LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD Last Day for 49.95 Special Price

LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD â€" Last Day for 49.95 Special Price Today is the last day of the LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD sale price I just asked my main web guy to change the price to $59.95 plus shipping and handling tomorrow.   Tomorrow I expect the box of DVDs to arrive at my office, and Ill ship a bunch in the afternoon. If you want to save $10 and have me eat the shipping and handling, you need to order today .   Additionally, Ill throw in some kind of THANK YOU for ordering early thing not sure if it will be free premium of JibberJobber, or one of my other webinars (Blog Marketing 201 501 or Write Your Book), but it will be something cool (any ideas?). LinkedIn for Job Seekers has the following chapters/session: Profile Review Part I Above the Fold I critique the top part of five LinkedIn Profiles, and make suggestions on how they can make them stronger, and increase the chances of being found in search results. Profile Review Part II Below the Fold I critique the rest of the five LinkedIn Profiles, specifically the stuff that you see when you scroll down (education, work history, etc.) Applications To wrap up the LinkedIn Profile stuff, I had to talk about the new LinkedIn Applications, and what I suggest you do as a professional. Account and Settings Its a big menu page, but what do you need to worry about? Well go over some of the things I recommend you pay attention to. Getting and Giving Recommendations How to get and give LinkedIn Recommendations. Answers Asking Questions Ask questions in LinkedIn as a part of your networking and personal branding strategy.   Heres how. Answers Answering Questions Not ready to commit to asking questions regularly?   Answering questions is also very powerful, and doesnt come with any regular commitment. Searching If you arent using advanced search, you are missing a big part of LinkedIn.   There are a few simple tricks that can take you a long ways in LinkedIn. Browsing Connections Your first degree connections might have some golden contacts for you heres one way of finding people you need to network your way into. Exporting Connections Exporting your contacts is one of the four things I talk about in my seminar.   Heres why and how. Growing Your Network I had 5 first degree contacts when I first got started, and that was a huge mistake.   Instead of saying get thousands, we say get the right connections, and heres what that means! Groups Groups for the job search?   Absolutely, and strategically!   We talk about how to find Groups and what to do once you are a member. Staying Current Im on LinkedIn Now What Blog Some info on how to keep up with current LinkedIn information, as well as communicate with others regarding issues we blog about. Company Pages The Company feature in LinkedIn is amazing AMAZING.   I think its the second best thing theyve done, next to Answers, for a user like me.   Eventually it could eclipse the value of Answers ! Jobs Looking for a job in LinkedIns job search area?   Here are some things to know. Introductions and Communication how to, when to, why to communicate with people in LinkedIns communication tools. Conclusion Some final thoughts on LinkedIn, LinkedIn in your job search, etc. Instead of a here is every link in LinkedIn, and if you click on it heres what happens training, this focuses on what I think you should focus on with LinkedIn.   So there you go if you want it you can get it whenever, but if you want to save some money and get some other goodies then order it TODAY. Ill decide on what bonuses to give with these preorders before I ship you can leave suggestions in the comments (or by email). LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD â€" Last Day for 49.95 Special Price Today is the last day of the LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD sale price I just asked my main web guy to change the price to $59.95 plus shipping and handling tomorrow.   Tomorrow I expect the box of DVDs to arrive at my office, and Ill ship a bunch in the afternoon. If you want to save $10 and have me eat the shipping and handling, you need to order today .   Additionally, Ill throw in some kind of THANK YOU for ordering early thing not sure if it will be free premium of JibberJobber, or one of my other webinars (Blog Marketing 201 501 or Write Your Book), but it will be something cool (any ideas?). LinkedIn for Job Seekers has the following chapters/session: Profile Review Part I Above the Fold I critique the top part of five LinkedIn Profiles, and make suggestions on how they can make them stronger, and increase the chances of being found in search results. Profile Review Part II Below the Fold I critique the rest of the five LinkedIn Profiles, specifically the stuff that you see when you scroll down (education, work history, etc.) Applications To wrap up the LinkedIn Profile stuff, I had to talk about the new LinkedIn Applications, and what I suggest you do as a professional. Account and Settings Its a big menu page, but what do you need to worry about? Well go over some of the things I recommend you pay attention to. Getting and Giving Recommendations How to get and give LinkedIn Recommendations. Answers Asking Questions Ask questions in LinkedIn as a part of your networking and personal branding strategy.   Heres how. Answers Answering Questions Not ready to commit to asking questions regularly?   Answering questions is also very powerful, and doesnt come with any regular commitment. Searching If you arent using advanced search, you are missing a big part of LinkedIn.   There are a few simple tricks that can take you a long ways in LinkedIn. Browsing Connections Your first degree connections might have some golden contacts for you heres one way of finding people you need to network your way into. Exporting Connections Exporting your contacts is one of the four things I talk about in my seminar.   Heres why and how. Growing Your Network I had 5 first degree contacts when I first got started, and that was a huge mistake.   Instead of saying get thousands, we say get the right connections, and heres what that means! Groups Groups for the job search?   Absolutely, and strategically!   We talk about how to find Groups and what to do once you are a member. Staying Current Im on LinkedIn Now What Blog Some info on how to keep up with current LinkedIn information, as well as communicate with others regarding issues we blog about. Company Pages The Company feature in LinkedIn is amazing AMAZING.   I think its the second best thing theyve done, next to Answers, for a user like me.   Eventually it could eclipse the value of Answers ! Jobs Looking for a job in LinkedIns job search area?   Here are some things to know. Introductions and Communication how to, when to, why to communicate with people in LinkedIns communication tools. Conclusion Some final thoughts on LinkedIn, LinkedIn in your job search, etc. Instead of a here is every link in LinkedIn, and if you click on it heres what happens training, this focuses on what I think you should focus on with LinkedIn.   So there you go if you want it you can get it whenever, but if you want to save some money and get some other goodies then order it TODAY. Ill decide on what bonuses to give with these preorders before I ship you can leave suggestions in the comments (or by email).

How to Talk About Money in a New Relationship

How to Talk About Money in a New Relationship There’s nothing that can ruin a new relationship faster than bringing up the topic of finances. When we first meet someone new, everything about them seems amazing. We love their hair, their laugh, their attitude, their car, their sense of humor, their shirt, their apartment, their dog, their sister. We love everything. But then as the relationship starts to move toward being more serious, the topic of money can put a damper on things. When I first started dating my now husband, I assumed he made as much money (or even more!) than I did. When I found out that I made more money than him, it was a hard pill for him to swallow. While we are living in a new age, there are still some people who can turn inward when the topic of breadwinning comes up. Here’s how to talk about money in your new relationship so you can overcome those stereotypes and the ego that goes with money right away. Be Open When You Talk About Money Money can be a sensitive topic for a lot of people, especially if they have a less than desirable credit history or have made big mistakes with money in the past. The importance of being open and honest about money right from the start of a new relationship can’t be stressed enough. You don’t need to air all your dirty laundry on the first date, but being open to discussing it when the time comes really helps to bridge the gap that money conversations can leave in the room. When you want to have a conversation about money, it’s best just to ask pointed questions, rather than assuming anything. As I said, I assumed my boyfriend (now husband) made more money than me because he was older than me and had much more of a career than I had at that point. I also wasn’t prepared to hear he had filed bankruptcy in the past when it finally came out. He was trying to hide it because he was ashamed of it and it wasn’t until we were talking about getting married that he brought it up. I learned never to assume and only to ask questions that give me the answers I need to make decisions to move forward. I left the extras on the table because I  didn’t need to know about the dirty details, I just needed to know when it happened and how much money it was so we could work to make sure it never happened again. If you need information about bankruptcy, you can consult Spergel. They can talk to you about your options. 50/50? Talking about how to split bills and who will pay for what expenses will make it easier for everyone to know what is expected. If you want to share the costs of living in an apartment 50/50, then set up a payment system so you can both adhere to that. Don’t assume that your partner will want to share things 50/50 some people want to pay for everything and some people don’t want to pay for anything! Hopefully, you find someone who at least wants to share 50% of the bills with you. Isn’t it romantic talking about money? But don’t let that stop you from having these very important conversations. It can save your relationship in the long run.

Career Choice Assessment for Decision-Making - VocationVillage

Career Choice Assessment for Decision-Making - VocationVillage Career choice decisions are one of the common reasons people hire career counselors, so Im always looking for efficient and cost-effective methods to help clients learn about themselves so that they can more easily choose work that fits well with who they are. I recently tried out a career choice assessment system that can be completed in 90 minutes online. I am impressed with it because in such a short time, the career choice guidance system identifies the intersection between interests, abilities, and values. For instance, you may have high interests and high abilities in Business but find that your values are higher in a different field, like Communication. If you also have high interests and abilities in Communication, then Communication is likely to prove a more satisfying career choice in the long run, as values congruence is highly predictive of career happiness.Click here to see a sample report using the Career Occupational Preference System Summary. Notice that the client, Sarah Sample, has two career fields where her interests, abilities, and values are high: Business, Professional and Service, Professional. She can click through and see that Business, Professional means positions of high responsibility in the organization, admin istration and efficient functioning of businesses and governmental bureaus. They involve finance and accounting, management, and business promotion. Service, Professional means occupations that have positions of high responsibility in caring for the personal needs and welfare of others in fields of social service, health and education.At this point, Ms. Sample could explore specific occupations to decide which ones are most congruent with her career goals. She would be starting with a much smaller list for exploration than if she hadnt participated in testing.It can be humbling to participate in this type of career choice assessment because this particular type of testing includes timed tests of ability. Please note that few people are good at everything. Please dont fret if you find that you are challenged by certain tasks. For instance, I have a particularly difficult time with tasks that involve spatial skills. Thats OK because my career doesnt depend on spatial skills much at al l, fortunately.If you would like to take the COP System 3C and receive an interpretation session where I help you make sense of the results and plan next steps in career decision-making, please contact me.I look forward to assisting you.Dr. Janet Scarborough Civitelli

Personal Branding Interview Alan Murray - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Alan Murray - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Alan Murray, who is the deputy managing editor and executive editor, online, for The Wall Street Journal, and author of The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management: Lasting Lessons from the Best Leadership Minds of Our Time. In this interview, Alan talks about how he got started in his career, lists his top management tips, and more. How did you get your job at the WSJ? I started working at the Wall Street Journal in 1983. At the time it seemed natural.   I’d been a journalist since I was nine years old â€" started and ran a nickel sheet neighborhood newspaper â€" and I’d developed a deep interest in economics during the dysfunction of the 1970s.   Wall Street Journal seemed the right place for me to be. When writing The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management, how did you decide what to include and what not to? I’ve been a manager in some form most of my life, so I have my own ideas about what works and what doesn’t.   I also called on the members of our Wall Street Journal CEO Council, a group of 100 CEOs of the largest companies in the world, to get their guidance on some of the key issues.   And I relied on the great reporting and editing staff of the Wall Street Journal. What are the top 3 tips that all managers should abide by? Hmm.   It was hard enough to boil 100 years of management knowledge down to 200 pages.   Now you want me to do it in three tips.   But here it goes: As a manager, you’re not automatically “in charge.” You have to show you can lead by giving those you want to follow you good reason to do so.   In today’s knowledge economy, good managers must also be good leaders. A culture of candor is critical. You need to make sure people are completely candid about the challenges you face, and are rewarded for their candor.   It’s amazing the self-deception that goes on in most organizations. A culture of action is also critical. Inertia is a powerful force.   The most important part of manager’s job is to make clear that inertia isn’t tolerated, that bold action and risk taking are encouraged, and that the mistakes that inevitably result aren’t overly punished. What new-age management advice did you capture in your book? New-age?   Not sure what that is.   But I do believe this:   the pace of change in business is rapidly accelerating, and any top-down management styles that don’t empower workers or promote constant innovation will fail. Who are your picks for top management gurus? Well, if you can only read one book about management, it should be The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management.   That’s why I wrote it â€" it’s for people who only have time to read one book.   But Clayton Christensen’s “The Innovator’s Dilemma” is probably the single most important management book of recent years. - Alan Murray is deputy managing editor and executive editor, online, for The Wall Street Journal. He has editorial responsibility for the Journals web sites, including WSJ.com and MarketWatch and the Journal’s books, conferences and television operations. Previously, he served as CNBC’s Washington, D.C., bureau chief and was co-host of “Capital Report with Alan Murray and Gloria Borger. Mr. Murray joined The Wall Street Journal in 1983, as a reporter covering economic policy. He was named Washington deputy bureau chief in January 1992 and became bureau chief in September 1993. During his tenure as bureau chief, the Washington bureau won three Pulitzer Prizes, as well as many other awards. Mr. Murray is the author of three best-selling books: “Revolt in the Boardroom, “The Wealth of Choices,” and “Showdown at Gucci Gulch. His latest book is called The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management: Lasting Lessons from the Best Leadership Minds of Our Time.

Getting A Project Manager Resume Template

Getting A Project Manager Resume TemplateA project manager resume template is a pre-made document that you can download from the internet, and use to get a copy of an impressive resume. Once you download a template, however, you should take care to make sure that the style and content match up with your own experiences as a project manager.First of all, be sure to allow the resume to expand. Most managers need to customize their resumes in order to meet the needs of specific clients. Be sure to allow room for that expansion.Next, create a schedule. The resumes templates are an excellent starting point. But, when you download them, be sure to do so from an updated version. You should also have the full access to that resume template and have the opportunity to edit it as you please. That way, you'll be able to make the resume a more useful experience.Finally, let the document lay out a little bit before you eliminate redundancies. Just like when using software, you want to make sure t hat everything is clear and organized in your head. When you use a format that is not clearly written, the information that you will be saving is likely to become lost in all the fluff. Make sure that you are working on a clear structure when using project manager resume templates.In addition, be sure that you keep your resume process simple and straight forward. This means you should not find yourself struggling to figure out how to customize it. Many people have trouble with this, and often end up deleting unnecessary information, or even throwing the whole thing in the trash.Also, be sure that you make the most of multiple drafts. Most people put off making changes on their resume because they are afraid that they won't be accepted. While many parts of your resume are likely to not really matter to potential employers, there is nothing stopping you from sending out another project manager resume template that is built around the other things that you have to offer. Even though yo u're doing this, make sure that you don't put too much content into the original template that you don't really want to include.The basic tips for getting a successful resume are relatively easy to follow. All you need to do is be prepared with the appropriate project manager resume template, and also with an understanding of what it takes to turn in a good application. Be sure that you're going to write it in a logical and organized fashion, so that your resume will not get lost in all the fluff.Remember, no matter how great the project manager resume template may look, it is the work of the writer that matters. Take the time to do your research, and you'll have a project manager resume template that is well worth the effort.

How To Stop Yourself From Constantly Saying Sorry When An Apology Isnt Necessary - Kathy Caprino

How To Stop Yourself From Constantly Saying Sorry When An Apology Isnt Necessary Part of Kathy Caprinos series Communication for Positive Change This month, I was honored to be interviewed for an  Oprah Magazine  piece by Celia Fernandez on Its Time To Stop Saying Im Sorry  and how it hurts your confidence to say youre sorry when youre not. It got me thinking in greater depth about the crushing habit I see in myself and in so many other women Ive worked with of saying they are sorry when they are actually feeling something very different, and why that happens so frequently. Below are several key questions Ive been asked over the years (and my responses) about why women often speak in an apologetic, overly-deferential way and how it hurts them, suppresses their chances for more impact and damages their confidence. My responses are based on my experience as a senior corporate executive, my former work as a marriage and family therapist and my current research and work as a career coach for women. Why do you think women say “sorry” easier than men? I wouldnt say its easier for women to say sorry- Id say women are conditioned to say it more frequently, and they do it in instances where men do not view an apology as necessary. In a patriarchal society, there are clear and rigid gender roles and expectations for behavior for both males and females. For example, our society encourages men to be strong, direct, assertive, confident and unabashedly committed to achieving their goals (and to avoid being or showing that they are emotional or vulnerable). On the other hand, our society encourages and teaches women from the earliest age to be kind, malleable, pleasing, accommodating and acquiescing. And they are taught that its not good or acceptable for women to appear overly ambitious, confident or strong. Theres been a great deal of research in the past years showing that forceful, confident and assertive women are in fact punished in our society and in our workplaces. Heres just one example of  research that demonstrates a clear gender bias,  revealing that womens perceived competence and value drop significantly (versus mens) when theyre judged as forceful. Regarding saying Im sorry, it seems to have become a way that women can appear more accommodating, less forceful and less strident in asking for what they want and sharing what they believe. Its a way for women to ask for what they want but couch it in terms that make it appear less of a demand and more of a soft ask. This way of communicating is a damaging mistake that we need to focus on learning how to avoid. Saying Im sorry, but (such as Im sorry, but I dont agree here, or Sorry, but I think were heading in the wrong direction with this new project) undermines the power of your statements. Unfortunately, the result is that women are often not taken as seriously as they deserve to be, and this type of language compromises their leadership impact and authority. One interesting study  showed that men and women apologize equally for what they feel is their own offensive behavior, but women have a lower threshold for what they view is offensive. Thus, they apologize more readily and frequently. What are other ways to apologize without saying sorry? When you are truly wanting to apologize â€" lets say, for a wrongdoing, or for inconveniencing someone, or for being hurtful or mean, then Im sorry  is  the right thing to say. A true apology is needed when weve wronged someone or crossed a line. And  learning how to give an authentic, heartfelt apology  the right way when its necessary is a critical thing to do if you want to build and maintain healthy relationships. The issue isnt that women should stop staying Im sorry altogether. Its that they need to utter those words only when an apology is necessary, and not when theyre afraid they will offend, upset or put off someone by speaking up for what they want or believe. We need to be careful that we dont say sorry when were not at all sorry .   Heres an example â€" when someone has cut in front of you in a line that is 20 people long, and youre mad about it, you dont want to say Sorry, but theres a line here. Youre not sorry at all. Youre angry that they cut in front of you. Another way to express your feelings on this is, Excuse me, perhaps you didnt realize but theres a long line here ahead of you. Another example is in asking for a raise or to oversee the handling of a plum assignment. You dont want to say to your boss, Sorry to ask, but Id love to take over this project â€" its really interesting to me. Why? Because youve just undermined your very requested by apologizing for it. Instead, you want to say something like: Im really excited to hear about this new project, and Id be thrilled to explore overseeing it, if possible. Could we discuss that at your convenience? When shouldn’t you apologize? Its simple â€" dont apologize when youre not sorry for what youre saying or doing.   And become extremely vigilant in watching your words and understanding your feelings, and making sure your words are a close match to what youre actually feeling, even though those emotions may be scary to admit out loud. Get into the habit of being a bit more direct and asserting what you know and what you want, rather than being acquiescing and overly-accommodating. What are some other ways we can communicate strongly without apologizing? Below are a few examples of how to replace apologetic ways of communicating with a more direct, authoritative approach: When stating what you know Apologetic:  Sorry, I may not have the right answer here, but Im thinking Direct:  I believe the right answer is_____ When disagreeing Apologetic:  Sorry, but I dont think I see it that way. Direct:  That viewpoint is really intriguing. I have a different take Id love to share. When asking a question Apologetic:  Sorry, but I have a question. Direct:  Id like to ask a question, please. When expressing appreciation for a kind behavior from a friend Apologetic:  Sorry for bothering you with all this. Direct:   Thank you for listening and supporting me through this. When asking to join someone at their table Apologetic:  Sorry, can I have this chair? Direct:  Is this seat taken? In the end,  youll expand your confidence and influence when you gain more awareness of exactly what you feel and learn how to express that  more directly. You can still be polite, kind and respectful in your communication and in how you share your beliefs, values, and needs. But its critical to your ultimate success, your authority and control over your own life, and your confidence and happiness to stop apologizing for what you have every right to express. To stop apologizing for your life and grow more confident and empowered, join me in my Amazing Career Project  online course and work with me in my new Close Your Power Gaps  private coaching program.

- Years Old Part 2 Down but far from out - CareerEnlightenment.com

How to Survive and Thrive After a Job Loss When Youre 50+/- Years Old Part 2 Down but far from out In my first blog about losing a job or transitioning to a new job, we saw the big picture impact of this major life event. The reality is that time is needed to regroup and get back on your feet.Time to RegroupIf you’re taking all the blame for your job loss, rightly or wrongly, it’s time to move on. You’ve made it this far in your career because you have value to offer. It’s time to focus on your strengths and forgive yourself for your “weaknesses”. If a friend was in a similar situation to you, I’m sure you would show compassion to them. You’d be supportive, encouraging and positive… why not treat yourself that way? Take inventory of your strengths and positive attributes and focus on those.If you’re feeling negative, bitter or angry that’s okay… for a short time. Let’s face it, it feels good to vent and to get it all out… and you should. Personally, I wrote it all down, reread it a couple of times before deleting it both literally and figuratively.It†™s time to start planning for your future and to think positively…Take to begin thinking about the direction you want to take in your life. Do you want to get back into the field you were just in? Do you want to pursue a personal passion? Do you want to retreat into the mountains or travel the world in a way you never could before? Truth be told, I was surprised how hard it was to uncover my passion. I know you may not feel you have the time to devote to this part of yourself, but it’s an important part of positively moving forward. At the very least, plan a little time each day to focus on identifying your path. As for me, my next 2 jobs were on the same career path, but eventually I found my passion which led to a new path for me as a Career and Executive Coach.Over the years, you’ve developed a routine that has just been blown apart. It’s time to start a new routine. Searching for a job can be a long, difficult and testing time in your life. There will be many days when y ou feel like you spent the whole day, very busy, but you have nothing to show for it. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. The reality is that you probably did better than you think you did. One way to ensure this is to set realistic goals for yourself. What are your goals for the day? How many emails will you send? How many calls will you make? How many new contacts will you make through your existing contacts? The point is that you can be very detail oriented and you can measure your success each day and/or each week based on your short-term objectives and your daily success will not and should not be based on whether you got a new job or not.What about YOU!!!???You also need to take time away from your job search. It may come in the form of a morning meditation, it may be a daily exercise routine and it may include short 10-minute mind-clearing breaks throughout the day. Doing this is critical to keeping focused and energized on your new life.Also, what about you as a person? Now that you’re out of work, do you also feel like you’ve lost your identity? Isaac Morehouse, founder and CEO of Praxis writes that there is more to every one of us than just our job or career. He challenges the status quo and explains, “Your story is fun, entertaining, unexpected, and lively.It’s the narrative arc of your life, your motivations, your goals, what wakes you up in the morning, and why you do what you do. It’s not a summary of past accomplishments or even current activities.”, What is more interesting or compelling, someone who says “I’m a salesperson” or someone who says “I’m the father of 3 who is showing my kids how to impact the world in a positive way and I’m helping people better their situation at the same time”? Whatever the next st age of your life brings you, don’t define yourself by your job, define yourself by telling your story and what really is important to you.Part 3 of this 4 part series is entitled: “Survive and thrive after a job loss when you’re 50+/- years old: Finding your way to a better life” will be published shortly.