5 Out-of-Date Job-Search Tactics “Is it still correct to use ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ in a cover letter?” a reader asked in an e-mail. “That isn’t such a great idea,” I wrote back. “No one uses ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ anymore, unless they’re actually writing to a madam, such as Heidi Fleiss.” I’m not sure my e-mail correspondent caught the joke. It’s not that using out-of-date job-search approaches brands you as older. Employers pay us, in part, to be aware of trends and phenomena that affect the workplace. Here are five formerly useful, now dangerous job-search approaches that hark back to an earlier age. 1. 2. 3. Groveling doesn’t work, which is why compiling and mailing goofy lists such as “here are 10 reasons you should hire me” are terrible things to do. 4. 5. Still, the last thing you want to do as a job-seeker is seek brownie points by whipping out a file folder full of clippings at an interview or by saying, “I spent the weekend researching your company.”
Books about Africa Saoi - Wikipedia Saoi (Irish pronunciation: [sˠiː], plural Saoithe; literally "wise one"; historically the title of the head of a bardic school) is the highest honour bestowed by Aosdána, a state-supported association of Irish creative artists. The title is awarded for life and held by at most seven people at a time.[1] The limit was increased from five in 2007–08.[2][3] At the conferring ceremony, a torc (a twist/spiral of gold, worn around the neck) is presented to the Saoi, typically by the President of Ireland. Nominating process[edit] A committee of ten members of Aosdána referred to as the Toscaireacht[4] monitor and manage the nominating process to confirm adherence to the established rules. Fifteen members of the Aosdána must nominate a candidate of merit and distinction. Only one nomination per vacancy may be processed through an election at a time. List[edit] Notes References[edit] Jump up ^ "Saoi Award and Nomination Process". External links[edit] Official Aosdána Website
do job-seekers really need an elevator pitch? A reader writes: I recently visited my grad school on behalf of my employer as part of their college recruiting team. My objective was to collect resumes and speak with students regarding our summer internship program. I’ve worked the career fairs before but have not done so in a couple of years, and at this one I noticed some students doing something that I found off-putting. They’re making an “elevator pitch” for themselves. Several of the students using this tactic also used aggressive body language, tried to read the notes I was writing on the back of their resume, and demanded that I give them my business card or work email address (which is not permitted by HR). Colleagues who help with college recruiting at other institutions are reporting similar experiences. Yes, it is very much a thing that (some) college career centers are telling students to do! And it’s not just an inexperience thing — because there are plenty of inexperienced candidates who don’t do it, as you saw.
The Belgian designers taking low-key luxe to new heights Axel Vervoordt – the designer, antiques dealer, collector and gallerist – is often cited by design insiders as laying the foundations for the quiet aesthetic that has become synonymous with Belgium’s design archetype. For most, his appearance at the Biennale des Antiquaires in the Grand Palais Paris in 1982 proved a pivotal moment. “His taste was relatively unknown outside Belgium, but he had an epiphany in preparation for the Biennale,” says Wim Pauwels, the design specialist whose publishing house Beta Plus has produced some 25 monographs of Belgian architects, designers and landscape architects. Vervoordt continues to be the designer of choice for many famous clients. Vincent Van Duysen, the architect whose international profile is such that he must rank only slightly below Magritte and Hergé in the league table of famous Belgians, has been defining his own form of rich refinement since establishing his practice in 1990. Tactile materials are a key feature of Belgian design.
William Blake's illustrations of Paradise Lost - Wikipedia William Blake illustrated Paradise Lost more often than any other work by John Milton, and illustrated Milton's work more often than that of any other writer. The illustrations demonstrate his critical engagement with the text, specifically his efforts to redeem the "errors" he perceived in his predecessor's work. Description and provenance[edit] Satan Watching the Endearments of Adam and Eve (1808), version from the "Butts set" The Thomas set The paintings of the Thomas set are each approximately 10x 8.25 inches. The Butts set The dimensions of the Butts set, also known as the "large set", are 19.5x15.5 inches, nearly twice that of the Thomas set. The Linnell set Analysis[edit] Illustration to Milton a Poem. There are twelve plates in each of the Paradise Lost sets, one for each of the books in the poem. Table of Illustrations[edit] Citations[edit] References[edit] Behrendt, Stephen C. (1983). External links[edit]
Why You Should Take 5 Minutes to Google Yourself Today Image via Pixabay/Hebi65 One of the first things recruiters or hiring managers are likely to do when considering you as a job candidate is Google you to see what you’re all about. Investing the time and energy into building your brand online is essential in landing a good job. Not sure where to begin? Follow this five-step checklist to cultivate a strong personal brand online that’s discoverable, professional, and impressive. 1. First things first. Have a trusted friend or colleague offer an external set of eyes for the same search. Only publish things to the Internet that you wouldn’t mind a recruiter seeing. tweet Make sure that you, and they, toggle over to Images, Videos, and News searches as well as the default Web search. If any content comes up on the first page that you feel doesn’t reflect well on you, especially in the eyes of a hiring manager, prune it if it’s something you own, like a tweet, a video, a pin, a Google+ post, or a blog post. 2. Image via Pixabay/Settergren 3. 4.
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