Blanca Sermak’s Post

Hi 👋🏼 It’s me again. After scrolling through LinkedIn for months in search of my next role, I’ve been seeing all of the opinions of why candidates aren’t getting hired, why resumes aren’t working, etc, so I thought I’d speak to those pertaining to me in hopes of a new opportunity coming my way. Because we all know a hiring manager only knows the information they are given. Opinion #1 - “Resumes shouldn’t be too broad or show roles that don’t pertain to what you are applying for.” — I’ve been blessed to be able to explore multiple departments in the corporate world. (Customer Service, Marketing and Talent Acquisition) I’m passionate about business in general so you can put me in any office role and I will thrive. I’m all about learning and growing my skill set. 🤷🏼♀️ Opinion #2 - “Gaps in your resume are bad”. — Unfortunately, my career has been rocked by Covid and layoffs. 🥴 I’m not a flaky employee. I dreeeeam of finding a company I can work at until retirement. Literally a life goal. Opinion #3 - “You must have a college degree to succeed.” — I began my career at a start up company that had the mindset that people are not defined by degrees. They had the thought that degrees keep people in boxes and don’t allow for growth opportunities outside of that. Which is why you will see I held three really awesome positions at that company. I was able to meet the needs of the business because of my flexibility and willingness to learn. It’s cheaper to train an employee, rather than hire. Why not hire someone who is flexible? It’s 2024. I’m not applying to be an engineer or doctor. We need more companies that have a growth mindset, and not “this is how we’ve always done it”. You’re missing a lot of really great candidates that way. Opinion #4 - “You need to have really great interview skills.” — We are nervous. Cut us some slack 😅 I may not be able to articulate everything I can in a 30 minute zoom interview to show you my worth, but give me a task and I will work my butt off for you. Every day. My brain thrives on getting tasks done. If you’ve read this far, thank you. This job market seems to only want corporate ninjas and I am only one human trying my best. ❤️

'How did you get into recruitment?' 🤔 ...'I fell into it' Such a classic. Unfortunately, getting into recruitment is rarely an active choice for a lot of people. As you'll see in my LinkedIn title, this is something I want to work towards changing 👊 Recruitment is HARD. I think more and more people are starting to be honest about this, which is great. It truly is a rollercoaster 🎢; the highs are high, and the lows are low. It's a career that will put you through your paces and requires determination, resilience, and sacrifice... ... but if you're willing to give it your all, recruitment is an AMAZING career opportunity 💪 Here's why: 💥 It's meritocratic when it comes to career progression. You don't need to wait for the person above you to be promoted or leave; if you hit what you need to hit, you'll be promoted 💥 It's one of the highest-paying careers out there. It won't come easy, but you can financially change your life in this industry 💥 It'll teach you to sell. Having the ability to sell and do it well is one of the most in-demand skills out there, and will allow you to always make money whatever you do 💥 It's an industry where you'll make friends for life. It's a real community and you'll get the chance to meet like-minded individuals and build amazing relationships 💥 It allows you to build an incredible professional network too. You know what they say; 'your network is your net worth' Interested? Let's speak. Foxtek is hiring for our November and January inductions 💪 #recruitment #careeropportunities #hiring

If you haven't been in the job market for a while, you are aware that the tactics and process for finding a new role have changed dramatically. This is in part because the pandemic triggered a new set of rules for job seekers and employers. It also ushered in new tools and technology for recruiting that are much more effective. Unless your former employer has a robust outplacement offering, you will likely need help in crafting a new strategy for your job search. https://bit.ly/3YQ93Xh #CommPRO #PR #Hiring

📣Job boards that are proving to give good results ( as per my conversations with hundreds of job seekers) 1. Otta.com 2. Glassdoor 3. Zip Recruiter 4. Monster 5. Indeed 6. Of course companies websites 7. LinkedIn not so much lately ( tons of fake jobs , fake recruiters / fake companies ✅Proven to work : Word of mouth #whodoyouknow ✅Network #networking ✅Volunteer in your local food pantry/ soup kitchen/ church “You just never know “ ✅Volunteer at a local college “You just never know “ ✅Get a job in retail … opportunities can come your way when engaging with co - workers and customers “You never know “ a bridge job until your dream job comes can prove beneficial. Of course don’t forget to get your resume reviewed by a professional who can help!! Good luck to all today ☕️☘️

"If you’re looking for work it is important to know how much of the void — no responses, callbacks or signs of life – are actually because of your application versus circumstances beyond your control. In a targeted search of the internet, for my own benefit of knowledge, I found and pulled together what I would call a #Hiring Lifecycle where Job Seekers can see dips in hiring and can plan for them. Here is what I found out and what I recommend you do about it" https://lnkd.in/g6x-YX8H #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #JobHunt #Career #CareerDevelopment #SacredTime #coachingforwomen

Trying to figure out your next steps? I highly recommend this Career Roadmapping workshop and coach Wendy Saccuzzo.

Join me on Thursday, February 29th for Career Roadmapping for Job Seekers. ✨ This is one of my favorite workshops to facilitate. Whether you're on the hunt for a job or planning to climb the corporate ladder, career roadmapping is a great way to assess your career, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and create a plan for success. In this workshop, you'll learn how to articulate your preferences, identify patterns in your work history, and determine what kind of work energizes you. You'll be better equipped to tell your career story in interviews and set yourself up for success in your next role. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your job search and career. 💡 You can register here: https://lu.ma/gkfa3qu1 If you've been affected by layoffs, DM me for a discount code.

60 days into job hunting and the learning continues! Tis the season of sharing, so I’m passing on my newly acquired knowledge with full transparency and vulnerability in case my network or my network’s network find it helpful ☺️ Note: these might not include information that is new to you, but it’s been 17 years since I job hunted, so it’s all new to me!! -I stopped answering the Self Identification for a Disability *unless* there is a follow up question about if accommodations would be needed to interview or be employed there (short or long term). I am an advocate for diversity and inclusion and believe that question alone doesn’t allow someone to tell their full story. I’ll openly share with my recruiter or hiring team anything during an intentional disclosure conversation. -Holiday freezes start occurring about this time, which can mean your application or interview can be paused until the new year. Just because a company may be experiencing a freeze, or hiring is just slower this time of year, it’s still beneficial to keep posting and getting your name out there. You can still be the right person, just posting/interviewing at the wrong time. -Companies post “evergreen postings”, meaning they aren’t necessarily recruiting/hiring actively now but are casting a large net in case the right talent comes along. It can be hard to differentiate these postings from immediate hire postings, but if you see a posting that has been up for several weeks/months or the applicant analytics show major fluctuation in candidates applying, it might be a good indicator. -I chose not to renew my LinkedIn Premium. It was a double edged sword; it was helpful to see who was looking at my profile but then it was too frustrating not to have those same people reach out about jobs I had applied to at their companies or in their own organizations. -“Job journaling” helped me each weekday. I would set aside time each morning to check my email for updates, check my application statuses, write notes to remind myself of questions to ask recruiters, and new companies/postings I wanted to research before applying. I timeboxed it for about an hour a day, then added an additional hour just for job searches, and left the rest of the afternoon open for interviews or resume work. #learningexperience #jobhunter #layoffs2023 #jobsearch #uncomfortzone

Your resume matters but it probably won't come into play until later in the search process, once you are clear about what you want to do, have a good story assembled and are ready to apply for/consider specific roles. And if you are setting calls with recruiters or meetings with old acquaintances, think about what your objective is. Remember that you are unlikely to be in a productive job search mode until you've put yourself on the psychological journey to your next role. https://bit.ly/3YQ93Xh #CommPRO #PR #Hiring

Wednesday thought of the day I was up early this morning. Way to early. So, what does one do when one is up and doesn’t want to get out of bed, besides working out, which will happen this afternoon? One goes on Instagram and sees what is happening. Guess what? I have never seen so many ads from people telling you how to look for a job, how to become richer and how to look for a career the “right” way. Ok, good for them all. However, all of them had the same message!!! And all of them said they found this “perfect” way within 3 months. Really? You have been out of work for 6 months-1 year, and suddenly you found the perfect way to find a job. Now, what do you suppose they wanted you to pay for the same thing that everyone should do? You guessed it, over $1500.00. Now, some were free, but to get the help, it will still cost you. But they did find this out 3 months ago, so dang, they are experts, right?!! Please don’t fall into their trap. No one should have to pay $1500.00 or more to help you find a career, explain how to find a career, or tell you how to interview, there way!! Guess what? Not everyone is the same. News to you? Never! You should always be you and don’t let anyone tell you differently. Scams are just that, scams. Please be careful and trust your gut. Just wanted to share what I did this morning😊 Questions, what-it’s or more, hit me up Jennifer Mastor MASTOR Recruiting & Consulting Phone-425-577-4102 Email: jennifer@mastorrecruiting.com www.linkedin.com/in/mastor www.mastorrecruiting.com https://lnkd.in/ef9VaE4 to schedule a time with me #career #careeradvice #resume #scams #mastorrecruiting