?? 13 Top Cartoonists Show Off Their Favorite Job Search Cartoons

?? 13 Top Cartoonists Show Off Their Favorite Job Search Cartoons 266 Top cartoonists from around the web share their best job search material. Photo by Scott Webb I reached out to cartoonists all over the world who have done panels about job hunting before and asked them for their favorite work, drawn by them. Here are the hilarious results… Rob Denbleyker eval Mark Anderson eval Arbit Choudhury Baloo Dan Wasserman Fran Orford Piero Tonin Vikram Madan Antonio Branco Matt Daigle Jeff Berry Leigh Rubin John Vogel Question of the article Which is your favorite job search cartoon? Want to suggest a cartoonist for the list? Tell us in the comments. Jobs for cartoonists and animators Cartoon drawing jobs Freelance cartoon drawing jobs Animation jobs Jobs at the Cartoon Network Jobs at Cartoon Hangover READ NEXT: 15 Funniest Cartoons and Web Comics About Layoffs Bonus

Employer Branding from a Senior Executive Perspective

Employer Branding from a Senior Executive Perspective There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of Indeed. You may have used them to help you find your next role or you may have used them to help recruit talent. Either way, they’re a huge employer across the world. So, how do you attract talent to an organization known primarily as a job search engine? Today we interview Paul Wolfe, SVP of Global Human Resources and responsible for all things HR and employee-related at Indeed. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  Stitcher  or  Soundcloud. In this episode youll learn: Why true authentic employee stories matter How they separate themselves from the job seeker engine and the employer Why they let the employees tell their own stories in their own way Why user-generated content is king Why Indeed’s employer brand is a showcase of the company to the outer world You can connect with Paul on  Twitter.

Technology as an Aid, Not the Boss

Technology as an Aid, Not the Boss When it comes to hiring, there’s been an increasing reliance on algorithms to make decisions for us. We trust data to determine candidate fit, and the probability of their potential success in a position. The problem emerges when we forget technology is supposed to support us not replace us. Algorithms have built in biases that we may not want to support. The numbers lump people into categorized slots based on how they rank when stacked up next to the competition. The problem is that we are leaving out a fundamental aspect of recruiting: We’re hiring human beings who are complex by nature and don’t necessarily measure up according to our data sets. Algorithms are designed by humans with inherent built-in biases, and that is not necessarily a good thing, especially when hiring managers are unclear as to the characteristics and experiences those biases filter out and filter in. In recent years, recruiting has faced widespread criticism for creating the dismal black hole that frustrates job seekers, therefore creating a poor candidate experience. With the advancement of algorithms, we’re in danger of exacerbating an already poor experience that easily misses some of the best potential candidates. While embracing technology, we cannot forget the inherent value of a human driven experience, and the wisdom of our own perspective as complex emotional, social beings. Human Touch From customer service to online ordering to shopping, less and less of our interactions include the human touch. We’re being reduced to numbers, data sets and abstractions, which is antithetical to human nature. We are social beings by nature. We’re natural community builders. It’s wired into our DNA. A strong social experience and community has always been a fundamental aspect of companies and work. A human experience counters the black hole and the overwhelming impact of technology in every aspect of our lives that can result in an increasingly isolating experience devoid of community. Nowhere is this more fundamental than companies, where a strong community experience among workers is critical to ensuring success. Why then would we not prioritize the human touch in hiring? Emotional Intelligence When recruiters don’t apply their critical thinking skills to the hiring process, everyone loses. We need to be able to look past the bullet points of resumes and read in between the lines when assessing candidates. As work becomes automated, the importance of hiring candidates with strong emotional intelligence, and many of the needed interpersonal skills becomes more valuable than hard skills, which may or may not become outdated in an environment that requires constant retraining. While measurements and testing have their place and importance, to rely solely on them is dangerous. Human Judgement Today, we need to hire lifelong learners who possess strong interpersonal skills. Much of work, especially in senior leadership roles, will demand these personality types to move companies forward. It requires setting aside the data and meeting people. It requires face time and human interaction, as well as a reliance on that old ‘gut’ feeling. The ability to not necessarily discard those with non-traditional experience in a world, where the rules keep getting thrown out, adaptable, flexible people become extremely valuable. We are better off not tossing aside our own judgement and nuanced thinking when it comes to hiring. We need to trust human judgement above the judgement of algorithms. Ask yourself, do I want to have a have lunch with this person? It matters. It really does, especially when you’re working round the clock to meet a deadline. Success requires creating harmony in the work environment, as well as empowering companies with leaders who can move the company forward. This requires going much deeper than algorithms, which can easily have built-in biases that do not work in favor of the company’s broader agenda, goals and needs. Recruiters must step up the human experience in 2017. Hiring for emotional intelligence is a big priority in 2017 and beyond because that’s what our technological advancement not only requires of us but demands of us. Remember, we’re in charge of our development to ensure we create the best fit, not the machines.   About the author:  Caroline Stokes is an executive headhunter and executive coach for innovation leaders, and founder of FORWARD. You can follow Caroline on Twitter @oCarolineStokes.

Five Ways to Deal with Quarter-life Envy - - Ms Career Girl

Five Ways to Deal with Quarter-life Envy - - Ms Career Girl Ever get the feeling like you’re running late on life? Is everyone around you getting married and having babies? I know the feeling, and I wont even lie IT SUCKS. Last month I had to go to three weddings, and a number of people on my timeline got engaged or had a baby. People around me are either getting pregnant, giving birth, or getting hitched. Ive also realized that I have come into that age where my parents are openly telling me how much they crave grandchildren, as if they’re talking about warm donuts. If you are single and in your late twenties or early thirties, you probably have been hit by the same sickening feeling of panic caused by your Facebook timeline’s incessant purging of life milestones. It’s not that you’re entirely upset about the way that life is going. In fact, you feel that you’re in a good place. Youve successfully picked yourself up from the early twenties test of character in form of temp jobs, bad boyfriends, irresponsible night outs, and disastrous fashion decisions. Money comes in, and your job is a welcome challenge every morning. With or without a significant other, you are surrounded by people who are a great source of love and laughter. You’re okay and you move through your days knowing that you arent doing so badly. Then suddenly somehow, it feels like you didnt get the memo to move to the next chapter, leaving you properly worried and going “Wait what?! I just got here!!!” Calm down and take a deep breath. While there is actual statistical evidence that you ARE in the world’s average marrying age range, we career girls have reason to move forward and stay strong. Instead of dreading every wedding invitation you receive, here are some tips on how to deal with this very common quarter-life conundrum. Reflect, don’t deflect. Despite the annoyance it brings, don’t just put these feelings on the back burner. This might just cause you to one day have to face these emotions in an epic Britney head shaving breakdown, and you don’t want that. Face the feelings without drowning in them. Sit yourself in your own psychiatry couch or visit a London psychologist. Acknowledge the feelings and read them with insight. Why are you feeling the way you are feeling? Where are you in your life? Why did you choose to be here? Are you proud of where you are? What would you change? Take a minute with yourself reflecting on your accomplishments, standing up for the decisions you took, and having the balls to recognize your possible shortcomings and steps to improve them. Insight is the key to understanding that you are not late, just taking on a path of your own. Plan for yourself. So what if your parents are making an order for a grandchild. So what if you’re part of the 10% that isnt married at your class reunion? Stop looking at other people’s lives as a measuring stick of your own. Make a logical plan for your life moving forward, and throw it out to the universe. Sure, life is best lived a day at a time, but it is nice to look forward and act thoughtfully towards a future version of yourself. Write it down, make a vision board, make a Pinterest board, I don’t care. Be it a baby or wedding bells; see ahead of you a seemingly inevitable outcome if you make the changes that you need to make today. Stay Focused but Open. Strike a balance in your life . Stop working too many hours.  If you must, self-impose a schedule for work and play. Many women take one decision after another and get lost in the mix of opportunities that lie ahead of them. This is not a bad thing. In fact you should definitely keep that focus and keep working on yourself, that way you wouldnt have to approach life as if you are waiting for a prince to come rescue you. Remember that a good man does not save you, he complements you. However, if you can’t make time for a date how on earth will you fit a relationship into your life? You can’t win the lottery without buying a ticket. Give yourself some you time, and be strict about it. Go to the gym, get some drinks with the girls, and for goodness sake, comb your hair. You have to feel and appear to be open and ready to meet people. You might be fending the possibilities off without you knowing. Practice Patience. Patience  and self control has been scientifically proven to correlate positively with high self-esteem. Even in small situations that tend to hit your nerves, learn to breathe and resolve the situation the best way you can or know when the appropriate time is to walk away. The more you practice it, the more it becomes a natural part of your outlook in life.  Next time you get your morning coffee and you want to throw something at an annoying person in the queue, find a way to deal with it on your own terms â€" breathe, smile, and don’t let it get to you. Be Sincerely Happy for Others and for Yourself. Stop freaking out or breaking down every time you get a save the date for a wedding or baby shower. More importantly, stop hating on other people’s happiness.  Recognize that this is not about YOU. Dont be one of those annoying people that turns everything about yourself. The more you sulk and worry, the less likeable (and attractive!) you get, which in turn narrows your possibilities. It also makes you forget to be grateful and to appreciate the beauty of the life you live right now. Dont compromise your relationships because of jealousy. Removing envy and selfishness in your personal relationships gives you the positive perspective that leads to an overall happier and optimistic state of mind, and also makes you more magnetic as a person. Get your head on straight, green eyes. You are not in a race with other people. Life is ahead of you, and worrying about it more than actually living it is a much bigger crisis than the jealousy in your head. Believe that whatever you want out of life is right around the corner, but to get there sweetie, you have to keep walking. Going through the same quarter-life dilemma? Tweet me at @mscareergirl.

How Do I Increase Targeted LinkedIn Profile Views - Career Pivot

How Do I Increase Targeted LinkedIn Profile Views - Career Pivot Targeted LinkedIn Profile Views? We all want more LinkedIn profile views. We want people coming to our profile but what we really want is for people who can affect our career to review or view our LinkedIn profile. Whether you are looking for a job or looking for leads to new clients, one of the keys is to get more views of your LinkedIn profile from recruiters, hiring managers and prospects. First look at how frequently your profile is viewed. This can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/me/profile-views/ The first thing I want you to notice is the total number of viewers to your profile over the past 90 days. LinkedIn used to track the trends from week to week and provide that data for you but that is no longer. How many are enough views? That depends. This is very similar to how many connections do you need. You can read more about that topic in the post Search enough How Many LinkedIn Connections are Enough Connections? The more niche your skillset the fewer connections you need. The broader the audience you are trying to attract the larger your LinkedIn network should be. Why Do People View Your Profile I believe there are 3 main reasons why people will want to view your profile. Search â€" If someone like a recruiter is performing a search, their goal is to view a set of profiles that meet the search criteria. Content That You Post â€" When you post content that people like, whether it is your own or curated content, readers may want to look at your profile. Reflexive View â€" When people see that you have viewed their profile, they very often reflexively view your profile. Let’s look at what you can do to attract people to view your profile for each of these criteria. Attracting More LinkedIn Profile Views Via Search If you want to get more views from recruiters, the solution is to understand how they are performing searches. Listen to the most recent episode Primarily, they are searching for current job titles and keywords. Your current job title is any position that the end date is present. You can look at my 3 jobs listed in my profile. This includes my primary business, my podcast and my volunteer work that is closely aligned with my business. I point this out because this allows me to have 3 current job titles that could be found in searches. You then need to place keywords strategically in your profile.Please check out the post,Why Are You Not Being Found? Try Thinking Like a Recruiteron the importance of the current job title and how to insert keywords without being spammy. If you have the current job title and keywords that recruiters are searching you will get more LinkedIn profile views from recruiters who are searching for people like yourself. Attracting Views from Posting Relevant Content One would think the more you post, the more times people will see your content and click on it. LinkedIn is like Twitter and FaceBook as they have implemented algorithms that filter the content that any user will see. If you post a particular article on LinkedIn only a subset of your connections and followers will see that content. I am a user of Bufferto schedule all of my content. On one of their recent podcasts, they discussed how on most of the social media platforms the more you post, the fewer people will see each post. On LinkedIn, I now post 4 times a day based on times that buffer suggested to me. What Content to Post? I post 3 kinds of content: New content I create each week Evergreen contentor content that I wrote that does not go out of date from my archives Curated content from my favorite websites On any given day, I automatically post 2 evergreen posts from my archives. This is selected by a tool I use called HiPlayAppwhich schedules posts into the buffer queue. When new posts are created, which I do 4 times a week, I will manually schedule into the buffer queue. Usually, I will have them post 2 -3 times during that week. It is the last option, that will be most interesting and profitable for you. Several times a week, I go look for interesting content and I start scheduling them into Buffer. I might schedule an entire weeks worth of content in about 15 minutes. The key is to know where to find new relevant material that your followers will find interesting. One option is to use a Twitter list to follow a small number of Twitter ids. I harvest a lot of content from email newsletters I receive. This is an option that you just have to play with. Even with a free Buffer account, you will be able to see statistics on which posts are interesting to your audience. The more relevant content you post the more LinkedIn profile views you will receive from like-minded people. The Reflexive LinkedIn Profile Views Some people will look at your profile if they see that you looked at their profile. This is particularly true for recruiters who are heavy users of LinkedIn. Step 1 is to make sure that what is displayed when you look at someone’s profile. You can check this herehttps://www.linkedin.com/psettings/profile-visibility. You will see something like the following: You can set up your account so that when you view someone else’s profile they see: Your name and headline Private profile characteristics Private Unless you are doing some competitive analysis you should always display your name and headline. It is also key that you have a good photograph. Without a photograph, the odds of someone clicking on your profile drops tremendously. Systematically Look at Profiles at Your Target Companies Now is the time to get very systematic in your approach. Start viewing profiles a few each day at your target companies and then monitor who looks back. DO NOT STALK! Rotate through your list. Be systematic. Look at a few LinkedIn profiles a day. Due to the fact that you are only looking at profiles that are at your targeted companies, you will get LinkedIn profile views from people you want to view your profile. What to Do When Someone Looks at Your Profile When someone looks at your LinkedIn profile send them a LinkedIn Inmail or a connection request stating that you saw that they looked at your LinkedIn profile, and you would like to ask them some advice. This is a step in the AIR, Advice, Insights and Recommendation method. The magic word to use is “advice”. The point is to engage them in a dialog and using the ploy of looking at their LinkedIn profile to get them curious enough to look at yours! Will this always work? NO! A lot will depend on how they use LinkedIn. Give it a try! Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...