When JibberJobber Becomes a Small Business CRM #GigEconomy

When JibberJobber Becomes a Small Business CRM #GigEconomy A hundred years ago. well, make that 13 years ago, when I was starting JibberJobber, I had a vision that this would NOT be a tool for your right-now job search, but that you would use it for the rest of your career. When we launched the tagline said something about job search, but within a week we changed it to reflect that it was a career management tool. I was a firm believer that no one would land a dream job and keep it for the rest of their career unless, of course, the rest of their career was two years away. Then, as I got further and further down the entrepreneur (rabbit) hole, and I became enamored with creating multiple income streams, and I saw my users getting frustrated with switching jobs every 2 to 5 years, I realized that JibberJobber could serve them well not just in a job search, but in all of their income stream endeavors. Of course. Because having multiple income streams is career management. But when you are working in your dream job you dont think that anything will happen until it does. You dont worry that you will have zero income, until it happens. And then you start thinking You know, I should monetize my hobby. Or, I should start consulting, or a catering business, or a photography business, or start selling real estate, or walking dogs, or whatever it is that you think of that you would like, and could do, to generate a few hundred to a few thousand dollars on the side. Because one day the side might be the main income. That happened to me last year. I was making six figures at a salaried job and because of stuff outside of my control I got the boot. Nothing personal, of course, merely a business decision. The depth of that impersonal business decision would have been devastating if it werent for my side gigs. That was the job security I had been writing about since 2006. And as bleak as my job search was in 2006, my 2018 was okay, even after losing a six figure job. Heres where JibberJobber kicks in: you might have thought of it as a job search tool something you ignore after you land your job. But its more than that. It truly is your career management tool. It is the tool that can become more important than LinkedIn (good for leads) and Facebook (good for entertainment). For example: Once you land your job, you continue to use JibberJobber as you network, meet new colleagues, etc. At any time you use JibberJobber to organize your prospects and clients and past clients for your side hustle, whether that is car detailing, photography, art, baking, consulting or a mix of side hustles. I dont want to sound like all Im focused on is jobs and careers. But its like oxygen. We need to figure out how we are going to make a living. And if the employment landscape continues to change, and as the gig economy (aka side hustle) becomes more important to our financial security, we need to be more serious about our career management. No longer can we sit back and think If I just do a good job, Ill have a good job. No. Things dont work like that anymore. Ive tried it more than once, both times it stung me. Use JibberJobber for career management. Be serious about your future. Maintain the power, which lies in your network and networking skills, instead of passively giving control over 100% of your income to your boss. That gamble is too risky. When JibberJobber Becomes a Small Business CRM #GigEconomy A hundred years ago. well, make that 13 years ago, when I was starting JibberJobber, I had a vision that this would NOT be a tool for your right-now job search, but that you would use it for the rest of your career. When we launched the tagline said something about job search, but within a week we changed it to reflect that it was a career management tool. I was a firm believer that no one would land a dream job and keep it for the rest of their career unless, of course, the rest of their career was two years away. Then, as I got further and further down the entrepreneur (rabbit) hole, and I became enamored with creating multiple income streams, and I saw my users getting frustrated with switching jobs every 2 to 5 years, I realized that JibberJobber could serve them well not just in a job search, but in all of their income stream endeavors. Of course. Because having multiple income streams is career management. But when you are working in your dream job you dont think that anything will happen until it does. You dont worry that you will have zero income, until it happens. And then you start thinking You know, I should monetize my hobby. Or, I should start consulting, or a catering business, or a photography business, or start selling real estate, or walking dogs, or whatever it is that you think of that you would like, and could do, to generate a few hundred to a few thousand dollars on the side. Because one day the side might be the main income. That happened to me last year. I was making six figures at a salaried job and because of stuff outside of my control I got the boot. Nothing personal, of course, merely a business decision. The depth of that impersonal business decision would have been devastating if it werent for my side gigs. That was the job security I had been writing about since 2006. And as bleak as my job search was in 2006, my 2018 was okay, even after losing a six figure job. Heres where JibberJobber kicks in: you might have thought of it as a job search tool something you ignore after you land your job. But its more than that. It truly is your career management tool. It is the tool that can become more important than LinkedIn (good for leads) and Facebook (good for entertainment). For example: Once you land your job, you continue to use JibberJobber as you network, meet new colleagues, etc. At any time you use JibberJobber to organize your prospects and clients and past clients for your side hustle, whether that is car detailing, photography, art, baking, consulting or a mix of side hustles. I dont want to sound like all Im focused on is jobs and careers. But its like oxygen. We need to figure out how we are going to make a living. And if the employment landscape continues to change, and as the gig economy (aka side hustle) becomes more important to our financial security, we need to be more serious about our career management. No longer can we sit back and think If I just do a good job, Ill have a good job. No. Things dont work like that anymore. Ive tried it more than once, both times it stung me. Use JibberJobber for career management. Be serious about your future. Maintain the power, which lies in your network and networking skills, instead of passively giving control over 100% of your income to your boss. That gamble is too risky.

CV Writing Service - Where to Find the Best Resume Writing Service For UAE Jobs

CV Writing Service - Where to Find the Best Resume Writing Service For UAE JobsWhat is the ideal CV resume writing service company for UAE jobs? This is a question that many people face when searching for a reliable and professional service. Answering this question can help you get an idea of what to expect when using the services of a good resume writing company in UAE.UAE companies are faced with the same challenges as all other companies when it comes to hiring new staff. It is important to note that some of the most talented candidates are not given a chance to work because the companies find them too expensive.The simplest way to find out if a CV writing service is good enough is to compare it with the offers of other well-known services. A simple way to find a good CV writing service is to compare it with the services of its competitors. The only catch here is that you have to do your homework and make sure that you are comparing apples with apples.How do you go about getting t he best CV writing service in UAE? One of the easiest ways is to contact your bank, company or bank official. Usually they will tell you how much money they need to employ someone. They will also tell you what the salary package is, what type of experience is required and whether they require the candidate to work at the same location or not.If the bank or company official says that they need more experience in the job market before they will hire a candidate then you need to be careful. Most companies do not like to hire candidates who are fresh out of college and lack professional experience. As long as the candidate has a good track record, there is no reason for the company to have doubts.Theideal resume service for a job seeker will be a service that has plenty of experience and also has a wide range of customer base. A resume writing service in UAE should provide different types of services to both beginners and experienced professionals.The CV writing service should be able t o tailor a resume for both candidates based on their personal requirements. The hiring process for a company will differ according to the target audience and the experience levels of the professionals working at the company. A resume writing service should understand this and provide a resume that best fits the needs of the candidate.A CV writing service company that offers free resume writing services is a good idea. You will be able to see how a resume is written and get a better idea of the service provided. Once you decide on a company and the level of service you require, you can start looking for a candidate who matches your specifications.

Guest Post 5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Dream Job or Succeed in the One You Have - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Guest Post 5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Dream Job or Succeed in the One You Have - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Im pleased to include this guest post by Brandon Henak.   He is also a gen-y activist and rolemodel for younger individuals embarking in their careers.   Brandon is completing his third rotation in the Information Management Leadership Program at General Electric out of Milwaukee, WI.   He blogs his latest experiences and advice as a new Generation Y participant in corporate America at Newly Corporate. _____________________ For students finishing up their college careers or even business people looking to succeed in their current jobs, no question is more common than How do I stand out?. As one of our readers, John Con, put it in one of our previous posts, What do you wish you did/didnt do in college that would help you succeed today or more precisely- what will make a person stand out? As I am constantly being asked this question by other friends just finishing college and even older friends who are looking to improve or change their careers, I want to put my thoughts and experiences thus far out for communal cogitation. These are not so much the specific actions I believe are best, there is no specific combination of activities that guarantees success however, it is a set of goals that allow you to stand out and can be achieved through any number of paths. 1. Be a Whole Person This isnt just the usual tip career services hands out as you fill in the last few lines of your resume, it is an integral part of any interview. If you spend every spare minute working and studying rather than pursuing your other passions you will quickly run out of material for situational interviews. In fact, a number of the recruiters I have talked to actually frown on a straight 4.0 students to the point of being especially critical of those with above a 3.8. Dont take this as an excuse to not study but, when youre faced with a choice between taking part in a student organization or a committee and studying to make sure you get a straight 4.0, go with the depth of experience that external activities can provide. 2. Be Passionate Notice it says be passionate not show passion or feign excitement. Those around you can quickly detect whether you are truely passionate about the organization you are working for or the position you are interviewing for. Once you are in a given role you need that passion even more to spread to those around you for motivation and to demonstrate commitement to your manager (without even trying because you believe in what youre doing). 3. Be a Leader Everyone talks about leadership, there are even majors and innumerable development courses for it but, it doesnt have to be that complicated. Find something you are passionate about and learn what it takes to lead by interacting with people who have similar beliefs. Gather the thoughts, opinions and goals of the group, combine them with your vision and help the group achieve them by planning a strategy with them, not for them. Your passion to lead change, in any group whether political, academic, athletic or otherwise, is directly translatable to leading in the constantly changing corporate environment. 4. Be Reflective and Relative Every single business out there is looking for improvement and advancement. This forward-looking progress is often the result of reflecting on the current process and interpreting it for improvement. As Revans states, Lasting behavioral change is more likely to follow the reinterpretation of past experiences than the acquisition of fresh knowledge. Take the time to reflect on what you have done, how you can improve it, and how it relates to other areas or people in your life. 5. Be Externally Aware Having a basic knowledge of what is going in your industry and the business world in general can help not just in your interview but throughout your career as you encounter problems. Many innovations are merely the result of an externally cognizant manager applying a new technology or process in a way never considered before. Without external awareness, you will be less able to make these new adaptations and cross-applications. Get out there, read news, keep a finger on the pulse of the blogosphere for different perspectives that never make it to the mainstream and finally, read books, its the only way to get your head out of the whirlwind of up-to-the-minute daily news. (Graphic Credit: Journal of Business and Strategy)

Mentoring Moment Give Until You Feel Good - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Mentoring Moment Give Until You Feel Good - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Doing a small amount of work every day to make progress on a large project is a simple and easy way to succeed. You might be working on something straightforward like an executive briefing you are preparing to present in a week’s time. You might have a larger outcome in mind, like getting a venture funded or being hired in an ideal position at one of the companies where you’d most like to work. Steady progress demands consistency, not just in your behavior but in your attitude. But it’s not any behavior or any progress that creates success. For example, many writers give themselves requirements like 500 words a day or a taller order like 5,000 words a day.The behavior is simple. You could just open Dictionary.com and type in the words you find there, until you arrive at the target number. But, of course, that’s not the intention of setting the requirement. The requirement isn’t any words: it’s words that tell your story or accomplish whatever you intend for your book to do for you and its audience. The same way that showing up to work and doing anything to look and feel busy isn’t doing the job that will make you a success, nor help your company succeed. So behavior without the right attitude to manage it, doesn’t move you forward. Behavior just moves you: maybe one step forward but two steps back. Thinking and feeling are the important forces that shape what it is you do. Thus, at work cognition and emotion are like the hokey pokey â€" that’s what it’s all about in business. That’s what you want to control and channel. The number one obstacle my clients face is: consistently controlling themselves as they go about working toward long term outcomes. You might be challenged in the say way. There are some days when you know you feel motivated, and moved yourself forward. And, there are days when you’ve done nothing except procrastinated, and spun your wheels or worse. Along with many coaches, mentors and managers, I’m always searching for some magic to help individuals harness their powers of concentration and drive for success. Specifically, I want the kind of magic that would work with almost anyone â€" that would be good general advice and universally useful. I excel at diagnosing and driving people when I work with them one-on-one but what can I tell people who won’t be able to have that relationship with me or another coach? What about people who are on their own, unaided in their pursuit of what would be their ideal jobs, ventures or lives? It turns out my desire to help people help themselves is the secret to helping people help themselves. Dr. Adam Grant, at 31 the youngest-tenured, most highly rated instructor at Wharton and the most prolific academic and mentor, has found the magic. In his upcoming book Give and Take, Grant details that it’s altruism â€" the desire to help people lead a better life that causes you to be your best at the job you have (or at the pursuit you are engaged in). It is the knowledge that someone will directly benefit from what you are challenged to do, that will cause you to do it with all your might. Altruism might mean you are a better sales representative because you know that a more profitable company will mean more stable employment for your fellow employees. So working on behalf of others doesn’t have to be philanthropy in the strictest sense. You just have to connect your effort with a result that will benefit someone other than yourself. It might be your family enjoying a better vacation. It might be your customers being able to run their businesses better. Never underestimate the power of helping others as the motivation for all the great things you hope to make happen in your own life. Grant’s book isn’t out yet â€" in the meantime, give until it feels good. Author: Nance Rosen  is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen

Systems Analyst Resume: Overcoming Critical Errors

Systems Analyst Resume: Overcoming Critical ErrorsAs a Systems Analyst resumes, you need to be positive about what you bring to the table. A good system analyst resume needs to highlight your strengths and weaknesses. If you want to impress the hiring manager, you should also make sure that your résumé contains some errors.First, think about the titles that you are going to use. What are the most important parts of your job description? What do you know about these aspects of the job? Also, what do you know about each of these aspects of the job? The Systems Analyst resumes with these answers would stand out from the rest of the competition.When talking about the specific job description, you should think about how you can make yourself stand out. Just because you are working for a company doesn't mean that you can forget the details. For example, the Systems Analyst has to know all the latest software and hardware from their particular operating system. You can include details abo ut the latest devices that you used to get information on those topics.You can also talk about the contents of your analytical report. You can make sure that your report is very clear about the source, source language, the languages used and other possible problems. Analyses written by the Systems Analyst help companies gather information about the type of devices and software they need. When you find a problem, you can explain what you did to fix it and how you fixed it.The other critical aspect of your resume is the action you have taken. You should tell the hiring manager about your action plan. If you made a plan for the job, you can highlight it on your Systems Analyst resume.Tell them how you worked with the support team to provide a solution for the device or the problem. Make sure that you do your part, even if the problem still remains, and do not ignore them.You should highlight your achievements and recognize the key accomplishments in your previous job. Also, you should include anything that you have done in your current job that shows your commitment to your job. You should also acknowledge any extra duties that you have done in your current job.You can make sure that your Systems Analyst resumes is perfect, by highlighting all the important things that you can contribute to the company. You can also review the System Analyst resumes to see how much you can add to the job description.

Get it Right the First Time - Interviews - CareerAlley

Get it Right the First Time - Interviews - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. You know how it is. You put in all this work to get to get The Interview. You spend countless hours updating your resume, calling contacts, browsing job search engines and dealing with recruiters. Finally the big day, all of your work pays off and you get your interview. Are you ready? Unless you are interviewing for an entry-level job (and sometimes not even then), hiring managers just dont have the patience to sit through a bad interview with someone who is not prepared. Of course, there are degrees of bad. Like the time that I was interviewing someone and they could not stay awake. Every time I started talking, he started nodding off. Now I know Im not the most interesting guy, but sleeping? So whats the point? You need to put in lots of time before interviewing. Know the company, try to find out as much as you can about the interviewer, make sure youve studied the job description and can easily compare it to your experience. This post is about getting the information you need to ace the interview. Dont wear pajamas for a phone interview Telephone interviews have become more popular over the last few years and have almost become a standard first before the in person interview. The skills required for a telephone interview certainly overlap with the in person interview, but there are a number of things you may need to do differently. This article, published by CNN Money, provides important points on the What, When and How of telephone interviews. There are advantages to a telephone interview, you can have materials available that would not be possible in an in person interview. This article covers what to have and what to do. 9 tips to prepare for a job interview Another great article (this one from CBSNews.com) with lots of great tips to help ensure you are ready for the job interview. Social media, conducting your own background check and even checking out your competition all included in this article. Definitely worth a read. About.com Interview Answers This article is from the Job Search experts at About.com. An interesting set of potential interview questions and the answers they recommend. There are tons of great additional information (all related to your job search) at the bottom of the article. 100 Interview Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer This list of questions is from Insidetech.com, provides 100 of the most common interview questions. Take the time to read through these and think about how you would respond. While it is unlikely you will be asked all 100 in an interview, you are likely to be asked these questions at some point in your job search career. Monster Career Advice 100 Potential Interview Questions Another good article with 100 potential questions and links to some of the answers. Interview questions are sorted by category, such as Basic questions, behavioral questions, salary questions and more. 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+ Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by

How to stay motivated when it seems like everything is going wrong

How to stay motivated when it seems like everything is going wrong At its essence, motivation is the desire or willingness for a person to do things. This definition might come across as simplistic, but motivation is a crucial element in both setting and achieving goals. Let’s face it, it’s easy to stay motivated at your job when your career is taking off and your company is running smoothly. However, there will be ebbs and flows of profitability and productivity that can negatively affect your motivation. I spoke with Harold “Skip” Bird, principal of S2 Capital, who has been in the commercial real estate business since 1985. While Skip has made a name for himself as a trusted professional in his industry, he has also experienced the rise and fall of his own motivation over the years. “It’s easy to lose sight of your goals when you are no longer professionally motivated,” said Bird. “While it is challenging to pull yourself out of any slump, professionals can emerge as better employees if they continually remind themselves of what they originally sought to achieve.” Here are three tips that will help maintain motivation in the workplace: 1. Make your goals visible and celebrate small wins A study conducted by Gail Matthews at Dominican University researched the value of writing down your goals and sharing them with a trusted source. Along with sharing or displaying your aspirations, ensure that your goals have an achievable time frame as well as measurable details so you know exactly when you’ve achieved them. Goal setting may come naturally to some professionals, while others may view it as a very challenging task. Despite how big (or small) a goal might seem, professionals who lack motivation need to celebrate small successes in order to continue working toward an end goal. Even if things don’t go as planned or are more difficult than originally anticipated, displaying your goals somewhere nearby or asking a friend to hold you accountable will guarantee that they are always top-of-mind. 2. Seek out mentors who will inspire you Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? If you are experiencing a lack of inspiration, find other colleagues, friends, or acquaintances that inspire you. If you are having a hard time finding a mentor that you can confide in, don’t be afraid to get in touch with the people you admire and ask for mentorship. These individuals will almost always respect your enthusiasm and desire to learn from them, and the mentorship experience will benefit them as well. Once you begin to identify and spend time with positive, determined individuals, you will begin to mimic their behaviors. You can also tap their personal knowledge for actionable tactics to push yourself and your team through a difficult time. Not only will a mentor be genuinely concerned about your success, mentors also offer direct constructive feedback. Mentors will hold you to higher standards â€" they will congratulate you when you meet their expectations and will correct you when you fail to do so. 3. Avoid debt at all costs If you feel yourself losing the desire to go above and beyond in the professional realm, collecting debt will only inhibit you from reaching your full professional potential. If you already have debt, remember that paying off debt is a marathon, not a sprint. A recent article from the Huffington Post revealed three behaviors that inevitably lead to more wealth. One of these behaviors is to stay frugal, which also aligns with Skip’s philosophy of cutting down on expenses to stay on track with your goals. “There have been several times in my career that the commercial real estate marketplace was crumbling, and I was put in a position where I needed to make money â€" and needed to make it fast,” says Bird. “It was during this time that I learned the importance of not overspending while honing in on my professional skillset to ensure that any short-term satisfaction of excessiveness would not impede my long-term goals.” Professionals will experience highs and lows throughout their careers, but staying determined when everything seems to be falling apart and motivation is low is a continual journey. Some downturns will be easier to overcome, but these tips will help you persevere and maintain motivation both in and out of the workplace. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!