5 Ways to Improve Candidate Loyalty

5 Ways to Improve Candidate Loyalty As the world of recruitment scrambles to keep pace with the momentum of digital progress and the age of disposability, candidate loyalty has been impacted along the way. There is a plethora of quality recruitment agencies in the market and â€" fortunately for us all healthy volumes of vacant roles available too. Good candidates can effectively pick and choose who to work with, and if it doesn’t work out move on to the next one. Securing the loyalty of those candidates is business-critical but in a crowded market, it can be challenging. We live in a world now where we expect immediate results and a quality service. There’s no literally no room for dawdlers. From a recruitment perspective, delivering a quality service means embedding a culture of relationship-building, prioritising this in all our encounters. Gone are the days of client-centric attitudes and expecting candidates to be available to us as and when we need them. Ramping up the quality of service that each and every member of a recruitment agency offers is crucial. It starts from the top and should permeate all the way through the organisation. 1. Explain why you’re different from the outset Candidate care begins at the first encounter. Securing buy-in as early as possible is critical because if you don’t, there’s every chance they won’t turn up to your interview at all.  From the first conversation with the candidate, communicate your point of difference, how you like to work, why you feel they’re suited to the role you’re working on, and how you’ll work together. If they’ve ever worked with recruiters before, there’s a strong chance they’ll have preconceived ideas about the way our industry works. By delving a bit deeper, it will be easier to forge a bond with the candidate and secure their buy-in. 2. Let them know they can rely on you Yes, there are multiple agencies and jobs out there, but most candidates are busy and just want one that they can rely on to find them a great role. If you are that agency, make sure they know about it! This doesn’t mean promising the world and not delivering.   But if you’re convinced you can help them, and they understand that too, you’ll always be someone they can come back to. 3. Manage expectations This is critically important. While you should excite and inspire the candidate with the potential roles you could offer, never promise them something you’re not 100% sure of being able to deliver on. It goes without saying that if you fall flat on your promise, you’ll come across as deceptive and inexperienced. The candidate will feel misled and will tell the world why you’re the worst in the industry. Needless to say, this could be incredibly damaging to your reputation. 4. Have a candidate champion As 360 ° recruiters, we’re busy. We don’t have time to get back to everyone, much as we would like to. Hiring a candidate champion who is responsible for staying in touch with candidates regularly will ensure they feel looked after. It will also help to keep their details updated and protect the integrity of their information. 5. Give them more than just a job Finding a candidate a job is one thing. Offering meaningful career advice, building a relationship, sharing your expertise and finding a candidate a job is something completely different. A candidate who has felt heard and understood will pay enormous dividends. They’ll refer their friends to you (good candidates normally have like-minded friends), refer business to you and keep coming back to you for as long as you’re recruiting. About the author: David Morel is the CEO/Founder of Tiger Recruitment, one of London’s leading secretarial/administrative recruitment agencies. David founded Tiger in 2001 and has written extensively in the press and wider media advising both employers and job seekers on best recruitment practice.

Branding Lesson Revels, Advocate - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Branding Lesson Revels, Advocate - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career As much as I enjoy discussing the similarities between personal and corporate branding, it is just as important to examine the relationship between the two as well as the nuances within. No matter your career vertical, an understanding of the way these two types of branding are connected coupled with the points where you can (and most likely will) garner success is of ultimate relevance. Granted, for optimal effectivity, we will have to assume a couple of crucial factors: The field in which you work is one where you have a personal connection; and You are a good match for the type of work you do. These assumptions will become crystal clear the further your read in this article. Revelry One of the best things about 2016, is the fact that more of us are searching for, or accepting no less than happiness in our jobs. Yes, it seems obvious that a happy worker is a better worker and subsequently, this is best for business, but hard data supports this further. For example: Happy employees are, on average, 12% more productive; Companies with happy employees outperform their competition by 20%; and 36% of employees would give up $5,000 in salary to be happier at work. Additionally, since there are numerous factors that could lead to any one of us participating in work purely because of necessity when we are happy at work, we are likely to  revel  in this environment. Why wouldnt we? We are working in a field that we feel close to, we are matched well with our particular job and our employer is happy because were more productive. Were in a great place. Advocacy Considering our revelry, the logical next step is that we would share the information around our happiness. We human beings are social creatures. We share information, especially emotional information. Whether we are happy or not, we are likely to let someone (or  some many) know. This communication can easily fall under the category of advocacy. As a matter of fact, many of you who are reading this, since this is a blog about branding, are familiar with the idea of getting consumers to advocate for your brand. Well, within a company, this level of advocacy is just as effective for your company. Consumers look at a number of elements of your brand when making a purchase decision. If you, as an employee, are genuinely happy with the company you work for, that happiness or advocacy can be contagious. The joy within advocacy draws people in. This is important to remember, in general, as well as with this final point. Credibility When it comes to brand credibility, both as an individual and as a business, there are many opportunities to show it such as thought leadership, social proof, and accountability. These three components are closely linked to each and every employee; A happy, knowledgeable employee who shares what s/he has learned at any point in their career not only provides value by educating others, they are increasing the visibility (and credibility) of the corporate brand; As social beings, we are apt to share information from similar or otherwise like-minded individuals. It feels more personal this way; and Because you are representing yourself  and the company you work for, an employee is going to be sure to make sure that they can stand their ground as they are automatically subject to criticism, both good and bad. All of these factors are important to know because they relate to what brands actually are and their complementary parts no matter how you want to represent them. Art + science or intellect + emotion, illustrating how it all works together is the easiest way to display what makes you and your business whole.

10 Best Planners For 2017 - Classy Career Girl

10 Best Planners For 2017 UPDATE: Our 2019 best planners list is live. Check it out here. Its that time of year to shop for a planner for the new year. Personally, I love this time of year and I really enjoy the process of planning out my goals and dreams. Here are our top picks at Classy Career Girl to plan out an amazing 2017! (And thanks to our ladies in the Classy Career Girl Network  for helping us pick the top 10! 10  Best Planners For 2017 Passion Planner Passion planner encouraged people not only to start thinking about their goals but also to make taking action towards them a part of their daily lives. If youre interested, you can get their limited edition Classic Birds Bees Blush Passion Planner. For every purchased, they will be donating planners to organizations that support breast cancer awareness, the survivors, family members, and those affected by breast cancer. Sugar Paper Planner Sugar Paper made our list of best planners because it is renowned for its design aesthetic, unparalleled taste and perfectionism. This company offers a variety of products from calendars to journals to planners that you can even customize. I love their chambray fabric with gold foil accents planner. I think the extra birthday and thank you note tracker and a notes section sounds great. Daily Greatness Planner The Daily Greatness Business Planner is designed for optimal focus, personal growth and organization, the week-to-a-view pages will guide you in forming excellent thinking habits while taking action on your most important priorities. The weekly check-ins, challenges, planners and inspiration, keep you firmly on track with your goals while the 90-Day high-level check-ins and challenges keep you committed, accountable motivated. Each stage lays the foundation for staying true to your purpose as an entrepreneur, reaching your goals, expanding your mind exploding your business. Plum Paper Planner If you prefer to create your own planner, Plum Paper planner is a good fit. Plum paper allows you to build your customized planner or notebook.   Each of their products are handmade from start to finish in their San Diego office. Erin Condren LifePlanner Erin Condren offers life planner, monthly planners, teachers lesson planners, wedding planners and a lot more that will definitely help you keep organize for next year. Their designs are so chic that every woman would love. But what I love the most is Erins customizable Life planner that will fit your style. Aside from its beautiful covers and gorgeous color themes, you can choose 3 unique layouts and an area to set your focus for the year right from the start of your planner. It also has great inspiring notes and quotes to help stay motivated. Moleskine Planner Moleskine gives you the option to choose between daily, weekly or monthly planner that would fit your needs. Moleskine was created as a brand in 1997, bringing back to life the legendary notebook used by artists and thinkers over the past two centuries: among them Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin. Daily Action Planner The Daily Action Planner is designed with tabs for a month-at-a-time so that you can quickly reference each month as needed. Perfect for the busy entrepreneur, on-the-go mom, managers, and other creatives who need a system to remember it all for prioritizing the day. Start Planner by Kristy Dickerson and Jenny Grumbling STARTplanner is a brand and message that is designed to help, encourage, and enable you to make your dreams become a reality! The planners help you to define your goals in all areas of your life and guide you with actionable steps that carry over to monthly and daily planning to keep you on track and focused. Day Designer Planner Whether you’re a working professional, full-time mom, or a diligent student, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and pulled in a million directions. Day Designer is a simple and easy system created to help you find balance, focus and productivity. Limelife Planners If youre looking for fresh, modern, uncluttered designs, try the Limelife Planners. This company offers personalized planners so every planner is unique and custom made just for you. Did your favorite make the list? What are the best planners out there?

Interview with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Citigroups Global Wealth Management

Interview with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Citigroups Global Wealth Management I loved listeing to this interview with Sallie Krawcheck so much. I have been following Sallies career for years, and I had no idea I was going to see her in person until I showed up for the Forbes Executive Womens Forum for a speaking engagement, and there she was, speaking right before I did. She was mesmerizing: Funny, authentic, quick on her toes and gorgeous. But I most love her for her honesty. Everyone does. Even the Citigroup board of directors. Its how she got her job. The short history of Sallie is that she was an analyst on Wall Street and when the analysts started compromising ethics during the dotcom boom she was one of the most high-profile analysts who didnt, so her career went into super-high gear during the dotcom fallout. Now she is CEO of Citigroups Global Wealth Management. Shes the highest ranking woman in finance. [Editorial note: I didnt conduct this interview questions came from Forbes editor Elizabeth MacDonald and an audience of about sixty people. I edited the interview below, and changed questions. I was the audience member who asked the question about stay-at-home dads.] What is a good first job for someone who wants to run their own company? I tell all young people to become an analyst after school. You pull out bits of information and put together a picture. Sometimes it looks like a dog or sometimes a cake. Then you make decisions with imperfect information. And when you get another piece, you say oh its not a cake. So its practice making decision with imperfect information. This is what you do as a CEO every day. Why arent women at the top of companies? There is something about women getting tired. They get to be thirty and they get tired. Add up all the time that you are not with the kids and not working but you are doing hair and makeup while your husband sleeps. Its two-and-a-half hours a week. It drags you down. Also, women are not able to express anger at work because it reflects negatively on women. This makes women tired, too. I have a stay-at-home husband and its a train wreck. How do you work that out in your house? I had a stay-at-home husband and he went back to work. My first husband could not get over it and I had to choose another husband. I would come home from a meeting and Id say sorry Im late and hed roll his eyes. As soon as you get the eye roll you have a problem And in fact, he was having an affair. That was a waste of four good years, and I was cute then, too; I should have dated a lot more men than I did. I got a much better husband the second time around because I had had practice making decisions with imperfect information. How do you handle leaving the kids when you travel? The thing with the kids is to show no fear. If you show fear, they can smell it. Say, I love you and I cant wait to see you, but I love my work. I cry when I close the door. I went to China for two weeks. The kids were okay; I bribed them. I waited to tell my daughter until I took her to the American Idol concert. Whats your approach to work/life balance? When women get up there and talk to you about work life balance, they are lying to you. I work all the time. I sent 220 emails last weekend. The last time I went out for drinks on a weekday like Sex in the City was when I was twenty-two. This is not a bitter comment. Its a choice.

From Rock Star to Pilot How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality CareerMetis.com

From Rock Star to Pilot How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?Maybe you wanted to become a pilot, a rock star, a sports star, or perhaps even an astronaut?evalAs you grew older, you may have dismissed these career choices as unachievable and maybe decided to settle on a more mainstream job.There are many reasons why people don’t pursue the career of their dreams. Maybe a school teacher discouraged you from trying to follow your ambition, or perhaps you simply weren’t sure how to even get into the industry that you wanted to work in. Whatever the reason you decided not to pursue your goals, it is crucial to remember that it is never too late to try.No one wants to wake up 30 years from now and wonder why they didn’t follow their dreams. Making an effort to pursue your goals gives you a better chance of achieving them. If you don’t try to make your dreams a reality, then they will never come true.Different careers require different entry routes. Chasing a career in a hard to en ter the industry will have a completely different path to success than that of a regular job.Successfully getting through the recruitment process could depend on you reaching a high standard of physical ability, or demonstrating an outstanding level of academic achievement.Success in other industries may be dependent on making the right connections, or simply an element of luck. While not all these factors are within your control, there are ways to maximize your chances of success. This will increase the probability of breaking through into your ideal job.Take a look at some of these examples of dream jobs, and how you can break into them to pursue the career of your dreams:Flying High as a PilotevalImage Source: PixabayevalIf you want a career that enables you to live a high life quite literally, then working as a pilot is a perfect choice. Being a pilot is often considered a glamorous job and is undoubtedly very different from many career choices available. Working for an airline as a pilot enables you to travel the world and benefit from seeing many countries across the globe.This is the ideal career for anyone that loves to experience new things and would feel tied down in a regular nine to five job.Many aspiring pilots are unsure how to break into this coveted profession, and may feel like it is out of reach to them. However, it is entirely possible to enter a career in the aviation industry as a pilot and spend your working hours jetting around the world.One of the best routes to becoming a pilot is through attending university. This means that you will need to study hard to get the A level results you need to obtain a place on your chosen degree course. Typically, you will need two to three A levels to help gain your place at university, but this varies between institutions.evalYou may be wondering what to study in university to become a pilot subjects that are usually chosen by aspiring pilots include aviation studies and aviation operations with pilot studies. Many universities offer aviation-based degree courses, so you may find that a university in your area provides an appropriate program for you to study.Many universities are equipped with specialist equipment to help you improve your flying skills. You are likely to have the opportunity to use flight simulators and computer simulations as part of your training.Before you can start flying professionally, you will need to obtain your Commercial Pilot’s Licence. Before you can captain an aircraft, you will need to work as a co-pilot to build up your flying hours to the appropriate level.Due to the high level of responsibility entrusted to pilots, the training is rigorous, so you will need to be committed to pursuing this career path and prepared to work hard to achieve your dream.However, if you are successful in your studies and training, the hard work will pay off, and you will be rewarded with a lucrative and exciting career that will take you all over the world.Making it in the Music IndustryImage Source: Pexels.comDo you daydream about performing live on stage at a packed out stadium and hearing thousands of fans chanting your name?If so, you may not believe that this will ever happen for you. While many people aspire to become rock stars, not everyone makes it.However, those performers that do make it in the music industryget the opportunity to do what they love while making often substantial sums of money from it, and a level of fame too.While not everyone achieves international success, being ambitious from the start can open up many opportunities for you. In pursuit of a full-time career as a singer or musician, it is crucial to develop your skills and experience. Continually practicing playing your instrument will help you to build on your existing talent and enhance your skills even further. You may decide to take lessons from a more experienced musician to benefit from their help and guidance.evalStudying music may seem like it takes the fu n out of your passion. However, studying music can provide valuable insights into the profession and will help you to improve your understanding of the way the industry works.Try to take opportunities to perform as often as you can. While your appearances may be at local shows rather than international arenas, all this experience is worthwhile. Performing regularly enables you to develop your confidence and improve your stagecraft and audience interaction. Playing to the public also increases the chances of your talent getting spotted by someone working in the music industry.Know Your GoalsUnderstanding precisely what you want from your professional life is vital to making the right decisions about work.Do you want a high-flying job that makes you the envy of your friends, are you seeking fame and adoration from legions of fans?Maybe you want to perform a role that is meaningful to you, or alternatively, you may wish just to earn a massive salary! Knowing what success looks like for you means that you can identify when you are on track to achieve it. This enables you to monitor your progress and stay on track.evalRecipe for SuccessThere are two main methods that you can implement to help you gain work in the career that you want. The first is to keep persevering. Accept that there are going to be setbacks along the way. The difference between people that fail and people that succeed in their industry is their resilience.Resilienceis a trait that is beneficial in every area of life and is especially handy when you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Try to view setbacks as opportunities to learn, as they are ways to sharpen your effort and make you even more determined to succeed. Use the lessons that you learn from your setbacks to propel you forward to success.The second important way to achieve career success is to plan your efforts. Hard work and perseverance are essential. However, if you don’t have a strategy for success, your efforts could b e wasted.Understanding the steps that you need to make on your journey to your dream career is vital. Without a plan, you will be working away without knowing precisely what you are going to achieve from your efforts.

The Father of Two Story

The Father of Two Story Success stories are always worth sharing. They provide inspiration. This one is about a friend of a friend. Once upon a time, there was a father of two who was downsized from his position. He was victim of the hard-hit real estate/housing market. His position, real estate appraiser in the public sector. During the 10 months he was unemployed, he had been toying with the idea of taking any job just to end the horrible feeling of being without work. His self esteem was slipping and hewas experiencingwaves of depression. He decided not to take any job, because the $8/hr would be less than unemployment. (Wake upObama andPattersonwho continue to lengthen the term of UI benefits). Fast forward 10 months,hundreds of applications later, still no interviews. This father of two was nearing the end of his unemployment. He was touring a manufacturing plant, preparing to take a job as an assembler when he got the call from a local municipality for an interview. Mr. Father of Twohad taken a civil service examseveral months prior. This exam wasnt offeredvery oftenso he was smart to have found and taken it. Once he got off thecall scheduling himfor an interview he called my friend. He told her what was happening, thats all. My friend called her contacts at the municipality where hewould be interviewing. She didnt want to seemlike she was skewing the civil service process, but she did wantto put in a good word for her friend. She merely said she knew this gentleman personally and that he had shown good judgment and was of solid character. She also indicated that he would fit in easily withthe existing personnel within the municipality. Sure enough, he was the oneselected. There had only been two others in the race. The moral of this story: Pursue civil service opportunities and use your network! The End.

Professional Resume Writing in Waikiki HI

Professional Resume Writing in Waikiki HIIf you are considering moving to Waikiki HI and looking for employment, you will need to know how to write a professional resume. Waikiki HI is an affluent area of the city and its population is generally young and ideal for the job market. To find a job, this will be your first choice.You will need to begin with a professional resume. This should be completed by someone who has written a resume for another employer. This person should have a background in writing for a professional audience. It may also be necessary to send it to a university for review before you submit it to any job listings.Since this is a professional resume, it will need to include the company's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. The content of the resume is the most important part. It should be free of any grammatical or spelling errors. There is no substitute for experience in this field.In Waikiki HI, professional resume writing is required for those wishing to apply for higher positions. You will want to have a college degree in the proper area of business if you do. Many people have some type of expertise but not enough education to meet the strict requirements of a new position. Even so, a professional resume may help in getting your resume noticed by the company that is hiring.Professional resume writing in Waikiki HI is important. You will need to have a resume that stands out from the rest. This will give you a leg up on the competition when your application is reviewed by an employer.You will want to make sure that the professional resume you write is appealing to the recruiter. They will review dozens of resumes and will use a subjective grading system. However, your resume will be looked at only by a short list of the company representatives. Therefore, you will want to make sure that your resume is professionally written. There is no substitute for experience.Professional resume writing in Waikiki HI requires more tha n just experience. Some experience may be helpful but not necessary. To make sure that your resume is submitted to the right persons, you will need to send it out to some colleges. They can look over it and make a recommendation to the company that you are applying for. Having a resume written by a college graduate is a very good start to getting your resume noticed.Professional resume writing in Waikiki HI is a requirement. You will need to prepare a resume that will stand out from the rest. It will be evaluated by hiring managers and you will want it to be appealing to them. A college graduate can do this for you.