Starting a family is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life. It's in those first few months when a parent can really bond with their newborn and make lifelong memories. However, for some new dads, it can be difficult to juggle being a new parent while remaining dedicated to their career.
Fortunately, some companies have generous paternity leave policies that give new dads the ability to take time off of work to stay home with their child.
If you're looking for an employer that will give you the time you need to stay home and spend time with your child, take a look at these companies that offer generous #paternityleave to working dads!
Bank of America offers up to 16 weeks of fully paid paternity and maternity leave. Interested in working for a company that values family? Take a look at their open positions.
Roche Diagnostics USA
Roche Diagnostics offers a 8-week parental bonding leave to its employees. This is a company that understands the importance of having work-life balance. They're hiring! Check out their open roles.
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If you’ve never used an online networking site, LinkedIn can appear to be a little intimidating at first. Even if you are familiar with other social media sites, you’ll still want to take the time to learn how to navigate your way around LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform and one of the most influential social media networks.
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Recruiters have one job: find the right person for the position.
Their performance is evaluated on how efficiently and effectively they match top talent to job requirements. Ironically, in the current economy, recruiters are finding their jobs harder than ever.
I'm serious.
There's too much talent for them to weed through. What used to be "finding a needle in a haystack" has now become "finding a needle in ten haystacks."
As a result, recruiters have to determine a candidate's marketability much quicker.
Translation: Candidates must pay even more attention to the power of the "first impression" factor.
First Impressions Really Do Matter (A LOT)
People skills, attire, etc. all become more important when competition amongst talent is this fierce.
Reality check: Those who are failing to make a good first impression get put in the "no" pile and are never contacted again.
So, if you aren't getting called back by a recruiter after either an in-person meeting or phone call, there's a good chance that, in addition to the fact you didn't have the right skills, you also might have displayed one or more traits on the "I can't market them" list.
Now, most recruiters won't tell you what you did wrong. Why? For one reason, they aren't paid to give you the bad news. Second, they don't want to burn a bridge. And third, as I mentioned, they just don't have the time.
And yet, how are you going to fix the problem if you don't know it exists? I've put together the most common reasons why a recruiter writes a candidate off. You may not like what you read, but the good news is with a little attention and practice all of them can be improved upon.
So, ask yourself, "Am I guilty of the following?"
Top 10 Things Recruiters Won't Tell You
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1. Your interview attire is outdated / messy / too tight / too revealing / too flashy.
2. Your physical appearance is disheveled / outdated / sloppy / smelly / overpowering (i.e. too much perfume or cologne).
3. Your eye contact is weak / shifty / intense.
4. Your handshake is limp / too forceful / clammy.
5. You say ah / um / like too much.
6. You talk too much / use poor grammar / say inappropriate things (i.e. swearing) when you answer interview questions.
8. You talk too fast / too slow / too loud / too soft.
9. You giggle / fidget / act awkward / have facial tics / lack expression.
10. You lack sincerity / self-confidence / clarity / conviction.
So, How Do You Fix These?
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Well, given that 93% of communication is non-verbal, I can tell you that many of the negatives above can be improved by focusing on one thing: attitude.
If you are angry, fearful, or confused, it's going to show. You must find a way to feel good about yourself and your ability to contribute. This comes from knowing your strengths and embracing them.
It also comes from doing your homework on a company so you can articulate clearly and with enthusiasm why you would be a great fit for the job. I realize this is easier said than done, but it can be done.
I hope I've convinced you to take a hard look at the 10 reasons above and commit to finding a way to improve your first impression factor.
And Knowing Your Professional Strengths Will Help!
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If you want to reveal your unique professional strengths, take our FREE Career Decoder Quiz! It's time to unlock your TRUE potential and start selling yourself to employers!
Once you know your professional strengths, it will be much easier for you to convey why you would be a great fit for a position. And as long as you don't make the above mistakes, you'll be golden.
It's your career. Own your actions and take control of your professional development. I promise, recruiters will take notice.
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This article was originally published at an earlier date.
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