Hiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 Update

Hiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 UpdateHiring Climate for Creatives, June 2015 Update*/Read the infographic text.HIRING CLIMATE FOR CREATIVESJune 2015 UpdateWhat are your companys hiring plans for full-time creative employees?Second half of 2015First half of 2015Expanding/adding new positions21%33%Maintaining/filling vacated positions65%56%Freezing/not filling vacated or new positions13%5%Reducing/eliminating positions1%6%How challenging is it for your company to find skilled creative professionals today?*35% Somewhat challenging38% elend challenging21% Not applicable/not looking7% Very challengingTop areas creative executives expect to hire in for the second half of 201527% Creative/art direction27% Account services26% Content marketing26% Interactive mediaMost challenging areas for companies to fill1.Brand/product management2.Account services3.Web design/production4.Public relations5.Marketing researchSource The Creative Group survey of more than 400 marketing and advertisin g executives in the United States*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. 2015 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 06-15

Writing A Successful Veterans Resume for Corporate Jobs, Part 1

Writing A Successful Veterans Resume for Corporate Jobs, Part 1Writing A Successful Veterans Resume for Corporate Jobs, Part 1Writing A Successful Veterans Resume for Corporate Jobs, Part 1Many veterans are drawn to federal government jobs because of their desire to continue serving their country, because of the benefits, because of veterans preference hiring initiatives, and at least in some cases translating military skill-sets to federal civilian work makes sense. But in the era of sequestration, many veterans are finding that the federal job market has become increasingly competitive. In such an environment, it makes sense to broaden the job search to private sector companies. And, yes, military veterans can be competitive in applying for corporate jobs.Here are a few tips for veterans seeking to expand their job searchCorporate America wants to hire you.The Top 100 Military-Friendly Corporations listed by GI Jobs are certified by ernsthaftigkeit Young. And they really do want to hire veterans Many of these corporations use online application systems, and veterans need to understand the importance of conveying military experience in terms of corporate job qualifications. Recruiters need to possess a clear picture of how you can contribute to their company, and find the right fit for you based on the skills and abilities you developed during military service.Your resume must use corporate terminology.Your resume is key to demonstrating your skills and abilities to the corporate world. But, to be effective, your resume cannot use military-speak (or military acronyms). You need to translate your experience into something that the private sector will understand. Your resume must clearly introduce your skills and abilities while demonstrating that they are transferrable to the corporate mission, services, and programs. If you use their terminology to show your experience, youll be well on your way to having an impressive resume that can get you hired into a n ew career.Here are some tips for building your corporate resumeYour resume is the most important document after leaving military service.As a veteran, you are familiar with the importance of documentation. Once you leave the military world and enter the private sector context, your most important document is your resume. No question. Your resume is what makes the difference between employment and unemployment. It is the key document that shows private sector employers who you are, what qualifications you possess, and why you would be an asset to their organization. Since this is such an important document a document essential to your future great care and attention must be placed on crafting a resume that accurately reflects your military career in private sector terminology. This can be challenging, as military language and experience is often hard to translate. Consider professional writing help by an expert resume writer to help you make your case.Your private sector resume mus t be targeted.Regardless of context, a one-size-fits-all approach to resumes simply doesnt work in a competitive job market. Your resume simply must be targeted to the job it has to match the qualifications and skills required. And you must convey your experiences, skills, abilities, and qualifications without military acronyms and in easy-to-understand plain language. If you use a general resume that employs military-speak, you will NOT get interviewed. Review specific job announcements and craft your resume to reflect the announcements.Part 2 of this series will focus on specific examples of how to translate military experience in a way the private sector can understand

Bad Things to Say in an Interview

Bad Things to Say in an InterviewBad Things to Say in an InterviewYou have a right to get nervous during a job interview. The next phase of yur career depends on nailing it.What could go right? PlentyWhat could go sour? PlentyThe key is to prepare diligently so you dont succumb to self-inflicted errors. Following is a list of some wrong things to say in an interview, followed by some things you can say that you thought were verboten.Wrong things to say in an interviewSorry Im late Talk about getting off on the wrong foot. If youre late to the interview, employers will presume that youll be late to work, youre badeanstalt at time management or you just dont care. So, what does this company do? You might as well say, The dog ate my homework. Interviewers expect you to have a good understanding of the company by the time you arrive at the job interview. Its fine to ask questions about the company, but not what the organization isWhat does it say on my resume? If you have to refer to you r own resume to answer an interviewers question, its going to make him or her wonder if you made it all up.Im a perfectionist. Offering up a thinly shrouded positive as a negative when asked about your strengths and weaknesses is so transparent. Prepare truthful answers to common interview questions and explain what youre doing to work on your weaknesses.No, its fine, I can talk. If your phone rings during an interview - and it shouldnt, because it should be set on silent or airplane mode - dont answer it under any circumstances.GET HELP FINDING A JOBMy dream job is something else entirely. If the position youre interviewing for is not your dream job, keep that fact to yourself. Express a passion for the job and field at hand rather than signaling to the interviewer that youll be leaving eventually.Ive never made a mistake. An obvious lie. Interviewers will often ask questions like, Tell me about a time you made a mistake and how you fixed it, to determine how you deal with diffic ult situations. They arent looking for people whove never made mistakes - they know they dont exist.No, I dont have any questions. Asking no questions is almost worse than asking bad questions. If youd done your research, youd have prepared some thoughtful queries.Whats in it for me? The interview is not the time to ask about how much vacation time youll get or which types of specialists you can see under the companys healthcare insurance plan. Asking about salary is also presumptuous if its your first interview.So did I get the job? The interview isnt over until you actually leave the building Every interaction you have with employees will be considered when evaluating whether to make you an offer.Acceptable things to say in an interview that may surprise youNow that you know some things to say in an interview that are off limits, here are a few that are OK, though you may not have thought so.Im a little nervous. Acknowledging that your nerves are getting the better of you might a ctually help you shake off your nervousness. Most interviewers have been there, too, at some point in their career and will understand.What would success look like for this position? This question will help you get a real understanding of how the position contributes to company priorities and what the hiring manager expects of you.Thats a good question - let me find out and get back to you. Job seekers might be afraid to admit they dont know something, but its OK. When an interviewer stumps you, be honest and say youll find the answer and follow up. If the intent of the question is to evaluate your problem-solving skills, explain how youd find the answer.What do you enjoy most about working here? When it comes time to ask questions of your interviewer, this is a good one to get an insiders perspective.No matter what job youre going for, youll feel more confident and relaxed when youre fully prepped with the right things to say in an interview.Check out our tips on how to dress for an interview. Tags