Free Teleseminar on Wed morning with me and John Hadley How to Accelerate Your Job Search

Free Teleseminar on Wed morning with me and John Hadley How to Accelerate Your Job Search John Hadley, a career coach in the NY/NJ area, asked me to be his guest on a teleseminar titled How to Accelerate Your Job Search.  Ive been receiving Johns newsletter for years and almost spoke for him in person last year when I was in his area I was excited to be able to do this teleseminar with him. You can sign up for it here. It is on Wednesday morning at 10:30 am MST (that is 12:30 Eastern, 11:30 Central, 9:30 Pacific). There is no cost.  John is asking his newsletter subscribers: If you could ask Jason Alba just one question, what would it be? Ill be anxious to see what questions come up. Im guessing this will be much less technical than I usually do, and there will be a lot of general, basic job search questions well see Want to join? Sign up here. Im not sure if it will be recorded and made available later. Free Teleseminar on Wed morning with me and John Hadley How to Accelerate Your Job Search John Hadley, a career coach in the NY/NJ area, asked me to be his guest on a teleseminar titled How to Accelerate Your Job Search.  Ive been receiving Johns newsletter for years and almost spoke for him in person last year when I was in his area I was excited to be able to do this teleseminar with him. You can sign up for it here. It is on Wednesday morning at 10:30 am MST (that is 12:30 Eastern, 11:30 Central, 9:30 Pacific). There is no cost.  John is asking his newsletter subscribers: If you could ask Jason Alba just one question, what would it be? Ill be anxious to see what questions come up. Im guessing this will be much less technical than I usually do, and there will be a lot of general, basic job search questions well see Want to join? Sign up here. Im not sure if it will be recorded and made available later.

NEWSFLASH A Recruiter is Not a Job Finder!

NEWSFLASH A Recruiter is Not a Job Finder! “You’re a recruiter… can you help me find a job?” / “You’re a recruiter… can I send you my resume?” /  â€œYou’re a recruiter… can we set up an interview?”   I hear these questions each and every day. Whenever a friend loses a job or decides to make a change, I always get a call. My LinkedIn inbox is full of such messages. This post might come across a little bit harsh, but I feel it’s time to dispel a common misconception. A recruiter is not a job-finder. In fact, there’s really no such thing as a professional job-finder. The closest thing might be resume writers, career advisors, career counselors, life coaches or outplacement service professionals but they’re not really job-finders. They might do things as part of their duties that help you find your next job, but it’s not their job to find you a job. Make sense? PEOPLE finders, not JOB finders: A recruiter (in-house or agency) is REALLY not a job-finder. In fact, we’re kinda the exact opposite. We have a set number of very specific openings at any given time and we only hire one person per job. One. That means that the other 200-300 people that applied are not getting the job (a good recruiter will let you know that you didn’t get the job, but that’s another post for another day…) We are people finders, not job finders. We can’t help you find a job because we’re only really aware of the handful of jobs that we’re working on. We don’t know much about other openings out there because we’re laser-focused on filling the jobs on our own plate. For close to ten years, I’ve been helping people find jobs by giving job search advice, sharing social media tips, explaining the recruiting process, blogging about the job search process, tweeting relevant articles and teaching essential networking skills for today’s jobseeker.  As such, I now receive 20+ requests every day from people asking me to help them find a job. I’ve spent countless hours responding to requests, offering to help make LinkedIn introductions, sharing blog post links and answering any specific questions, but I’m not able to do much beyond that. I want to help. I really do. But at the end of the day, I’m just not a job-finder. The only job-finder out there is YOU. If you are serious about finding your next position, you need to take matters into your own hands. Networking is great, but don’t blindly contact recruiters and ask them to help you find a job. It’s too broad and too nebulous. You need to be specific. If you want to reach out to recruiters as part of your job search, be targeted. Three EFFECTIVE ways to network with recruiters: Apply online for a SPECIFIC position and THEN reach out to the appropriate recruiter to reiterate your interest. Reference the specific position and explain why you’re a perfect fit (but only if you ARE a perfect fit). What recruiter wouldn’t love to get the perfect candidate hand-delivered into their inbox? (This method works. I see it every single day.) If there’s a specific company that you’d really like to work for but they don’t have a relevant opening, then apply to their general database and then reach out to the recruiter (although the hiring team might be a better option, in my opinion). Let them know that you really love the company and would love to stay in touch about future openings. Engage with the company and/or recruiter on social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and show that you’re passionate about the company / brand. The best companies want to hire employees that are a strong culture fit and seamless transition onto the team so stay present in their minds and you’ll only help your chances if/when a position becomes available. Heck, they might just create an opening for you. (This method worked for me!) Network with recruiters on LinkedIn and connect with as many as possible. Think about it: recruiters who hire for your field know hiring managers and other industry peers in your area and your line of work. When you connect with one recruiter, you suddenly grow your network by hundreds of relevant peers / potential hiring managers. It’s a fabulous opportunity to tap into a wealth of relevant industry connections for job search networking. Always think big picture. I hope these tips are helpful for you. Sorry if I burst anyone’s bubble. Keep networking with recruiters… just do it more effectively. And remember that there’s no such thing as a job-finder!  ?? Image: Shutterstock

Dorie Clark How To Become A Thought Leader In Any Industry - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Dorie Clark How To Become A Thought Leader In Any Industry - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I recently spoke to my good friend Dorie Clark as she released her new book,  Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Clark  is a marketing and strategy consultant and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. She consults and speaks to a diverse range of clients, including Google, the World Bank, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley. She is also an adjunct professor of business administration at Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business. Her first book was Reinventing You. In the following interview, she talks about what it means to be a through leader, how to find your big idea, and what it takes to build a following in todays competitive  world.   Dan Schawbel: What does it mean to be a thought leader and how does it help you stand out in order to build a business or get ahead in your career? Dorie Clark: We all know it’s getting harder for your message to get through these days. There’s a huge amount of noise, and people clamoring for your attention. That’s why it’s so essential to develop a reputation as a recognized expert, because it gives people a clear reason to choose you over the competition â€" the topic I discuss in my new book, Stand Out. The term “thought leader” sometimes gets overused, but I think it’s a useful framework, because it implies two essential things. First, that you’re recognized for your thoughts and the quality of your ideas: you have intellectual heft as a professional. And second, that you’re not just an expert, but also that you’re a leader â€" meaning that others recognize and are responding to your ideas. You’re making a real impact. Schawbel: How does someone find their own unique and compelling idea? Does it happen naturally? Clark: It’s important to start by immersing yourself in your field. Have you read the most important, foundational books? Are you familiar with what the current experts are saying? Then, you need to look beyond that framework and ask: what aren’t they talking about? What are they missing? It’s when you open up your perspective that you can start to see gaps, and places where you can begin to make a contribution. Robert Cialdini, the legendary author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, realized that even though academics like himself had been propounding certain theories about influence for years, it was all based on work in a laboratory setting. He was the first who said, What could we discover if we tested this in the real world? And as a result, he made breakthrough discoveries that changed his field. Schawbel: What are some ways to start building a platform for someone who isnt famous or well-known in their niche? Clark: Online activities like blogging or creating a podcast certainly help in building a platform. (In fact, I had tried unsuccessfully to land a book deal for several years, and it was only once I started blogging that I was able to generate interest from publishers, leading to my first book, Reinventing You.) One platform-building activity that I think hasn’t been explored enough is self-publishing books. In Stand Out, I profile a young woman named Miranda Aisling Hynes who actually landed a job at an arts organization on the strength of a self-published book about creativity she’d written. The book enabled Miranda to showcase her philosophy and stand out from the other candidates. Schawbel: How do you go about building a following of people especially when there is so much competition and clutter out there? Clark: One of the most important steps in building a following â€" something that’s often overlooked â€" is testing and refining your ideas first with a group of trusted friends and colleagues. Too many people come up with ideas, throw them out into the public sphere with a blog post or some other perfunctory gesture, and then if it doesn’t go viral, they assume the idea was a failure. In actuality, it may have been a good idea, but just hadn’t been refined quite enough. This initial step of getting feedback (and connections and support) from colleagues before going public is essential. Schawbel: How can being a subject matter expert at work help you? What do you say to people who think they should be generalists? Clark: Becoming known in a niche is an important way to stand out. The competition is truly fierce if you want to get known in a broad and well-established field like “politics” or “sports” or “business.” There’s no clear reason for anyone to listen to you, who is just starting out and almost certainly has a lot fewer resources than, say, NBC or ESPN. But if you pick a subspecialty, you really can outwork even the big guys and become recognized for that. Brian Stelter was an unknown college student when he started a blog about the TV news industry, and he covered it so well and so thoroughly, he became the go-to expert on the subject. The New York Times was so impressed, they hired him, and today he’s at CNN â€" all because of a niche he cultivated wisely, and when he got his toehold, he was able to expand his expertise and reputation into adjacent areas of the media.

Babies, Nirvana, and the No-Goes of Online Dating

Babies, Nirvana, and the No-Goes of Online Dating Hi friends. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m an online dater. My friends are too. And while we’ve been studying this magical dating tool, we’ve quickly realized that there are a lot of guys online that just don’t have it together. But through our “research” we’ve recognized characteristics on male dating profiles that immediately rule them out of the competition for our hearts. So with the help of my friends, I’ve compiled a list of absolute no-goes for online dating profiles.  If you come upon a profile with one of the following characteristics in their profile, steer clear! 1. Mirror Pictures This means they don’t have any friends to take a picture of them. This also means most likely you are getting a shot of their bathroom. How does that look?? 2. If They Are Willing To Date Someone Under 21   Now unless the gentleman is freshly 21, this is just creepy. One of the first questions you get asked while making a profile is what age range you are looking for. Personally, if a guy is willing to date a girl who isn’t of the legal age to go to most entertaining places in a city, that is just sketchy.  3. If There is Another Girl in the Pictures If there is a chick in the  profile picture, boy has issues. He is either super insecure and wants to show you he really can snag a girl or he is showing off his prostitute friend. Also- babies. Maybe some girls dig babies but at this point in my life, I don’t want your kid. Don’t try to hypnotize me into your heart with that adorable child. 4. Terrible Movies or Music Now this is all personal opinion but I think it says something. I will NEVER message a guy who lists any Nicholas Cage movies as a favorite. 5. If They Refer to Mother and Father or Mommy and Daddy on Their Profile It’s happened people. Creepy. Too attached. Keep mom and dad out of this.  6.  Typos The absolute worst! If you’re meeting someone in a bar you don’t say “Hi. I is Lauren.” This is you making a first impression! Proofread! Care about what you are doing! Don’t be a sloppy mess! Make your bed! 7.  Talking Too Much About Yourself Seriously, I know you want me to get to know who you are. But save something for the first date! I don’t want a novel. You already exhaust me. 8.  Only Quotes If the entire profile is just quotes from other people, this guy has no idea who he is or what he is doing. But yes, Nirvana did have some poetic lyrics. Fail. 9. Saying I Hate Internet Dating Seriously?? You hate Internet dating?? Then why are you on here? And what does that say about me!?! Just give up the façade and embrace it. And dont message me again. 10.  â€œHa Ha Ha” It wasn’t that funny. Stop virtually laughing. This also goes for ?? , LOL, :P, LMAO,  or 3. Just stop it. 11.  Usernames Referencing Something Terrible Thuglife_6666, TorturedSoulBoi, Casual_Only, EyeKerryAHandgun8. Every one a no go. I could probably extend this list (too many shirtless pics, “not looking for fat chicks”, apologetic profiles, any reference to sexcapades,) but I don’t want to overwhelm you. I also know Im a tad harsh too, (Im sure ONE good guy likes a Nicholas Cage movie). There are good guys online! I promise. Hopefully this list might help, but I’m sure you’ve got a list of your own. What is a complete no go for you? Let’s talk. Happy Thursday Y’all.

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Coming to London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Coming to London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Im coming to London at the end of this month from september 27th to October 2nd. If youre in London at that time and would like to meet for a beer or cofee and a chat about happiness at work, write a comment or contact me. 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

Finding Resume Writing Services in Cranston Rhode Island

Finding Resume Writing Services in Cranston Rhode IslandIf you are searching for resume writing services in Cranston Rhode Island, then this article is for you. It will give you a couple of tips to help you get through the selection process. First we will look at how to choose which company to use, and then we will take a look at some of the qualities you want to look for when selecting a resume writer.The first step in finding a resume writing service in Cranston Rhode Island is to do your homework. You should check out all the different companies that are in business and see what they have to offer you.There are free resume writing services and there are paid resume writing services and you will need to know which one you should use. This is especially important if you are using the services of a new person who has never written resumes before.Visit the local Internet and find reviews from other people who have used the service and take a look at the references that they have provi ded. Look at these references very carefully because these references could be a first and last impression that you will make on the person that you are dealing with.Resume writing services are only good if the person that you are working with is going to provide you with the best resume possible. You need to understand how the resumes were written and the key points that the company is going to be putting in front of you.You also need to get reviews from people who have actually been to the company and got some quality skills from the people that work there. This is so important because a resume writer will not have to do anything but go through your resume and copy it down exactly the way they want it to read.In facta resume writer will have to just follow a simple formula that they will be able to call their own. They are just going to be looking for the best and most appropriate words that they can write in the place of a resume to make you stand out from the rest of the other a pplicants for the position that you want.After you have found a professional resume writer in Cranston Rhode Island, you will need to learn the best way to write a resume so that it will be unique means something that no one else has ever done before. This will be the first impression that you make when they look over your resume and it is up to you to make sure that it is impressive.