How Behavior Trumps Personality In Recruitment

How Behavior Trumps Personality In Recruitment Have you ever considered the impact of behavior in your business? Often the areas of biggest concern and challenge in a business are related to people and their behavior, but during the recruitment process, businesses tend to focus on the personalities of their team members instead of their behavior. When looking at pre-employment testing, personality profiling has traditionally been chosen over forms of behavioral assessment and whilst the insight into someone’s personality may be interesting, the fact that personality is static, means it is very difficult to do anything with that information. Behaviour, however, is something that can change, but people do tend to have dominant behavioral patterns. To put it simply â€" personality is intrinsically who we are, whilst behavior is how we do something. Dr. Robin Stuart-Kotze, professor at Oxford says: It has been maintained that personality becomes virtually fixed at about age five.” From a very small age, it is extremely difficult for people to change elements of their personalities, who they are, however they can more easily alter their behavior, how they do things, to flex according to the needs of a situation. Behavior impacts all aspects of our performance, everything from how we react to certain situations to how we handle feedback and how we use our energy throughout the day. You need different behaviors to be successful in different roles. Being able to understand and identify certain behavioral traits and pair them with the right job roles leads to increases in productivity, performance, and ultimately satisfaction, for both the employee and employer. It helps to first understand what kind of behaviors would be best suited to the job role you are recruiting for before you start the interview process. Key traits to consider ahead of and during the interview, to fit with the job role, might include reviewing if the candidate is process driven, or if they like flexibility and options. You might want to review what they are driven by â€" is it achievement, opportunity to take charge or affiliation with the people around them? Other things to consider might include reviewing if the candidate looks for the big picture or are they detail focussed? Are they solution focussed or more of a problem solver? Once you have established what behaviors would complement the role you are recruiting for, the questions you would usually ask during an interview are likely to change in line with this approach, to ensure you find the right addition to your team. There are many different behavioral patterns, but asking the right questions will help you to establish how each candidate would approach and carry out their work and how their dominant behaviors would fit in with the rest of your team. It is much easier to change how we do things than to change who we are. Firstly, you need to find and appoint someone with behaviors that fit a particular role, that will enable them to perform to their areas of strength, then couple this with skills, knowledge, and experience. If you recruit people with the wrong behavioral traits for your business, this could go a long way to explaining culture or performance issues. If you continue to hire people based on their personality and experience, which so many businesses are still doing, you may find yourself recruiting for the same position again in six months’ time. Whereas, if you focus on building your team around their behaviors, you will see a difference throughout the business. Your people and their dominant behaviors contribute to your business, and if they are a good behavioral fit for their role, this will drive increases in productivity, performance, retention, and revenue, all of which are key for business owners when running (and growing) a healthy business. About the author: Laura Weaving is the Founder and Managing Director of Duo Global Consulting, a behavior focussed consultancy that works with scale-up businesses in the UK and internationally to lead and navigate strategic change by creating cultures that attract, engage and retain high performing people. Laura has an extensive background in organizational culture, recruitment, people and HR strategy for growth focussed businesses.

5 Personal Branding Tips To Boost Your Job Search - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

5 Personal Branding Tips To Boost Your Job Search - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Do you know that what you have, or don’t have, in your pocket can affect the outcome of your job search? Experience. Education. Skills. We all know that these factors matter when you’re on the hunt for a new job, but how can the contents of your pocket make a difference? These 5 Personal Branding will tell you just that, and more. 1. It’s All In Your Head “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne is based upon the law of attraction; thoughts become things. While I won’t say that you can sit at home all day thinking about a new job and it will simply manifest itself, I will say that thinking positive works. Taking it a step further to look positive on the outside is important as well.?According to Harvard and Wesleyan economists, attractive people get hired and promoted more readily and earn more money because theyre seen as more self-confident. 2. Practice Makes Perfect Ask any pro sports athlete and they’ll tell you that practice is essential to winning the game. If you want to win the job search game, practice your personal branding pitch. Step 1: Create the pitch. Step 2: Practice the pitch. Step 3: Deliver an authentic, natural pitch.?Delivering a practiced pitch without your personality and authentic, individual stories is like showing up on the beach in August with a spray tan. You can do it but why would you? 3. Pocket Power “Let’s connect next week. Do you have a card?” Job seeker home run! Fireworks are going off in your head until you realize you don’t have business cards. What do you do now? Play it cool? Ask for their card? Sure, you can do that. Or, you can be a powerfully branded professional and hand them a personal branded business card, land an appointment for next week and enjoy the firework display going on in your head. Check out www.vistaprint.com for easy-to-make cards. 4. What Not To Wear Tank tops to T-shirts, vintage suits to 1984 not-so-vintage dated duds. No. 4 could be an entire book. Outdated duds may cause an employer to think your skills are as outdated as your suit. Two days ago I was at a café when I realized the table next to me was conducting an interview. ?The interviewer was in a lovely Chanel-inspired blazer, black dress pants, pearls and designer heels. Across from her sat a smart gal in a dark, fitted T-shirt, untied scarf, long skirt and boots. Out dressed and out smarted by the hiring manager.?Outdated to out dressed, the choice of attire for an interview, networking session or even a short trip to Starbucks for your morning coffee is part of your personal brand. 5. Shake It Up Fins. That’s what Nemo has; not a firm handshake but fins. Have you ever shaken hands with someone and it felt more like a fish than a handshake? The ideal handshake is a medium-firm one that lasts a few seconds. Your handshake conveys confidence, a key element during your job search. As a job seeker you are your own brand. You’re more important than any global brand, be it Starbucks, United, Hyatt or Google. Imagine one of those companies launching without a strategy? Integrate these five branding tips into your job search strategy and watch your success elevate. Author: Adriana Llames is a veteran career coach and acclaimed author of Career Sudoku: 9 Ways to Win the Job Search Game, released with top book seller Amazon.com. She is creator of   “HR In-A-Box,” a Human Resources software product helping small businesses across America and a professional keynote speaker motivating and inspiring audiences with her focused programs on “9 Ways to Win the Job Search Game”, “Confessions of a Career Coach” and “Nice Girls End Up on Welfare.” For more information, visit www.adrianallames.com

What Are You Building Your Credit Score For

What Are You Building Your Credit Score For Things that you know you should do: 1. Eat more kale than Kit-Kat bars. 2. Get the oil in your car changed every 5K miles. 3. Build your credit score. You know that you should do 1 and 2 because you want to reach your health goals and protect the investment of your car. But, do you know why youre doing number 3, other than that its on that list of Things You Should Do? Lets have a conversation about Goals with a capital G. So, full disclosure: My credit score is less than amazing. Not abysmal, just not where I want it. No, there are no shoe binge stories here, not even a credit card, just a two-year period sans health insurance, and a trip to the hospital that racked up more medical bills than even the most dedicated and earnest little Student Librarian could have possibly hoped to pay. Believe it or not, that and a few other relatively minor slip-ups is all it takes when youre only 24 and your credit history is as slim as mine. Ive never had a credit card. Thats my other problem. So, I read a LOT of personal finance blogs, and every week I hear CREDIT SCORE. CREDIT SCORE. FIX YOUR CREDIT SCORE. YOUVE FIXED YOUR CREDIT SCORE, HAVENT YOU? Ive had nightmares of little Experian demons dancing around and prodding me with their pitchforks. I worried, and fretted, and fussed, and not much else. You see, I just knew I needed a good score, because Id been told so. But I wasnt thinking about why. Or, more accurately, when. My moment of clarity came just last month. Id applied for my first big-girl credit card as a first attempt at establishing some credit history (yay!) and got denied. (boo!) I regretted, I worried, I fussed some more and then I had a big forehead slapping moment, and sat down at my computer. Within thirty minutes, Id done more to tackle the problem than three years of worrying and guessing had accomplished. I signed up for a credit reporting service through my bank for less than I spend on Kit Kat bars a month (and way more than I spend on kale. No ones perfect.) I identified the few problem areas, (in this case, a sneaky little retail card that Id let my mom use, and completely forgotten about,) and by that weekend, Id closed it out, and called my bank about opening a secured card to start establishing that history that I need. See? No sweat. Because heres what I realized I want a good credit score, because eventually I want to own a car and a house. Eventually. Right now, Im living very comfortably, within my means, in an apartment outside of Philadelphia, and a commuter pass that costs less than a quarter of what a monthly car payment would cost me. According to my long term plans, I will be in this apartment, with its highly reasonable rent and godsend of a stacked washer dryer unit, for at least the next two years. I have no plans to purchase a car until I move out of the city, which could be even more than two years down the road. MeaningI have two years to clean this mess up. Now that Ive plugged all the holes that were still hurting my score, I can start reversing some of that damage, with my consistent student loan payments (that Im paying with the money Im not using on a car,) and a secured credit card that carries no balance. See? Panic, not worth it. Planningalways worth it. Where are you in your life? What is your credit score, and what do you need it to get to? When do you need it to get there by? These are the questions you need to be asking yourself. (Speaking of asking questionsand kale heres a good article to start with.) Are you ready to start wrangling your credit score, or have you been there, done that, bought the T-shirt, and are ready to start looking at some home loan terms to get a sense of where you want yours to be? NPBS has some rates available on their site to give you an idea of a starting point. Do you need a loan to finance a new business venture? How much? Do you just want to qualify for a card for emergencies with low interest?   Your credit score will determine your ability to do all of those things, in good time. And, if you dont know what that number is, please. Do yourself a favor, spend fifteen bucks, and go find out.

An Interview with Deborah Shane

An Interview with Deborah Shane An Interview with Florida career coach Deborah Shane, whose new book   Career Transition Make the Shift: Your Five Steps to Successful Career Reinvention, was just released.  CLM: Tell us about the principal themes in your new book. DS: The principle themes address the lessons I have learned through several career changes and transitions over the course of my life. The one I made in 2006 was more significant because …I was over 50. What I’ve learned is this: Everything you need is already inside of you. Don’t be afraid of change; embrace it as an adventure. Believe in the value of who you are and what you do. Do whatever it takes to set yourself up to succeed today. The five step process I created is designed to help and guide people from where they are to where they want to go. Discover-your career passion now. Uncover-your key skills, qualities and intangibles. Reinvent-how you apply and use them. Rebrand a fresh new version of you. Rebirth and re-launch by marketing and branding yourself (both online and in person.) CLM: You made a voluntary choice to change careers to get to where you wanted to be.  During this recession, many people were forced to make involuntary changes.   In your mind, is there a difference in how you approach change when it’s not your idea? DS: No. Change is change regardless if it was forced or voluntary. The process of finding a  meaningful work life, getting back into the workplace or launching your own business is all about defining the what, why and how. You have to have a vision, plan and purpose. CLM: Do you recommend that people think about career shifts now, even when the economy’s recovery from this recession may not last?   DS: There are many solutions to unemployment. Entrepreneurship is one of them that is exploding now. People need to look at other industries they can transfer their skills and experience to. This can actually be quite exciting. With all of the tools and resources for marketing and communications, if someone can identify a marketable and bankable niche, has a phone and computer, they can easily start a business. There are amazing business websites and blogs that provide FREE content that can help. The key is to get into motion and action. Become a great ‘relentless changer’. It’s one of the most valuable skills of our current world. CLM: Many Baby Boomers (and others) are terrified at the thought of leaving what feels like secure employment for the unknown of self-employment.   What advice can you give them that will help with the fear of the unknown? DS: The fear of the unknown is always going to be a part of change. I dedicate a chapter to fear because it is a BIG real thing. Most fears though are NGIR-not grounded in reality! We make mountains out of molehills as an excuse not to take responsibility for our lives. Baby Boomers need to trust their value more, but MUST get relevant with regard to technology and the social media platforms. There is nothing more valuable in the workplace than a “relevant baby boomer.” Thinking something is secure that actually is not is a big liability. Embracing radical reality today is the only way to live in it.  CLM: It sounds like you were always confident that you had talent and that your gifts would be well received in the world.   What do you say to the average worker who is not clear on what his or her gifts are? DS: Yes, that is something I was blessed with. I knew what my strengths were and always used them and developed them. Everyone has them though this is where the five steps are so helpful. The questions and exercises in the book are designed to show people that they have passion, have done great work, have valuable skills, have brought value, and can apply all that to their ‘what’s next.’

Here is How AI is Affecting Our Productivity - CareerMetis.com

Here is How AI is Affecting Our Productivity Photo Credit â€" Pixabay.comArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are at the heart of next revolution of the algorithmic industry. Artificial Intelligence Let us take a look at the pros and cons of AI that affects our productivityPros1. Reducing ErrorsevalThe chances of less mistakes and working with a higher precision is possible with AI. When it comes to problem-solving, machines are more precise and accurate as compared to humans. Thus, it increases the productivity and works can be done faster.2. No risk of lifeIf robots are sent to space instead of humans, then there is no need to put human life in danger. The advantage is that the AI do not need oxygen, food stock, etc. Robots are programmed with the specific instructions that can be used for researches and action. With their metal bodies, they can easily exist in the space.They are created in such a way that they cannot be modified or breakdown in that environment. Robots can be used for mining and other fuel exploratio n processes. They can also be sent for wars, which will save the human lives.3. No limitation of workHumans get exhausted at a certain point of time, but machines don’t. Humans can do limited work in a specific time period but machines can work endlessly. Machines can produce double productivity as compared to humans.4. Live chatWith the help of AI, one can easily converse with the technology to get new information. The person feels as if s/he is talking to another human, but it is the robot also known as chatbots. Several organizations are using this technology to assist them with the customer care help. AI technology helps businesses to interact with users 24/7.For example- Siri, the AI of Apple is an intelligent personal assistant that uses voice queries and user interface in the individual’s language to address queries. It also helps in making recommendations to perform actions.evalThe other examples are- Alexa, Amazon’s AIand Google AssistantofGoogle.eval5. Medical applic ationsAI technology may be used to train medical students to perform surgeries. It will reduce the time spent on lectures and this can be achieved through artificial surgery simulators. Also, it will help to comfort people who suffer from depression. Robotic pets can be of good help in the medical field. Robots can help in stimulating brain functions as it monitors the neurological disorders.6. Daily ApplicationsOur everyday lives have been captured by the computed methods of learning, automated reasoning, and perception. The best examples today are Cortanaor Siri. We use GPS on our smartphone; it is also operated through Artificial intelligence. They predict what we are about to type and correct typos.Facebook tagging is yet another example; it uses algorithms to detect the person’s face and asks us to tag the individual while posting the picture. Artificial Intelligence is widely used in financial and banking institutions as well to manage and organize data.Cons1. Unemploymentev alIt is a topic of discussion. Many people believe that artificial intelligence can lead to unemployment. On the contrary to this dilemma, one thing is for sure that development of AI will generate job opportunities that will require specific skill set.If the machines start doing task done by humans these days, then humans will be more creative, do more researches and will handle existing technological changes.. Replacing humans with robots is unethical. The problem will be to update the existing workforce with technological changes. Their ability to adapt to these changes is essential, unable to do so will create havoc and surely, unemployment.2. High CostMachines are costly, and require a huge amount of money for their repair and maintenance. The hardware and software need to be upgraded time and again to function properly and meet the latest requirement. If the data stored on AI is lost, it will be hard to restore the same information and will consume a lot of time.3. No creativi tyArtificial Intelligence does not forte creativity. No technology can beat a human’s mind regarding creativity. The machine cannot draw or make anything artistic rather than what is pre-programmed into it. Human beings have a mind to think and create.The machines lack this ability. AI does not have the ability to think and analyze like a human brain.. Humans can see, hear, feel, think or sense the art. The machines cannot innovate new things.4. No replicating humansIt is difficult to replicate machines as humans. Machines do not have emotions; they perform what is programmed in their system. They cannot make any judgment, solve problems or make decisions If robots and humans work together, then there will be more productive work. Time taken to complete a task will be less. It will help in the growth of organization.Artificial intelligence has both pros and cons that affect our productivity. AI can lead to more productive work without any errors. Unlike humans, they can not get ti red or exhausted.It is important to understand our AI counterpart and how its evolution can be used for our benefit. AI will soon invade our life and we must learn how to make the best use of it.

10 Tips to Move up the Career Ladder - CareerAlley

10 Tips to Move up the Career Ladder - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Youth, Education and ambition are undeniable assets many new employees bring to the table. But they are certainly no guarantee of success. On occasion, they can even be liabilities. When younger workers challenge the operation of an entire company, either out of arrogance or navet, their superiors are unlikely to be amused. As in any organization, beginners are expected to earn their dues before their opinions are taken seriously. With that in mind, we will discuss 10 simple tips any new employee can use to climb the corporate ladder in the modern era. Career Tip of the Day:7 Steps to Achieving Your Career Goals Suggested Reading:Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success 1. Always Dress for Success As they often say, clothes make the man (or woman). Before you even open your mouth, people will judge you based on your attire. An employee who wears casual clothes to work is almost always considered less capable and dedicated than one who dresses impeccably. It might not be fair, but a strict dress code says a lot about the way you approach your job. It also shows respect for your clients, bosses, coworkers, and yourself. 2. Go the Extra Mile The main difference between the go-getter and the average employee is that the former expects to climb the corporate ladder based on hard work and ambition, rather than seniority. This is makes more sense than ever, since most modern workers change jobs several times in their careers, diminishing the importance seniority plays in advancement. As a result, the only way to keep climbing is to make yourself indispensable at work. What does this mean? It means you should be ready and willing to take on extra work when needed. This will show your bosses and coworkers that youre serious about your job and about being part of a team. As long as others do not take advantage of your wiliness to work, you should always be eager to take the initiative. It may just help propel you into a management position ahead of schedule. 3. Always Be Responsible Everybody makes mistakes, and go-getters make more than most. Because they take on more responsibilities than the average employee, they will fail from time to time. If you do slip up at work, and you will, always take your fair share of the blame. Never, ever pass the buck! Bosses respect honest employees who come clean, and they cannot and will not put up with mendacious weasels who only want to save their own skin. Therefore, honesty is always the best policy at work. 4. Budget Your Time Effectively As we mentioned, it is always a good idea to go the extra mile and help others when they ask for it, unless it interferes with your own workload. Your boss will give you extra points for being a team player, but only if you complete your assignments on time. In fact, your superior may be upset with both you and the employee you helped out if you fail to complete your own tasks on schedule. 5. Be Friendly, But Never Forget Where You Are Theres nothing wrong with having friends at work. But bosses often form a low opinion of workers who spend too much time chatting and hanging out with their coworkers. Just like workers who dress in casual attire, superiors often consider them unprofessional, even lazy. So if you are serious about climbing the corporate later, save fraternization for after 5 P.M. 6. Behave Yourself Once again, perception is everything in a professional environment. Workers should avoid locker room behavior, such as laughing and carrying on, cursing, using slang language, and slapping high fives. That is not how a serious employee comports himself/herself at work. 7. Dont Show Off Bosses like to surround themselves with capable people: employees who are not afraid to speak their minds, when asked, that is. Even if you have ideas and suggestions youre sure will improve the company, you superiors may not want to hear them. They may, in fact, be offended that you think you know better than them. Therefore, it is often best to keep your lips zipped unless you are asked a direct question about a specific subject. 8. Speak Highly of Your Superiors, When Appropriate Theres a big difference between complimenting your boss when he/she has earned it and being a brown-nose. Like most human beings, bosses love to praised, especially when they know the approval is sincere. As a general rule, it is best to keep these plaudits succinct and centered on work. In other words, avoid complimenting their hair or clothes and stick to actual accomplishments, such as landing a major new account. 9. Ask the Right Questions at the Right Time Presumptuousness is not a character trait most bosses appreciate. They dont want employees asking about promotions when they havent proven they can handle their current positions. Instead, superiors look for subordinates that are ready and willing to take on more responsibilities without the promise of a new job title or higher pay. To those ends, you might ask your manager, after you are secure in your position, what they would like to see you doing in the future? 10. Pay Attention to Your Peers Most employees who successfully climb the corporate ladder are excellent observers. From the start, they keep a close eye on the people who are promoted to the level above them. They take note of their behaviors, skills, experience, and general attitude. Then they make adjustments as needed. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by What's next? 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Writing Resume For Cyber Security - The Perfect Way To Write A Resume For Cyber Security

Writing Resume For Cyber Security - The Perfect Way To Write A Resume For Cyber SecurityWriting a resume for a job in Cyber Security can be very difficult if you don't know what to put on your resume. I have found the best way to write resumes is to not actually write them at all. Let me explain.There are some special ways to do resumes. I will take a moment to explain. Sometimes it's best to just list out all the skills and experience that you have as well as information on which positions that you've had previously and in which companies. Don't even think about putting anything on the cover letter that may sound like a sales pitch or other such attempt to make a sales person out of you.But most times it's better to just list out all the skills that you've acquired as well as your knowledge of the job description. It doesn't really matter how many jobs you've had, as long as you know how to do them. And some companies don't really care about how many jobs you've had, as long as you can get through the application process and show them that you can handle the work and you can do the job. It's that simple.So what do you put on your resume when writing a resume for Cyber Security? That depends on the company you are applying to. Just because they don't care about your past jobs doesn't mean that they won't want to see a resume.Now that you know what to put on your resume, it's time to look over your resume for Cyber Security. If you haven't already done so, read through it a few times and make sure that you have included all the necessary information and have even done a thorough self-assessment. Sometimes it's not always easy to write an essay, but it's also important to be able to do it accurately and flawlessly. Any mistakes you make on your resume for Cyber Security could prevent you from getting the job you want.If you get your resume approved, make sure to take the time to interview as well. There are many job vacancies available, so you might be surprised to learn that some people aren't willing to do a phone interview at all. It's your opportunity to really make yourself stand out, but at the same time you have to ensure that you can pass the interview.Now that you have your resume reviewed, you should do it again to make sure that it's as good as possible. You should also go through it with a fine tooth comb and make sure that all the important information is on there. And when you are looking over your resume for Cyber Security, make sure that you check out different job sites to see what you're competing against.