JibberJobber Vision Empowering You, the Job Seeker

JibberJobber Vision Empowering You, the Job Seeker This week I am sharing five facets to the JibberJobber vision: Monday: Leveling the playing field Tuesday: Organizing the job search Wednesday: Managing the job search Thursday: Followup Today, I want to wrap this up. Of course, these five posts arent the only five parts of our vision there are more, some pretty obvious, and some behind-the-scenes. Lets talk about a culmination of our vision, and our promise to you. We want to empower you.  In your career, in your relationships, and in your job search. The job search isnt necessarily the main thing we want to empower you in it is a short-term, temporary situation. It will likely end in a few months and it is something that will likely reoccur in a few years. We take a more long-term perspective and want to empower you, starting today, through the rest of your career (and in some cases, even beyond). Ready to network?  JibberJobber is ready to organize, track, and manage where you are at in your relationships. Feeling lost and out of control? JibberJobber can help empower you, and feel  more in control. Ready to conquer the world, and be the most amazing person you can be? JibberJobber will be a tool in your toolbox of awesomeness to help you stay on top of your goals, and the tactics to achieve those goals. A user once said JibberJobber is my virtual assistant. I loved that because the role of a virtual assistant is to do some of the tedious part of your job so you can focus on the stuff that only you can do.  Instead of spending time on tedious (which still should be done), you can focus on higher value tasks. Working on the right things, at the right time, and not having to worry about organizational or management things, will help you feel empowered. Working towards your goals will ensure you are moving in the right direction, and not wasting time with trivial, no-impact tasks (aka, busy work). Im not saying that JibberJobber will be THE tool to ensure you dont waste time, but it is a tool to help you be and feel empowered as a job seeker, and more importantly, as someone who owns the direction of their career. Providing tools to help level the playing field, manage and organize,follow-up and nurture, and empower you, is our commitment to you. JibberJobber Vision Empowering You, the Job Seeker This week I am sharing five facets to the JibberJobber vision: Monday: Leveling the playing field Tuesday: Organizing the job search Wednesday: Managing the job search Thursday: Followup Today, I want to wrap this up. Of course, these five posts arent the only five parts of our vision there are more, some pretty obvious, and some behind-the-scenes. Lets talk about a culmination of our vision, and our promise to you. We want to empower you.  In your career, in your relationships, and in your job search. The job search isnt necessarily the main thing we want to empower you in it is a short-term, temporary situation. It will likely end in a few months and it is something that will likely reoccur in a few years. We take a more long-term perspective and want to empower you, starting today, through the rest of your career (and in some cases, even beyond). Ready to network?  JibberJobber is ready to organize, track, and manage where you are at in your relationships. Feeling lost and out of control? JibberJobber can help empower you, and feel  more in control. Ready to conquer the world, and be the most amazing person you can be? JibberJobber will be a tool in your toolbox of awesomeness to help you stay on top of your goals, and the tactics to achieve those goals. A user once said JibberJobber is my virtual assistant. I loved that because the role of a virtual assistant is to do some of the tedious part of your job so you can focus on the stuff that only you can do.  Instead of spending time on tedious (which still should be done), you can focus on higher value tasks. Working on the right things, at the right time, and not having to worry about organizational or management things, will help you feel empowered. Working towards your goals will ensure you are moving in the right direction, and not wasting time with trivial, no-impact tasks (aka, busy work). Im not saying that JibberJobber will be THE tool to ensure you dont waste time, but it is a tool to help you be and feel empowered as a job seeker, and more importantly, as someone who owns the direction of their career. Providing tools to help level the playing field, manage and organize,follow-up and nurture, and empower you, is our commitment to you. JibberJobber Vision Empowering You, the Job Seeker This week I am sharing five facets to the JibberJobber vision: Monday: Leveling the playing field Tuesday: Organizing the job search Wednesday: Managing the job search Thursday: Followup Today, I want to wrap this up. Of course, these five posts arent the only five parts of our vision there are more, some pretty obvious, and some behind-the-scenes. Lets talk about a culmination of our vision, and our promise to you. We want to empower you.  In your career, in your relationships, and in your job search. The job search isnt necessarily the main thing we want to empower you in it is a short-term, temporary situation. It will likely end in a few months and it is something that will likely reoccur in a few years. We take a more long-term perspective and want to empower you, starting today, through the rest of your career (and in some cases, even beyond). Ready to network?  JibberJobber is ready to organize, track, and manage where you are at in your relationships. Feeling lost and out of control? JibberJobber can help empower you, and feel  more in control. Ready to conquer the world, and be the most amazing person you can be? JibberJobber will be a tool in your toolbox of awesomeness to help you stay on top of your goals, and the tactics to achieve those goals. A user once said JibberJobber is my virtual assistant. I loved that because the role of a virtual assistant is to do some of the tedious part of your job so you can focus on the stuff that only you can do.  Instead of spending time on tedious (which still should be done), you can focus on higher value tasks. Working on the right things, at the right time, and not having to worry about organizational or management things, will help you feel empowered. Working towards your goals will ensure you are moving in the right direction, and not wasting time with trivial, no-impact tasks (aka, busy work). Im not saying that JibberJobber will be THE tool to ensure you dont waste time, but it is a tool to help you be and feel empowered as a job seeker, and more importantly, as someone who owns the direction of their career. Providing tools to help level the playing field, manage and organize,follow-up and nurture, and empower you, is our commitment to you.

You Need to Start Hiring, You Also Need to Know What That Means

You Need to Start Hiring, You Also Need to Know What That Means I remember the first outsourced recruiting engagement we took on. This was in 2010, our company had 12 people and one of our top clients asked us if we could put one of our recruiters onsite to take over their recruiting efforts. As most small companies would, we said yes, didnt ask enough questions, and dove in headfirst. Hard work and pride meant we weren’t going to fail. Nearly everyone in our company got involved and we helped a company that was notoriously terrible at hiring bring on 30 engineers in four months.   Their VC firm said they had to “ramp-up their engineering team” to justify a Series C round so the hiring was going to get even more intense over the next 9 to 12 months. We tried to explain to the company that they needed to greatly ramp-up their investment in recruiting if they wanted to scale at the rate they intended in the following year. It fell on deaf ears until six months later when their new CEO hired an experienced head of HR. She quickly built a team of six to accomplish what the previous regime thought a single recruiter could handle. Nine years later I still see plenty of companies underestimate what it takes to build a world-class recruiting function. No one wants to pay search fees for all of their hires I totally get it. But you better understand there’s no free lunch when it comes to Recruiting. If you think I’m wrong, guess how many people show up when you run a LinkedIn search on recruiters at Amazon, Facebook, Google, or any other major tech company. Amazon 1701 people Facebook 997 Google 1400 Thats your competition.   They have more people in talent acquisition than most companies have employees.   And they are sending inmails, emails or texts to your executives, engineers, and salespeople as we speak. Heck, they are probably recruiting your recruiter(s). But this isn’t supposed to be a horror story. It is something to keep in mind, however as you try and build the next Amazon, Facebook or Google. Winning the Numbers Game Recruiting has and always will be a numbers game. Look at it like this, if you’re trying to bring on 30 new clients in 2019, you’ll need to develop a sales plan to do so. And this will most likely involve a sales funnel, because more likely than not, 30 companies aren’t guaranteed to jump in the boat. Smart companies approach recruiting in the same manner: They think backwards. If you want to hire 30 people, how many interviews are your hiring managers going to have to conduct? How many phone interviews need to happen? How many resumes do your recruiters need to review? If you aren’t tracking these things, do so. We’ve seen the numbers vary, but on average for every hire, it takes three to five interviews with a hiring manager. For every interview, it takes twice as many people to do an initial screen. Your recruiter most likely needs to review three to five resumes or profiles for every person that results in an initial screen. That can mean reviewing at least 50 profiles, calling/messaging them and attempting to schedule time for an initial screen. If you are lucky enough to get interest from half of those people, that can result in 20 to 30 plus phone screens (30 minutes each). That will likely result in 10ish profiles to share with a hiring manager for an initial screen, with the hope that three to five make it through the other end of the funnel for onsite interviews. If you do everything right, all of that ought to get you one hire. Now double or triple it if you want to make two to three hires per month. If there is a steady flow of resumes, that is all possible, but what if there isnt? Understanding what a Recruiter actually does Amazon doesn’t have 1700 people individually doing those steps outlined above. They have a very well structured team, which is undoubtedly more complex than necessary for most companies. But the biggest takeaway is that companies break out all aspects of recruiting into individual functions and have people specialize. Let’s define a few of the roles involved in most TA departments: Full-cycle Recruiting Someone that handles hiring from start (identifying candidates) to finish (delivering offers and getting people on-boarded) and everything in between. Recruiting is a lot of jobs in one and a full-cycle recruiter can get bogged down fast which is why companies hire for the next two roles… Sourcing Someone needs to proactively find those resumes. That takes a lot of time. And tools (which cost money), not to mention the experience to differentiate good from not so good. There is only so much time in the day and sourcing can often take the majority of it, especially with 3.7% unemployment. Top candidates are rarely applying to jobs and so someone needs to go out and find them. Interview Scheduling / Coordination Coordinating interviews is tedious. It is a tremendous time suck and it pulls recruiters away from what they need to be doing (vetting candidates and getting them hired). You may want to hire a coordinator to relieve some of that burden from them. Strategy / Leadership -If you are lucky to find a great full-cycle recruiter (someone who can handle all three of the roles above at a reasonably high volume), congratulations.   But that leaves little time to proactively strategize for the future or manage others. In a perfect world, your first recruiter can grow with the company and move into a leadership role. If he or she can’t, you’ll need someone that can design your recruiting strategy and manage the team. Remember, there are no silver bullets or Swiss army knives when it comes to hiring. Recruiting is hard. It has become an arms race. If you aren’t investing significant resources towards your efforts to bring in top talent, your company is going to struggle to keep up. Develop a plan. Hire great people to execute on the plan. And bring in partners to fill in the gaps. We’ll cover some specific scenarios in part 2, and how we encourage companies to actually scale their Talent Acquisition teams. About the author:Matt Massucci is the founder and managing partner of Hirewell, a Chicago-based Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Solutions Provider.

Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Are Simple To Stick To

Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Are Simple To Stick To It’s that time of year again where everyone is making hundreds of promises to themselves that they’ll do better this year, but deep down knowing that by January 15th it’ll all be out of the window. It’s so difficult to make lots of changes at once and stick to them. The best method is a slow and steady implementation. For example, choosing to cut out soda from January 1st, and once that feels straightforward and easy, adding in more and more lifestyle changes to ultimately reach an end goal. If you think you will have more success with the “slow and steady wins the race” tactic, here are lots of little changes you can make in your life, over the course of months or years, which will ultimately result in a huge improvement in health, happiness, and productivity. Learn about your stress It’s too easy to brush anything anxiety-inducing under the carpet and hope it goes away, but the impact on your body stays on. In order to develop a better attitude towards your own mental health, it’s important that you work out what stresses you out, and how to deal with it head on. When we are stressed we don’t sleep as well, we eat poorly, we tend to drink more, and the stress hormone even encourages us to store more fat. It’s very difficult to make lifestyle changes that will stick successfully when you’re experiencing stress, so spend some time trying to understand triggers, and discovering means by which you can cope (without eating all the junk food). Plan your meals Planning meals is a great habit to get into, and one which can be enormous amounts of fun if you’re a fan of cooking. It will even save you money by reducing waste if you plan ahead a week. Planning meals ahead of time helps to encourage healthy meal choices, as you’re more likely to stick to a plan even when you’re feeling tired, hungry, and a bit lazy. Which means fewer unhealthy take-out meals, more delicious home-cooked meals, tasty packed lunches for work, and a bit more money in the bank. Make a workout plan Just like with meal planning, planning your weekly workout is a great way to push yourself into exercising, even when you’re just not feeling it. This way you can allow chunks of time for certain activities, while also taking into account socializing, working, and other hobbies. You could even get a personal trainer to help you to construct it so that you’re exercising most efficiently. Try to include cardio such as rowing machines, spinning bikes, or swimming, some resistance or weight training so that you can tone your muscles, and maybe a team activity that you find fun to act as your reward. Make time to socialize Hectic lives are not exactly conducive to being sociable, so many of us accidentally put our friends on the back burner. But seeing our friends is actually good for our mental health, and something many of us probably takes for granted. So next time you’re too tired, or you think you’re too busy to see friends, remember that we need contact with other people. Cut out soda Full of sugar and additives, soda is one of the most unhealthy things we can put in our bodies. It might seem like an insignificant change to substitute soda for water or fruit tea, but it could cut hundreds of calories from your daily diet. Stop snoozing Make a pact with yourself that when your alarm rings in the morning, you’ll get straight out of bed. Enforce a morning routine including a glass of water and a shower to wake you up, and make good use of the 30 minutes you used to spend snoozing. Think of all that extra time for showering, eating, exercising, or getting into work early. Commit to breakfast Skipping breakfast might seem like an easy way to skip calories, but it could be slowing you down and even encouraging your body to put on weight. Our bodies need food when we wake up in order to kick start the day, start metabolizing food, and burning energy effectively. Skipping breakfast puts pressure on your heart, and will also effect concentration levels. Go for something healthy like a veggie scramble, mushrooms on toast, or egg white muffins to give your day a boost. And consider taking your morning coffee black without all the extra calories and additives, your body will really thank you. Employ a buddy system Chances are, you’ve got a friend who is wanting to implement changes in their lifestyle at the same time as you want to change yours. You’re far more likely to stick on the straight and narrow when you’ve got a friend along for the ride too. You can encourage each other, push each other forwards, and pick each other up when you fall off the bandwagon. You’re also guaranteed someone to workout with, and it’s sociable too bonus! Track your progress Keep a log of how you’re getting on. Make notes of milestones, such as last soda, last cigarette, first pull up, first nine minute mile, and celebrate successes. Making changes in your life isn’t easy, so it’s important that you acknowledge when you’re doing well, and congratulate yourself accordingly. Set targets for yourself, and promise yourself prizes when you achieve them. It’s always worth going for the carrot approach, rather than the stick. Don’t give up You’ll have days that you slip up call it a “cheat day”, pretend you meant to do it and move on. There’s no point beating yourself up when you get it a bit wrong, just chalk it up as a learning experience and keep on aiming for your goals. Giving up will only put you back to square one, which seems like a waste of time when you’ve come so far. Just remember, go slowly there’s no point biting off more than you can chew and making it difficult for yourself. Positive lifestyle changes are all about making sure you’re comfortable and happy with the previous change before taking on more. . Image credits. Main.  Exercise.  

life science degree FAQs University of Manchester Careers Blog

Do you want to work in or out of the lab Things you need to know with a bio/life science degree â€" FAQs University of Manchester Careers Blog Just because you have a biological or life science related degree doesn’t mean you want to spend the rest of your life in a lab. Most people by mid degree have an idea how they feel about labs, love ’em hate ’em these are some options. In this blog post we will look at: Getting work in a lab Love science, but hate labs? Including medical communications Job options out of the lab: For people who love data Job options out of the lab: For people who want to work with people Job options out of the lab: For people who would love to be a medic â€" including where that’s not an option Getting work in a lab What sort of lab jobs are available? Look out for graduate roles, especially with the large pharmaceutical companies. However, don’t be restricted by that â€" many lab jobs won’t be called “graduate schemes”. Technician roles are often entry-level positions. You’d need to be good at the practical aspects of lab work and will most likely be required to maintain the lab environment â€" good if you like organising and can work well with others. You could be working in areas such as research, product development or quality assurance. How can I find out about labs who might recruit grads? Search engines: www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk, www.jobs.sciencecareers.org, Contract research companies: www.ccra.org.uk e.g. Covance, Eurofins, Sector organisations: www.careers.abpi.org.uk, www.scs.org.uk, Recruitment agencies:e.g. SRG Scientific, Reed Scientific. Biotech start-ups: www.bionow.co.uk, Universities: www.jobs.ac.uk Can I get a part-time lab job? Part-time lab jobs while you are studying are rare, but it’s always worth looking! You can sometimes find short term positions in labs (for summer vacations) through scientific recruitment companies (e.g. SRG) but you would usually need to have a reasonable amount of experience. Think about making speculative applications for routine testing roles in industrial labs over the summer eg quality control labs in food, brewing, or other bioscience based industries. Most students build their experience through summer placements and industrial experience placement years, plus, of course, a final year lab project. Who would I write to for work experience? If you have a contact name, ideally try the head of the lab; otherwise human resources (HR). What experience do I need for my CV? You need the practical lab skills you have developed during your degree and evidence of applying them. Ability to work in a team and problem solving are also often needed, as is accuracy. If you have non-lab experience this can be a way of demonstrating a commitment to customer service. Apply for summer lab placements, details of funding can be found on the SBS intranet Love science, but hate labs? Can I use my science outside a lab? Yes, yes, yes! There are many employers who will value your scientific knowledge, plus even more employers that are actively looking to employ scientists for their problem solving abilities and data handling skills. What sort of things do people do? Science communication (public engagement) medical communication clinical trials management patent attorney regulatory affairs health informatics How do I build my experience for this sort of job? To build your experience you can volunteer, get a part-time job or take on a leadership role in a society or community group you belong to. For more structured experience look to gain a summer placement and / or a placement year. As an undergraduate microbiologist I worked in Tesco each summer. This meant that when I went for a placement year interview with AstraZeneca I could explain why I enjoyed working for a large company and the benefits it gave me, plus how I worked under pressure! How can I find out about job opportunities www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink www.prospects.ac.uk, www.targetjobs.co.uk Attend one of the semester one careers fairs: Day 2 of the Big Careers Fair normally has a selection of scientific employers. Medical communications Do you need a PhD? For traditional (technical) medical writing roles, a PhD is often needed â€" experience of reading and writing journal papers is helpful. For less technical roles with medical communications companies, ie closer to marketing than writing journal papers, undergrad opportunities are starting to emerge â€" see later. What do medical writers do? Digital media, medical writing, editorial posts, public engagement Useful info on https://firstmedcommsjob.com/ Where do they work? Medical communications agencies, third sector, freelance, and pharmaceuticals What sort of work experience do you need? Writing, communication/engagement roles, commercial awareness. A few companies are starting to offer traineeships and internships. Where are jobs advertised? www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink â€" especially for less technical undergraduate entry roles Job options out of the lab: For people who love data What sort of jobs could I do? Health informatics within the NHS, medical communications companies (lots in the North West) or Pharmaceuticals. Data Coordinator for clinical trials in a contract research organisation or Pharmaceutical / Biotech company. What experience is valued? The experience of handling data sets. The larger the data set the more impressive. Get this experience from lab projects. How can I show I have the right experience? Showcase the data you’ve analysed â€" this could be by providing examples on your CV or by adding a ‘project’ to your LinkedIn profile   If the data has been used for a report or publication even better! Who are the employers? NHS Medical Communications companies, Pharmaceutical companies Biotechnology companies Contract Research Companies Where to find jobs? www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink www.jobs.nhs.uk www.emedcareers.com www.pharmiweb.com www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk Job options out of the lab: For people who want to work with people What sort of jobs could I do? Jobs with a scientific link, eg. carried out in a science based organisation: Clinical trials regulatory affairs medical writing editorial work science communication science curator medical sales business development management teaching Jobs outside science: Any job such as business development, sales or management which is open to “any degree discipline” â€" which includes science! Think outside your scientific discipline and the benefits of bringing your scientific approach to problem solving, along with your people skills, for a wide range or roles. What experience is valued? Experience that demonstrates your ability to persuade, negotiate, empathise, motivate and work with others. This could come from a part-time job in a shop, or from a placement year in the sector you’re interested in. How can I show I have the right experience? In your written application and interview talk about what YOU did to make things work. Consider when you’ve solved problems or adapted a way of doing things based on others’ feedback (lab classes could be a good source of material here!). Who are the employers? Look out for the general management schemes of the larger Pharma, also the NHS general management scheme. Alternatively you may wish to look for business development roles in a Biotech or Medical Communications company. If you’re looking to be really hands on then take a look at science communication vacancies on the blog www.scicommjobs.wordpress.com or museum vacancies www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/jobs For jobs outside science â€" almost any employer! Job options out of the lab: For people who would love to be a medic â€" including where that’s not an option A second degree in medicine (or dentistry, nursing or even veterinary science) is a challenge but one which some of our graduates do take up each year. Find our more in our Healthcare Careers resources Dead set on medicine? Find out more But what if that’s not an option, or you’re looking for something a bit different? What sort of jobs could I do? There are a number of allied healthcare professional roles, which as the NHS changes are increasingly part of the clinical care team.  Download our guide. NHS workforce planning anticipate an increased need for Physicians Associates. In this role you support the clinical team by taking patient histories and supporting frontline clinical staff. Career development is available by switching between clinical areas as there is no formal opportunity for promotion. What experience is valued? Experience of working (paid or unpaid) in a caring role, such as: healthcare assistant in a care home or hospital; volunteering with a disabled youth group or working under pressure such as in a busy bar or shop. Short shadowing or work placements in a clinical setting (hospital or GP) can also help to demonstrate understanding of the work load and will help you to understand if this sort of work is for you. How can I show I have the right experience? By including on your application form the experience you have and talking openly about what you learnt about yourself, what it was like working in a clinical setting and why the experience was interesting to you (assuming it was!) Who are the employers? The NHS remain the main employer but there are also options in the private sector. www.jobs.nhs.uk So, is that all? No â€" you can do so many things from a life or bio science degree. Like all science students, you have the best of all worlds: jobs using your science directly jobs where your scientific background would be useful though you no longer work in a lab and all those jobs where being able to think like a scientist and use an evidence-based approach would be useful   â€" which covers most jobs you could think of! Save All Careers advice Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted careers Options scientific work

What Graduates Wanting to Work In FinTech Really Need To Know - Debut

What Graduates Wanting to Work In FinTech Really Need To Know - Debut While the word itself was only first written down in the 1980s, fintech has grown up a lot in the last few decades, with billions of pounds of investment poured into the industry every year and thousands of jobs posted online every week. And, since the word finally entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017, there’s significantly more chance your mum might actually know what you’re talking about. However, if your granddad is reading this over your shoulder it means financial technology. Fintech is a broad term, encompassing a lot of roles and because of this, there are still many misconceptions about what it actually means and what the reality of working in it looks like Do you have to work for a start-up? Will you just be maintaining legacy systems? Are you building apps and coding? How do you get started and how do you progress? We spoke exclusively to Assistant Vice President Cristina Pascalau, who joined Bank of America (BofA) via their graduate scheme in 2015, and Saurabh Khare, a Director of Fixed Income, Currencies Commodities (FICC) Technology EMEA, who has been at the company for 13 years. They told us how the multinational firm has fostered a supportive and challenging environment â€" and what graduates need to know to get in on the action. ‘Our Software Is Written In-House And Is Cutting Edge’ From a young age, Saurabh Khare has been interested in a career in tech. “It was driven by the huge advances I saw around me,” he tells Debut Careers, talking about the excitement he felt about the first PCs, laptops and mobile phones. And, he adds, it’s no less exciting now, with his role giving him the chance to “manage in the range of 20-25 technology project deliveries at any given time” for various sections of the business. He works within a large team of developers, testers, business analysts and project managers. Saurabh is also involved with junior talent hire, including an Africa junior talent programme, and has a role in driving “the firm’s Diversity Inclusion (DI) principles”. While the stereotype of fintech might make you think of challenger and online e-banks, for Saurabh this couldn’t be more wrong. Working at a bigger organisation can be the perfect blend of structure, dynamism, learning and investment, with Saurabh adding how BofA has adopted a “nimble” mindset, allowing them to focus on quickly delivering new innovations to stay ahead. “We are continuously adopting new technology and helping drive the business further,” he explains. “A lot of our software is written in-house and is cutting edge â€"  and the firm is investing billions of dollars in technology to keep ahead of the competition.” Not that this is Bank of America’s only concern: enhanced technology increases smoothness of operation and enhances customer satisfaction, all of which boost the reputation of Bank of America as a brand. In fact, they committed to increasing their three billion dollar tech spend by 10 percent this year alone. For Saurabh, this innovation is a key part of why he enjoys his job. “[Some people think] that we work as a support organisation and that we’re just doing boring maintenance of existing software and hardware,” he tells us, “the reality is far from it”. ‘You Will Have Access To More Training Than You’ll Want’ Another key factor when considering the right place to start your fintech career is development opportunities. Cristina Pascalau joined BofA through the grad scheme in 2015 and now works as an Assistant Vice President. She has been accessing an unlimited supply of training ever since. “You will have access to more training than you’ll want,” she assures us. “From online training, to external instructor courses, there’s everything you need.” As Bank of America’s careers site highlights, the company believes in professional development throughout their employees careers. “There is an expansive internal training curriculum available to all our employees â€" we call it the GTO University.” Says Saurabh,. The Global Technology Operations Development (GTO) university rolled out in 2018. It is available to all employees and offers courses on business processes, products, technology innovations and leadership skills. You’re also able to get stuck into an extensive range of papers and publishers (which would otherwise cost a substantial amount in the way of fees) completely free. And that’s without even mentioning the huge range of extracurricular societies you can take part in during your spare time. Similarly, another benefit of working at an established bank is the opportunities for career progression. As you’d expect from a company which invests so heavily in training, BofA are keen for you to progress too, putting a strong emphasis on individual contributions to the team. “More often than not, our junior team members have the most creative ideas,” adds Saurabh. “Those ideas are not only heard, but repeatedly taken into account in both design and implementation discussions.” In fact, graduates will often go on to own critical tech components within a year â€" sometimes even quicker. ‘There is no template you have to fit’ If you think that sounds good but are worried fintech isn’t a place for you, think again. “Technology is so diverse, and so are the people that work in it,” says Cristina. “There is no template you have to fit.” The most important thing is just putting yourself forward in the first place. This attitude is reflected by Bank of America’s 2018 report on its Women in Finance Charter which revealed a 10% increase over four years in the number of female graduates being hired by the company. In 2019, the company was included in Financial News’ list of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, highlighting key senior leaders such as Vanessa Holtz who heads up a European trading division, and Sanaz Zaimi the chief executive of BofA Securities Europe. “Don’t be afraid to apply,” urges Cristina “You don’t have to have a technology degree, know how to code or even come from a fintech background necessarily, but you will be expected to show that you can pick things up. Everyone at some point will mess up, don’t be afraid of that â€" and when it happens, own up to it and learn from it.” Working in fintech: Top do’s and don’t’s When asked if there was any advice he would like to pass on to those of you considering a role in tech at a large bank, Saurabh stresses the importance of building your own network. “It is not your technical knowledge or your ability to quickly grasp complex business concepts alone that helps succeed in a role in tech in a large bank.” He explains, “Large banks are driven by team work not individual contribution.” As such, the ability to be a good team player is crucial. You will need to be able to connect not only with your immediate team, but also with the supporting teams, customers and end users of the product. Professional relationships are important when it comes to negotiating, planning and delivering projects together and that “has the biggest impact on one’s success in this environment” says Saurabh. It’s not just that teamwork is essential to the role either; being a generous, considerate person who can work with a range of very different people makes things more pleasant for everyone. “Remember, we spend more of our non-sleeping time at work than we do at home” says Saurabh, mentioning the importance of “being in an environment that is friendly and enjoyable to come to each day with renewed energy”.

How to Stand Out on a Phone Interview

How to Stand Out on a Phone Interview HOW TO STAND  OUT  ON A  PHONE INTERVIEW   Although it may seem that video  interview  technology  is  all the rage, knowing how to handle yourself on a good old-fashioned  interview  phone call is still important.  Phone interviews and  phone  networking are on the rise, so it’s vital to develop a professional phone behavior.     Phones  are  still the primary technology  used  for  interviews  and are used  by hiring companies  to  recruit, screen, and interview. The  main  reason for the increasing use of phones and video technology  is  to save  on  costs.  As  travel costs  increase,  there is pressure on  budgets  to  be more efficient and effective during the hiring process.  This means  you need  to be as amazing on the phone as you are face-to-face.     PHONE ETIQUETTE   One thing that can really derail the focus of a phone call is  background noise.  It’s distracting and  frustrating for those on the other end. Some examples are babies crying, dogs barking,  a coffee shop barista calling out names,  or the garbage truck rumbling  by. We’ve all been  on conference calls  when a remote attendee forgets to mute  their line  and they scream at their children while  the people on  call  are  laughing  or,  at the very least,  annoyed.     Missteps on  a remote  interview could prove fatal to your job search.  Your  child or dog bursting into the room creating a moment of levity is ok once you are hiredâ€"we all make phone mistakesâ€"but not while you are in job search mode.  It’s up to you to prepare for a great interview.   This  phone  call needs to  represent  you on  your best day.  Resist the urge to say, “Its only a phone screen. Its just a phone meeting. Danger, danger, danger!  You  are attempting to sell  yourself  at  every moment  you are in front of them  as the best candidate for the company  doing the hiring.  Regardless of  whether the  individual on the other end is a recruiter, an HR person, an assistant, the hiring manager, or someone youre networking with, you need to create a lasting and professional impression  through this  phone call.  Treat every communication touchpoint as an interview. Nothing less.     ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES     There are advantages and disadvantages to phone call interviews. One disadvantage of a phone interview is that you might  tend to  ramble. Actually, you will ramble. This is normal because you are likely nervous, and you have no nonverbal clues to indicate how youre doing.     Another disadvantage is that it can sometimes be hard to understand questions if English is a second language for you or the other person, if they talk quickly, or if the question is just unclear. The primary disadvantage is that you can’t rely their non-verbal body language, so you dont know if theyre smiling, rolling their eyes, or making eye contact. To compensate for the disadvantages, make sure you use your advantages.     The biggest advantage you  have  on the phone is you get to cheat! You  can, and should have, multiple sheets of paper in front of you. It’s best not to navigate files on your  computer  while talking on the phone. The interviewer might hear clicks and you can  get  distracted. Use your old school hard copies.     Here are the materials you want to have around you while you are on the phone:   Your  résumé   The job description that they issued (with your notes and questions)   Printouts of some key pages about their company (About, Division, People, Values)   Short notes of your answers to key  interview questions   Top questions you want to ask them     Paper and pen to take notes on their questions, comments, and insights  (these will be critical later for  your  thank you e-mail and future interviews)   Keep your key documents handy and clearly marked. As a result of this ‘cheating,’ you should be able to have great answers and express your interest in the position.     ROLE REVERSAL     Put yourself in the shoes of the  interviewer  for a moment. Company  executives  and recruiters are extremely busy. If they  requested a  phone call  with you, they  are most likely  squeezing it in the middle of many  other things. They  might be  calling multiple candidates in the span of a couple of hours, days or weeks, and theyre responsible for  assessing  you. Theyre trying to choose the best candidate for the position  without any visual cues  and trying to remember who said what.     Now, pretend you are  face-to-face with the  interviewer and  remember to  use  the same  in-person  rules as you would on the phone. Some of the common characteristics of phone interviews and  face-to-face interviews are  the  need  to:     Understand them and  ensure they understand you clearly. If needed, ask them to repeat or clarify the question.     Answer their questions concisely  â€" follow the “law of threes” and stop after a maximum of three short points.     Be prepared  with questions to ask.     Be personable and energetic. Tips include standing up for the call, using your hands, and projecting through the phone with a good headset.     Getting asked to  participate in  a phone interview is a  great step in your job search path; be sure you are prepared and ready to rock your next phone call!     Join Dana  Manciagli’s  Job Search Master Class ®  now  and get the most comprehensive  online  job search system available!

Resume Writing Questionnaire Sample - Use It For Your Resume Writing Needs

Resume Writing Questionnaire Sample - Use It For Your Resume Writing NeedsResume writing can be a daunting task if you are looking for help from a resume writing questionnaire sample. The fact is that it is important to check out many different samples before you select the one that will best suit your needs.Many people often try to do this without any real good practice. This results in them writing the resume for one company and then submitting it to another company, which they also wrote the sample for. And then there is the time lost in sorting through the vast number of samples to make sure that you get the best job interview for you.When you are searching for a resume writing questionnaire, this can save you time and money because you will no longer have to go through the maze of samples and try to figure out which one is the best fit for you. Instead, all you need to do is to pick the one that suits your personality and meets your needs.In fact, this can be the final decision on whether or not you choose to write a resume for a certain company or not. You can simply go with the one that best matches your personality and suits your needs, and find that you have made the right decision.Instead of buying and reading a sample and then going ahead and writing your own resume, here is a great way to check out the resume writing questionnaire sample for free. All you need to do is to fill out some details and submit it to the companies that offer these services. The companies that offer resume writing services will do all the work for you, and submit your resume to several companies at the same time, so that you have the chance to review the samples, and then select the most suitable one for your needs.What is really neat about this sample involves the fact that you are free to give out as much information as you like, without having to pay for the sample itself. This means that you get to explore different sample samples and find the one that fits you the best .This is one reason why this type of sample is so valuable - because you are free to use it as many times as you want, and it can even give you more sample samples than you would have ever thought possible! You have the ability to get several samples, so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs.Keep in mind that when you are using a sample, make sure that you are given complete access to the sample. Many companies will only provide a sample and not a full copy of the sample. They are afraid that if you are not allowed to have a look at the sample, you will end up wasting your time and money and find that you wasted your time.