How to Get That Extra Job Interview?

How to Get That Extra Job Interview?Do you want to know how to get that extra job interview? That's a great question and many people wish they could have figured it out on their own. After all, if you are doing your own application, you might be wondering how you are going to get noticed by the company you apply for.In order to get noticed and to have an online application accepted, you need to apply in a way that is going to make your application stand out from the rest. You don't want to be recognized with other people applying for the same job or being in the same class. It is important that you apply with a unique approach.Here is a rule of thumb you can follow: if you have applied online for a job and received an acceptance, then you have the perfect opportunity to follow the 'professional resume' rule of thumb that many people use. All you need to do is start at the top of your resume and highlight any information that you think will be of interest to the employer. When the inf ormation is highlighted, keep going down. Then highlight any one section of your resume and repeat the process for that section.Now you have your professional resume, which is a great way to get your resume noticed by the employer and get him or her to read your application. With a professional resume, you can see your resume at the same time as the hiring manager is reading it.If you are not using an online application form, you need to submit your resume and cover letter as they are. You can also include a separate copy of your writing sampleif you are submitting them. But in general, it is best to have a separate file with only one file containing the applications.Keep in mind that when you are submitting these two documents, whether you are applying online or submitting through an offline application form, you want to go about it the right way. Make sure that you carefully read the requirements that the company or organization has, and then make sure that your application adhere s to those rules.The employer's perspective is what you want to create. Don't simply jump into filling out the application form. Be sure that you are following the instructions to the letter.

Facebook Loses Title of Best Place to Work

Facebook Loses Title of Best Place to Work Facebook just got a status update it probably won’t “like” â€" as of Wednesday, the social media giant is no longer the best place to work. Facebook fell in the 2019 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, an annual ranking of companies in the U.S., Canada and some parts of Europe based on worker reviews. Facebook slid from first place to seventh on the 100 Best Places to Work list of large U.S. companies. While it did beat out Google and Apple, Facebook failed to overtake LinkedIn (No. 6), In-N-Out Burger (No. 3) and management firm Bain Company (No. 1). Facebook has taken first place in the Glassdoor rankings three times. A string of recent scandals may be to blame for the sudden drop, according to California career and executive coach Nick Parham. “Values are becoming really important for virtually everybody in the workforce,” he says. “They pay top dollar at Facebook, but the employees increasingly don’t want to work for a company that runs its business without any ethical barometer.” Think Controversy Facebook is famous for its futuristic campus and luxurious perks, which include on-site laundry, three weeks’ paid vacation, a bicycle repair shop and free meals. As a result, many of its recent Glassdoor reviews are glowing. People applaud their smart coworkers, unlimited sick days and flat structure. The average salary for software engineers is $121,000. But Facebook is constantly making headlines, and not always for good reasons. The company has been consumed with controversies this year. In the spring, news broke that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica had improperly accessed the personal data of 87 million Facebook users. Both CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg testified before Congress amid allegations that the site was used by Russian agents to spread misinformation ahead of the 2016 election. In September, Facebook revealed a security breach that impacted 30 million users; in October, reports emerged that it hired a shady PR firm to help it save face. Before the midterms, the site took down over 800 accounts and pages for “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” Just last week, Sandberg was accused of telling staffers to investigate billionaire George Soros’ finances. Several Glassdoor reviews mention there have been “too many political debates inside the company,” “a lot of external focus and criticism” and “back-channeling” that have “attract[ed] too much attention on [the] news recently.” Parham, who has an office in Silicon Valley and about 20 years of career counseling experience, says working for Facebook is starting to lose its luster. “Having Facebook as a brand on your resume is not as strong as it once was,” he says. “Because when people see that brand, they’re going to think of the controversy more than the person’s contributions.” That could extend to prospective employees, as well. The New York Times reported last month that even computer science college students are eyeing Facebook jobs with caution. It all goes back to having shared values: Parham says that in 80% of his consultations, clients bring up company values before talking about compensation. “They talk about working for a company that is innovating and improving people’s lives,” he adds. “They want to make a contribution to a company that’s doing good things.” Bain Company has made the Glassdoor list every year since its inception and been No. 1 four times. Recent reviews spotlight the Boston-based firm’s “stimulating work” and “fantastic people and culture” (including an annual Bain World Cup in which employees face off in soccer, volleyball and rugby games). Others mention Bain’s mission, with one person writing that “Bain’s values are what you’d draw up on paper â€" open, honest, direct, focused on doing great things with our clients, and focused on personal growth for everyone in the organization.” Reviews for Zoom Video Communications and In-N-Out Burger compliment their tight-knit communities and advancement opportunities, respectively. What Matters to Workers A Facebook spokesperson tells MONEY that although it’s been a difficult few years for the company, it’s no stranger to fluctuations in its Glassdoor status. For example, it dropped eight spots between 2014, when it was fifth, and 2015, when it was 13th. But it was able to bounce back up to fifth by 2016. Glassdoor community expert Scott Dobroski points out that Facebook’s rating only fell by one-tenth in the Glassdoor awards’ eligibility period. Its 4.5 rating among U.S. workers is still over a full point higher than the 3.4 average company score on the job site. “A shift of one-tenth, two-tenths for a company in a 12-month period is not abnormal; however, at Facebook, they have consistently been strong,” Dobroski says. “It’s interesting they haven’t dropped more given all of the external challenges they’ve gone through.” Glassdoor determined this year’s rankings by using an algorithm and ratings by examining the quantity, quality and consistency of each company’s reviews between October 2017 and October 2018. In order to make the list, large companies needed to have at least 75 ratings in the time frame across attributes like compensation, benefits, management and culture, among other requirements. The scandals aren’t the only problem Facebook is staring down. Dobroski says Facebook reviews on Glassdoor also bemoan the company’s lack of internal structure, its “move fast” culture and issues with work-life balance. But at the same time, things may be improving. Although many Glassdoor reviews reference Zuckerberg and Sandberg by name, Dobroski says “we do not see any strong themes that call for their resignations” (like some investors have). That could indicate the controversies are a chance for for the company to connect with its workers, as many reviews mention a desire to combat these issues and compliment management on its transparency. “How they navigate this challenging time will be a testament to them as a company and their senior leadership,” Dobroski says. The Facebook spokesperson says staffers are already coming together to talk and think about what they’ve learned. They’re committed to solving problems and innovating. Money may get applicants in the door, but in general, Dobroski says, the top factors that lead to long-term employee satisfaction are company culture, career opportunities and trust in leadership. Those qualities drove firms like Zoom Video Communications to the top of Glassdoor’s 2019 list, and if prioritized, they could help Facebook recapture its place. “The big question is, will Facebook continue to drop in the next 12 months?” Dobroski says. “Only time will tell.” See the full results of the 2019 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards here.

Can I Get Hired Without a Job Reference - Work It Daily

Can I Get Hired Without a Job Reference - Work It Daily Dear J.T. Dale: Due to renal failure and then dialysis, I have not worked in almost nine years. I got a transplant in 2010 and am doing great, and I am able to go back to work. I have only one problem: no job references. I retired in 2004 after 30 years, and everyone I know has either left the state or retired. At this point I would like to work 10 to 15 more years and then retire. Unfortunately, I am now afraid to apply for a job. Is there anything I can do to get a job without a reference? I also am a graduate student with five months of school left. - Phyllis DALE: First, I need to challenge your premise that you have no job references. I understand that you left the work force years ago, but after 30 years on the job, you have some people who remember you and your work. If they've moved or retired, that's fine; you just need to find them. This is where social media are so useful. You locate a former manager or colleague and reconnect, whereupon she tells you about some other former co-worker, and so on. Plus, you also are creating a network for learning about job openings. Some retired people stay in touch with working colleagues and often have grown children who are in the field they retired from, offering new generations of connections. J.T.: Given that you are graduating with an advanced degree soon, I'd also use every available resource provided by your school for career assistance - and even resources they don't provide, like going to alumni for insights and for introductions. You canbe afraid to try. You survived a life-threatening situation, so this should be a piece of cake in comparison, right? People need to see your desire to work and gain an appreciation for your ability to do so. Couple that with your new knowledge and some persistence, and you can find what you are looking for. Feel free to send questions to J.T. and Dale via e-mail at advice@jtanddale.com or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019. © 2012 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Image Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join For Free!