GradWeb To Launch Industry First Recruitment Insight Report

GradWeb To Launch Industry First Recruitment Insight Report GradWeb, the entry-level, graduate and campaign recruitment outsourcing specialists, announce the launch of an industry first The Graduate Recruitment Insights Report. The Report provides definitive, multi-sector research into graduate recruitment campaign trends and will be launched in London on the 26th February 2013. As competition increases for the best entry-level talent, employers need to benchmark their recruitment programmes effectively. The research is the first of its kind to identify the key trends in UK Graduate Recruitment based on campaign data from multiple employers from different vertical markets, including Engineering, FMCG, Telecommunications and Public Sector. Attending the event will enable you to benchmark your graduate recruitment against your market sector and find out what sources perform best for graduates by job role, university, sector and diversity. • Analysis of graduate recruitment campaign data from the past three years • Data generated from more than 75,000 candidate job applications each year • Find out the best candidate sources, media, volumes and hiring statistics by graduate job role • Analysis by function, diversity and sector trends • Changes in candidate behaviours over the past three years • Headline report available for free The Graduate Recruitment Insights Report will be launched at CCT Venues Canary Wharf on the 26th February 2013 at an evening event for graduate employers. Limited places are available for this free event. If you would like to attend, e-mail info@gradweb.co.uk for more details. Commenting on the research Ben Jackson, GradWeb’s Commercial Director, said “The Graduate Recruitment Insights Report provides employers with a unique insight into how graduate recruitment has evolved over the past three years. By attending our launch event employers will benefit by understanding the leading sources for graduates by job role, diversity, university and industry sector, enabling them to benchmark their own campaigns.” Hattip: Future Talent LinkedIn Group / GradWeb You May Also Like

How to Use Facebook to Get Hired [5 Ways]

How to Use Facebook to Get Hired [5 Ways] Yes the words work and Facebook do sound like a contradiction in term; some offices have even banned Facebook for being the ultimate time waste application (back to Solitaire everyone). During the last few years we have learned how one can easily get fired by using Facebook, all you have to do is update your status with how much you loathe your boss or publicly post pictures from last weekend’s shenanigans portraying you slightly worse for wear. Let me now pose a much more intriguing question; is it possible to land a job using Facebook? Surely not you say, let’s investigate I say. Stats first; we are looking at 300 million active users on Facebook (about the population of the United States). Facebook is ranked the 2nd most popular Internet site by Alexa, just behind Google. The users on Facebook spend 20 minutes per day on the site, whereas the average for any website is roughly 10 seconds. So we know there are shed loads of people on Facebook, it’s very popular and users tend to spend a lot of time on the site. Now let’s crack on with the 5 ways to use Facebook to get hired: 1) Networking: With the stats fresh in mind, we can assume that most of your colleagues and business partners will be on Facebook. Furthermore, we can assume that recruiters and prospective new employers (hiring mangers, HR people) will be on Facebook. This gives you a unique opportunity to network yourself to whoever is hiring at the moment. Everyone expects to get contacted via Twitter but Facebook is not a professional network, and therefore you contacting somebody professionally could actually help you stand out from the crowd. I know sales people that use Facebook exactly this way as they can get through, whereas Linkedin ships hundreds of messages every week to buyers. As long as you tread carefully, this tactic will work. Let’s say you identify a company that is recruiting, now find out who the hiring manager is. Then check for friends or friends of friends in common, in order to get referred to people working for the company or even the hiring manager direct. Contact this person with your best spiel and take it from there. 2) Status Updates: The most obvious way to use Facebook for a job hunt is to update your status with your current situation and what you are looking for. Friends, family, old colleagues, long-time-no-speak acquaintances are all there to help you. People want to help others, it’s in human nature. You will be delighted at how much support and help you’ll get. Bear in mind that another human trait is forgetting, so you best keep updating your network and giving them the latest on your job hunt and thus staying in the forefront of their minds. 3. Facebook marketplace: Craigslist, Gumtree and other online marketplaces are simple tools that can be very useful for your job hunt. Have you tried Facebook marketplace? Have a look through your local marketplace for job listings, you will be able to see a description and also who posted the job. You can now either apply or contact the person behind the position for more information. Facebook’s marketplace may not be as comprehensive as other marketplaces but that can benefit you as there is likely to be less competition for any roles posted there. 4) Join and get active in groups: The groups on Facebook are just like Linkedin groups, a place to discuss and post news about a particular topic, industry or interest. You can add value to the group by joining in or starting discussions, posting links and other resources to the wall, moderating or managing sections of the group and so on. Once you have had a few conversations with people, send a friend invitation and they are likely to accept as you now know each other, albeit only online. The objective here is to network with and get noticed by others in your industry, this could lead to you being considered for upcoming job opportunities even before they are posted. 5) Posting ads: Its really simple to set up an ad campaign on Facebook. You can put a short ad together and link it to your bio. You can then pick what demographics you want to target and your maximum spend per day, minimum $1. The more specific you can make it the better, you only want the right people clicking through as you pay per click. These ads are likely to render some interest in yourself and may or may not lead to your dream job but it’s certainly another way to reach out. Conclusion: Can you really get a job with Facebook? Well, lets just say it’s not going to overtake Linkedin anytime soon on that front. But if you spend time on there anyway, why not turn it into something productive. Add it to you social media job searching strategy along with LinkedIn, Twitter and any other platform you use. Another weapon in your job hunting arsenal is not going to hurt. Have you used Facebook for job searching and how did it go? More on Facebook at How To Find Jobs on Facebook.

UKs Top Employers - Application Deadlines and Analysis

UKs Top Employers - Application Deadlines and Analysis Top 100 Graduate Recruiters in the UK for 2011-12. The following is a visualisation of deadlines for UKs top 100 recruiters. Below is also detailed analysis of the data. Update 1: The initial idea was thought up by Sussex University Careers and Employability Centre who developed the Graduate Schemes with Early Deadline timeline Application deadline for UKs Top 100 Graduate Employers [kml_flashembed publishmethod=static fversion=8.0.0 movie=http://www.timetoast.com/flash/TimelineViewer.swf?passedTimelines=188201 width=620 height=400 targetclass=flashmovie] [/kml_flashembed] Analysis of the Top 100 Graduate Employers 2011-12. For a text only version please click here. What does the data show? See this .pdf version for a visual analysis of the data.  {filelink=5} To summarise the top 100 UK Graduate Employers from the data available. Aldi offer the highest graduate salary of £40,000, followed by law firms offering   £37,000   £39,000 McDonalds Restaurants offer the lowest graduate salary of   £18,500 (minimum) Law firm applications are the most futuristic, applications close in July 2012 for start in 2014 All the Government services in the Top 100 employers have gone down in rankings as compared to 2010 ranks. Civil Service has fallen from Rank 3 (in 2010) to Rank 8 (in 2011) PwC and Deloitte remain unchanged at position 1 and 2 respectively. Remaining unchanged for 2 years. The Big 4 Audit firms (PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst Young) have 4350 graduate vacancies on offer. Oxfam is the only Top 100 Graduate Employer stating graduate salary as voluntary (not paid) Apple is the top newcomer of 2011-12 entering straight at position 53 30% of the last 20 positions are newcomers which means next year there will be big movers Major issue for International Students All of the UK Top 100 Graduate Employers and indeed all of the graduate employers in the UK have a condition of application for international students. International students have to show they have the right to work or take up employment in the UK. With the abolition of Tier 1: Post Study Work(PSW) Visa in April 2012, international students will be in a  dilemma as to what to state on the application. With the decision on what will replace PSW visa scheduled for not earlier than April 2012, most international students will probably have a negative mark against them on this issue. If you are an international student, it is advised to speak to the employers HR department and making them aware of your situation. I hope the Careers Services at Universities offer some kind of support or advise on this issue. Sources/Credits The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers see website Data Visualised by timetoast see website Pdf version developed using Microsoft Word Application Timetoast visualisation first thought of by  SussxUniCareers  developing this timeline   The deadline dates are as given in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers see website  (the ones in July August are ones that have listed Applications accepted all year round) 13

7 Reasons How Freelancing is Safer Than a 9-to-5 Job - CareerMetis.com

7 Reasons How Freelancing is Safer Than a 9-to-5 Job Photo Credit â€" goodcall.comRecent years have witnessed a sea change in the paradigm of an ‘ideal job.’ Although there is a circle of full-time job supporters, they secretly wish for breaking free from it.Despite the juicy cushy paycheck, there is a constant threat of the impending doom. Without any notice you might be hauled befuddled into the meeting room with the HR, with the sudden need to redo your resume.Topping all of it are the uncertain market conditions, mismanagement on the companies part or change in the company motives which can make you pack your bags and leave the building empty-pocketed.evalThere is a misconception among people that freelancing is either just a side gig or done only when you are stripped off of a real job. But only the freelancers are aware of what a sweetener it is in life.The freedom of being your own boss, director, and the financial manager is unmatchable. The 9-5 full-time job is considered as social security, but what kind of social securit y deems your future and position in the hands of a stranger from a personnel department who might ask you to pack your bags at any moment.Let’s delve into how the ‘independent professionals’ or the freelancers relish the freedom without wagering their income and stability in life.But before that, there are two essentials things to consider:There is a saying, “not ventured, nothing gained” which sets perfect here. Freelancing won’t be easy at first. It takes time even if you have to adjust to a new job. There won’t be overnight changes, so you need not get scared or demotivated. Like every other thing in the world, it is not a smooth There will be speed breakers before you finally press the accelerator and zoom away.If you really enjoy your 9-5 job, you should abandon the idea. It isn’t for you, and not everyone should jump on the ferry. It is for those who are tired of the strenuous full-time job and desire to start their ownNow let’s get cracking!1) You Set the Di gits to Your VaultevalHere is the veritable part of the whole bargain. Freelancers have the liberty to set their own prices to ensure they are being paid fairly for the amount of time, effort, skills, and services they offer. There is no middleman to put a ceiling on your earnings.You earn as much as you work. You can turn down the project in case you are not satisfied with the wages since you have the authority to set your rate before you get into the project.In the regular job you climb up the ladder really slow, or you have to do work on extra projects before you hear the glad tidings of a promotion.evalFreelancing gives you the power to change things that do not fit your vision.2) Work From Your Own Space Photo Credit -entrepreneur.comThe other attractive feature of the deal is, you can work from anywhere you want at any time. You can work from your home or create your own working space that comforts you.All you need is a laptop and an internet connection. You can easily shift h ouses or cities, and work won’t be an obstacle.3) You Tip the Tables by Firing Your CustomersThe regular rat race demands you to be slavish to your customers. They are always right and have to be kept happy at all times. Yes! Even if what they are talking is gibberish.evalAs an employee, you are supposed to tolerate them until you pass them off or leave them. But if a contract bounds you then you have to put up with them forever!!!As a freelancer, you aren’t shackled to anyone. You can write down your own terms and conditions and leave working for the disrespectful ones. In case of a contract, you can add the terms of early termination to avoid bad situations.Such situations include:Late payment or no payment at allIncomplete information on projectsThe occurrence of a mishap or any natural calamity deeming it impossible to complete the task4) You Are at LibertyThe 9-5 job allows you no place to escape when you don’t feel like doing an assignment. Being a freelancer unhooks you from the submissive behavior.Although, the struggling ones should not turn down any projects, once you have a stable source of income you can say ‘No’ to a project. You can choose a project that fits right into your interest, career, and lifestyle.eval5) No More Burn-outsPhoto Credit- thebalance.comA regular employee has to work his fingers to the bone, no matter he is drowning under the load of work, making him vulnerable to burn-out. It is difficult to perform well but such things are not considered in the workplace. But as a freelancer, you can hit the brakes as soon as you think you have reached your limits.6) Job SecurityWhen signing a contract, we are blind to the threat of being kicked out at any time without any reason, which is wrapped by the glistening and gleaming basic novelties.As a result, any instabilities that arise in the company might put our position at stake. You can lose your entire income in one go sending you all the way down to start things from scratch. It is more heart-wrenching to see your income which supports your whole family evaporate overnight.A freelancer writes his own terms and conditions which are negotiable. You have the edge over the clients and can make adjustments. You are free from all sorts of crises. You might encounter an economic downturn, but that will be the same even if you are a regular employee. Therefore, you cannot claim the regular job to be any safer than freelancing.7) Your Efforts Will Rightly Pay OffAs a freelancer, you are the master of your own destiny. You will be paid for the amount of work you do with no one to take off the profits. A regular employee works blood, sweat, and tears before he is entitled to a bonus and it takes years for a promotion.evalA freelancer, the moment he starts taking up work and works hard, he sits on a honeycomb sucking at the sweet taste of success.THE WORDFreelancing sounds all the fun, that is not the case though. Everything demands your attention and dedication fo r it to prosper. But the advantages certainly outweigh the drawbacks. You work as much as you are willing to and the sky is the limit!NO more morning blues to fight. You can take off work and go on vacation more often. And what’s more, if you are not one who can be bossed around and ushered, freelancing is undoubtedly for you.Photo Credit â€" homebusinessmag.comBut remember, good things take time to happen. Once you have made the decision and are ready to take the leap, bear the hardships with patience before the cash starts pouring in. It all boils down to one thing: FREEDOM.Freedom to create your own ceiling and work the way that best gives you the chance to showcase your skills and win over your clients. If you love your work, you don’t have to work a single day, you look forward to every single day!eval

How to Make and Fulfill New Years Resolutions That Change Your Life - Kathy Caprino

How to Make â€" and Fulfill â€" New Year’s Resolutions That Change Your Life New Year’s Resolutions are promises we make to ourselves about a future vision we wish to achieve, but we  often (dare I say almost always) lack the strategy, commitment, focus, and accountability to make them a reality.   Here are five simple yet powerful tips to getting your groove on in terms of keeping these important commitments to your own success and happiness, and achieving true life change.  1) Make your resolutions S.M.A.R.T. Don’t just say â€" “I’m going to lose 15 pounds.” The vagueness of the “how” behind a big goal sets you up for failure.   Make each resolution a S.M.A.R.T. goal â€" that is, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.   So instead of “lose 15 pounds,” dimensionalize the goal and break it down into bite-sized pieces.    Develop a fully fleshed-out plan and articulate it in writing.   State something like: “Beginning January 7, I will follow my new plan to lose 1 lb per week. I’ll do it through my new nutritional menus, 3 days of 30-minute cycling per week, and a short hike each weekend.” Then monitor your progress each week and revise your course if necessary all along the way to your goal.   Remember: if you don’t DO anything different from what you’ve always done, nothing will change.  2) Dream Big, But Add a Dose of Realism It’s wonderful to dream big, but you also need to be realistic about the time, energy and commitment it will take to make your resolution a reality.  If you want a lofty goal as a resolution such as “I will finally write my book,” first understand what you’re committing to in terms of time, money, focus, and actions that will make this goal a reality.   As an initial step, “try on” the goal (before making the resolution) by researching it online and offline, and interviewing five people you know who’ve published a book about what it truly takes to write one.   If after researching it, you feel you can and want to do it, make your resolution clear and manageable â€" “I will complete my manuscript by the end of 2011, finding the helpers I need along the way.” 3) Don’t Based Your Goal on the Negative â€" Juice it up with Positivity If you hate your job and want out, don’t make your goal “I’ll leave my job by June.”   Reframe your goal to a more positive, expansive direction that encompasses what you truly want, not what you want to leave behind.   Shift your resolution to, “I will begin January 7th on a path of finding an exciting new job that aligns with my passions, talents, and skills.” Then follow it up with the actions and endeavors required today to land a great new job.   First, figure out what you really want in the next chapter of life and work (take my free Career Path Assessment to gain deeper clarity on where you want to go.).   Then, take key steps to build your personal brand and a powerful network to support you.   Revamp your resume, reach out to recruiters, colleagues and friends, get more connected on social media and LinkedIn, and request endorsements on LinkedIn, for a solid start. 4) Connect With Your Capabilities and Past Successes Before you make a resolution, think about times in the past you’ve achieved a great goal. How did you do it?   What motivated you, and how do you persevere through the challenging times?   Bring forward those traits and capabilities you already possess, and make sure those steps and abilities you’ve drawn on before are reflected in your new resolutions.   For instance, a client of mine wanted to raise her fees in her consulting practice this year, but was nervous to do it in these recessionary times.   I asked her to recall a time when she asked for more money, and it worked out well.   She remembered asking for a raise in her corporate job several years ago, and getting it.   She brought to mind all the steps she took to accomplish that success (outlining her key achievements, doing research about what others at her level are earning, assessing the obstacles to her getting more money, becoming clearer about the value she brought to the table, etc.).   This past process that she successfully followed gave her the courage to ask for what she deserved in her new situation, and it worked.   Bring all the learning from your past successes forward into your 2012 resolution success planning to show yourself you can do it. 5) Get Help To Be Accountable We don’t achieve big goals alone, or in a vacuum.   That’s simply not how the best and most powerful work and accomplishments get done.   You need a collection of different helpers to fill in your “gaps” â€" including a mentor, a coach (if you can afford one), and a role model who is ten steps ahead of where you are today, and who embodies what you want and how you want it.   Realize what you don’t know, and get outside help to support you.   As Einstein pointed out, we can’t solve a problem on the level it was created.   Ask your mentor or coach to hold you accountable.   Meet with them regularly to assess your progress, share your challenges, and ask for their insights into what you could be doing differently and  how you can learn, grow, and change your mindset, habits and behaviors to achieve what you want.  *   *   *   *   * In the end, resolutions can be empty, unfulfilled promises filled with regret, or enlivening, motivating goals that help you be all you want to be in life and work.   It’s up to you.   I’d go for the latter!   What’s your top New Year’s resolution for 2012 and how will you achieve it?

Learn More About Cover Letter Writing With Sample Cover Letters

Learn More About Cover Letter Writing With Sample Cover LettersResume writing cover letter samples can help you come up with the right kind of cover letter for your job application. Your resume will tell the employer that you are a qualified person, and this is what they are looking for. However, your cover letter also gives them an insight to you and your qualifications, as well as what your personality is like. There are several basic guidelines that you can follow while writing a cover letter, and these can be found on sample cover letters found online.Sample resume writing covers should not be generic; it should give an insight into your experience, skills, and abilities. If you can showcase your work experiences, how you are good at your job, and how your approach to the job is professional, then you can definitely work to get yourself a higher position in the company. So, always include your own experiences as well as your expertise in this part of your resume. These samples wi ll help you come up with the perfect cover letter for your job application.The format of your letter should be clear and unambiguous. You want to convince the hiring manager that you are indeed the best candidate for the job, so you need to make sure that you are not making any errors in this area. Always keep the letter simple and brief, and follow the sample cover letter samples that can be found online. Make sure that you use no more than one paragraph for your letter.Always include any important points that you can think of. For example, when writing about your accomplishments, list all the projects that you have worked on and submit this to the hiring manager. This shows how you can communicate well with the interviewer, and it also makes it easier for the hiring manager to understand your achievements. This is also an effective way to show that you are very organized, and so you are a good employee. Also, include any statements you think are relevant to the position, such as w here you would prefer to work, and where you would like to take your family.A sample letter with a sample cover letter will let the hiring manager know that you are serious about your application. However, they are not going to take your resume as seriously if it is written incorrectly. Many people make the mistake of just following the sample letter, without paying attention to their own letter. This is very common, but you cannot really blame the hiring manager for this. When you write the cover letter, make sure that you do not copy anything from the sample letter.If you do not feel comfortable writing the cover letter, try sending it to someone who can edit it for you. Having someone to edit your letter will make sure that it is formatted properly, and it will also make it more professional. If you find this too difficult, you can ask a friend or colleague to write the letter for you. Most people who are writing cover letters for their employers love to do it. They will love hav ing the chance to meet a friend, and this will boost your confidence.There are many companies who want to hire you, and the resume is going to be the first thing the employer sees. So, you want to impress them in this area. Taking the time to learn more about resume writing cover letter samples can help you get the perfect cover letter for your job application.

A Guide To Finding Good Resume Examples

A Guide To Finding Good Resume ExamplesIf you have spent the time to compile your resume and are getting close to submitting it to a hiring manager, then you must be doing some research in search of good resume examples. Resume examples can either be found on the internet or printed out.With regards to the internet, it is pretty easy to find some good examples of resumes, if you know what you are looking for. If you are only looking for the basic layout, then it will probably be all that you need to get started.You can usually find online examples that have been created with a standard font size, most likely 10 points. Although there are certainly some people that will find it difficult to find decent sample samples, there are more than enough out there that are in standard layout.Unfortunately, when it comes to finding good resume examples, you are going to need to invest a little bit of time. Fortunately, there are professionals that have done the job for you. They will typically c harge a little fee, but they will have a professional resume template, so that you will always have one handy.Examples that are compiled by professionals may not always be what you are looking for, though. The bottom line is that the important thing is that you do get samples.A good example should address every important aspect of your skill set. There should be an introduction that is not just a catch phrase, there should be an explanation of why you are qualified for the position. The introduction should also be the main focus of the resume examples.In today's economy, it is impossible to really differentiate yourself from the thousands of other candidates. In order to stand out from the crowd, you need to have some unique skill sets that differentiate you from the rest. This means that you need to use your resume examples to show employers why you deserve a job.