Career Happiness Index 2012 City & Guilds has released the Career Happiness Index 2012, which offers broad insights into what people in the UK consider to be the most important factors contributing to their happiness at work. Of the 2200 workers surveyed, gardeners and florists topped the list of happiest workers, followed by hairdressers and plumbers. Meanwhile, bankers, IT professionals and HR workers are the least happy. Overall, the Career Happiness Index shows that people in vocationally-trained and skills-based jobs, such as hairdressers, gardeners, plumbers and electricians, were happiest [Editor - a silent disco at work would make me the happiest!] - 65% compared to 58% of those in largely academically trained, office-based jobs. The report also looks at employment status and personal circumstances in order to understand how these can affect a person's well-being and satisfaction levels at work. A year on ... We've released Career Happiness Index: Millenials Edition (September 2013) - read about the findings
Why Facebook Could Land You a Job Faster Than LinkedIn (And How to Do It) One of my favorite jobs in college was working as a consultant for Microsoft. A couple days each week I would visit some of Microsoft’s retailers and help train their staff on features, benefits, and other selling elements for their software and phones. The pay was amazing and the job was flexible with school and my other part time jobs. Basically, it was a dream job for any college kid. But if you were to ask how I got the job, you’d probably never believe me. I found it on Facebook. 5 years later I have pretty much forgotten how amazing that opportunity was and how Facebook, of all places, had found my dream job. So it was a pleasant reminder and wake up call when I read Mashable’s article a few days ago called, 7 Reasons Why Recruiters Like Facebook More Than LinkedIn. In the article, they surveyed recruiters who laid out, why they prefer Facebook over LinkedIn. So What Did Recruiters Have to Say? It’s More Engaging. On Facebook, recruiters can use a “let them come to us mentality“. No. 1.
eCLIPS - Welcome 5 Social Media Tips for Scoring Your Next Job Marc Hoag, CEO and co-founder of Venturocket, is a California-licensed attorney with an econ degree from UCLA and a strong background in math and science. Marc's mission with Venturocket, first conceived nearly 10 years ago, is simple: to help make the world a more productive place. Unless you're fortunate enough to be deliriously happy with your professional life, the odds are high that you’ll be looking for a different job in the future. On the bright side, the fact that you’re reading this article means you know how to navigate the Internet — a point in your favor. Your cover letter and résumé may still be your opening gambit, but the life you lead online increases in relevance every day, especially as a resource for potential employers. Since social media presence will likely be investigated and considered prior to your next hire, you’re going to want to put your virtual house in order. 1. 2. ...But Show Some Personality On the flip side, however, is the danger of being too careful.
5 Clever Ways to Get a Job Using Social Media Dan Schawbel is the author of Me 2.0 and the founder of Millennial Branding, a full-service personal branding agency. He’s spoken about personal branding at Google, Harvard, Time Warner, IBM, and CitiGroup. Read his Personal Branding Blog for more information. Social media is making it easier to find the right jobs, and for you to connect to the right people that can help you get those jobs. Many job seekers are still using traditional job search methods that are yielding poor results. But you don’t have to end up like these professionals! More and more companies are recruiting using social media, and 40% of young professionals are using social media to get jobs, reports Elance. 1. People get jobs through other people, not computers. 1. 2. People are starting to use mobile applications to see job openings near them and apply with just a few touches of an iPhone or Android. In 2009, I wrote a post for Mashable on the top iPhone job search applications. CareerBliss (Free). 3. 4. 5.
HOW TO: Spruce Up a Boring Resume [INFOGRAPHIC] Writing a resume is such a nebulous activity these days. You have to figure out which type of online resume format is best for you, whether to include a cover letter, how to incorporate social media into your resume, if a video resume is a good idea and what you should include on your LinkedIn profile. Above all that, to get the job, you need to beat out all the other creative digital peeps who are producing dynamic digital resumes. Phew — that's a lot of work! We're always finding new resources to help you on your journey to perfecting your digital resume, and we happened across this nifty infographic by the team at Colorado Technical University, which includes tips on creating a digital resume, as well as tips for sprucing up your traditional resume, for potential employers who still like the smell of top-linen paper. [via: Colorado Technical University] Social Media Job Listings Every week we put out a list of social media and web job opportunities.
Social media advice for job-seekers, from CEOs, HR execs & recruiters - Innovation Economy Jennifer Ramcharan, Global Recruiter at TripAdvisor Appealing: LinkedIn: we like to see candidates who have filled in their profile completely. Twitter: If you are going to use this site as a way to communicate with recruiters/companies, make sure your bio accurately describes your career and goals. Less appealing: Think about how you present yourself on all social media sites — including Facebook, especially when seeking a job. Brian Halligan, CEO at HubSpot 1. 2. 3. Patrick O'Malley, social media trainer (a/k/a 617-Patrick) If people are looking for jobs, here are some tips: - LinkedIn: The best LinkedIn tip that 80+% of my audiences still don’t know: Use advanced search to find "friends of friends" that might hire you. Use the LinkedIn jobs section to find companies that are hiring, and focus on positions that are posted by 2nd level connections, using your mutual friend as a "door opener." Post answers to questions in the LinkedIn Q&A section. - Twitter Companies do post jobs on Twitter. 1.
Do Job Boards Really Work? These days, there is a plethora of ways to look for a job, like social networking, going to professional events, or just being your own recruiter. However, one of the more popular job search methods out there is to use job boards. Be that as it may, many people who are looking for jobs find that many boards are either cluttered, full of spam, don’t cater to their needs, or just aren’t the right fit. So, this begs the question: Do job boards really work? The real question may not be if job boards really work, but if we are looking for jobs on those boards correctly. For example, say you were a recent graduate scouring a popular job board for your dream job in advertising. Job boards can be a great resource if you use them correctly. Further, many employers don’t place jobs in boards by title, but by occupational category. Guest Expert: Mary Marino is the founder of EmploymentPipeline.com, a job search resource that inspires job seekers to become their own recruiter.
Informational Interviews: the Complete How-To | Great on the Job Informational Interviews: the Complete How-To Guest Post by Annie Favreau Informational interviews are one of the best, most under-utilized career tools at our disposal. These focused meetings with an expert in a field can give you first hand industry knowledge and help you greatly expand your network. So why don’t more people use them? Informational interviews aren’t the sole domain of job seekers or new grads looking for their “big break.” 1. Before you schedule a meeting, make sure you’ve thoroughly researched the field or project you’re interested in. 2. Understand why you want the informational interview in the first place. Do you want to learn about a new industry or a specific work environment? Make sure to prepare questions in advance that will answer questions related to your objective. 3. Don’t ask any questions you can find the answer to online. 4. The #1 cardinal rule of informational interviews for job seekers is this: don’t ask for a job. 5.
How To Start A Career In Social Media Recently, the Chicago Tribune pinged me for a few quotes on how to start a career in social media. Naturally, I sent them a bit more than they needed. But what I wrote actually turned out to fit pretty well as a blog post – so rather than letting it never be seen, following are my unedited thoughts answering the question: The best piece of advice I can offer is to create something that shows you’re passionate about your industry on social channels. The point here is to go beyond merely maintaining a presence on Facebook and Twitter. If you really want to stand out you need to create something worth commenting on that will actually provide a reason for others to pass on your name or want to connect with you. Some other advice: Start today. Know what you want. Be consistent and show dedication. This is definitely just the tip of the iceberg – what else would you add? image credit: Shutterstock