JibberJobber Rebranding Contest Results

JibberJobber Rebranding Contest Results After many votes have been casts, and many comments submitted, Im happy to announce the results of the rebranding contest. I wanted to announce this last week, but from Thursday through Sunday I was battling a computer virus that really cramped my style alas, I think Ive got the virus resolved and I am ready and anxious to rock and roll. So, here were the final four options: JibberJobber: Career Management 2.0 JibberJobber: Empowering tools for lifetime career control JibberJobber: The portal to your career management JibberJobber: Managing the information to manage your career What was your favorite? I thought the hands-down leader would be Career Management 2.0. It is cool, hip, and obviously something that means we are done with version 1.0, and taking career management to the next level. Im a software guy (my first real job in my field was developing for Simplots intranet, back in 1998, 1999!), so the 2.0 made a lot of sense to me. And then I got an e-mail from Deb Dib my trusted advisor, mentor (she doesnt know I consider her a mentor), and thought leader in the career and branding space, with this message: For what its worth, my hands down, win-by-a-mile favorite brand statement for JJ is #4. The one about managing information to mange your career. Its SO solid, says what JJ does, and hits me at a gut level. Makes me think, if I were a job seeker, I want that I NEED that!. The others are nice, but just not specific enough, esp #1 a lot of people wont even know what web 2.0 is, let alone what that means in relation to JJ. I found that profoundly interesting. I didnt like #4 too much because (a) it is too long to fit under (or within) my logo, and (b) it is well, too simple it does describe what we are doing, doesnt paint us into a job search corner but it just seems too simple, doesnt it? And then I was talking to my wife about this and she said what is 2.0? I have no idea what that means. And I had flashbacks of all of the bosses and non-tech clients/customers who I ever worked with, and realized they, too, would look at 2.0 and have no idea what that meant. More head scratching, like what you do when you see career toolset, which is my current tagline. What does career toolset mean??? But I still loved Career Management 2.0. Havent you heard of web 2.0? Finance 2.0, sales 2.0, etc? It is catching on, and carries meaning, even though people are trying to be ahead of the curve and define 3.0 in many areas. That was when I realized the voting results where going to be interesting. I was surprised at how it ended. Here are the results: In the voting, there was actually a tie for first place. The two winners will each split the $900, each get one lifetime premium upgrade, and both of my books in eBook format. Congratulations to Kirsten Dixson, Partner in the Reach Branding Club, and submitter of Career Management 2.0. I should mention here that Kirsten has had a significant impact on my career with JibberJobber, as she invited me to speak with her at the Career Management Alliance conference last year, which was a huge credibility nod in my direction. Congratulations also to Steve Duncan, submitter of Managing the information to manage your career. Steve has been following my JibberJobber journey for a while and has shot me e-mails here and there with ideas and suggestions. He actually submitted the very first entry in this contest! How will I use two? Youll just have to wait and see! The second place winner is, well, Kirsten Dixson (again!). She also submitted Empowering tools for lifetime career control (and a few others there were many people who submitted multiple ideas). Shell get another lifetime license of JibberJobber, as well as two more books. Since she is connected to so many career professionals Im guessing shell use these as awards, gifts or incentives for them. Ill be getting in touch with the other entrants in this contest this week (hopefully! I have some catchup to do from the virus last week :(). HUGE thank you to everyone who submitted, voted, and commented. I received dozens of e-mails with ideas and suggestions on where to head. On the survey I had dozens of excellent comments on what we should do, and how to best meet your needs. Thank you, thank you, thank you! JibberJobber Rebranding Contest Results After many votes have been casts, and many comments submitted, Im happy to announce the results of the rebranding contest. I wanted to announce this last week, but from Thursday through Sunday I was battling a computer virus that really cramped my style alas, I think Ive got the virus resolved and I am ready and anxious to rock and roll. So, here were the final four options: JibberJobber: Career Management 2.0 JibberJobber: Empowering tools for lifetime career control JibberJobber: The portal to your career management JibberJobber: Managing the information to manage your career What was your favorite? I thought the hands-down leader would be Career Management 2.0. It is cool, hip, and obviously something that means we are done with version 1.0, and taking career management to the next level. Im a software guy (my first real job in my field was developing for Simplots intranet, back in 1998, 1999!), so the 2.0 made a lot of sense to me. And then I got an e-mail from Deb Dib my trusted advisor, mentor (she doesnt know I consider her a mentor), and thought leader in the career and branding space, with this message: For what its worth, my hands down, win-by-a-mile favorite brand statement for JJ is #4. The one about managing information to mange your career. Its SO solid, says what JJ does, and hits me at a gut level. Makes me think, if I were a job seeker, I want that I NEED that!. The others are nice, but just not specific enough, esp #1 a lot of people wont even know what web 2.0 is, let alone what that means in relation to JJ. I found that profoundly interesting. I didnt like #4 too much because (a) it is too long to fit under (or within) my logo, and (b) it is well, too simple it does describe what we are doing, doesnt paint us into a job search corner but it just seems too simple, doesnt it? And then I was talking to my wife about this and she said what is 2.0? I have no idea what that means. And I had flashbacks of all of the bosses and non-tech clients/customers who I ever worked with, and realized they, too, would look at 2.0 and have no idea what that meant. More head scratching, like what you do when you see career toolset, which is my current tagline. What does career toolset mean??? But I still loved Career Management 2.0. Havent you heard of web 2.0? Finance 2.0, sales 2.0, etc? It is catching on, and carries meaning, even though people are trying to be ahead of the curve and define 3.0 in many areas. That was when I realized the voting results where going to be interesting. I was surprised at how it ended. Here are the results: In the voting, there was actually a tie for first place. The two winners will each split the $900, each get one lifetime premium upgrade, and both of my books in eBook format. Congratulations to Kirsten Dixson, Partner in the Reach Branding Club, and submitter of Career Management 2.0. I should mention here that Kirsten has had a significant impact on my career with JibberJobber, as she invited me to speak with her at the Career Management Alliance conference last year, which was a huge credibility nod in my direction. Congratulations also to Steve Duncan, submitter of Managing the information to manage your career. Steve has been following my JibberJobber journey for a while and has shot me e-mails here and there with ideas and suggestions. He actually submitted the very first entry in this contest! How will I use two? Youll just have to wait and see! The second place winner is, well, Kirsten Dixson (again!). She also submitted Empowering tools for lifetime career control (and a few others there were many people who submitted multiple ideas). Shell get another lifetime license of JibberJobber, as well as two more books. Since she is connected to so many career professionals Im guessing shell use these as awards, gifts or incentives for them. Ill be getting in touch with the other entrants in this contest this week (hopefully! I have some catchup to do from the virus last week :(). HUGE thank you to everyone who submitted, voted, and commented. I received dozens of e-mails with ideas and suggestions on where to head. On the survey I had dozens of excellent comments on what we should do, and how to best meet your needs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Writing Resume About E-Commerce - Your Skills and Qualifications

Writing Resume About E-Commerce - Your Skills and QualificationsWriting a resume about e-commerce is one of the most important steps you can take to landing your dream job. This is because not only do most people outsource but they also have a plethora of resumes that are constantly coming in from all over the place, and they need someone who knows what they're doing to write them all.No matter how much experience you have or what qualifications you have, if you don't know how to write a resume it can kill your chances of getting the job you want. The fact of the matter is most people are not going to hire you if you have a bad resume. Even if you have a good resume, it may not get you the job you are looking for.The first thing you want to do when writing resume about e-commerce is to start by being honest about your experiences and abilities. You don't want to put yourself in a position where you make the hiring manager look bad. They are going to be seeing your resume for a reason , and you need to ensure that you are looking your best and you are presenting yourself in the best light possible.Next, you want to list all of your skills. If you are a web designer, listing those skills will help them understand exactly what you can do for them. They need to know what you can do so they can pick you out of a crowd and then hire you.What you should also do is write down all of your qualifications and you know what? You need to list them, even if they are skills you think you already have.While you are doing this, you want to take a moment to list your business ideas. Most of us have at least one idea we would like to work on, so you want to list those ideas and what kind of things you are working on with each one.Last, when you are writing resume about e-commerce, you need to list your strengths. The fact of the matter is, you do not want to go into the interview saying, 'I'm not sure if I have enough experience in sales or customer service to qualify' or any othe r kind of qualification that makes you sound too smart for the job.Instead, you want to list the basics so the employer can see you as a competent professional and if they see that they can trust you they will know to hire you. So while you are doing the basic qualifications and the writing of resume about e-commerce, make sure you put your strongest skills out there.

Announcing My 10 Day Resume Makeover Video Course

Announcing My 10 Day Resume Makeover Video Course I had such an amazing response to the resume makeover webinar  I did a few weeks ago that I decided to make a 10 day course specifically for you if you want to spice up your resume and cover letter so you can find work you loveFAST! Can you imagine getting rid of that boring resume that gets zero calls back and instead crafting a resume that repeatedly gets you called in for interviews! It’s time to transform that boring resume into one that finally gets results.   Click here to get the scoop on the course right now. I want to teach you my PROVEN, Resume Makeover 10-Step System so you can learn EXACTLY  how to create a resume and cover letter that gets you into an interview for your dream job…FAST.   Whether you’re a newbie right out of college or an experienced professional, you’ll discover strategies and tips designed to help you dust off that resume and make it work for you. All you need to do is follow my paint-by-numbers system to see these results in YOUR resume and cover letter. Strapped for time? All you need is 10 minutes per day to spice up your resume fast. I know, you may be groaning just thinking about sitting down to your computer and updating your resume because you don’t know where to start and don’t have time. Follow my easy-to-follow format so that every morning for 10 days, you’ll get an email and video from me with ONE task to complete that day on your resume.  Yup, just one. We’ll make your time at your computer targeted and results-oriented, so you can spend LESS time in front of your screen (and more time out there networking!!) If your time is precious, here are 5 reasons why you will love this online course: Take simple daily actions to create a resume that you are proud of All you need is 10 minutes a day for the next 10 days (starting July 15th) You will spend less time updating your resume and more time interviewing Your job search will be effective and efficient so you don’t waste your precious time You can eliminate the groaning and get excited because this is going to be easy! (and fun, yes resumes can be fun!:) Click here to get the scoop on the course right now. And I have TWO FAST ACTION BONUSES that are going away soon that I really want you to check out. One of them is a free resume and cover letter critique and coaching session with me for the first 11 that sign up! The second bonus of a 10-day Job Search With LinkedIn Action Guide  only available for people who sign up by Monday, July 15th.  Make sure you stop by and check it out today before the spots fill up! Also, because this is my very first time launching this course, you get it for 15% off!! Woohoo!!  Make sure you take action quickly and take advantage of the free coaching session with me! Cant wait to chat with you soon! Click here to get the scoop on the course right now.

Whats the Biggest Thing Missing from Your Recruiting Video

What’s the Biggest Thing Missing from Your Recruiting Video Recruiting videos can be compelling stuff, if done right. And by “right” I don’t necessarily mean expensive equipment and video production. What really makes a compelling recruiting video is a strong employment brand, or an authentic portrayal of the company and employee experience. Gallup  describes an employment brand as: “the way your organizations prospective applicants, candidates and employees perceive you as an employer.” That’s the one thing missing from most recruiting videos. Many companies fall into the same trap of only showing company leaders in the video or overly scripted scenarios or employee testimonials, failing to give potential candidates an accurate perception of the employment brand. Companies that effectively use video to promote their employer brand do so by showcasing their employees and work environment in the most realistic way possible. Because if job seekers can visualize what it would be like working at your company, you’re likely to attract more enthusiastic applicants who truly know what they’d be getting into. Here are a few examples: Zendesk In its recruiting video,  Zendesk  highlights some of the everyday aspects of working there, such as the door greeter, the elevator or the mural of the company’s mascot behind the front desk. Small details like these add color to the personality and culture of Zendesk. Rackspace The  Rackspace  video also gives potential candidates an authentic view of the company by letting employees tell their story in a less scripted way. HubSpot HubSpot’s recruiting video also showcases its employees and work environment to shape the employment brand. This video shines more light on the people who work at the company as they’re filmed talking about the tools they use and the projects they manage. What do you think of these examples? What else do you think makes a successful recruiting video? Author: Jennifer King is an HR Analyst at  SoftwareAdvice.com, a company that compares and review human resources software. She blogs about trends, technology, and best practices in HR and recruiting. Follow her on Twitter at @HRISadvice.

A Bad Break With Resumes? Youre Not Alone

A Bad Break With Resumes? You're Not AloneIf you're applying for a job that requires you to write a resume for work with no experience, you might have some serious decisions to make. And chances are, you're probably nervous about the whole process. If you're anything like me, that's probably not the best thing to be when you're trying to get a new job.So the good news is you don't have to do this alone. If you've got any experience at all in getting a resume for work with no experience written for yourself, you'll most likely find that this process is a lot easier than you might think. Many people who have had to do this before understand this and know how to get it done. And so can you.But you should know that writing a resume for work with no experience doesn't have to be so hard that you get nervous or desperate. In fact, when you do this, you run the risk of being seen as lazy. This is not the look you want if you want to get a job at a place like Target.You're going to need to t ake things slowly. And be prepared to make mistakes. That's just how life works, isn't it?So if you've been trying to get a new job without much luck, keep in mind that it's still possible to get one after all these years. That means you shouldn't be so hard on yourself if you are having trouble.If you've been working at a job that pays very little money but you still want to go there for the reasons stated above, you should still be able to get the job. Look for a place that does have openings and who is looking for someone who has previous experience in the field. Then you should send your resume to them.Some of these places may be able to help you with the resume that you send them if you were not able to get into such job. They might be able to post it on their own and let people see it. This could be a great way to get the job, especially if you already have experience in the field.So make sure you keep your eyes open for great opportunities. Even if you can't get into a partic ular position, you should keep looking until you can. You'll be surprised at what you can find.

Graduates Should you join the army - Debut after university

Graduates Should you join the army - Debut after university This post was written by an external contributor.  George Storr discusses the things to consider before joining the army as a graduate.   If you’re a graduate, or soon to be one, the British Army think you might just be officer material. You have to be made of ‘the right stuff’, of course, and you’ll have to be physically fit, but what could a career in the forces offer you? For many would-be-applicants the other important question is: “Is it worth the risk?” What’s the training like? If you join the army as an officer, you first have to undergo and pass a 44-week officer training course at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. It’s a famous national institution, and for many young officers the course is a life-changing experience. After that period youll pass into another more specific training course which is dependent on your role and which sort of officer you become. For example, an infantry officer has to attend a 16-week specialised course in the Brecon Beacons. Comparably, if you joined Deloitte’s Tax Consulting Graduate Scheme it could take as long as three years to become fully trained. In many respects then, the army’s officer training course is relatively time efficient. Plus, depending on the area of the military you go into, you will be trained up relatively quickly, and visit a variety of locations. What are the perks? Firstly the salary compares well to most top end graduate schemes. You’ll earn £25,984 while training at Sandhurst and if you successfully pass out as a Second Lieutenant, you will start earning £31,232 annually. These figures look better still when you consider that, during some periods, your food and board are essentially paid for by the army. Secondly, careers in the forces offer amazing opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience ‘adventurous training’ (that’s forces talk for activities like skiing, skydiving and scuba-diving!). If any of those are your cup of tea then it may well be worth considering an army career. The skills that you develop in a forces role are also prized by employers. FDM group, for example, run a programme especially for ex-forces personnel. They say on their website: “We recognise that people who have served in the Armed Forces have many transferable skills, ranging from adaptability and maturity through to responsibility and leadership”. This is especially applicable to the officer roles graduates are positioned to take on. What are the risks? If you take on a combat role the harsh reality is that you could find yourself in life threatening situations. You could also be called on to kill someone. Important questions to ask yourself include: What sort of army role do you want? And at the time of signing up, is Britain involved in any conflicts or peace-keeping missions? If you’re an infantry officer you could face more dangerous situations than, for example, a tank driver. However, this depends on the conflict (or lack thereof) and there are many non-combat roles available. You could be an army officer in a veterinary role, you could work as a military police officer, or even as a chaplain. There are lots of non-combat roles available. How could you progress? You’ll usually remain a Second Lieutenant for around a year after passing out of Sandhurst. Then you’ll be promoted to a Lieutenant and that rank is usually held for up to two years before further promotion. Each step up the ladder takes time but means more money as well as more responsibility. It’s possible to receive a number of qualifications during and after training as an army officer, including a postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management or a BTEC in Management Studies. Alongside valuable management experience these can accelerate your career should you choose to leave the army. Depending on the degree you held before joining, a spell as an army officer could see you find careers in a number of industries. Former officers have become journalists, solicitors, PR and finance professionals and private military personnel, among other things. Could the army suit me? So, how do you decide if the army is for you? Firstly, remember the risks. By taking on a combat role, you must be prepared mentally for huge responsibility. If you are an army officer your work can involve saving people’s lives, but getting things wrong can endanger people’s lives, too. If this isn’t for you, then non-combat roles may be worth exploring. One of the other pluses of an army job can be the social side. The thrust of the army’s latest recruitment campaign is their slogan This is belonging. Essentially they’re arguing that army jobs lead to you forging meaningful, long lasting relationships with your co-workers. Many army and ex-army personnel will vouch for this. You’ll have to be ready to learn new skills, travel and work hard. Remember that physical fitness is key to many roles and that entry assessments can be tough! If you relish a challenge and aren’t put off by the potential risks then an army job can be fulfilling and rewarding work. This is a hugely personal choice and you may well have to do some soul searching. To learn more about a career in the forces, search on their website or visit your local Army Recruitment Centre. There are recruitment centres all over the country and the staff there can advise you in detail on army careers Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Woohoo - Im going back to Chile - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Woohoo - Im going back to Chile - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Woohoo :) I was just booked to speak at Expo Capital Humano (a big HR conference) in Chile in November. I cant wait to be back in Santiago. The pic above is from my last trip there where I spoke at a conference arranged by Caja Los Andes. I should bone up on my Spanish :) 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

20 Things to Remove From Your Resume - Career Advice Blog for Millennials

20 Things to Remove From Your Resume - Career Advice Blog for Millennials Think your resumes ready? Think again. Before you hit the send button, go over your resume one more time. It might have details that need to be deleted or rewritten, such as the ones below.   Summary Section Career Objective. Lets be honest: Can you write a career objective that isnt anything along the lines of To help the company move forward to the next level, To be the CEO someday or To get a job, period? If you cant write it without cringing seven ways til Sunday, leave it out. A Functional Rather Than Chronological Format. To most employers, a skills-based resume is a sign that the applicant is hiding a spotty work history. If you have a great track record employment-wise, you cant go wrong with a chronological resume. Otherwise, try to work with a combined chronological-functional format.   Personal Section Your Photo. Unless youre explicitly asked to do otherwise, its perfectly acceptable to leave your picture out of your resume. Employers are still human, after all, and whether theyll admit it or not, they do judge you based on your appearance. Unprofessional  Email Address. Employers would rather hire someone with an e-mail like [emailprotected] than [emailprotected]. Company Email Address. If you have to do your job hunting at work, remember to use your personal-yet-professional email address instead of your company email. Creative Interests. Yes, its nice that you love to read, write and travel the world â€" but what does that have to do with being a systems analyst? Anything That Can Cause Discrimination. In theory, U.S. employers are supposed to offer equal employment opportunities. In practice, many of these employers do judge applicants based on age, marital status and religion. Dont mention these if you want to be judged on your own merits, rather than your position in society.   Work History Section Jobs That Lasted Less Than a Year. When you change jobs like a cuttlefish changes color, it can be difficult to convince employers to take a chance on you. Hiring people is expensive, and the last thing an employer wants is to spend thousands of dollars on a promising applicant whos not in it for the long haul. Generic Descriptions of Your Previous Jobs. There are better ways to describe your previous jobs than copy-pasting from an ad. For example, you can turn your duties into accomplishments by adding concrete numbers, accolades, etc. The Word Unpaid. Employers already understand the implications of being an intern or volunteer, so theres no need to point out the monetary aspect of it. Instead, concentrate on describing your specific achievements. Any Irrelevant Experience. Your potential employer wont care about jobs youve held more than a decade ago; jobs youve held in high school; jobs at home such as doing chores and caring for children; and other jobs that dont lend the right skills/experience to the position youre applying for.   Skills Section Generic Skills. Typing, MS Office and Internet research are good skills to have. That is, until you realize everyone else has them too, so they wont really help you stand out from the crowd. Any Irrelevant Skills. Being able to do one-handed handstands is cool … if youre applying for a circus, a dance troupe or a gymnastics club. Maybe you can use it to entertain co-workers during breaks, but thats still not a reason to include it in your resume.   Others “Artistic” Resume Design. Unless youre applying to be an artist, its best to leave those quirky, rainbow-colored fonts out of your resume. Also, avoid these deadly sins of resume design, such as fancy decorations, colored paper and weird formatting. Personal Pronouns. Its enough to write something like Doubled sales for the department within two weeks.” There’s no need to add I or your name in the beginning of that sentence. Overused/Vague Jargon. Ever wondered whether words like goal-oriented, innovative and team player are actually hurting you? You might be on to something. In fact, these are three of the 25 most commonly used words that dont add anything to your resume. If any word on your resume feels empty, or cant be backed up by solid evidence, cut it out. References Available Upon Request. This phrase can come across as presumptuous. You should either list your references outright, or not mention them at all. (But be sure to have a list ready in case asked for them!) Typos/Spelling Errors/Grammatical Errors. Even a single spelling or grammar mistake can send your resume straight to the rejected bin. Make sure to proofread your resume at least twice, so youll avoid embarrassing mistakes like I markiplied our production by 50 percent. Anything Exaggerated or Untrue. Its OK to leave out the not-so-flattering parts of your job history. Whats not OK is embellishing what youve written on your resume to make yourself look better than you really are. Just state the facts supporting your achievements, and leave them at that. Anything Over the Two-Page Limit. After doing all of the above, your resume should span two pages, at most. Even if youve had a decades-long career, its not an excuse to turn your resume into a mini-memoir. Even then, it should be limited to one page in most cases.   Remember: Employers have to go through hundreds of applications every day. When an applicant makes the effort to craft a concise yet compelling resume, employers take notice. If you manage to get your foot in the door, its only a matter of time â€" and a matter of preparation and self-confidence â€" before you land that job offer. Image Credit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/[emailprotected]/13903383190/sizes/l