5 Things HR Wants You To Know

5 Things HR Wants You To Know 322 Ignore what Human Resources wants and they won't want you. This is a guest post by Bless Vaidian. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Knowledge is power. The only way to maneuver through this job market is by listening to the voice of hiring professionals. I love my job at Pace University, which has brought about collaboration with hiring managers and recruiters. They offer feedback when I place interns or post company vacancies. I also have access to their remarks at career fairs, workshops, and HR events.eval These are the 5 comment categories I hear most often, andI hope they help you in your job search: 1) “Don’t scare me with your social media posts” Use social media to create a positive personal brand, not to frighten employers.eval It costs a company thousands to hire the wrong candidate. So what you are saying online through your pictures, Likes and posts are being analyzed. Clean up your digital dirt before you apply to a position. Employers are putting your name in search engines to see what they find. Successful job seekers know to treat their social media posts like they would a PR campaign. 2) “This is not a meeting at a friend’s house” Too many people are showing up for an interview or going to career fairs in everything other than a suit. Even if the employer’s corporate culture is laid-back, an interviewee is expected to dress in a business suit. It takes only a few seconds to be judged visually and dismissed because you did not follow that simple rule. Even if your interviewer is in jeans, you should not be. You have one chance to make a professional and positive impression, so make it a good one. 3) “At least pretend to be interested” Recruiters will hire those that have knowledge of their organization, and that show a sincere interest. If you don’t prepare, the job will go to someone that did. If you are showing up for an interview without doing research, it sends up a red flag that you could care less. Ask the right questions, showcase your industry and company knowledge, and display your enthusiasm by engaging in the interview like you would a competition. 4) “For goodness-sake, please be decent” In the world of HR, nice people do come out on top. Always send a personalized thank you note after an interview. Following up is an expected civility, but there is another basic rule of etiquette you shouldn’t ignore during the interview process. Never be rude or dismiss anyone you meet because they could play a key role in you getting hired. Always engage everyone you encounter the day of the interview with a smile and relevant conversation. 5) “You are not going to get a call from me” If your resume did not match the keywords in the job description, did not pass the ATS software screening, had errors, or was thought to not be a fit for the company’s goals; you will never get a call. If you had a great resume that you think should have made the cut, the position simply may have been filled by an internal candidate or even by a referral. Inquire once, and then move on. Stalking HR reps will never land you a job. Some even advertise that you not even try. Don’t take silence personally. Instead invest your time in expanding your network and finding out about opportunities before they are posted. I have worked with recruiters and human resource professionals for over 10 years and have firsthand access to feedback from various recruitment settings. Use this information to understand the hiring process and land your next job. About the Author Bless Vaidian was one of the grand prize winners for the last two JobMob Guest Blogging Contests. She currently works in the Career Services Department of Pace University. Thanks to the prizes she won from these contests, she started Career Transitions Guide. Join her network on Twitter @BlessCareers and the Career Transitions Guide Facebook page. This article is part of the The $10000 7th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest. If you want Bless Vaidian to win, share this article with your friends. READ NOW: 11 Questions with Executive Recruiter Tahl Wilson of Quest-HR.

Whats the legal position of an IVA

What’s the legal position of an IVA IVA’s were first introduced by the Insolvency Act 1986 and were initially intended to assist business people to continue trading.   However, since then, they’ve assisted thousands of individuals to get out of debt. An IVA is a 5-year debt solution unlike the Scottish Trust Deed which is only 4 years. In this article we’ll take a look at the legal position of an IVA and what it might mean for you. What is the Government IVA solution? The Government IVA solution provides several legally binding benefits to those people who find themselves in debt and having to consider an IVA.   These are as follows: It’s a private agreement.   So, unlike bankruptcy, details of your IVA won’t appear in the London Gazette nor will it appear anywhere other the Insolvency Register (which is unlikely to be checked by your employer, family or friends). It provides legal protection from creditor actions.   This means that, once you’ve entered into your IVA, your creditors can no longer contact you by telephone, correspondence or home visits etc.   Most debtors find this offers great peace of mind and helps to alleviate the element of stress associated with being in debt. There’s a fixed repayment term.   Most IVA’s will only last 4 or 5 years â€" so finally, you’ll be able to see an end to your debt after a fixed period of time. Any remaining debt will be written off.   At the end of your IVA any remaining debt will simply be written off by your creditors and best of all, they won’t be allowed to pursue you for any remaining balance. An IVA arrangement is based on affordability.   Once you’ve chosen your insolvency practitioner, he or she will ask to see full details of your income and outgoings so that a reasonable amount can be proposed to your creditor.   This set monthly amount will also include your practitioner’s fees, so it really is a case of simply consolidating all your debts into just one monthly repayment. Interest and charges will be frozen.   Once your IVA has been accepted and entered into then your creditors won’t be able to add any additional charges to the outstanding amount (such as late payment fees, interest charges and administration fees etc.) Your assets will be protected.   Unlike bankruptcy, an IVA means that certain assets (such as any property you might own) will be fully protected and you won’t be required to sell them.   You may, however, be required to re-mortgage any property you own during the last year of your IVA if the level of equity in it exceeds £5,000.00. Who can enter into an IVA? Many individuals are entitled to enter into an IVA.   However, there are certain professions which are prohibited from doing so, such as limited company directors, solicitors, accountants, police officers and armed service personnel.   If you’re in any doubt as to whether your employment might prohibit you from entering into an IVA, then it’s imperative you consult your insolvency practitioner and/or provide a copy of your employment so that this can be checked in more detail. There is also the chance to enter a joint scheme in IVA (husband and wife). And this allows you to solve your debt issues as one entity, unlike what is often experienced in Trust Deed Scotland, where such is not permitted; instead, it would have to be two separate Trust Deeds (or one Trust Deed and another solution).

How to overcome your fear of public speaking 10 tips on how to deliver a good presentation

How to overcome your fear of public speaking 10 tips on how to deliver a good presentation It is a truth universally acknowledged that more people fear public speaking than death. That’s not a helpful fact when you discover you have to give a presentation as part of the graduate recruitment and selection process. However, following a recent 2-day course at RADA on how to improve presentation skills, I have some top tips to help you prepare and deliver when the stakes are high. Weve all been there It is, according to  Ginger Public Speaking normal to experience anxiety in this situation. There are four state changes we may experience before speaking or performing in public: Emotion feeling nervous, stressed, worried  or panicked Thought forgetting your words or losing concentration Behavior trembling, fidgeting, moving in an awkward way Physiology upset breathing, increased heartbeat or an upset stomach. I have experienced all of these at different times to some extent and I give a lot of presentations. However, recognising these are normal responses means you can start to take control of them. 1. Breathing Remember to breathe deeply from the stomach, before speaking. It transpires the reason I often ran out of steam towards the end of a sentence was quite literally not remembering to breathe before speaking.  The sequence to remember is therefore: think, breathe, speak. 2. Standing still Moving around is distracting for the audience, so to command attention it’s a good idea to stand with your feet apart, upright but relaxed. This posture conveys confidence, helps keep you anchored to the ground and helpfully, encourages you to breathe. If you stand on one leg or lean to one side you can convey instability- not the message you want to project! Barack Obama is a master of stillness  and well worth watching to see how you don’t have to move around in order to have an impact. “Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” Stephen Keague 3. Practice Before you deliver your presentation, practice out loud, ideally recording yourself so you can see how you are coming across. If you can’t use a mobile device to film yourself, then record your presentation. Once you have delivered  your  presentation much of it will ‘stick’ so recall is easier if you have had at least one run-through. Also practice with a pencil or pen held horizontally in your mouth. This helps improve your enunciation. Practice will ensure your presentation is the correct length. Its a cardinal sin to go over a recruiter may stop you if you do. 4. Engaging your audience Before you start, engage eye contact and smile at your audience/panel members, say ‘Good morning everyone.’ This includes everyone. Give your name and position, and do this slowly. This can feel artificially slow when you try it out, but it really does give you impact. For example,  â€˜I. Am. Chloe. Smith. I. am. A. Finalist. At. The. University. Of. Warwick.’ 5. Impressions People are far more likely to recall what you say if you have engaged them through your body language and tone.  It’s important therefore to focus on how you want your audience to feel about you, so consider what you say and how you want to convey it. 6. Presentation structure This is a really helpful way to structure any presentation, no matter how long you have.  Ask yourself, what concerns does your presentation address? What fears does it allay? Identify your topic or use the topic you’ve been given. Have three key headings representing three key themes of your topic Under these have three bullets with key points to make When you move between the three themes, make a link between each Conclude with a call to action. What do you want your audience to do? Having three main themes makes it easier to recall your content. Think about the sequence of your presentation does it flow in logical order? 7. Use visual images and metaphors Bring your presentation to life. Stories make an emotional connection with your audience. 8. Language Aim to get three positive action verbs into your presentation, words you want the audience to respond to. for example, ‘I want to engage and encourage you to…’ 9. Pause Especially so if you are making points. Let the audience digest what you’re saying before moving on. Look for the audience’s reaction before moving on. 10. At the end Say ‘Thank you for your time.’ Smile, look at the audience, count to three then and then either sit down/exit. Pausing shows respect for your audience and gives you authority. In conclusion Preparation and practice will help you deal with the very normal anxieties that the thought of giving presentations can induce. Remember that the  audience is not the enemy, people are there to hear what you have to say. Take your audience with you and they will respond warmly to your efforts. Good luck you may even find you enjoy it! For more tips on how to feel confident before an interview or presentation see  Amy Cuddys  TED talk on Power Poses.