Recruiters Buzzword Bingo Who Wants to Play

Recruiters Buzzword Bingo Who Wants to Play Everyone enjoys playing games especially if its a welcome distraction from real work. Sadly theres no prize on offer here but if you win you  could get bragging rights all week which, lets face it, is worth more than any prize. With the start of the new year a lot of people are considering changing their job, updating their online profiles or CVs or maybe even considering overhauling their careers completely. Everybody wants to stand out and make sure their profile is more unique than the next persons but this is easier said than done. In fact, LinkedIn has just released the most overused words by the UK’s recruitment professionals on their profiles. Buzzword bingo rules Go through yours and your colleagues profiles and see how  many of the buzzwords listed below youve used. You get 10 points for every word listed below appears in the profiles and winner is the person with the lowest score. The top 10 buzzwords UK recruiters use are: 1. Specialised Now everyone claims their job is specialised but how about saying I am an expert in (thats only if you are of course, dont claim to be good at something youre not) or maybe you can use the word specialism? Ok ok, I know its not that different from specialised but it still works. 2. Leadership Leadership skills are crucial if youre in management or C-suite jobs and you would definitely want this on your profile or CV. But how about saying youre an influential manager or that you lead from the front? Try it. 3. Experienced Most recruiters want experienced candidates. I mean, theyre not going to put forward someone who has got zero experience. So the fact that youve listed a particular job on your profile already shows that you have experience in that field without having to spell it out. 4. Focussed This is a word a lot of people tend to use, but what does it actually mean? Focussed on what? Maybe you can say you are driven or dedicated? They both work equally well. 5. Strategic This basically means youre good at planning stuff or that you work in a particular way. I quite like the word tactical it also looks clever but if your job is as a strategist then I guess theres no getting away from using the word Strategic. 6. Passionate Romeo and Juliet were passionate. It doesnt quite have the same ring to it on a profile or a CV does it? Maybe you can just say you really enjoy a particular aspect of the job/role/industry you want to work in? I might even stretch to letting you say you love it. 7. Excellent Now this takes me back to the movie Bill and Teds Excellent adventure. They loved that word and it seems like a lot of you do too. I would just say you were really good at your particular skill, or maybe you can say you are exceptional or even accomplished? Just throwing these suggestions out there in case you hadnt considered them. 8. Expert Who says you are an expert? Has this been qualified? Maybe you are an expert in your field and if thats the case then feel free to use it as much as you want. 9. Generalist Now youre just showing off! No, really you are. Why dont you say how good you are at the many different things you claim to be good at? The thing is you cant be a specialist AND a generalist, so its probably just best to say what you can do instead of letting the recruiter guess that you are good at everything. 10. Successful Everybody wants to be successful especially in their career. But instead of saying you are successful, maybe you can list the number of awards youve received or been nominated for? Or maybe you can talk about how well you launched a particular project that went live? There are lots of different ways of saying you are successful without having to use that word. Thats it, your times up so who is the winner? As we know there is no real winner but knowing which overused words NOT to use on your CV or profile may just make you streets ahead of your competitor and possibly bag you that dream job. Lets buzz  the experts Lysha Holmes of Qui Recruitment: I would encourage recruiters to think elevator style pitch when it comes to writing their profile. Naff terms such as guru, champion, et al dont necessarily convey a professional image. Think about the context of your business and brand within your market. Amend your profile during the year to keep it fresh. Above all what do you want someone to think of when they read your name. James Nathan of the James Nathan Experience: The importance of a well written LinkedIn profile is vital for any professional looking to build a strong and authoritative reputation in the market and to convey a quality personal brand. We all know that first impressions count, and LinkedIn may well be someone’s first impression of you. I would encourage all recruiters to look critically at their profiles, from the viewpoint of a potential client or candidate, and make sure it encourages that person to want to connect with and contact them. Does it allow the reader to understand exactly who you help and how you can help them? Buzz word after buzz word may be easy to write, but is unlikely to achieve this goal. Stephen Chambers  of  John Lewis Partnership: When were considering candidates to join the John Lewis Partnership Resourcing team were looking for professionals who understand how to shape their own professional profile, as well as spot a strong one in others. Standing out from the crowd is part of this. Id encourage all recruiters to make sure theyre not falling into the trap of using buzzwords on their LinkedIn profiles, and being true ambassadors for their employer brand.

Who Resume Writing Is An Important Part Of The Job Interview

Who Resume Writing Is An Important Part Of The Job InterviewMost people who are employed are doing a 'first impression' job interview where they are being judged by their resume writing skills and communications. This can be a stressful situation for the employer to deal with, but if you are skilled at your job and have a clear and concise presentation, you will likely get the job.If you're employed, make sure that you use all of your 'resume strengths' in your communication skills. If you do this, you'll be able to give your interviewer's a clear picture of your abilities and areas you need to work on. In order to make a good impression, you have to make sure that the interviewer and hiring managers have everything they need to know about you.A few of the things that you should avoid doing when writing a resume include spelling mistakes, skipping back and forth between pages and skipping back and forth between the interview sections and the resume sections. Some employers actually a sk for them to skip the resume section and talk directly to the hiring manager or lead recruiter about your skills.When you're talking to the interviewers, make sure that you present yourself in a professional manner. It doesn't matter what you're interviewing for, but a relaxed, confident way of communicating will make the interviewers feel that you are someone who is well-qualified for the position. That's not to say that you can't act somewhat nervous, but you have to use your own voice and not your 'factory-conditioned' voice. That way, it doesn't come across as like you were trained in that way.Do a little research before hand on the organization where you are applying so that you will know what is expected of resumes and how to write one. Your writing should be as similar to the best resume writing methods that the company is used to from their clients, so you'll have a great start to that initial meeting.Some of the basic things that you need to do when writing a resume are t o start with the most important and basic information that the job posting says. Do this by creating a cover letter that gives the hiring manager all of the necessary information that they need in order to assess whether or not you're the right person for the job. The entire cover letter is probably better written than your entire resume, so it's important to keep this in mind.When you have an introduction and closing section to your resume, make sure that you don't leave out any of the key details that are necessary for the job. You should also be sure that you include your contact information in case you get called for an interview. Make sure that this information is included so that the interviewer can get in touch with you.When you are writing a resume, keep in mind that you are giving a certain number of minutes of face time to the prospective employer to decide whether or not you are the right person for the job. The more you prepare ahead of time, the less you have to worry a bout the actual job interview. Make sure that you're prepared and impress the hiring manager.

How to Harmonize Candidate and Employer Needs in 2019

How to Harmonize Candidate and Employer Needs in 2019 Two seemingly conflicting trends are shaping recruitment today: candidates expect a more personalized application experience that respects their privacy, while companies are needing to make faster, higher quality HR decisions. Surprisingly, but not paradoxically, the rise of big data analytics and the automatization of HR process both carry the potential to meet these needs. Change is inevitable in the world of human resources and the trend toward digitalization means disruption is coming fast and furious. Savvy recruiters must navigate new waves of advancing technology, corporate change and applicant demands to keep up. Since a company is only as good as its employees, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A recent gathering of top research scientists from global talent consulting firms identified the biggest disruptors in the talent management space over the next five years. These disruptors included digitalization and technology, artificial intelligence, increased competition and volume of candidates. The push to keep up has swept over Europe. In the UK, 56 percent of talent professionals and hiring managers said new interview tools are the top trend impacting how they hire. Though, according to the 2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report, the majority of them are unsure whether the automation of the recruitment process helps or hurts their business, most professionals 78% in total attribute increased efficiency and increased engagement to it. One of the ongoing trends has been to find new ways to assess candidates before they’re hired. Almost every month, new assessment companies join well-established ones and deliver new spins on determining candidate fit. But companies and candidates alike are starting to develop strong preferences for what they want to achieve from these assessments. As we head into 2019, here are the current trends, both new and continuing, influencing the use of assessments for selection and development: 1. Unraveling the mystery of big data We now have the ability to gather almost unimaginable amounts of data, but it’s useless if there aren’t clear takeaways from the numbers. Hiring managers want a clear plan of action, not something that requires an advanced degree to interpret. Traditional interviews have all too often failed in providing a clear picture: 63% of HR managers claim they can’t assess candidate soft skills, and 57% say they are worthless in understanding candidate weaknesses. So rather, Expect staffing professionals to start demanding big data solutions that go beyond the buzzword toward actually making sense of people. 2. Turning candidates into brand ambassadors In the age of social media and online reviews, companies are increasingly aware of the impact the candidate experience can have on their brands. Since assessments should lead to an improved experience for employees, they shouldn’t begin as a headache. A frustrating and confusing assessment process will lead to candidates giving up on the assessment and a negative impression of the employer that required it. Instead, gamification of the application procedure, personalized offers with the help of big data and 24/7 service to the candidates through chatbots provides an experience resembling a service rather than torture. 3. Finding and identifying future leaders Most organizations hire new employees to address pressing needs. However, short-term staffing fixes are not enough. Growing numbers of companies now hope to plan for the future before a position is even filled, and as a result, they’re seeking out talent they can easily identify as future leaders. 4. Building a diverse workforce Both corporations and employees now want to ensure the hiring process emphasizes diversity and inclusivity to prevent discrimination, reduce conflict and produce a stronger work atmosphere â€" with a stronger ROI to match. Sometimes unconscious biases can slip into the most careful of traditional employee screening methods, making assessments a tempting method to keep things fair. However, not all new assessment methods are able to effectively address these emerging needs, and some new technologies aren’t proven or are fundamentally flawed. For example, Amazon, known for innovative big data initiatives, tried to create an AI to spot the best candidates based on resume content. Unfortunately, since a majority of roles considered by the AI were filled by men in the past, the AI learned to reject resumes submitted by women. If the developers of AI algorithms are themselves biased, then bias will dominate their results. Fortunately, a well-structured assessment can provide HR professionals with accurate, impactful information that blends the latest technological developments with methods that have been tested and proven. Ryan Ross, managing partner at Hogan Assessments gives the following advice on how skilled consultants can take both approaches to deliver on the changing needs of staffing professionals: Skilled assessment techniques can tame big data without being overly reductive. For example, results from the Hogan Personality Inventory, the Hogan Development Survey and the Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory can be filtered into reports, based on need, from screening to leadership development, and those individual reports interpret the data into actionable insights for both employees and their employers. The best assessments are easy to take, with each question designed to be immediately intuitive. Ideally, the results deliver in-depth information that will help test-takers find ways to leverage their strengths and improve their careers. A number of assessment companies offer assessments devoted to future development. Some can measure fit within the company and leadership potential at the same time, without the need for additional testing. Though bias problems can creep into older forms of assessment such as IQ tests and newer assessments that rely on unchecked AI learning, careful assessment development can eliminate bias from the hiring process. When assessment companies build their assessments from the ground up, they can ensure unexpected biases don’t creep back in. Staffing trends continue to evolve, but new problems don’t always need new solutions. Certainly, organizations can benefit from new innovations if they fully understand their abilities to enhance human potential. However, relying on “big data” without looking at the bigger picture is a recipe for failure. About the author:  Founded in 1987 by Drs. Joyce and Robert Hogan, Hogan has been leading the world in personality assessment and leadership development for over 30 years. It produced the first assessments to scientifically measure personality for business use. This, with its several notable innovations, has helped Hogan to become widely acknowledged in the academic and business community alike. Today, with products and services in 56 countries and 47 languages, what began as a small startup has evolved into the industry leader serving more than half of the Fortune 500.

Volunteering! What Has It Done For You

Volunteering! What Has It Done For You Students these days are desperate for work experience. Hours are dedicated to researching companies, which may or may not take students on. It seems that Google has become every student’s best friend. A few simple keywords such as ‘student work experience’ generates millions of results on the Google homepage. No wonder students feel as if they’ve given their brains a work-out.   With so many options, so many letters to write and tonnes of CVs to create, in order to match each job description, not hearing back can be very frustrating and discouraging! Society Needs Volunteers Nevertheless, it shouldn’t end there! Our society needs volunteers! The current debate still stands on whether unpaid internships should be permitted. The lack of relevant work given, as some may argue, and not being appreciated, makes you wonder why you should even bother getting work experience. SEE ALSO:  Volunteering â€" Is It Any Good? It’s been said before that, in order to gain experience, you need experience! Its a classic catch 22. And what experience are you gaining, if youre just filling your time with menial tasks and nothing else? Volunteering is now on the rise and it is a FANTASTIC way of not only gaining experience and developing your skills, but also contributing to society doing something you enjoy. I can confidently vouch for the benefits of volunteering from personal experience. Participating in charitable organisations is absolutely invaluable. They need you, and the feeling of being appreciated makes you feel motivated and happy, while learning a lot at the same time. It shows that you have a good heart, too! Although getting yourself out there, gaining as much work experience as possible is absolutely vital, don’t leave your personality behind. It’s your personality that can shine in an interview and make you stand out.  I’ll give you an example; I was invited to an interview at  a charit y and the interviewer , like all interviewers do, asked about my experience on my CV. I expressed my enthusiasm for my charity work, and my work was given admirable feedback. I had done something that I loved, or developed a profound interest in, and was applauded for it. Internships vs Volunteering I understand how important it may be to be able to gain an internship at a top firm. I understand it completely. After all, statistics show that interning at a company gives a candidate a better chance of securing a permanent position at that company after the end of an internship.  However, a word of caution to all those seeing internships as the Holy Grail of employment don’t become overly consumed by the idea of securing an internship as your only option. As you already know, you’re in competition with thousands of your peers, so widen your horizons a bit more. How about stop chasing the game, but use your brain? You will burn out and get defeated otherwise. Unpaid Internships vs Volunteering Moving on to my next point: what’s the difference between volunteering and unpaid internships? Acknowledging that both opportunities enable you to gain substantial skills, I am aware that the term ‘internships’ takes things to a whole new level.   During an internship you’ll be exposed to responsibilities that are more specific to a particular role within a company. There will definitely be a job description and a person specification to illustrate the responsibilities associated with the role and what the company requires from you. SEE ALSO:  How Technology Is Changing Job Hunting As a volunteer, on the other hand, you might be required to perform various tasks, your role might not be entirely structured, but you might also be appreciated more by the organisation youre working for. Why? Because you’re giving up YOUR time to help others. Volunteering is not just about gaining skills for your CV and filling that blank piece of paper its about who you are and what youre passionate about. Your CV should not be seen as a list of ‘activities’. Don’t try to impress for the sake of impressing others. Your CV should be seen as a piece of art. Its a piece of evidence that you are a passionate individual. Each and every individual has a personality, so embrace it! That’s what employers want to see. photo credit: planeta via photopin cc 17

Stay at Home Mom Writing Resume

Stay at Home Mom Writing ResumeA stay at home mom writing resume can be a real challenge if you have never done it before. However, if you approach the task in the right way, you'll be able to provide a very high standard for yourself.The first thing you should do is create a target of what job search you wish to perform and a good description of what you are going to do. You should not be too specific because it will end up with your resume not getting the job.Organization is a critical element of a resume. Yours should look organized and professional and you should be sure it includes all the vital information. If you are using the same layout, keep the same format and get used to the layout, you'll feel more comfortable when it comes to applying for the job.Be specific about what you can do for the company. Try to leave out anything that is highly confidential. Try to use skills that you already possess or would be an asset to the company. This will help you get the job faster.If you are applying for a position where there is no requirement for certain qualifications, this is also a good time to list down any achievements you may have, which may include degrees. Include one or two of your achievements in your cover letter. After that, you can start writing your resume.Keep things organized by listing down the titles and the duties you have undertaken on your particular job. Just remember that it is not necessary that the title must be the same with the position title. Just include all the things that need to be included in the job description.As you can see, a stay at home mom writingresume can become quite easy after you follow these simple tips. Just take your time to compose a good and clear resume that will help you land the job fast.Remember, you are seeking for employment, so do not write a writing resume that might leave a lot to be desired. Write an interesting and effective resume for yourself that will take you to your dream job!

The 6 Golden Rules of Making Friends in Freshers Week

The 6 Golden Rules of Making Friends in Freshers Week We all know the number one scariest thing about starting university is the thought of having to make friends. The last time you were in this situation you were starting school aged five, and we all know offering someone the purple crayon isnt going to help you find your best friend like it did then. Despite what you might think, making friends at university is often way easier than you imagine, even if you dont make friends in the places you would expect. Its all about being open to new opportunities, putting yourself out there and, if all else fails, buying someones friendship with pizza. Follow these top tips and youll find your uni BFFs in no time at all. Food is the way to the heart If theres no better way to start making friends than by buying their affection with food. Seriously though, if youre sat in the kitchen eating some pizza, offer the girl next door a slice. Pass round that bag of Malteasers your mum left you. Organise a flat meal, or a movie and popcorn night. Food brings people together and will help you feel much more relaxed around your new housemates, so stick the oven on and get sharing. Side note: The Great British Bake Off is the perfect flat bonding activity. Set aside some time to watch it every week,  bond over your merciless critique of the contestants baking endeavours, and maybe even attempt to make your own lion bread. Friendships for life are forged on soggy bottoms. Keep your door open (literally and metaphorically) Its your first day at university, youve finished unpacking all your stuff, shooed your parents out the door and now youre sat on your bed not quite sure what to do with yourself. Theres no point in hiding away in your room, so prop your door open and invite in your new flatmates as they arrive. Keeping your door open will show that youre friendly and sociable. At the same time, as you go about your new life at uni, remain open and friendly when meeting new people. Initiate conversations and always respond with enthusiasm, whether youre on the bus or in the library- once youve got an established group of friends you can go back to being your grumpy self if you wish. Know your limits Of course, for a lot of people freshers is all about getting too drunk, wearing cringey fancy dress costumes and making a whole heap of mistakes. And theres no denying that the drunken escapades of freshers will become the fond memories you look back on in your final year. But theres no point in getting so drunk that you dont remember a thing, or even worse, you dont make it past pre-drinks. Dont go crazy with the sudden independence of being able to drink all the alcohol in the world, youll feel a lot better for it the next day and youll actually recognise the faces of the people you met. Similarly, its ok to get to the end of freshers week and have a day in bed to yourself. Making friends, partying and being uber-friendly all the time does get pretty exhausting and its totally fine to take a day off and have some time to yourself. Dont push yourself too hard. Say yes to everything Well, within reason. Dont do anything stupid, but going to university is all about opening yourself up to new experiences. If your housemate asks you to join the trampolining society with her, do it. Even if youve never stepped foot on a trampoline in your life, societies are full of students just wanting to have some fun and try out something new. Go to a student comedy night, take up taekwondo or sign up to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. At university the world is literally your oyster so remain open to all the opportunities around you. No matter what you do, youre guaranteed to make new friends while doing it. Be yourself And that person doesnt have to be the person youve always been. Theres no point pretending to be someone else just appear to edgy and cool, but university is your time to experiment. Get a wild hair cut, hit up the freshers vintage fair and buy yourself a new wardrobe, do whatever you feel like. Youll find people from all walks of life at university and no one is going to judge you for being different, so let your true colours show. And if you feel you dont quite fit in with your flatmates or coursemates, dont stress. Join societies, go to events, help organise a campaign; there are literally thousands of people at university and your best friend is out there waiting for you. Just dont expect it to necessarily be the person in the room next door. Remember everyone is in the same boat The number one thing to remember if youre feeling nervous or a bit lonely is that everyone is in the same boat when they arrive at university. Nobody will have an established group of friends, and everyone is figuring things out as they go along just the same as you. So put yourself out there, be that friendly face you would want for yourself and the positive vibes will come back round. At university youre constantly being introduced to new people, whether its through your new seminar group, on a night out or through a society. Over the three years youre there, expect friends to come and go, and dont expect to find your soulmate on day one. If it happens, then great, but dont panic and (were sure youve heard it before) youll be fine. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Dont Let Yourself Forget Who You Were At 16 - Kathy Caprino

Dont Let Yourself Forget Who You Were At 16 Part of the work I do in helping women feel happier and more successful in their work, is excavation â€" digging deep and peeling the layers to uncover the richness and the amazing natural gifts inside. And one critical dimension of that process is remembering who you were when you were just starting out in life. When I look back at what I loved to do when I was 16, and the natural talents that began to flow forth, I see that everything I enjoy in my work now is exactly what I felt joyous and exuberant about then. I loved to write (I became an English major and studied journalism, and was a reporter for my school paper), I was a singer and a performer, I loved psychology and figuring out what made people tick, and I enjoyed helping my friends (boys and girls) sort out solutions to problems they were grappling with. I remember my beloved dad too commenting about my nature. Once day, when I was trying to sort out why someone was behaving really badly to me, he said “Honey, you really love to get to the bottom of things figure out what drives people to do what they do. You love to know why.” He was so right. I didn’t realize then â€" or for 20+ years more in my unhappy corporate life â€" that we’re all happiest and most alive when “…we’re demonstrating in physical reality what we know to be true about ourselves, when we we are giving form to our Lifes Intentions in a way that contributes to others.” â€" Maria Nemeth, The Energy of Money I love this quote, and I feel that no truer words have ever been spoken. In your adult life, have you ever demonstrated behavior or spoke in ways that you later realized were NOT you at all? That were jarring, hurtful, disrespectful, catty, destructive? If youre in touch with your emotions, youll feel a jarring pain when youre being your lowest self you feel it in your soul. Or have you ever struggled with a problem (like chronically being unable to repay your debts or not telling the truth on something critical) and you know that what you’re demonstrating in life is not true, good, or worthy of your self-respect? I have, and it’s a horrible feeling. We are terribly unhappy when what we’re creating in life is out of alignment with everything we know to be true about ourselves. Secondly, I’ve seen through 10 years of career coaching that the most alive and joyful people on the planet are those who feel that their natural gifts are useful to others â€" to a great company, an important cause, to people in need, or to their community and world. I believe that’s why were on the planet today â€" to find a way to use who we are in benefit to those around us. But life is challenging and exhausting today, and most of us are so beleaguered with what’s on our plates that we’ve forgotten who were when we were young, and what we’re capable of. We’ve lost sight of how amazing we are, and the gifts we are supposed to be sharing. How can we reclaim those talents and capabilities and find new ways to utilize them? Here’s a challenge for you. Every day for the next 21 days, when you get up in the morning and are washing your face or taking a shower, take 3 minutes to think about what you loved about yourself at 16 (or pick an age where you were shining). Think about: What people noticed about you, and raved about What made you feel joyful, free, and alive What made you feel strong and confident What you did that made others say, “Wow! I could never to that so beautifully or well!” What your friends and family adored about you And finally, what you thought was pretty darn amazing about yourself Just bring these things to mind each day, and get back in touch with yourself who you were, and who you are, deep down. Do this for 21 consecutive days and you will experience a shift. You’ll remember more clearly what you’re capable of, and you’ll start believing that it’s time to shift your life and work so that you’re using more of your natural gifts and talents, and finding more joy and satisfaction in your life and relationships. It’s time to dig deep, find your right work, and illuminate the world with it. Its YOUR time to shine. For some inspiration to build a happier, more satisfying career, visit the Amazing Career Project, and watch my new video Time to Shine.

The Benefits of Age and Experience

The Benefits of Age and Experience I still remember the 1984 debate between President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale when President Reagan started the debate with a bit of humor:  I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponents youth and inexperience. I laughed and so did everyone else watching the debate. Beyond being funny, it rings so true for baby boomers looking for jobs. If youre older than the average job candidate, here are the Top 10 reasons an employer would find you a desirable hire: You arent a job hopper. You carry the loyalty gene we all seemed to inherit from the generation before us. That translates into less of a risk of  an employer investing in training you and then having you leave. Turnover is a big issue for companies. You are past the stage of sick kids, school events, maternity and paternity leave. So, you wont need to miss work as much as your younger colleagues. You also understand the need to be on time vs. late to the job. You know what it means to be a team player and can work across generations. You understand the need for excellent customer service and know how to deliver it daily. Years of being on the receiving end of bad customer service has taught you a few lessons. You have skills, knowledge, and experience that are valuable to employers like budgeting and planning, time management, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. You are honest and trustworthy and have people who can vouch for that. You are a great mentor and understand the importance in building relationships. You have a we attitude and a strong sense of achievement. You are an agile and lifelong learner. This is especially relevant when you need to learn new systems and processes. Going through another training program is a welcome challenge to you. You have confidencewith experience comes confidence. Use that confidence during your interview. Leave the jitters to the more youthful! You dont just react to situations. You bring perspectives and can think through complex issues and solve them. On the flip side, you must be prepared to compete with younger candidates by exhibiting a positive outlook, projecting an image of good health, and being proficient in the latest technologies. Companies are beginning to see the value of hiring baby boomers. They also dont have a lot of choices with the predicted upcoming labor shortage. The Urban Institute predicts workers aged 50+ will account for 35 percent of the labor force by 2019. And, it will continue to grow. So, if you are 50+, use the Top 10 List to your Advantage when moving onto an encore career. We hope this is helpful to you! Katie Weiser, Career Coach at HallieCrawford.com. Need help with your career?  Certified Career Coach is a career coach that specializes in helping professionals identify their ideal career path, navigate their transition and nurture their career. To schedule a complimentary consultation and find out more about Hallie visit https://www.halliecrawford.com. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today