Just one more motivation video!

It really motivated me to try, do something, and change!

This can help not only to find a job, but could be much more useful in twisting the whole life experience!

Talking about alternativ​e ways to find job

Just wanted to share true life story of a person who used very unique approach in his job search. Lets call him Tim, only for the example sake.

Tim was looking for job. He applied through recruiters, but it didn't give him results he was aiming for. Eventually, he decided to address the job search problem creatively. He first selected 5-10 companies that he considered interesting and worthy of him. Tim found out information about directors, owners, and major directors names in the company through Linkedin. Further he created AdWord campaign though Google targeting those people's names (directors and hiring managers in companies he was interested in).

When those people went online and searched for their names they saw Tim's ad. In the ad text he promoted himself saying something like- looking for the best employee, contact me, and as a landing page he had blog post with his cv.

Very easy and creative. Tim eventually, got few good job offers and just choosed the one he liked the most :)

Good luck with your job search! Hope the tip was useful!

CV writing sample 2

List of adjective for writing CV

• Diligent
• Attentive
• Conscientious
• Consistent
• Organized
• Passionate
• Hard-working
• Determined
• Trustworthy
• Resolute
• Committed
• Loyal
• Skillful
• Self-starter
• Reliable
• Motivated
• Persistent
• Aggressive
• Enthusiastic
• Enterprising
• Professional
• Strong
• Easy going
• Reliable
• Exciting
• Proactive
• Productive
• Professional
• Achiever
• Active
• Cooperative
• Analytical
• Successful
• Team Player
• Passionate
• Customer-oriented
• Competitive
• Solid
• Responsible
• Results-driven
• Results-oriented
• Organized
• Leader

The best tips for CV that "sells"

Think about CV as about the product of the company called “YOU”. The same marketing principles when companies market their products apply when you are looking for a job. It doesn’t mean that you have to be marketing GURU to find a job. However, keep in mind following:

1) Choose area of your interest. Where would you like to work in first place? What job excites you and what skills you have to get that job?

2) Make a research. What employers are looking for in people? What expert’s CV in this industry looks like? What is existing demand in the industry?

3) Prepare CV. Think what future employer may be interested in. Do you have those qualities listed? What makes you stand out from others? Find out who might want to hire you and why? Create the most positive impression about yourself while still being truthful.

4) Make your CV look professional. It is important to be specific, use professional jargon, show numbers of your achievements or responsibilities, describe details when it is appropriate so that potential employer can judge that you are truly experienced, professional and have qualities he/she is looking for.

5) Choose the package. It is the most important thing in the whole CV creating process! Make sure that throughout CV 1) all font is the same 2) that you talk about experience in the same style (e.g. responsibilities/achievements, or only responsibilities, or without specification, etc) 3) that there is no grammar mistakes 4) that you are using nice and same layout.

6) Make it attractive. Don’t be afraid to use adjectives. Words like: strong, professional, solid, bright, confident, excellent, reliable, and other will give boost to your CV and will make it shine among others.

7) Product testing. Check if your CV is “buyable”. Give it to some of your friends to read and to provide you with feedback. You want to make sure that when your potential employer sees it he/she will know why you are applying and what qualities you have that suits the job best.

8) Sell your CV. Now it is time to act. Look for opportunities to “sell” your CV to your potential “customers”. Friends, Linkedin, Facebooks, Newspapers, FAS, companies open days, targeted/professional meetings, and etc. Choose companies you are interested in and contact them even prior to job opening!

9) Don’t give up. Unfortunately, you will receive rejections, no’s, and even no reply in large numbers. Don’t give up! Quantity and persistence WILL PAY OFF!

Stay or go - evaluate your job now

Have you lost that “loving” feeling?

You’ve survived the layoffs, cut wages, reorganizations and other company changes. You‘re stressed out, fed up and ready to bolt.

On the other hand, the economy is going nowhere, the analysts aren’t sure if we’re in recovery, recession or something in-between and you’re being told “you have a job, be happy.”

So, should you stay or leave? Before you make that critical career decision, take a deep breath, assess your situation and do a cost benefit analysis.
First, consider the reasons to stay. For example:

1. Relationships matter more than money.
You may think you can find a job that will pay you more, but you will be leaving behind a wealth of relationships. When weighing your options, don’t forget the value of the network, the friends and professional colleagues you have now.

2. You are doing well compared to your peers.
Research shows that many people under estimate their skills and their prospects and over estimate others. Take the time to do a realistic assessment of what you have to offer and its value in today’s marketplace.

3. The grass is not always greener.
People, who are desperate to get out of a job, tend to see potential opportunities only outside their company. They enthusiastically take a new job and then realize they’ve gone from the preverbal frying pan into the fire.
Now, consider the reasons to leave. For example:

1. Your relationship with your boss is damaged beyond repair.
You have tried to mend it but you’re getting stonewalled. Yes, she may be a jerk but she is the boss and in a power struggle, you will probably lose.

2. Your values are at odds with the culture.
For example, your company is hierarchical and you want more influence over your job. It’s very hard for one person to change a culture unless he’s the CEO or has been brought in to change things.

3. Your stress level is way off the charts.
It’s affecting your physical or mental health and your relationships with family and friends. You’re burnt out, burnt up and dread going to work.
So what will it be – stay or leave?

In looking at the reasons to stay and the reasons to leave, which will have the best impact on your personal and career satisfaction? What will provide you with the most benefit today? What about tomorrow?