What is a Job

What is a Job Im sitting in my publishers living room, enjoying the quiet of a beautiful morning in Silicon Valley.  Ive been in the area since Monday and have spoken 4 times.  I have three more two today and one on Saturday.  You can see my schedule (and come, or share with your friends who might be able to come) here. As Ive met this week with hundreds of very smart professionals in transition Ive had a thought pop up: Many people come to my presentations with some hope that Ill help them land their next JOB. Im actually not here to help you find your next JOB.  Many other people have that message, with tactics and techniques to help you land your next amazing gig. They might focus on how to develop an awesome resume. They might focus on how to have an effective job search. They might focus on how to win an interview. They might focus on how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. All of these things are immensely helpful in finding your next JOB. I dont focus on any of these things. (If you need help on any of them, see my list of JibberJobber partners) Last night, while driving from my presentation, I was thinking about my message, and why I dont focus on finding that next great JOB.  And then I started to wonder: What is a JOB? What does a JOB represent for people? I think, many times, a JOB represents something like SAFETY and SECURITY. No matter what happens to me at home, I can go to my JOB and do something important its like a guy going to a man-cave you can go to your JOB-cave and hide from everything else. Perhaps it represents an IDENTITY. When I was a general manager, I had something to be proud of, because that was a clout-filled title. When you dont have a JOB, and you dont have SAFETY and SECURITY, or a good IDENTITY, you long for it.  You need it.  You are anxiously working towards it. But I wonder, does a JOB really provide safety, security and identity? Can you get those things without a JOB? What is a Job Im sitting in my publishers living room, enjoying the quiet of a beautiful morning in Silicon Valley.  Ive been in the area since Monday and have spoken 4 times.  I have three more two today and one on Saturday.  You can see my schedule (and come, or share with your friends who might be able to come) here. As Ive met this week with hundreds of very smart professionals in transition Ive had a thought pop up: Many people come to my presentations with some hope that Ill help them land their next JOB. Im actually not here to help you find your next JOB.  Many other people have that message, with tactics and techniques to help you land your next amazing gig. They might focus on how to develop an awesome resume. They might focus on how to have an effective job search. They might focus on how to win an interview. They might focus on how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. All of these things are immensely helpful in finding your next JOB. I dont focus on any of these things. (If you need help on any of them, see my list of JibberJobber partners) Last night, while driving from my presentation, I was thinking about my message, and why I dont focus on finding that next great JOB.  And then I started to wonder: What is a JOB? What does a JOB represent for people? I think, many times, a JOB represents something like SAFETY and SECURITY. No matter what happens to me at home, I can go to my JOB and do something important its like a guy going to a man-cave you can go to your JOB-cave and hide from everything else. Perhaps it represents an IDENTITY. When I was a general manager, I had something to be proud of, because that was a clout-filled title. When you dont have a JOB, and you dont have SAFETY and SECURITY, or a good IDENTITY, you long for it.  You need it.  You are anxiously working towards it. But I wonder, does a JOB really provide safety, security and identity? Can you get those things without a JOB?

About Jobs Resume Writing - Writing Your Own Resume

About Jobs Resume Writing - Writing Your Own ResumeWriting a good About Jobs resume is an important and fundamental step to get hired in the industry. This particular career can be exciting and rewarding and helps people gain valuable experience in a relatively short period of time. Here are some helpful tips for you to master the art of resume writing.Before sending a resume for a job of yours, first be specific. Provide detailed information about the position you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for a job as a Social Media Manager, mention what is included in this particular job. The more details that you include, the more professional your resume will appear.With a solid foundation, it is easier to present your information in a good way. Be sure to stick to the usual format of resumes. Always start with the title of the position and always start each section by writing the first three words on the left side of the page. Then go on to fill in your contact informat ion and resume information.What is great about jobs resume writing is that there are many guides and techniques that can help you. For example, career management software can help you out with easy entry-level jobs. Aside from that, there are resume templates that you can download or purchase that can help you in the process of crafting a good looking resume.You should keep in mind that the resume that you create for any job should be based on your actual skills, qualifications, experiences and education. If you have a degree in psychology, you should never list it in your job-related resume because it would make your resume look superficial.Writing a personal letter or e-mail can also help you to relay your information in a professional manner. If you are applying for a position as a technician, write a letter that can include your expertise, skills and knowledge that can be used to improve the working environment.Resume writing is really an art and there are a lot of options to ch oose from. There are many resources available online that can help you craft a nice looking resume.In fact, there are people who do not know where to apply for the jobs they want because they lack skills gaps. Knowing about skills gaps will allow you to decide which positions you would like to apply for.

Four Tips from Master Resume Writers

Four Tips from Master Resume Writers I recently attended a webinar delivered by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark, two   career coaches with impressive credentials.     They delivered a class for other career coaches on the finer points of writing resumes.   Even after more than 16 years of experience in writing resumes, I learned a lot.   Here are some ideas I think every jobseeker should incorporate into a resume. Go light on job duties in your resume. Yes â€" I said it â€" don’t spend much time listing your duties.   The way Enelow and Kursmark stated it was: “An accountant is an accountant is an accountant.”   Give the recruiters credit for understanding the duties of a job they’re hiring for.   Your job is not to tell them what you did, but to distinguish how well you did it. Your resume should become a portfolio of your unique combination of skills and accomplishments.   Spend more time on the context of your previous jobs: how intense was the workload, how complex was the work, how you achieved results and were promoted or recognized for your efforts. Use a summary instead of an objective 95 per cent of the time. An objective states what you’re looking for.   A summary of your skills, experience and expertise shows   that you’re focused on what the employer is looking for.   Having said that, Enelow and Kursmark say that the objective (what you’re looking for) drives the resume.   By that, they mean that if you’re staying in the same career, you’ll write a specific kind of resume.   If you’re transitioning to another field, your resume will be different.   You may not put your objective on the top of the page, but it will dictate form and function of the document. Load your resume with key words. I love this tip, because it relates to my marketing background.   SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is defined as is the process of improving the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines via the natural or un-paid (organic or algorithmic) search results.   Your resume needs it as much as a website.   Every online recruiting system seeks out talent through key word searches.   Your resume should have bulleted lists of the systems, tools, projects and skills you have so recruiters can find you through searching for skills. How does your resume look when you scan for key phrases? Include live links. This is a new recommendation, but one I like.   Of course, it only works in electronic versions of your resume, but adding live links to your email address, your LinkedIn profile (where they can see your recommendations), or your online portfolio of work can make it very easy for a recruiter to click through to see more or send you an email.   It’s such a new idea that it might be irresistible for a recruiter to click on the link.   (It goes without saying that the quality of the content on the other side should be top notch.) It’s always a good idea to review your resume and touch up content every few months.   Try these tips and see if your resume gets more action.   Let me know what your results are!

Why I think Entrepreneurship is a way of giving back.

Why I think Entrepreneurship is a way of giving back. Lets be real. When you think about a successful entrepreneur you instantly imagine someone like Donald Trump or maybe even Paris Hilton: eccentric, self-centered and obsessed with luxury. Over the past few years, many people have questioned why I so badly want to be an entrepreneur. They ask why I wouldnt rather just work for a big company, get perks, and leave my work at the office after 5. Today I had a little moment that made me remember why I want to be an entrepreneur. Despite my analysis of the long-term costs of having a Starbucks addiction, I must admit I frequent it a bit more than I should. Over the course of my visits, Ive started to get to know a fabulous Barista named Jackie. Jackie is a young single Mom who is very thankful for her job at Starbucks. Shes said that the benefits are better than any other part-time job she has found and she enjoys the people and loves working for the company. Jackie recently went back to college to become a nurse. Every time I see Jackie, I ask her how school is going and how her son is. I was sad when she told me a few weeks ago that she had to drop out of school due to time and financial constraints. I immediately thought about all the working Moms I know. Then I thought about what I would do if I was a single Mom without my college degree and without my current full time job with benefits. I told Jackie that I was going to get thinking. Jackie lights up the whole Starbucks every time Im there. Her personality and passion are contagious. I know that that there must be a way for her to make some extra money from home. It turns out Ive stumbled upon a few opportunities to work with some clients on their social media management and strategy. And guess what? I will need some help, and the first person I thought of to help out was Jackie. Of course nothing is finalized yet, but the point of this story is that had I not stepped out to take on freelance work, I would not be able to touch another womans life in this way. By owning a business, I can hire other women and empower them to learn new skills and be financially self-sufficient. One of my favorite quotes is Give a man a fish and you have fed him for today. Teach a man HOW to fish and he can feed himself for the rest of his life. My motivation behind being an entrepreneur is the ability to empower other women to achieve their dreams and become confident and self-sufficient in the process. Im hoping that over time I will get to meet and work with many women like Jackie who inspire me to keep on trekking!

Writing a Resume For Receptionist Position - Recommendations For Beginners

Writing a Resume For Receptionist Position - Recommendations For BeginnersThere are many different approaches that you can take when you are writing a resume for a receptionist position. If you have been applying for a job at this level, then you are well aware of the basic requirements. The rest of this article will provide an overview of these requirements, and how you should approach them when you are writing a resume for a receptionist position.Of course, it goes without saying that you must possess the required professional expertise. A listing in the HR database, where you have been employed for three years, is not enough. You must also have a head count of at least two hundred and thirty employees. Most employers will not even think of employing someone who has worked at a client company for less than three years.Will your work experience show that you are easily adaptable to new and challenging situations? You should be able to discuss experiences that demonstrate that you ca n do this. For example, if you have worked for a large retail chain, you should be able to identify the different types of customer service, and how you have successfully completed them.Speaking of customer service, this is an important part of any employment application. In fact, this is probably the most important part. As a general rule, it is a good idea to list three experiences that demonstrate that you can help your employer's customers.If your previous employers did not require administrative duties, you may want to list this as a particular skill that you can apply for. However, if they did require such tasks, then your list of accomplishments will have to include these as well. This means that you need to be prepared to include specific tasks on your application.Also, you will need to make sure that you list any administrative tasks that you performed. While your job description should cover your main duties, some companies may only require some minor administrative tasks. That does not mean that they are any less important or impressive.There is no way that you will be able to get a full listing of all of the administrative duties that you have performed. However, if you are able to put together a well-organized list of these, you will be able to highlight them, and provide a number of great examples. Of course, if you want to be successful in your application, you should try to have more experience than you actually do. This will show that you can do the job, and will therefore be a better candidate.If you do not have a head count of two hundred and thirty employees, then you need to write a resume for receptionist position that will include the skills that you have had in the past. However, if you want to be more competitive with your employer, you should take steps to increase your own experience. Following these pointers will help you get your resume into shape.

Networking Picking up that 800-pound phone - Hire Imaging

Networking Picking up that 800-pound phone - Hire Imaging Networking goes beyond talking to your family, friends and acquaintances. Now you’re at the point of reaching out via phone to those you don’t know well or at all. They may be referrals from others; they may be people you only met briefly. Either way, the hardest part can be picking up the phone and making that first call of the day. Networking: Take a breath and become the little engine It can be a real sweaty-palms moment for many to “pick up that 800-pound phone”â€"as my husband refers to it. The negative emotions creep in and it feels woefully heavy. I’ve talked with clients about what they do when this dread sets in. I love some of their warm-ups! All are said to have worked! You can: Run around the block or do 15 minutes on your favorite exercise equipment Read your favorite blog posts, a chapter from your favorite book, or newspaper funnies Record a DVD of short comedic routines, bloopers or funny sit-coms. Laugh! Look at yourself in the mirror and say “You are great! Go get ‘em” Review your resume or other documents that should remind you of your success stories Make a phone call to a positive friend or supporter who will champion your networking Now remember that simple but powerful message from the children’s story, The Little Engine That Could: “I think I can!” And at story’s end, “I thought I could!” Networking: What do you want from these phone calls? Your goal in a nutshell is to meet people in person. It is much harder to say “no,” or “I’m sorry I can’t help you” to someone sitting across from you, than it is over the phone. But life is busy; so are people. The phone call is to get that face-to-face time. Networking: What do you say? Script for calling someone you met briefly: Hi Skip! My name is John Brown. I’m not sure if you remember me, but we met last month at the Mites hockey game. I was sitting next to you and we were chatting about investments. Pause. Right! Our sons played on the same line! Anyway Skip, I know you’re busy. The reason I’m calling is that I’m looking at job opportunities in financial planning and wondered if you had 15 minutes sometime this week when we could get together and chat. I thought you might know of someone who was hiring or have some ideas or suggestions about who else I could talk to. Sure, Wednesday would be great. I’ll meet you at the coffee shop near the arena. See you then; and thanks!” Phone networking tip: Hopefully, Skip remembers you. If not, don’t be discouraged. Try to jog his memory a bit more and if he still doesn’t remember you, ask to meet with him anyway. You might as well, since you’ve got him on the phone. He’ll remember you when he sees you. Script for calling someone referred: Hello June. My name is Carol Little. A mutual friend of ours, Greg Lake, suggested I give you a call. I recently graduated from law school and am in the job market. I’m not asking you for a job! I wondered if we might get together sometime this week for 15 minutes to discuss what it’s like to work for your firmâ€"I’m always interested in potential opportunities with a practice that has the reputation yours enjoys. But I’m also hoping we could discuss other firms you might know of, people to talk to, or suggestions you might have for me. I know you’re a busy woman. I promise not to take more than 15 minutes of your time. Great! I’ll meet you at your office next Tuesday at 12:30. Thank you very much, June! Phone networking tips: Don’t hang up without either an appointment scheduled or having asked if they know of anyone else you might contact. If you feel you’re not getting positive responses from the people you call, try out your script(s) on a few who are part of your support team. Ask for constructive feedback; make positive adjustments. The near misses you’ve had were a sign that you needed to readjust your course, not an indication that you’ve wasted your time. Networking: Rethinking the engine analogy As I think about it, The Little Engine That Could was a story to teach us about overcoming obstacles. That if we “think we can” or “thought we could,” we’d have mastered that hurdle. A better mantra for picking up that heavy phone? “I know I will!” And it just gets better from there. Phone:   AndyManGold

7 Ways to Earn Extra Money by Using the Sharing Economy

7 Ways to Earn Extra Money by Using the Sharing Economy Rent out Your Extra Space The sharing economy has gained quite a bit of attention for all the ways that it can help people save money. It allows you to utilize the possessions and talents of other people and spend quite a bit less than you would if you had to pay full price to buy it or do it yourself. What many people don’t realize is that the sharing economy can also help you make money. Here are 7 ways that you can earn extra cash with the sharing economy. Rent out Your Extra Space If you have more space than you’re using, why not let someone else pay you to use it? If you live in the city and have a designated parking space along with your apartment but you don’t have a car, why not offer the space for rent at a lower cost than someone would have to pay for use of a garage or other public parking space? 2-car garage but only have one car? Rent the other half of your garage to a neighbor that needs to stow a boat. AirBnb If you’ve got an extra room in your home, you can easily make quite a bit of money by offering it up on AirBnb or another sharing site. You can either maintain it as a guest room for when you have visitors and rent it out occasionally, or you can dedicate the space to earning money for you. Some people have managed to earn enough money through AirBnb to make a living. Letgo As more and more people are beginning to value experiences more and possessions less, the minimalist trend is growing. If you’re in the mood to purge your home of items you no longer need or use, try listing it on a site like Letgo. Someone out there may need what you have and would love to get a good deal on it. This also helps to prevent these items from ending up at a landfill or recycling center. Uber or Lyft There is a great debate about whether or not ride-sharing services are a good thing or not, but plenty of people seem to feel it’s not a bad way to earn some extra cash. People that live in areas where ride-sharing is in high demand can do very well. The two main players in the ride-sharing market are Uber and Lyft, but there are other options depending on where you live. Rent out Yourself If you have a skill set that may be in high demand, you can sign up for a site like Fiverr or Taskrabbit. These sites connect people that need help with certain tasks with people that can do them. If you’re an organizational wizard, you can help people that are packing to move. Handy with tools? One of your neighbors might need help installing a new dishwasher. These sites allow you the flexibility to earn extra cash when you have free time. List Your Car on a Sharing Site If you’re someone who has been working remotely from home, you might not be driving your car more than once or twice a week for quick trips. Why not put the car to work earning money for you instead of sitting in your garage. You can easily rent the use of your vehicle out to local residents that need a rental car, but don’t want to pay the excessive costs to a rental agency. Sharing sites like Getaround can help you get started. Rent our Your Stuff You can also earn some fast cash by renting out equipment that you already own. If you have a sturdy extension ladder that you only use a few times a year to clean your gutters, why not let your neighbors borrow it for a small fee. This way, they get the benefit of the ladder, without having to invest in one themselves. Lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and other things are frequently listed (or asked for) on apps like Nextdoor. The sharing economy has opened up the possibilities for new ways to both save and earn money. Look around and see what you might have available to put these apps and services to work earning you fast cash. Sarah Kearns is a hard working mother of three daughters. She is a part of the team behind Parkhound a place where you can find cheap parking spots. She loves cooking, reading history books and writing about green living.