Five Page Resume Format for Two Current SES Candidate Development Programs

Five Page Resume Format for Two Current SES Candidate Development ProgramsFive Page Resume Format for Two Current SES Candidate Development ProgramsFive Page Resume Format for Two Current SES Candidate Development ProgramsDO YOU HAVE A 5-PAGE SES RESUME?There are two Senior Executive ServiceCareer Development Programs (SES CDP)posted now on USAJOBS. US Secret Service Closes June 30 US Department of Interior Closes June 23 The application requires only the 5-page SES resume Learn how to write this all-inclusive 5-page SES resume with the help of the Kathryn Troutman and Diane Hudsons acclaimed referenceThe New SES Application. This publication includes two successful samples of the 5-page resume, which includesHighly effective short form ECQ examples in the resume5 page resume format and description of executive leadership dutiesExample of how to use keywords and executive summariesNeed Writing Help or an Expert Review?Contact us quickly for SES Writing or Review Help We need time to provide quality services Complete this formfor SES Project Help. SES Writing and Consulting Services are available for $190 per hour. Co-Author of the book and President of The ResumePlace, Inc., Kathryn Troutman,GET THE BOOK2nd Edition available Dec. 2015$21.95 (includes postage)

4 Job Search Excuses That Just Dont Cut It

4 Job Search Excuses That Just Dont Cut It4 Job Search Excuses That Just Dont Cut ItIf youre looking for a job and feeling like its taking a while, you may be right. Thats because a job search wont happen overnight. While a new job wont simply land in your lap a week (or even a month) from today, your efforts will certainly pay off in the end. Youll need to stick to the course, be persistent and follow through to realize that. When I worked in recruiting and advised hiring managers who wanted to hire candidates extremely quickly, I repeatedly explained timing and expectations regarding the job posting, interview process and background check all of which took a minimum of six to eight weeks in a perfect world. The process takes time, so dont give up on your job search during this time period. In reality, the search is probably successful and progress is being made. It may feel challenging to recognize strides when theyre muddled between thoughts and beliefs that are not benefici al. Here are several excuses and ways to eliminate to eliminate them once and for all1. Its taking too long. Years ago when I moved internally from international HR into recruiting, it took nearly two months for the interview process to occur, decisions to be made and for my transfer date to be confirmed. In hindsight, thats a pretty fast turnaround, butthat didnt seem like that caseas it was unfolding in real time.New mantra Anything worth having is worth waiting for. Were used to being immersed in an instant gratification society. Want takeout? Within minutes, you can have a meal delivered to your door. Need a car service? Theres an app for that, too. Texting a friend making dinner plans? Instant messages galore. But job searching is not instant.Leverage your insatiable appetite for a new job as fuel to continue pursuing meaningful networking rather than allowing that same hunger to stifle and distract you. Create an Excel spreadsheet, take notes in your smartphone or do whatever you need to do to stay organized and remain focused. Keep your eye on the prize. Making life changes whether its finding a new job, buying a house or researching rescue shelters to get a new dog will take time, energy and effort. Accept that as parte of the process, and focus on what you do have control over your actions and positive beliefs.2.But I havent interviewed in years. My skills are rusty. Sure, this may be true, but there is no time like the present to eliminate this alienating thought, which serves as a block to either not interview at all or not ace an interview once one has been scheduled. New mantra Im an excellent conversationalist and enjoy meeting new people. Youve most likely had meaningful conversations about your career, whether it was during a year-end performance review with your boss or a conversation with your mentor, mentee or staff. As for your interview skills, they may feel a little rusty, but you may be pretty skilled at making small talk, highligh ting your strengths and asking intuitive questions. That sounds a lot like a job interview, doesnt it?The only way to remedy the situation (in addition to owning the new mantra) is to abflug interviewing.3.I dont even have arsum. I cant start looking for a new job without one. Even if you dont have a currentrsum, you can always work on one. Begin today This is similar to working out You may feel out of shape, and yet the only way to get fit is to simply start moving. One situp leads to two and then three, and the same applies to yourrsum, so get moving. And just because you dont have arsumreadily available doesnt mean you shouldnt network.When I worked in corporate recruiting, sometimesrsums got submitted after the fact. As in Congratulations, youre hired and, by the way, we need you to submit yourrsumso well have it on file and can generate an offer letter from the system.Yes, youll need arsumfor the job-search process, but dont let not having one prevent you fromhavingmeaningfu l networking conversations, which can lead to interviews and possible job offers.New mantra Myrsumis my passport but instead of a new destination, its leading me to a new job.Think of yourrsumas your one-way ticket to a new job.Instead of dreading it, embrace it as your port ofentry.Candidates have told me once they actually sat down to revise their old one, the process didnt take as long as they originally anticipated. Working on theirrsumtook less time then the amount of time spentprocrastinating. Remember that yourrsumis a work in progress. You can tweak responsibilities and revise the document as you go along. After you land a new job,incorporate facets from the job description into yourrsum.4. Myrsumis just going to get submitted into a black hole online, so Im not going to bother. Thats like forfeiting a ballgame by not even showing up. You owe it to yourself to show up. The applicant tracking system (better known as the ATS), will get inundated withrsums pegged to each spec ific job opening, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt apply.While it doeshelp to have a referral so yourrsumis flagged differently in the system for recruiters to easily spot, dont give up. Definitely apply.New mantra My efforts are paying off. One of the most important things to remember about your job search is progress. Many job seekers tend to only focus on one tangible aspect whether or not they landed a new job.In reality, many other intangible strides are taking place, such as conversations, applications, interviews, open doors and movement closer to your goal.Although you may not have landed a new job just yet, keep the faith and, more importantly, keep the focus.

Jobs in Europe - 5 Ways Recruiting is Different than in the U.S.

Jobs in Europe - 5 Ways Recruiting is Different than in the U.S.Jobs in Europe - 5 Ways Recruiting is Different than in the U.S.5 Ways Recruiting Is Different in EuropeWhether youre a candidate looking for work or a recruiter looking for talent, you should know before you go that European recruiting and American recruiting are different beasts. The same tactics that work in the U.S. wont work in Europe - and vice versa.If you intend to do some cross-cultural recruiting or job hunting soon, keep these tips in mind1) Europe Is No Monolithnotlage that every U.S. state is culturally the same, but in terms of recruiting and hiring, recruiters and candidates share similar expectations, processes, and strategies from coast to coast. What works in New Jersey is likely to work in Ohio, or Texas, or California.The same cant be said for Europe. While many Americans may think of Europe as one undifferentiated landmass, the continent actually consists of 44 different countries. Source freepik.co mThese countries can be very culturally different from one another, and many dont even share the same languages. In addition, each country has its own labor laws, expectations for recruiting and hiring, standard hiring procedures, and so on.As ERE contributor Vronique Oonk puts it, Data on the most effective recruitment approach on the local labor markets in Europe is non-existent. There is not a European recruitment standard.In other words What works in France wont work in Italy. When recruiting or job seeking in Europe, you have to be hyperlocal with your strategy.2. Recruiting Lives Online in America - Less So in EuropeOne thing Europe and America have in common networking and referrals are the top sources of hires in both areas. According to Link Humans, almost a quarter of jobs are filled by networking or referrals in Europe. In the U.S., referrals account for around 30 percent of hires.For Americans, much of their networking is social networking, especially among younger job seekers. One study found that 73 percent of American millennials found their latest job through social media.In Europe, however, social media plays a much smaller role in filling jobs. According to Link Humans, only 2 percent of job openings in Europe are filled through social media If youre searching for a job or candidate in Europe, youll want to rely more on old-fashioned, person-to-person networking than on social media sites.3. LinkedIn Holds Less Power in EuropeSpeaking of social networks LinkedIn is the king of professional social media in America. In one survey, 90 percent of companies said they had made a hire through LinkedIn in the states.In Europe, LinkedIns status is more contested. While 64 percent of companies in Europe use LinkedIn, other social media networks enjoy more popularity in certain countries. For example, Xing is more popular in Germany, and Viadeo gives LinkedIn a run for its money in France.The lesson here When hunting for jobs or candidates in Europe, d ont assume LinkedIn is your best bet. Find out what the go-to professional social networking site is in the target country.4. Differing Expectations Around Benefits PackagesA standard benefits package can hardly be said to exist in the U.S., mainly because there is very little in the way of legislation requiring employers to give employees much of anything.By contrast, many European countries have enshrined in law what Americans consider job perks. As a result, most European countries outpace the U.S. in terms of paid maternity/paternity leave, paid time off, and unemployment benefits.European candidates may, as a result, expect much more from companies in terms of perks and benefits. As Oonk notes, France has what is called avantages en nature, which loosely translates to social packages. This includes things like commuting expenses, childrens tuition expenses, bonus money for vacations, etc. These are extremely important to job seekers and should be highlighted when possible.For E uropean talent, the lack of robust benefits can be a dealbreaker. For American talent, the existence of robust benefits can be a dealmaker.5. CVs and ResumesIn America, companies will ask candidates to send in their resumes to apply for roles. In Europe, however, candidates are asked for CVs, or curriculum vitae.Whats the difference between CVs and resumes? Not much, honestly. The American resume and the European CV are very similar documents. One major exception In some European countries, it is customary to include a photo with your CV. In America, this is a major no-go.Also of note CV means something very different in America. The American CV is a much longer, more in-depth document typically used only in the academic professions.It can be kind of confusing for international job seekers and recruiters to keep this all straight, but just remember American resume = European CV.

Leveraging Social Media And Running A Small Business

Leveraging Social Media And Running A Small BusinessLeveraging Social Media And Running A Small BusinessLeveraging Social Media And Running A Small Business Siteman Garland, author of Smarter, Faster, Cheaper Non-Boring, Fluff-Free Strategies for Marketing and Promoting Your Business You are a small geschftliches miteinander owner. You take care of clients and customers. And the marketing. And managing. Heck, you also clean the toilets if you have to.You also understand social media is important. You have heard all the buzzwords. You are on Facebook. You may have set up a Youtube channel. You are tweetingperhaps. While every person has a different opinion on how to maximize new media, but you have one key questionHow in the heck do I have time to do all this and still groe nachfrage a business??Bonne question Ive had thousands of conversations with people extremely successful with social media and with thousands of folks who are not getting any traction. The same stories of success a nd failure come up over and over again. Why? Because social media, new media, Web 2.0, whatever the heck you want to call it, is a lot like falling in love.Perhaps you have been in one of these situations You are/were dating someone that you were sort of into. But you always claimed you never had time to hang with him or her. You were too busy. Maybe washing your hair or walking the dog. Then, suddenly you find your soul mate and the excuses go away. You spend more time with him or her and your life doesnt fall apart. Suddenly you arent so busy.The funny thing is using social media for your small businessis really no different. It takes time and effort to create real value and it doesnt happen overnight. Like a long-term relationship, you simply have to engage with it and work at it.Here are social media lessons to maximize both your time your small business marketing strategy1.Attend the right THREE parties. Think about the various types of social media as different kinds of partie s. Some are parties you are attending. Some are parties that you are throwing.A big mistake is trying to attend every party. That is similar to trying to attend every business conference. Sure, you might be able to make it to each one, but you will be exhausted and I doubt you will really add or take away any value.My suggestion, from the trenches building my successful erreichbar show, The Rise To The Top, from 0-100,000 viewers in less than two years is to pick a total of three types of social media from the following categoriesCategory 1 Online Content You Create (your party) (CHOOSE ONE TO START)BlogPodcastWebinar SeriesOnline magazineVideo tipsAnother type of content you dream upCategory 2 Places You Hang Out (other parties) (CHOOSE TWO TO START)FacbookTwitterYoutubeA couple of the other zillion social media and new media sites2.Avoid Common Social MediaMistakes Time WastersAs any small business owner knows, time is a premium. Your personality probably falls into one of two ca tegoriesNeed a plan down to the minute.Need only a guideline.Here are the most common mistakes I see made in social media for both personality typesA Youre not creating your own online content, sponsoring content or curating content. Meaning, you are justtalking. Nothing wrong with talking, but trust and authority come from creating online content.B Youre creating online content, but focusing it solely on your product. Instead focus on a subject or topic of interest. Tell stories that draw the reader in. What do people care about that you can write/blog about? Keep your social mediamarketing relevant and human.C Lack of consistency in creation. Have a consistent day(s) you post. Perhaps it is Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday/Thursday.D Spending your allotted time on online content creation. When you do this, you wont build traction. The secret sauce of social media is the social element. Be a social media leaderby building relationships, meeting people, etc.3.The Big Secret.is t here is no secret. Everyone has different opinions. In my experience of going from a complete unknown to building a 100,000 person community online in less than two years via social media, Ive found that there isnt one thing that worked. It is a combination of many things.Since 2008 Ive posted over 200 articles, 500 videos, 14,000+ tweets, talked to the media over 200 times, hosted 26 events the list goes on. Those numbers arent meant to scare you, but instead encourage you because it all starts with one simple step. One post. One tweet. One interesting conversation. It is up to you to build the momentum.Go get emAuthor BioDavis Siteman Garland is the creator/host of The Rise To The Top, the 1 Non-Boring Business Show and author of Smarter, Faster, Cheaper Non-Boring, Fluff-Free Strategies for Marketing and Promoting Your Business,(Wiley, 2011).

Who Is Misleading Us About Resume Scanning Software?

Who Is Misleading Us About Resume Scanning Software? What You Dont Know About Resume Scanning Software Emphasize your aims match precisely what the employer is seeking. You have to demonstrate you may save your possible employer time and make them money. At the close of the day, managers dont control a good deal of the work load and job demands they have to deal with on a daily basis. During that 10 seconds, the hiring manager wants to see whether your work experience is related to the job shes hoping to fill, she adds. Resume Scanning Software the Ultimate Convenience Both are perfect for discovering terms linked to a particular industry. Your industry resume must be utterly perfect. Pay attention when you subscribe, however, because most services offer you many different plans and a few plans limit the characteristics or number of resumes youll be able to create. As a work seeker, theres more competition for a single job than ever before largely because of the technolog y which makes it so simple for businesses to post their job openings to a mass audience. Emphasize the advantages your skills will bring to the organization. Resume writers well-informed about your industry are ready to showcase your accomplishments using the terminology that people in your field usage. To make sure you concentrate on the appropriate skills make a comprehensive collection of all your abilities. Theres a tactic for the knowledge, skills, or abilities needed for the position you do not have that can get you get through the employer scanning program. Definitions of Resume Scanning Software As a consequence the system could be prioritizing applicants that are not the very best for the job. Get Resume Scanner today and begin winning Proceed to the providers LinkedIn page and have a look at their employees. Job seekers nowadays are starting to discover the challenge they face when sending a resume to a prospective employer. You are able to access each one of the candidates whose resumes were rejected. The issue with several resumes is they read like biographies, states Mr. Block. Even if youre an ideal fit for employment, if your resume isnt optimized for a resume parser, you wont make it through. Researching the business and the work description, and including appropriate keyword phrases and phrases, are crucial to your success. Instead, take some time to assess the particular job description keywords youre applying for. Press the Scan button and youre going to immediately see a list of all of the keywords in the work description which are not in your resume. Employers have software that searches for a number of the keywords for the skills they are trying to find. Resume writing companies have an extensive understanding of the scanning software employed by the majority of companies in order to assess resumes for relevant industry keywords. To help you brainstorm, here are a few of the forms of keywords Hiring Agents might be search ing for. Use bullets as opposed to paragraphs to spell out your work. Keep in mind that your resume may be read by means of a computer. If youre a bit confused about developing a nursing resume our service can provide help. Adding the incorrect things or too many things to your resume will prevent you from getting the market job that you desire. Sending the incorrect file format could be harming your probability of getting your resume noticed. Dont use any script fonts. Type of Resume Scanning Software Employers know you have references. Software like People HR will help you screen applicants by asking relevant questions Any automated screening or filtering needs to be done before the very first candidate even applies he says, and you may do it just by asking direct, relevant questions as a piece of the application practice. The use of language can make all of the difference too

The Negative Impact That Growing Up Digital Has Had on Communication

The Negative Impact That Growing Up Digital Has Had on Communication Millennials have a stronger connection with technology than any previous generation. It makes sensethat they would They grew up alongside the internet and smartphones. Experts in all things digital, millennials have certain advantages when it comes to adopting and deploying the latest workplace technologies to drive results.However, the millennial affinity for technology may also be the source of what many deem to be this generations greatest weakness poor communication skills. Many older professionals who work with millennials elende that the members of this generation seem to be lacking when it comes to face-to-face interaction, making eye contact, and communicating with tact.While the effects of technology on communication skills may be most evident in millennials who grew up with tech, other generations are not immune. Even those who did not grow up digital have started to see th eir communication skills slip as technology becomes mora pervasive in every aspect of our lives.Heres what you need to know about the negative impact the digital world can have on your communication1. Your Ability to Make Eye Contact SuffersA little more than half of millennials report experiencing some form of anxiety if they dont have their phones on them, and people across generations check their phones 80 times a day on average. Part of the reason why were so anchored to our phones is that receiving emails and social media notifications actually releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that makes us feel good, in our brains.Given thissort of phone addiction, its not surprising that many millennials (and others) struggle to make and sustain eye contact. The discomfort one experiences when separated from their device is real.Being able to make eye contact helps establish connections and trust with other people.If you struggle with eye contact, itcould have a devastating impact on you r professional life. Try going to dinner with a friend and keeping your phone off the table.Challenge yourself to make it through the meal without checking your phone once.2. Youre Shying Away From Face-to-Face ConversationsA recent studyfound thatrequests delivered in person are 34 times more likely to result in positive outcomes than requests sent via email.To make meetings as successful as possible, keep your digital device off the table. It may behard to imagine going into a meeting without having your device handy, but unless you are expecting important information that will impact the outcome of your meeting, theres no need to checkyour phone or tablet until the meeting is over. Checking your device not only takes your focus away from the topic at hand, but it also sends a message toother people in the roomthat they are not worthy of your full attention. Basically, checking your digital device during a meeting can negate all the positive effects of having a face-to-face meetin g in the first place.3. Youre Less Comfortable With Nondigital ConversationsWhen most of your communications are virtual, two things happen Youget used to being in a constant state of control, and you lose your ability tobe vulnerable.With texting and email, you can edit and tweak your message until youre ready to hit send. This pattern of communication makes it hard to let your guard down during a conversation. Vulnerability starts to feel foreign and even scary. You might not think vulnerabilitymatters in the workplace, but it can actually help you become a much better leader.4. Youre Shielding Yourself From Both Conflict and Conflict ResolutionMillennials avoid phone calls. Why? Because theyre less likely to run into conflict if they use texting and email instead. This aversion to conflict, while understandable, may also be harmingconflict resolution skillsin younger generations. When conflicts inevitably do arise and they will younger workers may not be able to handle them eff ectively. That could be disastrous in a professional environment.There is no doubtthat technology is driving change in our personal and professional lives, and much of the change is actually positive. However, as outlined above, there are some pitfalls to growing up digital. By making yourself aware of the drawbacks, you put yourself in the best position to overcome them.Feeling consumed by the digital world? It may be time to take a much needed break. Try a digital detox and reap the benefits.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.

Survey finds that making your bed makes you better at work and life

Survey finds that making your bed makes you better at work and lifeSurvey finds that making your bed makes you better at work and lifeYou can definitely wake up on the wrong side of the bed but it turns out of you just make your bed immediately after that, you can still have a good day.close dialog Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from tra nsform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparentborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257- AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)According toanew survey from Best Mattress Brand, of 1,000 people, half of whom were regular bed-makers and half who tended to avoid this chore like the plague, those who make their bed basically will not only kill it at work that day but also just be an overall happier and mora productive person.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreOver 80% of bed makers found that doing even this small task helps them be productive all day and 74% of them feel more accomplished overall at the end of the day (this was only true for 50% of non-bed makers.)An apple a day may keep the doctor a way, but making your bed every day gives you an overall better sense of self not quite as catchy, but it gets there.Worker beesEven more interesting is how bed makers versus non-bed makers approach the workday. First of all, 34% felt very productive at work while it was 21% for the non-bed makers. But more non-makers (63%) felt productive than bed makers at 58% but that is a small difference.What is especially interesting though is 63% of makers start work immediately when they go to work while this was only the case for 37% of non-makers. They are too busy walking around the office feeling unaccomplished.A made bed means you are madeAnd making your bed can basically change how you approach your whole life. Amongst other things you are more likely to feel better about investing money, exercising and healthy eating. Take a look at the list below.Bed-makers are also cleaner overall, unlike the disgusting trolls who dont make their beds.Over four-fifths of bed-makerssaid they have a c lean home while it was lessthan two-thirds of non-makers.Interestingly, bed-makers were also twice as likely to never let food in the fridge go bad than their non-bed making (slovenly) counterparts.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to Discuss Salary in a Job Interview

How to Discuss Salary in a Job InterviewHow to Discuss Salary in a Job InterviewThere are a lot of areas that require a little bit of prep before a big job bewerberinterview, everything from your biggest achievements and best accolades on down to your ability to be a team player and work under preskoranvers. But one topic of discussion that can be a source of stress for the interviewee is the salary question. Even though its common to discuss salary during an interview, it can still be uncomfortable when it comes up.Why? An answer that is too high may keep you out of the running, while a low-ball response may stop you from making the amount you truly deserve.If youre currently in the process of interviewing for a new position, consider the following strategies to discuss salary the next time youre askedLay the groundwork ahead of time.You will likely have plenty of time in your interview before the dreaded topic of salary comes up, so use that opportunity wisely to prepare yourself f or the negotiation. Use everything you can- statistics, actual numbers, awards, education, etc.- to prove your worth to your interviewer, that way when salary comes up, youve already proven how much of an asset you would be to hire.Pay attention to the way the question is asked.Generally, during an interview the topic of salary can come up in two different ways either youll be asked what you currently make, or youll be asked what salary you are expecting. Although these are two different questions, you can generally respond in similar ways in order to hopefully avoid giving specific numbers, for at least a little while longer into the interview process.Your first option would be to play up your excitement over this potential new opportunity, as well as the fact that youll be happy with a salary thats consistent with numbers youve seen in the current market (this generally works best if youre asked for your salary expectations of the particular job youre interviewing for).Another opt ion would be to explain that youd be happy to come up with a reasonable and fair salary for this new position together, given that you would likely be covering some different responsibilities from your current one (a good response when asked what you currently make). Of course another way to go is to simply say that you arent quite ready to talk about salary until youve learned more about what your responsibilities would be in this new position.Be prepared to get specific.No matter how politely or elegantly you try to divert the question, its always best to be prepared for your interviewer to push you for a response anyway. When that happens, the best response is to have done your research on what the going rate is for people in the same position with your same level of experience and educational background (at least some of this information can be found by digging around on places like PayScale). With these numbers in your back pocket, always give a range, rather than a specific nu mber, and be sure to include that you expect to be paid competitively based on the assets you would be bringing into the company.If youre interviewing for remote jobs and are wondering if you should expect to be paid less than an in-house employee, check out this piece about how companies set salaries for remote jobs, and this one about whether or not telecommuting jobs really pay less.Know someone looking for a job? Refer a friend to with this link- youll get a month free service and theyll get 30% off

Sales Director Top Needed Skills

Sales Director Top Needed SkillsSales Director Top Needed SkillsSales Director Top Needed SkillsWriting your resume with a target job in mind requires having a clear understanding of the jobs skills and proficiencies.A well-crafted resume skills section, highlighting your relevant skills for a sales director position, will help your resume beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which is the first step to getting your application noticed. Use the sales director top skills and proficiencies below to help you effectively write your resume.Sales Director top skills proficienciesPresentation SkillsClient RelationshipsEmphasizing ExcellenceNegotiationProspecting SkillsCreativitySales PlanningIndependenceMotivation