JibberJobber Training

JibberJobber Training I have two JibberJobber trainings left this year one tomorrow morning at 9 am MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE, and one next Wednesday at 9am MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE. If you havent jumped on one yet, get on one! If you have, but its been a while, come for a refresher. Please let your contacts know about this training thank you REGISTER HERE JibberJobber is a tool that helps you organize your job search. Many use JibberJobber when they are NOT employed, to keep up with their networking. Many small businesses use it as their CRM tool. Learn more on the webinar JibberJobber Training I have two JibberJobber trainings left this year one tomorrow morning at 9 am MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE, and one next Wednesday at 9am MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE. If you havent jumped on one yet, get on one! If you have, but its been a while, come for a refresher. Please let your contacts know about this training thank you REGISTER HERE JibberJobber is a tool that helps you organize your job search. Many use JibberJobber when they are NOT employed, to keep up with their networking. Many small businesses use it as their CRM tool. Learn more on the webinar

Want to work in International Development University of Manchester Careers Blog

Want to work in International Development University of Manchester Careers Blog If so, then book your place on our annual Getting into International Development event: Wednesday 6th March, University Place, 1.30pm â€" 4.30pm, Lecture Theatre A (3rd floor) (To register, login to CareersLink, and search in events for Getting into International Development) UPDATE 6/3/13 full timetable (you can attend all or just some of the sessions) Havent registered yet? Just turn up and register on the door. 1pm                 Registration open 1.30pm   Event start and welcome 1.45pm     Opportunities with DfID 2.30pm     Q and A panel session (MAG, CaFOD, Retrak, Medecins Sans Frontieres, British Red Cross, IDPM, Iraq Mines and UXO organization) 3.30pm   First steps to getting into International Development/Extended Q and A for experienced attendees 4.15pm   Informal discussions and networking 5pm             Close  End of update Its aimed at any students interested in finding out about opportunities within the fields of International Development, Humanitarian Aid and other related areas. Keynote address: Department for International Development (DfID UK Government department) with a talk about their graduate programmes Other speakers and participants include Retrak, Mines Advisory Group, British Red Cross and CAFOD. Getting into International Development previous events This is always an inspiring event, with the chance to hear from people who have the determination and skills to forge careers in this extremely competitive field. We ran our first event in 2010, and Ive dug out my report from that event to give you an idea of some of the things you may pick up from our 2013 event. One interesting thing to note our very own chicken wrangler, Emma (read on to find out more) who works in the Careers Service, has since done yet another year of volunteering, this time in Ghana with VSO. Even having a full-time job doesnt stop a seasoned development worker you just need determination and good negotiation skills. Event report from 2010: Chicken wrangling and other skills Two core skills kept recurring: Networking Right from the start, Prof Maia Green drove home the message that cultivating know who is as important as know-how, particularly when establishing yourself doing consultancy work (which she does alongside her research). Whether you feel its unfair or not, there were several examples of gaining internships or work experience with major NGOs through chance conversations at conferences or volunteering in the right place at the right time. Dont know anyone in International Development? You could do worse than hang around the coffee bar in Harold Hankins building and get to know some of our IDPM postgrads, several of whom have already worked in this field for the UN and other major NGOs. Or get on LinkedIn there are specialist groups dedicated to those working in international development. Adaptability Find out where the opportunities are and adapt your interests and experience to take advantage of them. None of the careers of participants had progressed in a straight line. Each had woven a path through different areas, picking up skills and contacts which would be useful later. Maia also demonstrated the importance of not being limited by your field, pointing out that although her PhD was in religious studies, she used her links with rural development communities in Tanzania to write on development topics. She also did a lot of dull policy report work which no-one else wanted to do, but it honed her policy experience and got her known as someone who delivers essential in consultancy. What other skills do you need? Professional skills Development work needs professional skills, but applied in a development context. Time and again, the panel mentioned financial management or accounting skills as being really important if you want to do policy work, or find funding for projects, understanding finance is fundamental. Project management, particularly PRINCE2 certification, is valuable in many areas, particularly with large organisations. Fund-raising is critical to development work, especially in this financial climate. Even if thats not the sort of development role you had in mind, it may give you the right contacts to help your move into the strategic or operational roles youre really aiming for (yup, networking again). Practical skills Interested in the logistics of getting relief supplies to disaster areas or just getting yourself and others to remote rural locations? Get a driving licence preferably an HGV or a minibus licence, or at least experience driving a 44. And while youre about it, learn some vehicle maintenance as well. Desktop publishing and CAD could really enhance your IT credentials. Advanced first aid could come in handy. Creative experience (writing, photography, arts crafts) is increasingly useful, for example in helping young people come to terms with traumatic experiences such as civil conflicts. Dont expect to work in Chile, for example, if you can only speak English, with a bit of French. Its a global market youre competing in, and most applicants to the UN and other worldwide NGOs will offer 3 or 4 languages. And my favourite agriculture or farming experience can come in handy if youll be expected to grow your own food or contribute to community life in rural areas. We now know that Emma Richardson, who works for the volunteering team in the Careers Service, learnt how to handle a chicken as well as becoming a dab hand at locating a candle in the dark, from her time volunteering in youth and community work in Malawi. You never know which one of these may make you the ideal candidate, but as a minimum, theyll make your application stand out and mark you out as a practical achiever, rather than someone who just dreams of doing good. How do you get experience? Getting your first chance to work overseas is one of the biggest challenges for many people. However, if you start to get volunteer experience in the UK, you may get the right contacts or hear of the right opportunities to start to add short term overseas experience. Dave Spooner, from Weigo, pointed out that aiming for a months overseas voluntary experience at first is far more achievable than expecting to land a longer funded placement. Youll probably have to generate the opportunity yourself, for example by learning more about the overseas work of an organisation which you help in the UK, and having the nerve to ask the right person if you could help out. Having experience of how things operate in the UK part of the organisation, and other skills youve acquired, may be of use. And although we were warned against just turning up in a country and asking if theres anything you can do, Emma got her chicken wrangling experience by, well just turning up in Malawi, finding a contact with VSO, who just happened to have lost a volunteer worker which meant there was an unanticipated place available for a willing pair of hands (of course it helped that Emma already had lots of UK experience in youth and community work). A real difficulty with many plum internships is that they are unpaid. If youre determined though, you may be able to find your way through this. Tsvetelina Bakalova talked about several internships shed completed, including with UNDP and the EU but at least one of these involved her doing a full-time unpaid job, whilst also studying full-time for her degree. Nothing was going to stand in her way. Further information Theres a pretty comprehensive information resource, including dozens of web links, on our Starting Points sheet (downloadable from our website). Theres also a great glossary of the many terms and acronyms which litter this field on the DfID website. All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate international jobs Not for profit Volunteering

Types of Employees

Types of Employees Working in an office is an experience which varies between each individual. There is no denying that a lot of people paint a picture of what office life is like, but unfortunately, it isn’t always as eventful as it is portrayed on TV shows. However, you can’t deny that the majority of offices have an array of personalities that either work as a dream team or clash and create the occasional bit of conflict. Taking advantage of HR on line software is excellent in these scenarios and allows a workforce to work smarter and achieve more. Whether you are interested to find out what type of employee you are or want to put your co-workers up to the test, take this quiz to discover what office personalities exist! Do you agree with the results? With results ranging from ‘the robot’ to ‘the people pleaser’, you will soon realise just how many types of people you will meet in the working world.

Personal Brands Managing Third Party Validation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Brands Managing Third Party Validation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career As a small business, you are out to provide a unique customer experience that will keep bringing back customers to your business. Banking on this is the fact that a great reputation does a lot for your business. In this digital age where a majority of consumers turns to online review sites and social networks during their purchase decision-making process, it is important for your business to maintain a great reputation. More important is that you as the owner and the personality at the core of your business’ brand also maintain a great reputation. Online customer reviews can instill confidence in customers and spur more business, or they can be your downfall if not properly managed. The following tidbits will come in handy for your business and also for your personal brand as you interact with and strive to maintain a positive reputation with your customers. Critics are everywhere At least one of every two online customers has written an online review, and a large majority of those who do share with their families and friends. They also share reviews they read with the same parties. Simply put, offer valued and good customer experiences, and you can ignite positive word of mouth. More than 80% of consumers today base their purchasing decisions on a positive review. If five other people liked product A and spoke highly of it, chances are a potential customer will take the recommendations seriously, and most probably try out the product for themselves. Just as a positive review will spur a potential customer to purchase a product/service, so will a negative review turn them off. 4 out of 5 consumers will reverse their purchase decisions should they come across negative opinions about the business. And almost 60% of online consumers look for reviews regarding a business before transacting with it. As a small business owner, you have to be prepared for both positive and negative reviews. Your local customer base will be your most visible critics, so aim to provide the best experience possible, and good word-of-mouth will do the rest for you. Handling negative feedback It reflects negatively on your business brand and your brand as the owner if an issue goes unresolved. When you come across a negative review on a review site or hear it from a customer, take action. Take control of the issue and respond appropriately. This will mean either a quick remedial response, or a measured approach that allows you to gather all the facts and respond later, but in detail.   And, even a response of acknowledging their concern and listening or keeping them posted of action steps that you’re taking to address their concern are more valued and positive than silence. Keep your responses simple. Most of the time, a negative review is simply a customer trying to get your attention to an issue or problem. Don’t complicate things by being too technical. A defensive attitude won’t help either. Lastly, while many might be inclined to delete any (and all) negative reviews, don’t do it. Leave such reviews up for other customers to see how you handled the situation, as your solution might even help someone else with a similar problem. More importantly, for your personal brand, it’s social proof of your listening and competence skills.  [tweet this] Encouraging positive reviews You don’t want to be putting out fires all the time. Other times, a proactive approach to online reviews is best. Social media has made interacting with your customers much easier. So why not reach out to your loyal customers and request them to leave positive comments about the service they received at your business? If you have website, make it easy for customers to leave reviews, such as having space at the bottom of their order to leave a comment and a personal thank you to the person that assisted them. The value of a good reputation A good reputation is of high value to your small business, as it leads to positive word-of-mouth marketing that translates to more sales and revenue. It’s been shown that positive online reviews can increase sales by more than 70%. How about your personal brand? As the daughter of an Air Force officer, I learned as a rebellious teenager that if I caused trouble or got into trouble then not only would I be reprimanded but my father would be reprimanded by his commanding officer. In business, it’s much the same way.   Your small business is your “baby”.   When there’s difficulty or trouble in your business and it’s handled poorly or ignored, it will reflect on you. You will get to reap the repercussions and in the whole scheme of things your personal brand will suffer, too. For your personal brand, it will be the difference between the opportunity to do business with someone or not even being aware of opportunities.

Resume Writing Help - How to Write a Good Resume

Resume Writing Help - How to Write a Good ResumeResume writing help in Rumson New Jersey is needed when one is seeking employment or when one is applying for a job. There are many things to be considered when considering resume writing, including making sure the information is to the point and very specific. The use of professional resume writing help is a great way to avoid making the mistake of doing it all on your own.Giving samples of work to various employers is a great way to get to know what the work environment is like before even talking to them. Job seekers should be able to find a lot of personal information on these kinds of samples. Using samples to help the process is a good idea, as well as using them to give as much information as possible about the specific job that is being sought.Interviews should be held in the most natural and informal setting possible. In other words, the person interviewing should not be dressed up in anything that is overdone and formal. Dress properly, but just don't overdo it.The format of the resume should also be carefully considered. Those that are written in the most informal, straightforward style are the best. This makes the resume easily read and very brief, but at the same time it also has enough information so that potential employers can determine quickly whether the person can handle the job they are seeking.An essay style resume may be easier to write, but it does not do a good job of portraying an overall picture of the person who is applying for the job. To be quite honest, it's not the best way to find a job. Instead, people should try to make their resumes as much like a real piece of writing as possible.Professional resume writing help is something that those looking for a job should look into, because many people are under the impression that writing resumes takes years of schooling. The truth is that the skills needed for writing a good resume are actually quite simple and easy to learn. There are a lot of people who could go out and just pick up a standard instruction manual and be able to write a good resume.The best way to learn how to write a resume is to take advantage of the company or potential employer that will be giving advice. There are many types of sample resumes that can be used as a tool in helping to improve the resume that is being written by the person applying for the job. Even the most talented writer can improve his or her resume greatly by simply doing a few simple tasks.When people begin to learn how to write a resume, they quickly learn how certain aspects affect the overall appearance of the resume. The last thing any potential employer wants to see is a poorly formatted resume. By choosing to seek out resume writing help in Rumson New Jersey, potential applicants can improve their resumes dramatically without too much effort on their part.

The Best of CareerAlley Job Search - CareerAlley

The Best of CareerAlley Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind. Dr. Seuss The year is winding down and we will soon have the usual flood of the best of and year-end top 1000 countdowns. So, in case youve missed some of my posts or maybe just forgot, I thought I would do my own best of as a year-end post. Happy Holidays to all and best of luck in your job search. A short post but lots of resources. Most Popular Posts (visits): Whos Hiring in Retail A listing of a few of the top resources for finding a job in Retail (one retailer, recruiter and other resources). Whos Hiring in Criminal Justice A few law enforcement job search sites along with one recruiter. The Tough Interview Question Why Should we Hire You? A question we all get on an interview and how to answer it. Sample Interview Questions with Answers A bunch of the most common interview questions (with answers). The Best Places to Work, Period A few sites with a listing of the best Best in Finance, Retail companies, New Grads, Best for 2011 and Best for 2012. Visual Resumes Do You Have Yours? An interesting topic with a few links (articles as well as sites to create visual resumes). Has not yet become mainstream but who knows? Whos Hiring from the Fortune 500 A listing of 4 from the Fortune 500, along with links to their careers page. When You Should Follow-up After Submitting an Application Follow-up and then what else you should be doing. Best Companies for College Grads Its been tough times for college grads the last few years a few links to help with the search. 5 Reasons to Look for a New Job Not sure if you should be looking for a job? Take a look at this post. My Top 5 Favorite Posts: Some of my favorites. I Lost My Job, Now What? The basics of job loss recovery and the tools you need to move forward. Job Search Marketing Toolkit Just like any great technician, there are some tools you need to be successful at job search. Time to Move on? Jump Start your Job Search A great lead in to the age old dilemma not seeing the warning signs that your job is at risk. What do You Want to be When You Grow Up? Job Search Made Easy Sometimes change is good. A bunch of links to help you figure out what that change should be. Smartphone, Smart Job Search Leading edge job search tools. Good luck in your search.

Top 5 Myths About Quitting Your Job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Top 5 Myths About Quitting Your Job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Ive been pretty unhappy in?my job for quite a while now. The workplace is fairly stressed, I feel completely unappreciated and I cant really see the purpose of most of the work I do. I want to get out of there but whenever I discuss the idea of quitting with my friends and family, I get the same reactions: Are you sure thats the right thing to do? Surely your job cant be that bad. Maybe things will get better. My parents were worried how I would provide for my family and basically called me?selfish for not just sticking with it. One friend even warned me quitting will look bad on your CV. Quitting ?a job you dont like is a tough call and its made tougher by some very persistent myths. These myths create?a social stigma around quitting which is silly because quitting is perfectly natural. In fact, 10-15% of us?do it every year. These myths keep us stuck in bad jobs and give bad leaders and toxic workplaces much more power over us than they would otherwise have.?Lets change that. Here are the Top 5 Myths About Quitting. Myth #5: Quitting = failure Dont be a quitter. No one likes a quitter. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Do any of these sound familiar??According to traditional thinking, once youve started something you should?never quit and if you do its a clear sign of failure. I say thats completely wrong and sometimes quitting is exactly the right thing to do. Im reminded of the story of Danish opera soprano Tina Kiberg. As a child, Tina?was a pretty good violinist and spent her free time practicing and practicing. One day she participated in a violin?contest and realized that she would never be more than a mediocre?violinist and that she also enjoyed singing more. She quit the violin, took up singing and became a leading international opera singer. If she had seen quitting as always the wrong thing to do, she might have been stuck with the violin. Also, try to?guess what these somewhat successful people have in common: Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Tiger Woods, Reese Witherspoon, John McEnroe and John Steinbeck? Yep, they all dropped out of Stanford. Truth #5: Sometimes quitting is the way to success in something else and staying = failure. Myth #4: Quitting is?the easy way out You quit your job? Well, I guess you dont have what it takes to succeed. Too bad you couldnt hack it and chose the easy way out. Some people see quitting as a sign of weakness.?I say thats nonsense. In fact, the easy thing to do is to just keep mindlessly going into that job you hate day after day, year after year. It may be horrible, but you know what you have and you avoid the uncertainty of making big life-changing decisions. Quitting on the other hand takes guts. ?In fact, quitting a workplace that is toxic or getting away from a boss whos a complete jerk can be a downright heroic act. Truth #4: Quitting can be a?courageous (or even heroic) act. Myth #3: Quitting is selfish How can you be so selfish and quit your job? Youre letting down the workplace, your customers?and your coworkers. Also, think of your family how are they going to manage if you quit? Wrong. If you dont like?your job, youre doing no one a favor by staying. When?youre unhappy at work, it tends to affect everyone around you?through a phenomenon called emotional contagion and theres a good chance youre making your coworkers and?possibly even customers less happy. As for your?family, maybe they would be happier if you didnt come home from work every day tired?and frustrated. You might even set an example for your kids. A?member of the audience asked me this at one of my speeches last year: If you go into work day after day, year after year, ?and really hate your job and come home stressed and angry what are you teaching your kids? Truth #3: Quitting?is not inherently selfish. Myth #2: Quitting is risky for your career If you quit your job its going to look bad on your CV and your career?will take a hit. Yes and staying for years in a job you hate and that is slowly wearing you down is going to be AWESOME for your career. This myth?completely ignores the career risks of staying in a job you hate. In fact, the longer you stay, the more you lose the energy, motivation and self-confidence you need to advance your career. Truth #2: Sometimes quitting is the best thing you can do for your career. Myth #1: Quitting is a last resort Sure you can consider?quitting, but you should exhaust all other options first. You only quit when everything else has failed. For people who believe this myth, quitting is the very last option. Its what you do once youre too broken and exhausted to possibly stay on at your current job. That makes this potentially the most dangerous of the myths listed here, because it?means people stay in bad jobs until (or past) their breaking points. Truth #1: Quit when its the right thing to do not when its the only option left. The upshot Whenever a friend tells me theyve quit their job my?instant reaction is always Awesome! You made a tough career decision. You took initiative and decided to move away from a bad job or into something even better. I say we start celebrating those who quit their jobs for the brave, motivated and proactive individuals they are. Your take Did I miss any myths about quitting? Have you encountered any of these in your work life? How do you react when someone close to you talks about possibly quitting their jobs? Related International Quit Your Crappy Job Day is March 31 How to lose your fear of losing your job Some killer questions to ask in your next job interview How to find a job youll love Never stay in a bad job. Fix it or leave. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related