Australians Looking For More Pay

A recent study conducted by Australian company Randstad shows that many working and job seeking candidates this year are looking for higher remuneration and perks in their jobs, as opposed to favouring employment benefits and long term job security.

Despite similar research conducted last year – where employer financial health and job security were both considered highly important – 1 in 5 Australians are now looking for more competitive salaries and rewarding and relevant benefits when seeking employment.

“Working through challenging economic conditions, people have had to deal with smaller budgets, less resources, increased workloads, higher performance expectations and limited or no employee benefits,” said Deb Loveridge, the Managing Director of Randstad, Asia Pacific.

“Aussies are starting to evaluate what’s important to them within a work context, and then placing these issues at the top of their list of requirements when looking for a job. This is good news for businesses, and highlights while salary is important, employees will be open to other benefits if a pay rise is still not a possibility in the short term.”

In addition to this, a healthy work-life balance is also at the top of Australian employees’ priority lists, with a reported 11% of Aussies possessing the desire to create more equality between their personal and professional lives.

Are You Job Seeking?

While this evidence reveals some important lessons and thinking points for recruiting organisations, these trends also have significance for current job seekers: Executives looking for employment in their respective industries may want to rethink their priorities or perhaps consider negotiating higher pay or better benefits.

With businesses facing tough financial times over the past few years, employee attraction and retention has become an increasingly significant issue and job seekers may be able to leverage this to secure better rewards for themselves, whether in terms of salary, benefits or more balanced work hours.

Negotiating More Pay

For those who have found the ideal job, negotiating salary is an important step and candidates should keep the above trends in mind. Further tips for a successful salary negotiation can include:

• Making sure your resume is up to date, clear and convincing – this is the one document that will essentially get you more money or more benefits, so make sure it is impressive!
• If you have not secured a new job just yet (or if you are in the interview process), ensure that you do NOT reveal any details about your past or present salaries to the employer
• Be realistic. Don’t ask for outrageous amounts of money without the competencies to back up your request. Make sure your negotiations are based on your actual skills, talents and value, not on what you “think” you deserve
• If you are unsure of how to negotiate or if you are applying for an executive or senior role, hiring a salary negotiator on your behalf can be extremely beneficial, as they will know how to obtain your desired level of pay using smart and professional negotiation techniques

Wondering how much you’re really worth? Resumes Australia offers salary negotiation, resume writing and career coaching services to executive candidates throughout Australia. Reward yourself and get in touch!

Regards,

Company Perks That Can Enhance Your Career

Today, many job hunters want much more than a simple salary boost or a good retirement package from their employers.

Overall happiness and a work-life balance are at the forefront of executive demands these days, and top employers are responding by offering additional perks and benefits to attract and retain top talent.

 

If you are searching for a new job, keep your eyes out for some of these amazing perks that could make a real difference to your job and your career:

Day Care Programs

With the new parental leave benefits recently announced for hardworking executives, many corporate organisations are recognising the need to be ‘family friendly.’ Providing in-house Day Care Programs for parents is one of the biggest ways that companies seek to retain their valued employees full-time or even part-time even after they have made the decision to have children. This is a great perk to look out for if you’ve got young kids or if you are looking to have children in the future!

Work Flexibility

Many employers are also conceding to executives’ demands for more flexible work arrangements. This could include the chance to work from home on a regular basis or opportunities to start or finish the workday either earlier or later. This gives employers the chance to attract a wider net of quality employees who may have family commitments to take on or who don’t want a long commute to and from work each day – and who otherwise wouldn’t consider joining the company without some flexibility. Most organisations, however, may not advertise or promote their flexibility, so be sure to ask this when approaching employers or recruiters.

Opportunities for Fitness & Health

Promoting greater health is the key to having happier and more productive staff. For this reason, lots of organisations offer gym memberships and discounts for health and fitness facilities. Sports teams, clubs, lunch time activity classes and access to local recreation facilities are all perks that show how dedicated an employer is to the health of their workforce.

Education & Training

Providing career training and advancement opportunities are perks that prove loyalty to employees by encouraging personal growth within the company. Executives keen to learn and gain further education can look for a position in an organisation that provides instructor-led, web-based or even video-based training, or one that will reimburse your tuition should you pursue advanced training or education at university or another institute.

Company Car

If you have to travel a lot within your job or simply to get to/from your job, a company car is an excellent perk to keep an eye out for. This can both maximise your time and productivity and it will also save you money since you won’t need to pay for your own vehicle. If you are having trouble negotiating the kind of salary you want with a new employer, asking for a company car instead may be a great compromise that benefits both parties.

Private Health Care

In Australia, health care costs seems to be endlessly on the rise and yet many executives consider comprehensive health care essential to their wellbeing. You may find that many larger, corporate organisations will offer healthcare cover for their employees (and in some cases, their families, too) or they will provide a monthly benefit to help pay for your private health care. If you are trying to negotiate with an employer over salary, health care benefits can be a great perk to ask for as well.

Profit Sharing

Profit sharing is often limited to corporate organisations, but this can be a great perk, as you will get to share a percentage of the company’s profits, which can be a nice little bonus to complement your job.

Socialising

It’s important to remember that work isn’t all about sitting at a desk, too. Lots of great friends and valuable contacts can be made on the job – and often, these come to fruition through socialising. If you love the idea of being part of a team or community, look for organisational perks that include social clubs or activities. It might be as simple as monthly company lunches or organised team days off-site.

Taking control of every aspect of your career is essential in achieving success fulfilment. Resumes Australia provides leading career services, such as career coaching and resume writing, to help your career flourish.

Regards,

How to Kick Start Your Graduate Career

Life beyond university is a truly exciting time, yet many graduates will find that while their education is fresh, the job market can still be a highly competitive place.

Distinguishing yourself from the crowd as a recent graduate is vital in heightening your chances of success and competing against other graduates, as well as more experienced candidates.

 

Resumes

Getting your resume together needs to happen as you are nearing the end of your degree or studies. Resume writing is an art form that many executives invest in, in order to remain competitive. The quality of your resume can mean the difference between securing an interview and losing the opportunity to another candidate.

Ensure that your resume is professionally written, immaculately presented and that it effectively highlights your capabilities, skills and education. You should also include any job experience you have acquired while studying; even if it is not entirely relevant to your industry, you can use this experience to emphasise your work ethic and your transferable skills. If you are unsure how to write a powerful resume, working with a resume writing specialist may be ideal.

Internships and Volunteer work

Completing internships throughout your studies is an extremely effective way to build your experience, extend your professional network and locate opportunities for fulltime, paid employment in your industry. While some degrees will include a formal internship as a mandatory part of assessment, you can greatly enhance your career opportunities by completing volunteer internships, volunteer work, casual work, or even paid work in your industry. In addition to developing your on-the-job skills and confidence, you’ll also be giving yourself a strong advantage over other graduate jobseekers.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world’s most popular professional networking tool and with over 200 million members, it’s something every graduate should value and utilise. As a student, you should create a winning profile on LinkedIn and begin networking as much as possible. Participating in groups, posting updates or following and connecting with influential industry leaders will give you ample opportunity to find employment.

Make sure that you also voice the fact that you are searching for employment and don’t forget to include the right keywords in your profile – this will make you more ‘findable’ in the eyes of recruiters and employers.

Career Expos

Career expos and career days are great for students. These events provide excellent opportunities to network with professionals and employers in your field. A list of prospective employers will usually be released before the event, so start by identifying the companies you wish to work for and conduct as much research on each as you can. It can also be extremely beneficial to prepare a number of resumes to hand out, and each should be tailored to meet employer requirements.

Career Counselling Services

Many universities and graduate school will also offer career counselling services to students. These counsellors can be effective in helping you identify your career goals, assessing your skills, competencies and providing you with valuable resources related to your industry. You should also check-in with your career services on a regular basis to find out what graduate positions are being advertised within the university and/or what graduate programs are available.

Recruitment Agents

Recruitment agents can be beneficial when helping you find corporate employment, but positions can also be very competitive. Again, your resume should be well written in order to stand out from the crowd and you should make every effort to meet with your recruitment agent face-to-face. It’s important to realise, however, that a recruitment agent’s main role is to satisfy the employer (their client) and their focus is to find candidates who hold the right skills, competencies and qualifications for a particular job. That said, agencies can open up plenty of other professional opportunities that you may otherwise not have access to.

Are you a graduate ready to embark on a professional career? Resumes Australia offers resume writing, career counselling and interviewing coaching services to a range of candidates, from Graduates to Managers to CEOs. Kick-start your career with us today!

Regards,

Why Should I Hire You? Knowing Your Unique Selling Points

“Why Should I Hire You?” is one of the most common interview questions you will ever come across.

Now that your professional resume has made the right impression, employers want to know exactly what you can bring to the table and what value you can add to their business.

 

I conduct frequent executive interview coaching sessions that teach my clients how to field this question and how to develop strong, articulated answers that stress their unique selling points.

What Are Unique Selling Points?

Your unique selling points are what make you stand out from the crowd. They are talents that demonstrate to the employer why you are the best candidate for the role and the key strengths that other candidates may not possess. Unique selling points can be:

• Specific skills – technical or personal
• Knowledge – about the industry or market
• Experience – what you’ve done and achieved
• Behaviours – how you can handle or cope with situations or problems
• Talents – things you excel at

There are lots of different ways in which the above can be interpreted when it comes to your unique selling points. For instance, the ability to make strategic decisions can be a unique selling point, as can the skill to type at 90 words per minute.

How To Identify Your Unique Selling Points

You probably already have a good idea of what your selling points are and you’re most likely familiar with your strengths (and weaknesses). Yet your unique selling points must also be relevant to the job you are applying for. There’s no point in saying to an employer “I’m great at putting together top-end business strategies” if the job you’re applying for has nothing to do with strategy development. Draw on your strengths and talents until you find at least 5 that pertain to the job you want; consulting the job description at this point is a good idea.

Knowing the Benefits

Once you’ve identified your unique selling points, you will need to go one step further and single out the specific benefits that these competencies will bring to the business.

It’s fine to say that you’re a great problem solver or an excellent decision maker, but what does that mean for the employer? How have your unique selling points helped or advanced other companies in the past? Here are some examples to help you take your selling points to the next level:

1. Unique Selling Point: I am great at client relations.

Benefit: I am great at client relations. In my last role, I effectively managed several client disputes and disagreements, saving my company tens of thousands of dollars and increasing client spend by 5%.

2. Unique Selling Point: I am an expert at financial database systems.

Benefit: I am an expert at financial database systems, with the ability to show you valuable company performance metrics and develop strategies that will help improve your bottom line.

Still need help? Resumes Australia is a complete resume writing, career coaching and interview coaching service that can help you locate your unique selling points and teach you how to best demonstrate these in an interview.

Regards,

How to Beat Rising Unemployment Rates

While we may not be as unlucky as some other countries around the globe, economists have predicted that unemployment rates will most likely rise in Australia in 2013.

For this very reason, apply for future job openings will become even more competitive – which means that each time, your application and your professional resume need to be even more outstanding.

 
If you are job seeking in 2013, here is my best advice at how to beat the unemployment rate:

Make Your Resume Exceptional

Recruiters and employers often receive dozens, even hundreds of resumes for just one position. In order to grab their attention and stand out from the crowd, your professional resume must be brilliant. Great formatting, excellent wording and the right amount of detail will ensure that your resume speaks to the recruiter or employer and convinces them that you are the right person for the job.

If you’re unsure how to make your resume stand out or if your current resume is not garnering much interest, consider consulting a professional resume writer to help you.

Network As Much As Possible

While traditional advertisements and applications are still the preferred way to recruit, many positions these days are filled via networking. So, in addition to applying for jobs online, you need to ensure that you network consistently.

This means making contact and maintaining relationships with any friends or professional connections that you feel could help you in your job search. You can network by attending industry events, meeting with recruitment agents, contacting search consultants and setting up social media profiles on sites like Twitter and LinkedIn.

Prepare For Interviews

If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, you must be prepared! The competition will still be high and you need to make a strong impression with your interviewer in order to move onto the next stage. Familiarise yourself with the company as much as possible and spend some time conducting research into what they do and what markets they operate in.

Next, make sure that you know yourself – and your resume. Your interviewer will ask you lots of tough questions about your skills, experience and abilities throughout the interview – will you be able to answer them all? If the answer is ‘no,’ interview coaching may be the solution you’re looking for.

Don’t Get Lazy

Many candidates searching for employment tend to apply for one or two jobs and then sit back and wait. This is fine if you’re not in a major hurry, but doing this can greatly limit your chances of finding employment. If you need to find a job sooner rather than later, don’t get lazy. Applying for jobs can be hard work, but you need to keep at it. Try not to wait for one response before deciding to apply for something else. My best advice is to be proactive with your job applications: as soon as you see something that could be right for you, apply for it! This will open up your opportunities much more.

Do SOMETHING!

It’s easy to spend all your time applying for jobs or simply waiting around to hear back from recruiters. But having large gaps in your resume can also deter employers, recruiters and even headhunters, since these people are much more likely to employ someone who is already actively working or keeping busy.

If you’ve been out of work for a while, broaden your options with tasks like volunteer work, temp work or even internships. These will make sure you continue to expand your skills and they also look great on your resume, giving employers the impression that you’re a proactive and ‘ready to work’ type of person. Volunteering, temping and internships can also open the doors to many other opportunities that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, including full time and paid employment.

Regards,

What Barack Obama Can Teach Us About Job Interviewing

He’s got one of the most prestigious positions in the world and to the delight of many supporters all over the globe, Barack Obama has just secured his job for a second time.

Why is he so successful? Some say it’s because of his policies, while others claim it’s thanks to his charismatic confidence and his ability to relate to the American people.

 

While you don’t necessarily have to be a President in the making, there is much to be learned from this great leader when it comes to job interviewing.

He is extremely well spoken…

Like all public speakers and Presidents before him, Obama is extremely well spoken. He rarely falters, stutters or becomes lost for words. He knows his topics and he knows them well. In job interviews, it is imperative that you are the same – you must know your experience, your values and your capabilities. You must also be able to articulate these in a confident, engaging and succinct way. Just as Obama builds rapport with his American followers (and no doubt he’s great at it), you must build rapport with your employers and interviewers.

He addresses the right issues…

Obama is a leader who is very much in touch with the issues and events surrounding daily American life. As a result, his actions and goals revolve around developing a better nation for all. When it comes to job interviewing, your vision should be the same: you will want to address the right issues and the right questions that are not only important to you, but important to your employer and the position on offer. Many candidates head into an interview prepared to talk about themselves, but without assessing what the employer really wants or how their particular skills fit into the job requirements or the organisation at large.

He has a sense of humour…

It’s not all doom and gloom when Obama addresses his audience. He’s been known to make jokes about himself, come up with amusing responses to political happenings and even sing songs. While you don’t have to go this far in your job interview, and while you should remain professional at all times, having a light sense of humour can help build rapport with your interviewers. It also shows that you’re a positive person who has the ability to relate to other co-workers and employees. Beware of being too arrogant or making inappropriate jokes however; there is a fine line between being personable and alienating your employers.

He’s determined…

Part of being a great leader is not only having the ability to make important decisions, but to find the determination to ensure the right outcomes come to fruition. The same goes for job interviews; being determined (without being pushy) is an invaluable trait, particularly when it comes to chasing up opportunities and addressing any concerns the interviewers might have over your suitability for the role. It’s hard work, but being determined often pays off!

He’s got the right support…

One of Obama’s key tactics as President has been to surround himself with informed people who share his values, but also know how to challenge his opinions and views. The same goes for your career – you’re the “President” of your own job seeking campaign and surrounding yourself with mentors, executive coaches, search consultants, resume writers and interview coaches can all help you secure your success.

Are you an emerging leader preparing for that next job opportunity? Executive Interview Coaching is just one of the many coaching services available at Resumes Australia. Get in touch with us today or learn how we can transform your resume too.

When Your Job Search Isn’t Working

Searching for employment in the contemporary recruitment world is a challenging and competitive process.

You are usually up against other highly qualified candidates and aggressive job seekers who are keen to climb the corporate ladder just as much as you.

 

If you have been applying for roles or attending interviews but getting nowhere, you may need to identify exactly where your efforts need improvement, or your strategies need changing.

Resumes

Resumes are the backbone of the recruitment industry. You may find that you are applying for roles that you feel are on a par with your experience, but then weeks go by and you are not hearing anything back from the employer or recruiter. If this is occurring on an ongoing basis, your resume may be letting you down.

Ask yourself: does you resume adequately reflect your talents? Does it specifically relate to the requirements of the job you are applying for? Is it clear and easy to read, or is it riddled with errors and bad formatting?

A poor resume can often be the culprit behind many unsuccessful applications. Even if your experience is far reaching, if it is not outlined accurately in your resume, you won’t move on to the interview stage.

The solution? Put more time and effort into your resume or consult a professional resume writing service to determine exactly why your resume isn’t working.

Cover Letters

If your cover letter reads poorly or is too long and vague, recruiters will most likely add it to the rejection pile before they even read your resume. Spend some time working on the effectiveness of your cover letter, and ensure that it directly addresses the particular role you are applying for. You will also need to double-check that your cover letter is free of any grammatical errors that could make you appear unprofessional.

If you are unsure how to proceed, a resume writer can also put together a winning cover letter for you that utilises convincing language, and leverages your strengths to appeal to the employer.

Interviews

If you are getting through to the interview process, congratulations! It probably means that your resume and other documentation are up to scratch. But what if you are not getting further than the first interview every time?

There can be many reasons for this. In some cases, it may be due to the fact that you are not interviewing at your best or creating a good impression with the interviewer. If so, can be beneficial. Coaching sessions can teach you how to respond to interview questions, create rapport with the interviewer, and discuss your strengths confidently and professionally.

Misalignment of Talent

Misalignment of talent is one of the biggest reasons why your job search may not be leading to job success. While your resume and interview skills may be outstanding, you will need to assess whether you have the right abilities and experience to take on the positions you have been applying for. You could be under-qualified or even over-qualified for the role. Consider carefully whether the abilities listed in your resume match with the requirements of each position.

Job Searches

It can often be the case, especially in executive searches, that there are just no suitable positions in the market for you at any given time. If so, this may require you to expand or approach your job searching strategies in a different way.

If you have simply been browsing job websites, expand your techniques by approaching recruiters, employers and headhunters directly. You can also utilise online networking sites to increase your chances of finding suitable roles.  Connecting with influential leaders on LinkedIn, for example, can lead to opportunities that may not be advertised.

If you continue to have issues with your job search, why not speak to a professional consultant at Resumes Australia? Our professional services include executive resume writing, cover letter writing, interview coaching, career coaching and executive search guidance.

Regards,

New Career Goals For the New Year

Career goal setting is an extremely important step in managing your professional life.

Your goals will define your career strategies, and determine your career movements and decisions over the coming years.

With the New Year upon us, this may be the ideal time to review your career goals once again.

Has Anything Changed?

Think back over the past year and consider whether anything has changed in your professional life. You may have decided that heading in a certain direction was not quite right for you, or you may have gained experience in a particular niche that you’re now keen to explore. Reflect on the changes and developments your career has gone through over the past twelve months, and consider how this may affect or change your career goals.

New Goals for the New Year

Now is the time to also think about setting yourself new, yearly goals. This could be a short-term goal or goals that you can achieve by the end of this year (or sooner) and that will act as a significant milestone in reaching your ultimate career objective. Once you have your yearly goals in place, work out a plan of action on how you are going to achieve these over the coming months.

Exercise Your Goals

Your new career goals should permeate every area of your professional life, from your professional resume and cover letter to the way you make connections and search for jobs. Whether resume writing or working on other documentation, ensure that your information and key expertise aligns with your new goals. If you’re unsure about how to do this, seek assistance from a professional resume writer.

Make Improvements

In order to stay on top of your success, your goals should also include at least one major area of improvement you would like to work on over the next year. This could be improving a particular skill set, gaining more experience in a certain area, or investing more time into networking. Set an ‘improvement’ goal for yourself that will significantly impact your career, and write down the benefits that achieving this will bring.

Consider Your Finances

Finances are important. Yet goal setting can often revolve around job titles and roles, rather than around money. However, your overall career plan should incorporate strong, financial goals to help accelerate your career. A common financial goal, for example, is to be earning X income by a certain age. Having a financial goal will also ensure that your finances don’t move backward simply because you want to change your career or move forward.

Remember, It’s Personal Too

Very few of us are workaholics without a private life outside of work – and your personal goals are just as important as your professional ones. Review and revise your personal goals to give yourself a complete vision of what you plan for the coming year.

Did you know that Resumes Australia has a multitude of career management and career coaching services that can greatly transform the control you have over your career? Call us for more information or visit our Online Shop to learn about our resume writing and other services.

Regards,

Job Searching Tips for 2013

Happy New Year! As 2013 commences, it is no secret that the Australian job market continues to be extremely competitive, regardless of whether you are a CEO or a university graduate.

If you are job searching in 2013, here’s my best advice for getting ahead of your competitors, and increasing your opportunities:

 

Get Social

There’s no avoiding professional and social media when it comes to job searching. Professional and social media and networking are changing the way both employers and recruiters search for suitable candidates and this “trend” will continue well into 2013.

Even if you apply for jobs elsewhere, more and more recruiters and employers are using professional platforms like LinkedIn to learn more about you and your experience. Ensure that you utilise your networks, and make connections to increase your prospective job opportunities. At the very least, make sure that you are an active LinkedIn member.

Invest In Your Professional Resume

Your professional resume is one of the most crucial documents to advance your career, and will ultimately determine whether you are suitable for an employer’s position. Your resume should be expertly written and customised for a particular role and its requirements. If you’re unsure how to make your resume engaging and relevant for your next application, a professional resume writer can help. Remember, you only have one chance to make a strong, first impression on the employer – don’t waste it by having a poor resume!

Invest In Your Online Profiles

Like your resume, your online profiles – whether on LinkedIn, Twitter or elsewhere – need to create a powerful impression whenever they are viewed. Proactively driving your potential employment success means investing time and/or money into your online profiles to ensure that they accurately and convincingly portray your skills and experience.

Know Your Keywords

When you search for positions online, you use keywords. Your keywords will usually include your job title. However, expanding your keyword list when job searching also means that you can maximise your searches to find additional opportunities.

If you are only using one word to conduct your searches (e.g. project manager), consider what other job titles or keywords could bring up more advertisements in your job results.

Spend Time Searching (and Researching)

As you may already know, job searching is not a quick and easy task. It requires serious dedication, so make an effort to set aside the appropriate amount of time to conduct job searches and/or research roles and employers. If you are short on time, consider working with a recruitment agency or headhunter, or signing up for relevant job emails, which can all help in maximising your time.

Be Patient & Confident

Finding that perfect position isn’t easy, and it can take time to find and secure your ideal role. Remaining patient and confident in your job hunt will ensure that you maintain a fresh and positive outlook in all your applications. If you feel that you are continually missing out on opportunities or struggling to succeed in interviews, you may want to seek help from a professional to analyse exactly what areas need improvement.

Do you need help with your job hunt? Resumes Australia is a complete resume writing and career coaching service available to all professionals throughout Australia and abroad. Let us help you turn your job searching around!

Best wishes,

LinkedIn & Resumes Growing Closer Together

LinkedIn has grown incredibly since its inception in 2000 and anyone who has a profile on LinkedIn knows just how easy is it to connect with others.

As recruitment methods continue to incorporate technology, LinkedIn also continues to drive innovation into their platform, and make profiles more functional and appealing, for users and employers alike.

New Profile Design

Recently, LinkedIn launched a new profile design with the goal of making user profiles much clearer and visually engaging. The idea is to give users a quick and clear idea of who somebody is, and what they can do as soon as their profile pops up. LinkedIn hopes that this new design will help members “tell their professional stories, be more easily found for opportunities, and build relationships through meaningful interactions.”

What’s changed with the new LinkedIn profile?

1. It’s much more visual. The new profile is set up in a more visually bold and appealing way, making additional use of photos and images. Inline editing functionality has also been added to make updating easier and faster.
2. It’s more people-focused. LinkedIn has also made improvements to the way members and connections interact. At a quick glance, you will now be able to see more in-depth information on the people and businesses you are connected to. This gives you a more reliable way of working out who can help you achieve your next career goal, assist with getting you that ideal position, or introduce you to an important connection.
3. It’s more up-to-date. Enhancements have also been made to the layout of information and updates posted by others in your network; this is now displayed at the top of profiles. The benefit is that you can quickly gauge what your connections have been up to, or what they’re currently talking about.

One of the biggest challenges in enhancing the LinkedIn site has been to make sure that it remains professionally relevant, and that it doesn’t simply turn into yet another ‘social’ platform that’s simply about sharing content and posting comments. Unlike Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn is much more of a professional networking tool and is one of the few places online where recruiters and employers can gain a strong idea of a candidate’s actual work history and skills.

LinkedIn Projects

One of the other, crucial updates that LinkedIn has made is to also include a section for current ‘projects’.  In this area, you’ll be able to enter and describe professional projects that you are presently working on. This demonstrates to viewers (who are often recruiters and headhunters) precisely what your activities are on a day-to-day basis. The main benefit is that it can help you portray your experience and your responsibilities in a fresh way.

How to Manage Your LinkedIn Profile?

For executive job seekers, the key to maximising opportunities on LinkedIn is to treat it like your second resume, and keep it as up-to-date as possible, particularly if you are currently looking for employment. You should make sure that:

• Experience, skills and achievements are updated accordingly, especially in relation to your current position; add notable skills to your summary, and the designated ‘skills’ area of your profile
• Your work history is updated and relevant, especially if you have recently changed companies or positions
• Your summary is expertly written, utilising the right terminology and keywords
• Your contact details are clear so that potential employers and contacts can easily get in touch with you outside of LinkedIn
• You share relevant and updated content, such as industry news

Do You Need Help With Your LinkedIn Profile?

Working on your LinkedIn profile is essential, especially if you are keen to connect with others and find employment. However, for busy executives, finding the time to work on your online brand is not always easily achievable.

Resumes Australia has a range of resume writing and LinkedIn profile services to help you manage your complete resume portfolio. Get in touch with us today.

Regards,