Attracting International Talent in the Wake of BREXIT 5 Actions to Start Right Now

Attracting International Talent in the Wake of BREXIT 5 Actions to Start Right Now With the UK’s withdrawal from the EU (probably) fast approaching and predictions of an endemic skills shortage in the medium-term, it is clear that BREXIT will have serious implications for UK employers. While much of available research has focused on the impact of BREXIT on the market for low-skilled employees from the EU, recent research conducted by EDHEC Business School’s NewGen Talent Centre suggests that the UK’s reputation as a place to advance the careers of highly-qualified New Generation talent from Europe is also under threat. The report, which surveyed students across EDHEC’s Masters in Finance and Masters in Management Programmes, showed a significant portion (49%) of students are now less likely to seek or accept a position in the UK, while those reporting that they are not at all interested in coming to the UK has more than doubled. Key factors that weakened interest in the UK were uncertainty over the future changes to labor mobility, political and economic volatility, and a depreciating Pound. With UK unemployment at its lowest in over four decades and the graduate job market predicted to grow by over 9% this year, not only must UK employers brace for the future challenges of BREXIT, they must also proactively devise talent attraction strategies to offset the declining interest of competitive, young talent from abroad. Drawing from research and expertise of the NewGen Talent Centre, here are five actions UK recruiters can take right now to win the war for rising international talent. 1. Be proactive about promoting the UK as an employment destination Whereas London’s multicultural, cosmopolitan edge once sold itself, employers now face significant competition from international hubs in ‘English-working’ Europe like Dublin, Amsterdam, and Berlin. International talent is drawn to innovative and progressive environments. Recruitment marketing must reinforce that the UK is still a forward-thinking, culturally pluralistic hub for global innovation. 2. Be honest about market uncertainty and institutional changes One of the core values of international NewGen talent is transparency.   Some students reported being offered a position in the UK, only to learn after they accepted that their job was moving to the continent. One of the great qualities of Gen-Z is flexibility. They can roll with the punches, as long as they feel you were honest with them from the beginning. 3. Strengthen your relationships with the global education sector to improve links between skills demand and supply It’s time to think beyond the Russel Group. Attending on-campus recruiting events, inviting students to visit your UK offices, and hosting virtual Information Sessions at leading universities throughout Europe are all great ways to engage with competitive international talent. 4. Recalibrate compensation in light of the GBP depreciation If offering a salary bump to incoming graduates is impossible, you can also look to develop more attractive relocation packages and offer flexibility in benefits to draw in international talent in light of unattractive regulatory and institutional landscapes. 5. Re-frame your employer brand to focus on community, values, and impact On a recent EDHEC visit to the Dropbox offices in Dublin, several students noted with praise that one of the meeting room doors was painted with a rainbow flag with the title “Vote Yes!” Emerging international talent is drawn to welcoming, collaborative and deeply diverse corporate cultures. Driven by a strong team-spirit, they want to join companies that share their values, and make a real impact in work that matters. Recruitment marketing that leads with your purpose, interactions with recruiters and hiring managers that reinforce the company’s collaborative and open spirit and testimonials from recent graduates that speak to the tangible impact they are having in their current roles can serve as compelling differentiators. About the author: Cassandra Pittman is EDHEC’s Country Manager for the UK and Ireland. EDHEC is a leading French business school, committed to nurturing future leaders to fuel innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity in the globally interconnected business world of tomorrow. EDHEC’s NewGen Talent Centre provides insight into the expectations and motivations of New Generation Talent.  

A Womans Guide to Successful Negotiating Interview with Jessica Miller

A Womans Guide to Successful Negotiating Interview with Jessica Miller Today in my networking challenge I’m interviewing Jessica Miller. Jessica is the co-author of A Woman’s Guide to Successful Negotiating. Currently, Jessica applies her negotiating skills as a Commercial Real Estate Advisor at  Cushman Wakefield. So thanks so much Jessica for sharing your advice on successful negotiating with us! In case you are reading this at work and can’t watch the video, you can read all of the great advice for successful negotiating below instead! 1) What are the common negotiation mistakes that women make and how can we avoid them? The biggest mistake that women make is they don’t ask for what they want. And it’s so easy and you can do it nice and politely just throw up the question. Whether you’re shopping and you’re asking for a discount or whether you’re in the situation where someone’s offering something but maybe it’s not really what you want, just ask. Whatever the situation is if there’s something you want to throw it out there politely, be nice about it and just see the reaction you get and go from there. That’s the number one thing women are afraid to ask. You just feel comfortable doing it a couple of times practicing you’ll be amazed at what you got just for asking for it. The second mistake is a lot of times especially in a professional negotiation situation, women will take a style that isn’t really theirs because they’ve seen it work for other people. You have to be yourself. You have to find your own negotiating style for successful negotiating. And if being aggressive is actually your preferred style and it works for you go for it. But for most women, I would say figure out what that style is. It’s more relationship based if it’s more what’s the common ground here and develop that as opposed to being very competitive. And lastly, woman tend to take negotiations personally or situations personally. Even when it’s not personal. And if you get emotional, if you take it personally you won’t be able to focus on what you really want to get out of the situation and you wont be successful negotiating. It will cloud your judgment and you’ll react poorly. So, it’s not personal…don’t take it personally!  And even if it is in your head, don’t let it become personal when you’re in that situation.  As well as there is nothing wrong in taking a break to and asking for a break. Actually, if you’re getting emotional in any way, you definitely want to get yourself out of that situation, collect your thoughts, get your head in the right place and go to the bathroom, whatever you do to get out of the situation without letting the other side see you get emotional. 2)  What are some common differences you see when negotiating with men or women? I think every situation is going to be different and a lot of times we like to generalize it and say men versus women. I like to think of it more on competitive style negotiation which tends to be more of a man’s way of negotiating and seeing things as a game and getting as much as they can versus women who really think more in a relationship terms and with a lot of win-win situation. It doesn’t really fall into those categories, but I would say if you’re dealing with the men then the best way to approach it from what I’ve found, you need to really do that preparation take that step and figure out how you can position yourself in a way that they take you seriously because you know your facts, you should lay out of the facts very upfront with men. You can create that legitimacy that you need to set the stage properly to get what you want. With women, again from our findings, it’s a lot more about the relationship and you can use that relationship because the other side wants to as well and find a common ground. It can be a little more honest you can read each other better and you can really communicate with what you’re trying to get out on the situation. And use that relationship for the worth of that relationship. I opposed to just getting what you want out of it. 3) How can we get what we deserve in salary negotiation? I think salary negotiation  are the trickiest negotiation. My advice and from my experience, my father actually wrote a whole another book on just salary negotiation, from what he’s taught me over the years as well the best way is to avoid the salary talk upfront. Get them to fall in love with you as a candidate to the point that you’re the only candidate they really want for the job. And if they don’t get you, they’re going to go back to the drawing board and start looking for resumes all over again. Once they know you’re the right candidate for the job and you know that you want the job which is just as important the salary comes in later. And the best way I found again is to think of it in a big picture. It’s not just about the face value of the number they’re offering and again each job is different. If you look at it not just the number, figure out what it is you want for that job and of course ask for a little more upfront than you would actually take that job for. That’s one tip. Another one is it’s not just about that number. If the occasion is important to you, resources, structuring bonuses are important to you it’s a whole picture, not just one thing. And ask for it and definitely don’t forget to negotiate even if it’s your first job, there’s still room to negotiate if you’re the right candidate and it’s the right job for you. You can convince them of that.  Dont forget to ask for it even if it is your first job.  There is still room to negotiate. 4) What are some of your favorite successful negotiating  stories you wrote about in your book? We interviewed some absolutely amazing women about how they negotiate and when I tell a lot of their stories from the book. I found it fascinating that these amazing women found it harder to negotiate for themselves in personal situations and much easier to negotiate when having your company behind you or negotiating on behalf of your client. But when it comes to asking for what they want specifically, it’s a different situation and they have to approach it differently and to remind themselves that they deserve it. Go after it that way and not think twice about it just because it is for them as opposed to a business transaction. 5) What is one thing you wish you should have known as a young professional woman just starting out on her career? I would say figure out what you want, same as negotiating. Figure out what you want, how you going to get there and do everything in your power to prepare yourself for the future. Take opportunities, any opportunities that arises. Take it to as far as it can go and you’ll never know where it’s going to lead. Follow through on everything you say you’ll going to do and opportunities will come to you and just be prepared. Figure it out and make sure you’re doing something you enjoy. 6) Where can people find out more about you online? You can find the book at Amazon, Kindle, negotiationplus.com. You can find me on LinkedIn. You can follow me on twitter @realest8woman.

Get Leadership Coaching But Dont Admit You Got It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Get Leadership Coaching But Dont Admit You Got It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The best in every field of endeavor gets coaching â€" that being objective, professional advice and direction. Trust me, whatever field you’re in, your competition is getting outside input right now. To compete you should too but just don’t tell anyone. Not that it’s a sign of weakness, far from it. But because whatever you do in executing, it’s  you  executing it’s not the coach. When Peyton Manning won Super Bowl XX the sports pundits didnt quip about the great coaching, pointers, guidance, direction or advice he was given. No, they rallied about what a great quarterback he was. And in a locker room interview Manning wisely said it’s his team that made it happen. He didnt say, “It was due to the great coaching. When you similarly win and they say good job, you say, “Yes, I have a great team.”  Do not say, “Yes, I had great coaching. News anchors on your local television network affiliate are totally scripted and coached as to what, when, and how to report the news. The casual banter is scrolling across the monitor for them to read along with the physical gesture or expression to use that corroborates with the words. Whether on the athletic field or on television everyone gets coached but the success is in what you do with it â€"  your execution. It’s just not necessary to say it’s due to coaching. I tell executives that I coach in the business world to take full credit for anything good they did even when I helped with the strategy and approach. I got paid, that’s my thank you. I tell them, You are the one who did it and that’s why you take credit. My long time friend and mentor, Jack Falvey, wrote hundreds of editorials published in the Wall Street Journal.   He told me how to get my own byline.   I did it and later thanked him. He said, “I’ve told countless people how to do it, but you did it. Don’t thank me, it was all you.” So that’s why I say: 1) do seek executive coaching (from me preferably!), 2) when you do stellar things, say thank you and own the success. It’s due to  you. __ Debra Benton is the co-author along with Kylie Wright-Ford of the new book, The Leadership Mind Switch (McGraw-Hill, 2017)

Doing the insurance dance during a job hunt

Doing the insurance dance during a job hunt We knew a year in advance that my husbands job would end this fall. So he conducted a fairly typical job hunt for a while, but the hunt hit high gear when we found out that our insurance payments (COBRA) once his job ended would be $1500 a month. His job hunt became an insurance hunt. This insurance problem began because he could only apply to jobs that came with insurance, and many top institutions on my husbands list did not even have an insurance plan. People who felt unconstrained by labor laws offered advice in interviews like, Cant your spouse provide insurance? (The answer, of course, is no. I work freelance and we need more dependable insurance than that for our son.) So, it was two weeks before my husbands job ended, and he had no job. And I started throwing a fit. I threw a fit that he was irresponsible, which is not actually true, because he is a good job hunter and he had had more than 20 interviews. I threw a fit that he was ruining my reproductive life, which is not totally true, but I want to get pregnant again, and I am over 35, which is old in fertility years, and I cannot imagine getting pregnant without any insurance. I threw a fit that we absolutely cannot have a special needs child without good health insurance. This last part is true. I probably should have started there, but emotions run high during a job hunt. And besides, I never, in a million years, imagined that I would be someone dependent on my husband for anything. But we need insurance. So my husband decided to get a stupid job at a big company so we could have health insurance until he found a job on his career path. I told him to start at Starbucks because you only have to work 20 hours a week to get insurance, but my husband said he couldnt imagine himself doing a service job. I thought about how much it takes just to get him to clean up the cat litter, and I agreed. So he started at Old Navy. My husband has held producer positions at top entertainment companies and he has a masters degree from a top film school. I asked him if he left all that off the applications when he applied for a job at Old Navy. He said he couldnt even find the application. The Old Navy store manger said you have to apply online. The web site says you have to apply in store. My husband said, I think the store manager gave me the run around. I said, Maybe you have to have a friend at Old Navy to get a job there. My husband went to Target. He said there was a line to use the kiosk to apply for a job even though the sign above the kiosk said, We have no jobs. It was a depressing day all around. Its one thing to search for entry-level jobs after a fruitful, fifteen-year career. But to be searching for them unsuccessfully, that is very sad. Fortunately, the job nightmare ended the next day, when two offers from great non-profits came in. And the next day, two more offers. Then he weighed offers. At one, the pay was low, but the insurance was covered. At another the pay was high but the insurance was so bad that we couldnt really use it. One company had a great insurance program and good salaries, but the premiums, that we would pay out of pocket, were sky high. For that we may as well buy COBRA. So my husband did something that we would have never have thought of doing before our insurance crisis of the past months: He asked for a 20% increase in salary to offset the costs of insurance. At first the company was shocked to hear the request, but in fact, so few people actually used the companys insurance that no one knew how expensive it was. And, in the end, my husband got the 20% increase. Insurance is worth a lot of money. It can change an offer, and it can break open the door for salary negotiations. Insurance premiums are to a job offer what shipping is to an online purchase: You dont know if its a good deal until you see both numbers. So read all the fine print for your insurance package, and then dont be afraid to negotiate, because the cost of the companys insurance shouldnt kill your paycheck. Meanwhile, things have settled down for us: My husband is not loading boxes at Target, and I am not throwing fits at least not about the insurance.

Writing a GSR-12 Resume

Writing a GSR-12 ResumeThe GSR-12 (Generic Skill Based Resume) is an example of resume templates for students who have recently graduated or are in the middle of their studies. The application structure includes a list of skills that are necessary to succeed in the job market, as well as specific applications and responsibilities required to perform those skills. For example, you could ask for qualifications such as:* Bilingual (Translation / interpreting) English: This skill will help a student acquire both the languages required for her / his job. The translation services may include technical, lexical, grammatical, and literary knowledge, as well as cultural awareness and understanding. Students are expected to possess knowledge of other important languages such as Chinese, Russian, French, German, Japanese, and many more. Besides, this will help students get better jobs and other positions.* Communication - Translation / Interpreting English: Here, students have to know and be ab le to understand the needs of the company, and must communicate them in the language of the clients / customers will use. The kind of communication will be generally of two types: written and oral. If the position involves written communication, the student will need to be able to write in English, communicate the message to the client, and then answer any questions that might arise during the conversation.* Problem-solving - English: This skill will help a student solve technical issues, and / or problems that occur on the job. This kind of problem solving should be of various types:* Quality Assurance / Testing: This skill will be very important for all kinds of businesses, including insurance companies, hospitals, businesses, and others. Companies are always in need of people to test their products, and even things they are not supposed to test - to check if it's safe to use, if it's working as expected, etc. So, this skill will be very helpful for a student.* Entrepreneurship - Business operations: This skill will help a student do the work of a business owner, and so will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a business. A business owner should be a good manager, know how to handle customers, manage employees, and make sure everything is working correctly. A student is required to have at least the business operations skills and knowledge, in order to be successful at it.* Conversational English: In the GSR-12's entry course, students are taught to learn and express conversations, which involve topics such as: public speaking, meetings, business relations, work environment, conflict, etc. These kinds of conversations are very important in a business environment. Students who want to succeed in a business will need to have good communication skills, so as to be able to interact with people and work well with them.When looking for a GSR-12 resume template, it is important to choose a template that can show off your ability to develop a strong orga nizational knowledge and abilities, as well as to develop a solid English skills. It is also important to choose a template that can show students how to write a professional and well-organized resume.

How to Semantically Pimp Your Resume

How to Semantically Pimp Your Resume 28 Flares 28 Flares Veronica Park is an author, journalist and world-traveler of many different past and future vocations. Keep an eye out for her first published novel, which will hopefully be announced soon. In the meantime, you can read about her exploits in the Caribbean and find out her opinion on pretty much everything by following her on Twitter (@VeroniKaboom) and checking out her  website. Pretty much everyone is familiar with the saying “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But guess what? According to a little involuntary neurological condition called Synesthesia, that saying is basically untrue. (If you’re curious about the details of this condition, see this article for more details.) Feel free to ignore that, though, because regardless of whether or not words can change the smell of objects, I can GUARANTEE you that words on a resume WILL affect the way you are perceived as a job candidate. That’s why, no matter WHAT kind of job you’re applying for (be it a position as a rocket scientist, kindergarten teacher, plumber or side-of-the-road sign spinner), you should ALWAYS try to find the BEST the CLEAREST… and the SMARTEST possible words to describe your traits. On that note, here is a list of some commonly used resume identifiers, and synonymous words and phrases that can take your resume’s perceived education level from “Average Joe Street Slang” to “Doctor Cornelius Von Vocabulary, PhD”: “STREET” TERM RESUME TERM Hard working Industrious (adj) Always shows up on time Punctual (adj) Good at working with others, friendly Gregarious, Team-player (adj) Great at dealing with horrible people Diplomatic (adj) Made a lot of money (i.e. in sales) Lucrative, Successful (adj) Answering phones, reception Telecommunications (n) Writing e-mails and letters Professional Correspondence (n) Organizing spreadsheets full of data Database Management (n) Did one thing for a long time Experienced (adj) Did a lot of things for a short time Versatile (adj) Was in charge of people or things Managing, Coordinating (v) Used things to do other things Utilizing (v) Started a new policy or system Implementing, Creating (v) Patient, doesn’t freak out under pressure Composed, Even-Tempered (adj) Gets the job done Effective, Reliable (adj) Gets the job done quickly and neatly Organized, Meticulous (adj) Did a lot of things really well Accomplished (adj), Executed (v), Achievement (n) Of course, this list is far from exhaustive. Which is why I always advise resume builders to make very good friends with the Dynamic Duo of Vocabulary Skills: the Thesaurus and Dictionary. However [VIP EDITOR ADVICE HERE]: you should NEVER use a thesaurus to exchange a word without also looking the  new  word up in the dictionary, especially if you’re not 100% familiar with that new word. Even then, you’d be surprised how often a really cool-sounding word carries a little known connotation that is NOT what you are going for. Example: COMMON RESUME WORD SYNONYMS of “dedicated” (which is perfectly fine on its own, by the way): committed, purposeful, ZEALOUS. Let’s say you choose to put that on a resume. Here are some other words which are similar to/often associated with the word ZEALOUS. See what I’m getting at here? Make sure to use  all  the tools at your disposal when pimping your resume. Good luck, job hunters, and happy pimping! Photos and definitions above are screen shots obtained from  dictionary.reference.com  and  thesaurus.com  respectively. Manipulation was added by the author of this post. All rights reserved by their original source.

10 Overused Resume Buzzwords - CareerAlley

10 Overused Resume Buzzwords - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Writing your resume or your LinkedIn profile is always going to be difficult, but far too many of us are falling prey to clich buzzwords in an attempt to sell ourselves. These overused words and phrases are bound to hinder rather than help so weve listed 10 of the worst culprits for you to avoid. The Power Formula for Linkedin Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search Price: $6.72 This simple, user-friendly guide explains how you can access the full power of LinkedIn--including advice on making lasting business connections, building a unique personal brand, and generating career opportunities. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 Great Communication Skills Possibly one of the most pointless points to make in regards to finding a job prospective employers will expect you to able to conduct a conversation. Rather than using this phrase, give examples of your communication skills (unless you have a speech disability,in which case you should probably let them know). Great Communication SkillsPossibly one of the most pointless points to make in regards to finding a job Tweet This Problem Solving Stating that you are an apt problem solver is, again, a pretty pointless waste of characters. A prospective employer will generally expect you to be able to solve a work-related problem without turning into a quivering mess. Image by rawpixel from Pixabay Motivated If you feel need to tell a prospective employer that you are motivated or self-motivated youll need to go into a little more detail. Simply stating you are motivated doesnt suggest anything more in-depth than the fact that you are willing to get out of bed in the morning. Hard Working This isnt a statement that will see your resume moved into the yes pile if you think youre hard-working, prove it! Give details of past projects and tight deadlines that required extra effort on your part. Track Record Stating that you have a track record of something isnt enough to persuade an employer to consider you avoid this phrase and instead focus on details. Your resume acts as a track record anyway. The same goes for stating you have extensive experience. Organizational Whether or not this word is appropriate to use really depends on what type of job you are applying for but overall youd expect anyone applying for a job to be capable of organizing themselves. I mean, can you tie your shoes? Creative Shy away from stating that you are creative, this, along with other adjectives are completely empty without proof use words that are specific to the job you are applying for and, again, give examples. Team Player Avoid stating that you are a team player; instead, give examples of how you have worked successfully with colleagues in the past. Outline details of collaborative projects and how your role in the task aided others and produced a final result. Strong Work Ethic Right, and this sets you apart from other prospects how exactly? Set yourself apart by avoiding this phrase and instead offer examples of how you have succeeded in the past have you gone the extra mile? If yes, then shout about it. Image by athree23 from Pixabay References Available on Request Prospective employers arent going to think twice about asking for references if they want them you might as well delete this line from your resume completely. Get rid of the fluff and get to the point if you want to be noticed! TopResume Free Resume Review Price: TopResume writes and analyzes more resumes and LinkedIn profiles than any other service in the world. Let our resume experts provide you with objective feedback and personalized recommendations to improve your resume and land the right job sooner. Get a free, confidential resume review from TopResume Get Your Killer Resume We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to make a resume and cover letter that gets you hired. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search