I’m sometimes asked what books I recommend to folks who are in transition, needing a little motivation or seeking some substantial change in their lives. What follows is a summary of some of the books I read in 2011 that I’d highly suggest you put in your “to be read” pile: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy | Though I did a full review of Darren’s book here, I think it is by far my favorite book I read in 2011. It’s basic premise is to help the reader’s understanding of how small decisions lead to large results. In that way, it is similar to…
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3 Tips to Determine If Your (Future) Employees are Trustworthy
Jobacle.com Blog24 Jan 2012 | 6:01 amPeople who are interviewing potential employees always have one single overwhelming concern: that the person across the table is out and out lying to them. There's little worse than sinking thousands of dollars in taxes, fees, training costs, and materials into an employee only to have them turn out to be a dud. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to find out if an employee is trustworthy or not -- some obvious, some devious. Get Your Facts If the candidate has passed a few rounds of interviewing and looks quite promising, you can (and should) take the time to contact their… -
It’s Not Mad to Consult During the Job Search
Career Upshift5 Jan 2012 | 7:50 pmDavid Wiley on the Jay Leno Show David G. Willey was a physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh who started taking on consulting jobs as a way to supplement his salary. After all, teachers don’t get paid nearly what they are worth. Although he didn’t make much money at first, a funny thing happened while he was doing this extra work. He got discovered by Jay Leno and before too long he was making regular appearances on “The Tonight Show.” Soon, he was making appearances all over the country as “The Mad Scientist” and a new career took flight. When… -
5 ways to shake up your new team’s culture
Evil HR Lady27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amDear Evil HR Lady, I just read your article, 5 Reasons employees aren’t sharing their ideas, and I’ve recently joined an organization as a manager where your list of reasons were the norm under my predecessor. I’m getting a lot of the ‘That’s not how we’ve always done it’ response, and nil creativity. The open and inclusive, asking for ideas style is drawing blank looks, confusion and well, fear I think. Bear in mind, these people have worked for ten years in this repressive culture and are having a hard time letting it go. How can I demonstrate I… -
The Future of the Resume
Gautam Ghosh on Human Resources26 Jan 2012 | 11:20 amImage via Wikipedia I tweeted this WSJ article "No More Résumés, Say Some Firms" and got some interesting responses from folks. Yes for some jobs your "web presence" is becoming more and more important. And others require you to do online quizzes and solve problems before you can apply (therefore weeding out people who don't meet some requirement for the job) One recruitment consultant replied that two of her clients ask her to send candidates' social network URLs to them. And one of them, a startup IT firm, insists that all the candidates should have tech blogs. (this is in India!)…
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Key to productivity: Choose phone calls carefully
22 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pmOne of the keys to my ability to work 40 hours a week and homeschool two kids is that I have great time management. Which is to say, I say no to just about everything. But learning when to say no is still a work in progress. Here's what I know about saying no to phone calls: 1. It's more efficient to read the book than talk to the author. I get about ten emails a day asking me if I want to talk to someone about their book so I’ll recommend it on the blog. My answer is always no. I said yes once because it was Gloria Steinem. And it turned out to be a really disappointing phone… -
Things I wish I had written
20 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pmIn therapy lately I am learning to identify my feelings. Maybe you’re thinking this is elementary, but did you know that envy is about wanting something you don’t have, but jealousy is the fear of losing something you already have? I am thinking about those two things. I am almost never envious, but I am often jealous. Most of my emotions, in fact, are rooted in fear. I am thinking a lot lately about where my joy comes from, and one thing I love is writing well. When I have a blog post that people love I am happy for weeks. And the excitement of doing good creative work gives me energy to… -
How to manage a career in 2012
16 Jan 2012 | 2:57 pmI have never been great at picking my own clothes. I’m great at interior design, but I have a blind spot for clothes. So I email Melissa photos of my outfits, and she uses her photographic memory of my closet to edit my outfits. When I sent her this photo, she said: “What is this?” I only wanted her opinion about the color of the shirt, so I thought it was okay that it was blurry. But the more I look at the picture, the more I think that it’s how I feel about myself right now. I am not quite sure who I am, right now. And given the current career climate, this is actually how most… -
5 Ideas that will influence 2012
8 Jan 2012 | 1:45 pmIf I look back on my blog, I can see that each year there were one or two ideas that just blew me away and ended up dominating my thinking. For example, 2011 my year to be obsessed with school – homeschooling and higher ed, 2010 was my year for disillusionment with happiness research, 2009 was when I started writing honestly about how unglamorousstartup life really is. I'm excited to think about what this year will bring in terms of the ideas that will capture my imagination. Here are the early candidates: 1. Nature vs. nurture An important book came out at the end of 2011 that… -
My New Year’s resolution: pay attention
6 Jan 2012 | 3:13 pmSomehow, last year, I got too big-picture. It’s not surprising since I’m an ENTJ. I understand my deficit, which is one reason I picked the Farmer, an ISTP-–extremely short-term thinking. At the end of the day, the Farmer walks in the house and talks about his day’s accomplishments, and the weather. I used to tell him that the weather is such a stupid topic that it actually makes me uncomfortable to have him bring it up. But now I realize that the weather is a segue to talking about what is happening right now. And that’s something I need to get better at. 1. Pay attention to the…
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Hot Job of the Week: Patient Representative
26 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amBy Annie Favreau Looking for a job with a future? This series profiles in-demand careers and expanding professional fields. Here's our latest pick: Patient Representative What's involved:Patient representatives can be found in almost any medical setting—hospitals, health centers, private clinics, or nursing homes. Your work is as varied as the locations, but the main goal is the same: helping to address the special needs and concerns of patients and their families. Patients call your office when they have a problem with the treatment they received, are confused about a policy, or want… -
How to ace the world's toughest job interview question
23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amBy Martin Yate CPC I've been writing about job interviews, from both sides of the desk, for twenty-five years and without a doubt, the toughest interview question going the rounds in 2012 is, "Your job exists to help your employer achieve and maintain profitability. How do your efforts support these goals?" It's a question that can only be answered when you really understand the guts of the job you are pursuing. The question actually has two parts. The first part, your job exists to help your employer achieve and maintain profitability, shouldn't be too… -
Use Your Email Subject Line As Resume and Door Opener
18 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amBy Martin Yate CPC You want to get into conversation with recruiters and hiring managers as quickly and as often as you can, because initiating conversation is the fastest route to job interviews, job offers and out of this damn job search. Whenever you find the name of a headhunter or hiring manager, email is likely going to be your first line of approach. But In an age when email has become the world’s pre-eminent communication tool, we all flounder in oceans of unwanted communications. To a recruiter or hiring manager you are an unknown correspondent, so your subject line can make the… -
Hot Job of the Week: Personal Fitness Trainer
12 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amBy Annie Favreau Looking for a job with a future? This series profiles in-demand careers and expanding professional fields. Here's our latest pick: Personal Fitness Trainer What's involved:Part motivators, part Energizer Bunny, personal trainers help gym-goers shed their stubborn flab and reach their full fitness potential. In this job, you work one-on-one with clients to determine their goals and create routines to get the job done. From explaining how to perform a perfect sit-up, to demonstrating the proper use for a kettleball, it's your task to keep clients safe,… -
Real-time, Leading Indicator Employment Data Now Available
10 Jan 2012 | 8:08 pmYesterday, we announced an interactive, online U.S Employment Trends tool (found at http://www.simplyhired.com/a/trends/national) which allows job seekers instant access to both local and national employment data. This tool is especially useful for job seekers and the media because it offers forward-looking data that can predict hiring based on job openings each month. Job seekers can discover job posting trends nationally by metro area, industry and occupation, in addition to the degree of job competition in each metro area. Dating back to October 2010, this range of data provides a clear…
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What References are Really Saying About You
26 Jan 2012 | 8:51 amI remember the first recommendation an editor wrote for me. It was glowing. It was wonderful. It told editors they would be idiots not to hire me.I still have copies of that recommendation. I found one the other day and preened around the rest of the day, even though the cats seemed singularly unimpressed.What would I have done without that glowing report? I know it helped open a lot of doors for me, and I'm eternally grateful to that editor.But what would I have done if that editor had not written the recommendation and was secretly bad-mouthing me behind my back? You can bet a lot of doors… -
When You Make a Fool of Yourself in Front of Colleagues
24 Jan 2012 | 10:17 amLet's say that despite all the good advice out there (including, ahem, my own) you decide to go out with some people after work and hit happy hour. And once again, despite the good advice (did I mention my own?) you get a little past tipsy and say or do something that in the bright light of your cubicle the next morning seems, well....stupid.Maybe you danced a little too intimately with a co-worker that before the fourth peppermint Schnapps you wouldn't even consider giving a hug. Or, you think you remember gossiping about your boss near a colleague you know hates gossip.So, along with your… -
Why You Need to Grab for Training Opportunities at Work
19 Jan 2012 | 8:39 amYou may be so busy at work that you're lucky to hit the bathroom once a day and find time to grab a sandwich to eat at your desk. When your boss offers you more training, your immediate response may be to decline. More training? Who has the time?But in this story I did for Gannett/USAToday, you'll see that it's to your advantage never to turn down a chance to learn something new....One of the more frustrating messages in this poor economy has been employers' contention that they have job openings but the skilled labor needed to fill them isn't available. Now, instead of complaining, more… -
Casual Friday Has Gone Too Far
16 Jan 2012 | 10:22 amLast Friday I took a couple of hours off to run some personal errands. I wish I had stayed home, because my retinas are forever emblazoned with the visions I saw in "casual Friday" workplaces as I went to take care of my business.Casual Fridays were instituted as a sort of morale booster years ago, a way to let employees ditch the tie and pantyhose and wear something a little more casual. But I'm pretty sure employers never intended it to go this far and I know that as a customer, I never again want to see a grown woman at work wearing Uggs covered in silver sequins.So, for the sake of your… -
Could You Telecommute From Italy?
13 Jan 2012 | 8:39 amSometimes the highlight of my day is meeting the new UPS driver. Or cleaning out my keyboard that has become gummed up with peanut butter (the hazards of eating at your desk.) That's why I was intrigued to talk to someone who broke away from the mundane working world and set himself up to work from a truly fabulous place. Read this latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com...If you think you have a pretty sweet deal because you're allowed to work from home one or two days a week, consider the arrangement Barry Frangipane managed to make with his employer.He worked for 13 months…
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14 Ways to Procrastinate Effectively
27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amIt hits the best of us, we are working, or studying, and we just don't want to do it anymore. You take a small break on Facebook. That break can end up taking a couple of hours. It may happen in a different way. You might want nothing to do with work or your homework. You've got it bad, you are procrastinating. Procrastinating is almost never good, but if you must, here are a few ways to procrastinate effectively. 1. Gym time! If you want nothing to do with studying or work, go to the gym. Exercising will give you a lot more energy, will lower your stress, and if will boost your level… -
After the Work Project: Lessons Learned
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWhile your project may have come to an end it is by no means time to put your feet up and take a break. If you want to develop as a project manager then this is the perfect time to look back over the now completed project and review it. The reviewing process is necessary so you can create a list of lessons learned; a list that is vital to stop you making or repeating any mistakes or problems you encountered over the project’s course. It doesn’t matter what project management methodology you use, be it PRINCE2, Agile or anything else, if you keep repeating previous mistakes future… -
How Not to Be Discouraged by Failed Interviews
25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amReceiving a rejection letter after what you thought was a great job interview can be discouraging. Even more disheartening is leaving a job interview knowing you failed to provide top notch answers. While not landing a job you really wanted can be disheartening, there are ways to avoid the discouragement and to find the drive needed to continue the job search. The following are a few methods to try. Assess Your Mistakes After each job interview, good or bad, review your mistakes. While reliving any awkward answers you gave can be difficult, this review process is essential for avoiding the… -
Choose a Career: Becoming a Linux Engineer
25 Jan 2012 | 7:40 amLinux is a computer operating system which is based on free and open source software. There are many different varieties of Linux and they are all based on the Linux kernel which was the first operating system to be released on October 5th, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The popularity of Linux has increased ever since and more and more users are using this alternative software on a daily basis. As this open source software is now becoming a bigger part of our daily life, there has been an increase in Linux jobs, especially when it comes to becoming a Linux engineer.Linux runs on a wide variety of… -
3 Tips to Determine If Your (Future) Employees are Trustworthy
24 Jan 2012 | 6:01 amPeople who are interviewing potential employees always have one single overwhelming concern: that the person across the table is out and out lying to them. There's little worse than sinking thousands of dollars in taxes, fees, training costs, and materials into an employee only to have them turn out to be a dud. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to find out if an employee is trustworthy or not -- some obvious, some devious. Get Your Facts If the candidate has passed a few rounds of interviewing and looks quite promising, you can (and should) take the time to contact their…
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Petition Calls For Sallie Mae to Stop Extra Charges on Unemployed Grads [NEWS]
27 Jan 2012 | 8:04 amA petition on the advocacy website Change.org is calling on Sallie Mae CEO Albert Lord to stop charging forebearance fees to unemployed students. It has garnered more than 67,900 signatures so far — edging closer to its goal of 75,000 signatures. Recent college graduate Stef Gray started the petition. “I refuse to borrow $300 (for the fees) from friends and family … just to line Sallie Mae’s pockets,” said Gray, who received her M.A. in Geography from Hunter College this past May. After graduation and a short stint as a temp, Gray found herself staring at mounds of private… -
Do You Have Unrealistic Job Search Expectations?
27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amOne thing all the recent college grads I interview have in common: they are pretty clueless about how the market actually works. They come into my office with crazy pipe dreams of high paying jobs, thinking they’re qualified just because they have a certain degree. To give you a better idea of what I’m talking about, a conversation like the one below is all too common: Me: What is your ideal job description? College Grad: Oh well my degree is in marketing so I want a job like Mad Men. Barcardi is cool too. I’d like to do sales for Bacardi. Me: Ok, well, that’s a great goal… -
Sweet Job: Marketing and Communications Manager for From The Top, Inc.
26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmBecause many of you are looking for a job — or, if you’re already working, likely keeping your eyes open for a better job — we occasionally feature what we like to call Sweet Jobs, or gigs that rock for whatever reason. This week’s pick: Marketing and Communications Manager for From The Top, Inc. From The Top, Inc. is a cool nonprofit in Boston that shares the stories and performances of pre-collegiate classical musicians with millions each week through NPR and PBS programs. Pretty interesting, huh? They describe themselves as being an organization that identifies, celebrates, and… -
Why Your Networking Sucks — And the Secret to Doing it Right
26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amWanna know a secret? Your networking sucks. No worries, though. Mine used to suck, too, until I discovered the secret: stop networking altogether. See, a few years ago I was a young professional, fresh out of college and ready to conquer the world. “It’s all about the people you know,” everyone told me. And so I went out to meet some people — I went out to “network.” No matter how hard I tried, though, and no matter how many people I talked to, it never really got me anywhere. I couldn’t understand what I was doing wrong. I couldn’t understand why people weren’t offering… -
Oh-So-Important Strategies for Freelancers Who Want to Land Clients
25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmDespite all my preparations, when I finally became my own boss, I didn’t know a damn thing about drumming up work. As I had always done before, I scoured the job ads for freelance work, dutifully sent out cover letters and resumes, worked several permalance gigs that gave me a feeling of stability and, otherwise, waited for the work to come to me. Somehow, it worked. Despite myself, and within only six months, I had matched my previous corporate salary. But being a business owner is nothing like being an employee, and I couldn’t sustain my business on quality content and charm alone.
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How to Name a Resume
27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amSometimes, it's the little things that can send your resume into the reject pile, without it even getting a close look. Naming your resume "resume" can send it to the trash faster than you can blink. So can forgetting to write in proper sentences....Read Full Post -
Are You Concerned About Posting Personal Information Online?
27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amEmployers have been known to scour the web for information about job applicants. Are you concerned about a prospective employer finding personal information about you online? Yes. I'm careful what I'm share. Sometimes. No, but, perhaps I should be. No. I am who I am. View Results -
Unemployment Extension
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pmUnemployment Extension Update: 01/27/12: The extension of federal extended unemployment benefits programs and the payroll tax cut are set to expire at the end of February. Unless the extension is renewed unemployed workers will not be able to move to the next tier of Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC)....Read Full Post -
Interview Questions About Strengths and Weaknesses
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amOne of the most common interview questions is "What is your greatest weakness?" and another is "What is your greatest strength?" In both cases, the hiring manager is trying determine what assets you have that will help you succeed in the job, if you are hired, as well as what could be problematic. In both cases, it's important to put a positive spin on your attributes when responding....Read Full Post -
How to Get a Job Fast
26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amLooking for a job? It's important to job search as effectively and efficiently as possible so you can get a new job quickly....Read Full Post
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The least common jobs in America
27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amHave you ever had a friend that claimed to be a model, but you suspected that he or she really wasn’t one? She may have had “model” listed as her job on Facebook, or he may have had dozens of glamour-shots posted on ModelMayhem.com, but you never saw an actual ad campaign or commercial? Well, your hunch was probably correct, because according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are only 1,200 people in the U.S. who are actually employed as models. The fact that there are so few working models isn’t all that surprising – it’s a pretty elite industry. What is surprising,… -
The best and worst states for job seekers
26 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pmThere have been signs of economic growth this month. Earlier in the month we learned that as of December 2011, the national jobless rate was at 8.5 percent, a rate that’s continued to trend down since February 2009. Yet not all states are created equal when it comes to economic recovery. Some states weathered the recession better than others. And while most states have seen a decline in unemployment post-recession, others have dealt with fluctuating jobless rates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recent breakdown of regional and state unemployment numbers for December 2011,… -
The State of the Union reveals plans for job creation
25 Jan 2012 | 11:38 amAll eyes were on President Obama last night as he delivered what was potentially his final State of the Union address. One of the central issues discussed in his speech? Jobs. And rightly so. Though Obama cited recent improvements in the job market – the country has regained more than 3 million jobs in the last 22 months – it’s also clear that we still have a ways to go. After all, 3 million jobs in 22 months comes out to roughly 136,000 jobs per month. Economists believe it will take the addition of at least 250,000 jobs per month to begin bringing unemployment back to… -
Companies hiring this week
24 Jan 2012 | 10:01 amThe Bureau of Labor Statistics just released data on the December 2011 regional and state employment and unemployment rates. There’s good news to report: Regional and state unemployment rates were slightly lower in December, with 37 states and the District of Columbia recording unemployment rate decreases. Year over year, the news was also bright, with 46 states registering unemployment rate decreases from a year prior. With the national jobless rate continuing to trend down, it will be interesting to see how the topic is tackled during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union… -
7 tips to make your profile picture professional
23 Jan 2012 | 10:30 amIn past posts, we’ve offered up best practices for using social media in your job search. That’s because more and more recruiters and hiring managers are utilizing social networks to learn about and even contact potential candidates. While most know how to lock down their profiles through privacy settings on sites like Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn is a little different. The point there being that the information you’re putting on the site is critical and relevant to your job search; therefore, your picture should also be professional and relevant to your job search.
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A concrete example of how to get yourself to “do the work”
24 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pmGolden Gloves contender Amanda Wang and Pamela Slim. Photo by proud cousin Abe Cajudo. They say the best way to learn something and reinforce positive behavior is to teach it. So here, 5 minutes after gaining insight while on a walk to Starbucks, is my advice to help you “do the work” (said channeling Steven Pressfield). To watch directly on YouTube, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zVWDH2QflA What I neglected to say in the video is that exercising even a little bit makes everything feel better! <Enjoy getting back to your regularly scheduled programming. I have a… -
How to build a powerful and profitable mailing list
17 Jan 2012 | 2:27 pmIf you have studied small business marketing, you may have heard the frequent cheer “The money is in The List!” And indeed, creating a strong email marketing list is a powerful foundation for any business, online or offline. In this video, I give you a few things to think about as you are establishing your mailing list, as well as a cardinal sin to avoid. To view this directly on YouTube, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4xEkc0qEbg More marketing tips coming! At the end of this month, I am going to be opening a new section of Power Boost Marketing for enrollment. Power… -
Bigger goals mean more resistance – don’t back down!
12 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pmHappy 2012! If you followed my planning videos in December, you may have defined some nice juicy goals for yourself this year. And as you have started to execute those plans, you may have already faced some challenges and resistance from your market. My best advice? Don’t back down. Here’s why: (Direct link to YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-BbkxIkGQ) Bigger Fish! Pescadotes! -
What it looks like to walk in the direction of your goals – or not
11 Jan 2012 | 10:59 amI came across a funny and realistic video yesterday on Facebook by Sonja Alarr, a wildly creative life coach who captures what happens when you want to move towards your goals, but find yourself running in the other direction. (Watch on Vimeo at this direct link: http://vimeo.com/20876606 This was her first video, and I think you will agree with me that she knocked it out of the park. See what happens when you feel the fear and do it anyway? Her tips for getting unstuck and moving toward your goals: Give yourself a hard deadline Get a great teacher Find time to practice Get friends to help… -
How to step clearly and powerfully into the new year
3 Jan 2012 | 5:24 pmAll this new year talk can get overwhelming, can’t it? Between plans, resolutions and goals, it is easy to get frustrated before the first week of January is over. Let’s step back from the pressure of big goals and talk about some practices that will anchor productive behaviors, the key to consistent progress throughout the year. Take a few minutes to jot down responses to these four questions: Question 1: What thought am I going lead with as I take my first step out of bed? My husband often shares a teaching from his grandfather, who was a very wise person and a medicine man. His…
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White female and black male leaders are scary
26 Jan 2012 | 10:17 amI’m going to do my best not to be too pushy in this post. I don’t want to come off as a domineering white gal and scare you off. Turns out white women and black men experience more of a blacklash when they exhibit dominant behavior than black women and white males. Seriously! New research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, found this the be the case: * Contrary to previous thought, black female leaders face less of a backlash for dominant behavior than their white female or black male counterparts. * While black female and white male leaders didn’t suffer any… -
Can you be fired if your dad had cancer?
25 Jan 2012 | 9:24 amDid you tweet today about your sister’s heart attack, or write a Facebook post about the anniversary of your father’s death from lung cancer? What if your boss sees it? Yesterday the government released data on workplace discrimination and not surprisingly the numbers spiked last year. Disability and age bias charges increased, and the total number of complaints hit a record at nearly 100,000 total filed, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. That’s a continued influx of charges rising steadily for the last few years. What I thought was most interesting… -
Are women biased toward women?
23 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am“Whatever car commercial I just saw, Kelly Clarkson is FAT. Put on a blazer and hide those piggy arms. You live in the spotlight, honey.” “Kelly Clarkson is fat now. yes. fat. stop with excuses that she just gain a “lil weigh” n bla bla bla. plz. are u blind? she’s fat. F-A-T” “Kelly Clarkson stop singing you fat cow” These are some of the women-empowering tweets I came across on Twitter this morning. I started looking into Kelly Clarkson today after reading a few stories about her concert at Radio City Music Hall Saturday and how she took… -
Gingrich wants to know my first job
20 Jan 2012 | 9:03 amI wrote a story for MSNBC.com this week about Newt Gingrich’s daughter working as a janitor when she was 13, an age that the Department of Labor says is illegal to hold such a job. The Republican presidential candidate had mentioned his daughter’s first job as part of his talking points on how poor kids in schools can take the jobs from adult janitors as a way to learn a better work ethic. As for child labor laws, he’s called them “stupid”. I spoke to Gingrich’s daughter Jackie Gingrich Cushman about the janitorial job she held in the early 1980s at a local… -
Give me a [lunch] break!
17 Jan 2012 | 6:49 amAmericans aren’t likely to fight for a lunch break. But citizen lunchers from many other nations would, and do. Take workers in Hong Kong. Last week, about 1,000 securities brokers and traders, and restaurant employees, protested at the headquarters of the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. over a proposed reduction in their lunch break from 90 minutes to an hour, according to Bloomberg. An hour!? Workers in this country hardly get a few minutes and they don’t seem too upset about it. Most of you are actually eating at your desks. About 65 percent of employees here either…
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Employee Engagement with David Zinger
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8 Powerful Approaches to Create Meaningful Employee Engagement
24 Jan 2012 | 4:05 am7. Make meaning – why work? (Part 8 of an 11 part series on how managers can improve employee engagement) Finding direction through meaning Meaning. For work to sustain and enrich people it must be meaningful. Those who have a why to work can bear almost any how and a sense of meaningful work instills a strong and rich intrinsic motivation. Progress, when it is meaningful, can be one of the best events of our day. Finding and Defining Meaning. Paul Fairlie recently published an article on meaningful work and engagement in Advances in Developing Human Resources. He listed the common… -
Employee Engagement: 5000 Attendees set for Ken Blanchard Quit and Stayed Livecast (January 25)
23 Jan 2012 | 7:45 amEmployee disengagement: Leaving when you haven’t left Employee Disengagement: I have created a short slide presentation and story based on an employee who left before his actual leaving and was deceiving himself about the ability to engage in retirement when he had not engaged at work. This presentation will be broadcast during the Ken Blanchard Quite and Stayed Livecast this week. Join 5000 attendees and over 40 speakers during a free Ken Blanchard Livecast. It takes place on January 25, 2012 at 8am PST. Register Now. The presentation is designed for anyone interested in motivating… -
How to Leverage 5 Pathways for Strengths Based Employee Engagement
17 Jan 2012 | 3:11 am6. Leverage Strengths – An outline of why employee engagement needs to be strong stuff. (Part 6 of an 11 part series on how managers can improve employee engagement) Let’s get strong in 2012. Engagement is strong stuff. When you know your strengths, live your strengths, and leverage your strengths in the service of others you will have increased engagement, happiness, and well being. To bring out the strengths of others we must be aware of our own strengths. Powerful managers “spot” employees’ strengths and make strength training and strengthening routines a daily endeavor. -
12 Daily Employee Engagement Prescriptions for 2012
3 Jan 2012 | 3:45 amHere are 12 prescriptions for Employee Engagement in 2012 Strive for everyday simple, small, and significant actions. Lighten up your perspective, workload, and intensity. Stop consuming information unless that information contributes to meaningful and important action. Transform the endless quest of more and more into vital focused contribution. Ask yourself if you really need any more data before you engage. Only measure employee engagement elements that you are ready, willing, and able to change. Set 3 to 6 daily focused power periods from 10 to 30 minutes to fully engage in specific… -
The Best Employee Engagement Blog Posts: 7 for 2011
27 Dec 2011 | 4:15 amHere is my personal list of the top 7 blog posts for 2011: 1. The Employee Engagement Pyramid What are the 10 actions managers can take to turbo charge employee engagement? Engagement is more than a feeling, survey number, or a YouTube happy dance. We engage in actions directed towards results. The first key to consider when acting to increase employee engagement is what results are you working to achieve and how can you involve all employees in formulating those results or achieving those results? Powerful results matter to managers, organizations, employees, and customers.
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5 Meeting Traps and How To Fix Them
23 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pmI just returned from a good meeting. Everyone was engaged, no one dominated (unless it made sense because of specific expertise), and every speaker followed up to check for understanding. It was more like sitting around a warm fireplace in winter than a typical business meeting. So, it made me think about the planning that went into it and how it was led. If you've struggled through more than a few bad meetings, I'm guessing you've experienced the following traps. Here they are and how to fix them. 1) People think they are experts. Many people tell me that they know how to run an… -
Leadership & Influence: Raise The Standard
15 Jan 2012 | 11:06 pm"Fitting in" is a big deal, and in many organizations it's seen as the way to career longevity. That's a problem. People are influenced by those they see as being "ahead of them." If you simply match the rest of the workforce and blend in, your influence is diminished. Eventually, you become invisible. If you want to lead, be willing to raise your personal standards to exceed the common expectations of your organization or work group. "Raising" equates with "elevating." Once you raise the bar for yourself, you begin to view things from a heightened position that expands your perspective. When… -
5 Tips To Make Things Happen
8 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmDecisions get made. It's time to start. The goal is clear. There is a picture of what the result should look like. Now we just have to "do it." Some don't make it... .. .individually or organizationally. Given that there are entire industries built around "doing it"--continuous improvement, change management, life coaching-- there must be some trick to that whole in between area. If you are involved in any kind of a change, here are 5 tips that you can take to the bank. (Ignoring them may put you in the collection agency). 1. Language matters. "We're going to make a transition… -
Change: A Spiritual Issue
18 Dec 2011 | 11:01 pmWe business types seem to enjoy--and gravitate towards--discussions about Change. And, it's almost always in the context of managing Change, leading it, overcoming resistance to it...as if Change is somehow different than life. It isn't. It is life. Which means that how we approach our lives and what comes our way will influence how we approach things that are new and different at work. How we choose to respond to changes will determine our sense of success and contentment, regardless of what comes our way. The Spirit of Change It is, in fact, a spiritual issue. The world view that… -
5 Tips Leaders Can Use Today
11 Dec 2011 | 11:01 pmOne of the benefits of working with lots of leaders in many different organizations is the chance to see what really works, regardless of the individual personality or industry. So, here are: 5 Tips That Make A Difference 1. Leading starts with clarity. The time that a leader spends getting clear about what needs to be done will pay off in quickly-focused effort as a result of increased understanding. When things aren't clear, the day doesn't go well. Minds and bodies gravitate toward something that does seem clear. The world abhors a vacuum. When a vacuum is created, people will…
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Jon Gordon's BlogJon Gordon's Blog | Developing Positive Leaders, Organizations and Teams
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Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work – Duct Tape Marketing Podcast Interview
25 Jan 2012 | 8:13 amBack in December I was interview by John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing for his Small Business Marketing Podcast. You can listen to the 25-minute interview below. Description of the Interview from John Jantsch’s Duct Tape Marketing Blog: My guest for this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Jon Gordon, author of The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work In The Seed we meet Josh, an up and comer in his company, who has lost his passion at work. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks and decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the… -
How to Find Happiness at Work
23 Jan 2012 | 8:18 amHappiness. Zappos believes in delivering it. Coke wants you to open it. Countless books try to help you achieve it Research demonstrates that you are more productive with it. And yet the truth is that so few people feel it at work. Why? Is it because leaders don’t create “happy” workplaces? Is it because work is inherently miserable? Or perhaps it’s because of our attitudes about work? There’s really no definitive answer here. A negative boss, bad working conditions and a toxic culture can certainly make people unhappy. I’ve also seen how leaders can create happier… -
Marketing Your Talent
16 Jan 2012 | 7:53 amI knew that social media had changed the world of marketing but I really knew it when my thirteen year old daughter showed me two of her favorite YouTube videos. The first video featured Cimorelli, a music band of six sisters singing Skyscraper by Demi Lovato. The video had five million views. [ Watch it Here ] The second video featured Charlie Puth and Emily Luther singing a beautiful version of Adele’s Someone Like You. The video had almost seven million views. [ Watch it Here ] I was blown away. Cimorelli, Charlie and Emily weren’t even the original singers of these songs and yet they… -
Legacy Charter School Update
16 Jan 2012 | 7:26 amThank you to those who Donated Children’s Books to Legacy Charter School We didn’t hit our goal of 2012 books, YET! But together we still donated over a thousand books to children who need them and I believe we will still hit our goal. Read about the initial goal here. Read Melissa’s update and message below. From Melissa Johnson: There is a wise quote I’ve read that says, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” It’s about reaching for goals, going for the big dream, the epic “try.” It’s the way I… -
One Word That Will Change Your Life
9 Jan 2012 | 7:51 amMy friends Dan Britton and Jimmy Page believe that one word can change our life. Dan and Jimmy are the co-authors of Wisdom Walks, and they share a powerful concept in their chapter “Just One Word.” Every year for 16 years before New Year’s Day, they come up with their word for the year that will give meaning and focus to their life. They said they don’t randomly pick a word, but rather through reflection, prayer and listening to their heart the word comes to them. I thought it was a brilliant idea. We live in a busy stressed-filled world with tons of distractions that…
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Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog
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Social Bankruptcy
26 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pmFor the past several months, I’ve been going through a social reboot. This involves consciously reassessing my social life and deciding what connections and social habits to maintain and what to change. But this year I’ve decided to go further with this process and declare outright social bankruptcy. This is an area of my life that was far enough off track that changing it for the better is closer to starting over from scratch than making modifications to an existing structure. It’s more analogous to changing careers than it is to tweaking an existing career. I could see… -
Opting Out of Holiday Gift Exchanges
25 Jan 2012 | 11:31 pmToday I told my family that I’m permanently opting out of buying/giving/receiving gifts for all future birthdays & holidays. Many people grow up with holiday traditions that center around buying and exchanging gifts with family members. I enjoyed and appreciated this when I was younger, and I have many fond memories about it. These days it no longer resonates with me though. It’s not a good fit for my values. I feel it’s time to make a conscious choice here and drop this tradition from my life. Gift giving is a popular love strategy that means a lot to certain people. I… -
Approach Anxiety
23 Jan 2012 | 7:31 pmSeveral months ago I was speaking with my friend Morty Lefkoe about fears and limiting beliefs that I noticed among my readers. I shared with him that one of the biggest problem areas was approach anxiety. While many readers appear to be very social online, it’s common for them to be pretty socially timid in person — I know this quite well from interacting with them both online and face to face. Social timidity is frequently a result of approach anxiety. Instead of proactively approaching new people to form connections (for friendship, dating, networking, etc), these people often… -
Workshop Update
16 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmThe Conscious Success Workshop this past weekend went amazingly well, even better than I expected. I received lots of positive feedback on it afterwards as well as some suggestions to improve it if/when we run it again. It was a very rewarding weekend to be sure. It’s gratifying to know we stimulated lots of positive growth and change for those who attended. These workshops are highly interactive and very unlike anything else out there. Each workshop is centered around a core of serious content where I share the best tools I’ve encountered and plenty of stories and examples to… -
CSW Almost Sold Out
3 Jan 2012 | 11:51 pmThe Conscious Success Workshop starts in only 10 days (Jan 13-15, 2012 in Las Vegas). We’re close to selling out, so if you’re planning to sign up, please don’t wait till the last minute, or there’s a possibility we won’t have any seats left. I estimate that we can sell about 6 more tickets before the room is at capacity. (Update: We now have only 3 seats left.) This is the eighth 3-day workshop we’ll be doing in Las Vegas. When I look back on our first Conscious Growth Workshop in 2009, I see that we’ve really come a long way. I especially enjoy the…
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Career Upshift
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What about tattoos, Rihanna and job interviews? Yes people do ask…
27 Jan 2012 | 7:09 pmWhen Rihanna tweeted a photo of her new tattoo, the words “Thug Life” written across her knuckles, it caused quite a buzz. Certainly, in the world of music, tattoos are the norm. Case in point, Pink has a tattooed barcode permanently residing on the back of her neck. However, in the corporate world, such body art is frowned upon and if you show up at a job interview sporting ink, even if you the most qualified candidate for the position, you are likely to get passed over for someone who more “looks the part.” While personal expression is usually something to be… -
Paula Deen: Connecting the dots between life and career – An Open Letter
21 Jan 2012 | 8:57 pmPaula Deen is a TV chef who has been teaching viewers to cook with high quantities of fat, sugar, and salt. Recently Deen disclosed that she has Type 2 diabetes, adding impetus to the debate on the national diet. Her career has brought her great riches. Has her diet had a role in her diabetes? Has her career caused others to make poor choices? Recently she endorsed a diabetes drug, showing again the connection between her career and her personal wealth. What about the connection between her career and the nation’s health? This situation prompted me to write the following open letter to Ms. -
Newt Gingrich, Marianne Gingrich and Callista Gingrich and career bridge burning
19 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pmMarianne Gingrich, the former wife of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, recently gave ABC news an exclusive interview. One of the big revelations she made was that Newt had asked her permission to be a part of an “open marriage” where he would be free to see other people. Not the best career planning or professional resume writing strategy on Newt’s part. Marianne Gingrich and Newt Gingrich Newt and Callista Gingrich Of course, according to Marianne, he had already been seeing Callista Bisek, the woman who would eventually become Mrs. Gingrich No. 3, on… -
Loyalty and Career: Lessons from Brad Goreski and Rachel Zoe
16 Jan 2012 | 10:37 pmDuring better times: Brad and Zoe Brad Goreski had spent three years as the personal assistant to Rachel Zoe. By appearing on her television show, ‘The Rachel Zoe Project,’ in that capacity, he had become a recognizable name in the fashion industry. Zoe is a fashion stylist who has worked with the Backstreet Boys, Demi Moore, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Molly Sims, Anne Hathaway. For starters. Although it was difficult to give up all that success, Goreski felt that he was getting older and it was time to move on. Through connections he had made while working for Zoe, he… -
It’s Not Mad to Consult During the Job Search
5 Jan 2012 | 7:50 pmDavid Wiley on the Jay Leno Show David G. Willey was a physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh who started taking on consulting jobs as a way to supplement his salary. After all, teachers don’t get paid nearly what they are worth. Although he didn’t make much money at first, a funny thing happened while he was doing this extra work. He got discovered by Jay Leno and before too long he was making regular appearances on “The Tonight Show.” Soon, he was making appearances all over the country as “The Mad Scientist” and a new career took flight. When…
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Career College Central - The Definitive Voice of the Career College Sector of Higher Education
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Warnings of Unintended Consequences
26 Jan 2012 | 5:41 pmIn his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, President Obama delivered a brief message to colleges and universities: they are "on notice," and risk losing some federal money if net tuition prices continue to increase. Just as quickly, Obama moved onto the next policy proposal without providing any further detail, such as what would constitute “skyrocketing” tuition prices or what federal money might be yanked if colleges do not fight them. read more -
DeVry says Net Income Sinks on New Regulations
26 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pmFor-profit education provider DeVry Inc. said Thursday that its net income sank by 90 percent in its fiscal second quarter as the company adjusted to new regulations and enrollment decreased. For the three months ended Dec. 31, the company earned $9 million, or 13 cents per share. That compares with from $89 million, or $1.25 per share, a year ago. Not including one-time items, the company said it earned 92 cents per share. That still fell short of the average $1.01 per share forecast by analysts, according to Factset. Shares of DeVry, based in Downers Grove, Ill., fell $3.20, or 8 percent,… -
Is Graduate School Worth It? 6 Things To Consider Before Taking The Plunge
26 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pmI consider myself to be a student of life, however there comes a time when you realize that maybe going back to school may be the best thing for your career. A great education is priceless but for our purposes, let’s discuss a few things you should look at when deciding to take the plunge and enter graduate school. Cost This one is obvious. How much will it cost you to return to school for the total time in school? read more -
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts Student Takes Top Honors at Annual S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition
26 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pmChicago -- January 24, 2012 -- Kendall College School of Culinary Arts student Jennifer Kim won the title of North Central Regional S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef at the fast-paced, high-pressure cooking competition held at Kendall on January 18, 2012. Kim, a native of Schaumburg, Ill., impressed the panel of judges with her creative signature recipe for chard-rolled duck roulade. Now she advances to the finals competition to be held in Napa Valley, Calif., March 9-12. This is the third consecutive year a Kendall student has won the regional competition. read more -
Blog: For-Profit Haters Now Must Line Up Behind the President
25 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pmBy Kevin Kuzma, Online Editor Sitting to the first lady’s right, Jackie Bray of Kings Mountain, North Carolina was supposed to represent a humble and understated community college success story during President Obama’s third State of the Union address on Tuesday night. She looked the part in studious glasses frames and pants suit. She was obviously a long, long way away from losing her job as a packaging mechanic, now leading a completely re-tooled life. The seats to the left and right of Michelle Obama are the most coveted in the house. When you are literally in the television picture so…
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Execupundit.com
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We Like To Pretend
28 Jan 2012 | 5:17 amWe like to pretend that:Rules are suggestionsPlans harm creativityUnderdogs are always deservingInstitutions are loyalExperience is a minor part of competenceIntuition is irrationalWe can frequently beat the oddsAppearance doesn't matterBeing true to our inner self means we'll be betterOther people have fewer problems -
Quote of the Day
28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 amIt's hard to teach anything that can't be broken down into repeatable and unchanging elements. Driving a car, flying an airplane - you can reduce those things to a series of maneuvers that are always executed in the same way. But with something like leadership, just as with art, you reinvent the wheel every single time you apply the principle.- Sydney Pollack -
Murray: Fishtown versus Belmont
27 Jan 2012 | 8:52 pmWriting in City Journal, Kay S. Hymowitz reviews the new book by Charles Murray. An excerpt:Most disastrous for Fishtown residents has been the collapse of the family, which Murray believes is now “approaching a point of no return.” For a while after the 1960s, the working class hung on to its traditional ways. That changed dramatically by the 1990s. Today, under 50 percent of Fishtown 30- to 49-year-olds are married; in Belmont, the number is 84 percent. About a third of Fishtowners of that age are divorced, compared with 10 percent of Belmonters. Murray estimates that 45 percent of… -
Back to Nature
27 Jan 2012 | 8:14 pmThe trailer for "The Grey." -
Candles for Mozart
27 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pmAt The Hammock Papers, a celebration of Mozart's birthday. Check it out.
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WebWorkerDaily
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What coworking can teach corporate offices
27 Jan 2012 | 8:03 amIf you’re going to Austin this year for SXSW and you’re a fan of coworking, you might want to arrive a few days early to hit the Global Coworking Unconference Conference (formerly known as the Coworking Unconference) being held in the city on March 8. With a range of panels on starting and running a space, the all-day event is geared toward owners. But at least one discussion might be of interest not only to coworking entrepreneurs but also to forward-thinking managers as well. As more and more workers take up the promise of technology and get out of the office to work where and when it… -
Nope, independent work isn’t behind rising inequality, says expert
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amLast week we highlighted a piece in Canadian magazine Maclean’s that explored the question of whether the rise of independent work was contributing to rising income inequality. And while I argued that it was pretty hard to see how independent work rather than government policy and the globalization of the evolution of tech was the root cause of increasing inequality, the post closed by pondering whether the growing number of independent workers was in some way contributing to the widening gap between the haves and have-nots once the process was under way. I didn’t have any solid data to… -
Sponsor post: Brocade: the world leader in Ethernet fabrics
26 Jan 2012 | 7:58 amOur self-forming Ethernet fabrics allow you to deploy new switches, migrate virtual machines, and reconfigure your network as your business needs demand, without a moment of interruption. It’s an automated, on-demand network designed for today’s high-bandwidth applications. And perhaps, best of all, it’s here today. More than 85 percent of our deployed Ethernet fabrics are in production — a benchmark no other networking vendor can touch. -
WikiOrgCharts crowdsources company relationships
25 Jan 2012 | 8:28 pmOpen innovation and partnership organizational strategies have blurred work boundaries and sharpened our need to understand who does what in a given company. WikiOrgCharts helps bring that information into focus. The cloud-based tool uses the power of crowdsourcing to populate org charts. More than fodder for headhunters, public org charts have become increasingly useful as more of our work is done in tight connection with associates outside of our organizations. And it can’t hurt to know who’s in charge of what while working on a personal job search. WikiOrgCharts CEO Farhan… -
One in three coworking space owners plan to expand in 2012
25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amWhen Deskmag presented the results of its second annual coworking survey at the Coworking Europe Conference in November, we brought you the initial findings, promising more details as they were released. Recently, Deskmag published further details. What did the new data reveal? As Steve King of Emergent Research recently told WebWorkerDaily, coworking, it appears, is exiting its infancy and moving into a more business-savvy second phase with fresh faces outside the original, typical community-minded founders taking an interest in collaborative work spaces. And coworking space owners have…
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The HR Capitalist
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RATIONALIZE THIS: Do You Keep Your iPhone if People Died to Make It?
27 Jan 2012 | 8:52 amI'm "up with people" today on a Friday. I'm going to wave the flag a bit, because there are plenty of bashers related to the situation in the US on a variety of fronts. Times are tough. Companies don't treat workers the right way. The EEOC is running active PR campaigns to publicize the companies they sue. As a result of tough times, lots of people like to rage against the machine that is America. Companies suck. There's not fairness, no equity. You know what I'm saying to the haters? If you really believe that America doesn't do things… -
Rules Orientation: Does Your Candidate Need the Ops Manual or Would They Rather Wing It?
26 Jan 2012 | 11:17 amI put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed. ~George Carlin Fight Club was the beginning, now it's moved out of the basement, it's called Project Mayhem. -Tyler Durden Does Your Candidate need the ops manual or would they rather wing it? It's a more important question than you might think - I call the whole area "Rules Orientation", and it measures whether the candidate being measured seeks change or stability, needs rules to cope with the world around them, or has the ability to adapt to situations on the fly. High rules people dig structure. -
HR CAPITALIST/FOT WEBINAR: Figuring Out How to Recruit Using Facebook....
25 Jan 2012 | 8:13 amMarylin Delpy: The site got twenty-two hundred hits within two hours? Mark Zuckerberg: Thousand. Marylin Delpy: I'm sorry? Mark Zuckerberg: Twenty-two *thousand*. Marylin Delpy: [to herself] Wow. That's a line of dialog from the movie "The Social Network", which details the rise of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook from the campus of Harvard to its ultimate position as the leading social play in the world today. With a little under a Billion (that's right, 1 Billion, not million) members, it's pretty obvious that most of us need to know more than we do about how… -
Don't Send Me Your Kid and Expect Me to Fix The Big Problems....
24 Jan 2012 | 10:24 amLet's start with a quote: "Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?" Name the movie and win a free subscription to the Capitalist (wait - you already have one) I have kids. Those kids play sports. I serve as a volunteer coach and board member for the local baseball league because I'm community-minded and a masochist. It's sign-up time, which means that the parents are signing up their kids and using the registration process to… -
Tim Sackett Is Most Definitely Rocking The Suburbs (#timsackettday)
23 Jan 2012 | 10:23 am"I got sh*t running through my brain So intense that I can't explain All alone in my white boy pain Shake your booty while the band complains I'm rocking the suburbs Just like michael jackson did I'm rocking the suburbs Except that he was talented" Those are select lyrics to "Rockin the Suburbs" by Ben Folds Five. They're also my setup to introducing what today means to me. Today is Tim Sackett day. Tim Sackett IS HR. He's done HR for a hospital and Applebees. He runs a recruiting shop now. He's got a blog that's…
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Evil HR Lady
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5 ways to shake up your new team’s culture
27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amDear Evil HR Lady, I just read your article, 5 Reasons employees aren’t sharing their ideas, and I’ve recently joined an organization as a manager where your list of reasons were the norm under my predecessor. I’m getting a lot of the ‘That’s not how we’ve always done it’ response, and nil creativity. The open and inclusive, asking for ideas style is drawing blank looks, confusion and well, fear I think. Bear in mind, these people have worked for ten years in this repressive culture and are having a hard time letting it go. How can I demonstrate I… -
Are your personal financial problems ruining your career?
25 Jan 2012 | 8:06 amYou’re on the verge of the bank foreclosing on your house, your spouse was laid off 6 months ago, and your 13-year-old twins need braces. What you really need is a big promotion. So how come, just when you need it most, it goes to the guy who has no student loans, a wife who just got made partner at her law firm, and kids with perfectly straight teeth? To read more, click here: Are your personal financial problems ruining your career? -
The Winner of the Slippers is…
24 Jan 2012 | 1:47 pmJeanne who wrote this comment: I had a doozy of a co-worker. She had multiple issues bu this was the worst. In a shared office, someone arranged the pushpins on a corkboard to make a smilie face. She went to HR claiming that out west some serial killer had used smilie faces to show he was the killer so now she knew the guy who played with the pushpins wanted to kill her. It caused a lot of problems. In honor of her coworker, I’ll add some smiely faces. :>) :>) I do have Jeanne’s email address (thanks!), so I’ll hook her up with the fabulous people at Lovesac! -
Can you be fired for skipping lunch?
24 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pmWorking through lunch seems like doing a favor for your employer, but it could get you fired. To read, click here: Can you be fired for skipping lunch? -
5 Reasons employees aren’t sharing their ideas
23 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pmDear Evil HR Lady, I work for a great company! We have a culture that we’ve worked hard to establish and continuously improve …. we have an extremely low turnover rate and, for the most part, great feedback scores from our employees. Unfortunately, one of the things we seem to have an area of opportunity on is “employees feeling comfortable providing their opinion.” What could be behind this? How can we ensure that employees feel that they can talk with us? To read the answer click here: 5 Reasons employees aren’t sharing their ideas
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CAREERBRIGHT
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How to Naturally Perform Better at Job Interviews
25 Jan 2012 | 12:28 amThere’s no shortage of tips on how to perform better during a job interview. However most advice in this regard tends to overload the reader with tactics and strategy that sounds like it’s coming from the fast-talking mouth of a no-nonsense Atlanta life coach. Subsequently, come interview time you’re thinking more about the advice itself than how to come off as a viable candidate. To avoid this, consider natural ways to perform better in an interview. Essentially this means doing things that really have no connection to the interview process itself, but will influence your… -
How to Not Ruin Your First Day On The Job
25 Jan 2012 | 12:18 amWhen you first start a new job there’s a lot going on in your head: stress over impressing your employers, jitters over learning new software or administration procedures, a new sleep schedule, etc. It can be hard to think rationally about how to approach the first day or two, but this is your best time to learn about the company and your place within it. This is when you can find out how your employers treat the staff and what you can expect from them instructionally. For example, do they host seminars? Hiring a business speaker can impart a lot of valuable information to attentive… -
Higher Paying Job Or Better Company Culture
24 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pmThis is a guest post by Susanna Cha. This is the question that I had been asking myself once I received three job offers after an extensive job hunt. Before going into this, I’d like to share the techniques that I used in finding a job. My Background I’m a recent MSc Marketing graduate and I therefore thought it was of importance to find a job whereby I can turn all of the theory I had learned, into practise. I knew that I wasn’t going to find a job that could offer me all aspects of marketing, so I decided on what I believed I liked the most and was the most interesting;… -
Effective Learning Programs Crucial to Top Performers Retention
24 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pmNever become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience. ~ Denis Waitley Your most productive investment lies in employee development. In a highly competitive workforce, it is important to attract, engage and retain skilled professionals. You don’t usually see bored, highly skilled employees in your cubicles because they’ve already moved to an exciting or more nurturing company – organizations which favor employee development as part of their company culture are the choice of the new generation of workers. Research indicates… -
Career as a Restaurant Sustainability Consultant
19 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pmRestaurant Consultants assist restaurant owners or managers on running the business more efficiently and profitably. Consultants are typically hired as contractors by the owners and are non-full time employees of a restaurant. Now let’s add the sustainability component to your consulting job description – when preparing for a career as a Sustainability consultant you would add another role to your job – how to incorporate green sustainable practices in the restaurant operations and developing customized best practices policies suited to the restaurants needs. Sustainability…
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msnbc.com: Careers
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Sorry I'm late, boss, my cat had the hiccups
26 Jan 2012 | 6:54 amThe most common excuse for being late to work is also the most predictable one: Traffic. The least common excuses for being late to work? Now, those are much more interesting. -
Discrimination complaints hit all-time high
24 Jan 2012 | 10:58 amThe government received more complaints of worker discrimination its last fiscal year than ever before, but it was only a slight increase over 2010. -
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Cluttered cubicle may make you more organized
24 Jan 2012 | 9:16 amBosses who harass employees to clean up their cluttered cubicles might want to rethink this strategy. Messy desks may lead to clearer, more organized thinking, a new study shows. -
The top 10 employers of Gen Y workers
22 Jan 2012 | 10:06 amBy 2025, Gen Y is expected to comprise 75 percent of the total workforce, yet currently just 7 percent work for America’s largest companies, according to one study.
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Gautam Ghosh on Human Resources
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The Future of the Resume
26 Jan 2012 | 11:20 amImage via Wikipedia I tweeted this WSJ article "No More Résumés, Say Some Firms" and got some interesting responses from folks. Yes for some jobs your "web presence" is becoming more and more important. And others require you to do online quizzes and solve problems before you can apply (therefore weeding out people who don't meet some requirement for the job) One recruitment consultant replied that two of her clients ask her to send candidates' social network URLs to them. And one of them, a startup IT firm, insists that all the candidates should have tech blogs. (this is in India!)… -
The Best Companies to work for - social media wise!
20 Jan 2012 | 11:06 pmFortune put out its list of 100 best companies to work for. But it also put up another list on which of the top 100 are leveraging social media and networks both externally and internally. I loved the list and thought I'd share some examples here: Marriott : The longtime face of Marriott International, Bill Marriott, has operated a blog since 2007, and the company uses mainstream social media such as Facebook and Twitter extensively. the company ventures into new ground with its My Marriott Hotel social game. The game allows users to manage different elements of a Marriott hotel. Even with… -
Executive Search Firms and Social Media
19 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pmImage by Esthr via Flickr An interesting meeting I remember with an executive search firm was "We don't need to go social. Our ability to charge a higher search fee is based on senior exec people not being available" Another exec search firm (one of the biggest in the world) has asked me to address their "researchers" in their Knowledge center. So what do you think? Is the Exec Search firm a fundamentally different one that they inhabit? If yes, how does it impact the profitability ? If you want to talk to me about a story or a speaking engagement, contact me on gautam@gautamblogs.com or call… -
The Talent Series event report
18 Jan 2012 | 2:48 amFrom left: Lucian Tarnowski, Madan Padaki, Pratik Kumar and Krishna Prasad As you know we had planned a gathering of business and HR folks in Bangalore on 6th January to have a conversation about Talent and Technology and specifically about the Future of Talent in India. There were some fascinating points and experiences shared about what employability means, the future of training and teaching and how technology is transforming organizations. Read the full report here Members of the audience Photos via Dheeraj Prasad Related articles Future of Talent in India - Panel Discussion by… -
HR should act as an enabler for Social Business
17 Jan 2012 | 2:03 amImage by Cristiano Betta via Flickr On the social business news blog Michael Brito posted about the SHRM survey that finds that HR would play an increasingly important role in Social Business. However the crux of that involvement focuses on "creating and enforcing a social media policy" To me that sounds like policing - not acting as the enabler and empowering the energy of the employees to be the organizations' advocates on social media. To do that the focus has to be on building an empowering and trusting culture within the organization and then following that with education and training on…
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Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
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Direct Sellers: Mobile Tips for Your Personal Brand
28 Jan 2012 | 4:30 amMillions rely on mobile devices to communicate and handle all of their computing needs. Customers can receive text promotions, and all a consumer has to do is show that text in exchange for a discount. In fact, in our local Office Depot, all I have to do is show a competitor’s ad on my smartphone and they honor the price of the advertisement if it’s lower than theirs. Much business and many exchanges occur through mobile formats, and that trend will only grow. Mobile exchanges just like any exchange, if done poorly, can steer someone away from our brand. 5 things to remember that… -
Storytelling and Your Personal Brand
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pmAll indicators are pointing to the growing importance of storytelling in the intertwined social media, PR and advertising worlds. In fact, one could go as far as claiming that storytelling is one of the current buzz words in online and offline marketing as proven by the recent attention it has drawn from sources as varied as Hubspot, Simply Zesty, Fast Company, Social Media Today and many other quality blogs and publications. All predictions are indicating that digital storytelling is on the way up as one of the most proven and valuable tactics and techniques to engage with communities and… -
What’s in a Name?
27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pmMany of our ancestors came to America with a dream, a promise, and a name that was hard to pronounce or sounded too “insert nationality/religion here”. Names were altered to ease the way into society and increase employment opportunities. Today, in a world of self-marketing and personal branding, name changes happen for all kinds of reasons, especially for those in the public eye. Personal name changing amongst those in the entertainment business has been happening for years. Just click on the site Famous Name Changes to see hundreds of names From John and Jennifer Aniston to Loretta… -
Twitter Personal Branding Q + A #14
27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 amResponses to recent tweets by people about personal branding and Gen-Y, Twitter, presentations and lack of focus. Taylor B., @thbrogan, twittered: can my personal brand involve not taking twitter too seriously? because i enjoy this option. Jacob Share, @jacobshare: “Taking Twitter seriously” should mean carefully using Twitter to achieve your personal branding goals (in this case). If the personal brand you’re trying to build is one that’s a little lighthearted, then you can not only joke around on Twitter, you should. However, if you’re trying to build a brand… -
Most Important Job Interview Question Is Asked By YOU!
26 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pmThroughout the job hunting process you will be asked many questions, from “Why do you want to work at our company?” to “Tell me about your current (or previous) boss,” as well as a multitude of similar “qualifying” questions. How you answer each of these questions is of course very important. There is, however, one single question that arguably is the most important one that will be asked during a face-to-face job interview, and it’s a question that’s not asked by a hiring manager. It’s a question you ask! And . . . it’s a question that can actually get you hired!
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Information Technology Dark Side
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Six things I dislike about Scrum
26 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pmScrum is a poor man’s agile I won’t lie. I’m in a fairly contrarian mood today, and that is likely to influence this post to be harsher than it would be if I’d written it on a day when all was well. But, nonetheless, even on a good day I think I would agree with the gist of what you’re about to read. Scrum is, in my opinion, the least “Agile” of all the agile methodologies. It is also the easiest to learn, the easiest to try, the easiest to add to your bull-crap resume, and the easiest to completely fail at. More on that later. I don’t like the… -
Investment – the ultimate Vanity Metric?
18 Jan 2012 | 10:27 amThe one thing about The Lean Startup by Eric Ries that makes me cringe The Lean Startup is a great book. It’s well written and convincing, and the more I read the more eager I am to put it to the test on TroopTrack, AuthorGate, and my client work. Part of the reason it appeals to me is because it jives with my own experience struggling to create a product people want on TroopTrack. There is only one thing that bothers me about Eric Ries’s book. Many positive case studies end with some version of the following phrase: *Startup X* was able to raise *large amount of money* from *VC… -
Adding Drag and Drop File Uploads to Rails 3.1 with Filedrop and Paperclip
10 Jan 2012 | 10:09 amOne of the most common requests I get from TroopTrack users is to let them add photos more easily. For the upcoming 3.0 release I decided to give it a go, and it turned out to be pretty simple. Here’s a quick video of the end result: How I Did It I based my approach on this tutorial. It’s meant for PHP sites, but the HTML, javascript, and CSS will still work for a rails 3.1 app. So I copied those items into the normal places and started to change things to make it work on Rails. The most important changes are at the top of the javascript – you need to change the name of the… -
How to create a token input field where the user can also add new items
26 Dec 2011 | 9:18 pmI have a form where a user can provide a list of brands they like. We’d like to avoid duplicates as much as possible, but we also want to let the user add brands to the list on the fly. Brands is really just a type of favorite, and the relationships are set up like so: class Favorite < ActiveRecord::Base has_many :user_favorites has_many :users, :through => :user_favorites scope :for_type, lambda {|type| where(:favorite_type => type)} end class UserFavorite < ActiveRecord::Base belongs_to :user belongs_to :favorite end class User < ActiveRecord::Base ... has_many… -
Full-text search with MySQL, Rails 3, and Sphinx – a Dive Journal
18 Dec 2011 | 5:39 pmI need to add full text search to an item class. The fields I need to search are :title and :description. After a bit of digging, I decided I would give sphinx a try, using the thinking-sphinx gem. I’m going with thinking-sphinx because it came up first on Ruby Toolbox. When I’m diving on something like this, I like to try something right away for two reasons: 1) if it works out I don’t have to do any research 2) if it doesn’t work out then as I do research on what to try next I have some context for making decisions. So just like that I jump right into the code by…
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Career Opportunities
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Lifetime learning enhances your life and career – Podcast
27 Jan 2012 | 6:59 pm“Where can I learn about X?” “How to do I do this in Word/Excel/Powerpoint?” “Can I find out more about Y?” These are questions I hear from people almost everyday. There is a great need for learning, for education, even if the current educational system is under attack from all sides. Blame it on the bad economy and the need to re-learn, re-train, re-invigorate your career, but learning — and its more formal cousin — education have never been more important to you, your life and your career. Listen to this Podcast Cultivating Your Career Reputations 11,000 Words While… -
Education: Writing creatively: plays
25 Jan 2012 | 10:42 amHere is another educational opportunity that has nothing do with computer science at all. (LAUGH) This show some of the depth of the curriculum available on iTunes U. Writing creatively: playsby The Open University Course Description For those interested in English language or literature, or with ambitions to write plays, the creative activities throughout this learning pathway provide an overview of the process of playwriting – from capturing ideas through to character, structure, dialogue, stage directions and editing. Leading contemporary British playwrights, including Alan Ayckbourn… -
Education: iPad and iPhone App Development class from Stanford via iTunes U
24 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pmI started watching the class on iPad and iPhone App Development via iTunes U. iTunes U provides lots of great educational opportunities in a wide variety of areas including computer science, history, humanities, language, literature and business. You can check out the entire catalog at the iTunes U information page or directly in iTunes. I’ll be highlighted other educational opportunities to build your career in the coming weeks. iPad and iPhone App Development (Fall 2011) Course Description Updated for iOS 5. Tools and APIs required to build applications for the iPhone and iPad… -
Career Opportunities Office Hour – Are you in?
23 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pmI am thinking about a regularly scheduled G+ Hangout office hour to discuss career issues, questions and trends.Would you be interested in such a thing? I am trying to gauge the interest before blocking out the time each week.I am thinking of scheduling them for 6pm PST Tuesday, as this is a time I am required to be in my office. I figured I might as well try to make it as productive a time as possible.Add your comments and thoughts here. I am ready to start as soon as tomorrow night. Career Opportunities Office Hour – Are you in? is a post from Career Opportunities Subscribe to Career… -
A Year of Action – Live presentation at Tuesdays with Transitioners – Podcast
20 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amDouglas speaks at the local Tuesday’s with Transitioners meeting on the topic of “A Year of Action!”. Action — any action — can help us to get our careers and lives moving forward. Douglas presents a few “action items” you might want to explore or use as jumpstart points for your own ideas. Learn how action benefits you no matter what your job, current job status or career! 60 mins Listen to this Podcast Cultivating Your Career Reputations 11,000 Words While we often talk about one, monolithic, Reputation – with a capital R — I believe that…
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Bailey WorkPlay
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Marketers Are Hypocrites
9 Jan 2012 | 9:44 amYep, big fat, stinking hypocrites. Why? Because we perpetrate the same marketing bullshit that annoys us to no end on our own prospects and customers. Think I’m joking? How many times have you secretly – or publicly – wished a company would treat you like an actual human being in their messaging? Wished they would actually send you information that recognized your own special snowflake qualities? Now, turn it around: when was the last time you actually tried to give the same level of appreciation with your own prospects and customers? Do you see each name and recognize it… -
The Convenient Lie of Customer Lying
5 Dec 2011 | 7:42 amLast week, Alessandro Di Fiore wrote a blogpost at HBR that provoked some pretty strong reactions from me called How to Get Past Your Customers’ Lies. First, I don’t believe customers “lie.” When we believe they’re “lying” to us, it immediately puts a negative lens on the customer and their experience. Try this little thought experiment: the next time your significant other (or kid, boss, etc.) says something to you, immediately plant it in your mind that they’re lying or not telling you the whole truth. Makes a big difference in how you treat… -
Clean Beds And A Lesson In Pricing
29 Nov 2011 | 10:20 amIt’s tough not to get hung up on cost isn’t it? In particular, we marketers can get caught up in what our competition is selling their wares for and get a twinge of anxiety. Are we selling for the right price? What if someone else has found out how to do the same thing cheaper? All this ignores what’s really important, however. And that’s the distinct difference between cost and value. To illustrate, here’s what happened to our family over the Thanksgiving holiday. We decided to make the 1000+ mile road trip from Austin to Virginia. The driving was great (we left… -
Come And Get Some Product Anthropology
1 Nov 2011 | 1:31 pmOver the past few months, I’ve discovered a love for product marketing and design. When I think about it this isn’t anything really new…this passion was always there just waiting to rise to the surface. I’ve always admired companies that know how to create brilliant products and market them successfully. Herman Miller and Apple are two particularly companies that come to mind. Plus, I’m finding my training in anthropology to be hugely influential in how I think about the relationship between user and product. Ever have a moment when the puzzle reveals itself and… -
Commit Random Acts Of Heresy
18 Oct 2011 | 9:38 amBack in ye olden times, any person who actively preached and acted against accepted dogma was branded a heretic. Unfortunately for these courageous characters it often meant a date with a stake and torches. The penalties for committing acts of heresy were enough to keep most folks in line. They figured out pretty quickly that it was far more preferable to do what everyone else was doing and conform to the norms of the community. Funny how things don’t really change. In our businesses, we still adhere to the teachings of the Cult of Best Practices. We easily swallow conventional wisdom.
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JobMob
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Use Your Job Strengths For A Faster Job Search
26 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pmTrying to stand out in a crowd is not always the best way to stand out. This got me thinking I was once chatting with an old friend of mine about his dating struggles. Or rather, struggles about his lack of serious dating. In his late 30′s, single and wanting very much to start a family, he felt the pressure mounting as time crept on. As a result, he began looking for new ways to meet that special someone. Later that year, he signed up to a major dating site and spent 3 months meeting site members whose profiles showed that they had similar interests. Unfortunately, the 3 months went by… -
Job Search at Work? 5 Must-Read Tips
19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amPut less pressure on yourself by job searching while employed. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. There are always individuals with jobs who for one reason or another choose to search for a different position. When those cases arise, it behooves the individual to be as discreet as possible so that their present employer is not privy to their search, something that in the end could cost the employee their present job. The last thing you want is to really need to search for a job because you just lost your… -
15 Conversation Starters That Make Networking Events Great
12 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amBeat the biggest problem people have with networking events. Some ideas on how to break the ice at your next networking event or just on the street. After a recent all-day conference, I was about to head home when a friend there, Natasha Shine of Rounds, said she was on her way down the street for the evening networking event at another all-day conference. “Well… I’m pretty tired,” I told her. “Come on, you’ll meet a lot of entrepreneurs,” she pushed back, and that was all it took. Good thing I went. I did meet a lot of entrepreneurs, including some… -
Were You Laid Off or Fired? Why It Matters
4 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amStop shooting yourself in the foot. This article is brought to you by JP Morgan. Would you want a technology career at JP Morgan? Fired vs. Laid off: What’s the difference? The word ‘layoff’ gets thrown about very easily, especially when times are tough and the unemployment rate is high, but getting laid off and getting fired aren’t the same thing. Getting fired – when a person is let go from a company, often due to their poor performance, without any hope of being rehired Example: if he hadn’t resigned first, David Sokol probably would have been fired by… -
The Top 11 JobMob Articles of 2011
31 Dec 2011 | 2:34 pmA visual look back at the JobMob articles enjoyed most in 2011. Enjoy! 1) How To Make Your Own Cool Facebook Resume 2) 50 Most Creative Recruitment Ads in the World 3) 111 Smart Resume Section Headings and Titles 4) 125+ Creative Business Card Designs That Make You Unforgettable 5) Not Just For Students: Where to Apply for Internship Programs in Israel in 2011 6) 7 Life-Changing Job Trends You Need to Know About 7) 7 Company Research Tips Before The Job Interview 8) 55 Hidden Job Finding Tips WITHOUT Using Social Media 9) 10 Good Things To Do While Between Jobs 10) 10 Ways to Build a Killer…
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The Career Key Blog
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What Job is Best for Me? 2012 Career Decision E-Book Now Available
25 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm"What Job is Best for Me? How to make a decision you won't regret," our most popular career decision e-book, has just been updated for 2012, expanded to 97 pages.In "What Job is Best for Me?" Career Key author Dr. Lawrence K. Jones guides people through their career decision, relying on methods, information and techniques based on the latest research and career counseling practices.The e-Book includes recommended activities for the critical four steps to choosing the right career:Consider all the Alternatives,Weigh the Consequences of each,Search for Information about each choice, andMake… -
Career Clusters, Career Pathways & Our Updated E-Book
13 Dec 2011 | 6:51 pm"5 Steps to Choosing a Career Cluster, Field, or Pathway" has just been updated. It includes the most recent updates to The Career Key test and the most recent assignments of Career Clusters and Career Pathways found on O*NET OnLine.Found in our eBookstore, "5 Steps" costs $9.95 with a special discount for purchasing both the Career Key test and the e-Book together.Career Key's approach is to use its valid assessment of Holland's six personality types to match students to occupations, then to the clusters and pathways related to those occupations.Our e-book is the only one that matches… -
The Career Key Career Test Adds New Occupations
21 Nov 2011 | 3:50 pmWe just updated the career options and occupations listed in The Career Key career test to keep pace with changes in our economy and the world of work.For all six Holland personality types (RIASEC), test takers will get to choose from:Occupations with a real future, most with a positive job outlook; andA variety of occupations with different skill and education requirements.Here are a few samples of new occupations we added:Realistic: Railroad YardmasterInvestigative: Network EngineerArtistic: Medical and Scientific IllustratorSocial: Nurse InformaticistEnterprising: Medical and Health… -
Green Careers: How to Choose One in this Economy
9 Nov 2011 | 3:55 pmIf you are exploring green careers and care about the environment, try following the tips in our newly updated web article, "Green Economy: Match Your Personality to Green Jobs". In addition to showing you how the green economy impacts you, the article gives you 4 steps to follow in your career decision-making.It shows nearly two hundred Green Jobs by Holland personality type and recommends you look at other career options that make "green" contributions, like teachers and clergy.Don't limit yourself to thinking that a "Green Job" only means occupations like "wind turbine technician" and… -
How to Choose an Encouraging College Major Environment that Leads to Success
1 Nov 2011 | 4:44 pmWhen you choose a college major, you are also choosing an environment- with surroundings and conditions that an encourage and discourage you.For you to be successful, research shows that you should choose a college major environment compatible with your Holland personality.To learn about how professors create this environment, and how to learn more about whether it's the right personality fit for you, visit Career Key's new 3 part series of self-help articles:Personality-College Major Match, Why it is Important - recommendations on matching your Holland personality to majors;The Holland…
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Bob Sutton
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Do You Have a GOOD and SIMPLE Performance Evaluation Form?
27 Jan 2012 | 9:52 amAs many of you know, I have expressed considerable skepticism about whether performance evaluations are even worth using, if they do more good than harm. And Sam Culbert has gone the next step with his book, Get Rid of the Performance Evaluation. Even though this debate will continue to go on, the fact is that lawyers, HR executives, and the force of tradition -- and some rational reasons as well -- mean that most organizations aren't going to be getting rid of these things anytime soon. As such, I was talking with a senior HR executive and she asked me if I knew of any… -
Why The New Yorker's Claim That Brainstorming "Doesn't Work" Is An Overstatement And Possibly Wrong
26 Jan 2012 | 10:17 pmThe current version of The New Yorker has a wonderful article by Jonah Lehrer called "Groupthink" (you can see the abstract here). It does a great job of showing how creativity is a social process, cites wonderful research by Brian Uzzi showing that when people have experience working together in the past they produce more successful Broadway musicals (up to a point, too many old friends is as bad as too few), and offers research showing that groups where members engage in constructive conflict are more creative -- all themes I have talked about at various times on this… -
More Evidence That Sleep Deprivation Turns Employees Into Assholes (Due to Loss of Self-Control)
24 Jan 2012 | 11:23 amThose of you who have followed this blog, and especially, Good Boss, Bad Boss will know that a pile of evidence already shows that sleep deprivation turns people grumpy, insensitive, and dulls their cognitive abilities -- in other words it turns them into dumb assholes. An interesting newish paper adds to the pile of evidence. A pair of interesting studies on sleep deprivation were published in the October issue of the Academy of Management Journal by Michael Christian and Aleksander Ellis. In both a field study with 171 nurses and a more controlled laboratory study with… -
"The No Asshole Rule in Our Zappos Museum"
21 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pmThe title of this post is from the header of an email I just got. Here is the text: Dear Bob, Zappos is building a museum and we would like to include a signed framed copy of The no Asshole Rule in our “Library Exhibit.” What is the best address for us to send you a copy of your book to sign? Doonesbury? A museum? What's next? Who knows. Being the asshole guy has been wonderful and weird. P.S. I am leaving out the author's name -- it wasn't Tony Hsieh or a senior executive. -
New CEO Studies: Nuances of Narcissism, Flattery, and Opinion Conformity
20 Jan 2012 | 12:39 pmI got my copy of the Administrative Science Quarterly in the mail the other day. You can see the cover to the left, it is famous for pretty pictures like this one by Signe Pike, whose mother Linda Johanson is the managing editor (and has been for at least 30 years I can recall). I was one of two associate editors for four years in the 90's and, although I liked doing it in many ways because the work was challenging and I especially liked working with Linda, the weight of having to write over 100 decision letters a year on papers (which would be sent out for evaluation by three…
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Three Star Leadership Blog
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1/27/12: Weekend Imagination Igniters
27 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmSubscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss. Contact Wally about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. For most of us, the weekend is less agenda-driven and more relaxed than our usual weekday. You're more likely to slip into that state of relaxed alertness that psychologists call "alpha." That's when you're most likely to have creative thoughts. Here's a thought starter from Nobel Laureate Arno Penzias to help you along. "As I see it,… -
Boss's Tip of the Day: Your self-discipline has limits
27 Jan 2012 | 9:28 amSubscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss. Contact Wally about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit . Your self-discipline has limits Your self-discipline is like a muscle. It gets stronger with use over time, but there's a limit to what you can use it for today. -
Opportunity Lost
26 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmSubscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss. Contact Wally about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. I was an up-and-comer, a rising star. He was older, more experienced and very successful. He took the initiative to approach me and offer some advice. Instead of being grateful, I was offended. I knew what I was doing after all. Why should I listen? Instead of thanking him, I argued with him. I was so confident in my abilities that I didn't… -
Boss's Tip of the Day: A Simple Success Formula
26 Jan 2012 | 9:26 amSubscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss. Contact Wally about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit . A Simple Success Formula I've known a lot of successful people and had some success myself. I've seen a lot of success formulas. Here's mine. C + W + H + S + P =… -
1/25/12: A Midweek Look at the Independent Business Blogs
25 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmSubscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss. Contact Wally about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. Independent business blogs are blogs that aren't supported by an organization like a magazine, newspaper, company, or business school. Those people provide lots of great content, but they don't need any additional exposure. In this post, every week, I bring you posts of quality from excellent bloggers that don't get as much publicity. This…
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Bigg Success
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Are You Rich?
27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amAs we look forward to another weekend, we have a question for you. Actually, a series of them. But the first question is… Are you rich? We’ll come back to that one. Before you answer, ask yourself: Assuming you can see, what is your sight worth? Take a minute and think about all the things you see in a day. Nature in all its beauty. A work of art. A photo. The joy you see reflected on the face of a close friend or family member. If you can hear, what value do you place on that ability? Music. Birds. The voice of a loved one. Even silence. What about your sense of smell? Is it… -
Les McKeown on The Synergist – Part 3
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amOn The BIGG Success Show today, we wrapped up our conversation with Les McKeown about his new fantastic new book, The Synergist. Les started over 40 companies before launching Predictable Success, a business education and consulting company that helps organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Last time, we talked about why you need to adopt the Synergist style in your business and why everyone needs to take a synergistic approach when dealing with their co-workers. Click a player to hear Les talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show… -
Les McKeown on The Synergist – Part 2
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amWe continued our discussion on The BIGG Success Show with Les McKeown about his new book The Synergist. Les started over 40 companies before launching Predictable Success, a business education and consulting company that helps organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Last time, Les told us about three of the four business personalities, and how they work together in an organization to create stability and success. Click a player to hear Les talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show Podcast. iPhone/iPad/Mobile Podcast Player In this… -
Les McKeown on The Synergist – Part 1
24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amWe were thrilled to visit with a returning guest on The BIGG Success Show today. Les McKeown started over 40 companies before launching Predictable Success, a business education and consulting company that helps organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. We talked with him about his latest book, The Synergist. Click a player to hear Les talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show Podcast. iPhone/iPad/Mobile Podcast Player Listen to the show to discover: why Les wrote this sequel to his first book, Predictable Success the four personalities… -
The Fastest Way to Be a Success
23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amIt will probably sound a bit odd, at least at first. It’s certainly counterintuitive, at least in part. But it is the shortest distance between where you are now and the BIGG success that you dream about. It requires you to be able to hold two conflicting ideas in harmony. So what is it? Eliminate possibilities while keeping your options open. Eliminate possibilities When it comes to choosing your path through life, you are inundated with choices. Every idea seems like a good idea. But most of them aren’t. The key to reaching BIGG success as fast as possible is to eliminate your…
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Marketing Headhunter.com
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Le Creuset seeks an Ecommerce Web Manager (Charleston, SC)
18 Jan 2012 | 12:29 amCHARLESTON, SC - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our searches, click here. Alternatively, follow EcommerceJobs on Twitter. To add your resume to our confidential database, click here. To like us on FB, please click here. We are working with Le Creuset in their search for an Ecommerce Web Manager based in Charleston, SC. For nearly a century, Le Creuset premium cast iron cookware has been trusted in kitchens around the world for its superior performance, lasting quality and iconic design. With a… -
JOBS OF THE WEEK: "24 Killer Ecommerce Jobs" (9 Directors + 3 VP's)
12 Jan 2012 | 8:35 pmHey Gang! Hope your year is off to a great start. For those of you who are due for a job change in 2012, I thought I'd jot down some observations on resumes. The first thing you need to know about resumes is that there is a limit to what even a great resume can do. I have seen thousands of resumes, and I have yet to see one that's so unbelievable that the candidate gets hired on the spot with NO phone screen and NO in person interview. Not gonna happen. The very best you can hope for with your resume is that it converts to a phone screen. Period. It's the phone screen's job to convert to an… -
Vice President of Search Marketing (New York, New York)
11 Jan 2012 | 10:24 pmNEW YORK, NY - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, SEMPO, DMA, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our searches, click here. Alternatively, follow EcommerceJobs on Twitter. To add your resume to our confidential database, click here. To like us on FB, please click here. We are working with iMarketing LTD, a leading full-service online marketing agency that delivers measurable results for clients such as Yahoo, Dow Jones, Barclays Group and American Express. iMarketing's analytical and performance-based approach enables clients to… -
NEEDED: Badass Copywriter (Los Angles, CA)
30 Nov 2011 | 1:06 pmLOS ANGELES - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our searches, click here. Alternatively, follow EcommerceJobs on Twitter. To add your resume to our confidential database, click here. To like us on FB, please click here. We are working with Steelhouse in their search for a gifted Content Brand Copywriter to develop and evangelize the company's brand. SteelHouse is the leading Behavioral Commerce brand that helps online retailers market to shoppers based on their personality and buying behavior. The… -
Ecommerce Manager (Miami, FL)
28 Nov 2011 | 9:00 pmMiami, FL - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our searches, click here. Alternatively, follow EcommerceJobs on Twitter. To add your resume to our confidential database, click here. To like us on FB, please click here. We are working with Navarro Discount Pharmacies in their search for an Ecommerce Manager, in Miami, FL. Take a look at this great video ... HARRY'S COMMENTS:The reality is, in my line of work some searches are significantly more challenging than others. This search for Navarro…
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Business Pundit
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100th Year Anniversary of the BBB
27 Jan 2012 | 8:07 amBelieve it or not, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been around for 100 years. Their latest infographic provides a highlight of their biggest events from the first BBB in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1912 to the release of their app in 2011. In 1930, BBBs developed Truth in Advertising Standards, something most consumers can appreciate. According to the inforgraphic, Harry S. Truman said of BBBs, “They have gone to work to clean out the shady areas in the commercial world.” Eleanor Roosevelt said in 1951, “it’s a service I think we’ve all taken for granted.” In 2010 they helped… -
Google: From Grad School to $150 Billion Company
25 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pmShare A lot of tech companies often start out with the most humble of beginnings – in this case: Google. Now standing as one of the most powerful companies in the world, their journey has been chronicled since the conception of “Backrub” – the first search engine for the world wide web. The interactive infographic you’re about to see sheds some light into the world of Sergey Brinn and Larry Page’s brainchild we’ve all come to know, love, and respect. Created by Online PhD -
10 Business Ideas that Immediately Crashed and Burned
23 Jan 2012 | 11:19 amShare We all know and accept that failure is a natural part of the business cycle. Bad ideas will be rejected by the market, and good ideas will flourish and lead to a more prosperous and efficient economy. Hell, even perfectly good ideas that outlive their usefulness will slowly die ignominious deaths no matter how marketable they were a few years ago. But some business ideas are so catastrophically awful, so based on warped views of what the market wants, that they fail quickly and often in spectacular fashion. And we’re not just talking about your local artisanal cheese… -
10 of the Most Quickly Ditched New Year’s Resolutions
19 Jan 2012 | 11:41 amShare With 2011 now several weeks behind us, the time comes for us to look ourselves in the mirror and honestly assess our New Year’s Resolutions. This is likely the time when we’re all thinking “f*ck it, a few extra pounds isn’t that bad, going to the gym is so hard.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Studies show that somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 out of every 5 resolutions set forth are quickly broken. We are all failing spectacularly at improving ourselves—but don’t worry, it’s called ‘Life.’ If it gets you down,… -
MBA Rankings
14 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pmChoosing a college is a big decision at any level, but choosing the right Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program can be crucial to your career. Whether you want the degree because you’re eyeing a high-powered position or you’d simply like to develop your leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills, you can’t afford to settle for second-best. Your competition won’t, especially now that the MBA has become one of the most popular degree programs in the nation. The obvious way to stay ahead of the competition is to base your decision on MBA program rankings – but how…
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Career Hub
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Job Search Next Practices: Online Identity as Competitive Advantage
27 Jan 2012 | 7:52 amYou'd be surprised, but only about one out of 10 of the technology executive clients I speak to have a built-out online identity - that is, they show up in more places than just LinkedIn. The time is past when... -
Visualizing a “New You” is Essential to Changing Careers
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amOne of the more difficult hurdles to surmount when making a career change is to begin thinking and talking about you in a new way. If you want your prospective employer to see you play the part for which you are “auditioning,” it is essential that you take on the persona of that “character”. -
Job Seach Tip: 5 Sites Where Recruiters Could Be Looking for YOU!
26 Jan 2012 | 7:34 amJob search today is bewildering to many. Social media. Job boards. Recruiters. Networking. Should you have your resume out on the Web? Or not? How do you get on recruiters' radar? Today I'm only going to talk about one piece... -
Following Up After a Job Interview
24 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pmOver the last couple of years, some executives may have experienced a longer gap between jobs than ever before in their careers. As someone who wants to move to the next step in the interviewing process, you are anxious to... -
Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming
19 Jan 2012 | 9:20 amThis is not a test. For each of the movie lines below, can you name the movie associated with each quote? Who knows, maybe one day in a job interview you will be asked to cite your favorite movie line...
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EveryJoe
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Chick of the Day: Evelyn Lozada
26 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pmVH1’s Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada has taken over Maxim Digital in an ultra sexy photo shoot for the #1 Men’s Mag. This Puerto Rican beauty had an opportunity to dish on her guilty pleasures, how a Louboutin shoe almost delayed her flight and why she calls her AFC champion fiancé Chad Ochocinco “Poopsicle”! “I was so thrilled and honored to shoot with Maxim magazine! This was one of the most professional and best shoots I’ve ever had and it was truly exhilarating!” “Evelyn Lozada is turning out to become one of the hottest reality stars on the scene and everyone is… -
Fox Morning Show Co-Anchor Greg Kelly Accused of Rape
26 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pmGreg Kelly, the co-host of FOX’s “Good Day New York” and the son of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, has been accused of rape. Not only does the 30-year-old paralegal claim the sexual assault occurred, she also says that she got pregnant and subsequently had an abortion as a result of the attack. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating the allegation, and Kelly has not been charged with any crime as of yet. However, he has “strenuously” denied the charge through his lawyer. The alleged rape occurred back on Oct 8 when the two allegedly met on… -
Pat Sajak & Vanna White Hosted “Wheel of Fortune” Drunk
26 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pmIn a recent interview, Pat Sajak revealed that back in the day he and his co-host Vanna White would sometimes host the show while drunk. “Vanna and I would go across and have two or three or six [margaritas] and then come and do the last shows and have trouble recognizing the alphabet. They’re really great tapes to get a hold of,” Sajak said. Post from: EveryJoe -
Rihanna Gets a “Thug Life” Tattoo
26 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pmRihanna showed off her new tattoo on Twitter yesterday. It reads “Thug Life” across her knuckles in pale pink ink. I’m sure Tupac is rolling over in his grave (if he’s really dead). The tattoo looks ridiculous on her, but at least you can barely see it. Also, she needs to work on her camera angles. Look at that forehead fivehead sixhead! Post from: EveryJoe -
Could Facebook Shut Down Over SOPA & PIPA?
17 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pmIf you are like many people, you are reading a lot about SOPA and PIPA right now. To get the lowdown, check out this post about how SOPA/PIPA can affect you. Also, watch this video about understanding SOPA and PIPA, and find out if Facebook could actually shut down. Though Wikipedia is going dark over SOPA/PIPA tomorrow. Many companies actually support SOPA, from ABC to Visa. Allison Boyer of BlogWorld has a good piece about Why SOPA Scares the You-Know-What Out of Me that talks about a lot of worrisome loopholes. You should also read this article from Daily Kos about the repeated blows SOPA…
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Today's Opinion Columns
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Patrick Witt and the New York Times’ rush to judgment
27 Jan 2012 | 6:12 pmA New York Times story on Friday that essentially indicted and convicted a 22-year-old star football player on an alleged sexual assault charge by an anonymous accuser should have begun as follows: “We know absolutely nothing about this rumor except what six people told us anonymously about this guy who they say sexually assaulted this girl. We don’t know who she is or what she said, or really anything, but here’s HIS name and what ‘they’ say about him.” Read full article >> -
Davos and disconnected elites
27 Jan 2012 | 6:12 pmDAVOS, Switzerland The organizers of the World Economic Forum were self-critical enough to organize panels this year on such dark topics as “Is Capitalism Failing?” and “Global Risks 2012: The Seeds of Dystopia.” And these were just the latest in a series of annual ruminations here on the troubles of the globalization movement the conference symbolizes. Read full article >> -
D.C. politicians playing games
27 Jan 2012 | 6:12 pmThe report by the D.C. Office of the Inspector General on the chief financial officer’s lottery contract award captures the amorality engulfing the District’s government. Note, I didn’t say “immorality,” which suggests a breach of moral standards. I chose “amorality,” which refers to the absence of a moral code. That applies to our government. Read full article >> -
A special journalist
26 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmDAVOS, Switzerland It was 30 years ago that Tewfik Mishlawi confessed what might sound like a mundane ambition but which contained the sublime spark that has swept across the Middle East over the past year: He said that he wanted to create the first independent Arab news service. Read full article >> -
The president plays small ball
26 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pmOnce upon a time, small ball was not Barack Obama’s game. Tuesday, it was the essence of his State of the Union address. The visionary of 2008 — purveyor of hope and change, healer of the earth, tamer of the rising seas — offered an hour of little things: tax-code tweaks to encourage this or that kind of behavior (manufacturing being the flavor of the day), little watchdog agencies to round up Wall Street miscreants and Chinese DVD pirates, even a presidential demand “that all students stay in high school until they graduate or turn 18.” Under penalty of what? Jail? The…
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Lisa Rosendahl
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{Labor} Relations and this HR Pro
10 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAs an HR professional and leader, I have touched just about all there is to touch in day-to-day organizational HR and after being in this game for over 18 years, I have come to the conclusion that I {suck} at labor relations. Actually, I am pretty good but you have got to know that the very nature of the labor-management relationship can stress the people pleaser in me. Collaboration, mediation, hold your line, give an inch, negotiation, agendas, partnership, and positions . . . labor relations can be a running reel of contradictions. When faced with contradictions in your HR… -
A Corporate Culture Resource Guide
3 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amDo you know Ben Eubanks? One thing you'll quickly realize about Ben is that he never sits still. After the success of his HR certification guide, Ben has turned his sights to workplace culture. "I am a firm believer that having a strong culture at work is a way for companies of all sizes to increase engagement, decrease turnover, and build a sustainable business." With that, Ben put together a guide to help you Rock Your Corporate Culture. With the main guide, worksheets, videos, and other bonus items that cover "hands on" applications of culture, readers will learn how to inject… -
Dress Codes, Distractions and Olivia Newton-John
13 Dec 2011 | 6:00 amNailing down collective support for appropriate business dress is like herding cats. What I see as an appropriate "wish I knew how to dress like that" outfit can be another's dress code violation. When it comes to personal choices, we'll simply never all agree as human resource professionals, business professional or as individuals. That's the beauty of choice. One thing we all can agree on is dress-as-a-distraction whether you are in a meeting, on stage presenting, or simply making your way across your company campus. Ponytails may be cute on some women <myself excluded> but add in a… -
Cell Phones and Parental Controls: A Day In The Life Sunday
11 Dec 2011 | 8:00 amA few weeks ago, week the kid was pining for a cell phone. Actually, it's been a few months now but she kicked her efforts up a few notches recently with Christmas and her 11th birthday in sight. Today, she has a metallic blue phone of her very own - fully personalized the way she likes it. What gives? No, it wasn't slide show she put together on "Why I Need a Cell Phone" <although it was a nice touch> that changed our minds. We started swaying that way after I lost the kid and just last week, it became the right time for us. She's swimming 3 nights a week at a local high school pool… -
Lisa Rosendahl. Leadership. Human Resources.
6 Dec 2011 | 6:00 amCould you lend a blogger-girl a hand? Google me. Seriously. I once wrote a post, Jingle Bells, Confidence and Fage Yogurt, and even now - one year later (!) Google and Squarespace analytics both show that Jingle Bell(s) is the number 1 search term that lands people here. I know, I don't believe it either. Nonetheless, SEO Ninja that I am not, I know this isn't good news for a Leadership and HR blog. This holiday season, it is my mission to knock you know what from the top spots of my search term Christmas tree and replace it with "Lisa Rosendahl," "leadership" and "HR." Interested in…
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The Chief Happiness Officer
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#h5yr and #h5is – find out how these two cryptic twitter tags promote happiness at work.
23 Jan 2012 | 6:31 amTake a moment to check out these two websites with some slightly cryptic links: h5yr.com h5is.com They were created by Douglas Robar, a member of the Umbraco Community, that develops and uses the open source Umbraco CMS. They wanted a good way to share both success and mistakes and since there are hundreds of people working with Umbraco spread out all over the world they do this through twitter. If you want to praise a fellow member of the community for doing good work you can mention them on twitter and add the twitter tag #h5yr for High Five, You Rock (based on one of the exercises from our… -
Friday Spoing
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Happiness at work in Bangkok
17 Jan 2012 | 2:09 amI always say that happiness at work can be found anywhere, in almost any job. Here’s more evidence to support that hypothesis from a man who makes ice tea on the streets of Bangkok: Do you enjoy your job this much – or do it with half as much flair? If not… why not? -
Give it your best shot
9 Jan 2012 | 4:13 amArbejdsglæde How do you think this word above is pronounced? Make a recording of your best guess (video or audio) and post it here… We need this for a little surprise project we’re working on. And yes, Danish is a weeeeeeird language. UPDATE: Here’s an attempt from the US: And another great one from Poland: Nice tries both… but not quite there. What’s your best shot? -
Hmmm… is this me?
6 Jan 2012 | 3:10 amLast night I was reading the excellent thriller novel Killer Move by Michael Marshall when I came to this passage where one of the main characters arrives at his office and runs into his assistant: “How’s…” I struggled and failed to come up with the name of her spawn. “Feeling better?” This was not something I cared about in the least, but that morning a Danish positivity blogger had suggested going out of one’s way to attempt to get inside other people’s lives and minds, however small and unappealing they might appear, as a thought experiment…
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Business Credit Cards
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Top 10 Travel Scams to Watch Out For
18 Jan 2012 | 10:14 pmTraveling is generally an exciting and enjoyable experience, but it doesn’t take much to ruin a good trip. Every day, unsuspecting tourists fall victim to sneaky travel scams. It doesn’t matter how beautiful or quaint of a location, there are always scammers waiting to prey on naive, money-toting vacationers. Most scams can be prevented by using your common sense, while others are trickier and harder to spot. Before you travel domestically or internationally, it’s a good idea to do your homework and brush up on these 10 common travel scams. The overly helpful local Whether… -
10 Most Recognizable Business Mascots
15 Jan 2012 | 10:28 pmUsed to be that a mascot for a business, be it a cartoon character, member of the animal kingdom, or human stand-in, existed only in two-dimensional form on signage and print advertising. These days, with more outlets for advertising than ever before, advertising mascots appear on Facebook pages, tweet on Twitter, and even star in their own sitcoms. Some mascots are so entertaining on their own, you might not know or care about the product they’re trying to sell. Here are 10 of today’s the most recognizable business mascots, mascots designed to brand a service as opposed to a… -
10 Green Businesses that Made It Big
19 Dec 2011 | 10:13 pmDecades ago, many people didn’t care about environmentally-friendly businesses and what they had to offer. Promises of natural ingredients, sustainable practices, and social responsibility were not a priority for the average shopper. But the times have changed and people have turned a new leaf to the idea of going green and are using more natural, sustainable products. Check out these 10 green businesses that made it big. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is a popular line of earth-friendly home care products and supplies. The products were inspired by an Iowan… -
9 Businesses That Depend On The Holiday Rush
18 Dec 2011 | 10:19 pmFor the majority of people, the holiday rush is an extreme annoyance. Stores are crowded, shoppers are frantic, and you can’t turn left out of a parking lot to save your life. Many of America’s businesses, though, look to the holiday season to make up for losses during the year or just push them farther into the black. Of course, major retailers make some serious money as consumers clear their shelves, but these businesses in particular are extra merry after the holiday rush. Professional photographers As everyone is preparing their Christmas card photos to make their bratty kids… -
10 Worst Celebrity Business Ventures of All Time
5 Dec 2011 | 10:21 pmA celebrity’s stamp of approval can do wonders for a business. But when a celebrity decides to take a business into their own hands, there’s no guarantee it will succeed. Even with the biggest names and the highest hopes, celebrity businesses have proven to be just as much of a crapshoot as the next. Here are the 10 worst celebrity business ventures of all time: Kim Basinger’s tourist attraction Actress Kim Basinger made a bad business move when she decided to purchase the town of Braselton, Ga., to make it a tourist attraction with movie studios and a film festival.
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Managing Leadership
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A Baker’s Dozen for 2012
1 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pmIt is time once again for the always pleasant task of offering a New Year’s list of recommended additions to your daily reading. While the Mayan calendar may be winding down this year, the value of these authors and their insightful writing surely won’t – I expect they will remain valuable sources of thought-provoking and actionable insight, as they have been for many years for me, and as I hope they will be for you for many years to come. Please do bookmark this page and give them all a thorough visit over the next week or so. You undoubtedly will be glad you did. Here they are, in… -
Pod people
18 Dec 2011 | 10:44 amAs the modern leadership movement’s (MLM) many and various advocates compete for attention, we inevitably find ourselves being bombarded with simplistic insights, each one, its “discoverer” will argue, the very cornerstone of a brave new world that can be built only on its foundation. As it happens, if you can dismiss the ludicrous promises made for many of these, what is left may still be useful to peruse, even thought-provoking and helpful. Unfortunately, though, the intensity of our angst over how we each individually relate to the pseudo-vital subject of leadership can… -
Real people
17 Oct 2011 | 2:26 amThe purpose of this current discussion is to identify the key and fundamental problems with the notion of individual leadership in modern organizations as it is professed and propounded by the modern leadership movement (MLM); to outline the case against this misguided concept. Many of these have been addressed to one extent or another, as well, in other discussions on these pages. But today’s subject is one that belongs firmly in our current topic. It is easily among the most astoundingly ill-conceived, and even dangerous, of the many bafflingly preposterous claims made by the MLM. It… -
Looking for leadership
31 Jul 2011 | 1:15 pmSome years ago a game was used to identify the presence and dynamism of leaders. Groups were randomly organized, then each was tasked with building a tower out of Tinkertoys. The towers had to be both sturdy and tall, and time was sufficiently restricted to make either accomplishment difficult. Roles within the groups were not pre-assigned, but were left to the members to sort out. There were two run-throughs, one allowing speech followed by one allowing only gestures. Each group identified its leader based on the roles that members took or acceded to during the exercise. Then the groups… -
Fertile imaginations
30 Jun 2011 | 1:56 pmIt was once popular, some years after a best-selling management book highlighted specific companies as exemplars of this or that fad, to reassess those businesses and to delight perversely in how far the putatively mighty had fallen. It’s not always fair to blame the companies per se – perhaps new managers had proven inept or had strayed from a decent methodology, or more fundamentally negative influences had washed over the outfits from the markets or government. But for all that, it can be instructive to run down the rolls of champions touted as winners for their expression of…
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EmploymentDigest
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Staying Motivated at a Dead-End Job
25 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pmUnfortunately, many employees across the United States see the writing on the wall when it comes to their opportunities for advancement within the company they work for. Older workers are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Top 5 Employment Trends for 2012
28 Dec 2011 | 9:02 amThe new year is rapidly approaching and for many, the new year signifies a new beginning. The job market hasn’t been the kindest in recent years, and numerous individuals have been left dealing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Match your Potential with the Right Graduate Job
25 Oct 2011 | 2:18 pmYou know what your skills are, but do you know which skills employers are looking for? Match your potential with the right graduate job! By now you have read thousands of tips and suggestions on how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
First Job Interview: How to Prepare
21 Oct 2011 | 12:47 pmIn this day and age, jobs are scarce. You may find yourself looking for work for many months before something comes up. If and when an interview opportunity does come up many people make the mistake... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Why Call-Back Preparation is as Important as Interview Preparation
12 Oct 2011 | 10:14 amThe job market is hard these days, and nearly all interested in obtaining a job are having to polish and re-polish their resumes and increase their education just to have a shot at getting an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Six Degrees from Dave
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-27
27 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pmWhy Some Startups Succeed And Others Fail: 10 Fascinating Harvard Findings http://t.co/WZndHvww #I'm interested in Speaking opportunities in EMEA & ASIA (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and SIngapore). I have presented on building Talen… #Why Iran shutting down the strait of Hormuz is grave miscalculation http://t.co/joPox5T3 #The Guy That Created SAP's Hottest Product Ever Thinks It Will Squash Oracle Like A BugRead more: http://t.co/pxAqNxUP #Powered by Twitter Tools -
Inbound Recruiter AMAZON Book Launch!
26 Jan 2012 | 8:52 amHello and good day!My colleague, Brian Kevin Johnston (Inbound Recruiter) sent me an advanced copy of his book “Headhunter and Headhunted, How to Get Your Product or Service Sold Online”, and it launched yesterday.You can review the book launch/link here: http://www.johnstonsearch.com/blog/bid/71322/Amazon-Book-Launch-Headhunter-and-Headhunted-Johnston-SearchThe really cool thing about this launch is that he is giving all the profits until January, 31st to charity. First glance at the book… I an inclined to say that it is a “GAME CHANGER” for our industry. Once I… -
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-20
20 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pmShortlist for Onrec United Kingdom Awards 2012 has been announced. Congratulations to all the finalists! I'm honored! …http://t.co/LN6eIpYs #Big data: we have the technology, but do we have the people? | ZDNet http://t.co/L6AsDO5R #Share an update Shortlist for Onrec United Kingdom Awards 2012 has been announced. Congratulations to all the finalists! I'm honored! 1) Ne… #SCAM ALERT: http://t.co/iIEIGGRs seo service Fraudulently charged my wife. Many online complaints filed. Buyer beware. http://t.co/n1CDEAh7 #SCAM ALERT @Outrankcom seo service Fraudulently charged my wife Many… -
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-13
13 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pmCES 2012: New technologies unleashed at show http://t.co/Qxr0VFGf #@beyonce shame on ur bodyguards for blocking access to other parent's babies in intensive care. Get over urself. Disgusting #Egyptian tycoon faces ‘tweet’ trial – http://t.co/yKg23oWl – Middle Eastern Politics & Society http://t.co/QJoaCA11 #Google’s Results Get More Personal With “Search Plus Your World” http://t.co/mrxgyGhl #@donramer sorry to hear about your server. Is it true it was repossessed? tragic #Powered by Twitter Tools -
Conan’s View of The American Military After Obama’s Trillion Dollar Cuts to Defense Spending
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Lindsey Pollak Career Blog
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Back to Basics: The 15 Most Important Resume Tips for Young Professionals
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amI’m excited to announce (again!) that my book, Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World, will be published in a brand new, fully revised second edition on January 31st! In honor of the launch, this month I’m writing series of “back to basics” blog posts on the essentials of getting from college to career. Today I’m sharing my absolute favorite, most impactful resume tips: 1. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Particularly at the beginning of your career, it’s really hard to start your resume with a blank sheet of paper. So don’t. Check out… -
Back to Basics: 7 Essentials for a Successful Job Search
11 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amI’m excited to announce that my book, Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real Worldwill be published in a brand new, fully revised second edition on January 31st! In honor of the launch, this month I’ll be writing series of “back to basics” blog posts on the essentials of getting from college to career. Today I’m starting with the basics of getting yourself set up with what I consider to be the 7 absolute basics you’ll need for a successful job search: 1. Time. You’ve probably heard it said that job hunting is a fulltime job. I… -
3 New Career Habits for the New Year
4 Jan 2012 | 11:17 amHappy New Year! Let’s get right to it and talk about how to make your mark in the coming 12 months. Whether you want to secure a raise, a promotion or a better job, these habits — one daily one weekly, one monthly — will keep you on track for big success. I’m committing to them and I hope you will, too: 1. Empty your email inbox every day. At every workshop I present, someone always asks how it’s possible to accomplish anything when you receive hundreds of emails a day. The answer is: you often can’t. You simply cannot achieve the big things when you get mired in the small… -
Gen Y and the Pursuit of Happiness
20 Dec 2011 | 12:14 pmI’m a huge fan of YPulse, especially their daily newsletter that keeps me up to date on all things Millennial. I was honored to have the opportunity to write a guest blog post for their site. As always, I’d love to know your thoughts on this topic — please share in the Comments! Gen Y and the Pursuit of Happiness Could anything be more fundamentally American than the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Probably not. But the definition of that last, elusive word — happiness — seems to be changing dramatically as the Millennial generation enters… -
How to Attract and Retain Generation Y: Interview with Business Insider
7 Dec 2011 | 7:00 amThis week I had the pleasure of speaking with Karlee Weinmann of Business Insider to discuss a hot topic these days: how to attract and retain Generation Y (a.k.a. Millennials). As Karlee notes in her introduction, I split my time between teaching Gen Ys how to get jobs with employers and teaching employers how to hire and retain Gen Ys. Karlee asked some pretty provocative questions and I was happy to give my honest answers. Here is an excerpt… BI: Why is it important to give [Generation Y] consideration in hiring? LP: Demographically, they are as big as — and will probably become…
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The AntiPimp
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Humblebragging
27 Jan 2012 | 9:10 amA form of self expression where the promotoer thinks he/she is, almost subliminally, bragging about themselves in the context of a humble statement or complaint. Everyone else listening thinks he/she is a jackass. Examples: “Traffic was a bitch today, I could only get my Mercedes up to 100 mph”. Gary Vaynerchuk said it best: “When someone says something nice about you, and you retweet it, you’re bragging, asshole!” -@garyvee You can also follow @humblebrag on Twitter. Email Humblebrag@gmail.com with any leads on any humblebrags. (NOTE: Humblebrags are different from brags. Do…
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HR Daily Advisor
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Managing Bosses, Be They Remarkable, Toxic or Perilous
26 Jan 2012 | 8:11 amJob satisfaction begins and ends with the boss, says executive coach Dr. Karol Wasylyshyn, author of Behind the Executive Door: Unexpected Lessons for Managing Your Boss and Your Career. To make the boss/you relationship work, first determine whether you have a Remarkable, Toxic or Perilous boss. -
The 10 Dogooder Acts that Drive Good Salespeople to the Competition
25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amn yesterday’s Advisor, we featured expert Sally Stevens’ first six mistakes that incent the best salespeople to leave. Today, the rest of her top 10, including being a “DoGooder,” plus an introduction to the “audit-before-the-feds-do” system for preventing expensive pay mistakes. -
Inadvertantly Encouraging Your Best Salespeople to Leave? What to Avoid
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amCompensation pros, are your sales incentive policies actually driving your best salespeople away? It’s likely, if you aren’t careful, says Chally Group’s Vice President of R&D Sally Stevens. -
The 5 Laws that Cause Contingent Worker Challenges
24 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amIn yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Nancy M. Cooper clarified part-time and temp status; today, her tips for avoiding related lawsuits, plus an introduction to the “50/50,” the handy all-in-one compendium of state laws for HR managers. -
Part-Timers and Temps: Moneysavers or Moneypits?
23 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amPeople think using contingent workers is a down and dirty way to save money, says attorney Nancy M. Cooper, but there are expensive pitfalls that could erase that savings many fold. In today’s Advisor, Cooper demystifies part-timers and temps.
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WordPress.com News
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
New Theme: Newsy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pmIf you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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CEO Blog - Time Leadership
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Simple Works
24 Jan 2012 | 7:55 amA friend emailed me the following (although as a brevity guy, I slightly edited it):A toothpaste factory had a problem: they sometimes shipped empty boxes, without the tube inside. This was due to the way the production line was set up, and people with experience in designing production lines will tell you how difficult it is to have everything happen with timings so precise that every single unit coming out of it is perfect 100% of the time. Understanding how important that was, the CEO of the toothpaste factory got the top people in the company together and they decided to start a new… -
Management Tips
23 Jan 2012 | 5:53 amWe finally got a bit of snow. It is beautiful. And grandson Josh continues to flourish. He does quite an ab workout (I tried doing it). Lying on his back and kicking his feet and hands. It is tough.I read a neat little book by Harvard Business Review that is just called Management Tips. It is divided into 3 sections - Managing Yourself, Managing Your Team and Managing Your Business. Each page is a short stand alone tip. There are about 200 tips. An example:"Be Confident But Not Really Sure.One of the keys to effective decision making is confidence. Even if you only have temporary convictions,… -
How to get Over Writers' Block
16 Jan 2012 | 6:41 amOne of my most viral posts of all time was "How to Write and Article in 20 Minutes" which was read well over 1,000,000 times. I used to write more about writing so thought I would do another one on the topic.Speaking of going viral, my second most viral post "60 Minutes to Clear Goals" was also plagiarized hundreds of times. Not sure why that one was and the other was not.I have not blogged for a couple of weeks here so feel guilty and must have writers' block.Some days I am so full of good ideas (at least in my own mind) that I worry I cannot capture them all. I even jot notes so not to miss… -
What Great Salespeople Do
2 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pmI have enjoyed a lazy few days (lazy even though there was lots of working out - although lots of food so it likely was a net zero). e-mails and calls have been few. My productivity is actually quite low. Or perhaps my important productivity is quite high.Although I'm not caught my normal frantic pace, I have had some time to think.Part of my thinking led me to my views on being long-term. I posted a blog post on the Canrock site with my views.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Life is about selling. I read a great book by Michael Bosworth and Ben Zoldan called What Great Sales People Do–the… -
New Years Resolution Time
1 Jan 2012 | 11:18 amI have had a busy couple of weeks. Lots of travel. Lots of family time in Canada. All good.One habit that serves me well is the gratefulness habit. And I have a lot to be thankful for. Like the beauty of my son (uncle Dave) with my grandson Josh. And the beauty of Canadian snow. I like New Years. I always spend time thinking about my goals.I like the process of setting goals. I like developing the action plans. I like devising my success habits that will help me.I am also thinking of un-success habits. Things I do which take time but do not deliver results. Having a stop list is sometimes as…
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The M.A.P. Maker
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Open the door to possibility: Challenge your first no
13 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmFor most people, saying no to possibilities seems to be an ingrained response. "No, that won't work. No, that's not realistic. No, I can't do something like that." In the last 10+ years of helping people create careers that energize and inspire them, here's one thing I've learned about that initial no: It's often complete and utter bunk. Frequently, when I challenge people to take a second look at their initial negative assumption, they discover that it wasn't accurate. Maybe they are making a flawed assumption. "I can't do that, because nobody would want to help" becomes, "Wow, I reached… -
Positive change: The BIG power of small
10 Jan 2012 | 7:20 amAs you embark on the new year, you might be tempted to use it as an occasion to make wholesale change in your life. My advice? Don't! Wholesale, grand scale change almost never works. You run at it fueled by an initial adrenaline rush, maybe feel that first blush of successful change, and then almost inevitably start to falter as old patterns start to take over again. Instead of going for that wholesale, grand scale change, do something different. Tap into the BIG power of small. Twenty small steps in pursuit of a big change is exponentially more likely to bring the results you want than… -
New year's resolution success: Make it a 1-year project
9 Jan 2012 | 7:10 amIf you're like most people, your new year's resolutions are anything but a path to long-lasting positive change. You make a resolution, stick with it for a couple weeks before letting it lapse, and then beat up on yourself for not being able to stick with it. Instead of setting yourself up to fail (and let's face it, that's what most people do with their resolutions) by expecting magical change in one fell swoop, take a different approach. Rather than a flick-of-the-switch change, look at your resolution as a year-long project. Take action on it, but don't assume that your current… -
Employee retention keys: Passion and career planning
15 Dec 2011 | 1:52 pmCompanies invest a lot in finding top talent. Unfortunately, they often don't seem to invest as much in keeping them once they're on board. A recent Forbes article offers up the top ten reasons why large companies fail to keep their best talent. The two that struck me most (or, more accurately, the two things that fit tongue-in-groove with my focus) were: #2: Failing to find a project for the talent that ignites their passion: "Top talent isn’t driven by money and power, but by the opportunity to be a part of something huge, that will change the world, and for which they are really… -
Unplug to energize yourself
29 Nov 2011 | 8:34 amWhen was the last time you slowed down and got out of your daily grind? When was the last time you unplugged and let your daily distractions fall by the wayside? Most of us stay plugged in for way too much of the time. The result is drained energy and decreased effectiveness. Power up by unplugging Over the last couple months, I’ve been having trouble focusing and getting traction in my business. I’ve felt distracted and unable to get anything of much substance done (at least that's how it has felt). Occasionally I would get a burst of productivity, but for the most part I was…
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Diggings
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Expect A Negative December Jobs Report On Friday, But January Jobs Report Should Be Better
4 Jan 2012 | 5:57 pmCheering for a positive jobs report from the Department of Labor these days is quite similar to cheering for the Minnesota Vikings of late; I’m always hopeful but there just isn’t much in the statistics to get too encouraged about. And unfortunately, the November jobs data published by LinkUp a month ago doesn’t bode well for this Friday’s BLS report for December. On a more positive note, however, our jobs data for December presents at least a glimmer of hope that the nation’s jobs picture might improve slightly in January. I’ll start with November’s… -
Learning to Use An Alethiometer
3 Dec 2011 | 1:15 amThere were a number of interesting aspects of today’s jobs report from the Department of Labor related to each of the following: 1) LinkUp’s forecasting model 2) Flaws in the government’s numbers 3) The state of the jobs picture in the U.S. In reverse order, I’ll start with today’s report. The Employment Situation Report issued today reported that 120,000 nonfarm jobs were created in the U.S. in November, a number that includes a gain of 140,000 private sector jobs and a loss of 20,000 government jobs. With the decline of total unemployed Americans falling from… -
Tomorrow’s Jobs Report Will Disappoint Again According To LinkUp Job Search Engine
1 Dec 2011 | 1:55 pmLike clockwork every month, the pundits on Bloomberg and CNBC state definitively that THIS month’s jobs report is certainly the most widely anticipated report in recent memory. Unfortunately, I cannot argue their claim. With each passing month that the U.S. economy spends stuck in the quagmire of the 2nd Great Contraction, with its horrifically high unemployment, hope grows that it’s this next jobs report that might finally indicate that a jobs recovery is around the corner. Expectations are again high for a positive report tomorrow as economists are forecasting of a gain of… -
LinkUp Jobs Data Indicates That The October Jobs Report Will Be Far Worse Than Expected
2 Nov 2011 | 5:51 pmI’m not typically one who looks for or pays attention to signs from the cosmos, but it was a truly bizarre coincidence that as I was assembling the output from our jobs forecasting model and started to get a sense of what the picture looked like, Cat Stevens’ Trouble began playing on KEXP’s stream. (Seriously – 10:34AM CST, 11/2/11). Troubling, indeed, Friday’s jobs report from the Department of Labor will be “too shocking to see” for the markets. Based on the jobs data from LinkUp in September and October, Friday’s BLS report is going to be the… -
Steve Jobs Dog
9 Oct 2011 | 8:43 pmIt’s been a long time since we’ve created one of our many JobDig dog characters, but…
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It's Pats over Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, according to the jobless rate predictor
23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amWith the Super Bowl matchup set, serious fans will be poring over all kinds of statistics for clues as to who will claim the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 5. But a RiseSmart analysis shows that one of the most accurate predictors for the past two decades has come from an unlikely source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment data. The team whose metropolitan area boasts the lower unemployment rate during the previous calendar year has won 17 of the past 20 Super Bowls – a remarkable 85 percent success rate. Based on this correlation, the New England Patriots should claim the NFL… -
Looking to boost your recruitment efforts? Try this trick for attracting top out-of-town candidates
9 Jan 2012 | 3:34 pmRecruiting out-of-town job candidates is tougher than ever. Plenty of talented people are feeling unable to relocate, and recruiting failures can hammer budgets that are already tight. That’s why more companies are responding with a new benefit to attract recruits: spousal outplacement. An unwillingness to move was reflected in the annual survey on corporate relocations by Atlas Van Lines Inc., in which more than half of the companies responding said that some recruits had declined to relocate in 2010. Not surprisingly, housing and mortgage issues led the list of reasons given for declining… -
Tips for HR: Handling employee crises
28 Dec 2011 | 9:25 amOne of the most difficult situations for an HR manager is when an employee says he or she is going through a personal crisis. While the situation differs for each employee, there are ways to handle all employee crises with skill, empathy and respect. 1. Have a plan in place If your company does not already have a crisis management plan in place, consider devising one that outlines specific resources, accommodations and responses the company will offer in times of crisis. While each case is different and any official plan needs to retain flexibility, there are basic accommodations someone in… -
RiseSmart continues to rack up awards
22 Dec 2011 | 1:27 pmIt’s been an exciting year here at RiseSmart, as we’ve received a significant amount of industry recognition for our innovative, cloud-based outplacement solution. The most recent addition to the list of honors for 2011 is from the U.S. Commerce Association, which named RiseSmart its Best of San Jose Award winner in the Professional Services category. Other awards given to RiseSmart this year include: Red Herring Global Top 100 Award Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Bay Area TiE50 Awards Finalist The… -
Four ways to avoid overspending on severance pay
20 Dec 2011 | 2:53 pmManagers planning a reduction in force often face a stressful, even emotional, period. They must balance their allegiance to the company with their feelings – positive and negative -- toward departing employees. In that sometimes supercharged atmosphere, managers make decisions that can have significant impacts on the bottom line. Among them is how much to spend on a severance package. In arriving at that number, managers must weigh an imposing number of considerations. But the process can be made smoother if they focus on these four ways to avoid overspending on severance pay: 1. Know…
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How to Give an Effective Performance Review
17 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmMost of us crave meaningful feedback at work. It's natural to want validation and acknowledgment for our accomplishments, and many of us wish we could hear constructive criticism more often to help us learn and grow. Yet the tool that organizations give managers, the dreaded performance review, is pretty universally loathed. Most managers aren't well-trained on how to give effective feedback. They forget the importance of direct, positive acknowledgment. They shy away from direct confrontation when they have a criticism (or go the opposite route and criticize far more often than is useful). -
How to Get the Most Out of an Informational Interview
14 Dec 2011 | 2:42 pmMany mid-career people I coach are surprised that informational interviewing is still going on for the over-25 set. If you're curious about what's happening at a certain company you're interested in, want to know what kind of experience is really needed to break into a related field, want the skinny on what other organizations you might want to target, or have any one of a thousand other career development questions, asking for an informational interview is the best way to get your questions answered and get acquainted with new people. You may already have some of the basic principles down… -
How to Boost Your Self Confidence During a Job Search
16 Nov 2011 | 5:48 pmIt's ironic when during a job search, just at the time when you need to feel your most confident, you're feeling your most deflated Earlier this year I met with a client who had been searching for a new job for over five months. Although she had a full-time job, she was looking for a different one because she had been underemployed and underpaid for several years. She didn't have a supportive manager, the organization's culture did not support the employees' desire for career development, and she felt stuck. She was grateful that she could support herself, yet she was anxious to move into a… -
Underrated Jobs and the Brady Bunch
28 Sep 2011 | 3:39 pmI loved The Brady Bunch as a kid. I watched every episode about a million times, because somehow there was always a rerun on, and we kids of the 70's watched a whole lot of TV. People who know me well know that I can relate pretty much everything that happens in life to a character or an episode of The Brady Bunch. It's one of my outstanding skills. So I can't believe that in the six years I've been writing this blog I haven't yet connected any career issues to the Bradys! Because there's a lot of material to work with (five whole seasons!) Here goes. When you're considering a career change… -
Three Master Skills for Managers
12 Jul 2011 | 1:06 pmBy the time managers and small-business owners call me, they’re pretty frustrated and discouraged. They’re a good fit for their job. They’re well-respected. And they’re struggling. Typically the struggles look something like these: Underperformers on the team A demanding boss who’s never pleased Too many projects and not enough resources Exhaustion While each struggle is unique, there are three skills that every new and seasoned manager can fine-tune for better results: Take decisive action Delegate well Set clear boundaries Take Decisive Action Everybody procrastinates. It’s…
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The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
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How to Become an Effective CEO: Chief Emotions Officer
19 Jan 2012 | 6:39 amChip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels Chip Conley is the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, which he began at age 26 and built to more than 30 properties in California alone. In 2010, Joie de Vivre was awarded the #1 customer service award in the U.S. by Market Metrix (Upper Upscale hotel category). Conley has also been named the “Most Innovative CEO” in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times, and I’m proud to call him a friend. We’ve shared many glasses of wine together. He doesn’t know what I’m about to tell you, but it’s true (Hi,… -
Tim Ferriss Getting His Ass Kicked + How to Survive a Physical Attack (Video Series)
8 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pmThis post might seem odd, as it starts with a random sequence from a random skill. There are three reasons for this: 1) I like to expose readers to things they’ve never explored. 2) The best long-term policy for keeping a blog fun to read (and write) is to cover things that subsets of your readers love, not things that everyone merely likes. 3) I think all of you should know how to respond to a real physical attack. Keeping these in mind, I hope you enjoy a lil’ taste of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often nicknamed “human chess.” If it’s not your thing, I still suggest… -
No Brown M&M’s! David Lee Roth and the Power of Checklists
1 Jan 2012 | 11:17 pmArticle 126: No brown M&M’s! (Photo: Mr. T in DC) Happy New Year, all! I’ll be putting up a “Lessons learned in 2011″ post soon. In the meantime, here is a taste of things to come. I can come across as anal retentive, even severely Monk-ish. One reason for the madness: with rare exceptions, I’ve come to believe that how we do anything is how we do everything. I’m not alone. The following is a short excerpt from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, also reprinted by Tehelka magazine in India. In it, we learn the logic of David Lee Roth’s… -
Christmas Deals from Start-ups
22 Dec 2011 | 12:24 am(Photo: Kevin Dooley) Just for fun, I asked my start-ups (and a few friends) if they’d like to offer y’all a little something special from the holidays. Here’s an incomplete list. Many are working on top-secret stuff and couldn’t jump in, but a few were game on last-minute notice, so here you go! They are listed in alphabetical order by company/name: Stop being a Wantrepreneur; start taking action. Free vids! Get here: http://appsumo.com/wantrepreneurs-videos/ via @AppSumo Everything you need to transform. Free trainers, complete nutrition plans, & top-selling… -
Foundation: Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss
19 Dec 2011 | 10:55 pmKevin Rose and I go deep on a few subjects in this longer-format episode of “Foundation,” on which he’s interviewed many of my favorite entrepreneurs and investors, including Jack Dorsey (Twitter, Square) and Chris Sacca (Lowercase Capital), among others. I had a great time, as should be clear from the wine and laughter. It’s quite different from The Random Show and more of a Larry King-like format… but with more cursing. Hope you enjoy! Happy holidays and Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Hire-Engineers.com
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Television Engineer/Machinist
20 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pmHello! I am a producer based out of NY for a company called CryBaby Media. We are developing a show called World’s Worst Weapons and looking for knowledgeable, talented, and big characters to host and be our engineers. These guys would be working on everything from tanks to scooter rockets to machine guns. We would tell history through these pieces and reconstruct them so they actually worked. It would be a really fun BIG show. If worst weapons isn’t your strong point but you think there should be a show on your shop, friends, co-workers, team –… -
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Mechanical Designer
6 Dec 2011 | 11:39 pmPEAK Technical Services, Inc. require a “Mechanical Designer” in Reading, PA: of engineers, design engineers, and design engineers in connection with opportunities associated with most computer aided design platforms (e.g., Pro/ENGINEER… jobs by -
Electrical Engineer II
6 Dec 2011 | 11:39 pmPEAK Technical Services, Inc. require a “Electrical Engineer II” in Lansdale, PA: Engineer II Position: Electrical Engineer IIType: DirectLocation: Lansdale, PA Electrical Engineers II Job… of engineers, design engineers, and design engineers… jobs by -
Sr. Project Engineer
6 Dec 2011 | 11:39 pmAdvantage Technical Resourcing require a “Sr. Project Engineer” in Hauppauge, NY: The Senior Project Engineer owns the product line… Senior Project Engineer position requires a minimum of a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering… jobs by
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One Day, One Job
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Brafton
27 Jan 2012 | 10:10 amIn case you missed our e-mail from yesterday, Kembrel loved the response from our post about them so they’re offering a free VIP card (usually 20 bucks) to all ODOJ readers and $5 in store credit. Sign up here. There’s a reason that web startups with no semblance of a business plan but heaps of traffic continue to get venture capital funding. Consistently driving high quality traffic to a web property is extremely difficult, and almost all businesses need attention to succeed. Quality content is the cornerstone of driving traffic (that’s why I looked for writers when I was… -
HDIS
26 Jan 2012 | 10:40 amI last wet my pants in 2nd grade. I knew I had to go, and I was waiting outside the bathroom with my legs squeezed together. I didn’t want to break the rules and use the bathroom down the hall, so I waited… and waited… and waited. Eventually I couldn’t hold it any longer, and I went. I told my teacher, and she did a great job of keeping it discrete so none of the kids in my class found out. But it was still terribly humiliating. Looking back I can laugh about it–and I often do (I love bathroom humor!), but I know there are plenty of people for whom things like… -
Wolverine Trading
25 Jan 2012 | 11:32 amWhen I was a kid, I had a huge baseball card collection (actually, I still have it). I never seriously collected any other sports cards, but I did have a phase where I collected a Marvel cards. I haven’t thought about those cards for years, but when I came across the name Wolverine Trading, they instantly jumped back in mind. Unfortunately, Wolverine Trading, which is based in Chicago, IL, doesn’t have anything to do with superheroes–though they may consider themselves financial superheroes. They are a “diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary… -
Holstee
24 Jan 2012 | 11:47 amUsually we associate with brands based on our experiences with their products. After a while we know what brands we like and use brand names as a heuristic to make purchasing decisions easier. Occasionally when a brand has an exceptional story, the brand actually becomes the product. That seems to be the case with Holstee, a New York, NY based company that focuses on “lifestyle design with a conscience.” The only reason I had heard about them is that they’re often on Fab.com, yet there are a ton of people who have bought a printed version of the Holstee manifesto to put on… -
mcgarrybowen
23 Jan 2012 | 11:11 amNearly 500,000 teaching jobs will be added in the next decade. If you’re considering a career in education, take a look at our guide to entry level teaching jobs. I really enjoyed watching football last night. I’m not a huge football fan, but those were both great games. I’m also happy to see that advertisers are gearing up for the Super Bowl. They’re breaking out new commercials and actually trying to get viewers’ attention. That means it must be an extremely busy time of the year for an advertising agency like mcgarrybowen. They’re based in New York, NY and…
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Slim Pickins' Pork
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Cassoulet-Step 2
15 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmSecond step in my cassoulet series is pretty simple-make the sausage. Again, following the sage advice of Paula Wolfert, I'm going with a simple Toulese sausage, a pork sausage flavored with pancetta, garlic, and nutmeg.Otto von Bismark once remarked that laws are like sausage, one is better off not seeing them made. I gotta say, he's probably right; meat gets ground up, spices are added, and the whole mess is stuffed in a casing (probably some animal's intestine). Delicious? Yes! Aesthetically pleasing? No way.I'm on a sous vide confit campaign, so, like the duck, the sausage get packed with… -
Cassoulet-Step 1
3 Jan 2012 | 6:34 pmMy poor little blog-o-meat has been quite neglected in 2011, but worry not, 2012 is sure to bring more meat adventures from Central Ohio. To borrow a phrase from House Stark, Winter is coming, and with it a return to more rustic, heartwarming fare. In other words, its Cassoulet time! Cassoulet is the French version of Pork and Beans, so naturally it takes much more effort to make than cracking open a can of beans, but the results are worth it. In a series of posts (perhaps a trilogy of sorts?, a la Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, but lighter), I'll document the steps it takes to assemble a decent… -
Medium Raw
3 Nov 2011 | 5:36 pmI may be the one in our house with the blog devoted to all things meat, but I'm practically a vegetarian when compared to my carnivore wife. So when her birthday comes around (and I'll not mention which particular milestone she hit this year), I know that I better make something from the animal part of "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle", and the more the better.This year I decide to go very simple and uncomplicated, as in, let's not cook the meat at all. Tartare is generally made with beef, but I recently picked Mario Batali's excellent Babbo, which has a recipe for spicy lamb tartare (lamb being a… -
Wings, Batali-style
12 Sep 2011 | 6:08 pmMy summer of the grill (which I hope continues on into winter) received a considerable boost when I picked up Mario Batali's Italian Grill. I'm not sure how purely "Italian" the recipes are, but they've been pretty successful so far. My latest foray involves Buffalo wings (actually drumsticks), with an Italian twist. The chicken gets dunked in buttermilk (always a good idea with chicken) and fennel seeds, grilled, and paired with a Gorgonzola/red wine/olive oil sauce.For the side I went with grilled fennel bulb and zuchinni from probably my favorite all-time grilling cookbook, Seven Fires. -
Too Many Peaches?
25 Aug 2011 | 7:20 pmThat seems a bit impossible; of all the summer bounty (tomatoes, zucchini, berries) peaches are by far my favorite. A peach in January is inedible and they are not allowed past my front door. Like most other things in life, when it came to peaches, I naturally assumed more was better. That is, until we went peach picking last week with friends and ended up what the checkout lady referred to as "two bushels." Not matter how many muffins and cheesecakes my wife made, we were still swimming in peaches. Fortunately, Francis Mallman, he of the great Argentinean cookbook Seven Fires, had a recipe…
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MeatHenge
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A Meathenge Cottage Pie
4 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pmeditor’s note: This post’s purpose is more for the author’s personal diary of ingredients and ratios for future use. American Cottage Pie recipes are as ubiquitous as pet hairs, nearly everyone has one or nine million. Do we really need another variation? Yesterday found Biggles wandering aimlessly throughout the local mega mart attempting to come up with something, anything for dinner. We’ve had ground beef for the previous 2 days, why not another? This time topped with mashed potatoes? Yup, 3rd day in a row for ground beef. I couldn’t believe it myself, but I… -
Meathenge’s Whip Cream Journey or Merry Christmas !!!
25 Dec 2011 | 11:31 amA way back in the early ’90s I stopped off at Fat Apples restaurant in El Cerrito for a cup of coffee. 9 million years ago this was the place that was originally named Fat Albert’s, but was quickly shut down due to the illegal use of a trademarked name. I had grabbed my coffee, and poked around for the half & half. None to be found! What I did find was a container of Manufacturing Cream. Real cream in coffee? Count me in! Whatever it was, left a long lasting impression on me. Even today I can remember the euphoric experience in nearly detail. I searched for it over the… -
The Great Potato Conspiracy of 2011
16 Dec 2011 | 1:41 pmAt first I thought it was just me. But then after more than a few months and an observation, I’m convinced it’s a conspiracy. I have doubts about my personal abilities, surely. But brother, or sister, if there’s one thing I can do is cook. And one of the dishes I do exceptionally well, is a good serving of creamy mashed potatoes. Starting more than a few months ago, and even up until last night, I’ve been failing at cooking potatoes. What I mean by this is that both baking them and boiling them to mash isn’t working like it used to. 400 degrees for an hour on… -
Meathenge’s Smoked Crop Circle Chicken
12 Dec 2011 | 11:40 amHappy Monday! We did up this whole chicken in the Charbroil Smoker Roaster Grill last night. Came out absolutely stunning in 1 hour, crispy, smoky skin action included. Trussed and rubbed well with kosher salt is all one needs. I got the nifty crop circles by cooking it upside down with the breast portion resting on the bottom of the meat holding basket. Way cool, eh? xo, Biggles -
Steamy Lemon Pastry Filling
4 Dec 2011 | 3:35 pmYeah! And a solid, Yahoo! Am in the middle of making a poppy seed cake from The Joy of Cooking. The poppy seeds are supposed to soak for a few hours in milk before you put the cake together. At the bottom of the recipe I noticed that you’re supposed to make Lemon Pastry Filling, even gave a page number for the recipe. Took a little perusing because on that page, it’s called Lemon Filling, leaving out the word “Pastry”. That wasn’t cool because there are several other lemon filling recipes and I had to figure out which was which for what excuse. Again,…
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One Day, One Internship
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Brafton
27 Jan 2012 | 12:39 pmIn case you missed our e-mail from yesterday, Kembrel loved the response from our post about them so they’re offering a free VIP card (usually 20 bucks) to all ODOI readers and $5 in store credit. Sign up here. There’s a reason that web startups with no semblance of a business plan but heaps of traffic continue to get venture capital funding. Consistently driving high quality traffic to a web property is extremely difficult, and almost all businesses need attention to succeed. Quality content is the cornerstone of driving traffic (that’s why I looked for writers when I was… -
HDIS
26 Jan 2012 | 10:45 amI last wet my pants in 2nd grade. I knew I had to go, and I was waiting outside the bathroom with my legs squeezed together. I didn’t want to break the rules and use the bathroom down the hall, so I waited… and waited… and waited. Eventually I couldn’t hold it any longer, and I went. I told my teacher, and she did a great job of keeping it discrete so none of the kids in my class found out. But it was still terribly humiliating. Looking back I can laugh about it–and I often do (I love bathroom humor!), but I know there are plenty of people for whom things like… -
Wolverine Trading
25 Jan 2012 | 11:37 amWhen I was a kid, I had a huge baseball card collection (actually, I still have it). I never seriously collected any other sports cards, but I did have a phase where I collected a Marvel cards. I haven’t thought about those cards for years, but when I came across the name Wolverine Trading, they instantly jumped back in mind. Unfortunately, Wolverine Trading, which is based in Chicago, IL, doesn’t have anything to do with superheroes–though they may consider themselves financial superheroes. They are a “diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary… -
Holstee
24 Jan 2012 | 11:50 amAre you on Google+? We are… reluctantly, so make it better for us by giving us a +1. Usually we associate with brands based on our experiences with their products. After a while we know what brands we like and use brand names as a heuristic to make purchasing decisions easier. Occasionally when a brand has an exceptional story, the brand actually becomes the product. That seems to be the case with Holstee, a New York, NY based company that focuses on “lifestyle design with a conscience.” The only reason I had heard about them is that they’re often on Fab.com, yet there… -
mcgarrybowen
23 Jan 2012 | 11:18 amI really enjoyed watching football last night. I’m not a huge football fan, but those were both great games. I’m also happy to see that advertisers are gearing up for the Super Bowl. They’re breaking out new commercials and actually trying to get viewers’ attention. That means it must be an extremely busy time of the year for an advertising agency like mcgarrybowen. They’re based in New York, NY and Chicago, IL, and they work with big names like Burker King, Chase, Disney, Kraft, Marriott, Reebok, Sears, Verizon, and plenty of others. They also recently landed…
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Cube Rules
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How your goals impact your performance review
27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amphoto credit: duncan Business goals are the holy grail of performance reviews. Or, at least they should be. After all, the business goals we work to achieve should be the most important work we can do to help the business achieve its goals for the year. Goals, though, are a slippery slope when it comes to performance reviews. Here’s why: 1. They are a high percentage of your performance review In large companies, your goal attainment can be 75% — or more — of your performance review. Hit your goals — golden! — and the raises and awards are awesome. Mess them up… -
The Day the LOLcats Died
18 Jan 2012 | 9:30 pmThere is current legislation in the Senate that will try and restrict sites like Cube Rules from providing content. You can take action to call your Senator to stop these bills. Click here to view the embedded video. No related posts. -
How to land a job when you are overqualified
16 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amphoto credit: o5com With the current climate of unemployment (8.6% inNovember 2011, although it’s expected to rise closer to 9% once holiday retail workers are no longer needed), many workers are taking jobs for which they are overqualified. Whether it’s the young college graduate with a master’s degree taking a part-time retail job to an experienced career-worker having to take a job he did as a twenty-five year old, being overqualified can be a depressing reminder of how a recession takes its toll. Recent college graduates with degrees but little work experience are often hit the… -
How to Start Your 2012 Performance Review Off Right
5 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amphoto credit: CodeFin Performance reviews are those things that happen at the end of the year, right? So, not much to worry about until much later. Time to sit back and relax a bit, easing into the new year. Cubicle Warriors, though, know that starting the year off right means the probability of ending the year right with their performance review. Here’s what you need to start your new year off right. Goals are set and have to know how to achieve them (all levels) Most companies work on your yearly goals for this year back in the fourth quarter of last year. Or maybe they are working on… -
4 Job Search Lessons Learned from Our Favorite Video Games
4 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amLast year, Jane McGonigal, a game designer and researcher gave a TED Talk about the gaming industry’s contributions to the world. McGonigal speculated that committed gamers are equipped with an “epic win” passion that gives them a sense of purpose and focus. McGonigal’s theory can be extended to job seekers. After all, if job seekers approach their hunt with the focus and direction that they do with their favorite video game, how awesome would that be? In addition to McGonigal’s “epic win” theory, I would like to add on these four job search lessons learned from some of our…
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Epic Living - Well-Being Expert, Life Guide and Coach, Inspiration to People, Author, Man on A Mission
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How Technology Will Change Education
26 Jan 2012 | 7:37 amThis post was written by Erin Palmer, a writer for Bisk Education which was founded byNathan Bisk in 1971. Bisk works with universities such as Villanova University, a leading institution that offers online certificate programs. For the most recent generation of college students, technology is a way of life. Having grown up with the internet and the evolution of mobile devices, today’s students live a life integrated with technology. With the growing popularity of online programs and social networks, many older professionals are also engaging in technology in order to help advance their… -
A Lady Named Giselle
24 Jan 2012 | 8:35 amA couple of months ago I met a lady named Giselle. It was a chance meeting. She was the physical therapist assigned to my mom who is embarking on the journey of knee replacement surgery. As I sat with my mom during the interview, Giselle asked about my dad who passed away in January of 2009. This information must have been in my mom's records. She seemed genuinely concerned as she reviewed my mom's history. After a brief pause she explained that she had lost her mom three weeks prior. A chapter opened. Giselle spoke much of her mom. She mentioned her mom's career achievements, how much her… -
Knowing What You Want
19 Jan 2012 | 8:18 amKnowing what you want is important-really important. Until you nail what you want, all of the meetings, all of the training, all of the long hours, all of the self-convincing will be an absolute waste of time. And you don't have time to waste. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security by your paycheck, retirement account or the applause of the audience. The ditches are full of people that could never committ to what they really wanted. -
The Why In Preparation
18 Jan 2012 | 8:52 amMany think that preparing begins after opportunity knocks, even those gurus that say preparation should start well before. In a time where things are changing rapidly and many disruptions have begun without the average person knowing, it's a dangerous game to put off preparation. So what say you? When should preparation begin? It begins now. The age of predictability is over. I've failed many times. More than I care to remember. One thing is clear though, even after I've wondered why bothering was worth it, all of my preparation was not wasted. The key ingredient in embracing opportunities… -
When It's Too Late to Change
17 Jan 2012 | 7:37 amI'm an optimist, a dreamer, more than I should be some have said. As I spend more time on this planet, one thing is for sure, there is a point in time when it's too late to change. This doesn't make me a pessimist. We're all in the dye-casting business. Slowly. Think of all of your small and large decisions over life's road. Each one creating permanence. Rather daunting I know, but the beauty of it is we have been given the freedom and responsibility to decide whether we go ahead or go back. Very few of us will ever have a gun to our head demanding we ignore our physical health or to tell…
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Change Your Life | The Change Blog
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Why Everybody Should Embrace Their Creative Potential
27 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amPhoto by Eddi van W. By Srinivas Rao In the earliest days of our childhood we spent a good amount of time doing creative things. We were continually building and creating things like lego castles, forts made of household items, and works of art. Somewhere along the way the importance of this takes a backseat and it’s written off as “that’s a good hobby, but not something you do to make a living.” Before long we stop creating and turn into sponges that absorb information that is rarely put to use. We go through the motions, doing what we’re told, and are left scratching our heads as… -
Being Me
25 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amPhoto by digitalpimp. By Noch Noch I advocate that we be true to ourselves, and be who we really are inside. My personal theme for 2012 is: be me. But, how do I “be me”? In fact, how do I even know who I am inside and who is “me”? I have always had a particular image of myself – I was impatient, generous, versatile, adaptive, kind, friendly, strong… I also created an image for others to see, whether it was in the social or professional world – easy going, efficient, trustworthy, a manager, a leader, a friend… I thrived on these qualities I attributed to myself. Yet I wonder… -
How I Beat Anorexia
23 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amPhoto by Mitya Kuznetsov By Anne - Sophie Reinhardt About a year ago, I made a decision that not only changed, but saved my life. I committed to healing my shattered soul. I have been suffering from anorexia nervosa for 14 years. My childhood had been anything but peaceful. Growing up with a brother who tortured me both mentally and physically every single day of my young life was nothing but hell. Not knowing how to endure this daily struggle, my mind searched for ways of coping. Around the age of ten, I started to obsess over food, calories and exercise. How much I was eating and how many… -
The Importance of Play
19 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amPhoto by muha… By Deborah Fike “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve been reading way too many child-rearing books recently. It’s comes with the territory of being a new mom and wanting to give your child every advantage in life. With all the advice I’ve read, one that strikes me as particularly solid is to foster your child’s creativity and problem-solving skills through free play. No one tells you what to do. You simply use your imagination and the environment around you as inspiration. There are no ribbons to be earned, no goal set… -
Changing Your Life in 2012
16 Jan 2012 | 8:04 amBy Peter Clemens It’s the beginning of a new year, and if you are like me, you’ve probably thought about how you want to make changes in your life this year. Maybe you want to finally commit to exercise or getting healthy. Maybe you want to find your passion or purpose in life. Maybe you want to simplify, find self-confidence, or improve a relationship. Maybe you want to do all of these things. What if you had the support of some of the top coaches, counselors, and self-improvement experts to achieve your goals and dreams? What if you had access to their courses, books, videos,and guides…
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Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
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If At First You Don't Succeed, Try Again
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amAbraham Lincoln is widely considered to be the most admired president in the history of the United States. Listening to the Gettysburg address or talking to your high school teachers, you’d think he could do no wrong. Except he could, and he did. Let’s take a look at Honest Abe’s lifetime record: Failed in business (age 22) Defeated in legislative run (age 23) Failed in business, again (age 24) Sweetheart died (age 26) Had a nervous breakdown (age 27) Defeated for Speaker of the House (age 29) Defeated for Elector (age 31) Defeated for Congress (age 34) Defeated for… -
Manage the Needs of Multiple Supervisors
23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amIt’s a fact of modern work life that many of us have multiple supervisors. And even if you’re an efficient multi-tasker, you’re never going to be Superman. It’s not a good idea to sabotage your goals by taking on more work than you can do just because someone above you said so. Formalize Daily Responsibilities In general, you want to be perceived as a can-do employee by all of your supervisors. A good first step is to formalize your daily responsibilities with your official boss. Find out who on your team is authorized to delegate work to you, and note the type of assignments… -
Extended Working Hours Are the Norm
19 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amAccording to a recent global survey conducted by Regus, a provider of flexible workspaces, one in two workers in the U.S. work well over eight hours a day and more than half regularly take work home with them. Remote Work Does Not Mean Less Work The study polled more than 12,000 business people in 85 countries and found extended working hours to be the new norm. Regus attributes this to a tight job market with fewer resources at employees’ disposal, and employees’ desire to keep and excel in their jobs. Some of the more interesting findings included: 35 percent of U.S. -
How to Do a Great Phone Interview
16 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amThe phone interview is typically overlooked because managers want to move straight to the in-person interview. However, you can learn a lot from a 15 minute phone call, enough perhaps to save yourself the trouble of entertaining an unsuitable applicant for an hour or two at your office. The Ins and Outs The purpose of a phone screening is to determine if a candidate has the basic qualifications so that you can make an educated decision regarding an in-person interview. Once you’ve set aside resumes that show potential, arrange for a quick call to meet each candidate. … -
How to Avoid Trouble Online
12 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amBy now, you’ve probably heard of Crystal Cox, the blogger who was sued for libel by Obsidian Financial Group after Cox wrote that some of their business practices were illegal. Cox is now required to pay $2.5 million because a judge ruled she was not a journalist and therefore not entitled to protect anonymous sources. This is a scary story because one definitely gets the sense that Cox thought she was doing the right thing and had no intention of getting into hot water over it. And I suspect that millions of casual social media consumers are in a similar boat right this minute.
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Minnesota Headhunter
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
23 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pmThe following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Junior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Buffalo Wild Wings Recruiting Coordinator - Full Time Job - UnitedHealth Group Staffing Specialist - Part Time Job - Allina Hospitals & Clinics Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Recruiter Jobs. Connect with me by clicking: Check out HireCast Consulting: -
Job Search Advice: The Hitchhikers Guide to Job Search
23 Jan 2012 | 8:28 amThe following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” - Peter F. Drucker Books, movies, TV shows and a computer game, the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" has many forms. Not to disappoint, but my guide is not so bold or interesting. Unless, of course, you are looking for a job and don't have a clue (meant in only the nicest way). Even for those who have looked for jobs in the recent past, job search can seem daunting at best and lifestyle threatening at worst. Overwhelming as it may seem, your… -
Minnesota IT Jobs With Minnesota Non Profits
22 Jan 2012 | 9:35 pmThe following new Minnesota IT jobs have been added on the Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs page: Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist - Full Time Job - Greater Twin Cities United Way Information Services Manager - Full Time Job - Metropolitan Center for Independent Living Web Developer - Full Time Job - St Thomas University Unix Systems Administrator - Full Time Job - Hamline University If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs And Volunteers. Click Minnesota Headhunterfor most recent blog posts. Stay in touch with me by clicking: Check out HireCast Consulting: -
Minnesota Morning: Code 42 And SOPA Edition
18 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pmThis is a short version of Minnesota Morning today with many conversations with companies finding it difficult to recruit and hire IT folks. Worse, a few bordering on many are finding it difficult to retain the staff they have. All I can do is remind them of what I said March of 2010 when the IT jobs market came off the bottom... I told you so. I told them this was coming and very few planned for it. No, I am not complaining... this is good for me. No links today but a few short topics: Code42 receives funding Great news broke in the Minnesota IT community the past 14 hours that Code 42… -
Smokers Need Not Apply
17 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pmThere was an interview on CNN yesterday about how some hospitals, the one yesterday is in in Ohio, are screening candidates for nicotine use. Unfortunately the video is not posted on their site which is unfortunate because there was a great Q&A. So far it seems just a few hospitals are doing this. Their reasons range from wanting to cut healthcare costs to promoting a healthier lifestyle. Critics ask about a slippery slope like beer drinkers and those who eat meat. I don’t know what to think about this. On the one hand I get the cost of covering employees healthcare and on the other it…
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FreelanceFolder
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Three Easy Tips to Help You Effectively Estimate Project Time
27 Jan 2012 | 7:50 amDo you know how much time your next project will take? As a freelancer, you should at least have an idea. If you’re freelancing, you must be able to effectively estimate the time each of your projects will take. If you can’t do this you won’t know how much to charge for your work or how to best schedule your time. Estimating is one of the core freelancing skills, yet it is one that many freelancers struggle with. If you have trouble in this area, you’re not alone. In this post, I’ll give you three easy tips to help you improve your estimating skills. I’ll… -
How to Deal with the Unique Challenges That Freelancers Face
25 Jan 2012 | 9:40 amSure, everyone faces some challenges from time to time. But, due to the unique nature of freelancing perhaps freelancers are a bit more susceptible to some challenges than others. If you’re properly prepared, though, you can handle most freelancing challenges that come your way while minimizing your stress. In this post, I’ll outline some of the common challenges that freelancers face. I’ll also discuss how to handle those challenges that are most unique to freelancing. Types of Challenges There are basically three common types of challenges that freelancers face: Personal… -
Making Mondays Work for You
23 Jan 2012 | 10:53 amAre you one of those people who always get the Monday Blues? Do you have to drag yourself out of bed? Do you feel sluggish and unmotivated all day Monday? And does every thing seem to go wrong on this day? The Monday blues are common. In fact, a study by the firm Mercer found that 35% of all sick leave is taken on a Monday. In another study, more than 25% of people surveyed said the thought of going back to work on Monday morning was enough to ruin their weekend. These studies were done among employees, and you’re a freelancer. But I’ll bet if you could take Mondays off, you… -
How to Set Personal Boundaries When You Work From Home
20 Jan 2012 | 10:41 amDo you crave a balance between your work and your personal life? Most freelancers do, but the challenges of working from home can sometimes make life/work balance seem unattainable. You may feel like you are constantly being pulled towards both family and work commitments–a bit like being in the middle of a tug-of-war. One answer that can help you achieve better balance between your work and personal life is boundaries. In this post, I’ll explain how boundaries help freelancers. I’ll also list some of the areas where you should consider establishing boundaries in your own… -
How to Find and Apply Vision to Your Freelancing Business
18 Jan 2012 | 10:49 amFortune 500 companies, non-profits and other “serious” businesses have them. Should your freelancing business have one too? A vision, that is. A vision is simply a statement (several paragraphs, actually) of where you’d like your business to be in the next x number of years. Apparently, a vision is really good for any business, including yours. The Benefits of Having a Vision A vision helps you plan ahead. It provides a compass with which you can direct your freelancing business. Without a vision, you wouldn’t have anything to guide you in making decisions. Outside…
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Keppie Careers
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How to get a job: whose back do you have?
25 Jan 2012 | 7:49 amLast night, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address. He spoke a lot about jobs and getting people back to work, but that is not what inspired this post. The President spoke about a mission — and about being able to get something — something BIG — done, because you know someone has your back. This was the end of the speech: “One of my proudest possessions is the flag that the SEAL Team took with them on the mission to get bin Laden. On it are each of their names. Some may be Democrats. Some may be Republicans. But that doesn’t matter. Just like it… -
Market yourself to your target audience
23 Jan 2012 | 10:11 amYou can’t maintain a personal brand in a vacuum, and it’s not a personal brand if you try to approach it like everyone else. One of the mantras in my book, Social Networking for Career Success, is that you need to select the networks and online outlets best suited to you if you’re going to have an authentic digital footprint. This issue of Personal Branding Magazine (which I co-edit) focuses on attracting the affluent. If you do plan to target this demographic, be sure you have a good reason and do so with intent! Most importantly – use your strengths to help the people who need and… -
Network well via informational interviews
20 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pmInformational interviews can make all the difference in your job hunt. Meeting with someone who may be able to share insights or information with you to improve your job search prospects is a key job search and networking strategy. Do you know how to ask for them? Or why? Talking to people about their jobs and companies is a great way to (1) learn about people and organizations and (2) introduce yourself, your skills and accomplishments to people who will (hopefully) like you and want to help you with your plans. Every time I talk to clients about informational interviews, I always emphasize… -
How to steer your own career and find a job in the new economy
19 Jan 2012 | 9:13 amSteering your own career, getting a new job — or what I like to call “driving your own career bus” is more important today than ever. Everyone needs to maintain responsibility for his or her own success, and that includes keeping an eye out for larger trends and signs and signals of change at a current employer. Burying your head in the sand and ignoring the writing on the wall when your company falls out of favor in the marketplace or your industry is poised for change is a recipe for disaster. A Fast Company article says the average tenure at one job in the U.S. is 4.4… -
New job — more than a dream
15 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pmLooking for a job? I’m sure you already know — it’s important to recognize having dreams isn’t enough. However, you can’t succeed without them! Dr. Martin Luther King offered many inspiring messages. As we honor him, it seems fitting to remember his message of hope. Dr. King delivered his “I Have A Dream” address in a time when most of his “dreams” really seemed to be just that. He and other leaders of the Civil Rights movement recognized that hard work and sacrifice was key to success. Thinking outside of the box, organizing peaceful marches…Civil…
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JibberJobber Blog
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Favorite Friday: LinkedIn Recommendations
27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 amI recently got a comment on this post and it reminded me how good the post (and over 20 comments) was. November 20, 2009: LinkedIn Recommendation and Other Recommendations: SO WHAT??? The question I address in this post is: When you get a Recommendation on LinkedIn, what do you do with it? I think most people hardly do anything with it. And that should change. Click here to read what to do with your LinkedIn Recommendations… don’t skip the comments -
Memo to Monster Regarding Layoffs: You Need To Offer JibberJobber & Videos as Outplacement Services
26 Jan 2012 | 10:54 amDear Monster Management: I just read that you are laying off 400 people, worldwide. That is 7% of your workforce. You are doing this so you can get your financial house in order, so to speak. That makes sense, and we get that. Layoffs are “nothing personal,” of course. I’m guessing you are offering outplacement services… which is great. I’m guessing you’ll pay $2,000 average in outplacement for each of those people, which means outplacement will cost you 2,000 * 400 = $800,000. That’s not too bad, and hopefully your terminated employees will use… -
I wonder if the election will make employers cautious about hiring? #bad_news?
25 Jan 2012 | 2:24 pmOn the user webinar this morning someone asked my thoughts about their situation: two advanced degrees, and not even able to get an entry level job. I have a few thoughts on that: The idea of a career and job has changed. I’ve blogged about this quite a bit. No longer are we shooting for a long-term career with retirement benefits. We’re happy if we find a place where we might settle in for a few years. My recruiter friend Robert Merrill told me a couple of years ago that he thinks we’re getting closer to becoming a world of 1099 workers. What’s that? 1099… -
How To: Send Email From Within JibberJobber (NEW FEATURE)
24 Jan 2012 | 9:15 amI send a lot of emails to people who are in my JibberJobber database. It’s kind of a pain (read: it takes more than 4 seconds) to get their name, and then their email address, to compose a new email to someone. I asked my team to make it a one-click process, and this is what we came up with: From the Detail Page of your Contact, if you have an email address, there is now a little icon that you can click that will start the email: When you click the email, it takes the first name, last name and email address, and puts it in an email message (with whatever email client you use: AOL,… -
How to add a website to your Desktop (or, make JibberJobber.com a shortcut)
23 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pmI have been asked how to make a shortcut on your desktop to JibberJobber. You can do this with ANY website. Step 1: Right click on your Desktop. You’ll get a menu that pops up, one of the options should say NEW. Step 2: mouse over New, and click on Shortcut. Step 3: In the box that comes up, put the URL in (see how I put in the http://__________? put the entire URL – like below). Step 4: Name the shortcut. This is what will show up on your desktop. BONUS (if you use the Quick Launch in your Task Bar) – you can drag that shortcut down to your Task Bar… just…
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Talent Talk
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Inspirational!
27 Jan 2012 | 4:07 amJanuary: end of the month. The point where we begin to discover just how achievable the New Year’s goals we set ourselves really are! If you find you’re lagging or stuck or losing your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
What is Employee Engagement?
25 Jan 2012 | 11:51 pmThe question What is employee engagement? is one that is often asked and (usually) not very clearly answered. Some organisations come out with the most elaborate answers to this vexed ‘What is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Management Training Programmes for 2012
17 Jan 2012 | 2:35 amIf you’re looking for management training programmes to put in your 2012 training plan in Thailand, then why not have a look at the following outstanding training sessions that will take your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Customer Engagement
17 Jan 2012 | 1:14 amCustomer Engagement is a huge issue for companies that want to grow market share, reduce customer attrition, and enhance profitability. This is the second part of a two-part series. Last month, we... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Customer lifetime value (CLV) explained
22 Dec 2011 | 7:59 amCustomer Lifetime Value (or CLV) is a key metric for any business – but one that is too often ignored. This neat graphic (below), provided by kissmetrics.com, summarises in one simple chart how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Delightful Work
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What if they have it all wrong?
18 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pmCopyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/business-startup/business-success/.What if what the experts have been telling you about their success formula is something that mostly only works for them? What if successful marketing and business success strategy was totally unique to the individual? I am a big fan of uniqueness. It is no accident that we are all so distinct from one another. What if that uniqueness came into play not only with the gifts and talents we have to give but also in how we operated our own small business? I’m coming… -
Three Ways To Build Self-Confidence
8 Dec 2011 | 12:41 pmCopyright © 2012 Thomas Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/getting-unstuck/three-ways-to-build-self-confidence/.We create unnecessary pressure in our pursuit of career or business success. Since both fulfillment and money are attracted to confidence, building your natural confidence is essential. Here are the three most powerful ways to do so that I’ve learned in thirteen years of coaching. 1). Seek wisdom within, not without. Before you can start an authentic business you must believe in yourself enough to make the move. Beliefs determine… -
Business, Money & Authentic Success
21 Nov 2011 | 9:25 amCopyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/money/business-money-authentic-success/.What’s the key to earning money authentically? Authentic Abundance for me is more of an inner game than and outer action based game. Earning money authentically means that you seek to be paid well for expressing who you are. If you don’t care about fulfillment and purpose in your work then just making money could be more about hard work and taking action. But authentic abundance adds meaning to money. It means that you care about the service you… -
Top Seven Benefits of Knowing Who You Are
18 Aug 2011 | 1:33 pmCopyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/career-discovery/top-seven-benefits-of-knowing-who-you-are/.The best way to discover your calling is to know who you are. So many folks are living in paralyzing fear because they are trying to live a life created by others. Hiding behind the mask of appropriateness deadens your soul and changes your identity to something less than you could have been. Instead be all of who you are. Get inspired by these powerful benefits to being the individual you were always meant to be. 1). The honor of giving… -
Yes Be Yourself But Not By Yourself
23 Jun 2011 | 3:17 pmCopyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/freedom-of-self-employment/yes-be-yourself-but-not-by-yourself/.You are not alone. You are connected but you often don’t act like it. You are not supposed to face challenges by yourself. Going it alone creates separation and discord. Following the myth of the rugged individual entrepreneur is not the surest path to success. Going it alone causes you to judge yourself and exclude others. More fear is conjured out of thin air when you try to handle it all by yourself. Fear breeds more fear.
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Lance Haun
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The Most Important Person On The Internet: Happy Tim Sackett Day
23 Jan 2012 | 8:15 amNormal business attire for Sackett. Click to enlarge. Ever since Laurie Ruettimann suggested a Tim Sackett day, I’ve been stoked. Not because I think Tim deserves any sort of recognition, especially on any of those influencer or top blogger lists. Because, really? It’s entertaining as hell when he doesn’t get picked. I played kickball when I was a kid in school and there was this little kid named Ricky who was kind of an annoying little wise ass. And while he was good at kickball, he always got picked for our teams way too late. He’d be picked in the fourth round and… -
What Word Limit? The Constraint Is Your Ability To Write A Compelling Tale
17 Jan 2012 | 1:05 amOn the last post, I had a commenter ask if I thought my 2000 word post was well received. It’s a good question and one question I often get is about the length of blog posts. Some people say 400 words should be your goal. Some people say no more than 600 to 800 words. Supposedly, nobody reads anything over 800 words online. Generally speaking, I keep my posts on TLNT below 800 words. I’ve dipped into 1,200 word territory on occasion but that’s pretty rare. Now, I would be interested in doing a long form series for TLNT but what has been better for online publications, at… -
Finding Your Writing Voice: One Tip From A Non-Expert
12 Jan 2012 | 7:44 amLast week, I wrote a blog post that was almost 2,000 words long. That’s not that exceptional. What’s surprising is that I sat down and wrote the entire piece in about 90 minutes. The fact of the matter is, I spent a ton of time on that post. Reading (and re-reading) material about the subject, thinking about it, thinking about my approach and then thinking about the key points I wanted to cover. I’m not the quickest thinker in the world. It means I’m not the greatest conversationalist in the world, nor am I prone to amaze you in a casual conversation. And please,… -
Picking Your Brain Isn’t Highway Robbery (Or Why Charging For Expertise Has A Short Shelf Life)
5 Jan 2012 | 7:52 amI’ve read a lot of articles about brain picking (1, 2, 3, 4 to name a few). You know about brain pickers, right? These suckers who think they can just glom a bunch of free information off of you and run into the wind like they’ve stolen something valuable from you? Man, who are these people? Eff them! If you want this information in my brain, you need to pay me some cashola! Otherwise, you’re locked out. Sorry, but I don’t care if you’re my dear old Dad or a former boss who has stuck his neck out for me, either. Except, that attitude is completely and utterly… -
Using career paths as retention tools
20 Dec 2011 | 7:15 amWhat are your tips for creating and communicating a clear career path as a retention tool? I saw this question posted recently on an HR site and thought it was worth exploring. And then recently I read this post by Deidre Honner, the HR Maven. It’s a classic example of how not to do the above. Here’s a snippet. Someone doing it wrong I was contacted by someone who works outside my organization, asking for some career advice… I asked her about her current employer. They are a large area employer with several locations. Seems there would be lots of opportunity and…
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Pushing The Right Button
24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmNot every employee is capable of selling products or services to potential customers. The selling process requires an employee to possess a particular set of interactive and persuasion skills, as well as a compatible personality profile (garrulous, self-confident, unafraid of rejection, etc.). While some employees enjoy the challenge, most want no part of it and only a minority are neutral about the idea. For those tasked with a selling job, it’s typically a reflection of individual personality that would generate success or struggle. For compensation practitioners, having the right person… -
Women 100 years away from boardroom parity
18 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmEarlier this year the Chartered Management Institute released research revealing that gender pay equality among managers could be 98 years away. The 7th annual UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders paints a similarly bleak picture. It reveals that less than 10% of the 400 largest public companies based in California has a female chief executive. Despite efforts to improve gender equality, this rate has improved by just 0.2% in the last year. In addition, the study shows that over a third of the biggest companies in California have no women on their board of directors. This is a… -
Stuck In HR!
11 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmSo you wanted to be in HR ever since college and now you’ve finally landed your dream job in some well reputed organization. But now that you’re into it, you find that your daily tasks are performed in the same manner as they‘ve been done for ages. Your personal role is limited and, sometimes, you feel that HR doesn’t have a considerable role in the company’s main agendas. If they prioritize, HR Issues always come second when it boils down to deciding the future strategy for the company. In these situations most HR professionals look to other – mostly senior people or those who… -
To Err is Human; Making up for it in a way that strengthens your brand, divine.
14 Dec 2011 | 11:00 amBusinesses spend millions of dollars every year to create bigger, louder, and more unique and memorable marketing experiences to attract new clients. They work to carefully and painstakingly plan out touchpoints and client journeys, engagements and events, with the goal of hitting just the right note at just the right time when they’re trying to win you over to their brand. But while that’s all fine and good – for us and for them – it’s only half of the equation. The other half is how your brand responds after a messed up a client interaction. A significant part of your brand’s… -
You Can’t Handle the Truth
7 Dec 2011 | 11:00 amDo you remember this line from the movie “A Few Good Men?” Jack Nicholsonwas telling Tom Cruisethat average folk couldn’t deal with the harsher facts of life. As a result, higher ups would tell them what they wanted to hear. They would offer excuses, verbal hedges that sidestepped reality and offered the illusion of comfort. Today we remain stuck in the mire of a severe economic malaise, a situation that is causing enormous employment anxiety, deep concern for the future and perhaps more than a few sleepless nights. As organizations ponder the question of whether employees can handle…
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Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…
28 Jan 2012 | 4:53 amHot Job: Executive Team Leader – Human Resources, Las Vegas Job at http://t.co/pKxfx2rp (Las Vegas, NV): Titles a… http://t.co/jfGg0WlJ Hot Job: Executive Team Leader… is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com Hearthis post Related PostsHot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Human Resources Manag…Hot Job: project manager, Fina…Hot Job: Associate Channel Mar… -
Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…
28 Jan 2012 | 3:50 amHot Job: Executive Team Leader – Human Resources – Northern Virginia Job at http://t.co/pKxfx2rp (VA): Titles and… http://t.co/4zTNhZJI Hot Job: Executive Team Leader… is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com Hearthis post Related PostsHot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Human Resources Manag…Hot Job: project manager, Fina…Hot Job: Associate Channel Mar… -
Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…
28 Jan 2012 | 1:47 amHot Job: Executive Team Leader – Human Resources – Central Pennsylvania Job at http://t.co/pKxfx2rp (PA): Titles … http://t.co/jfRH22eC Hot Job: Executive Team Leader… is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com Hearthis post Related PostsHot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Human Resources Manag…Hot Job: project manager, Fina…Hot Job: Associate Channel Mar… -
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27 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pmHot Job: Human Resources Manager at Sony Corporation of America (San Francisco, CA): motion picture, television,… http://t.co/VQRgZdQZ Hot Job: Human Resources Manag… is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com Hearthis post Related PostsHot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: project manager, Fina…Hot Job: Associate Channel Mar… -
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27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmHot Job: project manager, Finance and Accounting Systems, Global Technolo at Starbucks USA Non-retail (Seattle, … http://t.co/6cO7XW5x Hot Job: project manager, Fina… is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com Hearthis post Related PostsHot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Executive Team Leader…Hot Job: Human Resources Manag…Hot Job: Associate Channel Mar…
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Polly Pearson's Blog
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What Does Branding Have to do with Culture, or *Gasp* Human Resources?
25 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pmI scratch my head to this day that my professional life currently sits at the intersection of brand, culture and human resources. How did a business-centric, brand relations pro get caught up in HR? Luck, mostly. But I'm convinced that those three elements, together, are key to making a major impact in the modern organization. With social-everything, the power of your company brand is in the hands of "the people" more than ever. Are your people and your culture included in your brand strategy? They better be. Branding, and what your brand shouts, needs to start in… -
Social Power at Work
11 Sep 2011 | 1:03 pmGreat read out this week by the always impressive David Kirkpatrick (@davidkonline) for Forbes: Social Power and the Coming Corporate Revolution. He added a nice, updated package of research and meat to the subject of social media at work, including case studies and/or interviews with the likes of Salesforce.com, Adidas, Domino's, Zappos, ING, Ford, Rypple, Zaarly, and Yammer ... as well as management gurus Gary Hamel, Shoshana Zuboff. He put forth the notion that social unrest in countries and regimes are early indicators of what is to come within companies. You heard it… -
Why Allow Social Media at Work?
30 Jun 2011 | 1:51 pmJust last night I was chatting over friendly cocktails with a group of amazingly intelligent women when I realized one of the women was looking at me like I had two heads. Her contribution to the conversation went like this, "I am a very private person. I realize some day I'll have to understand this social media space, but ..." The day for people and organizations to start understanding this space, if they haven't made the move yet, may well be today. Today is Social Media Day, as declared by many cities, and enthusiastically cheered on by many professionals who believe… -
How to Get an Inspired Workforce
14 Jun 2011 | 11:55 amThe most intimidating assignment I ever had was to figure out a way to get a large, disenchanted workforce to get charged up with the company strategy, and trust management again. (Note: I found investors and media to be comparatively easy in this regard -- but EMPLOYEES? They don't want to be told, and they can't be sold, right?) I believe I found the keys to that kingdom. In fact, discovering how to solve this challenge became one of the most rewarding times of my career. Many of my findings are played out in Daniel Pink's book "Drive," covering the… -
The Basics of Employment Branding
28 Apr 2011 | 4:34 pmI participated in an executive round-table with the senior HR officers of some MAJOR companies recently. Everyone went around the room and shared their current challenges. I was amazed how often employment branding came up. In fact, I think every executive mentioned the need for better branding of their company to help recruit, retain and/or engage their workforce. Even companies you and I would think of as truly great companies, cited better branding as a priority need. If you are in this situation, here are some things that might bring you some peace of mind, or a way to begin your…
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TheJobBored
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How To Print On Both Sides Of The Paper
16 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amTweetHere’s something that seems like a very plain vanilla job search trick, but it’s pretty useful if you don’t know how to do it. When we print resumes on heavy resume paper for our clients, we will very often print on both sides of the paper. Thus, a 2-page resume can sit on one sheet of paper, front and back. This weekend, I had a client ask if we used any sort of fancy printer to do it. She wanted to know if she could do this herself going forward. I said no. In fact, we use a very basic HP laser printer to do our printing, and I figure that a lot of modern printers can… -
How to Handle a Performance Review
9 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pmTweetMost people look forward to job reviews about as much as they do a root canal. No matter how well you think you’re doing, there’s always the possibility that your supervisor will see things differently and call you on the carpet for your actions-or inactions. But there are steps you can take before, during, and after your evaluation to boost your career and actually help you look forward to reviews in the future. Before the Review Get on the boss’ calendar. While most people don’t enjoy a performance review, they are crucial to your career. So if your boss… -
Is There A “Best” Time To Answer A Job Ad? Some Statistical Data…
4 Jan 2012 | 8:18 amTweetFor years people have asked me if there’s a “best” time to respond to a job ad? Should you watch the job boards like a hawk, obsessively refreshing so that you can get your resume in first? Or is there some other window of time when, statistically speaking, your resume is more likely to be seen? I actually never knew the answer to that question. In fact, I had never seen a good answer to that question anywhere, since I don’t think anyone had ever bothered to research it. So, I did it myself. It took me 6 months to get 200 job seekers to share their real world… -
The Number One Cover Letter Mistake
29 Dec 2011 | 12:09 pmTweetLast week, I told you what should be in a cover letter. That post was prompted by the realization that I had never really written much about cover letters on this blog. But it was also born out of some professional frustration I’ve been having lately. The long and short of it is, I’ve seen some terrible cover letters from clients lately. The weird thing is, they’ve all been making the same fundamental cover letter error. So, I wanted to address the one mistake that everyone makes, leading to a plague of bad cover letters. Don’t Try To Run The Interview In Your… -
What Should Be In A Cover Letter
19 Dec 2011 | 6:02 pmTweetSomeone tweeted me the other day that I had plenty of content on this blog relating to resumes, but not much regarding cover letters. So, I’d like to change that this week. Let’s start with the basics: what should be in a cover letter? To be really honest with you, cover letters aren’t complicated things. In fact, in my opinion, when it comes to cover letters, simplicity is key. If there’s one mistake I see time and time again, it’s that people try to write a novel in their cover letters. That is simply not necessary. A cover letter is a little bit formality…
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EmploymentMetrix.com
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“It is time to turn our unemployment system into a reemployment system…”
25 Jan 2012 | 8:20 amJust in case you missed last night’s State of the Union and wanted to know what the President said about jobs, here are the highlights: In the last 22 months businesses have created more than 3 million jobs. Last year... -
Beyond.com Honored with the Future 50 Award from SmartCEO Magazine
16 Jan 2012 | 2:18 pmBeyond.com, a Career Network focused on helping people grow and succeed, was honored with the 2012 Philadelphia SmartCEO/ Clifton Gunderson Future 50 award. This award recognizes the Greater Philadelphia area’s 50 fastest-growing companies based on employee and revenue growth over... -
Why You Should Hire Overqualified Employees
12 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amLately, I've been asking myself if in this kind of economy are professionals focusing on their career or are they focusing on keeping or getting a job? I ask this question because I hear so many stories about American workers... -
Great Way to Start the New Year
6 Jan 2012 | 12:42 pm“New Year, New You”—the cheesiest tagline/slogan ever! But I admit it applies. Whether you’re resolving to get a new job this year, change career paths, or simply do your job better, this time of year brings out the best in... -
Staying On Task Before a Vacation Is the Hardest Part
22 Dec 2011 | 8:30 amThis will be my last post for 2011, it is sad yet exciting to think that the year is coming to a close. It’s been an exciting year—Charlie Sheen went crazy crazier, Kim Kardashian got married, the St. Louis Cardinals...
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Great Leadership
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Leading in a New Direction - 3 Techniques for Thinking up New Business Ideas
26 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmHere's a guest post from entrepreneur Duncan Murtagh,"an Irishman living in Taiwan, who has been to New Hampshire several times": How can we move past the tough times of 2011 to a more profitable 2012? Well we could start by coming up with some new ideas to drive revenue growth. In this article I’ll demonstrate 3 different techniques that 3 very different businesses could use, and may have used, to think up new business ideas. 1. The S.C.A.M.P.E.R. checklist of questions is a powerful tool for looking at your existing product/service lines and coming up with new variations. Probably the… -
How to Get the Most Benefit from an Executive Development Program
24 Jan 2012 | 2:48 pmIn my current role as Director of Executive Development Programs at the University of New Hampshire, I’ve had the opportunity to observe and interact with hundreds of our program participants. In former roles, in managing leadership development programs at large companies, I would always take the time to talk to participants before and after they attended an external executive development program. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot, including how to design programs that meet the needs of real-life executives. There are a lot of variables you need to pay attention to – the… -
Caring for the Commons
20 Jan 2012 | 3:47 pmGuest post by Fred Kiel, Ph.D. & Doug Lennick: If you’re in a leadership position, you make hundreds of decisions each day – and most of those have the potential to impact the well-being of others. They are moral decisions. Don Blankenship, the CEO of Massey Coal Mines regularly made decisions to bypass safety procedures and ultimately those decisions led to the accident which killed 29 workers. On the other hand, Jim Sinegal, the recently retired CEO of Costco Wholesale, generously paid his warehouse employees. Even part-time workers receive benefits. Incidentally, Costco employees… -
Creating the Conditions for Sustainable Innovation
18 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amHere's some new research on innovation and a guest post by By Rich Wellins, Ph,D., Senior Vice President, Development Dimensions International (DDI): In the past year, innovation has risen to the top of the business agenda. With the recession out of the way, corporations are refocusing on looking for new ways to grow. It seems not a day goes by that the major media writes (or broadcasts) stories in innovation. And, it has become more than just an imperative for our corporations, it has become a matter of national pride—or not. Some research shows that the U.S is losing its… -
Are You Managing or Just Nagging?
13 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pmFour universal truths about management: 1. Managers are responsible for the performance of those that report to them. 2. One of the core responsibilities of a manager is to take action when an employee’s performance is not up to par. 3. Confronting an employee performance problem is one of the most difficult (and also the most avoided) discussions a manager can have with an employee. 4. Many employees report that they feel their managers micromanage them, pick on them unfairly, or get all over their case for things that really don’t matter. In other words, they feel their manager is…
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The Accidental IT Leader
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What IT Managers Can Learn From The Failure Of A British IT Project
26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amImage Credit What caused the largest IT project in history to fail? The one thing that everyone in IT has learned is to stay away from projects that we just know are going to fail, right? It turns out that over in England, they seem to have forgotten this rule. They decided to do a huge IT project to modernize their health care system and guess what, it just failed. Sounds like a great learning opportunity for IT managers… The UK Health Service IT Upgrade Project So what was this monster project? It turns out that just like every other county; the UK’s public health care system uses a… -
IT Managers Need To Forget The Yearly Reviews – Do It Monthly!
19 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amImage Credit Feedback sessions need to be done more often with younger IT workers… A part of an IT Manager’s job is to let those people on his or her team know how they are doing. At most companies, this is done once a year during an annual employee review. I’m not sure about you, but have you ever asked yourself if this is the best way to do this kind of thing? In the age of Facebook and Twitter, maybe it’s time to do these kind of reviews more often… How Most Companies Do Employee Reviews Sure employee reviews are a good thing to do, but how are they done? Well,… -
The Wrong Way For An IT Manager To Fire A Worker
12 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amImage Credit When IT Managers fire IT workers, they need to do it the right way… It’s time for that IT worker to go. As an IT Manager, one of the most painful decisions that you are ever going to have to make is the decision to terminate an employee. Not only is this a tough call for you to make, if you have any sensitivity then you realize that it’s going to rough on them no matter how you go about doing this. Considering how important this is to both of you, perhaps we should spend a few moments talking about the right way to go about doing this part of your job… Lessons… -
2 Rules For Being A Better IT Manager Boss
5 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amImage CreditYou can't be a buddy and be a boss When I’m working with new IT Managers I often run into the buddy / boss problem. It’s perfectly understandable that any person newly placed into an IT Manager position would like to establish a positive relationship with the people that they are managing. This is all well and good, but it’s all too easy for an IT Manager to go too far – you can be a boss, but you can’t be a buddy. Pick One: Buddy Or Boss How did you ever learn to be a boss? I’m going to guess that you never took any courses on the subject. -
Merry Christmas – Take The Week Off!
28 Dec 2011 | 10:01 pmHere's Hoping That You Name Shows Up On The "Nice" List This Year! Loyal readers & subscribers, here’s hoping that this upcoming Christmas season week is a great week for you – I’m taking it off! Blogging will resume after the holidays… Everyone seems to celebrate something different this week, but I’m hoping that no matter how you choose to spend your time, you will enjoy yourself. The world can wait, let’s spend time with friends and family and we’ll get back to the madness when the new year begins… Have a happy and safe week…
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Mary Elizabeth Bradford - The Career Artisan
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Free Job Search Teleseminar: How to Brand & Market Yourself for Today’s Job Search
25 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pm****HURRY – LESS THAN 100 SEATS LEFT!!**** I am so excited to share with you that brand new for 2012, I am personally hosting a f-r-e-e monthly teleseminar series on various job search topics. *all topics were directly selected by you, my e-zine subscribers! My first info-packed teleseminar is THIS Saturday and it is titled: [...] -
Professional Networking Secrets: “Here is Your Insult . . . Would You Like a Slap in the Face with That?”
24 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amI truly understand that in today’s world of instant information it’s very easy to become overwhelmed and maybe a little callous. Kind of like giving a hard time to telemarketers that call our homes around dinner time. It is easy to forget it is a human being just trying to make a living on the [...] -
Economist Says 200,000 New Jobs In Texas This Year
18 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pmSenior Economist for the Federal Reserve says construction jobs will increase in 2012 while the fast growing markets of 2011 such as energy will slow slightly. It is a short interesting article. You can read it here. Share this: -
Emerging IT Career Options
22 Dec 2011 | 1:54 pmPeruse any newspaper’s employment section and you will find numerous IT job openings. A quick search on Internet sites such as Monster or CareerBuilder may yield thousands of results. Although there are many career options in IT, not all positions are equal, possess the same room for advancement or require the same amount of skill [...] -
A Very Special Interview With 7-Figure Small Business Coach Kendall Summerhawk
16 Dec 2011 | 4:43 pmThis year, many of my clients asked me about starting Their own part or full time business. Some of my clients feel that the security of working for a big company is no longer there. And those clients realize that working FOR themselves could be a fantastic investment IN themselves. And I agree! So I [...]
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CAREEREALISM.com
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How to Cut Your Hours Without Getting Fired
28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amNeed to cut your hours but afraid to lose your job? Here are some tips on approaching the subject with your employer without getting fired. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. -
Are You a ‘Persistent’ Job Hunter or Just a ‘Pest’?
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pmThe same job I applied for showed up on another recruitment agency's website. Would it be annoying if I phoned the company again? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. -
How to Find a Career, Not Just a Job
27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmHave a job but want a career? Setting aside time to read career advice articles can help you find guidance on looking for a career to love. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. -
New Approved Business Partner: ZipRecruiter
27 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pmZipRecruiter.com provides numerous tools and services for employers and job seekers alike. Employers can quickly post a job to multiple job boards. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. -
Give Your Job Search an Extreme Makeover in 2012!
27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amHow is that New Year's resolution list working for you? Now that it's the end of January, have you followed through on your job search goals? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.
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Lindsay Olson
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U.S. News & World Report Releases Ranking of Best Accredited Online Colleges
26 Jan 2012 | 8:23 pmFor decades now, U.S. News & World Report has annually released a respected ranking of American universities. For hiring managers and human resources personnel around the country this list has provided a useful resource in determining which academic institutions to look out for on resumes. But while USN&WR’s annual college rankings have always exclusively stuck to traditional “brick & mortar” universities, this year was the first time the periodical included a list of the best accredited online colleges in the country. The introduction of such a respected ranking of… -
5 Green Jobs that Will Increase in Demand
25 Jan 2012 | 11:55 amAs more companies strive to adhere to greener initiatives, you can guarantee that the need for individuals skilled in a variety of green technologies will grow significantly in the next couple of years. So much so will the demand increase, that individuals currently wondering about their own job security or which profession they should consider a career in are better to specialize in going green to enhance their likelihood of employment. Some of the fastest growing green careers include:Green ConstructionAs more people take interest in protecting their environment, you can expect the number… -
5 Ways to Use the Internet for Your Job Hunt
12 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pmYou know you can use the Internet to look for a job and to network to find one, but here are other ways you can do your own research to better position you to be hired.Research the Company Everyone says it, but I still hear back from hiring managers all the time about candidate’s lack of knowledge and preparation for an interview. The more you know about the company you’re interviewing with, the more you’ll impress hiring managers. Your preparation could be the determining factor between continuing in the process or being lead out of the interview quickly. A simple search online… -
My Ten Years and Two Cents
10 Jan 2012 | 11:12 amThis is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.It’s been ten years since I launched my own independent PR consultancy and I like to think I’ve learned a little along the way. When I look around, the view is certainly a little different now compared to what my life and job looked like ten years ago.A decade ago I was leading sizable account teams for a top PR firm. I worked long hours at the office and spent weeks working on-site at a client’s office in another city. Today I work for myself and for my small and medium-sized clients – most of whom don’t have internal marketing… -
Make Job Loss Work for You – Book Review & Giveaway
4 Jan 2012 | 8:15 amLosing a job can be difficult if you don’t have a game plan. Authors Richard S. Deems, Ph.D. and Terri A. Deems, Ph.D. address the emotional stress of losing a job as well as how to create a plan to get your next job and get back on track in Make Job Loss Work for You: Get Over It and Get Your Career Back on Track.Dealing with the Emotional This book does a fantastic job of addressing the emotional side of losing a job. The authors have what they call the Job Loss Cycle, which parallels a lot of the general grief process. It includes:Shock and disbelief: Feeling like you’re in a fog.
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CareerSolvers
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Is Your Personal Brand Fake?
22 Jan 2012 | 11:23 pmI recently came across a video called Sh*t New Yorkers Say. The video is a funny account of what it’s like to live in New York City. It touches on all that is magical and all that is annoying about this city in less than 3 minutes. It’s accuracy is uncanny and as a native New Yorker I’ve undoubtedly uttered at least 90% of the same things about this city during my time here. But I think the beauty of the video is that it depicts New York City life in a transparent and authentic way. It’s a city that attracts and repels its inhabitants at the same time. The feeling you… -
Bette White: Relevant and Employable at Age 90
17 Jan 2012 | 12:56 amAt age 88 Betty White had a leading role in the TV show Hot in Cleveland, a memorable Snickers commercial that first aired during the Superbowl, and a guest host spot on Saturday Night Live. And in the two years that have followed, Bette White continues to be everywhere and the job offers don’t seem to be slowing down. Today is Betty White’s 90th birthday and she’s still working. And I think this is a testament to her relevance. Her age hasn’t held her back because she continues to be able to play roles that people young and old can relate to and appreciate. In job… -
Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working
12 Jan 2012 | 11:39 pmI don’t know what it is about resumes. People seem to get so caught up in what they think a resume “should” be that they overlook what a resume can be…an entree to a new role, a new career, a new life. Some people seem to treat their resumes like they are their tax returns…break a rule and get penalized; enter information in a different place and suffer the consequences…it really doesn’t need to be so formulaic…and it shouldn’t be. A good resume is a representation of your strengths, your passion, your dreams…all wrapped up into a… -
Leaving Your Job? Leave Your ID Badge, Bathroom Key and Twitter Handle at the Door
11 Jan 2012 | 8:37 pmI recently came across this SHRM article Former Employees Claim Ownership of Twitter Handles, LinkedIn Connections describing the tug-of-war between employers and employees over ownership of Twitter handles and followers and LinkedIn accounts and connections once an employee leaves the company. While more and more companies seem to be creating more formalized social media policies, it’s obvious that there is still a lot of gray when it comes to deciding what rightfully belongs to the individual and what the employer can claim as theirs. According to a Forbes article, Who Owns Your… -
How Would You Get an Elephant Into a Refrigerator and Other Off the Wall Interview Questions
10 Jan 2012 | 9:43 pmI’m really enjoying Glassdoor’s Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011, complete with suggested responses from Glassdoor readers. Here are some of my favorites: Q. How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30pm on a Friday? A. More than are using Google+ Q. Name 5 uses of a stapler without staple pins. A. Nutcracker Q. How many planes are currently flying over Kansas? A. All of them. Planes can’t fly below or through Kansas. Q. What is 37 X 37? A. Hold on let me check my iPhone calc app. Q. How would you get an elephant into a refrigerator? A. I’d…
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Secrets of the Job Hunt
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Are You Worth an Interview the First Time Around?
27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amAs individuals fight for jobs in an economy that is still struggling to gain its footing, it is important for aspiring workers to give themselves the best chance possible to get their foot in the door.The best way to go about doing that is having a cover letter and resume that stand out from the competition. If your cover letter and/or resume are just average, they are likely to be filtered into a pile of similar pitches that may or may not get a response.If you are presently job hunting or will be in the near future, keep in mind several factors:• Companies get literally hundreds and… -
Does your email address matter to your job search?
26 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amDoes your email address matter? Some career advice I often give candidates - Your email address is often the very first impression you make as you apply for a job, and the first establishment of your personal brand. It's often the first thing a hiring manager looks at when deciding whether to open an email ... or delete it. Unfortunately, many candidates choose an email address that doesn't help them, or possibly hurts their chances. A strong email address can also help employers and recruiters find you. If an HR staffer, recruiter, or hiring manager can't find you easily, they are not likely… -
Dont be average
26 Jan 2012 | 7:32 amAverage is over. That is the title of Thomas Friedman's latest column in the NY Times. This particular passage sums it up best; In the past, workers with average skills, doing an average job, could earn an average lifestyle. But, today, average is officially over. Being average just won’t earn you what it used to. It can’t when so many more employers have so much more access to so much more above average cheap foreign labor, cheap robotics, cheap software, cheap automation and cheap genius. Therefore, everyone needs to find their extra — their unique value contribution that makes them… -
5 Ways Employers Say "We're Not Hiring You"
25 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pmEmployers are big chickens. Especially when it comes to saying, "Thanks, but no thanks". With all of the risk of lawsuits these days, it's no wonder. But as a candidate, you don't care about employer risk - you care about getting a straight answer. Chances are you've already gotten that answer from the employer of HR department. You just may not have understood exactly what they were saying. When you're the employer's first choice - they make sure you know it, so you'll choose to work for them instead of another employer. Even if you're one of the top 2 - 3 candidates, employers make it very… -
Need to Worry About a Credit Check When Job Hunting?
25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amAs more and more people look to go back to work in 2012, there are a number of roadblocks that could stand in their way. Among the issues to worry about is whether or not one’s credit report could hinder them in obtaining a new job. With the economy still in a fragile state of mind, it remains an employers’ market, meaning they are primarily calling the shots. In the event you’re job hunting and have a shaky credit history, should you be worried about having that history prevent you from getting a job? As research shows, a number of employers feel using credit searches on applicants…
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Direct Sellers: Mobile Tips for Your Personal Brand
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New Approved Business Partner: ZipRecruiter
27 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pmName: ZipRecruiter Websites: www.ziprecruiter.com [For Employers] jobs.ziprecruiter.com [For Job Seekers] blog.ziprecruiter.com [Blog] Twitter: @ZipRecruiter LinkedIn: /company/ZipRecruiter Bio: ZipRecruiter.com
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Rod Colon
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If You Choose To Do It; Observe The Protocols!
27 Jan 2012 | 6:48 amWhile there are very few hard and fast rules on social networking sites, there are guidelines and protocols you should follow to ensure a positive experience and avoid problems, conflicts, and confrontations: • If you're going to participate in social networking, do it properly: Participate frequently, respond to questions, and portray your brand in a positive way.• Don't sell: People want to know about you as a person first and that takes some time.• The best strategy: Spend time watching and learning to get a "feel" for the dialog; then, gradually start participating.• Always try to… -
How To Work Hidden Job Market as CEO of ME, Inc.
20 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amContact Coach Rod The Hidden Job Market is the name given to all the opportunities out there that are unadvertised, either because a company wants to find candidates through its employees' networks or because no such position currently exists. In the last case, you must depend on your own ingenuity to identify potential opportunities at an intriguing company, do your homework to determine what that company truly needs, then figure out how to create an attractive, value-added position. Finally, you need to “sell the concept.”How Do You Access It?Due to the sheer volume of applicants… -
The Importance of Giving Back
13 Jan 2012 | 8:04 amLeaders all over the world recognize the importance of giving back to the organizations that put them in power. Empowering Today’s Professionals Network leaders feel the same way and realize that their selfless efforts make a great difference to the organization as a whole. Investing time in the group as a leader means helping the “next wave” of CEOs to blossom and grow. An earlier group did it for you, correct? And when you were on the receiving end of all that mentoring, I’ll bet you were occasionally curious about how those leaders made their way into those positions of leadership. -
Empowering Today's Professionals in 2012! Join Us...
6 Jan 2012 | 7:48 amWhen friends learn that I've written a book about my networking organization, EMPOWERING TODAY’S PROFESSIONALS Network they often ask, "Rod ... There are at least 15,000 books out there about networking. Why write another one?” For one thing, this isn’t just another book about networking. This book is about a bold new approach to finding jobs, clients, and business opportunities — as well as performing complete career makeovers. It’s about helping business professionals win the race for 21st century jobs. The second reason for writing this book — a far more compelling reason in my… -
Rod Colon to give speech titled “The Golden Nuggets Called Advocates” on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:30 PM Lakewood, NJ
5 Jan 2012 | 8:13 amRod Colon to give speech titled “The Golden Nuggets Called Advocates” on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:30 PM Lakewood, NJ for the Lakewood Piners Toastmasters meeting at the Lakewood Municipal Building - 231 Third Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. Meeting room on the 2nd floor off the rear corridor - Conference Room "C" On Toastmasters International: In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to…
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Sweet Careers Consulting
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Information about the Emergency First Aid at Work Course and Qualification
25 Jan 2012 | 9:44 amGuest Author: Mark Thwaite Given the legal liabilities that many businesses can find themselves facing should either an employee or a member of the public suffer illness or injury at work or while on the business premises, it is no surprise that many businesses are choosing to take measures to ensure that they are prepared should an emergency occur. To a certain extent this is a legal obligation – companies are required to have a complete first aid kit on the premises at all times and to choose an appointed person from amongst their staff who will look after this and be responsible for… -
Can You “Tell Me About Yourself?”
23 Jan 2012 | 8:44 amGuest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com. Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/ While you may practice answering many interview questions, this is definitely one to prepare for. How you answer the question will let the interviewer know if you have actually thought about what to say. Don’t stress if you’re not sure how to respond to the “tell me about yourself” question. So that you won’t be thrown off guard, experts offer some advice on answering this question in your next interview. Stay focused on the most important details-… -
End Piracy, Not Liberty
18 Jan 2012 | 9:35 amThis is off-topic for us, but we believe it’s important. Please take time to learn more about SOPA and PIPA, two bills that would censor the web and could make it very difficult for small organizations like Sweet Careers to operate. Here’s a video created by Google (video embedded): To learn more, and to sign the petition against SOPA and PIPA, go to: https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/ You may also be interested in: No Related Posts -
Common Cover Letter Errors: Impersonal Salutations
17 Jan 2012 | 9:39 amTo be most effective, a cover letter should be personalized. This video begins our series on common cover letter errors. What cover letter questions have you got? Be sure to ask them in the comments below! (video embedded) The Common Cover Letter Errors series exposes the most common errors found in cover letters, particularly among college students, recent graduates and young professionals. You may also be interested in: Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Diversity/Cultural Awareness Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Organizational Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus:… -
Five Career Tips for College Freshman
12 Jan 2012 | 8:50 amGuest Author: CareerAlley Website: http://careerAlley.com If you are a college freshman, time is on your side. How, you may ask? Well for one, hopefully the job market will be better in four years. And for another, you have 4 years to do all of the things you really need to do to set yourself apart from your classmates and the millions of other people that are competing for jobs. I know some college grads that are working in liquor stores or as cashiers in clothing stores. I don’t think this is where you want to work when you graduate (not that there is anything wrong with that). You…
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The Business of Thanks
27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 amRead original article here. When you’re given the opportunity to meet or communicate with someone, you should always demonstrate your appreciation with a note of thanks. The method you use, however, may differ depending on the situation. Here are some rules of thumb to keep in mind as you’re considering how to express your gratitude: General Rules: • Be sure to check spelling and grammar • When in doubt, send a handwritten note • The more expensive the entertainment, the more the need for a handwritten note Handwritten Notes: • If you’re thanking someone for a first time… -
10 Smart Ways to Use Social Media in Your Job Search
27 Jan 2012 | 10:25 amSocial media has never been so vital to job hunters. But using social media like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for job search takes a few more tricks than keeping profiles and personal updates. Here is an abstract from a slideshow by Alexis Grant from U.S. News Money and Career. The original slideshow can be read at http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/10-smart-ways-to-use-social-media-in-your-job-search/1. 1. Let people know that you are looking. Tweet or update your status when you have published your resume. 2. Don’t be afraid to network on Facebook. Friends are usually more… -
Career Fair Tips
24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amCareer fairs are a great way to search for jobs and make connections with employers and companies, but walking into a convention room filled with dozens of company representatives can be intimidating and a little baffling. To make the most of your time at a job fair, it is important to know what to do before you arrive and how you should interact with the company representatives during the fair. Listed below are some tips to help make your time at job fairs as productive as possible. Before the Fair: Do your homework! Being able to ask informed questions shows the representatives that you are… -
Recruiter Pet Peeves
23 Jan 2012 | 9:49 amOriginal article by Lindsay Pollak can be found here. It’s that time of year again: students are busy applying for jobs and internships that will be waiting for them once school lets out. While it’s very important you take the right steps during the application process, there are also some things you should avoid doing in order to increase your chances of getting the position you want. Below are a few pet peeves expressed by recruiters about entry-level candidates. 1. Not doing your homework. There really is no excuse for not learning as much information about a company as… -
Fanny Briceno, 2011, US Congress
16 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pmThe Career Center congratulates intern, Fanny Briceno, 2011 US Congress
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Dan Erwin
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Just a "Taste of College" Can Boost US Success in the Talent Wars
15 Jan 2012 | 10:16 pmThe need for hard-to-find talent has some of America’s best companies getting involved in high school education. A former client, now senior executive at General Mills, nailed the problem. “If we don’t build relationships at high school level, another major firm (Target or Best Buy) will steal some of our best potential talent,” she said. Business support and pushing of talent development, even at the pre-college levels, will more and more become a key strategic necessity for American companies. Talent development in K – 12 will take many different forms. What top researchers… -
IBM's Unique, Highly Successful "Ground Rules"
5 Jan 2012 | 10:33 pmA textbook case in how to drive change, IBM has been so consistently successful that it is almost boring. Even more surprising is the size of its workforce in contrast to other tech firms: IBM has more employees than Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Cisco, Apple, Amazon and Google all put together. Furthermore, only HP pulls in more revenue than IBM. What’s the secret to IBM’s success? In an interview with Steve Lohr, Sam Palmisano, the retiring CEO, says that the firm’s pursuit of excellence around four dimensions—ground rules—shaped the strategy and focus over the past ten years. Palmisano… -
My One Wish for 2012
1 Jan 2012 | 7:26 amIt’s that time of the year when many review the past, set goals for the next year, and make a few resolutions and wishes. My goals are ongoing, and I have no new resolutions, but I do have one wish—a very important one. But first, a bit of background. For only the fifth time in US history, we’re facing a momentous choice about the nature of government. Both Republicans and Democrats believe this to be true. In fact, Newt Gingrich recently reached back to the 1860’s saying, “This is the most important election since 1860 because there’s such a dramatic difference between the best… -
Listening Is NOT a Linear Game
30 Dec 2011 | 9:03 am“Wait, wait. I’m not finished.” Four keys to truly listening. Listening is far more difficult, more fatiguing and often more frustrating than talking. Even the best listeners have to bite their tongues to stop from reacting, interrupting or verbally identifying with the person talking. Effective listeners listen for different levels of meaning. The linguistic or denotative level is simply that to which the message refers. “Jim can’t come to the team meeting.” The individual words of the sentence and the sentence as a whole have linguistic meaning. “Jim” refers to… -
Want to Make a Lot of Money? Don't Major in Business.
22 Dec 2011 | 9:34 amWarning: This blog may be bad for your health. According to some recent statistics, one of five college students today is majoring in business. Who recommended that dumb major? The pay statistics sure don’t support it. In fact, majors in American studies, political science, philosophy and literature (that’s right, the humanities--literature) make more money by mid-career than business majors. This is not a blog that business majors and their parents will want to read. In fact, the Penelope Trunks of the world are probably already pissed by the first paragraph. Tough! In the latest Pay…
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The Insider's Interview Blog
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Jan 24, Interview Thank You
24 Jan 2012 | 12:21 amSend an interview thank you letter as soon as possible after your job interview. Although it is a well known fact that sending a thank you note is an essential part of the job interview follow up many candidates neglect to do this.It will take you ten minutes to personalize these sample interview thank you letters and emails. Send a well written thank you letter and stand out as the right job candidate. -
Jan 16, Panel Interview Tips
16 Jan 2012 | 10:25 amPanel interviews can be very intimidating! These panel interview tips help you to handle the panel interview with confidence and success. Find out how to make a good impression from the word go, how to answer panel interview questions and how to close the panel interview. Be well prepared for your panel job interview. -
Jan 9, Employer Interview Questions
9 Jan 2012 | 6:13 amAnother top interview question for 2011 was "What has been your greatest success to date?" Find out how to successfully answer this interview question about previous achievements. It is important that the success you describe is related in some way to the skills and behaviors required for the job you are interviewing for. View good sample interview answers to help you develop your own winning response. -
Jan 3, Answering Interview Questions
3 Jan 2012 | 6:13 amAccording to Glassdoor the third most common interview questions asked in job interviews in 2011 was "Why do you want to work for this company?" This question demands careful preparation and research to come up with a well considered interview answer. Find out how to answer this question successfully in your job interview. -
Dec 28, Good Interview Questions
28 Dec 2011 | 4:55 amHere is a list of good interview questions to ask in your job interview. It is essential to your job interview success to prepare a number of insightful questions to ask when the interviewer asks the standard question "Do you have any questions?" Use these sample questions to draw up a list of appropriate and relevant questions to ask in your interview. Impress as the best prepared job candidate.
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The Hiring Site
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Pay Scales and Job Descriptions: Two Ways to Break the Bad Hire Blues
26 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pmIt’s true that your company, no matter what other aspects you may excel and grow in, is only as good as its people. Yet, your people are only as good as your process of selecting them. As a company currently growing or preparing for future growth, how can slow down enough to reverse the cycle and improve your selection process to bring in better people–and see better business results? CareerBuilder and Inc.’s just-released report, “Geared to Growth: Building an Infrastructure for the Long Haul,” will help you prepare for the recruitment changes and challenges that come… -
What CareerBuilder’s Big Game Investment Means for Employers
26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amIt’s coming: The onslaught of buffalo chicken dips, foam fingers bigger than most people’s heads, shushing of those talking during the game, shushing of those talking during the commercials, vintage jersey envy, and a whole lot of whooping, shouting, and possibly even “pulling a Tebow” (hey, things can get emotional–I’m not judging). Of course, I’m talking about this year’s Big Game, happening on February 5. As you may know, CareerBuilder is among those businesses participating in the game’s commercials this year–2012 marks our… -
What Skills Gap? 5 Ways to Get the Qualified Workers You Need
24 Jan 2012 | 9:19 amFinding workers with the right skills can be a skill in itself. If you find yourself complaining that you can’t find the qualified candidates you need for certain positions at your organization, the good news is you’re not alone – by a long shot. According to a recent Manpower survey, 52 percent of U.S. employers can’t find the skilled workers they need to fill open positions. Dire as these findings may seem, the situation isn’t hopeless. In a recent editorial for Harvard Business Review addressing how companies can navigate the growing skills gap, CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson… -
Forget Social Media | Recruit Employees With Word-of-Mouth Marketing
20 Jan 2012 | 9:01 amThey may love their Facebooks, their Twitters and their YouTubes, but the members of Gen Y may not be nearly as swayed by social media as you might think. New research around social media’s influence on consumer behavior indicates that, while millennials might be “digital natives”, they are actually more influenced by word-of-mouth marketing than social media when it comes to making purchasing decisions. The takeaway for hiring managers and recruiters? Given that employee recruitment is essentially just another form of marketing, focusing more on word-of-mouth marketing techniques… -
Relocation Nation 2012: How Workers and Employers Are Making a Move
18 Jan 2012 | 11:50 amWe’ve talked recently about how voluntary turnover is on the rise this year. As it turns out, many of those workers may not be remaining anywhere near their own backyard when they leave their current job. A whopping 44 percent of workers say they’ll relocate this year for the right job, according to a new CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive© among more than 3,000 hiring managers and HR professionals and nearly 8,000 U.S. workers. Many employers are doing their best to make the stress of moving worthwhile: Nearly a third say they’ll foot the relocation bill in…
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Harrison Barnes
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Bad Manners, Rumors, and Your Career
27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmOne of the risks you face as you progress in your career is rumors. People may make up various falsehoods and share incorrect (usually negative) information about you. These falsehoods can spread like wild fire and can literally destroy your career overnight. It is even more dangerous when there is an element of truth to these rumors and you do not speak out against them. Rumors can be created by your competitors, by someone who does not like you, or simply by a colleague for seemingly no reason at all. Regardless of the source of information, once a rumor is created, it can damage you a… -
Don’t Be Dead Weight–Contribute More than You Take
26 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmOne of the most important things you can do for any employer is produce value far in excess of what you receive as compensation. When you look at a highly compensated salesperson, for example, the chances are very good that he or she is producing a lot more value than he or she is paid for. A salesperson who makes $100,000 a year is probably producing at least $500,000 in revenue for the company he or she works for. It is like this with every profession. Lawyers who bill clients $700,000 a year for their services inside a law firm are unlikely to be paid more than a couple of hundred thousand… -
Sympathy, Morale, and the Importance of Being Organized
25 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmIn every job I have ever had, I have been happy for the most part. When I was an attorney, for example, I liked many aspects of being an attorney. When I worked in the asphalt business, I loved many aspects of that business. Most people are able to find some level of enjoyment in every job that they do. What is interesting, though, is that in every job I ever had, there were always people around me who were more than happy to stop by my office and go out to lunch with me, just to give me the news that my job really sucked–regardless of what I might think of the job. “It is really… -
The Better Your Product, the Better Your Life
24 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmOne day, when I was growing up, I had a pain in my foot and my stepmother took me to see a podiatrist. I had never heard of a podiatrist and I have never been to one since, but I remember hearing the most unusual story at the time about a girl who became a podiatrist. Several years ago, some friends of one of my parents’ had a daughter who completed a few years of college and was pretty out of control. She had gotten horrible grades, had gotten into all sorts of trouble, and seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. She was planning on going back for her third year of college when… -
Control Your Environment
23 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmHave you ever known someone whose life seems to go wrong at every turn? I have known several people like this. Here are some examples of things that have gone wrong for them: They sign up for a course in school, forget they are enrolled, and get an F in the class–crushing their chances of getting into a good graduate school. They constantly have strange health problems. People around them seem to constantly be dying or having accidents for no apparent reason. They are robbed and beaten up, even in good neighborhoods. The sewer pipes explode in their house and destroy their home a week…
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CircleBlog
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Has the Paper Resume been forced into Unwanted Retirement?
27 Jan 2012 | 10:05 amBy Gretchen Gunn. Principal, MGD Services, Inc. Thanks to social media (LinkedIn) I didn’t miss a current Wall Street Journal article discussing the death of the paper resume (http://on.wsj.com/wftqlx). So is it true? Is the paper resume obsolete? Yes. As a staffing partner, I always hand them back to candidates I meet at career fairs or Wired4Hire seminars and gently ask that they email me a copy. Why? Because that paper resume has little chance of leaving my roll along brief case which houses my laptop, iPad, and other electronics. Our entire recruiting process is now online. But this is… -
Are You Dreaming in Color?
24 Jan 2012 | 11:03 amBy Todd Cohen Thought Leader on Building Sales Culture; Professional Speaker and Author , ToddCohen.com Now that 2012 is here, it’s the obvious time to do what we all do – think about the coming year and the past year, and then think about what we want to do different to make a greater or more significant impact in the upcoming year. It’s the natural thoughts we all have. I was talking with a colleague about what salespeople do when January rolls around and new goals and territories are handed out. They ask the inevitable question, “How am I going to make this…?” So, my question… -
Test Your Personality BEFORE the Interview
23 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pmBy Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions Some people seem to shine in interviews, and you might wonder why this is the case. Though they may lack certain skills, they can still manage to get a job right when they need it, and they continue to succeed when they are employed. What can you learn from them? While you might not want to think about it, the way you portray yourself in person may be the determining factor. If you don’t have the personality that meshes with a company, they might be less likely to hire you – even if you’re the most qualified. ◦… -
What Your Emails are Saying to Hiring Departments
20 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmBy Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions You’re emailing and emailing, but not getting the responses you want? It might be time for an email lesson. Though you might be sending your emails to the right person and providing the right information, if you’re not coming across well in your emails, you’re not going to make as great of an impression as you like. Are you making these email mistakes? -
When You Don’t Have a College Degree
19 Jan 2012 | 2:24 pmBy Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions Many more people in the job market today are worried about changing careers or being forced to change careers because of one minor blip in their resume – no college degree. In the past, it wasn’t necessary to have this sort of education because you learned the skills you needed to learn when you were on the job. Today is different and if you don’t have a degree, you’ll need to work hard to prove you’re just as good as any college graduate. ◦ Go back to school – The easiest solution is to go back to school as…
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CryptaPix 3.06
27 Jan 2012 | 7:47 pmCryptaPix is an image file management and encryption program for Windows. Organize, print and secure your digital photos and downloaded image files. Resize, rotate, crop, and remove red-eye from photographs. Create standalone slideshows to send to your friends. Secure your proprietary images from unauthorized access with 256-bit AES encryption or hide sensitive text, data, or other images into an image with the secure steganography feature. # Read support for these formats: BAY, BMP, CRW, CR2, CUR, DCR, DCX, DIB, EMF, FAX, GIF, G3F, G3N, ICB, ICO, JIF, JPC, JPE, JPG, JP2, J2C, J2K, MRW, NEF,… -
VSO Media Player 0.99.1.416 ML + Portable
27 Jan 2012 | 7:19 pmVSO Media Player 0.99.1.416 ML + Portable | 10.99/13.07 Mb VSO Media Player free is a video player which can play video and audio files, is extra light and easy to use. Free Video Player100% freeNo adware and spyware, or toolbars Extra Lightonly 6MB Blu-ray compatibleSpecially designed to be compatible with blu-ray files and foldersif reading a blu-ray disk from your optical drive a decryptor maybe needed such as AnyDVDsupporting multi-angle + multi-versionreads AVCHD .ISO files Easy to usedrag and drop supportfile navigation panel to jump from title to title Audio PlayerSupports various… -
Rapid Typing Tutor 4.4.3 ML + Portable
27 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pmRapid Typing Tutor 4.4.3 ML + Portable | 5.79/6.33 Mb Game plot. Training takes place in virtual picturesque underwater world. Variety of underwater fauna will make fun of your training. The more you improve your printing level the more nice underwater creatures will come to light. Keyboard emulator will help you learn blind printing quickly. Keys and finger workplaces are lighted. Uses the simple and colorful interface. Colorful skins library is supported. Incoming searches:Samplitude Music Studio 17 torrentserienummer win 7 -
Remove FAKE Antivirus 1.84 + Portable
27 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pmRemove FAKE Antivirus 1.84 + Portable | 1.33/1.36 Mb Remove FAKE Antivirus is used to remove the most popular fake antiviruses. What is fake antivirus? This is a type of virus/malwares which disguises itself to be an antivirus. It infects your computer when you accidentally click a link in a website which will download the malware into your computer and run automatically when your windows boot. It scan the infected computer and produces fake alert warnings. It convinces you that your computer is in danger and urge you to purchase a useless copy of the fake antivirus. These fake antiviruses… -
Inus Rapidform XOR3 v3.0.0.4 x86/64
27 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pmInus Rapidform XOR3 v3.0.0.4 x86/64 | 1.32 GB Rapidform XOR , pack 3G (third generation) for reverse engineering, is a complete software to create CAD models from 3D scan data. With Rapidform XOR, you can access data from any 3D-scanner and easily create editable, parametric solid models of virtually any physical object. System requirements: CPU- Intel and AMD ??Processors.- Multi Processors for Greater Performance recommended RAM – Minimum: 1 GB – Recommended: 2 GB – Virtual Memory; XP: recommended to 5/2 times the amount of RAM Vista, Win7: recommended to use the default…
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Jonathan Fields
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10 Commandments of Epic Business
26 Jan 2012 | 10:08 amAt the end of my 2011 Annual Report, I created a simple graphic called - “10 Commandments of Biz” The 10 commandements were about doing business a different way. One that was designed to lead to not just a great career that changed lives, but to the ability to love the work you do in the world, the business you aspire to build and the life you want to live. And, in the context of the Annual Report, it was a bit of a parting bonus gift, a quick little slice of fun to leave you thinking about how you bring yourself to the world. While the entire Annual Report took off online (more… -
Why Hotel Magnate, Chip Conley, Is Getting Emotional
17 Jan 2012 | 9:22 amHe built the second largest boutique hotel group in the world, Joie de Vivre…then flatlined on stage while giving a keynote before thousands. Chip Conley survived, but this experience was a bit of a wake-up call. One that set in motion a different path. For years, Conley had been a deep student of human behavior and the psychology of success. That interest, along with two decades building his company, led him to write the New York Times bestseller, PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo From Maslow. Now, having sold a controlling interest in Joie de Vivre to Hyatt, Conley is back… -
Annual Report 2011: Serve | Aspire | Transcend
12 Jan 2012 | 9:30 amEvery December, I reflect upon what went right, what went wrong, what took me by surprise, what I can learn from these awakenings, and how I’ll change what I’m doing next year. I do this by writing an annual review. The process of spinning thoughts into logic and language is incredibly illuminating. It allows me to see and synthesize on a different level than pure contemplation. Inspired and humbled by the legendary annual reports of Berkshire Hathaway founder, Warren Buffet, I decided to expand my exploration into a full-blown 2011 Annual Report and give it a theme—”Serve,… -
2012 Business Catalyst Awards
2 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amI spend an inordinate amount of time speaking with, interviewing, reading, watching and listening to a cornucopia of leading and emerging voices on entrepreneurship, small-business, marketing and behavioral change. Every year, some established voices get stronger, others weaken and new ones arrive on the scene. Still, much of the recognition for thought-leadership goes to larger “magazine format” or multi-author blogs and larger online versions of print magazines. I thought it was time to start honoring the individual, often less filtered voices in a more formal way, collect them… -
Don’t Treat Your Best Customers Like Morons and Marks
21 Dec 2011 | 9:08 amI recently cancelled an online service. It was a monthly subscription model. A solid service. It’s just that my needs had changed and I no longer needed it. I might have in the future, though, and figured I’d go back to it “if and when.” After checking the box that cancelled the service, I was pushed to a page that made me a “one-time” offer. Re-activate my subscription immediately and I could lock in a monthly price that was 20% less than what I’d been paying. The same screen also told me this was a one time offer that would go away and never come…
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Gradversity
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What You Can Learn in an MBA Program
26 Jan 2012 | 1:20 pmIf you’re thinking about going back to school, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great way to prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the exciting and competitive industry of business. To truly determine whether this program is suited for you, it’s important to understand exactly what you will learn as a student in an MBA program. Reviewing and analyzing the concepts that will be addressed in your courses will allow you to prepare for the workload and gain a better understanding of whether or not you… -
Leave Feelings about Former Employer at Home When Interviewing
24 Jan 2012 | 9:56 amNinety-nine percent of us have all had that employer we didn’t like, who messed up our careers, made eight-hour days seem like 16 hour days, and on and on. That being said, have you gone on a job interview recently and purposely or accidentally trashed a former employer? If the answer is yes, there is a good chance you are still job hunting. While your feelings may be justified, they need to stay bottled up during the interview process so that you don’t get one strike against you before you even get out of the meeting. Let’s face it, a potential employer doesn’t want… -
Crimes in College: How they’ll affect your Job Opportunities in the Future
23 Jan 2012 | 7:48 amCollege—While it’s usually a fun and adventurous experience for most students, there are other students who get into legal trouble due to their definition of “fun.” Getting charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in college is more common than one may think. And while it doesn’t make you the scum of the earth—after all you might’ve been arrested for protesting—your record could still compromise your job prospects after graduating. To see if you should be concerned about getting a background check during your round of job interviews and how you should… -
You Don’t Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
19 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pmHow much time and thought do you put into your overall appearance preparations when you go on a job interview? If the answer is little to none, then there is a good chance that you are still looking for a job. You see, appearance, including clothing and grooming, does make the man or woman in many cases when they step foot in someone’s office for a one-on-one interview. The Suit Does Make the Man When I first relocated to the West Coast some 16 years ago, my first interview at a weekly newspaper caught me a little off guard. I showed up for the meeting wearing a suit and tie, only to… -
Philanthropic Field Representative Gives Canine Eyes to the Blind
19 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pmThis is the career story of a professional philanthropist as told to JustJobs.com Academy. This site features real stories from professionals in a myriad of professions. If you have considered a career in philanthropy, read on to learn what the job is really like from this Philanthropic Field Representative. Visit JustJobs for more interviews with philanthropy professionals including one from a fundraiser and a giving coordinator and many others. My job title is officially “field representative.” I have been doing this job now for about 20 years and I’m looking forward to…
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The Career Doctor Blog
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Changing Careers Out of Dead-End Job
27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amGlenn writes: I’m in a dead-end job and feel a real need to make a career change. My employer is reorganizing the department and probably going to offer most people a package. I see this as my chance to get out and do something different. So, what should I do — and what should I not do? I already have a tentative job offer from an old boss and am thinking of taking it once I get the package. Your advice? The Career Doctor responds: What should you do? If you are seriously thinking of changing careers — not just jobs or employers — what you should not do is jump at the… -
Will Technical Theater Career Provide Steady Work?
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amLindsey writes: I am interested in technical theatre and I am thinking about majoring in it. My concerns are what type of steady occupation could I work in after college? The Career Doctor responds: First, let me state that only you can answer your question. The ideal situation for any student or job-seeker is to find a job/career that you love — and that is in demand. Technical theatre is all the stuff that goes on behinds the scenes — stage management, lighting, sound, props, wardrobe, scene design, etc. And as long as there is continued demand for theatre, there will be demand… -
Dancer Wants to Transfer Skills to Biology
25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amHeather writes: I have a BFA in dance performance and a good bit of professional/semi-professional dance experience. However, I have chosen to go back to school for my other passion: conservation biology. I am taking the required science and math courses at a college now to gain acceptance into a graduate program (without getting a second degree), but realize I will be competing with students who have not only a BS, but also lots more experience in the field. I am trying to gain some of that experience next summer by applying to internships or volunteering. I have read lots about… -
Will Former Employer Say Bad Things?
24 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAnonymous writes: I was terminated from my previous job. Could my ex-employer say any negative things that will reflect on my chances on getting a job? The Career Doctor responds: Possible? Yes. Likely? No. Given our litigious society, employers are getting more and more tight-lipped about what they say about former employees — so that it does not come back to haunt them. That said, most employers will state that you were terminated, and some may state whether you were fired for cause or simply terminated… so, you need to face the fact that in many cases, a prospective new… -
How to Find an Internship
23 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAnonymous writes: I am currently a student looking to find an internship or externship. I know I should target a company and then compose some sort of letter, but I have no idea where to start. Could you give me a few pointers? The Career Doctor responds: Now is the perfect time to start searching out internship opportunities for summer. There should be plenty of opportunities for all college students to obtain internships. How can college students track down internships? Here are the top four sources: Use your network of friends, family, former bosses/co-workers — everyone you know…
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Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips Blog
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Avoid Cookie-Cutter Resume Templates
27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 amPresenting another excerpt from the excellent blog post, Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working by our colleague, Barbara Safani. Here’s another reason your resume may not be working: You are using a resume template to convey how special you are. A resume is all about showcasing your unique value. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot by using a stale Microsoft resume template to explain your unique value proposition. -
Plan Post-Interview Thank-You Letter in Advance
26 Jan 2012 | 9:08 amWe bring you a final excerpt from an excellent blog post entitled Never underestimate the importance of your companions by Kelly Blokdijk of TalentTalks, which discusses — by offering real-life examples — the important role that cover letters and thank-you letters can play in the job search: You might want to start writing a thank-you note as soon as you have an interview scheduled. You can add the custom touches after your meeting. That is when you take the time to recap the critical skills you bring and reemphasize any pertinent discussion points. Don’t delay building the… -
Don't Rule Out a Graphically Interesting Resume
25 Jan 2012 | 9:27 amSharing another excerpt from the excellent blog post, Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working by our colleague, Barbara Safani. Here’s another reason your resume may not be working: You think using visual elements on a resume is weird. Many of us are used to seeing PowerPoint presentations where charts, graphs, and other visuals are used to create engagement and communicate information succinctly. Why would you think that a presentation of your candidacy should be any different? Visual elements can differentiate you from your competitors, convey a lot of quality information in… -
Cover Letter Must Have Distinctive Content
24 Jan 2012 | 8:38 amWe bring you another excerpt from an excellent blog post entitled Never underestimate the importance of your companions by Kelly Blokdijk of TalentTalks, which discusses — by offering real-life examples — the important role that cover letters and thank-you letters can play in the job search: Hailey was one of those “do without a cover letter” job seekers, until one day when she noticed quite a few employers were requiring them. Suddenly, she decided that her chances of attracting attention would be improved if she followed the application instructions by submitting a… -
You Can Write. Great! But Can You Write a Resume?
23 Jan 2012 | 11:28 amSharing another excerpt from the terrific blog post, Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working by Our colleague, Barbara Safani. Here’s another reason your resume may not be working: You think that because you are confident in your writing abilities you can write a good resume. Sure it helps to have a strong command of the English language. But resume writing is less about the actual writing and more about the strategy than many people realize. A resume writer can look at your background objectively, analyze any potential obstacles in your search, and create a strategy that…
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Career Success Partners
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2012 Personal Plan - Step 23 - Assemble Draft Plan for Your Board of Advisors
27 Jan 2012 | 7:26 amDay 23 of 31 days to Creating Your Inspiring Personal Plan for 2012 You have come light years in the last three weeks! And, you are now ready to assemble a draft copy of your plan for forwarding to the members of the Board of Advisors you established back in Step 2. You will not actually be submitting the draft until the day after Christmas, but in this step you will be pulling the draft together for the first time. (Regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas, you will want to be sensitive to the celebration choices of those to whom you will be sharing your plan.) To help you assemble… -
Executive Coach's Tip: The 3 x 3 Evalauation
26 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pmImmediately following a presentation, an event you organized, a meeting you were in charge of, or an important project that you wrapped up, consider a "3 x 3 Evaluation" as follows: 1 - Write down three key "take-aways" from from this event (things I learned, things I need to remember, things that might help me in the future). 2 - Write down three things you would definitely CHANGE next time (do differently, replace, add, stop doing, etc.) 3 - Write down the top three positive outcomes (results, impact on others, specific feedback you received, breakthroughs, etc.) … -
2012 Personal Plan - Step 22 - Create SMART Goals for 2012
26 Jan 2012 | 8:48 amDay 22 of 31 days to Creating Your Inspiring Personal Plan for 2012 Congratulations, you have reached the final step in preparing the material that will be assembled into the plan that you will share with your Board of Advisors. Tomorrow, I will share a template for assembling your package. You will then let it sit for a day while you just reflect on that you have created, before sending out your plan to your Board. While your Board is reviewing your plan, you will be transforming your plan into a powerful action plan and putting in place the support that will assure your success in 2012. -
2012 Personal Plan - Step 21 - Test Your Strategies
23 Jan 2012 | 7:52 amDay 21 of 31 days to Creating Your Inspiring Personal Plan for 2012 In Step 20, you created your hypothesis of the five or six strategies that you will be implementing in 2012 in order to make your Vision become an accurate depiction of how you are currently living your life, as opposed to merely an aspirational statement. Now, you need to test the validity of those strategies. All of the remaining steps in the planning process are predicated on your strategies so it is critical that they be at least a good starting point. The following five part test should provide you with… -
Executive Coach's Tip: Find the One Thing
20 Jan 2012 | 6:47 pmA great question to ask yourself as the year begins is this: "What is ONE THING that I am NOT currently doing that if I BEGAN doing it REGULARLY would have the biggest positive impact on my success at work this year?" What is IT for you? Think about it. Write it down. Then....begin doing it on Monday. At a minimum, TRY IT for the next 30 days .... and see what happens! Andy Robinson Your Executive Coach Andy@CRGLeaders.com (239) 285-5575
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Movin' On Up
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Foolproof Conference Calls: 3 How To Tips
27 Jan 2012 | 8:05 amIf you’ve ever been asked to set up a conference call, you know first hand the anxiety that comes with meetings conducted this way. So many things can go wrong, from the phone conferencing system, or web conferencing software not working to attendees not calling in on time. Conference calls are normally necessary when a question is complex, a decision is trying to be reached, or an idea is being pitched, which can all be stressful conversations in person, without the added challenges conference calls can bring. Here are a few tips to take control of the situation, help you plan for the… -
4 Ways to Background Check a Potential Employer
25 Jan 2012 | 8:07 amAll right, super-sleuths. You sent a strong résumé, and the employer has called you for an interview. What do you do now? It’s almost certain the prospective company is already starting to research who you are and what you’re like outside of work, so it’s just as important that you thoroughly background check them too. Even with slow economic conditions, choosing the right employer is imperative because you will be relying on them for continuous employment, a steady paycheck, and challenging work to help you develop and grow your skills. Where do you start? Where do you go other than… -
That Was Close! How Reporting Near Misses Can Keep you Safe
23 Jan 2012 | 8:14 amYou know what you can do to protect yourself from and to prevent injuries, but there is an often overlooked threat that lurks behind the scenes at the workplace. There’s a high probability that it’s happened to you, but you don’t really think about the implications it can have on you and those working around you. Ever have something fall off a shelf, a shirt caught on a piece of equipment, or your ladder narrowly misses a power line? To err is human. We all make mistakes from time to time, but incidents like those examples can not only put you in danger, but also endanger your… -
I Know What You Tweeted Last Summer, Can Social Media Harm Your Job Search?
20 Jan 2012 | 8:43 amSocial media has become an amazing tool millions of people use every day to meet, connect, and stay in touch with each other all over the world. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ help their users express themselves and meet like-minded individuals to share their thoughts and passions to build communities like never before. They are also tools for potential employers to get a better picture of who you are outside of the interview or résumé. According to a recent survey conducted by the recruiting and applicant tracking software company Jobvite, 90% of employers will refer to social… -
Find the Confidence to Speak up in a Meeting
16 Jan 2012 | 8:07 amThe famous author Mark Twain once said, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.” For many, it’s this mentality that keeps talented workers from expressing their ideas and experiences during meetings at work. No matter what your reason for staying quiet in a meeting, it’s important for you to have your voice heard. Not only is your employer losing a valuable insight or idea, but you are also slowing your career path and putting your eligibility for leadership in question. Even if you don’t have experience working in meetings,…
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Career Blog
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Resumes Miss The Most Important Keywords
24 Jan 2012 | 9:31 amQ. Are keywords on a resume as critical as everyone claims? I know the job boards use them, but I have had a lot of different experiences so I’m not sure what keywords I should be using. There is no doubt that keywords on a resume play an important role for the job boards and [...] Related posts:Q. How important are keywords on the resume? 2 Types Of Resume Key Word Searches You Must Get Past Why The Last Seven Resumes I Reviewed Failed -
Candidates Focus On Skills Instead Of What The Company Focuses On
17 Jan 2012 | 12:15 pmQ. I have had a number of interviews for which I know I am qualified, yet I still haven’t been offered a job. Just what do companies mean when they ask for qualified people? There are actually two different qualifications required, the hard skills; experience, education, past accomplishments, years of experience and so on. The [...] Related posts:An Absolute Must For A Job Interview Your Skills and Experience Don’t Matter In An Interview Getting Interviews But No Offers? Here’s Why -
Are You Coming In Second Place Too Often In Your Job Search?
10 Jan 2012 | 10:15 amQ. Last year I came in second too many times. I seem to get interviews and get asked back for additional interviews, but always end up the bridesmaid. I would like to change that in the new year, what do you suggest? The good news is that a lot of things are working in your [...] Related posts:Don’t Underestimate the Power the Four “A’s” Have On Your Interview Leveraging The Power of the First Impression Helps You Win The Interview Is Interviewing An Art Or Science? -
Assess Your Skills Before Considering a Career Change
3 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pmRecent surveys and news stories are addressing the issue of how many people are changing careers due to the recession. For many this is turning out to be a very positive experience. For some it is an opportunity to do something they have wanted to do for years, but never had the chance. Regardless of [...] Related posts:Considering a Career Change? Here Are Some Things to Consider. Does Your Career Flounder and Flop Around Like a Fish out of Water? Job Hunting Three “P’s” Will Change Your Results -
Be Prepared For That Next Interview
27 Dec 2011 | 12:18 pmA job search is much like a cable news show, you have to get your point across in sound bites. You often don’t have time to give a detailed answer. Candidates need to get comfortable with doing this. Think about all the times during your job search when you are required to give the famous, [...] Related posts:There is No Time for On The Job Training While in a Job Search Don’t Underestimate the Power the Four “A’s” Have On Your Interview Getting Professional Help Can Shorten Your Job Search – Example 2- Interview Mistakes
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
New Theme: Newsy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pmIf you feel like it’s a chore to keep up with all your favorite blogs, you can now read posts from all the blogs you follow (even the ones that aren’t on WordPress.com!) in one convenient place on the WordPress.com home page: Your reader displays all the posts across all the blogs you follow in the order they were published, with the most recent content appearing at the top. You’ll see an excerpt of the introduction to each post, the first image in the post, and thumbnails of any other images that the post contains. You can even like and reblog WordPress.com content directly…
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Mystic Madness
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Super Achievers: Pros And Cons
27 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pmThere has been a long debate running for years now, weather it is good or bad to be a super achiever form childhood. I believe there are interesting arguments to be made on both sides of the debate, and that is why I have decided to make a list of the pros and cons of [...] Related posts: Pros And Cons Of Capital Punishment What Are Super Foods -
Starting A Housekeeping Business
27 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pmIf you’re an entrepreneur looking for a good idea I may have just what you are looking for. In recent years, a housekeeping business seems to be the pot of gold for anyone looking to invest their money. It sounds unlikely but you can really make a lot of money in this kind of business [...] Related posts: Do You Have What It Takes For A Business Intelligence Career? Casual Business Attire For Women Making Money On Internet – How My Online Business Got Started -
Problem Solving Brainstorming Tips
26 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmBrainstorming is one of the most important and widely used problem solving strategies by managers worldwide. But why is this method so popular and what are the best problem solving brainstorming tips? In the following paragraphs I will try to show how a brainstorming session should work ideally. I know that nowadays people skip over [...] Related posts: How To Resolve A Problem At Work -
The Best Employee Evaluation Tools
26 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pmA good business is only as good as the manager who runs it. I think that there is no denying this truth. The manager is the person in your company who can make the difference between profit and bankruptcy. One of the most important aspects a manager has to take care of is employee evaluations. [...] Related posts: How To Measure Employee Satisfaction Employee Motivation Ideas Creative Employee Recognition Programs -
Can Equity Theory Research Help You Maximize Your Profits?
25 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pmEquity theory research has been in full throttle in the last few years. I believe it is one of the most fundamental theories to understand in order to have profit in your business. It will give you tremendous insight into how your employees feel and think about work. I shall make a short summary of [...] No related posts.
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One Person/Multiple Careers: The Book
26 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmNew updated edition available! From lawyer/chefs to surgeon/playwrights and mom/CEOs, today’s most fulfilling lives are the ones filled with slashes. One Person/Multiple Careers is essential reading for anyone who is loathe to answer “What do you do?” with a singular definition. “Marci Alboher is the Walt Whitman of the new world of work.” – Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive, A Whole New Mind and Free Agent Nation “This groundbreaking book explains a future that’s already arrived.” – Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The… -
Farewell to My Yahoo! Blog
30 Nov 2009 | 8:44 amWhen I started the “Working the New Economy” blog in April, I knew it had an expiration date. I signed a short-term contract. I referred to myself as a guest blogger on Yahoo! Even the title, suggested that this was a project of limited duration. After all, how long could this “new economy” last? Now that it’s time to wrap up, it’s pretty clear that the new economy has become the new normal. And I can’t say that I have figured out exactly how to work it. Unemployment has now topped 10%. Counting those who are underemployed, it’s closer to 20%. -
Facebook: Are Your Friends Trusted Sources or Naggy Noisemakers?
25 Nov 2009 | 7:28 amPeople have been worrying for a long time about mixing business and pleasure on Facebook. Much of the conversation centers around how much of their personal lives people want to reveal to colleagues and bosses. But lately I’ve been interested in the flip side of this. How and how much should people talk about their businesses, their work, or their causes on Facebook or other social networking sites? The answer depends on how interesting your work, your business and your causes are to your friends. If what you post is interesting or useful, your friends will view you as a trusted source,… -
How to Critique Someone’s Writing
23 Nov 2009 | 7:38 amAs a person who makes my living with words, I’m regularly asked to read people’s writing and give feedback. A business plan. A resume. Website copy. A grad school application essay. A profile for an online dating site. I usually say some variation of yes to the request. But giving feedback is complex. Sometimes the person really wants me re-write the piece, not just give feedback, which makes me feel uncomfortable. People are also vulnerable when they ask for feedback. So I have learned to tread the line between honesty and brutality. Writers aren’t the only ones who are… -
4 Reasons to Share Your Ideas
22 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pmWe are living in an age where the power of crowds is accomplishing big things. Writers, who used to guard their ideas now hone their thinking through blogs, build and audience, and then publish their books for a group of expectant readers. Every day experts spend their free time contributing to Wikipedia. And lately I’ve noticed a lot of folks encouraging would-be entrepreneurs to share their ideas. Of course, there are times to be guarded. If you’ve got a concept or invention which might be patentable, then the only person you probably want to talk to is a lawyer. There are also…
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JIST's Job Search and Career Blog
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This blog has moved to JIST's new site!
12 Jan 2012 | 7:38 amI’m thrilled to announce that JIST Publishing has launched its new website. In addition to improved search functionality, user-friendly organization, and a great new look, the site is able to host its own blog. As a result, this particular blog will no longer be updated after today.To view JIST’s new blog, click here. -
Students and graduates should network for better career success
5 Jan 2012 | 7:23 amCollege students and recent graduates face a challenging job market, but expert networking can help them secure employment, Louise M. Kursmark says in her new book, Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads.“With the ease of online search strategies, a lot of job seekers reach no further than their computers when starting to look for jobs,” Kursmark says. “Don’t make this mistake! Instead, spend most of your time talking to people you know who can give you advice, suggestions, leads and referrals that will bring you to the notice of people who can hire you.”Kursmark offers… -
What JIST has in development for 2012
2 Jan 2012 | 10:01 amWe’d like to wish all of our customers, authors, distributors, catalogers, and vendors a Happy New Year. Our success stems from your support and we value our relationship with each of you.JIST has many exciting projects in development for 2012. This month we’ll launch a new and improved jist.com, which will be more user-friendly and better organized to help you find the right materials for your needs.We’re releasing new editions of some of our most popular products, including the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2013, O*NET Career Interests Inventory, Transition-to-Work Inventory, Job… -
JIST’s New 2012 Catalogs
19 Dec 2011 | 8:09 amWe’re wrapping up the development of our new 2012 catalogs, which will hit mailboxes in the middle of January. These catalogs are packed with information on our new and upcoming products, popular backlist titles, as well as packages and teaching modules.If you would like to receive our 2012 Workforce Development and Postsecondary Catalog or our 2012 School Catalog, please email sdehne@jist.com. Be sure to specify your name, title, the organization you represent, and your mailing address.Another great way to stay on top of JIST’s newest releases, special offers, and upcoming events is to… -
Fast-growing jobs hold great potential for job seekers
13 Dec 2011 | 1:07 pmBy Lori Michelle Ryan, JIST PublishingThe turn of the century brought many changes to the working world. Social media and the Internet are more important in our lives than ever before, and the recession slashed countless jobs and occupations. Moving forward, how do job seekers and career changers know which jobs to focus on under such tumultuous circumstances?Job seekers should consider careers that are growing rapidly, despite the recent challenges. Author Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., breaks down the top 100 fastest-growing jobs in his new book, Best Jobs for the 21st Century. Here are the top…
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5 Tips To Help You Survive Your Graphic Design Program
28 Jan 2012 | 1:34 amAs a Graphic Designer working in the field for almost two years now, I am constantly looking back to see the progression I’ve made from student to professional. I find one of the first conversations I have upon meeting new people is about how I got to be where I am. Without going too far back I’ll rewind to my last semester of school where I found myself working 2 part-time jobs, drinking way too much Red Bull, working on projects and constantly looking for job and internship opportunities. If you’re a Graphic Design student, my next 3 posts are for you! If you’re a Graphic Design… -
A Day In The Life Of A New Grad Engineer At Vale
24 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pmCindy Chan is a recent Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Toronto who first completed a 16-month internship with Vale and then went on to the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) program. In Vale’s EIT program she received comprehensive training through a number of rotations, including in business evaluations, hydrometallury and operations. Today, she works at Vale’s corporate office in supplier development for the company’s Canadian operations. Her job is to add value to the business by developing suppliers, giving Vale options and mitigating risk. The best part of… -
Behind The Scenes Of Vale’s Engineer-In-Training (EIT) And Geologist-In-Training (GIT) Programs
24 Jan 2012 | 1:13 pmIn this video, filmed on location at Vale’s Base Metals Technology Development in Mississauga, Ontario, three new grad Engineers In Training, a Recruitment and Selection Analyst, and the Director of Process Research provide an inside look at Vale’s Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and Geologist-In-Training (GIT) programs. According to Recruitment and Selection Analyst Travis McGill, Vale’s EIT and GIT programs are very structured in terms of the responsibility, exposure and projects that new grads get to work on. He says the EITs at Vale get more experience in six months than… -
Getting The Experience You Need To Get The Job You Want
20 Jan 2012 | 12:39 pmBen Wise and Ron Lam are the co-founders of SpringTern, a service that helps students and recent graduates get real world work experience by completing part-time volunteer projects for small businesses or non-profit organizations. For students and recent grads, finding your first job can be a challenge. Without much work experience the reality is that you are going to be seen as a risk to most recruiters and they want to minimize the risk of new employees as much as possible. Not surprisingly, looking at your experience is one of the best ways for recruiters to assess that risk, which can be… -
Behind The Scenes With A PwC Recruiter
18 Jan 2012 | 8:05 amJames Davidson is the Strategic Sourcing Manager for PwC and he helps lead the national campus recruitment team at the firm. We recently spoke with him at PwC’s Calgary office to find out what PwC is looking for in the students and graduates who apply. Overall, PwC is looking for well-rounded individuals who can build relationships with clients and add value to the work that the firm does for their clients. What stands out to PwC during the recruitment process James says he’s looking for really robust resumés that include a variety of work experience. You don’t need…
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Ask The Headhunter
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Resumes: Job hunting suicide
25 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pmThe Wall Street Journal reports that you’re screwed if you’re looking for a job, in Your Resume vs. Oblivion. A guy at IBM who sells the systems employers use to process incoming resumes says that 90% or more of employers use sophsticated technology (“which can cost from $5,000 to millions of dollars”) to scan resumes. So [...] -
TheLadders’ Marc Cenedella: A dirtbag with money running for office
23 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pmWho would have thought? This isn’t even worth commenting on: Under the Name of a Senate Hopeful, Blog Posts on Sex and Drugs from The New York Times. It seems TheLadders CEO Marc Cenedella is getting ready to run for U.S. Senate on a Republican ticket. My favorite parts: “Until recently, a Web site, blog.theladders.com/rock, [...] -
Playing With Headhunters
23 Jan 2012 | 8:51 pmIn the January 24, 2012 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a reader gets calls from two different headhunters — who want to “submit” him for what seems to be the same job. How many headhunters should he work with? A headhunter called yesterday about an interesting position. She is not ready to reveal her client until [...] -
Recruitomatic & The Social Jerk (Or: Why you hate recruiters)
19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amThis week we started a “pound Nick with questions” thread — and you’ve been pounding! Great questions and topics — and pointed insights. A recurring theme on that thread is recruiters — the inept, the inane, the ones who waste your time, and the ones who leave you frustrated and angry. (There are good recruiters out there, [...] -
Open Mic: What’s your problem?
16 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pmSpecial Edition I periodically do webinars and teleconferences for professionals, where I make a brief presentation — then we have an “open microphone.” Anyone may ask any question about job hunting or hiring, and I do my best to provide useful advice on the spot. I love doing such events because I don’t have to [...]
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6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amDoing a job search isn’t on the top-ten list of fun things to do; I think we can all agree with that. It can be tough to stay energized when you do it in such a solitary way. You do things that you get no feedback on, like apply for an online job, and then [...] -
Resumes: One Size Does Not Fit All!
25 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amWhen it comes to creating a resume, many job seekers rely on templates in their word-processing software, ones they find online, or reusing someone else’s resume format they think looks nice. While it’s certainly helpful to get ideas from other resumes you see, it’s generally a bad idea to use a “standard” template or design. No [...] -
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search (and How to Fix It!)
23 Jan 2012 | 5:40 amThe job search is fraught with challenges, daunting obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Every day, job seekers deal with high unemployment rates, companies cutting headcount instead of hiring, and rapidly changing job markets – and that’s only the beginning. For millions of job seekers across the planet, the biggest obstacle of all is themselves. That’s right. Job seekers are sabotaging themselves each and [...] -
Useful Tips for Searching for Jobs Online in 2012
20 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amWith record numbers of applicants for virtually every job, the employment market is more competitive and challenging than ever before. An effective job search is crucial if applicants are to be successful. Many vacancies are closed in record time for new applicants and finding that potential job opportunity when it reaches the board can sometimes be [...] -
Survey Signals Grim Outlook by Employees
19 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amRecently, Joanie Ruge, Sr VP and Chief Employment Analyst for Randstad (world’s second largest HR and staffing firm) released the results of an employee-attachment index survey. This survey is conducted quarterly by Randstad to measure various factors in the workforce which may impact productivity and retention. Ms Ruge said: “It seems that even though some [...]
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Guide for Lifetime Career Navigation | Career Sherpa
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Create Google Plus Circles for Your Job Search
26 Jan 2012 | 5:35 amOK, I got you with the headline, but first, can we talk about your job search approach…reactive or proactive? Proactive Job Search Defined by me (and others as well) as one in which you are seeking information from target company contacts about opportunities that may not yet be public. A proactive job search is one you have control over. Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers writes for On Careers and her post The Best Way to Take Control of Your Job Search has more detail (plus she references some of my tips!) Reactive Job Search This is the type of search where all you do is apply for… -
Crafting the Perfect Thank You Letter
24 Jan 2012 | 4:16 amYou have just finished your interview…now what? You know you should write a Thank You note but what should you say? Before You Leave the Interview… Actually, let’s step back a second. Before you leave the interview you must ask a couple of really important questions! 1. What are the next steps in the process 2. What is your time-frame and if I don’t hear from you by then what is the best way for me to follow up with you? These questions serve a couple of purposes. First, asking these questions show you are interested in the job and will take accountability for… -
Motivation Monday: It is in your head
23 Jan 2012 | 4:01 amOne question I hear more than any other by job seekers is “how do I stay motivated?” The answer is as unique as the individual answering it, but this post gathers some data and ideas to help. Turning New Ideas into Action Are you full of good ideas that you fail to act on or implement? Do you avoid trying something new or different? Well, it isn’t all your fault. It is the way your brain functions. Dr. Ellen Weber developed the MITA method (MITA™ is a brain based approach to foster innovative leading and learning) and shares her research and insight on her site… -
One-Stop Shopping for Job Search and Career Advice
20 Jan 2012 | 5:34 amOver on Elephant’s at Work, Lynn Dessert’s blog, we have put together a Career Development Carnival just for you! Your time is precious There is a lot of advice being doled out to job seekers and those interested in managing their careers. You probably don’t have time to go sifting through the thousands of sites to find the good stuff! Who Contributed Posts were shared by the people listed below whom I consider to be some of the best bloggers around. Mark Babbitt YouTern Dawn Bugni, MRW, CPRW The Write Solution Melissa Cooley The Job Quest Eric R. Derby Staffing Insights. -
Stop SOPA/PIPA
18 Jan 2012 | 2:50 amI am taking a stand today. (Technically, this was yesterday) And if you visited my site and were re-directed- I DID THAT ON PURPOSE! *Read below for an update! I’ve redirected visitors to a special page, just for today, in order to make a point and take a stand! I hope you will take a minute or two to become informed on the topic of SOPA/PIPA being proposed by Congress and let them know how you feel. Of course, I mean, let them know to keep their hands off! From what I can tell, these bills are well-intended, but could have the wrong outcome. If you visited Google today, you can see…
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“So why are you here?”
23 Jan 2012 | 4:13 pm“So why are you here?” is too often the opening salvo from someone you are having an exploratory interview or pitch meeting with. If this is just their need to assert seniority, then smile and award them the round. But if in fact you have gone into a meeting and: 1. They don’t know why you are there 2. You don’t have some idea of why they’ve agreed to meet you and what they might need… …then you should probably not be having that meeting yet. So here are three rules: 1. Know what they want from the meeting. 2. Know what you want from the meeting. 3. -
How I Got Here: career path videos – a viewer response
20 Jan 2012 | 10:49 amI LOVE these videos, Michael! They are worth watching several times. They made me think about how I got to those points on my list where I’ve had really good, productive and exciting work results. I really identified with your stars: my opportunities appeared by chance acquaintance (a.k.a. networking), and by running with a good idea (don’t wait for someone to ask you to do their idea). See them here -
How I Got Here: career path videos
18 Jan 2012 | 11:09 amThere is no “normal” any more for career paths, so I thought it would be interesting to create a video series called How I Got Here, in which creative professionals talk about the twists and turns it took to get them where they are today – and the opportunities they seized. Marc Andreessen said recently in the WSJ that “Software is eating the world.” There’s constant flux in the media, advertising, entertainment and design ecosystems we work in. So we are all curious to find out how other people find success – not so we can copy them slavishly, but so… -
From sea to shining sea!
8 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pmAs 2011 ends and we move into 2012 I am privileged to be currently working with Creative Professionals in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California (LA and SF) and in New York (Manhattan and of course Brooklyn.) Did I miss anyone anywhere? Thanks to all and all the best for a most productive and successful year. -
Be prepared for the next chapter of your life story
21 Dec 2011 | 10:56 amNone of us ever know where we are in our own “life story”; the challenge of today may lead to the glory of tomorrow…life pushes us around in unexpected ways; one path disappears just as another reveals itself. (This observation comes from the directors of Fiasco Theater’s truly brilliant production of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, pictured above. See it if you can – it’s lots of fun.) We know not what new paths will reveal themselves for each of us in 2012, but we may as well get prepared. This busy season, I offer you just a few questions to mull over…
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Achieve the Flexwork Dream
27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 amDuring my second maternity leave, I kept saying to my husband, "If only I could work part-time, I'm sure I could balance work and family." He finally convinced me to propose a reduced-hour schedule to my supervisor, and to my surprise, she said yes! Read Full PostAchieve the Flexwork Dream originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 16:55:02.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Pros and Cons of a Compressed Work Week
24 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pmLast Friday, I was dropping off my girls at before care, a bit on the late side, when I ran into a fellow working mom who normally hits the road early to beat the traffic to work. She was wearing jeans and a happy, relaxed expression. Not the typical uniform of someone about to dive into the morning commute to work. Read Full PostPros and Cons of a Compressed Work Week originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 21:16:16.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
The Secret to Achieving Your Career Goals
19 Jan 2012 | 1:58 amWe're in the New Year, and I'm guessing at least one of your resolutions had to do with one of your career goals. For me, it's to finally write down the book proposal that has been rattling around my head for two years. I know that by committing it to paper, I've taken the first concrete step toward achieving it. Read Full PostThe Secret to Achieving Your Career Goals originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 07:58:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Remember to Pay the Nanny Tax
17 Jan 2012 | 1:47 amIt's mid-January, which means the nanny tax is again on my mind. First, it's a likely time for people to hire a new babysitter, with those New Year's resolutions for a regular date night or to job hunt. Read Full PostRemember to Pay the Nanny Tax originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 07:47:10.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
How Do You Juggle Pregnancy and Work?
11 Jan 2012 | 2:31 amIt's hard to know how pregnancy will make you feel until you're actually expecting. So you can't really plan how to juggle pregnancy and work. Read Full PostHow Do You Juggle Pregnancy and Work? originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 08:31:36.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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How to Handle Work Overload Gracefully
21 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pmThe situation: You’re new at your job, and you are liking it. But your plate at work is very full and your boss wants you to take on an additional assignment. Eilene Zimmerman, writing the Career Couch column for The New York Times, answers questions about work overload. Q. What can you do instead of saying yes to a work request? A. “First, express gratitude that you’ve been asked to take on something new, because it means your boss believes in you.” Tres Roeder, president of Roeder Consulting, notes that “if you think you may already have more work than you can handle, tell your… -
Managing Your Expectations During a Job Search
18 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pmIt’s human nature to form expectations. We all create expectations all the time, but we rarely do it consciously. The problem is that most job seekers have unrealistically high expectations, and therefore often find themselves disappointed. To make matters worse, when your expectations are not met you feel much worse than the good feelings you get when your expectations are exceeded. In his book Your Brain at Work, David Rock offers some useful advice for job seekers. Rock says it’s crucial to understand what is in your control and what is not. As a job hunter, you know it is… -
How to Answer Interview Questions Perfectly
17 Jan 2012 | 10:02 amGetting ready for an interview? There are lots of ways to prepare. Look up some common interview questions and think about how you would answer them (We’ve compiled our interview advice /sample questions here). But once you know the question, how should you develop your response? Scot Herrick from Cube Rules recommends using a CAR to answer interview questions: Context, Action, Result. I have also heard this called the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result. So how do you bring a CAR to the interview? Herrick says include Context: Describe the situation you were in/the problem you… -
How to Ace Online Testing
13 Jan 2012 | 7:50 amBefore you get the job, you have to get through the recruitment process. Some companies make it more difficult than others – with long applicant tracking system applications that take over an hour. And some companies require that you do online testing before they offer you the job. As frustrating as it may be, it’s a necessary step between you and your dream job. So might as well figure out how to ace those online recruitment tests. Mervyn Dinnen of the jobsite Insider gives us 5 online testing mistakes to avoid: Skim Reading – If you skim, you’re more likely to answer… -
How to Network Mutually Beneficially
10 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmNetworking is likely the route to your next job… It’s more personal than applying on a stark job board, and it may help you find out about opportunities that aren’t openly advertised. So is networking a good thing? Definitely. But there are ways to do it properly (and effectively) and ways that are just a waste of your time. Luckily, the experienced Jeff Haden gives us 5 great networking tips. Here are my 3 favorites: Give before you take. Of course you want something; you want their help. But the trick is: “never ask for what you want.” By giving your expertise…
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Romney Earned 500 Times the Average Worker in 2010
25 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pmRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney released his 2010 tax returns yesterday and America learned he paid an effective tax rate of 15 percent on $21.6 million of income. Slate took this information and put an interesting spin on it: "How long would it take the GOP candidate to earn what you made in a year?" It allows you to compare your own annual income to Romney's. Being the salary experts we are at PayScale.com, we decided to take some common American jobs and utilize the calculator on Slate's article to show the disparity between Mitt and the average American… -
Trends in US Wages: The PayScale Index
12 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pmToday we launched our fifth release of The PayScale Index, which tracks changes in the price of labor since 2006. And for the first time since 2008, wage increases are being seen across the board. Previously, wage growth winners were typically in just high-tech and energy industries, while workers in most other industries experienced no growth or even a loss in wages. However, the tides have turned as even workers in previously failing industries, such as construction and manufacturing, are seeing wage increases. In this post I will look deeper into the wage trends experienced by different… -
CEO Pay vs. Typical Worker Pay
9 Dec 2011 | 5:12 pmWe recently released an insightful bit of data that looks at the ratio of pay for Fortune 50 CEOs to the pay of employees at their respective companies. The results are unsettling -- on average the Fortune 50 CEOs earn 213 times more than their workers. Who tops the list for the biggest ratio and which CEO earns pay closest to their employees? See the answers below... And the Fattest Cat of Them All Is... Stephen J. Hemsley, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, who earns $1,731 for every dollar earned by a typical employee at his company: $101,965,000 vs. $58,700. The Fortune 50 CEO with the second… -
Trends in Tips
10 Nov 2011 | 10:58 amTips are a way of life for many service industry jobs. In fact, for some jobs tips make up over 50 percent of a worker's total take-home pay. During tough economic times these workers often suffer from a decrease in their tips, both due to a decrease in consumerism and to a decrease in generosity. This is exactly what we found in our Tipping Study in 2009 -- the year after the beginning of The Great Recession, tips on average fell. However, the opposite is often true during good times. Tips rise as consumers feel their budgets loosen, causing both an increase in consumerism and a… -
Time to Ask for a Raise? What the PayScale Index Says
18 Oct 2011 | 12:08 amPayScale recently released the Q3 2011 PayScale Index. The PayScale Index tracks pay trends by location, industry and job category. A salary index that says how much pay has changed in the last year seems like a great source for figuring out if you should ask for a raise. But, how should you use it? The PayScale Index is part of what you need to ask for a salary increase, but not everything. In this post, we will discuss how to figure out whether you are due a raise. Before you can ask for a raise, you need to know what you are worth. Find out with a free PayScale salary report. Three Key…
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The Undercover Recruiter - Job Search and Career Secrets
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Calling All Recruiters & HR Folks: #truLondon is in Town Again!
27 Jan 2012 | 1:34 amA quick update from our friend Bill 'the brand' Boorman on his upcoming flagship recruitment unconference #truLondon on 22-23 of February. If you are based anywhere near to London and you do recruitment, HR or simillar, this is a great event to network and share information with industry leaders. There are no less than 40 track leaders lined up, coming from around the globe including South Africa, America and right across Europe. Participants are already booked from 12 countries. There’s plenty of new conversations, livestream, new for 2012 is a live lab that is going to feature a surprise… -
What To Write in Your LinkedIn Invites [Templates]
26 Jan 2012 | 10:15 amWhenever I do LinkedIn trainings or talk to people about LinkedIn, I get a few recurring questions. One of these is by business developers who want to connect with new potential customers, partners and investors. Although I believe LinkedIn is a tool for actually connecting with people you know already, it can certainly be very useful for finding new contacts. This is especially true when you are doing business in a new industry or geography. My advice is normally to connect via someone you both know, someone you are both connected with on LinkedIn. The quickest way to do this… -
INFOGRAPHIC: What Are the Safest Jobs in a Bad Economy?
25 Jan 2012 | 11:42 amAs we steadily approach the edge of the long-anticipated ‘double dip,’ the Great Recession continues its third straight year as the central topic of economic discussion in our country. It has affected, and continues to affect, everyone in the US in one way or another – whether through unemployment, defunding of state and government institutions like school and infrastructure, or the violent fluctuations of the stock market. Unemployment, in particular, has long been pinpointed by numerous economists as the number one economic problem in our midst. Though unemployment has…
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An Executive Career in 2012
27 Jan 2012 | 4:36 pmManaging an executive career successfully requires a conscious awareness of personal branding, career industry trends, economic conditions, an online presence and what it all means in 2012. Choosing to embrace or at a minimum accept change will certainly assist in moving your executive career forward in a positive direction. As inevitable as it is to bring in the New Year, so too is it to recognize the changes that must be incorporated to manage a successful executive career in 2012. A fresh approach, knowledge of current economic conditions, industry trends, a significant online presence and… -
Resume Writing and Seductive Words
5 Dec 2011 | 9:36 amIt should be obvious that the seductive words contained in a Harlequin romance novel may differ greatly than those found in a professional resume but the purpose of the words is identical; to win over, attract, lure and entice! Your resume must be capable of attracting the attention of the HR professional or recruiter. A professional appearance, free of spelling and grammatical errors, an enticing tag line, star quality accomplishments and key words which will be targeted in the scanning process; all are necessary for the reader to give consideration to your resume over the competition during… -
Holiday Networking And A Successful Job Search
2 Dec 2011 | 11:23 amHoliday networking has a better chance of leading you to your next job than any other job search endeavour! Enjoy the holidays and succeed in your job search! The odds are in your favour during this holiday season as no other time of year presents as many opportunities to get together with friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers than the many events that are planned throughout the month of December. This is your chance to accept every available invitation and while sharing in the celebrations, network, network, network! For many who are not at ease with networking, this time of… -
Santa’s Professional Resume
1 Dec 2011 | 8:30 amIt’s that time of year again! Santa has his professional resume perfected, (click on picture to view), and is looking forward to flying out to his next assignment. Ho Ho Ho! The next step for most would be a job interview but Santa will be able to skip this step in the process as his expertise eliminates any potential competition. Even the Grinch was no match for Santa. And so it is, with full confidence that Santa is ramping up for the busy season ahead! Santa Claus is admired by children everywhere, but for those mature individuals who are currently in career transition, you… -
Job Search Resources
18 Nov 2011 | 4:12 pmThe infinite number of job search resources available can be overwhelming! Recognizing those that will be of benefit will save you a significant amount time and help you to succeed in driving your career in the right direction. A financial investment for professional services and memberships, provided you’ve done your due diligence to ensure the company or organization is reputable will most certainly provide positive results throughout your career. However, there are also many free resources available that also warrant your attention! Networking is the most successful job search tool…
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High Paying Jobs: Pros & Cons
2 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pmIf you’re tired of your job and want something that pays better, you may perform a Google search to determine which jobs pay the best. If you look at Forbes’ list of high paying jobs, you’ll see that they’re primarily medical and legal professions. If these jobs pay so well, why don’t more people work [...] -
5 Steps for Improving Attention Span and Concentration
29 Dec 2011 | 10:37 amDiagnosed cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continue to rise hand-in-hand with TV, Internet, computer game, and portable media use. Marketers compete viciously to get your attention. It takes louder noises, brighter lights, and extreme headlines to pierce the wall of media’s onslaught. All these tricks leave your mind numb and unable to focus [...] -
How to Think for Yourself
29 Dec 2011 | 10:30 amThe three topic options for a term paper in my freshman philosophy class didn’t interest me at all. I looked over the requirements for our term papers – we wrote four over the course of the semester – and thought that it doesn’t explicitly say I had to write on the assigned topics to get [...] -
10 Things to Learn for Getting Ahead
29 Dec 2011 | 10:23 amIf you want to get new skills for a better job, to make more money, improve your business, or all of the above, your 2012 goals must include some type of learning. But what should you learn? The marketable skills today may be worthless tomorrow, so focus on abilities that will offer value for at [...] -
3 Ways to Improve Your Imagination
29 Dec 2011 | 10:17 amWhen you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting! In other words, “You can’t solve problems using the same kind of thinking you used to create them,” to paraphrase Einstein. Your professional and personal success will depend on your ability to develop imaginative, innovative thinking. Let’s drive this point a little [...]
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How To Get People To Do Something For You
25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amIf you are at all like me, there are quite a few unread emails in your in-box. There are also some that were read and not responded to yet. Same with phone messages. While I keep trying to reduce the amount of incoming email, more seems to come. So I try to keep up and respond to everything. But I can’t. And I’m not alone. Part of the problem is driven by the holidays. That 4-6 week period where we all spent more time relaxing with people than emailing them. Or responding to them in other formal ways. And then everyone gets back to work or back to the job search and… -
Structure: Is It Missing In Your Job Search?
11 Jan 2012 | 11:36 amHere’s a big fat truth you probably haven’t noticed. Or if you have, it isn’t something you are conscious of each day during your job search. And it’s a big fat truth for anyone else out there trying to build a consulting practice, start a small business or succeed in a sales career. Especially if your transition to this stage in life is recent. And you just left a job with a traditional 8-5 company. Here’s why: When you work for a traditional company you are given structure. Both in the environment (office, desk, computer, pens, stapler, conference room)… -
Do You Accept All Invites On LinkedIn?
9 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pmNEW to the blog? Sign up for email updates and I’ll keep you in the loop each time I have something new to help you. I see it a lot on LinkedIn. Less often today thankfully. But there must be some old handbook for LinkedIn lying around that says “go get as many as you can.” Within my LinkedIn group sometimes it pops up and in other groups across the platform. What am I seeing? “I accept all invites!” Please don’t do this and if you do I don’t want to hear about it. Because I manage my LinkedIn group pretty tightly, there aren’t any… -
How To Interview With A Young Gun
6 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amThis is part two of a two-part series on millennials in the workplace. Read Part One. Specifically, how to communicate across generations – a common issue at the office and during a job interview. This series was guest written by Aaron McDaniel, the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). If you interview with enough companies you are bound to come across an awkward situation or two, yet few are more uncomfortable than when you realize that you are older and more experienced than the person on the other side of the interview table. While it is only natural to have a… -
How To Communicate With A Young Gun
5 Jan 2012 | 10:31 amThis is part one of a two-part series on millennials in the workplace. Specifically, how to communicate across generations – a common issue at the office and during a job interview. This series was guest written by Aaron McDaniel, the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). Most of us have heard of the famous John Gray book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. One of the overarching ideas within is that men and women fundamentally think differently. Just like people from different parts of the world, the same can be said for each generation of people; we think…
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Career Chaos
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Find Career Solutions By Taking Time to Process!
3 Jan 2012 | 11:28 amAbout six weeks ago, one of my career coaching clients took the leap of faith to work with me for three months. Ben (not his real name) had been feeling like a hamster on a treadmill as his head spun... -
A Career Lesson for 2012: Learn From Others' Mistakes
29 Dec 2011 | 3:28 pmReading the article, "Six Tips from Your Future Self," started me thinking about the career lessons I've learned over the years. As a career coach, I now understand how experience is a teacher, but may also be a curse. Sometimes... -
Top Five Ways to Enjoy a Giftless Christmas
23 Dec 2011 | 12:47 pmWondering where to find your Christmas cheer this year? For those on a fixed income, or no income at all, this season can be difficult, to say the least. Too many in our country are still unemployed, though there are... -
Your Career: What Do You REALLY Want?
14 Dec 2011 | 6:21 am"I hate my job." How many times have you said this? Do you know why? Like many, you may have a career by default instead of by choice. You know what I mean - a career you fell into right... -
How to Answer Catch-22 Job Interview Questions
3 Nov 2011 | 1:34 pmWe've all been there - sitting uncomfortably in a face-to-face job interview struggling to answer a tough question. For example, "describe an area you're trying improve." Or, "tell me about the worst boss you've ever had." Yikes! How do you...
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79% Plan to Pursue New Job Opportunities as the Economy Improves
24 Jan 2012 | 8:41 amFPC’s latest Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that the employment marketplace may be in for a shake-up in 2012 as employees who see an improving job market start looking for new job opportunities. Every quarter, FPC surveys professionals to gain insights on their perspective on workplace issues and trends. Today’s report is published as part of FPC’s 2011 Year in Review, which includes a special video interview with Marc Cenedella, founder & CEO of TheLadders.com, regarding the state of recruiting in the economic recovery. Of the approximately 1,500 professionals who responded to… -
Unemployed Are More Optimistic
11 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pmPeople looking for work were more optimistic in the fourth quarter, according to Sausalito’s Glassdoor Inc. Image via CrunchBase Latest from The Business Journals Top 25 ‘oddball’ job interview questions from 2011From quirky to crazy: ‘Oddball’ job interview questions 25 ‘oddball’ job interview questions for 2011 Follow this company ., and they have some reason to be. Glassdoor reported that 21 percent of unemployed job seekers in a survey said it was “unlikely” they’d find work in the next six months. That’s down 11 points from the previous quarter, when… -
The Black Unemployment Rate
6 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pmNEW YORK (CNNMoney) - Image by Sean MacEntee via Flickr For the country as a whole, the unemployment rate fell in 2011. That’s good news, right? Not so much for African Americans. As the economy slowly improved last year, the unemployment rate fell for both whites and Latinos. But at the end of the year the black unemployment rate was 15.8 percent, exactly where it started out 2011, according to the government’s December jobs report released Friday. That’s a sharp contrast to the white unemployment rate, which fell to 7.5 percent last month. Read more here… Local 10… -
29 Prime is Seeking to Fill 200 Positions
5 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pmIrvine, California (PRWEB) January 05, 2012 Industry leading online marketing and local SEOservice provider, 29 Prime, announced the creation of over 200 positions to support its recent expansion. The positions are located in its sales, customer service, technology and recruiting departments. Anyone interested in these positions can apply onl Image by kevindean via Flickr ine by going to 29 Prime Jobs to apply. The new staffing will support 29 Prime’s continued growth in providing online marketing and advertising services to small businesses nationwide. 29 Prime helps a wide spectrum of… -
Stealth Job Search
30 Dec 2011 | 2:26 pmEmployers have legitimate concerns regarding the safekeeping of important company information and also the time wasted by employees spending more time preparing for their next interview than doing their jobs. With more than 66% of employers monitoring employee email use (according to an American Management Association study), great care needs to be taken to prevent job loss while job hunting. Top 10 Stealth Job Search Tips 1. Don’t openly job search. That’s a good way to get fired. It’s called a “stealth job search” for a very good reason. It needs to be very low profile.
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Career Chaos
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Find Career Solutions By Taking Time to Process!
3 Jan 2012 | 11:28 amAbout six weeks ago, one of my career coaching clients took the leap of faith to work with me for three months. Ben (not his real name) had been feeling like a hamster on a treadmill as his head spun... -
A Career Lesson for 2012: Learn From Others' Mistakes
29 Dec 2011 | 3:28 pmReading the article, "Six Tips from Your Future Self," started me thinking about the career lessons I've learned over the years. As a career coach, I now understand how experience is a teacher, but may also be a curse. Sometimes... -
Top Five Ways to Enjoy a Giftless Christmas
23 Dec 2011 | 12:47 pmWondering where to find your Christmas cheer this year? For those on a fixed income, or no income at all, this season can be difficult, to say the least. Too many in our country are still unemployed, though there are... -
Your Career: What Do You REALLY Want?
14 Dec 2011 | 6:21 am"I hate my job." How many times have you said this? Do you know why? Like many, you may have a career by default instead of by choice. You know what I mean - a career you fell into right... -
How to Answer Catch-22 Job Interview Questions
3 Nov 2011 | 1:34 pmWe've all been there - sitting uncomfortably in a face-to-face job interview struggling to answer a tough question. For example, "describe an area you're trying improve." Or, "tell me about the worst boss you've ever had." Yikes! How do you...
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jobs in USA - Careerjet
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Telesales Executives
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amHartlepool, Teesside - Cleveland, OH - Our expanding client is currently looking for a team of Outbound Telesales Executives in both B2B and B2C. Telesales experience would be an advantage. You will be making outbound sales where Bonus could be as much as £1000 per month on top of a basic salary. To apply for this rol -
Mystery/Secret/Comparison Shoppers
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amFig Consults - USA - Your job will be to Survey and comment on customer service in a wide Variety of shops,Stores, restaurant and services in your area. Our Secret shoppers, or secret shoppers, are independent contractors who typically enter our clients’ locations anonymously, conduct themselves norm -
HEOR, Market Access & Pricing Leaders - North America
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amAbbott Pharmaceutical Products Group - Lake County, IL - Abbott, a public US$ 30b international organization, is a broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage our health. We have openings for leaders in Health Economics and Ou -
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amQbase - Washington DC - Our company thrives on creating the most inventive approach to any data challenge. Qbase delivers leading solutions in data enhancement, management and analytics to improve the quality of our clients' data, including scoring and predictive modeling. Innovative Qbase technology wo -
Quality Assurance Opportunities - California
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amAbbott Vascular - Santa Clara, CA - Abbott is currently seeking qualified Quality Assurance Professionals across the divisions within Abbott. We are seeking for Managers, Associate Directors and Directors with an expertise in one or more of the following areas: Compliance, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, Quality
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BrightMove Recruiting Software
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VITAL VIRALS. RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES INCLUDE ONLINE VIDEOS.
20 Jan 2012 | 9:23 amMarketing is first and foremost about visibility. It doesn't matter if you have a solid brand or whether you have done your homework and developed a campaign to appeal to a targeted market. If your work is never seen, it won't make a difference. -
Think Glocal. HR and Talent Management Forecast for 2012.
11 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pmWhether accountabilities are analyzed by fiscal or calendar year, January nonetheless brings about a new sense of hope for opportunities throughout the year ahead. Recent years have come and gone in the same manner, each one beginning with our fingers crossed for the economy. -
LINKEDIN AND RECRUITMENT
2 Jan 2012 | 9:38 amLinkedIn has propelled itself in recent years to become the second most used social media site in the U.S. for recruitment. Recruiters and their organizations have established profiles, often times extensively detailed, with connection numbers reaching in the thousands. In terms of setting up a network of contacts, LinkedIn has proved beneficial for recruitment as well as generating business for those in sales, marketing, and other fields. -
TWITTER AND RECRUITMENT
2 Jan 2012 | 9:33 amWe have progressed far enough into the age of online recruitment that utilizing social media is definitely not a new concept. However, many recruiters may underestimate the utility of Twitter with the highly informal setup and content limitations. Even with the 140 character limit, Twitter can generate a response if used correctly. -
IS YOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS OVERLY RELIANT ON TECHNOLOGY
20 Dec 2011 | 10:23 amMost businesses large enough to realize the cost benefits of technological advances to recruitment have implemented at least a few of these options. Applicant Tracking Systems are a prime example of a way employers are streamlining procedures
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Monica O'Brien
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Pressing Delete
13 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pmOn Monday, January 16th, I’m pressing delete on any online profiles or websites that don’t match my current goals. One of those places is this blog and all the posts on it. While blogging has given me a lot over the years, it’s not a good fit anymore. To move forward, I have to press delete. I’ll still be available at my Tumblr and my new email list, The Daily(ish). If you are already subscribed to my mailing list, you’ll automatically start receiving The Daily(ish) in your inbox, starting Monday. I’m transferring your subscription automatically because… -
Silver Smoke Blog Tour Round-Up + Contest
29 Dec 2011 | 10:57 amOver the holiday season I ran a blog tour for Silver Smoke, my first novel… I don’t typically write about my fiction work on this blog, but I thought it may be of interest since there is a fun, exciting contest involving a brand new Kindle Fire! The blog tour and the contest to win a Kindle Fire (and other Kindles) is still taking place, so if you want to enter, you can do so by Dec. 31st. (Instructions are posted at all the blog tour stops, linked below.) Also, as part of the promotion, Silver Smoke is a free download on Kindle for a few days. The book currently has 22 amazing… -
Download Social Pollination on your Kindle
26 Dec 2011 | 10:29 amJust wanted to let you know that if you own a Kindle you can download Social Pollination for free until Dec. 29th. (You can also read it via any device that uses the Kindle app.) I wrote Social Pollination in 2009 at the height of the social media revolution. Some of the text is a bit outdated, but the concepts still stand. If you want an introduction to social media or internet marketing, this may be worth checking out. You can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/Social-Pollination-Companies-Winning-ebook/dp/B0030EG3EA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324916439&sr=8-2 If you enjoy the… -
How to make money from your ideas
6 Dec 2011 | 12:19 pmImprovisation is common for an ENTP. We find our way as we go, and while it always looks like a huge mess to onlookers, it usually works out just fine for us. So it’s no surprise that I can’t follow a recipe to save my life, but that I am, for the most part, able to create fun, tasty meals. Like this chunky chili I made earlier this week. But actually, that’s not a picture of the chili. It’s a stock image, because I forgot to take a picture of the chili and then we ate all of it. So I improvised with the picture. But that’s close to what my chili looks like. -
Inbox slaves take note
8 Nov 2011 | 8:14 amI used to answer emails, tweets, Facebook messages, and more in real-time. About six months ago, I just stopped answering them so quickly. And thankfully, people stopped sending them. The world didn’t end, I didn’t lose clients, and I didn’t lose friends (real or online). One day, I decided that having so many unanswered emails in my inbox was ridiculous. I answered all my emails, clear down to inbox zero. And then I took a walk with my dog. Here’s what happened: when I got back less than an hour later, almost every single person I had just sent an email to had replied…
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CFO Coach
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The Resume Evolution
25 Jan 2012 | 9:24 amThe Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled “No More Resumes, Say Some Firms.” While the title is a little exaggerated, I can safely say I’m glad I’m not a resume writer! More about that in a moment. The resume is certainly evolving, but it has been evolving for years. Now though, resumes are going head-to-head with branded visibility via social media … and social media is winning. What does moving beyond the resume and leveraging social media mean for CFOs? I’m glad you asked. It might mean the difference between … – Being found … or not… -
The Brand is King … for CFOs, too
17 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amYou probably know that I’m an avid reader, which is how I provide such great information to my Facebook business page and Linked In group. If you’re a CFO and you want to consolidate your reading to stay in the know on career-related information … please consider joining one or both of my groups. But, I digress. During my Internet scour, I came across an article on 10 mega business trends to watch for in 2012 and beyond. Now, these are “business” trends but #10 was interesting. And it applies to both your business and your career. The brand remains king (or queen). Organizations… -
Lessons in Branding from Tim Tebow
10 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amWhether you love Tim Tebow or hate him, it’s highly unlikely that you haven’t heard his name. You have to admit he … – is very differentiated from his colleagues, – more visible than almost all of his counterparts despite his rookie status, and – stands clearly and firmly for his beliefs. In short, Tebow is a branding sensation. Let’s take a deeper look at a couple of reasons why. Differentiation Different might just be an understatement. He’s far from the typical NFL quarterback, but despite being under the bright, and quite critical, spotlight of… -
Stories and Pauses
4 Jan 2012 | 7:46 amI recently read an article about how to ramp up public speaking skills. Two of the suggestions … emotional stories and pregnant pauses … jumped out at me as two very effective strategies I use in coaching my clients through the job search and salary negotiating process. I’m a big believer in differentiation as a way of standing out from the competition in a job search or as a top 3 candidate in the interview. The effective use of stories and pauses can certainly differentiate you from the pack. Read the entire article on the Association for Financial Professionals site. (The… -
The Influencing CFO
3 Jan 2012 | 9:25 amIt truly is a great time to be a Chief Financial Officer. Sure, the pressure is great, but so is the influence. Here’s a quote from “CFO Influence on the Rise” from CFO.com: “ … finance chiefs say their positions were enhanced by the turmoil of the economic downturn, as everyone from the CEO to junior staffers looked to finance for guidance on how to cope with volatility on both the micro and macro levels.” Great right? You’re an influential guy, at least inside your company. But what about outside your company? You might be the most effective CFO the company has ever hired,…
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AOL Jobs Articles & News
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Walmart Greeters Will No Longer Greet At The Door
27 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pmAfter 30 years, "People Greeters" will no longer welcome Walmart customers with a "cart and a smile." Four months after Walmart got rid of its night-shift "People Greeters," the big-box retailer is moving its day-shift greeters inside the store. Walmart claims it's all in the name of better customer service, but the announcement has left some greeters uncertain about the future of their jobs. -
Chicago College Official Gets $500,000 Windfall For Unused Sick Days
27 Jan 2012 | 7:40 amThe Great Recession and subsequent fragile recovery have shifted many Americans' view of taking time off from work. Fearing that they won't have jobs upon their return, plenty of workers leave paid vacation and sick days on the table -- and lose them because their employers require those days to be taken within a specified time. In Chicago, however, the former chief of the city's community college system, Wayne Watson, will be paid for most of the 500 paid sick days he accrued during the last 10 years of his three-decade-long tenure, netting him an extra $500,000, Chicago News Cooperative… -
L.A.Traffic Cop Fired For Porn Video Role Wants His Job Back
27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amA Los Angeles traffic cop who was fired after he appeared in a pornographic video that was posted to the Internet wants his job back. John K. Dancler was fired last July after an investigation by KNBC-TV showed him and another traffic officer appearing in a porn video while on duty and in uniform, the Los Angeles station reports. -
The Best And Worst States For Job Seekers
27 Jan 2012 | 4:56 amBy Debra Auerbach There have been signs of economic growth this month. Earlier in the month we learned that as of December 2011, the national jobless rate was at 8.5 percent, a rate that's continued to trend down since February 2009. -
Why Employers Don't Care About Your College Major
27 Jan 2012 | 4:05 amThis article originally appeared on OnlineDegrees.com By Clare Kaufman A recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce made headlines with the claim that "Not all majors are created equal." The report, "Hard Times: College Majors, Unemployment and Earnings," draws on data from the American Community Survey in 2009 and 2010 to argue that some majors fare better in today's job market than others.
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Career Savvy
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5 Job-Search Tactics That Should Be Gone Like the ‘80s
26 Jan 2012 | 11:26 amThe nature of work and the job market are always shifting, but the same can’t always be said for the nature of job-seekers. A lot of people with great qualifications are scuffing their chances at landing a job or an interview by using tactics that should have been left in the ‘80s along with spandex and jazzercise. Liz Ryan, of Bloomberg, has a short list of job search strategies that you should avoid like a sparkly, rhinestone-studded plague. 1) Using Dedicated Resume Paper/Envelopes – Unless you’re applying for a creative position like Graphic Design, overly… -
Don’t Give A Speech. Put On A Show.
24 Jan 2012 | 8:58 amWhen we attend a talk, we generally go to see the speaker not to hear what they have to say. We know that they have to say. That’s why we go to see them. How many speeches have you heard? How many of them can you remember? Words, words, words. In a song, we remember firstly the melody and then we learn the words. -
Week In Review: January 21, 2012
21 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amWeek In Review: Toronto - CRM Analyst (Internet) Details / Apply Toronto - Project Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply Toronto - Consulting Analyst (Market Research) Details / Apply Toronto - Marketing Manager (E-Learning) Details / Apply Toronto - New Business Intern (Internet) Details / Apply Halifax - Digital Marketing Specialist (Information Technology & Services) Details / Apply Montreal - Digital Manager (Computer Games) Details / Apply Montreal - Recruiter (Computer Software) Details / Apply Vancouver - Social TV Web Developer (Internet) Details / Apply Vancouver… -
6 Job Interview Tips from Politicians
19 Jan 2012 | 8:12 amThere are few professions that rival politicians when it comes to the frequency and extensiveness of interviews. Given all the coverage of the Republican Party presidential primaries at the moment, we thought it seemed like a good time to draw out some lessons we can learn from politicians when it comes to interviewing well. The following is a list inspired by Shawn Graham’s article in Fast Company and our own experiences from watching politicians try and work their magic in front of the country. Here are some key tips to keep in mind next time you’re in an interview: Don’t… -
Joshua Foer: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Study Yourself Failing
18 Jan 2012 | 8:28 amJoshua Foer: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Study Yourself Failing from 99% on Vimeo.
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Business Fitness
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Ready for the Big Stage or Too Freaked Out? | Handling Pressure
25 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm[Reminder: Only 6 more days left to take advantage of my buy one, get one free offer on my book: Business Fitness: The Power to Succeed--Your Way. Go to http://consultbigpicture.com, order one and I'll ship two, signed. Thanks.] A some point you’ll likely ask yourself: “Do I have what it takes to be really successful at what I do?” Role models provide clues to the answer. Look hard at what they’ve achieve and you’ll see they were willing to put themselves “out there.” Now ask yourself, “Can I handle it when all eyes are on me?” Your answer… -
Help Giver or Help Seeker? Let Gratitude Fuel the Ride
20 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pmI’ve always been at odds with the adage: “Good guys (and gals) always finish last.” It implies that being a team player, going the extra mile, or helping coworkers is a negative career strategy. Often we’re warned that if we’re too generous with our time and talents at work, we’ll get taken advantage of. Well, maybe, but it’s worth the risk. Most of us lend a hand because we: Can’t help ourselves; it’s how we’re wired, raised, or compelled Can put our knowledge and skills to good use Care about the person or group in need Enjoy… -
When You’ve Had Enough, How Far Should You Go? | Managing Emotions
16 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pmNo one likes criticism or unfair treatment. Most of us just suck it up until one day we’ve had enough. Then watch out! Think twice Knee-jerk reactions never pay. When we’re fed up, we need to keep our wits about us. Most of the time, we’re reacting to situations that have been brewing. I’m a big proponent of not becoming a doormat for anyone at anytime. We’re entitled to respect and fair treatment, both of which we need to stand up for in the right way at the right time. I’m also a big proponent of understanding the consequences of the actions we want to… -
How “Now-I-Get-It” Discoveries Expand Career Savvy
11 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pmCareers are mysterious. We skip naively into them, assuming that our generally optimistic assumptions about the company, our boss, and coworkers are true. Then wham, the gilt flies off the lily. That’s okay, actually. Careers teach us to pay attention continuously. A pulse exists below the surface of every business. It may be: Unseen or foreign to us Outside our understanding Separate from the work we perform daily That pulse drives business all decision-making, actions which include both simple and wildly complex variables. Directly or indirectly, that business pulse impacts us in ways we… -
Winner, Loser, or Also-ran? How Attitude Defines You
7 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pmAttitudes reveal us—what we value, how we think, and what we’re after. They’re the stuff of statements like: “With an attitude like that he’ll be an obstacle on our project?” “We don’t need a supervisor with an attitude like hers?” “I can’t give him a good rating with that attitude.” People observe our attitudes and then define us through their own attitude-shaded lens. Like it or not, we’re locked in an inexorable cycle of labeling. Attitudes revealed Attitude is defined as either a positive or hostile disposition or state of mind. Our feelings, thoughts, and points…
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ILostMyJob.com
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Warning! The Telephone Job Interview can be a Trap!
27 Jan 2012 | 12:58 amCheck out the New articles posted at ILostMyJob.com! Warning! The Telephone Job Interview can be a Trap! Great news! All your job search activities have paid off and you’ve landed a telephone interview with a prospective employer. This is an opportunity, correct? Well, yes and no. You have made it all the way to “round one,” and that’s certainly something positive, something to celebrate. But wait! You still have to go into “round two,” either a subsequent phone interview, or it is hoped, the all-important “face-to-face” interview, which, of course, is the only goal you should… -
New This Week at ILostMyJob.com
23 Jan 2012 | 10:54 amUpcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Monday 1/23 12pm CST - The Complete Network-Integrated Job Search with Martin Yate Wednesday 1/25 2pm CST – Outcome Focused Interviewing Thursday 1/26 11am CST – Coping with Change and Powerfully Dealing with your Emotions So You get Back to Work Faster Friday 1/27 2pm CST- Mastering Online Job Application Systems To Register for any of the Upcoming Webinars – Click Here -
The Complete Network-Integrated Job Search
20 Jan 2012 | 12:31 pmWebinar Registration: http://www.ilostmyjob.com/Personal-Strategy/Webinar-Schedule When: Monday January 23rd 12pm CST Face facts: no interviews, no job offers. Knowing how to get yourself job interviews is critical to your financial survival and critical to your long-term career success. But the whole job search game has changed. The old tactics don’t work anymore, everything you knew has changed. You need a great resume and to know how to use it to get job interviews. Martin Yate is probably the most knowledgeable person on earth to show you the most effective strategies and tactics for… -
LinkedIn Profile Is More Important Than Résumé?
18 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pmCheck out the New articles posted to ILostMyJob.com! LinkedIn Profile Is More Important Than Résumé Do I shock you with this declaration? Think again. Your résumé is typically being sent to individuals, to recruiters, or as a job application, which has limited exposure. Yet your LinkedIn profile is open to literally the entire world around the clock. Moreover, as I understand it, LinkedIn is now considered the choice tool by recruiters and human resources professionals because it is so user-friendly and searchable. Veterans Still Facing Unique Challenges in 2012 Job Market Most people are… -
New This Week at ILostMyJob.com
16 Jan 2012 | 10:38 amUpcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Monday 1/16 12pm CST – How to Build Social Networks and Other Job Search Networks Fast with Martin Yate Tuesday 1/17 11am CST - LinkedIn Boot Camp Wednesday 1/18 2pm CST – Re-THINK! The Brand Called “YOU”: Your Personal Branding Session Thursday 1/19 11am CST – The Essay Expert’s Top 10 Ways to Make Resume Writing FUN!! & 7pm CST Career Alternatives in Franchise Ownership Friday 1/20 2pm CST- The Best Interview Strategy for Results To Register for any of the Upcoming Webinars – Click Here
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Career Management and Workplace Culture Blog | TalentCulture.com
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#TChat Radio: Seeking good enough in HR Recruiting Technology
26 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pmPolitics aside, I was glad when the President called for action to reverse unemployment and create re-employment during his State of the Union address the other night. It’s not a new buzz mantra; it’s one many of us have been advocating from the bottom of the heavy-gravity economic crater. There are so many recommendations on what to do — the primary ones being changing the archaic tax codes, changing the banking system, improving our education system, embracing global trade, saving the Eurozone — but unfortunately so many disagreements on how to get there. Employers… -
TLNT Transform! Join the TalentCulture Crew There
23 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pmEditor’s Note: This post originally appeared on TLNT.com Maybe you missed it in the end-of-the-year rush, but late last month, I was a guest on TotalPicture Radio With Peter Clayton, and we talked about a lot of different things concerning HR, talent management, the news trends of 2011, and of course, TLNT. If you didn’t get a chance to hear the interview, you can access the radio podcast here. We also talked quite a bit about the TLNT Transform conference that’s coming up next month in Austin, Texas, and I thought it was worth excerpting that section of the Q&A here, because it… -
What Lies Beneath: The Why of HR Tech in 2012
23 Jan 2012 | 12:12 pmDoes technology emerge to fill a business need – say, serving customers better – or is technical innovation driven largely by cost pressures? Does a completely external, unknowable force influence the development of disruptive technologies? Was it foreseeable Jeff Bezos would disrupt big-box stores and consumer brands with a web site, when most brands had a web site? Was it predictable Steve Jobs would turn the music industry on its head with a digital music player, when everyone already had a Sony Walkman? I’ve been considering these questions because we are in a period of… -
The #TChat collaborative communication car pool fast lane
19 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pmI got the invite to Chill with someone. And that’s when it hit me: there’s just too much information, too many content curation tools, too many sharing tools, too many communications tools that don’t really help me communicate. Whirlwind. Zoom. Zis-boom-ba. Turn the fire hose off and get me a real drink. Sure, early adopters are compelled by their very nature to keep the fire hose on their hip next to their smart phones — like six-shooters ready for action. We want to experiment with innovative ideas, build on them and launch our own. But do we really need this much… -
An Open Letter to Someone Taking an Employment Assessment
19 Jan 2012 | 8:19 amDear Job Seeker, Hi there, it’s me, the organizational psychologist with whom you’ll be spending the next few hours. I know that you’re nervous and that I’m all that stands between you and this next gig, but I’d like to give you a few pointers to help make this process less painful for both of us. A few things to consider: Don’t Make Shrink Jokes – I get it, my job is goofy. I also get that the stereotypes about beards and tweed are there for a reason. But, making a shrink joke with a psychologist is about as original as making a Men in Black joke to a guy named…
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DirectEmployers Association
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New DirectEmployers Team Member to Lead National Disability & Employment Initiative
25 Jan 2012 | 11:41 amDirectEmployers Association (DE) would like to formally welcome to the staff, Julie Cook, Operations Manager for the National Labor Exchange (NLX). To many of you, Julie is no stranger. She has actively been working with the Business Development team for the last year to assist in developing what is now taking shape as a national disability and employment initiative for DE Member companies. Over the next 12-18 months, Julie will be writing a series of blog posts with the intent of helping the compliance, recruiting and human resource professionals in your organization better understand… -
Career Microsites Changing How Job Seekers Find Employers
25 Jan 2012 | 7:15 amOver 400 of the Fortune 500 Have Launched Career Microsites on the Intuitive .JOBS Internet Top Level Domain INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Large employers are increasingly turning to career microsites to advertise job openings. Over 400 of the Fortune 500 have launched .JOBS Career Microsites, according to DirectEmployers Association, the leading providers of over 1,000 career microsites. Career microsites are highly specialized sites that allow an employer to list jobs targeting specific job seeker searches. Each month, job seekers perform over 200 million… -
US.jobs Connects Job Seekers to 90,000 Employers
18 Jan 2012 | 5:28 amDirectEmployers Association and The National Association of State Workforce Agencies partner to launch a new National Labor Exchange website using the intuitive .jobs Internet domain. Indianapolis, IN, January 18, 2012 — DirectEmployers Association in partnership with The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) today announced the transition of the National Labor Exchange from www.JobCentral.com to the appropriately named www.US.jobs. The National Labor Exchange gives job seekers direct access to hundreds of thousands of jobs from companies like Hilton Worldwide, IBM,… -
What Do President Obama, Jon Bon Jovi and DirectEmployers have in Common?
18 Jan 2012 | 4:13 amSimone Murray, VP – Member Services and several Members attended the announcement of the Summer Jobs+ initiative at the White House. She kindly agreed to write a guest blog post to share her incredible experience. We all support Summer Jobs+ Members regroup for a photo at the White House. From left to right: Kelsey White - The SI Organization, Simone Murray - DirectEmployers Association, Eric Airola - J.B. Hunt Transport, Jason Capili - PwC US, Rebel Johnson - Camber Corporation, Brian Jensen - McGraw-Hill, Rich Skelnik - General Dynamics C4 Systems, David Bartlett -CenturyLink (not… -
The Employment Line, Episode 2: White House Visit with President Obama and Jon Bon Jovi, 24 Hour Fitness Makes Headlines, Diversity
17 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmIn this episode: Summer Jobs+ announced… and we were there 24 Hour Fitness hiring plans unveiled 2012 Employers Connect dates released Diversity and inclusion partners recognized Keeping you connected, with no waiting—The Employment Line. Thank you for watching. The Employment Line is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple, sophisticated solutions for Human Resources and Recruitment.
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Careers - Adventist LaGrange Hospital Informational Session
19 Jan 2012 | 11:19 amThe Alumni Career Center at the University of Illinois Alumni Association in partnership with Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital is hosting an Informational Session. Participate with recruiter, Bianca Andrews, and learn about the company’s career opportunities if you have a degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy and want to: • Be a part of an organization that supports holistic healing • Work in harmony with the community • Explore opportunities for career advancement Please bring your resume! Dates: February 7, 2012 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Via… -
What Do You Do If Job Boards Are Broken?
17 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amRecently, I had an extended conversation with Bret Brania '98 LAS (UI), Partner with Human Capital Management Solutions, on the future of job boards as a recruiting and job search resource. Q: You have mentioned that you believe that job boards are dying. What has led you to this conclusion? Bret: Job boards were originally built to meet the recruiting demands of the .COM boom. Employers were having difficulty finding prospective candidates and there were very few recruiting options other than newspaper ads. At the time, job boards worked well and connected employers to a larger audience. Job… -
Tax Season Presents An Opportunity
13 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pmAs the tax season approaches, being a tax aid presents individuals who are employed or unemployed with an opportunity to earn some extra money. Especially for the person who is unemployed, it helps to keep your skills up-to-date or develop some a new skill. This temporary gig will also help you to respond to recruiters who ask “what have been doing while unemployed?” AARP is currently seeking Tax Aides. For more information visit aarp.org/taxaide http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2006/volunteer_aarp_tax_aide.html or call 1-800-227-7669.
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Here We Are. Now What?
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The Process of Improving
26 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pmLooking to improve something in your life in 2012? Perhaps you are thinking of improving yourself? If you are looking to improve your team or your business, here are seven steps to process improvement.P = Pick your target. Picture success. What would it look like if you actually reached your improvement goal? Envision it as specifically as you can.R = Review your starting point. Where do things stand right now? What are your strengths that can help you reach the goal? What obstacles stand in your way? Make a list of each using the Force Field diagram where Driving Forces are listed on the… -
Afflicting the Comfortable
22 Jan 2012 | 7:06 amAs a youngster, I dutifully attended religion classes and learned many things that have stayed with me through life. The Corporal Works of Mercy, for example: - To feed the hungry.- To give drink to the thirsty.- To shelter the homeless.- To clothe the naked.- To visit and ransom the captive.- To visit the sick.- To bury the dead.In sum, to comfort the afflicted.Somewhere later down the line, I learned another one, that turns the summary on its head:- To afflict the comfortable.That one was NOT taught in catechism, if my memory serves. However, it's there, for those who have eyes to see. -
Goal Setting Made S*I*M*P*L*E
21 Jan 2012 | 10:42 amIn the training and consulting that I do, I talk about goals quite a bit. Goals are fundamental to success in life. The latest research on success by Dr. Heidi Halvorson points to the importance of setting very specific goals.My impression, however, is that most people don't set goals. Perhaps they don't buy it, or they don't get it. Or perhaps they did, at one time, but something got in the way, and their goals faded away.What's the problem then? The SMART (Specific, Measurable, Aggressive, Realistic, and Time bound) formula has stood the test of time quite well. Is something missing?For… -
Your New Year Epiphany
8 Jan 2012 | 10:20 amIt's January 8th in the new year of 2012. Have you had an epiphany yet?The ancient word "epiphany" comes from the Greek meaning "to show forth." Like a light appearing in a dark room. In more recent usage, some have likened epiphany to the "aha moment" when an idea suddenly occurs to us, like a light bulb appearing in our minds.An epiphany comes when we least expect it. It's a surprise. A gift.Writing about the feast of the Epiphany in his daily e-newsletter, Fr. Richard Rohr says that it is about seeing with wonder. The Magi who followed a star to find the newborn king were "questing in… -
To Your Specific Success
4 Jan 2012 | 8:17 amDriving my son Kevin to the train the other morning, I asked him if he had given any thought to his New Year's Resolutions. To my surprise, he said "Yes." Kevin is a recent college graduate (Rutgers, Class of 2009) who has embarked upon a career in television, working as an editor for a well-known food show, based in New York City. His goal, he told me, is to make a very specific move within his line of business, a move that would be a good next step in his career path in television.I was happy to hear that. I offered some words of support to encourage him. And I told him that he is doing one…
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4 Ways to Motivate Yourself for Work Each Day
27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amGuest post by Jacelyn Thomas - Staying motivated to get up and go to work every morning at 9 am (or, god forbid, earlier) can be a real challenge. Even the most motivated of individuals have those... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Sexual Harassment: Should You Enjoy It, Resent It Or Report It? [Infographic]
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amHello readers! Welcome to another awkward post on Sexual Harassment. Today we’re tackling the sensitive topic of (potentially) unsolicited, unwarranted and/or unwanted (verbal and physical)... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Passion Kills You So Should You Apply Yourself?
20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amEvery so often we receive devastating news of grim events and unexpected deaths of those we love and admire. We grieve, we mourn and we recover - but we never forget those who engage in life... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Signs Your Boss Is An Idiot And How To Work Around It [Video & Infographic]
11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amIf you had the misfortune of being interviewed by Human Resources or an external company representative, only later to come face-to-face with what seems to be the knuckle-dragging incompetence of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Be the Employee of the Month [Flight Attendant's Tutorial Video Included]
9 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amNo wonder why Southwest Airlines is so well rated in customer service (link to airlinequality.com). Some jobs are so regulated and uptight that anything resembling normal human behavior tends to get... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Casino Jobs: MBAs Preferred at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Harrah’s Corporate, IGT, MGM Resorts, and WMS Gaming
27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas needs to hire a director, strategic planning, labor. Location: Las Vegas, NV | Requisition #: none Harrah’s Corporate Las Vegas is conducting a search for a vice president of multicultural marketing. Location: Las Vegas, NV | Requisition #: 533283 International Game Technology (IGT) has an opening for a market research [...] -
Live Entertainment Jobs: Disney Theatrical Group Still Seeking MBA for Director Position
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amDisney Theatrical Group’s search for a director, media strategy, planning & management continues. Location: New York, NY | Requisition #: 11995BR Live Nation Entertainment has an opening for a manager, corporate planning. Location: Beverly Hills, CA | Requisition #: 2377 Live Nation Entertainment is also on the hunt for a product manager – ecommerce: search [...] -
Music Jobs: Check Out MBA Opps at Sony Music, TuneCore, Warner Music Group (and More)
25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amGuitar Center is seeking a pricing analyst. Location: Westlake Village, CA | Requisition #: none Sony Music Entertainment wants to bring on a director, finance/marketing planning. Location: New York, NY | Requisition #: 2012-2840 Spotify continues to search for a sr. product manager – monetization to join its team. Location: New York, NY | Requisition [...] -
Performing Arts Jobs: MBA Opps at Art21, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, New York City Opera (and More)
24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amArt21, Inc. is seeking a director of education and communication. Location: New York, NY | Requisition #: none The Cleveland Orchestra needs to hire a development leadership officer. Scroll to the bottom of the Cleveland Orchestra’s employment page to locate job posting details. Location: Cleveland, OH | Requisition #: none The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is [...] -
Theme Park Jobs: New MBA Positions at Universal Studios Hollywood and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amUniversal Studios Hollywood needs to hire a manager, financial planning & analysis. Location: Universal City, CA | Requisition #: 3864BR Universal Studios Hollywood is also seeking a manager, international business development. Location: Universal City, CA | Requisition #: 3591BR Walt Disney Parks & Resorts has an opening for an associate manager of marketing. Location: Celebration, [...]
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SELF-PROMOTION FOR INTROVERTS
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Listen Your Way Up the Ladder
24 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmWe all want to be heard, but a surprising number of people only half-listen. Fortunately for us introverts, we tend to spend more time listening than talking. You can use your listening skills to your advantage in job interviews, negotiations, networking, business meetings, and when selling anything to anyone. “I remember an interview I had for a job,” says Doug Fidoten, president of Dentsu America, a full-service advertising and marketing-communications company. He shares this in my book, Self-Promotion for Introverts®: “I had already met with a number of other executives, and this… -
Secrets of the Successful Introvert Manager
20 Jan 2012 | 1:36 amPlease join me for this 90-minute webinar: How to Be a Successful Manager as an Introvert Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 1-2:30 p.m. (Eastern) American Management Association Speaker: Nancy Ancowitz $149 Register online About this webinar: Would you rather accomplish something important than talk about what you’ve accomplished? Learn to position yourself as a valued insider even if you do your best thinking outside the conference room. While you may not associate being an introvert with a path to success as a manager, this webinar offers you practical tips to raise your visibility even… -
Crash Course in Projecting Confidence
18 Jan 2012 | 8:38 pmPlease join me for this 90-minute webinar: How to Project Confidence with Demanding People Tuesday, January 31, 2012 @ 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern) American Management Association Speaker: Nancy Ancowitz US $149 Register online If you can’t make January 31, please join me for the next round, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 @ 1-2:30 p.m. About this webinar Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet even people who are generally confident can buckle when facing powerful or demanding people. The truth is that many who appear self-confident often aren’t. -
SPFI in Turkey
17 Jan 2012 | 11:57 pmAs Self-Promotion for Introverts® makes its way around the world, it’s fun to see what readers in faraway places have to say. This just in from Turkey: a review of my book in Today’s Zaman which says, “Ancowitz believes that everyone is gifted. Everyone has something they can do better than the rest of pack.” No matter where you are, remind yourself often of your gifts—and don’t keep them a secret! -
Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Navigating a Noisy World
17 Jan 2012 | 1:04 amWho knew that a guy who co-wrote a bestselling book titled Never Eat Alone is an introvert? I was recently interviewed for a podcast by Tahl Raz, coauthor of several fiction and nonfiction books including that blockbuster he wrote with networking guru Keith Ferrazzi. Raz and I talk shop as introverts and I share some tips, tricks, and tactics for navigating this noisy world. Then he provides me with scenarios that introverts face and solicits my input as a business communication coach. Tune in—or read the transcript on the My Greenlight Blog.
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A day in the life of a December bride
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Moneyball: Would You Take That Job Offer?
25 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pmI just finished watching Moneyball. Great film. Here’s a scruples question, based on the ending: Let’s assume that the owner of a competing company recruits you. He wants you to move across country for a new—and more prestigious—job—for about 60 times your current salary. Assume also that you are passionate for your current job, for your current company, and for the game-changing process you’ve begun to put in place at your current organization. Assume also that you have a ten year old daughter who lives nearby, with her mom. Do you take the offer? I have two girls. -
5 Ways Running Will Make You a Better Communicator
21 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amI’m reading Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall, and I’m riveted. So many things in this book resonate with me… about the tools we use… attitude… technique… I can’t believe how similar running is to communicating! I’m pleasantly surprised that the path to being a good, injury-free runner shares many of the same principles with the path to becoming a good communicator, including: Forget what you know. Just because you’ve been doing it your whole life doesn’t make you an expert. It just means you have a lot of experience making the… -
The Dark Side of Social Media: Interpersonal Ineptitude
20 Jan 2012 | 10:12 pmWhat happens when a tech savvy, Gen X communication expert talks with a Luddite Boomer communication expert about social media and the future of the “business relationships”? Awesome insights happen, that’s what. Especially about the dark side of social media. And good news: I recorded everything for you. Click here to listen. Ed Ruda, industrial psychologist, coach to top executives at major companies (think McDonald’s-, Lockheed Martin-, and Pfizer-sized companies), and also my father-in-law joined me for an episode of Beyond Social, during which we debated the risks… -
Using Online Information in Real World Conversation
15 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pmIn the past, meeting someone meant talking to a person with whom you had no idea if you shared any common interests. You’d break the ice and go from there. And loosely speaking, extroverts were people who had an easy time with this while introverts struggled. With LinkedIn and social media, all that is changing. Not entirely, of course… but now, because of what you can learn about a person online, you often learn a person’s interests before ever meeting. I have a whole theory about how relationships are changing—how control over relationships is being democratized, and how… -
Webinar: Pimp Your LinkedIn Profile
9 Jan 2012 | 4:19 amJoin me this Thursday, Jan 12, at 12pm Eastern (9am Pacific), for a webinar on how to build a LinkedIn profile that drives business results. Here’s why: In October 2011, LinkedIn invited Ajax Social Media’s social coaches to work with participants at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect 2011 user conference. The results? 98% of coaching participants said Ajax helped them better understand how to use their LinkedIn profiles as a business tool. 100% said they learned something actionable. 94% said they were already implementing what they had learned a week after the conference. Join me…
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Paralegal Jobs
26 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pmThinking about a paralegal job? A new list by Monster.com cites paralegals as one of nine high-paying jobs with an associate's degree. While the national average paralegal salary hovers around $50,000 per year, paralegals in in-demand specialties or litigation support can earn six figures....Read Full Post -
Tips on Finding and Hiring a Lawyer
24 Jan 2012 | 2:44 amThe United States boasts over one million licensed attorneys. If you seek an attorney, how can you find the right lawyer for your legal needs? First, make sure that the attorney is experienced in the practice area and type of case for which you seek assistance. For example, if you seek a personal injury attorney for an asbestos claim, make sure that lawyer you hire has asbestos experience and a track record of success....Read Full Post -
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
21 Jan 2012 | 9:44 amSetting New Year's resolutions is a common practice in January. Research shows that people who make New Year's resolutions are more likely to attain their goals than those who do not. However, statistics also reveal that about 80 percent of people who make resolutions on January 1 fall off the wagon by Valentine's Day. Below are 3 ways to help you make good on your New Year's resolutions....Read Full Post -
Managing Multigenerational Employees and Clients
11 Jan 2012 | 9:53 amToday's workforce consists of employees of four distinct age groups: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Differing attitudes, perceptions and work styles among these four generations can create conflict and chaos in the workplace. Motivating these age-diverse groups can present a challenge to managers and getting along with co-workers and clients of another generation is not always easy....Read Full Post -
10 New Years' Resolutions for Career Success
3 Jan 2012 | 4:24 amHappy New Year! With a fresh new year ahead of you, it's a great time to establish a few career-related resolutions. Perhaps you want to find that dream job, get a raise or promotion, achieve a better work-life balance, manage your time better or reduce stress at work....Read Full Post
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Fostering Innovation with Shaun White
24 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amPhoto credit: Shaun White Snowboarding My job requires me to travel – a lot. You know the magazines that the airlines provide to their passengers? I actually read them (even SkyMall.) From time to time, there’s a good article with a real lesson that can be shared. As I was reading through this month’s issue [...] -
Leaders Matter
17 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amPhoto credit: Knol Yesterday, the U.S. observed a special holiday. The holiday was in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. You see, Dr. King had a dream. He knew that effective, responsible leadership mattered. He was a leader. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ [...] -
Working with Muppetational Personalities
10 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amQuestion of the day: What do a college freshman, a level-headed frog, an over-the-top pig and a fuzzy bug-eyed alien have to do with job advice? I’ll give you a hint: it rhymes with “puppet.” With the 2011 release of The Muppets in theatres (I haven’t seen it yet – please no spoilers,) it’s perfect [...] -
4 Twitter Chats to Advance Your Career
3 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amHappy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I certainly enjoyed my time with family and friends. I also had some excellent “down” time to think about where Campus to Career is going to go in 2012. You’ll see some very exciting partnership announcements in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! In [...] -
Your 2012 Career Re-SOLUTION
27 Dec 2011 | 7:30 amThis post was originally written this time last year, but it’s still very relevant. So, I’ve done a little tweaking and viola! We have a new post to get everyone moving forward in 2012! By this time, I’m sure you’ve already read several articles about setting New Year’s resolutions and/or reflection posts about 2011. This isn’t one of [...]
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Career and Management
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Are you a Chicken Little?
28 Jan 2012 | 5:45 amThere are many versions of the story of Chicken Little, but one such story line is that a chicken named Chicken Little is hit on the head by an acorn while eating lunch. In her panic, she comes to the irrational conclusion that the sky is falling, and decides she must warn the King. On her way to see him, she meets up with many other animals, namely Henny Penny, Cocky Lockey and Goosey Loosey. When she encouters them, she screams ”the sky is falling, the sky is falling!!” and even gets them to join her on the way to warn the King. Finally, they come across Foxy… -
Fitness – Physical, Emotional and Spiritual
27 Jan 2012 | 4:36 amOne of the secrets to Turbo Charge your Career is being fit. I am not talking about joining a gym necessarily. I am talking about getting physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Pump Me Up To be physically fit, all you need to do is eat food that is good for you. You know what that means. If not, go to http://thetennisdad.com/blog and my son Ryan will help you. Also, it means getting enough sleep, and limiting your alcohol consumption. I recommend you quit alcohol completely, but moderation is fine as well. And stop smoking. Today. For exercise, walk around the block to get your heart… -
Dress for Success
26 Jan 2012 | 3:42 amSeveral years ago, I was having a discussion with one of my staff. The conversation went all over the place, but he finally blurted out “You know, I just can’t figure out why I don’t get promoted. I am as good as anyone around here. I know more than a lot of them. How did you get to the top??” I feel pretty, oh so pretty!! His question surprised me a little bit. This employee, by his appearance alone never gave me, and I’m sure anyone else the impression that he wanted to be part of management. What I mean is that this gentleman was in his later 30′s, but… -
IT is hard, but why is Retail IT So Much Harder?
25 Jan 2012 | 2:58 amI have been in IT for my entire career, and I love it. Right out of college, after studying computer science at Indiana University, I got my first programming job in a hospital, and I loved that job. I loved writing programs and watching my users’ faces light up when I made their lives just a little easier. I loved a clean compile after days of cleaning up bugs and syntax issues. Yes, I love IT. Throughout my IT career, I worked in several different industries. I worked in healthcare, insurance, distribution, manufacturing, and retail. Mostly, retail. I held many different… -
When should I discuss compensation?
24 Jan 2012 | 1:24 amYes, that is a tough question. You don’t want to be too forward and ask before you have even had an interview do you? No, of course not. You do want to seem assertive and show interest in the position, and asking makes you seem worldly, right? Well maybe, but not automatically. It can also make you seem inexperienced and greedy. The real answer is you don’t ask. You have to go on interviews without having any idea what the compensation is. Quite often there is a phone interview and your current compensation may come up as a question. If you must answer, then you must, but you should…
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Graduate: Are You Shortchanging Your Resume Story?
20 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amBy Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter A flurry of recent resume inquiries by new grads or their parents inspired my latest blog post. After investing 4+ years and 10s of thousands of dollars in advanced education and training it is natural to want to hit the ground running to conduct an effective, interview-netting job search. Unfortunately, the misperceptions about [...] No related posts. -
Disrupting Your Resume
10 Jan 2012 | 7:46 amBy Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter “I feel like the resume is a good book I want to read again. It looked great the first time, but I know I’ll get more out of it when I read through it several more times.” The above quote was the BEST gift I could have received during any given business [...] No related posts. -
The Waiting Game
6 Jan 2012 | 12:59 pmBy Robert P. Poindexter Rest assured that no matter how much or how long I pray for patience, it never seems to come quickly enough to satisfy me. Waiting is an excruciatingly factual part of life here on planet earth, and few have mastered a technique that even comes close to dulling the pain many [...] No related posts. -
“Words”
3 Jan 2012 | 10:29 amBy Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter In 2012, I will aspire to … More of this … and this … and this … No related posts. No related posts. -
Strategically Add Value Through LinkedIn Sections
29 Dec 2011 | 7:44 amBy Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter With the multiply bold assertions that LinkedIn is the powerhouse career tool that will propel your career to new levels, it is easy to get mesmerized by the many opportunities to beef up your lone profile. While a LinkedIn profile does not replace your resume, writing a muscular LinkedIn profile and enhancing [...] No related posts.
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Protecting your home when on holiday: top tips
28 Jan 2012 | 2:23 amWhatever kind of neighbourhood you live in, you will want to protect your home while you are away from it. Should you be embarking on a big holiday in the coming weeks and months and you find yourself away from the house for two weeks or more, there are a number of things you can do to ensure that things are exactly the same as you left them when you get back from your jollies. You must remember that if you have a policy of Castle Cover house insurance or an alternative from another company, this will cover a home while it is unoccupied. However, all of these policies will have restrictions… -
Friday Night Links: Pinched Nerve Edition
27 Jan 2012 | 2:25 amFriday Night Links Pinched Nerve Edition is a personal story. For about a week, I have been suffering with a pinched nerve. I would love to say it was thanks to too much snow skiing, off road BMX or a century ride. Perhaps, it would make a better story, if it was caused by something glamorous. You know, many hours of something that even few young men can do never mind an aging athlete! Unfortunately, I do not know what I did or how I did it. The good news is it is getting better. I am treating it with a lot of TLC and medical treatment. In addition, a little therapeutic massage… -
Broken New Year’s Resolutions!
25 Jan 2012 | 2:43 amHave you Broken New Years Resolutions yet? I know, it is only the twenty-fifth (25) day of the New Year. It is way too soon for you to give up! Am I right or wrong? Your resolutions are still too fresh in your mind to quit this early. So this year, you will succeed. Don’t you want to achieve your goal? Whether it is a financial, personal, or business goal, maybe, I can help. Recently, I saw an article on Time called “Top 10 Commonly Broken New Year’s Resolutions”. It was from 2011, but do you really think anything has changed. Many people make the same… -
The 3 B’s of Success
23 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amThe 3 B’s of Success is the second in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it was going. Background Did I always know what to do? I don’t know, but anything I wanted became a goal. I learned I had to work for it. I remember that I had to save for anything I wanted. My parents generally provided me… -
Common Credit Score Misconceptions
21 Jan 2012 | 2:34 amWant to start your year with a good credit score? That is an excellent idea! While you are sorting out your finances, try to start a savings plan for the future by putting money away into an ISA account. One of the main perks of an ISA account is its tax benefits. A FICO credit score is normally between 300 and 850 points. The higher the score, the better your credit rating will be and the lower the interest rate you will pay on a loan. Many people have some misconceptions about their credit scores: 1. When you have paid off a large debt, it is a splendid idea to close your credit card as…
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First "Webisode" of Salon.com's 99ers Reality Series Airs Today
24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm“F**ked: The United States of Unemployment” is Salon’s new video documentary series exploring the...
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Easy Professional Wardrobe Updates [Infographic] & Contest!
25 Jan 2012 | 5:10 amWhat is your favorite fashion statement for work? Is there an outfit or accessory that you just can’t get enough of? Share your ideas in our comments, on our Facebook, or tweet us at @thecareereffect. The best idea will win a $50 visa gift card! This giveaway is sponsored by Adecco USA Staffing Agency. Adecco is running a “New Year, New You” contest, happening now through the end of January 2012. Check out the Adecco Facebook page for more details, and find out how you could win daily prizes! One grand prize winner will receive a new interview suit, a laptop and career… -
4 Ways to Cure Boredom at Work
19 Dec 2011 | 5:00 amBoredom at work is an unfortunate reality for most employees from time to time. However, if you find yourself feeling bored for hours each day, or if your boredom has hit the point where you feel a lack of motivation to do even simple tasks, there may be a problem that needs fixing. Try any of these four cures for boredom before you come off as completely unmotivated. 1. Try to figure out the reason behind your boredom If you find yourself bored every day at work, the best thing to do is take a step back and think about why you are feeling this way. Try using your boredom to create a list… -
Media on the Mobile Web
17 Nov 2011 | 4:28 pmIn the past, our mobile phones offered only marginally better functionality than two tin cans subjoined to the same piece of string. We never had cause to stare at our mobile phones; in fact, the only time we came into contact with them was when they rang. We would turn enquiringly toward our 10lb device, press the answer button and weld it to our ears. It was known as a phone call. Nowadays, mobiles are mini-computers. Phone calls account for less than 3% of the average owner’s overall usage time. 40% is spent trawling Facebook, while 28% is spent gaming. Surfing the net, texting and… -
Media Careers: Easy to come by if you know where to look
16 Nov 2011 | 1:39 pmWith over three quarters of corporations now utilizing some aspect of social media, media jobs are as multitudinous as clouds in the sky. Indeed, you may have noticed that media positions are as commonplace as admin jobs as you browse jobs sites in search of your next career move. The mere sight of this ubiquitous term begets the question: what exactly counts as a media job these days? After setting up your jobs site profile to receive alerts when ‘media jobs’ become available, you may find that you’re inundated with related roles. A good number of them will be sales-oriented. Muddied… -
Media Sales Opportunities in London
15 Nov 2011 | 11:35 amThe idea of landing a job in the world of TV, cinema or radio may sound glamorous. After all, you probably imagine interning at a major station, networking in the wings as the cameras roll, getting a chance to project your voice into one of those acoustically-transparent, synthetic fur microphones known as Zeppelins. But getting a foot in the door that leads to this wondrous world doesn’t always revolve around such playful tasks. One of the least glamorous but most essential jobs within this field is media sales, and what better city in which to find such work than media jobs in…
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Pixar’s Young Professional Focus Creates an Amazing Culture
27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amThere are so many things we can learn from an organization like Pixar: great company culture may emerge through serendipity, but it doesn’t stay great by accident. Don’t kid yourself that a great workplace “just happens.” Like growing a garden, it requires a lot of work and a bit of mess. It takes time and effort—and this means having people who have enough time built in to their jobs to actually focus on it. There’s simply no other way to build an amazing work environment. -
There’s Still Time to Manage Facebook’s Timeline
27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amWe all have that picture of ourselves online – the one with some buddies after a few too many at a ballgame; or of that brutal break up that you thought would be therapeutic if you made public for everyone to see. They’re hidden somewhere deep in the "older post" dungeon of your Facebook page. Here’s the bad news: you only have until February 2 to identify – and permanently erase – those memories. Here’s the good news... -
Temp to Employee: Top Tips to Transition to a Permanent Job
26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amGreat news! You’ve landed either temporary or contract work, which suddenly has taken so much stress off of you from looking for a job. Now you can pay the bills, settle in, and concentrate your focus on getting up to speed and making valuable contributions. Contract or temporary work does NOT guarantee a future at the company. But despite not being a permanent employee, you have something vastly more powerful in your career arsenal right now than the unemployed job seekers: -
Is College Major a Major Factor in Your Career?
26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amCollege: experiencing it can be socially rewarding, but it’s most important purpose is to provide higher education for a life-long career. Now let’s say that you are in college and have chosen your major – the next question is how applicable are the skills you learn in the classroom for the workplace? -
Millenials: Social Media or Mania?
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmI would rather send an email, a text or connect online than pick up the phone. I have been driven to the edge of sanity by conference calls, live customer service is often a disappointment and a machine is usually more accurate. I get irritated when I can’t accomplish something online. It’s generational conditioning. As much as I think I’m on the edge, I can’t even fathom how far the Millennials will push technology in the social realm.
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Online Career
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Commission Autopilot Review
12 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pmhis is very unique and complete software suite… The purpose of the software is to get the end user top search engine rankings, traffic, leads and sales using *secret* document publishing sites… This has never been done before in the IM space and we are confident this is will be a huge success with the [...] -
Internet Marketing Success Takes Hard Work And Dedication
23 May 2011 | 8:41 pmOften most persons who started working online as an Internet Marketer gives up after just a few months. The reason for them giving up in most cases as said by them is just because they are not making any or enough money that they thought they should be making. Well we have the solution for [...] -
Viral Marketing – Can Be Help For your Business
1 May 2011 | 9:05 amThis is one virtue a site must possess to lead the race in the ruthless competition in the Internet based business. With so many competition and rivalry going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn’t matter if you have a killer product or a fantastic designed website, if people don’t [...] -
Legit Online Jobs
22 Apr 2011 | 9:36 pm“What If I Could Show You The Legit System That Puts Over $500 Per Day Into My Bank Account, Working From The Comfort of My Home… Would You Be Interested?“ From the desk of: Ross Williams Are you sick and tired of all the money-making scams on the web? If you’re looking for the [...] -
Free Instant Backlinks Monster Software
31 Mar 2011 | 9:08 pmWhat’s inside ? Instant Backlink Monster We Are Sorry To Say That The Software Was Removed Due To Inconsistency Issues In It’s submissions. Instead we would like to share this new and safer software with you guys whereby you can get better back linking and generate mass traffic. Click below to visit. [...]
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Need help with your resume..?
11 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pmResume Revolution is offering a free webinar on January 12th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.Learn reCareered’s strategies in this free Resume Revolution webinar to help you double your interviews and resume response rate.Resume Revolution will help you learn why job search is so hard today and what you can do about it. From the creators of reCareered, learn from leading job search experts, an ex-recruiter and hiring manager how to accelerate your job search.Job search doesn’t have to be frustrating – get resume help and information so you can learn how to create an effective resume for 2011′s… -
Hiring According to SHRM
11 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is predicting a decrease in hiring this month.For the third consecutive month, hiring activity will decrease and job cuts will rise in the manufacturing and service sectors compared with a year earlier, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey for January 2012.In addition, the report illuminates the unemployment rate:Basically, the U.S. job market is in a holding pattern, creating roughly enough jobs each month to account for the increase in Americans in the… -
Upcoming Job Fairs for Military / Veterans
10 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pmAre you serving in the U.S. military? Are you a U.S. military veteran? Are you seeking a job? You may want to consider one or more of the following job fairs:01/18/2012 Ft. Benning, GA01/19/2012 Robins AFB, GA02/15/2012 Ft. Stewart, GA 02/29/2012 Naval/Marine Corps San Diego, CA03/01/2012 Camp Pendleton, CA03/14/2012 Tampa/MacDill AFB03/29/2012 Ft. Hood, TX 04/11/2012 Ft. Rucker, AL 04/26/2012 Ft. Benning, GA 05/03/2012 Ft. Carson, CO 05/17/2012 Nellis AFB 05/31/2012 Ft. Lee, VA More Information -
Women and Professional Image
3 Jan 2012 | 7:57 amThe Little Pink Book offers excellent advice to women on workplace attire:Often women tend to dress down in the workplace. Dressing down won’t make your coworkers take you more seriously. Some industries are more operational or male-dominated by nature, and it’s especially within these companies that women struggle to find an authentic image. They fear a polished edge might stand out next to the khaki button-down environment. Finding the balance between looking vanilla and being polished and feminine is tough, especially when you feel pressured to dress like everyone around you. It… -
Learn to R.E.S.T.
10 Nov 2011 | 8:26 amAre you experiencing stress because you have too much on your plate?Read my latest Student Branding Blog article on tackling stress. RechargeEnergizeSpecifyTackle
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Questions
27 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pmOur recent London conference participants were the best we've ever had in terms of the amount of questions they asked. We always promise, whether you ask 5 or 500 questions, we'll get them all answered and we'll finish on time. I think in London, they did ask 500 and we barely finished on time! Some people, we've noticed, need to ask a lot of questions about a concept. Once they've asked about all their concerns, they can accept the concept as valid and are often the strongest supporters of the idea. It's easy to assume that the reason they are asking questions is because they are distrustful… -
False Extrapolation
24 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmThere's (yet another) article in the Wall Street Journal today about resumes going away. The article gives examples of companies who are using social media presence or on-line questionnaires to get expressions of interest from candidates and to assess their skills before interviews. The problem with this is that's there's two or three examples which the WSJ encourages you, by their headline, to think is a long-term, wide-spread change. It isn't. There are always companies experimenting with different ways of finding and assessing candidates. They are exceptions. They make good headlines. But… -
Magazines
23 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pmI'm a real magazine addict. I have been for a long time. Everything from Bloomberg Businessweek to Wired to Oprah and yoga magazines. You'll have noticed a lot of blog posts are inspired by my addiction. However, I buy them at a faster rate than I usually have time to read them, so I look forward to transatlantic flights when I can get through 10 or more. If you're sat next to me, there's a tearing sound every few minutes as I rip out pages that I find interesting. I have two tricks, one which lightens the load and one which means the pages don't hang around forever. First, as we get to the… -
Career Tools License Renewal Offer – Get The Interview Series Free
20 Jan 2012 | 11:20 amFor our Career Tools Individual License annual renewal we're offering the Interviewing Series – a $150 value – for free for those of you who renew, upgrade or buy for the first time. Just go to: http://www.manager-tools.com/amember/member.php But it’s more than that. We’ve also made the Interviewing Series better, for those of you who already have it as well: Video: Many of the core podcasts in the series now have video in addition to the audio casts. Mark explains the concepts (again!) with the slides in support of the presentation. Improved Shownotes: Some of the early Interviewing… -
Negotiation
18 Jan 2012 | 5:50 pmAn article in Bloomberg Businessweek profiles Lenn Rockford Hann, who has invented, according to the article 'the greatest running shoe never sold'. The story starts with Hann running a half marathon inside Chicago airport, which tells you he's pretty extraordinary. The rest of the story is sad though. Despite his apparently having invented a way of replacing parts of a running shoe to allow runners to use less energy to run, the shoes are still not on the market. It's not that companies aren't interested. He's been in contract negotiations with Under Armor, New Balance and Adidas. Every…
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Great on the Job
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Confidence is a Numbers Game
10 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pmWhen Ginny Rommety became IBM’s new chief executive last fall, she spoke about a point early in her career when she was offered a promotion that she initially rejected, for fear that she was under-qualified. Her husband asked her: “Do you think a man would have ever done that?” She learned an important lesson then and there — to be self-confident on the outside even when she felt self-critical on the inside. If the first female CEO of Big Blue thinks she’s under-qualified, one wonders how the rest of women are stacking up on the self-confidence and self-promotion… -
The Big Enough Company
10 Nov 2011 | 6:15 amMy dear friends Adelaide Lancaster & Amy Abrams recently published their new book: The Big Enough Company: Creating a Business that Works for You. They are the founders of In Good Company, a shared workplace community in NYC and they’ve interviewed hundreds of women entrepreneurs to talk about how to make your own business work for you. They are rockstars and I’m thrilled Adelaide generously agreed to answer my most pressing questions here: The old saying goes “size doesn’t matter” but you seem to think that it does– and in fact bigger is not… -
What’s in a (first) name?
2 Nov 2011 | 7:30 amFrom Harvard Business Review Back in the day when I was growing up (think early 80′s) there wasn’t an adult whom I didn’t address as Mr. or Mrs. so and so. Grown ups were addressed with deference, distance, and formality and we kids knew what the protocol was. Today, I have a four-year-old whose friends all call me Jodi — and if someone were to address me as Mrs. Glickman, I’d do a double take and assume they were talking to my mother. As goes our social world, so too goes the workplace. Addressing people by their first name is now the norm in corporate America… -
Should You Accept that Promotion?
24 Oct 2011 | 7:30 amGuest post By Alexandra Levit, Author of Blind Spots: The 10 Business Myths You Can Afford to Believe on Your New Path to Success Tempting as it may be, just because you are offered a promotion doesn’t necessarily mean you have to accept it. In fact, self-aware employees consider the extra responsibilities that come with a promotion and turn down the job if they feel the job exceeds their capabilities. If you are a rising star who senses that you’ve been offered a promotion you may not be ready for, here are some issues to think through: Can you handle the workload? How are others at… -
Your First Job Doesn’t (Really) Matter
18 Oct 2011 | 7:15 amI recently polled a trailblazing group of women leaders — Northwestern University’s Council of 100 — about their careers. How many of us were in the same job or even on the same career path today as we were when we graduated from college? The answer was three: three out of one hundred women. Then I asked how many were in the same industry. The number went up to about twenty. So, at twenty-one years old, 20% of us knew the field we wanted to be in (and would ultimately succeed in) and 3% of us got both the job and the industry right out of the starting gate. Gen Y’s,…
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Mobile App Allows Consumers to Compare Drug Prices
26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amThe new mobile app from LowestMed could be the Travelocity of health care, offering a comparison of drug prices. A company called LowestMed has launched a mobile app that allows consumers to compare drug prices at their local pharmacy chains. The app will be a mobile extension of the company's Web resource for comparative drug prices and prescription discount cards. LowestMed's software uses a mobile phone's GPS feature to locate pharmacies within 10 miles. Consumers can also enter a ZIP code for additional locations. The mobile tool provides pricing information for drugs sold at… -
Pharmacist of the Year!
26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amHelp us choose the AHS PharmStat Pharmacist of the Year for 2011! Each month you nominated a worthy pharmacist for the honor of Pharmacist of the Month. That award was given to a pharmacist who goes above and beyond the call of duty to make his or her pharmacy a better place to work. We would like to congratulate each of our monthly winners and say "thank you" for all that you do! We would also like to ask your help in choosing our Pharmacist of the Year! Below you will find a list of our monthly winners and why they were nominated. You can go to our facebook… -
Pharmacists warn that cost saving measures could threaten business
25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amTexas pharmacists say the state’s move to save money will put 1,300 drug stores in jeopardy of going out of business. http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/Pharmacists-warn-that-costs-saving-measures-could-threaten-business-138016718.html Legislators could move towards a plan that would reduce Medicaid reimbursement rates paid to pharmacists for dispensing prescriptions. The Texas Pharmacy Council estimates it will amount to an 80 percent reduction in the fees. Louis Hall owns a Fort Worth pharmacy and said the move will be "devastating for the pharmacies." He opened his drug store in 1974… -
Playing the Blame Game over Shortages of ADHD Drugs
25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amEvery day, the FDA gets hundreds of calls from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients who are a facing a near constant shortage in the prescription drugs prescribed for their disorder, according to a recent report in The New York Times. The problem has become so prevalent that both the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists currently lists the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) of many common ADHD drugs—including methylphenidate HCl, dextroamphetamine tablets, and amphetamine mixed salts immediate-release tablets—on their drug shortages lists. The… -
Dream Job Highlight!
24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amPharmacy Job Highlight: At AHS PharmStat, we know you have options when it comes to work, and we have opportunities for pharmacist and pharmacy technicians across the country! Our job is to help you find that dream job that makes you want to get up every morning. In places you have always dreamed of visiting. We have opportunities in beautiful areas - your dream destination. Whether you want to work permanent, relief shifts, or travel assignments, we have just the right fit for you! Below we've highlighted one of the areas we currently have available. But you better hurry, here today, gone…
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Career Flux
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Can Small Businesses Increase Their Profits by Hiring Interns?
25 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pmAuthor Byline: InternProfits.com Author Website: http://www.internprofits.com It’s no secret that most big companies hire interns each year to help increase their productivity. So why don’t small companies do the same? One of the most common responses from small business owners is that they don’t have enough time or money to get an intern. That’s because most small business owners don’t understand the massive benefits that they get when they hire interns. In the past decade, having internship experience before you graduate college has become almost essential. Before being hired full… -
Welcome to My College Job Search
17 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmAuthor Byline: CareerAlley Author Website: http://CareerAlley.com “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon Spring. It’s that time of year again. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and your parents are telling you to get a job. For some it’s a break between college semesters and for others it’s the cold hard reality of “time to get a job”. Whatever your reality (and both are covered in today’s post), you need to make good use of your time. It’s really competitive out there, so you need to… -
Getting Through Your Probation Period
17 Dec 2011 | 3:27 pmAuthor Byline: Adam C is a London, UK based copywriter and has given sound workplace advice in this article. If you take on a permanent role at a company, it is highly likely that you will be asked to complete a probationary period before you are taken on permanently. The main aim of the probationary period is to check that you are right for the job and that you and the company are a good fit together. If you get through the probation period, you will often find that you are granted a raise at the end of it. So how can you make sure you get through this period? Adapt To New Situations It… -
Limited Shelf life – Is Your Job About to Expire?
14 Dec 2011 | 9:09 pmAuthor Byline: CareerAlley Author Website: http://CareerAlley.com “My son is now an “entrepreneur.” That’s what you’re called when you don’t have a job.” – Ted Turner Have you ever watched someone’s job unravel and they don’t even know they are in trouble? I just watched this happen to someone that works in my company. This particular person started off okay, with good annual reviews. Then his boss left and in a matter of a year or so, he went from having an okay reputation to someone who was viewed as “on his way out”. -
Ready for a High-Paying Hospitality Career? Consider These Resume Adjustments
9 Dec 2011 | 1:42 amGlobal resume authority Jessica Hernandez of http://www.greatresumesfast.com is a former HR Manager who partners with professional- and executive-level candidates to create authentic, branded resumes and cover letters. Author Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com The hospitality industry offers a large number of amazing employment opportunities, largely due to its vast array of career options. Whether you’re looking to become an executive chef or casino general manager, you could easily boost your income into the six-figure range. But doing so will require making some adjustments…
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Christian Life Coach - Quentin McCall - Knowledge 4 Life
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Do You Hide Behind Faith to Avoid Having a Relationship?
19 Jan 2012 | 10:30 amOften people rationalize their singleness with the fact that God is not ready for them to be married or He has not yet sent “the one.” If you are someone who reads my work often, you know I champion the cause of singleness and truly believe it is the season, in which, we prepare for marriage. Thus, it is very important for us to enjoy our singleness and be “the one” we seek to have. In my article “9 Reasons Singleness is Good for You,” I discussed the beauty of being single and how important it is to be truly single and whole before God. Yet, sometimes Christian Singles find… -
27 Things You Need To Know About Courtship
12 Jan 2012 | 6:03 amCourting is not the same as dating. The purpose, value, or meaning of courting is often misunderstood in today’s society. Courting is step two on the road to marriage (with step one being dating). 23 Things You Need To Know About Dating Contemporary courtship is when couples decide to move into a deeper friendship and relationship, with marriage being the end goal. When courting is present, two people have agreed together as one to intentionally and deliberately say, “we are courting to get married.” They have moved past simply getting to know each other without sex, physical touch, or… -
23 Things You Need to Know About Dating
11 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pmThere is no Biblical position on dating and many people have varying opinions about it (including Pastors, Ministers, and the like). I would like to share my thoughts on the matter. I feel dating should be approached with boundaries and in a way that helps us become better people. Dating can help you learn what you do and do not like, but only if you maintain clear and healthy boundaries. Dating is an activity for getting to know people. It’s not for sex and using people to numb your pain or aloneness. In our contemporary times, many people date for sex or companionship or a variety of… -
7 Types of Women Every Man Should Date (A Deeper Look Part 1)
20 Dec 2011 | 8:02 amThank you! I am so humbled by what has happened in the Knowledge4Life Community in the last 2 weeks. You all made 2 blogs go viral! 7 Types of Women Every Man Should Date and 7 Types of Men Every Woman Should Date have been shared over 50,000 times on Facebook alone! Wow! Truly amazing! Also, I want to say “WELCOME”! We added 1,709 new members to our Knowledge4Life Community and have grown to over 5,000 members. What a blessing! So, WELCOME to all of our newest members! Thank you so much for reading and sharing the blogs. I appreciate each of you. None of this… -
9 Terrible Reasons To Get Married
13 Dec 2011 | 11:28 amI get questions all the time from married people and those who have recently divorced. Additionally, after counseling 100’s over the years, once I was able to get to the root of many of their problems, I’ve noticed a common theme. It relates to the honest reason of why they got married in the first place. I think a lot of you would be surprised at how dishonest people are about the real reason they got married. In counseling sessions, people tend to lie at first and then later admit the truth as I lead them down the path of personal accountability. In my opinion, if most people invested…
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5 Ways Employers Say “We’re Not Hiring You”
25 Jan 2012 | 1:29 amEmployers are big chickens. Especially when it comes to saying, "Thanks, but no thanks". Here are 5 ways employers say "We're not hiring you" ... (Continued at http://reCareered.com) -
7 Reasons Individual Resume Customization Rewards Your Job Search
24 Jan 2012 | 1:03 amCompanies changed hiring practices and processes to incorporate ATS technology, for hiring efficiency. Learn how these changes reward fully customized resumes. (Continued at http://reCareered.com) -
Stupid Recruiter Tricks – Finding the hiring manager’s email
23 Jan 2012 | 1:17 amWhat happens after you identify the hiring manager? How do you find their email address? Recruiters face this issue just about every day – so they have to become experts at finding hiring manager email addresses. The obvious away to find the... (Continued at http://reCareered.com) -
Employer First Impressions When Your Resume Lists Job Descriptions
18 Jan 2012 | 1:56 amWe've all been taught to write resumes that contain job descriptions ... because we've been taught to job search in a world where there were shortages of candidates and skills. Here's what job description resumes look like to hiring managers in a... (Continued at http://reCareered.com) -
Applying Directly To The Company vs. Going Through An Outside Recruiter
17 Jan 2012 | 2:21 amThere's a big misunderstanding in the job search world about applying directly to a company vs. going through a recruiter. Today's article will clear up these common misconceptions ... (Continued at http://reCareered.com)
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Career Advice - Ask a Wharton MBA
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How to Maximize Your Job Search Chances After College
25 Jan 2012 | 1:33 pmAs the job market remains tough, college graduates continue to face an uphill battle in finding a good job. This podcast is a 15 minute coaching call between a recent college graduate and I. The topic is how to maximize your chances in finding a good job after college. To read more tips, also refer to my other post - Can’t Find a Job after College – 6 Ideas. Podcast: How to Maximize Your Job Search Chances After College Your comments: was this podcast helpful? any outstanding questions? Like this podcast? then help me out and share it on Google+, Twitter, Facebook,… -
Toughest Job in the World
11 Jan 2012 | 12:31 pmWhat do you think is the toughest job in the world? I am sure there are many including the one in this picture. All joking aside, for me, I can think of the toughest job that is often overlooked. Here are some clues as to what this job is. Can you guess? You don’t discover how tough this job is until you are on the job. Your boss is pretty demanding but does not communicate well. You have to often guess what he/she wants you to do and whether he or she is happy with your work. Your boss requires you to be on call almost 24/7 in the first few months on the job. Many people are… -
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2011
5 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pmHappy New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday. It’s amazing how time flies when you are enjoying yourself with family and friends. To start this year off, I want to share the top 10 most popular posts for on the job and job search advice from this blog based on # of readers. The most read post was read by over 19K people in 2011. Thank you for your continuing support and interest. Top 10 On the Job Advice Posts List of 28 Soft Skills – Business Professionals Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Difference and Importance Examples – Interpersonal Skills are… -
Time to Relax and Celebrate
21 Dec 2011 | 11:03 amIt’s the season to be thankful. Whatever kind of year you may have had, it’s time to take a breather. I hope you are finding time to relax and celebrate the year with family and friends. Job seekers: Xmas is usually the slowest season for recruiting as many hiring managers are taking vacations and budget for hiring are not set until January. So give yourself permission to enjoy the holidays and start your effort anew in the new year. The only thing you can work on is your resume during the holiday. If you want help, start with this free resume template. Those with… -
How to Say No at Work
15 Dec 2011 | 11:51 amIt may be hard to think about saying no at work, but sometimes it’s necessary to do so to protect your reputation as well as manage your stress level. This 20 minutes podcast is a live coaching discussion with me regarding why, when, and how to say no at work. There are definitely legitimate reasons and appropriate times to say no. As you will learn, it is beneficial to you and the company to practice how to say no at work. Podcast - How to Say No at Work Your comments: was this podcast helpful? any outstanding questions? Like this podcast? then help me out and share…
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The Career Pioneer: Career Advice | Business Tips | Health & Life Strategy
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Break Through Barriers In Career, Business (And Everywhere Else in Your Life)
12 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pmHappy New Year, friends! I hope this year is starting off well for you. It’s certainly been an eventful transition for me. Like a lot of you, I’ve been examining my personal and professional life, trying to figure out how I can take things to another level in some areas of my life while maintaining [...] -
My Interview with the Progressive Women’s Business Network
10 Nov 2011 | 9:30 amI had the honor and privilege of being the first interviewee at the Progressive Women’s Business Network, an online-based community that aims to foster networking opportunities and cultivate resources for ambitious women in business. I really enjoyed answering the questions for this interview; it gave me a chance to reflect on my early career years. [...] -
Don’t Be a Stranger — Like Me.
8 Nov 2011 | 9:30 amI know what you’re thinking: Where have you been, Emily? Well that’s why I’m writing you today. I owe you an apology. I haven’t been as active on the blog as I’d like to be or as I have been in the past. And there’s good reason for that. Excuse the melodrama — I know [...] -
Bruised and Gun-Shy: How to Heal After a Layoff
22 Jul 2011 | 3:21 pmIt’s difficult enough to be issued the Pink Slip, but how you deal with the sudden unemployment in the weeks and months that follow is what matters most to your future success. You can either crawl into a hole and feel sorry for yourself. Or, you can pull yourself up by the bootstraps — putting [...] -
How to Become a Freelance Writer Who Gets Paid
5 Jul 2011 | 10:18 amPeople often ask me how I got started as a writer, and how I found my work from home job. Thankfully, I currently write full-time for a trade publication, and I do get to work from my home office. But that hasn’t always been the case. Most of the writers that I know — in [...]
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Bud to Boss
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Wise words: Margaret Thatcher on leadership
27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amWith this year’s movie award season in full swing and Meryl Streep generating a lot of hype for Iron Lady, I’ve been intrigued by the controversial—but unquestionably strong—Margaret Thatcher. Regardless of what you think about Britain’s first female prime minister, you have to admit she threw out witty and insightful one-liners like the best of them. Here are some of my favorites: Do you have a favorite Margaret Thatcher quote? -
Do you strive for compliance or commitment?
25 Jan 2012 | 8:30 amThis is a guest post from Guy Harris, who draws on more than 25 years of combined professional and military experience when he consults, coaches and trains in the areas of team and interaction dynamics, communication strategies and tactics, and emotional intelligence. Guy helps people understand—and work through—the reasons that their relationships are getting in the way of getting things done. He owns Principle Driven Consulting, a training and development company that improves results by reducing conflict and improving communication skills. He is also a master trainer and coach with… -
Remember that grand-opening feeling
20 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amMy brother recently started working at Trader Joe’s. My whole family has been pleased—albeit surprised—that he lovesit. Really loves it. He’s a creative type, and we never pictured him in retail. However, he has become the company’s biggest endorser, raving to anyone who’ll listen about its products and policies. He doesn’t even complain when he has to be there at 6 a.m.! Trader Joe’s has a great reputation for a number of reasons. It’s known for being good to its employees. The company pays well above typical retail wages. (My brother started at more than double what other… -
How a teachable moment turned into a brouhaha
18 Jan 2012 | 8:12 amBy Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive A young salesman hung a movie poster in his work area. It wasn’t obscene or offensive, but it was more appropriate for a college dorm room than an office selling expensive products. The manager could have used the incident to talk with the salesman about the importance of projecting a professional image. Instead, she talked to another team member about how disturbed she was about the poster. While the salesman was out of the office, his co-worker moved the poster to a less visible spot in the work area. The salesman was shocked and angry… -
Crisis creates unprecedented opportunities for women–if we overcome the confidence divide
13 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amThis is a guest post by Mary Foley. You’ve seen the image: the woman wearing a red bandana and rolled up blue shirt sleeves sporting a fist and exclaiming “We Can Do It!” This World War II poster of “Rosie the Riveter” encouraging women to join the workforce was the epitome of a woman’s strength and determination. It was a time of deep crisis that opened unprecedented doors for millions of women that have never been shut. America experienced an amazing workforce shift that set in motion a new level of women’s personal identity and business contribution. And it’shappening…
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Certification Connection
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Tips for Attending an Industry Trade Show
21 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pmNow that you’ve become a certified professional in your field, you just might find that your company asks you to attend an industry trade show on behalf of your company. Whether your company has an exhibit booth and wants you to help staff it or if you are being sent to attend the event as [...] -
Considering a Specialized Finance Career in the Chemical Sector
16 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pmAre you working toward becoming a highly credentialed finance professional? Do you have a passion for the field of finance? Are you interested in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and other important topics that are closely tied to being able to enjoy a successful career in the field [...] -
Better Vision for Computer Workers
12 Jan 2012 | 6:58 pmAre you a computer professional? Do you wear glasses? If you wear corrective lenses and spend quite a bit of time in front of the computer, you know just how important it is to keep your prescription current and to select quality lenses that don’t result in glare problems and that don’t get smudged easily. [...] -
OUR DALLAS APARTMENT
11 Jan 2012 | 3:34 pmGuest post written by my buddy Bernardo Graham We recently moved to Dallas, Texas for my husband to start his residency at UT Southwestern. So far we have been really happy. He actually has a pretty good schedule for a first year resident! We found a great apartment to purchase in a great building uptown. [...] -
Social Media for Good
11 Jan 2012 | 6:37 amLike it or not, social media has changed the face of interpersonal and corporate communications forever. The way that people consume and seek information has changed greatly, and the change has resulted in companies changing their marketing and customer service strategies, as well as how they approach engaging in charitable and socially responsible activities. Managing [...]
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Daily Career Connection
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Basic Savings Strategies for Early Career Professionals
27 Jan 2012 | 9:56 amHave you recently entered the professional job market? If so, it’s certainly in your best interest to develop a personal savings plan. If you don’t, you just might find that all of the money you are earning as a working professional disappears before you even realize what happened to it. Three Basic Savings Tips for [...] -
Body Language Tips for Your Next Interview
25 Jan 2012 | 4:02 amIt’s only human nature for us to be cognizant of our body language when in an awkward, uncomfortable, or nerve-wracking social situation of any sort. Whether we’re at a dinner with new people, presenting as a business event speaker, or sitting for an interview, there’s a good chance that all but the most confident of [...] -
Employment Screening Considerations for Job Seekers
23 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pmAre you in the process of searching for a new job? When you’re ready to seek new employment, applying for open positions and preparing to answer interview questions aren’t the only preparation steps you need to take. These things are certainly important, but it’s also essential to be aware of all of the various factors [...] -
What to Expect When You Attend a Job Fair
21 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pmAre you planning to attend a job fair for the first time? If so, it’s only natural to be a little bit nervous. While the idea of going to a major business expo event can be a little nerve wracking for job seekers, it’s important to realize that the companies that choose to participate in [...]
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ApplyMate Blog
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Are You a Good Storyteller?
26 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amPhoto: MaryLynn I recently wrote about the importance of selling and how to sell. Not that I was trying to write an exhaustive manifesto on the art of selling, but I realize that I left out a key part of any successful sale – storytelling. This Forbes article, which is really just a summary of the author’s Ted Talk, discusses storytelling as a leadership tool. “When it comes to inspiring people to embrace some strange new change in behavior, storytelling isn’t just better than the other tools.” the author notes, “It’s the only thing that works.” If you think about it,… -
The Importance of Saying “No”
23 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amPhoto: Teresa Trimm You know those few people in your life that EVERYONE likes? They are just so damned positive, outgoing, funny, and pleasant to be around that they get along with the world. I’ve been lucky enough to know a few of those people in my life, but with one of them a key problem kept coming up. He just simply couldn’t say “no.” He wasn’t some push-over, people-pleaser either, he just genuinely wanted to do everything with everyone (hence the likability). Here’s an example: I asked him if he wanted to grab lunch one day. He said “Sure.” Turns out he’d already… -
Get on Someone’s Good Side by Taking Their Advice
18 Jan 2012 | 7:35 amPhoto: Dave O’Connell Have you ever followed someone’s recommendation and then talked to them about it afterward? If they’re anything like me, they get extremely excited. Maybe unreasonably so. Why? Why do we (I) get so excited when someone takes our (my) advice or recommendation? Because the giver hopes you’ll use it. They want to see you enjoy something they gave or that they enjoyed. Doing so makes them feel thoughtful and possessing of good taste. When I recommend a restaurant or a trip to someone, and they act on it, it’s like saying they respect my opinion and taste. -
Why You Should Consider Taking That Sleazy Sales Job
16 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amPhoto: Donovan Green This is an excerpt from post I did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. To read the article in its entirety, check out the link to Brazen’s site below. Recent college grads often think, “Meh/ugh (or some other whiny noise), I don’t want to do sales.” Either they think a sales job is beneath them, they don’t want their pay to be tied to performance or they just “don’t like the idea of selling something.” I’ve been there, too; I actually felt bad for my friends who were “reduced” to sales jobs right out of… -
A Few Thoughts About Outsourcing
11 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pmPhoto: Images of Money Outsourcing has been popular for years, but in the last five or so it’s become a phenomenon. Companies are cutting costs, start-ups don’t have any money so they need cheap labor, and everyday Joes are seeing that they can hire an overseas contractor to make their ideas come to life. Ever had an idea that you wanted to try out (new site, new product) or just offload some busy work (data entry, formatting, etc.)? Well, I’ve used quite a few contractors, so I wanted to share a few thoughts based on my experiences. Sources There are a ton of outsourcing firms that…
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When Should I Start Considering Retirement?
27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amIt’s a question a lot of people ask themselves as they start getting older, and many have no idea how they are going to financially afford to retire, not to mention answer the question, ‘what will I do’. Working, in a psychological sense, gives people meaning and structure, as well as security. It means that you belong somewhere and know what you’ll be doing each week, month, year. When the option to retire is considered, these things should be well thought out. Sure, the dream of retiring is wonderful, playing more golf, travelling, taking up that… -
Book Review: Life Is What You Make It by Peter Buffett
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWhen you have one of the most famous businessmen in the world as your Dad and he is one of the world’s richest people, you build assumptions about the writer. You can’t help it can you? Peter Buffett is a very decent man. He seems sensible, interesting and has a low ego. It is latter that stands out in this book. At no point do you think or feel that he is lecturing you or spinning some impractical line that only the rich can follow. Peter Buffett’s book, Life Is What You Make It is based on solid, family values. When he mentions his parents, it is to honour the… -
Executive Job Search: What to Wear to the Interview
24 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amFor those of us in the process of an executive job search, we may have found that one of the most challenging aspects of it is adapting to the contemporary recruitment market. This is because if we’re at executive level, it’s very likely we spent years or even decades at our previous organisation, being promoted through the ranks instead of having to find a new job in a new company every once in a while. Therefore, as a job seeker in the here and now, it can almost feel as if we’re finding our first job all over again because modern job search strategies are so unfamiliar to… -
Timeline – Where you are versus where you want to go with your Career – Part 1
18 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amTimeline is an NLP technique used to gain a different perspective on the size of a current issue. Within the context of career change, timeline is an effective technique to move goals forward. I have experience using it to progress my own growth and development and with clients. It is most effectively used by physically moving around whilst discussing a topic. In order to illustrate how it works I will take you through an experience within the context of career development and change. I’ve used this technique in person or over the phone/Skype. In Part 1, I… -
Salary Advice: What Should I be Earning?
17 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWe recently wrote about how to ask for the salary you deserve, but how do you know in the first place what you deserve? We obviously can’t tell you that, but we can give you some tips for finding out for yourself what your market value is, as it were. We use the term ‘market value’ because, as an economic worker in the labour market, you are of value to employer organisations. Whether you’re in your first job or in the latter stages of an executive career, you have something of worth to offer to your current organisation—and your next employer—in terms of…
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Introducing WorkCoachCafe.com
22 Jan 2012 | 8:48 pmWell… 2011 was a very interesting year, but boring (NOT!). So I decided that I needed a new challenge. At the end of December, NETability, Inc. (owner of Job-Hunt.org) acquired WorkCoachCafe.com. WCC is a 5-year old blog about career and job search issues which has been written by the famous Ronnie Ann for those five years. Tough shoes to fill! Check it out – all of Ronnie Ann’s articles are still available plus about 5,000 comments from members of the WorkCoachCafe.com community. And, new articles and comments will be added in the future. Thank you, Ronnie… -
The Craigslist Killings: Is Craigslist Safe for Job Search?
4 Dec 2011 | 12:28 pmDo a Google search on “craigslist killings,” and Google will show you over 100,000 search results. Yikes! And the most recent event in the USA appears to have been related to a job posting on craigslist which has apparently resulted in at least 3 deaths. Human predators have existed for millions of years, and they have adapted well to the Internet. Like some people gifted with a talent for music or computers, people gifted with a predator’s ”talent” adapt to their environment and adopt the new tools available, modifying their approach to fit with the… -
Helpful Holiday Table Talk with Unemployed Friends – 3 Key Questions
18 Nov 2011 | 2:32 pmPeople get together for the holidays, often seeing friends they haven’t seen since the last year’s year-ending holidays. So, holiday parties are a wonderful time to network and to connect with jobs, before the new year starts. If you have unemployed friends (most of us do), help them leverage these holiday get-togethers to advance their job search. What a great way to start the new year – a new job! Do NOT – Even sympathetically, don’t ask “So, still job-hunting?” If you’re unemployed, you face the reality of job hunting every day, and it… -
Do More than Send a Sorry-You-Got-Laid-Off Card
16 Oct 2011 | 4:31 pmI think this is a fabulous idea – as long as the card isn’t snarky or sent with a mean spirit. I’ve also seen “Happy Lay Off” cards that can be very funny, if you’re in the mood. But, I also wouldn’t stop with only a card, even if the card is wonderful. There are so many more things you can do for someone who has just lost their job. When you’ve been laid off, you can feel like an escapee (if you’re lucky) or like a failure or a victim, and sometimes you feel awkward about reaching back to people you saw every day but who are now… -
WIIFT – The Key to Successful Job Search
24 Sep 2011 | 2:13 pmThink about it: would you buy something from someone who didn’t care what you wanted or needed? “Buy this computer. I need to make a sale today.” You’d be a lot more interested in buying if the salesperson said this: “This computer does exactly what you need. It runs the most popular and reliable operating system, the one you know how to use. All the software you use every day is already installed, and ready to go. It has plenty of memory, a super fast processor, and the largest and fastest hard drive on the market. It has built-in WIFI and 5G network…
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The Truth About What’s Holding You Back from Real Change
24 Jan 2012 | 8:58 amThe more you struggle, the more you imagine a big change is just around the corner. We tell ourselves that change is hard, that it only comes from effort and discipline and resolve. We worry and plan and steel ourselves for the long haul. It’s exhausting, but necessary. Or is it? As Chip and Dan Heath say in their book, Switch: How to Change when Change is Hard, you need to deal with three things when you want to make a change: your emotions, your rational decision-making, and the situation you operate in. Sounds complicated, doesn’t it? And because it sounds complicated, we… -
From Unemployed to Self-employed in a Weekend: Making Money on Monday
17 Jan 2012 | 6:53 amEditor’s note: guest post by Ellen Rohr. What’s the difference between unemployed and self-employed? Nothing. It’s a matter of choosing different words. “Thoughts become things. Choose good ones.” ~ Mike Dooley Your thoughts are revealed by your words. Perhaps you’ve been downsized, or quit your job as a reaction to too much stress or frustration. Maybe you’ve been fishing for a new job and, so far, not gotten many bites. And maybe you are spending too much time and energy whining about it. In the last 48 hours, have you mentioned how tough the economy… -
The Best Thing I Ever Did For Myself
10 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amSeveral people have dubbed me “fearless,” but hardly ever “shocking”. I am, after all, a homebody and an introvert (or is that like saying an introvert and an introvert? Whatever). But recently I decided to change my life in a subtle, but spectacular, way. And whenever I tell someone about it, it’s not uncommon to get a gaping mouth in response. A little background: When my husband took over the cooking duties after the birth of our daughter, he started with the book A Man, a Can, a Plan. Turns out as a chemist he was a natural chef, and was soon whipping… -
Is Self-Improvement Ruining Your Life?
3 Jan 2012 | 7:59 amThere’s a gap between who you are and who you wish you could be. A hole that you tell yourself can only be filled with discipline, hard work, and sometimes more than a little frustration. But what happens if you stop beating yourself up because you’re not thinner, more productive or traveling the world? What happens when you let go of expectations, both society’s and your own? What if the real work is to become comfortable with who you are today? There’s a dark side to self-improvement that we don’t talk about very often, but was summed up beautifully by one… -
What If 2012 Were the Last Year of Your Life?
13 Dec 2011 | 7:03 amI was sixteen when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The tumor was in her lung (she’d been a smoker), but it appeared operable. One of the best cancer hospitals in the country was located just across the street from her office. Her prognosis was good and we were all pretty positive about the final outcome. She bravely went to every treatment her doctors ordered: surgery, chemo, radiation. She listened to positive thinking tapes while recovering, pausing every so often so she could throw up over the side of the couch. She carried a rabbit’s foot in her purse. And somehow,…
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11 Questions you’re NOT asking that could change your life
16 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pmAnnie Leibovitz - Disney Dream Portrait Series “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain. When Jayson Krause’s best friend died of cancer in September 2005, he realised that he had never fully gotten to know him. So he embarked on a year long project, asking 52 strangers the same 10 questions, one a week, in an attempt to challenge myths about connection and get people sharing more than just… -
2011: The One Thing That Changed EVERYTHING
3 Jan 2012 | 9:43 amWhew! What a year. Back in December 2010, I did a year in review as part of #reverb10, an initiative to reflect on your year and contemplate what’s next. It was the first I’d ever done and writing stuff down really helped me see just how amazing a year I’d had, when I thought I hadn’t done anything much. So dude, this is good stuff. If only to look, learn, celebrate, recommit and move on with renewed focus, clarity and direction. Last year I broke it down in 3 parts – business, personal and community. This year, I’ve gone a little more in-depth with it… -
Tiny Buddha book giveaway winners!
24 Dec 2011 | 2:23 amYay! Just did the Tiny Buddha book drawings on Friday, Dec 23rd and here are the 2 winners! There were 2 drawings done at random.org (screenshots attached). Some names are repeated because they entered twice. Please send me an email with your mailing address and I’ll send it forward to Lori so you can get your gifts. Thanks to EVERYONE who entered! There are always fab giveaways happening here so you’ll get another chance in 2012 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. xo, Tia. Winner # 1 - Jennie Winner # 2 - Jennifer Cox Reminder: The Inner Sparkle e-course is back in Jan. -
YLYW Interview # 16 – Lori Deschene on Tiny Buddha wisdom + book giveaway
14 Dec 2011 | 11:52 amSuper stoked to feature Lori Deschene today! Her site, www.tinybuddha.com is a favourite of many and my first stop for simple wisdom. Lori’s interview has a lot of great insights and to top it off, she’s giving away TWO copies of her brand new book “Tiny Buddha – Simple Wisdom for Life’s Hard Questions” to 2 YLYW readers. In the interwebs chock full of information and wisdom, tinybuddha stands out with its simple, relatable, gentle and quality content. You can enter to win 2 times: 1) Leave a comment below sharing your main takeaway from this interview or… -
The Monks and the Monkey Mind
21 Nov 2011 | 1:08 pmA tale of two monks and a mind monkey… you’ve probably read this before, but I reckon you or someone you know could do with a reminder. I know I did! Img source: www.sosprograms.com Two Buddhist Monks were on a journey, one was a senior monk, the other a junior monk. During their journey they approached a raging river and on the river bank stood a young lady. She was concerned about how she would get to the other side of the river without drowning. The junior monk walked straight past her without giving it a thought and he crossed the river. The senior monk picked up the woman and…
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Do you know who is in your LinkedIn Group?
27 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pmI belong to a geographic networking group on LinkedIn. Over the past couple of years the group has grown to just under 1,900 members. Many of us know one another off line as well as on because we live at the foothills of the Pocono mountains in a valley like Noah’s ark, split down the middle like a watermelon by the mighty Susquehanna. The group takes it off line each quarter for a real live networking function and last night’s meet-up brought 103 NEPA Networkers out into the rain and Interstate construction for bruschetta, open bar and conversation. One of the recurrent conversations… -
What does diversity look like where you work?
25 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pmI’m working on a project to assess corporate diversity initiatives in the county where I work and live. That information will then be used to further other work I am doing. My crystal ball says that with the exception of a handful of Fortune 500’s and the 30+ government contractors that have operations here — there won’t be much to look at. I live in small town USA but I don’t accept that as an excuse. I predict I’ll find that the majority of the companies with some type of diversity initiative address only the most commonly thought of areas — and that very few organizations… -
Are your senior managers psychopaths?
21 Jan 2012 | 10:21 pmI ran across Dr. Jeff Gardere on CNN video talking about a new study which claims that there are four times as many psychopaths in senior management than the rest of the workforce. He outs their behavior as egocentric, narcissistic, lacking empathy, conscience, remorse or guilt. Is someone you work with a cunning, aggressive, manipulative, charming, liar? Apparently, mixed with some intelligence and subject matter expertise it’s the fast track to leadership. It’s interesting how people funnel to the top. Only about one percent of people are estimated to be psychopaths. When asked… -
Dear Work Diary
16 Jan 2012 | 5:14 pmThis is a continuation of yesterday’s post The Annual Performance Review and You. Let me recap: The topic is so broad and complex that entire books are written about it. None of them are very popular because everyone hates the subject except performance consultants and performance tracking software companies. Whether you work for a company that has a sophisticated or bad performance review process — or none at all, you own your career and are responsible for ensuring there are no surprises when it comes to the alignment of your perspective on your performance and your manager’s. Why do… -
The Annual Performance Review and You
14 Jan 2012 | 11:17 amIt’s possible companies bid au dieu to each year with pomp and circumstance, parties, gifts and good times, in an effort to ease the mid-January groan of managers and underlings alike at the annual memo circulated that it’s time for employee evaluations. I have never met anyone who didn’t work for a performance consulting company or performance appraisal software company who actually enjoys this event. Managers hate it because it’s ‘extra work’ on top of an already harried agenda and they find it difficult to be original writing each year’s commentary. If they manage a team they…
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What Hiring Managers and Recruiters Look for in a Resume
24 Jan 2012 | 11:39 amWhen faced with a daunting and months-long job search, many candidates believe that the best way to go is to prove they have talent in numerous industries. In other words, they can wear many hats and do just about anything. Unfortunately, that’s not the way to impress a hiring manager or a recruiter. In today’s job market, what you have to prove most is that you’re the ideal candidate for the position. That means focusing on one industry, one job (preferably from a posting you’re interested in) and dovetailing everything you’ve done toward that opening. Some of… -
It’s All in the Details
17 Jan 2012 | 9:52 amWith so many Americans out of work, it’s definitely an employers’ market. Hiring managers and recruiters can afford to be choosy, and with hundreds or thousands of resumes to go through, they’re looking for a reason to reject you. Don’t give them that chance. Although your background may be impeccable, the details you provide could be painting a negative view of you as a viable candidate. To make certain you’re not sabotaging your chances, keep the following in mind: 1. Don’t use cute or weird email addresses. For example, an administrative assistance… -
What’s the Best Resume for Me?
10 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pmRecently, a visitor to our Facebook page asked this question. Although it may seem easy to answer, it’s really not. Lacking details as to what the individual’s background contains and the job being sought, there is no set response. Unlike 10 to 15 years ago, today’s resumes aren’t a simple listing of your professional and academic experience. These documents are now targeted toward distinct industries. In other words, they’re specialized. No longer can you submit a resume that proves you are a jack of all trades, because that’s not what hiring managers and… -
Tips for applying to the Federal Government
3 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pmNow that we have the holidays behind us, it’s time to gear up for that all important job search. Many of you might be considering application to the federal government. It’s a good move for solid employment; however, application to any government agency can be as complicated as doing your yearly tax return. Here are some tips to remember: 1. You must have a job vacancy announcement to apply. Unlike the private sector, you cannot simply send a resume to every federal agency and hope to be considered. You won’t. You’ll be spinning your wheels. You need to look at job… -
Beware the functional format
27 Dec 2011 | 10:09 amWhen you have only one chance to convince a hiring manager to review your resume, and the time given is a mere seven seconds before s/he moves on, then you don’t want to use the wrong format. Most job seekers will use the popular reverse-chronological format. That is, you list your most recent job first, followed by the next most recent and on and on. Others might opt for the combo format. It’s a mixture of reverse-chronological and functional. In it, you’ll list your skills in a functional style beneath the opening summary followed by professional experience in a…
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How Do You Know When to Bench an Employee?
17 Jan 2012 | 11:01 amI could join with the thousands of other writers who are blogging about Tim Tebow these days, because I certainly count myself as among those who are intrigued by his story and the media attention he is receiving. But, today I want to focus on two other quarterbacks who had high-profile moments recently and ask the question -- When do you decide to pull someone from the game? Related posts: Football Teams are Ready to Go! Is Your Office? Arguments could made over whether Americans have been more concerned... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Make 2012 the Best Yet for Your Career
3 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pmWe are not far into the new year, but I imagine you probably already have read your share of lists. There's the "Top Ten Trends to Expect in 2012" or "Most Anticipated Movies of 2012" or, of course, that list of states for each presidential primary day. And, you even may have your own list of resolutions that you've created. Despite all of this, I hope you will indulge me for one more list as we all look to make 2012 our most successful year yet. Related posts: Make Sure Your 2011 Office Christmas Party Doesn’t Cause Problems in 2012! Have you attended your office holiday party yet? -
Everything That You Need to Know About Giving More Effectively
20 Dec 2011 | 9:30 pmGiving back is rewarding and can be great for your family and your career. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has made it her life's work to be a philanthropist and to teach others to become better ones. If you are in any way interested in giving your time or money to any way, I strongly recommend Giving 2.0. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Make Sure Your 2011 Office Christmas Party Doesn’t Cause Problems in 2012!
18 Dec 2011 | 8:57 pmHave you attended your office holiday party yet? 'Tis the season for office workers everywhere to break free from their cubicles and corner offices and spend some time in a relaxed, purely social environment. These events are a great way to strengthen relationships or develop new ones and, while you shouldn't show up with the obvious intention of furthering your career, to hang out with your boss and others who could have a positive influence on where your professional life goes over the next several years. Related posts: Embarrassed at the Office No matter how diligent you are about your… -
Appreciate the Individual
12 Dec 2011 | 9:40 amDo you feel that appreciation is tailored to each person where you work? What is effective, or not effective, in your opinion in letting people know they are valued? Let's work together to change the apparent culture in our professional offices that views appreciation as a disposable afterthought and make it a regular part of our to-do list! Related posts: Status Update: Joe thinks his boss is an idiot! It's understandable . . . everyone needs to blow off... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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Learn New Tools To Change Careers
26 Jan 2012 | 7:24 pmLearn New Tools To Change Careers One of the most flawless ways to transition into a new career, or... -
5 Tips for Job Hunting While Still Employed
25 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pm5 Tips for Job Hunting While Still Employed Just like every business owner is always looking for... -
5 Hints for Finding a Job in Your Field
21 Jan 2012 | 7:46 am5 Hints for Finding a Job in Your Field You study what you like, right? And you want to find a job... -
5 quick and easy tips for job hunters
16 Jan 2012 | 8:37 pm5 quick and easy tips for job hunters Let me start by saying it is not quick or easy to find a new... -
Financial Industry Jobs: What Does 2012 Have In Store?
8 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pmFinancial Industry Jobs: What Does 2012 Have In Store? On January 6th we got yet another positive...
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Taking Advantage Of Career Services Advisors
18 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amIt's never easy to try and find a career after you graduate from a college or university. Depending on the field, some of those who have earned a degree either online or on campus may be overwhelmed by the entire experience of getting their foot in the industry door. -
Changing Careers: A Roadmap
18 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amYou know the statistics-it's the hardest time to find a job in the U.S. since the Great Depression. Although the economy may be picking up, the job market isn't necessarily following along. While this is obviously bad news for the unemployed, it's also not very good news for persons hoping to change jobs in the near future. -
Networking: The Most Important Tool in Your Job Search, A Career Services Webinar
20 Dec 2011 | 12:00 amNetworking serves as one of the most effective ways to find internships, employment opportunities and advance your career. Join us for our webinar called "Networking: The Most Important Tool in Your Job Search" to learn what networking is and how to do it effectively. -
Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid: Part 2
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I Have An Interview: Now What?
29 Nov 2011 | 12:00 amYou landed an interview, but now you are at a loss for how to prepare for your interview. There are nine key steps to landing a job - read them here.
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2012 Career Search Advice: Google Plus Yourself Part 2
25 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amWe have come a long way since Facebook unleashed Facebook fan pages in 2010. Since then there have been many social networking sites that have come and gone. In my opinion, the latest to stand out among the crowd is Google Plus. Some will say it is an expanded version of Facebook, others say it is a better version of Twitter and Facebook combined. I think that out of the many proposed uses for Google Plus for job seekers, the word that stands out is visibility. When I Google myself the Google Plus page comes first Twitter (140) and Facebook (720?) have character limits, Google Plus doesn’t. -
Career Search Advice: Google Plus Yourself Part 1
23 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amJob seekers should use Google Plus as a professional website, especially for those hesitant in building his or her own. It is a way to test drive website functions before investing money in buying a domain name. Then again, if you like what Google Plus offers, then you may not need a personal websites. Learn more about it, but in the long run, it’s smarter to have a blog and a Google Plus page. The purpose of the post is to inspire more job seekers to engage Google Plus as a way to get your online profile and professional attributes in front of the right people. The WHY and benefits of… -
Lost Your Job? Learn to Use The Left Hand
19 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amYears ago, teachers used to make children who were left hand use their right hand. There have been studies that have documented the plight of left-handed people, and especially children. In many ways left-handed people were practically hazed, and treated indifferently. As a society, we are right-handed and refer to the right-hand as the stronger hand. Losing a job under any circumstance is the same as losing your right-hand (or left). For many, self-worth came from the job as did monetary, relationship, and some emotional needs. The right-hand was the primary tool for everything, just like… -
Job Search Hints—MLK’s Letter From A Birmingham Jail
16 Jan 2012 | 12:39 amAmerica is still deciphering and contemplating Dr. Martin Luther King’s message in 2012, or at least looking to understand it. If the only message you gleaned out of it was that black people demanded equality, then please, revisit the link below. A Letter From A Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. King’s ability to communicate across the color lines is a model for all of us. I look at Dr. King’s letter from the Birmingham jail with awe, and admiration—eloquence, courage, and vision. This was an answer to eight white clergymen who wrote, “A Call to Unity” to temper and… -
7 Signs That A Moratorium On Marriage Has Occurred (Until You Find a Job)
11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amYour spouse has given you at least 100 suggestions, hints, and clues that your search for a job are dormant. Static. An epic fail. You don’t get it. The issue isn’t the number of attempts. The issue could be you are not efficient, discipline, or effective in what you are doing. If you are not yielding results like calls for interviews, or meeting people who can help you, it appears you are not doing enough. Even if, you argued that you have applied to 20 jobs today, the question remains: are you doing everything you can? image: Douglas Bray Your spouse sees that you are home more.
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Career Advice Roundup: 5 Great Job Search Tips from the Web
27 Jan 2012 | 7:18 amToday, we're rounding up five of the best job search tips we've seen in the past couple out on the interwebs. No matter what stage of your job search, or what types of jobs you’re searching for, these tips are sure to help. -
8 Common Job Search Scams and How to Protect Yourself
26 Jan 2012 | 7:16 amWe loathe job search scams and we want to help job seekers identify them and steer clear. Here are eight examples of real work-at-home job scams that should be avoided at all costs. -
FlexJobs Contest: What’s your go-to beverage at work?
25 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amAre you a water person? Coffee? Tea? Diet cola? Fruit juice? Seltzer? What's your pleasure when it comes to beverages during work? That's what we want to know this week, and if you tell us, you could win a free one-month subscription to FlexJobs! -
10 Best Nonprofit & Philanthropy Jobs This Week
25 Jan 2012 | 7:19 amToday we’re detailing 10 of the most recently posted Nonprofit and Philanthropy Jobs on FlexJobs. Nonprofit and Philanthropy Jobs exist in nearly every industry imaginable as you’ll see below, and they come in all sizes, from tiny operations with less than five employees, to international nonprofits with thousands of staffers. -
Infographic: Job Seekers Use Social Media to Get Hired
24 Jan 2012 | 7:35 amHave you harnessed the power of your social network to help you find a new job? Check out this infographic created by Jobvite to see how other job seekers are using social media to get hired, and pick up some tips for yourself!
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The 5 Biggest Lies Recruiters Tell Candidates
26 Jan 2012 | 9:55 amA little while back, Monster took a look at the top lies candidates tell recruiters, warning employers of common tactics used by job seekers to embellish their resumes. With the hiring market showing signs… Read more at Monster Thinking. -
Survey: 13% of Healthcare Professionals Think Hospitals Have Closed Diversity Gap
26 Jan 2012 | 9:54 amOnly 13 percent of healthcare professionals believe hospitals have closed the diversity gap in leadership within the past five years, according to a new report from executive search firm Witt/Kieffer… Read more at Becker’s Hospital Review. -
Top cities for hospital care not where you think
26 Jan 2012 | 9:53 amA new list from HealthGrades indicates that the best quality hospital care occurs at some smaller cities that beat out major cities, with Baltimore ranking as number one in the nation. The other cities that round… Read more at FierceHealthcare. -
10 Job Interview Questions Not to Be Tricked By
26 Jan 2012 | 9:53 amWith an unemployment rate of 8.5 percent, there are a lot of job seekers out there, and they all come from very different walks of life. There are experienced workers who’ve just been laid off from the job… Read more at College Recruiter. -
How to Refer Someone for a Job
26 Jan 2012 | 9:52 amWe’re always looking for the chance to bring outside experts into our discussions. Today we get to hear from Al O’Connor, who has spent decades in recruiting and outplacement, much of that time coaching job hunters… Read more at Careerealism.
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The Social Job Seeker [Infographic]
26 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pmAre you using social media for your job search? If the answer is no, you should consider it. Almost 90% of employers surveyed in 2011 were using or plan to begin using social media for recruiting. So now is definitely the time to get online. Jobvite put together an infographic (below) titled “The Social Job Seeker” filled with facts from it’s 2011 Social Job Seeker survey. Here are some highlights: 54% of social media users have used Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter in their hunt for work in the last year. Four out of 10 job seekers are “super social” and have 150+ contacts on… -
Looking for a New Career? Consider Working in Healthcare
26 Jan 2012 | 9:30 amI recently viewed the results of a Monster.com poll for the question: “Would you actively encourage children (your own or others) to enter the career you’re currently in?” I was surprised to see that only 21% of respondents said they would recommend their career path to their children. It made me think about my own career path and how I’ve always wanted to follow in my parents’ footsteps. I come from a family of medical professionals. My father is a doctor and my mother and sister are both nurses. I grew up loving the medical field, but I knew that I did not necessarily… -
Great Employee Trait: Adaptability
25 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pmCheck out my new video blog on a great employee trait — adaptability! How adaptable are you in the workplace? What are your tips for adapting to new situations? -
Can’t Keep Up? 3 Ways To Network With Your Former Coworkers
25 Jan 2012 | 9:30 amIf you’ve had multiple positions, whether as an intern, volunteer, or employee, it can be difficult to keep in touch with your expanding connections. Part of evolving as a professional is being able to manage and keep your network alive while in between jobs or gainfully employed. Having a large and responsive network is beneficial in a number of ways: Personal referrals continue to be the way to get hired – over half of job seekers have been hired through a friend’s referral Can be a resource of knowledge if you need help Can allow you to learn and discuss topics and issues related… -
The Job Search While Employed: Do’s And Don’t’s
24 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pmThough the job search if often treated like a 9-to-5 position, it becomes more difficult to manage when you already have a full-time job. More often than not, job seekers face discrimination for being unemployed, which may lead to finding job openings while gainfully employed. Whatever your reasons may be for leaving, job searching in this situation requires walking on a fine line between being proactive yet watchful of your boundaries. In fact, 88 percent job seekers agree that keeping your job search private is very important – and even while employed, some would be reluctant if coworkers…
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Career Management: Keepin' It Real
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Is it Too Late to Find an Internship?
26 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pmIt is January 26th, and it is absolutely NOT too late to find an internship for this upcoming summer! It goes without saying that anyone who was able to secure a summer internship this past fall is happy and relaxed where the job search is concerned, but those of you still seeking are not considered members of the unemployable club by any stretch of the imagination. Considering our current economy, most companies are just now finalizing their budgets which includes dollar allotment for interns. Some companies will not know whether interns are possible for their organization until… -
3 Holiday Networking Tips for Introverts
6 Dec 2011 | 11:08 amBelieve it or not, introverts can be very successful networkers at holiday parties. No, you do not have to be the life of the party. As a matter of fact, you might make a more positive impact through what most of you do more often than extroverts. You listen! Here are three quick tips for introverts to be successful networkers this holiday season. 1. BE THERE: Do not stay home! Attend those receptions and parties this season. Put on your professional party best and a genuine smile, and you are ready for a great event. If you are uncomfortable joining a conversation,… -
Define Your Job Search Vision
6 Dec 2011 | 10:41 amWhy is vision so important? It’s the way we interact with the world around us, and it impacts choices we make, opportunities we pursue, and what we focus on over the course of our lives. Some would say, vision is everything. Well, almost. Vision is the plan for how we are going to reach a goal. However, many simply say that “X” is my goal, and I’m going to achieve “X!” That statement is pretty vague, isn’t it? Vision should be more than just a preferred outcome or picture of what the future looks like. Like I said, a vision should be a plan. It’s somewhat easy to say we want a… -
December Networking for Job Seekers
2 Dec 2011 | 4:55 pmSome will advise job seekers to wait until after the New Year to resume searching for employment. I, on the other hand, am with the group who recommend job seekers dry clean their business best and take advantage of December receptions and networking opportunities. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is perfect for networking. Join professional associations for your chosen profession or industry and attend Holiday and Christmas receptions and socials. These events are great opportunities to meet potential employers from several organizations at one time. National or… -
Messages that Miss the Mark
29 Nov 2011 | 3:35 pmby Guest Blogger: Jessica Newcomb Last week, I saw someone driving a car that was almost completely covered with bumper stickers like the one in the picture. Let's address the obvious first. A timeless piece of advice is to clean your vehicle inside and out before going to an interview. What would you think if you saw the owner of this car drive up for an interview at your company? After all, everything you wear or bring to an interview is an accessory that conveys your personal brand. Selecting a few key, professional accessories polishes a look and sends a message of confidence and…
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Eat Your Career
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How to Stop Job Hopping Once and For All
22 Jan 2012 | 5:41 pmI’ve written in the past about the pros and cons of job hopping. Yes, it’s true; you can spin it any way you want. But let’s be real: job hopping is no fun. Whether it’s a “good thing” or a “bad thing,” for your career might be debatable in theory. But, in reality, it’s a serious pain. When you bounce from job to job, you find yourself in a perpetual state of transition, never really settled. You’re always “new,” trying to learn the ropes and figure out the next step in your “career”. You’re always playing catch up. If you remain a job hopper for a prolonged… -
Why Emotional Decisions Aren’t Always Bad
18 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pmOkay, listen up guys. I don’t say this often but here goes… I was wrong. Well, maybe not completely wrong. But a little wrong. You see, I’ve written a lot in the past about why letting emotions guide you in the decision-making process is a dangerous thing. I, like the rest of the world, have been trained to believe that emotional decisions almost always lead to disaster. “Calm down,” people say. “Don’t make a decision while you’re feeling emotional.” Logic, we’re told, is the key to rational decision-making. Use your head, not your heart. Only, the problem is, that’s not… -
Free Coaching Call: January 2012
15 Jan 2012 | 8:21 amIn case you missed it, I held my first free monthly coaching call of 2012 last week. You can listen to the recorded version using the audio player below. If you’d like to participate in the next call, please register and submit a question by visiting this page. Note that next month’s call will be on a Wednesday (not the typical Thursday). Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on LinkedIn Email this to a friend? Post this to MySpace Share this on Reddit Tweet This! Get Shareaholic -
Shoot for the Moon
2 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amHere’s a little bit of trivia about me you probably didn’t know: I was the senior speaker at my high school graduation ceremony. Now, let me be clear: I went to a very small, independent study high school where most of the students attended just one day of class per week. The ceremony was actually held in the parking lot. So I’m not bragging here. I wasn’t valedictorian, though I did graduate with honors. I was actually selected to be senior speaker by the students and the faculty, which—for me—is even better than if I had been chosen for my grades. So, why do bring this up? -
My 2012 Career and Business Plan
29 Dec 2011 | 1:13 pmAs we head down the final stretch of 2011, I (like the rest of the world) am engaging in a little annual professional planning and review session. Today, I thought I’d share some of the highlights with you. After all, plans are much easier to keep when you share them with the world, don’t you think? I would say, all in all, I’m pretty pleased with 2011. In total, I’d call it a productive, successful year for me professionally. I had some amazing clients, I created a lot of cool products, and I made a decent living financially. But there’s always room for growth. So, I’ve done a…
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Careers Out There
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Careers in Consumer Product Marketing: Creative Business Jobs
25 Jan 2012 | 2:36 amCareers in Consumer Product Marketing If you’re looking for a career where you an use the creative and business sides of your brain, consumer product marketing jobs might be for you! From product development and brand management to designing packaging and understanding your consumers, this career path provides a great mix of work. Today’s career video guest loves his career – in 15 years of marketing toys he’s only had 10 days where he didn’t look forward to work! He tells us about different types of marketing careers and shares how to get a career in marketing. -
Writing Non-Fiction Books with Author & Terror Expert Ken Ballen
10 Jan 2012 | 4:29 amWriting Non-Fiction Books Terrorism expert Ken Ballen says that his successful new book of non-fiction, Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals, kind of wrote itself. By interviewing over 100 extremist leaders and suicide bombers, Ken learned what no amount of torture or imprisonment could ever tell us: what lay within their hearts. He shares his story with us in today’s career video and provides advice for aspiring authors on writing and publishing non-fiction books. SHORT VERSION (Full Episode below) RELATED VIDEOS Journalism Careers Writing Careers… -
Time For Reflection
24 Dec 2011 | 5:45 pmSince the holiday season is a such a great time for reflection, I’d like to give a Careers Out There shout-out to say “happy holidays” and thank you for visiting the site as your career video and career advice resource. I’d also like to thank the amazing guests from all over the U.S. who have taken the time to share their stories and career profiles via our video interviews. In the past months, we got to learn about all kinds of careers from business careers like accounting career paths and mortgage lending careers to healthcare careers like being a paramedic and an… -
Bioengineering Careers: Becoming a Biomedical Engineer
8 Nov 2011 | 1:28 amBecoming a Biomedical Engineer Biomedical engineering is a cutting-edge career path that applies engineering principles to medicine, the human body and the way that biology works to create life. Bioengineering careers are “inspirational” according to today’s guest, because “you can really feel like you’re making a difference in the world.” As a young biomedical engineer in the pharmaceutical industry, Amy Patel tells us about becoming a biomedical engineer, answering “what do biomedical engineers do“, and the necessary education for biomedical… -
Book Review: The Mackay MBA of Selling In the Real World by Harvey Mackay
1 Nov 2011 | 3:01 amHarvey Mackay’s latest book, The Mackay MBA of Selling In the Real World, was just released today. As you’ll see in my video review below, I think you guys can benefit from this book as Harvey offers time-tested, street smart psychological advice for dealing with the day-to-day negotiating and persuading that we all do as we face the real world. Regardless of the career path you’re on, this book offers inspirational advice that you’ll find helpful. Harvey Mackay's latest book, The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World The Mackay MBA of Selling In…
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Diary of a Return-to-Work Mom
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Slammin' Colon Cleanse
25 Jan 2012 | 11:58 amYummy, when you consider the alternative. Today I'm doing the boobs and butt thing. Mammogram and colonoscopy all in one day, take it or leave it. Did the breast squeeze this morning, and that waiting room is the most depressing place ever. You feel guilty for hating the early release women allowed to dress and try not to cry at the sound of Arrid Xtra Dry aerosol fumes (how old is that stuff?). You sit, draped in pink starch, awaiting news from the Great Pathologist Oz behind the wall that you may now go to ultrasound ... 'should be nothing.' My boobs are so filled with cysts, that if I had… -
Alive at Your Wake: the good part about losing your job
23 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pmAlive at your eulogy is pretty awesome. Sick, but awesome. If there's a good part about losing your job after years and years and years of selfless service it is this: the opportunity to be alive and kicking to hear people say nice things about you. To hear directly from the horse's mouth exactly how you made a difference in someone's life on a daily basis. And to hear it from a whole lotta horses. Is there anything else that matters? Besides orthodontic coverage, 401k, and pre-tax medical reimbursements, and a regular paycheck directly deposited twice a month? And not wondering what you did… -
Blood Sucking Decisions
16 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pmI am trying. I am trying to be mature and sophisticated and educated and calm and peaceful and one-with-the-mat and all that bullshit. Breathe. But what I really want to do is take a pick-up and bust it clear through the espresso swirling, BMW driving, Burberry wearing, Coach carrying lobby of the glass castle nestled in the middle of the venture-capitalist, no-one-gives-a-shit-enough-to-know-your-name 1% responsible crushing souls and proving, sadly, that nice guys do, quite often, finish last. Even though he saved the company millions. Even though he saved the company's reputation. Even… -
Pillow Pets & Guatemala
11 Jan 2012 | 8:05 amMy college kid is in Guatemala for January break trying to be immersed in the language and come home fluent. Yay her. It's a January term project for which she receives college credit – if she lives and doesn't end up sold into sex slavery or decapitated or heroin addicted or bound and gagged in a trunk of an old Dodge Dart. It's just a thought, from her mom and dad's couch potato, mid-life crisis CNN, CSI, Criminial Minds, Law & Order world. She found this little known, non-college affiliated program on a search engine called "Google." Ever hear of it? Skype: soothes a… -
Can You Be Friends With Your Boss?
6 Jan 2012 | 8:04 amCan bosses and worker bees be friends? Getting a bit harder around here to separate work from pleasure. It's some unwritten rule, but perhaps those rules are changing. You may remember I love my job. Don't mean to brag in this tough economic climate, but I am anyways. I LOVE MY JOB. And the honeymoon is long over; I'm actually approaching the 1-year mark. I love this job where I get to say what I want to say, experiment with different ideas and not worry about failing, and work with some pretty hot-shot people. Some I like, some like me. Some think I'm a freak of nature, and they're mostly…
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Career Change Pathways Blog
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Use the Cycle of Renewal to Chart Your Career Path
19 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pmThe first time I made a major career change, I felt lost, very alone, and not at all sure I was doing the right thing.But some years later, as I began making my second career change, I discovered a transition model called the Cycle of Renewal that helped me make sense of what I was going through.Introduced by Frederic Hudson and Pamela McLean in their book, LifeLaunch, this cycle is something that occurs over and over throughout our lives and includes four basic phases:Phase 1 – “Go For It”In the first phase of the cycle, you’ve settled into a new career or life project. You have… -
Turn Your Work into a Calling
22 Dec 2011 | 3:22 pmMany of us reach midlife impatient to find our “calling.” We experience a nagging awareness that there’s something more we’re here to do, some difference we’re here to make. But we’re not sure what it is.People don’t usually see one clear calling or experience a sudden flash of insight. By the time we’re in midlife, there’s just too much accumulated baggage in the way. It’s harder to trust what we see in ourselves.Finding your calling in midlife is more like creating a tapestry. It starts with identifying the elements that make up… -
Amy Purdy: Living Beyond Limits
30 Nov 2011 | 2:15 pmIf you’ve ever been tempted to give up on your dreams, I think you’ll find inspiration in this TED video.Amy Purdy is a snowboarder who lost both of her legs to an illness. Yet she says that given the chance, she would not want to change her situation. Using her imagination as a tool, she visualized new possibilities for her life, and decided to create a new reality for herself. She has since gone on to win two gold medals and is dedicated to using her experience to make a difference in other people’s lives.I especially love these quotes of hers:“It’s believing in those dreams and… -
Cultural Creatives: Could You Be One?
12 Nov 2011 | 8:01 pmI was interested to see that a growing number of people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are starting small businesses or nonprofits, hoping to make a positive social impact in their own communities.I’m sure much of this increase is due to the current economic situation. But I also like to think we’re starting to see the emergence of Cultural Creatives, as predicted by Paul H. Ray and Sherry Ruth Anderson back in 2000. Who are the Cultural Creatives?According to Ray and Anderson, over 25% of the population are Cultural Creatives. For them, things like relationship and community are far more… -
Creatively Redesigning Your Life
31 Oct 2011 | 7:59 pmI approached my first midlife career change as a problem to be solved, instead of appreciating it for what it could be – an opportunity to redesign my life.Like so many people, I based my early career decisions on what seemed practical at the time. The path I ended up taking had nothing to do with my values or interests. I wasn’t even sure what those were. So after almost 20 years, I had completely bought into the story of my life as an accountant.My career change didn’t happen overnight. But as I explored who I was underneath the roles I was playing so well, my perspective…
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Jobberman.com Blog
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“Hello…” – Using Social Media To Get Your Dream Job
26 Jan 2012 | 6:58 amSocial media is not a new concept to many; it is what is in vogue now, the ‘in thing’. People find it even more comfortable to send you a Facebook invite, follow you on twitter or ask for your BB pin than ask for your mobile number these days. You know what I mean? For [...] -
“Sorry, Job Seeker.” – 7 Traits of Unsuccessful Interviewees
24 Jan 2012 | 6:18 amEditor’s note: This article was written by our new contributor, Adekunle Adejoke. You can follow her on Twitter – @motwomuch. Enjoy your read! Despite series of interviews with prospective employers, you are still without a job. Worse still, you don’t recall ever having a wonderful interview experience. You’ll agree with me you haven’t gotten [...] -
Why Footballers Earn More Than You Do
20 Jan 2012 | 6:59 amWhen I was little, I used to wrap around my dad while we watched the Premier League. Though deep down I was not interested in the game, I watched his enthusiasm and how he would shout orders from his seat (he should have been a football coach) and gradually I began to develop interest in [...] -
How to ‘wishcraft’ your way to the top
18 Jan 2012 | 6:51 amIf this topic had come up as a question, what would your answer be? Let me guess – “the right ‘connection’ in the right places” Well, considering the situation in the country, you may be 100% right! But what of those of us who do not have long legs, does that mean we cannot get [...] -
Top 7 GIANTS You Must Have In Your Network
13 Jan 2012 | 8:58 amOne of the most consistent avenues for finding a job, in an unsecure economy like Nigeria, is networking (sure you will agree with me). In fact, many believe that regardless of your hard-earned certificates, without the right ‘connection’, you cannot land your dream job. Well, they may be right. Networking is, indeed, an important component [...]
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Loosen
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How to Become a Firefighter
26 Jan 2012 | 10:20 amFirefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the entire world and firefighters the world over should be thanked anytime they risk their lives by running into a burning building. If you were interested in and know that it is a very rigorous training process unless you are ready, it is best left to the professionals. If you are truly determined to become a firefighter, we have outlined all of the steps that you will need to follow below. The process is lengthy and tedious, but if you go into the program with your wits about you, there’s no reason why you can’t come out a professional… -
How to Become a Driving Instructor
22 Jan 2012 | 10:18 amIf you think you’re a pretty good driver and could make a living teaching others the rules of the road and how to drive their cars, becoming a driving instructor may be the job for you. Becoming an instructor isn’t a difficult process, but there are different requirements from state to state that must be met before you can be on your way teaching other students. The following steps to becoming a driving instructor are generalized as much as possible so they can help a number of people, but that doesn’t mean that all of the numbers and steps listed are the same for your state. Check with… -
How to Become a Tax Preparer
19 Jan 2012 | 10:14 amTaxes aren’t easy to do year in and year out. Many people opt to hire a tax preparer to do all of the dirty work for them so that they’re free to do other things. If you like working with numbers though and would like to earn extra income every year when tax season rolls around, consider becoming a tax preparer. Tax preparation isn’t really a full time job, so you can’t expect to quit your regular job to prepare taxes every March and April, but you can stand to make a few thousand dollars if you play your cards right. Loosen has outlined the steps you need to follow to become a tax… -
How to Become a Social Worker
15 Jan 2012 | 10:12 amSocial workers improve the quality of people’s live drastically and without someone looking to step up to the plate to make other people’s lives better, society would crash. Social workers don’t make very much in the way of salary, but for many the prospect of being able to help someone else is appealing in and of itself. So, if you’re one of those people that wants to help others out in this world, keep reading. Below you will find all of the things you need and can do to become a professional social worker. School: You’re going to want to start out by finding an accredited… -
How to Become a Real Estate Agent
12 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amPeople are always going to need a house to stay in, so becoming a real estate agent is investing in a long term career. Although there was a recent downturn in the economy and the housing market, it has to pick back up again and home sales will increase. Consider getting your real estate license before the market booms again and you’re left by the wayside while others rake in the cash. Real estate can be a full time career or a part time job. However you choose to use your license, whether personally or as an employee of a real estate company, you’re sure to generate business. Becoming a…
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The Social Workforce
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Reaching Tomorrow’s Talent Requires a Mobile Mindset
23 Jan 2012 | 10:51 amWondering what the next ‘big thing’ to hit the recruiting world will be? Look no further than your mobile phone for the answer. Chances are you’re reading this post on it right now, and why not? It’s portable, convenient and it keeps you connected to just about everything and everyone. And, just like your keys and wallet, you wouldn’t dream of leaving home without it! It is mindboggling how much mobile technology has transformed the world we live in. It affects everything we do and how we do it—from the way we communicate, acquire information, work and live, to the way we shop,… -
Harnessing the Branding Power of Your Employees
19 Dec 2011 | 10:42 amIf you’re grimacing at the idea that your employees have branding power, then you are dismissing one of the most influential branding forums of our day: social media. Couple this with the known fact that people tend to trust the referrals of friends, family and colleagues over an advertisement, and you’ll start to see why employees hold some serious branding power. Social media has enabled personal, word-of-mouth endorsements to spread more swiftly than any other kind of media. A simple status update or tweet is capturing the attention and interest of countless consumers in real time. So… -
Video Conferencing is Changing the Way Workers Connect (Part 2)
12 Dec 2011 | 7:39 amIn a recent post, we examined how the ubiquitous growth of mobile internet devices, social media and video communication has revolutionized the way workers connect. Video conferencing is a product of these advancements that is proving to be a real value to companies willing to embrace it. Location is no longer an obstacle to face-to-face meetings—video conferencing has removed the traditional four walls of the office and made it as mobile as today’s workforce. From a competitive perspective, video conferencing is helping companies conduct business more efficiently, while addressing some… -
Video Conferencing is Changing the Way Workers Connect (Part 1)
5 Dec 2011 | 8:48 amAs technologies advance, traditional work styles are changing to address the needs of a predominantly mobile workforce. From smartphones and iPads, to tablets and notebooks, mobile Internet access is pervasive. Along with these innovations, the rise of social media and video technology has almost redefined face-to-face communication—offering workers a vibrant, online forum where they can connect and collaborate without regard for geographical location. Employers are beginning to realize that keeping pace with these sweeping trends and technological shifts is no longer a luxury, but a… -
How to Build Brand “You”
28 Nov 2011 | 9:01 amWhether you are job hunting, in line for a promotion, or just looking to grow your professional profile, building your own brand can be an important way of establishing yourself. But sharing your accomplishments without being too self-promoting can be a challenge. Do you have to flood your Facebook newsfeed or run an inner-office political campaign to get your talents recognized? No way! The trick is to use the right tactics when you go about building brand “you.” Here are a few strategies to try: Network with Industry Peers: Think about where people with your expertise share ideas, have…
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The Bottomless Briefcase
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A Day in the Life of a: VP of Marketing
10 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm0savesSave Tweet How did you get to where you’re at in your career? I feel lucky to be in the point of my career that I am. A lot of it was predicated on relationship building and gaining the trust of peers and managers along the way. I have been working in marketing for over 15 years, with 11 of those being in the industry of staffing. Over time, you build up a level of expertise and strong relationships that as they progress…you progress. I also feel I was lucky to have people around me that I could learn and grow from. I have always been fortunate enough to have leadership that… -
Didn’t Get What You Wanted This Holiday Season? Make a Gift of Yourself through Mentoring
3 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pm0savesSave Tweet I was once an accounting major, until I realized that the analytical, logical side of my brain was fighting a losing battle with the more creative side of my brain. When I made what was at the time an agonizing decision to drop Principles of Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting (and accept two painful F’s), I don’t recall anyone offering advice one way or the other. What I needed was a mentor, but they were light on the ground then (even the couple who were related to me). And based on a recent survey I read (Women & Men in Finance & Accounting Careers by The… -
How to Land Your First Job
13 Dec 2011 | 2:52 pm0savesSave Tweet For many fresh college graduates finding employment in today’s times is a difficult feat. With the unemployment rate hovering around 9.0%, companies have their pick when it comes to hiring people and that has certainly made things even harder for those who have yet to gain any job experience. If you are reading this article, I suspect you have already tried the traditional ways of looking for a job, such as networking, career centers, job boards and haven’t had much luck. You’re looking for more ideas. What I am going to share with you is not only some… -
Tips on Surviving (and Thriving at) Your Office Holiday Party
6 Dec 2011 | 1:00 pm0savesSave Tweet Is your company hosting a holiday party this year? If so, take a moment to brush up on some office holiday party dos and don’ts to ensure that you don’t find yourself the “talk” of the office. Remember, your office party is still a business setting disguised as a social event. Dos Most importantly, do attend! If your company is kind enough to host a holiday party this year, do take the time to make an appearance. With the economic uncertainty around us, if your company is investing the time and money, you should show your appreciation in person. Do RSVP by the… -
Networking During the Holiday Season
30 Nov 2011 | 11:10 am0savesSave Tweet It’s that time of year again, the holiday season! Besides focusing on all things holiday-related, there is something else you should be doing too – networking. Both parties for relatives and work are great places to meet people. Plus, the holidays are a perfect time to connect with former friends and colleagues. While some people may believe the holidays aren’t a good time to network, there are too many gatherings between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve to not take advantage of them! According to the MIT Global Education & Career Development Center, approximately…
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The Mergis Group Professional Summit
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Customers, Clients and Peers—Can They Double as References?
11 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pmBefore you start a serious job hunt, it’s important to consider who you will list as references. Having the right references ready to speak well about you is one of the most important parts of being prepared for a job search. When coming up with a list of who to ask, can clients, customers, and peers count? Definitely, but some circumstances should still be considered. Choosing references carefully is important; after all, what they say could affect whether you’re offered a job or not. However, in the close-knit world of finance where word gets around fast and you have to be extra careful… -
Surprise! Interview Questions You Might Not be Prepared For
28 Dec 2011 | 4:28 pmYou’ve landed an interview for a position that you really want. You’ve done your homework on the company, networked with insiders, and you’re current on the latest accounting standards and regulations. You know your strengths and weaknesses and can rattle of a list of accomplishments at the drop of a hat. So what happens when your interviewer asks a question that you didn’t rehearse? In accounting, a firm’s culture is paramount, which is why out of the blue questions may come into play more often. Your ability to work with clients is also key, which is part of what makes your… -
Happy Holidays from The Mergis Group!
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Don’t Fear the Bear – How Finance Pros Can Use “Transferable” Skills to Weather the Economy
21 Dec 2011 | 2:49 pmLarge-scale layoffs have many finance workers plotting their next moves. While they may have to think a bit more creatively, many have the skills they need to keep their careers afloat. The key to success is identifying and marketing transferable skills. On Wall Street and beyond, the roar of the bear is deafening. Job cutbacks have been fierce. Working and laid-off professionals alike are taking stock. For many, the focus is on transferable skills – capabilities that can be parlayed into new opportunities. The key is to think creatively and be flexible. Here are five strategies for landing… -
CPAs — Heroes of the Economic Recovery?
14 Dec 2011 | 4:31 pmCPAs across the country are quietly playing a crucial role in helping ease companies back into profitability — by working to uncover hidden expense management opportunities that don’t undermine employee satisfaction and retention levels. For the many companies focused on cost containment and expense management, cutting back on discretionary expenditures, such as advertising and marketing, training and development and raises and bonuses, can certainly achieve short-term savings goals. But business leaders are also asking themselves at what long-term costs will these measures impact my…
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HR C-Suite
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Battlefield HR: ‘You’re Wrong Because I Said So!” Dealing with the Workplace Tasmanian Devil
26 Jan 2012 | 9:39 pmFor us in the traditional workplace setting, we spend the majority of our waking hours at work. For some, the workplace is a place to get by, punch the clock, earn the paycheck and head for home or someplace other than work. I wrote about this example in my Walking Dead article. For others the workplace is a place of true fulfillment and a joy to come to each day. Whether that day is fraught with challenges or runs smoothly, the organizational climate and culture lends itself to maximizing employee potential, recognition of accomplishments and the demonstration of consideration for all who… -
California Law Report: Wage Theft
25 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pmAs the recent front page news about Nike’s one-million dollar settlement for not paying overtime to its Indonesian workers makes clear, there are employers who take regular short cuts in the wage context by not fully paying employees for all hours worked. Examples of these short cuts include situations where employers simply refuse to pay all wages for hours worked, pay below minimum wage, or intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors. Some of the worst examples occur against “undocumented workers, with the biggest dollar values being stolen from native born… -
4 Reasons to Hate Team-Building Workshops
23 Jan 2012 | 12:10 pmAs the creator of the CareerLandscapes team-building workshop (which is based on authentic, structured and safe personal storytelling), naturally I have to talk about it to prospective clients. As much as I believe in the value of my own offering, I don’t love the marketing conversation. First of all, who likes marketing? Secondly, I don’t know a soul who enjoys team-building workshops. In fact, I’ve discovered that when I say “it’s a team-building workshop for people who hate team-building workshops,” I hear a sigh of relief and recognition. How perverse is it to routinely… -
The SWOT Analysis is for the Inexperienced
20 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm“The SWOT analysis is for the inexperienced” is what a MBA professor exclaimed in a business strategy course I took a couple years ago. I, along with my fellow students, was astonished to hear that statement. I mean, really. We all thought the SWOT analysis was a golden tool to help build strategy. We tried to convince the professor to change his mind on the SWOT tool. But the professor held firm on his statement. A SWOT analysis is a common strategic planning tool that identifies an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Ultimately the goal of this tool is to… -
5 Top Sales Tips for Employee Engagement Success
15 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pmEmployee engagement is the name of the game as we dive into 2012. Talent retention is your priority. And maybe, if there must be great talent on the move, let them be someone else’s and you can snap them up. (You know that carnival machine with blowing dollar bills? That’s what I’m picturing right now, only in this case those bills are Grade A resumes. And you’re the one wildly grabbing at them as they flutter by.) You traditionally tap into your HR team and corporate communications geniuses to develop your employee engagement initiative. It’s time to bring a new corporate…
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salescareer.net
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Didn't Get Promoted- Even When you Performed Well
5 Jan 2012 | 3:14 amWere you expecting a promotion to come but didn't get promoted even though you had a great year and have been performing well? Many sales professionals I have talked to have shared with me their experiences about how they didn't get promoted, when they felt that they deserved it.DIDN'T GET PROMOTED!The first thing to realize is that a promotion doesn't come easily and does take some planning, patience and communication for it to occur. Most sales professionals who perform well, yet didn't get promoted because they didn't communicate their intentions to their sales manager and put… -
Sales Career Pay Structures
4 Jan 2012 | 1:23 amWhen searching for a sales career, salary and pay structure is an important factor to consider when selecting a sales job. There are many different pay structures for different sales jobs. Be sure to understand how you will be paid and how this fits in your sales career goals. The differences in pay structures really make the salary negotiations different than other career choices because a career in sales also include incentive pay that could be as high as 80% of your total income or could be as low as 20%.The majority of sales career positions aim to reward the sales professional… -
Cool Gifts for the Traveling Sales Professional
27 Dec 2011 | 2:44 amIf you are looking for a gift to give to a salesperson or to buy some useful items that truly come in handy when you are traveling for work, below are some cool gift ideas picked by sales professionals.The Tumi T-Tech Presidio Park International Business Carry-On is a very handy travel bag for the frequent flyer. What I like about this carry on bag, is the excellent design which allows me to fit a weeks worth of clothing and the best part, I don't have to check anything in to save money as well as time, allowing me to pass the bag claim and go straight to my rental car. The unique design… -
Visibility: Why its important for your sales career
24 Dec 2011 | 3:43 amOutside sales professionals have limited visibility to senior sales executives and key stakeholders due to the limited visibility opportunites by being in the field. To progress in your sales career, it is important to maximize your visibility to those who will have an impact in your sales career progression. Field based outside sales professionals who perform gain visibility by performing with excellent sales performance which usually gains attention from key stakeholders and senior level sales executives. The problem is, it takes more than just stellar sales performance to get a… -
Sales Resume Improved by having it Reviewed
4 Dec 2011 | 9:10 amYour sales resume is your professional marketing tool for prospective hiring companies to assess and see your qualifications for an open sales job opportunity. Your first or second draft of your resume might look good to you or a revised resume that you have used in the past might have gotten you some interviews, but to improve this very important piece in your sales job search, is crucial to setting yourself apart from other sales candidates. This article explores simple ways you can quickly and effectively improve your sales resume before sending it out.Photo by Stuart MilesPUT EYEBALLS…
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MBA Highway - MBA Job Search and Career Network
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8 Things You Can Do to Avoid Job Burnout
26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amBurnout is one of those things that unless you’ve experienced it, it can be hard to comprehend. If you’re a runner, there is a term called “hitting the wall” that I think may closely define what it’s like to have burnout. It’s a point where you don’t think you can go on. Your mind and body will almost refuse to work for you. Emotionally you have nothing more to give and you may swing from extremely fragile, where everything becomes monumental, to a barren, unfeeling wasteland. Burnout affects everything about you and is something you want to avoid, because it takes a… -
Majoring In You! Should Colleges Offer More Majors?
25 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amIf you are still bummed that you can’t major in beer at your university, then yes, you probably think that your college should offer you more. But if your mind is open and you are thinking creatively, then you’ll probably figure out soon that a degree in chemistry or microbiology will serve you very well in the brewing industry. The most valued asset any university can give you to face an unknown future isn’t your major, it’s your academically trained mind. If you’re worried about your future employment options and choosing the best major for getting a job in this bleak economy,… -
Tip #7: Making a List of Target Companies
24 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amLast week we looked at creating a contact list. Now we’ll look at making a list of your companies. When you buy a pair of athletic shoes, do you research the brands and consider where you’ll buy them to get the best price? Or do you go into any store and buy the first pair of athletic shoes you see at any price? If you’re a smart shopper, you’ll plan before you act. The same attitude of a smart shopper applies to a smart jobseeker. One important step you must take is to research companies to which you’d like to apply. I often ask my jobseekers if they have a list of companies… -
5 Things to Consider Before Accepting a New Job
23 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amWith a U.S. unemployment rate steadily dropping (but still high at 8.5 percent), many people are so eager to get a job that, as soon as they are offered one, they jump on the opportunity before considering all the factors that may have either deterred them or made their acceptance of the job more affirming. Let’s look at five things you should consider before you say yes to a job offer. 1. Figure out if you are a good fit with the company. This goes both ways, and just because a job looks great on paper or the computer screen, doesn’t mean you will like each other once you get settled in. -
Network like an Executive and Get Amazing Job Search Results
19 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amJust to recap our story so far; our executive launched her job search and in 8 short weeks had 2 job offers. She had “applied” online to only 1 position. The first few weeks were spent contacting 75 of her existing network who in turn referred her to about 30 more people which netted her 8 interviews. She lost track of how many phone calls and coffee dates she made, but her networking paid off. She accepted one of the job offers and will start her new job soon. You may be sitting there wondering what is it that makes an executive doing a job search and networking something to learn…
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Chicago Career Girl
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Pick Your Battles
26 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pmI've been working through, with my leadership coach recently, a number of issues with setting appropriate boundaries in the workplace. For my entire career I've been a "whenever, whatever, no rest when you're climbing the ladder" kind of person. But since marrying a man I love to be around, developing friendships I want to nourish, and finding a renewed dedication to my own health both physical and mental, working the kind of hours I've been working just isn't sustainable (or enjoyable) anymore.My coach said, "Any idiot can work 25 hours a day." And it was enlightening to hear. I was running… -
What would you sacrifice?
25 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pmI recently read a book about Mother Theresa. Most people don't know that while Mother Theresa was a beacon of giving and love to hundreds of thousands of people around the world, she was also a Catholic sister who struggled greatly with her faith. She called it her "dark night" - difficulty believing in God, difficulty justifying her actions. It's surprising when you hear it, that someone so devout and selfless could be so conflicted.Mother Theresa is the world's picture of self-sacrifice. She gave of herself freely and willingly all her life to affect the lives of those who were the poorest… -
What's your mission?
22 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pmEvery business in the world, for profit or non profit, has a mission statement. What does that business, beyond all else, aspire to do. For some, it's a product, for others, a service. Some businesses spend years developing their mission statements, and spend thousands and thousands of dollars on consultants and outside service providers to help them do it. My question to you is this: do you have a mission statement in your life?This weekend, I spent two days struggling through an incredibly intense yoga workshop. I use the word struggle intentionally. I'm new to yoga, and dove in head first. -
Try Something New!
15 Jan 2012 | 8:22 pmThis weekend has been filled with the most incredible amount of exhilaration, it may be difficult to accurately describe. And it's all because I took a leap of faith and decided to try something new...actually, two very important somethings. First, I decided it was time once again to try yoga. As some of you have heard me say throughout the years, "I hate yoga." I once mildly enjoyed a hot yoga class, and both before and after that class, have been attempting to learn to do yoga for years. And no matter how hard I try, I still hate it. I'm screaming about my hands hurting in my head, I'm… -
The "OMG I have so much to do" Wall
10 Jan 2012 | 9:58 amWorking in philanthropy, I won't lie, the last few weeks have been....slow. Universities, arts organizations, hospitals...generally pretty darn quiet over the holidays. So I've been working a pretty clean 40 hours a week, enjoying going home right at 5:30pm and not taking my computer with me, and finding more and more time to spend with my wonderful husband and in the gym. It was beautiful.Enter this week. When I have the exact moment you see above - I literally wanted to crawl under my desk yesterday, especially after finding out something I had budgeted a day to do is probably going to take…
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Seiden
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Moneyball: Would You Take That Job Offer?
25 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pmI just finished watching Moneyball. Great film. Here’s a scruples question, based on the ending: Let’s assume that the owner of a competing company recruits you. He wants you to move across country for a new—and more prestigious—job—for about 60 times your current salary. Assume also that you are passionate for your current job, for your current company, and for the game-changing process you’ve begun to put in place at your current organization. Assume also that you have a ten year old daughter who lives nearby, with her mom. Do you take the offer? I have two girls. -
5 Ways Running Will Make You a Better Communicator
21 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amI’m reading Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall, and I’m riveted. So many things in this book resonate with me… about the tools we use… attitude… technique… I can’t believe how similar running is to communicating! I’m pleasantly surprised that the path to being a good, injury-free runner shares many of the same principles with the path to becoming a good communicator, including: Forget what you know. Just because you’ve been doing it your whole life doesn’t make you an expert. It just means you have a lot of experience making the… -
The Dark Side of Social Media: Interpersonal Ineptitude
20 Jan 2012 | 10:12 pmWhat happens when a tech savvy, Gen X communication expert talks with a Luddite Boomer communication expert about social media and the future of the “business relationships”? Awesome insights happen, that’s what. Especially about the dark side of social media. And good news: I recorded everything for you. Click here to listen. Ed Ruda, industrial psychologist, coach to top executives at major companies (think McDonald’s-, Lockheed Martin-, and Pfizer-sized companies), and also my father-in-law joined me for an episode of Beyond Social, during which we debated the risks… -
Using Online Information in Real World Conversation
15 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pmIn the past, meeting someone meant talking to a person with whom you had no idea if you shared any common interests. You’d break the ice and go from there. And loosely speaking, extroverts were people who had an easy time with this while introverts struggled. With LinkedIn and social media, all that is changing. Not entirely, of course… but now, because of what you can learn about a person online, you often learn a person’s interests before ever meeting. I have a whole theory about how relationships are changing—how control over relationships is being democratized, and how… -
Webinar: Pimp Your LinkedIn Profile
9 Jan 2012 | 4:19 amJoin me this Thursday, Jan 12, at 12pm Eastern (9am Pacific), for a webinar on how to build a LinkedIn profile that drives business results. Here’s why: In October 2011, LinkedIn invited Ajax Social Media’s social coaches to work with participants at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect 2011 user conference. The results? 98% of coaching participants said Ajax helped them better understand how to use their LinkedIn profiles as a business tool. 100% said they learned something actionable. 94% said they were already implementing what they had learned a week after the conference. Join me…
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Free Range Humans
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How To Use My Mum’s Cooking To Change Your Life
21 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm10 years ago today, my Mum died of cancer. Anyone who has lost a Mum you’ll know that no, it doesn’t get any easier, and yes, 10 years on I still miss her. Mum was the mum everyone wanted. She loved everyone. Once you walked into the house, she wouldn’t let her broken Mauritian-accented English hold her back from letting you know how special you are. If you’ve read even one Free Range post then you’ve heard Mum somewhere in there. She’s the real ‘free range mum’, the secret powerhouse behind this movement. So, today, I’m stripping… -
Why Writing Is Not A Waste Of Your Time
18 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pmEver been told that writing is a waste of time? I mean it’s fine to do it on the side, so long as you focus on more serious pursuits. Right? That’s what I was told too and for years I believed it. As it turns out, that advice was a load of BS. Now I know that creative writing is the single most useful skill I could have learnt. Let me tell you the story of how I ended up writing for a living. At the age of 18, I graduated from high school, with top grades which, according to the ranking-obsessed Australian university entrance system, would have let me into just about… -
The 9 dirty truths experts won’t tell you about starting your own business
30 Dec 2011 | 6:37 pmHello gorgeous. I want you to know something. Yes, starting your own business is wonderful. You wake up when you want, work from where you want and never have to sit through a boring-ass ‘weekly planning meeting’ EVER AGAIN. Rocking. However. This freedom does not come on a platter. You don’t wake up one and go ‘oh I seem to have stumbled on the perfect life. Ho ho. Tea and toast, Jeeves’. (Because that’s totally what my mornings look like. Ahem) So let’s take a down-and-dirty look at what really goes on in a fledgling business. This… -
Want to know the part most ‘cubicle cage escape’ stories leave out?
30 Dec 2011 | 3:10 pm50+ comments Ever heard a story of a ‘career cage escape’ and thought ‘They just got on with it… I’m SO PATHETIC for dithering. I should pull myself together and just make a freaking decision. Why’s it so hard for ME when they managed it?’ If you’ve ever thought anything like that, or said mean things to yourself for not ‘just figuring it out’, then you need to watch this. (note: you can watch this without sound… although my favourite song kicks in after the first minute so I’d just crank it up anyway ) This is the part most cubicle cage escape… -
Are You Being Held Hostage By The Beige Army?
30 Dec 2011 | 5:19 amToday’s message is really important but it’s one a lot of people won’t want you to get. I want to chat with you about some people you and I know (but let’s do it quietly because they won’t like you reading this article ). These people, the ones we both know, are a type that you come across every day (shh, there’s one in the office with you now!). They prefer tradition and routine to innovation and enthusiasm, and think that your dream of a freer, more fulfilled life is a dangerous fantasy best quashed soon. They are the Beige Army, and they have more of an…
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MonsterThinking
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The 5 Biggest Lies Recruiters Tell Candidates
25 Jan 2012 | 9:05 amA little while back, Monster took a look at the top lies candidates tell recruiters, warning employers of common tactics used by job seekers to embellish their resumes.With the hiring market showing signs of life and the war for talent heating up, it was time to turn the tables for an honest look at the top lies recruiters tell candidates.Obviously, these statements are often true and crucially important when communicating with candidates. Most recruiters are honest and upfront with job seekers. Largely caring and committed, recruiters really care about every candidate.The bad news is that… -
7 Keys To Creating Killer Content
24 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amDo you have an effective blogging strategy that guides your blogging and keeps it focused on building your personal brand?Or, are you a “reactive” blogger, working harder than you need to, always looking for topics to blog about at the last minute?An effective blogging strategy differs from tactics, such as keyword optimization or headline engagement formulas, in that strategy takes a “big picture” view of everything associated with your blog.Effective Blog Content: 7 Successful StrategiesAn effective blogging strategy operates “behind the scenes.” It’s influence is felt, rather… -
5 Ways To Get Paid What You’re Worth
23 Jan 2012 | 8:16 amWhat are you worth to an employer? Quick, come up with a number.OK. Now, let’s come up with a realistic number.Negotiating salary is, for most of us, as difficult as getting past phone screens and interviews to the job offer. It can be tough to think of yourself in dollar terms. If you’re not prepared to negotiate, you’re sure to be unhappy with almost any offer. So don’t be caught flat-footed.Especially today – when companies may not have much flexibility with money – getting to the offer, and making sure it’s fair to all, is a necessary skill.I’ve written before about… -
Monster 5 for Friday: Futurama Edition
20 Jan 2012 | 11:27 amWhat will the future hold? It’s a question that’s on a lot of our minds recently, at least if the proliferation of New Year related predictions and preview posts are any indication.Finding the answer to “what’s next” is hard-wired into our brains, and the quest to see the unforeseen has been an integral part of the human experience since man first climbed out of caves.From the Greek Oracles to supercomputer situational analysis, the tools of divining the future have evolved, but our desire to contingency plan around obtuse outcomes continues to occupy a… -
The 100 Best Companies To Work For In America
19 Jan 2012 | 9:38 amThe recently-announced 2012 list of The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America proves once again that great companies understand employee engagement — and how to cultivate it — consistently.This conscientious approach to talent management explains why some companies make the list year after year.To learn more about what it takes to be chosen, we spoke with Amy Lyman, co-founder of the Great Place to Work® Institute and author of The Trustworthy Leader: Leveraging the Power of Trust to Transform Your Organization (Wiley, 2012).Monster: What criteria are used to formulate the…
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Work From Home Careers Blog
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Three Things That Guarantee Home Based Business Success
10 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmNowadays, with the economy continuously falling down, more and more people are searching for new ways to work from home and make good income. If you’re also looking for options to make your future more secure and keep you away from the ups and downs of the economy, you’re reading the right blog. Before jumping into any home based business venture, here are few things to consider: What type of person are you? Knowing yourself is utmost important when choosing a work from home opportunity. Ask yourself- can you keep your motivation level up? Do you want the flexibility of working on your… -
Work At Home: Make the Right Decision
8 Jan 2012 | 11:27 pmIf you want to work at home and be the boss of your own business, there are ample work from home businesses you can choose from. As there are a lot home based business options available, it is hard to select the right one for you. To support you in selecting the right option, here are some questions that you should ask to make a firm decision before choosing any work at home job. What, if any home-based business options demand investment from you to start a business? No doubt, there are many opportunities which are absolutely free, but some also require a small investment to start with. You… -
A Legitimate Home Based Business Option with Low Investment
6 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmAre you exploring the internet to find a legitimate work from home job with no or low investment? It is a challenging task to find an opportunity that requires minimal to zero investment. Affiliate marketing or network marketing is a popular work at home option with no investment that can make your earn good income from home. Affiliate marketing has its members sign up as an affiliate to sell the Company’s products and services online. Most of the big companies have an online presence and are all adopting some sort of affiliate programs, so it can be beneficial to apply at such companies. -
Eminent Opportunities for Work from Home Writers
4 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pmSo, you’re all set to pursue a work from home writing career online? You are confident enough that you can write on different topics and in different styles, therefore you can earn good income from home. Here are some popular writing opportunities for work from home writers. Being a freelancer, you can take as many projects as you can in order to keep the income flow steady. Website Copywriting Content plays a vital role in a website and every website need content. Therefore, website copywriting could be a lucrative job for you. Apply at reputable companies first. Such companies might ask… -
The Easiest Way to Run Your Home Based Business
18 Dec 2011 | 4:16 amHaving a home based business allows you work the hours that you’re comfortable with, and not have to tolerate a boss that you don’t like. If you want to work at home and start your own work from business, we have some interesting points to share with you! Make a schedule when you start work at home and stick to it. It is great to run own home-based business, but avoids any natural distractions such as spending more time with family, doing home chores in working hours, etc. When you start your work from home venture, try to keep the cost low. Instead of taking any place outside home on…
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Resume Help Blog
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Good and Bad Cover Letters: What’s the Difference
25 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pmJust as when you meet someone for the first time, you want to make a good first impression, so it is with a cover letter. A cover letter is your introduction to a prospective employer, a chance for you to sell yourself. A good cover letter will make a good impression on that employer, and [...] -
Career Objective vs. Career Summary on a Resume
6 Dec 2011 | 10:59 amIt is crucial to have a solid opening in your resume, whether it is a career objective or a career summary. A common question for people who are writing a resume is whether they should use a career objective or a career summary. In general, it is better to write a career objective when you [...] -
Internships – Your Entry Into Sales
2 Dec 2011 | 12:51 pmIf you want to find the right internship, start by knowing what you want from a placement. Do you want to learn the basics of sales understand a particular industry or get to know a specific company? Your answers will determine how focused your search is and that will help you accurately direct your energies. [...] -
One persons journey to finding a job
29 Sep 2011 | 6:25 pmThis is a guest post from one of my old clients detailing the steps they went through to land a staff accounting job. The art of finding a job in the current marketplace can be difficult and challenging. There are many obstacles out there a person must overcome to land a job in this day [...] -
Steps to updating your resume
15 Sep 2011 | 2:25 amIn this economy, it’s absolutely essential to stand out among the hundreds of people who may be applying for the same position. Your resume can be what makes or breaks you, so it’s important to keep it up-to-date with the information employers want and need. 1. Maintain an online presence. The last time you created [...]
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Interview Tips for Building Successful Job Career
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Interview Tips: Do's and Don'ts in Interview
9 Jan 2012 | 10:37 pmInterview Tips: Do's and Don'ts in Interview View more presentations from Charles Martin -
Most Common Second Interview Questions
5 Jan 2012 | 5:51 amAsyou know that personal interview is generally the final step between you and yourdream job, there are several rounds involved in this final step. You will notget the job opportunity immediately after clearing your interview. You willhave to go through various rounds of interview and even tests for getting toyour dream job. Once you have cleared your first interview, you are one stepcloser to the job. Now you need to prepare well for your second interview. Herewe present you the second interview questions to help you in your secondinterview with the employer. Second InterviewWhenyou… -
Interview Tips on How to Face Your First Interview
21 Dec 2011 | 12:04 amOut from the college, when you apply for the firstjob and appear for the interview for the first time, it is obvious that you areafraid of facing the employers. When you appear for the interview with thisfear in your mind, you certainly do not perform well. Initial preparation canhelp you remove this fear from your mind and gain confidence. There are severalinterview questions common for all job positions. Interviewer will obviouslyask these questions to you also. Stay prepared for answering these simplequestions. Providing necessary answers to them will generate confidence in yourmind that… -
Technical Phone Interview Questions and Tips
28 Nov 2011 | 11:37 pmInterview is generally the final step of the employmentprocess. Employers sometimes may conduct phone interview before the personalinterview to cut down the list of eligible candidates and filter out the mostappropriate ones. This saves time of interviewers as well as candidates. Mostemployers today are giving a call to the shortlisted candidates for atelephonic interview. Like in a personal interview, employers will ask somecommon questions in the phone interview. You can stay prepared for answeringthese phone interview questions and impress the employers with your effectivecommunication… -
Important Interview Tips and Techniques
5 Nov 2011 | 2:13 amMany people are afraid of facing the job interviewsand consider it as a nerve-wracking process. Due to lack of confidence they performpoorly in the interview and lose the job opportunity. Interview is generallythe final step of selection for a job. After reaching this far, you won't wantto lose the chance. You must prepare yourself well to appear for the interview.Follow some important interview tips and implement the interview techniques to gainconfidence and clear your job interview. InterviewTips and TechniquesFollowing are some important tips to follow beforeyou appear for any…
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The Pathfinder Group
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The Job Interview – How to Set Yourself Up for Success
18 Jan 2012 | 11:39 amHappy New Year! The beginning of the year is always a good time for reflection and planning, and it is never too early to plan your transition from the military. It can also be a time of stress as you think about the work you have in front of you and all that you have to prepare for . . . or even worse, you think about what you don’t know and try to prepare for that. The Pathfinder Group will provide a plan and the tools to take out as many variables as possible so you can concentrate on your transition and the job you want and how to best get it. The Pathfinder Group will focus… -
Veteran’s Day
10 Nov 2011 | 12:34 pmSixty-five years ago a young man who went by the name BF was discharged from the United States Army after his service in World War II. Like many service members and veterans today, he left his civilian life in 1942 and joined the Army when his country called, leaving behind his young wife and son to go fight in Europe. In 1946 he left the Army and went back home to Hayti, Missouri to continue his life, grow his family, and work for the local railroad in the Bootheel. He then spent the next 37 years working and caring for his family among the cotton fields two hours north of Memphis along… -
Third Party Military Recruiters – What You Need To Do When You Work With Them
8 Nov 2011 | 2:09 pmLast week I spoke about what you, as a transitioning service member, need to know about third party military recruiters. They are a valuable resource for those that know what they offer and can be a valuable addition to your transition resources. Knowing what you is expected of you as a candidate is extremely valuable and can save you a lot of time and frustration. Recruiters know the job market for your skills and background, negotiate salaries on your behalf, and can get you interviews with multiple companies. Here’s what you need to do to get the most of out the large, third… -
Third Party Military Recruiters – What You Need To Know
31 Oct 2011 | 1:07 pmThird party military recruiters work with thousands of transitioning and former military officers and enlisted service members every year. Also known as JMO headhunters, military search firms, military placement specialists, and JMO recruiters, there is a lot of controversy over their role in helping veterans transition. At the end of the day, however, they provide a valuable service, and if used correctly can greatly impact your job search and provide you with some fantastic opportunities. There are good national recruiting firms out there, and there are those that aren’t. Some… -
Veterans – The Misunderstood Job Candidates
18 Oct 2011 | 12:34 pmIt pains me to see the veteran unemployment rate so high while at the same time good companies are struggling to find skilled workers. It pains me because as a recruiter and a veteran, I know there is a pool of qualified candidates that most companies tend to overlook, the military veteran. I believe every company needs to develop a veteran recruiting program to seek out and hire military candidates. It has been proven by companies such as General Electric, Home Depot, Starbucks, and Amazon.com that hiring veterans can benefit the organization in a multitude of ways, while at the same…
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The Career Closet
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COLLEGE STUDENT LOANS: DEFINITIONS AND DIFFERENCES
25 Jan 2012 | 11:12 pmI always say, there’s a way to pay for education besides you. After graduating college, I had well over $20,000 in students loans that I owed. Now, that’s almost 5 years worth of college education and 2 different schools, so I paid for my mistakes here, but it happens to so many people. Ask anyone [...] -
YOUR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH CONTINUES
14 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pmYou might as well do some scholarship searching while you’re sitting there. I was doing some research on scholarships for you all and checking out the ones that really don’t just focus on grades. Academic based scholarships are easy to find and I’ll list those to for you, but there are a ton of scholarships [...]
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Welcome to the Career Psychologist
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Conscientiousness – the downside
28 Jan 2012 | 3:14 amConscientiousness has been linked with a whole range of desirable work outcomes. It’s linked to job performance, productivity, satisfaction, the works. Although theoretically it is neither good nor bad, most people see it as highly desirable. But I believe my own conscientiousness has hampered my career. There is no doubt that my gratitude for a job, my desire to please people and my natural pride and competitiveness all translate into high levels of conscientiousness. But if I hadn’t tried so hard, hung in there, gutsed it out and showed such determination I’d have left my… -
Limbo
25 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmWhen I was a management consultant I hated my job, but at a low level of hatred. It was never bad enough for me to take a bold decision. So I carried on, spiralling into the following loop: 1. I hate this, I must move on 2. Move on to do what? 3. Something to do with my strengths… 4. What sort of thing do you have in mind? 5. Erm. Psychologist? 6. That’s 5 years full time study! Do you really want to be poor? 7. But I can’t do this for the rest of my life! 8. So what do you want to do? 9. Erm. Start my own business? 10. IN WHAT??? Then would trudge back to work, life would… -
Headstuck! The Book
20 Jan 2012 | 10:45 amSo, dear readers, I am writing a book. It is going to be called Headstuck! The Psychology of Career Change. It will be dedicated to you, dear brave career changer, and I will pour every ounce of my knowledge – such as it is – and my love into it. I would love to hear form readers of this blog what they would find useful to include in the book or what kind of questions they would like me to cover. To give you an idea of what I’m aiming at, this is the first part of my proposal: Are you in a ‘good’ job but find yourself thinking that there must be more to life? Do… -
Career Change in 2012
1 Jan 2012 | 5:43 amTo celebrate the New Year, I’ve updated my career change presentation, Career Paralysis. I’ve had so many people contact me from this, it has clearly tapped a nerve. The best way of viewing it is to download it and then view it in slide show mode. But you can just click through below – it only takes 10 minutes or so. Anyway, if you feel like you’re in career paralysis and if this speaks to you, do get in touch. May 2012 be the year you get unstuck and start to move forward with purpose…Happy New Year, everyone. Career Paralysis – Five Reasons Why Our… -
Career Change in 2011: Looking Back
23 Dec 2011 | 3:49 amIf you’re reading this blog, you are (presumably) someone thinking of changing their career or in the process of changing their career. Welcome. So, how did you get on in 2011? Do you look back on 2011 with satsifaction and pride? Do you feel you have achieved what you wanted to? Sometimes my career clients look back on a year and think they have failed. They have not found their ideal direction, they have not summoned the courage to leave a job they hate or they have not landed the job they want. Life can be pretty tough when we judge ourselves only against goals. Our minds are…
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10 reasons why companies should hire mature workers
26 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pmI woke up this morning with the same neck pain that’s been plaguing me for two weeks. I was toweling Photo: Ambro off after a shower and WHAM, like someone stuck a knife in my neck. Life sucks when you’re nearing 50 and what used to take two days to heal now takes…longer. I have to say, if it weren’t for the fact that I’m good at what I do at work; I’m a good, yet grumpy dad; I get up every morning at 5:15 to walk; I volunteer my time to coach soccer; I’d probably be just plain ole old. But because I wake up every morning happy to be me (other than the fact I have a sore neck),… -
Career Advice: How Can I Prepare For Higher/Broader Role?
25 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pmDear Dorothy, How does one prepare for a broader role? –A- Hi A, Assuming a person is continuously meeting the expectations of their job the best way to prepare Photo: Ambro for a broader and higher role is to start taking on tasks usually performed at that level. You do this by observing what those tasks are and request to be delegated those things. You can ask to take over the work while someone is on vacation or sick. You can also observe problems that are unresolved and fix them. Doing these types of things will demonstrate your ability to take more higher level tasks,… -
How Should You Act After Getting A Rejection Letter?
24 Jan 2012 | 6:49 pmWe all hate rejection. It makes us feel bad that someone doesn’t really like or want us. When you see Photo: Stuart Miles you’ve been rejected in black and white it’s can take the wind out of our sail as a job seeker. After we get a rejection letter and recover our balance the tendency is to shy away from that company, those people and maybe even that type of job. It can and often does, change our behavior and often not in a way that serves us well. Don’t let that be you. Let’s look at a rejection letter first and then what your actions and behavior should be following a… -
What You Need To Know About Applying For Jobs Online
23 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pmAuthor: Mona Abdel-Halim, co-founder of Resunate In the United States alone, there are millions of people searching for jobs every day, as shown by the current unemployment rate of 8.5 percent (as of December 2011, according to theBureauofLaborStatistics). Due to this, you can be sure that you will have heavy competition out there. Even though this is the case, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a chance and that you shouldn’t apply online all together. There are several ways to apply for jobs online, and there are also some really great perks to doing so if you find the right… -
CAREER ADVICE Topic: Is Changing Career a Bad Move in this Tough Economy?
18 Jan 2012 | 2:35 pmPhoto: Salvatore Vuono Dear Dorothy, Is it a bad to think about changing careers in such a tough economy? No, it’s not a bad thing to consider. There is always good rationale for staying exactly where you are. In good times the promo potential increases – so you need to stay. In the bad economy – there are fewer jobs and you need to stay. The bottom-line is you. If you think you need to change, then you need to do the work to figure out what your new career is. Changing careers is not the same thing as changing jobs – just to be clear. Some of the worst…
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The Top Romantic Jobs For Romantic Souls
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amGuest Post by Bella Gray - Do you consider yourself a romantic? Are you overcome with passion? And are you struggling to choose a job? We have researched what people consider to be the most romantic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
5 Ways To Improve Morale In The Workforce Without Spending Any Money
25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amGuest Post by SnowdropKCS HR and Payroll Solutions – 5 Free Ways to Improve Workforce Morale Low workplace morale is damaging to productivity, leads to high staff turnover and can be hard to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Your First Management Job – Some Tips
24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amGuest Post by Eugene Calvini - So you’ve just been promoted to a management job and you’re wondering to yourself what comes next. If you’ve ever had experience working under a manager then I’m sure... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Passion Kills You So Should You Apply Yourself? [Post At Fernando Tarnogol]
23 Jan 2012 | 5:57 amAre you someone who often puts your life at stake in your occupation? What drives your determination? Who has inspired some of your life and career decisions along the way? Have you got someone you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
What You Need To Know To Hire An Employee
22 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amGuest Post - Having a competent workforce is essential for an employer who wishes to maximize profits and make the most out of his or her company. You should search for people who are professional,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Make your boss your friend
11 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmMost employees would like to be able to see their supervisor as a friend or confidant. While this does not mean you have to grill burgers on the weekend, it is important that your boss likes you and finds you approachable. Whether you’ve gotten off on the wrong foot from the beginning of your job, or you just feel as though you aren’t as close with your boss as you once were, here are four straightforward steps to win your boss over and make the work place a more pleasant place to spend 40 hours a week. Here’s a hint, buying an apple for his desk isn’t on the list. 1. -
Dress code, yes/no?
10 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmFirst impressions matter. A person seeking employment will submit a professionally developed resume with no errors in grammar or punctuation. Going for an interview also requires a professional appearance in dress and manner. Once the job has been secured, however, many people feel that they can present themselves at work dressed very casual. This can often be a career-killer. Casual Dress Companies adopted a dress casual policy in the 1990s in order to make employees feel more comfortable at work. Many companies have come to regret the casual policy for dressing since most employees did not… -
Job looses to India
9 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmThe fact that the US economy is losing jobs to India should come as no surprise to many Americans. Manufacturing is cheaper abroad, and call centers are regularly outsourced overseas due to lower operating costs. When your job is outsourced to India, you are left with only two options: the job market or the unemployment line. Reentering the job market is the obvious best choice. Jobs today are competitive. It is no longer enough to show up and fill out an application. Job seekers in the current economy need a way to distinguish themselves from the competition, and the best way to do this is… -
10 tips to wake up in the morning for work
8 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmYour job is your future and your fortune, so it’s important to make every moment count. The best way to start your day is by getting your proper rest the night before. Getting up early for work does not have to be a chore when you follow the 10 tips to wake-up early and feeling great. 1. Sugar and Sleeplessness To ensure a good night’s rest, reduce or eliminate your intake of sugar at night. The substance causes your blood sugar level to spike making it difficult to get to sleep and causes a lethargic awaking that can ruin your day. 2. Exercise Stay fit and in tip-top shape to… -
When your family doesn’t like your job
7 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmIt’s important to make money to support your family and to put a roof over your head, but what can you do when your family tells you that they hate your job? Having a job means making sacrifices but it’s important to consider what you are sacrificing for the sake of work. You’re family might enjoy the money you make when you are working, but they miss out on spending time with you. One of the most common complaints is that work takes too much time away from family. If the family is not seeing you enough and dislike your job, it may be time to find a new one. The best way to find a new…
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Interview Cancellation Letter – Sample
13 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pmCanceling an interview is never something that you want to do, however there are certain occasions where you are going to be forced to do it. For those who want to cancel an interview because they no longer want that position with that company, however they still may want to work for them in the [...] -
Do you hate your boss? Do you hate your job?
13 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmHow many times have you or someone else said, “I hate my boss” or “I hate my job?” It is very common to say that when frustration and anger builds up to the boiling point. For some people, it is a real loathing. They have gone past the point of return. They need out. However, [...] -
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
13 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pmIn these wild and crazy economic times, many people have found themselves back on the job hunting track, some veterans laid off after years with the same company while other new kids on the block are cut when hard times hit. Job interviews are perhaps one of the more stressful and anxious events in life, [...] -
How Do Online Classes Work?
13 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pmIn this day and age of rapidly evolving technology, it only makes sense that education would also be growing in terms of technology and the Internet. College no longer means moving miles away from home to attend classes on a campus where many students are focused on party times rather than class times. College classes [...] -
How To Cancel a Job Interview And Reschedule It
13 Jan 2012 | 1:08 pmIt is never good to cancel and interview and reschedule it, but if you are forced to be sure that you have a legitimate reason. The best way to cancel an interview and reschedule it is to contact the HR department of a company, and to reschedule it with them, or with the interviewers office [...]
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Executive Career Steering Strategies
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Facebook and Your Career
24 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amThe most important thing you must realize is that EMPLOYERS WILL ABSOLUTELY GOOGLE YOU! If you have a name, you are googleble; if you have any social networking account, even if just one—you are definitely googleble; which means your reputation is searchable. So, now that we established this, what do you do with that information -
Love and Work Together? True?
11 Jan 2012 | 10:28 amDo you agree with the following statement? “You have the right to love what you do and do what you love.” Are you feeling just a little bit guilty about believing this or wanting to buy-in? If you are, you are not alone. But…are we correct in feeling a bit guilty or are we just [...] -
Missing: The Humane In Today’s Job Search
21 Dec 2011 | 10:18 am“Job seekers are not just suits. In fact they often own a full ensemble of caci pants along with a wife/husband and kids. Maybe a dog too.” As a recruiter or hiring authority–have you ever been in a position where you were unkind to a job seeker? As a career professional or resume writer – [...] -
From The Ashes of VisualCV.com Grows Your Domain
5 Dec 2011 | 5:15 pmWhat the closure of a site like VisualCV.com teaches us is that you MUST be at the helm of your digital brand’s development, navigation, and web hosting! Have you heard? VisualCV.com will cease operations on 12/30/2011! This serves to reinforce what I have been advocating–you need to own your domain ASAP.com! Everyone, especially careerist with defined [...] -
Passion Missing From Your Job Search?
14 Nov 2011 | 5:55 pmA brand that captures your mind gains behavior. A brand that captures your heart gains commitment. – Scott Talgo, Brand Strategist Is it possible that what is missing from your job search is a fraction of passion? Don’t roll your eyes! I am not suggesting you drown your resume or online profiles with hyperbole. No. [...]
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Take Charge And Get Found With Do-It-Yourself SEO
23 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmToday’s guest contributor is a social media savant, Wendy Hanlan, from our neighbor up north. If they can’t find you online, you are invisible. Are you hiding in there? Hidden like the skiing fanatic in a hut in the Rockies. Comfy in your chalet, but with no snail mail address or mobile, you might as well be packed in for the winter. It’s the same phenomenon for a job seeker or business with no online SEO. You won’t be contacted. The phone won’t ring, the tickler from a recruiter won’t come. What an unruly waste of energy when you can’t get found! SEO (search engine… -
5 Crucial Things You Must Hear Your Social Media Consultant Say
18 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pmListen, kiddo, who really cares if you have 1,000 followers on Twitter? Yes, on some level, if you are sitting with your marketing team to analyze the latest campaign, someone will cite the number of followers to say whether you’ve been successful. Yes, on some level, your Head of Business Development may count your Facebook page’s “likers,” since after all, isn’t a liker just a customer who has not yet bought from you? Dont want to take the medicine of a social media consultant? On the other hand, no one REALLY cares if you have boatloads of followers if: you have no idea who all… -
The Oprah Guide to Your Unique Value Proposition
12 Jan 2012 | 2:27 pmLet me be clear. This is the problem you face. Nowadays, even Santa Claus has trouble defining his Unique Value Proposition. Indeed, he looks like all the others, does the same thing as scores of similarly-dressed guys, and even in a shot of them lined up, you cannot pick out the real Mr. Claus from the imposters. You, too, look and sound like a clone. Do a better job of defining your Unique Value Proposition. Don’t just sculpt it a little, sculpt it massively. Like Oprah. Like Bob Marley. Be crystal clear that your UVP belongs to you and only you. Evoke something familiar in the mind of… -
Why Your Customer Service Survey Is Causing Your Business to Crater
9 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pmI’m ready to punch out the Toyota execs. It’s time to stop those ridiculous 8-question customer surveys. Or, start filling them out with an inane rant, so they don’t keep coming. SEO can be BAKED into your customer surveys, to strengthen small business web marketing. More on that story, later. This past week the printed Bar Mitzvah invitations I ordered from an online printer came, and soon thereafter, the usual request to fill out an online customer satisfaction survey. But that is where “business as usual” ended. In fact, the survey had only 2 questions. The first one, as… -
Believing In Yourself: How a 70-Year-Old Woman Came to Conquer The Retail World
5 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pmI draw huge inspiration from Jennifer Hudson’s weight loss. But my guy friend didn’t recognize her story. Instead, he said Charles Barkley was an inspiration for losing weight. So I ask: Who is Charles Barkley? If you follow NBA players, you would know this Hall of Famer. Regardless of whom you admire–a tough guy or a sexy chanteuse–the best way to start the new year is to BELIEVE that if THEY can do weight loss, YOU can too. Switch the challenge now and focus on your career mojo. Begin by believing in yourself. Despite consumers’ closed pocketbooks and the sputtering of…
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Humanities Grads – Plenty to offer, but who’s listening?
27 Jan 2012 | 8:31 amRemarkable. Three years after graduation, 28% of the class of 2006 were not in full-time employment. Of those that were, only 23% were earning over £20,000. I’m confident that 2009’s graduates aren’t fairing any better. We know too well that conditions are difficult. But when 27% of companies can’t find graduates with the qualities and skills they’re looking for, a struggling economy doesn’t necessarily deserve all the blame. Students need to know how to sell themselves, and it’s our industry that may need to teach them how. Humanities grads have the biggest… -
2012 Recruitment: What’s Behind the Buzzwords
20 Jan 2012 | 3:29 amNo prizes for guessing what month it is when your Tweetdeck stream is overflowing with links to blogs reviewing the year that was, and previewing the year that will be. The HR and Recruitment communities have been in a flurry trying to hone in on thesingle biggest trend, for both sides of the Times Square Ball Drop. There’s been no shortage of buzz words: social, video, infographics, mobile, candidate engagement and personal brand (to name a few). And the big question is how it all ties in with existing processes and tools, like the Applicant Tracking System. But one question: why do we… -
Can Your Hospitality Candidates LISTEN?
12 Jan 2012 | 11:59 amBy Innovate CV’s Ryan Garman This past July, I met an old school friend for lunch at an unassuming Italian restaurant. As we followed the waiter to our table, we were continuing our discussion about New York summers. Not a minute passed before our waiter delivered us a large ice-cube jammed jug of ice-cold water. As she thanked our smiling waiter, my friend’s tone suggested that even she – a regular – wasn’t expecting this welcome surprise. And then it hit me. The waiter must have heard me mention that I find New York summers very humid. Full marks. But it wasn’t his… -
Why Job Hoppers Deserve a Closer Look
6 Jan 2012 | 5:06 amRed flags don’t come any brighter than when a candidate’s CV screams ‘JOB HOPPER!’ Capabilities? Unproven. Depth of knowledge? Unlikely. Commitment? Forget it. We’re onto the next candidate in two seconds flat. But Divikar Vadlamani has kicked off the debate byquestioning these assumptions. Maybe, just maybe, the ideal candidate is hiding behind that questionable CV. Unless the candidate states otherwise, we often assume that poor performance was behind their short stints. Let’s play devil’s advocate. Perhaps they’ve filled short or medium-term contract positions, as is… -
Merry Christmas from Innovate CV!
21 Dec 2011 | 7:24 amNo need for alarm. The world’s most loveable reindeer driver is certianly not looking for a new job. But he was, of course, keen to try out Innovate CV for himself. (But we think he’ll be even more impressed when he uses Innovate CV to recruit his army of elves!) Thank you to all of our users, clients, and friends for making 2011 a truly brilliant year. Here’s to an even bigger and better 2012! Filed under: Innovate CV News and Grooves
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Telesales Executives
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amHartlepool, Teesside - Cleveland, OH - Our expanding client is currently looking for a team of Outbound Telesales Executives in both B2B and B2C. Telesales experience would be an advantage. You will be making outbound sales where Bonus could be as much as £1000 per month on top of a basic salary. To apply for this rol -
Mystery/Secret/Comparison Shoppers
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amFig Consults - USA - Your job will be to Survey and comment on customer service in a wide Variety of shops,Stores, restaurant and services in your area. Our Secret shoppers, or secret shoppers, are independent contractors who typically enter our clients’ locations anonymously, conduct themselves norm -
HEOR, Market Access & Pricing Leaders - North America
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amAbbott Pharmaceutical Products Group - Lake County, IL - Abbott, a public US$ 30b international organization, is a broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage our health. We have openings for leaders in Health Economics and Ou -
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amQbase - Washington DC - Our company thrives on creating the most inventive approach to any data challenge. Qbase delivers leading solutions in data enhancement, management and analytics to improve the quality of our clients' data, including scoring and predictive modeling. Innovative Qbase technology wo -
Quality Assurance Opportunities - California
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amAbbott Vascular - Santa Clara, CA - Abbott is currently seeking qualified Quality Assurance Professionals across the divisions within Abbott. We are seeking for Managers, Associate Directors and Directors with an expertise in one or more of the following areas: Compliance, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, Quality
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6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amDoing a job search isn’t on the top-ten list of fun things to do; I think we can all agree with that. It can be tough to stay energized when you do it in such a solitary way. You do things that you get no feedback on, like apply for an online job, and then [...] -
Resumes: One Size Does Not Fit All!
25 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amWhen it comes to creating a resume, many job seekers rely on templates in their word-processing software, ones they find online, or reusing someone else’s resume format they think looks nice. While it’s certainly helpful to get ideas from other resumes you see, it’s generally a bad idea to use a “standard” template or design. No [...] -
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search (and How to Fix It!)
23 Jan 2012 | 5:40 amThe job search is fraught with challenges, daunting obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Every day, job seekers deal with high unemployment rates, companies cutting headcount instead of hiring, and rapidly changing job markets – and that’s only the beginning. For millions of job seekers across the planet, the biggest obstacle of all is themselves. That’s right. Job seekers are sabotaging themselves each and [...] -
Useful Tips for Searching for Jobs Online in 2012
20 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amWith record numbers of applicants for virtually every job, the employment market is more competitive and challenging than ever before. An effective job search is crucial if applicants are to be successful. Many vacancies are closed in record time for new applicants and finding that potential job opportunity when it reaches the board can sometimes be [...] -
Survey Signals Grim Outlook by Employees
19 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amRecently, Joanie Ruge, Sr VP and Chief Employment Analyst for Randstad (world’s second largest HR and staffing firm) released the results of an employee-attachment index survey. This survey is conducted quarterly by Randstad to measure various factors in the workforce which may impact productivity and retention. Ms Ruge said: “It seems that even though some [...]
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Leveling Up
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The Web 2.0 Job Finder
1 Jan 2012 | 9:49 amIf you are unfamiliar with how to build a presence online, The Web 2.0 Job Finder will teach you the basics to get started. The world has changed dramatically over the last several years. The traditional way of networking or looking for a job has evolved and now encompasses being on the Web. When was [...] -
Resume Resolution for the New Year
28 Dec 2011 | 8:56 pmIt’s that time of year when we reflect on whether or not we accomplished what we set out to do, if there is anything we want to do differently, and what areas we want to focus on in the New Year. If you are a job seeker or are planning on becoming one in 2012 [...] -
If the Job’s Posted, It’s Too Late!
21 Dec 2011 | 5:30 pmYou’ve heard this advice before: If you wait until a job opening is posted, it’s too late! How frustrating! You’re following the rules, and I’m saying that there’s no possible way to win. What – you’re supposed to break the rules and sprinkle magic dust in order to find a job? Yes and no. Here’s [...] -
I Have All the Qualifications, so Why am I Not Being Hired?
19 Dec 2011 | 8:31 pmFor you, the only thing you want is to get a job. For the hiring manager, making the hire is a priority competing with many others at the same time. So what is going on in the hiring manager’s mind? Most hiring managers take no pleasure in the hiring process. It’s just one more thing [...]
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What are the Keys to Finding the Job You Want?
25 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pmDo you ever feel like you’re just treading water? Do you get the feeling that the job you have is not the career you want? Working a job that is not a good fit for you can leave you frustrated, unfulfilled and unchallenged in your work. If this sounds like you, then it may be time to make a change. Changing jobs is not something that you should do on a whim; you should take into account many different factors that influence you and drive your decisions. So what are the keys to finding the job that you want? 1. Find your true feelings about your career. It’s important to think about what… -
Identifying and Overcoming Common Job Search Misconceptions
23 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pmYou can save yourself a lot of time and frustration during your hunt for a job if you spend some time identifying and overcoming common job search misconceptions. These hurdles can trip you up unexpectedly, but if you learn what they are beforehand, you’ll be prepared for a more satisfying job search experience. First of all, forget the idea that the Internet is a magic bullet for your job search needs. Most “help wanted” ads are NOT placed on the Web, employers seeking instead to look internally or hire based upon peer recommendations. That said, there are a number of good sites around… -
What to do When a Friend Asks for a Job Recommendation
20 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amIn this difficult economic time, everyone knows someone who is unemployed. With the jobless rate in the US at a staggeringly high percentage, it is understandable to feel a strong conviction to help in whatever way possible. What if you are working for a dynamic company that is flourishing and looking to expand? What if you have a close friend that would make a wonderful applicant? There are multiple things to consider before providing yourself as a reference for a friend’s aptitude for a position. Be Objective. Carefully consider your friend’s goals and work experience. Review the job… -
Scouring the Internet for Employment: A Warrior’s Adventure
18 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pmFinding employment can be tough, many people have been out of work at one point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean that you have to get down on yourself. Losing your job can be crushing, you have to deal with the loss of income, health insurance and the pain of rejection. If you find a job quickly those feelings soon pass, but if your job search drags out it can leave you strained. The hardest part of being out of work for a long period of time is keeping that positive attitude, especially when the job search turns into months and years. You have to keep a positive attitude for your own… -
Why Taking a Pay Cut to Find Your Dream Job Might Just Be a Good Idea
16 Jan 2012 | 10:55 amDo you know anyone working their dream job right now? How many people do you know that are working a job they hate just to pay the bills, all the while holding out hope that their dream job will plop right down in their laps? All they are waiting for is the right time, right? If you ventured a guess, the latter probably outnumbered the former by quite a large margin. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, considering that people have to pay bills to live, so they have a vested interest in earning a paycheck. But, some people find themselves completely restless with the path they’ve chosen…
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Career Counseling with Nancy Jane Smith, Career Counselor
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What do you REALLY REALLY REALLY want?
26 Jan 2012 | 9:24 amA few weeks ago one of my clients was sharing how she had been waking up each morning and asking herself what do you REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT? She had seen it on an Oprah episode and had found it interesting. As she asked herself the question each morning she would make note of what came up for her. Most of the time it wasn’t a big or life changing want but more of a small want; like I want to do yoga more frequently or I want to eat pizza for breakfast. The part of the exercise she found most interesting was just in asking the question. The natural pause that… -
Add a Little Silly
25 Jan 2012 | 8:58 amLately I confess it has been a little intense in my world. With the new year came a new list of goals, ideas, projects etc. I have been a very head down, studious and hard working girl. I have accomplished a lot, moved forward on a lot of goals and ideas. Which is awesome and wonderful!! Then amazingly, yesterday, I had a pleasant reminder of how much I love to laugh, and how laughter has been missing from my nose to the grindstone life of late. I couldn’t even tell you what happened but somehow I ended up laughing so hard I couldn’t catch my breathe. And… -
The War of the Wants and the Shoulds
24 Jan 2012 | 11:05 amWhat if the possibilities were endless? What if you could do whatever, whenever, wherever? This is the question I keep having with myself in relation to how I want to spend my time next weekend. You see, next Saturday, I will be celebrating my 39th Birthday!! Next Thursday my nearest and dearest leaves on a 5 day boys weekend to celebrate a friend of his 30th birthday. So I have the whole weekend to myself and I can’t for the life of me figure out what I want to do with my time. As a side note: Yes, I am sad that my nearest and dearest won’t be here… -
What Do You Believe…
19 Jan 2012 | 8:53 amPhoto Credit: SweetonVeg Yesterday I posted about facing some of my own fears when it comes to growing my business. One of the lessons I have learned is you have to know what you are working towards, know what you value and what you believe in. If you don’t have this foundation it is a lot more challenging to forge on when things get challenging. Yesterday, Lynn at Power Chicks wrote a similar post talking about her own fears and how she recently came back to figuring out what she believes as her guiding force. When you can name what you stand for, what you believe, or what you… -
First Hand Wisdom on Facing the Fear Monger
18 Jan 2012 | 11:26 amThanks to Kevin Shorter One thing I do consistently is practice what I preach. All the tips, wisdom, insights I post on this blog I try to engage in, in my day to day life . Lately, I have been facing the Fear Monger, building awareness around my internal messages, and going for my dreams. In the spirit of my year of honesty, I am going to share a bit of honesty in my post and a bit of wisdom as well. Last year was a big year for me, my nearest and dearest moved in, I got engaged, planned a wedding, got married, was there for my in-laws and my husband as my mother in law…
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Employer Intentions For Year End Bonuses In Singapore
26 Jan 2012 | 1:13 amRecruitment agency Hudson, recently asked employers about their intentions for year-end bonuses in Singapore for 1Q 2012. Plans to pay year-end bonuses in Singapore Most respondents say that their organisation will pay discretionary year-end bonuses for 2011. Overall, 80% give this response. Although high, this is lower than the 87% reported in Q1 2011 and is... -
Most Overused Words In Singapore Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles
26 Jan 2012 | 12:46 amProfessional networking site LinkedIn analysed member profiles and collated a list of words that are used most often. A lot of people use similar words in their resumes and online profiles, so it’s likely that these words are used frequently in resumes as well. Here are the top 10 terms that are overused by professionals in... -
Resource Mashup: How To Make 2012 A Great Year; Networking For Introverts; Quotes From Entrepreneurs
26 Jan 2012 | 12:12 amHere is a selection of interesting content I’ve seen around the internet and wanted to share: “Goals or No Goals?” — How to Plan For an Amazing 2012! This podcast takes apart the process of setting goals. It first covers the pros and cons of traditional goal setting methods and then moves on to describe... -
Singapore Jobs Crystal Ball: Keep An Eye On Utopia, Biotronik, Jetstar And The Chemicals & Electronics Sectors
17 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pmUtopia Inc., a global player in Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management solutions, announced the opening of its latest office in Singapore. The Singapore office will be headed by Regional Director David Padgett. Mr. Padgett has almost 20 years of working experience with SAP, of which 10 have been in Asia Pacific. Utopia, headquartered in the US,... -
Singapore Job Market & Hiring Expectations For 1Q 2012
17 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pmRecruitment agency Hudson, released their report on hiring and job market expectations in Singapore, for 1Q2012. The report captures employers’ permanent hiring expectations over the coming three months. It combines the expectations of key employment decision makers (1,800 across Asia) from all major industries across small (<20 employees), medium (20–200 employees) and large (>200 employees) organisations....
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Movin' On Up
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Foolproof Conference Calls: 3 How To Tips
27 Jan 2012 | 8:05 amIf you’ve ever been asked to set up a conference call, you know first hand the anxiety that comes with meetings conducted this way. So many things can go wrong, from the phone conferencing system, or web conferencing software not working to attendees not calling in on time. Conference calls are normally necessary when a question is complex, a decision is trying to be reached, or an idea is being pitched, which can all be stressful conversations in person, without the added challenges conference calls can bring. Here are a few tips to take control of the situation, help you plan for the… -
4 Ways to Background Check a Potential Employer
25 Jan 2012 | 8:07 amAll right, super-sleuths. You sent a strong résumé, and the employer has called you for an interview. What do you do now? It’s almost certain the prospective company is already starting to research who you are and what you’re like outside of work, so it’s just as important that you thoroughly background check them too. Even with slow economic conditions, choosing the right employer is imperative because you will be relying on them for continuous employment, a steady paycheck, and challenging work to help you develop and grow your skills. Where do you start? Where do you go other than… -
That Was Close! How Reporting Near Misses Can Keep you Safe
23 Jan 2012 | 8:14 amYou know what you can do to protect yourself from and to prevent injuries, but there is an often overlooked threat that lurks behind the scenes at the workplace. There’s a high probability that it’s happened to you, but you don’t really think about the implications it can have on you and those working around you. Ever have something fall off a shelf, a shirt caught on a piece of equipment, or your ladder narrowly misses a power line? To err is human. We all make mistakes from time to time, but incidents like those examples can not only put you in danger, but also endanger your… -
I Know What You Tweeted Last Summer, Can Social Media Harm Your Job Search?
20 Jan 2012 | 8:43 amSocial media has become an amazing tool millions of people use every day to meet, connect, and stay in touch with each other all over the world. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ help their users express themselves and meet like-minded individuals to share their thoughts and passions to build communities like never before. They are also tools for potential employers to get a better picture of who you are outside of the interview or résumé. According to a recent survey conducted by the recruiting and applicant tracking software company Jobvite, 90% of employers will refer to social… -
Find the Confidence to Speak up in a Meeting
16 Jan 2012 | 8:07 amThe famous author Mark Twain once said, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.” For many, it’s this mentality that keeps talented workers from expressing their ideas and experiences during meetings at work. No matter what your reason for staying quiet in a meeting, it’s important for you to have your voice heard. Not only is your employer losing a valuable insight or idea, but you are also slowing your career path and putting your eligibility for leadership in question. Even if you don’t have experience working in meetings,…
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Young Professional's Edge (YP Edge)
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The dreaded org change
26 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pmOrganizational changes suck, no doubt about it. It doesn’t matter what position you are in or how good you are at your job, an “org change” means that things will be different, which often threatens your normal day-to-day. Org changes sometimes mean a new boss, moving offices, a new job title or even new responsibilities. [...] -
Going out on a limb: the evolution of the American workforce
19 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pmFrom when the English landed in Jamestown, Virginia to the present, American business has gone through many evolutionary stages. From being primarily agrarian to the industrial revolution, the ability to adapt has been paramount for the American workforce. In more recent history, American adapted from a long history of manfacturing to more of a service based [...] -
Random thoughts from CES
13 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pmI had the opportunity to attend CES (the Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas. Not to get too far off the topic of my usual career-related advice, I thought I would share some random thoughts from the experience for those who have never been. This was the first time I attended the conference (or any [...] -
Did college really prepare us for the corporate world?
5 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pmHappy 2012 Everyone! After anywhere from 2 to 14 days off during the holidays (depending on how many vacation days you had leftover), it is time to get back work. I will spare you all the flowery talk about new year’s resolutions and hope and possibilities. Instead I wanted to “get down to business” by [...] -
Keep more of your $$$
20 Dec 2011 | 1:39 pmWith the holidays in full force, as we spend hundreds (and maybe thousands!) on gifts for those we love, the topic of money invariably crosses our minds. Transitioning from college (where we are all basically broke, depending on allowances from our parents or working our way though school) to the work world is a great [...]
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CareerFuel Blog
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Be Your Own Boss
18 Jan 2012 | 7:37 pmIf your New Year’s resolution includes striking out on your own, you may wonder what sectors of businesses are the best to consider. A review of The US Treasury’s Report on Small Business (August 2011) shows that as of 2007 (the last year for which data has been analyzed and published), businesses classified as Financial, [...] -
Building Blocks for Start Up Success
10 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pmAccording to whois.com and domaintools.com, there are currently over 99 million “.com” websites, thus creating a very big market for web design and opportunity for small business owners! Marketing and building the business will be among the greatest challenges as it is for most entrepreneurs. The good news is that today there are a number [...] -
From Cold Hands to Hot Sales
3 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pmFor generations, families ran businesses together out of practical necessity—to “keep the farm going”. Today, you might think that mothers and daughters would have a natural affinity to co-run businesses, given the energy and attachment that often goes into the relationship, yet we don’t hear a lot about mother-daughter teams. Jennifer and Jean Spencer are [...] -
Lessons from an Early Entrepreneur
26 Dec 2011 | 4:02 pmAs we close the door on 2011—and nearly 2 ½ years of effort to create CareerFuel—I thought it might be useful to share what this startup has learned thus far. This is in the hope that 2012 will be the start of something satisfying and rewarding for you. Like house renovations, it always takes longer [...] -
How Gen Z + MidWestern Values = Success
20 Dec 2011 | 3:27 pmWe hear a lot about twenty-something wonder kids creating the latest internet success story. There are also some who strike out on their own in smaller (and arguably more impressive) ways. John Connors of Milwaukee, WI is 25. He started his direct marketing company, Campaign Now, after finishing college and his company has been revenue [...]
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ZipRecruiter Blog
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New Year, New Job Boards
18 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pmWe’ve added two more! Please join us in welcoming our newest job board partners, EmploymentPipeline.com and JobInventory.com. Post a job on ZipRecruiter to advertise your listing on over 25 of the web’s best job boards. Tagged: job boards -
A Job Title That Drives 5x the Applicants?
10 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pmTwo words: Signing Bonus Does adding this phrase into your job title increase candidate response rates? Consider the click-through rates of these job titles: Job Title Click-through Physical Therapist *Signing Bonus* 1.10% Physical Therapist — $79,000 .21% Physical Therapist .20% The stats suggest a signing bonus is important to job seekers, so… -
Attention au Détail
9 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pm“This green rug is WICKED.” Unintentional reference to the hit Broadway musical notwithstanding, those were more or less the exact words I whispered to Rachel, whom I just met at ZipRecruiter for the first time not three minutes prior. I nervously shifted my oxford canvas shoes atop the shaggy throw rug, which — if you can imagine a ticklishly retro rectangle of faux suburban lawn grass — undoubtedly eased any pre-interview jitters. You’d think that an outlandish, avocado-colored piece of flooring accessory would stand out in an office building, but quite the… -
Finding It All at ZipRecruiter
6 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pmI’m back! Ok, so I haven’t actually worked at ZipRecruiter before, but I have worked with Ian, and Ward (two of the four founders) at two prior companies. So in a way it feels like coming home. I remember Ian discussing the idea for ZipRecruiter over lunch years ago. It sounded good over tacos, but in the Internet world, ideas come and go like..well, like lunch. Flash forward to January 2012, and here I am with two former coworkers who have become good friends, working on the idea that came and flourished. It was so exciting to watch ZipRecruiter become a success and now I am thrilled to… -
Building the Future With the Gift of Education
20 Dec 2011 | 3:09 pmThe connection between academic achievement and employment is undeniable, so we set out to do something about it this holiday season. One of the DonorsChoose.org projects we're proud to sponsor this year will allow under-privileged students to visit the California Science Center. With 700,000 students, Los Angeles has the second largest public school system in the country. Yet only 55 percent of students in LA graduate from high school on time and many do not graduate at all. It should not be surprising, then, that many of our local youth grow up and face a life of underemployment and…
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Propel Coaching
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5 Favorite Books of 2011
11 Jan 2012 | 9:46 pmI’m sometimes asked what books I recommend to folks who are in transition, needing a little motivation or seeking some substantial change in their lives. What follows is a summary of some of the books I read in 2011 that I’d highly suggest you put in your “to be read” pile: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy | Though I did a full review of Darren’s book here, I think it is by far my favorite book I read in 2011. It’s basic premise is to help the reader’s understanding of how small decisions lead to large results. In that way, it is similar to… -
What You Feed, Grows
30 Dec 2011 | 8:40 pmEarlier this year my wife went out of town for a few days in order to attend a professional conference. I was left here to fend for myself and our two boys. Not that I can’t, mind you. And I certainly didn’t resent it. But I can tell you that when my wife travels, which isn’t that often, I gain a new appreciation for all that she does. What can I say? In a lot of ways, I’m a typical guy. And my boys are quick to inform me, “Mommy doesn’t do it that way.” Which is ok when it’s hamburgers and hotdogs for dinner. But the rest of… -
Resolutions or Goals?
23 Dec 2011 | 8:59 amWell, Christmas is only a couple of days away. The flurry of activity is reaching crescendo levels and hopefully we are all enjoying friends, family, and holiday food. I know I am! Soon the gifts will be opened and the food will be gone and 2012 will be upon us. How is 2012 going to be different for you? Have you made a plan? Often, between Christmas and new years many people begin thinking of resolutions, things they would like to do in the coming year. Unfortunately, the majority of resolution-makers fail to achieve their goals. One study found that 78% of people making… -
Money and Success are GOOD!
16 Dec 2011 | 12:43 pmMoney. What do you think of when you hear that word? For most of us it depends on its context. For instance we may have a very different gut reaction when we hear someone say, “The Salvation Army is collecting money for families at Christmas” than when we hear that “Wall Street Bankers received substantial bonuses this year.” It’s the same subject (money) but a very different context. I’ve noticed that many people are hesitant to talk about money. Very few do so with objectivity, wisdom and understanding. How about when it comes to your own money,… -
Evaluating 2011, Planning 2012 | Propel Podcast 007
14 Dec 2011 | 1:36 pmMany of us live in a constant state of business- particularly here in the midst of the holidays. That business though, isn’t limited to the holidays is it? We often live in a state of constant motion with little time to be able to reflect and evaluate our direction or progress. However, this is an essential step to actually making significant progress in every (or any) area of our lives. The essential question is not, “What have I done?” The real essential question as we examine our lives is “Who am I becoming?” At the end of 2011, as yourself if you have…
