JibberJobber, The Brand, And The Education Factor

JibberJobber, The Brand, And The Education Factor As I was designing the feature set of JibberJobber, about two years ago, I picked up a book on inventions. The book seemed to be about twenty years old but was written buy a guy in Colorado who worked in some kind of small business environment, meeting with tons and tons of inventors. One of the things that stood out was one of 10 critical points for a retail buyer, let me paraphrase: your product has to be something that people in the store can look at and say oh yeah, I know what that is! I need one! So, value proposition aside (although, its not really aside thats what the whole contest is about), heres another problem. Lets say that you get JibberJobber. You understand what it does, what the features are, what its all about. Theres still education needed, to compel you to actually use the system. Think about it many of you have been reading my blog for quite a while. I try and encourage you to manage your career. To take your future into your own hands. I want you to care more about your career and future more than anyone else. And JibberJobber is a great tool for that. Isnt it? Even so, with the constant encouragement, many of my blog readers are not JibberJobber users. There is an education issue, and its big. You dont need education on why to use toilet paper. You dont need education on why to use toothpaste, or a hair brush, or a TV, or anything like that. But you do need education on using, or buying JibberJobber. How can my brand upgrade change that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs New! JibberJobber, The Brand, And The Education Factor As I was designing the feature set of JibberJobber, about two years ago, I picked up a book on inventions. The book seemed to be about twenty years old but was written buy a guy in Colorado who worked in some kind of small business environment, meeting with tons and tons of inventors. One of the things that stood out was one of 10 critical points for a retail buyer, let me paraphrase: your product has to be something that people in the store can look at and say oh yeah, I know what that is! I need one! So, value proposition aside (although, its not really aside thats what the whole contest is about), heres another problem. Lets say that you get JibberJobber. You understand what it does, what the features are, what its all about. Theres still education needed, to compel you to actually use the system. Think about it many of you have been reading my blog for quite a while. I try and encourage you to manage your career. To take your future into your own hands. I want you to care more about your career and future more than anyone else. And JibberJobber is a great tool for that. Isnt it? Even so, with the constant encouragement, many of my blog readers are not JibberJobber users. There is an education issue, and its big. You dont need education on why to use toilet paper. You dont need education on why to use toothpaste, or a hair brush, or a TV, or anything like that. But you do need education on using, or buying JibberJobber. How can my brand upgrade change that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs New! JibberJobber, The Brand, And The Education Factor As I was designing the feature set of JibberJobber, about two years ago, I picked up a book on inventions. The book seemed to be about twenty years old but was written buy a guy in Colorado who worked in some kind of small business environment, meeting with tons and tons of inventors. One of the things that stood out was one of 10 critical points for a retail buyer, let me paraphrase: your product has to be something that people in the store can look at and say oh yeah, I know what that is! I need one! So, value proposition aside (although, its not really aside thats what the whole contest is about), heres another problem. Lets say that you get JibberJobber. You understand what it does, what the features are, what its all about. Theres still education needed, to compel you to actually use the system. Think about it many of you have been reading my blog for quite a while. I try and encourage you to manage your career. To take your future into your own hands. I want you to care more about your career and future more than anyone else. And JibberJobber is a great tool for that. Isnt it? Even so, with the constant encouragement, many of my blog readers are not JibberJobber users. There is an education issue, and its big. You dont need education on why to use toilet paper. You dont need education on why to use toothpaste, or a hair brush, or a TV, or anything like that. But you do need education on using, or buying JibberJobber. How can my brand upgrade change that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs New!

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile to Your Position

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile to Your Position LinkedIn is an important tool that recruiters use to find potential candidates and clients with over 500 million users, youre sure to find exactly who youre looking for.  On the flip side of this, its also an important place for those looking for suitable jobs and roles. You can display skills and experience as well as your personality and the things that  set you apart from others. But with millions of users on the largest professional network, it can be easy to get lost in the crowds of job seekers and recruiters. Thats why its important to utilize your profile to make yourself a stand-out LinkedIn user. No matter your role, there are ways to improve and impress. Student: Your profile image should be professional but still have some personality. You can be professional and not be a robot! Your profile should be saturated in keywords. Put them in your headline, as this is the place where keywords will improve your search ranking. The higher in your profile the better, but dont forget to include industry relevant keywords in your Summary and Experience sections too. Yes, you really do have experience! Include summer jobs, internships and volunteering. Include rich media in your experience. They pack a punch! Rising professional: Don’t use your job title in your headline. Illustrate your experience and  highlight a passion or two. Did you know that profiles with a photo get 14x more profile views than those that dont. You NEED a profile photo. Have a warm and welcoming expression in your headline. Write your summary in a conversational tone. It should read like you were sharing your accomplishments with a friend. prioritize your skills and endorsements. SMB/Entrepreneur: Upload a custom header photo to your profile. It will make an impact and show off your brand. Use bullet points when describing yourself in your summary or in experience. It will stop people from switching off whilst reading your profile. Use your summary to show off the human side or your company. Create a sense of trust and comfort. Use the experience section as your own personal portfolio of work by uploading rich media. Recommendations make you look reliable. Ask connections and previous clients to give you a short recommendation. Senior leader: Use the header to inject some personality and show off your career highlights. Did you know that LinkedIn users with volunteer experience get 6x more profile views than those who don;t. Write a post to expand your network beyond your connections, and share your insight. Include your volunteer experience. Include your certifications. It will show that you’ve kept your skills sharp! RELATED:  How to Recruit on LinkedIn â€" 15 Practical Tips

The Secret to Having It All Is...

The Secret to Having It All Is... Todays post is by, Liz DiAlto (PS- check out her site its one of our favorites!) to stop trying to do it all.  Yea, I said it.  Let that sink in for a second. The beautiful thing about being a woman in 2011 is that, yes, we can have it all.   The very honest truth about having it all however, is that no matter how hard we try, we can’t do it all on our own.   And you know what?   That is more than OK.   In fact, the moment you give in to this truth, you give your real super powers (the things you’re excellent at, the things you love, enjoy and are most frequently praised for doing so well) permission to flourish. You know why? Because as a Superwoman, your non-super powers (the things you absolutely loathe doing, will put off and mentally berate yourself for not doing, the things that make you feel drained, or the simple things that anyone can easily do to save you time) are like kryptonite.   So what do you do?   Take them off your plate! Somehow as women, many of us have come to believe that asking for help is sacrilege. Like we’re shamefully violating a tacit code we signed with that little footprint on our birth certificate.   Ever find yourself in Struggle-town and hear a voice in your head saying, “What’s wrong with you? You should be able to do this!”   That bitch has got to go. My Tips on Having it All Identify your super powers and your non-super powers (more boringly referred to as your strengths and weaknesses) as per the parenthesized definitions above.   Note, the critical defining element of a non-super power, is that is drains your energy.   So, you might be really good at it, for example, you might shine the hell out of a bath tub, but unless you love it, enjoy it, are frequently praised for it and NEVER put it off, list it as a non-super power, please J. Identify the things that someone else could do just as well as you can, (put your ego aside, please) and in some cases, you should not be doing. This goes for at work and at home.   Here’s a thought-jogging list: Laundry Grocery shopping Ironing Cleaning Cooking Making certain phone calls like reservations or setting up appointments of any sort, placing orders for specific things, “administrative” tasks, etc. Organizing mail or email Other kinds of shopping Taking kids to and from activities Editing, proofreading, or copywriting if that applies to your business This list goes on and on for entrepreneurs, web development and design, site maintenance, graphic design and so much more Im sure there are a million others too, please leave your thoughts in the comments if you have one! Check your budget and hire it out, baby! Not everyone is in a position to hire out all of these tasks, but consider this.   In some cases, a few extra bucks (like the $10-12 to get groceries delivered) is well worth the 1-2 hours you don’t have to spend on it.   Or the $60-200/month for a cleaning person to come once or twice each month.   That could save you hours.   A great babysitter or mother’s helper could buy you some sanity.   You get the point. Now, read this blog post by Alexandra Franzen, its a phenomenal list of tools for many trades. And a few more  great sites for all kinds of tasks: Sitter City (babysitters, mother’s helpers, housekeeping and housesitting) Hire My Mom (all kinds of virtual assistant services, and what’s great about hire my mom, is that you’re helping stay at home moms, work and help support the family!) Odesk (also virtual assistant services, but outsourced all over the world.) Understand, this isn’t about giving up, or being lazy. This is about being smart, effective and leveraging your super powers.   You can do more, be more, have more-if you’re able to spend more time with friends, family, loved ones and doing the things that invigorate you.   I promise. Can you relate to this article? Share your story below in the comments!   Have some tips of your own to add? We love and appreciate that too!

Five Reasons For Giving Geneva A Go

Five Reasons For Giving Geneva A Go Five Reasons For Giving Geneva A Go For a holiday with a difference, Geneva is a great choice. The Swiss city is bursting with personality, and there are lots of things that make it a really special place to visit. Here are our top five reasons to get to Geneva for your next break…       The Lac Leman experience The Lac Leman is a stunning stretch of water that runs from the northern Jura mountains right down to the Alps in the south. During the winter months, the top of Mount Blanc is an amazing sight from this special spot, and sure to restore and revitalise even the most weary of travellers. Explore the area around the lake on foot, or be a little daring and go for a dip to really immerse yourself in the landscape. There are lots of gorgeous parks and gardens all around the Lac Leman, including Mon Repos and the Jardin Botanique.        A unique way to shop Head to the Plaine de Plainpalais on Wednesdays, Saturdays or the first Sunday of the month to shop at the famous flea market that is home to a multitude of delights. Here, you’ll find vintage treasures, food, music and more â€" and it will make trudging round chain stores seem like a dull waste of time that you might never bother with again!        Visit the Palais de Nations Geneva is the only place in the world where you can visit the site of the United Nations. There are tours on offer in fifteen different languages, which means that everyone can benefit from learning about the history of the UN and its beginnings in the 1920s.        Easy to find your way around As soon as you set foot in Geneva, the convenient set-up of the city will be obvious. The airport is a mere four kilometres from the city centre. This means that your geneva airport transfers will be a breeze, and you’ll be able to start your holiday almost immediately. Within the city of Geneva itself, the easiest way to get around is by train or bus. Many hotels will give you a free pass for use during your stay, but if you don’t manage to get one â€" you can pick up a Geneva pass that also includes entry into some of the most popular tourist attractions.        A stone’s throw from the slopes Staying in Geneva means that you are never far away from a selection of great ski slopes. There are 23 ski resorts that are less than an hour’s travel from the city by bus or train, and there are buses going from the airport directly to the slopes. If you love to ski, or just want to give it a go â€" you’re definitely in the right place! Go to Geneva for a break that will inspire, enlighten and energise â€" it’s one of the most amazing places the world has to offer. Find out more about other amazing places you can travel to here: once you’ve got the travel bug, you won’t be able to stop! Title Image Source

Job Search - How to Properly Write a Resume Education Format

Job Search - How to Properly Write a Resume Education FormatWhen it comes to a job that you are going for, a resume education format is probably the single most important factor to consider. A poorly written resume can cause your application to be automatically discarded, leaving you with nothing but a resume that was handed to you.First, you must be aware of what a resume education format is. Simply put, it is the way in which you present yourself to a potential employer. You must be able to communicate yourself clearly and to the extent possible, you must present your resume in a manner that will be able to attract the attention of the employer.If you are having trouble in this area, you are certainly not alone. Many job seekers often struggle to get past the initial screening that usually occurs during a job interview. Having a poor resume education format can leave you open to being passed over.To start with, the resume education format that you use must be carefully considered. This means that you should have knowledge of a few different formats. You should be able to choose one that will be able to help you accomplish your goal of getting your resume read.An example of a good format would be a chronological resume. This is the format that you will usually find used by a recruiter or someone who has never worked for a company before. This is because this format allows them to visually see the best work history and offers a much easier process for selecting them for the job.Another common resume education format is the objective format. This is where you list out a job description and how you would be able to do it. Most resumes are written in this format because it allows for you to create a brief outline and contains several bullet points. This format can actually be turned into a sales letter as well.One final resume education format that you should take into consideration is the use of bullets. Bullets allow you to add specific information and are great at breaking up long phrases. It is important to note that bullets should not be edited after the fact, so if you have left out anything, make sure you have included it correctly in the bullet points.This is just an example of what is involved in making a resume education format that will effectively help you land that first job. Although you can find many books and software that will help you in this process, it is critical that you get an honest opinion from someone who has already gone through the process before. A friend or family member is the perfect person to discuss the pros and cons of a particular resume education format.

14 Job Search Resources - CareerAlley

14 Job Search Resources - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. There are four basic categories of job search resources (as in finding jobs) that you will need to focus your job search. Job Search Categories Recruiters Job Search Sites Social Networks Company Career Sites. Leverage Your Lists You should have a focus list for each of the categories of sites mentioned above. You should be allocatingthe time you spend on job search across these resource types. But rather than just finding whatever comes up when you do an Internet search, you will have a more efficient search if you focus on a few select resources (you can expand your list as you go). You will have a more efficient job search if you focus on a few select resources that match your specific job opportunity needs. Tweet This The best way to focus is to select search resource types that match your industry (such as recruiters who specialize in your field). To help with this process, weve collected a list of lists for each of the job search resource types mentioned above. source Recruiters: Most recruiters are regionally based, although some are nationwide or global. Many others will help recruit in any region if their client requests it. The following recruiter lists will help you create your list. Recruiters are the one exception to less is more. The more recruiters you leverage, the better your chances of landing a job (just dont tell them that you are registered with 100 search firms!). Recruiters Headhunters (by CareerAlley) First and foremost is CareerAlleys list of recruiters. This is an alphabetical list of recruiters with links to their homepage. Online Recruiters Directory This is a really neat site, offered by Online Recruiters Directory. There are a number of approaches you can take. Click the I am a Job Seeker box at the top right-hand side of the page, this will take you directly to the recruiters search box. Three steps select your category (industry), job type (temp, perm, etc.) and state. Click search recruiters and you have your list with all of the contact information you need. You can also click the links on the right-hand side of the page under I am a Job Seeker. Searchfirm.com Fairly self-explanatory. Fill in the blanks and off you go. source Job Search Sites: There are hundreds of job search sites on the Internet. This is definitely a case of where less is more. Limit yourself to 3 or so job search sites (more than that is not a good use of your time) and take a look at those that best fit your needs. Use at least one generic site and then pick two that are focused on your industry or career. 27 Job Search Boards and Thousands of Jobs This is a list of job search sites from CareerAlley with a brief description of each site. Take a look at these and start to build your list of job search sites. Over 100 iPhone job apps You need to be nimble and leverage your smartphone in your job search as well. This is a great source of iPhone job apps (from JobMob.co.il) to help you find a job on the run. Using Android and feeling left out? Dont worry, they also have a great list for Android 300+ Android Job Search Apps. Social Networks / Industry Trade Groups: Social networks (and your network in particular) should be a key part of your job search (the saying that 80% of all job openings are not advertised is still very true). If you dont already have your network worked out, following are a few resources to help you build and maintain it. Alternatives to Linkedin You should already be using LinkedIn (see below). This is a list of some different alternatives (with an emphasis on different). 5 Tips for Creating a Professional LinkedIn Profile Some great tips on how to create a professional LinkedIn profile (people are looking, make sure they find you and are impressed!). Jobs posted on company career sites are real jobs (as compared to some opportunities on job search sites where some of the jobs are either already filled or are there to lure you in). You can spend your time looking at true opportunities and know you are not wasting your time when you apply for the job. 5 Reasons to use Company Career Sites Company Career Sites: Company career sites are a great source of job openings (might as well go right to the source). You need to do your research and create your list of companies where you would like to work. The links below will help you find the company links more quickly. 51 Company Career Sites for Direct Links to Jobs Another great CareerAlley resource. Leverage the links in this article to help you create your list. Also, take a look at CareerAlleys Company Career Sites list. Sites with Job Listings (from myperfectresume.xom) Another great list of resources. You name it, theyve got it. From part-time to full time to self-employed. Other Resources: The Top Job Search Articles The latest on the most viewed job search articles from a wide variety of sites. Get great information on interviews, LinkedIn, what not to do in job search, cover letters, internships, top companies for remote jobs, and the list goes on. JobDescriptions.net This is a nifty career information source. At the top of the page are tabs for Health, Business, Education, Legal and more. Click on any of those links to see a dedicated page of job descriptions for jobs in that industry. Click on any job description to see a detailed job description followed by training education requirements, salary wages and certifications (plus more). Check out the blog as well. Job Hunting Guide A very good guide which focuses on choosing the right position, perfecting your resume and a listing of job search sites. The resume section is quite comprehensive and is definitely worth a look. Robert Half Robert Half is a well-known finance and accounting recruiting firm. First stop should be their latest salary guide. Select Search Jobs to leverage their job search tool. You can also submit your resume to their database. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Best Christmas Gift Ever The Enduring One

Best Christmas Gift Ever The Enduring One Best Christmas Gift Ever: The Enduring One I just got the best Christmas gift, ever. My husband was off on a big hike earlier on Christmas Eve, and I wanted to celebrate some holiday cheer so I thought: “I’ll walk downtown (it’s about 5 miles from my house), and check out Saturday Market.” Right after making that decision, I posted on Facebook to see if anyone wanted to join me at the market around 2pm, and my friend Jennifer responded that she was planning on being there about that time too. Off I went, with a cozy warm Santa hat (a Christmas gift from another year before) on my head to mark the festive occasion. I was getting close to the destination when Jennifer texted she was already there, so I decided to catch the light rail train the rest of the way to make it on time. Boy am I ever glad I did. What happened next was the best Christmas gift ever. As soon as I boarded, I noticed a woman sitting kitty-corner across from me, and we smiled at each other. She had a bit of an odd look about her, and I guessed silently that perhaps she was a cancer patient due to her hair looking sort of like a wig. “I like your hat,” she ventured. “Thanks,” I said, and smiled. I think something in my smile must have sparked her, and she started chatting away. True confessions: I was a little leery at first because anytime a complete stranger starts talking a lot on public transportation, it’s usually cause to change seats. But she poured out her life story of growing up in rural Idaho, outside of Boise, in a house with no electricity or running water, let alone a rest room. She learned to fish and hunt for subsistence reasons. Eventually, she married a man from Colton, Oregon who later became a sniper in the Navy Seals. She worked her way up in the hotel industry, most recently working at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center as a chef/cook before she had to retire. She paused in her story, then quietly said that she had endured 11 different rounds of cancer.  The last time it happened, the priests had been called and told her husband that she wasn’t going to make it. But she did. “I’m virtually indestructible,” she smiled and laughed. “But not this time. I have terminal lung cancer.” Then she proceeded to tell me the rest of her story. Her family has been plagued by a genetic trait for blindness, and her youngest brother was born blind. “Because I only have 6 months or less to live,” she said, tears welling up in her eyes, “I am going to donate my eyes to him so my little brother will see for the first time in his life.” By this time, we are both crying. I quietly nodded and said to her, “Thank you.”   She smiled. My stop was next, and just before the train lurched to a stop, I asked if I could give her a hug. She said, “Of course, but be careful because I have a broken collar bone.” As I hugged this tiny flame of humanity and wished her a Merry Christmas, I was still amazed at this woman’s gift to her brother.   And as I said good bye as I got off the train, I heard her say “Merry Christmas… and I wish I had gotten to know more about you.” Mind. BLOWN. Merry Christmas, everyone. And remember, sometimes the best gifts are ones you don’t expect like the one she gave me and are reasons to help you make your heart even bigger.