Im on Facebook Now What

Im on Facebook â€" Now What My first book was so fun that I decided I just had to do another one! Actually, one of the main reasons I wrote Im on LinkedIn Now What??? was to help people wrap their brains around LinkedIn. After spending the last few months receiving e-mails, doing interviews and a few webinars, I think I hit the nail on the head. And I got a fair amount of e-mail asking (a) whens the next book, and (b) would I do something on Facebook? Of course, my response was na, Im not crazy enough to do this twice! Apparently, I am crazy enough. This time Im teaming up with Facebook expert Jesse Stay, who has successfully sold one Facebook application and is working on a few others, as well as consulting with businesses to help them devise a Facebook strategy. Jesse is a friend who I met at the Utah Blogger Dinners, a programmer, and an all-around cool guy. Im very pleased to be able to work with him, as he really brings a lot to this project. We would really like your help and involvement with this second book. If you have any tips, tricks, warnings, suggestions, questions, etc. please shoot them over to us. If you think you can contribute to the book in any way, send your stuff asap. Were hoping to begin the first editing phase this weekend, so there isnt much time left. Crazy, yes, thats how I would describe this Im on Facebook â€" Now What My first book was so fun that I decided I just had to do another one! Actually, one of the main reasons I wrote Im on LinkedIn Now What??? was to help people wrap their brains around LinkedIn. After spending the last few months receiving e-mails, doing interviews and a few webinars, I think I hit the nail on the head. And I got a fair amount of e-mail asking (a) whens the next book, and (b) would I do something on Facebook? Of course, my response was na, Im not crazy enough to do this twice! Apparently, I am crazy enough. This time Im teaming up with Facebook expert Jesse Stay, who has successfully sold one Facebook application and is working on a few others, as well as consulting with businesses to help them devise a Facebook strategy. Jesse is a friend who I met at the Utah Blogger Dinners, a programmer, and an all-around cool guy. Im very pleased to be able to work with him, as he really brings a lot to this project. We would really like your help and involvement with this second book. If you have any tips, tricks, warnings, suggestions, questions, etc. please shoot them over to us. If you think you can contribute to the book in any way, send your stuff asap. Were hoping to begin the first editing phase this weekend, so there isnt much time left. Crazy, yes, thats how I would describe this

Form For Resume Writing - Tips For Writing a Job Resume

Form For Resume Writing - Tips For Writing a Job ResumeThe following form for resume writing is an example of a resume written from a particular place. As a matter of fact, this sample resume is all about who you are and what you can do for your future employer. With this in mind, it will be easier to illustrate the different sections that will appear on the resume.In the first section of your resume, you will want to write a comprehensive name and job title. This will include the full name followed by the 'first initial' of the first name. It will also include the last name of the person. You will also want to include your actual address and the postal code as well. Most recruiters require this section to include these two pieces of information, so it is important to research all of your employment information prior to filling out the form.The next section of your resume needs to contain a listing of job responsibilities that you have had. The date should be included along with the title of the job position. The format for this section is very simple.Beginning at the top, you will want to state the beginning and ending dates of employment. The next part will consist of a list of responsibilities assigned to the position and any notes that you may have had while working in the position. This will include but not limited to the starting and ending dates of work and contact information.In the second section of your resume, you will want to list your educational background in general education. You may include your work experience and the school that you attended or that sent you to school. You will also need to mention any special training that you received that was applicable to the position. The format for this part of the form is similar to the previous section except that it includes special training.The third section is the summary paragraph. Again, you should list your job duties and explain why you were hired. The format for this section is fairly straight forward. However, you should state that you are being hired for the position.The final section of your resume should have a sentence stating why you were hired in the summary paragraph. This is a way to explain the reasoning behind why you were hired for the position. Finally, a place for the signature at the bottom of the form is the last section of the form. You can attach your resume to the form if you wish. There is no rule against it as long as the forms are never used as a means of forging signatures. It is best to use them as a resource.You may find that creating a resume will help you improve your job search. This type of resume writing will give you an idea of how to make a resume that will get you a job interview. Also, once you create a resume, you will have the ability to download it so that you can distribute to other employers.

Part-time job opportunities for PhDs University of Manchester Careers Blog

Part-time job opportunities for PhDs University of Manchester Careers Blog Closing date for applications: 29 May 2017 Interviews will be held June 8th. The University of Manchester Careers Service is looking to recruit a number of Applications Advisers, working as part of the busy careers team to provide 1-1 advice to students and graduates on their job application techniques. See http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/services/applicationsadvice/  We employ a pool of applications advisers to provide services at busy times of year. Joining the pool does not guarantee hours every week but also offers you the flexibility to work when you are available.  This role is part-time, initially for the first semester with the possibility of extending into the second semester. Applications Advisers work half days: 9.15-12.45 1-4.30 or full days 9.15-4.30 (with half hour lunch break).   We would anticipate individual advisers work 1 to 4 half day sessions per week. Hours will vary according to levels of demand from students. The rate of pay will be £9.32 per hour.  The role includes  Delivering 15 minute individual face to face appointments to students and recent graduates. Giving feedback covering the content and format of their CV, cover letters, application forms, LinkedIn and personal statements for further study. Full training will be given. This role would suit someone looking to go into advice / guidance work / HR or recruitment.  Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:     ·                 Experience of delivering 1-1 advice ·                 Experience of delivering feedback ·                 The ability to manage your time and   client expectations ·                 A clear understanding of, and the ability to identify with, the undergraduate job search experience ·                 A strong commitment to excellent customer service ·                 High standard of written and spoken communication skills; including listening skills, the ability to relate to the student and show understanding, persuasion and good written presentation ·                 The ability to deal effectively with people, requiring tact, courtesy, empathy and patience ·                 An excellent command of the English language  Closing date for applications: 29 May 2017 Interviews will be held June 8th. Training workshops plus practical training will take place during Summer before a start date in September. For further details/informal enquiries contact: Sarah Mallen sarah.mallen@manchester.ac.uk  To apply Please email your CV with a covering letter explaining your interest and why you would like to be considered for the post. Please state in your cover letter your availability to work.   Days of the week am or pm. Preference will be given to applicants who are flexible and available for full days or multiple half days. Return to: sarah.mallen@manchester.ac.uk All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate jobs Part-time postgraduate work experience

Sexual harassment is going high-end

Sexual harassment is going high-end I cant help being giddy that Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the (now former) managing director of the IMF, was whisked off his plane at JFK and delivered to one of the most notorious criminal holding arenas in the world, Rikers Island. Its a great story about sexual harassment because its so hard to nail someone like this. And it was done so well. Strauss-Kahn is accused of raping a maid at his hotel. Which is sad. But there are some notable things about the case: First, he forced her to give him a blow job, and now it seems that there is widespread recognition that a forced blow job is rape. This is a big deal in legal history. For a long time, blow jobs didnt count. Another notable thing is that a woman who is a maid took legal action against a man who was staying in a hotel room that costs $3000 a night. Typically, men harass women who they felt were beneath them. For most of history, this has meant all women as all women had little power. In the last few decades, though, women have gained more power, and men have paid heed to that in their harassment targets. For example, its nearly unheard of for a guy to harass his bosss boss, and its almost routine for an high-up executive to hit on the hot assistant. Men think that is safe behavior. Men think they can take advantage of women who have little power in their world. But I think were going to find a reversal in the next few years: Sexual harassment will creep up the corporate ladder as men try to protect themselves by harassing only women who have careers they need to protect. Heres why: It has been clear for at least a decade that women who want to have a high-flying career should not report sexual harassment. I have written about this a zillion times, and before you argue with me, read the quotes from all the labor lawyers (representing plaintiffs) who agree. The bottom line is that just about every woman who has entered the workplace has experienced sexual harassment, but the women who report it face retribution. Almost always. The Guardian reported on a French woman who was harassed by Strauss-Kahn who did not come forward because she feared retribution. In the US, retribution is illegal, but there are not good laws for proving and prosecuting retribution. ProPublica explains that the sexual harassment laws in the US are so murky that its nearly impossible to use them to prosecute unwanted advances. So women who complain about harassment generally lose their jobs in some convoluted but ultimately predictable way. Therefore it has become common practice for women to handle harassment themselveseither by confronting the guy, ignoring him, or changing jobs. Women, even young women, understand that its not worth derailing their career to take down some lascivious guy they dont care about. You cant reform a jerk. So why bother taking the time to report him? Just get away from him. At this point, women generally understand that the legal system should handle sexual harassment at work. And just because the legal system lacks proper teeth doesnt mean that individual women, trying to earn a living, should pick up the slack. But, what about women who dont care if they get fired? Those women hold a lot of power in this equation. It used to be that women with low-level jobs did not have the socioeconomic backing to stand up for themselves in the face of harassment. Today, women feel more empoweredeven women in a low pay-grade. And women across the economic spectrum can identify what crosses the line. These women have nothing to lose when they report men who cross the line sexually. So the maid reported. And then, it turns out, all sorts of women in higher up positions spoke up against Strauss-Kahn. The women wouldnt report the harassment on their own. They dont want to suffer retribution. But now there will be no retribution, so its safe to come forward. This is why men are going to focus harassment at the higher ranks of the corporate ladder. These are the women who have to keep their mouths shut if they want to keep climbing the ladder. But God help the guy who harasses a women with nothing to lose. Its a great moment in history. Poor women are empowered to fight against lecherous men, and rich women can finally come out of the sexual harassment closet because of it.

Why Do People Need Resume Writing Consultants?

Why Do People Need Resume Writing Consultants?What is a resume writing consultant? It is a person who is paid to write a resume, in order to help you get a job. Are you one of those people? I was one for quite some time, until I realized that people who are paid to help you get a job have no incentive to do anything but waste your time.Anyone in a special business relationship is not motivated to help you get hired. That's what the people who are paying you have in mind. There is no reason for them to take the time to learn your background or to think about what you can do for them.They are too busy making more great paychecks. A good example of a resume writing consultant is someone who has just lost their job and has to pay for a short amount of time. While the person who has just lost his job may need the help for a short time, he doesn't really need someone who is going to do a lot of work, to 'help' him get re-employed.Another example of a resume writing consultant is a person w ho writes dozens of resumes, so they can make money. The problem with this is that they never learn anything about what they are writing. They just make a list and start writing a resume, which looks very similar to all the others on their list.After you get a few rejections, and you realize that you didn't do anything to help your resume stand out, then you find yourself with so many resumes, you can no longer use them for their original purpose, because they have been 'refreshed'. You have to remove them, and take them off your resume.When you start to lose your motivation to write a resume, it's time to hire a resume writing consultant. However, hiring a consultant requires time, money, and effort. There are other ways to get your resume written by people who are actually qualified.Here is another way, to write your own ideas on a specific skill set, that will bring you a job. When you have a good idea for a skill that you think will be very helpful, you should write it down and show it to the person who is selling your idea.They will probably show you examples of other resumes that have this skill, and tell you which companies are considering your idea. If the idea is a good one, you will get hired for the job.

Summary Sunday Drive Your Career and Job Search

Summary Sunday Drive Your Career and Job Search Are you driving your career and job search? It takes time and effort to manage your professional life. Dont just watch it zoom by, take the wheel!  Heres help! Every week I share hundreds of articles on job search, career advancement and social media trends. And on Sundays I collect the most popular ones to highlight here. This is what I know and what I want you to know. 1. It takes effort to manage your career. No one is going to do it for you. 2. Job search is more complicated and requires new skills and strategies. You ARE NOT going to land a job because youve applied for a job you found online. That is, not unless you know people inside the company, follow up on your application, and/or a miracle strikes. Anything that is too easy, like submitting a resume to a job you know nothing about, is too good to be true. Ready to Drive Your Career Job Search? Go![View the story November 15, 2015: Job Search Career News on Storify] Do you like what you see here? You can follow me on Twitter @careersherpa for a regular feed of carefully hand-picked articles to help you navigate your career. And if youve got a job search or career question, tweet me!

Why Blog When You Are in a Job Search

Why Blog When You Are in a Job Search Resumes are great tools for introducing yourself to potential employers and recruiters. But resumes do little to foster the relationship between you and decision makers in your field. Blogging gives you the opportunity to consistently authenticate the skill set demonstrated on your resume and continue a conversation with the people who need to know who you are. If you’ve been thinking about incorporating a blog into your self-marketing strategy, below are eight blogging tips to help you move forward.Setting Up A Blog A number of services are available for setting up a blog quickly and easily. Hosting services like Blogger or Typepad provide formatting templates and blog publishing systems like MoveableType and WordPress help users produce custom-designed sites.Keep it RealWriting for the web is different from writing for other mediums. Readers expect to see a personal side of you. They look for quality information from a trusted source. You want them to feel comfortable with you an d the information you present so they keep coming back to your blog. Avoid “corporate speak” and use a conversational, but professional tone in your posts, similar to your speaking style during a networking meeting . Your audience wants to feel like you are talking directly to them.Stay on TopicThe best blogs are those that create community for a specific niche. They are not designed to be everything to everyone. If you are marketing your candidacy to multiple industries, your blog should address common, yet specific issues that are relevant to your profession. If your expertise benefits a very narrow niche, your blog should center on industry or product-specific information that is important to your audience and an extension of your brand.Stay In the NowSince most blogs list entries in reverse chronological format, it’s critical that you blog frequently; once a week is acceptable, but two to three times per week is ideal. If the “shelf life” of your blog posts has expired , your readership may question the value of your posts or your commitment to your blog and your profession. Try to schedule time each week for blogging so your content stays fresh and your readership stays intact.Use Keywords to Boost Search Engine RankingsBlogs contribute to the frequency with which search engines such as Google and MSN identify a person. You can accelerate your page ranking by incorporating relevant keywords into your blog copy and headlines. “Blogrolling”, a term that means setting up links on the blog, also boosts positioning on Web searches.Build CredibilityBy writing frequently and writing about a specific topic, you build credibility with your readers. If readers return to your blog, they are likely to also want to comment on your blog and connect personally. Since they have already established somewhat of a relationship with you, they are more likely to be pre-sold when they inquire about your availability for new opportunities.Create CommunityA great bl og creates a community where people can come to learn, build relationships, exchange ideas, and have their concerns validated. Your blog is a virtual extension of your network. Expect to give more than you receive in the form of content and advice. In no time visitors will be tuning in for your latest installment, recommending your blog to others, and spreading the word about you and your expertise. Get the Word OutInclude a link to your blog on all your personal marketing collateral including business cards, email signature line, published articles, bios, and voicemail recordings. This strategy encourages prospective employers to visit your blog and helps them stay connected to you.Setting up a blog is easy; maintaining one is hard work and a significant commitment. But the process can be extremely satisfying and the benefits to your job search can be priceless. As an expert in your field, you offer a unique slant on your area of knowledge. Blogging raises not only your individual credibility, but that of your industry as well.Interested in learning more about how a blog can help you in your search? Contact us for details.