A Monthly Newsletter To Let Others Know Your Status

A Monthly Newsletter To Let Others Know Your Status Yesterday I was at a network meeting and a guy said something like Im a very private guy, but I made a goal to tell 10 people that Im in the market and what Im looking for. Last week I found 10 people and told them. I think its great to let others know your situation (unemployed, underemployed, whatever), but I think there might be a better way. Heres an e-mail that I get from a buddy that is looking for a new position right now (note: the changes in blue are an attempt to keep him anonymous): Jason, I got a call in mid-January from a recruiter who knows me. He’s looking for a president of a $10 billion Salt Lake City based maker of widgets (the kind you see at Babys-R-Us, for example). The job looks like a nice fit with my goals, and the recruiter thinks I’m a good fit with the specification. I heard last week that my resume passed the first hurdle. My lean manufacturing course is complete and I have submitted my project assignment. The final is February 22, so I’m reviewing and preparing. This month I am particularly interested in high level contacts at widget manufacturing companies. Example targets include WidgetPros, WidgetMakers (owned by All Things Widgets), WowzeeWidgets, Widgiwidgits, AWC (Another Widget Company) and Acme Widgetry (just purchased by Widgipro Asset Management). If you know anyone at any of these companies, please let me know. I’ll keep you posted. John Doe 1234 Main Street Small Town, UT 12345 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email: john.doe@mail.com Author of Experts In Widgets at: http://widgetexpert.blogspot.com Ok, here are my thoughts on this: I think its excellent that the guy I met yesterday personally spoke with 10 people and hell probably speak with another 10 this week. But after 4 weeks how is he going to keep those 40 people (10 people each week) up to date on whats going on? This is not a replacement for talking to people, but another tactic to keep your vast network updated. I really like the length this is not going to be a pain to read and digest. The e-mail came personally addressed to me. I did not feel like I was getting spammed this is a good friend of mine and I want to help him. Having my name there was an extra touch that I appreciated. Telling me the position and size of company of a good prospect is critical it helps me know what to look for. Huge difference between the president of $1M company and a $10B company, right? In the e-mail he told me what the company does, and gave me a tangible example. This really helps me because so many company names are NOT descriptive of what the core business is, but now I can ask others who they know at widget companies. Knowing that he is a LEAN expert is also important because it helps me quantify his skillset. This may be a transferrable skill, further helping me understand what this dude does. When he says this month Im particularly interested in helps me udnerstand that part of the purpose of this e-mail is to help him. This is not a passive were doing great hope you are too e-mail. Rather, this is a call to action. Telling me the names of the companies (and even parent companies) is huge now I can ask my network for specific information. The difference between Im looking for manufacturing companies and do you know anyone that works at Company X, Company Y or Company Z is huge and critical. At the end of that last paragraph he calls me to action. Nicely, respectfully, but it is clear that he wants to know if I have contacts there. His signature gives me ways to get in touch with him. I already have him in my JibberJobber database were buddies! But he makes it easy for me to find his number and if I want to forward this to anyone then they can have it too. And, he ends with a link to his blog. This is an excellent way to remind me that he is a thought leader in something, and gives me substance that I can forward to my network. Im sure you can include a resume with this e-mail also. So there you go another excellent example for you to follow. I did not do this in my job search last year but I see the value in sending this type of e-mail out to people to proactively work my network. Who should this go out to? Everyone in your network. People care about you and your welfare. Include friends, family, past customers, past vendors, etc. I cant wait to get the e-mail that says I landed my dream job! Thanks for your support during these last few months A Monthly Newsletter To Let Others Know Your Status Yesterday I was at a network meeting and a guy said something like Im a very private guy, but I made a goal to tell 10 people that Im in the market and what Im looking for. Last week I found 10 people and told them. I think its great to let others know your situation (unemployed, underemployed, whatever), but I think there might be a better way. Heres an e-mail that I get from a buddy that is looking for a new position right now (note: the changes in blue are an attempt to keep him anonymous): Jason, I got a call in mid-January from a recruiter who knows me. He’s looking for a president of a $10 billion Salt Lake City based maker of widgets (the kind you see at Babys-R-Us, for example). The job looks like a nice fit with my goals, and the recruiter thinks I’m a good fit with the specification. I heard last week that my resume passed the first hurdle. My lean manufacturing course is complete and I have submitted my project assignment. The final is February 22, so I’m reviewing and preparing. This month I am particularly interested in high level contacts at widget manufacturing companies. Example targets include WidgetPros, WidgetMakers (owned by All Things Widgets), WowzeeWidgets, Widgiwidgits, AWC (Another Widget Company) and Acme Widgetry (just purchased by Widgipro Asset Management). If you know anyone at any of these companies, please let me know. I’ll keep you posted. John Doe 1234 Main Street Small Town, UT 12345 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email: john.doe@mail.com Author of Experts In Widgets at: http://widgetexpert.blogspot.com Ok, here are my thoughts on this: I think its excellent that the guy I met yesterday personally spoke with 10 people and hell probably speak with another 10 this week. But after 4 weeks how is he going to keep those 40 people (10 people each week) up to date on whats going on? This is not a replacement for talking to people, but another tactic to keep your vast network updated. I really like the length this is not going to be a pain to read and digest. The e-mail came personally addressed to me. I did not feel like I was getting spammed this is a good friend of mine and I want to help him. Having my name there was an extra touch that I appreciated. Telling me the position and size of company of a good prospect is critical it helps me know what to look for. Huge difference between the president of $1M company and a $10B company, right? In the e-mail he told me what the company does, and gave me a tangible example. This really helps me because so many company names are NOT descriptive of what the core business is, but now I can ask others who they know at widget companies. Knowing that he is a LEAN expert is also important because it helps me quantify his skillset. This may be a transferrable skill, further helping me understand what this dude does. When he says this month Im particularly interested in helps me udnerstand that part of the purpose of this e-mail is to help him. This is not a passive were doing great hope you are too e-mail. Rather, this is a call to action. Telling me the names of the companies (and even parent companies) is huge now I can ask my network for specific information. The difference between Im looking for manufacturing companies and do you know anyone that works at Company X, Company Y or Company Z is huge and critical. At the end of that last paragraph he calls me to action. Nicely, respectfully, but it is clear that he wants to know if I have contacts there. His signature gives me ways to get in touch with him. I already have him in my JibberJobber database were buddies! But he makes it easy for me to find his number and if I want to forward this to anyone then they can have it too. And, he ends with a link to his blog. This is an excellent way to remind me that he is a thought leader in something, and gives me substance that I can forward to my network. Im sure you can include a resume with this e-mail also. So there you go another excellent example for you to follow. I did not do this in my job search last year but I see the value in sending this type of e-mail out to people to proactively work my network. Who should this go out to? Everyone in your network. People care about you and your welfare. Include friends, family, past customers, past vendors, etc. I cant wait to get the e-mail that says I landed my dream job! Thanks for your support during these last few months A Monthly Newsletter To Let Others Know Your Status Yesterday I was at a network meeting and a guy said something like Im a very private guy, but I made a goal to tell 10 people that Im in the market and what Im looking for. Last week I found 10 people and told them. I think its great to let others know your situation (unemployed, underemployed, whatever), but I think there might be a better way. Heres an e-mail that I get from a buddy that is looking for a new position right now (note: the changes in blue are an attempt to keep him anonymous): Jason, I got a call in mid-January from a recruiter who knows me. He’s looking for a president of a $10 billion Salt Lake City based maker of widgets (the kind you see at Babys-R-Us, for example). The job looks like a nice fit with my goals, and the recruiter thinks I’m a good fit with the specification. I heard last week that my resume passed the first hurdle. My lean manufacturing course is complete and I have submitted my project assignment. The final is February 22, so I’m reviewing and preparing. This month I am particularly interested in high level contacts at widget manufacturing companies. Example targets include WidgetPros, WidgetMakers (owned by All Things Widgets), WowzeeWidgets, Widgiwidgits, AWC (Another Widget Company) and Acme Widgetry (just purchased by Widgipro Asset Management). If you know anyone at any of these companies, please let me know. I’ll keep you posted. John Doe 1234 Main Street Small Town, UT 12345 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email: john.doe@mail.com Author of Experts In Widgets at: http://widgetexpert.blogspot.com Ok, here are my thoughts on this: I think its excellent that the guy I met yesterday personally spoke with 10 people and hell probably speak with another 10 this week. But after 4 weeks how is he going to keep those 40 people (10 people each week) up to date on whats going on? This is not a replacement for talking to people, but another tactic to keep your vast network updated. I really like the length this is not going to be a pain to read and digest. The e-mail came personally addressed to me. I did not feel like I was getting spammed this is a good friend of mine and I want to help him. Having my name there was an extra touch that I appreciated. Telling me the position and size of company of a good prospect is critical it helps me know what to look for. Huge difference between the president of $1M company and a $10B company, right? In the e-mail he told me what the company does, and gave me a tangible example. This really helps me because so many company names are NOT descriptive of what the core business is, but now I can ask others who they know at widget companies. Knowing that he is a LEAN expert is also important because it helps me quantify his skillset. This may be a transferrable skill, further helping me understand what this dude does. When he says this month Im particularly interested in helps me udnerstand that part of the purpose of this e-mail is to help him. This is not a passive were doing great hope you are too e-mail. Rather, this is a call to action. Telling me the names of the companies (and even parent companies) is huge now I can ask my network for specific information. The difference between Im looking for manufacturing companies and do you know anyone that works at Company X, Company Y or Company Z is huge and critical. At the end of that last paragraph he calls me to action. Nicely, respectfully, but it is clear that he wants to know if I have contacts there. His signature gives me ways to get in touch with him. I already have him in my JibberJobber database were buddies! But he makes it easy for me to find his number and if I want to forward this to anyone then they can have it too. And, he ends with a link to his blog. This is an excellent way to remind me that he is a thought leader in something, and gives me substance that I can forward to my network. Im sure you can include a resume with this e-mail also. So there you go another excellent example for you to follow. I did not do this in my job search last year but I see the value in sending this type of e-mail out to people to proactively work my network. Who should this go out to? Everyone in your network. People care about you and your welfare. Include friends, family, past customers, past vendors, etc. I cant wait to get the e-mail that says I landed my dream job! Thanks for your support during these last few months A Monthly Newsletter To Let Others Know Your Status Yesterday I was at a network meeting and a guy said something like Im a very private guy, but I made a goal to tell 10 people that Im in the market and what Im looking for. Last week I found 10 people and told them. I think its great to let others know your situation (unemployed, underemployed, whatever), but I think there might be a better way. Heres an e-mail that I get from a buddy that is looking for a new position right now (note: the changes in blue are an attempt to keep him anonymous): Jason, I got a call in mid-January from a recruiter who knows me. He’s looking for a president of a $10 billion Salt Lake City based maker of widgets (the kind you see at Babys-R-Us, for example). The job looks like a nice fit with my goals, and the recruiter thinks I’m a good fit with the specification. I heard last week that my resume passed the first hurdle. My lean manufacturing course is complete and I have submitted my project assignment. The final is February 22, so I’m reviewing and preparing. This month I am particularly interested in high level contacts at widget manufacturing companies. Example targets include WidgetPros, WidgetMakers (owned by All Things Widgets), WowzeeWidgets, Widgiwidgits, AWC (Another Widget Company) and Acme Widgetry (just purchased by Widgipro Asset Management). If you know anyone at any of these companies, please let me know. I’ll keep you posted. John Doe 1234 Main Street Small Town, UT 12345 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email: john.doe@mail.com Author of Experts In Widgets at: http://widgetexpert.blogspot.com Ok, here are my thoughts on this: I think its excellent that the guy I met yesterday personally spoke with 10 people and hell probably speak with another 10 this week. But after 4 weeks how is he going to keep those 40 people (10 people each week) up to date on whats going on? This is not a replacement for talking to people, but another tactic to keep your vast network updated. I really like the length this is not going to be a pain to read and digest. The e-mail came personally addressed to me. I did not feel like I was getting spammed this is a good friend of mine and I want to help him. Having my name there was an extra touch that I appreciated. Telling me the position and size of company of a good prospect is critical it helps me know what to look for. Huge difference between the president of $1M company and a $10B company, right? In the e-mail he told me what the company does, and gave me a tangible example. This really helps me because so many company names are NOT descriptive of what the core business is, but now I can ask others who they know at widget companies. Knowing that he is a LEAN expert is also important because it helps me quantify his skillset. This may be a transferrable skill, further helping me understand what this dude does. When he says this month Im particularly interested in helps me udnerstand that part of the purpose of this e-mail is to help him. This is not a passive were doing great hope you are too e-mail. Rather, this is a call to action. Telling me the names of the companies (and even parent companies) is huge now I can ask my network for specific information. The difference between Im looking for manufacturing companies and do you know anyone that works at Company X, Company Y or Company Z is huge and critical. At the end of that last paragraph he calls me to action. Nicely, respectfully, but it is clear that he wants to know if I have contacts there. His signature gives me ways to get in touch with him. I already have him in my JibberJobber database were buddies! But he makes it easy for me to find his number and if I want to forward this to anyone then they can have it too. And, he ends with a link to his blog. This is an excellent way to remind me that he is a thought leader in something, and gives me substance that I can forward to my network. Im sure you can include a resume with this e-mail also. So there you go another excellent example for you to follow. I did not do this in my job search last year but I see the value in sending this type of e-mail out to people to proactively work my network. Who should this go out to? Everyone in your network. People care about you and your welfare. Include friends, family, past customers, past vendors, etc. I cant wait to get the e-mail that says I landed my dream job! Thanks for your support during these last few months

Resume Writing For Position With No Relevant Experience

Resume Writing For Position With No Relevant ExperienceOne of the most frustrating things for job seekers is that they will do everything they can to get themselves hired but then their resume will not show any reference to their years of experience when submitting it for a position with no relevant experience. Let's examine this specific problem.You need to look at your professional resume and you will see lots of references to your skills and education. These are the things that will make a potential employer to look at your resume. They are going to use your resume and make a decision as to whether or not you are the right person for the job.While this may be true, it doesn't mean that you should list all of your skills and education down the page. The reason being that the majority of the likely candidates that will be applying for the position are going to be much better educated and experienced than you. Even if you have an extensive educational background and even if you have the most impressive job skills, the chances of getting hired are going to be much lower than if you had more relevant experience.So how do you fix this problem in your professional resume? You need to get rid of the information about all of your skills and education down the page. Instead you need to focus on those skills that are directly related to the position that you are applying for.Now the other problem is that many job seekers are not very comfortable with this idea of having no relevant experience. This is because it means that their resume does not look like the resume that an employer would get if they were to search through hundreds of resumes. Your resume has to look professional and present the information to the employer in a way that will be easy for them to understand.This means that you will need to take a different approach when it comes to your professional resume. Instead of listing your years of experience in your resume, you are going to list the specific jobs that you have held in each job function and the specific responsibilities that you had.This does not mean that you should list all of your years of experience in your professional resume. In fact, most of your years of experience should only be listed as the 'years of experience' so that you are not stating that you have over four decades of experience as a bank teller.You should then follow up this resume by listing all of the titles that you held and the tasks that you did for the employer. This should give the employer a clear picture of what you will be doing for them when they hire you for the position.

Work Life Balance How Do You Unwind After a Busy Week

Work Life Balance How Do You Unwind After a Busy Week Photo by a little tune I have had a very busy week.      A quick  work trip to D.C., too many stressful meetings and a very long class after getting off a 5 hour flight.  Sometimes I am so stressed from the week  it is really hard for me to unwind and relax on the weekend.   I am really curious what your answer is to this question.   I thought that together we  could help each other out and share our ideas for a relaxing weekend.   How do you unwind after a busy week?   Any tips are greatly appreciated and will be featured on a future post!UPDATE: Read all of your amazing ideas here!

How to Adapt to a Flexible, Tech-Driven Workplace

How to Adapt to a Flexible, Tech-Driven Workplace The way we work is changing, we negotiate a globalised, tech-driven working environment that is characterised by 24/7 connectivity and must learn to thrive in the gig economy and navigate the internet of things. The job for life and the 9 to 5 have disappeared. The labour market is unstable and competition for roles is globalised and building a sustainable career is a challenge. The FT recently reported that the ideal working life for many millennials is not finding a safe job that will last them a lifetime, but creating a technology start-up. They go on to point out that the average income from self-employment fell 22 per cent in the UK between 2009 and 2014, even as self-employment contributed 732,000 of the 1.1m rise in total employment. Once upon a time we had to go into the office or factory to access the data and tools we needed to facilitate the production of whatever it was we worked on. Technology has revolutionised the workplace and made our working environment more flexible and accessible, in ways we could not have imagined twenty years ago. Now, cloud computing and mobile devices mean we can work anywhere and mastering the technology is a key competency, enabling productivity and driving revenue growth. Career management in the cloud Employees expect to work in an open-ended mode, when they want and where they choose, using their own devices and collaborating in online and virtual environments. Our connected, mobile, social work practices are allowing employers to redesign jobs and workspaces while workers are choosing non-traditional and non-linear career paths. We work in an ecosystem of partners, clients, collaborators, customers and co-workers building and exploiting networks of contacts to form teams and manage projects. Working in an information rich environment more of us are knowledge workers engaged in integrated, multifunctional and self-coordinated work and we value flexibility and autonomy. In the old workplace the psychological contract was about job security and the career ladder. In the 21st century we focus on competency development, continuous learning, and work-life balance. The brightest and best will manage their careers aiming to be versatile and agile in exploiting the opportunities available to them. Better than machines The world of work is evolving at breakneck pace and sophisticated software technologies are no longer confined to routine manufacturing tasks, machine learning means that tasks undertaken in a whole swathe of workers in skilled and professional careers will see structured, predictable work taken over by computers. The good news is that employers value innovative thinking, flexibility, creativity, social capital and the strategic intelligence that characterise the things humans still do better than machines. More of us work not for an organisation, but using a co-worker platform we market our skills and work on specific projects using social technology to network and build our brand, reputation and reach. There’s little job security and no benefits package, but a whole lot more freedom and happily for most organisations competitive advantage will continue to be based on people rather than microprocessors. Technological advances have been changing the nature of work for hundreds of years. Agricultural workers resisted the introduction of farm machinery, hosiery workers forced the inventor of a stocking knitting machine to leave the country, the introduction of computers to our offices in the 1970’s worried many but we survived. Technology changes the way we work but it’s not the end of work, not yet, just the way we work now.

Resume Writing Course Outline - The Basics

Resume Writing Course Outline - The BasicsMost of the time, a resume writing course outline is a great tool to help you go over the basics of applying for jobs. Here are some things to consider when you are going to learn how to create a resume outline.First of all, your outline should include the type of job descriptions that you are looking for. Most likely, you will be focusing on being able to find information that can help you find a job. These job descriptions might include: administrative, research, accounting, marketing, customer service, or even management positions.As you go over the resume writing course outline, it is important to get all of your information organized. This means that you should know where you are at in terms of education and experience. Once you have this information, you should then know where you are at with the education level. From there, you should think about what skills you would like to showcase.For instance, if you are going to a resume writing course, you might want to consider taking classes related to the kinds of information that you are looking for. If you have always been interested in computer applications, this might be a good idea.Some people may prefer to take a resume writing course that focuses on specific fields. Maybe you are interested in marketing, or communication. If you are going to find an online college or school, this might be a good idea.Since you will be taking classes related to the specific field, you might want to focus on these courses first. If you feel that you are not ready to do that, consider taking a resume writing course that focuses on how to write a great cover letter. Then you can move on to the actual work that you need to do.When you are going to take a resume writing course, make sure that you understand all of the necessary information before you take the class. By doing this, you will be better prepared for the class and can put yourself ahead of the game.In this article, we touch ed on some of the right tools for a resume writing course outline. Remember, the first step to building a great resume is to remember the basic elements.

Resume Writing - Try the Online Author Writing

Resume Writing - Try the Online Author WritingIn the past, many writers made use of free resume templates to bring their job application to a good shape. However, today, they are not being used anymore because employers prefer to hire people who have done their own research on the company and their capabilities. You can try your luck in this regard by reading through resume samples online.There are numerous sites on the Internet where you can find samples only. These samples provide you with a plethora of topics to present in your resume. But remember, you must try your hand at all of them because if you don't, your potential employer might simply skip over the resume. So, if you want to make your resume stand out, you need to do the necessary groundwork in order to get noticed.The first thing that you need to do is check out the online site. Although they are free, make sure that you are going to get something real and not a template. It is also important that you read the informati on about the author to make sure that they are really employed by the company that you are trying to get a resume from. After all, you will be relying on them to tell you how their work will benefit you. Make sure that you do not end up paying for something that you will not get.Research the author on the site you are using. You can read about their experiences in the industry that they work in. In addition, if you can find out the areas that the author has learned in the company that he works in, you will be able to relate it to the areas of your industry. This is a big advantage when applying for a resume.Interview them in a formal manner. As much as possible, make sure that you are able to get their permission before talking to them directly. That way, you will be able to gain a better perspective of what they are talking about and more importantly, how they came about those ideas. You may even want to test their patience and ask them what motivated them in the course of doing th eir research.Once you get permission, try to look for some common questions that you may have and answer them truthfully. As much as possible, you should be able to prove that you know more than the authors' claims and this is an indication that you can write a good resume. After all, you are the one making the calls so it is your responsibility to make sure that the information you give is authentic.Finally, make sure that you present yourself as a professional resume writer. Remember that you will be presenting them your resume so make sure that it has the right touch. Employers would rather go for someone who is professional in all aspects instead of a person who do not seem to be that way.In summary, the practice of online author writing helps a lot in being able to express yourself. Once you understand the process, it will surely be easier for you to produce a good resume.

Influence Leaders Are Not Colorfast

Influence Leaders Are Not Colorfast The people we surround ourselves with have a big influence on how we think and behave, as well as how we are perceived.   That’s why parents care that their kids are not running with the “wrong crowd”. The same holds true for the people you choose to work with and, most importantly, to work for or follow.   To use a laundry analogy, bosses and leaders are not colorfast â€" their ethos rubs off on the people in their teams, the people who follow them.   And it can happen subtly, without you even knowing it.   It’s called culture â€" that “something in the air or water”. I recently saw such a shift in the parents from our kids’ arch rival high school, a group we’ve met 3-4 times a year at games and tournaments over the last six years. When Susan was the Team Mom, the parent group came across as vocal, aggressive and highly competitive, which is pretty much how she would describe herself.   Nice enough on an individual basis, but quite a force as a group. Now, with Dave as Team Mom (yes, that’s what they call him), the whole atmosphere has relaxed and these parents appear “kinder and gentler” as a group.   Dave, by the way, is happily retired and quite easy-going. With one change of leadership, the culture has shifted perceptibly.   And that’s just with the informal parents group of a high school.   Imagine what happens with more official organizations. Whether it’s the volunteer parent organization or your career, choose your leaders and bosses carefully.   They are likely to shape the kind of leader and person you become, consciously or subconsciously. And if you are in a position of leadership, think about what aspects you want to rub off on your team, and create the kind of culture you would be proud to join. Since few of us are immune to adopting the colors of the leaders and people around us, it’s best to choose consciously and choose well.

Design Your Job Search For Success

Design Your Job Search For Success A job search or career change is like building a home: both require thought, research, and careful planning to be successful. When you look at blueprints for a custom-built home, you see the wisdom of many experts compiled to create the perfect house. Codes and construction standards, design details and homeowner’s dreams it’s all there in the blueprints, ready to become reality. If the experts aren’t part of the design process, those blueprints will be missing something. It’s like a kitchen designed by someone who only eats at restaurants; the non-cook has no grasp on what is practical for a kitchen. You could end up with cupboards too small for cereal boxes, counters with no outlets to plug the toaster into, and an oven that can’t be opened when standing in front of the stove because the island is too close. With a job search, there are similar problems that can arise. If you are trying to design your career plans without expert advice, you are going to miss some important factors that will cause problems later on. It’s just the way things work; we learn through mistakes, and if we are smart, we learn from others mistakes too. When you are keeping up-to-date with regular reading of available resources you are going to be able to see where you can do things yourself and where to call in an expert. Our Job Search Resources list contains all you need to accomplish this goal, with links to many experts and tools. You can find links to: career research and exploration job search sites for free or pay social networking salary calculators self-assessments and much more The more expertise invested in designing the plan, the better your blueprint for a successful job search or career change will be.