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Today is International HR Day and as I reflect on the my career in talent acquisition, workforce development, and human resources, I am proud to be an independent, strategic People Ops consultant.
Today's People Ops projects strive to be problem-solvers, not just rules enforcers. A company is only as strong as the people that make up the team, and purposeful projects can help champion the employee experience and create and environment of trust, transparency, and achievement. Some recent ways that I collaborated with clients: ☑ Identifying and hiring top-notch talent to fill roles that meet the skillset your company needs ☑ Revamping recruiting processes to save time and money and better assess candidates ☑ Redesign roles to better fit the organizational needs ☑ Create solid, transparent job descriptions and performance metrics ☑ Workforce and capacity planning for new businesses ☑ Connecting amazing talent with the next step in their career ☑ Benefits and compensation consulting ☑ Content planning for employer branding efforts ☑ Candidate sourcing and screening ☑ Pipeline planning for long-term recruiting strategy I am passionate about creating people-focused, business-first strategies for my clients and would love to help move the needle on important things for your business. Reach out today to brainstorm and get the conversation going. I can't wait to get started!
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I recently had a conversation with some really smart individuals in my network and they gave me some insight on a common thought/panic scenario for early-stage founders and small business owners, "Oh Sh*T! I need to hire!"
Most people know that you need a solid job description to start the hiring process but do you realize that there is so much more that goes into recruiting? You need: - Appropriate business need for the role - In-depth analysis of skills and attributes needed - Accurate job title - Engaging job description - Competitive compensation range - Distribution plan for getting the word out (includes job boards and other ways to get the word out that you are hiring) - Plan for candidate communications - Resume screening metrics - Throughout interview process - Effective screening questions - Diverse candidate sourcing strategy - Process for feedback - Alignment processes for your hiring team - Substantive reference checks - Decision-making guidance - Offer negotiation parameters and boundaries - Onboarding and training plan - Performance evaluation Exhausted after reading this list? 100% understandable! There is a lot more that goes into the hiring process than writing a job description and posting it on your website (that is, if you want to be successful!). JAJ Consults can help! And it's probably not as expensive and out of reach as you might think. I am approaching the recruiting process with a fresh approach, bringing hourly, retainer, and project-based engagement to help your company through the recruiting process, whether you are a brand new founder or a seasoned, successful business owner. I love to get creative with how I can get high-quality recruiting support into your hands and be there to support your growing company. I can help you set up this process, give you the tools to replicate it for your future hires, and train your team to be self-sufficient. I can also be your partner and an extra set of hands at any part or throughout the hiring process. I'd love to have a chat about where you stand with your hiring needs and give you honest feedback about the level of support you might need and how I might be able to support you with achieving your goals. Reach out today to have a chat about how this relatively low-cost engagement can elevate your recruiting efforts. I promise that you won't regret reaching out! (Remember how I said that I like to get creative and want to get high-quality recruiting support into your hands?) Can you imagine how much better your team will be with a senior recruiter as part of your team? PS- I'm developing a training session around this topic for startup support organizations so let me know if this is something that could add to an upcoming meeting or event. I'm looking at you incubators, ecosystem groups, and venture capital firms! All the cool kids and advice columns tell you that you need to use LinkedIn in your job search. Setting up or updating your LinkedIn profile can be a daunting task and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start.
Whether you are still in the contemplation stage or are actively job searching, LinkedIn is an essential tool in your professional toolbox. It can be a secret weapon to help you land a new job AND be successful in your professional life, regardless of the industry. One of my favorite things about this tool is that it’s so easy to tweak and customize to help you show up in recruiter searches for the roles that you are interested in. As a classroom teacher, you have a wide range of skills but how do you translate your “teacher speak” to a world outside of education? The LinkedIn profile “skills” section is a great way to emphasize and highlight that you communicate effectively, manage time like a pro, work with diverse populations, and adapt to changing environments. Loading up the skills section is a great bang for your buck because it helps future employers see that you can immediately add value and that you bring a diverse and applicable skillset to their team. LinkedIn allows you to identify 50(!!!!) skills! Maxing out this section will help you connect with recruiters and hiring managers and tell your career story in a way that people can relate to. You can even link them to the roles that you list in your “experience” section, allowing people to see your strengths in more than one place on your profile. Double win! Here's a list of 35 LinkedIn skills specifically related to your classroom instructor skillset that you might want to include:
Disclaimer: This list is intended to get your mind started about how to communicate your expertise and experience on LinkedIn. Be sure to be honest about what you’ve done. Did you maintain a budget while you were cheerleader sponsor? It’s ethical to include budgeting or financial management. Haven’t done it? Don't include it! All of your hard work to build your LinkedIn profile will not go to waste once you get a new role. LinkedIn is at the top of its game these days and is a great way to connect with industry thought leaders and help expand your knowledge base and learn new skills - perfect for the life-long learner that lives inside of every former teacher! Need more help navigating LinkedIn, want to learn new tips and tricks, or ready to engage a coach to help you through the job search process in general? I can help with that! I have a variety of different engagement levels to help you maximize your positioning in the job market. Reach out to learn more! [email protected] I love to write. I love to create content. I'm throwing it back to my journalism days from Farley Hall at the University of Mississippi where I studied under some of the finest journalists in the business.
Getting to write and share content as part of JAJ Consults has been one of the best additions to my life since starting my business. I am able to be creative, engage with content in new ways, and share really cool stuff with the world! I look forward to expanding this part of my business and adding helpful articles and posts that you can use to improve your recruiting, employee engagement, and career development efforts. Stay tuned! |
AuthorJennifer Jeansonne is the owner of JAJ Consults and loves sharing content related to recruiting and employee engagement! 
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