Jobs in the New Year Demand Outweighs Supply

Jobs in the New Year Demand Outweighs Supply A third of Brits make New Year’s resolutions, and while hitting the gym or kicking that smoking habit to the curb often top the list, the promise of applying for a new job or pursuing a new career path is top of many people’s New Year’s Resolution wish lists. But which month actually gives your candidates the best chance of success? To put this to the test, job search platform Joblift has calculated the difference between demand and supply for jobs each month in 2017. Interestingly, Joblift’s research shows that despite many people thinking that the Christmas period sees a lull on the job market, the festive month is the second best time to apply for a position. So many candidates, so little jobs! The outlook for January job seekers is grim. The month saw the highest demand for positions with a number of applicants far outnumbers the quantity of job postings recorded. 8.23% of the year’s vacancies were posted in January, while 9.73% of the year’s searches from prospective employees were conducted, making it a minus 1.5% difference. February didn’t fare much better, with open positions (7.79%) lagging behind the number of online searches (9.22%) by minus 1.43 percentage points. While the numbers aren’t quite so harsh for March, with minus 0.07% in the company’s favor, April was the third worst month of the year with a negative 0.57% divide between vacancies and searches. The first four months of the year all saw job searches outnumber the vacancies posted to Joblift. As the weather improves and the spring showers recede, the numbers flip and start to favor prospective applicants. May is the first month of the year where the vacancies outnumber those searching for jobs online, with 8.8% of the year’s listings receiving 8.28% of 2017’s job searches, making it a plus 0.52% difference. The best applications come in the summer Looking at all 12 months last year, the best time to apply for a new role is in June. The summer month saw the number of vacancies posted online (10.47%) outnumbering the number of users searching for vacancies (8.90%) by 1.57 percentage points. This means that June will give candidates the best selection of job vacancies while also seeing a comparatively low level of competition from other applicants. This plus 1.57% difference in favor of the applicants almost perfectly mirrors the minus 1.5% in January, making it clear that the summer months are the time to start the job search. The numbers decline in July and August but still favor job seekers, with a plus 0.4% difference for both months. Perhaps most surprisingly, despite the assumption that December sees very little action on the job market, it was actually the second best month to submit an application in 2017. While it’s true that the Christmas month saw the lowest number of vacancies advertised (6.12%), the open positions outnumbered online searches for vacancies (5.07%) by 1.05 percentage points. Similarly, November ranked as the third best month to apply, as lower searches (7.35%) again meant that supply was 0.86 percentage points higher than demand on the UK job market (8.21%). Therefore, while you’re preparing for the Christmas period, maybe keep an eye out for new job openings! So, there you have it! With a bit of foresight and planning, anticipating the post-holiday job search rush could put job seekers in a far more favorable landscape before the snow starts falling and champagne corks start flying. Recommend your candidates to wait until June to give their applications the best chance of success and don’t ignore the opportunity that comes with the festive season. About the author: Lukas Erlebach is the CEO Joblift,  a job platform providing candidates with the most intuitive and frictionless experience during the recruiting process.

Cleaner Resume - Tips on How to Find a Cleaner Resume Writer

Cleaner Resume - Tips on How to Find a Cleaner Resume WriterA cleaner resume is a must for every job seeker because it really helps in creating an impressive resume. It is not necessary that a cleaning job and a resume are entirely different. In fact, a cleaner resume can be used for different purposes, such as to get some extra skills.When you are not confident enough to write your resume by yourself, you can hire a professional to do the job for you. A good resume writing service can make your resume professional and eye-catching. Here are some of the things you should keep in mind when hiring a resume writing service.Always look for a company that has a lot of experience in their field, so that you will be sure that they will include all the important points on your resume. This way, you will have a lot of confidence when presenting it. If you are planning to hire a resume writing service, find one that has a lot of experience in this particular field. Ask them about their qualifi cations and proofread the resume so that it will make you feel relaxed.Once you have decided that you want a clean resume, you have to take care of your resume as soon as possible. You cannot allow it to pile up on the desk with other resumes, especially if you are already searching for a job. Start putting your resume together immediately after receiving it from your professional writer. By doing this, you will ensure that it is complete, well written and ready for submission.Professional resume writers usually charge a flat fee. Make sure that the price includes everything, including editing and formatting. You should ask about the various packages they offer, like the page size, the font style, etc. If you are planning to submit your resume to more than one source, then you may want to get a quote that includes these services.Applying fora job is not an easy thing to do. When you first search for one, you probably have to make multiple visits and then, you may have to wait for mo nths or even years. If you have a clean resume, it will help you get the interview quickly and it will save you time from having to apply and wait for your turn.Keep your resume professional, even if you are applying for a position that requires you to write a resume. Most importantly, choose your professional writer wisely and always read through the contract before signing. Choose one that fits your needs and skill set. One you have done your research, you can then start writing your resume.There are a lot of factors to consider when hiring a professional to do your resume. Make sure that you hire a good resume writer who is experienced and knows how to write a clean resume. It will definitely save you from writing the same resume every time and also make you feel more confident in the situation.

5 Reasons Why Working Late is Bullshit

5 Reasons Why Working Late is Bullshit Recent studies  show millions of people regularly work overtime for no extra pay; around a fifth of the UKs workforce. While their  unpaid hours can boost the economy by more than   £30 billion, they dont actually see any of it  themselves! Whether its due to a busy schedule, serious workload or simply the expectations of your employer, working late is  one of the top factors in the ongoing conflict between work and the rest of your life. Even if you LOVE your job, which I can imagine many people reading this do, there are a number of reasons  why you should be leaving on time. Check out the top 5 reasons why working late is bullsh*t  ?: 1) You need to recharge your batteries People often think that working late signifies that youre working hard. This is not always true, in fact, sometimes it can signal  quite the opposite!  Often, a shorter working day means youre more focused on the tasks you need to complete, leaving distractions at the door. Working long, laborious days will decrease your attention span, making it hard to concentrate and reduce your productivity overall. Its also easy to fall into the cycle where you stay late in the evening, meaning the next day youre tired and less productive, so you have to  stay late again in order to complete the days tasks. This can be a dangerous routine  to fall into. Basically, were all human and no matter how much you love your job, you NEED a life outside of it and leaving work at a sensible hour can be a good way to start. 2) Staying late is actually bad for your health This is definitely one to tell the boss:  staying late is actually very bad for your overall health. A recent study has shown that those who work late in the office have an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Feeling well-rested can boost your immune system, take care of your mental health,  reduce the risk of diabetes  the list goes on. Making sure youre well-rested will boost your productivity during your (shorter) working hours. Working late can also make your feel resentful towards your work, which is not good for your mental health or your productivity. 3) You should be able to complete your tasks within your working hours Your set hours are your set hours for a reason. If you find yourself staying late again and again simply because youve not completed your workload, it might be time to discuss with your colleagues/boss/manager about the current distribution of work and responsibilities. You should be able to complete everything within your given period of time, and if your current set up isnt working for you, change it. 4) Staying late isnt going to help you reach your long term goals Take a step back and consider your priorities. Whats the true north that youre working towards? If you know that your overtime isnt helping you reach these goals, or is even halting your plans, its time to stop. It doesnt matter whether your priorities lie with your work or your personal life, staying late at work isnt going to help develop either of those. 5) Extended hours dont equal extended productivity Lets quickly take a look at a country where there is most definitely mutual respect between employer and employee: Sweden! Swedes are well known for their easy going approach to work and their take on the school system, and lets not forget meatballs. Mm. Only around 1% of the workforce in Sweden work more than 50 hours a week. Swedes have 25 vacation days (usually more when working at a large company!) and are very rarely in the office after 5pm. Productivity remains high despite the shorter hours and additional holiday. On that note, BRB,  just packing my bags! Image credit: Shutterstock

Using MTN Thinking to Reshape Mountains - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Using MTN Thinking to Reshape Mountains - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career How many times have you held off on starting a project because it just seemed so large and ominous? Even though your job, your family, your peers and your own mental well being needed you to step up? Well, the reality is… every one of us has faced a similar challenge. Some might have jumped a little faster than others to get started. Others may have procrastinated until the last minute to get going. And many others are somewhere in the middle. The suggestion here is… get started by Moving The Needle… even just a little bit. The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. ~ John Burroughs Using MTN Thinking to Reshape Mountains Where MTN means Move the Needle. The act and effort to Move The Needle is often enough to keep us going to do so again and again and again. Especially if there is a reinforcement and support system in place. It can be something as simple as a small reward or a pat on the back. More on these later. Have you ever heard the expression… From Mountains to Molehills? Probably not. Usually it’s phrased the other way around as “Making  a Mountain out of a Molehill” and it is intended to highlight the ability of someone to create a big issue out of a small one. Well, I want to turn that around and use it in an optimistic way. A way that utilizes Move The Needle thinking to turn those Mountains into Molehills. By Moving The Needle every day you can and will Reshape those Mountains into Molehills. Consistency and Persistence are the keys. Have you ever heard the expression:  How do you eat an elephant? The answer is… One Bite at a Time. As displeasing as this thought might be to some, the idea is to point out a bit of logic. Big problems can be addressed in small chunks. By Moving The Needle these big problems and challenges can be brought down to bite sized chunks (pardon the pun) so they can be handled more effectively. MTN Activities  â€" Do them Daily for maximum effect Every day you should look at your list of priorities. No matter what they are… personal, professional or a mixture of both… and think about one thing that will Move the Needle. Just One Thing! Then do it! Once Begun its Half Done. ~  Mary Poppins Some steps may need to happen in a specific order. Some steps will require the time and effort of others. Some steps will be a lot harder to accomplish than others. Plan accordingly. Account for time delays. Put in some cushion time if you think you’ll need it. It all starts with identifying one step. Ideally one step per day. Sure, you can do more than one step per day, but the goal is one per day. You’ll be surprised at how fast you start to make progress.  Pick that One Thing… anything that makes progress… and do it. Move The Needle! A few tips to get you started, to keep you on track, and to identify those steps that can help you Move The Needle: Make it SMART  â€" SMART Goals force you to think through the steps and can help you break your goals into Bite Sized chunks so that you can identify specific steps. Write it down  â€" A written goal has a much higher chance of being achieved. Write down each step, the chunks, that you plan accomplish daily. Side Bonus: Enjoy the satisfaction of crossing them off your daily to-do list. Tell someone  â€" A Goal Shared is a Goal Accomplished Share a Goal (a joint goal)  â€" Get someone else involved and committed with you. Delegate a Task  â€" There is nothing wrong with handing off a step (or multiple steps) to others that have the time, the subject matter expertise and perhaps the shared commitment you do. Delegate wisely to maximize your combined efforts. Entrepreneurs do it. Start ups do it. You should do it too. Commit to Move the Needle daily. Even when that project seems insurmountable you can break it down into chunks such  that you can accomplish something everyday. When you make progress make sure you report it to those that need to know. When you do, you will be building your authenticity as well as flexing your leadership muscles. While this may seem like a simple soft skill that anyone can master the reality is most people will not keep up the effort required to accomplish something every day (even on weekends  â€" when necessary). Those that do will Stand Out in their Career. So, what have you done to Move The Needle today?

How to Write the Best Summary For Resume

How to Write the Best Summary For ResumeWriting the best summary for resume is vital as this type of document should carry the details about a person and the things that make him special and unique. Thus, it is important to be accurate in what you have written so you can convey the right message to your potential employer.One important tip to remember is to take things slowly and allow your resume to 'breathe' and express itself on its own. You can write and rewrite until you find the perfect summary for resume. As you are doing this, you can also ask for help from a professional resume writerwho can edit your resume and take away certain grammatical mistakes and spelling errors, especially if you are applying for a lower position.Using the example of the following resume summary, you can also determine which part of the information is not proper or can be improved. Some things which can be changed or tweaked include:o Resume Summary: This part should be concise, but it should also b e written in such a way that readers will get the important information about the applicant. There should be no misspellings, as this will only confuse the reader and make it more difficult for them to make an educated decision. You can keep this part short and simple by using bullets, which will clearly indicate the main points.o Personal information: Here, you can cut some of the personal stuff that will only waste your time. You can eliminate the social and lifestyle information because most people do not have any good quality of information about their lives or their friends. In fact, this section will only prove to be a liability because of the minimal information that is provided.o Resume Summary: Here, you can expand on the details of the work history and skills that you have acquired in the past. This will be a good way to convince your interviewer about the value of your experience and skill sets. You can also use the examples in the summary that you have used earlier.o Res ume Summary: Here, you can use the example of the resume to which you are replying and make use of it to bring out the true skill set. This is your chance to present your strengths in a more effective manner and use the lessons learned from the past to serve as an advantage in the future. You can also try to use the previous education which you have obtained so you can emphasize on it, as this is a very important aspect to bring out about your true worth.o Resume Summary: Here, you can use the examples of the resume that you previously wrote and change some of the details to suit your needs. However, you can give priority to the most important things and add them in your revised version. This will help you portray your full personality to the prospective employer and prove to be an impressive resume.

When Clouds Part Moments of Clarity [Podcast] - Career Pivot

When Clouds Part Moments of Clarity [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode 17 â€"Marc advises people in the second half of life to recognize and learn from moments of clarity, to pivot to their next career. Description: In this episode, Marc shares the chapter, “When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity,” from his upcoming book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, scheduled to be available for pre-order in March, and available on Amazon, in April, 2017. Key Takeaways: [2:03] Sam was in his late 50s when he was laid off for the second time. He went on walkabout for a month. In that time, he had a moment of clarity. He realized he didn’t need a lot. All he needed was food, drink, a place to sleep, and a place to work out. [3:19] In moments of clarity, distractions vanish away in the face of something life-altering: illness, death, divorce, layoff, disaster, an inheritance, or an opportunity. Suddenly, the way you were living doesn’t make sense. It may touch on your career. Download Link |iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast|Podbean|TuneIn|Overcast [4:20] You might realize you went into a career under pressure, or that you are stopped in your career path. Because of a change, filters that prevented you from seeing things as they are have come down, and you have an opportunity to learn more about yourself. [4:57] You learn what’s really important to you at those times. The problem is, those filters go back up quickly. If you don’t act in that moment of clarity, or set a change in place, you will go on as you were, with a nagging sense of a missed opportunity. [5:25] Marc talks about his own walkabout in his 20s. Spending only $500.00 in a month made him realize he needed a lot less than he thought. It also was when he met his wife of 30 years. Marc mentions other moments of clarity around his family, health, and job. [6:43] In a disability period after an accident, Marc found peace. His returning to work, when IBM was near bankruptcy, gave him purpose to change his career to preserve his contentment, rather than adopt the panic of his colleagues. [7:46] Marc’s moment of clarity helped his career pivot to teaching high school. What Marc learned in his moment of clarity no longer had a front seat in his awareness, but it was still there. Marc asks clients to look back for moments of clarity, and chronicle them. [8:27] Fill out a history of each job from its start to end. Note circumstances, duties, challenges, what you learned, how you felt, what you liked and didn’t like about your role, the team and management, the environment, and the conditions of your exit. Do this for every position you’ve ever had, and you will see a pattern. [10:16] Career Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, but expecting a different outcome each time. In Sam’s case, he decided to look for another job, and take a couple of years to plan to pivot with his spouse to a more modest lifestyle. [10:49] You’re likely to have a moment of clarity after reflecting back on your life and your career. You’re likely to see patterns and missed opportunities that have brought you to where you are today. What do you want to do, from today on? [11:10] Action Steps: Retrace moments when you suddenly saw life differently, after a hardship, or a happy event. Write down what you learned, whether you followed the lessons, or ignored them, and the results. Retrace your job history. What did you learn about yourself and your needs from each job? Moments of clarity are, oh so valuable! [11:45] Highlights to consider: (1) Marc’s bicycle accident, as related in episode 016, gave him clarity for his life. (2) Marc hated programming eight hours a day with a coding pad for IBM. When he followed his boss to a different position, he found he had made the same mistake. Looking back at his career changes, he sees several relapses. Mentioned in This Episode: Audibletrial.com/repurposeyourcareeer to get a free audiobook download and free 30-day trial. CareerPivot.com CareerPivot.com/blog Contact Marc, and ask questions at: Careerpivot.com/contact-me Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, by Marc Miller with Susan Lahey, available in April 2017 Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, by Marc Miller with Susan Lahey Take a moment â€" go to iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Give this podcast a review and subscribe! If you’re not sure how to leave a review, please go to CareerPivot.com/review, and read the detailed instructions there. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Great Discussion on Corporate Hierarchies - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Great Discussion on Corporate Hierarchies - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog On his blog The Mutualist, Kevin Carson has a great summary of a previous discussion on my blog about the need for hierarchies in organizations. His running commentary on the discussion is priceless go read it! The discussion Kevin summarizes can be found in these two posts: How not to lead geeks The need for structure He ends his summary with a deeper question: Why do organizations have to grow so big that they need hierarchies to begin with. Damn good question, Kevin. I give a few observations in a comment on his post. Is this a distributed conversation or what? :o) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

[Last day!] 17 career change resources 16 expert interviews at 96% off - When I Grow Up

[Last day!] 17 career change resources 16 expert interviews at 96% off - When I Grow Up Have you been loving the amazeballs Pivot Assembly conference that Jenny Foss and I have put together for you? Heres what some of the attendees have been saying: Yesterdays interviews were awesome! I was hurrying to watch them all before  midnight, so now Im starting early ?? Thanks for organizing this! Love it. -Shimona I just watched Laura Simms interview and she NAILED exactly how Ive been feeling about my career lately Love her friendly, down-to-earth demeanor. Love that I can access this info on MY time. I appreciated her insights and would pick up whatever she laid down. -Heidi L I love all the interviews today. Great info and amazing work! -Rebecca M Today is the last day for two important things: free access to our last 6 interviews with  Miriam Salpeter, Jill Lisa of  She Negotiates,  April Bowles-Olin,  Pamela Slim,  Tara Gentile and  Ash Ambirge. They come down at 11:59p Eastern tonight, and youre  so gonna want in on this goodness. the early bird special! Before 11:59p Eastern tonight,  you can purchase all 16 interviews to keep forever, in addition to a treasure chest of awesome, insightful resources being offered by each expert.  All of these e-courses, books and online workshops (that would cost you a combined price of $2,698  outside of the Pivot Assembly) are available to you right now at  a 96% discount.  Some, like mine, are even exclusive to this offer and can’t be purchased anywhere else. In addition to my live, exclusive workshop on Unveiling Your Business Uniquity Making It the Foundation of Your Brand (which is a $97 value on its own), youll also get:   Ash Ambirge:  Unf*ckwithable Words (300+ expert written business scripts)  ($97 value) Paul Angone:  Signature Sauce Course + Community Membership  ($149 value) Scott Barlow:  Figure Out What Fits Course  ($397 value) Jenny Blake:  Delegation Ninja Course  ($297 value) April Bowles-Olin:  Marketing for Creatives  and  Plan Your Content Calendar for the Next Year  ($46 value) Tara Gentile:  The New Economy Your Money  Virtual Conference  (Exclusive! $97 value) Jenny Foss:  The Weekend Resume Makeover Course  ($229 value) Jennifer Lee:  The Right-Brain Business Plan Home Study  ($147 value) Crystal Marsh:  3 Steps to Entrepreneurial Success for Millennials  (Exclusive! $197 value) She Negotiates:  Career Oxygen: How to Breathe Life Into Your Career Story and Land the Job/Promotion  ($495 value) Laura Simms:  The Purpose Paradigm  ($15 value) Miriam Salpeter:  Social Media Help Desk  ($249 value) Pam Slim:  Giant Client Magnet  ($99 value) Danielle Spurge:  How to Get Featured on Etsy: A Strategy + Awareness Guide for Sellers  ($30 value) Emilie Wapnick:  How to Be Everything: Bonus Interviews (Exclusive! $57 value) All that  on top of  having all 16 interviews to access  forever. Is this amazing or what? This offer  only lasts until 11:59p Eastern Time tonight, and then the price bumps up to $179! After the 25th, all interviews and discounts disappear into the ether of incredible things that once were. Dont miss it! TL;DR ( that stands for Too Long; Didnt Read the kids are saying it, I think):  you can still catch the remaining 6 conversations today (on topics like social media, negotiations, and how to package your big idea) for $0, and you’ll get access to the Early Bird Special before 11:59p Eastern  right here.