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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

9 Top Online Resume Resources

9 Top Online Resume Resources | by: Shannon Russo
I keep everything online from my music to my bills and everything in between. I have practically my life online. Including my resume. I recently asked a candidate if they had a link to their online resume…all I got was silence. No stuttering, no excuses –just silence. My guess is they didn’t know there could be such a thing. Well there is! Here’s a list of 9 online resume resources! So if you’re ever asked for a link to your online resume you won’t be stuck with your face looking like this--à:-0

1. iResume provides ease and convenience for you to create, manage, and submit your online resume. You have access to your iResume from anywhere in any format, which can be used for any recruitment transaction.. iResumeprovides a clean, sleek, standardized resume and professional profile solution with the ability to integrate into all of the common recruitment systems. It is easy to use, provides iResume submittal tracking and statistics, and it is positioned to become the most widely accepted standardized resume available.

2. Gigtide is a website that lets you create, publish, manage and track your resumes, contacts and cover letters online. You can store unlimited resumes, contacts and cover letters and there are professional resume templates to help you. You also have the option of creating a social media resume, which includes images, video, direct links and sharing functionality. Another interesting feature is a direct employer contact form, where employers can contact you directly through your resume.

3. Howtowritearesume gives you an easy way to build a professional resume, without being an expert. You get their phrase builder technology, which helps you build compelling headlines, qualifications, achievement statement and more. Their “one-click formatting,” automatically reformats your resume and makes it easy to choose the best layout. Your resume is stored online and is accessible by potential employers. The templates are all predefined, so filling in the blanks is a breeze!

4. Emurse allows you to create, share and store your resume for free online. Their resume builder is job seeker friendly, allowing you to create and maintain a professional resume which can be downloaded in any format, such as PDF. Just like LinkedIn, your resume can have a unique URL linked to your name and the ability to view employers who have seen your resume in the past. You also get statistics and graphs to aid in resume distribution.

5. Razume is a service that enables you to complete your resumes and polish them up with feedback from reviewers in the community. The resume you create using this service is exactly like traditional resumes, but this service allows you to improve your resume so you better your chances at landing your next job.

6. ResumeBucket provides you with a unique URL for your resume and enables you to promote your resume on your website or blog with embeddableResumeBucket badges, or you can keep your resume private. In addition, resumes are shareable via popular social bookmarking and social networking sites.

7. ResumeSocial is a social resume community, where you can post your resume online and get feedback, just like Razume. Registered users can build a resume through feedback and comments from other users who have similar job experience. You can also be a resume expert and become a valuable member of the community by providing others with assistance. There is also an area for sharing cover letters and follow-up letters. When someone finds your resume on this site, they can print it, quote it, favorite it and email it to other people.

8. VisualCV is a website that provides users with a virtual resume, as well as a database of job openings and networking opportunities. Whether you’re a job seeker, entrepreneur, consultant, student or manager, VisualCV lets you display all of your credentials in an easy to read format, with multimedia integration.

For example, you can upload or embed a video resume or a podcast of you being interviewed. You can also combine other elements, such as images, charts, awards and recommendations, in addition to traditional resume fields such as “work experience”

Their latest capabilities allow job seekers to integrate their resume with social media sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, to share their qualifications with friends and colleagues. When you update your resume, it can be shared through websites such as Digg and StumbleUpon.

9. Xing is a social network with over 7 million business professionals globally, and is read in 16 languages. Aside from being able to create a profile, the networking part of this site is what shines. There are over 22,000 groups and networking events from London to Beijing advertised.

Xing offers many of the same services as LinkedIn, and like LinkedIn, Xing can serve as your online resume and cover letter. The standard service lets you create a professional profile page, search for people by name and industry, and join groups and events. When you login, you’ll see jobs that might interest you, new members, visitors to your profile and much more.

Reuling and Associates Recruitment Firm can answer all of your online resume resource(s) questions.

Reuling & Associates is currently filling all level positions within Sales, HR, Accounting/Finance, Technology, Creative Services and Health Care.

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Friday, July 9, 2010

How social media can help graduates build their personal brand and get a job | Social Media Today | By: Matt Ambrose

It’s tough for graduates out there: we’ve just come out of a torrid recession, 1000s of public sector jobs are to be axed and there are 70 of you competing for every role.

It’s certainly a challenging time to be looking for work. But you can boost your chances of getting an interview by using the internet to promote your personal brand to employers.

Blogs, Facebook and Twitter give you the tools you need to project the image of a proactive, passionate and enthusiastic up and coming professional that employers should be fighting over to get in their organisation.

How to build your personal brand

Facebook – It’s no secret that employers now use Facebook to screen candidates. But before you rush off to lock your profile from prying eyes, Facebook can be used to your advantage. Update your public details to give employers a positive impression, such as information on your work experience, hobbies, interests and qualifications. In the ‘About me’ section write a positive, inspiring branding statement that reflects why employers should give you an interview. Replacing your profile photo of you wearing a traffic cone with one in which you look smart, responsible and sober is also a good idea.

LinkedIn – Your old school and university friends are a good starting point for building your professional network. In particular, connect with those who graduated in previous years and are already active in the workplace. You never know who’ll be able to point you towards a job opening or can put in a good word for you. Join discussion groups related to the industries you’re interested to get some insight into the hot topics and to ask astute questions – you never know who might have an opening for a proactive graduate.

Blogging – Blogs are great for expressing your passion and interest in the profession you’d like to get into. You can also use it as an online resume, with pages on your employment history and interests. There are plenty of sites where you can start a blog for free (e.g. Wordpress.com) which enable you to be up and blogging in minutes.

Twitter – Sharing links to your blog, reTweeting experts in your industry and posting links to relevant news stories will help to build your exposure amongst professionals in your targeted industry. Following experts in your field to get you an insight into the key trends and if they follow you back, you never know, it might lead to a job opportunity.

Whether you’re a graduate, school leaver or have recently been made redundant, finding a job at the moment isn’t going to be easy. But social media can give you a platform to demonstrate the enthusiasm, passion and proactive attitude that will tick all the right boxes with employers and push you further to the front of the queue.

Reuling & Associates has been set up purely with the aim of providing clients with the very best people in the United States and candidates the very best roles available.

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5 Tips for Job Seekers on Corporate Social Networks | By: Anne Berkowitch

Anne Berkowitch is co-founder and CEO of SelectMinds, the leading provider of networking and referral technologies and of the recently launched TalentVine referral recruiting solution. You can follow SelectMinds on Twitter at @SelectMinds.

There’s a lot of talk these days about using social networks as job search tools as well as sources for recruiters and HR executives to scout talent. Many organizations opt to build secure, private networks for their current and former employees that provide a place for people to connect and refer opportunities, contacts and information to one another. Here are some tips to get the most out of these increasingly common company networks.

1. Remember Your Resources

While it may be natural to dive into the wider web in your job search, you might be better served to take advantage of resources and people you are already connected to. Many businesses of all sizes offer networks to connect current and former employees. Check in with HR heads of former employers and find out what networking tools they offer. In the battle for great talent, it’s in their interest to keep up with you and where your career is headed.

2. Present Your Best Self

When building your identity and reputation on a company network, it’s important to remember that these networks are professional environments that are rarely anonymous. While you may have shared some drinks at the holiday party in 2007, you still want to engage with current and former colleagues on a strictly professional basis. Remember to update your information (title, company, leadership experience, etc.) regularly, perhaps every quarter, and point it out to relevant people as appropriate.

Also note that while you’re maintaining a professional presence on internal company networks, your public social profiles on Facebook, Twitter and other sites will often be checked by recruiters before they make contact with you. We’ve all heard the horror stories — for example, applicants updating their status or tweeting before and after an interview with disparaging or confidential remarks about the company. We’ve heard about recent college grads who have thousands of photos on Facebook, many of which are not work appropriate. These are lessons applicants need only learn once. Showing some personality is important, but it’s a fine line.

3. Reconnect

People are used to getting “Friended,” “Followed,” “Connected With” and more on a regular basis, so reaching out to past colleagues with whom you’ve worked should be well received. It’s a great way to share opportunities, personal and professional news, and stay up to date on happenings at your company. When you join a company network, spend some time identifying colleagues and friends within the organizations and acknowledge them on the network.

The foundation of many workplace relationships is gained in the first few days working together. A vendor my company works with recently had an influx of new hires due to business growth. The new team they assembled is full of characters and they promote camaraderie as an essential piece of their corporate culture. These employees are not just all Facebook friends but they’re neighbors, they Follow each other on Twitter, retweet each other, etc. They are connected personally and online in a way we know will continue even if one of them should make a career move.

4. Show Your Self-Motivation

As everyone knows, finding a job is work in itself. If you want to get advice from a former colleague or talk about business connections or job opportunities, you have to reach out. (Re)connect online and then consider setting up a get-together with former colleagues. Being outgoing and organized is a quick way to get recognized — a factor that’s sure to pay off in the future.

In-person meetings always go farther than a phone call ever could. For HR managers who work at large, global businesses, it’s nearly impossible to meet candidates face to face. But if you’re an executive and someone local is asking to meet up, it’s a great activity to make time for. I recently heard about a young job seeker who wanted to relocate and found out the local director at her dream firm had gone to a competing high school. That connection alone (pointed out in an e-mail she sent him when she happened to be in town) got her in the door and ultimately, the job itself.

5. It Can’t Hurt to Ask

Given the professional nature of company networks, it’s more common and expected for the topic of job openings and hiring to come up. Don’t be afraid to ask your connections how they got their newest job, why they left a company, or if they would be willing to make an introduction for you. Understand that these networks create mutual relationships, so be sure to offer connections, guidance and thoughts to others — engendering good will when it comes to a professional network goes a long way.

A woman my company works with has had previous high profile jobs in her field. As a result, many people know her and ask her for favors. The one she tells us she always obliges is giving honest answers to people who are considering going to work for her previous companies. Often these connections come through people she may need a favor from someday too, so it’s a valuable practice to help past companies find great talent, even though she’s already left.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The payment industry is becoming more dynamic every day | Reuling and Associates | 630.446.0746

The payment industry is becoming more dynamic every day. The level of disintermediation with the emergence of alternative payments and payment gateways is increasing. In the near future, consumers will be able to buy goods and services at many retail establishments with traditional credit cards, Google Check out™, Revolution Money, Amazon.com Rewards Visa®, mobile phones, and more. Businesses will increasingly look for products that make their business more efficient and attractive to the consumer. From TPP gateways to streamlined services, chances are the business will also look to other sources besides a Bank for the solution.

From businesses to consumers, this should be motivation enough to create a co-opetition among the parties to leverage each others strengths and relationships to create a win-win combination. Banks can continue their focus to develop core deposits and loans. ISOs can focus on meeting the merchant’s needs and sales. TPPs can focus on technology and developing the best solutions to meet the Bank and Merchant’s needs. The reality in the end is if the Merchant’s needs are met, it will be a win-win situation for all parties involved.

By: Jorge Fernandez, CEO | First Payment Systems and CenPOS

Robin Ferrari, Director of Marketing | iStream Financial Services

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Merchant Services Jobs | Reuling and Associates 630.448.0645

Thursday, February 25, 2010

National Sales Manager | Reuling & Associates Recruitment Firm | Contact R&A Today! 630.448.0645

About Our Client

Our Client provides a market leading software solution for the management of energy in large organizations. Used within the manufacturing, retail, education, government and health markets aimed specifically at analyzing energy consumption to assist organizations reduce their energy.

Position

Position: National Sales Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Description

Our Client provides solutions for the management and reduction of energy consumption within large companies and organizations. They are currently expanding their US operation and are looking to recruit a National Sales Manager to oversee sales activities in the US. Based in their Illinois office you will be responsible for sales of their software suite. This will be a combination of direct sales from leads generated by the marketing team and also supporting a number of resellers and channel partners. You will initially manage sales activities across the whole of North America, until regional sales staff are recruited. In addition, you will assist with the recruitment of this regional team, which you will eventually be targeted to manage. This role will be based from Our Client’s offices in Illinois where most sales meetings will be held. Travel will be required to monthly trade shows and occasionally to client sites Nationwide. You will report directly to the VP of Sales, also based from Our Client’s office in Illinois. This role is ideally suited to someone who is highly self motivated with a background in IT, technical or software sales and is motivated to work towards pre-set sales targets.

Essential Experience

Working in a technical sales role
Working to meet sales targets
Selling software products in a customer facing environment
Good level of IT literacy

Personal Characteristics

Excellent leadership skills including the ability to mentor, coach and motivate
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
A passion for sales and motivating salespeople
Proven supervisory skills
Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision
Proven success in developing new business and managing complex sales cycle, from generating leads to closing deals.
Proven track record of penetrating and expanding large corporate accounts.
Proven track record of succeeding quotas and goals.
Experienced in selling both applications and services.
Exceptional written and oral presentation skills.
Proven track record of consistently exceeding corporate objectives and quotas
Self drive, motivated, and results oriented
Proven prospecting and sales cycle management skills

Please contact Reuling Associates 630.448.0645 or send along your resume to info@reulingandassociates.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Merchant Services | Reuling & Associates Recruitment Firm | 630.446.0746

Reuling and Associates has been set up purely with the aim of providing clients with the very best people in the United States.

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MERCHANT SERVICES

Reuling and Associates has years of experience recruiting the best sales teams in the country. We provide outstanding service and results to a wide range of clients - from Fortune 500 companies to promising start-ups coast to coast.

Our clients within the Merchant Service industry have included some of the largest processors as well as small start-up ISOs. Our extensive database of sales professionals enables us to serve our clients recruiting needs.

Reuling and Associates offers contract, direct, and retained placements within all Sales disciplines.

People are a company's most important asset.

If you are an ISO with recruitment needs, contact us today!

630.446.0746

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