who communicate effectively for his or her audience help readers do the same in their own life.At the end of the day, reading bears a variety of tangible benefits - regarding both the mind and the soul - and simple awareness of this fact is the most obvious reason successful people prioritize it as a means of professional and personal development.Put simply, reading - in addition to being plain fun - makes people better. And thats why the best of us do it so often.Spatz is a writer, marketer and President of BookBaby, a leading self-publishing company (www.bookbaby.com).This article was originally published on Medium.com.

Movers Resume Template 2018s Top Format

Movers Resume Template 2018s Top FormatMovers Resume Template - 2018s Top FormatMovers carry people and goods throughout the land, and their pay can start at minimum wage, though the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the median salary is $25,870. Typically, movers get more for driving trucks and management, and those involved in the moving process get the basic rate and work up from there. If you have the right experience, a strong resume helps you land a higher paying job in this industry.Movers often work in concentrated bursts, and their resumes must show that theyre physically fit, have truck-driving skills or can handle heavy machinery. Those with previous experience are usually favored - particularly those with specialized skills such as pianino moving. Organizational skills and coordination are important, and movers must be able to work as a team.Take a look at our movers resume templates to see how your skill set can best be presented. Create ResumeROBIN REYNOLDS100 Main St reet, Cityplace, CA, 91019Home 5553227337 Cell 5553227337 example-emailexample.comSummaryTo obtain a position as a hardworking warehouse worker with a growing company to utilize my strong knowledge, experience and skills. Flexible schedule and available for all shifts.HighlightsDeterminedAdaptableSafety Orientation trainingExceptional problem solverStrong communication skillsCustomer-service focusedNatural leaderShipping and receivingAccomplishmentsNamed Employee of the Month in May 2006 for a major moving company. Maintained a perfect attendance record for 3 years.ExperienceMover / PackerJanuary 2012 to July 2013, Two Men and a Truck Peoria, AZUnloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.Mover / PackerMarch 2005 to October 2010, Mayflower Moving Company Dayton, OHUnloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping .Resolved service issues in a timely manne r, including coordinating and processing returns. Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping. Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company.Packer / MoverNovember 1999 to August 2004, Bekins Van Lines, Inc. Dayton, OHPerformed inside delivery for customers. Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas and performed routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tankEducationGED General, 2008, Monday Education Program Dayton, OH, MontgomeryCustomize ResumeDo you want a resume just like this one? With a little help from Resume-Now, you can create a picture-perfect resume and watch the interview requests pour in. Our resume builder makes it easy to create a well-written resume in a matter of minutes. No matter your job title or experience level, you ll get hired faster and earn the salary you deserveMore Transportation and Distribution ResumesEntry Level Service Station Resume Templates

With the Worlds Biggest Resume in Hand, He Hunts for a Job in the Street

With the Worlds Biggest Resume in Hand, He Hunts for a Job in the StreetWith the Worlds Biggest Resume in Hand, He Hunts for a Job in the StreetThis young mans resume is YUUUGE. In fact, its one of the biggest resumes weve ever seen. Also,it fits on a single page, which is a good practice that makes us happy every single time. So how did this huge resume come to be? And what is there to be learned from it?Adil Aslam has just graduated from the University of Melbourne where he received a fine education. As a young, fresh-out-of-college professional, he was eager to finally turnhis dreams into reality. Yet, even though he tried to apply for many jobs, he only received automated responses. This is when somebody must have told him Go big or go home, Adil.So he did. When writing their resumes, most people tend to inflate their experience and accomplishments. Yet, Adil Aslam didnt want to have anything to do with empty exaggerations. Instead, he inflated his resume in physical size. He wen t big. Which is why he didnt have to go home but could take his resume to the Melbourne central business district instead.Now, its really hard not to notice a guy carrying around a huge resume. Its just not something you see all the time. Even if he does it somewhat casually, simply standing on a corner of a busy street.Photo by Cameron SchwabAdil got noticed by Cameron Schwab, a renown leadership coach, who offered him a free coaching session. They chatted a bit and Adil made a great impression. Cameron described him as a bright young guy who has plenty of initiative and gumption, who listened well and responded with clarity and insight.Then heshared Adils story on LinkedIn and his resume is already getting some attention.What can youlearn from Adils approach?If you cant get your resume through, try different channels. When Adil saw he wasnt getting any results by filing up online applications, he wasnt afraid to take his resume to the streets. Also, always try to circumvent appli cant tracking systems that are frequently used by recruiters. Its where good applications go to die.Dont be afraid to experiment with the looks of your resume. From the recruiters perspective, most candidates are grey, faceless people. Make sure theres something you will be remembered for.Make new friends and never refuse a helping hand. Not only did Adil accept Camerons advice, he turned him into an ally in his job search. Network or, even better, make new friends whenever you can.Well be following Adils story but if you know of a job that might suit well toa resourceful marketer like himself, do contact him on LinkedInShare Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

Who Else Wants to Learn About Usa Jobs Resume?

Who Else Wants to Learn About Usa Jobs Resume? If you are not able to obey the application instructions and require assistance or when you have additional questions, you should get in touch with the point of contact in the Agency contact information section at the kusine of the announcement. The USAJOBS application procedure is intended to weed out candidates who cant follow precise instructions. The procedure for building your resume and applying online might take several hours. Be certain to read the How to Apply section carefully and adhere to the directions precisely. Whenever your application is ready, you will be sent from USAJOBS to the agency application system and you may submit your application. Click this URL to find a preview edition of the questions that you will be asked during the application procedure. You might need to do some extra research on this one. Youve got to compose an expert application package and youll need to devote an appreciable quantity of ti me to package it correctly and to incorporate each one of the essential information that is necessary for these applications. Second, the resume builder enables you to duplicate your resume, which is quite helpful once you will need to upgrade the document or tailor it to a certain position. The USAJOBS resume builder permits you to provide as many as five references. Be certain that if you specialize in technical field, you will be supplied with technical writer resume whos knowledgeable about special terminology and expressions. The reward of the resume builder is that you receive a consistent federal cv, which are available by means of a recruiter utilizing a keyword search. For instance, an applicant might have a telephone interview and then an in-person interview. Be certain your resume contains all of the info requested in the vacancy announcement. Successful candidates are well qualified, but theyre also prepared. To be certain, USAJobs resumes are scrutinized in ways which other resumes previously probably were not. Also, you should make sure you mention your KSA in your resume. Each announcement differs. Many announcements incorporate an on-line questionnaire that you have to submit. All USAJOBS vacancy announcement needs to be read and interpreted before application. What to Expect From Usa Jobs Resume? Thus, theres no need to attempt to build one resume profile or write a single profile title that fits every position you need to submit an application for. It asks questions about what type of pressure the preceding job entailed and the way the candidate handled it. Please bear in mind you will want to create a USAJOBS account as a way to submit an application for a position. Something is much better than nothing and following all, I would be in the computer system. The Master t he Interview guide can help you understand and apply key approaches, which means you always leave an outstanding impression. Its possible to suggest that the supervisor might be contacted after a work offer on your uploaded resume. Eventually you see that you cant incorporate every detail of every job that youve ever held. You may use this preview to collect the required information you will need as soon as you start to submit an application for the job. How far a candidate gets in the application procedure will probably be set by the capability to convincingly cover the agencys requested KSAs. You always need to be taking applications. The time needed to submit an application is dependent on the job youre applying for and the agencys requirements. The remainder of the info can be summarized. Because you can post several resumes on the website, make sure to tailor your resume to coincide with the particular position youre applying to. You should make an application for every position that youre qualified for and interested in. For instance, you are asking for a call center position. Some even reported they had the exact saatkorn position open for as much as 2 decades.

What to Share on Social Media to Attract Talent - Spark Hire

What to Share on Social Media to Attract Talent - Spark HireCat videos, music prodigies, gold dress vs blue dressthis is the kind of content many of us have increasingly been seeing on social media within the last few years. While this kind of content goes viral (sometimes very unexpectedly) it doesnt scream Come work for us or Look at our company culture to the top-bedrngnisch talent many organizations need.The way companies go about successfully attracting talent has to be focused on the end goal finding quality candidates. Here are a few examples of companies who post extremely relevant content to their social media outlets to attract the right audience top talent.People having fun at work. While searching for a job, candidates want to make sure the company culture will be a good fit for their needs. Some organizations will have mora of a serious, corporate feel, which is intriguing to some, while others will have a more relaxed cultural environment which is important to others. The team havaschi re-made the famous lawn tractor scene from MadMen_AMC, this time with a CraftsmanA photo posted by Havas Worldwide Chicago (havaschi) on Apr 3, 2015 at 1209pm PDTAs seen above, Havas Worldwide Chicago posted this picture to Instagram just in time for the series finale of Mad Men. Being a globally renowned creative agency, this post is highly relevant to the talent they are trying to attract those interested in advertisingand FUNPosting for a good cause. People love seeing companies that work toward bigger goals than just their own. People also love working for companies that do just that, which is why it is important to post content regarding the causes your organization works toward and supports.On May 21st 2015, Matt Lauer from The Today Show rode his bicycle from Boston to New York City for Red Nose Day, a cause to bring awareness to children living in poverty in the U.S. and abroad. Red Nose Day also supports domestic and international charities such as Feedin g America, Save The Children, Boys Girls Clubs of America, along with many others. And if youre not the biking type, people around the world simply wore red noses to show their support ya know, the kind you see on your favorite childhood clown.Image Source NBC, The Today ShowAnother cause that took social media by storm was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. For those of you who missed out on these videos on your Facebook news feed, this is where individuals (and sometimes corporate groups) would pour a bucket of ice over their head and nominate other people to do the same to fund a cure for Lou Gehrigs Disease. If those who were nominated decided not to do the challenge, they were asked to donate to the ALS Foundation.A few notable companies who participated in the ice bucket challenge include the Atlanta Falcons NFL team, JPMorgan Chase Co., Randstad, LinkedIn, etc. (the list goes on and on) even Kermit the Frog participated Both of these examples of posting for a cause attract tal ent based on values, which plays a huge role in overall company culture.Job opportunities.Of course if you want to attract talent to work for your organization, youre going to need to broadcast your career opportunities. Check out this clever tweet Intel sent out to its potential candidates.If you know what HSDPA means without Wikipedia, we may have a job for you Intel Jobs http//t.co/tLIgLD6L Intel (intel) August 8, 2012Posting your open positions on social media is also free advertisements (assuming you arent paying for social media ads) By broadcasting your jobs in a creative way like Intel did, you also cast a wider net and reach potential employees you may have missed out on. This is particularly helpful for when you are looking for a large response or if you have many openings for the same position.Contests.Who doesnt love winning free stuff? HubSpot held a Summer Book Club giveaway where people interested in absatzwirtschaft (which is exactly what HubSpot does) can opt-in wit h their email for their chance to win free marketing books throughout the summer.Not only does this add email addresses to their prospect list, this shows their target audience (marketing professionals) that they care about their customers interests. This tactic works for attracting talent since those who are already looking for marketing roles are brought to their landing page and if they like what they see (which is always the hope with landing pages) they can browse further into the siteand quite possibly could land on their careers page.Awesome customer service. I dont know about you, but when I am looking to work with a company, I dig through their social media accounts to find out what other people are saying. Whether that be my cable provider or a new restaurant I want to try out, having some insight from others come in handy when making decisions. Yelp has an entire business model devoted to the idea peer reviews are a super successful means of content when making decisions .This same mentality could work for companies looking to attract talent. Just as many consumers look for reviews on products and services, job seekers want to work for respectable companies so seeing customers and employees having positive experiences with a brand is appealing for potential employees (which could explain Glassdoors success).Helpful resources. Make sure your prospects are always learning from you Even if your intent isnt necessarily to attract top talent, attracting other influencers in your space is also helpful and gives your organization credibility. Resources like whitepapers, eBooks, free eCourses, and your company blog are all incredibly useful hubs where people can see what your company is really about. These resources already target your audience, so attracting passive candidates that are interested in what you do can be a result of posting information-rich content.The main advice to take away from this post is to be authentic on social media. In order to at tract the talent you want (and need), be real and let your true company culture shine This is your opportunity to really showcase your brand, because more often than not, people do NOT want to get sold on a particular product on their social media accounts. Instead, tell a story, keep it light, and keep them wanting more content If youre interested in learning more about how to attract top talent to your company, check out Spark Hires blog post titled 3 Tried-and-True Ways to Attract Top Talent.What are some other brands that use social media to attract talent, and how do they do it? And just for fun, what are some examples of things you dislike about companies using social media?