JibberJobber is NOT your Job Search Silver Bullet

JibberJobber is NOT your Job Search Silver Bullet Sorry to say, folks, we cant be the job search silver bullet. Sure, we solve a lot of problems and frustration in the job search, but we arent going to find you your dream job.   Or even a step job to get to the dream job.   We provide solutions to problems, but we arent getting you the job. Heres a note we got from someone who deleted their account recently: Ive yet to find a job through you.   Id do better sitting in front of the White House with a tin cup. Yeah, you know what, you probably are better off doing that especially if you login to JibberJobber every day hoping to see a job offer pop up on your screen. Seriously what problems do we solve?   Here are the two biggies: Organizing your job search. I used a spreadsheet to organize my job search, and I quickly outgrew it.   That means it was getting very, very messy.   Columns added here, data added there it became a hodgepodge of junk that I was spending time trying to decipher.   Sound silly?   Spend a few weeks in an intense job search, networking, and applying to jobs, and your spreadsheet will get confusing quick! Managing a job search. Another user said that JibberJobber became his virtual assistant allowing him to focus on the important stuff while JibberJobber simply kept his stuff in the right place and reminded him of important things he needed to do (like network). Now, many people use JibberJobber to manage their own network (like a personal relationship manager), or to manage business stuff (like a customer relationship manager) so its definitely not limited to being a job search tool its all about the relationships. Back to this persons note to us, though if you want to switch on the computer and have a tool that delivers jobs to you, good luck.   There will be hundreds of thousands of others who are sitting there waiting for the same job delivered to them.   And then the race is on, to be the person who stands out in a sea of resumes. JibberJobber is NOT your Job Search Silver Bullet Sorry to say, folks, we cant be the job search silver bullet. Sure, we solve a lot of problems and frustration in the job search, but we arent going to find you your dream job.   Or even a step job to get to the dream job.   We provide solutions to problems, but we arent getting you the job. Heres a note we got from someone who deleted their account recently: Ive yet to find a job through you.   Id do better sitting in front of the White House with a tin cup. Yeah, you know what, you probably are better off doing that especially if you login to JibberJobber every day hoping to see a job offer pop up on your screen. Seriously what problems do we solve?   Here are the two biggies: Organizing your job search. I used a spreadsheet to organize my job search, and I quickly outgrew it.   That means it was getting very, very messy.   Columns added here, data added there it became a hodgepodge of junk that I was spending time trying to decipher.   Sound silly?   Spend a few weeks in an intense job search, networking, and applying to jobs, and your spreadsheet will get confusing quick! Managing a job search. Another user said that JibberJobber became his virtual assistant allowing him to focus on the important stuff while JibberJobber simply kept his stuff in the right place and reminded him of important things he needed to do (like network). Now, many people use JibberJobber to manage their own network (like a personal relationship manager), or to manage business stuff (like a customer relationship manager) so its definitely not limited to being a job search tool its all about the relationships. Back to this persons note to us, though if you want to switch on the computer and have a tool that delivers jobs to you, good luck.   There will be hundreds of thousands of others who are sitting there waiting for the same job delivered to them.   And then the race is on, to be the person who stands out in a sea of resumes. JibberJobber is NOT your Job Search Silver Bullet Sorry to say, folks, we cant be the job search silver bullet. Sure, we solve a lot of problems and frustration in the job search, but we arent going to find you your dream job.   Or even a step job to get to the dream job.   We provide solutions to problems, but we arent getting you the job. Heres a note we got from someone who deleted their account recently: Ive yet to find a job through you.   Id do better sitting in front of the White House with a tin cup. Yeah, you know what, you probably are better off doing that especially if you login to JibberJobber every day hoping to see a job offer pop up on your screen. Seriously what problems do we solve?   Here are the two biggies: Organizing your job search. I used a spreadsheet to organize my job search, and I quickly outgrew it.   That means it was getting very, very messy.   Columns added here, data added there it became a hodgepodge of junk that I was spending time trying to decipher.   Sound silly?   Spend a few weeks in an intense job search, networking, and applying to jobs, and your spreadsheet will get confusing quick! Managing a job search. Another user said that JibberJobber became his virtual assistant allowing him to focus on the important stuff while JibberJobber simply kept his stuff in the right place and reminded him of important things he needed to do (like network). Now, many people use JibberJobber to manage their own network (like a personal relationship manager), or to manage business stuff (like a customer relationship manager) so its definitely not limited to being a job search tool its all about the relationships. Back to this persons note to us, though if you want to switch on the computer and have a tool that delivers jobs to you, good luck.   There will be hundreds of thousands of others who are sitting there waiting for the same job delivered to them.   And then the race is on, to be the person who stands out in a sea of resumes.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese A Recovering Amazoniac

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese A Recovering Amazoniac OK, this doesnt really have a lot to do with career advice, but then again, maybe it does. Its more a note to myself (and maybe someone else can learn something from it).When my book was published, Feb. 7, I did the first thing any author does: I checked my Amazon.com ranking. When I wasnt No. 1, I checked a few hours later. Hmmmstill not No. 1.Thus began my downward spiral on that cold winter day into what I called Amazonitis. For those of you who are not book authors, you may not be familiar with the term. Let me explain: Its the habitual, debilitating checking of your books Amazon.com rating at all hours of the day or night. Doesnt matter what else is going on giving birth, winning the Nobel Peace prize or having Oprah on the line you have the overwhelming urge to check your books ranking.Of course, the more smug book authors among us will say they never check their rankings, or only do so every once in a while on a whim. Theyre lying. No book author who cares about his or her w ork can resist logging onto Amazon.com from anywhere in the world and checking the ranking.Think Im making this up? Just Google Amazon book rankings and see the number of stories and opinions and philosophies devoted to Amazon.com rankings. The general consensus is this: The rankings mean NOTHING. Next to nothing.Hah.To book authors, they mean a lot. They represent what the world thinks of our endeavors, of our dreams to enter the realm of book authors, to be forever linked with the profession that turned out Edgar Allen Poe, Jane Austen and Donald Trump.Still, after months of sneaking around to check my rankings day and night (Youre not checking that *^% ranking again, are you?!! my husband would yell from the other room), Ive finally reached my saturation point. I need help. I know I need help, and thus Im posting these 12 steps for anyone who becomes obsessed with his or her Amazon.com book rankings or any other work-related matter that really doesnt really matter a hoot.With ins piration from various 12-step recovery programs, here is the process for Amazonics Anonymous:1. I admit I am powerless over Amazon.com book rankings and that my life has become unmanageable.2. I have come to believe that a Power greater than myself can restore me to sanity. My book agent informed me that those rankings dont mean anything. If a New York literary agent says it doesnt matter, then it must be so.3. I have made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understand Him. Well, at least Ill always rank No. 1 with God.4. I have made a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself. OK, I admit it. Im pathetic. I bet J.K. Rowling never checks her ranking.5. Ive admitted to God, and to myself, and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs. I told my husband that one night when I couldnt sleep I checked my ranking at 3 a.m. Youre a whack job, my soul mate surmised.6. I am entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Wa nt to hear something truly sad? I nearly ruined my computer trying to check my rankings while brushing my teeth. Crest doesnt remove easily from between the keys, let me tell you.7. I humbly ask Him to remove all my shortcomings. At the very least, take away my high speed Internet until I get more control.8. Ive made a list of all persons I have harmed, and have become willing to make amends to them all. That includes my family, the PTA, my dog, two cats and the two Jehovahs Witnesses I ignored at the door while feeding my Amazon.com addicition.9. I have made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. My family, the PTA and the animals all were gracious the Jehovahs Witnesses surmised I was a total whack job.10. I have continued to take personal inventory and when I am wrong I promptly admit it. I admit I also check Barnes and Nobles rankings, although they dont update as often and so dont feed my ranking fetish nearly as well. 11. I have sought through prayer and meditation to improve my conscious contact with God as I understand Him, praying only for his knowledge of His will for me and the power to carry that out. Hey God, it sure would be great if I knocked Harry Potter off the bestseller lists12. I have had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, and have tried to carry the message to other Amazonics Anonymous members, and to practice these principles in all my affairs.FYI: The next meeting place of Amazonics Anonymous has yet to be determined. There will be plenty of coffee, however, and a Wi-Fi connection.

Managing Your Office Acoustics

Managing Your Office Acoustics Acoustics is the term given to the science that defines the production and transmission of sound and sound waves. Mention the word acoustics and most people will immediately think of musical sounds, such as the sound of a singing voice in the bathroom or the sound of a band playing on stage. However it can also mean the characteristics, design and layout of a room in terms of how sound is conducted within it. Modern office design is done with this in mind because the way that sound is conducted within a room and throughout a building can affect the way people live or work; in some cases it can be said that the acoustics are so bad that it is detrimental to health and production. How Can Acoustics Affect Productivity? One of the primary aims of employers today is to improve productivity and morale amongst their employees. After all, a motivated and productive workforce is one that drives the company forward and ultimately increases profits. To this end, the design and layout of a workplace is key to achieving this aim. Careful thought is given to issues like temperature, access to natural light, ergonomics and so on; one of the most important issues though is noise control. It is well known that certain types of noise can be unacceptable and distracting. In some cases excessive noise can lead to stress and illness. Depending on the type of work being carried out a little noise can be a welcome motivator but very complex tasks need a degree of concentration in order to succeed and noise interruption can have a negative effect. Here, the right office acoustics is essential in order to aid concentration and accuracy as well as preventing distraction that could lead to a dip in productivity. Research has shown that, once distracted by noise, a worker can take some 15 minutes to fully regain their concentration and resume their task. Another instance where excessive or inappropriate noise levels can affect productivity is where confidentiality is required, for instance dealing with sensitive issues over the phone. An employee cannot give their full attention or treat the issue with the necessary sensitivity if they’re having to strain to hear the conversation and having to shout to make themselves heard. How Can You Change the Acoustics in Your Office? Open plan office design is undoubtedly the worst for acoustics with a jumble of sound bouncing all around the room and becoming a cacophony. Workers who are carrying out complex or sensitive tasks have to compete with those who aren’t, creating a mish-mash of sound levels. The first thing you can do is to separate out different groups of colleagues so that the noisier ones are put together away from those who need to be quieter. It is not possible, nor desirable to completely eliminate all sounds however there are tried and tested solutions which can be incorporated into your office design to reduce noise distraction. These can be summed up in three words: absorption, blocking and covering. Absorption deals with the design of the fabric of the room such as the ceiling, walls and floor coverings. Seating and desk-mounted screens made from sound-absorbing materials can be utilised to allow greater privacy of speech. Blocking is used to literally block and break up the transfer of sound from area to area and this can be achieved with vertical barrier screens; very useful in offices where suspended ceilings have been removed. The simple act of rearranging furniture can go some way to blocking unwanted noise. Covering is the cheapest way to reduce unwanted noise and simply involves using an audio system to mask and detract from noise pollution and replace it with a more pleasant sound. Hopefully now you have more of an idea of the importance of office acoustics. What will you do to improve yours?

How to Use Emotional Intelligence in Recruitment

How to Use Emotional Intelligence in Recruitment At a recent conference, I attended a session led by Rob Gee, a leading management consultant who specialises in leadership, motivation, internal structures and training programmes. He is passionate about business psychology, and specifically how our understanding of it can help us develop individually in the work place â€" on a personal basis and a company level. One of the key areas he explored was emotional intelligence, what we understand by this term and specifically how we can implement our knowledge of it in the workplace. Emotional intelligence â€" a definition Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions. Much in line with the nature vs. nurture debate, some researchers suggest that it can be learnt and strengthened, while others claim it is an inborn characteristic. Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer have been the leading experts on emotional intelligence since 1990. In their influential article Emotional Intelligence, they defined emotional intelligence as, the subset of social intelligence that involves the ability to monitor ones own and others feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide ones thinking and actions (1990). How can we use this to improve our recruitment processes? As recruiters, we know that successfully landing a job is not purely based upon a candidate’s qualifications or IQ score. In addition to experience, what employers want is the right personality type, who will be able to fit comfortably in with the team. When we interview candidates, we go through a number of active thought processes. Without realising it, we are measuring their responses, mannerisms and how well they put themselves across. What we are really doing is assessing their emotional intelligence. It’s that quality, honesty and ability to build rapport that is so often the key to them standing out from the other applicants â€" and this is the type of employee who ultimately helps the client to improve their staff retention and keep costs down. What’s important is how we implement our understanding of emotional intelligence to improve how we increase the quality of our hires; whether we are looking for a new graduate recruitment consultant or we are sourcing the perfect candidate. Get the description right Firstly, when taking down a job description, focusing on the core behaviours is a vital element to sourcing the best person for the job. When discussing the requirements of a vacancy from a client, think about what qualities they are looking for in an employee. A bad job description will describe only specific qualifications required, and the responsibilities of the role. Whilst these might imply the core behaviours the candidate needs to demonstrate in interview, a much better specification touches on the person’s softer skills â€" a more successful specification might include: Adaptable Able to influence key stakeholders Strong communication Able to negotiate Problem-solving Articulate Team player Self-motivated An important part of any job description is an insight into the company culture does the organisation have a strong social side? Is it a competitive environment? All these unique elements will suit different sets of emotional behaviours â€" and as the recruiter it is up to you to match the right type of personality to the organisation, as well as taking their experience into consideration. This approach will result in successful placements and promote stronger relationships with your clients. Psychometric testing To further test a person’s emotional intelligence, psychometric testing (such as the Thomas International Personal Profile Analysis, or PPA) is becoming more and more common amongst recruiters and employers as a means to understanding the applicant’s personality traits. To offer this service to your clients shows your commitment as a recruiter to fully profiling candidates and finding the right person for the job. In a sales-based business, such as recruitment, you can also undertake this testing to assist your internal employment drive identifying the individuals most suited to this type of profession, what motivates them and how well they cope under pressure. In an industry which typically has a high staff turnover, retaining the top talent has to be a priority in order for you to differentiate from your competitors. Trust your instinct… In the interview stage, you are likely to gauge how emotionally intelligent someone is by their body language and how they articulate themselves. Don’t underestimate your gut feeling â€" if someone is saying all the right things, but for some reason you doubt their integrity or their confidence in themselves, it is worth thinking about whether they will give the same impression to the hiring manager. A wise move is to take an extra reference here, that clearly attests to their character in the workplace. Author: Anna Gibbons is Corporate Communications Manager at Sellick Partnership, a specialist legal and financial recruitment agency, and is based in the Manchester office. The agency also has offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Derby and Stoke. Related: The Top 5 Psychometric Tests for Your Career.

How to Write a Resume For On Base Job

How to Write a Resume For On Base JobMany folks want to learn how to write a resume for on base job. In reality, this is not a difficult task at all and you can find step-by-step instructions online to help you with this. The basics of the on base resume are pretty basic but you need to make sure that you stay within the guidelines of the Air Force Recruiting Service. The fundamental elements of a good military resume are to state the job and the reason you're applying for the job.This basic information is the bread and butter of any resume and writing it correctly means that you have found your calling. Once you get the basics down, it's a pretty simple matter of outlining your skills, education and training to inform the reader of what you're looking for in a position. It is also a good idea to list the kinds of licenses or certifications that you have. Other information may include names of people who know you or your work history.When you go into the Air Force Recruiting Service, you will find that they will work with you to determine if you qualify for certain positions. If you meet the minimum requirements, you can expect to receive a call from the Military Recruiting Services. The main objective is to help you decide if you are the right person for a position.As mentioned, once you're assigned a specific time frame, you need to be prepared for your interview. Most Air Force recruiting sites offer instruction to help you prepare for your interview. Your resume should be neatly written so that you can understand it easily and smoothly. You also need to show them that you know what you're talking about.Be prepared to answer all questions that the military recruiter has for you and to take care of any errands they may have for you. Ifyou find yourself getting frustrated during your interview, there is a good chance that you are not being given the time or attention that you deserve. Keep a professional appearance and don't make any excuses for how your day w as because of something you learned in the course of your day.When the military recruiter gives you your request for an appointment, be sure to make it and come back with a formal resume and cover letter. Do not leave anything out and be sure to include your home phone number as well as your cell phone number. Most recruitment personnel do require a phone interview so prepare for that as well.During your first interview, you will be asked to fill out some forms and answer some questions and your military recruiter will review your information. They will make a decision on whether or not you are a suitable candidate for the position and send you a follow up phone call. Make sure you follow up immediately and get back to them as soon as possible.So, next time you go to the Air Force Recruiting Service office, take the time to take care of all of the information that is required by the military recruiter. Your own resume will be the most important document in your application packet so make sure you put your best foot forward!

This Is The Perfect Job For You - CareerAlley

This Is The Perfect Job For You - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Thats what everybody wants right? The perfect job for them. Who wouldnt? Doing something they really enjoyed, that suited their lifestyle, that they were good at. However, so many people still dont know what they should be doing. Its all too easy to think of numerous jobs that sound good and get confused, become paralyzed where you are and do nothing. By the end of reading this, youll know the perfect job for you! Your Skills And Interests Your ideal job uses your skills, but is also something youre interested in. You need to be good at your job, but you need to have an active interest in the industry too. You should never do a job just because you can do it. Your motivation will likely wear off quickly in cases like this, and youll be looking for the next new job. Your Lifestyle Your lifestyle is an important thing to consider. Youre going to be spending a large portion of your time at work. How do you want to feel when you return home? If you want to leave your work at work, then youre going to want a job that allows you to do that. How much free time do you want to have? How much flexibility and freedom? You need to consider all of these things if youre going to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Suggestions Need suggestions? This infographic can help you out. Take a look at the benefits and other relevant information and you should get a good idea of the right position for you. Credit to uk professions We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+

5 things to stop doing when applying for jobs - CareerEnlightenment.com

5 things to stop doing when applying for jobs We all know what we should be doing when applying for jobs. Qualifications, work experience, references, your application may not even be considered without them, but there are a number of things that you should definitely not do. See what you can cut out to make your application stand out…Using out of date contact details.Phone number no longer in use? Childish email address? These things can seem obvious but they’re vital to ensuring hiring managers and employers can get hold of you. If you have recently changed your phone number, check your CV before you send it to make sure the correct number is written down. And if your email address screams that you set it up in school, quickly setting up a new account will do wonders for your employability.Beginning with ‘To whom it may concern.’Getting emails that aren’t directly addressed to you are annoying, aren’t they? From the offset, you feel as if the sender has no idea who you are or any interest in you as a person. Now i magine this person is trying to get you to hire them, would it work? Probably not. It may seem simple but addressing your potential employer directly shows that you’ve gone the extra mile in your application. And also makes it clear from the start that you’ve taken time to prepare a CV tailored to the role of questions. By taking five minutes to call the company, or send a quick email, you can easily find out the information you need. In some instances, you will just be told to refer to an anonymous recruiter, and only then is it appropriate to use the generic ‘To whom it may concern.’. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. Using generic phrasing and terminologyWe get it, you’re a hard worker, you excel at tasks, thrive under pressure and take on new challenges with pa ssion and confidence, as does every other applicant before you. We’re not suggesting this isn’t true, but true or not potential employers aren’t going to notice if your CV and covering letter says exactly the same thing as 100 others. The goal of these documents is to stand out, make the employer really look at your CV and see what you have to offer. Work on your phrasing, make it personal to you, and you’re far more likely to make an impression.Making spelling and grammar mistakesThis one is obvious, but it doesn’t mean it’s not important. The content of your application can be rendered worthless by a misplaced comma or incorrectly used apostrophe. Check, check and check again, and then check once more if you have to. Do everything you can to ensure you’re100% happy with your CV and covering letter before you send it over. For an extra set of eyes, try programmes like Grammarly that provide in-depth spelling and grammar checks.Using the same resume and covering letter for every applicationThis doesn’t necessarily mean rewriting them every time you send them off, but rearranging and adjusting your content to better fit the job requirements is very beneficial, as it shows you have taken the time to thoroughly study the job specification and consider it in relation to your own experiences. Remember, recruiters can spot a repeated application from a mile off, so make sure yours stands out for the right reasons.Applying for jobs can often feel repetitive, and it’s at times like these that the easiest mistakes are made. Be sure to make sure your application is accurate, relevant and personal to you, and you’re sure to make a great impression on potential employers.For more tips on common job mistakes, see our article on mistakes job seekers make on LinkedIn.