Russell Hallesy

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

Something I found is that sharing the same type of humor with the interviewer can help you land the job. I have personal experience with this, and I feel that applied correctly it can make you memorable in a good way. #JTCR10Chat

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@AlliGelwick Something to do to help with Skype interviews is to set up mock interviews with friends, or friends of friends. Taking video of yourself in such a scenario and reviewing what you did could also be a strategy to help with that.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@aaronsoriano211 Yes, doing your homework on the company is very important. It allows you to start a job discussion with the interviewer when you land an interview, which is a lot better than them single sidedly asking questions.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@JackCowley16 I agree, it takes a while to find the right job. In the context of us students, we should be applying for jobs during our last semester, if not the semester before that.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

The guest was fantastic. The main topic that I liked was the basics on how to change the resume into a cover letter. From the interview, once in a job doing your homework, being prepared and dressing appropriately are required, some things said by everything. #JTCR10Chat

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@hyly_b I'm planning on fleshing out my summary and joining groups that are relevant to my field. Getting some internship and volunteer experience to add to both is something else that I plan on doing.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@hyly_b It should show a clear shot of your face, have good lighting and makes it easy for people to recognize you. If part of your shirt is in the shot, it should look business appropriate.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

Joining groups that relate to the field that you want to go into can help recruiters for that field find you. That's something that I am going to be doing soon, for furthering my professional and personal goals. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@AmberSm69174955 Even if it's a simple job, you can spice it up by adding numbers. If you washed lots of crates for example, you could use "I washed over 10000 crates during my time at this job" to make it look better.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@AmberSm69174955 @hyly_b Another part of this is sharing things that the types of people who work in the industry that you're planning on going into like. Giving employers a sense that you'll fit in with the people is a good thing.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@ryanuhlhorn10 It all helps to build your brand. Every last bit counts, even if it's a bit of volunteer experience.

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

I want my brand to include my enthusiasm for the environment. It should also incorporate some of my favorite hobbies, such as dungeons & dragons to give it a more personal touch. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@A_Prisco1 Which tips & tricks do you find to be the most useful for you?

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

Being personal is definitely something that a LinkedIn profile should be. That's something that I got from the articles. Showing pictures and including multimedia is something else that was covered. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

I think that the first one is the most effective. It breaks up the information in an easy to read format, making it easier to get necessary info in a short amount of time. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@grennanisaac61 If you wouldn't share certain content with your coworkers or teachers, then you should probably keep it private. #JTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

When it comes to the 100 top searched words, I feel that the main message is that you want to include key words related to the job you want in your cover letter and resume. These words should be specifically tailored to the job that you're applying for. #JTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@grennanisaac61 If there is any poor English I'd say that you would be drastically lowering your chances to get hired. Resumes and cover letters in proper English are vastly more attractive than those that are not. #JTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

@TheSydneyLowe Showing that you researched the company is a clear way to show that you are enthusiastic and serious about the job that you're applying for though. It also shows that you know what you are applying for and might have less issues fitting in if you're hired. #JTCR10

[Russell Hallesy @RussHallesyRams]

What I took away from the reading was that proper spelling and grammar are both key. Sloppy spelling and grammar just stand out too much. Doing your homework also helps you stand out from everyone else. #JTCR10