How to network without hassling your contacts University of Manchester Careers Blog

How to network without hassling your contacts University of Manchester Careers Blog Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Postgraduate Careers Consultant at The Careers Service You know everyone tells you to network for your career, but you dont like hassling people what should you do? This is the piece of advice I give most often to postgrads how to take the pain out of networking. Why is networking important? In many careers, getting inside information is invaluable. It can help you decide whether a career is really for you much better to be able to ask questions than just to read a career profile. You can get information to help you target your applications why do other people enjoy that type of work or working for that employer; does that fit with what you want? It is also much more impressive to quote a conversation with an employee, rather than a company website (which all other candidates will have seen). Sometimes, making good contacts can lead to you finding out about jobs before they are advertised. Take the hassle out of your networking meetings Scenario 1 If the sister of one of your friends contacted you, wanting to know what it was like doing a postgraduate degree at the University of Manchester, would you mind spending 20 minutes or so telling her about your experience? Most postgrads would be perfectly happy doing this: Shes your friends sister not just some random person contacting you out of the blue, asking you for a favour. You have all the information you need (shes just asking about your experience). She doesnt expect you to find a place for her on a postgraduate course. 20 minutes is not difficult to fit into your day, particularly if shes prepared to come to you and buy you a coffee while you talk. Its quite enjoyable talking about your own experience and flattering that someone else wants to know. Scenario 2 You would like some help and advice from someone in a career youre trying to break into. Translate the experience above into networking for your own career and you can see how to make your own networking meetings hassle-free: One of your own contacts, or a friend of a friend is far more likely to agree to talk to you, than someone you dont know. Always ask for information, never ask for a job (at this stage). Where possible, focus on your contacts career, rather than your own ambitions (they may not feel qualified to give you personal advice). Their circumstances may be very different from yours, but you can still draw lessons from their experience of breaking into, or progressing in a career. Make it easy for them to say yes 20 minutes is long enough for you to get some good information (as long as you think about your questions beforehand), but short enough to fit into a working day. Offer to meet for breakfast (the coffees are on you) if they cant meet you at work. How to take it to the next level Click to read our blog post: Networking how to persevere without being a pest Be clear about what youre asking for when requesting a meeting information only, timing and mention who gave you their name. Be flexible but dont give up if they dont respond immediately. If you get a meeting, take along a copy of your latest CV and ask for their feedback. This could be format or content is there anything critical missing from your experience, and how could you fill any gaps? Unless they ask for a copy, dont leave your CV with them follow up with a thank you letter or email, and enclose an amended CV just for information. This shows you have taken their advice on board and they now have an updated, targeted copy of your CV for future reference. Ask if there is anyone else they could recommend who you should talk to. If they give you a couple of names, make sure you follow them up. They will probably ask these contacts if you ever got in touch with them. If you havent, it looks like youre not very interested or that you didnt value their advice. In your thank you letter or email, you can add the comment: If you hear of any jobs coming up in this field, just drop me an email and Ill follow it up myself. This leaves your contact with a targeted CV, your contact details and an impression of a real person. If, at a later stage, they are recruiting, this is much better than being one of a hundred random CVs landing in their inbox. Can you turn a networking meeting into work experience or a job? If a contact has agreed to meet you, just to give you some information, it would be very bad manners to put them on the spot and ask them directly for work. It would also be embarrassing for both of you if they werent very impressed by you and said no or avoided making any commitments. However, you could ask how people find work experience or jobs in their field, or how their employer fills jobs when they are vacant. You may get some good advice on which adverts or agencies to look out for, or which entry-level jobs to target. Plus, it does also open the door for them to offer some work shadowing or work experience, if they are impressed by you. All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate networking How to network without hassling your contacts University of Manchester Careers Blog You know everyone tells you to network for your career, but you dont like hassling people what should you do? Well, in a shameless piece of wringing the most out of what Ive spent today writing, heres my handy How to network guide (ie. this is your sneak preview of part of a new resource, coming to a Careers Service postgrad website near you soon!) Why is networking important? In many careers, getting inside information is invaluable. It can help you decide whether a career is really for you much better to be able to ask questions than just to read a career profile. You can get information to help you target your applications why do other people enjoy that type of work or working for that employer; does that fit with what you want? It is also much more impressive to quote a conversation with an employee, rather than a company website (which all other candidates will have seen). Sometimes, making good contacts can lead to you finding out about jobs before they are advertised. Take the hassle out of your networking meetings Scenario 1 If the sister of one of your friends contacted you, wanting to know what it was like doing a postgraduate degree at the University of Manchester, would you mind spending 20 minutes or so telling her about your experience? Most postgrads would be perfectly happy doing this: Shes your friends sister not just some random person contacting you out of the blue, asking you for a favour. You have all the information you need (shes just asking about your experience). She doesnt expect you to find a place for her on a postgraduate course. 20 minutes is not difficult to fit into your day, particularly if shes prepared to come to you and buy you a coffee while you talk. Its quite enjoyable talking about your own experience and flattering that someone else wants to know. Scenario 2 You would like some help and advice from someone in a career youre trying to break into. Translate the experience above into networking for your own career and you can see how to make your own networking meetings hassle-free: One of your own contacts, or a friend of a friend is far more likely to agree to talk to you, than someone you dont know. Always ask for information, never ask for a job (at this stage). Where possible, focus on your contacts career, rather than your own ambitions (they may not feel qualified to give you personal advice). Their circumstances may be very different from yours, but you can still draw lessons from their experience of breaking into, or progressing in a career. Make it easy for them to say yes 20 minutes is long enough for you to get some good information (as long as you think about your questions beforehand), but short enough to fit into a working day. Offer to meet for breakfast (the coffees are on you) if they cant meet you at work. How to take it to the next level Click to read our blog post: Networking how to persevere without being a pest Be clear about what youre asking for when requesting a meeting information only, timing and mention who gave you their name. Be flexible but dont give up if they dont respond immediately. If you get a meeting, take along a copy of your latest CV and ask for their feedback. This could be format or content is there anything critical missing from your experience, and how could you fill any gaps? Unless they ask for a copy, dont leave your CV with them follow up with a thank you letter or email, and enclose an amended CV just for information. This shows you have taken their advice on board and they now have an updated, targeted copy of your CV for future reference. Ask if there is anyone else they could recommend who you should talk to. If they give you a couple of names, make sure you follow them up. They will probably ask these contacts if you ever got in touch with them. If you havent, it looks like youre not very interested or that you didnt value their advice. In your thank you letter or email, you can add the comment: If you hear of any jobs coming up in this field, just drop me an email and Ill follow it up myself. This leaves your contact with a targeted CV, your contact details and an impression of a real person. If, at a later stage, they are recruiting, this is much better than being one of a hundred random CVs landing in their inbox. Can you turn a networking meeting into work experience or a job? If a contact has agreed to meet you, just to give you some information, it would be very bad manners to put them on the spot and ask them directly for work. It would also be embarrassing for both of you if they werent very impressed by you and said no or avoided making any commitments. However, you could ask how people find work experience or jobs in their field, or how their employer fills jobs when they are vacant. You may get some good advice on which adverts or agencies to look out for, or which entry-level jobs to target. Plus, it does also open the door for them to offer some work shadowing or work experience, if they are impressed by you. All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate networking

The Basics of Using Professional Writers to Write a Fake Resume

The Basics of Using Professional Writers to Write a Fake ResumeThe use of a professional writer to write a phony resume is a surefire way to get your dream job. Those who have real job experience and will accept any job can be 'quasi-qualified' by using the skills they already possess. Why not learn how to make a resume that is 'quasi-qualified'?A very important key to using a person or company to write a resume is to find out what their main area of expertise is. They should be experts in that field. Otherwise, they may want to look for a position that does not require them to specialize in that area. For example, if you have some experience in the area of art, it would not be advisable to write a resume for a job as an artist.If a company wants to know what it will take to be hired for a job, it will offer the applicant a written sample of their qualifications, and if needed, references for these qualifications. Most companies also provide information about the applicant's skills a nd education. This is a great way to write a resume; however, there are often areas where one could be better suited.In order to write a resume that is 'quasi-qualified', one must have skills that are not as common as those of a real expert in the area of employment. One who has good office skills, or technical writing skills, would be a real asset to a company. Someone who has excellent customer service skills, or has been certified in the area of health care would also be a good candidate. There are many other ways to get a job without specialization.When someone applies for a job and he or she is not experienced in a specific area, the interviewers will quickly see this and will be able to use this information to make the hiring decision. It is very important to be open to changing career options and learning new skills. Thereare many different ways to go about getting employment without necessarily specializing in the area of employment.A second question that is often asked by a potential employer is, 'What experience do you have?' While this may sound like a no-brainer, the answer will not be so simple. While it may seem like one would be able to point to past experience that is relevant to the current needs of the company, it is best to develop a portfolio of previous work experience before applying for employment. When talking about a past work experience, it is important to state if this was the result of a job, or on a volunteer basis.To write a resume that is 'quasi-qualified', one must include these factors on the resume. Whether one had experience or not in this area, the focus should be on acquiring new skills that will help one achieve their goal of employment. The goal is to be creative in a way that will stand out from the rest of the resumes that are being turned down for a position.Writing a resume is not rocket science, but it can be very stressful. By using professional writers to write a phony resume, one can eliminate the stress and have a resume that shows how a person can meet all of the requirements for employment. Anyone interested in increasing their chances of being hired should take advantage of the services of a qualified professional.

Its Important to Attend Professional Conferences

Its Important to Attend Professional Conferences I recently attended the NRWA conference in Savannah, GA and returned with a wealth of information about leading-edge techniques for resume writing and career coaching. Every time I go to a professional development conference I take away golden nuggets of information that I can incorporate into my practice. But even if I had left the conference without learning one new strategy for resume writing or career coaching I still would have seen enormous value in attending the conference and heres why.I had the privilege of sitting with a prolific industry author and learning her tips and tricks to writing successful career relevant books.I got to know some of the industry vendors on a more personal level and discover their passion for the products they sell.I reconnected with friends, colleagues, and industry leaders that I trust and respect.I offered industry insights to newer members of the trade and shared ideas with industry old-timers.In order to effectively manage your career, you nee d to proactively tap into your existing network and build new relationships within your industry. Professional conferences allow you to do this in an educational and social environment. Sure, these conferences take time and money, but the return on your investment will be obvious in the weeks and years to come. In a nutshell, I deepened relationships with people who already knew me and I forged relationships with others who didnt know me before the conference. What opportunities for professional growth exist within your industry and what are you doing to take advantage of these opportunities?

How to dress professionally from head to toe - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

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Ongoing Strategies Every Executive Job Seeker Needs to Consider

Ongoing Strategies Every Executive Job Seeker Needs to Consider What’s your strategy as an executive job seeker? There’s no right or wrong answer to the question, and sometimes it takes trial and error to truly figure out what the most effective strategy is for you. Even then, adjustments must be made along the way. Simply thinking you can write resumes that get you hired isn’t the best strategy overall today. With the digital age we live in, it requires more work and effort to get recognized. Here are some ongoing strategies you should consider incorporating into your job search regularly. Always Be Active on LinkedIn Having a complete LinkedIn profile is great, but being active on the platform is even better. Consider working with a LinkedIn profile writer to get the basics of your profile taken care of. At that point, you can join LinkedIn groups, revisit old connections, post original content, comment on other people’s content and more. The point is the more people who see your name, the more attention you’ll get. Just be sure not to overdo it to the point where people may get tired of hearing from you. Be Creative And Insightful With Content You Post Posting original content relevant to your industry is a great strategy for standing out among the competition. While executive resume writer services can help you put together a solid resume, your expertise is required to write original content. You can post these articles on your website or publish them on your LinkedIn profile. The idea is to be creative and insightful with each post so you’ll earn some credibility with each one. Keep Your Name Relevant With Comments on Posts Find a good balance between the original articles you post and the comments you make on other posts. When you make engaging comments or ask insightful questions, you could spark a discussion with other readers or the writer themselves. People appreciate comments on their articles and you never know when it could lead to something greater. Have A Resume Always Prepared Writing resumes that get you hired today means having various versions of your resume targeted at the companies you’re interested in. Once you’ve researched your targeted companies, consider working with executive resume writer services to have a resume prepared when the opportunity arises. Whether you need to send it to a connection electronically or physically at a networking event, you should always be prepared. Professional Resume Services enjoys talking with executive job seekers about their strategies. In addition to helping write resumes that get you hired, we can also help you with developing your LinkedIn profile and taking other steps to ensure you’re ready for new opportunities. No matter what stage you’re at in your job search, feel free to contact us at any time for assistance along the way.

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