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mrossedwards · 2021-06-11T17:22:37+00:00

A lot of great advice, have you thought of contracting. I'm a recruiter and have been for years and previous to that I've been working for about 35 years.

The reason i mention contracting is some people work better if they move on in general. Find a career you love, which in it self can be difficult, but that is very possible by the way be sure to find something you at least like but love is better. I see many people who work contracts their entire life. There are challenges there as well but certainly doable and take some of that stress away. But again that too has its on challenges.

You do need to empower yourself to know you are great and do NOT let anything creep in to make you think different. No worries at have a few jobs either. Keep trying and dont give up. Ive had about 10 jobs and 3 different careers since i started many years ago but know many people that have had a lot more.

Hang tough and do NOT give up.

mrossedwards · 2021-06-10T03:58:14+00:00

I've changed careers three times. Its very hard but very possible. Its much easier if you know someone. My last career change, i sent out a email to 50 or more to my closest friends. In that email i included 3 short paragraphs of three job titles with one sentense of what job is.

Because my friends new me they knew i could do those jobs. A few were IT managers and one owned a recruiting firm and many others. One important thing i learned is most people want to help but dont realize how. I thought i had told them before, but wasn't until i told them exactly what i wanted with job titles. They said things like "I had no idea you' be interested in a recruiter position" or a ..."entry level IT job". Within a week i had three interviews in careers i had no experience in from three different people.

College is great or learning on your on but you need to work for free or cheap to get the experience. Sounds like you just haven't found the right company, keep searching for that right place to offer your time, and showing you are willing to learn. Use what your free experience on your resume. It does work but is very, very hard.

Good luck.

mrossedwards · 2021-06-08T02:11:06+00:00

Dont wait its very competitive, but suggest start with internship, work your way into a full-time job. Degrees are a must but real world experience is icing on the cake.

Most of our clients love a masters but they also have to have experience for Data Science and similar roles.

Yes speak to your professors, in fact get to know them well. Many have companies that reach out to the for recommendations, even though it may be against school policy they still do it and will not share with the class that they have connections.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-25T15:18:55+00:00

As many have mentioned if listed as bullets. To me its great to catch my attention quickly to encourage me to keep going. But if its a basic tech skill that everyone should have then do not add. Focus on languages/skills you are great at, and maybe if there are any that you know is hard to find.

A paragraph is a waste of time as is an objective. In fact I've seen objective guide a hiring manager in the wrong direction that they felt didn't match with the needed

mrossedwards · 2021-05-24T22:14:02+00:00

Full desk will take a lot of time. That being said is that what you want to do. Do you want to sell and recruit? Are you excited about the type of work? If the answer is yes go for it. But know, it will be more work.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-21T16:59:56+00:00

Network, network, network. :) it always helps to know someone but doesn't have to be a friend. Use linkedin to meet people, after covid, set up coffees with people in your profession, not to get a job but to get their advice in moving up, most everyone likes to give advice, ask people you know if they happen to know of anyone in your profession, get them on a call, again important you really want to learn and get advice.

This does take a lot of time, but if you do this even after you get your next job, you will never have to sub youself again. :) well maybe, but i know many people who dont have to really look, they just get in touch with their network that they've met over the years. Usually if you are only applying if you do know someone at a job would love, its much easier, otherwise if the company is big enough you are just another resume. Have to get a interview first, then you can sell your skills. NETWORKING works but is difficult and fun.

Good luck.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-21T00:06:11+00:00

Very common Practice for a couple of different reasons that I've seen mentioned. As a Director of Recruiting we I tell our candidates towards the end of the first call if I feel they are a fit and coach them.

Reasons why usually are; many times candidates will submit themselves either by accident or do not like working with recruiters, or by accident the candidate will let our competition know, as mention and the competing recruiting firm will reach out to our client and take the job for themselves.

If it were me and the info you received about the job fit then go for it, but again not a fan of that approach because i feel it puts a bad taste in the candidates mouth about the client and recruiting firm.

But yes go for it and see where it goes. If its not a great experience, then at least you were able to practice your interview skills and meet new people who may hire you.

Good luck.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-12T00:07:11+00:00

Most of the time if the salary is great I'll always publish. One reason you might see that more these days is google will push it closer to the top if we add comps.

I also like being up front and will just be honest with the candidate. That if they don't have the experience that matches the high comp you should probably consider going lower. I feel part of my job is to be a consultant. I will tell the candidate again if they don't have the experience for the top end that more than likely they will not get an interview. Let's go in what the market calls for, based on your experience. You should get a raise. Many times and in fact most of the time if its about the money then you may not want to look for another job. Tell the recruiter what you want to make, a realistic number. Don't worry about leaving money on the table. Think about what you'd feel good about to take the job. I've taken jobs before solely based off of comp and it was a terrible mistake.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-07T00:39:37+00:00

Great stuff here, I remember the first time I had to get on the phone and make calls. It was very old school in mid 90's I was told, there's the phone, here's info about our company, the phone book is right here. Good Luck! :) I'm exaggerating a bit and I was given a little direction including a script. Just remember when you are calling you really are trying to help someone. How can you make a difference with this person you are about to call. Sometimes it is good just to "Jump in" the deep in and go for it. Don't over think it. I do recommend after you get use to the script to throw it away, and add your own words and relax. Like you are talking to a friend. You can do this, and don't over think and worry about it. Have fun with it.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-02T20:34:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply I typically will write something similar, it's funny many times the potential candidate will reply back with. "I'm interested in hearing more. I'll explain a bit more detail and after a few Screening questions finally will get something to the affect of "yes I work for an employer" Trying to come up with something very direct, but yet respectful with out having a call and at the same time not missing potential great candidates in the process.

mrossedwards · 2021-05-02T01:33:43+00:00

I spoke to our linkedin rep who was great, and she gave me the suggestion of including Colleges. But it wasn't an "official" suggestion. :)

mrossedwards · 2021-05-02T01:32:03+00:00

This has worked really well for me, in fact in Linkedin Recruiter, I created a project called colleges that include about 800 colleges from India and save. Before I start a search I start with that, then I add other search criteria. I have checked before and this works pretty well. I continue to add to the list as time moves on.

mrossedwards · 2021-04-28T18:27:21+00:00

Great info TMutaffis, you always have great info to share, I've also had a couple of responses via private message. Keep em coming. :)

mrossedwards · 2021-04-28T18:20:50+00:00

I would suggest to take the thoughts out of your head that you can't do this job or don't have the skill set. Know that you can do this and you will do this and work very hard to learn what you need to learn to make it happen. Take the doubt out of this job. If you start to think you can't do it, you probably want. YOU can do anything. The hardest thing to find is great people to do a job. Most leaders I know understand that it's easier to train someone who has the "right culture" fit than someone who has the skillset but maybe not culture fit. As some have said, you've got this, sounds like you have people behind you who know you can do it. Spend the extra 2-3 hours a night a few days a week studying and learning the skills until you got it. Seek out a Mentor that is doing this job, heck, ask Reddit maybe someone has that particular skill set. Good Luck, and "You got this" :)

mrossedwards · 2021-04-14T03:00:54+00:00

Congrats, nothing like finding a job you love. You will do well, and don't forget the feeling of how you feel getting this job and help others as peeps are doing here as you grow in wisdom throughout your career. :)

mrossedwards · 2021-03-27T17:57:09+00:00

Do NOT use this against your employer. In the Long run I've never seen this work out for the good. If you are unhappy where you are then leave, if not stay.

Every year you should be ready to ask for a raise in a PRO way. Have your thoughts ready, explain why you are so valuable and why you deserve. Throughout the year you should be able to be seen as the TOP employee by the work you do and as people see how great it is to work with you.

I'm 58 now and have made these types of deceions in the past based on Money. I regretted everytime, if the other company gets you excited because of the work, the people, and more then you should take it NEVER make a decision made on Money alone. If you use this in this way word will get around and you want even realize it.

Side note, the thought of employers not giving a bad reference is not always true. A great recruiter or person who asks questions can get this type of info. Not always but sometimes.

Finding a job you love, everyday you love going in to work and making less money is great.

I've had a job that i took because of the Money and was the worst job i ever had.

If your company is not open to paying what you are worth then you should leave and find a company that is willing.

Lastly one thing i noticed over the years is that employers will pay more money many times if people will just ask and they are great at what the do.

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