How to Get Your Resume Corrected

How to Get Your Resume CorrectedIn this age of technology, a few simple steps will help you get your resume done the right way. It is very important to make sure that you are doing your best to be sure that your resume is the correct spelling, as well as grammar.First and foremost, try to look at your resume several times in front of the computer, but without actually reading it. The first thing that you should do is get a list of the biggest mistakes that you may have made. Then try to look at your resume using these misspellings, and see if the changes made at the time would make the correction easy.You can also search the internet for any misspelled words or misspelled names, which you may have in your resume. With some websites, such as Google, it's actually not difficult to get the word or name corrected for you. Use the word 'doubling' instead of 'doubleing' in your resume, or 'marquee' instead of 'marquee'. If there is no way to use these methods of correcting your resume, con sider getting a spell checker to correct the mistake for you.There are many occasions when we make mistakes with the wrong words, and when this happens, it doesn't take much to make the problem much worse. If you haven't been getting calls from recruiters about your resume, chances are, you don't have the perfect resume. However, the number of people applying for the same position as you has dropped significantly over the last year, and there are only so many places available.Recruiters are looking for resumes that have accurate spelling and good grammar. So, if you get rid of the bad spelling and grammar errors, you will attract more potential employers than you ever could otherwise.Grammar is also important, because this is the kind of person that will be reading your resume. They will be looking for work, and they want to know that you understand how to spell and what exactly you are talking about. Do you think they will hire you if they can't figure out what you mean?With correc t spelling and grammar in place, you will look like a serious professional. There will be fewer excuses for mispronouncing words and grammatical errors.If you are trying to get your resume read by a recruiter, make sure that the grammar is correct and that you are following the rules. Correct the errors and you will look like a professional who knows what he is doing.

Can Sara Repurpose Her Career Part 2 of 4 [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Can Sara Repurpose Her Career Part 2 of 4 [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode #94 â€" Marc works with “Sara,” (not her real name) to pivot her career, in the second of a series of four episodes featuring “Sara.” Description: In Part 2 of this series, Marc covers the second half of the first feedback session with Sara for her personality assessment. Key Takeaways: [1:24] Marc welcomes you to Episode 94 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [1:36] If you’re enjoying this podcast, Marc invites you to share this podcast with like-minded souls. Please subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, Google Play, Podbean, Overcast, TuneIn, Spotify, or Stitcher. Share it on social media, or tell your neighbors and colleagues so Marc can help more people. [2:02] Last week, Marc presented Part 1 of the career pivot evaluation series “Can Sara Repurpose Her Career?” Sara (not her real name) is employed, a closet creative, and a structured anarchist. Sara likes rules, as long as they’re hers. [2:29] This week, Marc will play Part 2, the second half of Sara’s first feedback session. If you have not listened to Episode 93, Marc suggests you stop here and go listen to Episode 93, first. You will find all of the reports for this episode at Careerpivot.com/sara [3:11] Next week Marc will work with his good friend Mark Anthony Dyson on a QA session to answer your LinkedIn questions. Now on to the podcast… Download Link |iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast|Podbean|TuneIn|Overcast [3:23] Sara turns to the organizational portion of the assessment. First is insistence â€" Sara’s approach to detail, structure, follow-through, and routine. Sara’s usual behaviors are a definite preference to work from a plan, attend to detail, anticipate difficulties and plan for contingencies â€" systematic, procedural, and concerned with detail. [4:07] Sara agrees that she is very much a process person. [4:26] Sara’s strengths are maximized to the extent that her plan is of her own making. Although she will put systems and procedures in place, she needs occasional opportunities to bend her own rules. Sara is comfortable with bringing order to chaos. [4:59] Sara can fix a situation and bring order to it. After she has done so, she has been asked to stay and run the system. Her real objective is to go into chaos and fix it, not to maintain the process after it’s fixed. Sara is at her best when she walks into chaos. [5:58] Sara describes how she would react to a process that is highly regulated. She would work the process and document very carefully her suggestions for improvements. She is not comfortable with strict prescriptiveness in processes. [7:50] The rules need to be Sara’s rules or at least have flexibility. Sara agrees that is key. [8:11] Marc will assign homework to Sara to reread the organizational pages about four or five of her behaviors and then think about a time where she got angry. Her orderliness is misinterpreted from time to time by others who don’t realize Sara is at her best in chaos. [8:52] Sara reads her causes of stress. Since she tries to put first things first, she logically emphasizes systems and control. External interference in her plan can frustrate and distract her. She may overreact to pressures that threaten her personal freedom. Sara likes doing things her way and she is good at it. [9:27] Sara’s stress reactions: overgeneralizing, neglect of order and systems, weakened follow-through. When Sara can’t get her way, at some point she loses interest and just goes through the motions. [10:02] Sara turns to the assertiveness section. This is her tendency to speak up and express opinions hopefully and forcefully. Sara deals with people best on the basis of discussion and suggestion. When giving directions to others, Sara has the asset of asking rather than telling. Sara comes across as pleasant and easygoing. [10:34] Sara’s usual behaviors: pleasant, agreeable, self-directive. This goes with Sara’s incentives score. Sara is a good team player. [10:47] Sara’s needs: for highest productivity, Sara needs a peaceful environment. She responds best to people who involve her in the decision-making process, rather than ordering her to follow other people’s instructions. Sara doesn’t want a boss. She wants a team around her. She wants to be asked to do things. Sara is an asker, not a teller. [12:16] Sara avoids interacting with dictators. [13:20] Sara’s causes of stress: direct confrontations are likely to make Sara uncomfortable, especially when they become personal or emotional. Sara may feel intimidated by highly authoritarian people. [13:32] Sara’s stress reactions: resistance to others’ directions, difficulty speaking up, avoidance of open disagreement. Sara does not relate to being easily intimidated but she sees some of these stress behaviors in herself. [14:20] Sara’s team is incredibly important to her. Marc recommends to Sara that when moving somewhere she should do research on the working environment and what the team looks like. [14:46] Sara turns to the last part of the organizational section, restlessness â€" how Sara prefers to focus attention or change focus and seek varied activities. [15:05] Sara is able to resist distractions and concentrate on the subject at hand with greater than average intensity. Sara can also “compartmentalize’ when there is a need to give attention to different activities in close succession. [15:24] Sara’s usual behaviors: concentrative, thorough, and purposeful. Sara knows how to focus. Sara is the polar opposite of most creatives Marc deals with. They want to do something new every 15 minutes. That drives Sara crazy but she works with people like that. [16:05] Sara’s needs: It is preferable that Sara be given advance warning of any change that significantly affects her life or work, and that she be provided the opportunity to express her input and ideas concerning such change. Don’t mess with Sara’s schedule or interrupt her. Sara has to watch rigidity in her scheduling to be approachable. [17:29] Marc, like Sara, has to find ways to minimize his distractions so he can stay focused. He gives the example of a person answering email and doing simple tasks in an open office and finding a conference room to do tasks which require concentration. [19:01] Sara’s causes of stress: frequent interruptions can be a burden to Sara’s thoroughness. Changes which are imposed on her, with little or none of her input, may create resistance within her. It’s very important for Sara to stay informed. Marc recalls his last boss, who shared no information. [20:13] Sara’s stress reactions: resisting change, over-concentration, and reduced perspective. Sara reflects on how these describe her. She likes Marc’s suggestion from the previous episode to take work breaks and read something for personal enjoyment. If she doesn’t break away periodically, from her focus, her quality of work suffers. [21:26] Marc reminds Sara that the things that really interest her are not the things she does at work. She needs to fit them into small breaks in her day. A lifetime of doing work that doesn’t bring you joy is exhausting. [23:35] Sara turns to the physical energy section. Sara’s high energy level affords her the considerable assets of vigorous and persuasive reasoning and a generally forceful and enthusiastic approach to everything she does. Sara finds it easy to be physically active on a regular basis. [24:07] Sara’s usual behavior: enthusiastic, energetic, and forceful. Sara goes and goes. [24:18] Sara’s needs: Sara prefers to be in control regarding the spending of her energies. It is best when her environment neither places the demands of a heavy schedule upon her nor emphasizes thought and reflection to the exclusion of personal action. Sara’s behavior rating is 76 against the median rating of 75, so she is normal. [24:46] Sara’s need is a little bit below usual, which indicates she wants a little bit more control over how hard she physically works and control over her schedule, more than people probably understand about her. [25:08] Sara’s causes of stress: external demands on her energies, either physical or mental, are likely to be frustrating to her. When she is denied the opportunity to balance planning with action, her naturally high energy level may result in unexpected fatigue. [25:26] Sara’s stress reactions: edginess and feeling fatigued. Sara definitely feels this way at home. She wants to do things around the home on her own terms. Marc reviews some of Sara’s characteristics with her. She is really good at fixing things and creating processes when she can set her own terms. She is a cooperative team player. [26:48] Sara turns to the thought section â€" Sara’s decision making process and concern for consequences in making the right decision. This regards big decisions. Marc finds Sara’s scores to be really unusual for a creative person. Marc sees it as one of Sara’s superpowers. [27:14] Sara is generally decisive, able to quickly formulate her answers and make decisions without undue delay. Her ability to grasp relevant issues and form quick judgments allows her to be direct and to the point. Sara’s usual behavior: matter-of-fact, decisive, and direct. [27:40] Marc points out what is unusual in this description for a creative person. Usually, creatives see every shade of gray and can’t make a big decision. [27:52] Sara’s needs: Sara feels that she doesn’t need to be given a lot of time to make decisions, especially those that are usual and routine. However, the time she needs to make a decision will increase as the issues become complicated or unusual. Sara likes to see things in black and white. It didn’t take Sara long to buy a new car. [28:50] Marc tells of a couple with ‘needs’ scores of 1 and 99. The wife wanted to buy a cell phone in one afternoon. Her husband wanted three weeks to compare plans and phones. Sara is closer to the wife’s score. [29:34] Sara’s causes of stress: since Sara likes to make decisions rapidly and dispassionately, ambiguity can frustrate her at times. She may be inclined to be impetuous, overlooking points of detail. Marc tells about a past client who, like Sara, was really good at getting people together in a room and coming up with a decision. [30:35] Marc calls that a superpower. He wants Sara to think about how that applies to her. Organization, creativity, and being a good decision-maker tie together into making good quick decisions. Sara likes to think things through early, and likes to research before making a decision but does not get into analysis paralysis. [32:12] Sara’s stress reactions: over-definite thinking, becoming impulsive, snap decisions. In other words, when stressed, Sara spends less time and effort thinking through the decision. [33:02] Marc will pick out four or five behaviors, and ask Sara to think about times when she got angry, and see if she can find the triggers based on her behaviors, needs, and causes of stress. Sara should think about the worst times in her career. [33:32] Marc also wants Sara to look at her 27 usual behaviors in the report and pick out 8-15 of them she fully identifies with. Her next assignment will be to turn those into ‘Sara talk,’ and the assignment after that will be to turn that into a speaking narrative. This will be her authentic language to use when someone asks her to tell them about herself. [35:14] Marc invites you to think about your own odd combinations of behaviors which are your superpowers, and why they are superpowers. [36:42] Check back next week, when Marc will be working with his good friend, Mark Anthony Dyson and they will be answering your LinkedIn questions. Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com CareerPivot.com/Episode-93 Sara’s Reports Marc Miller on LinkedIn Birkman Assessments StrengthsFinder (now Gallup CliftonStrengths) Please pick up a copy of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. The paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats are available. When you have completed reading the book, Marc would very much appreciate your leaving an honest review on Amazon.com. The audio version of the book is available on the iTunes app, Audible, and Amazon. Marc has the paid membership community running on the CareerPivot.com website. The website is in production. Marc is contacting people on the waitlist. Get more information and sign up for the waitlist at CareerPivot.com/Community. Marc has five initial cohorts of 10 members in the second half of life. Those in the initial cohorts are guiding the direction of this endeavor. Marc has started recruiting members for the sixth cohort who are motivated to take action and give Marc input on what he should produce next. Ask to be put on the waiting list to join a cohort. This is a unique paid membership community where Marc will offer group coaching, special content, mastermind groups, branding sessions and, more importantly, a community where you can seek help. CareerPivot.com/Episode-94 Show Notes for this episode. Please subscribe at CareerPivot.com to get updates on all the other happenings at Career Pivot. Marc publishes a blog with Show Notes every Tuesday morning. If you subscribe to the Career Pivots blog, every Sunday you will receive the Career Pivot Insights email, which includes a link to this podcast. 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Psych Yourself Up!

Psych Yourself Up! Job Search is 99% psychological and 1% physical, or another way of saying this is: to succeed in job search, you have to put mind over matter. A Little History Years ago, when I first started using Twitter, there was a band of early adopter recruiters I followed. One of them, was known only as @Animal. (Long after, I finally learned his name was Michael Kelemen  of Toronto) I watched and learned from @Animal on Twitter. He provides brutally honest feedback, whether you ask for it or not. I remember he provided me feedback on my early avatar and based on that, I ended up changing it. @Animal comes across as cruel or heartless. Take his advice with the intent it is made- to help.  If you have any desire to learn more, listen to his show on Blogtalkradio. If you listen, then youve heard @Animal attack and berate job seekers. While it may seem harsh, he forewarns all his guests: The show is rowdy. People are going to challenge you. Make sure that you will not be offended before you decide to be a guest. Every once in awhile he lets his softer side come out.  When my father died, he left a comment on my blog post expressing his condolences and we shared some emails after that about losing family members. All these years and interactions later, I have grown to respect @Animal and his opinions (while I might not always agree!) He knows a thing or two about life and why job seekers stink at finding a job. He just published an eBook Psychology of Job Hunting which is available on Kindle for $2.99 If you are someone who has been unemployed for a long time, I think you should read his book. It is a dialogue between Morris, a 70 year old salesman and Lewis, an unemployed job seeker. Morris shares  with Lewis  what he knows about human nature, motivation, and attitudes to help him get out of his rut. @Animal says his book is about cold calling. It is actually about doing anything we hate, fear or avoid doing. Heres one of @Animals tweets about his book: @careersherpa Youre not going to die. U have 2B wrong and strong. And U have to practice dialing so U can do it when youre scared. â€" Recruiting Animal (@animal) May 31, 2013 I tried to skim the book and it really isnt a skimmer. @Animal suggested I focus on these sections if I wasnt going to read the whole thing. Some of the key points made include: You arent bad and Making Mistakes is GOOD! It is better to be wrong and strong Learn to ignore your dumb ideas Do It In Your Sleep Sources to Back Up His Story There is actually data and substance to back up @Animals psychobabble and you can see all the references and sources in his last chapter. Selling IS NOT Dirty Selling is absolutely part of job search. Convincing others is too! Daniel Pink calls it moving people. It is a life skill we all need to develop and in order to feel OK with the concept, youre going to have to blowup your current thinking (which is what @Animals book attempts to do!). By the way, I am in the early chapters of To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink. It is a super read, especially for those who dont like sales.

Tips for Executives Finding Jobs the Right Way

Tips for Executives Finding Jobs the Right Way One of the biggest mistakes that an executive could make while looking for a position is treating their job search as if they were still a manager. When you reach the level of an executive, youve entered into another world, so you have to treat your job search just like that. This means focusing on different inroads to success and applying cutting-edge search techniques. If youre coming into the world of an executive and want to know how to make your job search easier, dont just sit back without reviewing every avenue possible. Try using every path to your advantage, its no doubt that youve made friends along the way, that’s just one area for you to search. These tips will help you find the right job for you. Begin with Networking It has been shown that over 80 percent of executives got their current job through one form of networking. Executive jobs are not like lower-level jobs which can be easily filled through online applications. Executives meet through social clubs, business meetings and professional routes. You could easily run into someone who knows the vice president of ABC Corporation and be the person they were looking to hire. Dont ever forget the value of networking, the more you get your face out there, the better off you will be. If you dont focus on networking, you could be missing out on a lot of great job opportunities. Make the Most out of Social Media LinkedIn is the number one job networking and search site on the web, so set up an account (if you havent already), because its incredible important that you make the most out of social media. Just setting up an account is not enough- you have to make yourself be known. By just focusing your LinkedIn profile on your resume, youre missing out on many of the sites benefits. Your profile allows you to not only highlight your past professional and education history, it also allows you the opportunity to network and make connections with other executives in your field. Networking with other professionals gives you an opportunity to find new positions or to develop professional recommendations. Through recommendations from the right executives, you can transform your LinkedIn profile into an online resume that sells. Never take for granted the power of the web, many partnerships and employment opportunities have been built on the backs of social media sites. Your Name and Reputation are Important When you become an executive, you take on a burden of work that is different than the average worker â€" so you have to outperform the average worker. You have to care more about the company’s overall success because it will directly reflect your business acumen. If you dont maintain a stellar reputation, it could affect your job search and your ability to find the right position. This means avoiding the silly Facebook page. Youre being judged on your actions, as well as the people you associate yourself with. Make sure your name and your reputation are held in high regard.

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{S2Writing a skills summary for a resume is an essential part of the resume writing process. The skills summary helps a potential employer to easily identify the skills that he needs from you in order to efficiently complete the job of the person who applies for it.The skills summary can be written in a variety of ways. Some examples include:* Identify a skill you have and point out why it is important for the role you are applying for. Examples include:* Write a reference line which contains a personal introduction as well as some other information about yourself. This reference line can be used to introduce yourself to the employer, even before the resume is sent. This reference line can also include a sentence stating that you understand the significance of the job that you are applying for.* Finally, the skills summary can be finished with a list of the skills that the applicant knows and has the potential to get good results from. It is the employer's responsibility to provide t his list to the applicant along with the resume.Aside from the skills, it is important to highlight any experiences that the applicant has which will help you distinguish him/her from others in the job market. For example, if there is a need for work experience, highlight the job for which the applicant is applying, the period he/she was working, the tasks he/she accomplished and how these were done.Do not forget to write a cover letter as well. The skills summary for a resume is just one part of the entire resume writing process.Skills Summary For a Resume - Writing a Summary For a Skills Summary for a Resume<|startoftext|> PARACOUNT 6 SENTCOUNT roman accent ENDPARAMWhat exactly is a Roman accent? Where does it come from? These are just some of the questions that are raised by those who have to deal with it and are sometimes found out to be a little bit taken aback by it.In many cases it is a great help for those who do not understand it. After all, if you are someone who do es not use the Roman accent, it would be a real problem if your company's logo were written in a type that you could not read. This is what happens with those who are non-native speakers.With the assistance of a software tool such as Houdini, one can get around the whole matter. This software would basically be a translation program that would effectively translate the words and phrases into different languages. So, there is no need to fret about the Roman accent at all. This is because with the software tool, all you need to do is sit back and let it translate what you are trying to say to whoever will use it.However, with this software tool, you must know which language you want it to translate into. It is therefore advisable that you make sure that you really want to translate the accent into another language. This will help you get an exact copy.After you have made a choice of where you want the software tool to translate the Roman accent into, all you have to do is hit the butt on. The software tool would analyze your speech and draw out the words and phrases you wish to have the Roman accent applied. So, you only have to press the buttons once and you would end up with the Roman accent speech you have been looking for.

How to Include Study-Abroad Experience on a Resume (Examples)

How to Include Study-Abroad Experience on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveFor most job-seekers, the educational section of a resume is typically a straightforward description of schools, courses, and academic achievements. Students whose studies include time spent overseas, however, often face unexpected challenges with their resumes. It can sometimes be difficult to convey the importance of such studies to potential employers. To ensure that your resume properly captures the essence of your study-abroad experience, you need to know how to effectively include that information.Why Employers May Not Appreciate Study-Abroad ExperienceYour time spent studying abroad may have provided you with key insights and new skills that can benefit any employer.  Unfortunately, available evidence suggests that employers may not always appreciate the value of those experiences. In fact, there will always be employers who undervalue such programs. To many hiring managers, those overseas studies can seem like little more than a tourist adventure.This is espec ially true for managers and leaders who have little overseas experience themselves. For them, that exposure to foreign environments may not seem all that relevant. They may also not recognize the important skills that you were forced to develop while living and studying in a new and unfamiliar environment.Example of How to Include Study-Abroad Experience in Your ResumeWhen including study-abroad experience in your resume, it’s important to know where to place this information and how to list it.There are two options for this.Option # 1: The first is to simply include the experience in your education section.For example:University of CollegeTown, USA  Graduated 2016B.S. in ZoologyPresidential Scholarship award, Dean’s List Every SemesterEndangered Species Scholarship Program, 2014-2016Two Semesters Studying Abroad in China, Chinese Cultural Exchange, wildlife programExample of this on a resume:Option # 2: Alternatively, you can list it in a separate section â€" either a related e xperience section or in its own “international experience” section.International ExperienceChinese Cultural Exchange, Wildlife Program  Beijing, China 2015Two semesters in China in formal wildlife study programImmersive Mandarin studies3 Months working with Chinese zoologists studying tigers, other large cats30-day study program in Chengdu, in the Panda BaseStudy destinations included Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, and ChengduThe decision about where to place these details basically comes down to one factor: the amount of detail you intend to supply. If your details are succinct, you can place the experience in your normal education section. If you are providing a more detailed explanation, consider giving it its own section.In either event, always include the institution and program of study. You should also include the coursework if that study-abroad experience was relevant to your job search or industry. If, for example, you attended an overseas university, but also traveled to m ultiple countries during that time, consider listing those destinations in one bullet point. This can also be a great place to include any foreign language proficiencies.How You Can Highlight Your Study-Abroad Experience On Your ResumeBefore you can convey that value, however, you need to think about why your study-abroad experience matters. How did that time in a foreign country hone your skills and shape your values and capabilities? For most students who study abroad, that experience can provide key insights that easily translate to many different industries. For example, chances are that you had to:Learn to view situations and challenges from new perspectivesIdentify unfamiliar problems and solve them by applying your knowledge to those situationsGain familiarity with a new culture and value-system, and learn to accept the differencesBecome familiar with how other parts of the world view your industryLearn how cultural norms impact ethics, business strategy, and overall business practicesDevelop a broader set of communication skills that enable you to engage with a wider variety of personalities and belief systemsLearn to quickly process new informationWork in concert with people whose background and historical understandings differ from your ownBefore you even begin to include your study-abroad experience in your resume, take stock of what you learned from those experiences. Think about valuable characteristics that you developed like leadership, open-mindedness, acceptance of others, flexibility, and team-building. Remember, you need to properly understand the value of your study-abroad experience before you can properly explain it to a potential employer.Your Study-Abroad Experience is an Asset!The important thing to remember is that your study-abroad experience may set you apart from your job-search competitors. As a result, it is vital to properly showcase that experience as an asset that increases your potential value as an employee. That time spent studying abroad could be just the thing you need to show an employer that you’re the right person for the job. How to Include Study-Abroad Experience on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveFor most job-seekers, the educational section of a resume is typically a straightforward description of schools, courses, and academic achievements. Students whose studies include time spent overseas, however, often face unexpected challenges with their resumes. It can sometimes be difficult to convey the importance of such studies to potential employers. To ensure that your resume properly captures the essence of your study-abroad experience, you need to know how to effectively include that information.Why Employers May Not Appreciate Study-Abroad ExperienceYour time spent studying abroad may have provided you with key insights and new skills that can benefit any employer.  Unfortunately, available evidence suggests that employers may not always appreciate the value of those experiences. In fact, there will always be employers who undervalue such programs. To many hiring managers, those overseas studies can seem like little more than a tourist adventure.This is espec ially true for managers and leaders who have little overseas experience themselves. For them, that exposure to foreign environments may not seem all that relevant. They may also not recognize the important skills that you were forced to develop while living and studying in a new and unfamiliar environment.Example of How to Include Study-Abroad Experience in Your ResumeWhen including study-abroad experience in your resume, it’s important to know where to place this information and how to list it.There are two options for this.Option # 1: The first is to simply include the experience in your education section.For example:University of CollegeTown, USA  Graduated 2016B.S. in ZoologyPresidential Scholarship award, Dean’s List Every SemesterEndangered Species Scholarship Program, 2014-2016Two Semesters Studying Abroad in China, Chinese Cultural Exchange, wildlife programExample of this on a resume:Option # 2: Alternatively, you can list it in a separate section â€" either a related e xperience section or in its own “international experience” section.International ExperienceChinese Cultural Exchange, Wildlife Program  Beijing, China 2015Two semesters in China in formal wildlife study programImmersive Mandarin studies3 Months working with Chinese zoologists studying tigers, other large cats30-day study program in Chengdu, in the Panda BaseStudy destinations included Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, and ChengduThe decision about where to place these details basically comes down to one factor: the amount of detail you intend to supply. If your details are succinct, you can place the experience in your normal education section. If you are providing a more detailed explanation, consider giving it its own section.In either event, always include the institution and program of study. You should also include the coursework if that study-abroad experience was relevant to your job search or industry. If, for example, you attended an overseas university, but also traveled to m ultiple countries during that time, consider listing those destinations in one bullet point. This can also be a great place to include any foreign language proficiencies.How You Can Highlight Your Study-Abroad Experience On Your ResumeBefore you can convey that value, however, you need to think about why your study-abroad experience matters. How did that time in a foreign country hone your skills and shape your values and capabilities? For most students who study abroad, that experience can provide key insights that easily translate to many different industries. For example, chances are that you had to:Learn to view situations and challenges from new perspectivesIdentify unfamiliar problems and solve them by applying your knowledge to those situationsGain familiarity with a new culture and value-system, and learn to accept the differencesBecome familiar with how other parts of the world view your industryLearn how cultural norms impact ethics, business strategy, and overall business practicesDevelop a broader set of communication skills that enable you to engage with a wider variety of personalities and belief systemsLearn to quickly process new informationWork in concert with people whose background and historical understandings differ from your ownBefore you even begin to include your study-abroad experience in your resume, take stock of what you learned from those experiences. Think about valuable characteristics that you developed like leadership, open-mindedness, acceptance of others, flexibility, and team-building. Remember, you need to properly understand the value of your study-abroad experience before you can properly explain it to a potential employer.Your Study-Abroad Experience is an Asset!The important thing to remember is that your study-abroad experience may set you apart from your job-search competitors. As a result, it is vital to properly showcase that experience as an asset that increases your potential value as an employee. That time spent studying abroad could be just the thing you need to show an employer that you’re the right person for the job.

How To Answer Interview Questions About Why You Left Your Last Job - Work It Daily

How To Answer Interview Questions About Why You Left Your Last Job - Work It Daily Because people typically don’t leave jobs they are happy with, potential employers want to know what your reason was for leaving your last (or current) job. Is there an issue with you that will cause them to regret hiring you? Related: How To Answer 5 Tricky Job Interview Questions Overall, it’s important that you keep this answer positive. Anything negative that you say will make it seem like YOU are negative. So, say what happened, but with as positive a spin as possible. The Ideal Answer Of course, the ideal answer is that you were very happy and successful where you were, but this opportunity was just too good to pass up (because it’s a perfect fit, because it is such an exciting opportunity, and so on.) If You Were Laid Off In A Group All layoffs are not the same, and employers are well aware of this. If your layoff was part of a mass layoff (as in 30% of the company/division/department), then say so. They will understand. The same thing goes for a smaller number of people, if it was an impersonal selection (such as a cutback of 10% and the last hired were chosen to leave). Any way you can show that it wasn’t a personal thing that targeted you is something you want to clearly point out. If You Were Laid Off In A Smaller Group Of People (Or If It Was Just You) If there’s any way to show that your layoff had very little to do with you or your job performance, then say that. Otherwise, your best bet is to offer references that can speak to your skills and character. The best reference is always going to be your most recent boss, but any past managers, supervisors, or bosses are wonderful to have. Other good references are past co-workers or managers you didn’t report directly to but worked with. (Don’t say this about your references in the interview.) If You Were Fired It’s never a good idea to act as if you weren’t fired if you were. Getting caught in a lie will be worse than being fired. Many, many people have been fired and recovered from it better than before. Here’s how to be honest (yet positive) when answering this question: “That was a bit of a bad situation that I’m embarrassed about. It wasn’t a good decision to take that jobâ€"[insert something here like, ‘it wasn’t a good fit’ or ‘I took it for the wrong reasons’]. I can only say that it was a brief, regrettable bump in the road of an otherwise great career. I hope you will speak to some of my references, including my former boss, Ann Smith, who can speak to my qualifications and my character.” Never forget that references are powerful, and former bosses are the best references of all. Always be sure to coach your references by telling them about the job you’re interviewing for, and even reminding them of some things you did or stories they could tell that you know would help your cause. This is a help to them, because it reduces the time they need to dedicate to it, and it’s a help to you because it will be a better, more targeted reference. Find 100 more job-winning answers to interview questions in How to Answer Interview Questions: 101 Tough Questions That Could Kill Your Interview Chancesâ€"Answered!, available on Amazon. Related Posts How To Manage Without Being Mean (Is It Possible To Not Be Pushy?) 5 Things To Consider Before You Take That Management Job #1 Key To Becoming An Effective Leader About the author Career Coach - Peggy McKee is an expert resource and a dedicated advocate for job seekers. Known as the Sales Recruiter from Career Confidential, her years of experience as a nationally-known recruiter for sales and marketing jobs give her a unique perspective and advantage in developing the tools and strategies that help job seekers stand head and shoulders above the competition. Peggy has been named #1 on the list of the Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiters by HR Examiner, and has been quoted in articles from CNN, CAP TODAY, Yahoo! HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 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!