Archive for March/2012

Dear Alumni,

 On behalf of our MBA Career Services for Working Professionals (MBACSWP) alliance partner schools UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Duke Fuqua School of Business and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, we are pleased to invite you to attend the following event in North Carolina, for those of you who may happen to be in the area. Details are below:
Join us for a Speed Networking/Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Night on Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Business School in the Kenan Center Dining Room.

This joint event is hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Duke Fuqua School of Business and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and will be facilitated by Matthew Temple, Director, Kellogg Alumni Career Services.

Kellogg’s most popular alumni workshop, presented in 12 cities and 5 countries, is coming to North Carolina. You will have the opportunity to create and deliver your elevator pitch to a small group of 5-8 people at your round table, receive feedback, network with other MBA alumni, and trade company names and contacts. This event is very structured, so you don’t have to worry about how to approach people and what to say. It’s great for alumni who may be uncomfortable with networking and for alumni who are in a job search or trying to gain new clients or investors. Participants who attended this session had the following comments:

“Good to get a number of opinions and constructive criticism to improve my pitch”
“Outstanding. A great opportunity to practice with others”

We’ll spend:
• 30 minutes crafting your elevator pitch on our worksheet
• 90 minutes speed networking

Bring lots of business cards and a sense of humor.

Cost: Free including food and beverages.

Register online.

For more information, please contact John Worth

Escrito por/Written by  José Cenjor Martín, Master in International Management.

http://josecenjormartin.com

English version below

 FOTOGRAFÍAS PROFESIONALES PARA REDES SOCIALES

Actualmente, la importancia de nuestros perfiles en Internet es indiscutible y aunque todos sabemos gestionar nuestras redes sociales, no siempre damos suficiente importancia a la fotografía de nuestro perfil.

Se calcula que, de todo lo que percibimos un 80% procede del sentido de la vista, por lo que nuestras fotografías cobran una gran importancia en el primer contacto de quienes ven nuestro perfil y como suele decirse, “no existe una segunda oportunidad para causar una buena primera impresión”.

Si buscas obtener fotografías con un look profesional para fotos de perfil en LinkedIn, Xing y otras redes sociales similares, sigue las siguientes recomendaciones.

TIPS PARA CONSEGUIR UNA BUENA FOTOGRAFÍA

• Posición: Generalmente, una posición centrada resulta demasiado directa, y suele ser conveniente posar ligeramente de lado.
• Iluminación: En estos casos, la iluminación juega un papel principal y cuanto más iluminada y brillante esté la escena, más transparencia reflejará.
• Mirada: debería ser el único componente que se dirija directamente a la cámara. Enfocar un poco más los ojos que el resto de la cara permite centrar más la atención en estos y genera un rostro más atractivo.
• Sonrisa: no es un tópico manido. En este tipo de fotografías es importante ofrecer una sensación de positividad alta, por lo que sonreír a la cámara de forma natural ayuda a generar esta sensación.
• Encuadre: las fotos mas típicas de este estilo varían del plano medio (hasta la cintura) hasta el primer plano (rostro). Es importante no dejar mucho aire (espacio libre) sobre la cabeza.
• Composición: para que la figura resalte con respecto al fondo, este debe ser neutro (a mí me gusta especialmente el gris). Ayuda a centrar la atención, oscurecer los bordes y esquinas de la imagen.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIES FOR SOCIAL NETWORKS

Currently, the importance of our profiles on the Internet is undeniable, and although we all know how to manage our social networks, we do not always give sufficient importance to tour profile pictures.

It is estimated that around 80% of our perception comes from the sense of sight, making our photographs of key importance, as this is the first contact with those who see our profile and as they say, “there is no second chance to make a good first impression. ”

If you are looking to take photos with a professional look for profile pictures on LinkedIn, Xing and other similar social networks, follow these recommendations.

TIPS TO GET A GOOD PHOTO

•  Pose: Generally, a centered position is too direct therefore it is often desirable to sit slightly sideways.
•  Light: In this particular case, lighting plays a major role and the more enlightened and bright the environment, the more transparency is reflected in the photograph.
•  Eyes and look: Eyes should look directly into the camera. Focusing on your eyes a little more than the rest of the face brings further attention to them and creates a more attractive appearance.
•  Smile: This should not be considered a cliché component, as in this type of photography it is especially important to offer a high positive feel, so smiling for the camera naturally helps create this feeling.
•  Length: These kind of pictures are commonly taken from a median plane (from the waist up) or close up (only the face). It is important not to leave too much air (free space) from the head up.
•  Composition: in order to highlight the silhouette and make it take precedence in the picture, background should be neutral (I especially like gray ones), as they help focus and darken the edges of the image.

If you want to know more, do not hesitate to contact the IE Photography Club (http://www.facebook.com/groups/IEPhotoClub/)

By Ana Herranz Martín, Director of Career Education at Careers Management Center at IE Business School

Are you thinking about job hunting in UK and you are non-European citizen? If you are in this situation you might want to think twice.

The UK market is very attractive for many students who want to start their job search there. At the CMC we receive a lot of questions from our students on how to better secure a job. The situation is increasingly difficult as the crisis in the whole European zone has led to countries imposing tough regulations on migrants’ legislation.

Furthermore, a few days back we woke up with the news that the unemployment rate in UK rose again in the three months to January and average wages fell to their lowest level. This is no good news if in April the UK Border Agency is to establish next year quota for those applying to Tier 2 visas.

Concerned about all these issues, we invited on campus personnel from the British Embassy to give some light on the available routes to get a visa that enable our students to work there.
These are the main conclusions:

• Most of the cases will fall under the Tier 2 route. Tier 2 (General) category is for foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker. (for further info you can check at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier2/
• You need to have an sponsor that holds a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and that has offered you a job
• If your sponsor wants to employ you in the UK to do a job that is not in a shortage occupation, the sponsor must demonstrate that there are no suitable settled workers or nationals of a country in the European Economic Area (including the UK) to fill the job.
• Limit on Tier 2 (General) workers applying from abroad. For the year from 6 April 2011 to 5 April 2012, a maximum of 20,700 skilled workers can come to the UK under Tier 2 (General) to do jobs with an annual salary below £150,000.( It seems that the quota for next year will be further reduced )
• On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
From 14 June 2012, the personal savings you must have to support your application will increase.

Being that the situation, non-European students seeking employment in the UK have very limited possibilities to secure a job in that market and to get a sponsor can be a very stressful and frustrating process. Please be aware of these processes and, as usual, remain open to seek for a job in other latitudes.

We all know things have changed since social media arrived to our lives. Job seekers and recruiters gain a lot from being closer than ever, enriching communication in the selection process. Read more about it in this article from Recruiter.com

On behalf of our MBA Career Services for Working Professionals (MBACSWP) alliance partner school, Kellogg School of Management, we are pleased to invite you to attend the following event in Chicago, for those of you who may happen to be in the area.

Details:
iRelaunch Return to Work Conference
Hosted by the Kellogg School of Management
Friday, April 27, 2012
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Want to restart your career?
Motivation, networking, expert guidance, concrete direction—you can expect all that at the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference. It’s a one-day event we’ve specifically designed to meet the needs of experienced professionals returning from career break or in career transition. Eager for strategies and of-the-moment advice to resume your career after time away from the workforce? You’re in the right place.

What you can expect
First and foremost, the Conference is structured to provide comprehensive and tactical return-to-work strategies and advice. From our information-packed keynote “Top Strategies for Returning to Work,” to hearing directly from those who have made successful returns, to our intensive workshops on Career Assessment and Networking & Marketing Yourself, the Conference is high on content, low on fluff. You will also hear employers share advice on how to conduct a job search in today’s difficult market, and have the chance to engage in substantive conversations with employer representatives.

During the day, you’ll connect with fellow returning professionals as well as employer sponsors. In this judgment-free zone, you’ll have the opportunity to start your personalized plan for reentering the workforce, or transitioning to a new role, drawing on the day’s presentations as well as a complimentary copy of Back on the Career Track, the acclaimed career reentry strategy book by the iRelaunch cofounders.

Who should attend
If you’re a mid-career professional who has taken a career break for any reason, or who is seeking to transition to a new career, the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference is geared for you! Why you took a break (or how long you’ve been out) doesn’t matter. What matters is you’ll find practical, actionable, and relevant guidance for returning to work with a purpose. The Conference is open to Kellogg alumni and their partners as well as other local returning professionals.

Registration and Fees

Very special rates for MBA CSWP alumni and their partners – please register early to benefit from the best pricing. Registration is $110 until March 27 and $140 thereafter, (regular fee is $160), and includes breakfast, lunch, all sessions, networking time with sponsors, and a gift copy of Back on the Career Track. Please enter 2ALUMNI in the Coupon Code box. Register online

Parking is available across from the hotel in the garage at 1800 Maple Ave. for $13/day.

Ya has llegado a la entrevista, ahora prepara las preguntas; empezando por aquellas que sabes que te harán dependiendo de tu perfil.
Conocer de manera general las preguntas que nos podrían hacer en una entrevista nos ayuda a enfocar mejor nuestras posibles respuestas.

Lee en este artículo de CNN Expansión más ejemplos de preguntas clasificadas por habilidades.

¿Conoces alguna otra?

IE IMBA students Guy Kfir and Bernadette C. Aguirre put together an informative guide for aspiring IMBAs who want to go for internships. The guide includes student interviews that successfully got internships and what they did to get them.

Download the guide here: Internship Guide – Issue 1

2012-02-01
by Mary Anne Thompson

According to Going Global’s President and Founder, Mary Anne Thompson, nearly a year after the country’s most powerful earthquake and ensuing tsunami, Japan continues its long road to economic and employment recovery. Employers in many job sectors are hiring again and the demand for both foreign workers and soft skills is growing as talent shortages abound.

Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, suffered a devastating economic blow in 2011 as a result of its record-making March earthquake, tsunami and ensuing radiation. These disasters, coupled with large government debt, persistent deflation, and an aging and shrinking population are major complications for Japan’s economy, according to a report from the US Commercial Service.

Experts may disagree about whether Japan’s economy is still in recession, but it has definitely contracted this year more than was originally estimated. Growth was hurt by the earthquake and tsunami, which damaged infrastructure and the supply chain and slowed production. But Japan’s recovery has been further slowed by uncertainty about the global economy, according to Yuichi Kodama of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance in Tokyo. Moreover, the strong yen is hurting exports and preventing businesses from expanding in Japan.

Read more here

In a fiercely competitive employment market, the decision to take time out and invest in education is a bold one. For those prospective students who view an MBA as a springboard to either a new job or a new industry sector, a company internship significantly improves their chances, according to a recent Financial Times survey.

A poll* of almost 2,000 MBA alumni from the class of 2008 was conducted by the FT in November 2011 to complement the FT Global MBA Rankings 2012. Of those surveyed, nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) completed an internship as part of their MBA programme.

Read more here: The internship springboard – FT

by Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert

When an organization undergoes a merger, acquisition or closing, job seekers are left wondering how to handle the information on their resumes. Follow these tips to make your resume shine.

Mergers and Acquisitions

If your organization restructured, combine your employers and position history under one employment heading. By consolidating your job titles, you’ll avoid giving the impression that you’re a job-hopper.

Example 1: Provide one company heading. List your newest employer first.

• COMPANY A (merged with Company B in August 2010)
• COMPANY A (acquired Company B in August 2010)
• COMPANY A (formerly Company B)

Example 2: Show a series of positions by stacking your job titles.

• COMPANY A (merged with Company B in August 2010)
  Marketing Specialist, 8/2010 to present
  Marketing Manager, 6/2005 to 8/2010
  Marketing Assistant, 2/2003 to 6/2005

read more here