Writing a Resume For a Tech Startup

Writing a Resume For a Tech StartupWriting a resume for a tech startup can be the hardest part. But once you get through it, there's nothing else quite like landing a dream job. And even though it may seem like you'll never have a chance to meet people that are in your field, it's really important to maintain a network.Your technical resume is your online presence that you need to put together to get a job. This one document should have three main sections: career goals and objectives, education information, and personal details.Career goals and objectives were where you lay out how you want to apply your skills. What industry you would like to work in, what you are most qualified for, what industry you want to work in, and why you want to do this particular job. Some individuals will list their educational goals as well. The goal of course is to make sure that you are set up for success when you go looking for a job. If you are passionate about a certain area of technology, be sure to take advantage of career options that are within your area of interest.Education information is where you will be listing your school or university experiences. Be sure to mention any internships that you might have had, as these can be very useful in helping potential employers understand how you learned and grew as a student. Employers who are recruiting will probably ask a lot of questions about your education, so be sure to be honest.Personal details are what will tell the employer why you are the best candidate. Start by listing all of your achievements. This includes the dates when you received your certification, what you did in school, and how you came to get the job. List your training in computer science or another type of technical skill. You should include details of any workshops or certifications that you may have earned in your area of expertise.When applying for a job, it's helpful to prepare some possible interview questions. You should list your qualifications a nd give examples of work that you have done as well as what other people who will be interviewed should know about you. You may also want to list down any previous job history you may have, as well as any awards or prizes you may have won.In terms of formatting the technical resume, I recommend doing it in Microsoft Word. Try to keep the margins as small as possible, and use a font that is similar to what your computer will display. Don't try to make your resume too fancy because it will only look unprofessional.When writing a resume for a tech startup, it's very important to make sure that you are thorough in getting all of the information that the hiring manager wants. And, don't forget to include your technical expertise!

3 Lifechanging Lessons I Learned In Iceland - Classy Career Girl

3 Lifechanging Lessons I Learned In Iceland I recently traveled to Iceland for an adventure and learned some unexpected items about life and travel. With Iceland being as far North as the Arctic Circle, daylight hours are shorter, around 4 hours per day in winter.    It was the strangest thing for me to see a pitch dark outside at 10:00 am. Going to bed, and waking up to darkness felt surreal. On the other hand, summer is said to have a midnight sun with 24 hours  of  daylight. Anyway, I digress. Let me share with  you some lifechanging lessons I learned. 3 Lifechanging Lessons I Learned in Iceland 1.  Give Your Time the Attention It Deserves I only had 4 hours of day light to work with. The tourist attractions I chased could only be seen in the day. Iceland is exceedingly isolated, with virtually no street lights. If I wanted to see the Geysir, Waterfalls, and go snorkeling in Slifra, I had to do an entirely new level of planning my days. Aside from actually leaving my home earlier, I STILL had to work out how many attractions I would see in a day. Attractions arent very close in Iceland, they can take hours apart to reach. You also have to remember, I only had 4 hours of daylight to work with. Rather than stress myself out trying to see everything in a day, I forced myself to only devote one day to seeing each attraction I planned to see. In Iceland, traffic congestion isnt an issue, it is technological connections with GPS systems, and distance between each attraction that forced me to implement new time management strategies. Most importantly, I have learned that time is not to be assumed. As Dave Ramsey says if you dont give your money attention, it will give YOU attention in a bad way. The same is true with time. Had I ignored, and wasted time waiting to begin my day when the sun rose, I would have missed out on enjoying the geological wonders that I saw. 2. Always Make an Extra  Effort Just because Iceland is touristy, doesnt guarantee that everyone will understand English. Most gas station attendants, restaurants, tour guides etc did speak limited English, but I occasionally ran into some who spoke absolutely no English. First off, I find it polite and helpful to learn BASIC words prior to departing for your trip. I personally find it rude and unfair that we collectively make no effort to learn the language of the land, yet we expect others around the world to speak OUR language. So, pretty self-explanatory. I made an effort to learn basic Icelandic. 3. Take Calculated Risks The dangerous weather and driving conditions in Iceland made  me think outside the box and be flexible. I always checked the daily forecast. While it said not to expect snowfall until the evening; I decided against taking the 2.5-hour road trip to see Vik because of how treacherous the roads will be, and the fact that it will barely be visible by the time I arrived. Instead, I decided to try something closer to home, which was to explore Reykjavik. Because the weather is so unpredictable, I didnt want to risk taking a longer trip, away from my hotel accommodation, and possibly into an accident. I still enjoyed myself, before the snow hit. Yet I was able to return to safety more easily. It was a better choice for me to go see Vik, Iceland in a few days when it was sunny, with no snow. With only having a week to spend in Iceland, and most of the days having snowy weather in Iceland; I was left to take advantage of the sunny, clear weather while it was here because heaven only knows how long it would have lasted. When the opportunity came to take the trip to Vik, I jumped on it! With unpredictable weather in Iceland, youve got to learn to take an opportunity as it comes, be flexible, manage your vacation time effectively, and really be smart about the risks you take.

Quick Ways to Freshen up your Look

Quick Ways to Freshen up your Look If you’re in a job search, you’re being evaluated on your looks all the time.   Sorry â€" it’s just a fact of life.   Your grooming, your clothes, your sense of style â€" they’re all part of the package you present to potential employers for their scrutiny.   Here are some easy   and inexpensive â€" ways to look better, courtesy of Noreen Young.   She’s a makeup artist, esthetician, author and well-known speaker on beauty.   She owns a studio in the Lakewood / San Jose area of Jacksonville, and she’s helped thousands of people find their best look. Here’s what Noreen suggests to look better on a budget: A hair trim is less expensive than a full haircut and can do a lot to freshen up your look â€" male or female.   A stylist can trim bangs or take an inch or so off your ends without doing a full shampoo and style appointment.   You can also get your hair styled at a local beauty school for a fraction of the cost of a full service salon. (For women) Noreen swears by lipstick; she says that a soft and flattering color will draw attention to your mouth and by extension to what you are saying.  For what it’s worth, economists agree.   A recent study indicated that people perceive women who wear lipstick to be more confident, competent, and likeable. For both men and women, a new accessory can freshen up an outfit.   A tie or scarf is usually a small investment, and it pays off by putting a flattering color near your face.   The right color can make you look well rested and healthier and make you feel more confident in the interview. Noreen says that the mistake most people make is not paying attention to details.   Shoes are cited most frequently; they should be shined, in good repair, and not showing signs of age or wear.   Most HR professionals are women, and women notice details more than men.   I’ve often observed men who forget to remove the “X” stitching at the back of a new suit coat (for the record, that’s basting that keeps the back vent shut while its being fitted.)   The extra few minutes you spend in front of the mirror (in natural light, if you can) will make a difference in that all-important first impression when you walk into the interview. Here are some more tips for looking good on a budget: Shop thrift stores like Goodwill â€" you’ll be surprised at the quality and the selection.   You can find designer clothes for pennies on the dollar. And the stigma (if there ever was one) is gone since the recession. Everyone loves chic on a budget. Ask for samples of expensive products that you might want to try; they’ll last for a while and keep you from wasting money on products that you won’t like or use. Most beauty experts agree that drugstore brands work just as well as expensive brands, so feel free to shop for the best priced items you can find.   You can also use products like shampoo at half strength (dilute with water) and get mostly the same results. The best beauty tip costs nothing.   Drinking more water and getting more sleep is guaranteed to make you look younger, happier, and possibly thinner.   Turn off Leno and tuck yourself in an hour earlier.   The results will amaze you and may help you land your next job.

What You Might Not Know About Owning a Company (and Succeeding)

What You Might Not Know About Owning a Company (and Succeeding) Owning and running a business is not for the faint-hearted. There are sacrifices to be made. Some obvious and some less so. It suits individuals who are a little bit mad, don’t like being told what to do, are ambitious, driven and control freaks â€" to begin with at least. No-one can do “it” better Or so you think. When you are building a business from scratch, you are either on your own or working with a small team of fellow Partners. At some point though, you are going to have to make your first hire. Pity the poor soul who is the first to join as an employee because the level of scrutiny they will be subjected to will likely be intense. Owners of small organically grown businesses are far more likely to “micro manage” than most and it takes a long while to appreciate that actually, someone can do “it” as well or even better, just maybe not in the same way! Financial insecurity It is a common misconception that the Boss earns the most in the company or is financially secure. Quite often the Boss earns less than the other Executives because he/she is taking the hit on their salary in the hope they can cash out at a later date. If you are asked to visit your boss’s house, don’t be surprised to see peeling wall paper and carpets that resemble something from the 1930’s. You see, they might say they are re-investing everything into the business and many do. Not all, but many! Sleep deprivation Start getting used to the sleepless nights. Gone is the uninterrupted sleep of yesteryear, to be replaced by an overactive mind analysing anything and everything that you should be thinking about in the office. Once the business owner has become an old hand, he/she will realise the futility of endless tossing and turning and get up to make a cup of tea and do some work to put his/her thoughts on paper and in turn rid the restless mind of its unwanted interlopers. Only then is sleep possible again. Business owners rarely get away from their business completely, even on holiday. Sadly, downtime will continue to become an even rarer commodity because of the competitive landscape we work in. You make  a difference Having highlighted some of the less attractive parts of running your own business, now for a very attractive one! Freedom. Freedom to make decisions â€" some good and some bad, freedom to take time off when you want to, freedom to work the hours you desire, the freedom of not being told what to do and the pleasure of creating something out of nothing, making your indelible mark on the commercial landscape. Responsibility too â€" the responsibility and happiness that is gained from providing others with a well-paid job and a great company culture which means people are excited when they come to work every day. Never under-estimate the importance of “making a difference” to the business owner â€" quite often it is the biggest motivator, regardless of whether it was at the outset. You create the market For those company owners operating in a certain space, the ability to re-create or shape a market is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. It takes creativity and foresight, but if you are able to find a way of doing more efficiently or more cost effectively than your predecessors, then great. The only thing is â€" it is a bit like tinkering with an apple crumble. Only recreate something if the result is going to be better than the original! About the author:  David Morel is the CEO/Founder of Tiger Recruitment, one of London’s leading secretarial/administrative recruitment agencies.

5 lessons you can learn from amazing women in engineering

5 lessons you can learn from amazing women in engineering This article was written in collaboration with Costain. Explore Costain’s graduate jobs, graduate programmes and placement opportunities in the Debut app. The engineering sector has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years. Whilst it may have been considered male-dominated in the past, improved access to opportunities and increased social mobility is encouraging diversity in the sector. This is leading to more women entering the workforce to take advantage of the amazing opportunities on offer. With this development, many employers in the industry are beginning to recognise the importance of supporting this new female talent. With the help of a progressive and supportive working environment, women in the industry are making waves and Costain are at the forefront of this. We grabbed a few minutes with three of their amazing female employees currently at work in the engineering sector. First steps getting into engineering Let’s start at the very beginning. For many women, a career in engineering isn’t necessarily something that is showcased at school â€" but as Francesca Loader, Graduate Civil Engineer, Demi Ademuyewo, Mechanical Engineer, and Georgia Kalogeraki, Graduate Civil Engineer, prove, if you’ve a natural curiosity in maths, how things work and the process of evolving an idea from paper to reality, engineering may be the industry for you. Georgia: “I was intrigued to join the world of engineering at a very early stage. Mainly because I was so impressed by the fact that a few lines on a paper could be transformed into a real life structure available to be used by society.” A small spark of interest in the basics of engineering, and a career can be born. Francesca: “I always enjoyed maths whilst growing up, and wanted to explore career options where I could use use these skills practically.” Sometimes, though it’s just about wanting to “change the world”, as Demi explains. Who run the world? Female engineers Forget the phrase “male-dominated”; as stated more and more women are entering the engineering sector and taking it by storm. The advent of women in the industry is helping to create more diverse and inclusive teams, and a more balanced working environment. Francesca: “I wasn’t overly fazed by the fact the industry is male-dominated. Luckily my parents were very supportive”; this, paired with the fact she “met a number of female engineers early on”, helped cement her passion and career path. “It never fazed me,” Demi also agreed. “Most told me it would be hard â€" and it was â€" but it wasn’t impossible.” For Georgia, the stigma was completely new to her as she comes from a country where the balance is less lopsided: “It was actually a new thing to me realising how male dominated the UK’s construction industry is, mainly because in my native country, Greece, it is very ordinary to see female engineers and architects.” Nevertheless, she was unabashed by the adjustment thanks to the noticeable effort companies like Costain are making to be good allies. Georgia has received heaps of support and guidance from her male counterparts, and believes that men in the industry are “very sensitive to the matter” of equality and representation. “All managers, directors, workers and foremen I have come across have been very helpful and mindful to not make me feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, most of them assisted me to progress and opened my horizons.” Every challenge you face makes you stronger As with any industry there are certain challenges to overcome, and the transition out of university into a multi-faceted industry like engineering is a tough one. This was true from the outset for Georgia, who struggled to break into engineering after getting a 2:2 in her degree. After encountering barriers, she managed to secure two weeks of work experience on the Crossrail project and the chance to pitch herself to the Project Manager. The PM hired her on the spot, and she’s been an ace up the Costain sleeve ever since. “It took a lot of struggle and networking to prove my worth to the project manager,” she recalls, before reiterating that there is a place for you in the world of engineering even if you have a 2:2: “A lot of the time, you meet graduates that are far more hard working and motivated than others with better grades, so its essential that we do not exclude these people.” Another area where you can encounter difficulties is managing people. As Francesca found, in a diverse office with plenty of different perspectives, co-workers will occasionally disagree. A good manager focuses on the positives and breeds a collaborative atmosphere. “I have worked with a number of challenging personalities across various jobs. I have learned how to manage these by highlighting their strengths and using these to my advantage,” she says.   “Teamwork is a key contributor to the success of a project and I therefore hope that coming into contact with difficult people and learning how to manage them will assist me in the future when managing teams.” The best employers will facilitate your growth Although these young women developed themselves through a lot of independent hard work, any employer who believes in supporting their female employees will do their best to amplify that growth â€" something Costain is often praised for: “Costain is an excellent company willing to provide me and my colleagues with anything we need,” Demi said. “So long as they know that we are trustworthy and care about Costain as a business.” Georgia remarked that Costain are not only willing to develop your technical prowess, but your soft skills too: “Through networking, I have been involved with a number of Costain events which has helped to develop my communication skills and confidence.” In Francesca’s case, they were willing to support her even before university: “I was just 17 when I was first offered sponsorship by Costain. I had very little experience within the industry. I gained a wealth of site experience through placements whilst completing my degree, which has been extremely beneficial since graduating.” You can achieve more than you could ever imagine After making the decision to become engineers, it’s safe to say that these women never looked back. Since joining Costain, they have gone from strength to strength and gained something precious from the experience. For Demi, it was the feeling of a job well done: “I think my proudest moment so far was seeing a vessel which I was given the responsibility for, from concept to commission, in the workshop,” she said. “I felt a ‘wow’ moment, like I really had made this vessel!” For Francesca, it was overcoming a fear by having the opportunity to promote Costain at events: “I have always struggled with public speaking and therefore I am very proud of the fact I have been repeatedly asked to attend these events and can be trusted to represent the company.” For Georgia, it was overdue recognition for being a top engineer in her field. Her work at Costain has landed her on numerous awards shortlists, including The Telegraph’s Top 50 Women in Engineering under 35: “By the age of 24 I could have never imagined accomplishing this much in what I love doing the most.” Whatever your career goals as a young woman in engineering, the message from this amazing Costain trio is clear: keep pushing. A fulfilling career is more than just possible; with the right amount of dedication, talent and support, it’s a sure thing. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

Cut Your Job Search Time in Half, Interview with Sean Harry - CareerEnlightenment.com

If finding out what you want to be when you grow up and gaining clarity and focus on your job search is a priority for you, then Careers 2.0 is definitely something to take a look at.

Why you should use inside contacts -

Why you should use inside contacts - Are you sick of hearing about how important it is to tap your network to earn referrals and jobs? You hear it from your friends, your career coach, and when you pick up a book about how to find a job. If you’re spending all of your time pushing out resumes to apply for positions, you’re missing a crucial piece of a successful job hunter’s strategy. The numbers in favor of networking and referrals as hiring sources for companies are compelling. CareerXRoads, a consulting practice that studies cutting-edge, recruiting technology solutions and teaches hiring professionals how to find and hire top talent, conducts annual studies about how organizations source and hire employees. Their 2012 study says it takes 10.4 referrals for one hire, but that nearly half of all companies make at least one hire for every five referrals they get. If you are not putting yourself in positions to be referred, you could be missing out on one very key aspect of job search networking. The challenge for many people is figuring out how to leverage their networks in their favor. Many complain that they don’t know enough people, or they don’t know the right people who are connected enough to help them land opportunities. Job seekers would be wise to tap into the various online tools created to help them identify and connect with people in their networks who can help them. One new tool online is CareerSonar, a social job discovery website that ranks job opportunities based on the strength of your inside connections. Co-founder, Aviram Ben Moshe, shares top reasons to leverage your friends and contacts in your job search: 1. Uncover hidden opportunities. Don’t be blindsided and find out too late that many jobs are never posted publically. Ben Moshe notes, “If your friends know you’re looking, or are willing to consider new opportunities, you may gain access to hot jobs you won’t find anywhere else.” When you consider that most companies hire one in every five referrals, statistically, you may find less competition for referred job leads, and you’ll move ahead in the hiring process beyond the application stage, which is where most job seekers start and end their searches. 2. It’s the easiest way in the door. If you’ve never been referred for a job opportunity, you may not realize how nice it is to have an insider help you navigate the hiring process. Ben Moshe notes, “In this day and age, computer programs scan resumes for keywords and most get filtered out before a human even lays eyes on them. 3. Friends will give you tips about the recruiting process. Ben Moshe reminds job seekers that their friends are often willing to go out of their way to help. 4. Companies prefer referrals. Statistics consistently suggest that employee referrals are the most desirable source of hiring at practically any company. “Companies will always prefer a candidate who comes with a trusted built-in recommendation from an employee,” says Ben Moshe. 5. Make an informed decision. Hiring is a two-way process. Companies are evaluating you, but you’re your job to check them out, too. Decide if it’s a place where you can envision yourself working. If you have any doubts, or see any red flags along the way, you’ll likely be sorry later if you accept a position. Do not squander your opportunity to be referred. Reach out to contacts and use all of the available tools at your disposal to engage with your community of colleagues and contacts. Read the whole post on U.S. News World Report. photo by jypsygen