Top 10 Most Misunderstood Jobs in the UK

Top 10 Most Misunderstood Jobs in the UK The workplace has changed a lot in one generation, and new research released by LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, reveals 1 in 3 parents don’t have a clue what their children do for a living. The research reveals a user interface designer, data scientist and social media manager are the professions parents are least likely to understand, with over two-thirds of parents admitting they weren’t confident providing a correct definition of these roles. The top misunderstood jobs list has been revealed by LinkedIn to mark their third annual Bring in Your Parents Day, taking place today, and will see professionals across the UK invite their parents into the workplace to give them an inside view of their working life. The day aims to bridge the gap between professionals and parents as more than half of UK parents surveyed (52%) admit to not being very familiar with what their own child does for a living. Other professions that made the top ten misunderstood jobs included actuary (68%), sub-editor (66%), sociologist (62%) and radio producer (58%). Over 2,000 parents across the UK were surveyed on how confident they were providing definitions for a range of careers spanning investment bankers to fashion designers. It also revealed that traditional careers are best for avoiding confusion, with teacher (20%), fire-fighter (28%) and architect (28%) getting the lowest percentages for UK parents not knowing what the job entailed. To help improve parents’ knowledge of what their child does and give a better insight into their world, companies around the world including Doro, Samsung, Mars and Philips have opened their doors for this year’s LinkedIn Bring in Your Parents Day. LinkedIn’s Darain Faraz, commented: “Parents can be a valuable part of their child’s career, and an important source of advice and guidance. Our research shows that almost half of parents have an opinion on their child’s work situation but often hold back because they don’t fully understand what they do for a living. Bring in Your Parents Day was born with one goal in mind to bring employees and their parents together, arming parents with the knowledge they need to open up those potentially important conversations around the world of work.” The top ten misunderstood jobs (measured by the percentage of UK parents who weren’t confident about correctly describing them) are: UI Designer (86%) Data scientist (76%) Social media manager (71%) Actuary (68%) Sub editor (66%) Sociologist (62%) Radio producer (58%) PR manager (57%) Investment banker (55%) Fashion designer (51%) What do your parents think you do? These families had some hilarious responses: https://t.co/EewOS1ukGQ #BIYP https://t.co/1cF0O8CISD â€" LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) October 27, 2015

The Basics of Writing Leadership on Resume

The Basics of Writing Leadership on ResumeWriting leadership on resume is one of the most important things that a person can do to demonstrate their importance. Not only does it indicate an individual's capability and skills, but also shows that they have already learned the skill of being a leader in the workplace. When a person already has the required experience to be an effective leader in a workplace, it is easy for them to show that they are more than just a good administrator or manager. They will be able to put their experience into a resume that reflects their personality and make them stand out in a crowd.There are many kinds of leadership on resume that can be used to demonstrate management skills. It can be discussed at length, and a specific section for the type of leadership can be included in the employment application. For example, you may want to include a section on 'Management' where you will explain how you have been a leader in the workplace. A lot of people choo se to mention other achievements and responsibilities as part of their 'management' on resume to show that they have been able to take their skills and learn from them.Many people know that writing effective leadership on resume is very important. However, many people will not know how to write it effectively. This is because there are various types of leadership that require different ways of writing and presenting what should be a clear, concise and honest statement of the skills that a person brings to the workplace.First, when writing a leadership on resume it is very important to understand what the job itself is. If the person is in charge of a department, it is important to differentiate it from the supervisor position. As a supervisor, there is a lot of different things that a person should be able to do including but not limited to supervision of employees and customer relations.Writing a sentence with a goal should also be included in the application. This should be presen ted in a very clear way and the individual should be encouraged to talk about what they do best. This will allow them to not only build up their skills but also prove that they have enough knowledge about leadership to be able to be considered for a particular role.The most common mistake made by people who are applying for a leadership position is actually overlooking the reason why the candidate's leadership skills are considered important. The truth is that when a company makes a hiring decision, they are looking for a leader who can help create a positive working environment. In order to make sure that the company will always benefit from having a positive work environment, the company is looking for someone who is able to organize their colleagues, and foster teamwork.There are also various opportunities that can be had with the right amount of leadership skills. Most leadership positions will require some sort of mentoring or involvement in the workplace. This can prove to be a great opportunity to provide leadership skills to those who do not necessarily have a direct line to being a leader.Leadership on resume can be written very simply or very complicated depending on the type of resume that is created. Whether or not you want to impress a company or hire a person depends solely on how you present yourself in your resume. However, the fact remains that the person will always be judged by their resume and that the most important thing is that you get the job.

Using Your Magical Recruiting Power to Hire the Perfect Candidate

Using Your Magical Recruiting Power to Hire the Perfect Candidate Have you ever had to find a candidate your business desperately need that tends to be in short supply? I have on numerous occasions. Some examples from my past include: A Director of a nonprofit organization with demanding hours without the salary budget to match A Service Technician who is required to travel 95% of the time A CEO who needed a clairvoyant Admin Assistant An IT expert for an extremely   niche program Many organizations are constantly on a never-ending quest to find the perfect candidate. So how do you find that one-in-a-million candidate that, in their own unique way, has the power to drive a business towards its full profit-earning potential? Resourcefulness: Embrace the Hunt Traditional job boards work sometimes, but they can’t be the only weapon arsenal. You are an expert in your industry and have spent years developing contacts in your field, so why not start by asking around for referrals? Be sure to ask people you know and respect who are outside the field of HR. And even when you don’t have a critical opening, never stop recruitingkeep a list (physical or mental) of people that you would love to work with should an opportunity arise. Once you have exhausted your personal network, start reaching out to others via LinkedIn, Professional Organizations, and Networking Organizations. I personally love LinkedIn Recruiter although it’s expensive, you can do searches with almost any keyword. You need to hunt the candidate instead of searching for it. This is necessary since hiring the perfect candidate tends to be elusive: they aren’t likely to just “show up” out of the blue. Perspective: You Do You Perfect candidates may come in all kinds of shapes and colors, but one thing that unites them is that they can’t be easily bought especially the kind that can fly. They know that they are in demand, and aren’t going to settle for just any job. They’re not only talented but deeply confident, A true candidate is discerning, and rightly so. They are evaluating you and your entire business just as much as you are evaluating them. You have to be extremely self-aware and transparent about your strengths and weaknesses as an organization and a leader.  So don’t try to sugarcoat them, tell them the magical stuff and the dark Gargemely stuff, since they are going to find out eventually. Revising Expectations When you get really clear about expectations in terms of qualifications, aptitude, experience and fit, you may find that you don’t even need a perfect employee. If you want to know if you are really looking for the perfect candidate or just have unrealistic expectations, you can start by asking your client group these questions: Why is this position so difficult to fill? Why did the previous employee leave? Do I pay below or above market for this position in this region? Is the education requirement necessary for competency in this role? Where am I located do I offer relocation? Is it necessary that they have the exact previous experience? Hiring for a single position shouldn’t be your full-time job. You will most definitely have plenty of other things to think about. So instead of being stuck in a cycle of high turnover, it’s time to find a fresh angle. About the author:  Colleen Drennen Pfaller    is the Founder of A Slice of HR, a company that provides subscription HR services to small businesses to help them recruit best of industry, reduce turnover, ignite passion and avoid legal missteps.

5 Secrets To Reduce Stress While Growing Your Business - Classy Career Girl

5 Secrets To Reduce Stress While Growing Your Business Once you reach a major milestone growing your start-up, survival isn’t your primary concern anymore. Now you’re hoping to develop your business and begin growing what you created into something big and prosperous. But, this new chapter transitioning from entrepreneur to CEO isn’t easy. In fact, it may the most stressful part of your journey so far. First, you need to know  where you are now and know what might be  holding back your business right now. Is it overwhelm or working IN your business not ON your business. Is it bright, shiny object syndrome? Are you a control freak and having a hard time delegating? Are there undefined roles on your team?  Remember, what got you here might not get you there. 5 Secrets To Reduce Stress While Growing Your Business 1.Go Digital To get to the level you are at, more customers or clients are interested in your company and the products or services you provide. But each one of these prospects can come with a trail of paperwork if you havent clearly created the systems to start and stay digital as you run your business. Communications, quotes, receipts, invoices, faxes and customer notes can pile up on your desk and the sheer number of envelopes you have to open daily can cost you a lot of time. If you prefer the digital life, why not choose a company like physicaladdress.com that can digitize your mail, leaving you paper free at home? Going digital is amazing. I use Evernote and dropbox to manage all of my files. I dont print anything and prefer to keep all of my to-do lists online. If I have to write down my daily to-do list, I write it on my dry-erase board.  I am actually getting rid of all of my books too and just going to be reading on my kindle. Its amazing how great it feels to get rid of all the papers you really dont need that just make you feel overwhelmed, stressed and disorganized. 2. Outsource Outsourcing is one of the best ways to cope as your business grows and we at CCG highly recommend that you get yourself a virtual assistant ASAP (youll thank us later)! You can also look into using a telephone answering service to deal with the growing number of people contacting you as well. You might even choose to outsource your web service so you don’t have to keep the website going by yourself. This will give you the option to expand its reach and its functionality and start delegating what you hate doing yourself. Why not see if your entire ordering system can be automated, freeing you up from sending confirmation emails back and forth? We highly recommend using Infusionsoft as your company grows for automation. 3.  Self-care and Unplug Rest and relaxation are essential for the busy entrepreneur. You have a very high risk of burnout. Take an hour for yourself every day that is just for supporting your body and mind. You may choose half an hour of exercise and half an hour of reading a favorite novel. It doesn’t matter what you do providing it’s a clean break from the business. It will help you focus more, sleep better, and cope with the stress of running a business. Make sure you are also unplugging from our phone and computer. You should have dedicated times to be on and then batch check administrative items such as social media and checking email so you can focus as much as you can on revenue producing items. 4. Consistent Planning and Routines A clear strategy with detailed objectives and goals can help reduce stress as your business develops. Knowing exactly where you’re going and how you’re going to get there takes the pressure off the day-to-day tasks. Listing your day-to-day duties and making them more routine can also help. You’ll become quicker and more efficient at them and you wont have to make so many decisions throughout the day. Routine should be your best friend so you can save the important decisions for running your business. After all, the more you do something, the more relaxed youll be at it which can apply to everything from updating your blog to pitching presentations. 5. Be Honest Here are some really important questions to ask yourself today to become the CEO you need to be next year: -Who do you have to become to lead your team as a CEO? -What change do you need to make? -What is the most powerful action you can take right now? -If you are committed to everything, you are committed to nothing. What are you committed to? Reduce stress now and increase your longevity in this business. It’s important that you take the time to relax and switch off. [RELATED: How to Make the Transition From Entrepreneur to CEO]

Resume References Template

Resume References TemplateHaving a resume references can be the difference between getting a job and losing it. There are some employers who will not even look at a resume if the resume references are bad. If you want to find employment, then you need to follow these tips.There are many online resources that can help you with your resume references. The majority of them will require a small fee, but you can usually get started with one free of charge. These reference services can help you with all aspects of your reference, from typing the information to editing the data.Some services allow you to edit the entire report. This means that you can choose what you want to include or delete from the resume references template. It's helpful to have an unlimited number of options because sometimes the information in a resume is hard to find. There's no sense in wasting your time by writing the same thing over again.Most of the reference letters are for positions that are recruitable. This m eans that they're good candidates for jobs that you could apply for. You have to work hard to make sure that your reference letters will be used because other people are competing for the same jobs.Remember that it will take an extensive amount of time to write and edit all of the reference letters. If you put a lot of thought into your resume references, you will use less effort when you use these tools. Your employer may even look through all of your references before deciding whether or not to consider you for the job.Don't post online a resume without references. This will put you at a disadvantage in the hiring process. You also have to understand that some companies only look through a small portion of the resumes they receive.For some people, it takes an extra time to find out the information about the person they're referencing. You may have to look up his or her address or phone number. Sometimes these types of tasks are necessary.Finally, employers prefer candidates who ha ve done the job before. They don't want to hire someone that has never had to go to a job interview. You can tell if the person knows how to do the job if you talk to friends or people who have been there before.

How Career Coaching Gets It Wrong Tips for Choosing a Career Coach Who Wont Waste Your Money - Kathy Caprino

How Career Coaching Gets It Wrong Tips for Choosing a Career Coach Who Wont Waste Your Money What are the easiest ways to spot an ineffective career coach who won’t be helpful in moving you forward? This week I heard from a lovely woman in another state who shared with me a story about a career coach she hired this year.   This coach, in the end, was of no help at all.   I have to say, if I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it one hundred times. The coach had her take a battery of expensive assessment tests, and the results showed that she was in the perfect job for herself.   The problem is, she’s very unhappy in this profession of 30 years, and wants out (for a variety of well-founded reasons).   He also told her that due to her age (she’s in late midlife), she’ll have a hard time reinventing and finding a new job.   Wow, thanks a lot for the motivation and inspiration, sir!   While it’s certainly true that reinventing in midlife has it deep challenges (I should know), where there’s a will, there’s a way. I experienced a similar thing 10 years ago with a career counselor I hired.   At 40 years old, I felt sick, miserable, and depressed at my current line of work and job, which was marketing and product management for a leading membership services organization.   I had been in membership services for years, and lost all interest in it. I deeply longed for a new career direction, but couldn’t figure out what to do. After hundreds of dollars, several meetings, and a series of standardized assessment tests, the career counselor said, “Well, looks like your current job is perfect for you and meets all your needs.”   Are you kidding???   If it met all my needs, why do I want to poke my eye out with a stick!   Why do I hate it so much, and why am I “breaking down” from the stress, exhaustion, crushing competition, and lack of connection to my work? The reason he arrived at the conclusion that my job was right for me involved his constricted perspective â€" an inability to think expansively about his client’s potential and capabilities.   He was looking only at the person I projected at that moment, and taking into account my outwardly-stated needs, skills, and priorities, without looking at my potential.   It’s understandable that I the client would have a limited perspective â€" after all, that’s natural to feel limited and blocked when we’re stuck in a negative situation.   But for the career coach to be stuck with me in this limited view?   That’s just bad coaching. What I needed was a breakthrough â€" a “paradigm shift” that would allow me to see how much more I was capable of than my current views and experiences allowed. How did the coaching process go wrong?   The career coach and assessment tests I took identified my professional needs and talents as: Wanting flexibility, family time, high pay Avoiding extensive travel Utilizing my well-honed marketing skills Writing, copywriting, editing Generating ideas and implementing new marketing strategies Being creative â€" developing new products and enhancements Leading/managing others successfully Managing projects and budgets Building client relationships Nurturing ideas to fruition Re-engineering and streamlining processes for greater efficacy The thing he missed was that, while I was indeed tapping into various talents and skills I possess, I was pointing them in the wrong direction!   The work I was focused on felt absolutely meaningless to me â€" or worse â€" harmful to the community and world.   To me, what we were selling lacked any contributive value.   The sole point of my job was to sell membership services and to make money â€" regardless of whether these services were truly needed or beneficial in people’s lives. My career coach missed the most important aspect of what I wanted in my working life â€" to feel good about what I’m doing! This coach also missed exploring three vital dimensions to a joyful and successful life and career:  Standards of integrity â€" HOW you want to live and work â€" the process of living, not just the content of it   (check out Maria Nemeth’s book The Energy of Money for more about this!)  Life intentions â€" WHAT you want to create and give in my life, when all is said and done  Life purpose â€" THE UNIQUE PURPOSE of your life on this planet at this time Career coaches who don’t touch on the above aren’t going to be successful for you. They disregard the most important dimensions of your career.   My view is this â€" we did not come here on this planet at this time SIMPLY to pay the mortgage.   Yes, we must pay our bills, and handle our finances responsibly and accountably, but each of us is much more than a bank account.   We have talents, needs, perspectives, experiences, longings and gifts that coalesce into a special amalgam â€" the essence of you and what you want to give through your professional identity and endeavors. So the next time you are looking for a career coach, please do me a favor…check out exactly what he/she will be helping you achieve â€" is it a new job that fits outwardly but leaves you feeling cold and depressed?   Or is it a career/job that you can sink your teeth into, that brings you passion, power, and purpose, and lets you connect with the most expansive version of yourself, each and every day? And don’t let a career coach work on your resume and social media profiles WITHOUT knowing who you really are on the inside, and what you care to give and be in the world.   If you create a new resume and direction without understanding and honoring the essence of you, you’ll waste precious time and money.   Trust me on this one! Share your stories! I’d LOVE to hear from you about this issue.   Have you also had disappointing experiences with career coaches?   If so, what did they miss or how did they steer you wrong?   And on the contrary, have you had great experiences with a career coach?   Please comment here about what you’ve learned, so others can benefit from your experiences! Thanks SO much for your feedback. Here’s to a breakthrough this summer that brings you to the professional life you long for!

Want That Dream Job Dont Mention This In Your Resume

Want That Dream Job Don’t Mention This In Your Resume 18 Flares 18 Flares The resume is your top tool for creating a quality first-impression for your potential employer. When applying for the job of your dreams, you may find yourself stuck, thinking about what else you can add to your resume to make it all the more impressive. Equally as important as thinking carefully about what to say in your resume, is paying attention to what not to say. Source: http://worklife.roberthalf.com.au/ Here is a list of 5 things that will work against you landing that dream job: Irrelevant Job Experience:  Keep it short, sweet, and relevant. A resume that follows these rules will be far more valuable to potential employers than those that feature an extensive list containing every piece of work experience that you have had throughout your life. Think about what you have done in your career that specifically relates to the job you are applying for. Make mention of past positions, experience, and skills that most strongly demonstrate the qualifications that your potential employer is seeking. False Information:  It is a rule of thumb that you should never lie, especially on a resume. There are several ramifications you could be facing by placing inaccurate information about yourself on the resume that your potential employer will read. Not only could the discovery of false info drastically ruin your chance of securing your desired position, it may also damage your career prospects in future. Keep in mind that it is very easy for employers to verify the claims about yourself. They can do so by contacting companies you have worked for. Many such companies will share requested information about their former employees and can highlight the untruths that you propose. Moral of the story here be 100 per cent honest in what you say, and you will not these problems to worry about. Salary History:  Putting your salary history can severely hamper your negotiating power when it comes to discussing your wages. A case in point, an employer may notice you have previously worked in a similar role for considerably less than what they were prepared to pay. In this scenario, you’ve essentially shown them your hand and it is likely that they won’t offer much more than what you are already earning because they know you are likely to accept. If you want more information on the wages of similar positions in your industry, consult an online salary guide, such as the Robert Half Salary Guides, so you have a ballpark on how much you should expect your future employer to offer. Personal information:  Remember, it is important to keep everything that you put on your resume as relevant to your dream position as possible. This means there is not really any space left for your personal information to fill up. Apart from your contact details and citizenship status, most other personal details can go. Hobbies can go unless you have one that is closely related to the position you are going for. Other attributes such as age, religion, martial status, ethnicity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and the number of children you have, should also be removed. The reason is that prior knowledge to your personal orientation and affiliations may sway an employer’s decision and open them up for discrimination. It is common for an employer to simply not consider a resume because it has too much personal information and they don’t want to be liable for discriminating against you, even if it was not their intention. Tip: Keep your resume about work only. Photographs:  Likewise, unless you are applying to become a model or an actor, it is not a good idea to put a photograph or a description of your appearance on your resume. Your appearance should not be a factor in your candidacy for an employment position, therefore do not include it. It is not right for employees to be chosen on this basis and this is recognized by the law. There are legal grounds for employers being accused of discrimination, and many employers simply scrap resumes that have photographs or description of physical attributes.