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Executive Resume Writing: Revealing Your Personal Brand

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Your executive personal brand is what defines you as a top candidate in your field—and it should be felt throughout every professional action you take, whether you’re networking or blogging.  Of course, when writing your resume, your executive brand is a major piece of the puzzle, as well.  This is why it’s important to take the steps necessary to reveal your personal brand before ever putting pen to paper.

1. Assess Your Top Brand Attributes

When thinking in terms of the value you offer to any role you might assume, as well as your field as a whole, what conclusions do you draw?  Come up with about three or four adjectives that best describe the value you offer, incorporating a few words that best describe your personality.

2. Define Your Vision and Purpose

Another important step in revealing your personal brand is defining your vision and purpose as an executive.  What goals do you hope to accomplish over the remainder of your career?  How do you think you make a difference in your field?  And how do you want to make changes that will improve any company you work for in the future?

Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page:

• Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full Time Job - W3i

• Sr Executive Recruiter - Full Time Job - Target

• Recruiter 3 - Full Time Job - Wells Fargo
  

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10 Jobs That Lead To Weight Gain

I had no idea what to title this blog post… not something I would usually write about. But because I have been trying to find ways to get/keep my body moving throughout the day this is on my mind.

I used to be a skinny guy. When I graduated from college in 1995 I was a very slim 150 lbs. I was in school during the day, playing basketball in the afternoon and a bartender at night.

I was always in motion.

By 2000 I was tipping the scale around 165 lbs. 2005 I was at 175 lbs. And for a few days after a Thanksgiving and spending a few days with Mom in 2009 I was 185 lbs.

NOT the trend one wants to have.

With some really basic changes in diet like trying not to eat after 7 pm, standing and walking while I am on the phone (all day), taking stairs versus elevators and other really simple behavior changes I dropped back to 175 lbs real quick.

The past 18 months I have been much more active with some light jogging, bike riding and infrequent trips to the gym. While not losing any weight I am down 2.5 notches on the belt.

A good problem to have… I need to take my suits to a tailor so they fit a slightly smaller me.

How To Beat The 10-Second Resume Scan

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It’s hard enough to get past the ATS software scanning your resume for the right keywords, but if you can get past it and get an actual human to review your resume, then you have about 10 seconds (on average) to tell them what they want to hear. If you can get their attention during the first ten seconds, then you have a greater chance of them investing more time into reading your whole resume and getting a call for the interview. So what are some strategies you can employ to up your chances of successfully getting past the initial ten-second resume scan?

Use a job target/title

At the top of your resume utilize a bolded job target or title at the top of the resume. Here you use the exact title of the position you’re applying for; this tells the reader you have experience in that exact position and you’re qualified.

Create a keyword-rich branding statement

Tata Consulting Services Opening A Large Minneapolis Office

There have been a handful of rumors the past months about large organizations coming to or expanding their Minneapolis and St Paul offices.

A couple of weeks ago Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal had this article (premium content) Tata to open 300-person office.

While Tata already has a local presence with a sales office and a number of clients this is a large expansion.

In the article I was quoted:

Tata is a well-known name in the IT industry. However, if it plans to predominately hire tech workers, that will shake up the already tight labor market for IT workers, said Paul DeBettignies, vice president of recruiting for Minneapolis-based HireCast Consulting.

Best Buy recently swallowed up a lot of talent when it hired 200 workers for an in-house IT team, he added. “It’s not to say they won’t be able to do it, but the talent pool is only so big.”

Executive Job Search Not Panning Out? Consider 3 Tips To Smooth Out The Process

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Conducting an executive job search is challenging work.  There are often so many documents to submit, so many interviews to take part in, and so many associates to keep track of for networking purposes that getting the job done can be more than a notion.

If you have been looking for work but realize that it’s just not getting you the callbacks you desire, it may be time to consider a few tips that might help you conduct a successful search:

Consider Applying for More Jobs

There’s no doubt that an executive job search requires that you dedicate a significant amount of time to looking through postings, checking for recommendations from your networking circle, and initiating contact with recruiters.  With all of the searching, you don’t want to forget that it’s more important to submit applications in order to move the process along.  Don’t fret; there will still be time to keep on searching after you’ve submitted a handful.

Minnesota IT Jobs With Minnesota Non Profits

The following new jobs have been added on the Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs page:

• Technology Manager - Full Time Job - Wilderness Inquiry

• Business Analyst - Full Time Job - Lutheran Social Service

• Web Developer - Part Time Internship - Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)

• Data Systems And Records Associate - Full Time Job - Visitation School

• Sr Business Analyst - Full Time Job - Greater Twin Cities United Way

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Developing Your Executive Brand On LinkedIn

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One of the most important aspects of any job search is developing a brand that helps define you as a top professional in your field. At the executive level, it becomes even more pertinent that others are able to quickly identify the level of expertise you can bring to the table by seeing your name or title.

LinkedIn has become an amazing tool for the executive job seeker who wants to build his or her brand. But the site is useful only for those who make the most of the opportunities it presents. So what steps should you take to effectively develop your executive brand on LinkedIn?

Give Yourself the Appropriate Professional “Headline”

A great first step in branding yourself on LinkedIn is customizing your Professional “Headline.” This headline not only showcases how you define yourself as an executive in your field; it makes you easier to locate when people conduct keyword searches on the site and in search engines.

Headlines can simply define your role (e.g., Chief Financial Officer), but it’s recommended that you dig even deeper by describing yourself in your role(s) (e.g., Veteran Chief Financial Officer and Visionary Entrepreneur).

Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

• Corporate Recruiter - Full Time Job - Donaldson

• Manager - Recruiting Services - Full Time Job - GENESIS10

• Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full Time Job - Amcom Software

• Staffing Specialist - Contract To Hire Job - CHS, Inc

• Technical Recruiter - Full Time Job - WynEdge Software

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Presentation: Recruiting For Minnesota Start Ups And Technology Companies

Below is my MinneBar 7 presentation “Recruiting For Start Ups (Or any Size Company)”.

There is some “inappropriate” language in the session which for better and worse happens with me from time to time.

Part of it could have been because I was really fired up for this session.

I am really happy how it turned out and feedback from attendees was really, really good and I need to say thank you to those who did not have chairs and had to stand or sit on the stairs.

I have had a number of inquiries since MinneBar so here are some FAQ’s:

• Yes, if you need some help (now or in the future) with hiring IT consultants or full time employees I want to chat with you.

• Yes, I have much more content than this.

C-Level Executive Women: Make The Most Of Your Job Search

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Did you know that nearly 73 percent of Fortune 500 companies now have at least one female executive officer? This percentage, provided by Catalyst, a New York research group, proves what many have said for years: the pool of highly qualified executive women is growing—and companies are taking notice.

As a C-level executive on the rise, you don’t want to miss your opportunity to secure your next amazing position. But with so much competition out there, it’s important that you make the most of your job search.

Demonstrate Value in Your Resume

The only true way that an employer can believe you’re good enough to take on a chief executive position is that you show you have been and will be valuable to any company you work for.

Of course, value looks very different at the C-level from any other position on the corporate ladder because of the level of responsibility you must assume. So it’s important to focus on the right skills and accomplishments to prove you are an amazing asset.

Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page:

• Candidate Advocate - Full Time Job - The Nerdery

• Recruitment Manager - Full Time Job - Aimia

• Recruiter - Full Time Job - Vascular Solutions

• Corporate Recruiter - Full Time Job - SIRVA

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Resume Keyword Mistakes - Are You Making One?

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Appropriate keyword use is a big deal for job seekers working on their resumes. Many employers now use some form of scanning software as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are obviously qualified for the job.

Even when your resume makes it passed the screening process, if a hiring manager can’t glance at your resume and determine through your use of keywords that you mesh with the position you’re applying for, you resume will likely land in the decline stack.

The best way to ensure your resume will be taken seriously is to avoid the misuse of keywords.

What Are Keywords?

Keywords are words or phrases that employers use to find the right candidates for positions they’re offering. The concept is similar to that of looking up information in a search engine. The more keywords you use to conduct your search, the more closely the information you find will match what you’re looking for.

Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page:

• Sr. Recruiter - Full Time Job - Goodrich Corporation

• Senior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Prime Therapeutics

• Recruiting Specialist - Full Time Job - Natural Resource Group

• Search Consultant - Full Time Job - Andcor Companies

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How To Use Keywords On Your Resume

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All this talk about keywords on your resume everywhere you turn, but how do you know when and where to use them? Applicant tracking software picks up certain search terms within your resume and returns those results to the person conducting the search. So while you want to have the right keywords in your resume, you also don’t want to just stuff your resume with an excess of words either.

First, you need to determine the right keywords

Where do you find them? Look within the job description or ad posting first. Many times employers will put exactly the skills or experience they’re looking for right within the job ad itself. Search the ad for these keywords and make sure they appear in your resume. Another way to find appropriate keywords is to use salary.com or other similar tool where you can research online a specific position and its responsibilities. This gives you a great starting point for researching industry-specific keywords to add to your resume.

Where do the keywords go?

3 Steps To Creating An Attention-Grabbing Resume

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In a time when millions of workers are unemployed and competition for positions is higher than ever, you want to make sure that you’re able to stand out among your competition.  But how can your resume make an impact when so many others are applying?  Take a look at these three steps to creating an attention-grabbing resume:

Start with Visual Attractiveness

It may seem that creating a visually attractive resume isn’t important, but nothing could be further from the truth. While you don’t need to spend your time adding pretty borders or cutesy fonts, you do need to ensure that your document is readable.

Creating white space with the use of bullet points and subheadings improves readability tenfold.  Also, ensuring your fonts are professional can make a huge difference in guaranteeing your resume will be read by a hiring manager.

Create a Standout Branding Statement

Senior Oracle Applications Consultant | Minnesota IT Contract Job

Full Time Contract Job

Northwest Minneapolis Suburbs

Our client is looking for Senior Oracle Applications Consultant.

This position could last over a year if everyone is happy.

They are looking for more of an architect than a developer.

Skills:

• 10 - 12 years of Oracle eBusiness Suite experience, 11.5.10 required, R12 a plus.

• Proficient knowledge on Order Management, Advanced Pricing, Inventory, BOM, AR, GL.

• Oracle Development experience including SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, BI Publisher

• Experience with Process Re-Engineering among integrated systems.

• Siebel CRM experience would be a plus.

• Application Architecture background.

• Must have excellent communication skill (9 of 10) or higher as you will be working with Senior Management.

If interested in speaking about this or other opportunities send your resume or inquiry to me:

Paul DeBettignies
VP Recruiting
HireCast Consulting, LLC 
paul@hirecastconsulting.com  
 

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Fewer Employers Investing In Continuing Education

Robert Half has a new survey Discontinuing Education that shows fewer employers are reimbursing their employees for continuing education.

The question asked was:

"Does your company reimburse employees for the continuing education units needed to maintain their professional designations, such as the certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA)?"

The results:

Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page:

• Recruiter II - Full Time Job - SUPERVALU

• Talent Acquisition Account Manager - Full Time Job - SUPERVALU

• Recruiting Coordinator - Full Time Job - Thomson Reuters

• Recruiter - Full Time Job - Fairview

• Talent Acquisition Recruitment Senior Sourcer - Full Time Job - Cargill

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Should You Still Use A Cover Letter?

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This question has been the subject of a great debate in recent years, and many times I hear clients ask, “Does anyone really read a cover letter anymore?” 

The answer is YES—if you know how to use it! 

While some hiring managers and recruiters will scan a cover letter for important bits of information, there is a surefire way to ensure your cover letter is read.  But before I tell you how to make sure your cover letter gets read I want to make sure you have a great cover letter.  Here are three points to remember when writing your cover letter:

-Be concise: Don’t get long winded; no one wants to read your entire life story.

-Be relevant: Don’t discuss information that is not related to the position.

-Be attention-getting: Use bullet points in the middle of the resume to relay hard-hitting facts and accomplishments.  Bullets will draw the eye—and for the reader who is scanning, they’ll pick this up.