?? Awesome Email Subject Lines Job Seekers Are Using For Results

?? Awesome Email Subject Lines Job Seekers Are Using For Results 813 Need an email subject for a job inquiry? This is how job seekers should send resumes to recruiters over email. Photo by Jeric Santiago One of the most common job seeker frustrations is not getting a response when submitting a resume to recruiters or simply sending a job inquiry email of any kind. But for recruiters to respond in a meaningful way, they first need to read your messages. With that in mind, what can you do to improve your email's chances of getting read? I contacted recruiters following me on Twitter to ask: “Of all email you've ever had from job seekers, which had the best title?” They came through in a big way, sharing dozens of memorable, occasionally funny, subject lines that got their attention and piqued their curiosity to the point where they had to keep reading.eval Bookmark and share this list, but above all, start using it as a template for your own email messages to companies. Which email account do you use most for job search? Work email account Personal email account, that I also use for friends An email account created just for job search View Results Free bonus: Download a PDF version of this article to use as a handy reference.eval 70+ best sample subject lines for job application emails Montreal Recruiter, @mindhr: I think the best subject title was “Demanding work!”. Andrea Faye Clarkson, @AndreaFClarkson: My personal favorite is “Your Next Hire.” I've seen it a few times and I always respect the confidence that is exuded through that tagline. Gavin Walford-Wright, @walfordwright: The best was simply: “I've done my research… You need me!” Melissa Lynne, @melissa_mlynne: “John Doe â€" The Best New Addition to Your Team” Ken Taylor, @citrixrecruiter: “Superstar looking for new challenges and opportunities.” Nader Mowlaee, @headhuntingclub: I had a guy who said “I'm different” in the title David Bradford, @DavidBradford: The title of an email I received one time read: “From the World's Greatest Salesperson” â€" That one I had to open and read. Rubicon Consulting, @Rubiconrecruit: “You need me as a candidate!” by a C# programmer praveen IT Recruiter, @praveenendla02: “I am looking for opportunities, keep me in mind.” Francesca Arcuri, @p2pFrancesca: “Hello… is it me you're looking for?” Malcolm Louth, @MalcolmLouth: “You've won the lottery: I'm available immediately.” Chris Russell, @chrisrussell: It was something like “I should be your next Sales Executive” Team TCG, @TeamTCG: “Reaching out to my network” Team TCG, @TeamTCG: “HR exec looking for next role” Team TCG, @TeamTCG: “Award-winning HR pro seeking opportunities” Genesis HR Solutions, @MyGenesisHR: “How can I make a contribution at Genesis HR Solutions?” Genesis HR Solutions, @MyGenesisHR: “I am highly motivated, hard working and really interested in your internship position.” Sandra A Jackson, @SandraJTResumes: They all seem to just put, “Need help with my resume.” And I eagerly open it. New To HR, @NewToHR: “12 Things You Didn't Know About Chris.” New To HR, @NewToHR: “Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity To Hire Me. I Am Just A Phone Call Away” New To HR, @NewToHR: “You were looking for that People person… Well, Here I Am Really Human!” New To HR, @NewToHR: “Would hiring Peter help with your team and business goals? Available now.” New To HR, @NewToHR: “9 Reasons why you should move forward with me as your new talent Manager. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-Lori” Andréa Cornez, @AndreaCornez: “you have the job I'm looking for :-)” Kathleen Teixeira, @KathleenToronto: The best email subject lines are clear and concise. “Resume â€" Coordinator, PR”. Anything that seems like spam will get filtered there. Something that doesn't sound like a resume or application I don't read. Rory C. Trotter Jr., @RoryCTrotterJr: The best? “Hiring me will change your company because…” I had to click it. ?? Heidi Bannister, @ArthurEdwardRec: … mention being “recommended by [trusted name]” … have a role reference number … or include “champagne and cupcakes”. I'll know they've researched our web site!! Lara Haskins 360HR, @LaraHaskins: Recruiting for interns, “Some people want to be rock stars, some people want to be superstars, but all I want is to work for XXX” Gail Tolstoi-Miller, @GailTolstoiMill: when they do research on my website best ones are “I am addicted to Diet Pepsi too” or “I hate self-proclaimed experts too” they took time Laura Merkle, @LauraMerkle: The best email title always explains the skills of the candidate. In other words a good example is “John Doe Project Manager”. Patricia H Sinacole, @psinacole: It is not that cool but “[firstname] [lastname] â€" [opportunity of interest]”. Example â€" “Jane Doe â€" CEO” Shay Clinch, @ChezShay13: Why you should employee me Jeff Battinus, @jeffbattinus: “Interested in being a value add for [company]”. Kirk Baumann, @kbaumann: “Make a Great Decision Before Your 2nd Cup of Coffee: Hire Me (Here's Why)” Still sticks with me! Melva, @thecareercoach: Two of them/: Subject Line: (1) Hey Miss Lady (2) My Mom Said To Contact You Amy McGeachy, @AMcGeachy: Goodness, I can't say there has been a ‘best' title. I can tell you the worst is ‘hire me'. I'm selfish, I want to know what's in it for me. ‘Hire me' does nothing to tell me if a candidate is a fit for the job. So, I guess the best one would tell me a bit about the person… title, certification, etc. that would entice me to open their resume. David Oliver, @ldavidoliver: Probably one of the best subject titles I have received was, “Your Next Great Sales Hire â€" I'll Show You Why”. Really got my attention. Cody McClelland, @TechRecruiterIT: I'm a sucker for good subject lines. “How much does a polar bear weigh?” And then in the email they quipped “enough to break the ice” Jeffrey W Shapiro, @JeffreyWShapiro: “Confidentially: I work for your direct competitor” Jeffrey W Shapiro, @JeffreyWShapiro: “I only need 3 minutes of your time” Jeffrey W Shapiro, @JeffreyWShapiro: “What my resume doesn't tell you” Claudia Lucio, @RecruitingGeek: “I'm Your Next Superstar; here's why.” Subject lines like this might pique the curiosity of a recruiter. Stephan von Malortie, @vonmalortie: I could say what would raise my interest: “Put me in a team rather than an interview”. HR Chickâ„¢, @HRCultureClub: “Passionate, Leadership, Superwoman Extraordinaire”. Caught my attention ?? Shannon Pritchett, @SourcingShannon: “Hi, it's me, your LinkedIn friend” Steven G. Davis, @Recruit4u: “Will do anything for my boss” Steven G. Davis, @Recruit4u: “I was valedictorian of my class” â€" a couple all-time bests!! Sean Koppelman, @talentmagnet: “Rare Talent Requires Exceptional Representation”. It was eye-catching, distinguished the job seeker + played to my ego. All of which made me curious to open the attached resume. Francois Guay, @GuayFrancois: “Results Guaranteed”, followed by a cover letter for a specific opportunity a targeted resume with examples of success. Monica Bua, @monica_bua: I will give you my immediate no's which are: “seeking employment”, “looking for opportunities”, etc. It's best to call out a connection immediately like “Fellow Anderson Alumnus” or “Sandy Gould suggested we connect”. Finally the other strategy that works well is to have someone in common introduce and recommend a candidate. That recommendation will merit a quicker response. Erica Dionn Wright, @Ewright1285: “Head Sales of Poultry” “Evil Genius” “Cat Herder / Maxwell's Demon” “Professional Dreamer” “Arkitecht” “Juggler” “Escape Artist” “Heretic” “Code Janitor” “Mad Scientist” “Company Psychic”. Just to name a few. Charlie Judy, SPHR, @HRFishbowl: “Why You'll Work for Me Someday”. For real. General Counsel role. Matt Buckland, @ElSatanico: From a digital marketer: “See Why This Growth Hacker Could Be The One For You, In Just 30 Seconds” Chad Laskey, @ChadLaskey: A fancy title doesn't grab me â€" with the email a recruiter gets and has to manage, less is more â€" “Seeking _____ jobs in _____ ” is GREAT, and a direct letter, a decent resume, and your availability to connect is the best way to get the attention of a GOOD recruiter. If you're trying to be witty or clever, or to write something outlandish to get the email opened, it might not always translate well Ibro Palic, @ibro_palic: “For Ibro; referred by [firstname] [lastname]” It's the first one I opened that day, the guy didn't make it but I gave him a shot. Gail Houston, @ghouston: This is one of my favs, tells me who they are, what they want and why open: “John Doe Product Manager from Amazon, Bay Area applying for #####” Wesley Madziva, @WeszMadz: “Unemployed Graduate seeking Employment” CFM Recruitment, @CFMRecruitment: ‘I don't think outside the box, because for me there is no box' ?? Profile of a Marketing Executive for a role we advertised. Paul Freed, @paultalks: Cute doesn't work. I want to see a one-line resume: name + title + past companies. http://ow.ly/KLbxp Free bonus: Download a PDF version of this article to use as a handy reference. Bonus: what not to do Martin Dangerfield, @MDangerfield: “I know where you live” …from a recruiter person who as it turned out did know where I lived along with a bunch of other information. mary simmons, @marysimmonshr: “I need a job please hire me!” I try to caution job seekers not to act desperate but this one missed the memo Bonus 2: when recruiters email you Daniela Borquez, @Dani_Borquez: I recruit a lot on LinkedIn and what I've found out is that not mentioning the company in the title has a high response [from candidates] for executive level positions. Titles such us “Executive Director, Digital” or “Media Sales Manager” make people curious. For younger crowds, I've experimented with something like “It's time to boost your career!” without much success as simply “sales account executive” Bonus 3: what if you don't have the recruiter's email address? Timur Daudpota wrote The Most Complete Guide to Finding Anyone’s Email, and it includes some tricks that I use and others I'll definitely try. Very handy. Question of the article Which email subject line has worked best for you? Share it with us here in the comments for the benefit of other job seekers. READ NEXT: ?? How To: The Job Seeker’s Attention-Getting Email Signature Bonus watch: How To Get Attention With Your Email Job Application

Try Sleeping on the Job!

Try Sleeping on the Job! Yawn…it’s 3:00 in the afternoon and you are writing a report about your most important project . You’ve been at work since 8, grabbed a sandwich for lunch, and your last meeting runs until 6.30. Suddenly your eyes start closing. If only you could take a break! Resisting the temptation, you make a quick trip to one of the office coffee machines.  A jolt of caffeine will get you through! Now, back to that report… Does that sound like you? You know that managing your energy lows with caffeine or sugar, day after day is not ideal, but what other choice do you have? You can’t just go to sleep at work. Well, actually, you can! Napping at work is becoming more accepted, and it’s easier than you think. All you need is a quiet place and as little as 15 minutes. Good Enough for Pilots Military pilots have been allowed to take naps (or ‘Officer Rest Periods’) for decades. Some commercial airlines allow it too. Energy guru Tony Schwartz of the Energy Project recommends naps for managing fatigue, improving performance and getting through our increasingly long and draining days. Schwartz says that even as little as 10 minutes helps. Executive performance experts Tignum recommend naps of 20 minutes or less to increase energy and improve the performance of very senior executives.  Executive performance and energy experts recommend naps of as little as 20 minutes to increase your energy and maintain top performance at work  Nifty Napping Tips How do you do it? Physically, you need a quiet place where you can lie down comfortably. That could be a couch, or even a spot on the floor (use a blanket or yoga mat if you don’t want to be directly on the floor). No place to lie down? Try one of the donut-shaped pillows people use on airplanes. Set your phone to wake you after 15 or 20 minutes. Turn out the lights if you can, or put a towel over your closed eyes, and start to breathe deeply. Let the nap come. Sleeping soundtracks from Napsounds or similar services are designed to relax you and then wake you up using music and voices â€" no phone alarm needed.     You will wake up refreshed, relaxed, and ready to go.                                Pillows, eye masks and sleeping soundtracks help you nap effectively   Your office mates might look askance the first few times. That’s OK, stick with it. I once napped without warning a colleague, and she thought I had passed out in the office!   A little embarrassing when she called the emergency service, but we had a good laugh over it. But after a 20-minute nap I had as much energy at 3.30 than I did at 9:00, day after day. I had more energy at work, and less stress, and it showed in my performance. So the next time your eyes start closing at work, don’t reach for a coffee…reach for a pillow and take that nap! . Image credits. Main.  Nap.      Napping .    Desk Nap.

How to Maximise The Benefits of The Famous Nanna Nap

How to Maximise The Benefits of The Famous Nanna Nap You forgot your keys, you can’t remember what that urgent email was you had to send, and now you can’t find your phone. No, you’re not having a brain lapse, you’re probably just tired. Fatigue not only makes you forgetful and less productive, it also makes you grumpy and irritable. Instead of grabbing a sugary energy drink or coffee to wake up, try giving your body what it is crying out for sleep! A quick nap can refresh and revitalize you, so you can make the right decisions in your personal and work life. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your nap. Find a comfortable spot It is always best to nap in a spot where your lower back and neck are supported. If you can, lay down. However, when that isn’t an option, you can get a quick nap in on a comfortable chair or couch. See what works best for you; you may prefer sleeping on your side, front, or back and that will affect what position you should nap in. Of course, a bed is preferable, however this may not always be available to you. Keep it short Aim for no longer than a 20- to 30-minute nap, and set your alarm so you don’t oversleep. A nap longer than this can actually make you feel groggy, as you may go into REM (Rapid Eye Movement). As well as this, keeping your nap short means your siesta won’t intrude on your day, so you can still go about your daily activities. Do it in the afternoon The afternoon is usually the best time for a nanna nap. Just make sure you finish your nap by around 4pm or 5pm, as any later than that may make it difficult for you to get to sleep at night. However, there are no rules, so if you find that a late morning or midday nap works best for your lifestyle, that is fine too. Try soothing sounds or a meditation It can be difficult for us to switch off during a busy work day. If you have trouble relaxing and dozing off, try listening to some soothing music or a podcast. Meditation is also a great way to calm the mind and re-focus on the task at hand. If you’re feeling rundown and unfocused, but can’t nap during the day, meditation is a great tool to increase mindfulness and productivity. What works for you Learn to polish your nanna nap plan so it works for you. Try different times and nap spots. Was the atmosphere quiet enough? Did you feel rested after 20 minutes, or did you need to snooze for another 10? Adjust your napping if you need to. If you’re power napping like a pro during the week but still feeling tired, maybe you’re not getting the 8-9 hours of sleep you need every night. Don’t be exhausted or grumpy any longer. Listen to what your mind and body really needs and try incorporating a nap into your daily or weekly routine. If you need more information on naps, check in with the professionals about the Art of Sleep with Koala Mattress. Happy snoozing! Image Source; Image Source; Image Source

Shut up Already How Social Media Can Cost You Your Job

Shut up Already How Social Media Can Cost You Your Job The last few weeks have been difficult for the country. Lines are drawn between Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, and All Lives Matter supporters and critics. Regardless of where you stand, everyone has an opinion about what should be done. However, where do your professional duties end and your opinion begins? For years we’ve seen all levels of employees lose their jobs for their online presence. We hear it, but we still do everything wrong. Why? We think that out of the millions and millions of people with Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages, no one will care what I post. Everyone believes that until their post goes viral and posted on their company wall. When I was kid the adults in the family would remind me to act like I had “home training” when I went outside to play or to school. The last thing I wanted was for it to get back home that I was not acting right. I was a reflection of them and bad reports were a no-no. And, your employer feels the same way. There have been boycott rumors for Delta Airlines, Mac Cosmetics, and other high-caliber brands that are allegedly informing employees to not take part in Black Lives Matter events or online commentary. Our first reaction as an employee is, “You can’t tell me what I can and cannot do on my own personal time!” Oh, yes they can! As an employee, it’s your job to represent the company in the best light. The last thing CEOs and PR departments want to see is the headline, ‘Bank of America employee arrested….’ Or, ‘Delta Airlines employee goes on racist rant….’ Once that happens it’s almost impossible to come back from that. So, how do you avoid jeopardizing your job and still be able to express your personal views on those hot button topics like race, politics and police brutality? Read the manual. Educate yourself on what the company rules are. Your employee handbook includes the policies of company representation. If the manual is old and hasn’t updated social media policies, ask your HR representative. Get all the information up front before you begin protesting or engaging in online arguments that can quickly turn ugly. Don’t post it. Does everyone have to know what you’re doing? Maybe I’m too old-school, but I’m not a believer in posting everything about my life. You have full control over what you post, so be mindful of hot-button topics.  Limit co-workers as online connections. Separate business and personal when it comes to your online profiles. Just because your manager isn’t a direct connection doesn’t mean they’re not able to view. Maybe they’re connected to other co-workers and you just don’t know it. A friend of mine is a manager at a top financial institution and I received a call from her very upset stating her only teller had called out due to illness making her work on her off day. Later that day this very ill teller posted fun pictures at an afternoon baseball game. Her post about her fun Saturday resulted in a management meeting and reprimand. Don’t let this be you. Have An Alias. When it doubt just hide. We’ve all seen those phantom profiles created on Instagram and Twitter for people to say what they want without anyone knowing who they are. If your opinions are that strong and you just have to let everyone know, don’t post your personal information and photos. Papabear321 from Texas works fine. Keep your posts to kittens and rainbows. If you would like a way to avoid taking a side online, post quotes of love, shining a light on injustice, and making the world a better place. Who can argue with world peace? *Bonus Tip* Don’t bad mouth your employer about their policies. If you have a problem with your employer’s policies on your online life and opinions, don’t take your grievances to public opinion. So, you want to boycott the company that pays you? I would review that decision unless you have your exit strategy in place. As my mother would say, “You have an issue about my parenting? Bye-bye!” Your employer doesn’t really care about your opinion as long as you don’t bring it to their attention. They are in the business of protecting their brand and profits. Hot topics of race, politics, and police brutality have no winner even if the CEO agree with you. You are there to work and not bring them bad press. Your employer is not the enemy and it’s not personal. Images: Social media  Mark Smiciklas   social media main  Mark Kens  social media sunshine  Mark Smiciklas

Tips on How to Write a Better HR Assistant Resume

Tips on How to Write a Better HR Assistant ResumeA person who wishes to become an HR assistant, either in the private or public sector can certainly find a good place to start with his or her job interview and resume. Today, many job seekers do not have the luxury of time to look over, rather they would like to get to work and get the job done as soon as possible.If this is your situation, then you have to realize that you have to include a resume that has all the elements that you need in order to impress employers. Below are a few tips that can help you in completing a good resume without putting much time into it.The first tip on how to do a good HR assistant resume is to make sure that it is well organized. You should be able to identify which areas in the resume relate to which position that you are seeking. An example of this is having the employment history of your predecessor at your fingertips. This will make it easy for you to have a starting point.Another tip on how to mak e your HR assistant resume a success is to make sure that it is specific to the job that you are applying for. You need to think about what exactly you would like to show to an employer.Specific things that you need to consider are the experiences that you had during the time you were with your former company. For instance, if you worked as a project manager at that company, you can mention the responsibilities that you did, while showing how this helped your team reach its goals.If you feel that your experience is more general, then you can still use it as an example for your potential employer. In addition, think about the other people that you have worked with at that company during your job.It is also good to add in accomplishments that you have accomplished during your previous job. This will show employers that you were always motivated other people to do well.Lastly, you should be able to highlight certain skills that you have acquired in your past job. For instance, you can highlight your ability to manage and develop projects, the overall productivity of your team, and so on.

Treat Your Resume Like a Fine Work of Art

Treat Your Resume Like a Fine Work of Art Im on vacation in Egypt this week and I spent the day in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The art here is nothing short of amazing and the condition of the art is such that it is hard to believe that some of these pieces are over 4,000 years old. But the way the art is displayed is sad. Very few of the pieces are properly lit, several of the cases that house the art are dirty and dilapidated, the descriptions of the art are on old yellowing paper, probably typed out on a manual typewriter over 40 years ago, and many important pieces are crammed into a small space like an overcrowded china cabinet. Sometimes resumes suffer from a similar problem. The job seekers accomplishments are awe inspiring, but the presentation of the resume is often drab, boring, or cluttered. Here are some tips for creating a resume that is a fine work of art.Do not use a font smaller than 10-point. Anything smaller is difficult to read. Pick a font that is not extremely ornate; stick with widely-used fonts such as Arial, Arial Narrow and Times New Roman.  Use white space effectively. Dont cram all of your content into big bulky paragraphs that overwhelm the reader. Instead use bullet points to demonstrate your successes and add a .6 space in between each bullet to let the document breathe  Break up long strings of bullet points. Create themed categories to highlight your competencies and list relevant accomplishments under each category. This strategy breaks up the text and delivers your content in more digestible sound bites.Use a quality resume paper. Print your resume on paper specifically designed for resumes (I like  Southworth)  and pick neutral or muted colors such as white, linen, beige, grey, or light blue.  Great resumes have great content. But its best to present that content as tastefully and professionally as possible.

Do You Want To Know What Hiring Managers Think

Do You Want To Know What Hiring Managers Think Do You Want To Know What Hiring Managers Think? Job Interviews / Job Search / Resume Writing Looking for a job isn’t easy. Getting an interview is tough. Securing an offer is even tougher. If the whole process was easy, unhappy workers wouldn’t hesitate to make a change. People wouldn’t be as devastated when they lost a job. Of course, one of the most difficult thing for jobseekers is trying to figure out what hiring managers think. What are they looking for? What questions will they be asked during an interview? Is talking badly about a boss or former boss really that bad? The list of questions goes on. Well, today, we’re going to provide some insights gleaned from a survey of hiring managers conducted by Simply Hired**. What You Can Expect While a robust, optimized LinkedIn profile is essential to being found on LinkedIn, most (71%) of hiring managers don’t check candidate’s profiles. Of course, that means almost 30% do. The majority (56%) do call former employers and check for a criminal history (52%). However, only 46% call a candidate’s references and 44% ask why candidates are looking. Although, you may not think a cover letter is irrelevant, 34% of hiring managers say they do ready them. So why risk not sending one with your resume? Interview Behavior They Don’t Like One of the reasons career professionals tell you to plan for job interviews is because 93% of hiring managers don’t like candidates to arrive late to an interview. A large majority (89%) are annoyed when candidates come unprepared. Most (92%) don’t like whining or bragging (73%) either. While only 44% ask why candidates are looking, when they do ask they want to hear that you’re looking for more opportunity and career growth. The vast majority (88%) view talking negatively about your boss or former boss negatively. Most (87%) don’t like it when you talk bad mouth your former company either. Other behaviors they don’t like include: having unrealistic compensation requirements (84%); not brining a copy of your resume (65%); not making eye contact (76%); rambling (63%); and dressing too casually (55%). Resume Elements They Like and Don’t Hiring managers are pretty unforgiving when it comes to mistakes on your resume with 60% saying they don’t want to see even 1 spelling mistake and 57% don’t want any grammatical errors. Most (84%) are a bit more forgiving, but even they don’t want to see a few or more grammatical errors and 82% view a few spelling errors negatively. Lies are a huge mistake too. A large majority (82%) frown on fabricating or inventing experience or skills. You’ve probably heard that most employers scan resumes. That’s probably why 55% don’t want to see a resume 3 pages or longer and 71% like to see a skills section. When it comes to education 81% like to see an advanced degree and 81% like to see at least a bachelor’s degree.  Many (66%) are impressed with an Ivy League degree. What They Do Like To See The majority of hiring managers (83%) like it when candidates bring a portfolio or work sample. They also like it when candidates arrive early (75%). Do they like you to follow up? Yes! The majority (55%) appreciate when candidates follow up an application with a phone call and 55% like a follow up email. So when career professionals say a resume should be no more than 2 pages, you should go to an interview prepared,   and its dangerous to bad mouth your boss believe them. ** Simply Hired surveyed over 850 managers for the Hiring Truths survey.