Insider Information Video Library Preview Ash Buckles

Insider Information Video Library Preview Ash Buckles Last month I introduced the new video library. This was my Big Announcement (read here). I have been working on transcribing the Ask The Expert Interviews I did a few years back, and I finally have the FIRST Insider Information interview edited and transcribed.  Well, actually, its not as edited as I would have liked. There are a few sentences that I wish were edited out (where we talk about editing how ironic). And, I was being attacked by a fly during most the the interview and by the end you could see my patience had worn thin Nonetheless,  this is a great preview to what well have in the video library. This interview is with a hiring manager and is only 34 minutes long. Too long, you say? Yes, it is. But remember, you can search on keywords or topics, and well highlight the certain parts of that interview that meet your search criteria just for you. Over the course of this year Ill add as many interviews as I can, with hiring managers, HR professionals, and recruiters.  I even have some interviews with ATS providers so you can get a feel for what and how they think, and how that affects you. To get a taste of whats coming, check out the interview below, with Ash Buckles.  Ash shares a lot of good insight into the hiring process.  We learn what this hiring manager thinks about resumes, digital dirt, your presentation, how to talk about gaps in your work history, and more. If you like where we are going with this, you can pay for access to the entire Insider Information Video Library (which includes my LinkedIn videos, and more).  The pricing is simple: month to month: $9.95 a month  (upgrade now) one year: $99 (bonus: plus an extra 6 months, as we ramp up the content) (upgrade now) BEST DEAL: one year, bundled with JibberJobber one year: $120  (bonus: plus an extra 6 months, as we ramp up the content) (upgrade now) NOTE: If you are a career coach or outplacement firm, email me for special bulk pricing: Jason@JibberJobber.com Heres the interview with Ash enjoy! Insider Information Video Library Preview Ash Buckles Last month I introduced the new video library. This was my Big Announcement (read here). I have been working on transcribing the Ask The Expert Interviews I did a few years back, and I finally have the FIRST Insider Information interview edited and transcribed.  Well, actually, its not as edited as I would have liked. There are a few sentences that I wish were edited out (where we talk about editing how ironic). And, I was being attacked by a fly during most the the interview and by the end you could see my patience had worn thin Nonetheless,  this is a great preview to what well have in the video library. This interview is with a hiring manager and is only 34 minutes long. Too long, you say? Yes, it is. But remember, you can search on keywords or topics, and well highlight the certain parts of that interview that meet your search criteria just for you. Over the course of this year Ill add as many interviews as I can, with hiring managers, HR professionals, and recruiters.  I even have some interviews with ATS providers so you can get a feel for what and how they think, and how that affects you. To get a taste of whats coming, check out the interview below, with Ash Buckles.  Ash shares a lot of good insight into the hiring process.  We learn what this hiring manager thinks about resumes, digital dirt, your presentation, how to talk about gaps in your work history, and more. If you like where we are going with this, you can pay for access to the entire Insider Information Video Library (which includes my LinkedIn videos, and more).  The pricing is simple: month to month: $9.95 a month  (upgrade now) one year: $99 (bonus: plus an extra 6 months, as we ramp up the content) (upgrade now) BEST DEAL: one year, bundled with JibberJobber one year: $120  (bonus: plus an extra 6 months, as we ramp up the content) (upgrade now) NOTE: If you are a career coach or outplacement firm, email me for special bulk pricing: Jason@JibberJobber.com Heres the interview with Ash enjoy!

LYCF 2.0 LIVE Prep School is Here and YOU are invited! Starts September 15th! - Classy Career Girl

LYCF 2.0 LIVE Prep School is Here and YOU are invited! Starts September 15th! Its Anna! I told you  yesterday about your Prep School ticket. Just checking in. Have you taken advantage of reserving your spot? I had a little feedback that there was some confusion about my blog post  yesterday so I am making this post  clear as mud.   The fabulous news is that Prep School 2.0 is only $25  to YOU until September 16th. All you have to do is register here. So, what is Love Your Career Formula 2.0 Prep School all about? Love Your Career Formula 2.0 Prep School is 3 incredible nights with me  designed to get you ready for your career change. Whether you want to change industries, companies or start a business, Prep School is designed perfectly to get you ready this fall.   You will have the opportunity to ask Anna questions and go through the Prep School Plan side-by-side with a community of over 100 women all at once. If you want support and accountability, Love Your Career Formula 2.0 Prep School is where you will find it so you can and will have the success you want.   Check out this video with more info about Prep School.    Love Your Career Formula 2.0 Prep School will provide you with: -Three live training and QA Calls with Anna.  Phone, Skype or listen online on September 15th, September 22nd and September 29th at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET     -1-month complimentary access to the Love Your Career Formula Private Facebook Community to give you a support community and help keep you accountable. Also, get  individual access to career coaching from Anna in the private community. -Beautiful Digital Workbook Guides so that you can stay organized and fast track your career success. Yes, I know.its a total no-brainer for the price point of $25! Prep School goes even deeper than my blog posts  so if you enjoy  this blog and free training and videos, you are going to want to reserve your spot before doors close and this opportunity to grab your live spot goes away on September 16th.   Register here  now.   Why am I doing this for $25? Because you are one of the women I LOVE working with. Trust me! I have talked with so many of you who have read my blog  and I am TOTALLY impressed!  You are a go-getter and someone I know who can do amazing things in your career with the right support, accountability and mentorship.  So that is why.because you are the type of woman I absolutely love helping.   Ill see you in Prep School. We start in less than a week! Love, Anna P.S. I did mention this  is just $25, right?  Just want to make sure it was clear! ??

Listening Tests Your Self-Discipline and Leadership Potential - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Listening Tests Your Self-Discipline and Leadership Potential - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Listening is a strategic communication tactic. When you are not prepared to listen strategically, you can fail yourself and the other people in the room. Strategic listening requires one skill first and foremost. You need self-discipline. You must give your complete attention to the speaker. Avoid doing anything that gives the impression that you are simply waiting to reply. And, when you do respond, make every syllable count. Bad news or good news, your response reveals how much self-management, and thus how much leadership potential you possess. Here are the last three of the 6 listening strategies, which I started in my prior post. De-escalation listening Strategic listening is key when you’re stuck with a temperamental person who is light on impulse control. Maybe you actually did something that irritated them, and then again, maybe someone in their household ate the last bowl of Cheerios. It doesn’t matter. The temperamental person is not about solving anything. In short, they just want an audience for their temper tantrum. Against all the advice you will get from listening gurus: do NOT use words to reflect back what you heard. I recommend you maintain solid eye contact, and only use sounds in response. Start with vowel sounds: ahhh, ohhh, and ooo. And when they run out of gas, switch to consonants: hmmm. Finish them off with a firm nod of your head. You will find when you withhold words; these dirigibles deflate and waft away. Misery-interrupt listening A surprising number of people are not emotionally centered at various parts of the day, or in response to a variety of situations. We all have old “tapes” in our head that frequently play the kind of angry self-talk gangstas use in a war of words against their enemies. Assess whether you are listening to a fair, objective assessment of a situation, or if it’s the speaker’s own descant relaying depression, low self-esteem, or fear. If someone is mired in personal misery rather than reality, there’s only one response: compassion. If there’s a desk between you, come around the other side. Politely acknowledge their pain. For example, say, “Sounds like a lot is going on.” Then, normalize, so they keep their dignity. For example, say, “Almost everyone has this kind of thing happen from time to time.” Follow that with some hope, so they keep their sanity. For example, say, “I know you can figure this out.” Joyful noise listening Every so often someone scores a win, and wants to retell the story. I hope you are in this situation really often, both as a speaker and a listener. As the receiver of a triumphant tale, do not relate back your own successes â€" even if you’ve done the same thing and your experience is totally relevant, identical or even bigger and better (for goodness sake, don’t talk about that). Instead, be a great audience. Listen to the joyful noise coming at you, and smile. Listen carefully, and echo back the key points framed as questions. For example, “You didn’t get a call back until one minute before the end of the day, on the last day the deal could be done?” or “And then you slam dunked the deal, in that last minute?” Clap your hands, and if the flu isn’t going around: give a fist pump. If the flu is going around, holler: “Air five!” and pretend you’re slapping palms. Would you like to have all six listening strategies to use for your business or career goals? Email me at  Nance@NanceRosen.com. Subject line:  Listening

The Evolution of Work Coworking Marla Gottschalk

The Evolution of Work Coworking Marla Gottschalk The evolution of work has continued â€" a fascinating process whereby the structure of work changes to meet the state of the external world. In a previous post, I have discussed the development of permalancers and slashers. These groups have grown significantly in recent years, partially in response to the ongoing challenges of economy and the job market. To work is to live â€" and the structure of that work has had to flex with the times. For many, working independently (or even remotely) has become the best and most viable option. Freelancers have become a force in todays world of work. (In the US alone, there are over 40 million independent workers.) Moreover, with less physical real estate an increasing number of employees work remotely while still affiliated with an organization than ever before. With the emergence of this larger solo presence, more and more of us are looking for innovative methods to stay productive while on our own. But, we are challenged to do so without the added social benefit of coworkers or colleagues by our side. The problems solo workers face can run deep â€" and the accompanying symptoms often fester undetected. We are social beings after all, and loneliness can be a formidable challenge. As a psychologist, the thought of millions sitting alone in front of a computer monitor, challenges much of what I have learned about meaningful work. We are designed for interaction and collaboration â€" and to many freelancers this state of   aloneness can become untenable. Studies show that perceived loneliness can lead to multiple problems, including sleep disturbances and the inability to fight disease. People need people. Certainly as individuals, we may have a unique level of contact that works for us. However, most people benefit from some level of human interaction in their work life. We may not always require coworkers to help us become productive every day, but to have the option is often preferable. For others the basic notion of working at home is the issue, where the myriad of distractions can break concentration, provide ample opportunities for procrastination and limit productivity. To make matters worse, these distractions are always present and available in a home setting. As a result, many find that a location specifically designated for work is the best option increasing the opportunity for both focus and effectiveness. Enter coworking Coworking is a brilliant option. Personally, I find the founding principles of the movement inspiring. The tenets, which include openness, collaboration and a sense of community, are workplace attributes which individuals working on their own are   challenged to replicate within a home office. Of   key note, is that coworking is the product of evolution, and not a momentary blip. As described by Anna Thomas, former Chief Happiness Officer at Loosecubes, People talk about coworking as a hot trend, which inherently implies that its not sustainable. In fact, shared workspaces provide the opportunity for one to create a more sustainable (and potentially fulfilling) work lifestyle. Indeed, this movement has fulfilled real needs within the work life realm. As explained by Jenifer Ross, owner of W@tercooler, a coworking space located in Tarrytown, New York, The coworking environment offers a sense of community and camaraderie, shared beyond industry specific backgrounds. Moreover, to some the experience can be described as a Cheers of office spaces a place to call their own, connect and combat that feeling of office homelessness. What you gain Coworking spaces provide the basics, as well as some of the social-emotional benefits of an office community. Office essentials such as access to conference rooms, copy/fax capabilities and locked storage are often provided. But, other perks such as sponsored events like hackathons, pop-up shops for entrepreneurs and networking events really seem to make these spaces feel like home. A developing segment of co-working spaces, such as Chicagos   Enerspace, have cleverly combined other components that support or enhance work life. The brain child of University of Chicagos Booth School alum Jamie Russo, Enerspace addresses key heath and wellness initiatives that might affect work life. With scheduled classes in meditation, an on-site fitness studio and a full-service kitchen heath, wellness and work, combine in one unique space. Old problems could still emerge Of course, some of the problems you experienced when working at home, could still occur in another workspace. (Who could forget the classic TedX talk about offices?) As with any work environment, distractions do exist and problems such as interruptions, could still befall your time in a coworking space. Specific personal productivity issues, not impacted by a work space, must be addressed as well. For example, if you had a tendency to procrastinate at home, you may see the same issue reemerge. Be sure to utilize the tactics and routines that help you remain focused and on track. I encourage you to visit the Coworking Wiki page for more information about coworking. Also consult sites such as LiquidSpace and OpenDesks, to help you book that space. One last note: If you find that perfect place â€" be sure to share your good fortune with others. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is a Workplace Psychologist located in East Lansing, Michigan. Find her on Twitter and Linkedin.

4 routes you can take after university if you dont have a graduate scheme

4 routes you can take after university if you dont have a graduate scheme This post was written by an external contributor. Were not myopic enough to pretend getting on a graduate scheme is the only way get started in the world of work. Olivia Woodward lists a few alternatives. Grad scheme season is upon us, leaving final year students across the country anxious wrecks. After crafting applications for prestigious graduate schemes back in October, students are now waiting to see if they’ll progress to the next stage of the (often) arduous process and secure a coveted place on one of the graduate programs of their dreams. Landing a place on a graduate scheme is an impressive achievement. They’re competitive, often have great salaries, and provide comprehensive training and experience to new graduates entering the working world. But, despite the importance placed on them, they are not the only path to success. So, if you’re nervously biting your nails waiting to hear if your graduate scheme applications have been successful, here are 4 alternatives to graduate schemes that you could also pursue. Paid internships Despite the prevalence of unpaid internships, paid internships do exist. And they can be an excellent starting point for new graduates and students alike Whether it’s a year-long scheme or a short two-week placement, internships can be a fantastic way to dip your toe in and discover if a career path or industry is for you, all while boosting your CV. Don’t let stories of endless tea rounds and photocopying put you off plenty of interns go on to secure full-time positions at companies they intern for, and more and more employers are recognising the valuable contributions of young interns and allowing them to take on important tasks during their placements. Top tip: Don’t accept an unpaid internship or one that only pays minimal expenses. Just because you’re new to the working world doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to be paid for your time and skills. Smaller companies Many students set their sights on graduate schemes with large companies because they want to work for well-known, impressive companies. But whilst large organisations can be great employers and offer fantastic benefits, there’s plenty to be said for securing an entry-level position at a smaller company. At smaller companies, most people do far more than their job title would suggest. Everyone mucks in together, and you can get the opportunity to work across all areas of a business, no matter your job title or department. This means that you can build up a variety of skills quickly, and potentially work your way up the company faster than you could in a traditional graduate scheme. Top tip: Smaller companies often have a company-wide camaraderie that can be difficult to replicate at larger organisations. If a sense of belonging is important to you, a smaller company may be for you. Retail or hospitality work Many of us go to university specifically to secure a ‘better’ job to escape the prospect of working in hospitality and retail. But there’s nothing wrong with working in a shop or a pub for a short (or long!) period of time after graduation. Securing a job in retail or hospitality can allow you to retain independence after graduation and avoid moving back in with your parents while you find a job. It can also teach you valuable skills about hard work, long hours, and working with people. Many of the skills learned working with the public can be transferred to more traditional graduate jobs. Dealing with difficult customers teaches you crisis management. Organising staff rotas teaches you organisation and scheduling. Creating product displays requires creativity and an eye for detail, as well as an understanding of complex buyer habits. Top tip: Don’t let anyone make you feel lesser for not having a ‘proper’ job. Retail and service workers work hard and provide a valuable service to the public. Further education Whilst most graduate jobs don’t need a Masters (and many entry-level positions no longer need a degree at all), pursuing a Masters or additional qualification can help you stand out for the crowd, and can also further hone skills you’ve learned during your undergrad. It can also give you a little more time to figure out what you want to do, and can be a lot of fun after all, what’s better than studying a subject you love? A Masters can teach you valuable skills that any graduate employer would be glad to see, as well, such as independent research and thorough analytical skills. So, if you’re loving your student life and aren’t ready for it to end, and have a real passion for your subject, consider staying on after you graduate. Top tip: The government now offers funding for Masters students, which is great news, particularly for marginalised students who might not otherwise be able to stay on in education after the undergrad. Ultimately, while graduate schemes can kick-start your career, give you a unique insight into how large companies function, and provide you with invaluable and rigorous training and experience, they are not for everyone and they are not the be all and end all. If your inbox is painfully devoid of interview offers, or if you’re wondering whether or not you’re suited to a traditional graduate scheme, don’t despair. There are other options other options that will help you forge a meaningful and satisfying career. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

4 Tips to Entry-Level Jobs - How to Create a Happy Hunting Ground - CareerAlley

4 Tips to Entry-Level Jobs - How to Create a Happy Hunting Ground - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. The only time success occurs before work is in the dictionary. Cameron Cashmore Survival of the fittest is the law in todays overcrowded job market. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics offers optimistic forecasts (http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2006/fall/art03.pdf). Nonetheless, college graduates still have trouble finding work. This is why the best advice for soon-to-be graduates is to be prepared for the hardships of job hunting. Start doing this homework early! Internships or Early Birds Do Get Worms Perhaps to your surprise, you can enter your occupation even before youre handed your anticipated diploma. You have probably heard of internships, those wonderful opportunities to work for free. Apart from the major disadvantage of not receiving a salary, internships can be the first and extremely important step on your career ladder. Sure, you could work as a waiter (waitress)/any other job title that does not require professional skills, and earn some money. However, try thinking like a chess player; at least 2-3 moves ahead. An internship can not only offer professional experience, but also distinguish you from your peers.. Furthermore, during your internship, you should build invaluable contacts with people who can provide professional references or even a job. Create and Promote Your Resume If for whatever reasons, the company where you interned does not employ you, or ask you back for another internship, you should start looking for a job. After the stage of just looking, spent reviewing job search websites (CareerBuilder.com, Monster.com, Craigslist.com, Indeed.com, Simplyhired.com and others), you should proceed to the stage of active searching. Create a winning resume, to ensure that potential employers will recognize your brilliance as a candidate. Your resume is the main (if not to say the only) weapon in your online job hunting. This is why you should do everything humanly possible to polish it and make sure that employers can find it. You can find valuable recommendations for effective resume writing at the above-discussed job search websites or other reputable resources (http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/skills/resumes.html). Moreover, CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com offer professional services for resume writing. Whether you use them or not, make certain that your resume shines. To Pay or not to Pay The next question is to pay or not to pay for extra benefits from such services, such as viewing the profiles of employers who clicked on your resume, or shifting your resume to the top of the list of similar candidates (offered by CareerBuilder.com). Actually, these advantages are rather doubtful and sound too commercial. Ive never used them, but had no trouble finding a truly good job online. I would, however, highly recommend uploading your resume to one of these services. It is absolutely free, consumes only seconds and offers several obvious advantages. One of them is that they will then submit your resumes to potential employers using their sites. Another advantage is that you need make no further effort until an employer of your dreams spots your resume and contacts you. Even though the second one sounds unrealistic, you should spend a couple of seconds to upload your resume and see what happens. You Are not Alone Whereas the era of online job hunting offers a wide range of benefits, you should boost your online profile. Be sure to join LinkedIn.com if you have not done so yet and update it whenever you gain new skills or recommendations. Remember that you are not alone and make the most of your online and real life contacts: Contact career counseling services, (http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc/services/career-counseling) staffed by professionals (http://www.naceweb.org/Knowledge/Career_Services/Assessment/Professional_Standards_for_College___University_Career_Services.aspx) at your college. Ask your relatives, friends, and friends of friends to help you. Never be shy about letting everyone know that youre searching for an entry-level job. Use Facebook and Twitter to involve your online acquaintances. Make certain that your status updates are not too annoying. These simple hints will definitely save your time in preparing a happy hunting ground for entry-level jobs. Good luck with your search! Bio: Author Jack Milgram: I have been interested in writing since I made the acquaintance of pen and paper. As soon as I learned how to write words, I started forming them into sentences. And do you know what my first sentence said? I love my words. Later I started writing, but often left unfinished, many of my essays at school, as well as my researches at college, where I studied psychology and education. I started freelance writing when I was a student. I currently work for Custom-Writing.org (http://custom-writing.org), my frequent posts go live on their Twitter (http://twitter.com/CusWriting). Be sure to check out my writing tips and tricks! Good luck with your resume! This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. 4-29-13 Visit me on Facebook

You Are Expert Enough

You Are Expert Enough Keep Calm and Im an Expert T-Shirt by Keep Calm Store Nailah Blades intuitively sent me a guest post based around a theme thats been sticking around my client sessions lately: not being enough/ready/a know-it-all yet. Read on to stop the madness. How many times have you hesitated on moving forward on your creative dream because you felt you were not experienced enough? How often have you stopped dead in your tracks because you had convinced yourself you did not have enough skills? In short, how often have you felt like you were not enough to carry out your big, beautiful dream? Countless, I’m willing to bet. It’s no secret that we are all our own biggest critics. We tell ourselves ‘no’ when the answer should be ‘yes’. We shove our dreams deep down because of our fears. We dull our creative brilliance by deciding to play it safe.   In working with clients, I’ve found that it all often comes down to not feeling expert enough. We Are All Experts I firmly believe that we’re all born into this life with a mission. Something that only we are uniquely suited to carry out. Each and every one of us is equipped with unique talents and strengths but all too often we poo-poo our talents and claim that the things we’re awesome at are no big deal.   We also live in a time when you can see everyone else’s expertise proudly showcased on blogs and twitter and Facebook. When you add in the comparison factor, it can be easy to see why we can end up not feeling expert enough. Playing down your innate expertise can lead to staying stuck in the research phase instead of honoring your greatness and stepping up as an expert in your field. There’s also the interesting conundrum that you’ll never become an expert if you never claim to be an expert. You have to start somewhere. Remember you only have to be a few steps ahead of someone to help them along. If you were a green belt in karate, you could certainly give a white belt a few point ers, right? What If You Were an Expert? What if you were expert enough? What you know and what you do right at this second is…Enough. How does that feel? And how does that change your definition of expertise? You have lived a full life that is filled to the brim with experiences that make you more than qualified for the task you are setting out to do. You have all of the expertise you need right now to carry out your thing. And further more you are knowledgeable enough to know that you have the capacity to continue learning. You will never shut yourself off from learning new things and techniques. That openness combined with your current expertise is a powerful thing. That allows you to move through this world and create vibrant opportunities for yourself that only you are uniquely equipped to carry out. Own Your Greatness It is time for us all to own our greatness, which is why I created the Fierce Leadership Summit. The Fierce Leadership Summit is a unique, in-person event for women who are ready to completely dominate their lives. Women will come together to harness the power of their unique talents strengths and become more powerful, authentic leaders. The mission of FLS is simple: to deliver the most groundbreaking, world-shaking strategies and inspiration to help you step into your full, feminine power and take on your world. Come learn more about the Fierce Leadership Summit and how you can get involved, and use the code LetsGetFierce to drop the price to $79. ****** Life Coach, idea generator + inspirational speaker Nailah Blades helps entrepreneurial women sweep away their head trash and uncover their true passionsâ€"by breaking down queen-sized dreams into bite-sized goals. Nailah shows young women that making bold changesâ€"and a big impact, in the worldâ€"doesn’t have to be riddled with costly mistakes, or heart-breaking shake-ups. It can smooth, strategic + seriously fun. Find Nailah online at PolkaDotCoaching.com + on Twitter  @NailahBlades.