Who Are Europes Most Attractive Employers in 2015 [STUDY]

Who Are Europes Most Attractive Employers in 2015 [STUDY] Universum have released a list of Europes Most Attractive Employers of 2015 as part of the Universum Talent Surveys series, that involved University students across  Europe’s 12 largest economies during September 2014 to Feb 2015. The study looking into Europes top employers involved over 168,000 business and engineering/IT students, who shared their thoughts on what companies and employer characteristics they found the most attractive. Findings based on responses of 168,550 Business and Engineering/IT students in Europe’s 12 largest economies It wont come as much of a surprise, but Google, known for their fun, lively company culture and innovative way of working,  took first position in the ranking for top business employers, followed by beauty brand LOreal Group. In the ranking for engineering IT, it was the tech giant IBM who came in first position, shortly followed by Siemens. Key market highlights: Business: Professional services is one of the most  attractive industries for European students â€" 5 out of the top 10 companies are from this industry. European Business students are mainly Internationalists. Professional training and development is the top attribute for Business students in Europe. Work/life balance is the top career goal amongst European business students and Turkish Business students strive to become a leader. Engineering/IT: Technology and hardware companies are losing attractiveness among Engineering/IT students in Europe. European Engineering/IT Students are mainly Internationalists. Innovation is the most attractive attribute for Engineering/IT students. German Engineering/IT students are more attracted to a competitive base salary, while Turkish students are looking for training and a clear path for advancement. What are the most attractive employer attributes for students in Europe? When asked about what their top career goals are, the students studying both business and engineering/IT said that they would like to have a good work/life balance, job security, the opportunity to progress to  a leadership role and to feel intellectually challenged in their job. The engineering/IT students also added that they strive to be entrepreneurial or innovative at  work. Some attributes that students in both business and engineering/IT look for in a potential employer are the  opportunity for professional training and development,  a creative and dynamic work environment and a good reference for their future career. Those studying business also added that they look for a good salary and supportive leaders, whereas engineering/IT students would like a friendly work environment and innovation. So where are some companies going wrong? When asked what the downfalls were and why certain potential employers werent considered attractive, respondents suggested that they need more graduate outreach, they give off the  impression of  a stressful work environment and they would like to see more women employed in leadership positions within the company.

The Difference Between Writing a Resume When Depressed and When You Are Not

The Difference Between Writing a Resume When Depressed and When You Are NotDo you know the difference between writing a resume when depressed and when you are not? You may be thinking, well, I already do all the preparation before I get started. Well, you're right, writing a resume when depressed can be difficult.Many of us have seen our unemployment rates going through the roof. It's no wonder that people who are suffering from depression are affected in a negative way by the economic problems. Although we all feel bad about it, we can't help but be impacted by it. Most of us have felt the negative effects of depression before, and we are quick to ask ourselves why we're so depressed.I'm writing a resume when I'm depressed because I used to be an unhappy person. I used to be depressed so much that I thought people wouldn't notice me. I would think I was so unpleasant that they wouldn't even bother to look at my resume or ask me questions. I thought that my job application letters wo uld make them jealous. I didn't want to be around people, and I didn't want to do anything.I had poor self-esteem and I had so many things I wanted to do that I wouldn't be able to do them because I didn't feel good about myself. I thought that if I just changed my mindset about how I viewed myself, then I would be happy. I would give up on my dreams and live life in a different way.If you're writing a resume when you're depressed, then you need to remember that the resume will be one of the first things that people see. They don't want to see the cover letter and they certainly don't want to see a cover page. So you need to make sure that you have a really nice and unique cover letter. And that is only the beginning of what you need to do.If you're writing a resume when you're depressed, then you need to make sure that you are open and willing to learn and understand your skills and talents. You also need to remember that your skills aren't limited to just your job experience. If y ou have hobbies and interests, then you should include those as well. I know that writing skills are helpful, but you should also be capable of translating those skills into words. Those skills can translate into your ability to communicate.A good resume is about what you can bring to the table, not about what you don't have. So once you know what you need to do to help you become more confident, then the rest is easy. You can improve your confidence and increase your abilities for yourself.Remember that writing a resume when you're depressed will be difficult for you, but it doesn't have to be. You just need to take the steps to make it easier.

Showing our #Hamptonality Photos From Our Trip to Nashville

Showing our #Hamptonality Photos From Our Trip to Nashville Last weekend I got the opportunity to take a complimentary trip on behalf of Hampton Hotels to show my #Hamptonality.  My destination was to be revealed only a few days before my scheduled trip date and of the ten cities that were part of the program, Hampton chose to send me to one of my favorite cities: Nashville! I was absolutely thrilled because my girl Katie (also a columnist here at Ms. Career Girl) is from Nashville and her family lives there.  Trips to Nashville have been a huge part of our friendship ever since leaving college in 2006, so I immediately asked her to come with me to hang out for the weekend.  We had an absolute BLAST capturing our trip via photos, videos, instagrams, Vines and tweets.  We also had a few cocktails and a funny moments along the way.  Heres a photo recap of our trip! It all started when we met at OHare airport. We couldnt help but kick off our trip with some cocktails it was Friday night after all. This led to us almost missing our flight.  Seriously, the gate was closed and we somehow missed final boarding.  After a crabby lady did some magic on her computer, we got on our flight.  Phew. I dont think our fellow passengers were too pleased with us.  We made it! When we arrived at the hotel, we were treated like royalty. The staff knew exactly who we were and even left us this cute welcome basket in our room! It was about 11pm on Friday night, and these beds were looking pretty tempting But we opted for wine instead. Then we woke up with headaches (and no voices from talking so much) and Katie made us a to do list. After a bit of RR we were in desperate need of coffee So we put on our glitter shoes, and headed to the complimentary brunch downstairs in our pajamas Im pretty sure it was the most amazing complimentary brunch Ive ever had at a hotel.  It was also the first complimentary brunch Ive ever had at a hotel. After a bit of college-style getting ready, Katie got behind the wheel to give me a full blown driving tour of her hometown. Thank God they sent us to a city we knew We stopped at the famous Pancake Pantry where I gawked over the ridic. line a normal occurrence. We were so, so glad that we had already eaten homemade waffles and a full spread at the hotel no wait, no bill. We made a few stops and partied in the streets And did hand stands because V is for Vanderbilt, of course. We took a trip to Greece without leaving town Tapped into Katies creative genius Then decided it was most definitely margarita time.   This lead to a fun game where we tried to put the word #Hamptonality into every pop song on the radio. Next stop: say hi to Elvis. And try on the ugliest and most expensive cowgirl boots I have ever seen. Along the way we got a few funny reminders that we were in the south Then we instagrammed some more And we were so happy we could walk back to our #Hamptonality home from Broadway to make a pit stop for some more jet fuel Before we listened to some amazing live music at The Stage and hit up the Country Music Hall of Fame. After a visit to Katies parents house, we ended the day by making videos in our spa masks! It was an awesome trip and we hope to do it again soon!  Our video and photo footage, along with other bloggers footage in the program, will be used as part of a TV commercial which will roll out around May 20th!  We had a great experience with #hamptonality and appreciate the opportunity to be included!

Part-time e-Tutor posts for PhDs (paid) University of Manchester Careers Blog

Part-time e-Tutor posts for PhDs (paid) University of Manchester Careers Blog Were recruiting yet more PhDs to tutor on our undergraduate Manchester Leadership Programme (MLP). These are aimed at PhDs who already have some experience of teaching and assessing, preferably at university undergraduate level. The tutor positions are for Semester 2, and, in the main, will be for our MLP unit which is taught completely online. Tutoring experience makes your CV stand out These are interesting, challenging and rewarding teaching posts for PhDs, and are excellent experience for anyone wanting some great examples of communication skills for their CV, and particularly for aspiring academics. I was delighted when one of our first e-Tutors landed a Lectureship straight after graduating from her PhD (completed part-time over 6 years). Her MLP e-Tutor work not only helped fund her PhD, but also gave her some really innovative teaching experience. What you need to know Our MLP e-tutor webpage has all the details of programme, the work, the hours, the pay etc and how to apply. Ive blogged about these posts on our last recruitment round, just a couple of months ago, so if you want some inside information on what the posts involve, have a look at the post on our former Manchester Postgrad Careers Blog. New to teaching? If youre still very new to teaching, these posts might not be for you, until youve got a bit more experience. However, Ive found a really good blog post from Hannah Perrin, a doctoral researcher at the University of Kent, which gives her Top Ten Tips for PhDs starting to teach. Theres some good practical advice here (especially number 10) follow this and youll be ready for when we recruit next year for even more e-Tutors. All Postgraduate

Listing Skills on Resume

Listing Skills on ResumeListing skills on resume is a very important part of resume writing. It can increase your chance of getting a job. So if you need some extra work for your resume and you don't know how to improve it then read on this article to get some tips on improving your listing skills on resume.Your information must be crisp and concise. Make sure that the information you have written there is not only concise but also concise and clean. Use bullet points and make sure you include the most important information first and write the rest in a way where they flow and make sense. This will help you win the job.The people need to know that you are reliable. You should have at least five references where you can show the employer what you have done for them. These are all people that you can call or contact. This way you can show the employer how reliable you are and how much you have done for them by showing them what you have done for them.Address it properly and nicely. Use standard abbreviations like DC, VT, WA, and CT etc. You need to have proper spellings and punctuation in all the sections.When writing it you should be making the reader feel that they are being taken care of. It is not a formal form of writing. It is actually a conversation between you and the reader. But it's more likely that the reader will be able to use the information on the resume as they are typing it up.Use standard, clear and simple and short, easy to read paragraphs that make the reader feel that you are being cared for and by reading it again they can come to know more about you. Be professional and be friendly. Have a smile and be genuinely happy about your life.As a writing for example, make sure you write down or write a book report for a subject that you have expertise on. Use your selling skills and apply them to the subject. You can be a freelance writer who writes books or else you can be a professional author. This is a good example of how you can show that you are a professional and you are a writer.Listing skills on resume is a very essential part of resume writing. It can improve your chances of getting a job. If you want to know more about how to do that better, please visit my site below.

Perils of Social Networking - Pathfinder Careers

Perils of Social Networking - Pathfinder Careers Perils of Social Networking In our electronically connected society, having an online presence is not only an easy thing to create, but also one that can be highly enjoyable and help us maintain our social connections. However, caution should be taken when putting oneself out there on the Internet. In a human resource context, prospective employers preparing to make an employment offer can also review online social media as part of the due diligence process on a potential new employee. Think it doesnt happen that often? Prepare to be startled: A recent article in Computerworld Magazine indicates that now one out of five employers are using social media in the hiring process (http://tinyurl.com/4tkw66). Theres even some software out there that aggregates information about people from all of the social media websites and Googles you and any other online web pages into one handy dandy little report which lands in the hiring managers email inbox. So the cute yet ridiculous photos of you partying it up last weekend or doing anything else that outside of your social network might be perceived as obscene, unprofessional, illegal or offensive should best be left on your computer and not online. The rule of thumb to ask yourself when posting comments, photos or links is this: Would I be embarrassed about this if a potential employer saw it? If the answer is yes, remove it immediately. Maintaining a professional online presence can remove any objections a prospective employer can have about hiring you. And they are checking your Facebook and MySpace page, so post with care!

#1 focus killer on job-search and career management - Hire Imaging

#1 focus killer on job-search and career management - Hire Imaging Staying focused in your job search, career or life can be a challenge. If you’re easily distracted, you’re not alone. I believe there are three things that are at the top of the list as focus killers. This post and two to follow are my two cents on recognizing and dealing with them. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m really busy â€" without having accomplished what I first set out to do. Here’s an example from when I was in the midst of holiday preparations earlier this month. Task at hand: Wrap three presents. I go to the storeroom for gift wrap. On the way, I spy a pair of winter boots that needs waterproofing. I wander upstairs, put them by the front door and go to my iPhone to note waterproofing solution on my shopping list. On the way back downstairs I remember the dishwasher’s not loaded. Done. Oh; empty Brita pitcher’s on the counter. Better fill that up with water and put it back in the fridge. Done. Then I see some expired coupons on the counter, and take them to the shredder. It’s full. I take it to the garage recycle bin. You see where this is going. If you are in a job search or managing your career, having a strategy and action plan are crucial. Sticking to the plan is of course key. So what gets in the way? #1 Killer: Stress Experts say that your brain on stress basically functions like the brain of someone with ADHD. You focus on whatever seems most pressing or interesting to you at the moment, while everything else goes out the window. When you’re anxious or stressed, your attention shifts to whatever’s upsetting you. The prefrontal cortex of the brain â€" where organization and time management take place â€" is less active. It’s great if you’re a caveman who has to run from the beast. But in today’s world, your brain being hardwired for a fight-or-flight response won’t necessarily serve you well. Being overly fixated on one thingâ€"a stressor that is not likely to kill you â€" won’t help you concentrate on your to-do list. My client Jim knows the feeling. Stress recently threw him for a loop in his on-the-job focus. He told me about receiving an email from his boss. The subject line was “Stop by my office around 2 to chat about something on my mind.” Jim went cold. What did he do? He began to fill in the blanks of course. He worried that his boss was going to lecture him about his having been late that morning. Or worse, lay him off (despite great performance reviews) because of the company’s recent acquisition. Jim’s performance that day suffered. He was late for a conference call because he was calling his wife to dissect the baffling email. His mind wandered during a conversation with a coworker and he misrouted an email attachment as a result. #1 Killer Strategy Of course, first you want to deal with the source of the stress.   Self-care is important: sleep, exercise and healthy eating. Deep breathing exercises can help. Incidentally, in Jim’s case, the “chat” his boss referred to was to give him a fun project that Jim had volunteered for!  Some stressors you can alleviate quickly; others you’ll have to navigate around. Taking the ADHD idea, I researched some techniques that while seemingly basic have worked for both people diagnosed with ADHD â€" and those dealing with everyday, garden-variety stress. They help me. Perhaps they can help you too. Get a day planner and find ways to motivate yourself to actually use it. Create a ritual. Every morning, after you get your coffee, take 10 minutes to write out the day’s to-do list. Prioritize it. Be realistic. Ask yourself what has to be done no matter what, which tasks can wait and what you can delegate. Map out your day. Think about each task and how long it will take. On your computer or Smartphone, set alarms and reminders about your appointments and deadlines. To stay focused during a conversation, take notes. Get in the habit of restating what the other person just said in order to stay on point and gel the content. If you start feeling stressed or overwhelmed about a project, don’t think of the whole thing. Break it down into smaller tasks. Just start. But if you stop a task before it’s finished, go back to the above and keep it in the loop. Sure; I still get distracted. But if I’ve done the above and I’m in the middle of googling something for dinner when I should be prepping for a client session, the to-do list and above helps. The alarm jars me back to reality. No; you can’t control all the stress in your life. But you can keep it from perpetually killing your focus. Do you have a story to share about lack of focus and things that helped you? I’d love to hear! Photo: BLWPhotography