Many applicants for the same job share the same traits.
Similar education, technical skills, and experience.
Makes sense seeing as how applicants respond to a well-defined job advertisement. (more…)
On 01/22/2012, In Finding a Job, Interviewing, By Jordan Wilson
Just read an interesting article on Facebook.
Facebook and Politico are working together to create sentiment analysis reports on political issues. Now that in itself is not overly interesting.
What is intriguing is this: (more…)
On 01/13/2012, In Finding a Job, Interviewing, By Jordan Wilson
In today’s competitive job market, applicants look for every possible edge in their job hunt.
Many job applicants possess similar education, skills, and experience. So you need to separate yourself from the pack.
The question is how.
Courtesy of a former Google hiring manager, some good advice on getting the job offer. (more…)
On 01/06/2012, In Career, Informal Education, By Jordan Wilson
In the post, New Year Resolutions?, we looked at how to find free time in life.
Free time to achieve a resolution, perhaps related to a career or personal objective.
Then making the most of that free time by developing a structured game plan for success and focussing on attaining the goal.
Today we will use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams as an example. (more…)
On 11/23/2011, In Informal Education, By Jordan Wilson
Polyglot?
What is a polyglot?
Someone who is able to use multiple languages.
I read an interesting article this evening on the subject. As I am a strong advocate of learning foreign languages, I thought I would share it with you.
As an added bonus, the article includes an excellent offer for readers. (more…)
Networking is a great way to develop business contacts. Something that is good for business development, finding competent suppliers and support, as well as helping to find a new job.
So the ability to properly network is definitely a skill worth strengthening.
What are the keys to good networking? (more…)
On 11/13/2011, In Career, Finding a Job, By Jordan Wilson
When hiring staff, I do not put much emphasis on student grades as a predictor of job success.
Sure I pay attention to the outliers. Those in the top and bottom 5%. But even then I do not make a large connection with their potential employment capabilities.
Having dealt with managers from around the globe, almost all my peers share this view when assessing job candidates.
But if we care little about grade point average, what is important? (more…)
In Learning Real Job Skills in School?, I pointed out disconnects between the university experience and the real world.
University students (and often the administration) are not thrilled with professors who challenge students, force them to contribute in class, make them work in groups, complete assignments on time, etc.
However, in the actual business world, everything is different.
This leads to a skills gap between what employers want and what schools produce. (more…)
On 11/03/2011, In Career, Finding a Job, Formal Education, Professionalism, Staff Management, By Jordan Wilson
At times I have my doubts.
Sure, you need to learn accounting skills if you want to become an accountant. Or know how to trade derivatives if you wish to become a securities trader.
But to become truly successful, you need to master the softer skills. And from what I have seen in my educational days and my career, not too mention what I read every so often in the press, you do not learn these crucial skills in school.
For example, (more…)
On 10/25/2011, In Career, By Jordan Wilson
Economic conditions in your local region may mean there are few available jobs in your area of expertise or interest.
If you want to stay in your home town (or vicinity), you may have to take a lesser position or be unemployed for an extended period.
But if you are open to looking farther afield, you may be able to find a position that meets your career goals. And you may obtain a broader life experience in the process. (more…)
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