4 Female CEOs Crushing the HR Tech Scene

4 Female CEOs Crushing the HR Tech Scene This post is sponsored by Lever, a new breed of applicant tracking system that emphasizes speed, collaboration and building candidate relationships. Forget chalk and cheese; females in technology are forces to be reckoned with. We know that women are underrepresented in many areas of the workforce. Tech is definitely one of them, with some reports warning we’re just 13% of the entire British STEM workforce (science, technology, engineering and maths). Unfortunately this gender imbalance transcends tech, and is even more prominent when it comes to leadership positions in general, with only 22 of the S P’s 500 Companies having female CEOS. That’s a measly 4.4%! Is it an encouragement issue? Is it a confidence thing? Is biased recruitment to blame? We dont know, but what we do know is that a handful of tech-savvy women are absolutely bucking this trend, paving brand new paths right through the middle of the people industry. Without further ado, lets take a look at 4 visionary females at the forefront of HR Tech: 1. Dale Clareburt, Weirdly Hailing from New Zealand, Dale is one quarter of the awesome foursome behind Weirdly the app that exists to make cultural fit a measurable metric in recruitment. The whole idea is to bring out peoples wonderful uniqueness during the hiring process, so organisations and applicants can strike the perfect match. As for credentials, Dale knows her stuff.  She has a strong background in recruitment, having worked her way from team manager to COO-level roles. She knows the importance of cultural fit when it comes to correctly matching candidates to companies, and also knows how horrible and costly it is when it goes wrong. Noticing a gap in the market for a tool to help companies get it right, she buddied up with another recruiter and two software development mates to build it herself. 2. Kirsti Grant, Populate Also from NZ, Kirsti is one of the brains behind Populate; a new software that helps companies organise headcount data, analytics and planning in a modern, accessible way.  This recruitment planning tool is powered by HOP, her startup company. Before flying the flag for female CEOs in tech, she lead the recruitment and talent growth at Vend (POS / Inventor software for retailers), helping grow the talent to cover growth from 6 to 250+ teams globally. Kirsti also spent time as a social recruitment manager at a major kiwi jobs board, and as a Directing Talent Consultant for SocialSauce. Fancy an extra piece of trivia? She’s also on the board for Weirdly and an early adopter of the product whose CEO is next on our list. 3. Sarah Nahm, Lever Sarah calls San Francisco home and sits at the top of the Lever tree. The product itself combines ATS and CRM capabilities into one central platform, all in the name of collaborative recruitment. As for its success to date, the proof is in the pudding, with big names like Yelp, Quora, Eventbrite and Netflix already on the books. Before Lever, Sarah earned her product marketing stripes at Google, helping grow Chrome from 100 thousand users to 100 million. Her consultancy work across the business led her to cross paths a couple of times with the likes of Marissa Mayer (now CEO of Yahoo!). Within 5 years of graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, shed already leveraged years of hard work to set Lever up. On top of all this, she’s fighting the good fight as a big advocate racial and gender equality in the workplace. Shes huge on making workplace diversity a priority right across her business, and her current team of staff proves it, with 50% of the Lever team, 40% of Lever’s board and over half of the company’s people managers being women. 4. Aline Lerner, interviewing.io After studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Aline went on to work with a range of companies in the tech space, before turning her own special vision into a profitable business. What is it, you ask? Think of interviewing.io as The Voice, but for recruitment. The anonymous technical interviewing platform allows candidates to be fast-tracked at great companies like Dropbox, Uber, Yelp and Google, without even having to submit a CV! If they do well in practice rounds, they can reveal their identity and both parties can move forward. As well as HR innovation, Aline is really passionate about addressing the gender gap in tech. She completes her own research on the side, which helps to shape her product offering. She analyses user data to spot trends and patterns, like the underperformance of women compared to men, then conducts experiments to unearth the roots. There you have it; 4 female CEOs crushing the HR Tech space. Next time you hear their names pop up, youll be able to tell everyone you know exactly why they are fearless weapons of mass digital disruption! For more on Lever, visit their website and learn how you can accelerate hiring at your organization by making collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers effortless.

Back to Your Future Marla Gottschalk

Back to Your Future Marla Gottschalk It’s tough out there â€" and anyone who has been out of the world of work for a period of time has some serious catching up to do. Before you venture out and throw yourself into the new, technologically nagged world of work, there are a number of areas you might want to consider. Whether you are a stay at home Mom re-entering work life, or you have left for additional training or education, the same issues apply: Your resume. Granted, not novel advice, but critically important. Resumes today do not just list completed tasks, but are designed to represent you in a 360 fashion. Make sure you include an updated career objective which includes the type of role you are seeking. Have a professional take a look   if possible. What the job is really like now.   Jobs evolve and “reshape” over time. I always suggest contacting people who currently hold your “target” or “dream” job. Conduct an informational interview about daily tasks, responsibilities and even possible stressors. Remember to keep the interview brief (15 minutes) as the incumbent isn’t paid to help you out. The evolving workforce. Millennials have made their entrance into the world of work and they are a group to be reckoned with. They are not a different species but their view of work â€" might be at odds with yours. But, they are quick, brave and creative. Learning from each other is key. Setting your limits. Most importantly your technological boundaries. Many people allow their employers to have 24/7 access to their lives. If this is not something you can live with, think of what you can allow. Consider this early, as it is quite difficult to reset the parameters later. Know what ideas are percolating in your industry. If you haven’t picked up the biz section of the newspaper or visited the Wall Street Journal for many years â€" start. Being aware of the general business climate in your industry will give keen insight into the minds of the employers that will interview you. Knowing the challenges a business may face today can only help you make a connection with a potential employer. Your attitude needs to change from “I” to “We”. Most importantly you need to have a quick reality check as to your importance in the whole gestalt of it all.  When you had a schedule change on your own, you were in control. Now you must consult with others to determine how it will impact them. You are no longer a lone wolf. Thinking you don’t need to work at the office on Fridays, for example, will not fly unless it is advantageous to your employer. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is a Workplace Psychologist in East Lansing, Michigan. You can reach her practice at marlagottschalk@comcast.net

How to Use about.me as Your Online CV

How to Use about.me as Your Online CV Notice how many resumes we have to keep on our computer, and how we need to update every single file whenever we start looking for a new job? Of course, we shouldnt really be complaining because we are the ones looking for a job, but what if we have a really good opportunity, and we need to respond within five minutes? Wouldnt it be great to have an online resource that we could refer to so all employers would see everything that were up to? That is exactly what about.me is for. about.me is a social network that tells people all about a subject that youre an expert of: yourself. After signing up simply via Facebook or Twitter (its free!), youre able to control every single aspect of your page so it can show every part of your personality: the background colour, the font, the picture (or pictures if you want to personalise the background too) everything can be changed to reflect your personality. Here are some of the advantages you can get from using this site: Create a personal profile for all job types: Sometimes we get confused which facts to place in a resume when we are applying for a job. This results in us leaving out information that we might deem unimportant but would actually be pertinent in the eyes of the employer.   When you create generic profile, you are telling your employer that you are an open book, and that they can check on your background as much as they want. Of course, it would help to segregate your experiences into different fields just so that prospective employers would not have to look through everything just to get what they need. Look professional with your own website: Although about.me is a free website, it does allow you to create a name that would make the site extremely personal.   Not only does your name become personal, but so does the site itself.   You can upload your own backdrop as well as your profile picture. You will also have an easy time adding all the information that you would want to share, including links to other websites and social networks.   Categorizing these will also not be a problem, since about.me will give you all the tools you need to create your own website.   There will be no need to learn any type of code. Use the site for business purposes: Job hunting is not the only reason why you would want to use this website.   The very same site could be used to promote a business that you might be running on-line. Some might think that having a business would ruin your chances of getting hired, but that once again is not something that is definite.   Some employers appreciate the fact that you are able to run a business, and would keep an eye on your capabilities in running a small team and then get you for bigger things.   Of course, the interview will still play a role in your moving up, but your decision-making skills will also have something to do with your career. Conclusion: Just like everything else, the use of this site will need to come with a work of caution.   First of all, whatever you post on your profile will be seen by anyone who stumbles onto it, whether intentionally of by accident.   This is because the site is designed for job hunters, and job hunters need to have their profiles available to everyone.   Secondly, be careful what you link to this site, because these will also be seen by whoever accesses your about.me profile.   You would not want to give your future employer access to some crazy pictures reserved for friends only. As long as you are careful, you will be able to use this site successfully, and that would mean that you would be able to land the job that you have been wanting for so long.

The 10 Simple Steps of Conducting an Interview

The 10 Simple Steps of Conducting an Interview If you want to find the best person for the job, then it is essential that your interviews are as thorough and well thought out as possible. Conducting an interview isnt as simple as you may think and there are a number of things that you must consider before meeting any candidates, as well as before you make any final hiring decisions. If you enter the interview without a clear idea of the type of individual you are looking for, then your judgment may become blurred and its possible that you will become side tracked by qualities or experience that doesnt  necessarily align with the role you are hiring for, or overlook a shortage of the required  skills. The same goes for going into it  without an idea of how you will sell the company to them, as its important to remember that you will also be under scrutiny. Here are the 10 simple steps of conducting a job interview to ensure that all the necessary elements are taken into account to hire the right person. 1) Build a picture of exactly what you need If you dont have a proper idea of the type of person that you need in terms of skills, experience and personality, then how are you supposed to determine  a candidates suitability? Before the interview make a checklist of all the requirements for the role and then tailor your questions and means of assessing the individual so that you can evaluate  all of the factors. 2) Provide the candidate with all the relevant information If you want to see the best that a candidate can offer, then it is important that you allow them to fully prepare. This means that you must let them know exactly what to expect, such as how and where  the interview is going to be held, how long the interview will be and who will be present at the interview. The candidate will appreciate being kept in the loop, as being caught off guard in an interview can often trigger nerves and hinder performance. 3) Prepare for the interview Taking into account the checklist that you have put together of all the qualities you are looking for, prepare  a list of questions that will help to assess the candidates suitability in relation to these factors. Though some of the questions will be more generic or related to the specific role, try to tailor some  questions towards the individual and their background.  Do your homework beforehand, by thoroughly reading the candidates CV to familiarise yourself with their work history. You can also learn a little more about a candidate by checking them out on social media, so that you can ask them about some of their interests or hobbies. 4) Introduction Begin your interview with an informal chat to break the ice,  for example you could ask  them how their journey was and what they have planned for the day, to help them warm to you and relax. You can also use this time to introduce them to the relevant people and provide them with a brief breakdown  of the structure of the interview, how long it will last etc. 5) Sell the job and company The first few minutes of the interview should then be spent providing the candidate with information about  the company, what you do, the reasons for hiring and  what the role involves. It is just as important for you to sell the opportunity to the candidate as vice versa, as if they do not get a good vibe from you they may look elsewhere. 6) Ask questions The interview should flow as more of a conversation than an interrogation, so make sure that you are listening attentively and asking follow up questions to the candidates responses. Allow them  to finish talking before you jump in with another question, as by taking it slowly the candidate is more likely to elaborate on their response, or share more experiences. Taking it slowly will also provide you with the time to think of intelligent questions to ask them that are directly related to them as an individual, rather than those that are clearly pre-planned. 7) Candidate questions An interview should be a two-way exchange, so its important that you encourage the candidate to ask any questions they may have about the job and the company. A good candidate will take this opportunity to ask intelligent questions about the culture, expectations for the role, ongoing projects, etc. This is when they can prove theyve done their homework on the company and want to know where they can fit in. 8) Describe the next steps Let the candidate know what to expect next, for example if you are interviewing more people, if there will be a second round of interviews and when they should expect to hear back from you. If you tell them youll let them know in the next few days then stick to your word. Theres nothing worse than being left hanging after a job interview. 9) Close the interview Make sure that you have both covered everything that you wanted to discuss before closing the interview. Once you are happy that youve asked everything you want to know, thank the candidate for their time and let them know that you will be in touch. Ending the interview on a slightly informal and friendly note will leave a good lasting impression with them. 10) Reflect on the interview While the interview is still fresh in your mind, take some time to go over your notes and reflect on some of the things they had to say and jot down any other important information that will contribute to your decision. Although you may still be waiting to interview other people, you can make a judgement about whether you feel they could be suitable for the role. If there was more than one of you holding the interview, then you can use this time to  share your thoughts on the interview and come to some sort of conclusion.

9 non-academic things you can do to land your dream job - Debut

9 non-academic things you can do to land your dream job - Debut Theres a reason we put ourselves through the ringer, jump hurdles and swing for all those fences when it comes to the job hunt. Why? To be in a position to do what we love for the rest of our lives. But we live in scary times where just having a degree isnt going to cut it any more. Oh, you have a 2:1? Thats fantastic! You and the other 2,837,400 applicants Its what you do outside of the lecture theatre that shapes your future these days. So lets explore that, by looking at this list of the best non-academic thing you can do to assure your dream job. Read Reading doesn’t necessarily have to be academic for it to be useful to you, but I’m not necessarily talking about re-reading the Harry Potter series for the 11th time (yes we know and its fine, we all do it). Fiction-head? Read some classics or something complicated to expand your mind and boost that vocabulary. Prefer non-fiction? Read the biography/autobiography of someone you aspire to be like, see how they got where they got and let them give you the keys to more success. If youre looking for some inspiration, we hear President Barack Obama has some pretty good suggestions.   Lead At university, there are a ton of opportunities to practice leadership and work on your organisation skills. If you’re in your  first year, consider running for your residents’ committee (you know, that group of second years with matching hoodies that looked after you when you went out clubbing?) If that doesn’t float your boat, find your favourite society and run for an exec position.  You’ll be amazed at what it can do for you. Build a brand In real life, you’re smart, ambitious and going places. And that’s exactly why your social media channels shouldn’t be a picture diary of all the places you’ve chundered in the past 3 years. Building a personal brand is crazy important in this day and age.  Your digital presence is something people can find easily, so they should see the story you want to tell. Crafting a brand means putting in some time outside of uni to make it happen.  Follow these tips carefully and you’ll be on your way to your dream job yet. Write a blog ‘But blogging’s just for journalists!’ I hear you whine to your computer screen. ‘Nooooo!’ bellows back the tiny god hidden in your web camera. The benefits of showing that you can express your thoughts clearly and concisely will serve you well in pretty much any dream career. Employers especially love it  if you have interesting things to say about your chosen career field. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to show you understand good design off your website building skills if you got them. Remember, HTML rulez d00d. Perform Whether you dance, recite poems, or play music,  the point is to get up in front of people and do something. As well as encouraging you to think creatively and alleviating boredom and feelings of stagnation, performance helps you build up a ton of confidence. Nothing like an audience full of people to prepare for having all eyes on you as a new starter in the workplace. And if you don’t do any of these things already, check around your uni, there may be some people that can help you out. Keep fit Play sports, hit the gym, Rocky Balboa up your stairs at home, whatever floats your boat. Exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you happy, and if you’re happy, you’ll be focused. If you’re focused, you’ll be dream job interview ready. Plus, having a simple exercise routine and sticking to it will also build your confidence. You’ll boost your self-esteem and feel like you’re adulting properly already. If you need help getting started, try some of these sports for non-sporty people. Volunteer This is something that can really mark you out from a crowd, simply because most people don’t even bother. Doing things for charity and working on projects that help others shows you can demonstrate commitment and dedication to a cause even when it doesn’t stand to immediately benefit you. It also develops your emotional intelligence, which will help you understand and liaise better with your future colleagues and make you a pleasant person in the office. Go viral We’ve all seen those ‘grad holding sign in busy train station swings dream job’ stories in the news. Why not take it to the next level? Take this guy, for instance, who took out a whole bunch of cheap Google ads that would pop up when people searched for the advertising CEOs he wanted to work for. Or, this guy, Adam Pacitti, who famously spent his last £500 pounds advertising himself on a billboard. You don’t have to go to this far, but from cold calls to QR codes, there’s plenty of ways to get yourself out there. Travel Okay so, your post-sixth form Malia trip isn’t necessarily going to help you get your dream job, but there’s plenty of ways to make travelling relevant to your job hunt. Putting a trip together requires organisation, problem solving skills and responsibility, all of which sounds suspiciously like employment to me. Working in another country, on the other hand. will teach how to network with strangers, throw yourself into the unknown, maybe even how to pick up a few words in another language. So if you get the chance to do a Year Abroad definitely do. Just try not to have anything too nightmarish happen to you in the process. Get technical Wake up, people. We’re living in a Black Mirror-ish age these days. But there’s no need to be afraid of it. Take the initiative, teach yourself some digital skills and become a tech badass just in time for 2017. There’s a huge gap between the amount of people with digital skills and the amount of people we need with digital skills, and that’s across all the industries. If you can set yourself up to fill that need? Dream job, ahoy. Feature Image ©  The CW Download the Debut app and you could totally grab yourself a summer internship  way before anyone else. Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter  today!

Book review Verbal Judo - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Book review Verbal Judo - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog George Thompson was on patrol with a fellow cop at two A.M., when they were called out to break up a nasty domestic dispute in a bad part of town. Upon arrival they found the couple arguing wildly, and this is where Thompsons partner adopted an outrageous tactic: He walked straight in without knockin, sat down on their couch and started reading the classifieds. Bruce kept reading and the couple kept arguing, occasionally looking at the cop on their couch. Bruce rattled the newspaper. Folks, folks, excuse me, over here. The stunned husband flashed a double take. What are you doing here? Bruce said, You got a phone? Look here, a 1950 Dodge! Cherry condition! Can I borrow your phone? I need to call right now. The husband pointed to the phone, incredulous. Bruce dialed, mumbled into the phone, then hung up. Can you believe they wouldnt talk to me just because its two in the morning? By now the fight had evaporated, the couple standing there as dumbfounded as I was. By the way, Bruce said, is anything the matter here? Anything my partner and I can do for you? Verbal Judo, the gentle art of persuasion by George Thompson is a book about non-violent, respectful communication by the one person who may be the most qualified to write it; Thompson is a cop and a self-admitted hot-head (making it necessary for him to develop good verbal skills) and has black belts in ju-jitsu and judo not to mention a Ph.D. in english. The book contains many excellent insights into communicating efficiently in difficult situations. The books lessons can be applied equalle well on the job or at home. It is also refreshingly different from most of todays management fare, which can seem glib and superficial. This book by contrast has heart, and Thompson obviously cares deeply about his message. In his line of work theres a lot more at stake, than whether a business meeting goes sour and his stories of using the techniques to calm down irate would-be attackers are fascinating and often touching. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Some Things to Know About C3 Jobs

Some Things to Know About C3 JobsA few years ago, C3 jobs were not that common. Now that the internet has been introduced, these jobs have become a staple of the employment market. Those who want to gain employment quickly should consider working with C3 jobs. They pay less than regular jobs but at the same time they offer the advantages of being secure and working in the comfort of one's home.The first thing to understand about C3 jobs is that they are a form of remote employee employment. You do not actually go to a work place. Instead, you work online and your boss receive a regular report on your performance every time you log on. While this sounds great, there are a few drawbacks. However, you should be aware of these before getting in touch with the C3 company.The biggest disadvantage of working with C3 jobs is that you get paid through PayPal or some other e-check program. Since they do not conduct a physical check out, they cannot deny you a job if you have not received your salary on time. This is really bad because in the long run, you will be penalized by not being able to collect your money. This means that you will be working without being paid. This makes C3 jobs extremely dangerous for those who want to work from home.Also, most C3 jobs require that you do not leave the country. This is another downfall. If you are in the US and your boss thinks that you will be visiting your family or friends outside the country, he or she can fire you on the spot. This is something that you should keep in mind when looking for a work at home job.Another disadvantage is that C3 jobs are unstable. This means that you will be transferred to a new employer often. It is because the companies that contract with the companies who provide these jobs need constant back up and constant employees.Yet another disadvantage of working with C3 jobs is that you will have to change employers frequently. Some people think that this is good since it keeps them from being bored. H owever, you should know that it is also the case of most C3 jobs. What is really important is that you should have knowledge of every company that you are working with. This way, you will be able to find a job whenever you need one.Finally, C3 jobs may not be something that you can learn to do. This means that if you already have some experience with dealing with online companies, then you should be able to do them. On the other hand, if you are a beginner, then you should not even think about trying them. Remember that even if you can do them, there is still a good chance that you will fail at them.In any case, C3 jobs are not very different from regular jobs. In the end, it comes down to personal preference whether you would rather deal with regular online jobs or C3 jobs.