Still Not Sure How to Recruit on Facebook Read This!

Still Not Sure How to Recruit on Facebook Read This! With over 1.5 billion users, Facebook now tops every single social networking site on the net including Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter. As the most widely used networking site on the web, Facebook has naturally also become a huge sourcing ground for recruiters. Unlike professional networking sites such as LinkedIn however, Facebook isn’t designed to be used for sourcing, nor do many of it’s users expect recruiters to be using it in this way. The amount of people who keep an up to date professional status is vague, and privacy settings can challenge the ease of direct searching. However, this doesn’t mean that Facebook isn’t a very valuable tool in recruitment. As with everything it has its pros and cons in this case Facebook can be an excellent tool to cultivate potential candidates as well as finding and hiring candidates.  The main pull of course, is the potential of discovering passive candidates those elusive professionals who aren’t particularly searching for employment, but may be swung. Those who are naturally drawn to your company by common interests or friends, and those who don’t already have a souped up profile on LinkedIn! So, what’s the best way to use Facebook to find all of those elusive candidates? There’s a few options which we’ll take a look at here: 1) Facebook communities: First off it’s important to build up a respected Facebook community for your company. With regular input and maintenance you can gradually build up a fanbase of followers who give value to your Facebook community with their own contributions in the form of comments, discussions, pictures and the like. This initial step is relatively time consuming, however it’s the keystone to using Facebook as a viable recruiting method. By regularly updating your community page with engaging content you can successfully gain momentum as a company of interest. For standard recruitment purposes, your community page will ideally attract fans based in the same area and it’s important to keep the content focused on your company i.e. your day to day activities, latest news, new products, campaigns and the like. Or something completely unrelated but unique to your employer brand, for example: “We’re celebrating the Dallas Cowboys 37-36 win against Green Bay Packers in style!” Accompanied by a picture of your team enjoying a casual Friday in their blue shirts. Of course this might put off any Packers fans, but hey you get the point. The result of a successful Facebook community page means that over time, you’ll build up a fanbase of people who share your interests and goals. These people, and likely their friends too, will therefore be a good base to begin recruiting amongst. 2) Posting jobs on Facebook: Naturally the next step is to let your fans know when positions become available. The first, and easiest way, is to post links to open vacancies. Statistically, posts with images get more views therefore it’s always a good idea to accompany your ad with a relevant image. However, it’s more and more common to simply link your career site to your Facebook page by installing a widget or setting up an RSS feed which will automatically update vacancies directly on your community page talk to your tech guy or girl about this. Additionally it’s worth installing the Facebook widget on your career site. This way, anyone looking to work for your company will have an immediate way to get involved, even if there aren’t currently any vacancies. And so the community (and your talent pool) grows. 3) Word of mouth: As we all know, hearing a first hand experience is way more convincing that something that happened to a ‘friend of a friend’ the same goes for a company reputation. Therefore it’s worth encouraging your existing employees to spread the word via Facebook. Least of all, apart from credibility, it will increase the amount of exposure your job post receives. For example if every employee in an office of 20 people share an ad with an average of 200 friends each, that’s a potential audience of 4000 Facebook users all of which have at least one direct connection to your existing employees. RELATED:  Why  Employee Referrals  are the Best Source of Hire 4) Facebook Marketplace: Facebook Marketplace was initially launched in 2007 and is now running via Oodle meaning it’s only available to the States (for those of you outside of the US it’s essentially Gumtree). As a free service it’s a budget friendly way to reach out to more job seekers on Facebook. You simply fill out an ad, including a description and an image, and post it to the Marketplace as well as your own Timeline. As long as your post is up, it will be accessible to anyone visiting Facebook Marketplace or specifically searching for your job criteria on Facebook. 5) Facebook Graph Search: Facebook Graph Search was officially launched early last year (2013) however, it’s had a few teething problems rolling out and is still only available to English speaking accounts. For now, your best bet is to make sure your language is set to US English, and to join the waiting list. That aside, when you do get your hands on it, Facebook Graph is set to be the next big thing in social recruiting. For a start you can search Facebook’s billion plus users with pretty much any query, for example: “Engineers living in London” “People who used to work for Google in California” “Accountants employed by Bank of America” Following this you can further filter your search results by the commonly held information on Facebook profiles, for example: Location Hometown University Language Hobbies As mentioned however, most users don’t treat Facebook as they would LinkedIn, therefore the amount up to date job information that you’ll find is debatable. What Facebook Graph Search is extremely useful for though, is honing down on those secondary aspects that can make the difference between a good candidate and a perfect one.  For example, narrowing down on hometowns, language skills, or places that people have visited can be particularly useful if you’re looking to recruit for particular language skills, or people who are likely to want to re-locate to a place that they have visited. Or, of course, it might be a bonus for you if your candidate is a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys! It’s these kind of soft facts (often left unmentioned on professional sites) that give Facebook Graph Search an edge, especially if you’re keen to recruit for personality as well as skills. READ MORE:  How to Recruit with Facebook Graph Search [INFOGRAPHIC] 6) Facebook etiquette: A while ago I wrote an article here on the etiquette of social recruiting, which looked at the way in which it is, and isn’t, appropriate to approach potential candidates via social networking sites. Without going over the topic again in too much detail, it’s important to remember that many people on Facebook may well be unaccustomed to recruiters scouting them out through their personal network. Therefore, it’s good to keep this in mind when approaching someone on Facebook. If anything, Facebook lends itself to a more casual approach so it’s ok to acknowledge the fact that your message may seem out of the blue. On the other hand, it would be fair to assume that the members of your community page may well be delighted to hear from you. A good tip to remember however, is that unless you are already connected to your potential candidate, your message will go directly to their ‘other’ inbox. You know, the one that no one knows exists. Fortunately, with Facebook Graphs you do have the option to pay a surcharge of $1.00 for your message to go directly to someones main inbox. I recommend it since, I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I checked the ‘other’ folder! Onwards and upwards: So there you have it. A roundup of the basic Facebook recruitment strategies which should helpfully start you on your way to harnessing the power of a billion plus users. However, it’s by no means the be all and end all. There are countless Facebook tips, tricks, apps and widgets being developed all the time, so it’s always worth checking up on the latest news here on The Undercover Recruiter and of course, the many other excellent recruitment blogs on the web. And finally, here’s some stats* to inspire your start to Facebook Recruitment good luck! 85% of internet users have Facebook accounts 84% of job seekers have a Facebook profile 74% of internet users use Facebook daily 57% of Facebook users have 100+ friends 58% of Facebook users have liked a brand *stats from Mashable.com Have you had success by recruiting on Facebook, or perhaps you’ve used the site to look for jobs? I’d love to hear your experiences as well as any hints or tips you’d like to share!

How To Find The Best Sample Email For Sending Resume

How To Find The Best Sample Email For Sending ResumeThe sample email for sending resume for a job interview is a great resource to provide your resume. Although many people use this form to get a glimpse of what a real application might look like, it's also a good opportunity to get an idea of how people will respond to your resume. Remember, you want to be able to demonstrate the value you can bring to a new employer with a resume that makes them want to take a closer look at your qualifications.When it comes to preparing a resume, there are several different things you can do. You could create your own or you could get a resume template and then add your own personal touches. The latter option is the more common one. There are many websites that allow you to either create a resume from scratch or use their existing templates to help you customize the wording and style of your resume. They even have pre-formatted resumes that will help you quickly assemble the information you want o n the first try.But even if you do choose to create your own resume, there is no need to go through the trouble of sending it all over again. Instead, a sample email for sending resume is the best way to achieve this. All you need to do is send the resume in an email and ask your recipient to forward it to others. This way, other job seekers who might have more detailed knowledge of the subject matter will also be able to see it.One good sample email for sending resume for a job interview is a checklist. As a matter of fact, the list in this case can be anything you choose. A checklist is just a basic outline of the basic details, such as your job experience, that you would like included on your resume.Once it's time to send out the email, it's important to keep it short and to the point. Nothing should ever be left out. It's okay to include specifics about your skills and accomplishments, but you'll want to be honest and direct. Give them everything they need in order to decide whe ther or not you should be considered for the job.Just as you wouldn't expect a car salesman to give a summary of his job description, neither should you expect someone who has just received their resume to go into great detail about what they've done for a living. Instead, just let them know what they need to know. Then, as a result of your initial introduction, you'll be able to move on to letting them know whether or not you would be the right candidate for the job.The key to having success when trying to find a job seeker is not only looking but also talking to as many people as possible. You won't get an appointment with the head of HR or the Human Resources director, but you can definitely get them to respond to your resume. You need to prove that you have what it takes to work for the company and if you can make the connection, it's often worth the extra time and effort.It is really a good idea to keep a sample email for sending resume on hand in case you need to use it. After all, you don't want to get caught off guard by the email. No matter which way you choose to prepare a resume, getting a sample email for sending resume is an important part of the job search process.

Top 4 Methods for Meeting Girls Online

Top 4 Methods for Meeting Girls Online There is nothing more disappointing than going out on a night on the town with your friends with the intention of meeting women, only to come home at the end of the night with nothing to show for it. What if we clued you in and said that you didn’t have to suffer that public humiliation anymore and that there was another way. Meeting girls online is among the most popular ways millions of guys meet women, and you can be one of them! Here are our top four ways that you can start meeting girls online as soon as you’re done reading this article! Online Dating Services   This should be a logical choice, but you would be surprised by how many people are hesitant when it comes to trying their luck with online dating. Even still, according to the Pew Research Center, there are over 40 million people using some sort of dating service on the internet. With so many sites and services available for you to choose from, there is absolutely no way that you couldn’t find someone who would love to talk to you! All you have to do is decide what it is that you are looking for, be it a serious relationship, companionship, a new friend, or just someone to chat to while you’re killing time. After that, just be brave enough to give it a shot. Dating Applications What better way to meet girls online when you’re on the go than with the help of a dating app? While there aren’t a whole lot of apps available, they are quickly on the rise. Like the dating services, these apps make meeting girls online so easy because you can do it whenever and wherever you want. For example, what would be a better way to waste time on the bus than to look through countless profiles of single girls near you? If you’re lucky, you might even score a date before your stop. How awesome would that be? Chat Rooms Chat rooms are an excellent place to meet girls because it is a relaxed environment and you can really show your personality in a real time setting. Sure, you may not be there to watch her nose crinkle as she laughs at a joke, but you can exchange witty banter much easier and efficiently than if you were communicating through a message board or email. Plus, when you are in a chat room, you aren’t just talking to one girl, you’re meeting a whole bunch of them at once. This is ideal for those who really want to rev up their game and interact with as many single women as they can in the shortest time possible. Social Media   Nowadays everyone has some kind of social media, whether it is Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and anything else in between. These social media platforms are perfect for meeting girls online because you can meet women near you, but you can also meet ladies from all over the countryâ€"or the world! See, meeting girls online has never been so easy, don’t you think? Image Source; Image Source; Image Source

Be a Mentor. End of Story. Marla Gottschalk

Be a Mentor. End of Story. Marla Gottschalk Please note: While the opinions below are my own, I was compensated by Johnson Johnson for this post. In the United States more than 50% of the work force is women. Yet, less than 15% hold corporate board seats within global companies. Organizations that embrace women on their boards enjoy a number of potential advantages, including financial performance and problem-solving capabilities. However, the numbers remain dismally low. It is clear that we are missing something vital â€" an unsung element that could possibly help more women reach their potential. One such element that may be vastly underutilized is mentoring. Without mentors, meeting our potential can elude us. We might fail to build the mastery and confidence we need, or envision our own potential. While there is ample research to back up the merits of mentoring, we need to pause and reflect on the topic. Why are so many women seeking mentors â€" yet cannot find them? It is time to pause and openly discuss this question. One great example of elevating the mentorship conversation is Johnson Johnson. At Johnson Johnson, they have a steadfast commitment to the role of mentoring in women’s careers â€" as they are committed to igniting the power of women to create a healthier tomorrow.   More mentors are stepping forward. Two ideas are central to this initiative. Firstly, mentoring is a valid tool to increase the number of women in management (at Johnson Johnson this is 43% in the U.S.). Secondly, reaching out to young women in their formative years is critical. Through Johnson Johnson’s mentorship partnership with Girls Inc., women executives are being paired with high school students who would like to make an impact within their own communities. Why are mentors so scarce? While we often offer support to initiatives that seem worthy, our directed energy may not fully match our commitment. Not because we do not believe in what we are supporting, but because we are unsure how to move forward. Check out their video, “Igniting the Power of Women Girls Through Mentorship,” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NKs-IMDDL0. Why are mentors so scarce? While we often offer support to initiatives that seem worthy, our directed energy may not fully match our commitment. Not because we do not believe in what we are supporting, but because we are unsure how to move forward. Becoming a mentor can feel like a daunting task. However, it doesn’t need to be. We can all do more. The bottom line is this: We hesitate to step forward and mentor women. Yet, mentoring relationships can alter someone’s life and career â€" serving as a loud, positive internal voice in an often noisy environment. Strong, empowered women are raised by many. Addressing the reasons behind our hesitation is vital. Research has pointed to the reluctance concerning time commitments and concerns about appropriate expertise. We need to collectively move past these thresholds. Move beyond our fear of a misstep, when we can do so much that is right. Let’s pose a collective challenge. Mentor another woman â€" a young girl, a student. A less established co-worker. Another woman’s daughter. Your niece. Your neighbor. Someone who might truly benefit from your knowledge and experience. A few things to consider: You may not see yourself as a mentor â€" but you do have that capability. Every time a contributor reaches out to you, it is a signal. A signal that you may be viewed as a mentor. Explore the following questions: How can I help or support this individual today? Is there something I have learned in my journey that may help another woman evolve positively? To help them grow? Mentoring is about small steps. We tend to think of mentoring as an overwhelming, grand commitment. However, it takes a community of people to build a strong career. Small moments can matter. They sum to a notably stronger foundation on which to build a career. Be honest about your own journey. Although it may not feel entirely comfortable, reflect on the moments where you needed guidance and received it (or did not). Use these moments as a guide to help others. Consider sponsorship as well. If you remain hesitant to make the mentorship commitment, consider sponsorship as an alternative. Shine the spotlight on another’s work. Make an introduction. Encourage productive collaboration. Help build stronger networks of expertise. We do not need justification to nurture another’s talent or recognize a job well done. Mentoring is about seeing ourselves in a supportive role. It is about being generous. Sharing what you know. Supporting the same inflection points, where you may have needed a boost. It is about building someone up. Helping someone see their own potential. Mentoring is the right dynamic. You are perfect for the role. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. She is a charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program. Her thoughts on work life have appeared in various outlets including Talent Zoo, Forbes, Quartz and The Huffington Post.

List of Action Words For Resume Writing

List of Action Words For Resume WritingThe best way to answer the question, 'What is a list of action words for resume writing?' is to find one that is carefully constructed and adaptable for the job.A good template, or even better, a whole lot of templates, will have a list of action words for resume writing. These words are used in the resume as well as the cover letter. But a quality template will be able to provide all the words that are needed to accomplish the job description.The list of action words for resume writing may begin with the information needed to complete the cover letter. It may start with your background, profession, education, and work experience. Other words to be added to this list include 'Experience,' 'Professional Experience,' 'Education,' and 'Associations' to name a few. These can be printed on the cover letter as well as throughout the resume.Other elements in the template will need to be used to supplement the list of action words for resume writing. A lot of the words will be items that are reviewed by employers but you should not forget to put in references for the same.The paper that you use to write the resume also needs to reflect your professional style, attitude, and skills. The words that you put in the paper should reflect your personality and needs.Once you have created the template, it is time to add in the words that will make up the actual content of the resume. At first, you may not be able to remember everything so a draft will be made that you can review.Then you will put in the information needed to prepare your resume and fill in the gaps. These details may come from recommendations, awards, awards received, and/or recommendations from other people that are listed on your resume.Once this information is in place, the list of action words for resume writing is complete. You just need to use the same writing style for your cover letter as you do for your resume. Then, the process of creating a quality resume begins .

How to Write Personal Brand Content for Executive Job Search - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

How to Write Personal Brand Content for Executive Job Search

Happiness tip Start your next meeting with something positive - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Happiness tip Start your next meeting with something positive - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Psychological experiments can be very devious, and this one was certainly no exception. The focus was meetings and the format was simple: Groups of people were asked to discuss and reach consensus on a contentious topic. Heres the devious bit: Unbeknownst to the other participants one member of the group was an actor hired by the researchers. The actor was told to speak first in the discussions. In half the experiments he would say something positive while in the other half he would start by saying something critical. After that he simply participated in the discussion like the other group members. The experiment showed that when the first thing said in the meeting was positive, the discussion turned out more constructive, people listened more and were more likely to reach consensus. When the first statement was critical the mood became more hostile, people were more argumentative and consensus became less likely. The researchers concluded that the way a meeting starts has a large impact on the tone of the discussion and on whether or not the group will eventually reach consensus. Ah meetings. The most energizing, creative and fun activity in the workplace. Whats that you say? Theyre not? Well they can be. In fact they should be. Heres a happiness?tip that weve introduce with many of our clients that tends to work really well: Start your next meeting with something positive. Many groups, projects or departments open their meetings with a round where each participant can say what he or she is working on, and quite often this ends up as a litany of complaints and problems. But as the experiment cited above shows, this is likely to affect the whole meeting. So do this instead: Open meetings with a round where each person answers a question such as: Name one thing youve accomplished since the last meeting that youve been proud of? Name a person who has helped you since the last meeting. Mention one thing youre looking forward to in the coming week/month? Whats the funniest thing someone has told you in the last week? Mention something interesting youve learned since the last meeting Pick a new question for each meeting and make some up yourself as long as they focus on something positive. Dont spend a lot of time on this, just give each participant 20-30 seconds to share something positive. As the experiment mentioned above shows, a meeting becomes much more productive when you start with something positive instead of with a round of collective and individual moans. One reader of this blog actually tried it and heres what he told me afterwards: Hi Alexander, I have been reading your work for a few days now, and I cannot get enough. We have 4 analysts on our team, who touch many if not all groups in our company, and the insight you provide in your articles is invaluable. Our role often means our view is black and white in order to deliver results, which is often received in a bad light. So, I immediately utilized item 1 of your five weird tips for great meetings. It was like the Jedi mind trick for convincing others to lobby for our interests! My Sr Analyst was struggling to keep her jaw from dropping. No more than a simple ask of what is the funniest thing your kids have said to you lately. Everyone had a story, and we all laughed for a quick 2 minutes before getting to the agenda. Just wanted to say, ?Thank you,? All the best, -Grant Related posts Five weird tips for great meetings Fun in meetings Psychological studies confirm long meetings are a waste of time Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Whats in your LinkedIn Headline - Hallie Crawford

What’s in your LinkedIn Headline Have your customized your LinkedIn headline? If not, what are you waiting for? When creating or updating your profile, LinkedIn’s default for your headline is to use your most recent position and company. Unfortunately, a large percentage of LinkedIn users stick with this default. Do you want to stand out from the crowd? If you do, here are some reasons why customizing your headline is in your best interest: 1. It’s a great way to quickly establish your personal brand. 2. You have an opportunity to get creative. 3. Include important keywords to boost your SEO. 4. Attract the audience you desire. 5. Give your audience more information about you. To give you an idea…. here are a couple samples of what your changes can look like depending on the audience you want to attract to your profile (keeping in mind that only 200 characters are allowed for your Headline so it is essential to make the most of it!) Sample 1 wants other interested companies to immediately understand the value he can bring to their clients which in turn drives the growth of his accounts. Sample 2 is targeting potential clientele and therefore wants them to understand his specific specialty. Sample 3 would like to change careers and attract potential employers that will utilize his data analyzing techniques. Sample 1 Before: Director of Labor Relations, Auto Accounts at ABC Company Sample 1 After: Relationship Driven and Action Oriented Account Executive | Maximize Retention and Growth through Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Education, Communication Sample 2 Before: Financial Advisor at Pearsons Financial Inc. Sample 2 After: KNOWLEDGEABLE FINANCIAL ADVISOR â€" Expert Retirement Plan Wealth Management Consultant â€" EVALUATE, DESIGN, EDUCATE Sample 3 Before: Operations Specialist at XYZ Logistics Sample 3 After: MINING AND ANALYZING DATA TO DEVELOP RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS To change your professional headline: 1. Move your cursor over Profile at the top of your homepage and select Edit Profile. 2. Click the headline below your name at the top of the profile. 3. Type your changes into the text box. 4. Click Save. Thank you to our resume expert, Jasmine Marchong, for this article and the resume tips. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today