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JibberJobber (FIND a Job) meets JibberJobber (CREATE a Job/Company) For years I have talked to tens of thousands of people about career management. I honestly am not that bought into you finding your next job.  Id like you to, and if you do, I celebrate with you.  But Im not convinced it will be for the best, or be your last job, or that you wont be unhappily unemployed again. Nonetheless, I continue to design JibberJobber so that it can be a great tool to help you FIND your next job.  You can track: the Contacts you meet, that you will network with to get into your Target Companies, the Target Companies you want to get into, and how you are networking in, the Jobs you apply to, and where you are at in the application process. And much more (how you respond in interview or networking settings, your expenses, etc.). Like me, some of you will choose a different career path.  Some of you will go out on your own and start your own business! Some will do it because you are sick and tired of the non-security that a job provides. But some will do it for a bigger reason.  As Pam Slim calls it, some of you will have found, or recognize, or accept, your deeper root.  Read this post to understand what Im talking about: The deeper root.  Pam is an expert at helping people escape from cubicle nation, and she ends the thought with this statement: The power, strength and creativity that comes from (knowing your deeper root) will blow your mind. I agree.  I found my deeper root.  And guess what? I use JibberJobber in my business to help me with: the Contacts I meet and want to meet.  I network a lot, and that has been critical to the success of my business, the Target Companies I want to network into whether I am trying to sell them something or just establish a relationship and help them become referral sources, the particular sales Im working on, and where Im at in the process. I have a friend who has owned a successful business for about twenty years. He says every day I wake up and Im unemployed. I need to go and find some more work. This mentallity is what has kept him in business.  Its different, sometimes scary, but sometimes exciting. Whats best for you, a job or your own company?  I cant answer that.  But I encourage you to search for your deeper root. Whatever path you choose to take, I invite you to use JibberJobber as the tool to help you with your relationship management it applies to either path. JibberJobber (FIND a Job) meets JibberJobber (CREATE a Job/Company) For years I have talked to tens of thousands of people about career management. I honestly am not that bought into you finding your next job.  Id like you to, and if you do, I celebrate with you.  But Im not convinced it will be for the best, or be your last job, or that you wont be unhappily unemployed again. Nonetheless, I continue to design JibberJobber so that it can be a great tool to help you FIND your next job.  You can track: the Contacts you meet, that you will network with to get into your Target Companies, the Target Companies you want to get into, and how you are networking in, the Jobs you apply to, and where you are at in the application process. And much more (how you respond in interview or networking settings, your expenses, etc.). Like me, some of you will choose a different career path.  Some of you will go out on your own and start your own business! Some will do it because you are sick and tired of the non-security that a job provides. But some will do it for a bigger reason.  As Pam Slim calls it, some of you will have found, or recognize, or accept, your deeper root.  Read this post to understand what Im talking about: The deeper root.  Pam is an expert at helping people escape from cubicle nation, and she ends the thought with this statement: The power, strength and creativity that comes from (knowing your deeper root) will blow your mind. I agree.  I found my deeper root.  And guess what? I use JibberJobber in my business to help me with: the Contacts I meet and want to meet.  I network a lot, and that has been critical to the success of my business, the Target Companies I want to network into whether I am trying to sell them something or just establish a relationship and help them become referral sources, the particular sales Im working on, and where Im at in the process. I have a friend who has owned a successful business for about twenty years. He says every day I wake up and Im unemployed. I need to go and find some more work. This mentallity is what has kept him in business.  Its different, sometimes scary, but sometimes exciting. Whats best for you, a job or your own company?  I cant answer that.  But I encourage you to search for your deeper root. Whatever path you choose to take, I invite you to use JibberJobber as the tool to help you with your relationship management it applies to either path.

In Fear of Being Laid off

In Fear of Being Laid off “I’m sorry but we’re going to have to let you go.” Unfortunately this is a sentence more and more people fear these days. Many employees at both senior and junior levels have had the misfortune of experiencing a layoff, including a few people I know. For my friend Nichole, who was a Catering Sales Manager at a large hotel, losing her job was a COMPLETE shocker. She told me in an email, “My boss called me into the office and started talking about the downturn of the economy. Then I started to get woman’s intuition.” I was surprised that her role, which produced a lot of income for the hotel, would be eliminated. I asked Nichole if the cuts at her company were being made at all experience levels. She said that she was at the manager level, but one of her admins was let go as well. When Nichole told me she was laid off, I immediately assumed she would get a decent severance package that could hold her over for at least a month while she was searching for a new job. Yesterday she emailed me and said that the severance package (two weeks’ pay) that was “pending approval” for the past two months was denied. Ouch. I can’t even imagine how it would feel to be laid off. Nichole said, “Right afterwards I was sad and mad. Then on the way home I realized that I wasn’t happy there and that it was a blessing in disguise.” Here are a few pointers for those who need to survive a layoff: • Start networking today. Dust off your resume and your interview suit, use holiday parties to let others know your background and interest in pursuing new opportunities. • Decide now if you’d rather risk a layoff or leave on your own terms. If your future looks bleak, you hate rejection and don’t have money saved up, you may want to find a new job before it’s too late. • Consider a new career path. There’s no time like the present to satisfy your curiosity and switch industries or make a career move. If you were too afraid of losing the security you once had, now is the time to jump because your security is scarce anyways. • COBRA. Don’t worry, you still have the option to continue health insurance coverage after a lay off through this federal law. You have 60 days after termination to elect this option. My recommendation is to wait out the 60 days before electing since you would be responsible for paying the cost of the coverage that your company used to pay. Luckily you can still elect COBRA if you need medical coverage on day 59! o If you have a pre-existing condition you may want to elect this option immediately to insure that your next provider won’t make you wait up to a year for a new policy. Also, if you plan on going “across the pond” you should probably elect this coverage too. • Don’t even think about tapping into your 401(k). The tax penalties and fees are too great. Although it may not seem like it now, your 401(k) will be much more useful to you later in life. • Keep your emotions in check. Most women take lay offs personally and feel rejected and hurt. Although you may be tempted to spend your time drowning your sorrows, don’t let yourself get to the point where you’re depressed or angry. Spend part of each day on your job search and take care of yourself so you can move on to bigger and better things. Check out this slide show by the Chicago Tribune for signs of an upcoming layoff.

Save what matters by delegating what doesnt

Save what matters by delegating what doesnt I am a huge fan of delegating. Part of what makes me good is that I love time management advice, and Im constantly asking myself what is most important to me. I keep my list to about five things, and everything else is fair game for delegation. Also, I am lucky to have many traits of a good delegator, including: 1. Little interest in details Perfectionists are the worst at delegating. They are delusional and might die early from obsessive fixation on detail if they are lawyers. 2. Strong sense that time matters more than money I am willing to sacrifice money to buy time whenever possible. Often, even when I overpay I feel good about not having had to do the task. And you can generally tell how much money Im making by how many people I have helping me because thats always the first thing I spend money on. 3. Young kids at home There is no such thing as free time when you have toddlers at home. There is only time to parent and time to do the whole rest of your life. So time management is figuring out what youll either give up completely or delegate. People who have a long list of things they wont delegate are really just making excuses. I never regret having tried to delegate, even when things dont go that well. I delegated my whole move from New York City to Madison and found out in 20-degree weather that I dont have my winter coat. But so what? Its worth it to have been able to do things that really matter to me instead of spending a week moving my stuff. I delegated buying my mom flowers once. I decided that if its the thought that counts, it was enough that I thought to tell someone to do it. My mom wasnt crazy about that idea, but the world is not the judge of what is okay to delegate. You are. I got used to FreshDirect, the amazing online grocery delivery service for New York City (whose successful business model includes $600,000 in parking tickets a year.) In Madison, I was not about to start going to the store when I had already tasted the excitement of delegating the walk through the aisles. So I ordered online, but the Madison store didnt save my grocery lists. And pointing and clicking 70 times to buy 70 items is not that fast. But then I discovered that our local food co-op, Willy Street Co-op, has a great delivery system. No point-and-click ordering, just email them a list. So I started writing my list. But then I realized that not only does conjuring brand names and quantities takes a long time, but it takes a lot of brain power plan a familys food for a week. So I wrote list items like: A few treats for kids stuff that looks fun to eat 6 things that are microwavable that I didnt think of. Dinner stuff. Surprise me. Fruit thats in season. 4 servings The food I got was healthy, appropriate and fun. (Thank you, Kelly). And this brings up overlooked benefits of delegating: you get to see things done another way; you learn from someone else about what is available; you get to have a surprise. If you are not a control freak, these are good experiences. You spend so much time food shopping. Dont tell me it is an integral part of your family life. Its not. Sitting at the table together is whats important. You dont need complete control over what you eat. You probably dont have the luxury of controlling as much as you are trying to control. And for most of us, the way to preserve and celebrate what is most important in life is to off-load what is not. Look at your life for the things that are not at the core. Admit that the core is small. Question everything you think you need to do yourself. It comes down to how much are you willing to give up control, and how much you value your time.

Build Your Brand with the Power of Consistency - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Build Your Brand with the Power of Consistency - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Whats the most powerful marketing tool these days to build your brand? Its consistency. The power of a consistent message about who you are, what you do and what makes you unique is important in everything you do and every place you appear â€" your website, social media, right down to your business cards. The first question you should ask yourself as an entrepreneur or business owner should be, “Is my brand my company name or is my brand me?” The answer to this question will directly affect your social media persona on sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and so on. The key to being an easily found brand is consistency. I often see small business owners use a Facebook account that reflects their business name, and then use their personal Twitter account, which is not the same as on their website exactly what you want to avoid. Another element when harnessing the power of a brand is to choose a visual scheme that will always be consistent and associated with your company or individual name. There are several ways to accomplish this and will help your audience easily find your brand on social media and across the web. Your personal brand colors In the advertising world we often associate certain colors and design schemes with certain products, such as Coca-Cola or McDonalds. The same principle applies to any individual or business. If the logo or image has the wrong color or design, it can work against your branding efforts. VBL or visual brand language Once you have a color scheme chosen for your brand it is equally important to choose the right font or visual brand language (VBL) to fit into your design. Create something that is clean, and easy to understand. Over time you have the option of being flexible, as is frequently done with Google’s or Ebay’s logos. Consider your target market Who is your audience, and what are they looking for? Your image should reflect your niches atmosphere, and create a sense of consistency across all of its marketing and content creation. One final thought when creating your personal brand image. A common mistake is to seek advice from visual experts after the fact rather than in the initial planning stage. Remember, your brand’s image is an important piece that will help you sell your products and/or services. Include this guidance in your budget and be flexible to the suggestions these professionals have to offer.

Example of Gig Requirement For Resume Writing

Example of Gig Requirement For Resume WritingWhat is an example of gig requirement for resume writing? There are actually several examples of what you should do to ensure that you have a successful resume.According to the usual rule, when you write a resume, it should be concise and neat in your own language. This means that you should follow the common formatting scheme. A good example of a resume format that you can use is something like this:Experience In the job experience section, you should be able to provide information that covers at least the last three years. The reason why you should be careful with your resume is because it will be checked by employers. You must make sure that you have covered all the bases and nothing is left out.Skills The next section that you can include in your resume is your skills section. Although the talent and skill section is great, it may not be enough. An example of skills is as follows:Education Once again, there are a lot of opportunities i n the world that you should know about. One of these is a teacher's career. If you are looking for a teaching job, a good example of education is as follows:Other information Once you are done with your writing samples, you can also provide other information. For example, if you are a creative person, you can put that on your resume.List the items that you can be credited for. Also, make sure that the information is concrete. For example, you may write about the time you spent with a family member or the time you worked as a hobbyist or craftsman.In conclusion, you have seen an example of gig requirement for resume writing. As a result, you now know how to write a resume that is complete. With the proper application, you can accomplish what you want.

Summary Sunday Checking In, Checking Up!

Summary Sunday Checking In, Checking Up! The end of another week and the beginning of a new week.   I know how hard job search is.   I love gathering information that I think will help those in search. In case you missed my post this week, It Is Time for Your Check Up, Ms/Mr Job Seeker, one of many Career Collective posts, I thought I would just present them here.   Please, read them.   Each has a different message youll want to hear! Career Collective Posts for July 4 Summer Strategies to Step Up Your Job Search, @DebraWheatman Putting Your Job Search Up On The Rack For Inspection, @dawnrasmussen Mid-Year Job Search Checkup: Are you wasting your time? @GayleHoward What is your unique value proposition? @keppie_careers It is Time for Your Check-up Ms/Mr Jobseeker, @careersherpa Mid-Year Career Checkup: Are You On Your Game? @KatCareerGal How to Perform a Mid-Year Job Search Checkup, @heatherhuhman Reposition your job search for success, @LaurieBerenson Mid-Year Job Search Checkup: Whats working and Whats not? @erinkennedycprw Mid-Year Job Search Check-Up: Getting Un-Stuck, @JobHuntOrg Mid-Year Check Up: The Full 360, @WalterAkana 5 Tips for Fighting Summer Job Search Blues, @KCCareerCoach Are you positive about your job search? @DawnBugni Where Are The Jobs? @MartinBuckland, @EliteResumes Mid-Year Job-Search Checkup: Get Your Juices Flowing, @ValueIntoWords When Was Your Last Career Job Search Check Up? @expatcoachmegan Is Summer A Job Search Momentum Killer? @TimsStrategy Is It Time for Your Resume Checkup? @barbarasafani The other great post, and dont let the title discourage you.   Is on time management.   This seems to be a universal struggle!   This post lists tips from small business experts! Time Management for Small Biz: Experts Weigh In Jobvites 2011 study on hiring/recruiting trends is out.   Ive written about it but thought you might like to see this jazzy infographic!

Book review Catch! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Book review Catch! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Almost anybody who works with HR, organizational development, motivation or similar areas has heard of the Pike Place Fish Market. This is basically a fish shop, that one day decided to be world famous. As the owner tells it: The first step for us at Pike Place Fish was to decide who we wanted to be. In the words of John Yokoyama:?In one of our early Pike Place Fish meetings with Jim (our coach from bizFutures), we began an inquiry into who do we want to be? We wanted to create a new future for ourselves. One of the young kids working for me said, ?Hey! Lets be World Famous!? At first I thought, ?World Famous?what a stupid thing to say!? But the more we talked about it, the more we all got excited about being World Famous. So we committed to it. We added ?World Famous? to our logo and had it printed on our shipping boxes. This got picked up by some consultants, who created the Fish! concept, including a video and a series of books. But now, the Pike Place Fishmongers have told their own story in their own words, in the book Catch!: A Fishmongers Guide to Greatness by Cyndi Crother. And their version aint bad either. While the Fish! series of books are very hands-on and practical, Catch! is more philosophical (dare I say spiritual), and more complex. The book doesnt have four east-to-remember principles, but it does have a lot more food for thought. I am amazed at the level of maturity the Pike Place guys have achieved in their organization. Everybody is willing to learn, and is willing to look at himself introspectively, to see where he can improve. Everybody there acknowledges the fact that they are themselves responsible for what they think and what they feel (as they say, Its all over here), and they are willing to make tough choices based on that. Maybe the most important insight is that their journey has been one of self-discovery. Its about finding out who you are as an organization. Its about identity. And its about positively choosing a future in which to live out that identity. This book tells their story, the good and the bad, and I recommend it highly. 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