Why Work Sucks (and how to fix it) with me, Dan Pink and Scott Stratten

Why Work Sucks (and how to fix it) with me, Dan Pink and Scott Stratten Whats a simple guy like me doing hosting a teleseminar with Dan Pink and Scott Stratten? Why am I interviewing Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson, the famous authors of Why Work Sucks and how to fix it?? I couldnt get a job interview two years ago, and now Im talking with and to these rock stars. (for those of you who think I am a rock star (dont laugh, some people do), I have one message: we are all normal people.   I heard a guy speak this weekend who referred to rockstars as rascals, with the message that we are all just normal folks.) A big part of my You Get It personal branding winner of the month award is recognizing ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things for their careers. I submit a major part of why Im on this call, which is quite an honor, is because of my blog.   My blog shows you what my professional breadth and depth are, and what my professional passions are.   Its a cool way to celebrate the two year anniversary Your blog (you have one, right?) would do the same.   And it will put you in the right place, at the right time. Click on this link for more info about the teleseminar (its free!), which is TODAY at 5pm EST (3pm MST): This is one of my first times doing this well see how it goes! Why Work Sucks (and how to fix it) with me, Dan Pink and Scott Stratten Whats a simple guy like me doing hosting a teleseminar with Dan Pink and Scott Stratten? Why am I interviewing Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson, the famous authors of Why Work Sucks and how to fix it?? I couldnt get a job interview two years ago, and now Im talking with and to these rock stars. (for those of you who think I am a rock star (dont laugh, some people do), I have one message: we are all normal people.   I heard a guy speak this weekend who referred to rockstars as rascals, with the message that we are all just normal folks.) A big part of my You Get It personal branding winner of the month award is recognizing ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things for their careers. I submit a major part of why Im on this call, which is quite an honor, is because of my blog.   My blog shows you what my professional breadth and depth are, and what my professional passions are.   Its a cool way to celebrate the two year anniversary Your blog (you have one, right?) would do the same.   And it will put you in the right place, at the right time. Click on this link for more info about the teleseminar (its free!), which is TODAY at 5pm EST (3pm MST): This is one of my first times doing this well see how it goes!

Is Job Search 2.0 Worth it

Is Job Search 2.0 Worth it Guest Post by, Jenny McCoy They say it’s easier to get a job when you have a job, but I’m not so sure. I launched my job search 2.0 last week with this site: SocialJenny.com. Go ahead, check it out. My reasons for creating this site were: I interviewed with a big NYC ad agency and they thought my resume was boring. I think this is a more palatable way of telling who I am, what I’ve done and what I’m looking for. And that damn cartoon is cute as hell. I live in Florida but I’m applying exclusively to NYC companies. They surely have countless local candidates, so I need something to make me stand out and show that I’m serious about relocating. It’s much easier to post a link on Facebook and other networks than it is to email my resume/cover letter to all of my contacts and I think this site represents me better anyway. In addition to a public listing on Monster and other sites, having a stand alone site gives me the ability to be “found” by potential employers. It shows initiative. One potential employer said she could tell I was a “self-starter” from this effort. I’m now using this site as a landing page for a Facebook ad campaign targeting NYC social media professionals (thanks to Nicole’s suggestion!) The first week of my job search 2.0 went well. I landed two phone interviews with great companies, but I  was annoyed that because I was still employed my efforts had to be funneled through an anonymous Twitter account and DMs. I wanted to openly announce my search and this site to my online network, but I couldn’t because unfortunately my coworkers were a part of the network I’d worked so hard to build. We’re Facebook friends, LinkedIn connections, Twitter buddies and a handful of them read my blog. So I quit. I gave three weeks’ notice with just a couple bites of interest in order to fully utilize my networks. This decision received mixed reviews, as has my site. For me, both the site and the decision to leave my job only increase my ability to land my dream job in the big city. But I’d like to hear your thoughts. Do you think a 2.0 approach gives leverage to candidates, or do you think I wasted a little sushi money on a pretty site? Do you think candidates are always more attractive when they have a job? Or it understandable to quit in circumstances like mine? * Site was written and conceived by me and designed by the talented Andrew Norcross.

How Studying Online Can Improve Your Career Development

How Studying Online Can Improve Your Career Development In recent years, education has begun to play an increasingly important role in career development.  Getting a college degree has now become a requirement rather than an option if you are looking to pursue almost any sort of professional career. Whilst other options, such as apprenticeships or ‘working your way up’ from the bottom to the top are often available, they are usually not as effective when it comes to getting into the high-paid, high-responsibility positions that tend to be reserved for those with a college education. But, with tuition fees on the rise, an increasing number of students are turning to another alternative: online degree programs. So, how can studying online help with the development of your career? Let’s find out. #1. Work and Study Traditionally, studying for a college degree meant that you needed to make a full-time commitment, leaving little room for developing your career when it came to the work experience side of things. Whilst many students do manage to get internships or work placements when it comes to paid work, there’s little they can do other than low-paid jobs such as serving or working at a store. On the other hand, studying online is much more flexible, allowing you to work full-time, and fit your education around your career. As a result, you can also work on bettering yourself in the workplace at the same time, helping you to reach your career goals sooner. #2. Avoid Being Saddled with Debt When it comes to going to college, one of the biggest factors that discourage students is the amount of debt they’ll end up paying off once they graduate. Unless you’re lucky enough to have parents who are able to foot the bill or you qualify for financial aid, it’s highly likely that you’ll be looking to take out a student loan to cover the cost of your tuition, which could result in you being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt before you even get your foot on the career ladder. Since online degree programs such as a BSN to DNP online from Bradley University tend to be priced much lower, students can also save money and enter their working life with far less financial stress getting in the way of their goals. #3. Learn Valuable Skills Along with the knowledge that you’ll acquire when you study for your MSN to DNP online, don’t forget that studying online requires a vast range of skills that aren’t needed in the classroom. Since you’ll oversee your own education and be trusted to create your own study schedule and self-study, the whole process can help you to gain several transferable skills that almost all employers look out for. For example, you’ll be able to fine-tune your time management skills and will quickly need to become an expert at using your initiative and motivating yourself. And, since you won’t have the people from your class around you, you’ll need to become more proactive when it comes to communication and networking with other students and professionals in your field. Would you consider studying online? Let us know in the comments.

The Power of Podcasting - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Power of Podcasting - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career For decades, consumers have been trying to control the way they get their entertainment. From cassette tapes, recorded at just the right time, to burning CDs with the latest MP3s, to those VHS tapes littered with artifacts and distortions from recording dozens of episodes of our favorite shows on the same tape, we did everything we could to hold onto our favorite things. Nowadays, we don’t even bother to own a CD or even a DVD anymore, with streaming services meeting the needs of anyone looking for that song that’s stuck in their head or that movie they hadn’t seen since they were a kid. We have the internet to thank for this. And with the internet, not only have we found new ways to consume our media, but we have new mediums as well, which is exciting for anyone who was looking to get their voice heard. One such medium is the podcast. Despite podcasting being over twelve years old, it’s still a form of media that’s still new to a lot of people. It is often described as internet radio, which is somewhat true. There are plenty of podcasts with DJs who play music, give the news, and share a slice of life like traditional talk radio. The only difference is, is that anyone can do it, and that’s a great thing. It can seem intimidating at first, with many podcasts hosted by well-known comedians, actors, scientists, and social media influencers. From my time creating podcasts, I learned one important thing. If you love what you’re talking about, an audience will follow. There is someone out there who wants to hear what you have to say, no matter what it is. Are you a struggling artist? Talk about your process, what you love about the craft, and who inspires you. You will find someone who relates to you and is interested in what you have to say. Podcasting is a tool that is just reaching its potential. Many use it as a platform to share their love of a fandom, or share stories, and ideas, but it can be used for so much more. I used to work for a small family run business that did podcasts to promote their company. They would do skits with a comedian and impersonator that were creative, fun, and informative. Other companies like Sephora and General Electric have used podcasting in creative ways to promote their products and company. The one rule for making a branded podcast is not to make it a commercial. Make it imaginative and light-hearted and people will come. But let’s take a step back and talk about how I got into podcasting, and why I continue to do it eight years later. During a difficult time in my life, when I was homeless and living in my car, I needed a means to keep my mind busy. I listened to a lot of podcasts to stay informed and make me laugh. Just to name a few: Buzz Out Loud, the Frosty, Heidi, Frank show, Kevin and Bean, and so many others I can’t remember. The fact that these folk, many of whom are professional broadcasters, encouraged me to do my own show. It was a form a therapy with everything that was going on in my life. So I started my first podcast, called Geek Love Radio (a show title I didn’t know I was stealing from an older defunct podcast). I got myself a Blue Snowball mic and began to record my thoughts and feelings onto MP3. I wrote out scripts, to make sure I made sense, and I would spend hours recording myself, editing the audio on Audacity, every beginning sound editor’s friend, and hoping I didn’t sound like a complete fool. I had a small, dedicated audience, who didn’t really interact with me, but from what I could tell, kept downloading the show every week. And every week, I’d wear my heart on my sleeve and prepared myself for the inevitable hate mail. Twenty episodes in, a listener sent in my first e-mail and I was elated. It came from a man in Ireland who was enjoying the show but felt that the one man format was a little stilted. I appreciated the constructive criticism and was open to his suggestion of getting a co-host on the show. He suggested himself. I’m a sucker for Ireland. Been fascinated with the country since I was a child. Having a cohost from Ireland sounded like the best thing I could do. It made me international, which I thought would also bring in an international audience. Dave the Drummer, from Ireland, soon joined my podcast, and I’ve been doing shows ever since. I tried to be unique with every show I created. I did one on nostalgia, one on un-pop culture, and some on fandoms. Podcasting gave me an outlet, and opened doors for me that I never knew were doors I could go through. I met new friends, guested on other podcasts and YouTube shows, and have been press at several local and not so local comic book conventions. I used to discourage people from taking up podcasting. It’s a very saturated medium with plenty of people trying to find a way to cut through the noise. But so is music, and so is television, and every other version of entertainment out there. That should not be a reason to not let your voice be heard. Therefore, if you are at all interested in recording your voice, and putting it out there in a podcast, do it. Get a good mic, a quiet room, put in the legwork with your editing, talk about something you’re passionate about, and you will find people who want to listen to you.

When Youre Not Unique Your Career Could Fail CareerMetis.com

When You’re Not Unique Your Career Could Fail â€" CareerMetis.com Source â€" DepositPhotos.comIf you are not different from others in some meaningful way, you will likely achieve no more than 50% of your potential; you leave 50% of your net worth on the table.This is what young professionals face today as they begin their journey to fulfill their career dreams and be successful.There are more people looking for jobs than there are jobs.evalAnd the people in the crowd approaching organizations for an opportunity look the same.The typical interviewevalWhen being interviewed, members of the job hunting herd are literally indistinguishable from one another.They have a boilerplate résumé they probably downloaded from the internetThey talk mostly about their academic credentials and the marks they earned.They exhibit a superficial understanding of the organization they are speaking to and the challenges it faces.They don’t ask meaningful penetrating questions about the company and the markets it serves.Their answers to interview questions rely more o n what they’ve been taught in school rather than from a practical perspective.The conversation is replete with standard cliches: “My strength is dealing with people”; “I understand new technologies”; “My weakness is trying to do too much, or I’m impatient at times” and on it goes.When they cannot demonstrate something unique about themselves, they unfortunately provide a hiring organizations no compelling reason to pay attention to them over others and to consider them high for employment potential.Some say that it is ok to possess skills and competencies similar to others; that there is a limit on how people can be different.You can differentiate yourselfHOGWASH! That’s like saying there is no way you can turn a commodity into a differentiated product and we all know that is absolute rubbish.Products can be made to be special in a myriad of ways and all it takes is imagination and creativity to create something different and unmatched in the marketplace â€" ever h eard of The Heart Attack Grillin Las Vegas?It’s no different with people.evalEach and every one of us can be distinct from every other person in some special way if we are motivated to discover our specialness.The problem is we have never been led to think that being different was expected. Rather, “the system” imposes on us conformance and compliance expectations and has brainwashed us to believe that fitting in was the only acceptable outcome.The school system is all about grinding our students who have all mastered the same stuff in the same way.Being different is not driven into young people; it’s frowned upon.evalSo the consequences of not being different are, first, young people have an extremely tough time getting a job and launching their career, and second, organizations are robbed of the creativity they need to survive and thrive in our unpredictable and chaotic world.Double jeopardy with very unfortunate outcomes.

Apply to Jobs with Smarts and Style - Hire Imaging

Apply to Jobs with Smarts and Style - Hire Imaging When you’re applying to jobs in your search, try your best to stand out from the pack. Apply with panache and style. You want them to pick you! Think about doing something creative and different (just keep it professional)! For example, let’s say you are a graphic designer applying for a job at a new company. Why not send a small portfolio of your most impressive work? I don’t recommend stopping by; people are busy and may or may not respond well to the interruption. That said, you can certainly drop off a portfolio or resume if you’re in the neighborhood. So much depends on the company, your role, and your target audience. But the key is to feel okay to think outside the box! I had a client who sent a red rose to the receptionist, with a note that he appreciated how tough her job was; and that his hat was still in the ring. She knew his motive, but she still melted. He got the interview that previously had been out of reach. Style and standing out are just as important when you apply for a job as when you interview for one. It takes time, but it will serve you well. At a minimum, make sure that your resume reflects the required skills in the targeted job, in terms that your audience understands. Speak their language. This is particularly important when you’re applying online. Recruiters, HR, and hiring managers do not have time to call you and ask, “Do you have this skill?” So, they don’t get beyond talking to the candidates who do have the skills, because they found their good fits. Tailor your resume as much as you can. Then energize your resume with a compelling cover letter. Tell them why you’re that great fit to help their pain! Here are two examples: You need someone to drive process improvements. “In my last position, I boosted productivity 43% by creating new systems, job descriptions, and protocol that integrated benchmarks, best practices, and daily dialogue between staff and management.” You need someone to lead a team representing several departments. “In my last position, I hired, trained and managed cross-functional management. I groomed two people into management roles, increased customer satisfaction survey results 33% and eliminated the need for outsourced contracts.” How do you avoid wasting time with the overwhelming number of advertised jobs you see and are attracted to? When jobs come to you and you’re interested, you have to stop and ask yourself: Does the job really fit what I want according to my self-analysis? Do I have at least 80% of the required qualifications listed â€" 8 out of 10? If yes, and you’re interested, first go to your network and see if you can find someone inside that company to introduce you to the right hiring authority or at least someone a bit closer in the hierarchy to that person. If you don’t find a referral, call the company and ask to speak with the head of whatever area you’re trying to get into (Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Information Technology, etc.). If all this fails, then apply online â€" but only if you’re really enthusiastic about it and you are qualified (80% of the qualifications). There are multiple ways to stand out from the pack when applying to a job. Research the company and be clear about what you can do that will help them. Master the art of online applications and applicant tracking systems (ATS) with technically-compatible formatting and tailored resumes. Focus on your proficiency and ability portfolio â€" your brag book. Provide relevant examples of your success that correlate with the employers’ needs. Add personality and flavor to your online identity with a personal website, a blog or social media profiles. Get noticed before you even apply. Get LinkedIn recommendations and endorse others. Have lots of informational meetings. And follow up â€" at least twice. Every time you go after a job, you have the chance to be a standout, a star, or at least a unique person with talents that may be a great fit for the employer’s needs. It takes energy and discernment. Be selective. Be persistent. Go get it! And shine! Do you have other ideas for applying to jobs with smarts and style? I’d love to hear from you!

How to Write About Sales Jobs and Resume

How to Write About Sales Jobs and ResumeHow can you write about sales jobs and resume? The answer is that you need to have a plan.When you are writing about sales job, you need to be specific about what you want to write about. Some people are so in love with the work that they tend to get carried away with the subject.You have to make sure that you have actually made the effort to look at the resumes that will benefit you and then make a note of the ones that are lacking. After you have made a note of the ones that are lacking, you need to read them again and make sure that you actually know what you want to write about. If you think that the job will be one that you want to move up, you have to make sure that you really are the right person for the job.There is also another aspect to this, which is that you must be determined to be the best at what you want to do and make sure that you are clear about what your potential job involves. You have to make sure that you take into accoun t that some people would like to be an entrepreneur, while some people prefer a job that is not as dynamic. This is why you need to take a minute and look at what would fit the best for you. The reality is that these kinds of job is going to be changing in the future.When you are writing about sales job, you need to have a lot of time. Some people find it difficult to stick to a deadline because they are just too busy. If you do not have the discipline to stick to a schedule, you need to reconsider what you are going to do in order to achieve this.You can also use the internet as a resource for ideas, but be careful as there are many people who will try to rip you off. You should be aware of scams on the internet so that you are able to make an informed decision about what you are going to do.When you are writing about sales job, you also need to make sure that you create a nice job description. You can do this by using a formula or a vocabulary and phrases that can be used when you are writing about sales jobs.Overall, writing about sales job resume can be very complex because it involves both writing and evaluating skills. These are things that you need to learn as you go along.