Favorite Friday Job Search vs. Career Management

Favorite Friday Job Search vs. Career Management March 26th, 2007. I had been blogging for less than 10 months. As I networked with job seekers I came across a disturbing theme that had a tone of when I land my job I dont have to do any of this lame networking stuff anymore. Getting a job was the end-goal, and a lasting reward. I was concerned that people were using a band-aid, quick-fix approach to a much bigger problem. What happens if you put a band-aid on a wound that requires much more?  The wound doesnt heal correctly. You might mask some immediate symptoms but your overall progress is not happening. Thats when I had the idea to write Job Search vs. Career Management.  Heres a snippet: Job Search: I will start to look when I need to (unemployed, completely fed up, can see the writing on the wall, etc.) Career Management: I am always in career management mode I regularly do things that I need to in order to navigate quickly (and be in control of) future job transitions. Job Search: I network to find immediate job opportunities, and hope that my network isnt too stale (or what network??). Career Management: I have a very strong set of relationships and continually strive to add value to people that are in different circles than I am in. Job Search: I find networking to be frustrating and non-beneficial to my search (and it takes too much time). Career Management: As I nurture various relationships I find great satisfaction in watching my contacts succeed, congratulating them when I can and offering to help as appropriate. There are more. The image I chose for that post says Days since last paradigm shift: 5 I think we really need to change how we think about what a job search is, and take responsibility for career management. This was a favorite post for a lot of reasons.  One was because it triggered an email from Alison Doyle, Job Search Expert at About.com, who asked if she could share it with her readers.  It was the first email like that from Alison, which lead to a phone call, which led to a couple of lunches, and a rewarding friendship Enjoy Job Search vs. Career Management! Favorite Friday Job Search vs. Career Management March 26th, 2007. I had been blogging for less than 10 months. As I networked with job seekers I came across a disturbing theme that had a tone of when I land my job I dont have to do any of this lame networking stuff anymore. Getting a job was the end-goal, and a lasting reward. I was concerned that people were using a band-aid, quick-fix approach to a much bigger problem. What happens if you put a band-aid on a wound that requires much more?  The wound doesnt heal correctly. You might mask some immediate symptoms but your overall progress is not happening. Thats when I had the idea to write Job Search vs. Career Management.  Heres a snippet: Job Search: I will start to look when I need to (unemployed, completely fed up, can see the writing on the wall, etc.) Career Management: I am always in career management mode I regularly do things that I need to in order to navigate quickly (and be in control of) future job transitions. Job Search: I network to find immediate job opportunities, and hope that my network isnt too stale (or what network??). Career Management: I have a very strong set of relationships and continually strive to add value to people that are in different circles than I am in. Job Search: I find networking to be frustrating and non-beneficial to my search (and it takes too much time). Career Management: As I nurture various relationships I find great satisfaction in watching my contacts succeed, congratulating them when I can and offering to help as appropriate. There are more. The image I chose for that post says Days since last paradigm shift: 5 I think we really need to change how we think about what a job search is, and take responsibility for career management. This was a favorite post for a lot of reasons.  One was because it triggered an email from Alison Doyle, Job Search Expert at About.com, who asked if she could share it with her readers.  It was the first email like that from Alison, which lead to a phone call, which led to a couple of lunches, and a rewarding friendship Enjoy Job Search vs. Career Management! Favorite Friday Job Search vs. Career Management March 26th, 2007. I had been blogging for less than 10 months. As I networked with job seekers I came across a disturbing theme that had a tone of when I land my job I dont have to do any of this lame networking stuff anymore. Getting a job was the end-goal, and a lasting reward. I was concerned that people were using a band-aid, quick-fix approach to a much bigger problem. What happens if you put a band-aid on a wound that requires much more?  The wound doesnt heal correctly. You might mask some immediate symptoms but your overall progress is not happening. Thats when I had the idea to write Job Search vs. Career Management.  Heres a snippet: Job Search: I will start to look when I need to (unemployed, completely fed up, can see the writing on the wall, etc.) Career Management: I am always in career management mode I regularly do things that I need to in order to navigate quickly (and be in control of) future job transitions. Job Search: I network to find immediate job opportunities, and hope that my network isnt too stale (or what network??). Career Management: I have a very strong set of relationships and continually strive to add value to people that are in different circles than I am in. Job Search: I find networking to be frustrating and non-beneficial to my search (and it takes too much time). Career Management: As I nurture various relationships I find great satisfaction in watching my contacts succeed, congratulating them when I can and offering to help as appropriate. There are more. The image I chose for that post says Days since last paradigm shift: 5 I think we really need to change how we think about what a job search is, and take responsibility for career management. This was a favorite post for a lot of reasons.  One was because it triggered an email from Alison Doyle, Job Search Expert at About.com, who asked if she could share it with her readers.  It was the first email like that from Alison, which lead to a phone call, which led to a couple of lunches, and a rewarding friendship Enjoy Job Search vs. Career Management!

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Lead Digital Transformation Successfully

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Lead Digital Transformation Successfully These days, its not a question of if but when your organization will digitally transform itself. Therealunknown may be how it will take place. If the transformation is done poorly, then a companys very survival might be at risk. But if its done right, then the organization may evolve into an enterprise that is more agile, more competitive and more innovative. Much of this, of course, depends on senior leadership. Those in the C-suite will be tasked with ensuring an organization is digitally on the right track and doesnt squander the efforts or dollars put into its transformation. One of the best ways for senior leaders to understand how to determine the organizations needs, create the right culture and use its resources wisely can be found in anew white paperfrom Knowledge@Wharton and sponsored by HCL Technologies. In the paper, experts look at the best practices of several organizations that have made successful digital transformations andlessons learnedby leaders. Minimal disruption The digital transformation goals for Novelis, a major U.S. industrial aluminum processor, were: virtualization, elimination of data center duplication; process improvements; and aroll up of business operations. Kenneth Benson, global IT hosting director, says the company made significant investments in the effort, such as buying new hardware and third-party service provider contracts. It also made cuts, such as closing more than 20 data centers and moving to private cloud services. This not only allowed Novelis to switch operations among data centers in an emergency, but saved $14 million in data center closings and fewer employees. The change also has given business units greater transparency of the fees they pay for services and greater predictability in service availability. They can see more clearly where they can cut costs or be more efficient, and can predict problems with storage, servers and networking before they happen since they havereal-time monitoring and performance dataaccess. Before the transformation, about half of the efforts by Bensons team were focused on building the infrastructure necessary for the organizations 40 to 50 projects a year. After the transformation, only about(read more here)

5 LinkedIn Tips to Make Your Profile Gold Dust

5 LinkedIn Tips to Make Your Profile Gold Dust LinkedIn the worlds biggest professional network continues to grow, and has truly become a force to be reckoned with. Every day, millions of us login to see how our friends are getting on in their jobs, read status updates and, sometimes, apply for jobs ourselves. Every user who signs up to LinkedIn creates a profile when they join, and there are a number of different tips you need to remember to ensure your profile gets found and read by the right people (whether that be potential clients, or headhunters from the company you really want to work with). However, there are always tips which  are forgotten about and they really shouldnt be. Here are 5 golden tips which will make your profile hotter than the sun: 1) Killer headline: Currently, there are over 467 million users on LinkedIn, and thats a lot of people, all in one place, trying to do similar things to you. Youre a small fish in a big pond, and you need to find a way to stand out amongst the pack. The most-viewed element of any LinkedIn profile is the headline the same line of text under someones name. With everything on your profile, you want to capture the attention of the reader as soon as its seen, otherwise you risk them losing interest and going elsewhere. The automatic headline given to you by LinkedIn is your currently job title and company which is good but you want something that will show you for who you are. How many years have you been working in that position? What else have you done in the past? List all of these in your headline and make it extremely interesting. For example: Senior Account Manager with 6 Years Experience Working in Social Media and Digital Marketing That headline could simply say Senior Account Manager at [company], however, you now know exactly which accounts they manage, and what their expertise is. You understand exactly how many years experience they have in that position, and you can judge about whether you want to work with (or hire) them. Finally, dont make your headline cheesy or non-genuine youll just be ignored and Olly sums it up well: Yeah if your LinkedIn profile headline starts with Leading the most inspiring team disconnect from me Olly Browning (@yourolly) November 28, 2016 To recap: be creative, outline who you are (more than just your job title), and be genuine. Your LinkedIn profile is your place to showcase the real you. 2) Outline contact details: If youre searching someone out on LinkedIn, or if youre looking for a job, you want the methods of communication to be quick and easy. Sometimes, sending a connection request can take a while (as someone may be busy doing other work), however an email or a phone call is (normally) instant. Unless you are connected to someone, youre unable to see their contact details, and you have to wait to be connected. If you are someone who wants to receive opportunities from potential clients, or headhunters, outline your main contact details at the end of your Summary section. You can list a phone number, an email address, or both but make it easy for people to contact you! You can always send them a connection request once youve received their email, and youll save yourself a lot of time in the long run. Ive seen lots of people who forget that LinkedIn is an online networking platform, so end up hiding their contact details and you cant easily offer them a prime job or work opportunity! 3) Share interesting content: Recently, a lot of individuals have explained how they feel that LinkedIn is becoming more and more like Facebook with a vast majority of non-business related updates, such as selfies, quizzes, inspirational quotes etc. There are now even Twitter accounts dedicated to highlighting awful LinkedIn updates, so steer clear! Ensure your update isnt just click-baiting, and its genuinely interesting to yourself and your peers. You dont want to be known as the person who posts content for the sake of it make it interesting, entertaining or educational, and ensure your connections get something out of it! 4) Make your profile (suitably) public: As well as being visible on the internet, its important that your privacy settings keep your safe. Take 5 minutes out of your day to ensure that your settings are switched to their optimum: While youre there, review your public profile,  as this setting outlines what will be seen when you are found via Google search. Switch on all the relevant options, and make yourself extremely visible to the outside world! 5) Have some personality: Finally, dont be like everyone else. Show that you are unique and different, and share content and have a profile which proves every last aspect of you. Do you like to juggle? Put that on there! Do you like to go canoeing? Same again. LinkedIn is an extremely powerful tool, if used correctly. Do above and beyond the necessary and make your profile as strong as it can be!

The Eeek True Hollywood Story - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Eeek True Hollywood Story - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career On Sunday afternoon, I spoke on personal branding to a group I’d never guessed needed to be coaxed into communicating: Hollywood screenwriters. But, there I was on behalf of Voyage Media and a line-up that included a producer, director, development exec, agent-type and other uber-connected people who have come together to help get these people packaged, pitched and on their way to the bottom of the food chain that is the life of Hollywood screenwriters. Wow, once you look behind the curtain of how a script makes it way onto the screen, you really would rather watch sausage being made â€" at least if you look at it from the writers’ perspective. Just getting “covered” (which on horse farms means a stallion mounts a mare but in Hollywood means your script is being passed around an agency) is pretty close to what’s happening to that mare. Ouch. It’s like that old joke that ends: “we know what you are, now we’re just discussing the price.” There’s no question about selling out. It’s the answer. Selling out Here’s why. Once a script magically makes its way past the gold toned gates of a talent agency, production company or management firm, one executive after another takes a stab at the writer’s work. Each time, the result is “notes” that the writer must incorporate. Oftentimes, this feedback completely changes the tone, the characters, the story and even the genre. Oh, that romantic comedy we’re thinking of buying from you? Make it a sci-fi fantasy and let’s talk when you have the changes â€" not ready to pay you option money yet, okay? Whatever you do for a living, it’s nearly impossible to believe your work product could be treated worse than a script. But like every Sisyphean task, there’s always a Sisyphus to do it. And, this is Hollywood. There’s a long line waiting to get to the bottom of the mountain. As today’s event planner put it, I was the “clean-up” hitter, the last speaker before everyone came back on stage for a full on panel discussion. So, I’d had a head full of OMG as each speaker before me laid it on the line about what these writers had to do or endure.   The audience was amazing â€" literate, imaginative, soulful people who have stories that perhaps the whole world may see in more than living color â€" could be coming to your multi-plex in 3D! It was â€" and it is â€" my job to help people define and communicate their personal brands. In Hollywood, there is a tsunami of competitors â€" probably a lot like your industry or job. And, it turns out that writers â€" professional wordsmiths â€" struggle to define themselves, promote themselves and capitalize on their unique talent as much or more than most of us. The great aha I had today is this. The struggle with personal branding is the amount of content we accumulate about ourselves. What you are likely struggling with isn’t a lack of greatness, depth or breadth of your interests, talents and ambitions â€" or your awareness of all that you are and can become. The struggle is limiting yourself to just a few words. But, that’s all we â€" your target audience, prospects, referral sources, recruiters and the like can take in. That’s all we can carry as we try to place you, recommend you or remember you. So, write the whole story and then, as they would have said in old days, leave everything   but a few choice words on the cutting room floor. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen

How to Write a Microsoft Word Resume

How to Write a Microsoft Word ResumeWriting Microsoft Word resumes is not as simple as a resume for writing in any other type of word processing program. Many people who choose to utilize this type of system don't even realize it, and when they are confronted with the potential mistakes that could go into their resumes, they choose to not even bother trying. A resume can be one of the most important things that you put together in your job search, so learning how to write a Microsoft Word resume is a must if you want to get any kind of interviews.One of the first things that you will notice when you learn how to write a Microsoft Word resume is that it is not like other forms of resumes that you might have seen before. There are many more factors that go into the different styles of resumes. While many times this is not too difficult to figure out, there are some key components that you need to pay attention to when you are trying to decide which style you want to use.For instance, y ou may have noticed that some forms of resumes include pictures of the person in question. In addition to the pictures that you see, some resumes will include their contact information or some type of information about the company that they work for. This could be an employee or a small type of tag. These are all good things to include on your resume.It is common to include the contact information. Some people find that it is easier to use these templates, and many people feel that it is best to include the contact information at the top. However, there are still some people who do not want to include this information, and instead like to leave the person's email address on the front of the resume.You will also notice that there are various fonts that you will be using to provide your information. You will notice that some of the fonts may look somewhat similar to each other, but there are also some that may be completely different. This is something that you will need to think abou t as well. You don't want to try to make your information look like another person wrote it for you, and you also don't want to pick a font that has nothing to do with your business or your own unique style.Along with these different fonts, you will also be prompted to enter the proper header number that you want. It is important to have this information with you in order to ensure that the information that you have entered is correct. This is something that you will need to read over and review until it is complete. It is possible that you will have to input some information for this page, but you will want to make sure that you do not try to use any information that does not belong on the resume.After you have finalized everything that you want to have on your Microsoft Word resume, you will also want to make sure that you are saving it properly. You will want to make sure that you have it saved in either word document format or pdf format. This will ensure that you are able to re view it later on and be able to find it easily.If you are not sure about what you want to include in your resume, you can always contact someone at a local staffing agency to get their advice about what you want to include. The two of you will be able to determine the perfect format for your Microsoft Word resume.

6 Great Smartphone Apps for Job Search - CareerAlley

6 Great Smartphone Apps for Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. According to an infographic on Beyond.com (The Online Job Search Goes Mobile), 77% of Job Seekers Use Mobile Job Search Apps. That is a huge number, and if you are in the 23% category (those not using mobile job search apps), you are at a serious disadvantage. Why use a mobile app? The best time to use a mobile app is when you are away from your computer and have some time on your hands. A perfect example is when you are on the train or bus going to work (not when you are driving). Why, you may ask? Those who apply to jobs first have the best chance at an interview (assuming you are qualified). Sounds good, but which Android job search apps should you use? [easyazon_link asin=B00KHC1FYG locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Simply Hired[/easyazon_link] From one of the top job search sites, the Simply Hired app allows you to access one of the largest job search databases to look for a job when you are on the go. Search for jobs using a location or app use your current location, save jobs, email jobs, view job descriptions, search history and apply to jobs from the app. Similar to their web-based job search, the app has a user friendly interface. Put your title, skills or company in the search bar and your city, state or zip code in the location bar and off you go (you can select relevance before you start your search). Recent searches will show on the home screen. [easyazon_link asin=1118822218 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]LinkedIn[/easyazon_link] Not just a great business social networking site (you already know that), but a very good job search tool as well. You can view and save jobs as well as leverage your network in your job search. LinkedIn recently released a job search specific app ( LinkedIn Jobs). Job title or key word is at the top, followed by a space for your location, then you just search. The ability to apply for the job is easier than the SimplyHired app. Or, you can save the job for later. Additionally, you can track your applications as well as notifications. Monster Another name we all (should) know, although some other sites have become more popular, Monster also has iPhone/Android apps. Monster, however, allows you to sign-in as you do on your desktop, leveraging saved searches, creating a new search or viewing recent searches. Like the other apps, enter the job title, skills or[easyazon_link asin=0071406735 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]keywords[/easyazon_link] and your city, state or zip. You can filter the results by posting date, job type, career level, educational level and search radius. Like the LinkedIn app, you can you can apply, but it looks like the app makes you save the search and then apply from your desktop. A solid app with lots of functionality. Indeed Provided by with one of the best known job search sites, Indeed has both and iPhone and Android apps. Like Monsters app, you can sign-in, view your current resume, save jobs, email the job and view the job. Once you view the job, you can apply (typically from the companys site). You can apply with the resume you have stored on Indeed. Beyond The browser version of this site sometimes has annoying ads that are confusing (see Career Builder below), but you can link to the browser account via the app (although the initial sign-in on the app is confusing). You can set email alerts and pick your industry from the app. You can apply directly from the app, see search history, save jobs and also see articles/videos on job search. And yes, there is an iPhone app and an Android app. Same as the others, job title, location and distance, plus you can pick a category. Search jobs. Not as easy to apply to jobs directly as some of the other apps. Career Builder (iPhone/Android) This app asks if you want to synchronize your stuff from your existing CareerBuilder account or create a new account. If you forget your password or username you are out of luck until you get to a desktop. There does not seem to be a way to reset it from the app (unlike the others). You can search jobs, see recommended jobs, create favorites, see or add resumes plus a few other options. Once you find and view a job, you can apply through the CareerBuilder app. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by

Is a Car Necessary for Career Success - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Is a Car Necessary for Career Success When it comes to finding your dream job, there are many qualities and skills that you can possess which can help make you stand out from the crowd. However, what you may not realise is how many benefits come along with having a driving licence. Here are a few reasons why having a driving licence or owning a car can improve your chances of finding work. Reaching Specific Areas Whether it’s for business or for pleasure, there are many areas in the country that are hard to access unless you have a car. If your work requires you to travel to a remote location, there may not be any bus routes or train stations nearby, meaning that the only viable way to get there is by driving. One of the main benefits of having your own car is the ability to reach specific areas without having to rely on public transportation or getting a taxi. Avoiding Public Transportation The daily commute can be a stressful experience for any kind of worker, however, having to rely on getting a bus or train can become tedious and tiresome, especially in the morning and evening rush hour. Rush hour services can get incredibly busy, giving you no time to relax before or after work. What’s more, you can’t rely on public transport at the best of times. With buses and trains being frequently delayed or cancelled, having a car can eliminate the problem altogether. Company Car There are several benefits that driving can bring you when it comes to your career. Many businesses offer their employees a company car that they can use for work. Companies like Vantage Leasing provide company car leasing offers, enabling you to drive some of the best new cars on the market for a fraction of the price. With over 10 years’ experience in the industry and dozens of 5-star ratings, Vantage Leasing promises to find a car that is right for you. Bettering Your Chances When job hunting, it’s likely that you’ve come across job vacancies that clearly specify to only apply if you have a driving licence. Many companies require their employees to travel to different locations across the country, making it clear why having a car is so important if you want to get up the career ladder. Whether the position you are going for wants you to have a car or not, there’s no harm in getting your licence, as it will provide you with a wide range of benefits for both personal and professional use. Getting Started Now you have read all the benefits that a driving licence and car can bring you in terms of career progression, learning to drive should be your top priority. Make sure you research local driving instructors near you who will be able to get you up and running and on the way to becoming a fully certified driver. What’s more, booking lessons in bulk may see you save money. There’s no doubt about it, having a driving licence can not only give you freedom but also improve your chances of securing work. With many jobs nowadays requiring a driving licence, you can stand out from competitors, helping you to find your dream job.