A Global Resume to Land International Jobs

A Global Resume to Land International JobsA Global Resume to Land International JobsAn international public health program manager receives a resume makeover. Easy-to-read over easy-to-forgetHis old CV welches written in an outline format with epos numeral headers and job roles delineated by lettered subsections or bulleted lines. The design was neither visually attractive nor easy to read. It looked like the outline of a senior-class theme paper, not a resume. We overhauled the format and brought in the paragraph/bullet style to highlight important points.We also reorganized the education section to highlight the degrees it contained. Dates in the education were eliminated because they betrayed his age and showed a date gap of seven years that followed his first degree. Then we streamlined the information to a much more informative and concise two pages rather than a slack three pages. The new visual appearance is much more inviting and reader-friendly. Word choice is criticalThe cl ient had led the old CV with an objective statement that did not really say anything of valueMaking use of my experience and skills to ensure good management of public health interventions targeting fruchtwein vulnerable and underserved population.We replaced that with a very clear branding statement that immediately positions him for the type of work he was targetingSenior HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor Project OfficerWe also expanded the opening profile to paint a sharper portrait of the clients strengths. The core-competencies section captured important keywords and concentrated them at the top of the resume for added emphasis. We also trimmed the training section to eliminate redundant phrasing and simplify the message. Dont ask the recruiter to read between the lines.Remember Work history should be transparent. The chronology of the old CV was confusing, making it difficult to follow the clients career progression and geographical moves. In the new resume, we standardized the orga nization and grouped the positions by employer to clarify the career history while still showing the wide geographic supervision responsibility he had in Africa.Jargon and awkward wording made the old CV difficult to understand, especially by recruiters and other readers who may not be medical professionals. We eased up on acronyms, abbreviations and jargon and replaced them with content that was still professional but much more clear and concise.Demonstrate cutting-edge skills by expanding on only the fruchtwein recent role. The job descriptions received a complete overhaul. In the old CV, he had only briefly described his roles, so we expanded on the more recent experience. In his field, research, treatments and methodologies are ever-evolving, so we concentrated on recent activities to show he is current in the field and versed in all elements of the health crisis. We placed more emphasis on the achievements/highlights in each position so his resume will stand out among other can didates as someone with a record of getting things done in highly political situations. Passive language such as assisting in and working with was replaced with stronger action verbs, and the incorrect use of the narrative was eliminated.Finally, there was an inconsistent use of English versus French on parts of the old CV. Since the new resume was to be presented in English, it was important that terminology and wording be consistently written in English therefore, some translation was required. Good mechanics are essential in all languages, so we made sure his presentation was grammatically sound.The fruits of the rewrite a new document in the modern weltumspannend resume format that will work for him in the U.S. and around the world. A former mish mash of information in a format that was academic at best is now a career marketing document that shines the spotlight on him as a great candidate.

Social Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using Facebook to Find a Job

Social Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using facebook inc to Find a JobSocial Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using Facebook to Find a JobTypically when it comes to social media in the job search, you probably think of LinkedIn as your number one professional source for finding contacts- and a potential new job. But beyond posting cute pics of your kids and your recent vacation photos, you can utilize Facebook to find a job, too Heres how.Start networking. While many people have a LinkedIn profile, everyone is on Facebook. As youre looking for a job that offers a flex schedule, find out who the hiring manager or your potential boss might be. Then see if you have any mutual friends in common. If youre good friends with the mutual friend, reach out to her and see if she can put in a good word for you.Meet connections in the marketplace. Instead of perusing your friends photos, take a look in Facebook marketplace. You can see who posted the listing and reach out to them directly i f youre interested in applying. Post status updates. You post what you eat for lunch each day (pastrami on rye with deli mustard) so why notlage post that youre looking for a telecommuting job, too? After all, hiring managers will reach out to friends first if theyre looking to hire new talent. But remember that no one will know youre looking for a job unless you say you are. Youd be surprised how many FB friends will be quick to guide you in the direction of a potential new job.Get social. Fan pages on Facebook are not just for expressing how much you love 80s music. So turn your passion into a career by finding topics that relate to your area of expertise and join the groups. Answer questions and post conversational topics as well. Be sure that what you say adds value to the page after all, negative comments and critiques are not going to garner you a job interview. Once youve established a rapport with some fellow group members, you can reach out on LinkedIn and see if they know of any job opportunities, too.Create an ad. You always see the ads that line the wall of your Facebook feed. Now youre about to become one. Write a short, to the point title and text to accompany the ad. Your headline can be 25 characters, while the text of your ad offers 90 characters to impress potential employers. Include a professional photo of yourself in the ad. Facebook will even help you create an audience for your ad, so you can be sure that its seen by the right people.The next time youre logged into Facebook and about to update your profile status, utilize some of these tips to help you find the job of your dreamsReaders, how do you use Facebook in your job search? Let us know in the comments section below

Engineering Styles

Engineering Styles Engineering Styles Engineering Styles The number of problems we each can solve alone is getting smaller. Not only are there more problems than any one person can handle, but no one person has the brainpower to coveron his or her ownthe wide range of knowledge and expertise that is so often required. It is equally clear that different approaches to problem solving are needed along the way, ranging from those that strengthen and refine the systems we create to those that shake up those systems and replace them. To gather all the knowledge we need to solve complex problems, we know that we must collaborate. Paradoxically, in order to collaborate and solve problems effectively, we need to know even moreand about different things. Level and Style Two key variables are problem solving level and problem solving style. Problem solving level (also called cognitive level) refers to a persons mental resources for solving problems; its a measure of a persons cognitive capacity, or how much a person knows about different things. This is the area that concerns us when we talk about intelligence or talent, for example, as well as about someones knowledge, experience, or skill. Most people have a good understanding of level. We routinely assign projects and design teams based on who knows what and on how well each person performs certain tasks. We reward and promote individuals based on how much they do and how quickly they get it done. All of these forms of level are reasonably easy to measure, which may explain why we depend on them so much for assessing performance and for constructing teams. But level is only one piece of the puzzle. Problem solving style is equally important, but unfortunately, it is more often misunderstood and mismanaged. Problem solving style (also called cognitive style) is a persons preferred cognitive approach to solving problems. It is the way a person prefers to use his or her cognitive resources when it comes to problem solving. For engineers and engineering managers, one particularly useful way to view problem solving style is through its relationship to structure. In general, the more adaptive a person is, the more structure one prefers when solving problems. The more innovative a person is, the less structure one prefers when problem solving, and the less one is concerned about reaching consensus first. The value of Adaptive problem solving is clear: It provides continuity and stability. In contrast, Innovative problem solvers are liable to think tangentially and to question a problems definition and core assumptions because of their preference for working with less structure. The value of innovative problem solving is also clear, supplying radical breaks from tradition when they are necessary and solving problems through restructuring and increased flexibility. Innovative problem solvers often will change a system first, in order to solve challenges. Over time, a team or an organization without Innovation will also fail, but the path to failure looks different. Sorting Out Level and Style In order to understand the situation fully, its important to realize that problem solving level and problem solving style are independent. Sorting out level and style isnt always easy, because a person may be using coping behavior to perform in ways that differ from his or her preferred style. When first presented with Kirtons work, many people ask: So, given the Adaption-Innovation continuum of problem solving styles, is there one style thats best? The short answer is: in general, no. Every problem solving style has its own advantages and disadvantages in the face of a particular problem. In general, adaption has the advantage when the solution to the current problem (or subproblem) can be found within the established system, but it may fail if it hangs on to that system too long. Likewise, there is no best combination of styles in a problem solving team. Teams of individuals with similar styles may be easier to manage because the team members get along more readily, but their breadth of problem solving is narrower. They may be able to solve a certain kind of problem very well, but they will be less effective with other types of problems. In contrast, teams with dissimilar style have a wider array of problem solving style and, therefore, can solve more kinds of problems well. Still, they are typically more difficult to manage. The need for this kind of diversity arises from the nature of structure itself. In the end, the challenge for a leader is to manage the level and style diversity of the team in ways that balance the value and cost of its members diversity and keep the ultimate resolution of its goal in mind. [Adapted from The Substance of Our Styles, by Kathryn Jablokow, for Mechanical Engineering, February 2007.] Every problem solving style has its own advantages and disadvantages in the face of a particular problem.