Sunday, May 31, 2020

JibberJobber In The News

JibberJobber In The News The last 7 days have been pretty incredible. I feel very fortunate to have had so much coverage since I first launched, starting with a 5 question interview from CM Russell (author of Secrets of the Job Hunt). There have been 5 podcast interviews, and a write-up from legendary Rafe Needleman from WebWare (a CNET property). It just keeps rolling in heres two amazing things from the last week: On Thursday there was an article by Penelope Trunk on the front page of Yahoo Finance. It is titled Ten Ways to Improve Your Job Hunt, and in my opinion, is right on target. Her 4th point is to use JibberJobber yehaw! I mean, yahoo! It has been amazing to see the rankings and comments by the readers I think many of them missed the point of the article and got hung-up on one or two points that that they totally disagreed with. If you have a Yahoo account, please go check it out, rank on it and comment on it This article was my first significant spike in traffic and signups it has been amazing to watch the activity since it was posted! Thanks Penelope!! Today there is a new blog post on About.coms job search page posted by expert Alison Doyle. Alison has been the job search expert since 1998, which is really cool (almost 10 years!). She posted a very favorable review of JibberJobber, and comments on the relevence of this cool tool. Please go check it out, and if you are a user (or a JibberJobber lover) please leave a comment/testimonial on that post it would be cool to let her readers know what YOU think about JibberJobber! Thanks Alison! Ok, now this next one isnt on a hugely trafficked website but it is pretty cool/fun for one reason its in a language that I dont know (I knew I should have taken Norwegian as a second language!!) check this out: http://www.permorten.net/jobblogg/?p=143 Thanks to all for your continued support! Great things are coming in the near future! JibberJobber In The News The last 7 days have been pretty incredible. I feel very fortunate to have had so much coverage since I first launched, starting with a 5 question interview from CM Russell (author of Secrets of the Job Hunt). There have been 5 podcast interviews, and a write-up from legendary Rafe Needleman from WebWare (a CNET property). It just keeps rolling in heres two amazing things from the last week: On Thursday there was an article by Penelope Trunk on the front page of Yahoo Finance. It is titled Ten Ways to Improve Your Job Hunt, and in my opinion, is right on target. Her 4th point is to use JibberJobber yehaw! I mean, yahoo! It has been amazing to see the rankings and comments by the readers I think many of them missed the point of the article and got hung-up on one or two points that that they totally disagreed with. If you have a Yahoo account, please go check it out, rank on it and comment on it This article was my first significant spike in traffic and signups it has been amazing to watch the activity since it was posted! Thanks Penelope!! Today there is a new blog post on About.coms job search page posted by expert Alison Doyle. Alison has been the job search expert since 1998, which is really cool (almost 10 years!). She posted a very favorable review of JibberJobber, and comments on the relevence of this cool tool. Please go check it out, and if you are a user (or a JibberJobber lover) please leave a comment/testimonial on that post it would be cool to let her readers know what YOU think about JibberJobber! Thanks Alison! Ok, now this next one isnt on a hugely trafficked website but it is pretty cool/fun for one reason its in a language that I dont know (I knew I should have taken Norwegian as a second language!!) check this out: http://www.permorten.net/jobblogg/?p=143 Thanks to all for your continued support! Great things are coming in the near future!

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

What Does a Production Worker Resume Include?

What Does a Production Worker Resume Include?A production worker resume is very important to any company. You should only use this as a tool to get the job. This type of resume is not created just for your company. If you are getting a job for the first time, you should have a resume that shows how you can contribute to the company.If you have never had any experience, you don't want to make it look like you have not had any work experience. This will show your interviewer that you don't know what you are doing. The company will feel more confident that you are reliable and are someone that they can count on. Remember, they are hiring a new employee and you want to be able to prove to them that you are the best candidate for the job.There are three sections that should go into your production worker resume. First of all, the name of the person who created it. Some people prefer to have their name included but this is not always the case. This is something that will show your hiring m anager that you have had experience with a certain type of resume. They can choose which type of resume you would like to use.Next, a summary of your work history. This is what will prove that you were reliable and that you have been trained. If you have had some training then the employer knows that you are reliable and will be more confident in yourself as a hire. Remember, it is your resume, so you should make it look great.Then, you will want to include in your production worker resume, your past work experience. This part is not for you to brag. You want to let the person know how you can help the company in one way or another. This could be teaching someone how to do something in the company or being there for them when they need someone to watch the equipment. This is your chance to show what you can do and how you can help out the company.In addition, if you are a sales person, include that information. A good thing to have included in a production worker resume is whether o r not you are certified to sell. This is to show that you are someone that is reliable and dependable.Finally, if you are an expert on a certain type of equipment then include that in your resume. Say for example, you know how to fix a machine. You can also include that on your resume. If you know how to fix this particular type of equipment, then it will show the company that you are knowledgeable in that area. Again, this is something that can be used to show your employer that you are dependable and reliable.If you do not have any experience or any work history, your production employee resume should not be all yours. Instead, show the company that you are reliable and can be counted on to be there when they need you.

Sunday, May 24, 2020

LinkedIn Endorsements Updated - FINALLY! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

LinkedIn Endorsements Updated - FINALLY! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Many of you have grown tired of being prompted to endorse your connections. Many of you have also grown tired of getting LinkedIn endorsements from people you have never worked with or getting LinkedIn endorsements for skills that you do not have like underwater basket weaving. (I do know of someone who received this endorsement). That is changing! LinkedIn Endorsements Changes If you edit your profile and scroll down to the Skills Endorsements section and select edit, you will be given four options. I want to be endorsed Yes or No For most of us we want to be endorsed. Hey why wouldnt I want to be endorsed? If you are a financial adviser or any other position that is heavily regulated, they cannot be endorsed. This has been a real problem for financial advisers. Do not endorse your stock broker, insurance agent, fee based financial adviser you create problems for them! Include me in endorsement suggestions to my connections Do you want your connections to be prompted to endorse you? WOW that is a tough one. I have so many endorsements that the answer is probably no but I am not sure on this one. I will leave the box checked for the time being. Show me suggestions to endorse my connections This is one box that I will uncheck. I no longer want to be harassed to endorse my connections. If I want to endorse someone I will explicitly go into their profile and endorse them. I have to do the same to make a recommendation. Send me notifications via email when my connections endorse me If someone endorses me I still want to know. Specifically, if they endorse me for a skill I do not possess I really want to know about it. Reorder Your Skills It is a subtle change but you can now re-order your skills. Bring the skills that you want to LinkedIn endorsements to the top. This has two effects: Your connections will be prompted for the skills at the top of your list You will come up higher in search rankings for the skills that you want to be found Other LinkedIn Changes There are a lot of other changes other than LinkedIn Endorsements that are coming. New LinkedIn Inbox The inbox has been enhanced to be easier to use. For more information check out LinkedInExperts post. New LinkedIn Groups Page If you used the LinkedIn groups page in the past it has been fairly clumsy going in between groups. Now it has been greatly streamlined. New LinkedIn Group Digest E-Mail Formats If you belong to LinkedIn groups you may have noticed the changes to the digest e-mail formats. LinkedIn is currently beta-testing several formats and we will see which one wins. LinkedIn Publisher LinkedIn is opening up their publishing platform to everyone. Today, it is only for key influencers. They are slowly opening this up to everyone. Currently, you have to apply for early access. I applied several weeks ago and am still waiting for access. LinkedInChat Tweetchat If you want to stay up to date on changes to LinkedIn, participate in the weekly Tweetchat called LinkedInChat. This tweetchat is run by my friend Viveka von Rosen, aka @LinkedInExpert. Her trusty sidekick, Steve Cassady, @SteveCassady is always there to assist. I know the changes are happening fast and furious on LinkedIn right now. Hopefully, this update helps you keep up with how to create, manage and promote your personal brand. Marc Miller â€" Career Pivot Check out my book Repurpose Your Career â€" A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers Do not forget to follow me on Twitter or FaceBook

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Tips for Long Distance Job Searching

Tips for Long Distance Job Searching You are about to move to a new city but you would like to secure a job, first. This requires doing some long-distance job searching. Accept that this is not easy to do and then follow the tips we offer when you start job searching because you plan on relocating.1.Create a List of Companies to Work for in Your New CityBefore job searching, you have to do your research to see what jobs and industries are thriving in your new location. Go on LinkedIn’s job search feature and do a keyword search by:The job you want Located in the city you are moving to And the minimum pay you needSee if the industry you work in has a lot of companies and work available for you.Out of the companies you are finding, see if any of them currently employ your college alumni. College alumni make some of the best connections for the entire span of a career. For now, you are just making a list for yourself to see who you will be contacting or the companies you will be applying for. When this research is done, you can get down to business!2. Find Your ConnectionsNow that you have some companies and names, it is time to start reaching out to people. For all the companies you desire to work for in your new city, contact your college alumni at these companies with connection requests. Add a LinkedIn note that is brief and friendly. In the note, explain that you are moving to their city, looking for work, and went to the same college.LinkedIn is a great help in this process because a company’s page displays your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-degree connections. Granted it will feel odd reaching out to strangers but given you both went to the same alma mater, you should feel comfortable knowing you have a common background in education. There is something about “going to the same college” that connects people for their entire lives, even those who attended the same college at different times. Use it to your advantage.In addition, you should try to contact anyone you see working at your dream company , especially if they are a 1st-degree connection. It would help to start up a dialogue with a new person in your new city before you arrive.3. Try to Get Face-Time With These New ConnectionsStudies show people, in general, only trust about 31% of the content and people they connect with online. Until nowyou have been requesting to connect with people and writing messages, but there is no social proof you are a real human.While networking, see if you can talk a connection into connecting for a brief call. Let them know you would like to ask what it’s like to live in this city you are moving to and what they think of it.When you give a person a chance to talk about what they know, they will take that chance to tell you. In return, you are making a connection and thanking a person who may soon be your neighbor. During your face-time with new connections, you can get details about jobs, life in the new city, and much more.4. Start Online Job SearchingMany say applying to jobs for peop le online is a waste of time. Granted, the hit rate is not that much by comparison to the number of applications filled out, but it is a good way to see the job activity in a city and maybe make some calls.Just because you have an online job application, does not necessarily mean that filling out the application is the only means of communicating to get the job. See if you can find who posted it on LinkedIn. Start to connect with people posting jobs in your new city.5. Follow UpThis process certainly involves lots of hustling. Making all these connections, job searches, and contact requests would be pointless if you never followed up with any of them. Without endlessly pestering them, stay in touch with the people you are networking with. And by all means, once you arrive in your new city with or without a job, make sure you thank them for offering such a pleasant introduction to your new location!

Saturday, May 16, 2020

How to Write a Resume - Create a Professional Looking Job Hunt Job Posting

How to Write a Resume - Create a Professional Looking Job Hunt Job PostingLearning how to write a resume is very important. A professional looking resume will either land you an interview or set you back months or even years on trying to figure out what to do next. This article will give you some tips for making the most of your resume.Before you even start thinking about how to write a resume, you need to know where to get one. It can be difficult to find good quality resume templates, so I would recommend searching for them online. There are plenty of sites that offer thousands of templates for free. You just need to know what type of information you want included.Creating a professional looking resume is not that hard, but the hardest part of it is actually writing it. You need to know the information and how to present it in a way that makes it appealing to a potential employer. Here are some tips for making your resume stand out.Include the contact information of the company you are applying for. It does not have to be your entire company name, but the information needs to be there. Also include your name, area of business, and specific job responsibilities. These will help people who find your resume that is posted online to contact you.If you don't have any employment history, then you should write down something related to the job you are applying for. Try to include something about your hobbies and any achievements you might have. You want to make your resume easy to read and keep it short.After including your contact information, it is time to create your resume outline. It is important to have a general idea of how you want the resume to look before you begin writing it. You can then break up your information and make it more concise. Some of the formatting guidelines to consider are clear headers and margins. There should be no distracting lines or unreadable text. Headers should be at least one inch wide, and should be centered above the text. Then , keep the margins just under that one inch and make sure they are also centered.After you have created the resume, all you have to do is print it off and send it in. There are many online sites that offer resume services and you can send your resume off directly from there. You will not have to pay to submit it and you won't have to wait for it to be approved, so you can get your job done faster.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Beauty of Free Samples

The Beauty of Free SamplesFree samples are a hot item right now, especially for the upcoming Christmas season. When shoppers are in need of something and don't have the money to purchase it, they will often look around for a site that gives them samples for free or close to it. This can give them a chance to test an item out and see if it's what they want before they make the purchase decision.Samples aren't always in the form of products that are sold at retail price. Some sites will offer samples of items that are for sale. It's all about advertising. Advertising can be free or close to it, but sometimes the actual cost of the product to the customer is what ends up being passed on to the customer.One thing to remember is that with free samples, sometimes the product is a duplicate of another product that's out there. If you find a good deal on a pair of shoes, you might get a pair of shoes that doesn't really match or that you can't find anywhere else and it doesn't come with the free sample you got.The best way to deal with free samples is to find something that is similar to what you're looking for but is not a duplicate. When you're shopping around, look at what's available and find out what you think the offer is. This will help you be aware of what you're getting into before you start to shop.In the past, the only method of offering free samples was through newspaper ads or coupons. Now, many sites are offering free samples that are sent straight to your email or that you can pick up in stores. While it's still not easy to receive these freebies because the delivery method might not be convenient for everyone, it's getting easier every day and people are more aware of it.Even the ability to pick up samples at a store is a great option that has been offered by many companies, especially for companies that work with customers regularly or who have products that need to be used in various applications. This will allow you to sample items in different envir onments. You may find that one item is perfect for a certain application and the other isn't the best choice for it.When you're on the lookout for free samples, make sure that you find the sites that offer the best deals. They may be selling samples of items that are duplicates, or they may be offering special free shipping offers that they run every once in a while, or they may be giving away free samples that you can use to try out a new line of products. It can be hard to know what's going on.These companies want you to come back and buy from them so they do the best they can to get you to purchase their products. You shouldn't be afraid to ask about free samples and what type of offers or specials they have going on. It's a good way to save money and to save time as well.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

108 Carl Quested - AgentMail and BrandStrong - Jane Jackson Career

108 Carl Quested - AgentMail and BrandStrong - Jane Jackson Career In addition to running AgentMail and CRM2Print, Carl Quested is the author of Alpha Mail How To List and Sell More Property Using Direct Mail, which dives deep into the world of direct mail from a real estate perspective. A book is for any agent that wants to make better connections with their prospects, improve their ROI on campaigns, or just find a better method of getting to talk to their audience.Having started his first business with $2,000 in his spare room, he now employs over 10 staff across his businesses, 6 and 7-figure businesses, and is a regular presenter around Australia on the subject of marketing.Listen to his fascinating career journey from a career in commercial insurance with Lloyds of London to how he made his enterprising transition into entrepreneurship.Carl has experienced a number of transitions including 3 redundancies and he successfully revinvented his career a number of times. From telemarketing at the age of 17 through to becoming a team leader within a telecommunications company at 18 to a number of senior sales and customer service positions, he found that he enjoys the process of running businesses â€" regardless of industry sector. Over the years he’s has become an expert in marketing services for the Real Estate industry with his business Agent Mail â€" ask him any question about how estate agents can reach his target market and he’s got a solution for each challenge!He also ran BrandStrong, a value packed subscription graphic design service, and was a godsend to small business owners who need flexibility when it came to their design needs. As a serial entrepreneur, Carl is a man to watch!Carl’s top tips for entrepreneurial success:Have fun â€" without the fun value then it’s just ‘work’Surround yourself with a great teamCustomer care is essential at all timesPosition yourself as an influencer in your field by taking this online course:  Personal Branding for Career Success  Where to find Carl:Websites:www.agentmai l.com.auwww.crm2print.com  Twitter  @agentmailFacebookwww.facebook.com/agentmail

Friday, May 8, 2020

Social Media Tips for Business Owners -

Social Media Tips for Business Owners - No matter where I go, I find myself talking to business owners about social media. Literally, I can’t shut up! They ask, “What’s with Twitter, I can’t figure it out?” Or, they say, “I don’t have time for social media. How do you do it?” That’s all it takes, and off I go, explaining how social media isn’t rocket science, but it’s not intuitive, either. I start ticking off all kinds of tips and tricks to help make it easier to make social media marketing work for his or her business. For months, I’ve been asking myself, “How can I tap into my passion about social media to help more people?” And, “How can I offer overwhelming value, but keep it affordable, so even new entrepreneurs can get onboard and it’s valuable for people who have a good start, but could benefit from some easy tweaks?” I want to provide something that’s so amazing, it’s a no-brainer for every business owner. I think I’ve finally figured it out! Most business owners need a helping hand. Think about it: Wouldn’t it be incredible to have someone to ask the  you can’t quite figure out how to upload that photo to Twitter? Or, to be able to ask an expert if your tweet looks good, or if you’re going to embarrass yourself by publishing it? YES! I WANT TO LEARN MORE What about when you want to decide the best hashtag to use for something you post? Who can help? How about if the person there to hold your hand (virtually) just happens to be someone  CNN,  The Wall Street Journal,  Fox Business and  Forbes  ask when they have questions about social media? Learn everything from big-picture strategy to technical know how: Choose the best social networks to connect with your customers and clients. Save time while you stay top-of-mind for people who need to know about you. Leverage social media marketing to build relationships and increase awareness of your brand. Inspire trust, influence buying decisions and make more money. Look smarter than your competition. Get it all done faster so you don’t waste time! Sound good? Social media constantly morphs and changes. (Have you noticed how often LinkedIn changes its interface? If you’re confused, it’s not you, it’s them!) A kickstart is great, but you’re too busy doing your work to keep up with the latest and greatest on social media.  You could spend weeks or months trying to unravel social media’s complexities, only to find out your favorite network just got an overhaul and it’s back to square one for you. So, this program isnt based on feeding you a bunch of hour-long webinars. Who really watches all those webinars, anyway? Isn’t it better to have your questions addressed directly? You need help putting your social media strategy to work every day. Join me in a brand new group: The Smart Business Owner’s Social Media Help Desk. You’ll have 24-hour access to ask your questions, and I’ll be there daily to help you overcome every social media issue, from the big issues (what to say in your profile) to the most mundane. (Is there really a “best time” to post?) A bonus for members? As the group grows, in addition to my expertise and targeted advice, you’ll also have access to opinions and ideas from your fellow business owners. Members will be invited to share opinions, ideas and best practices. There’s strength in numbers, and an empowered, well-informed group of business owners is a great asset. What do you actually get? Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re ready to ramp it up, there will be useful information for you. Access to a  group where you can ask and get answers to all of your social media marketing questions. We’ll house everything in a private Facebook group (since that’s where you likely spend a lot of time). For a limited time, a  free, 30-minute, one-on-one preliminary social media coaching session  over the phone. (Sign up before I decide I dont have time for these free sessions!)  My initial social media consultations normally start at $300. For anyone who joins The Smart Business Owner’s Social Media Help Desk now, I’ll include it for free. Daily Help Desk Hints  â€" 6  weeks of  social media pointers that you can easily implement in 15 minutes or less. Learn how to strategically and efficiently target your audience, create appealing visuals and plan your social media calendar  in advance. I’ll regularly share actionable tips  in the group you can implement to generate better results from your social media marketing. You’ll always be up-to-date.  You’ll have the latest information when a network adds new features or makes changes that could affect your business. SHORT (5-8 minute)  webinars with tips, tricks and trends you can apply toward your own social media marketing.  Topics include “How to write great professional bios,” “How to find your customers or clients online” and “The best tools to use for social media success.” Checklists to help you  solidify your social media business strategy  â€" and ongoing, up-to-date information to keep you successful moving forward. Interested? Learn more about how to make the most of your social media marketing by joining TODAY!