Monday, April 20, 2020

Why You Need to Hire Resume Writing Services

Why You Need to Hire Resume Writing ServicesA resume writing service can greatly help you to create a persuasive resume, which will make the person hiring you in greater understanding of your capabilities. The skills that you need to have are also one of the most crucial aspects when it comes to knowing how to come up with a good resume. With a resume writing service, you will be able to convey the best parts of your personality, which is what employers are looking for.First, you must contact an agency that has been specifically selected for the purpose of writing services. They will take the bulk of the responsibility to ensure that your resume is exceptional and well crafted. They will also conduct a thorough analysis on what information should be included and what information should be removed. The services that they provide are invaluable.These services also have experience in writing resumes. In fact, many of them are known for the quality of their work. The use of this service ensures that the writer, as well as you know what it takes to write a resume. This will assure that your resume would be unique and suitable to your professional profile.Resume writing services have a lot of resources for you to help you in coming up with a compelling resume. They can give you tips on how to make it more professional, even as it's structured. They will ensure that you get a professional resume that is not just easy to read but can be written in a manner that is clear and concise. You can even ask them to come up with a list of suggestions for making your resume that much better.They can guide you in creating your resume, so that it is much easier for you to explain your skills and accomplishments in a way that will interest the potential employer. The services also help you with designing your cover letter. It is important that your resume is made appealing and visually appealing. The services also offer sample cover letters, so that you can see how professional it is.Having a resume in hand will help you improve the chances of landing an interview. Most of the employers who conduct job interviews ask the candidates for their resumes. If you are looking for resume writing services, then you can rest assured that you will be able to win the job you are aiming for.You may feel as though you need to be well prepared to impress a potential employer, especially if you have been out of employment for a while. You do not have to worry about this, because the resume writing services will make sure that you are well-prepared for the interview. By creating a good resume, you will stand a much better chance of securing the job you want.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Amazon Drivers Sue for Not Being Paid Employees

Amazon Drivers Sue for Not Being Paid Employees Amazon is investing considerable resources into developing a delivery network that can compete with its current partners like UPS and FedEx. Having its own distribution hubs and fleets of vehicles (not to mention aircraft and drones) is a long-term goal for the company, but reaching the goal won’t be without its challenges. Amazon’s most recent logistics headache, though, is a decidedly low-tech stumbling block, albeit one that has bedeviled startups liked Uber in the past: driver classification. Three drivers have sued the e-commerce giant, claiming that they had to follow rules and scheduling practices as if they were employees even though they were technically independent contractors. The suit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Washington State on October 4, claims the following: Amazon has misclassified delivery drivers with whom it has directly contracted as independent contractors when they are actually employees. In so doing, Amazon has violated the federal Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § § 201 et seq., by failing to assure they receive minimum wage, after accounting for necessary business expenses that the drivers must pay such as gas and car maintenance, as well as failing to pay overtime for hours worked in excess of forty per week. This isn’t the first time Amazon has been hit with a lawsuit over driver classification. Last year, four drivers hired by a courier service to make Amazon Prime Now deliveries sued the company for withholding pay and benefits, similarly claiming that they earned less than minimum wage due to out-of-pocket costs. Those drivers argued that since they had to go through employee training and wear badges with the Amazon logo, they should have been classified as Amazon employees. They were later reclassified that way. The Amazon driver complaints echo those of Uber drivers, who have sued in various states to be paid as employees. Drivers in California and Massachusetts entered into a $100 million settlement with the company in April over a pair of class-action suits charging that Uber should have classified drivers as employees. The drivers claimed they would have gotten an additional $730 million in mileage reimbursements if they had been classified as employees of Uber rather than independent contractors. Although the terms of that settlement didn’t change drivers’ contractor status, the issue is likely to come up again for Uber; in June, 5,000 drivers in New York City sued the company in June on similar grounds. UPDATE: Amazon spokesperson Kelly Cheeseman emailed MONEY the following statement: With Amazon Flex, anyone can earn up to $25 per hour by delivering packages when and where they want. We launched the program last year and feedback from Flex drivers has been very positive â€" they really enjoy being their own boss.

Friday, April 10, 2020

How Recent Grads Can Leverage LinkedIn To Get A Job - Work It Daily

How Recent Grads Can Leverage LinkedIn To Get A Job - Work It Daily This article was written by Victoria LoCascio, president of Ace Your Interview, on behalf of the Happy Grad Project. The happiest grads are those with a well-paying, full-time career in an industry that matches their interests and expertise. Many graduates believe this is reserved for the elite few: those with exceptional grades, excellent interviewing skills, and better luck than the rest of the crowd. However, with the right approach, job success is a viable option for everyone. Related: How To Take Advantage Of LinkedIn College Alumni Pages Harnessing the power of LinkedIn is an excellent place to start. LinkedInâ€"with more than 300 million networkers and job seekersâ€"is the definitive place to find a job, make connections, and be found by hiring managers and recruiters. Visibility Thousands of hiring people use targeted searches on LinkedIn to locate quality candidates. A recruiter inputs the appropriate keywords and required skills for an open job position into the LinkedIn search engine, and the system produces a list of the most relevant and promising candidates. The higher your profile appears on this list, the more likely you’ll be contacted for an interview. If your profile isn’t on the first few pages, you won’t be noticed. Additionally, your profile won’t appear on this candidate list at all if you are not part of the recruiter’s LinkedIn network. To ensure that your profile appears in front of the right people, you need to: (1) be connected to a diverse group of professionals, and (2) have a strong profile that ranks highly in searches. Here are some practical LinkedIn strategies to improve your profile: Connections And Endorsements The larger your network, the better your chances of being discovered online by recruiters and hiring managers. LinkedIn displays how many connections your profile has until you reach 500, and then it shows 500+, so it is essential to have over 500 connections to give the right impression. Ask family members and friends to connect with you, and join LinkedIn groups because group members become part of your third-level network. Aim for an expansive network of more than 1,000 diverse connections to help your profile appear in a wide range of search results. Endorsements are important as well. Your connections can endorse the skills that you have listed on your profile, and since the ‘Skills’ section is heavily weighted for search engine purposes, it is vital that you have many endorsements. If you quickly want to give your profile a boost, then the company Ace Your Interview can help by adding more than 500 connections and 200 skills endorsements to your profile within 7 days. They can also assist with online credibility, as it is imperative that the connections and endorsements you receive are from professionals in the United States who are not LinkedIn Open Networkers (LIONs). Search Engine Optimized Candidate searches on LinkedIn use algorithms to determine the most relevant profiles based on the keywords inputted by the recruiter. Adding appropriate keywords to your profile will help LinkedIn to recognize it as ‘relevant,’ thereby increasing your visibility and ranking in search results. Stuck for what keywords to use? Look at 10 job ads that relate to the position you want, and identify the significant keywords used. If you discover an essential keyword that is lacking from your current profile, use your ‘Interests’ section to insert it into your profile for search engine purposes. Pay extra attention to the 3 most heavily weighted areas on your profile: Headline: Sell yourself in 120-characters by using keywords and talking about the value you offer. Unemployed? Include your desired job title in your headline to help with search ranking. Job Titles: If you’ve opted for a creative title, such as ‘Sales Guru,’ change it to a factual title, such as ‘Sales Manager,’ which will help alignment with common search terms. If unemployed, do not list ‘Looking for a job’ as your title, as this looks unprofessional. Instead, fill this space on your profile by starting your own company or professional blog, doing freelance work or performing volunteer work in your desired area. Skills: There is room for 50 skills, but listing 50 can appear unfocused. Include the top 10 skills required for your industry and make sure these skills are endorsed by many of your connections as this area is heavily weighted by the LinkedIn system. Picture An image is worth a thousand words, and this is especially true on LinkedIn. Don’t include other people in your picture and don’t crop yourself out of a group photo. Make sure your picture is a professional image â€" a current headshot with a nice smile and a non-distracting background. A New Job The more visible you are, the more likely you’ll land a great job. Focus on using relevant keywords, developing connections and endorsements, and using a professional photo. Finally, don’t forget to include your email in your profile so hiring managers can contact you. With all of these elements in place, your profile will have increased visibility and higher search engine ranking. Victoria LoCascio, Ace Your Interview president, is a Certified Résumé Writer with master’s degrees in Leadership Communication, and 10+ years hiring experience. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!