Video Learning Path from Pluralsight for New Hires

Video Learning Path from Pluralsight for New Hires Check out the New Hire learning path that Pluralsight recently published. Three of the seven are my courses, only because I started doing soft skills or professional development courses early on, when almost everyone else was doing technical courses. Oh wait, you dont have a subscription to Pluralsight?  Well, check the video at the bottom of this post and Ill show you how you can get (a) thirty days of unlimited access to Pluralsight, which means you can watch this entire learning path (and gobs of other videos) at no cost, and (b) seven day upgrades every time you watch a Jason Alba course.  Note that the month-to-month cost for a Pluralsight subscription is only $29/month, which gives you unlimited access.  Pretty awesome. Heres the learning path (Ill recommend some updates to this soon): Heres the video to show you how to get free access to 30 days of Pluralsight, through JibberJobber: Enjoy! Video Learning Path from Pluralsight for New Hires Check out the New Hire learning path that Pluralsight recently published. Three of the seven are my courses, only because I started doing soft skills or professional development courses early on, when almost everyone else was doing technical courses. Oh wait, you dont have a subscription to Pluralsight?  Well, check the video at the bottom of this post and Ill show you how you can get (a) thirty days of unlimited access to Pluralsight, which means you can watch this entire learning path (and gobs of other videos) at no cost, and (b) seven day upgrades every time you watch a Jason Alba course.  Note that the month-to-month cost for a Pluralsight subscription is only $29/month, which gives you unlimited access.  Pretty awesome. Heres the learning path (Ill recommend some updates to this soon): Heres the video to show you how to get free access to 30 days of Pluralsight, through JibberJobber: Enjoy!

5 Small Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Job Search

5 Small Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Job Search Have you been looking for a new job longer than a month? Longer than three months? Six months or more? Perhaps you can’t quite figure out why you aren’t getting calls for interviews or any responses to the resumes you have been sending to companies. What if the problem is…YOU? Read below to discover ways you may be putting a halt to your new job opportunityâ€"before you even land it! You haven’t updated your resume in over five years. Maybe you have had the same job for that entire timeâ€"or at the very leastâ€"you have worked for the same organization for those years. You NEED an updated resume to make an impact in today’s job market. Even if you have had the same job for more than five years, chances are that you held different job titles and duties during that time. Outline that information on your resume and show your progression within the company. Resumes have changed a LOT during the past few years; this should be the first (and most basic) step as you begin your new job search. Applicant Tracking Systems aren’t in your vocabulary. If you don’t understand how an ATS works, then you will have a very difficult time getting through online application processes. Each job posting has a section called skills, qualifications, or requirements. It is CRITICAL that your resume matches as many of these key words as possible. Do NOT just send the same resume to hundreds of organizations. Be cognizant of the words and verbiage the company is utilizing in the job posting. And, then, be sure that you list these as your skill-sets on your document. Without matching these words, your resume will be swimming in the online application abyssâ€"never to be reviewed again. Your email address leaves something to be desired. Are you still using your old college email address? Do you have an email address that says something similar to ‘foxylady’ or ‘footballfanatic’ in the address itself? While it’s okay to have fun with your email addressâ€"for family and friendsâ€"it is NOT okay to do that during a job search. In fact, it can come off as downright unprofessional. The best advice is to open a specific (Gmail preferablyâ€"it is the most common platform and has the least challenges with varied systems) email address just for your job search. Use your first and last name (or some combination of it) when setting this up â€" it’s just one more time that the company sees your name during the hiring process. Job hunting has been online only. While it is true that you will be applying for a new position online, it is also true that people find jobs through other people. Do NOT simply sit behind your computer and peruse the job boards day-in and day-out. You may get lucky and find the perfect opportunity. But consider that you can easily scan through the job boards once a day and then use your other time to connect with actual people in your industry. Which do you think makes more sense? You aren’t organized or haven’t followed-up. Did you know that the key to success in so many areas of life is simply following-up? Most people choose to forego this important step. Did you get an interview with a company? Send a thank you note. Have you tracked where you have sent resumes and when you sent them? It’s vital that you are organized during your job search and follow-up with people. Did someone mention a potential job opportunity during a recent networking event? Call that person the next day and thank them for telling you about the job opening and ask them next steps to be considered. Following-up is not bothering peopleâ€"it is being persistent and smart with your contacts. Looking for a new job can be challenging. Why make it even more difficult by hurting your own chances for that next opportunity? Be savvy, determined, and professional as you make your next career move. Remember that YOU are your greatest asset during your job searchâ€"advocate for yourself and be bold as you seek your next job adventure. Author   Bio Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, owner of Feather Communications, has been working with job seekers since 2008 to develop forward-thinking, eye-catching, and dynamic resumes for todays marketplace. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and has written thousands of resume for clients in a variety of fields. Dr. Rothbauer-Wanish has a BBA in Management, an MBA, and a PhD in Organization and Management.

Setting Goals and Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Setting Goals and Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I recently spoke at Boston Universitys  2010 PRSSA Regional Activity,  PR Advanced: Brand Yourself. My presentation was titled, “8 Ways to Create Maintain Your Personal Brand.” A lot of what I discussed I’ve written about on the Personal Branding Blog in some fashion or another. (I even encouraged everyone to subscribe!) When I reached step 8 (create a plan), I talked about setting goals. I’m a huge believer in planning overall and setting goals in particular. You can’t achieve something you don’t set out to do, right? Check back on your goals often I almost stopped in my tracks, thinking about the goals I set for myself this year. A quarter of the year has gone by. Was I any closer to reaching them? What needs to be done in order to achieve what I set out to do? Adjust your goals and timeline as needed Goals are certainly not set in stone. You should be flexible enough to change the goal itself and/or the timeline attached to it as circumstances change. For example, my first three goals are pretty much going as planned, but I haven’t touched No. 4. Perhaps it’s time to rethink whether or not it should be a priority at all this year! Include at least one “stretch” goal For the most part, the goals you set for creating or advancing your personal brand should be achievable. There should be a known path for getting from Point A to Point B. However, challenge yourself, and throw at least one “stretch” goal in there! These are goals you’re really going to have to push yourself to the limit to achieve. Make sure your goals are concrete I tried to be specific when setting my goals, even including numbers (i.e., 12 speaking engagements) when possible. The more concrete your goals are, the easier they will be for you to accomplish. Celebrate the small successes Achieving your goals often isn’t easy, whether they involve your personal brand or something else entirely. So, remember to celebrate even the smallest successes! Where are you at on your goals? What are your goals and how do you plan to achieve them? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder president of Come Recommended, an exclusive online community connecting the best internship and entry-level job candidates with the best employers. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com and blogs about career advice at HeatherHuhman.com.

Job Search Strategies for 2015 Increase Your Job Search Success

Job Search Strategies for 2015 â€" Increase Your Job Search Success Conducting a job search in 2015 will be a lot different than it was just a few short years ago.   There are new resume trends to consider, applicant tracking systems to navigate, and the ever challenging economy to factor in.     Having a solid resume is just one step to completing a successful and modern job search.   A resume (and cover letter) are tools that must be partnered with effective job search strategies to increase their success.   Many of my clients believe that by investing in a good resume they will be automatically awarded a good job.   Unfortunately this isn’t always true.  Although an exceptional resume is extremely important, there are many different factors that need to be considered, planned, and executed to land an ideal job in less time.   To start, see if you relate to any of the following.  Are you like so many professionals who   Apply for jobs using Internet job boards with little or no results? Think the hidden job market is just networking? At the  senior-professional level, dont know how to market yourself past talking to recruiters and a few networking contacts? Perhaps you have never had to look for a job before? Are ready to leap into a higher position and/or a higher compensation but don’t know how to get the right leverage to do it? Don’t have time to spend hours and hours each day in a job search? Don’t really know how to use LinkedIn in your job search or how to set up and optimize your LinkedIn profile? Are frustrated when it comes quantifying your achievements, communicating your value and branding yourself? Have anxiety about potential barriers to your ideal job including age, job history, lack of academic credentials or qualifications?  Feel you are a good interviewer, but arent getting callbacks after the first interview? To assist I have compiled several different presentation packages at Career Impressions which provide resume writing, interview coaching, LinkedIn development, and job search resources  to help speed  a job search with less stress. Coupled with my award-winning resume writing and LinkedIn services, I also offer the one-of-a-kind Job Search Success System.  Developed by a Master Career Director, this 18 module self-paced learning program includes information, tools, resources, done-for-you-templates, blueprints, and phone scripts neatly organized by topic in an online library of downloadable pre-recorded audio coaching calls and supporting documents.  This system offers total job search support.   To gain a competitive advantage over other job seekers, partner your career tools with leading strategies shared in the Job Search Success System; learn things like:   Why job boards are so ineffective and what to do instead (its so much easier than you might think!). How to network, getting all the information you need without ever having to ask your friends and associates if they know of anyone who is hiring. How to generate multiple job interviewsâ€"no matter what the economy is doing. How to increase your salary. Visit Career Impressions to learn more about my award-winning resume writing, LinkedIn, and interview coaching services.  All  services now include the Job Search Success System, but it is also available for individual sale in the shop on the website.   Completely redesign your job search approach this New Year and increase your job search success.  Why waste time, energy, and money doing something that was so ‘last year’.   At Career Impressions you get the tools AND resources to help you stand out and succeed!

Personalizing Your Resume With A Professional Writing Center

Personalizing Your Resume With A Professional Writing CenterA personal writing center is a personal service that provides high quality writing services. For those who are looking for a professional resume, writing center Austin UT serves the best of resumes and cover letters.The largest businesses in Texas are thriving in all sectors. It has become an important factor in making sure they do not die. With this, job seekers can also find career opportunities for them with different business organizations in Austin.Career counselors are the first group to give advice to help the students land in the best jobs. But nowadays, even students are finding it hard to choose which area to choose. There are career planning services for all students. Most of the firms have hired professionally trained staff to prepare the perfect resume and to write their letter.Writing Center Austin UT helps you by providing personalized writing services. Their personal expert staff will help you out with the kn owledge about the company you want to work in. Their goal is to help you work on a perfect resume for you and on how to write a winning letter for your target organization. In order to boost up your career, you have to have an impressive personal profile.The design of your resume can decide the fate of your career. As a career counselor, your primary goal is to work with you on a resume that reflects your quality. The perfect resume will be able to capture the attention of your target employers, letting them know about your qualifications and hard work.A career counselor can help you choose the best resume for your situation. The resume that fits the current market conditions is your chance to stand out from the rest. Your goal should be to make yourself noticed by the employer so that he or she will easily apply for your particular position.Writing Center Austin UT has got a number of resume templates so that you can customize your resume to suit your personality. These templates a re easy to use, and most of them can be customized with your preferred keywords. So, when you look for professional resume services, always go for a resume template. You can either design your own resume using these templates or you can choose the most appropriate one from among the available templates.If you really want to achieve your perfect dream, there is no substitute for a professional resume. And, for those who are trying to land a job in a company, a resume and cover letter are essential for a successful career. This is the first impression that the employers have of you, so you need to make it perfect. In order to accomplish this, hiring a professional writing center such as Writing Center Austin UT is the best option.

Summary Sunday Job Search News Trends

Summary Sunday Job Search News Trends There will always be new trends. But if you arent paying attention to job search news, youll get left behind or left out! This weeks summary has interesting information about the future of resumes, job search tips and how social media is being used by employers and how YOU can use it for research too! RESUMES The Resume of the Future Will Tell Employers Who You Are, and Not Just What You’ve Done By Oliver Staley | Quartz Thanks to Dorothy Dalton for bringing this article to my attention! I think we all can agree that the resume is certainly NOT the best tool to convey all the great things you can do and have done. This article takes a look at all the problems with resumes and some of the solutions to hiring that are being used today. Its a long read, but full of nuggets! The resume of the future will tell employers who you are, and not just what you’ve done https://t.co/QdAcwhedww via @QuartzAtWork Thoughts?@ValueIntoWords @AvidCareerist @careersherpa @phyllismufson â€" Dorothy Dalton (@DorothyDalton) May 2, 2018 JOB INTERVIEW Job Interview 101: Everything You Must Know About the Second Interview by Simply Hired | YouTern You will have more than one interview. The tricks to succeeding in the second interview are revealed in this article. Interviewing is a process youll need to understand! SOCIAL MEDIA The Ultimate Guide to Using Social Media for Interview Research by Ed Mellett | Campus To Career Sleuthing companies through social media offers great insight, in most cases. See what you can learn about companies on which platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) AND how to use the information during the job interview. 4 Hacks for Your Best Social Brand Ever by Vanguard When a company writes an article and publishes it on their careers page you know its important.   See what Vanguard recommends you do to polish your personal brand on social media! JOB SEARCH 3 Reasons Youre Not Getting Hired (Even Though Youre 100% Qualified) by The Muse | Forbes Are you boring, a poor interviewer or coming across as desperate? Any one of these things could be why youre not making it through the interview process. Learn how to fix these problems! Recruiters Look At This More Than Your LinkedIn by Stephanie Vozza | FastCompany Fast Company says Just 29% of hiring managers look at an applicant’s LinkedIn profile, while 38% search for social media accounts according to a recent SimplyHired study. This should be a lightbulb moment for every job seeker. OTHER ARTICLES IVE WRITTEN 5 Tips to Become a Powerful Job Hunter Jobvites newest Job Seeker Nation Report was recently released. I break down some important findings and how job seekers can fix the issues.

4 Things Law Students Need to Do To Land Their Dream Job

4 Things Law Students Need to Do To Land Their Dream Job 1 Flares 1 Flares So you got awesome grades in high school and landed a place in law school, what now? Unlike studying for some other degrees, studying law at university means no coasting. It means working hard, studying hard, getting experience and getting not just good, but great grades. During your time at university, it’s important to start thinking about how you’re going to land your dream job. It’s not going to fall in your lap, you’re going to have to work for it. Here are four very important steps to landing that dream job: Pass Exams You already know how to pass exams, otherwise you wouldn’t have earned your place studying law. However, passing law exams is a whole different thing. Not only do you need to know what you’re talking about, you need to know what’s expected of you in the exam. Knowing how to pass law exams â€" and how to study for them â€" will be a major advantage, and may make the difference between doing well at law school and doing brilliantly. LexisNexis is a great resource for books, and includes Mastering Law Studies â€" a great source on how to study for and pass law exams. Study Up Once you know how to study, it’s time to get down to it. Studying law will mean a lot of reading, studying and preparation for classes as well as exams. Take on board the standard reading for each class, and find out from your professors what supplementary reading you can do. It may mean you don’t have a weekend for the next few years, but it could help you get the grades you need to land that dream job. Depending on your studying style, it could help to join a study group â€" but don’t worry too much if it doesn’t work out, study groups are not for everyone. Get a Clerkship In law, perhaps more than any other field, it’s essential to get a great internship. Getting a great internship is good for your resume and future prospects, it’s good for gaining contacts, and it’s the best way to experience the profession that you will be entering after graduation. In order to get a great internship, you will need to demonstrate the same skills required to get your dream job. You will need to show you have skills and experience, you will need an amazing cover letter and resume, and you will need to give great interview. Prepare Preparation is key to landing your dream job in law. First up, start looking for jobs. Seek is a good place to start looking â€" for jobs and internships â€" but be sure to check out industry job sites as well. Once you have found your dream job, it’s time to research the firm and the job you are applying for. Find out how conservative the firm is, and create a job application that matches what they are looking for. Check out this Forbes article on how to get creative with job applications. Work hard on your resume and cover letter â€" they are vital in the applicant selection process. It’s also important to practice your interview skills. Applicants set themselves apart in the interview process, and those who interview well are more likely to land their dream job.