Just a girl from Detroit Job Ready

LinkedIn is a social media network for professionals. They started out as just connecting professionals, but this site is so much more now. You can build your professional profile to match your resume and add on other professional items to show your work such as publications, blogs, videos, post articles, share your brand, create a business page, and follow your influences. You also can upgrade your hard skills by taking online learning courses and preparation certificate courses. As well as search for jobs, easily apply through LinkedIn and connect with recruiters. You can even find professional services to help such as career coaches, photography, graphic designers, accountants, and much more! LinkedIn has definitely evolved, and I believe every adult should take advantage of this network. If you haven't already created a LinkedIn profile.  16 is the baseline minimum age required to access and use LinkedIn services. If you haven't used LinkedIn in a while login and updat...

I have had recruiters text message me about a job opening. I don't feel it's appropriate to text in place of a call or an email. (Especially if I did not give permission when and if I applied). I have had bad experiences when recruiters text. Personally, I feel there is no way for me to know it's really a recruiter, and it's a lazy way to do the job professionally. It's too many scams out here. I am very cautious because I have been a victim. When a recruiter uses email to communicate, you will see their contact or information related to the company they represent. Links you can click on about the company to see the validity. I also believe texting first, is not a good step to represent their company or build a rapport with the candidate. Well, I don't think the first contact is to text a prospective candidate. For me, it's a red flag on proper communication. Reach out and call first, it's the basic way to build rapport. If they don't answer leave a ...

Part 2: Networking/Social Media I have said this (wrote it) before, your resume, networking, and one's online presence work together to create a total package. These are key essentials I consult every person I work with. I was once a manager and a recruiter. I still work in Human Resources with the Talent Acquisition team. I utilize my resources and skills to help people (Sometimes to help the recruiter and managers). 1. To sum up part 1, your resume reflects your knowledge, skills, and abilities to market yourself well. In addition; online resumes, paper resumes, and even portfolios/e-Portfolios all market to present your work, and prove your work ethic. 2. What is Networking? Networking is interacting and exchanging information, genuine relationship building towards getting career/job information. Networking is a career development skill in job searching. Utilize your network! Alumni networks, such as schools, colleges, etc. Join an email list of Alumni networks...

I have a friend that I used to work with that says, "Stay ready so that you don't have to get ready". She is always prepared and very knowledgeable. Trust me she stays ready. You have to put in the work, so be job-ready! Part 3: Be prepared/Follow up A recruiter’s pet peeve is a prospective candidate who looks good on paper but cannot convey their job experiences and skills well or at all. Here is what you can do to be job-ready. Be prepared before and during a phone interview, video interview, and or in-person interview. Be yourself,  be comfortable. Think positive, and smile when you are talking. For every job for the past 10 years keep a list of the job duties you did. What did you do? What tools, programs, equipment, type of machines you used, etc. Explain your typical day. Make sure your skills match what you are applying for. If you are trying to change careers let me help you change your resume so your skills can stand out.  Practice your elevator speech...

There have been a few times that I had to wait on my interviewer. Which is way too long in my book if I have to wait! I am groomed from an army vet that says, If you are on time you are late (My dad). First instance: I most definitely I made my in-person interview about 20 minutes early, scoped out the perimeter, proceeded to park then went inside. This is a well known reputable company that is based in the North Dallas area, so I was eager to proceed with the in person interview after an initial phone interview. The interview was scheduled with the HR Manager for one hour on a Monday. When I arrived, the security/receptionist announced that the HR Manager was in a meeting that was running over a little. Ok, I thought and proceeded to wait because I was early already waited 15 minutes, now I wait some more. No biggie right? 5 minutes pass, then ten minutes, now 20 minutes. Now the security/receptionist states, she is really late and she have been sending her messages. 30 minutes pas...