Summary Sunday Prepare for The Job Hunting Season

Summary Sunday Prepare for The Job Hunting Season Prepare for Job Hunting Season Is it time to prepare for the  job hunting season? If you intend to look for a new job in 2017, you better familiarize yourself with the newest trends in recruiting, networking, and interviewing. And youve come to the right place. Trends in  job search are influenced by how companies promote jobs, screen candidates and ultimately fill jobs. I watch this pretty closely to help analyze and predict what changes are ahead. This weeks roundup includes current best-practices for interviewing, starting a new job, and overall job search news to help you do it better. Prepare for Job Hunting Season CAREER 27 Things You Should Do On Your First Day of Work by Jacquelyn Smith | Business Insider Most of us dont start a new job very often, so its a good idea to have a check list of things you want to make sure you do to start off on the right foot! If youve secured a new job, congrats! If you plan to, definitely bookmark this article so you can reference it when you need it! INTERVIEWING This 60-Year-Old Theory Can Help You Nail Your Next Job Interview by Liz Alexander | Fast Company If youve had interviews, but havent landed a job, then maybe its because your answers dont showcase the right level of mastery. This article explains that theres a difference between  knowing, understanding, and applying information. Employers want employees who can  analyze, synthesize and evaluate information. This graphic illustrates Blooms Taxonomy, a hierarchy of six types of cognitive goals education should address, and it absolutely relates to how you can show your higher-level thinking during an interview. PS: Thanks to Donna Sveis Facebook group, Avid Careerist, for bringing this to my attention! Image: Fractus Learning JOB SEARCH Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2017 If you are looking for companies that have received high ratings by employees, then check out the newest list of best places to work. 14 Ways To Research Company Culture by Ben Eubanks | Work It Daily Finding the right company culture for you can make or break your success in a job. Learn how to vet a companys culture. A Simple Tip for Reinvigorating a Job Search by  Laurie Berenson | Sterling Career Concepts Quick and to the point. This wisdom will set your job search on the right path forward. NETWORKING The Only Three Networking Emails You Need To Know How To Write by Sara McCord (The Muse) | Fast Company Do you struggle with what to say in your networking email? Heres how to word them successfully, so you get a response. RECRUITING HIRING PREDICTIONS 20 Recruiting Pros Share Their Plans for 2017 by Chris Russell | Recruiting Headlines Learn what recruiters are predicting. This will directly affect how you search for a job! 31 Experts Share Predictions for Job Search in 2017 I asked resume writers, career coaches and recruiters to share their predictions. Again, this will help you be proactive, not reactive in your job search. MENTIONS How to Use Your Office Holiday Party to Land a Promotion by Vicki Salemi | New York Post I was invited by Vicki to contribute to her article on how to leverage an office party for career advancement. The bottom line is, keep your conversation light and friendly and ask for a meeting with your boss!