AP Writing Skills on Resume

AP Writing Skills on ResumeSome good strategies for enhancing your resume with AP writing skills are to do research on the subject. Don't forget that the greater your knowledge about a topic, the more skillfully you can write an effective cover letter for the position you're applying for.Strong client service skills must be included as part of the resume. Another good strategy is to show, through the employment history of your past clients, that you are a highly professional, reliable employee and a valued member of the team. Avoid bragging, as this will make you appear needy.You can also include a link to your website in your resume. This could be your personal page or your work-related page, such as your blog or your e-mail address. The URL of your website is usually highlighted. If possible, put a link to a related blog or a website you've written about.Make sure your resume includes your contact information. Include the name and mailing address of your contact person. Do not skip this information, as employers often prefer to talk to someone who can help them with the job application process. Some employers even prefer to discuss with the hiring manager via phone if the information is readily available in person.Make sure you can supply some good examples of your past work experience. Describe your work experience as fully as possible. Provide relevant work experience details, such as references, experience details, job title, and hours worked.In addition to providing good examples of your work, describe how you gained the necessary skills to take on the position. Do you work hard? Did you volunteer your time?Showing a good explanation of your accomplishments will often make you appear less eager to work for the position. These details are usually highlighted in your resume.Describe your skills as a team player. Be sure to indicate your volunteer efforts. You should emphasize your ability to work well with others, not to mention other traits such as your se nse of humor and personal attributes.

Debuts 2018 in review - Debut

Debuts 2018 in review - Debut Can you believe it? Just like that, 2018 is almost over. From the fantastical Royal Wedding back in Spring, to the big boggling beast that is the Brexit negotiations, this year has truly made its stamp on history. And 2018 for Debut is no different! As usual, we’ve been improving and refining all of our features to help our users have the best experience possible, but we’ve also introduced brand new content, social activity and events that are pushing the boundaries of what we do and these have really set the bar high for 2019. So, let’s take a quick glance over what the last 12 months have brought: New changes for Debut There’s several meanings to this phrase. Firstly, this year we’ve had 16 new starters join the company (including myself, woohoo!) to bring some fresh ideas and outlooks to the graduate recruitment space. Considering that Debut originally started with just three guys in a windowless room, I’d say we’ve come quite far. There’s been a lot of change at the business from new starters joining to some old faces leaving, including our wonderful CEO Charlie who has moved on to new projects. We’re so grateful for the foundation that he built for the company, and we will continue towards making his vision for Debut a success with the rest of the world. But it’s not just faces that have changed. After years of residing in a co-working space, the Debut team has finally become big enough to move into a brand new office that is solely ours! This has been one of the biggest changes for us culturally, as we’ve been able to host employer events, celebration parties and even more on our home turf. We’ve also had a big shake-up in the Insights section, with our new research-led articles bringing a brand new perspective to educational content. These have been courtesy of our freelance writer connections, and we’re excited to see who else we work with in 2019 for these. Finally we’ve also had some cracking collaborations over the last few weeks with some amazing influencers. These have included Zara McDermott from Love Island, famous YouTuber Oli White and many, many more. If you’re new to Debut through any of these wonderful creators, welcome! We’re glad to reach as many of you as possible, and we have some smashing ideas for collaborations going forward… Some pretty impressive numbers Closing off the year is always a great time to reflect on what we’ve achieved numerically over the last 12 months. Let’s cast an eye back to Spring, when we closed our £5.1m Series A funding round, taking the total capital raised to £7.3 million. What’s even more amazing is that we have received backing from some incredible investors in the industry, including Paul Forster, founder and ex-CEO of Indeed and former dragon James Caan. This was a huge step for Debut, and gave us the resources to continue towards our goal of becoming the number one careers resource for students and graduates. We also reached one of our biggest milestones yet in the summer, with a whopping 100,000+ registered users on our app. It’s amazing to see so many students and graduates choosing us to help them throughout the careers search, and we’re watching that number tick up and up as the days pass us by. On top of all of that, there’s also some other mini celebrations to shout about. Since our humble beginning back in 2015, we’ve had 4,000+ job cards on our app, 60,000+ psychometric tests have been taken and 325,000+ job applications have been sent. We’ve certainly been a busy bunch! Finally, our social channels have also been making the rounds on the internet. We surpassed 1,000+ followers on Instagram and have also grown exponentially on our other accounts. So if you’re not already taking a look at us over on the world of social, come and join in the fun! Events abound! Going into 2018, we had our traditional graduate-employer events nailed down. We hosted another one of our triumphant Women in Tech events with a speed-networking twist, and we also invited Herbert Smith Freehills along for a night of lawful debates back in September (complete with pizza, naturally). We also decided to trial an entirely new form of event so we can interact with you guys better; enter ‘Debut Real Talk’. This two-part event brought inspirational speakers along including Sanctus, Emma Rosen, The Smarty Train and Stef Sword-Williams to help visitors who weren’t exactly sure what they wanted to do with their career. Since then, we also secured a guest-spot at ERIC Fest with ‘Debut Debates’, a series of talks around the future of graduate recruitment and technology in general featuring the one and only Emma Rosen! We’re currently in the process of pushing the boundaries of what we can do with our events, so stay tuned to see what will come next year. We’d also like to reiterate that we’re very proud of the fact that all our Debut-hosted events are free for students, and will continue to be. We have your back, and believe that all content should be made available to you, at no cost to your bank account! So far we’ve provided a new outlook to the early careers search; our expansion, rising numbers and sell-out events are all testament to that. But as with anything, we still have room for growth and improvement. We can’t wait to for you to see what we have in store for next year Happy Holidays and a happy new year. We’ll see you in 2019! Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Boost Your Job Search with these 4 Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Sterling Career Concepts

Boost Your Job Search with these 4 Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boost Your Job Search with these 4 Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu At first blush, conducting a job search and training in a martial art do not have much in common, but there are parallels between the two when you stop to think about it. Some readers may remember my earlier post about what job seekers could learn from Muay Thai kickboxing. Now, I’m asking you to hit the mats with me and consider how the process of training the ‘gentle art’ of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu relates to progressing through a job search: Photo Courtesy of Dan Eric Photography 1.  Remain calm. When sparring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the first things you learn is that you must remain calm to be effective. If you’re calm, you think more clearly and make smarter decisions. The same goes for your job search. If you begin to get spooked from the pressure, you may start making decisions you otherwise wouldn’t have. Stay focused on your value to a potential employer, your worth in the marketplace, and your end goal. Find a healthy release for your stress (might I suggest martial arts) and then move on. Don’t let the stress build up inside of you. 2.  Look for opportunities. There’s much strategy involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is often called a game of human chess. You have to look for your opportunity to transition, sweep, escape, or attack for a submission. Timing is everything. This applies to your job search as well. A smart strategy is to offer assistance in order to receive it back. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to network, offer assistance, or make an introduction, and keep in mind that networking is exponential: it’s not necessarily who you know, but who your contacts know. Always be looking to expand your reach. 3.  Be efficient with your energy. When you spar in Jiu Jitsu, you quickly realize the benefits of using your energy wisely so you don’t gas out before the end of the round. If you explode out of the gate and put all your energy into the first minute or two, you may not have enough energy later when you need to complete a sweep or escape a position. Similarly, there’s times when abandoning a submission attempt is smarter than burning through your energy trying unsuccessfully to finish it. When conducting a job search, the same concept applies. Pace yourself and prioritize how and where to spend your time. If you dive in the first week or two and blast your resume out to every posting within your reach and email every contact in your directory, you’re not approaching the process very thoughtfully, and you’re likely to burn out quickly or become disappointed from the lack of results. Similarly, learn when to cut your losses and move on if you’re pursuing a job target with no luck. Conserve your energy and develop a plan of attack, with the goal of making it through ‘til the buzzer â€" which, in this case, is a job offer. 4.  There’ll be not-so-good days. You’ll have good days and bad days with almost everything, and that includes training Jiu Jitsu and conducting your job search. Have confidence that the good days will outnumber the bad days, but be prepared for the occasional frustration or two. Have a support system in place, including someone who can serve as your sounding board or reality check, and remember that the best way to combat a tough day is to simply get back on the horse. In Jiu Jitsu, that means getting right back on the mats to train again. In your job search, that means picking that phone up to make one more networking call, researching one more company on your target list, or setting up one more informational interview. Both activities boil down to a numbers game â€" time spent on the mats training and time logged in job search-related activity. Both require commitment and motivation and are rewarding at the end of the day. If you’re feeling stalled, nervous, or frustrated in the midst of a job search right now, contact me today to learn how I can help and if you also train Jiu Jitsu, drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you as well. Oss!

How NOT to ask for help with your job hunt -

How NOT to ask for help with your job hunt - Youve heard it over and overâ€"networking is key to helping you find a job. You may not know that asking everyone you see to help you land an opportunity could be one of your worst job-hunting mistakes. Why? Most people have no idea how to help you. Of course, they want to assist, but without your specific guidance, they dont always know how to proceed. Here are a few ways you should not ask for help, plus some better suggestions of what to do: 1. Via an email blast. Do not send an email to 100 of your closest friends explaining youve just been laid off and are open to considering jobs in the following 15 or 20 industries. Do this instead: Create a short list of places where youd like to work and the types of organizations that interest you. Send individual emails to people who might be willing to assist. Include a personal note in each one, and gear each email to inspire a reply. For example, I know you are so well connected at X company, I hope you will be able to suggest a senior-level manager in the Y area who might be willing to meet me to have a casual conversation. 2. Hello, nice to meet you, I am looking for a job. You know people who attend networking events with a metaphorical flashing letter J for job seeker on their chests. Do this instead: When you meet a new contact, tell that person about your expertise and do not ask for help. Treat each new interaction as an opportunity to provide resources to the people you meet without asking for anything in return. 3. Would you pass my resume along? How often have job seekers handed a paper resume to a friend or contact? Do this instead: If possible, find out how the company prefers to handle referrals. Many organizations prioritize applications via their current employees; others even give a finders fee or other bonus if they hire someone an employee recommends. Sometimes, you can learn about these incentives via a little sleuthing on the company website. Dont leave anything to chance. Make sure to follow up to be sure you get the referral you need, and ask for an introduction to the hiring manager, so you can follow up yourself. Read the whole post at U.S. News World Report photo by katypang

Work Searching - 3 Steps To Get Through The Application Process

Work Searching - 3 Steps To Get Through The Application ProcessWhy would a candidate leave the job of their choice after just two weeks on the job? How does one overcome this kind of head-down approach to job hunting? The following are some practical steps you can take to overcome job angst and enhancing your career prospects.Don't Be Quixotic - The toughest thing about doing a job search is not that you have to make a lot of contacts, but that you have to cut them short. So always keep in mind the fact that you are going through job applications and that you do not want to be the one person who decides to leave on your resume. If you are very confident about your skills and abilities, that's great. But if you find it difficult to make those contacts for fear of being cut short, then do not make the first move.Allocate Time - Since it takes a lot of time to accomplish job hunting, you should be willing to plan out your time for the search. Make sure that you start early. The Internet and online classifieds are an excellent resource to help you find your place in the work force.Applying for jobs can be intimidating, especially if you have applied for dozens of positions over the years. But be assured that you will succeed. If you feel that you are an untrustworthy candidate, you may choose to stay in the position for a few more months.Be confident in your resume - These days, the most common reason why a candidate leaves their job is because of a poor resume. Your resume has to not only highlight your skills and talents, but also be filled with skills, educational background, and employment history.After completing your resume, it's important to add some time entries in order to provide a clear picture of you to your prospective employer. For example, if you work from home, be sure to include that information in your resume as well.There are some steps you can take in order to make the job search a little less daunting. You may also want to consider doing a litt le extra research before making the first move. These tips should help in getting through the job hunt and making the job of your own.

Wyclef Jeans Biggest Money Mistake Giving Away His Money

Wyclef Jean's Biggest Money Mistake Giving Away His Money If anyone on Earth is familiar with the extremes of money â€" poverty and wealth â€" it is Wyclef Jean. The famed musician, who founded The Fugees, along with bandmates Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, overcame humble origins in Haiti to become a global superstar. For the latest in Reuters’ “Life Lessons” series, we talked with Jean about what he has learned about money. Q: Who was your biggest influence growing up in Haiti? A: My papa and mama left for America when I was one, so I was actually raised by my grandmother for a few years. She was incredible and very wise. We were very poor, but she made sure we never felt it. We didn’t have anything like Disney World, so when the rains came, she let us go outside and run in puddles. That was our amusement park. Q: What was your first job? A: I used to get five cents for doing chores for people in my village. Sometimes I would milk cows, sometimes I would walk the cows from one area to another, sometimes I would go to the well to get water for my neighbors. I started working literally when I was six years old. Q: When you came to America at age 10, was it strange to move from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the wealthiest? A: It was definitely culture shock. I ended up at one of the worst housing projects in New York City, in Coney Island, but to me it seemed like everyone was rich. Remember, I was coming from Haiti, where my house was a hut, there was hardly any electricity, and for light, we used oil in a lamp. Q: Once you became a success in the music world, what did you learn about handling money? A: Your business manager is one of the most important people in your life. When you are young and making money for the first time, you want to buy everything, like fancy cars. Your business manager has to be the bad guy and tell you to wait. Q: Did money change the people around you? A: At first, you feel like you have to give everyone money, and you automatically become a bank for a certain number of people. That is the biggest mistake I ever made. If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t give anyone a penny. Instead, I would say, ‘Bring me a business plan of something you want to invest in.’ I had to learn how to say ‘no’ when people ask for money. Q: How do you decide what philanthropic causes to support? A: The name ‘Fugees’ stands for ‘Refugees,’ so that is a cause that has always been close to my heart. So many friends and family made their way over the seas, from places like Haiti and Cuba, to start new lives in America. I have performed in support of refugees many times, whether for Tibet or for Africa or for Haiti. Q: You had some troubles running your own charity. What did you learn from that? A: The tricky part is that when you are using your name, no one cares who the charity’s CEO or president or accountants are. Any scrutiny that goes down, it goes down on the celebrity. We had some accounting problems, we fixed them, and at the end of the day, you have to move forward. What I learned is that the person you put in charge has to be accountable for every part of that foundation. Q: What money lessons have you passed along to your daughter? A: My wife and I actually have to tell her to save her money. She is always giving it away, for things like cancer benefits or shoe drives. It dates back to when she was four and I brought her to Haiti, to one of the most dangerous slums in the world, where she handed out Christmas gifts. For a dad, it is the best feeling in the world to see her give back. Q: Haitians love proverbs. What is your favorite one? A: One of the greatest is something my dad taught me. It basically translates to, ‘Don’t bow down to anyone until you go to their funeral and see them rise from the coffin.’ In other words, no matter who you are, you are equal to everybody. Whether it is a king or queen or president, look them right in the eye.

4 Things The Executive Resume Needs To Impress - Work It Daily

4 Things The Executive Resume Needs To Impress - Work It Daily Apply these tips to the C-level executive resume to ensure a professional and polished look: Moving to the senior ranks at a corporation doesn’t happen overnight. It takes certain characteristics, skills, and experience to reach the C-suite. On the resume, there are certain things you have to do to come off well-positioned for the C-level executive role. Related: Get Your Resume Critiqued For Free Today! Some of the things you have to demonstrate, whether your aim is to become the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, or Chief Scientific Officer at a company is general leadership skills, strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and execution skills to drive business. Apply these tips to the C-level executive resume to ensure a professional and polished look: 1. Executive Summary The executive summary is where you need to hit hard on the point of your value proposition as it relates to the position you are applying to. Whether you choose to go with paragraph form or bullet point form, think of 4-5 points you can work with that will position you in a way to show you have the experience and skills to do the job, as well as proof that you’ve succeeded in doing it well in your past experience. This is the section that will help distinguish you as the better candidate over the many other applicants vying for the job. For more tips on writing an Executive Summary for the resume, read: “4 Things You Must Have In Your Resume Profile.” 2. Core Proficiencies As a C-level executive, core proficiencies is not about your expertise in Excel to make the most outstanding pie charts. The core proficiencies you need to highlight are usually also keywords the employer and the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) look for to find the most relevant applicant. They will directly relate to your role like Global Strategy, MA, Employee Development, etc. Apply information on your areas of expertise that are absolutely necessary to succeed in the role, then position this section under the Executive Summary. Now the top half of your resume will be loud and clear on how you define the ideal C-level executive the employer is looking for. 3. Results No matter the executive role, it’s expected that anyone at the C-level will work towards driving the business so that it brings results to help the company succeed and continue to grow. If you’re not demonstrating you can deliver results, you’re not going to get the job. As you detail your experience on the resume, highlight key accomplishments and show the results and numbers that go with it. It is important to show performance against goals so just stating the revenues increased 10% does not really describe your performance. If the goal as an 8% increase and you delivered 10% then it is better to say delivered 10% revenue growth representing 125% of goal. For the really standout results, put these in bold so the information is easy to see. 4. Career Highlights By the time you reach the executive level, you probably have a lot of career highlights to showcase. Narrow the focus to highlight only the accomplishments that align with the needs and requirements of the company. The executive resume tends to run a bit longer considering the more years of experience, so you want to include only the most relevant information to avoid it from coming off overstuffed. The challenge with the C-level executive resume is that there’s so much more information to work with that you really need to know how to pinpoint what’s most important to the employer. You may have 25+ years of experience, but the immediate focus has to be on the last 10-15 years or you may come off outdated. When you do so and apply the tips above, you’ll have a winning C-level executive resume. Related Posts Top 6 Tips For Resume Formatting How To Transform Your Resume From Vintage To Viral The Right Resume Format To Get You Noticed About the author Don Goodman’s firm was rated as the #1 Resume Writing Service in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Don is a triple-certified, nationally recognized Expert Resume Writer, Career Management Coach and Job Search Strategist who has helped thousands of people secure their next job. Check out his Resume Writing Service. Get a Free Resume Evaluation or call him at 800.909.0109 for more information. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!