New Orientation Guide for New JibberJobber Users

New Orientation Guide for New JibberJobber Users One of the things I learned at my last company was the power and importance of helping new users get up and running. In industry this is called on-boarding (which sounds a lot better than off-boarding, right?). I recently created a short, easy-to-use guide that will help you on-board yourself quickly with the most important features in JibberJobber: Guide: Getting Started on JibberJobber I hope this is helpful for you. Even if youve used JibberJobber for a while, it might be a good sync to know what I think is important as far as using the basics of JibberJobber. Enjoy! New Orientation Guide for New JibberJobber Users One of the things I learned at my last company was the power and importance of helping new users get up and running. In industry this is called on-boarding (which sounds a lot better than off-boarding, right?). I recently created a short, easy-to-use guide that will help you on-board yourself quickly with the most important features in JibberJobber: Guide: Getting Started on JibberJobber I hope this is helpful for you. Even if youve used JibberJobber for a while, it might be a good sync to know what I think is important as far as using the basics of JibberJobber. Enjoy!

Looking For the Best Data Science Resume?

Looking For the Best Data Science Resume?A good data science resume is like a luxury to many who think they don't have the skills required to put together a good resume. The truth is, however, that there are specific skill sets that can be a huge asset to any employer. By learning to put these skills together you can have an edge over the competition and land the job you want. Here are some tips for crafting a data science resume that makes the most of these skills.Look at different programs and companies that you could apply to. Research the company and how the program works so that you can put together a solid summary of your past experience. You'll want to highlight those things that demonstrate your ability to make sense of big data. For example, if you can correctly predict the stock market then this shows that you understand how people use and make use of information, which could translate into jobs that require working with these types of data.In addition to highlighting your background in these skills, you also want to try to look at what type of software or tools you have used. If you have any certifications related to the program that you are applying for, then you should list them here as well. This is a great way to show that you are knowledgeable about how to use data science, and that you are already a professional at working with big data.Now that you have looked at all of the different types of programs and companies, now it's time to fill in the gaps. Ask yourself what you would be doing if you landed this position. Where do you see yourself within a year, five years, or ten years?Once you have this in mind, try to find out where the job description is located, and try to find a copy of it. This will help you to highlight all of the things that are going to be required of you, because these won't always be the same in every job. You also want to take a look at other career opportunities, and see what the job description looks like. Find out how much schooling and training are required for it, as well as how long the program will take. Knowing what you will be required to do will help you put your skills in place before you apply for the job.In order to put together a data science resume that shows the right amount of skill, you have to be careful that you do not neglect any of the steps that you have taken to prepare for the course. While the course itself might be fairly new, there are already many people who have already taken the course, and there is a demand for people with these skills. Even if you can already show that you have the necessary skills, it is important to take a few extra steps so that you are prepared for whatever comes next.There are certainly some things that you will need to learn, but if you are willing to put in the effort and practice some of the skills that you have learned from your data science resume, then you can expect to land a job that matches your skills perfectly. Being prepared is defi nitely the key to success in this field.

8 Savvy Tips for Snaring a Job Online in Our Robust Economy

8 Savvy Tips for Snaring a Job Online in Our Robust Economy Job growth is expected to  remain healthy in 2018, and whether you’re unemployed or are looking for a better fit, jobs are available. At the same time, the competition is as intense as ever. Online applications are now the way of the job-search world, and standing out in the crowd isn’t easy. Know that whenever you apply online, the company will receive lots of applications, and most will look the same. Some applicants figure that online applications are a numbers game, so they simply use auto-load features, upload stock cover letters and standard resumes and push send. But their minimal effort is likely to show. To gain notice in the ethersphere, it’s going to take some extra work. You can up your chances of landing an interview by giving each application your full attention. It should go without saying that you’re only wasting your time, and the recruiters’ time, if you apply for jobs for which you’re unqualified. Make sure at least 90 percent of your skills align with the job requirements. But when the qualifications and your skills line up, use these eight tips to land that amazing job you’ve worked to hunt down. Let your LinkedIn profile tell your story. Many companies today ask that you include a link to your LinkedIn profile in their job applications. Others will likely look at it anyway. Make full use of the forum to share some of your recent projects and provide a sense of who you are and where your skills and interests lie. Research the company. Always take the time to click beyond the job board and investigate the company that’s hiring. You’ll want to make sure it’s a good fit before you submit. Learn its mission and values. Your research will help you make a personal connection when sharing your reasons for wanting to work for the company. Tailor your resume. Take the time to customize your resume to the job for which you’re applying. Where possible, use key words that match the employer’s descriptions of job requirements and skills. Applications are often screened using software that sorts by key words. Also, even though it seems repetitive, take time to carefully fill in your employment history where required, making sure there are no discrepancies with what you state in your resume. It’s possible that recruiters will scan these fields first rather than taking time to download the resume. Include a carefully crafted cover letter. Even if it’s only optional, always include a cover letter targeted to the position and the company. It shouldn’t just summarize your resume. Personalize it by recounting one or two accomplishments that give readers a picture of who you are. Make sure to keep it to a single page. Review carefully before submitting. Make sure that your answers and uploads are letter perfect. All your work will be wasted if you mistakenly place the wrong information in the wrong field. Don’t use shorthand words you’re accustomed to using on social media. Any informality can be taken for laziness or a lack of interest. Follow up by email. Although job boards discourage making contact with the hiring manager, sending an email shows extra effort on your part. Wait four or five business days, then send a short message saying simply that you’re checking in to see if there’s an update on the timeline or status of the position. Reiterate your interest in the position and say that you look forward to hearing back. Make an in-person delivery. When the company is local, there’s nothing wrong with dropping off a hard copy of your cover letter and resume in addition to submitting your online application. A personal drop-off shows fearlessness and commitment. Bring your driver’s license with you and the letter in a stamped envelope. This way, if you can’t get past security, you can always drop your letter in a nearby mailbox. If you’re lucky, you may get beyond securityand  the receptionist, and can meet the hiring manager in person. Seeing your face and shaking your hand confirms that you’re a real person with strong interest in the position. Reach out to your network. Ask your friends, your alumni group, your workout partners and everyone you know if they have a contact at the company on which you’ve set your sites. Even if it’s only an acquaintance once removed, email that person to ask for help in recommending you. Most people will tell you that they landed their job through a personal recommendation. Yes, you can land that amazing job youre seeking! *         *         * This guest post was authored by Vicky Oliver IslBG Vicky Oliver is a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author of five books, including  301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions  (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of Best Books for HR Interview Prep, and  301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions  (Skyhorse 2010). She is a sought-after speaker and seminar presenter and a popular media source, having made over 700 appearances in broadcast, print, and online outlets. For more information, visit  vickyoliver.com.

Use Your Micro Brand for Extra Perks - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Use Your Micro Brand for Extra Perks - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Do you have a micro brand? Do you know what a micro brand is? Your micro brand is that thing you do on the side, but are still known for. If your primary personal brand is what people understand you do and stand for, your micro brand is that sideline or hobby that you enjoy doing but dont make any money at it. For a lot of people, its one of the last things you listed in your Twitter bio. My bio says: Pro writer, social media consultant, speaker, humor writer. That fourth thing, humor writer, is something Ive done as a sideline, writing a weekly newspaper column for 18 years. Im also a travel writer and Indy 500 writer. As a result, I get invited to write for other newspapers, write about short travel trips for my states tourism office, and sit in the media center and cover the Indianapolis 500 for my blog. Except I rarely get paid for it, which I dont mind. Because I still get some pretty cool perks as a result of my micro brands. I get to take a couple of trips around my state per year, go to some interesting festivals, and watch the Worlds Greatest Spectacle in Racing right from the Speedway. Your Micro Brand is That Other Thing Youre Known For So how do you get your hobby or sideline to open doors like this for you? Here are a few quick tips to boost your micro brand, be recognized for your favorite hobby, and get a few perks along the way. List your hobbies in every bio you can. Use only short terms, like beer can collector, playwright, NASCAR writer. And please GOD, do not use #hashtags in your bios. That just looks like youre trying too hard. Start a small blog about your hobby. You dont have to contribute to it as heavily as you do your primary blog, but you should be fairly regular with your posts. Start up a Tumblr or Posterous blog, add a few photos, and write stories and events in your niche. Promote it to your network. Dont just let it sit there, hoping someone will stumble across it. Share your best stuff and see if you can get other people interested in what youre doing. You may find a whole community of people who like what you like. Grow your network of people who share your interests. Use Twellow and Google+ to find and connect with these people, and interact with them on a regular basis. Connect with the professionals in your hobby. Not only are these good sources for content â€" write responses and comments to things theyre writing about â€"  but they are also good mentors and referral sources. Get to know them and share what youre writing and tweeting about. If you get their attention this way, you may end up getting some extras from them, like special access to their events or invitations to preview their latest product. Live blog special events. If you want to be a travel writer, write about the trips youre already taking. If you want to be a playwright, share samples of your work. If you want to be an authority on minor league baseball, go to and write about minor league games. While your primary personal brand is more about your occupation and general reputation, your micro brands are those hidden sides of your life that most people dont know about. Theyre the fun and interesting things you like to do. And if you want to see some additional benefits and perks from them, treat them like your personal brand, and promote it to the audience you want to reach. And if you dont, just keep doing what youre doing. Author: Erik Deckers is the owner of Professional Blog Service, and the co-author of Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself. His new book, No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing, which he wrote with Jason Falls, is in bookstores and on Amazon now.

eBranding Becomes Mandatory for Surviving the Digital Age - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

eBranding Becomes Mandatory for Surviving the Digital Age - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career This post is from my article that was published on BrandChannel.com on Friday evening. It is probably the most thorough article on the topic of personal eBranding and one of my better written pieces this year. I pooled a large team of experts to give some advice from their perspective. You can find the original article here. Introduction Personal eBranding is the next wave of personal and professional development online. A personal brand is how you market yourself to others, whereas an eBrand is a digital representation of yourself online. Your brand is who you are and what you stand for, including values, competencies, attitudes, vision, mission, personality and appearance. The combined sum of everything you are and how you project it to others, whether online or offline, is your brand. Therefore, if your name is only attached to a single blog, that blog becomes your personal eBrand. If you have commented on ten blogs, and have three social network profiles, then the sum of that participation and creation is your brandâ€"it is how people perceive you. Any single individual can and should develop an eBrand. There are no barriers to entry anymore, as the cost of building an eBrand has been reduced to nothing. The facts Companies, as well as individuals, understand the importance of eBranding, and the untapped potential of social networks. In fact, 40 percent of companies are set to increase spending on social networks next year (Forrester Research). 78 percent of marketers are using blogs, 63 percent use video, and 56 percent use social networks (MarketingVox.com). Online profiles are monitored by recruiters constantly, and although your personal brand may remain constant as technology advances, your eBrand must be both consistent and up-to-date to accurately represent your brand as being knowledgeable and technologically savvy. Google is the gateway to viewing and uncovering personal eBrands. A simple search determines if you have a presence, how many hits depict how impactful that presence is and the content represents the credibility behind the brand. The first page of results for your name is critical for your reputation. Forty-nine percent of people actually change their search terms after not finding a desired result on the first page (iProspect). Being in the first page is great for brand visibility and expert positioning. Thirty-nine percent of search engine users believe that the companies whose websites are returned among the top search engine results are the leaders in the field (iProspect). People are oftenâ€"understandablyâ€"obsessed with their eBrands. They want to know how many results they have for their name and how their results are manipulated by search engines. Forty-seven percent of internet users have done these ego searches, which is an increase from 22 percent five years ago (Pew/Internet Survey). As the number of communication vehicles increase, the need to constantly monitor and patrol your personal eBrand increases. Corporations have already noticed this trend and are starting to react. In fact, 51 percent of the Inc. 500 companies are monitoring social media through RSS feeds, web statistics, video downloads and more. The Process Discover â€" Before you enter the virtual world, you need to focus on finding out who you are and what you want to do. The majority of blogs fail because people don’t take time to learn about themselves, what they are passionate about and the topic they can write about. Passion is the driving force as much online as it is in reality. Before you go to build your brand, it helps to assess what conversations are taking place online and your current life situation. Create â€" After you’ve taken a stand on a topic, it’s time to choose a platform. Do you want to establish a blog? Are you more interested in joining a few social networks? Do you want to be a traditionalist and stick with a static webpage? These are questions you need to ask yourself. Choose your strategy wisely, as you don’t want to spread your brand too thin. For blogs, choose between WordPress.com/.org and Typepad. Communicate â€" Now that you have an eBrand, it’s time to communicate it to others. There are many ways to promote your blog or website online, such as doing guest blog posts, link exchanges, and by joining social networks. Remember that visibility creates opportunities. Maintain â€" Once you are established online, you will need to protect your reputation. A few ways to monitor your brand are to perform a Google or Technorati search for your name. Also, you must ensure the accuracy of all your online properties and keep them up-to-date, so as you grow, your eBrand grows as well. Successful eBranding strategies In the future, everyone will have some form of online presence, whether it be a simple web page, blog, article, or via comments or appearances on social networks. The following expert strategies offer some insight on how to best exploit eBranding opportunities. “Figure out your objectives before you do anything.” â€" Geoff Livingston, Author, now is gone “Own a niche.” â€" Ben McConnell, Co-Author, Citizen Marketers “Be curious about social media and study the people that are experts at using these tools to see what is working for them.” â€" Mack Collier, Blogger and Consultant, The Viral Garden “Definitely make sure youve claimed your Zoominfo.com profile. You can make sure its up to date and request removal of anything inaccurate.” â€" Andy Beal, Co-Author, Radically Transparent Dont rely on the old rules of buying access via advertising or begging mainstream media to write about you. Instead publish great (and free) content on the Web that people are eager to consume. â€" David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing PR Invest in an effective logo design. More often than not, your target audience will see your logo before any other aspect of the company, and despite opinion to the contrary, people judge books by their covers. â€" David Airey, Graphic Designer and Blogger Be aware of your digital identity; you cant entirely control your digital trail but you can put your best foot forward with a well-written blog and by being generous in your social networks. â€" Debbie Weil, Author, The Corporate Blogging Book “I like creating a personal branding hub to bring together all of your social and online activities into one jumping off place.” â€" John Jantsch, Author and Blogger, Duct Tape Marketing Be generous with your time. Answer questions, respond to queries. â€" Shel Holtz, Co-Author, Blogging for Business Challenges brands face online There are many challenges that personal and corporate brands face online. Companies are being forced to open their culture and communicate with the outside world in a way that embraces two-way communication. People need to be found and positioned as experts in their niches. In both situations, there are challenges that may impede the branding process. The following experts shed light on these challenges: “Brands face two main challenges online today: making sure they have a presence where their current and future customers are and moving forward with trends faster than ever before.” â€" Allen Stern, Editor, CenterNetworks “With the explosion of so much personal digital communicationâ€"social networks, IM platforms, blogs, podcasts, virtual worlds, mobile, etc.â€"brands are facing the prospect of too many channels. Weve gone from the concept of mass marketing to mass micromarketing in an incredibly short period of time, and its difficult for brand managers to understand which are the most important to focus on.” â€" Scott Monty, Digital Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motors “Moving past message control and stepping into conversations where they are responsible to add value to the community.” â€" Matt Dickman, Vice President of Digital Marketing, Fleishman-Hillard. If a brand value is service and your web presence makes it a real challenge to get immediate assistance, then you are weakening the foundation of your brand. â€" Ed Roach, Branding Expert Start today Within the next five minutes, you have the ability to ignite your personal eBrand by using tools such as a WordPress.com blog, a Facebook or LinkedIn profile or by simply microblogging using a Twitter account. Indeed, eBranding requires a multi-pronged online strategy that exploits every content-appropriate platform and level available. As each asset is built, you will need to keep tabs on it, provide fresh updates and comments, and use Google Alerts and Technorati to track your online exposure and popularity. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a corporate employee, eBranding will bring meaning to your life and expedite your professional networking profile and profitability opportunities. Today, eBranding is growing exponentially, and both individuals and corporations who underestimate the power of their online reputation will suffer from arriving late to a venue that is already crowded with established brands. As our entire society is transferred to digital bits, your eBrand becomes a digital asset and an avatar for being a part of a brave new world.

How to Write and Use An Executive Brand Biography - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

How to Write and Use An Executive Brand Biography My c-suite and senior-level executive clients often ask me why they need an executive brand biography and how to use it. A biography is a storytelling tool that breathes life into an otherwise flat rehash of your resume. Its an opportunity to reinforce your brand through storytelling, in a way thats more difficult to accomplish in a resume. What a Career Brand Biography Does Better Than a Resume Showcase your leadership and management acumen through softer skills and “good fit” attributes. And link them to your value proposition.Personalize your C-A-Rs stories and use them to reinforce your brand attributes and key strengths.Generate chemistry around how you use your key personal attributes, passions, strengths, and motivated skills to benefit employers.Help employers connect with you and envision you on the job, having a positive impact. Take a look at a fictionalized biography I created for an actual client  â€" a senior executive in real estate acquisitions and business development. When I create profiles for clients, I use pieces from both their resumes and bios. I mix it up a bit to distinguish profiles from each other, and provide additional info in each. If you look at my profile, you’ll see that the content is not duplicated. 4 Ways To Use Your Executive Brand Biography 1. Re-purpose brand bites, or important points, from your bio to use elsewhere. Pop a paragraph or two into email messages/cover letter. Use some of it for your profile About section. 2. Bios are essential introductions for speaking engagements. When making a presentation or giving a speech, give your bio ahead of time to whomever will be introducing you. 3. Provide your bio for corporate board or association work, to give those assessing you a more personal 360 of your value. 4. Use your bio for the About page on your employers website, or your own personal website. Get My Worksheet for Executive Biography Development My biography worksheet is the actual proprietary document I use with my clients. This worksheet has helped me create robust, vibrant biographies that help my clients land jobs they covet and deserve. In all, youll get 10 pages of DIY tips and advice to help you tell your story and create your biography. Along with the worksheet itself, heres some of the other information included: What a biography does better than a resume.Several ways to propel your bio from bland to brand-solid.10 ways to use your biography.When to use your bio INSTEAD of your resume. Grab my full biography worksheet (with all the extras noted above) now for $19.00* Or, get the complete package of my 4 proprietary executive job search worksheets. Along with the Biography Worksheet, the complete worksheet package includes my 3 other proprietary worksheets and so much more: Personal Branding WorksheetJob Search Targeting Research WorksheetCareer History WorksheetEach worksheet above contains numerous resources and DIY tips and strategies to help you land the job you want. Read about and purchase the worksheets package here. function EJEJC_lc(th) { return false; }; 00 0

Gaming The Year-End Appraisal Process

Gaming The Year-End Appraisal Process You’ve worked hard all year, now it all comes down to the official assessment the year-end appraisal.  If only you could be in the room to represent yourself, if only you could be in control. For two decades, this was my refrain after getting back from the summer holidays. While it is not really possible to “cram for the exam,” there are some things that will help. Know the process: What is measured, when and by whom?  Find out the due date for evaluations, add a week or two for the usual slippage, and that’s the date by which those who need to know must be in the know about what you’ve done.  Don’t be that poor soul trying for brownie points when it’s too late.  Also, the typical 360 º process gives you a say in who evaluates you.  Choose people who (a) know what you have done, (b) will take time to give you proper feedback, and (c) won’t compete with you for credit.  Work with your boss on this they should have a vested interest in helping you to shine. Know what you’ve done: Write a good self-evaluation.  Note your improvements relative to last year’s feedback.   Cover the accomplishments from the entire year, not just what you’ve done lately. Keep it focused, cite concrete results and resist the temptation to over-embellish.  Direct reports of mine who wrote pages and pages of gory detail, or sounded like they were writing fiction did themselves no favours.  Done properly, your self-evaluation will be a script for your boss to promote you to others. Find more opportunities to shine: Even now, seek assignments that allow you to emphasize your strengths and show how you’ve overcome weaknesses.  Make each project count since there have been fewer this year.  Create your own business ideas and extracurricular leadership opportunities if no other projects are forthcoming.    Research shows that recent events are more memorable than things done in the past, so try to find things to do that impress even now. (Re)connect with your evaluators: Especially if you worked together early in the year.  Update them on how you built on that success or learned from mistakes.  Otherwise it is like winking at someone in the dark you know you’ve done it, but no one else does.  Call on clients together so they can see you in action, and make use of travel time to catch up and get advice. Remind your boss of your ambitions and ask whether there are remaining areas you need to address, especially if this is a promotion year.  How you do this is important: your goal is to get your boss on side, and remind him or her of how valuable you are without being annoying or over the top. Keep your head in it: Stay focused on the job at hand.  Be cool.  Model the behaviours that are valued by the firm.  There is nothing worse than having a team member who is so busy worrying about themselves that their performance slips. Once you’ve done what you can, then relax and let the chips fall where they may.  And, of course, you could always get a jump on next year…

Career Corner Career Transition Survival Tip #5 - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner Career Transition Survival Tip #5 Sometimes were so busy taking care of business that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, if youre amidst a major career change, there is nothing more important than listening to your Inner Voice and tending to all the little things your body, mind and soul is asking for and needs. Here are some great ways to nourish your whole self and stay balanced while successfully navigating through your career change. 5. Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.When youre doing something big and out of the ordinary like changing your career, sometimes it seems there are naysayers at every turn, thwarting your efforts and tossing a wet blanket over your plans. This is exactly what you want to avoid if youre serious about leaving your old job behind and starting fresh doing something you love. Yes, you CAN do it, and yes there is money to be made in almost any profession. It takes time and effort to get there, but trust me when I say that millions have manifested their own career destiny, and you can too. The idea is to keep the Negative Nellies and other defeating influences at bay. If there are certain people who seem to react unfavorably when you discuss your plans and dreams, stop sharing with those people. Instead, focus on friends and colleagues who lift your spirits and help further your cause these are the ones who will help you get where you want to be, faster and with the least amo unt of effort. Other negative forces are bad habits, addictive and destructive behaviors. Youre on a plan for self-improvement right now anyway, so make it a goal to quit any harmful habits you may currently engage in like smoking, excessive drinking, binge eating, unhappy relationships, or other activities that distract you from achieving happiness. There are so many things you can do to keep your mind, body and spirit functioning at peak performance during this exciting time of change. Remember that, even though your current focus is on your career, deciding what you want to be when you grow up, and how to best navigate the transition, you are still a human being who deserves a balanced life of learning, new experiences, solitary time, activity and spiritual growth. Remember to give yourself these gifts and you will feel whole, at peace, and ready for whatever comes your way. Do you need help with your career transition? Contact me for a complimentary consultation. Heres to having a career you love, Career Expert