Your Flaky Job History Doesnt Necessarily Determine Your Future Job Loyalty

Your Flaky Job History Doesnt Necessarily Determine Your Future Job LoyaltyYour Flaky Job History Doesnt Necessarily Determine Your Future Job LoyaltyResults of a recent study could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past.In a recent study released by Evolv, over 100,000 call center employees were asked about their employment history and their current tenure. The results could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past.Recruiters try to screen out job hoppers that is, employees who seem to perpetually change jobs. For companies, this type of employee is very expensive, given the recruiting costs, training and opportunity costs. Some say a job hopper who leaves before six months can cost an organization one and a half times the employees annual salary.The assumption is that if your resume shows a long list of companies, with some jobs brdeing six months or less, then you are a job hopper and will, therefore, leave all of your future jobs at the same freq uency. Evolvs study completely invalidates this fallacy.Respondents were put into one of five categories when asked how many jobs theyd had for less than six months - job hopper behavior. Options were zero jobs held for less than six months, one job held for less than six month, all the way up to more than six jobs held for less than six months. In the graph, red are total job hoppers, while black are not job hoppers at all.Next, the study looked at the number of jobs each of these categories of employee had held in the brde five years. Will the job hopper hold more jobs during the same time period than the non-job hopper? In other words, will job hopping behavior predict how long someone stays at a job? Most recruiters make this very assumption. However, the results show that non-job hoppers and job hoppers have held about the same number of jobs over the last five years, and therefore job hopping is not an accurate predictor of future job stability.In the following chart, notice how each color category of employee follows the same curve. This curve shows there is almost no difference in employment outcome among employees who have held short-term jobs in the past. In fact, the study found that there is just eleven days difference between those who have never left a job before six months and those who have.So recruiters who see a steady resume and assume the candidate will stay for a predictable length of time are statistically incorrect. Likewise, if you have had to leave a job before six months, or have held many jobs in the last five years, dont feel too bad. Your future jobs may fare much better for you.The challenge for you, if youve been a job hopper, is convincing your interviewer that hiring you involves little risk. Perhaps you can impress them with your cleverness by referencing this study when asked, So tell me, why have you changed jobs so frequently?

Fresher Resume-The Complete Guide

Fresher Resume-The Complete GuideFresher Resume-The Complete GuideIs this your first time writing a resume? Are you having trouble trying to figure out what to write in your resume because you are a fresh graduate? Well, this article will answer most of your questions about a fresher resume.What to include in a Fresher ResumeIt doesnt matter whether you are highly qualified or just a recent graduate, writing a resume is the same for all. You always need to include some basic information in every resume likeContact InformationEducationSkillsWork ExperiencesWhile you add all your skills and experiences applicable for the job, dont hesitate to include internships, on-the-job training, extra-curricular activities or anything relevant that you have done. List all your achievements, writing the most significant ones at the top. And remember to always quantify your achievements using examples.What format to use for a Fresher ResumeA chronological format is a good option most of the times. I f you have important experiences related to the job, you should go for this format.However, if you are lacking in this field and want to highlight your skills instead, go for the functional resume format. This is the best choice for you if you dont have any major achievements or experiences. Also, the recruiters will find it easier to identify your skills and make their call.Points to Remember while writing a resumeKeep it short, write only the relevant detailsMake it easy-to-readChange your resume depending on the jobDo not provide personal information (e.g. marital status)Do not lie or make things upLastly, do check your resume one last time. You definitely do not want to look unprofessional or form a bad impression in front of them.ChecklistRemove spelling or grammar mistakesWritten all significant detailsDelete all unnecessary information

LinkedIn Redesign What You Should Know

LinkedIn Redesign What You Should KnowLinkedIn Redesign What You Should KnowBy far, LinkedIn is one of the best networking tools in your job searching arsenal. Used correctly, it can help present the best possible professional image of you, connect you to former (and future) colleagues and bosses, and be a great way for recruiters to find you- and help you get hired for a job.Earlier this year, LinkedIn went through a major redesign aimed at making the user experience more streamlined and efficient. But its up to you, as said user, to update your LinkedIn profile to adopt these changes and adapt them to your bio to truly make the most out of your LinkedIn experience.Heres what you need to know and do to get the most out of the latest LinkedIn redesignEdit your experiences. Since the goal of the LinkedIn redesign is to make things as seamless- and current- as possible, it makes sense that your profile should be as up to date as possible. But that doesnt just mean updating each section it means carefully curating each section, cherry-picking the top skills and experiences in order to give your profile as much pop as you can.So go through each section and remove any old job experiences (anything over 10+ years isnt going to matter much to a potential employer), listing them just by title, employer, and the dates you worked. Thats it.Specify your skills.Sure, youre a jack-of-all-trades, but that wont matter to a recruiter reviewing your LinkedIn profile. To him, it might look like you couldnt decide on a career, or that you just threw any ol skill into the proverbial kitchen skill sink.Although LinkedIn allots up 50 skills, dont feel that you have to tout that many. Instead, pick the skills that you possess that will reflect the career that you want, not necessarily the ones youve had. And be sure that the skills you list are true skills having a basic knowledge of something does not a skill make.Add up your accomplishments. Part of the LinkedIn redesign includes a new Accomplishments section meant to replace the Projects, Honors Awards, Patents, and other sections. Grouping all of this under one new umbrella is a great idea, since it makes reading your profile that much easier (and frankly, theyre all technically accomplishments, anyway).But again, dont just copy and paste all the info from the former categories and dump them into the accomplishments section. Be careful with what you list outdated awards (your award for mastering Commodore 64, for example) might classify you as an older worker and cut you out of the running for a potential job.Revisit the recs. Youve worked diligently during your career, and all of your recommendations reflect your years of hard work, your dedication to company and career, and just being an overall awesome person. Thing is, if your recommendations are from jobs that you held eons ago (or worse, come from an employer that went out of business), they might not hold as much weight as more current ones from wel l-known bosses/mentors/friends.Shine a spotlight on the recommendations that can help you land a job- today.Listen to LinkedIns advice. LinkedIn wants you to succeed on its site. Thats why its offering up advice about your profile. It might recommend updating your profile picture, or stressing the skills that recruiters are looking for. Consider it LinkedIn job coaching- for free.LinkedIns new redesign can be a great impetus to refreshing your stale profile. Make the most of the design changes so that you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers- and get a chance to interview for a job that you really want.Check Out More Advice on Social Media for Job Seekers