JibberJobber Vision Manage Your Job Search

JibberJobber Vision Manage Your Job Search Yesterday we talked about organizing your job search. It had to do with taking all the data you collect in a job search and networking, and putting it somewhere and being able to access it later. Today I want to talk about managing your job search.  This is different than organizing data and information.  Managing your job search has to do with knowing what you should do, when you should do it, and even measuring whether you are doing it or not. When you feel out of control, you dont know what to do. You feel behind, and like you are forgetting something.  Indeed, you will forget things. I remember missing some important meetings because my tracking system (a spreadsheet that was growing overwhelmingly complex) was just not helping me who to call, and when to call them. Organizing is about the data.  Managing is about your activities and relationships (specifically, nurturing relationships). I remember I wanted my spreadsheet to tell me what I had going on today, and what I needed to do. In addition to who I said I would call, I wanted to know who I hadnt called for a while, and it was time to reach out to them again. Later, a user told me JibberJobber is my follow-up tool. This was music to my ears I want JibberJobber to be that tool to help you foll0w-up and nuture relationships.  When he told me that, we made some changes and made JibberJobber more of a follow-up tool (which, as you now know, made it more of a management tool). A management tool for job seekers.  What a novel idea. Instead of just using your memory, some post-it notes, and a spreadsheet, you now had a tool that could say make sure you call So-and-so today. Job seekers I knew back in 2006, during my job search, including myself, really needed a management tool. Otherwise, it seemed like we were spinning our wheels and missing opportunities. Again, organizing is about the data, managing is about activities and relationships. This has been a core value proposition of JibberJobber from day one. JibberJobber Vision Manage Your Job Search Yesterday we talked about organizing your job search. It had to do with taking all the data you collect in a job search and networking, and putting it somewhere and being able to access it later. Today I want to talk about managing your job search.  This is different than organizing data and information.  Managing your job search has to do with knowing what you should do, when you should do it, and even measuring whether you are doing it or not. When you feel out of control, you dont know what to do. You feel behind, and like you are forgetting something.  Indeed, you will forget things. I remember missing some important meetings because my tracking system (a spreadsheet that was growing overwhelmingly complex) was just not helping me who to call, and when to call them. Organizing is about the data.  Managing is about your activities and relationships (specifically, nurturing relationships). I remember I wanted my spreadsheet to tell me what I had going on today, and what I needed to do. In addition to who I said I would call, I wanted to know who I hadnt called for a while, and it was time to reach out to them again. Later, a user told me JibberJobber is my follow-up tool. This was music to my ears I want JibberJobber to be that tool to help you foll0w-up and nuture relationships.  When he told me that, we made some changes and made JibberJobber more of a follow-up tool (which, as you now know, made it more of a management tool). A management tool for job seekers.  What a novel idea. Instead of just using your memory, some post-it notes, and a spreadsheet, you now had a tool that could say make sure you call So-and-so today. Job seekers I knew back in 2006, during my job search, including myself, really needed a management tool. Otherwise, it seemed like we were spinning our wheels and missing opportunities. Again, organizing is about the data, managing is about activities and relationships. This has been a core value proposition of JibberJobber from day one. JibberJobber Vision Manage Your Job Search Yesterday we talked about organizing your job search. It had to do with taking all the data you collect in a job search and networking, and putting it somewhere and being able to access it later. Today I want to talk about managing your job search.  This is different than organizing data and information.  Managing your job search has to do with knowing what you should do, when you should do it, and even measuring whether you are doing it or not. When you feel out of control, you dont know what to do. You feel behind, and like you are forgetting something.  Indeed, you will forget things. I remember missing some important meetings because my tracking system (a spreadsheet that was growing overwhelmingly complex) was just not helping me who to call, and when to call them. Organizing is about the data.  Managing is about your activities and relationships (specifically, nurturing relationships). I remember I wanted my spreadsheet to tell me what I had going on today, and what I needed to do. In addition to who I said I would call, I wanted to know who I hadnt called for a while, and it was time to reach out to them again. Later, a user told me JibberJobber is my follow-up tool. This was music to my ears I want JibberJobber to be that tool to help you foll0w-up and nuture relationships.  When he told me that, we made some changes and made JibberJobber more of a follow-up tool (which, as you now know, made it more of a management tool). A management tool for job seekers.  What a novel idea. Instead of just using your memory, some post-it notes, and a spreadsheet, you now had a tool that could say make sure you call So-and-so today. Job seekers I knew back in 2006, during my job search, including myself, really needed a management tool. Otherwise, it seemed like we were spinning our wheels and missing opportunities. Again, organizing is about the data, managing is about activities and relationships. This has been a core value proposition of JibberJobber from day one.

What To Look For In A Professional Writing Service

What To Look For In A Professional Writing ServiceFor many people, the resume is not something that they write on their own. The best resumes are written and managed by someone else, whether you know this or not.A resume is very important for job seekers to have. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who don't put anything into their resumes but their name and contact information. This can easily be fixed by hiring a professional resume writing service.When a person has an opportunity to improve his or her resume, it can help to have a professional sample. Resume writing services usually have a variety of resumes to choose from. They may be able to customize a resume for you or suggest something that you would normally be able to do.If you want to use a resume writing service, make sure that you find a service that specializes in writing resumes. You may have an idea about what you want on your resume, but it is best to get a professional's input. They can write a resume for you t hat will make you stand out from all the other applicants.One thing that you should look for when looking for a professional writing service is professionalism. There are some people who use their resumes as a way to make money, but this is not the right business model. You want to use your resume as a way to show what you have to offer the company. They will be more likely to hire you if they can see that you have what it takes to become part of their team.You should also think about how a professional writing service can make your resume stand out. A lot of people write their resumes without even thinking about the types of details that should be included. They could include a professional background or resume. Make sure that you are going to leave your best information on the resume.People who write professionally make a resume that looks like a brochure. It will contain all the information that is needed to get the person hired. There are some companies that specialize in writin g them so you should try to find one.Another important component is to make sure that you understand the services that you are signing up for. You don't want to hire a company just because they are good at writing resumes. You should make sure that you are getting a professional resume writing service so that you will get the most professional results.

How to answer Where do you see yourself in 5 years time

How to answer Where do you see yourself in 5 years time This is another popular and tricky interview question to be added to the “how to” series, but it should also give you some serious food for thought. In answering this question most interviewees abandon any effort to be honest and simply provide the answer they think the employer would most like to hear. Is this the right tactic? Why is the question being asked? Well, here are some scary statistics, based on research from almost 4,000 employers, from the CEB Report Driving New Success: Strategies in Graduate Recruitment 2014. 1 in 4 graduates quit their first job within a year of starting work. 66% of graduates say they regret their first job choice. There was a national UK spend on graduate recruitment in 2013 of £888 million. Its estimated that £112 million of this was an investment which failed to yield a quality return. Employers ask you this question in the hope that your answer will demonstrate that your application has been carefully thought through, and that it  will lead to a medium (if not long term) relationship between you and the employer. How should you answer? This might be the wrong question to be asking yourself. Go back and think about why you are making the application. How long did you spend researching the post and the employer? A report in Business Matters from October 2015 suggested that while graduates spend an average 82 minutes getting dressed and ready for an interview they spend around half this time researching their prospective employer! How can such a short period of time give you any clear idea of whether you want to work for the target organisation? Of course you have lots of other things in your life apart from applying for graduate schemes and you might be tempted to think that so long as you get a job it’ll be fine and you can decide what you really want to do later. Before you embark on this approach stop and ponder how long you will spend at work. Your minimum working week is going to be 35 hours. Most employers will expect rather more than this of you and then you might be commuting for perhaps an hour in each direction. It’s a good chunk of your life. I was talking to a 2012 graduate recently, he’s still with his first graduate employer and he told me. “I love my job, it fascinates and excites me. I know I’m doing something which matters!” Wouldn’t you like to be in that position a few years down the line? Then, rather than concentrating on a formulaic answer to a typical question, why not really think whether you have got the application right? So what factors might have influenced your application? If you’re convinced the job is right for you then you’re probably at least half way to being able to give a compelling answer to the interview question. So, where do you start? Try asking yourself these questions… and then thinking about answers to them! This is the time for honest self-reflection, don’t just think what an employer wants to hear! 1.  Why did you apply for a job in this sector? 2.  What is it about this particular employer which is attractive? 3.  Why does the role appeal to you? 4. What would a typical 5 year progression be? Is this what you want for yourself? If you can’t answer any of the questions above, then you probably haven’t done enough research. Go back to the employer website and start again. You might be sure about the job sector, perhaps it is closely linked to your degree discipline, it’s much harder to differentiate one employer from another. Now is the time to get that straight in your mind! Try looking at the details of the training offered and of the work you would be expected to undertake. What are people typically doing in 5 years’ time? Is this where you want to be? And if you then feel really positive about the role? Why not allude to your research in your answer? Don’t just talk about being in the organisation and having progressed up a couple of levels, explain why you made the application. Perhaps you talked to members of staff who have been in post for several years, maybe there were clips of them talking on the website? Show that you understand how this employer is different from competitors. It is the time to be enthusiastic and to smile! Be positive but you don’t have to be specific about the precise role you hope to be in, it’s too early to know. And if, on reflection, you don’t want the job? The brave thing might be to pull out of the interview process. This could be really difficult, you might have financial or family pressure to go ahead with the interview; you might panic that this is your only chance to get a graduate job. Surely a graduate job is better than no graduate job? Only you can make that decision. But, if this is how you feel, you will struggle to be compelling in interview and might well find that you lose out to the genuinely enthusiastic candidate. If you’re in this position come and to talk to careers. We can listen and help you to ask yourself the right questions to plan the best future for you.

When the Boss Invades Facebook - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

When the Boss Invades Facebook - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Top 3 Things To Do When Your Boss Finds You in Facebook Don’t panic.   It’s just a little invite from your boss.   But seriously, what would you do if your boss were to find you in Facebook and sent a request to be your friend? Now, your boss will see your photos in the last party you’ve attended.    Don’t forget that awful rant slash shout-out you posted on your wall when the boss asked you to revise the Word document five times!   It seems like a tricky situation but there are actually three things that you could do when this happens. Make a decision! To add or not to add?   That is the question.   If you add your boss as your friend in Facebook, he/she will have access to most of your personal stuff: your rants and raves in the shout out box, photos, videos, and even messages from friends.   If you chose to reject his/her request, it could jeopardize your relationship with your boss.   You actually have two options to this dilemma: one, is to add him/her as a friend but limit their access to your profile. two, let your boss know that you’re not comfortable mixing your personal life with your professional life. Option two seems to be quite difficult to do based on my personality.   So I don’t think I will ever have the guts to tell my boss that.   But we have to admit that it solves the problem quite easily.   So at this point, the best route is option number one.   This can be pretty tedious on your part but you’ll soon find that it has some benefits, too.   Read on to find out. {I am not sure how this is suppose to read i f this is suppose to be something you have written you are the boss so that last sentence does not make sense   your call} Do an audit and draw the line If you chose to add your boss as a friend in Facebook and you think that there are some portions that you didn’t want to share, then you have to do an audit.   What do you want him/her to see?   What are things you don’t want them to see?   Are you feeling like a member of the Board of Film Censors already? This is actually very easy and fun.   All you have to do is log on to Facebook, go to Settings, click on Privacy Settings, amend your limited profile list and specify your limited content.   And voila, you can now choose what he/she can or cannot see.   Based on experience, the most viewed portions of a Facebook profile are the Photos page and the Wall. You may experiment and limit as you please.   Another way of limiting people in having access to your profile is by creating a group with different levels of privacy settings.   By forming a group, you can share common things not only with your boss but also with the other people in your friends list.   These are just some of t he ways to keep workplace connections in Facebook without letting them totally intrude your personal life. Always keep in mind that you don’t have to share everything with everyone. Use it wisely With the increasing popularity of social media networks, it’s already becoming a permanent part of the workplace.   However, there are some things that we can learn from this.   One of which is how we can use these social networking sites wisely.   Honestly, if I wanted to connect with my boss professionally, I’d rather add her in LinkedIn than in Facebook.   She doesn’t really need to know about my frequent trips to the beach or how much I hate the hideous gladiator boots in the mall.   I’d rather use Facebook for my personal relationships rather than professional.   But of course, if I were placed in the unavoidable situation, then I’ll try my best to get to know my boss and see how I can better work with her.   Based on what you know about your boss, how can I connect with her?   What kind of personality does she have and how can this help me work with her better.   Believe me, no employee wishes to have a hard time dealing with his or her boss.   Thanks to the internet, we now have a means to get to know our bosses.   But a word of caution, do not get too personal.   Remember that you are a professional and must remain professional.   Consider being too personal as your danger zone.   Focus on how you two can work professionally given the personal information you have access to. No matter which social network we’re on, we always have to remember that what we put up is actually a mirror of who we are.   We have to remember our personal brand and the people who see us (whether in person or via the internet).   Don’t get me wrong, it’s not about putting up a fake show or being pretentious.   Think of it this way, wouldn’t it be nice if we could share parts of our lives with other people and at the same time we add value to theirs in a beneficial and tasteful way?   Instead, focus on your personal brand. Are your photos and comments aligned with your personal brand? Does it communicate the kind of person you are at work? Also, by connecting with your boss via Facebook strengthen your relationship with him/her? How can you add value to them through this channel? It’s nice to ponder on these questions before posting anything that’s for online public consumption because it will help you decide which posts are OK and not OK for workmates to see. Facebook and the other social networking websites are just one of the numerous ways to build relationships.   However, we need to be wise in using them because these sites can be good or bad depending on how we use it.   I chose to use it to my advantage.   I hope you’re making the same choice, too. Author: Maria Elena Duron is chief buzz agent, coach and speaker with buzz2bucks.com. Buzz2Bucks | a word of mouth firm serves as   the community manager around your personal or business brand online and offline, and coaches community managers on how to be buzz-worthy. Buzz2Bucks is known for the talk that yields profits.   She is author of the book Mouth to Mouth Marketing and the ebook Social I.R.A.   Duron contributes to several publications including the Personal Branding Mag and QuestionPro and is the editor of the Personal Branding Blog. She broadcasts weekly as the business coach with CBS7.

How To Make A Resume Heat Map

How To Make A Resume Heat MapA resume heat map is a way to visualise the information that goes into the construction of a resume. By plotting where keywords and key phrases are placed, it can reveal the most promising information. It's just a matter of paying attention to the details of the layout and see what really matters.The method for constructing a resume heat map is easy enough. Use the keywords that you use the most and put them in the places where they're most likely to be used. By applying this technique, a potential employer will be able to easily identify what you're good at and what your main skill is.Keywords and key phrases should not be used too much in your resume. Be specific. Just by listing certain experiences you can really impress people.Getting your resume printing is very expensive. If you make some changes, such as removing the references to food and avoid using strong words, you can save money in printing costs. It can also be a way to get the information ou t there without having to hire a professional to do the writing for you.There are many benefits to making your resume as streamlined as possible. Before you can apply for jobs, you must know who you are working with. If you are thinking that the person you are getting ready to write your resume has the information you need, then you must ask. Once you have answered the question, it will be easier to write an effective resume.If you want to impress your potential employer, be sure to send him or her a draft of your resume. Try different combinations of keywords until you come up with something that matches his or her requirements. Make sure that you are submitting the same version.There are many different types of resumes. This makes it easier to find a layout that would not only tell the readers about your abilities, but also help the person to read your application. Using a resume template is one of the best ways to get a resume that can be read quickly. This will help you be notic ed and will get you more job offers.Take time to consider how you are presenting yourself to the reader. Sometimes we are quick to give and offer our opinions and sometimes we are more than willing to listen. There are many factors that will impact how well you will be received, so don't wait until you know how to attract the attention of the reader. Make sure that you create a resume that is directly tailored to your needs.

Why Telemedicine is Perfect for A Freelancer CareerMetis.com

Why Telemedicine is Perfect for A Freelancer Original Image Source â€" Depositphotos.comTelemedicine uses modern telecommunications tech to help medical visits fit into patients’ busy lives. With telemedicine, you can connect to your doctor or care provider over the internet â€" usually via video call â€" to discuss your health, concerns, and treatments.Telemedicine offers any patients a number of benefits, but the unique advantages it offers be especially good for freelancers.Below, we’ll break down what telemedicine is and why it’s so beneficial for freelancers.What is Telemedicine?evalTelemedicine is used to refer to clinical service provided over telecommunications technology â€" most often, video or phone calls that connect patients and providers.While it’s only become common in the last few years, telemedicine is nothing new â€" hospitals have been experimenting with conducting medicine over telecommunications technology These video call apps are sometimes equipped to transfer medical data orhook into electronic h ealth records so providers can have a better idea of your medical history, current treatments, and symptoms before you even join the call.You can use these features to provide your healthcare provider with information about your health before your scheduled session, which can reduce the amount of time you spend calling your care provider.This form of telemedicine is most popular for primary care, follow-up visits and to help patients manage chronic conditions that need multiple visits with the same provider over a long period of time. This method will also be useful for patients who travel often and can’t make regular visits to the same provider.If your primary care provider also uses an e-prescription system, you can talk with a provider, start a treatment plan and have your prescription automatically transferred to the pharmacy without needing to leave home.The other form of telemedicine that is most useful to freelancers is remote patient monitoring. With remote patient monitor ing, when you check out of a clinic or hospital, you’ll bring a device home with you â€" like a wearable health tracker â€" that will send back information about your health to doctors. Then, when you follow up, your provider will already have a great deal of information about your condition and how you’re recovering. Also, if your health takes a turn for the worse, you can know that someone is monitoring your health and can send help if necessary.Telemedicine Benefits for FreelancersevalTelemedicine is a great fit for freelancers because itprovides the benefits that freelancers need most â€" scheduling flexibility, convenience, better access to care, and possibly reduced health care costs.If you live in a rural area or have limited transportation options, telemedicine can help ensure that you still receive care and have the chance to talk to your doctor â€" without limiting yourself to occasionalsessions or feeling time-stressed as a result of less access to your care provider. For digital nomads â€" freelancers who travel the world while they work â€" telemedicine can be a great way to keep in touch with the same provider and avoid the hassle of managing health insurance in other countries or arranging for care as you travel. When you return home, you can follow up with the same provider you’ve been seeing while you were abroad â€" no need to establish a new relationship with a provider and fill them in on your medical history.If you take care of a child or elderly family member, you won’t need to find replacement care if you can talk to a care provider from home.Telemedicine can also be helpful if you needlong-term care or have a complex condition that requires a specialist. In both cases, telemedicine can help keep you in regular touch with your doctor and expand the range of specialists you have access to. Depending on where you live, the best or most informed specialist may be hours away. With telemedicine, you often don’t need to make special a rrangements to receive the care you need.Access to telemedicine also generally improves the overall quality and effectivenessof care. Recent studies on telemedicine have shown that patients with remote access to their doctors are less likely to be admitted or re-admitted to the hospital, spend less time in the hospital if they are admitted and are generally more invested in their health.That means fewer visits to the doctor needed and less time needed at the hospital â€" and as a result, potential savings, whichhelps you maintain your financial healthby reducing the amount you spend on health care.As a freelancer, you don’t have an employer who is offering you healthcare coverage and you have to foot the bill for all the care you receive. For most freelancers, if you have to see a doctor, you want to get the most out of your visits. Telemedicine can help you with this.Telemedicine can also provide a great deal of flexibilityyou might not be able to get out of face-to-face care. Wh en you don’t have to worry about the distance, you have a greater choice of doctors or other medical professionals. Greater choice in care providers can increase the times of the day or session slots available to you â€" more convenience is always good for freelancers, especially those working unusual schedules that make it difficult to schedule face-to-face appointments.Because telemedicine sessions are scheduled ahead of time, you’ll often spend less time waiting. You also won’t need to commute to your appointment, so if a session needs to be snap-rescheduled it’s not guaranteed to throw off your schedule.evalFor most freelancers, it’s not usually too difficult to shift around work to make sure they’re not wasting any time. This isn’t always true if you had to drive to receive care.Telemedicine can also be a good fit if you’re transitioning from a full-time jobto freelance and your schedule is often unpredictable.The Future of TelemedicineOriginal Image Source â€" Depositphotos.comIt’s likely that telemedicine services will become more common and more robust in the future, especially with the development of advanced telecommunications technology â€" like 5G, which can provide speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G and is expected to roll out across the United States over the next few years.As telemedicine becomes a more typical offering from health care providers,more major companies from outside of the health industry may follow Amazon’s lead and start using their expertise in telecommunications and internet technology to break into telemedicine.There are a few risks of telemedicine that might delay this shift â€" transferring data over the internet through a third-party app may make patient medical data less secure. Diagnosis may also be more difficult or less accurate when a care provider doesn’t have the chance to see a patient in person. For the most part, however, businesses seem willing to take on these risks.evalIn the future, ev en more, advanced forms of telemedicine â€" like telesurgery, where a surgeon operates surgical robotics over an internet connection â€" may become widely available.Already a few experimental remote surgeries conducted using surgeryrobots and 5G have been carried out in China and Europe. Freelancers may be able to count on telesurgery being available within the next few years.How Freelancers Can Benefit From TelemedicineTelemedicine can be hugely beneficial for freelancers because of the flexibility and convenience it offers. With telemedicine, freelancers can spend less on health care costs, may need fewer visits with care providers and can travel without worrying about how they’ll stay in touch with their providers.Telemedicine is also a great fit for any freelancer who needs to take care of a child or elderly family member or needs more flexibility when it comes to scheduling or available providers.Not all practices offer telemedicine yet, but it’s likely that this method of providing care will only become more common in the future â€" especially as advanced telecommunications technology is launched in the UnitedStates.

Upcoming international gigs Holland, Poland, UK and USA - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Upcoming international gigs Holland, Poland, UK and USA - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Here are the upcoming international events you can catch me at: March 23, The Hague, Holland:?Happy People Better Business April 12+13, Birmingham, UK:?#SD16 Service Desk Conference April 27+28, Wroclaw, Poland: Kongres E(x)plory Innowacje May 9-11, Miami, USA:?WorldBlu Summit Often our speeches are closed events for one client, but these are all open conferences where anyone can buy a ticket. See you there? 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

Five Goal Suggestions That Will Advance Your Executive Job Search

Five Goal Suggestions That Will Advance Your Executive Job Search Any executive knows you can’t reach a goal you don’t set. This is  why most of the successful executives have clear goals and paths to reach those goals. You can spend hours trying to write resumes that get you hired, but if your goals don’t align with your experience, then it’s time to re-evaluate your circumstances. An executive job search can take a toll on you after a while, but when you take these five goal suggestions to heart, you may find you’re able to expedite the process a little more. 1. Become More Diversified Companies today want to hire executives who can wear many hats and wear them all well. You may have extensive experience in one particular area, but consider diversifying your knowledge and experiences to get recognized more easily. The best resume writing service always suggests diversifying your skills as much as possible to help you land the job you desire. 2. Increase Your Networking Efforts There’s never a bad time to expand your network. You can network with people online or in person at different events, so there’s no excuse not to grow your network this year. Networking is also one of the best ways to improve your c-level personal branding, since potential employers can put a face to a name on a resume. 3. Provide Mentorship If you have many years of experience as an executive, you should consider mentoring an up-and-coming executive. Not only will this looking impressive when writing resumes that get you hired, but you also may learn a thing or two by teaching someone else. Helping others is one of the best ways to advance in a career, and it’s also one of the best ways to land an executive position. 4. Enroll in a Continuing Education Program Some executives think they know everything about their industry, but there are always new things you can learn. The best resume writing service sometimes suggests continuing your education to fill in gaps between employment. Not only will you learn some new things, but you’ll also show your ambition when submitting your resume to potential employers. 5. Re-evaluate Your Goals One of your goals should also be to re-evaluate your existing goals. Circumstances may change, or you may have set goals too aggressively or conservatively. Whatever the situation is, it’s always a positive to re-evaluate your goals to ensure you stay on the right path in your executive job search. Professional Resume Services wants to help you find the executive job you desire as quickly as possible. Writing resumes that get you hired is only one part of the equation. Feel free to contact us to inquire about other goals you could set for yourself.