How to Respond When a Recruiter Emails

How to Respond When a Recruiter EmailsHow to Respond When a Recruiter Emails Picture yourself in this scenario you get a bedrngnislageification on your phone that you have a new message. You quickly check the notification and find out that you have a LinkedIn message. When you head over to LinkedIn, you realize that you have been contacted by a recruiter who reached out to you about a job opportunity . What happens? Most likely, you are excited that someone would actually reach out directly to you and thinks that you are the perfect fit for a job at their organization, but then your excitement slowly starts to fade perhaps due to the fact that you already have another job that you love or perhaps because the job being offered does not have terms favorable to youDue to todays tight job market, recruiters will reach out to candidates more often than they used to. However, as the person on the receiving end of a recruiters message, how you respond is very important.He res how to make the most of the unique opportunity in front of you.1. Negotiate the offer Since you are the one being pursued, it will be more easy to determine the terms of your engagement. Just because someone made you an offer does not mean you should accept it as-is. This is the right time to negotiate the offer you can negotiate any part of the job including your salary, your position, your benefits, as well as work conditions.2. Use the offer to negotiate better terms at your current job Even if youre satisfied with your current job, an offer from a recruiter could be a blessing in disguise. Depending on the terms of the job, particularly if more attractive than that of your current job, you can use it to negotiate better terms with your current employers. If they see that attempts are being made to poach you from them, they are likely to put in more incentives to retain you this could be used to negotiate a better salary, better work terms, a promotion , or better benef its .3. Build a relationship Even if you are not interested in the job offer, be polite in all your interactions and attempt to build a relationship. The recruiter who reached out to you can prove useful in more than the organization the recruiter is reaching out from. By doing everything to ensure there is a relationship (being polite even if you have to reject the offer, referring someone else if you are not available for the offer, and checking in every once in a while), you are positioning yourself for better future career prospects.Its easy to get overconfident when a recruiter reaches out to you, but it is very important to avoid the following pitfalls1. Avoid assuming that being contacted by a recruiter means automatic employment If you think being contacted by a recruiter means automatic employment, you might want to reassess your opinion. While being contacted by a recruiter gives you an edge, it doesnt guarantee employment. Instead of resting on your laurels, you shoul d double your efforts and put your best foot forward.It is important to avoid being casual in your approach and response to the recruiter. Polish your portfolio and job materials, emphasize the unique advantage you will give the organization that wants to employ you, and be professional and polite in your interactions with the recruiter. 2. Avoid assuming that youre the only person being considered for the job opportunity One of the worst pitfalls you can fall into when a recruiter reaches out to you is that of assuming that you are the only person the recruiter reached out to - or assuming that you are the only person being considered for the job.According to Simonetta Lein , CEO of the Simonetta Lein brand, Vice President of The Wishwall Foundation , and one of the top 100 fashion influencers in the world, One of the biggest mistakes candidates make when recruiters contact them out of the blue is that of assuming that they are the only one being considered for the job. Due to this wrong assumption, says Lein, they put in little effort into preparing and positioning themselves for the opportunity and often end up losing it. She advises reacting to a recruitment offer sent to you as you would do if you had sent a job application - as if you are one of many candidates.3. Dont make the mistake of not putting effort into your job materials You should also avoid the pitfall of not putting enough effort into your job materials. According to Alex Jasin, the founder and CEO of Metapress , When a recruiter reaches out to you is when you should double up on your effort and polish your job materials. Jasin says this is important for a few key reasons, One, it helps the recruiter justify the decision to reach out to you and makes the decision to hire you easier. Two, just because a recruiter reached out to you doesnt mean the recruiter will be making the hiring decision - the recruiter could be very excited about you, and communicate this excitement to other deci sion makers, but its your materials that will really do the job.So what materials do you want to focus on? The usual ones you would be focusing on if you were the one seeking the job 4. Dont completely ignore the recruiter While you might be at a job you love, it isnt necessarily a good idea to completely ignore the recruiter. You might not need the job right now, but the future is largely unpredictable even if you are at a satisfied job, Ayodeji Onibalusi, CEO of Effective Inbound Marketing , says it wont be wise to just ignore the recruiter Your company could downsize in the near future and you could lose your job, you could get laid off, or you might later decide you need better career prospects. He further says,Just because youre at your dream job does not mean youre guaranteed to be at that job forever. It is always wise to think with the future in mind.So, even if the opportunity isnt a right fit now, what do you do?

5 timeless words of career advice from former presidents

5 timeless words of career advice from former presidents5 timeless words of career advice from former presidentsBefore becoming the leaders of the free world, nearly every president had to work his way up the corporate ladder, learning plenty of lessons along the way.Among the 45 who held the title of Mr. President, their career paths varied greatly, offering a vast amount of diversity in skill sets and talents. While our inaugural leader George Washington worked as a surveyor, Ronald Reagan was an actor, William Howard Taft was a lawyer and Barack Obama worked as an education consultant among other gigs.Arguably, all would credit President of the United States as their toughest, most demanding role, since it provided them with helpful wisdom. Luckily for you, theyve shared the tough lessons from the oval office, giving you a bit of studying material for your long weekend aheadThink before you speakThe first president of the United States, George Washington wrote a guidebook about pu blic discourse and protocol, appropriately titled Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. In here, he gives many points and perspectives on how to maturely and effectively handle yourself in corporate or professional settings.In addition to recommending to keep your face to the back when youre speaking and using positive body language, he also recommended thorough thought and consideration before speaking. Its a rule of thumb likely ingrained into your psyche thanks to your parents, but one that holds true in all boardroom meetings or even digitally, in e-mail exchanges. He wrote, Think before you speak, pronounce not imperfectly, nor bring out your words too hastily, but orderly and distinctly.Associate yourself with people smarter than youAs an Army general, statesman and the 34th president of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower had much experience both listening to elders and leading youngsters. Regardless of his rank though, he quickly learned the imp ortance of the company you keep, as it shapes not only your reputation but your ability progress. Its not that you shouldnt befriend the funniest person in the office since they will fill the sometimes mundane hours of a workday, but making a pointed choice to spend quality time with those you respect will feed more inspiration into your career. Eisenhower explained in his book, Always try to associate yourself with and learn as much as you can from those who know more than you do, who do better than you, who see more clearly than you.If youre intimidated by scheduling a meeting with your CMO or your top executive because they may stump you with questions, Eisenhower has a solution for that, too. When you cant quite rack your brain for the smartest retort, be confident in admitting defeat, since it illustrates your integrity and character. As he wrote, Remember, I dont know, is one of the smartest things you can say, and once you do, you can find the experts you need.Take time to de liberate. Then goEspecially when your industry requires a fast-paced, quick-witted and on-the-go attitude, you might feel the pressure of hastily decision-making. When the time and client turnaround does allow though, soldier, statesman and the seventh president emphasizes the importance of careful consideration. Because the smartest solutions usually come from weighing options, identifying risks and estimating outcomes regardless if youre leading a war or creating an end-of-year strategy its the pause that can elevate your career. Jackson was quoted in the book, Supplement to the Courant also providing the advice for what to do once youve arrived at your choice Take time to deliberate but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.After all, why wouldnt you go full-force ahead in your presentation, the contract, or your proposal if youve actually taken the break you needed to gain confidence?Your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thingA sk your first boss at your internship, or your brothers friend who you find so utterly impressive. Chat with your mom, your dad, your sorority sister. Regardless of whose advice you seek, everyone will have a different view on what it means to be successful. As one of the most legendary and visionary presidents, our 16th leader Abraham Lincoln was ripe with profound insight, making his speeches timelessly quotable. But one that should stick out in your mind as you map out your own pioneering path is to departure from within. In a kind-hearted, pointed letter to a pal, Lincoln signed off with the following, Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed, is more important than any other one thing.In other words no matter what nuggets of wisdom you hear or find, maintaining a sense of self-determination will take you further than any other tactic or strategy.Nothing in the world can take the place of persistenceWhen you were first rejected for a role that you wholeheartedly t hought you had in the bag, the sting surely isnt pleasant. Though disappointment is part of the job searching and career-building tango, your ability to push past your shortcoming or downfalls is what will set you apart from others eying the same opportunity. As one of the most infamous words from a president that youll often hear during college graduation speeches, lawyer and 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge speaks to the deep importance of stamina, regardless of what rat race youre jogging.It read, Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not unrewarded genius is almost a proverb Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The odd truth of this popular quote is the original context is still being researched, even though it appeared on the cover of the program for his memorial service in 1933. Regardless if he said it in full or it was fragmented between a variety of spe eches, the value remains the same working tirelessly without giving up will extend your career more than anything else.

Bad Idea at Work - The Muse

Bad Idea at Work - The MuseBad Idea at WorkIf I had a durstlscher filled with fingers, I still couldnt count the number of badeanstalt ideas Ive been involved in at work. Another trunk filled with toes, maybe, and wed be getting close.Bad ideas are unavoidable in business simply because people are fallible. Yes- including you.Agendas, pressures, fears, and motivations combine in a steamy soup that bubbles away with decisions both good and bad.But what happens when youre the one who can spot those bad decisions? What happens when you can see that the bridge is out when everyone else is pumping more coal into the furnace?When you find yourself faced with bad ideas from your babo and colleagues, here are your options.Speak UpThe very thought of sitting in front of your boss and telling him or her that you think he or she is wrong is scary enough to make you keep your mouth shut- but sometimes, you have to suck it up and do the right thing.Your success in speaking up depends completely o n your method of delivery. So, instead of mouthing off and coming across as negative- which no boss in the world likes- try positioning your thinking more constructively. For example, you could say, Hey Larry, you know how were building that robot with super-advanced artificial intelligence and giving it guns for hands? Is there a sense that this might lead to robo-carnage? Perhaps wed be better served by giving it robot fingers instead.When you offer your sense of a situation, youre not deliberately telling anyone that theyre wrong or starting from a place of conflict. Youre simply offering an alternate point of view- a different perspective that might serve everyone better.Perform a Pre-MortemIf something goes awry or a project doesnt have the intended effect, many organizations will perform a post-mortem- or, in other words, a post-project review- to figure out what went wrong and determine how to prevent a similar situation from happening again in the future.Personally, I think these are about useful as making ukuleles for fish (no fingers, see?). More useful is the pre-mortem.At the start of a project, whether its the launch a new product or service, a process change, or a business innovation, hold a pre-project review with the appropriate team of people and talk about what could happen that would derail the assignment. What are the things that could make it fail? What would prevent you from doing great work on this project? How might someone involved royally screw up?You dont have to be a doom-monger, but working through a pre-mortem allows you to establish strategies to absprache with the most likely issues- such as shifting priorities, recruiting other team members to fill skill gaps, and mitigating uncertainty. A little proactive damage control can shine a light on bad decisions before theyre even made.Deal With ItNobody likes a Negative Nancy, and having someone on your team who constantly moans about all the bad decisions is bad news for everybody ( especially Nancy).So if things are already going a little pear-shaped, sometimes you have to simply get on board and deal with it. Instead of whining about the problem to anyone wholl listen, get your team around a table and work through possible solutions. Come up with an idea to navigate through a delicate situation rather than putting your head in the sand. Work with the people around you instead of spewing a righteous I told you so.Even if you were right about the bad idea from the get-go, have the courage to let go of your need to be right and get involved in finding the best way through.Walk AwayIts natural for your peers and leaders to make bad decisions and for organizations to head down the wrong path from time to time. But theres a big difference between that and a toxic environment where bad decisions and the resulting fallout are the norm.Some bosses suck, and some workplaces are filled with a lot of wasted energy and a whole lot of hot air, and that can result in an env ironment where youll spend more time patching up bad decisions than doing great work. That leaves you with a choice to make stick around or walk away?Id suggest that the line in the sand is where its clear that the companys decisions defy your personal values- for example, a discriminatory recruitment practice, a business restructure based on greed rather than value, or crushing creativity in favor of certainty. Sure, you can try to influence things, but sometimes its right, appropriate, and even brave to get out.Sometimes, the most courageous response to a truly bad idea is to go do something better.Photo of sign courtesy of Shutterstock.

5 Ways to Find Success at Work, According to Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe

5 Ways to Find Success at Work, According to Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe5 Ways to Find Success at Work, According to Dirty Jobs Mike RoweTV host Mike Rowe has made a career bringing dirty jobs to light. By getting down and, well, dirty on the job, hes learned what motivates people to do some of the most undesirable jobs out there. (Think roadkill collector, septic tank cleaner, and fish processor.) Now you can find him on CNN for his series Somebodys Gotta Do It, Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT.And along the way, hes picked up a few lessons on succeeding in the workplace that everyone can embrace- whether your current position requires a hazmat suit or just an extra sweater because the AC is always on. 1. Dream Jobs Are DreamsRowe says weve been sold a little white lie. We think that in bestellung to be satisfied at work, we think we need to find the right job. Thats a fundamental mistake, he says. What were really looking for is meaningful work. Once we can accept that, we can move toward finding s omething that pays us what we need and gives us the opportunity to engage. So, the tricks not necessarily following your dream, but finding out what kind of work will actually be fulfilling to you. By looking at it this way, youre opening up lots of options. If Rowe followed his dreams, he wouldve followed in his grandfathers footsteps- a plumber and steamfitter who could have built a house without a blueprint. He had that kind of talent and instinct, according to Rowe. Realizing he wasnt very good at it forced Rowe to find happiness where he landed. And that, as we know, led to great success2. Lower Your ExpectationsTheres a reason why, statistically speaking, couples in arranged marriages are happier than those who have chosen their own mate for love. This is a concept outlined by Barry Schwartz in his book of the same name. The mora choices there are, the more you expect to find a perfect fit yet, at the same time, the larger the array, the less likely it becomes that you picked the best item. Rowe says its the same with careers. You expect that picking the right partner- or the right car, or the right job- will make you happy. If you dont expect any more from the job than the paycheck, the odds of finding satisfaction go up. Job satisfaction has nothing to do with the job. Were not advising you to accept poor working conditions or bad treatment. But take a look at your situation and ask yourself if youre waiting for your dream job to come along, or if you can find something worthwhile in your current position. If you keep pining for a job thatll fulfill everything you want in a career, youre never going to find it. 3. Take the Road Less TraveledSpend the first year of your job making your boss look smart. Volunteer for the work that no one else wants to do. Rowe says that finding the sweet spot where no one else really wants to be could be the ticket to success. This is how the people who repel deep into faults in the earth searching for opal in Australia end up finding fulfillment and success. They do what no one else wants to do. And theres a sense of pride in just that.Dont take yourself or what you thought you would be doing so seriously. Be willing to be flexible with your vision. Look around. See where everyone is going. If you go the opposite direction, you increase your odds of finding an opportunity. 4. Know Your Value- Even if Others DontYou might never be appreciated as much as you should be, even if youre saving lives. Rowe explains, Septic tank cleaners know that society goes off the rails without them. But, they also know people dont think twice about their work. That can either make you angry or bitter, or it can make you bemused or philosophical. You need to realize and appreciate your own contributions. You have a unique talent and are serving a purpose in your position within your company- and its up to you to connect with that, even when you feel unrecognized.5. Do Your Best (No, Really, Do Your Best)There are no s hortcuts, ever. Show up early. Stay late. Take your job seriously, regardless of your perceptions of how important it is. Rowes CNN show Somebodys Gotta Do It profiles Dude Perfect, five friends from Texas AM who started filming each other making trick basketballs shots. Because they took what might have been a fun, yet insignificant, pastime extremely seriously, they now have a huge following and a huge business. Based on his time with Dude Perfect, Rowe says, This is what happens when someone approaches a task that seems inconsequential with excellence.The real secret of success is that there is no secret, Rowe says, Its all been said. But the people who truly embrace it and take responsibility for their actions and take responsibility for their performance are the ones who get the opportunities and are the ones who will succeed.What have you learned from the hardest working people in your life? Whats your favorite old-school work value? Tweet me and let me know. Find Mike Rowe on CNN for the return of his series Somebodys Gotta Do It, Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT.Photo courtesy of CNN, Turner.

What to Do With Your Job Search After Hearing Well Get Back to You

What to Do With Your Job Search After Hearing Well Get Back to YouWhat to Do With Your Job Search After Hearing Well Get Back to YouAs if a job search wasnt already frustrating enough, we often get absolutely no response to many job applications. If youre lucky enough to get an interview, you may be told, Well get back to you. Then you begin to wonder How long do I have to wait to hear back? Is it OK if I follow up and when is it appropriate to do so?Whether youve received no response or been told that youll hear back, there are some creative, non-intrusive ways to tackle the uncertainty. See 8 Tacky Job Search Faux Pas.Reach out. If youve applied for a job and you do leid have any direct or indirect contacts at the company through your networks, including on LinkedIn, its time to dig deeper. Ideally, you should do this before you apply for a job to address your cover letter to a real person. But if youve already applied, check out the companys website. Can you find a page with leade rship or staff and determine who might be the head of the department where youve applied? If not, is senior human resources staff listed?You may be able to determine their email address as you research, but if you cant, try contacting them through LinkedIn. In your note, dont just ask for the position of your application. You should tell them you are following up on your application to learn the status, and briefly in one or two sentences summarize why you are a good match against the job requirements. Attach your resume. Ask if they have a colleague with whom you can get in touch to find out more about your pending application.See How to Follow Up on a Job Application Without Being Annoying.Play the waiting game. Whether youve had an interview or not, you may have been told, Well get back to you. This may sound like an easy dismissal, but it isnt necessarily. They may be waiting for a hiring manager to review all of the resumes or come back from a vacation to do so. There are a l ot of variables at play that you know nothing about. Look at the bright side in this scenario you have a contact, unlike in the example above. If you are just waiting to hear if youll be asked for an interview, sit tight for a week. Then get back in touch with the person. Emphasize that you are a good match against the job requirements and ask politely when you should expect to hear more about the status of your application.At an interview, make sure you ask when you should expect to hear something. Hopefully the employer will give you a time frame and stick to it. But again, many unforeseen variables can be at play and it may be an inaccurate estimate. If you dont hear back within the given amount of time, or if youre only told, Well get back to you, how long should you wait to contact them?See The 8 Stages of a Winning Job Search.Practice professional persistence. You need to have some degree of patience in this situation. Emailing and then calling immediately to find out if som eone got your email is not a respectable approach, and neither is asking for a read receipt confirmation because lets be honest most people find those annoying. You should wait four to five days to follow up if youve been told that theyll get in touch with you. Email the person. If you dont hear back, follow up with a phone call two days later. If you decide to leave a message and dont hear back, dont push your luck. Wait to be contacted. If you decide not to leave a message, call again the next day. At that point, you might want to leave a brief message and then hope for the best.Last but not least, if youve applied to a company and followed up directly asking if theyve received your application and havent heard back, it is probably a dead lead. These are not worth your time. Do you want to work for people who are not getting back to you with a yes or no answer despite your best efforts? Your answer should be a resounding no But make sure that youve done your homework and followed up before you give up because there could be other reasons you havent heard back that have nothing to do with you.The 10 Most Common Interview Questions

Never Before Told Stories on Resume for Bank Tellers That You Really Need to Read or Be Left Out

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Would You Work for Free

Would You Work for Free Last week, I had the good fortune of attendinga work conference in Chicago. It welchesnt your average work conference. The attendees wanted to be tzu siche. In fact, their companies didnt pay for them to go. They paid theirown way. And they went to all of the workshops offered even at the end, when everyone was tired.The conference is called Podcast Movement, and its purpose is to help educate podcasters about hosting their own programs. Its the second year Ive attended, and what struck me last year was how passionate this group is about their work. People told me how podcasting has changed their lives. A few podcasters even got teary-eyed when they were talking about their shows. Have you ever had a job that got you teary-eyed with positive emotion? Me neither.This year, the speech that stuck with me the most was given by Kevin Smith. You might remember Smithfrom movies like Clerksand Mallrats, which he directed (he also play ed the character of Silent Bob). Smithtalked about two main topics the importance of self-expression in your work and doing what you love. Smithsaid that he had the misfortune to get paid for what he loved to do early on in his career. For a time, it caused him to refuse to work on projects he loved unless he was paid.His talk brought up an interesting point. As we grow in our careers, we often opt out of anything work-related unless we receive a paycheck. Why is that? It could be that our personal time ismore valuable to us, or maybe were just accustomed to our companies paying for things like training, mileage, and cellphones.But what would happen if we explored our career interests a bit more even if we werent paid for it? Chances are good that new doors and avenues that we had never even dreamed of would open up for us. We might even enjoy our jobs a bit more.Perhaps wed change careers altogether. Thats what many podcasters are hoping for. Most podcast hosts create a show about a hobby or interest they have thats unrelated to their day job. To put together a show, a host will often spend a large amount of their own money on microphones, educational workshops, and equipment. Some people even install sound booths in their homes for recording. They spend many hours each week planning individual episodes, seeking out guests, recording, and editing. Rarely are they paid for their work at least, not initially.These peoplelearn about their craft and invest in themselves and their podcasts because they love to do so. They aspire to one day make podcasting ajob they can live off of. Until then, they share stories about how podcasting has truly impacted their lives for the better.What inspires you? What kind of work would you do for free? If money were out of the picture, where would you invest your time and resources to grow yourself?A version of this article originally appeared onThe Memphis Daily News.Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO at her firm,Copela nd Coaching.