14 Things Your Candidates Should Never Say in a Job Interview

14 Things Your Candidates Should Never Say in a Job Interview HR advisors tend to be pretty positive people. You’ve got to be. It’s your job to fill candidates with confidence, top them up with information, and send them off to their dream job interviews with nothing but the other candidates to stand in their way. But what if, with all that positivity, you’ve missed a few negatives that needed throwing in, too? Your candidate may know what to say. But it is just as important for them to know what not to say. Recruitment candidates are making the same mistakes over and over again because human nature (and the clichés we see in the media) tells them that certain strategies or phrases will serve them well in the interview room. It doesn’t always cross the HR professional’s mind to nip this in the bud before it happens. Example? Your candidate, Johnny Eager, turns up to interview for his ideal role at a long-established but low-profile company. Johnny is freshly qualified, confident that he can tick every item on the candidate description list, and he has polished his shoes. Unfortunately, he’s so confident that when the panel asks him if he has any questions, young Eager decides to show his energetic enthusiasm by boldly asking for an overview about the company, its products, its history. Sure, Johnny has proved he is interested â€" but not interested enough to do his research before showing up. It just takes a small adjustment to an inquiry like this to make a winning candidate. Johnny should do his research, reflect what he’s learned in his answers, and then ask for clarification on something that he has read about the company, or for a detail that hasn’t been made public â€" something to do with workflow, or plans for the future, for example. At the opposite end of the scale, you will always have candidates who struggle to maintain their confidence when they get into the interview room. But while you already know to equip them with certain tools to keep their poise, you might not think to warn them of certain things they might say to try to excuse their lack of confidence. For example, it is never a good idea to admit that you’re nervous in a job interview. It might seem like a good idea at a time: it’s an honest, down-to-Earth thing to say, and might also excuse your candidate’s nervous mistakes. But employers who see dozens of candidates each day can easily dismiss a potential candidate if they think they lack confidence â€" even if the candidate is a nice enough person to admit it. A better word than ‘nervous’? ‘Excited.’ If your candidate is likely to struggle with nerves in an interview, their voice shaking, cheeks blazing, sweat dripping… explain it away with excitement. It’s basically the same thing anyway, right? Another side-effect of nerves is being over-compliant. Your candidate wants the job, they want to come across as a reasonable and kind person, so when the panel asks if there are any particular tasks the candidate would expect to complete in the job, the candidate replies â€" with a winning smile â€" “I’ll do whatever!” Wrong answer! Employers want employees who are laser-matched for the role. They want someone who is passionate about the tasks they’ll be given, not just the chance to have any job at all. Your candidate should be able to identify (by asking, if necessary) the key daily roles they’ll be expected to play, and should express that this is the exact job they’re looking for â€" as long as that’s more or less true. For a full run-down on the 14 things your candidates should never say in an interview, and what they should say instead, take a look at this new infographic from resume.io. About the author:  John Cole  writes on behalf of NeoMam Studios. A digital nomad specializing in leadership, digital media, and personal growth topics, his passions include world cinema and biscuits. A native Englishman, he is always on the move, but can most commonly be spotted in the UK, Norway, and the Balkans

How to Get Your First Job in Psychology

How to Get Your First Job in Psychology The following is a guest post by  Jessy Faraday.  Her bio follows. According to a report by Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults in U.S. suffer from a mental illness and 50% of individuals go through mental crisis at least once in their lifetime. This portrays the increasing need for qualified psychologists. As a certified, highly paid psychologist, you can contribute towards lowering the rising rates of mental disorders. A doctorate degree in Psychology can help you get your first job in Psychology. According to the doctorate employment survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% psychologists with a doctorate degree secured their first choice of job while 73% secured a job within 3 months of getting their doctorate. Interestingly, you can still get your first job in Psychology with your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Basic Things You Should Know As a psychologist, your salary as well as job responsibilities depend on your level of qualification, prior experience, and chosen specialty. Some of the various fields in psychology range from teaching, conducting personality tests for recruitment or other areas, psychotherapy, research, counseling, forensic psychology, sports psychology, and more. Workplaces for Psychologists Psychologists are not confined to hospitals only. They work in diversified environments. Here are a few of these: Social service organizations Schools and universities Rehabilitation centers Government agencies Nursing homes Marketing research firms and other businesses Management consulting firms Hospitals and clinics Future Opportunity for Psychologists About two-thirds of psychologists have their own private practice. Once you have gained a few years of experience in your preferred field, you can avail the opportunity of setting up your own counseling clinic. The Salary Since Psychology is a vast field, there are a myriad of careers you can choose from. Some of these professions are listed below with their respective annual (average) salaries: School Psychologist: $66,166 Clinical Psychologist: $68,900 Genetics Counselor: $69,458 Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: $115,867 Engineering Psychologist: $101, 500 How to Secure Your First Job Due to an increased number of graduates applying for jobs in psychology, you will find intense competition in this industry. Therefore, it’s always better to achieve a competitive edge to get your first job. Though this requires considerable hard work, you can do it for sure if you are passionate enough to jump start your career in Psychology. To ensure that you get the job you always dreamt of, you will need to take the following steps: Acquire a Master’s degree in Psychology Undeniably, applicants with a Master’s degree are highly preferred over those with a Bachelor’s degree. This applies to the field of Psychology too. If you are an undergraduate but are passionate about pursuing a career in psychology, it is imperative to pursue a Master’s degree to open up a promising career path. Start off by enrolling in one of the top universities that offer Master’s degree in Psychology. Once you have acquired your degree, you can gain prior experience in the same industry. Volunteering in rehabilitation centers is a good start. Besides this, you can also teach psychology in high schools. Enroll in a Doctoral Degree A Master’s degree opens up great opportunities especially if you are just starting off. However, when it comes to achieving higher growth opportunities in Psychology, it is recommended to acquire a doctoral degree. Since the term, “Psychologist” is reserved for those who possess doctoral qualification and professional training (according to the licensing laws of APA), this advanced level of qualification will help you be known as a certified psychologist. Join an Internship Program After acquiring a doctoral degree, you are required to work as a supervised intern. This should be the first step towards your psychology practice. This is usually a part of your doctoral practice. Even though, the requirements of internship vary, it takes about a year or two to complete this practice. The benefit? Supervised internships provide practical exposure about the overall industry of psychology, how psychological counseling sessions are conducted, how patients are dealt with, and how every patient is taken care of depending on their psychological situation. Qualify for a License There are certain requirements to qualify before attaining the license to practice your psychology job. The fee of this license ranges between $500 and $1000. This includes the application fees, licensing fees, and examination fees. To acquire a license, you will need to follow these basic steps: Submitting administrative materials â€" to support your education, you will be required to provide materials like proof of coursework, professors’ names and qualifications, types of issues treated during the tenure of your internship, and other supervised experiences. Passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) test â€" passing scores vary in each state. Most of these tests require at least 70% passing score. Receiving Approval â€" the licensing board of your state will issue an approval once all requirements have been met. With a license, you can apply for jobs related to Psychology. Start Applying for Jobs Once you have got the license, the job search is pretty much like any other job searches in other fields. To apply for a psychology job, follow these steps: Start reviewing job specialties as well as current trends in the industry. Determine your long-terms goals. Build a strong resume and write an impressive cover letter. Once done, send these to the job openings that interest you the most. Figure out if you would require any other training or course for your preferred job. Create a strong networking profile. You can do this by attending conferences and seminars conducted by known psychologists. Another way is to start your own blog to build your network. Check out job forums. Reach out to your psychology professors and mentors who can refer you or alert you about a job opening that matches your qualifications, skills, and experience. Opt for Private Practice With a license to practice, you have an option to open your own private practice. However, this requires you to go the extra mile. To be known as a highly qualified psychologist who is capable enough to start off with their own clinic, it’s vital to achieve some extra exposure in the same field. Though it will take some efforts, your hard work will pay off. As a first timer, you can reach out to an experienced psychologist who has been successfully conducting private practice for a few years. You can work with them to learn how working in a private setting differs from working in an organization. Once you have gained ample exposure as to how a full-fledged psychology consulting business works, you can plan about setting up your own clinic. The Bottom Line A career in psychology is here to stay. Interestingly, there is sufficient evidence for this: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2014 to 2024, there will be 12% growth in jobs in various healthcare industries. Whether you see yourself as a neuropsychologist, marriage and family therapist, or a clinical researcher in the near future, you are bound to succeed if you excel the steps of getting your first job in psychology. We wish you all the success! About  Jessy Faraday I believe that it is the power of words that influence people, decisions, directions, and above all: the readers! With the passion to explore the new horizons of different careers, I am here to guide you with all that you need to know about pursuing your career in the field that is made for you. Wondering how being passionate about your career can help you? Keep reading ?? . Image credit: Help.  

4 Key Findings from LinkedIns Global Recruiting Trends Report

4 Key Findings from LinkedIns Global Recruiting Trends Report According to LinkedIn, the biggest trends set to change how recruiters hire this year are diversity, reinventing the interview process, data, and artificial intelligence. The annual report surveyed over 8,800 recruiters and hiring managers from 39 countries to better understand these trends and help recruitment teams prepare for 2018. 1. Diversity is key The report revealed the most important trends are: Diversity Inclusion Belonging With 82% of UK hiring managers saying this is the key issue impacting how they hire. The data also shows that companies now see having a diverse workforce directly correlating with improved culture and a boosted company performance. Despite the attention on the subject, many companies are still coming up against barriers, with nearly two-fifths globally struggling to find diverse candidates to interview and 27% finding it difficult to retain diverse employees. 2. Reinventing the job interview Traditional job interviews have been a standard for decades, but there is a shift coming. Half of UK respondents said that changes to interview techniques are ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ important to the future of hiring, making way for a new-age interview process. The biggest problems for talent leaders are: Assessing a candidate’s soft skills (63%) Understanding their weaknesses (57%) Interviewer bias (42%) In 2018, new tools set to emerge will help to revolutionize the process, including virtual reality assessments, meeting in casual settings, and job auditions. This, in turn, will make it harder for candidates to embellish skills and means they get to try a job for fit first. 3. Data continues to be key Most professionals in the industry use data in their jobs now, but this is set to accelerate in 2018 with nearly two-fifths seeing it as one of the most important factors in the hiring process. Over two thirds are currently making use of data for things like increased retention, evaluating skills and building better offers but within the next two years, 79% are likely to be using data in their hiring process, suggesting an even greater reliance on it. 4. AI will become your secret assistant The term artificial intelligence is often seen as threatening when it comes to jobs, but for recruiters who can receive hundreds of CVs a day, it’s set to become the secret workhouse that helps them do their jobs better. Over a quarter of UK, respondents said AI is the most important trend for 2018, helping them source, screen, and nurture candidates saving time and helping to remove any human bias. While AI can replace some processes, only 14% think it will eliminate the recruiter’s job altogether; building relationships, seeing candidate potential and judging culture fit are amongst the top skills AI is least likely to replace. Commenting on the Global Recruiting Trends report, Jon Addison, Head of Talent Solutions at LinkedIn UK, said: Over the past few years, hiring talent has become repetitive, and sometimes transactional, process. But there is a shift happening, and these emerging trends are helping to elevate recruitment to a more strategic profession that focuses on the most important and gratifying parts of the job the human part and thinking critically about how to win the right talent. It’ll be a keen finger on the pulse with these trends that will help recruiters stay alive in our ever-evolving market.

6 tips for Small Business Owners

6 tips for Small Business Owners For you to grow your business, you will need to ensure that you are managing it in a professional manner. This can entail a lot of things. You will need to market the business where possible and ensure that you have employed the right people for you to take your small business to the next level. As for marketing your business, this guide to video marketing will help you learn the nuances of business marketing and management. In this article, we shall discuss some of the things small business owners can do to attain success. Here are 6 tips for small business owners: Have a realistic budget This is a very important thing that one should have in mind when they are starting and managing their small business. A budget will help you to accomplish great things in your business. A well-funded business will not struggle to start off. However, this does not mean that one needs too much money for them to start and manage a business. You can find a professional accountant to guide you on how to budget and spend money on your small business. Set realistic and concrete goals A business that has no goals is difficult to manage. What are some of the targets that you want to achieve? Ensure that your customers are happy and that your finances are properly managed. You need to keep your eye on the big goals of the business. You should set goals that are quantifiable and ensure you are moving in the right direction from the onset of the business. Monitor your inventory on a regular basis A small business, just like a big business, needs to have its inventory monitored on a regular basis. You need to know what products are selling and at what rate. There is software that can be used for this purpose. Such software can monitor the inventory from the time you purchase stock to the time such stock is sold. This way, you will always know when some products are almost selling out so that you can restock in time for more sales. Build a strong and professional team Even though your business is small, it is important that you employ some people to help you out. You may not be able to do everything for the business. This can be done gradually as the business grows. You should employ people who understand the vision and target market for your business. Business visibility However small or big a business is, the issue of visibility is part and parcel of the success of the enterprise. As such, you need to ensure that your business is visible to the right clientele. This can be done through newspaper adverts, social media platforms and even on billboards. You may even create a website for the business so as to be available to as many people as possible. Automate your operations When running your small business, you will definitely have limited amounts of time to do most of the things. You may, therefore, need to automate your operations so that you can be as efficient as possible. You can use various apps and programs to help you plan your operations. This way, you can track your urgent tasks and payments. You can also automatically keep tabs on all your business tasks and operations in general.

Gig Economy Infographic Shows That Freelancing Is a Growing Career Choice - CareerMetis.com

Gig Economy Infographic Shows That Freelancing Is a Growing Career Choice In my interview with Nissar earlier this year on The CareerMetis podcast talking about the gig economy, we discussed how difficult it is to get a good picture of who makes up the population of freelancers, independent consultants and solopreneurs.For one thing, there are a lot of headlines out there about the freelance workforce that just don’t pass the sniff test. One third of all of us are freelancers? That doesn’t sound right.So my colleagues and I decided to take a hard look at this issue in Ultimate Guide to Gig Economy Data: A Summary of Every Freelance Study We Can Find, the highlights of which are summarized in the infographic below.We found that if you are looking for people who make freelancing their full-time career choice, the number is closer to 11 percent of the population.evalBut that group is growing, and anyone thinking about the trajectory of their career would be wise to think about opportunities in the gig economy.1.If you think of the gig economy as service-l evel jobs on ride sharing apps, you’re missing the bigger picture. Most freelancers are knowledge workers with high-level professional or creative skills.2.People may start out choosing freelancing for the flexibility, but they often find out they can make more money that way. One study we looked at found that the average annual income in the U.S. of “professional freelancers” is $65,300 versus a median household income in the U.S. of $56,516. One in five professional freelancers in the U.S. makes more than $100,000 per year.3.Several of the studies we looked at confirmed that fewer people are pushed unwillingly into freelancing and more are choosing it.4.Several studies also show that freelancers overwhelmingly find more engagement in and passion for their work than when they were in traditional jobs.That point about engagement is something to pay attention to if your current career in any way involves hiring and managing other people. For you, the growing gig economy means y ou likely need a strategy to source and onboard consultants and independent contractors. The future of work is blended teams of internal and external professionals organized around projects rather than around roles.evalIt also means that in a war for talent, you are no longer competing just with other employers. You are competing with self-employment. Because, however hyped the headlines might be, the data deep in these studies is clear â€" freelancing is becoming a more attractive option for a growing share of the total workforce.Infographic Credit- Nation1099.com