Awarded a 22 degree What to do next.

Awarded a 22 degree What to do next. Finally its results time. Instead of   the much hoped-for 2.1 (your guarantee of future career success) you’ve been awarded a 2:2! Suddenly your chances of getting a good graduate job recede into the distance. Rest assured that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Getting a 2:2 may feel like end of the world right now but it really isn’t. While you need to take stock of your situation,   it’s most definitely not all over.   Now is the time to start thinking about a Plan B. And if that doesn’t work you have to move on to Plan C! Flexibility and resilience are key to future career success, so start as you mean to go on. You will find employment so meet the challenge head on. What to do next 1. Is it possible or appropriate to appeal your final degree classification? Look carefully at the precise regulations. At Warwick an appeal is possible only in very restricted circumstances. Even if you think you do have grounds for appeal don’t assume that you will be successful. Talk through your options with your personal tutor as soon as you can. 2. Do you have a conditional offer of a job? Call the company and let them know the situation. There may be no room for manoeuvre, but if you really impressed at interview/assessment centre they may still hire you. Some organisations deal with cases on their individual merits, whereas others operate a blanket policy of “no 2:1, no offer”. You won’t know until you try, so call now and make your case. 3. Don’t get caught up in the media hype and assume that only graduate schemes offer graduate jobs. Big recruiters are just a tiny slice of the graduate market. Some of the main players have strong brands and high campus visibility so you are more aware of them but there are plenty of great graduate opportunities with the small and medium sized recruiters. And the really good news is that many of the smaller companies will operate more flexible entry requirements. 4. Don’t panic! There are options that still open to you. It may feel as though the 2:1 threshold restricts your access to many of the UK graduate schemes, but this is by no means all. We have a comprehensive list on our website of companies prepared to accept a 2.2 use it. If closing dates have passed you can apply for them in the next graduate recruitment cycle. This is not necessarily a bad thing as it will give you time to re-group before you make further job application process. 5. Book an appointment to talk your options over with Careers. We view things from a neutral perspective(which may not be true of parents and friends). You will be able to explore ideas, safe in the knowledge anything you say is entirely. If you live outside the local area: we offer Skype and telephone appointments and are here throughout the summer. 6. Avoid considering postgraduate study to ‘compensate’ for your 2.2. Postgraduate study is a worthwhile option, but only as part of a considered career plan. It isn’t something you should consider as a default reflex, you could struggle to convince prospective employers of the benefits when it comes to future applications. Do your research and gather all the information before making a final decision. 7. Get yourself job ready by updating your CV and plugging any potential skills or work gaps. Consider how well your CV highlights your skills â€" both soft and technical. Consider what your selling points as an employee are. Start thinking about your online brand and build a professional LinkedIn profile that reflects your career aspirations. Can you join any professional associations (if you have a sector in mind). These often arrange networking events and are a great source of insider information. 8. Take a look at the  Student Employability Profiles Remind yourself of the transferable skills youve gained through your degee.   Recruiters value these. Add supporting evidence and remind yourself what you to offer. All is not lost Try to put all of this into perspective: remember, this is the beginning â€" not the end â€" of your career. You are likely to have a number of jobs over the course of your career. Soon after you start work and prove your worth through your attitude, commitment and determination, amazingly people cease to be interested in your degree classification. Your hopes of working for a particular company may have been dashed in the short-term, but with time and some experience behind you there’s every chance of applying again (perhaps for a better role!) at some point in the future.

Tips For Writing Technical Resumes

Tips For Writing Technical ResumesWriting a resume is often a painful and difficult process but the right direction and structure can make the job significantly easier. Some of the key aspects to keep in mind as you get ready to start on your first resume are:Written by hand, you have a firm grasp on how to write the document. However, most resumes are pre-written and the format depends on the employer. It is wise to avoid any spelling or grammatical errors. Too many errors will reveal your lack of knowledge. Also, don't use too many abbreviations or acronyms.Make sure to follow a standard format when preparing your cover letter. The cover letter can be adapted to go with your resume and you should not be afraid to follow it closely. You should not forget to take advantage of the fact that each document has a certain 'look.'You should not take more than one day to write a technical resume and cover letter. A candidate who tries to squeeze in a second document to set themselves apart from others will usually end up frustrated and angry at their agency. If the hiring manager can get through your letters quickly, it is a sign that you're doing a good job.Technical resumes are often written for an interview, so it is important to provide the hiring manager with a lot of information. It will help if you include your education, the duties you performed, any certifications you hold, and any projects you've worked on.Write your technical resume with in mind. You want to provide the appropriate amount of information for each section of the document. Be sure to use the correct terminology for each group and always provide the most relevant information.Provide the technical resume in written form and keep in mind to use standard English. Don't use words such as 'and'or.' Also, don't write 'for example' and make sure you include all the necessary information.As you can see, preparing a technical resume for a technical job can be very different from writing a standard resum e. By following these tips, you will ensure that your technical resume stands out from others and provides the proper amount of information that your potential employer will need to make a quick decision.

The Evolution of Social Media - CareerAlley

The Evolution of Social Media - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. These days, social media is King. Everyone including your grandfather has a Facebook account, but not everyone is using it as efficiently as they could be. Until recently, social media accounts have been used solely for updating your friends on what youre doing, where youve been and even what you ate for dinner, but with the recent surge of LinkedIn users social media is becoming a legitimate tool for marketing yourself to potential employers. Today, it is common for employers to check the Facebook and Twitter accounts of perspective employees. It is a way to see what kind of a person you are and give an idea of what kind of employee you would be. So lets discuss how social media can make YOU a more attractive product for any business or organization. First, lets clarify a few things using social media as a job search resource can be an amazing thing, but only if you can balance yourself across each of the various channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Think about yourself as a table, you are the surface and these channels are the legs that support you. It doesnt matter how amazing the surface appears if the legs are weak! Each channel plays a key role in supporting your efforts to gain employment. more Manage Your Online Presence LinkedIn is basically the professionals Facebook, the setup is very much the same but the content is vastly different. LinkedIn allows you to present yourself through your skills, qualifications, experiences and even upload your resume. This will be the cornerstone of your social media marketing plan, the main focus for potential employers. more Using LinkedIn Groups in your job search Utilizing YouTube can be a creative way to make yourself an interactive portfolio, especially if youre looking for a career in photography/filmography or even event planning. Video resumes are becoming more and more popular and can be an excellent way to show your creativity and initiative. Using Niagara Colleges Optimal Resume service is also a smart way to create an eye-catching video resume, it is fun, easy and free! Posting a link to your video resume on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or Twitter is a great way to combine your resources. This is where things get a little difficult, Facebook and Twitter are not your traditional choices for marketing yourself in a professional manner, but there are a few things you can do to improve this. Most people use these channels for their personal day-to-day lives and sometimes there can be content that may not be appropriate for potential employers to see e.g. pictures of you drinking and/or fooling around with friends. You want a consistently appropriate and professional appearance to each of the channels you plan to use. One option may be to create alternative accounts for these channels, have one Facebook and Twitter page that is your personal page and one that will be your professional profile. Keeping your personal and professional lives separate is key! Use your professional accounts to post interesting and creative content! This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook

Deserve has nothing to do with getting a promotion.

‘Deserve’ has nothing to do with getting a promotion. I’m sharing a guest blog that offers first-hand experience on earning a promotion. â€" Coach Wolfgang In the movie, Unforgiven, staring Clint Eastwood, one of my favorite lines comes near the end.   Just before Gene Hackmans character meets his demise he says, I dont deserve this! To die like this.   Clint Eastwoods character responds with Deserve has got nothing to do with it. Recently, I was at a point in my career where I felt that I deserved a promotion. I had been a loyal employee, rarely complained, often worked 50 or 60 hours per week, created lasting results.   Plus, I had been in the same position for 4 years and in that time my responsibilities expanded substantially.   Inevitably, I also viewed co-workers who were above me in the org chart but not nearly as productive.   I went through a number of phases in dealing with my emotions: If Im not getting a promotion, then Im only working 40 hours per week, no more! If I dont get a promotion by year end then Im going to start really looking for a new job! Im going to work my butt off for the next 3 weeks and then ask for a promotion in my quarterly review. Theres no way theyll say no! As you can see, each of these phases were fairly emotional (note all the exclamation points!) but none were very productive. When I thought about it, I realized that none of these plans were responses that would lead to a promotion. Since that time, I settled down and realized that there are 3 reactions when you feel that you deserve a promotion but arent getting it. Make your case The first step in a promotion is to communicate what you are looking for. Tell your boss exactly what you want and state your reasons why you feel you have earned it. Also, let your network know especially at work that you are interested in a higher-level role. Thats getting the word out. If you really want a promotion then you need to make your case. I see two ways of doing this. First, start doing the job of the next role up. This probably includes solving problems at your job and figuring out how to do things better. When you start making an impact, your boss will notice. Plus, youll have very good results to show during your reviews. The second way is to ask your boss to help you create a plan to be in a position to get a promotion. Ask him or her what transition you need to make to be at the next level and what initiatives would show him or her that you are ready. Show your own initiative by presenting your own ideas. Let your boss know that you are genuinely motivated to contribute in bigger ways to the team. At the same time, let your boss know that are expecting a promotion at some point and ask if doing these initiatives will make that happen. You wont get a guarantee but just make sure you are producing and your boss knows that you want a promotion. Move on If not getting a promotion is consuming your thoughts everyday then you may want to move on. WORD OF CAUTION: move to a different role because it will boost your career, not because it will feel good to spurn your current employer. Look for a new job because your current one is holding you back. If your current job doesnt challenge you enough, doesnt utilize your skills sufficiently or doesnt pay you fairly, then decide to move on for those reasons. First get rid of the resentment you feel towards your employer and think about what your next career step should be. Knowing your next step may actually enable you to have a much different conversation with your current employer about how you can contribute in different ways. Appreciate what you have If you dont have any good career-related reasons for leaving your current job, you may want to try something very different gratitude. Write down all the things you like about this job. The team rapport, short commute, the snack closet, the easy Fridays, an engaging new project, etc. Use this list to help you see all the reasons to stay at your current job. This may help you also see things that would make you like the job more. Many times, I see a list of things Id like to do on job descriptions at other companies. Are there ways you can incorporate those items into your job? You can achieve peace of mind by saying aloud the reasons that you like your job. You can even make your job more fulfilling by incorporating new ideas and challenges. Many times, promotions and salary increases are just not an option for your boss to give you. It shouldnt stop you from finding ways to enjoy the job you have nor from positioning yourself today for opportunities that may show up further down the road. One thing is for sure: career development is important  and good opportunities will arise. I would love to hear in the comments if you too have felt this way, ever, and how you reacted. Were you successful? Please comment below.

You can land a job in December -

You can land a job in December - You think the holidays are a great time to kick back and take a break from your job search. No one is hiring now, anyway. Think again! Year after year, research shows December can be a great month for landing opportunities, so it is a big  mistake  to take a break now. Here are six reasons to ramp up your job search at this time of year. 1. Companies sometimes find money they need to spend at this time of year. Wouldnt it be nice to suddenly discover money you didnt know you had? That happens more often than you think at large companies. They realize at the 11th hour that they have enough in the budget to fill extra positions, but they need to get the people in seats before the end of the year, or the money will disappear. If you stop looking for a job or get lackadaisical about checking emails, you may lose an opportunity and never even know it. 2. A lot of people think December is a good month to stop searching for jobs. Not everyone is keeping up with the latest and greatest when it comes to job search like you are! A lot of your peers are taking the easy road and sitting back this month. As a result, the competition is a little less fierce, and it could mean you have an opportunity to jump on a job before your otherwise more qualified colleague stops to check job listings. Anyone in the careers industry, including resume writers and job search strategists, will tell you that January is typically a very busy time, because thats when many people try to fulfill their new years resolutions that involve getting out of jobs they  hate. Dont sit back and wait to re-enter the pool with everyone else! Get ramped up now to take advantage of possible opportunities. 3. Unexpected openings. Some companies give big bonuses at this time of year, and employees who were waiting for those big checks to clear before giving notice will begin to announce their intention to leave â€" or, in some cases, just walk out the door. When you make yourself available, you will give yourself potential opportunities that would otherwise pass you by. 4. Surprise projects during an otherwise slow time may yield temporary gigs. We all know a lot of people take time off during the holidays. If the organization finds itself in need of extra, warm bodies to get the work done while their typical team is vacationing and decking the halls, it gives you an opportunity to step in as a contract or temporary worker. This gives you the chance to audition for a role in the company, even if you know the regular employee is coming back. If you are impressive enough, the organization may find a place for you. 5. Being available may get you half-way there. When recruiters are in a hurry or hiring managers have an urgent need, the fact that you get right back to them during a holiday period will make you stand out and give a  good impression. There arent a lot of other times during the year when just being prompt makes such a difference. 6. Networking opportunities increase. Networking is the best way to find a job and the holidays are nothing if not a good opportunity to network. While its best to touch base with your network throughout the year, now is arguably the time when you can feel comfortable writing a note to someone who hasnt heard one word from you all year long. Dont turn all of your holiday notes into pleas for a job, but you can subtly incorporate your future plans into a note wishing your colleagues well. Many people do have a little less work to do at this time of year and may be willing to meet for coffee or lunch. If you can finesse a reason for one of your contacts to meet with you, when opportunities come up early in the year, you will be top-of-mind. More from Miriam Salpeter How to handle awkward situations at work with style Places you never thought to network How to make yourself essential at work Originally appeared on AOLJobs.com.

Five Tips on How to Format a Resume

Five Tips on How to Format a ResumeFilling out a resume can be fun if you know how to format it correctly. It's important that the information that you include is accurate and professional. Here are five tips on how to format a resume effectively.Include your college degree in the college section. This is a great way to make sure that your experience is professional. If you don't have a college degree, make sure that you include a short blurb of your work experience. Also, include your school name at the top of the resume. This will help you with the resume search engines.If you are using a word processor, make sure that you are formatting the resume with word. If you are doing this manually, make sure that you are using Microsoft Word 2020 or later. This is important because it has the features needed to help you create good looking resumes. Other word processors may not be as sophisticated as Word 2020. In order to make sure that you are creating a quality resume, look for one that has the features that Word does. If you are trying to save money, don't go to a document processing company for this type of help.Be sure that you format it correctly in the headings. Make sure that you have headers that start off in the first paragraph and end at the end of the resume. The body of the resume should start with the date and your job title. Then follow with your contact information such as the name, address, and phone number. Also include a job description in the header.Include all of your accomplishments. If you are new to the company, make sure that you include these as this will help other potential employers know about your accomplishments. Also, use proper grammar and spelling. In order to find the best help for this, visit online forums and see what other professionals are asking. You can also use the internet to help you with this. Use web sites that will check your grammar and spelling for you and tell you if you need some help.Formatting a resume can be fun if you know how to do it properly. Don't skimp on the resume and just do some basic things. This is your chance to grab the attention of a potential employer. If you want to make sure that you get a high-paying job, make sure that you have an eye for detail. These can make a big difference in your future.These are five tips on how to format a resume. Remember that it should be professional, but it doesn't have to be boring. You should include details on your past experiences and accomplishments.

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