Using New Features on LinkedIn to Attract Job Opportunities

Using New Features on LinkedIn to Attract Job OpportunitiesUsing New Features on LinkedIn to Attract Job OpportunitiesWhen I first started my career coaching business, I honestly had no idea as to the types of clients I would attract, and I didnt have a clue as to the level of necessity, interest, and opportunity as a paid service there would be to help people use LinkedIn to find a new job.You dont know what you dont knowIt took me years to truly understand and recognize I had successfully learned and developed a specialized skill set in an area that welches a source of pain, frustration, and confusion for so many people.There were many reasons for this, one reason simply being, you dont know what you dont know.What I did knowwas that I wanted to help mora people transition into jobs and careers they wanted by applying the many contemporary job search strategies I had learned about during the writing of my first publication, The Job Inner-View. I didnt yet know the unforeseen future of just how pivotal of a role using LinkedIn would play into my mission.However, what came as the biggest surprise to me over this time was how many of my clients were still employed when we worked together.Adjusting to change to help job seekersFurther into this article, I identify two great additions LinkedIn added in 2017 to help this specific demographic. Feel free to immediately scroll down to view, or you can continue reading to learn more about how I came to understand and identify their specific fears, obstacles, and challenges.Initially, I wrote a book on contemporary job search strategies with the intention to primarily help all the people who were unemployed, underemployed, or working 2-3 jobs (that often had nothing to do with their given field) embrace all the tools and changes I had discovered and adapted to myself when the economy had tanked in 2008.My book also addressed adjusting to the dramatic impacts made on the job search process by rapid advances in technology , and what I learned from interviewing dozens of leaders in the recruiting and hiring space during the writing of my 1st publication. Much to my own disappointment, Ive often found it exceptionally more difficult to inspire the level (or quality) of change to unterstellung demographics as I had hoped for.Instead, Ive experienced a more positive impact and less resistance working with people who are currently working one full-time, soul-sucking job, very unhappy with their current circumstances, and ready to leave ASAP.Embracing the needs of a special demographicAs Ive slowly embraced and focused on better serving this specific demographic over the years, Ive experienced more fulfillment, better results, and a deeper awareness of the value I had to offer them.For example, many of these people in these circumstances come to me in a lot of pain and frustration often feeling emotionally isolated, and physically, mentally, even spiritually bankrupt. They are not only working in a gruelin g, draining, toxic workplace, but are adding on an additional 10-15 hours a week on average looking for new work coupled with raising a family, being a spouse, and having an actual lifeWhat Ive consistently found is that once we collaborate and put together an effective strategy tailored to fit their individual needs and strengths, we reduced their search to 2-3 hours a week in addition to our 1 on 1 calls. Equally (if not more) importantly, they quickly begin feeling more confident, optimistic, energetic and significantly less stressed.Soon, they start functioning better in all other areas of their life. Im sure you can also imagine how much better they show up to new job interviews (and even their current job) with this renewed spirit and energy.Helping others optimize LinkedIn while on the jobOne of the primary areas Ive also helped this demographic with has been optimizing their LinkedIn to attract new jobs while they still work at their current job.Now, if youre reading this, y ou probably understand (and can identify with yourself) some of the complexities, apprehensions, and perceived obstacles many of these people have when they come to me.Below are four of the more common onesFear of getting caught looking for work on LinkedIn by their current employer.Fear of their coworkers somehow catching on that they are using LinkedIn to look for work.Unsure of using LinkedIn for professional branding or how to present themselves to transition into a new role, position, industry, etc. when it would likely be very risky (and confusing) to communicate that while they still work for a specific company and industry.This being the first time theyve EVER had to navigate doing something like this, (looking for a job while still working somewhere else, particularly, attempting to do so on a public social media platform where millions of other people can see them) they often have a significant apprehension and unclear strategy of whom in their network to connect with and reach out to as they navigate this uncharted territory, and often remain stuck.Worried about nothing?I hear these same types of fears and work through these seemingly precarious scenarios with my clients, or other people I speak with in a similar situation, all the time. And knock on wood, but after six years, Ive never had a clients worst fears of getting caught come to fruition.Hopefully, that is comforting and good news for you to hear. The other good news is that over the years, LinkedIn has continued to make changes and improvements to help job seekers currently working safely and successfully use the site to find a new job. Working with new LinkedIn featuresWhile I strongly suggest that you (particularlyExecutive and Senior professionals) work with a professional who specializes in optimizing LinkedIn, LinkedIn is designed to help you effectively stand out amidst the millions of other all-star executives. Below are two great additions LinkedIn has addedin 2017to help people at tract new opportunities and stay under the radar.1. Switching your profile to secret job search mode.A few months ago, LinkedIn rolled out a feature that privately lets recruiters know you are looking for work. notlage only does it remain completely private, but by using this feature, it strongly optimizes your LinkedIn profile and helps you show up higher in recruiters search results.2. Privately adding your desired industry to your profile. More recently, you can now put your desired industry and it doesnt display publicly. Aside from the obvious value this provides if you are looking to change industries but dont want that information publicly displayed, it is also a very powerful search tool that recruiters use in their advanced search for candidates.One of the statistics I learned from the staff over at LinkedIn while recently working for LinkedIn as a hired contractor on a new pilot program was that Over 300,000 people search by industry on LinkedIn every week. Members listing the right industry are more likely to be discovered.To select your desired industry on your profile, you go into edit mode in your Introduction section and hover over the arrow in Industry.More LinkedIn tips and strategiesAnother tip and strategy I frequently use with people in this particular situation is to begin reconnecting and adding clients, coworkers, employers throughout their career-life on LinkedIn. Because so many of my clients are often in such a state of anxiety, confusion, and just plain feeling worn out when they come to me, they forget that LinkedIn is first and foremost a professional networking site, (not a job search engine) and that adding and connecting with your professional connections is an aim that anyone on the site could be doing that doesnt implicate looking for another job. Being reminded of (or just learning) this fact brings a huge sigh of relief to my clients.My clients and I will put together a strategy consisting of drumherum specific, time-based g oals which often includes making lists of specific people in their professional network on LinkedIn to reach out and reconnect with people they feel safe sharing about their current situation, hopping on phone calls, meeting in-person, emailing, exchanging professional recommendations with, etc. What always amazes me, and especially amazes my clients, are the types of opportunities that can quickly begin to present themselves as they are consistent in doing this. Additionally, many of their fears subside as they start to open up and share more about their current situation with others, learn that theyre not alone, and begin receiving assistance and support in their new journey.

United States Secret Service Internships

United States Secret tafelgeschirr InternshipsUnited States Secret Service InternshipsStudent internships with the United States Secret Service permit students to gain a better understanding of career options within the Secret Service. Students can get experience working in the DC office or in various field offices located throughout the country. Benefits Students interning with the United States Secret Service will get a chance to gain exposure to new and emerging occupations and technologies. Students may be able to get credit for the experience depending on the students college or university. Working as an intern with the United States Secret Service will provide the student with the relevant experience required if the student later decides to apply for permanent full-time employment. Qualifications All candidates must be a U.S. CitizenAll candidates must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointmentMust be enrolled or accepted for enrollment during the upcoming s emester or quarter as a diploma/certificate/degree-seeking student in high school, or in an educational institution not above the baccalaureate level that is accredited by a recognized accrediting bodyCandidates must obtain an agreement from the institution to participateMaintain a satisfactory academic record of a 2.5 or better cumulative grade point average Candidates cannot be a son or daughter of a current Secret Service employeeStudents must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and pass a pre-employment drug screening and extensive background investigation Requirements All candidates must be students and are expected to work a minimum of 12 hours per week, a minimum of one semester, two quarters, or a summer session. The majority of assignments are clerical with no previous experience required. Submission Guidelines Optional Application for Federal Employment, Declaration for Federal Employment, and a college transcript ORResume, Declaration for Federal Employment, and a college transcript. The forms may be obtained at the Office of Personnel Management websiteor you can contact the Secret Service Recruitment Program at 202-406-5800, or TTY 202-406-5390 if you have any additional questions.

ASME Training Development to Offer MasterClass Courses for the First Time at IMECE

ASME Training Development to Offer MasterClass Courses for the First Time at IMECE ASME Training Development to Offer MasterClass Courses for the First Time at IMECE ASME Training & Development to Offer MasterClass Courses for the First Time at IMECEASME Training Development will present four special MasterClass courses this November during the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) in Houston. The four advanced-level courses will be offered from Nov. 15 to 18 at the Hilton Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Led by industry experts and ASME codes and standards leaders, ASME MasterClass courses are practical training sessions for experienced professionals that emphasize learning through the discussion of real world case studies and practical applications. MasterClass instructors lead in-depth sessions that address current issues and best practices to inspire interactive discussions and group knowledge-sharing.The first of course, Verification and Validation in Scientific Computing, is a two-day class covering modern terminology and effective procedures for verification of numerical simulations, validation of mathematical models, and uncertainty quantification of nondeterministic simulations. The techniques presented during the course are applicable to a wide range of engineering and science applications, including fluid dynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, and structural dynamics. The class, to be held Nov. 15-16, will be presented by William Oberkampf, Ph.D., engineering consultant and member of the ASME Verification and Validation (VV) Committee and Christopher Roy, Ph.D., professor of aerospace and ocean engineering at Virginia Tech and a member of the ASME VV Committee.A second MasterClass, Fatigue Analysis Requirements in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Division 2 Alternative Rules, provides attendees with a thorough examination of the techniques used in fatigue analysis of pres surized equipment. The course, which will take distributions-mix Nov. 15, will incorporate a variety of discussions on the fundamentals of fatigue, the technical background and implementation of the fatigue methods in ASME Section VIII, Division 2, and the application of the rules to solve practical problems related to cyclic operation. David Thornton, principal engineer and technical advisor for Equity Engineering Group and member of the joint American Petroleum Institute/ASME technical committee responsible for the development of Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessment techniques will present the course, which provides a detailed look at the fatigue analysis approaches using smooth bar and welded joint technology using the new structural stress approach, as well as address the application of fatigue assessment to existing pressurized equipment in the new Part 14 of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. Run-or-Repair Operability Decisions for Pressure Equipment and Piping Systems, to be held Nov. 17 and 18, offers attendees a comprehensive review of the rules and application of the ASME codes and standards in making run-or-repair operability decisions for pressure equipment and piping systems. The course is based on a series of case studies of abnormal conditions and how to diagnose their cause, how to determine the integrity of the system or component, how to decide whether to keep the system or component in service, and how to repair and prevent recurrence. The MasterClass instructor, George Antaki, P.E., is chief engineering for Becht Nuclear Services Division and a member of the ASME Code Section III Subgroup on Component Design. The fourth MasterClass to be offered in Houston, Bases and Application of Piping Flexibility Analysis to ASME B31 Codes, will be presented on Nov. 17 and 18 by Jim E. Meyer, principal and lead engineer for Louis Perry Associates Inc. and chair of the ASME B31 Pressure Piping Committee. This course provides participants with in-depth examination of the rules and practical application of piping analysis requirements in the ASME B31.1 Power Code and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code, incorporating detailed example problems that demonstrate how konzeption and analysis and modeling assumptions can affect the results for real-world piping applications.The four ASME MasterClasses in Houston are not included in the full registration for IMECE 2015, so separate registration is required to sign up for the courses. Although MasterClass registration does not include access to the IMECE technical sessions, course registrants will be able to enter the IMECE exhibit hall and attend the Opening Reception, Opening Keynote Session, and the Conference-Wide Plenary Sessions. For more information on the MasterClass Series training event in Houston, or to register, visit asmeconferences.org/IMECE2015/MasterClasses.cfm. To learn more about the ASME MasterClass Series and other upcoming programs, visit go.asme.org/masterclass.