The 6th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest

The 6th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest 96 My biggest cash prize yet, a new type of prize, and much, much more. Get in this contest NOW. The 6th edition of the biggest job search guest blogging contest in the world is back! In this official announcement, you'll find: Main contest prizes How to WIN the contest Most shared article prizes How to enter the contest Contest calendar Take your time to carefully read this announcement. There's a lot of information and many prizes, you don't want to miss a thing. Bookmark this article because more sponsors and prizes will probably be added later. (Want to sponsor and get a ton of exposure? Details here)eval Main contest prizes Thank you to our Gold Sponsor: WebHostingBuzz WebHostingBuzz is a reliable web hosting company based in MA, USA. WebHostingBuzz serves over 30,000 clients from around the world. With a reputation for reliable, fast server technology backed by excellent customer support, WebHostingBuzz is an ideal choice for any internet project regardless of the budget available.eval WebHostingBuzz offers a 45-day money back guarantee for its hosting services and also has a generous affiliate program. The grand prize winner will win: Over $2600 in prizes. Everything you need to take your blogging to a whole new level. US$300. Sponsored by WebHostingBuzz. Premium blog setup and design services. Sponsored by Kiesha Easley and WeBlogBetter.com, a US$600 value Unlimited access to all JibberJobber job search videos. Sponsored by Jason Alba and JibberJobber.com, a US$450 value 1 year PRO subscription to Web SEO Analytics, a US$300 value 2 years of JibberJobber Premium. Sponsored by Jason Alba and JibberJobber.com, a US$190 value 45 minutes of business consulting. Sponsored by Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg, a US$300 value 1 hour of blogging/marketing/job search consulting (your choice). Sponsored by ?? I reserve the right to not publish any entry without justification, especially if it doesn’t conform to our rules guest post guidelines, but it rarely happens. Contest calendar August 1st 2012 â€" first guest post appears on JobMob, early bird prize winners announced September 12th 2012 â€" the last possible day that a guest post will appear on JobMob, and the Contest Rankings page will no longer be updated until the end of the contest. September 24th 27th 2012 â€" official announcement of final results and all the contest winners Suggestions Use the articles under the pink Best Of tab here on JobMob for inspiration. Otherwise, you can write about: Job search success stories (anywhere in the world!) Unusual job search experiences Your opinion on a specific job search-related topic Your most-liked/least-liked job search tools, websites, etc. Good luck! Watch the JobMob sidebar: you can see here are a VERY LIMITED number of blogging slots available. Don't forget the early bird prize, so get your entry in as soon as possible!

Work to Positively Stand Out with Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Work to Positively Stand Out with Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Though most people like to believe they are singular, unique, and one-of-a kind in their assignments, few are. Across the world we are more similar than dissimilar. Yet, as fate would have it, your boss is looking for someone singular, who outshines the rest. You see, right now, private conversations are taking place in secret sessions. Behind closed doors with shades drawn, management muckity-mucks sitting in high-back leather chairs are thinking hard about you and a smattering of your competitors. One person is enthusiastically singled out with the confirmatory statement, “He’s different.” Someone asks, “What do you mean?” and the muckity-muck answers, “He fits in, but he stands out from the rest too. He does more, gets more out of others, knows more, cares more, and is more.” Those few words carry significant ramifications in your work life, usurping the university you attended, companies you’ve worked for, titles you’ve held, and any other personal or professional pedigree attached to you.

Relationships are they a skill University of Manchester Careers Blog

Relationships are they a skill University of Manchester Careers Blog Guest Blogger Post Sue Colbeck MCIPS Head of Procurement and Supplies Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust/ Liverpool Clinical Laboratories I have been in employment now for over 20 years and have held numerous different positions in numerous different organisations ranging from Administration, Customer Service, Junior Management, to my current role as Head of Procurement.   In all of my positions I have had to work with and liaise with many different people whether it is senior management, my team, suppliers or maybe a colleague who is part of a wider project I am facilitating. This doesn’t include the numerous people I come across during my working day, from the receptionist that greets me in a morning to wish me a good day and make general conversation about the weather, to the domestic staff who feel obliged to close my office door out of hours whilst they carry out their duties for fear of disturbing me, usually followed by a conversation around why I am still working at that time of night! What I have found over the years are varying degrees of behaviours, communication skills, mannerisms….call it what you will.   Underneath we are all just human beings who have been brought up to have good manners and mutual respect of other people, no? Why is it that some individuals act the way they do?   In my position there are certain approaches you would take to handling certain meetings whether it be a negotiation of a new contract with a supplier or an internal review meeting around contract performance, it may even be a 121 with a member of the team.   The discussion and approach taken will differ depending on the task in hand, but does that mean that I will not proffer refreshments and make general enquiries about an individual’s wellbeing and their journey that day prior to a meeting commencing?   No, in my opinion this is common courtesy. Why is it the case that depending on another individuals ‘mood’ that day, depends on how they will greet you on the phone or in the corridor?   Dare I say we all have good and bad days, but does that mean everyone around us should be affected?   Again is it not common courtesy to be polite to everyone we come across? Having reflected on a number of my own personal instances, is it because we are just too busy?   Workforce numbers are too constrained that no-one has the time to be polite and extend common courtesy anymore?   Maybe…. Is it a power thing?   Some individuals work their way up into senior management roles that they feel they no longer have to be polite and courteous and have a ‘you do as I say’ approach?   Maybe…. Is it possible that the person has no self-awareness of how they make you feel when they speak to you, that their clipped tone, mannerisms and rudeness is ‘normal?   Maybe…. Too busy? Over the years I have reflected on many instances where I have been the recipient of all of the above instances on more than one occasion.   Yes, everyone appears to be under significant stress and time pressures that they just cannot afford you a quick timeout conversation, what is worrying is that it can be quite easy to fall into a trap where you surround yourself with tasks and to-do lists and forget that you have a network of support on your doorstep, whether it is your peer group, your team or even your line manager.   A corridor conversation can be so enlightening and tick-off many items on your to-do list, just by sparing five minutes or going for that cup of coffee!   It breaks up the day which may feel monotonous at times, and is no doubt adding to your stress levels.   Take some time-out, ensure you have rest breaks built into your day, go for a walk, grab some fresh air and enjoy the uplifting feeling this brings. Power Struggle I have also been the recipient of ‘power’, ‘do as I say’; it is a very difficult situation to be in especially when the individual concerned is not your line manager.   It is also a situation that requires a high level of resilience plus a supporting manager to assure you when times get difficult; again how self-aware is the person channeling these negative behaviours?   In my case, I thought I had a very good working relationship with the person involved, yet when the tough times hit, the good relations evaporated and I was faced with dealing with an extremely challenging individual having difficult discussions which violated my principals as a procurement professional.   In this instance it is imperative to notify and get support and advice from your line manager, forewarned is forearmed!   It is also important regardless of how upset and angry you are, to remove the emotion and look at the key facts of the matter in hand, this way you will ensure that your conversations ar e professional and focused.   Try position based thinking or in simple terms ‘put yourself in their shoes’ , try to understand the shift in their behaviour and style of communication, what has triggered such a drastic change?   In my case, it was a significant pressure applied top-down and in-turn a tactic deployed which brought all managers into the ‘line of fire’, great news to me as I knew then it wasn’t personal!   By keeping a consistent approach, fact based discussions and removing all emotion meant I personally got through my difficult time to a degree where things settled down and I felt more relaxed to discuss the incident with the person at hand. Self-Awareness or lack of… Another instance many years ago was in one of my first jobs, I was being trained by a colleague in another regional office, her manner with me face to face was lovely, she was approachable, explained everything and said I could call anytime if I needed any further advice.   Her phone manner when I did call up on one or two occasions was very different, she had a clipped tone and spoke like it was always inconvenient and proceeded to ‘tut’ if I explored her answers.   At the time I was young, naïve and inexperienced on how to handle this type of behaviour.   I choose on this occasion to talk to her as she spoke to me, which shocked her completely.   When she asked why I spoke to her in ‘such a manner’, I merely replied that I was mirroring her behaviour, needless to say she was completely unaware and apologised profusely.   I am not for one minute advising anyone to take this approach, but I do openly encourage a conversation with the person involved as they may lack self-awa reness of their behaviours, feel free to ask your manager for support or a work colleague if you do not want anything too formal. Am I being idealistic about common courtesy?    Should everyone extend politeness and good manners?   Absolutely, take a look in your proverbial ‘mirror ‘, what do you see?   Are you approachable, do you give off vibes that make people want to ‘open-up’ to you and respond positively in a willingness to work with you.   Do your team respect you?   Do your suppliers and internal customers think highly of you?   Are you the ‘go-to’ person for help and advice?   Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression!   Is this not at the heart of all relationships both inside and outside the workplace? Careers advice International career planning networking

How To Monetize Your New Website

How To Monetize Your New Website Whether it’s word of mouth, social media, or on the news, it’s pretty difficult to miss the fact that people, just like you, are making money from having a website or social media presence.     So if you’ve finally taken the plunge and have created a new site, you’re probably wondering how you can monetize it, too.   What’s really good news is that there are many ways to monetize your new website. On the other hand, it’s not as simple and easy as the GoDaddy commercials would have you believe.   No, it’s not a matter of “if you build it, they will come.”     Reality is that if all you do is launch a new website, all that’s going to happen is   . . . nothing. Here’s a look at some of the ways you can monetize your new website.  Offer Products or Services Products In 2018, the total of sales made on the internet in the U.S. alone was over $500 billion, and online sales are growing at 8.8% annually. With the boom of e-commerce, it has become increasingly easier to open up an online store fast and easy, without any hard-core technical knowledge. If you’re passionate about handicraft, you could make and sell your own product on Shopify. It could be handmade candles, artisan soap or exclusive leather accessories: it’s all up to your imagination and skills. Just make sure you use the right tools to take care of your business operations. For instance a good Shopify order management system will make your life easier, by keeping track of your raw materials and manufacturing processes.  Services If you have expertise in a specific area, you may not need a physical product at all.   Some of the possible services you might offer are: Professional coaching on something you know well. Providing editorial or writing services. Managing social media for other people or businesses. Providing IT or website services of virtually any kind. The list of possibilities is only limited by your imagination.   If there’s something you’re good at, there’s probably someone out there who needs your services. Do Affiliate Sales If you like to blog or write as they used to call it, but don’t want to sell anything directly, affiliate sales might be a good option.   With affiliate sales, you’d be writing articles about whatever interests you and linking to relevant products being sold by other companies. One of the original sources for affiliate marketing is Amazon.   But it’s the same process no matter who is the actual seller. Let’s say you write an article about backpacking. In that article, you mention your favorite hiking boots.   The words “hiking boots” are linked to the page where the boots are sold.   When someone reads your article and clicks on the link, you get paid a commission when they buy.   How effective is it?   In the U.K. alone, affiliate sales are in the billions. Host Advertisements Yes, I know, we all hate ads.   But it’s what fuels much of the commerce that takes place on the internet.   And every one of those ads you see on websites is potentially earning money for the website owner. One of the biggest providers of ads, for which you can get paid, is Google.   They have various options available.   But the bottom line is that, similar to affiliate marketing when someone clicks on that ad on your website, you’ll be compensated.   Mind you, they’re tiny amounts but can add up to a respectable part of your total online income. Patience is Key Building an income from your website isn’t an overnight thing.   Just as with any business, online or brick and mortar, it takes time to create a reliable flow of income.   With a bit of patience and perseverance, a few years down the road you’ll not only have a revenue stream, but also a valuable asset.

10 Ways Being Positive Improves Your Chances of Career Success

10 Ways Being Positive Improves Your Chances of Career Success A positive attitude is a tonic which makes you go forward. A majority of people believe that our temperament is something we cannot control at all.However, with continuous practice, we can shape our attitude to work better in our favor. You can’t act optimistic forever and you don’t have to. But learn to think positive in unfavorable scenarios and rough times. This is a valuable approach when the going gets tough.evalHere are a few tips that can help you stay positive when looking to improve your career chances:1) Emotional IntelligenceevalWork to develop your emotional intelligence. Recognize your emotions. The emotions are mainly what drives you and motivates you. Analyze how your emotions manipulate you.Don’t let your emotions take hold of you and seize all your rational powers when your career doesn’t go how you want it to. You can’t cut yourself from the emotions building inside you.All of us experience the disappointment, anger, fear, sadness, and frustration when you don’t get a job you’ve been aiming for. Learn to manage your emotions in a positive way.Don’t get overwhelmed. Let the emotions calm themselves first, and then make a decision.2) Believe in YourselfEveryone experiences failure in one’s life at some point in their career. The path to success isn’t smooth and trouble-free. A positive mind believes that it must take risk and go beyond boundaries.Positive minded people never stop in the face of failure. They still go for new challenges. The stumble will eventually teach them something useful. A failure can explain enough about what you are good at with a career choice and where you need to do better.evalYou can do better next time. Do it again and you will succeed if you believe in yourself and your career skills.3) Measure Your ProgressOnce you train your mind to stay positive in rough situations. Set a target. Make a strategy to achieve it. If you achieve that goal, you’ll feel encouraged. Setting goals is a way to keep y ou motivated in life.Having achieved one goal, you won’t hesitate to set a new one and more. This practice will train you to desire to do better.Constant endeavor will add meaning and substance to your life and to your career. The training will help you contain yourself when stressful times fall within your career.4) Help Others around YouevalMiserable people quickly understand that they can’t win many friends. On the contrary, positive people are fun to have around. They will make many friends easily. Help others when they need you.Teach them what you know if they are in the same job section as you. This establishes a mutually reinforcing system which helps other people to keep going.Use humor in a tactful and encouraging way to brighten up the situation if needed to help relieve any stress at that present time in your career.eval5) Be a LearnerNever be satisfied with what you already know. Attend lectures. Keep reading. Find ways to sharpen your existing skills. Learn modern s kills too.Keep a mentor who pushes you to try new ways and challenges you in your career. Also mentor others; the knowledge mustn’t be retained. Never give up on your passion for a new career or job position.Surround yourself with the people who help you stay driven by your passions. It is a shield against the negativity.6) Practice GratitudeWhilst you hunt for new challenges; stay grateful for what you have for now. Thank those who helped you along your career. Being grateful and acknowledging others will defeat the egotism in you.You need to be more grateful and positive when you fail. A failure always leaves bruises. A hurt ego can damage you in more ways than the failure actually did.7)The Power of ImaginationevalDon’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t wipe out your dreams. The successful figures in the world started with a dream and look where they are now. Keep working on your dream.Use your imagination in the best way. You’ll start developing feelings for your goal and st art to piece together whether you have to start to make your goal a reality.Practice your plans and strategies in your head. Reanalyze the ins and outs of your plan until you have a solid foundation.8) Physical ActivityKeeping yourself out of the ‘negative attitude’ zone is not so easy. When the negativity sets in, physical activity is the solution. This will help you divert your mind.Exercises help alter the current state of your mind. It cleans out all the negative thoughts.evalPhysical activity releases the stress naturally and keeps your head clear. With a clear head, you’ll be able to think smart and act smart.9) What Motivates You?Find out what inspires you to take action. Knowing the motivation behind your actions is vital. When you have clear incentives, your attitude will be positive towards your goals.Feeling motivated towards a goal will raise your passion and enthusiasm. Your outlook will be more business-like. You will carry yourself more confidently and with self -assuredness. This positive attitude will lead you to success.10) Forgive YourselfEveryone makes mistakes. Learn from the small mistakes you make rather than beating yourself up for these. Don’t forget what mistake you have made. Learn from it and let it go. Move on.People won’t keep it in mind for long. Those who learn from their mistakes and blunders will succeed. Use this blunder to push yourself to do better. People will remember your success, not your mistakes.ConclusionWhen it comes to staying positive in life and in your career, as you can see there’s a few different things you can do to help improve yourself.By taking these tips into perspective, you have a great chance of really improving your career chances for the better.

Make the Most of Social Media on a Shoestring Budget - CareerAlley

Make the Most of Social Media on a Shoestring Budget - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Youre probably saying, Shoestring budget? How about no budget? OK, shoestring or nothing at all, it doesnt matter. Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs can take advantage of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter free accounts and build large communities of followers. If they know how. And if there is a tiny bit of money available, all the better. Each platform also offers low-fee marketing options as well. How can you as a small-business owner get the most out of your LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter accounts with very little or no money in the budget? Follow these proven techniques to build an engaged social media community. Whats That on Your Profile? Begin with a critical look at your social media accounts and the information you included when you first built your profile. Do your logos and business name match across all platforms? How about your profiles and descriptions? Look at the Talus Payments LinkedIn profile. The About section begins with a pledge to the customer. The company goes on to explain what it does, benefits for customers and details its location and service areas. Does your companys explain in simple language what it does and who it benefits? Optimize and, if necessary, update your descriptions and about pages. Create Your Social Media Marketing Plan Social media for business seemed to burst on the scene and most small businesses jumped on the bandwagon. That was a good thing. But, what may have been lost in the rush toward social media was a plan of action. If you havent up until now taken the steps to develop a social media plan and marketing strategy, its time to get going. The key aspects of an effective social media plan include: Define your goals: Figure out what you most want to accomplish with social media. Make a list with the most important goal on top. Include secondary goals. For example, do you want to increase brand awareness? Is your top goal to sell more products or services? Do you want to send more people to your website, blog or online store? Identify your target audience: With social media, you can reach out to the whole world. But, do you want to? Identify your target customer and prospect. Plan your social media activities with your target group in mind. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn choose your platforms: Each platform is distinct and appeals to a different type of user. If your business is B2B, LinkedIn is the place to generate sales leads and strengthen your online reputation. If your business relies on visual representation, Pinterest and Instagram fit the bill. Twitter is ideal for artists, writers and designers to build credibility, interact with colleagues and find potential clients. Facebook is probably the one social platform you should absolutely use. Facebook has the largest group of users and its easy flow of communication means you can engage with followers in effective ways. If youre like most small-business owners, time is at a premium. Choose one or two social media platforms that fit your business and spend your time there. Creating a profile on every channel available and not engaging with each one is a cardinal sin in the world of social media. Plan your content: One of the biggest mistakes small-business owners make in social media is neglecting to post content. Create a social media calendar to define the dates, platform, content type and posting frequency. If time is really at a premium, use one of the free or low-cost social media management tools to upload planned posts automatically. Please the eyes: It doesnt matter what you do or sell, you have to use eye-catching images. People wont sit and read a lot of text simply because theres a bold headline. If youre not a graphics genius, dont despair. There are several free tools online where you can find great graphics and customize templates to fit your needs. Go all in: Engagement goes well beyond posting content. To use social media effectively, you have to find relevant and complementary sites, blogs and experts, follow them and share their content. Post and share information that fits the interests of your target audience. Use the analytic tools: Each platform offers a wealth of information for small businesses owners in the metric/analytics section. Youll be able to see which posts garnered the most engagement, which was most shared or liked and find out who your followers are. Understanding what your community likes and responds to gives you a map to follow going forward. Deliver the Best To attract and keep your followers, you have to give them reasons to come back and engage. So what types of content should you regularly post? Industry news works well on LinkedIn, the B2B platform. Twitter users love to read about business and breaking news. Facebook followers come back for quizzes, contests and stories that tug the heart. Make sure the content you post is relevant to your audience even if it has nothing to do with your business. For example, if yours is a small business and active in the community, your followers might be highly interested in the local high school basketball teams participation in the state tournament. Got a Little in the Budget? Heres How to Spend It For many small businesses, organic or free, social media marketing is all thats required. If you have a small working budget for social media marketing, however, you can get greater results by utilizing some of the paid social media options available. Facebook and Instagram are both great options for small businesses because of their low minimum spending levels. They also include the easy-to-use ad format and audience targeting options. If Twitter is your platform of choice, consider paying for sponsored Tweets. LinkedIn offers several B2B advertising options. Learn and Grow As you become more aware of whats working and not working in your social media strategies, make changes to reflect what youve learned. Nothing stays the same and what works for one business may not work for yours. Social media is a great marketing tool, but like everything else in business, you have to stay attuned to your customers as well as trends in your industry. 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+

Resume Writing For Teacher Job Search

Resume Writing For Teacher Job SearchWhen you're going to begin your resume writing for teacher job search, you're going to want to make sure that you have all of the proper information. Whether you have been a teacher or you're just starting out in the career, it's important that you have everything that you need to stand out and get the job. You don't want to waste time with a resume that isn't going to get you the position that you need. Here are some helpful tips that can help you along the way.First, you're going to want to make sure that you write the resume properly. While it's true that there is no shortage of people who are already applying for jobs, you want to make sure that you come across as confident and professional. You'll want to show that you're very much able to do the job that needs to be done and that you have the necessary experience.You need to make sure that you select the right keywords so that you can really get yourself into the running. While you're sittin g at home, either writing the resume on your own or through one of the many online services, you'll want to make sure that you're using the right keywords. The reason is that most of the companies that you will be writing for have their own specific requirements that you need to meet.For example, if you're trying to get a job for elementary school, the first thing that you need to do is get a business card. This means that you will need to be using some type of online service in order to get the appropriate information about the job. In addition, you'll want to make sure that you have the proper address and phone number so that you can use it later.Then, when you are ready to apply, you're going to want to make sure that you follow up. This means that you'll want to be contacting the company that you are applying for as soon as possible. By doing this, you'll be giving them the chance to get to know you before they send out your resume.Make sure that you ask if there are any types o f applications that you could take advantage of. Even though you'll want to be totally honest, you need to make sure that you know what types of things the company can be interested in. It's easy to become discouraged if you can't get the job that you want, but if you are willing to be persistent, you'll be able to get your foot in the door and make a good impression on the person who you are talking to.Finally, you're going to want to make sure that you have the resume polished. With all of the competition out there, it's easy to not have the time or the money to be able to keep your resume current. If you have the time and the money to do this, you need to use that to your advantage.Make sure that you make the most of every opportunity that you get, and make sure that you fill out the application completely so that you have the full work ahead of you. It's easy to get discouraged when you're struggling for a job, but if you know that you have done everything that you can, then you can be confident that you will have the job that you want. Once you have this type of confidence, you'll be more likely to get the job and this will make you more confident and more likely to get the job that you're after.