Why Your Bias Against Tattoos Means Youre Missing Out on Talent

Why Your Bias Against Tattoos Means Youre Missing Out on Talent Whether it’s motivational quotes, pictures of flowers, or an image of a beloved pet tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, it’s estimated that around one in five UK adults have tattoos, with those under 40 significantly more likely to get their skin inked. And as more people go under the needle, we’ve also seen a professional shift start to emerge. Whereas tattoos have historically been seen as an office taboo, a significant number of workplaces have begun to relax their dress codes, and in many offices where tattoos were once a taboo, you’ll now see professionals proudly displaying their body art. So given that almost a fifth of UK adults have tattoos, and attitudes seem to be changing, at LinkedIn we wanted to look at a level of acceptance of visible tattoos in the workplace   and whether having a tattoo on display still affects the hiring process. The results were eye-opening After speaking to 500 people working in recruitment, we found that three quarters (75%) think a candidate’s image plays a significant role in the hiring process and 88% say that having a tattoo could limit someone’s career progression. On top of this, four out of ten (41%) admitted to actively rejecting a suitable candidate because they had a visible tattoo. The top three reasons given for these rejections were: Just under half (47%) said it was due to industry intolerance 46% felt a visible tattoo showed a lack of professionalism Two fifths (41%) said it was because the employer had a strict dress code It also seems as those tattoos aren’t the only remaining workplace taboo, as significant amounts of recruiters said they would feel uncomfortable hiring someone: Wearing clothing which is too casual (34%) Who had visible piercings (26%) With brightly dyed hair (21%) HR and recruitment teams are well aware of the problems this bias against ink and image is causing with 82% of those surveyed saying that discrimination against physical image indicates businesses could be missing out on top talent. Times are changing We are glad to see attitudes are changing. Three-fifths (60%) of recruitment professionals said that discrimination against tattoos and physical image had decreased over the last five years. But those working in HR and recruitment aren’t taking this shift in attitude for granted. Keen to make sure their organizations aren’t missing out on top talent, many have introduced systems and processes to iron out any bias against image. We found that phone interviews, virtual reality assessments and screening candidates via bots are the top methods to tackle the discrimination. In addition to this, recruiters can also use LinkedIn’s Career Advice feature to engage with colleagues and other professionals to give or ask for advice on any aspect of working life including bias against image This growing awareness of the issues of bias in the hiring process is reflected in the results of our Global Recruiting Trends report. The report found that half (49%) of UK hiring managers believe that changes to interview techniques are ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ important to the future of hiring. The same research found that 42% of respondents believe interviewer bias is one of the biggest problems for talent leaders. So while it’s clear that prejudice against image is clearly still rife in the hiring process, there are signs that attitudes are changing. And with tattooed professionals making up an ever-growing section of the workforce, it’s worth businesses evaluating their hiring process and seeing whether there are simple steps they could take to make sure they’re not missing out on top talent. What’s your view on tattoos in the workplace? What does your business do today not to miss out on the best talent? You can join the conversation on LinkedIn by using the #InkAtWork hashtag. About the author: Rebecca Drew,  the Sales Manager for LinkedIn Talent Solutions,  has 20 years of experience in Cloud Software, Recruitment, Management  Consulting and Social Media.

Your 90-Day Career Push

Your 90-Day Career Push As I write this post, there are less than 90 days until the end of 2016. The thought of another year being over is hard to wrap my head around. Where does the time go? I don’t know about you, but as I look over the first 9 months of the year, I am reminded of all of the things that I set out to do and have yet to start. There’s nothing you or I can do about spilled milk, right? As you look over your career goals for 2016, it’s time to evaluate what’s not accomplished before 2016 passes you by. The 90-60-30-day push series will give you the motivation to end the year just as motivated as you started. Repeat after me, “During the last 90 career days of 2016, I plan to….” Discover what I truly want. Millennials are very lucky. They have been told over and over again that they can live their purpose earlier than generations before them. And guess what? They’ve believed it. Now there’s millions of vibrant job seekers raging against the 9 to 5 machine. If you are not a millennial, you can still take on that belief system. Yes, we all need those jobs that pay the bills, however, it’s time to step out of the 9 to 5 tunnel to remind yourself that it’s possible to have a career that you love. Have you ever thought it was possible to not dread Mondays? Evaluate your many talents and rediscover what you set out to do when you entered the workforce to begin with. You’ll be amazed at what you find. Rekindle an old networking flame and make new ones. Remember those business cards you collected that you put into a drawer? Or, those LinkedIn profile connections you accepted and never cared to follow-up on? Well, now’s the time. When time has passed since your initial contact, you must start from scratch to build a rapport. For your business card contacts remind them where you first met and compose a simple check-in email. For LinkedIn connects, check out their profile and view any articles, videos, or publications they have listed and use that as your in. If the profile doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, find what you have in common in the industry and build from there. It only takes one message to lead to an awesome opportunity. Add some oomph to my personal branding package. Believe it or not, but trends change. What used to work in your job search may not work now and you must move with the tide. Step up your game! Review your past cover letter and résumé to give them a refresher. Eliminate passé trends like starting your résumé with an objective, lack of industry keywords, and non-ATS friendly templates. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, get one ASAP. It’s a 24/7 résumé that will give you exposure and reach a paper résumé cannot. If you’re going to do it, do it right. Enlist the right team of professionals if you have to and do the proper research.  As a result, you are able to secure a finished product you can be proud of. The smallest steps add up to make the biggest difference. These tasks will keep you busy before your next installment at 60 days. Remember, action and results breed motivation! Image credits Main     Connections     resume

Health Educator Job Description - Algrim.co

Health Educator Job Description - Algrim.co Health Educator Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

The fairs useful for international students University of Manchester Careers Blog

The fairs useful for international students University of Manchester Careers Blog Absolutely! Whether you are looking to stay on and gain experience in the UK or leave the UK after study, the fairs provide something for most international students. Heres how. I was just settling down to write a post about making the most of the forthcoming fairs for international students, when I spotted Hollys recent blog post about the very same thing at: Making the most of the fairs   Although not specifically written for an international audience, all the messages are applicable, so do take a look. More importantly, though, it is good if you can consider the international angle too and tailor your approach. 1) Theres no getting away from the visa issue. Its fair to say that many of the firms coming to our forthcoming fairs are visa sponsors, which is good news. But there are a significant few that are not. For example, those not on the UK Border Agencys Sponsor Register are not in a position to sponsor a visa for you. Not on the register not a sponsor! They can apply to go on there, but it will take around 6 months or more. There is one firm, Morgan Crucible, coming to the end of October fairs, who are waiting to get onto the register and who are therefore keen to meet international talent, but some have no plans to join the register anytime soon and no plans to sponsor. To find out who is not on the register, you can look through the UK Border Agencys Sponsor Register online at:     Alternatively take a look at each fairs web pages. We have a section for international students for each fair with a listing of those firms not on the register and some general advice. The list for the Eth nic Diversity Fair is now live at: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/events/ethnicdiversityfair/internationalstudents/, and the others are coming soon. Of those firms who are on the register, some are not planning to sponsor visas. Some have national security restrictions, like Logica, GCHQ; some say they have limits on numbers (Toyota) and some just dont seem to want to sponsor. Some, however, may not be entirely up to speed on the new visa regulations, so remember, if you are, you may be able to help them along! Whichever firms you speak to, though, dont ask about visa sponsorship straight away. Be sure to ensure you come across as interested in that organisation, what they do, their positions (etc, etc) and not just any visa sponsor option. 2) Think global, ask local! Despite these being primarily UK opportunity fairs, more and more of our fair exhibitors each year have global opportunities. Some are seeking to attract international students in the UK now, for positions back home when you finish your studies and some even have an option to train in the UK for a year or two before returning. Even without these programmes, though, the UK recruitment teams are also a great source of information and intelligence on a firm in general before you apply to overseas branches. I have met a few students over the years who have been invited to special international recruitment days at London head offices of firms after they have approached recruiters at a Manchester fair. If you dont ask the question, youll never know the answer! A few examples. At the Ethnic Diversity Fair on Wednesday you will find Unilever who have schemes for China, Russia, Malaysia and Nigeria live at the moment. At the next round of fairs you can meet Decathl on (China), Deloitte (recruiting globally as well as UK), Standard Chartered Bank (with positions around the world) and Contact Singapore (who help international graduates find opportunities in Singapore) and thats just for starters! 3)International students careers week and just when you think the fairs are drawing to a close, there is another mini fair happening on 31st October as part of international students careers week. Here we will have a panel of international and UK recruiters talking about global job hunting tips for international students and available to discuss their opportunities with you. Look for the international recruitment event 2pm 4pm in University Place lecture theatre A at www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/internationalweek All International

Why Extracurricular Resume Does Matter

Why Extracurricular Resume Does MatterThere are many ways to advertise yourself on your extracurricular resume. Even if you feel that the extra-curricular activities of which you are probably unaware or forgetful have no bearing on your academic credentials, you can get around this by boosting your GPA.When you do something extra-curricular you are going to say or write a lot about it and even talk about it with others, but what does the GPA have to do with it? First of all, you have to use the GPA to help your case in terms of GPA when applying for scholarships. Once you get in, the school will want you to have that extra GPA and might not even want you to compete for awards or prizes. By having an extra-curricular resume that you can show to the admissions office, you are automatically giving them an advantage, making them think you have some extra curricular interests on top of what you are actually taking care of.Most of the time, your extracurricular activities are going to be o nes that you started or are involved in, whether they are football a choir, chess club, or the local church. Although these are all very serious endeavors, they still don't count as much when it comes to GPA. The reason is because it is not a regular class, so the grading system isn't going to be as important.There are some things you can do when preparing for the time when you are going to show off your extracurricular activities. First of all, be sure to write down the dates of each activity that you are going to mention and include those dates on your extracurricular resume. Include the names of the members of the group or organization as well, unless they volunteer this information.If you are involved in something that you know nothing about, take the time to find out as much as you can about it and make sure to include it on your resume. You might want to find out about who the leader is and what their favorite activity is.Next, include not only dates but how long you have been involved. Also, list out why you are involved in the activity and how much time you have spent participating in it. You can also include any awards you have won and what your GPA is currently at the school.Another thing that you can do to boost your GPA when you are trying to get listed on your extracurricular activities is to write down your goals, what kind of changes you would like to see in the school, what the school's demographics are, and other topics related to the school. As you can see, this makes you look like a well-rounded individual and not someone who is just playing around.Don't put your extracurricular activities on your extracurricular resume if you don't really understand what you are talking about. It might be a bit late if you remember all the details of your activities now and it doesn't look good on your resume. Rather, write them on your extracurricular resume under your academic achievements and references will appreciate them more.

Presenting Your Business Report Making it Stand Out - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Presenting Your Business Report â€" Making it Stand Out If you really want to make your business report rise above the rest and compel your audience, it is important that you are fully prepared and have organized information. Business reports are usually not the most exciting topic, so to make it engaging, you can add some attention grabbing features such as graphs, graphics and tables to stand out from the crowd. If you are presenting your business report, use the best software available to make it memorable. Use Visual Aids to Put Information Across It’s hard to consider a business report without using PowerPoint or open source presentation software. It is important to use them smartly, otherwise it will have disastrous consequences. Reciting a long list of statistics or clicking through numerous slides will make your audience sleepy. Use minimum slides and keep them eye-catching and informative. Short videos are also a sure fire way to get your points across clearly. Add Some Interesting Facts The best report bound the audience and make them take the subject matter from a different perspective. Start your report with a clear outline of what you actually want to convey. Avoid lengthy, boring introductions that will just make the audience switch off. Start your report with a surprising fact, unique perspective or you can add any funny anecdote to grab the attention of the audience. But avoid using awkward jokes, otherwise it will ruin your image. Use Printed Material to Gain Audience’s Attention Providing handouts to the audience is another smarter way to make your business presentation successful. It will be a great idea to provide the notes after completing your presentation. It will ensure you have the full attention of your audience. Most of all, presenting passionately about the topic and delivering your message to the audience is one of the most important aspects of making your presentation successful. If you are well rehearsed, your dedication shines through and enable you to give a memorable performance that will captivate your audience and impress your viewers. Author Bio: Jermain is a long serving writer at Writing Tutor UK where he has written numerous articles about different aspects of business and studies.

Technology isnt Just for Geeks

Technology isnt Just for Geeks It occurred to me last night as I was organizing ideas from a brainstorming meeting that technology isnt its own category any longer. It is incorporated into every function and every aspect of work today. We shouldnt look at technology as its own department or category. The US workforce is aging. Many of these baby boomers folks didnt grow up with technology (aka computers). If they were lucky, they worked for a company that integrated computers and provided training and education. Kids in preschools today have computers in their playrooms. They know how to use a mouse and click icons and use a keyboard. They have figured out how to use computers to play and learn. There is a big divide in peoples comfort level with computers and technology.So I say,technology is no longer just for the IT department to figure out. Technology isa component of every company and every job at every level. Youwill find it very hard to apply for a job today without filling out an online application.We may find it very hard in the future to interview without Skype. As a job seeker, have you incorporated technology as part of your search? Im not just talking about an electronic version of your resume. Companies are using technology based sourcing in their quest for applicants. What this can mean is that there will be a learning curve beyond just job search skillsyou willalso need to learn the technology associated with job search. Dont fall behind, begin bridging the divide today by taking on the challenge of learning about LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. One at a time. These dont replace job search skills, they are a part of job search. Youll use them to begin networking, they are simply tools used, not a replacement of the core skill of networking. Lets take this into the job. Is there technology being used in your occupation today you are unfamiliar with? Inmost companies, it is a basic requirement of the job to know how to use it. Dont let this technology divide prevent you from being a candidate. Learn how to use all the technology associated with your profession. You could even go one step further and be on the cutting edge by learning about whats predicted to be the new trend for technology. You know some advancements will be coming soon. It used to be that technology and computers were the responsibility of IT departments. Today, we are reguired to be our own IT department andmust learn how to leverage technology in what we do every day.