Substantiate Yourself

Substantiate Yourself I dont know where I picked it up but substantiate is a word Ive said a little too much these last few months. I usually say having a blog is a great way to substantiate your breadth and depth or you need to substantiate your personal brand this isnt a post on personal branding per se, but Ive been thinking about sharing this with you for a while I hope you find it interesting! More than that, I hope you find it intriguing enough to figure out how to do something similar. When I began my job search (were just about at the 1 year anniversary of getting laid off!) I thought I was hot stuff. I had a degree in CIS, an MBA, cool job titles (IT Manager, CIO, VP, GM), great experience (internet programmer with newer technologies, increased revenue 500%, etc.). I had even moved from a small town (population 50,000) to a small metro area so Id be closer to more job opportunities in case I needed to find a new job. It was a job seekers market and I was assured by many that I would have a job soon. So I did what any regular person would do I spent a week getting my resume ready, making a list of companies that I should target, establishing accounts on pertinent job boards, and even talking to some players that were connected in town. Since I was relatively new (I had been here for almost 2 years but spent most of the time working or commuting) it was easy for me to say I dont know anyone, so my networking efforts were pretty whimpy. Ill never forget the first 6 weeks. I got one interview invite from a regional hospital chain and one interview invite from a company that I targeted and just sent a resume to info@company.com. Both of those led to a second, and at the company, a third interview, but someone else was chosen. After six weeks I had nothing, and not much hope of getting much more than that (my succss rate was less than 2%). It was a very, very discouraging process, and completely different than what I thought I was going to experience. What happened to all those years studying, all those cool job titles, all that great experience? Why did no one want to hire me on the spot? What was going on?? Fast forward a couple of months to May 15th. That is the day when we released JibberJobber. I sent out e-mails to friends, and many of them signed up to check it out. What they found was a very cool, functional application. Sure it was rough around the edges, but it was colorful, functional, and pretty dang cool (if I dont say so myself ;)). I never expected what would happen next The next time I saw those friends, almost every single one of them, they treated me differently. The common reaction was hey, I want you to meet my boss (or pres. of the company) or hey, you need to meet my friend that works at xyz company What changed? Not my resume. Not my skillset. Im sure my demeanor changed (theres an important post I wrote on not letting others smell blood that definitely came into play) but the most significant thing was that I had substantiated who I was. Instead of people asking what do you do or what are you looking for they were able to see the website and guess that I was involved in very cool web applications, leading edge stuff (design, functionality, marketing, etc.). This was the most significant thing that I did in my job search. How can you substantiate who you are? I know you are busy looking for a job, but if what you are doing isnt working, can you take some time to substantiate yourself? If you are a web designer or graphics artist do you have a portfolio that is easy for people to see? Take the Seth Godin route and combine this substantiation with service, which will allow you to market your substantiation (subtly) to an elite group of others that would otherwise be impossible to meet with. If you are a marketing/advertising/PR professional, Ill make you an offer contact me at jason at JibberJobber.com and let me know what you can do. I have a bunch of projects but Im no expert Id love to have you help me out I cant pay you but Id be more than happy to provide a reference, blog on your contribution, or otherwise help substantiate your skills. If you are a graphics artist you know there are some places where JibberJobber could use some polishing. Again, same offer applies. If you are hung up over doing it for free then go find another opportunity where you can charge for it. Go hustle some work and build your portfolio. Or go find a non-profit that needs it. I dont know if it will do it for you, but substantiating my skillset was the single most important thing I did in my job search and it changed the results that I had previously seen. As a result of my work Ive been recognized in ways that I never thought possible here are just some of the more significant results of my substantiation, and Im honored to be on either of these: Thom Singers Praise Others Project this is a month-long project, I encourage you to subscribe to his blog via e-mail. Anyone that Thom praises is someone that I want to know! Dave Perrys 12 days of Christmas I blogged on this a few days ago and now hes up to day 6 where he lists JibberJobber as an essential tool (he says to download, although it is just a website ;)) you should check out the other tools he recommends, and definitely follow this series). Ive also had mention in articles or blogs by Patricia Kitchen of Newsday, Carl Chapman, Dave Mendoza, Jeff Tokarz and others that are experts in their fields. Ive made a little wave in the recruiting world, the coaching world, the personal branding world. Im certainly not bragging about the results that Ive seen, thats why Ive hesitated to put this post up for so long, but I think its critical that you begin your own substantiation journey for most its not overnight and Id love to hear your results! Substantiate Yourself I dont know where I picked it up but substantiate is a word Ive said a little too much these last few months. I usually say having a blog is a great way to substantiate your breadth and depth or you need to substantiate your personal brand this isnt a post on personal branding per se, but Ive been thinking about sharing this with you for a while I hope you find it interesting! More than that, I hope you find it intriguing enough to figure out how to do something similar. When I began my job search (were just about at the 1 year anniversary of getting laid off!) I thought I was hot stuff. I had a degree in CIS, an MBA, cool job titles (IT Manager, CIO, VP, GM), great experience (internet programmer with newer technologies, increased revenue 500%, etc.). I had even moved from a small town (population 50,000) to a small metro area so Id be closer to more job opportunities in case I needed to find a new job. It was a job seekers market and I was assured by many that I would have a job soon. So I did what any regular person would do I spent a week getting my resume ready, making a list of companies that I should target, establishing accounts on pertinent job boards, and even talking to some players that were connected in town. Since I was relatively new (I had been here for almost 2 years but spent most of the time working or commuting) it was easy for me to say I dont know anyone, so my networking efforts were pretty whimpy. Ill never forget the first 6 weeks. I got one interview invite from a regional hospital chain and one interview invite from a company that I targeted and just sent a resume to info@company.com. Both of those led to a second, and at the company, a third interview, but someone else was chosen. After six weeks I had nothing, and not much hope of getting much more than that (my succss rate was less than 2%). It was a very, very discouraging process, and completely different than what I thought I was going to experience. What happened to all those years studying, all those cool job titles, all that great experience? Why did no one want to hire me on the spot? What was going on?? Fast forward a couple of months to May 15th. That is the day when we released JibberJobber. I sent out e-mails to friends, and many of them signed up to check it out. What they found was a very cool, functional application. Sure it was rough around the edges, but it was colorful, functional, and pretty dang cool (if I dont say so myself ;)). I never expected what would happen next The next time I saw those friends, almost every single one of them, they treated me differently. The common reaction was hey, I want you to meet my boss (or pres. of the company) or hey, you need to meet my friend that works at xyz company What changed? Not my resume. Not my skillset. Im sure my demeanor changed (theres an important post I wrote on not letting others smell blood that definitely came into play) but the most significant thing was that I had substantiated who I was. Instead of people asking what do you do or what are you looking for they were able to see the website and guess that I was involved in very cool web applications, leading edge stuff (design, functionality, marketing, etc.). This was the most significant thing that I did in my job search. How can you substantiate who you are? I know you are busy looking for a job, but if what you are doing isnt working, can you take some time to substantiate yourself? If you are a web designer or graphics artist do you have a portfolio that is easy for people to see? Take the Seth Godin route and combine this substantiation with service, which will allow you to market your substantiation (subtly) to an elite group of others that would otherwise be impossible to meet with. If you are a marketing/advertising/PR professional, Ill make you an offer contact me at jason at JibberJobber.com and let me know what you can do. I have a bunch of projects but Im no expert Id love to have you help me out I cant pay you but Id be more than happy to provide a reference, blog on your contribution, or otherwise help substantiate your skills. If you are a graphics artist you know there are some places where JibberJobber could use some polishing. Again, same offer applies. If you are hung up over doing it for free then go find another opportunity where you can charge for it. Go hustle some work and build your portfolio. Or go find a non-profit that needs it. I dont know if it will do it for you, but substantiating my skillset was the single most important thing I did in my job search and it changed the results that I had previously seen. As a result of my work Ive been recognized in ways that I never thought possible here are just some of the more significant results of my substantiation, and Im honored to be on either of these: Thom Singers Praise Others Project this is a month-long project, I encourage you to subscribe to his blog via e-mail. Anyone that Thom praises is someone that I want to know! Dave Perrys 12 days of Christmas I blogged on this a few days ago and now hes up to day 6 where he lists JibberJobber as an essential tool (he says to download, although it is just a website ;)) you should check out the other tools he recommends, and definitely follow this series). Ive also had mention in articles or blogs by Patricia Kitchen of Newsday, Carl Chapman, Dave Mendoza, Jeff Tokarz and others that are experts in their fields. Ive made a little wave in the recruiting world, the coaching world, the personal branding world. Im certainly not bragging about the results that Ive seen, thats why Ive hesitated to put this post up for so long, but I think its critical that you begin your own substantiation journey for most its not overnight and Id love to hear your results! Substantiate Yourself I dont know where I picked it up but substantiate is a word Ive said a little too much these last few months. I usually say having a blog is a great way to substantiate your breadth and depth or you need to substantiate your personal brand this isnt a post on personal branding per se, but Ive been thinking about sharing this with you for a while I hope you find it interesting! More than that, I hope you find it intriguing enough to figure out how to do something similar. When I began my job search (were just about at the 1 year anniversary of getting laid off!) I thought I was hot stuff. I had a degree in CIS, an MBA, cool job titles (IT Manager, CIO, VP, GM), great experience (internet programmer with newer technologies, increased revenue 500%, etc.). I had even moved from a small town (population 50,000) to a small metro area so Id be closer to more job opportunities in case I needed to find a new job. It was a job seekers market and I was assured by many that I would have a job soon. So I did what any regular person would do I spent a week getting my resume ready, making a list of companies that I should target, establishing accounts on pertinent job boards, and even talking to some players that were connected in town. Since I was relatively new (I had been here for almost 2 years but spent most of the time working or commuting) it was easy for me to say I dont know anyone, so my networking efforts were pretty whimpy. Ill never forget the first 6 weeks. I got one interview invite from a regional hospital chain and one interview invite from a company that I targeted and just sent a resume to info@company.com. Both of those led to a second, and at the company, a third interview, but someone else was chosen. After six weeks I had nothing, and not much hope of getting much more than that (my succss rate was less than 2%). It was a very, very discouraging process, and completely different than what I thought I was going to experience. What happened to all those years studying, all those cool job titles, all that great experience? Why did no one want to hire me on the spot? What was going on?? Fast forward a couple of months to May 15th. That is the day when we released JibberJobber. I sent out e-mails to friends, and many of them signed up to check it out. What they found was a very cool, functional application. Sure it was rough around the edges, but it was colorful, functional, and pretty dang cool (if I dont say so myself ;)). I never expected what would happen next The next time I saw those friends, almost every single one of them, they treated me differently. The common reaction was hey, I want you to meet my boss (or pres. of the company) or hey, you need to meet my friend that works at xyz company What changed? Not my resume. Not my skillset. Im sure my demeanor changed (theres an important post I wrote on not letting others smell blood that definitely came into play) but the most significant thing was that I had substantiated who I was. Instead of people asking what do you do or what are you looking for they were able to see the website and guess that I was involved in very cool web applications, leading edge stuff (design, functionality, marketing, etc.). This was the most significant thing that I did in my job search. How can you substantiate who you are? I know you are busy looking for a job, but if what you are doing isnt working, can you take some time to substantiate yourself? If you are a web designer or graphics artist do you have a portfolio that is easy for people to see? Take the Seth Godin route and combine this substantiation with service, which will allow you to market your substantiation (subtly) to an elite group of others that would otherwise be impossible to meet with. If you are a marketing/advertising/PR professional, Ill make you an offer contact me at jason at JibberJobber.com and let me know what you can do. I have a bunch of projects but Im no expert Id love to have you help me out I cant pay you but Id be more than happy to provide a reference, blog on your contribution, or otherwise help substantiate your skills. If you are a graphics artist you know there are some places where JibberJobber could use some polishing. Again, same offer applies. If you are hung up over doing it for free then go find another opportunity where you can charge for it. Go hustle some work and build your portfolio. Or go find a non-profit that needs it. I dont know if it will do it for you, but substantiating my skillset was the single most important thing I did in my job search and it changed the results that I had previously seen. As a result of my work Ive been recognized in ways that I never thought possible here are just some of the more significant results of my substantiation, and Im honored to be on either of these: Thom Singers Praise Others Project this is a month-long project, I encourage you to subscribe to his blog via e-mail. Anyone that Thom praises is someone that I want to know! Dave Perrys 12 days of Christmas I blogged on this a few days ago and now hes up to day 6 where he lists JibberJobber as an essential tool (he says to download, although it is just a website ;)) you should check out the other tools he recommends, and definitely follow this series). Ive also had mention in articles or blogs by Patricia Kitchen of Newsday, Carl Chapman, Dave Mendoza, Jeff Tokarz and others that are experts in their fields. Ive made a little wave in the recruiting world, the coaching world, the personal branding world. Im certainly not bragging about the results that Ive seen, thats why Ive hesitated to put this post up for so long, but I think its critical that you begin your own substantiation journey for most its not overnight and Id love to hear your results! Substantiate Yourself I dont know where I picked it up but substantiate is a word Ive said a little too much these last few months. I usually say having a blog is a great way to substantiate your breadth and depth or you need to substantiate your personal brand this isnt a post on personal branding per se, but Ive been thinking about sharing this with you for a while I hope you find it interesting! More than that, I hope you find it intriguing enough to figure out how to do something similar. When I began my job search (were just about at the 1 year anniversary of getting laid off!) I thought I was hot stuff. I had a degree in CIS, an MBA, cool job titles (IT Manager, CIO, VP, GM), great experience (internet programmer with newer technologies, increased revenue 500%, etc.). I had even moved from a small town (population 50,000) to a small metro area so Id be closer to more job opportunities in case I needed to find a new job. It was a job seekers market and I was assured by many that I would have a job soon. So I did what any regular person would do I spent a week getting my resume ready, making a list of companies that I should target, establishing accounts on pertinent job boards, and even talking to some players that were connected in town. Since I was relatively new (I had been here for almost 2 years but spent most of the time working or commuting) it was easy for me to say I dont know anyone, so my networking efforts were pretty whimpy. Ill never forget the first 6 weeks. I got one interview invite from a regional hospital chain and one interview invite from a company that I targeted and just sent a resume to info@company.com. Both of those led to a second, and at the company, a third interview, but someone else was chosen. After six weeks I had nothing, and not much hope of getting much more than that (my succss rate was less than 2%). It was a very, very discouraging process, and completely different than what I thought I was going to experience. What happened to all those years studying, all those cool job titles, all that great experience? Why did no one want to hire me on the spot? What was going on?? Fast forward a couple of months to May 15th. That is the day when we released JibberJobber. I sent out e-mails to friends, and many of them signed up to check it out. What they found was a very cool, functional application. Sure it was rough around the edges, but it was colorful, functional, and pretty dang cool (if I dont say so myself ;)). I never expected what would happen next The next time I saw those friends, almost every single one of them, they treated me differently. The common reaction was hey, I want you to meet my boss (or pres. of the company) or hey, you need to meet my friend that works at xyz company What changed? Not my resume. Not my skillset. Im sure my demeanor changed (theres an important post I wrote on not letting others smell blood that definitely came into play) but the most significant thing was that I had substantiated who I was. Instead of people asking what do you do or what are you looking for they were able to see the website and guess that I was involved in very cool web applications, leading edge stuff (design, functionality, marketing, etc.). This was the most significant thing that I did in my job search. How can you substantiate who you are? I know you are busy looking for a job, but if what you are doing isnt working, can you take some time to substantiate yourself? If you are a web designer or graphics artist do you have a portfolio that is easy for people to see? Take the Seth Godin route and combine this substantiation with service, which will allow you to market your substantiation (subtly) to an elite group of others that would otherwise be impossible to meet with. If you are a marketing/advertising/PR professional, Ill make you an offer contact me at jason at JibberJobber.com and let me know what you can do. I have a bunch of projects but Im no expert Id love to have you help me out I cant pay you but Id be more than happy to provide a reference, blog on your contribution, or otherwise help substantiate your skills. If you are a graphics artist you know there are some places where JibberJobber could use some polishing. Again, same offer applies. If you are hung up over doing it for free then go find another opportunity where you can charge for it. Go hustle some work and build your portfolio. Or go find a non-profit that needs it. I dont know if it will do it for you, but substantiating my skillset was the single most important thing I did in my job search and it changed the results that I had previously seen. As a result of my work Ive been recognized in ways that I never thought possible here are just some of the more significant results of my substantiation, and Im honored to be on either of these: Thom Singers Praise Others Project this is a month-long project, I encourage you to subscribe to his blog via e-mail. Anyone that Thom praises is someone that I want to know! Dave Perrys 12 days of Christmas I blogged on this a few days ago and now hes up to day 6 where he lists JibberJobber as an essential tool (he says to download, although it is just a website ;)) you should check out the other tools he recommends, and definitely follow this series). Ive also had mention in articles or blogs by Patricia Kitchen of Newsday, Carl Chapman, Dave Mendoza, Jeff Tokarz and others that are experts in their fields. Ive made a little wave in the recruiting world, the coaching world, the personal branding world. Im certainly not bragging about the results that Ive seen, thats why Ive hesitated to put this post up for so long, but I think its critical that you begin your own substantiation journey for most its not overnight and Id love to hear your results! Substantiate Yourself I dont know where I picked it up but substantiate is a word Ive said a little too much these last few months. I usually say having a blog is a great way to substantiate your breadth and depth or you need to substantiate your personal brand this isnt a post on personal branding per se, but Ive been thinking about sharing this with you for a while I hope you find it interesting! More than that, I hope you find it intriguing enough to figure out how to do something similar. When I began my job search (were just about at the 1 year anniversary of getting laid off!) I thought I was hot stuff. I had a degree in CIS, an MBA, cool job titles (IT Manager, CIO, VP, GM), great experience (internet programmer with newer technologies, increased revenue 500%, etc.). I had even moved from a small town (population 50,000) to a small metro area so Id be closer to more job opportunities in case I needed to find a new job. It was a job seekers market and I was assured by many that I would have a job soon. So I did what any regular person would do I spent a week getting my resume ready, making a list of companies that I should target, establishing accounts on pertinent job boards, and even talking to some players that were connected in town. Since I was relatively new (I had been here for almost 2 years but spent most of the time working or commuting) it was easy for me to say I dont know anyone, so my networking efforts were pretty whimpy. Ill never forget the first 6 weeks. I got one interview invite from a regional hospital chain and one interview invite from a company that I targeted and just sent a resume to info@company.com. Both of those led to a second, and at the company, a third interview, but someone else was chosen. After six weeks I had nothing, and not much hope of getting much more than that (my succss rate was less than 2%). It was a very, very discouraging process, and completely different than what I thought I was going to experience. What happened to all those years studying, all those cool job titles, all that great experience? Why did no one want to hire me on the spot? What was going on?? Fast forward a couple of months to May 15th. That is the day when we released JibberJobber. I sent out e-mails to friends, and many of them signed up to check it out. What they found was a very cool, functional application. Sure it was rough around the edges, but it was colorful, functional, and pretty dang cool (if I dont say so myself ;)). I never expected what would happen next The next time I saw those friends, almost every single one of them, they treated me differently. The common reaction was hey, I want you to meet my boss (or pres. of the company) or hey, you need to meet my friend that works at xyz company What changed? Not my resume. Not my skillset. Im sure my demeanor changed (theres an important post I wrote on not letting others smell blood that definitely came into play) but the most significant thing was that I had substantiated who I was. Instead of people asking what do you do or what are you looking for they were able to see the website and guess that I was involved in very cool web applications, leading edge stuff (design, functionality, marketing, etc.). This was the most significant thing that I did in my job search. How can you substantiate who you are? I know you are busy looking for a job, but if what you are doing isnt working, can you take some time to substantiate yourself? If you are a web designer or graphics artist do you have a portfolio that is easy for people to see? Take the Seth Godin route and combine this substantiation with service, which will allow you to market your substantiation (subtly) to an elite group of others that would otherwise be impossible to meet with. If you are a marketing/advertising/PR professional, Ill make you an offer contact me at jason at JibberJobber.com and let me know what you can do. I have a bunch of projects but Im no expert Id love to have you help me out I cant pay you but Id be more than happy to provide a reference, blog on your contribution, or otherwise help substantiate your skills. If you are a graphics artist you know there are some places where JibberJobber could use some polishing. Again, same offer applies. If you are hung up over doing it for free then go find another opportunity where you can charge for it. Go hustle some work and build your portfolio. Or go find a non-profit that needs it. I dont know if it will do it for you, but substantiating my skillset was the single most important thing I did in my job search and it changed the results that I had previously seen. As a result of my work Ive been recognized in ways that I never thought possible here are just some of the more significant results of my substantiation, and Im honored to be on either of these: Thom Singers Praise Others Project this is a month-long project, I encourage you to subscribe to his blog via e-mail. Anyone that Thom praises is someone that I want to know! Dave Perrys 12 days of Christmas I blogged on this a few days ago and now hes up to day 6 where he lists JibberJobber as an essential tool (he says to download, although it is just a website ;)) you should check out the other tools he recommends, and definitely follow this series). Ive also had mention in articles or blogs by Patricia Kitchen of Newsday, Carl Chapman, Dave Mendoza, Jeff Tokarz and others that are experts in their fields. Ive made a little wave in the recruiting world, the coaching world, the personal branding world. Im certainly not bragging about the results that Ive seen, thats why Ive hesitated to put this post up for so long, but I think its critical that you begin your own substantiation journey for most its not overnight and Id love to hear your results!

Employed But Frightened - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Employed But Frightened - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career David, a recent client, is not looking for help to get a job. He has oneâ€"for the past 20 years. The job started way back then as a week long gig after he graduated from college but didn’t yet know what he wanted to do. David seemedâ€"in the eyes of his supervisor, then a vice president and now the CEOâ€"a promising young man who might have a future with the company. He was industrious, a hard worker, and good at winning over and maintaining the respect of coworkers. Through the years, David kept being promoted when the opportunity was right. His growth on the job consisted not only of title changes but also changes in areas of responsibility, size of budgets he oversaw, and number of people reporting to him. And his remuneration changed accordingly. The big boss liked him and took him under his wing. The company kept growing and after some more time, was employing 70 people and had annual sales of $60 million. At its start, the company culture had been typical of a small organization, but as the company grew, so changed its culture: politics and power games creeped in, replacing that small-company mentality, and corporate decisions gradually became made in direct relationship to the size of a general manager’s territory, number of employees in that division, and amount of contribution to the profit margin. In the meantime, David got married to a professional woman who has not worked outside the home for the past five years while caring for their one daughter. The couple purchased a very nice house in a different state, away from the company’s headquarters, in the geographic area where his business is. Over time, new and powerful and talented people joined the ever-growing company, and David was becoming scared about whether he’d be able to maintain his position in the long run. He assured me the ax is not over his head yet, but there are no long-term plans for his future, either. His long-term close relationship with the CEO has also loosened, and serious business problems keep him up at night. He’s mentioned that the paternalistic corporate culture has changed, that loyalty is no longer a core company belief, and that several of his old-time colleagues either have left or were replaced with younger, qualified, and talented people, most of whom have relevant master’s degrees. David is smart and is aware that his long-term future is not secure. He has a family and heavy financial responsibility, and that’s where his vulnerability lies. So, what now? If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Once David recognized his situation, he called me, having found my contact details by way of a Google or LinkedIn search. During our initial phone conversation, he made it clear that he was not looking for interview preparationâ€"which is 90% of the way I help clientsâ€"but needed someone who could help him create a long-term plan for mapping out his next 20 or more years of employment. He needs to take action in a certain direction that will enhance his value to his companyâ€"or even a different companyâ€"in his area of expertise. “I have no idea what my value is in the marketplace,” he said. Although he himself constantly interviews candidates for his division, he admitted to me that because this has been his only job, he’s never, ever himself had a job interview with a potential employer. And so, in that area he feels lost and without experience. After spending two hours and 45 minutes together, we took the first step toward David’s goal. David realizes that one session will not be enough for him to get all his answers, but both of us felt very satisfied with the progress we made. In attempting to resolve David’s dilemma, we decided to explore both (1) opportunities for his further growth at his company and (2) opportunities elsewhere. To begin with, I suggested he attend a certain Webinar (which I did too a while back just out of curiosity and to learn what’s available for my clients). This particular one-hour Webinar is held on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. eastern time. (See http://career10x.com/accelerate-training.) It is a unique presentation about how to climb the corporate ladder at your current company. It is very impressive, well documented, and logical. As a second step, David must produce some marketing collateral. He needs both an outstanding résumé (an excellent one’s not good enough) and an equally outstanding LinkedIn profile. Neither production should be a do-it-yourself project. The creation of such material requires a professional who is deeply experienced, certified, and highly recommended by others. So I gave David several names of such people who specialize in his industry. Once that’s done, David and I will meet again to talk about how to work with recruiters, where to find and explore opportunities, how to penetrate the hidden job market, how to be effective at networking, how to communicate both verbally and in writing, and, last, how to win an interview, get a job offer, and negotiate the salary. How to tell what your own value is in the marketplace? No, it’s not what you think your value is. It’s what a bona fide employer is willing to pay. And it doesn’t stop there: both the employer and the job candidate have to think about employment several years ahead. Employment is an investment by both parties. And it better be a good one.

Why do Some Recruitment Outsourcing Partnerships Fail

Why do Some Recruitment Outsourcing Partnerships Fail Starting a strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider is based on the need for staffing firms to remain viable in a highly competitive industry. By utilizing the expertise, knowledge, and experience of an ORS partner staffing firms can lower operating costs, increase productivity and efficiency and provide higher levels of service to clients and candidates all while evolving strategies to engage, attract and secure the very best talent. In most cases, it works like clockwork providing the desired result for both parties, but sometimes partnerships do fail. So, why do some recruitment outsourcing partnerships fail? Often there are signs early on to indicate that there may be some issues ahead or things can start off great and concerns come later. Although nearly all problems within the partnership begin with several mistakes commonly made during the early stage. Clear expectations are not set, and ‘success’ is not defined It is critical, before the partnership commences, to have specific and measurable goals that have a timeframe. Specific is the key word here! Offshore recruitment outsourcing must always produce a measurable return on investment. So, when defining goals, the priority should be to avoid miscommunication and disappointment down the road. If for example, an agency wants to reduce their ‘time to fill’ metric, it is not enough to just set that as the ‘general’ goal. A specific goal would be to reduce time to fill from 80 days to 55 days within 8 months. It is essential to agree on what metrics will be tracked, by whom, when and how often. Also, clarify in what manner reporting data will be generated and delivered; then everyone knows what their role is and what to expect. The change is not managed People can be very resistant to change. When you start a strategic outsourcing partnership although the work is outsourced, that doesn’t mean that the partnership doesn’t need to be managed. Offshore recruitment outsourcing requires regular communication and the outsourcing partner needs to be treated as a valuable part of your team, with the only difference being that one works remotely. It is vital to remind both teams that your outsourcing partner is the voice and face of the company with candidates now and they need all the necessary help and information necessary to this well. Internal processes should mirror your ORS partners’ processes and you need to be available to give regular feedback and to maintain and maximize a two-way relationship. Failure to manage the change can lead to resistance and a lack of adoption of new procedures, unhappy recruiters, failure to achieve goals and ultimately fail of the whole partnership. Lack of an internal champion You will expect your ORS partner to bring a leader to the table to manage your partnership, but you also will also need to have an internal champion to oversee your side of the partnership. This internal champion will need to drive strategic change and act as an advocate for the partnership and manage relationships across your organization including any complaints. This is an ongoing role and is not just necessary for the initial stages. Lack of Patience Although an ORS partner can provide service levels and success metrics that exceed current levels and deliver the best talent quicker and cheaper, it is necessary to understand that patience is the key. To ensure that the Offshore partnership is a success, a proper time frame of around 60 to 90 days needs to be provided to expect positive returns from it. The expectation of Immediate results will guarantee the partnership fails. A true strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider can offer more qualified, focused and available candidates and significantly up to 50% cost saving, but to achieve this you really do need to be all in it together. About the author:  Amit Somaiya, co-founder, and CEO of IMS People. He has 21 years of experience in planning and designing of recruitment processes and marketing strategies. He has trained more than 500 executives at middle and senior level management for leading companies. Moreover, he has a penchant and skill in core HR functions, especially the recruitment process. You can follow him on LinkedIn.

Tips For Handling Stressful Situations

Tips For Handling Stressful Situations Stress can seem unavoidable. It’ll pop into your life whether you’re ready to do deal with it or not; therefore, once stress hits, it’s important you know what to do with it. See these tips for handling stressful situations and overcoming adversity. Slow Down Start by calming yourself down and taking deep breaths. Going at lightning speed trying to solve every problem at once won’t help. Take a step back and evaluate the situation. When you’re feeling stressed, you don’t always see the circumstance the same as when you’re in a peaceful state. For example, starting a new career is overwhelming, but give yourself a chance. Maybe the first few days or week didn’t go well, but that doesn’t mean you should quit. Slowing down will help you see that you have options and time to work it out. Take Care of Yourself The most important action to do when you’re stressed is to take care of yourself. It’ll be the last task on your mind, but you can’t let it fall off the radar. For example, getting in a car accident is an unexpected and scary situation, however, remember that you come first. This includes slowing down and destressing so you can take the proper steps to rectify the situation. Schedule a consultation with a West Palm Beach car accident attorney from Law Lavin, or one in your area, and have them help you. A car accident is a stressful occurrence, and you shouldn’t have to worry about the aftermath. Work with your insurance company and attorney to solve the problem. Remove yourself from the Situation Stress isn’t always in your control. There are people and situations that’ll overwhelm you, and you shouldn’t have to live in agony. Use stress management techniques to center yourself. If it’s that bad, remove yourself from the situation and find something else that better fits you. Don’t’ be afraid to walk away and find a new adventure. After you’ve done all you can to remedy the situation, it’s no longer in your hands, and you have the right to move on. Reach Out Stress causes you to curl up in a ball and want to be alone. This is a tough way to deal with worry. Make it a priority to reach out to friends and family for their support. Talk to others and get their opinion on the situation. It helps to reach out and understand you’re not alone. You never know who’s going to have the right piece of advice to pick you back up. Make A Plan After the stress has come and gone, you should make a plan. You can’t live with the stress of a person or situation forever, so make a plan to move forward. If you need to move, switch careers or remove someone from your life, whatever it is, make a decision to change your life in a healthy way. You don’t have to stay where you are if it makes you unhappy. Conclusion Stress hunts each of us down at some point or another. It’s not fun to deal with and hinders your ability to think clearly. Use these tips for handling stressful situations and come out on the other side happy and healthy.

The Types of Jobs in The eSports Industry - CareerMetis.com

The Types of Jobs in The eSports Industry It may not even be on the radar for most people, but the eSportsIndustry Top teams receive sponsorship deals will need negotiating, and a PR and social media team to keep fans and press in the loop.To discover more of the jobs that you could do within the eSports industry, what experience you might need and average salary, check out the following infographic put together by Computer Planet:

Framework for Your Job Search in Austin - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching

Framework for Your Job Search in Austin - Wolfgang Career Executive Coaching Pleased to present a guest blog from Sydney Frazer, Partnerships Manager at Glassdoor. Bio below.â€" Coach Wolfgang Performing a job search involves in-depth research, an investment of time, and possibly some frustration. You should get an idea of what the local labor market and regional economy look like, from the unemployment rate to the cost of living to the population growth. In addition, you need to research what companies are hiring and what other job seekers in your area are searching for. If you are about to start a job search in Austin I have saved you some time by getting this research started. Consider yourself lucky the Austin labor market looks favorable for job seekers! As of November 2016, Austin has an extremely low unemployment rate of 3.0 percent, 1.6 percentage points below the national average. (Figures from bls.gov.) The population in Austin has grown quickly, by 14.8 percent from 2010 to 2015, but the competition for jobs is lessened by the sheer number of job openings (over 30,000!) in the area. While the median base salary in Austin is a bit below the national average, the cost of living in the area is relatively low and affordable when compared to other major U.S. cities. Not performing a job search in Austin? Don’t worry. Use this information as a framework for the kind of research you should be doing to perform an informed job search wherever you’re interested in living. 3 popular roles for a job search in Austin A deeper dive into the job search entails looking at some popular job searches and companies in Austin so you can get a better idea of what the local employment landscape looks like. Marketing is a very popular term for a job search in Austin. With 4,385 open jobs ranging all the way from a Database Product Marketer to a Marketing Analyst, job seekers in this field have a wide variety to choose from. The average salary for people in the marketing field in Austin varies by job title. A more entry-level role like a Digital Marketer averages $57,450, which is slightly above the national average for this position and above Austin’s median base salary. A more advanced role like a Marketing Manager averages a salary of $81,218. While this is only slightly above the national average for this role, it is significantly higher than the media base salary in Austin. Interested in applying for a marketing role? With an interview for a more entry-level position like that of a Marketing Coordinator, expect your knowledge of general marketing concepts to be tested. Furthermore, your communication skills and ability to perform under pressure are likely to be assessed. In additi on, prepare with questions like: What techniques do you use to communicate effectively with upper management? Describe a time when you had to take on multiple roles and how you handled it. What type of experience do you have with technical applications? Another common job search in Austin is Event Coordinator. The median salary for an event coordinator in Austin is $43,630, which is almost 8 percent above the national average salary for event coordinators. Convinced to apply? Austin has 174 job openings for event coordinator positions. If you land an interview, expect behavioral questions that address your ability to budget, manage vendors, and deal with logistics. That doesn’t mean your soft skills will be ignored, though; your interviewer is likely looking for someone with strong communication and organizational skills. Some good questions to practice with include: Name a time where you used problem-solving skills to eradicate an issue on the spot. Give me an example of a time that you were unexpectedly thrown into a leadership position. How did you handle the situation? How would you improve an event you previously planned? Looking to go a different route? Sales is another popular job search in Austin with 8,197 open jobs in Austin. The average person in sales in the Austin area makes $46,000, which is only slightly below the national average salary for sales. However, many people in sales make commission on top of their base salary. Sound like a good fit? An interview will focus on your interpersonal skills, your ability to listen, and your response to rejection. Be ready to give a mock sales pitch or role play a sales situation. You should also be ready to answer these popular questions: What do you do if you are unfamiliar with a product? What would you do if a client was upset with you on the phone? Give me an example in which you lost a sale and what you learned from the situation. If these jobs don’t fit your skill set or seem interesting to you, check out some of the popular companies in Austin that have job openings right now. 3 Popular Austin Companies Dell is one of the top five largest employers in Austin with over 6,000 employees. With an above average Glassdoor company rating of 3.6 and a high approval rating of 87 percent for CEO Michael Dell, employees seem to be fairly satisfied working there. In addition, Dell was named to Glassdoor’s list of Highest Rated CEOs in 2013. Want to join the happy crew? Apply for one of their 3,400 open jobs. If you get an offer, your package is likely to include standard benefits like a vacation and PTO plan, as well as a 401(k) plan with matching contribution up to 5 percent. On top of that, expect flashier perks like an on-site gym and options to work from home. University of Texas at Austin is a major employer, boasting over 10,000 employees. UT Austin has a company rating of 4.3 on Glassdoor, significantly above the average company rating of 3.3. President of UT Austin, Gregory L. Fenves, has a strong approval rating of 89 percent. With over 640 job openings, there is a large runway of opportunity at UT Austin. If you score a job here, expect an offer letter that boasts strong benefits. Employees there cite a PPO plan that is 100 percent paid for by the University, a free gym membership to the UT Austin Recreational Sports Center, and several training and development opportunities on campus. Headquartered in Austin with over 7,100 employees across the globe, National Instruments has been named to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list every year from 2009 to 2014. National Instruments currently has a 3.6 star company rating, slightly above the Glassdoor average. Interested in applying? Check out one of their 248 open jobs. Benefits at National Instruments include an on-site fitness center, an on-site health center, and a 401(k) plan managed by Charles Schwab. If none of these companies or jobs are the right fit for you, know that you don’t have to settle! Austin is experiencing rapid growth and is a very attractive market for businesses. Consider applying to a multinational with a presence in Austin like Aristocrat Technologies, Absolute, AXA, Siemens, Experian, or Balfour Beatty. More interested in working for an industry leader in Austin instead? Whole Foods, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Hanger, and NXP Semiconductors are all headquartered there. Author bio: As a Partnerships Manager at Glassdoor, Sydney works with hundreds of accounts across universities, libraries, and blogs, helping to provide them with content and tools to aid job seekers. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys running, hiking, and searching for the perfect burrito.

How to Put Certifications on Resume

How to Put Certifications on ResumeEveryone is required to have certifications on resume and the individual must also keep them updated with respect to date. It is not necessary that the certificate holder is the leading expert in the industry. For example, the accountant job requires knowledge of financial statement along with other business formalities but it is not necessary that an accountant will not get a position in any bank if he does not have the credentials to show to the interviewers.It is possible to find or gain one certificate from the other. The simplest way is to get one certificate and try to write down the activity which you have done with it and which certification you possess. The term 'certified' is defined by the Microsoft Certification program as follows:'The Certified Professional CPA is a continuing education requirement for CPAs who are currently practicing in the United States. It is an examination that shows knowledge of accounting principles. This designa tion is applicable to individuals who have received an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in accounting or finance, have passed the CPA Examination and have a number of years of working experience in accounting or finance. The exam must be passed before pursuing a designation to CPA.'To qualify for this designation, an individual should have worked for at least two years at a bank as an Accountant or at least five years at an accounting firm that offers the Certified Professional CPA. After qualifying, an individual will have to take and pass another examination to obtain a Certified Professional CPA designation. However, many banks are not sure about the usefulness of this qualification. It is therefore important that the individual writes and attests the experience to show that he has the credentials.How to put certifications on resume is very important as they are good to use for the future career if it is sought for. There are a number of organizations and assoc iations who provide training programs for their members. These programs prepare the candidates to carry the certifications in resume and market them well.There are a number of advantages of the Certifications on Resume. They include credibility, recognition and performance. People can depend on the certifications on resume as a good measure of an individual's qualification to the job.When an individual receives a certification, he will be taken more seriously and he can also focus his efforts on what he deems as important. It helps the employer to know that the individual has the skills to handle the responsibilities of a specific job and that he has the needed skills to handle the responsibilities of his post. The employers do not need to hunt for employees who have the required certifications on resume because they will hire those who are qualified for the positions.It is easy to put certification on resume; you can simply write down the certification and read it from right to lef t. Make sure that you have the title of the certification along with your name. To further improve your chances of getting a good job, you can sign up for certification trainings that train you on how to use the certification effectively and how to market them well.