JibberJobber FAQ

JibberJobber FAQ General How much does a JibberJobber membership cost? The Regular account is free, forever. You dont have to upgrade, but you have the option to. Many users have logged in hundreds of times without ever upgrading because the Regular level is so powerful. You can upgrade to one of two different levels: Silver: $5 per month Premium: $9.95 per month Click here to compare benefits of each type of membership. WHEN YOU GO FROM SILVER OR PREMIUM TO REGULAR (FREE) YOU DO NOT LOSE ANY OF YOUR DATA. Some people start with a Free account, then upgrade for a while, then downgrade back to Free. No problem! That is how we designed it. What is JibberJobber? JibberJobber is your Personal Relationship Manager for your career. Just as a salesperson would use a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system, like Salesforce.com or Goldmine or ACT!, to keep track of their sales leads, JibberJobber helps you keep track of your job search, networking contacts and other career management information. Many businesses, especially entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and people who have a need to manage a relationship, use JibberJobber as their CRM. For example, we use JibberJobber as our relationship management tool as we network into companies. Who uses JibberJobber? Job seekers most of the signups we get are people who are actively in a job search, or know they are getting downsized soon, or unhappily employed and looking for something better. People who are happily employed whether they are networking for a promotion or simply want a tool to help manage their professional relationships, plenty of JibberJobber members are not in a job search but simply want a tool to keep Me, Inc. organized. Business owners Running a business is all about relationships, and business owners use JibberJobber to track relationships, company information, important documents and more. How can I get JibberJobber help? Use the Help link at the bottom of every page. Or, go to the Video tutorials found on the Tools dropdown menu. Or, use the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. Or, come to the every-other-week live webinar to ask specific questions. What if I already use Monster, headhunters and other resources? JibberJobber does not replace those tools, it simply complements them! We designed JibberJobber to be complementary to any career or networking resource you can find, including job boards, recruiters and headhunters, career coaches, networking books (Never Eat Alone, Some Assembly Required, etc.), social networks and more. Where else can you store, track and organize all of the information you come across? You might be able to do a little in LinkedIn or Facebook, but those are only limited to who you are connected with thats why you should use JibberJobber, as a complement. How is this different than LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.? JibberJobber is complementary to online social networks. JibberJobber helps you manage and organize the information you collect from social networks. In LinkedIn you can connect with others but you can not rank the relationship, log notes about your relationship, create action items, tie them to companies. [update: LinkedIn is starting to offer some of these features but there are significant issues using LinkedIn as a CRM like, what happens if you somehow get locked out of your LinkedIn account for violating a ToS that you didnt know about?] ] JibberJobber allows you to do all of this in a private setting. You can import contacts from any system that exports to a csv file, such as CardScan, Outlook, Gmail, etc. We do not care where your contacts come from, and they do not have to connect with you. They are your contacts and you should be able to log whatever information you want about them which is why you would use JibberJobber. What is the best way to use JibberJobber? As CEO of Me, Inc. you need a professional tool to help manage all of the customers, vendors and business relationships you have (including employers). Supposedly we will have at least ten job changes in our career (some say we will have over thirty). Experts say around eighty percent of jobs are found through networking, and JibberJobber is the tool to help you manage those network relationships. Additionally, you should have a list of target companies that you track, current resumes and reference letters, responses to questions like tell me about yourself, and more. As you use JibberJobber over time the amount of information you gather grows and the value to you increases. How long should I use JibberJobber? JibberJobber is a tool to use throughout your professional career. Do you want to lose track of that headhunter that was so helpful three years ago? What about the e-mail address of that HR manager from the company you really wanted to work for? JibberJobber is the place to keep this information, whether you are passive or active in your job hunt. Having all your contacts at your fingertips could be priceless. Why shouldnt I just use a spreadsheet? You can make your own spreadsheet to manage your information, which is kind of how JibberJobber started. Here are some reasons why we wouldnt go that route: The free version of JibberJobber already does more than what your Excel spreadsheet could do. If you are like most people, your spreadsheet will continually change, until it gets to be too much to manage, or not make sense anymore. If you lose your Excel file (it was on your computer at work, and since you got laid off, um, you dont have access to it or your computer crashes), then you lose all of your information (and possibly, you lose your mind). How many spreadsheets have you started before that are meaningless now? JibberJobbers features will only improve and be more relevant to you as time goes on. This is only for the engineer-minded people out there: We know you spend hours, days and weeks creating and tweaking your spreadsheet. We hear it from you and from your coaches and counselors. Stop wasting your time tweaking and start your job search. JibberJobber is already set up just use it and then go network! Whats in the future for JibberJobber? Since we launched in May, 2006 we have continually enhanced the system for YOU. We have a list a mile long and could keep busy for the next 2 years developing stuff you want, and refining what we have. Our development priorities are to enhance the existing user experience and add new features that are commonly requested. How do I sign up, and what next? Click here to create your account. You will then have a lifetime free account with the option to upgrade. Once you login you get 14 days of the Premium level at no cost (this is the Trial Premium period full Premium features, and we dont charge you a thing) we encourage you to import contacts from another system during those 14 days! How do I delete my account? To delete an account, simply click on My Account, and then the Delete Account tab. This will take you to a page where you can tell us why you are leaving (yes, we want to know), and then you have to click the checkbox saying you really do want to delete your entire account, and then click a button to delete the account. All of the data you have entered will be deleted, and not accessible anymore. How do I change my personal information submitted on JibberJobber? Click on My Account. In this page you can change your general information, password and email address. How can I get in touch with Jason Alba? You can get in touch with Jason through the contact us form or email him at Jason@JibberJobber.com. Privacy Is JibberJobber (and my data) secure? JibberJobber is a secure site there are multiple places that we encrypt. There is even a secure version button at the bottom of every browser for additional security. How does JibberJobber protect my privacy? Your data is 100% private we do not use the data that you put into the system for any purpose other than supporting your data/system. The data that you put in is yours (how refreshing!). The data is not shared with any outside organizations or 3rd parties. We store anonymous user information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of our users. Our profiling is always anonymous and never tied to the users. Sign Up/ Sign In What if I did not receive the verification email? You should receive a verification e-mail within minutes of registering. If you dont, please login to JibberJobber and click on My Account from the top menu, click Verification Email. Make sure the email address you entered is spelled correctly! If you never get your e-mail, please check your junk or spam folders. Finally, if none of this works, use the Contact Us form and we can verify it on our end. Memberships Can I give a gift membership subscription to someone else? We are happy to assist you with that. Let us know trought the Contact Us form Tell us how you want to pay it (PayPal or just by credit card) and your friends name. What if I forget my password? Click on the forgot your password? on by the login and go through that process. Once you get logged in again go to My Account, Password and update your password to something youll remember. How do I reset my password? To change your password, just log in to your account using your current password. Click on My Account and go to the Password tab. Fill out the form there How do I switch my account to a new e-mail address? Click on My Account and go to the Email tab. Type in your new email address and your JibberJobber password. How do I cancel a premium upgrade, made through PayPal? According to PayPals FAQ: Log In to your PayPal account. Click the History tab. Click the Details of the subscription in question. Click Cancel Subscription. You have successfully canceled the subscription. Do I have to pay online, with a credit card, to upgrade? You have two options: pay using your credit card or through Paypal. Go to the Upgrade page (link at the bottom of all pages) to learn more. I have problems paying with Paypal, can you help me? Report any problem related with payments through the Contact Us form and we gladly try to help. Refunds JibberJobber services are billed in advance and are not refundable. There are no refunds or credits for partial months of Service, or refunds for unused months. Contacts How do I import contacts? This is a Premium feature. Mouse over Tools from the top menu and click on the Import/Export link. Go through the process on that page. How do I enter the same Log Entry for multiple Contacts? There are two ways to enter the same Log Entry for multiple Contacts: Go to the Network List Panel and select the checkboxes of the Contacts you want to enter the Log Entry for. Below the List Panel click on the Add a Log Entry icon. Create the Log Entry in the box that comes up and it will be associated to every record you chose. To do it that way requires a Premium account. The other way to do this is on a Log Entry window go to the Contacts tab and add any names you want the Log Entry to be added to. Why dont I see all my contacts on the Network List Panel? If you have something in the search box right above the List Panel then you are filtering your data on that phrase. If so, delete it out and click the search button this clears that filter and you should see all of your contacts again. Companies What is, and how do I enter a Global Company? A Global Company is a company that you share with other JibberJobber users. This is helpful if you are out of ideas on what companies you should look at in your job search. You create a Global Company from the Add Company page. The first checkbox, at the top, says Add this company to the global company map. When you check that box, some of the general information is shared with other JibberJobber users. You will not share Notes, log entries, Contacts, and other stuff basically we are sharing the name, location and that type of general stuff. What is the best way to put email conversations into JibberJobber? Free (Regular) users can copy and paste relevant information from an email (or, email thread) into a Log Entry for the Contact (or Company or Job Posting). Premium users can use the AWESOME time-saving feature of the special email address to create a Log Entry when they send an email. Watch this video for all the details. Pricing Do I have to upgrade/pay for this service? No. You get a free account for life. You have the option of upgrading (and downgrading) as necessary. You can see the different levels here. Is there any type of discount for a longer-term subscription? Yes, you can get discounts by upgrading for 6+ months (click here for pricing). You can also save with the bundle packages. Can I pay one month at a time? Yes. Coaching Im a coach can I be a JibberJobber Partner? Please use the Contact Us form for more information on this program. Can I participate on your advisory boards? We are currently not expanding the advisory board. You can use the Contact Us form to submit information about your qualifications for this role and tell us about your JibberJobber experience. The best advisors are those who have relevant industry experience (in the career space) or are JibberJobber users. Upgrade Levels What is Regular, Silver and Premium? Click here to compare account features If I subscribe to the service at the premium level, what happens to my data if I downgrade once I find a job? Is it all there the next time I need to look for a job and upgrade to premium again? You get a lifetime free account (Regular) with the option to upgrade to (or downgrade from) a Premium account as you wish. When you downgrade you will not lose any of your data it is all still there and accessible to you. You can associate your Contacts to Companies, create Log Entries, etc. If you are over the limit on the number of records you can have you wont be able to add a new record, but youll still be able to see your data and use it. Anymore questions? Ask them on the Contact Us form JibberJobber FAQ General How much does a JibberJobber membership cost? The Regular account is free, forever. You dont have to upgrade, but you have the option to. Many users have logged in hundreds of times without ever upgrading because the Regular level is so powerful. You can upgrade to one of two different levels: Silver: $5 per month Premium: $9.95 per month Click here to compare benefits of each type of membership. WHEN YOU GO FROM SILVER OR PREMIUM TO REGULAR (FREE) YOU DO NOT LOSE ANY OF YOUR DATA. Some people start with a Free account, then upgrade for a while, then downgrade back to Free. No problem! That is how we designed it. What is JibberJobber? JibberJobber is your Personal Relationship Manager for your career. Just as a salesperson would use a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system, like Salesforce.com or Goldmine or ACT!, to keep track of their sales leads, JibberJobber helps you keep track of your job search, networking contacts and other career management information. Many businesses, especially entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and people who have a need to manage a relationship, use JibberJobber as their CRM. For example, we use JibberJobber as our relationship management tool as we network into companies. Who uses JibberJobber? Job seekers most of the signups we get are people who are actively in a job search, or know they are getting downsized soon, or unhappily employed and looking for something better. People who are happily employed whether they are networking for a promotion or simply want a tool to help manage their professional relationships, plenty of JibberJobber members are not in a job search but simply want a tool to keep Me, Inc. organized. Business owners Running a business is all about relationships, and business owners use JibberJobber to track relationships, company information, important documents and more. How can I get JibberJobber help? Use the Help link at the bottom of every page. Or, go to the Video tutorials found on the Tools dropdown menu. Or, use the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. Or, come to the every-other-week live webinar to ask specific questions. What if I already use Monster, headhunters and other resources? JibberJobber does not replace those tools, it simply complements them! We designed JibberJobber to be complementary to any career or networking resource you can find, including job boards, recruiters and headhunters, career coaches, networking books (Never Eat Alone, Some Assembly Required, etc.), social networks and more. Where else can you store, track and organize all of the information you come across? You might be able to do a little in LinkedIn or Facebook, but those are only limited to who you are connected with thats why you should use JibberJobber, as a complement. How is this different than LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.? JibberJobber is complementary to online social networks. JibberJobber helps you manage and organize the information you collect from social networks. In LinkedIn you can connect with others but you can not rank the relationship, log notes about your relationship, create action items, tie them to companies. [update: LinkedIn is starting to offer some of these features but there are significant issues using LinkedIn as a CRM like, what happens if you somehow get locked out of your LinkedIn account for violating a ToS that you didnt know about?] ] JibberJobber allows you to do all of this in a private setting. You can import contacts from any system that exports to a csv file, such as CardScan, Outlook, Gmail, etc. We do not care where your contacts come from, and they do not have to connect with you. They are your contacts and you should be able to log whatever information you want about them which is why you would use JibberJobber. What is the best way to use JibberJobber? As CEO of Me, Inc. you need a professional tool to help manage all of the customers, vendors and business relationships you have (including employers). Supposedly we will have at least ten job changes in our career (some say we will have over thirty). Experts say around eighty percent of jobs are found through networking, and JibberJobber is the tool to help you manage those network relationships. Additionally, you should have a list of target companies that you track, current resumes and reference letters, responses to questions like tell me about yourself, and more. As you use JibberJobber over time the amount of information you gather grows and the value to you increases. How long should I use JibberJobber? JibberJobber is a tool to use throughout your professional career. Do you want to lose track of that headhunter that was so helpful three years ago? What about the e-mail address of that HR manager from the company you really wanted to work for? JibberJobber is the place to keep this information, whether you are passive or active in your job hunt. Having all your contacts at your fingertips could be priceless. Why shouldnt I just use a spreadsheet? You can make your own spreadsheet to manage your information, which is kind of how JibberJobber started. Here are some reasons why we wouldnt go that route: The free version of JibberJobber already does more than what your Excel spreadsheet could do. If you are like most people, your spreadsheet will continually change, until it gets to be too much to manage, or not make sense anymore. If you lose your Excel file (it was on your computer at work, and since you got laid off, um, you dont have access to it or your computer crashes), then you lose all of your information (and possibly, you lose your mind). How many spreadsheets have you started before that are meaningless now? JibberJobbers features will only improve and be more relevant to you as time goes on. This is only for the engineer-minded people out there: We know you spend hours, days and weeks creating and tweaking your spreadsheet. We hear it from you and from your coaches and counselors. Stop wasting your time tweaking and start your job search. JibberJobber is already set up just use it and then go network! Whats in the future for JibberJobber? Since we launched in May, 2006 we have continually enhanced the system for YOU. We have a list a mile long and could keep busy for the next 2 years developing stuff you want, and refining what we have. Our development priorities are to enhance the existing user experience and add new features that are commonly requested. How do I sign up, and what next? Click here to create your account. You will then have a lifetime free account with the option to upgrade. Once you login you get 14 days of the Premium level at no cost (this is the Trial Premium period full Premium features, and we dont charge you a thing) we encourage you to import contacts from another system during those 14 days! How do I delete my account? To delete an account, simply click on My Account, and then the Delete Account tab. This will take you to a page where you can tell us why you are leaving (yes, we want to know), and then you have to click the checkbox saying you really do want to delete your entire account, and then click a button to delete the account. All of the data you have entered will be deleted, and not accessible anymore. How do I change my personal information submitted on JibberJobber? Click on My Account. In this page you can change your general information, password and email address. How can I get in touch with Jason Alba? You can get in touch with Jason through the contact us form or email him at Jason@JibberJobber.com. Privacy Is JibberJobber (and my data) secure? JibberJobber is a secure site there are multiple places that we encrypt. There is even a secure version button at the bottom of every browser for additional security. How does JibberJobber protect my privacy? Your data is 100% private we do not use the data that you put into the system for any purpose other than supporting your data/system. The data that you put in is yours (how refreshing!). The data is not shared with any outside organizations or 3rd parties. We store anonymous user information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of our users. Our profiling is always anonymous and never tied to the users. Sign Up/ Sign In What if I did not receive the verification email? You should receive a verification e-mail within minutes of registering. If you dont, please login to JibberJobber and click on My Account from the top menu, click Verification Email. Make sure the email address you entered is spelled correctly! If you never get your e-mail, please check your junk or spam folders. Finally, if none of this works, use the Contact Us form and we can verify it on our end. Memberships Can I give a gift membership subscription to someone else? We are happy to assist you with that. Let us know trought the Contact Us form Tell us how you want to pay it (PayPal or just by credit card) and your friends name. What if I forget my password? Click on the forgot your password? on by the login and go through that process. Once you get logged in again go to My Account, Password and update your password to something youll remember. How do I reset my password? To change your password, just log in to your account using your current password. Click on My Account and go to the Password tab. Fill out the form there How do I switch my account to a new e-mail address? Click on My Account and go to the Email tab. Type in your new email address and your JibberJobber password. How do I cancel a premium upgrade, made through PayPal? According to PayPals FAQ: Log In to your PayPal account. Click the History tab. Click the Details of the subscription in question. Click Cancel Subscription. You have successfully canceled the subscription. Do I have to pay online, with a credit card, to upgrade? You have two options: pay using your credit card or through Paypal. Go to the Upgrade page (link at the bottom of all pages) to learn more. I have problems paying with Paypal, can you help me? Report any problem related with payments through the Contact Us form and we gladly try to help. Refunds JibberJobber services are billed in advance and are not refundable. There are no refunds or credits for partial months of Service, or refunds for unused months. Contacts How do I import contacts? This is a Premium feature. Mouse over Tools from the top menu and click on the Import/Export link. Go through the process on that page. How do I enter the same Log Entry for multiple Contacts? There are two ways to enter the same Log Entry for multiple Contacts: Go to the Network List Panel and select the checkboxes of the Contacts you want to enter the Log Entry for. Below the List Panel click on the Add a Log Entry icon. Create the Log Entry in the box that comes up and it will be associated to every record you chose. To do it that way requires a Premium account. The other way to do this is on a Log Entry window go to the Contacts tab and add any names you want the Log Entry to be added to. Why dont I see all my contacts on the Network List Panel? If you have something in the search box right above the List Panel then you are filtering your data on that phrase. If so, delete it out and click the search button this clears that filter and you should see all of your contacts again. Companies What is, and how do I enter a Global Company? A Global Company is a company that you share with other JibberJobber users. This is helpful if you are out of ideas on what companies you should look at in your job search. You create a Global Company from the Add Company page. The first checkbox, at the top, says Add this company to the global company map. When you check that box, some of the general information is shared with other JibberJobber users. You will not share Notes, log entries, Contacts, and other stuff basically we are sharing the name, location and that type of general stuff. What is the best way to put email conversations into JibberJobber? Free (Regular) users can copy and paste relevant information from an email (or, email thread) into a Log Entry for the Contact (or Company or Job Posting). Premium users can use the AWESOME time-saving feature of the special email address to create a Log Entry when they send an email. Watch this video for all the details. Pricing Do I have to upgrade/pay for this service? No. You get a free account for life. You have the option of upgrading (and downgrading) as necessary. You can see the different levels here. Is there any type of discount for a longer-term subscription? Yes, you can get discounts by upgrading for 6+ months (click here for pricing). You can also save with the bundle packages. Can I pay one month at a time? Yes. Coaching Im a coach can I be a JibberJobber Partner? Please use the Contact Us form for more information on this program. Can I participate on your advisory boards? We are currently not expanding the advisory board. You can use the Contact Us form to submit information about your qualifications for this role and tell us about your JibberJobber experience. The best advisors are those who have relevant industry experience (in the career space) or are JibberJobber users. Upgrade Levels What is Regular, Silver and Premium? Click here to compare account features If I subscribe to the service at the premium level, what happens to my data if I downgrade once I find a job? Is it all there the next time I need to look for a job and upgrade to premium again? You get a lifetime free account (Regular) with the option to upgrade to (or downgrade from) a Premium account as you wish. When you downgrade you will not lose any of your data it is all still there and accessible to you. You can associate your Contacts to Companies, create Log Entries, etc. If you are over the limit on the number of records you can have you wont be able to add a new record, but youll still be able to see your data and use it. Anymore questions? Ask them on the Contact Us form

How to Write Cleaning on a Resume - Tips on How to Effectively Use Resumes to Land a Job

How to Write Cleaning on a Resume - Tips on How to Effectively Use Resumes to Land a JobWriting cleaning on a resume is a must for every candidate who wants to land a job. While you can't claim you've done the most cleaning tasks, but what matters is you've been employed with an organization that does cleaning jobs for other people. This could be either for a residential property or a business in the city.You can have the most to contribute in a cleaning company but only if you have the right information to give your references. Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc. are among the most basic duties in the industry.Not only the education background but the activities and skills to be used in the company are also vital. The most significant one is how long you've been employed. If you've been employed for a while, it's hard to change positions or departments, so it's necessary to be able to produce enough references to get hired in a different position. Usually, new businesses wou ld hire someone who's been with them for a period of time.A formal resume with impressive references will help you to get hired in this type of job. Make sure you have all the relevant details that will be shown to potential employers, like previous employment. Aside from that, you should know how to write cleaning on a resume by adding appropriate information to boost your chances of getting hired.Aside from learning how to write cleaning on a resume, you should also focus on skills that a prospective employer will be looking for. For example, you can add in your skills on the cleaning equipment you're going to use on a regular basis. Learn how to clean a car or a house, a skill that will make you stand out among the crowd. You can also discuss your work history and accomplishments.People who really know how to write are the ones who are able to collect information and provide concise yet detailed information. In short, they know how to write a resume by writing effectively. They k now how to use their words well to express their thoughts in a way that will make their references interested in them.A good example of how to write cleaning on a resume is learning how to use your space wisely. Fill up as much space as you can so the references can see what kind of person you are. People can tell you more about yourself with your references.When you learn how to write cleaning on a resume, you'll surely land a job. This kind of work requires a person to express themselves clearly with their written references.

Grad Diary offers FREE Diary resource tracking application deadlines

Grad Diary offers FREE Diary resource tracking application deadlines An online job and careers site Graddiary.com offers a free online diary resource tracking job application deadlines of major companies in the UK. Grad Diary also offers the same tool to other careers services with the option of adding the local university careers events onto it and displaying it on the careers page. For example, we came across this diary page of University of Leicester in collaboration with Grad Diary. We have added an application deadline page to Career Geek Blog too to make use of this excellent free resource and help students and graduates be on top of graduate application deadlines. Grad Diary was set up by two founders in 2010. It is an online start-up that was founded on the back of a large data set of a student survey and is built on sound analytical implementation, which is presented in a visual friendly manner. Something I personally like. Quite simply, the diary looks like this: You can add your local careers events to it as well through a login page. I had the opportunity to try this out, courtesy of Joseph Morris, COO, Graddiary.com. And I think it is something every careers services should at least look into. You can customise your own Graddiary.com calendar here. The website Graddiary.com has many other features, in addition to the calendar, including  Company Profiles Insider Interviews Forum and more If you want to know the inside story of what happens at a company from the graduate or interns point of view, you should read Grad diarys insider interviews. They provide valuable insight into the real world of work. Here is what Joseph Morris, COO, Graddiary.com had to say when asked about Grad Diary, Grad Diary is a resource created for students looking for graduate jobs and internships, focused on helping you succeed in the application process and get the job you want. A key tool is the great database of companies and application deadlines. The Calendar feature simplifies the stressful task of keeping track of when to apply, and we want to make sure that this information is easily accessible. We are proud to offer our free embeddable calendar for student blogs, careers service and society websites. This simple tool means that we are able to share our hard work with more students, and at the same time allow the websites to add a great resource without the need to invest a lot of time and effort. So, who is using it so far? Well, having had a look at Grad diarys Partners, I can tell you they have some impressive names already on-board who use the Grad Diary calendar, including University of Sussex Careers and Employability Centre, Durham University Law Society, etc. Rarely do I see something so cool and flexible come up for use in the careers market. Grad Diary has definitely produced a gem. It has to reach a lot more students and graduates and the ease of its implementation means I can see it being used by a lot more careers services, university societies, and even the academic arms of Students Unions. 5

How to Get Hiring Managers Involved in the Recruitment Process

How to Get Hiring Managers Involved in the Recruitment Process A topic of conversation at Sourcecon Fall 2015 (a national conference for recruiters and sourcers to learn about different recruitment tools and strategies) was: how to get hiring managers involved in the recruitment process. Here was my advice on how to do this… First the challenge. Many hiring managers say: “Why do I need to send a message to my connections regarding job opportunities, isn’t that the recruiters’ role?” Yes, it is the recruiter’s job but recruiting is a team sport and managers cannot just sit back and wait. They must be involved. The Solution. I’m fortunate to work with many proactive hiring managers; here is how I’ve turned them into ‘sourcers’ and ‘recruiters’: Start with the simple stuff: give everyone a voice. Practically speaking, this involves having hiring managers promote the roles you’re working on together. Give your Hiring Managers instructions on what to write; for example: “We’re hiring and growing into 2016.” “Check out our career page” “I’m hiring a team of (fill in the blank) #JoinUs” Provide job related content your Hiring Manager can easily copy and paste into their social media channels [i.e. LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook]. Working on your hiring managers LinkedIn profile. Some easy things to do in the Summary section include: Adding: “We’re Hiring” Under the headline of your LinkedIn profile you can include: [ie. CEO Were hiring Software Engineers, connect with me!] Also, include content under the published section that promotes the employer brand. Create a social media calendar for your Hiring Managers. Another part of the ‘push back’ thing most Hiring Managers say: “I would post updates online but I don’t have the time.” I create a calendar for them with specific pre-written posts including: where to post [which social media channel] and on what day. A simple copy and paste- similar to what’s noted above: “We’re hiring and growing into 2016.” Lunch and Source. Have your recruitment team host a lunch and source day: recruiters sit with your Hiring Managers during a ‘catered’ lunch and begin sourcing through their LinkedIn connections. The idea here is, some Hiring Managers forget they’ve worked with some pretty remarkable people throughout their professional career we want these people! Arranging for your hiring managers to speak at meet-ups and events. Groups, meet-ups and associations are always looking for content and speakers. Work with your Hiring Managers to create a short list of topics they can speak on and help create their bio. Reach out to the leaders of these groups and pitch your Managers as presenters. Remind your Managers. This helps with the engagement and connection part it also helps with their own professional brand. The Payoff. Engaging Hiring Managers in the recruiting process will bring a larger talent pool, greater employer branding and a hopefully a quick and easier hiring process.

Create a Communication Resume

Create a Communication ResumeA communication resume is very important to a future employer and it should not be left until the last minute. An applicant needs to make sure that he has proofread the document and that he has corrected all errors before sending it off.There are a number of different types of communication resumes that an applicant can create. For example, an applicant can create a business communication resume which includes ideas for networking events, presentations, and conferences.This type of resume focuses on a person's career goals, skills, educational achievements, and personal experiences. Additionally, this type of resume highlights the accomplishments of a job applicant. An applicant should emphasize what he or she does best.A career highlight may include words like; 'an outstanding driving instructor'specializes in adventure travel.' If an applicant's work experiences are listed with one word or two then it is best to indicate those by using a brief sentence to describe each. The sentence could contain one word to describe the term used, two to describe a couple of words, and three to describe a larger word.In addition to spelling and grammar, the language used in a communication resume should be clear. Many employers will be checking to see if the resume and letters are legible and contain the correct spellings of each candidate's name.Each paragraph in a communication resume should be organized and contain the most relevant information in the most logical order. A good strategy for organizing a communication resume is to make sure that all sentences are numbered. These numbers indicate where the letter begins and ends.Finally, when writing a letter for an employer, the letter should include the applicant's name, address, and telephone number. The recipient of the letter should always ensure that all correspondence is kept up to date. It is important that the employer receives a copy of the application along with a letter describing th e qualifications of the applicant.Communication resumes are very important to employers and should not be left until the last minute. To ensure that the document is well-written and well-organized, the applicant must proofread and re-proofread the document.

Have You Got a Business Exit Strategy

Have You Got a Business Exit Strategy If you have been running your business for a while to build up your assets, and to retire early, you might need to start thinking about your exit strategy. To successfully pass on, sell, or create a residual income off your business, you will need to plan your finances, protect your assets, and create value in terms of knowledge and reputation. Below you will find a few tips on how to get started with creating an exit strategy for your business. Your Books To successfully exit your business at a profit, you will need to ensure that your books are in order. After all, it is crucial for investors and potential buyers to know that there are no hidden risks in buying a business. You should always consult with a financial planner and an accountant who will tell you what you need to improve on if you would like to exit your business and get more money for it. Your Strategy Without a clear strategy, a buyer will not know what to do with your business. You should always create an exit strategy and showcase how you are looking to build more assets based on opportunities you have spotted. This will make your company more appealing to other people in your industry, and you can create a valuable asset to pass on. If you are thinking about planning your succession and carrying on with the current strategy, you will need to train people to do your job. Market Share The greater your market share is and the better you can demonstrate your brand’s strengths, the more money buyers are likely to pay for your company. Even if you would like to retain the shares in your company and get profits on the trading income, your influence after the transition will be limited, so you should improve your brand’s strength and visibility continuously. If your business  is struggling to maintain its market share and you need to exit early, you will need to get in touch with a commercial litigation lawyer to get an overview of your different options. Organizational Knowledge One of the main assets of your company will be the organizational knowledge you built up. Your experience and skills have a lot to do with the success of the business. Passing this on and sharing knowledge in the organization will help you maintain the operations even after you take a step back from your company. Reputation Another valuable asset you can turn into cash when exiting your business is your reputation. You need to protect it at any price. No matter if you are no longer taking an active role in day-to-day management, you will need to monitor what is going on in the industry and check whether or not the company is still holding on to its original value and mission. There are several ways you can build an exit strategy, but your financial standing, your brand visibility, and the market share will determine the success of your project.

Social Media Welcome to the Revolution

Social Media Welcome to the Revolution 0 Flares 0 Flares Friends, I have a bone to pick.  Unfortunately, the people that need to hear me out might never read this blog post, or view the video Ive embedded below.  As youll see in the video, 96% of  Generation  Y has joined a social network.  My beef is with the remaining 4%.  Some of my close friends have decided Social Media is not for them, was never for them, and never will be.  Well, Im sorry friends but youre going about it all wrong.  Social Media is not for you, its for us, for Generation Y.  Social Media, in short is a way for all of us to stay connected, an information channel that brings news and communication to us quickly, and will also prove to be a way that we can leave our mark on the world.  Why would you not want to be a part of that?  What is wrong with you?  I really should be more cruel with my words, youll never read this anyway. Im growing frustrated as I write this, or maybe Im just getting hungry.  Ill go eat a turkey sandwich while you watch the video below.  Please pass this on to any Generation Y friends that are avoiding joining us.  Tell them, Corn on the Job says to get over yourself.  Thanks. Also, I should point out that if you like the video, you should visit  www.socialnomics.com

Job seekers need to do more than dream to honor Dr. MLK -

Job seekers need to do more than dream to honor Dr. MLK - Dr. Martin Luther King offered many inspiring messages. As we honor him, it seems fitting to remember his message of hope. His “I Have A Dream” address was delivered in a time when most of his “dreams” really seemed to be just that. Its important to recognize that having dreams isn’t enough. Dr. King and other leaders of the Civil Rights movement recognized that hard work and sacrifice was key to success. Thinking outside of the box, organizing peaceful marches…Civil disobedience. All of these at a great cost, but prepared and enacted with great hope. Every job seeker can take something away from these optimistic messages. Maybe the message is as simple as a reminder that hope is important, even when it is hard to muster. Maybe the more important take-away is that nothing worthwhile comes without hard work and effort. No matter the message, as the nation pauses to honor Dr. King, this is a good time for job seekers to stop and think about how to harness hope with hard work to move forward with an optimistic job hunt. Or, take another lesson from King and turn this day into a day of service and volunteer. It’s a great way to spend the holiday, with added benefits for job seekers. If YOU have a dream, but need help getting there, I can help with every part of your job hunt! Need a great resume? Tips to use social networking? Interview coaching? If you need help mobilizing your networks and your job search plans learn more about how I can help you! While you’re at it, don’t forget those social networks! Be sure to become a fan of Keppie Careers on Facebook…I’d be thrilled to have you as part of the community! Since we’re on the subject of doing something new…Are you on Twitter? Jump on and touch base with me @keppie_careers.