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Sooooo “The Ladders” told me to stop using “As per my previous email” since its passive aggressive, and just keep repeating myself until I gain the response I want...ok lets see where this takes me...😏

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The actual hours really be working

The actual hours really be working Finally, a data-backed answer to an age-old question. Have you ever wondered about the optimal number of hours to work per week? Perhaps you are one of those people who brags about your 70-hour workweek, or maybe you are on the other end of the spectrum chasing the 4-hour workweek dream....

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What I Learned From My First Job Ever

What I Learned From My First Job Ever #theladders #job #career #teaching #online #internet #love #life #lessons

My friends from theLadders.com sent me an email a few weeks ago, and inspired me to write a post about my first job ever. I have been meaning to write this post for some time now, and I kept writing lists for the post, because I could not find the time to actually sit down and write the actual post. And now, here I am, being nostalgic and shizz.

But  before I do get on with the drama, I want to…

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New Post has been published on http://www.brianbrown.net/2014/11/04/what-recruiters-look-at-in-the-6-seconds-they-spend-on-your-resume/

What Recruiters Look At In The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Résumé

Recruiters spend an average of just six seconds scanning a résumé before deciding if the candidate is worth calling in for an interview, according to research from TheLadders, a mobile career network for professionals.  “Recruiters are often inundated with job applications to popular listings, so it’s no surprise that they don’t spend a lot of time carefully reviewing each resume,” says Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TheLadders. “However, none of us expected it to only take only six seconds.” TheLadders used a scientific technique called “eye tracking” on 30 professional recruiters and examined their eye movements during a 10-week period to “record and analyze where and how long someone focuses when digesting a piece of information or completing a task.” In the short time that they spend on your résumé, recruiters look at your name, current title and company, current position start and end dates, previous title and company, previous position start and end dates, and education. The two résumés below include a heat map of recruiters’ eye movements. The one on the right was examined more thoroughly than the one on the left because of its clear and concise format: TheLadders“You only get six seconds to make the right impression, so you have to make them count,” Augustine says. “Use a clean-looking layout that recruiters can easily scan and locate the information that matters most to them,” she suggests. “Avoid dense blocks of text for the same reason, and save your bullet points to call attention to your most noteworthy and relevant accomplishments. List your experience in chronological order, starting with your current job.” This is an update of an article written by Vivian Giang.

SEE ALSO:  8 Reasons This Is An Ideal Résumé For Someone With A Lot Of Work Experience

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Here's great example on a reversed proces. Normally recruiters try to ping people they think will fit a particular position. This app lets people ping the recruiter to let them know that an available position could fit the qualifications of the user. The recruiter can then engage in a dialog directly from the app. 

Made by TheLadders. 

They write: Developed with a feature-lean approach, TheLadders' app, "Job Search by TheLadders," now available for free on the App Store℠, provides an unprecedented way to identify job matches on-the-go, discover new job opportunities, and retrieve information on the competition.

Download here: http://bit.ly/1bRVzdD

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How to Get in Good With Your Boss

Improve your relationship with your manager and watch your career take flight.

In honor of Boss's Day on October 16th, here are five ways you can start earning brownie points with your boss – and boost your professional brand at the same time.

Identify your boss's priorities It's no wonder that my colleague and TheLadders Founder Marc Cenedella often advises job seekers to ask the hiring manager during an interview, "How do you (Mr. or Ms. Future Boss) get a gold star at the end of the year? How can I best help you do that?" A sure way to win your manager's praise is to help him earn recognition and thanks from his manager. If you're uncertain of your boss's priorities, ask for clarity during your next one-on-one meeting.

Take initiative Look for opportunities to take initiative and market your value. For example, you can volunteer to present to other groups in the company or mentor a junior colleague on your team. Don't merely do what's expected of you – go above and beyond! Your manager will appreciate your initiative and may reward you with opportunities that are more challenging or require you to take on greater responsibility.

Treat your boss as a client If you're in the service business, you already know how important it is to anticipate your customers' needs. Think of your boss as a client and provide the same service. This could be as simple as preparing a report your boss is sure to want for an upcoming management meeting before she has to submit an official request. The longer you work with your boss, the easier it will be to read between the lines and anticipate her needs. If you're new to a team, befriend a colleague who can help translate your boss's expectations so you can quickly get up to speed.

Make yourself an asset Stay current with your industry's news and latest trends by subscribing to relevant publications and joining associations related to your trade. Attend seminars and other training workshops in and out of the office to boost your skill set and remain up to speed with the latest technologies related to your trade. By bringing this new-found knowledge back to your organization, you are becoming an even more valuable member of the team.

Provide value in unusual ways Leverage the activities you enjoy outside the office to be a positive influence within your company. For instance, you could organize a team to participate in a local Avon Walk for Breast Cancer®, volunteer to teach a yoga class once a month, or head up a suit drive for Dress for Success®. By demonstrating a vested interest in the company and positively impacting its culture, you're improving your professional brand - and your boss' brand by extension - in the workplace.

Amanda Augustine is the Job Search Expert for TheLadders. She provides job search and career guidance for professionals looking to make their next career move. Have a question for Amanda? Submit your question here for a chance to have it answered in her weekly column, and be sure to follow her at @JobSearchAmanda on Twitter and "Like" her on Facebook for up-to-the-minute job-search advice.

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