I LOVE what I do!

I LOVE what I do! Can you say the same? I remember when I worked at my first real job after college (I was the IT manager) the owner made it clear to everyone that if they didnt love what they did then to stop wasting his time and theirs and go get a job they would love. I really appreciated that perspective from a guy who could have said I dont care what you think about your job, just make me more money! I love working on JibberJobber. I love being involved in cool technology, and I feel that this is leading edge not leading edge technology but leading edge application of technology to empower people in their careers like never before. I love the relationships that Ive developed over the last few months with leaders in this space, and appreciate what they do to change the hiring processes and offerings to job seekers. I love blogging about what Im learning and I especially love hearing from my users! I thought you might be interested in knowing how things got started, and where Ive been since I got laid off in January. Of course, I did look for a job I looked very very hard. But I got an epiphany one day, and JibberJobber was born. Over time it was nurtured, and hopefully one day the rest will make some cool front-page article on a magazine like Fortune ?? For now, perhaps these three interviews can suffice. Enjoy! My first interview by CM Russell of Secrets of the Job Hunt. This was a simple who are you five question interview that introduced me to this space. Thank you CM for the intro early on! Ive come to develop an fun e-mail relationship with him and have gained a lot of respect for him he is clearly a leader and expert in this space with a book behind him as well as owner of multiple local job boards and the premier job search site: Chimby.com. Second, a podcast interview by Peter Clayton. I didnt know who Peter was, hadnt heard of LandedFM.com and didnt know about TotalPicture.com. But since the interview I have learned from many in the space that I lucked out to get on his radar, and to get a spot on his show. What an amazing experience, it was totally fun and if you have the time, download the interview (it was 40 minutes). I think from here youll get a lot of my story more than in any other interview so far. Thank you Peter! (and like Chris, Ive developed a relationship that I really appreciate with Peter, and check in on his website regular to see who else he interviews (everyone with way more clout than I have!) Third, and most recent, was another e-mail interview by Jim Durbin that was on the front page of Recruiting.com (owned by Jobster). Jim is an expert blogger with what I think is his most famous blog being STLrecruiter.com. Im not sure how many others know about Jims experience with blogging but he helps a lot of other bloggers get more out of their blogs (whether it be by redesigning it), and contributing to a number of blogs. Jim is also one of the heavies at Recruiting.com, and he sent me some questions for the audience there. It was interseting to read his questions because he was asking about some recruiter-specific issues, which I dont have any experience with (at least not from their side of the fence). You can read (vote on and comment) this interview here. So enough about ME ME ME. I think this is a fun little read to see some of my history, but lets get back to you. If these are things that Ive been able to do to help establish the JibberJobber brand, what are YOU doing to establish YOUR brand? After all, companies come and go, and you may change jobs 10 times in your career but your brand should be lasting during those changes! And whatever you do, work on getting into jobs (or a career path) that you can say I LOVE WHAT I DO! Accountant Careers.co.uk provides accounting jobs in the UK via its Web site. I LOVE what I do! Can you say the same? I remember when I worked at my first real job after college (I was the IT manager) the owner made it clear to everyone that if they didnt love what they did then to stop wasting his time and theirs and go get a job they would love. I really appreciated that perspective from a guy who could have said I dont care what you think about your job, just make me more money! I love working on JibberJobber. I love being involved in cool technology, and I feel that this is leading edge not leading edge technology but leading edge application of technology to empower people in their careers like never before. I love the relationships that Ive developed over the last few months with leaders in this space, and appreciate what they do to change the hiring processes and offerings to job seekers. I love blogging about what Im learning and I especially love hearing from my users! I thought you might be interested in knowing how things got started, and where Ive been since I got laid off in January. Of course, I did look for a job I looked very very hard. But I got an epiphany one day, and JibberJobber was born. Over time it was nurtured, and hopefully one day the rest will make some cool front-page article on a magazine like Fortune ?? For now, perhaps these three interviews can suffice. Enjoy! My first interview by CM Russell of Secrets of the Job Hunt. This was a simple who are you five question interview that introduced me to this space. Thank you CM for the intro early on! Ive come to develop an fun e-mail relationship with him and have gained a lot of respect for him he is clearly a leader and expert in this space with a book behind him as well as owner of multiple local job boards and the premier job search site: Chimby.com. Second, a podcast interview by Peter Clayton. I didnt know who Peter was, hadnt heard of LandedFM.com and didnt know about TotalPicture.com. But since the interview I have learned from many in the space that I lucked out to get on his radar, and to get a spot on his show. What an amazing experience, it was totally fun and if you have the time, download the interview (it was 40 minutes). I think from here youll get a lot of my story more than in any other interview so far. Thank you Peter! (and like Chris, Ive developed a relationship that I really appreciate with Peter, and check in on his website regular to see who else he interviews (everyone with way more clout than I have!) Third, and most recent, was another e-mail interview by Jim Durbin that was on the front page of Recruiting.com (owned by Jobster). Jim is an expert blogger with what I think is his most famous blog being STLrecruiter.com. Im not sure how many others know about Jims experience with blogging but he helps a lot of other bloggers get more out of their blogs (whether it be by redesigning it), and contributing to a number of blogs. Jim is also one of the heavies at Recruiting.com, and he sent me some questions for the audience there. It was interseting to read his questions because he was asking about some recruiter-specific issues, which I dont have any experience with (at least not from their side of the fence). You can read (vote on and comment) this interview here. So enough about ME ME ME. I think this is a fun little read to see some of my history, but lets get back to you. If these are things that Ive been able to do to help establish the JibberJobber brand, what are YOU doing to establish YOUR brand? After all, companies come and go, and you may change jobs 10 times in your career but your brand should be lasting during those changes! And whatever you do, work on getting into jobs (or a career path) that you can say I LOVE WHAT I DO! Accountant Careers.co.uk provides accounting jobs in the UK via its Web site.

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Business Consultant Job Description - Algrim.co

Business Consultant Job Description - Algrim.co Business Consultant Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

Workplace etiquette and the art of selling it

Workplace etiquette and the art of selling it Have you read Bob Suttons book The No Asshole Rule? Its a great book because it is the harbinger of two trends that I care a lot about. First, this book is the first business book we can definitively say that the bloggers made a bestseller. Offline bookstores wouldnt carry it because of the A word. And print publications wouldnt write about the book either. My column in the Boston Globe is a good example. I wrote about the book, and my editor refused to run the title. But Bob got great press online, and eventually, brick-and-mortar stores had to carry the book because it was a bestseller. This book also definitively marks the moment when it stopped being okay to be a jerk at work. People used to think it was okay to be the eccentric, difficult genius. When the Harvard professor Tiziana Casciaro conducted research about how people would rather work with someone incompetent than unlikable, I jumped all over it, but to be honest, the data went mostly unnoticed outside of the corner offices and the academics who visit them. Bob Sutton ushered in the broad understanding that the total cost of working with an asshole is so high that its not worth it. He started naming names (Steve Jobs, anyone?). And he gave a self-exam that more than 100,000 people have taken. The book is so full of research that it has become impossible to justify being a jerk. Even to yourself. There are some other books about workplace etiquette that have the good fortune of coming out right as Suttons book has paved the way for us to start talking about the nuts and bolts of being nice at work. 30 Reasons Employees Hate their Managers, by Bruce Katcher Yes, I know it says thirty, but most of the reasons can be boiled down to one reason: Gratitude. If you manage someone, they are trying to please you. They are trying to do what you want. How can you not thank them? This is something we teach to five-year-olds. The idea that you dont have to verbally acknowledge people comes from the old-fashioned idea that managers can motivate people with money. That used to work well, but it doesnt anymore. Today it is insulting to suggest that your employees are just there for the money. They want way more than that. They want to stretch themselves to do their best work and then get acknowledgement for it. And before you get all snippy about this being unreasonable, take a look at this article in the Harvard Business Review that says reaching goals and receiving praise for it makes for the most productive and happy workplace. Managers: People do not want your money as much as your acknowledgement. Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace Without Hanging Yourself, by Elizabeth Freedman This book is an offbeat etiquette book for people who will never need to know how to use a fingerbowl. (Side note: Yes, I did have finger bowls at my sixteenth birthday, and yes, it was insane because none of my friends knew what they were.) If you are just entering the workforce, this book will be a good introduction the unspoken rules at work, like Your boss holds the keys to the kingdom. If you have been in the workforce a while, this book is a great introduction to how to use a book to propel ones consulting business. Freedman goes to companies and teaches young people how to be more professional. And this book is a great calling card for consulting gigs, which pay way better than book publishing. Another side note: When I was younger, my boss hired a consultant to help me with these issues. She told me not to show so much cleavage. I never knew I had any. In this way she boosted my confidence and changed how I saw myself. 45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy, And How to Avoid Them, by Anita Bruzzese This book, too, is basically 45 things that come down to one: If you are a jerk, your boss wont like you. The thing is that there are so many ways to be a jerk, and its a pleasure to see them organized into essential categories like Stupid, sloppy and sleepy and Snippy, snotty and socially stunted. Maybe Im partial because were both newspaper columnists, but I have to say that Bruzzese writes very well. But side note: Whats up with her name? Who has any idea how to pronounce it? If you want people to talk about the stuff you do, you need a name people can say. Of course, this is easy for me to say since Im already on my fourth name now. But remember how blogs did wonders for the book with the unprintable title? Maybe blogs can also do wonders for an author with the unpronounceable last name.

5 Professional Secrets to Take Your LinkedIn Profile Picture to the Next Level

5 Professional Secrets to Take Your LinkedIn Profile Picture to the Next Level Social media has gone way beyond being just a way to keep up with your friends. With LinkedIn now clocking in at 500 million users, and with more than 10 million active job posts at any one time, it’s proven to be a hub for all things business.Whether you’re looking for a new job, recruiting for your company’s latest role, or looking for the most cutting edge industry news, LinkedIn truly has it all.But if you want to reap all the benefits, you’ve got to play the game. That means setting up your profile properly so it’s an all-singing, all-dancing resume: filling in your career history, crafting a compelling summary and selecting the perfect professional profile picture.evalIn fact, it’s the latter of these that can sometimes be overlooked. We all know there’s nothing more off-putting than the blank default image, but what people don’t realize is that any old photo won’t do.In this article, we’re going to take you through 5 professional secrets to make your Linked In photo more clickable than ever.1. Dress the partevalSure, you might have looked amazing at 3am in that nightclub, but photos like that should stay on Facebook and Instagram. When choosing what to wear for your LinkedIn profile picture, first think about what your dream job is â€" and then dress for that!When recruiters and potential employers look at your profile, you’ll look the part and fit in with other candidates in your industry. On the other hand, an inappropriate outfit can be a glaring black mark against you.It is worth pointing out that this doesn’t necessarily mean an expensive three-piece suit. Workplaces are changing, and increasingly businesses are ditching traditional formal attire in favour of a more relaxed dress code.It’s a good idea to see what other people in your industry are wearing and then fall in line with that â€" after all, they’re the people you’ll be competing against for jobs and networking opportunities. This might mean if you’re looking for a creative role in a digital agency, t-shirts and jeans are very much the norm.On the other hand, traditional corporate roles like banking and law have tended to retain long-established dress codes and it’s probably best to toe the line.2. Say cheeseevalLooking likeable in your LinkedIn profile picture is one of the most important factors. It’s tempting to think that a sombre expression will make you look ready for business, but it’s simply not the case.Ultimately, whether you’re running a business or trying to advance your career, you’ve got to get people to trust and like you. Scowling at the camera won’t have that effect.At the end of the day, a genuine and approachable smile is your safest bet. Smiling on cue can be difficult though, and can end up looking forced. A quick hack to make a smile look friendlier and more authentic is to narrow your eyes ever so slightly or “squinch”.A smile that reaches the eyes is always more convincing. In fact, if you only smi le with your eyes it can look fake which might make you look a bit untrustworthy. That’s the last impression you want to give to a potential employer or business connection!evalIf you’re struggling to look natural, a professional photographer can help you to relax and capture you in your best light. They might even help you forget the camera’s there at all! They’ll also have the expertise to guide you in the subtleties of posing and posture.For instance, looking into the camera, leaning slightly and tilting your head towards the camera will make a photo more flattering â€" but it can be difficult to judge this on your own.3. Let there be lightThe last thing you want is a horribly backlit photo where it’s impossible to even tell if the subject is human. Correct lighting is a fundamental part of any portrait, and can make or break your LinkedIn picture.Often, this comes down to a choice between natural and artificial light. At the right time of day, natural light can be real ly stunning and you’ll be able to take a high quality photo without much effort.It might sound counter-intuitive, but this right time of day isn’t when the sun is high and bright. Taking photos in overpowering midday sun produces harsh and unflattering results.For headshots and professional photos, the natural light at dawn and dusk is often perfect; the sun is low in the sky and the sunlight is gentle, diffused and flattering.Professional photographers often refer to the first and last hours of daylight as the “magic hour” or “golden hour” due to the splendid results that can be achieved at these times, as the soft light produces lovely, warm and glowing photos.evalArtificial light, on the other hand, can be a bit more tricky and will often require a professional setup to get right. The overhead yellow light produced by electrical lighting can cause unseemly shadows below your eyes, nose and chin.A photographer can remedy this with a custom lighting rig, including refle ctors, strobes, continuous lighting and soft boxes to diffuse light and make it appear less harsh.A professional studio will also often have large windows that let lots of natural light in, meaning you can get the best of both worlds and play around with different lighting setups.4.The fine details: choosing the right camera settingsFor the uninitiated, photography jargon like aperture, ISO and shutter speeds can sound like an alien language. Ultimately, photography’s both an art and a science, and it requires serious technical expertise to truly excel. Setting up your camera to capture the best shot is just one part of this.There’s not necessarily a ‘one size fits all’ solution for camera settings, and they should always be carefully adjusted to suit context. That said, there are some go-to tips and tricks that generally produce good results for portraits.evalFor instance, unfocused backgrounds are a very easy win, as they’re such a popular choice for portraits at the mom ent and so can add a professional finish to any photo, as seen in the picture below:Achieving this effect is all in the settings. You’ll need to manually set the aperture and shutter speed. Aperture is the hole within the lens that allows light to enter the camera.It can be set to be larger or smaller to allow different amounts of light in â€" much in the same way that the pupil of your eye changes size depending on light levels. A wider aperture is what’s needed to blur the background and sharpen the subject.As people don’t always sit still, a shutter speed of 1/200 of a second is normally the go-to choice for portraits. This is because it’s fast enough to capture a focused and natural picture even if the subject moves a little.You’ll also want to consider ISO, which is your camera’s sensitivity to light. High ISOs are used in darker settings, but portraits require a good amount of light so a lower ISO will normally do the trick. A setting of 100 works well in sunny con ditions, but if it’s cloudy or a bit duller, this can be increased to 200.Again, if this all sounds a bit much, a professional photographer will have the know-how to make your LinkedIn picture look polished with virtually no effort on your part. If you don’t have much experience with cameras, going down the professional route is often the best choice to ensure an optimal result.5. What Not to DoevalFinally, we’re going to talk you through the cardinal sins of a LinkedIn profile picture. LinkedIn is rammed full of unprofessional and unsuitable photos, so avoid these common mistakes and you’ll stand out from the crowd.As we’ve said earlier, the most basic error you can make is not having a picture at all. People just won’t trust you if they can’t see you, and developing strong professional relationships is essential when building your career.Next, you should be the sole focus of your picture, as it needs to help connections recognise you. It doesn’t need to help your d ream employer recognise your best friend, your mum, or your pet hamster.Group shots with all your friends are the worst example of this sort of bad LinkedIn photo â€" very few people are looking to hire you and all your mates, after all. Similarly, you shouldn’t be using pictures that don’t include you at all, like company logos.This isn’t just for the sake of helping people to know who you are either â€" it’s actually a bannable offenceon LinkedIn to have a photo that doesn’t include your likeness.A photo of you from years and years ago isn’t much use either. Try to update your photo every couple of years as you get older â€" you’d be surprised how much appearance can change over a relatively small amount of time!Ultimately, try to keep it simple. Your photo should be a flattering and recent headshot â€" nothing more, nothing less.The background, what you’re wearing, or who you’re with shouldn’t detract from the main subject: you. With this in mind, don’t use pictures from major life events like weddings, or from that football game last weekend. Selfies can also be very hit and miss; get someone else to take the photo!And remember â€" if in doubt, a professional photographer will know how to get it right.

A question for ya How do you play at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

A question for ya How do you play at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I got this email from Samuel West in Sweden: You, your blog and your book inspired me to write a book on happiness at work in Swedish. The book is suppose to be done before X-mas. As you know the Swedes are not as happy as the Danes at work or after work.. so we really need more happiness at work. I am having problems with a chapter on playfulness. I dont want to just omit it, since I think playfulness is vital to happiness at work. The examples of playfulness at work that I have are just not good enough for my book. I was wondering if you could ask your blog readers for examples of how they are playful at work. Examples of everyday playfulness! That is an excellent question. Here are two great examples Ive seen in other workplaces. The Specialized lunch ride: Zappos at work/play: But what about you? How do YOU play at work? Give Sam a hand and write a comment below. Heck, you might even make it into his book :o) 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

How to Write a Resume With a Job Title for a Cover Letter

How to Write a Resume With a Job Title for a Cover LetterWhen you are choosing a resume writing order, be sure that you have it written so that the components have been placed in the correct order. This is not always easy to do as there are a number of different directions you can go with a resume but if you follow this article you will find that you have a much easier time placing your resume in the right order.First, when you are choosing a resume writing order to try to keep it organized. You should be able to see the sections in the format below and be able to think of what type of information they contain. For example, if you are writing a cover letter, make sure that you know the first paragraph of the body of the letter.Next, you should also be able to place your resume writing order so that your resume looks like the resume of the employee for which you are writing. The first section should go on the left hand side of the resume and the section for the employment history at t he bottom of the page. In the section for the employment history, write down all of the job titles of the employees who were employed by you at some point during the year that you received the promotion. Make sure to include the dates of each job you took.When writing your resume, make sure that the titles you put in the section of the resume writing order match the titles in the section for the employment history. After you have completed this step, simply proceed to the second section of the resume and repeat the process. At this point, the final section of the resume will be the same as the section of the resume that is in the Employment History section.Most people find that the information is enough to place their resume on the right track but it can be overwhelming to start all over again. You will need to take a look at your resume to find the information you need and then you will have to take all of that information and group it. For example, if you have a job that is relate d to your field, and you have done research, that research can be added to the beginning of the job titles. If you have references that were hired as a part of your work experience, that can be placed on the bottom of the page in a bulleted list.Finally, your resume should be fairly unique. In most cases, this will not require too much work but it is important to do this type of resume writing so that you are sure that you are putting everything you want to say in the resume. Once you have completed the sections for the employment history and employment title, you will need to take a look at the summary portion of the resume to find the things that you want to place there.Start by listing down the information that you think that you will want to put into the resume. There is no reason for you to put in a lot of information because it will be obvious to your reader what your position is. You should add the details as you think about them in order to make the resume more appealing to the reader. It is important to give the reader an idea of the type of work that you did.The content for your resume should always be the most important thing to you, so make sure that you consider it before starting to write. Once you have everything in place, you will then be able to start putting the information in the right order so that you can be certain that your resume is in the proper format.