10 Things Recruiters Wont' Tell You....

We love Careerealism for posting this article "10 Things Recruiters Won't Tell You, But I Will" As a former recruiter, and as a current career specialist for one of the worlds largest online universities I coach countless adult learners on how to find a job. Together, we tackle resumes, cover letters, job searching, and interviewing. Along the way there have been successes, crying, and shouts of joy. However, even the best resume, cover letter, and interview will not save a job seeker if the following offenses are committed below:
Here are the main points from the article:

• Your interview attire is outdated/messy/too tight/too revealing/too flashy.


• Your physical appearance is disheveled/outdated/sloppy/smelly/overpowering (i.e. too much perfume).


• Your eye contact is weak/shifty/intense.


• Your handshake is limp/too forceful/clammy.


• You say ah/um/like too much.


• You talk too much/use poor grammar/say inappropriate things (i.e. swearing) when you answer interview questions.


• You appear overconfident/pushy/self-centered/insecure/aloof/ditzy/scatter-brained/desperate.


• You talk too fast/too slow/too loud/too soft.


• You giggle/fidget/act awkward/have facial tics/lack expression.


• You lack sincerity/self-confidence/clarity/conviction.

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LinkedIn Experiment Part 4: Branding Yourself Online

What Would You Do If.....

What would you do if you saw a movie with Batman flying though the air - by means of shooting a spider web from his wrists?

What would you do if you saw Spiderman driving - but in the Bat Mobile?

Would it seem out of place? Out of character? Would you think that something is wrong? Of course!

The same applies to your "Online Brand".

Spiderman is consistent. We expect to see him climbing buildings and shooting webs from his wrists. Batman is consistent, we expect to see him with a big "bat cape", while driving the "Bat Mobile" across town.

The same approach applies to your postings on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

When You Create A LinkedIn Profile....

If you create a LinkedIn account for professional reasons, then keep your chats and posts professional and specific to your industry. For example, if you are a legal student and you want to be known as the "go to person" for paralegal "stuff" then you will want to write about - anything related to being a paralegal. Your posts should pertain to things that concern the legal field and you should stay on top of the latest "crime fighting” and/or problem solving techniques that are relevant to being in the paralegal field. This is true for any field as well.

Your posts should not include to much personal information. In the beginning, when you are trying to build and establish your "Online Brand" your post should really focus on your industry. This is not a time to share personal areas and interests. As you build your "Online Brand", you can opt for an 80/20 rule. Eighty percent professional and "brand oriented" content and 20% personal notes and comments on personal interests.

Why?

You Want People To Get To Know You As A Professional...

Because you want people to get to know you as a professional. You want to establish yourself as an industry expert - or at least an enthusiast. You want credibility. This way, when hidden and upcoming job opportunities are available, people will think of the professionals that they know of and think of you - the really smart and professional industry person. Not, the person with "personal issue xyz."

Make sense? Feel free to share. What have you been doing to create and maintain your "Online Brand"?