Free Job Search Teleseminar

Free Job Search Teleseminar I just got information from my JibberJobber Partner, Beverly Harvey, about a telesminar she is hosting on Friday called How To Conduct a Highly Successful Job Acquisition Campaign and Land Your Next Position ASAP The call is this Friday, Dec 18, at 1pm EST.  She says youll learn: Why the job acquisition techniques you used a few years ago aren’t working What decision makers and recruiters are really looking for Why you may not be getting called for interviews Why you can’t take any short cuts when it comes to your job acquisition campaign Why you need a well-though-out strategy, plan and system Why you must treat a job acquisition campaign like a marketing campaign Why a haphazard, trial-and-error approach wont work in today’s market You can register here (affiliate link shes introducing her Platinum Job Acquisition Progam on that call). A little about Beverly: I have met Beverly a number of times at career conferences and have found her to be well-respected, and in fact she is involved in coaching and training job search coaches.  She is definitely current on job search (or, as she says, acquisition) strategies and techniques, and passionate about helping professionals move on.  Her reputation alone is well worth your time on her call on Friday! Free Job Search Teleseminar I just got information from my JibberJobber Partner, Beverly Harvey, about a telesminar she is hosting on Friday called How To Conduct a Highly Successful Job Acquisition Campaign and Land Your Next Position ASAP The call is this Friday, Dec 18, at 1pm EST.  She says youll learn: Why the job acquisition techniques you used a few years ago aren’t working What decision makers and recruiters are really looking for Why you may not be getting called for interviews Why you can’t take any short cuts when it comes to your job acquisition campaign Why you need a well-though-out strategy, plan and system Why you must treat a job acquisition campaign like a marketing campaign Why a haphazard, trial-and-error approach wont work in today’s market You can register here (affiliate link shes introducing her Platinum Job Acquisition Progam on that call). A little about Beverly: I have met Beverly a number of times at career conferences and have found her to be well-respected, and in fact she is involved in coaching and training job search coaches.  She is definitely current on job search (or, as she says, acquisition) strategies and techniques, and passionate about helping professionals move on.  Her reputation alone is well worth your time on her call on Friday!

Robots Get Fired for Low Performance

Robots Get Fired for Low Performance There’s new hope for those workers who are preparing to be replaced by robots (or managed by robot overlords.) A January 14 article in the Wall Street Journal reports that a Japanese hotel whose workforce consisted mainly of robots, has pulled the cord (so to speak) on the experiment. Reporters Alastair Gale  and  Takashi Mochizuki write “So far, the hotel has culled over half of its 243 robots, many because they created work rather than reduced it.” The robots were making stupid mistakes and unable to learn from them. So much for Artificial Intelligence â€" at least in real life customer service. Japan’s Henn na, or “Strange,” Hotel, located in Western Japan near an amusement park, opened in 2015. The hotel is in a remote location where hiring workers was challenging, so the robots were an actual attempt to alleviate staffing problems in addition to being a marketing gimmick. Each room was staffed with a personal robot called Churi that was supposed to take care of customer needs and inquiries. But customers were becoming irritable because the robots couldn’t answer questions that should be easy and frequent, like the hours of the nearby amusement park or inquiries about transportation options.  The robot concierge couldn’t handle requests for help with airline schedules or nearby attractions. It was replaced by a human. The robots only knew what they knew, so guests relied on virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa instead. The robots were also less than adept at interpreting language. One visitor reported “He was roused every few hours during the night by the doll-shaped assistant in his room asking: ‘Sorry, I couldn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?’ By 6 a.m., he realized the problem: His heavy snoring was triggering the robot.” More and more human staff were hired to deal with maintaining and repairing the robots and fixing customer service issues. Even the robots doing low-level menial tasks couldn’t perform consistently. “[The robot luggage carriers] can travel only on flat surfaces and could malfunction if they get wet going outside to annex  buildings.” They also frequently collided with each other, something human bellboys are not normally known for. American hotel chain Aloft has also added robots (model name: botlr) to its staff. They transport luggage and deliver food orders from room service. The American bots seem to navigate around guests and use elevators easily with few mistakes, using the hotel wifi signal. When a guest calls down and asks for a toothbrush or extra towels, hotel employees load up the robot with the requested items, dial in the room number, and the bot handles the rest. Robots, of course, work tirelessly for no pay, and that means travelers will also spend less on tips. Like most young employees, they crave social media approval more than monetary rewards. When the robot arrives at the room, the guest can enter in a rating on the robot’s touchscreen, or offer a “tip” in the form of a tweet to the hashtag #MeetBotlr. Sigh.

The Best Cities in the US for Jobs in Medical Sales

The Best Cities in the US for Jobs in Medical Sales Looking for a new role in medical sales? Though there are medical sales jobs are available all around the  US, the demand for medical sales reps varies from city to city. Med Reps have put together an infographic outlining  which cities have the  highest demand for medical sales reps, where you will find the smallest level of competition and what kind of salary to expect. What are the best cities for finding  medical sales jobs? New York: They have the most medical sales jobs (651) and with only 406 candidates this means there is not much competition. The average salary is $139,961, however the cost of living is 23.3% above the national  average. Boston: There are less jobs available in Boston (215), however competition for jobs is also low here. Salaries are higher in Boston than in New York at $157,794 and the living cost is lower at  18.4% above the National average. Chicago: There are lots of medical sales job opportunities in Chicago (299) and the cost of living is pretty good  at 0.6% below the National average. Medical sales reps receive a decent salary of $148,699. Los Angeles: Salaries are high in LA ($173,205) , but so is the cost of living (17.9% above the national average). There is competition for jobs, but its not too bad with 313 candidates and 282 jobs. San Francisco: San Francisco has the best job to candidate ratio, with 1.85 jobs per candidate. It is really expensive to live in San Francisco, with living costs over 50% higher than the national average. Philadelphia: Philadelphia is a good middle ground for medical sales reps, with a reasonable ratio of jobs to candidates and a decent salary ($154,659). The cost of living is only 2.4% above the national average. Dallas: The competition for jobs is really tough in Dallas, with nearly double the number of candidates to jobs. The average salary is reasonable at $153,676 and the cost of living being 8.3% above the national average. Where are the highest salaries? Phoenix  ($178,407) LA ($173,205) Detroit ($165,533). Find out more below. [Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Dont Accept a Job Without Doing This!

Don’t Accept a Job Without Doing This! If there’s one thing I’ve learned about my career since graduating college, it’s to trust your gut and do your due diligence.   Ok, that’s two things.   Let me explain. I’ve worked for four different companies since I graduated college in 2006.   Of those, two were fantastic in their integrity, staff, core values and way of doing business.   The other two…not so much. I had a gut feeling about the two that turned out to be shady. But, how exactly does one verify these often ignored gut feelings during a job interview process?   Well, you find a site that allows you to do a webcheck or business search on the directors, financial records, lawsuits and reputation of the company you are interviewing with.  I don’t know if there were sites like this 6 years ago, but if there were and I had known the truth, I probably would have re-considered 2 of my job offers.   All my gut feelings turned out to be true â€" wish I could’ve verified them before having to get back on the job hunt… Another form of in-person due diligence is to meet with non-management team members of the firm you’re interviewing with.   I know this isn’t always possible, but it never hurts to ask. I believe company employees within the job function you are interviewing for will give you the feedback, honest answers and information you need to put facts behind your gut feelings.   Ask these folks: Do you like your job? Which managers do you like working for? Where do you see your future in the company? What’s the biggest challenge of your workday? What could this company improve on? Have you worked for a company that turned out to be a bit shady?   What did you do? Do you do due diligence before accepting a job offer?   What is your process? You can read more about my experiences at shady companies in these articles: Interview Liars Confessions of a Former Sub-Prime Lender Big Lies About Your First Job

Writing a Good Resume For an Internship

Writing a Good Resume For an InternshipWriting a good resume for an internship is definitely important. You will be applying for positions in which you will be making a substantial salary for the duration of your employment and therefore you need to look your best in order to impress the employers. The objective of this article is to provide you with a few pointers to take when preparing your resume for your job search.The first thing that you should do when creating a good resume is to ensure that it is professional. Professional resumes are eye-catching and are generally well structured. Many employers will typically ask for at least two versions of the resume, one that can be used as an example and another that can be used to send in.Another important tip that you need to make sure to include in your resume is to write a unique objective for yourself. You will want to highlight your skills, your accomplishments, and other aspects that demonstrate what you can do. The objective sho uld be something that is specific and it is important that it is not vague or generic.When you begin to craft a resume for an internship, it is important to ensure that it does not have any spelling or grammatical errors. It is also important to make sure that it does not contain any keywords or phrases that might distract the reader from reading the resume. There are many different templates that are available for a student to use.The next step is to make sure that the content of the resume is professional and that the format is professional. You will want to be sure that your resume meets all of the basic requirements for a professional resume such as chronological order, style, and numbers. It is also important to ensure that it is formatted properly and that the font size is large enough to clearly outline each section.Many students are fortunate to find different job descriptions on the internet. While searching for job listings, you may come across an online job listing. This is an ideal way to begin your search because these online sites often have resume samples.These samples will help you determine what specific information you would like to include and also how to format your resume. Many of these websites allow you to use their software and they can help you create a customized resume that includes specific information about your field of study. These types of resume templates can often be found online and they are usually free to use.The next step is to make sure that your goal is to create a good resume. As stated above, your goal is to impress the employer with your skills and the resume should reflect that. This can only be achieved by ensuring that your resume is professional and appealing.

Tips for the New Graduate and Job Seeker

Tips for the New Graduate â€" and Job Seeker Graduation 2018 is just around the corner for many college students and searching for and finding a job is top of mind. While the economy â€" and job opportunities â€" are much better than they were in the midst of the “Great Recession” ten years ago, there are still challenges. Each graduate deserves the very best job they can find â€" one that challenges and fulfills them. Here are my tips on what to do (and not do) while job searching. What to do to find and land that first (or next) job. 1- Research the market. Each new graduate â€" congratulations, that’s you â€" has a job goal (implicit or explicit) and you need to research what the hiring companies are looking for. How? Find ten job descriptions in your target market and highlight all of the key words and phrases that are most commonly repeated. Then, highlight those skills in your résumé, cover letter, and during the interview. 2 LinkedIn. Period. Over 70% of recruiters rely on LinkedIn to either find candidates or to learn more about a candidate. College job-seekers need to spend less time on Facebook (although there are some jobs posted there) and more time on LinkedIn. Assignment: have a 100% complete LinkedIn profile, a list of current and past recommendations, know how to do advanced searches, and learn how to connect with professionals. For example, when asking to connect with someone you don’t know, include a personal message. 3 Use a computer, not a phone! For any job-search-related communications, don’t use a phone. Sit down and use a computer. Why? Too many errors are made with thumbs, communications look unprofessional when composed and sent via phone, and the message to the recruiter or hiring manager is, “This is not important enough to spend any time on it.” More importantly, type important communication in Microsoft WORD first, remove all typos, then copy and paste into any digital communication. Formal formatting and grammar are critical! What could contribute to not being able to find a job? Sometimes not being able to find a job is more of doing the wrong things, than doing the right ones. 1 Winging It. Unfortunately, before graduation only about 10% of students actually use their campus Career Center and only a fraction of those really study every step of the job search process. Most graduates cobble together a résumé with little thought and insight, and they may only prepare for an interview the night before. As a result, they are stuck and frustrated. 2 “No There There” Can you do the job, and will you enjoy it? College graduates need to select one to two job goals. If they don’t know what types of jobs are available, then they should conduct an organized exercise of “window shopping” for jobs that they are suited for and they will enjoy doing. While finishing a college degree is fantastic, a college major does not define a type of job. For example, a political science major can choose to go into sales and marketing. 3 No Process to Juggle. College graduates need to be organized to apply to 10 jobs at a time. A simple job tracker and a calendar for follow-ups is a great start. Have you found that, too often, you to one job and wait…and wait…and wait? You need to change your game and project-manage your job search. This is serious business! What can you do to stay motivated, so you don’t lose hope if you’re having trouble finding a job? You’re in this for the long haul, so you need to keep your spirits â€" and your energy â€" up. 1 Block time on your calendar every day. Many college graduates have not yet developed advanced time management skills. Now is the time. You need excellent time management and project management skills in any job for a company. So, using your calendar, block time, remove distractions, and focus on improving your job search steps. This will help you avoid frustration since you will be busy and productive. 2 Use your campus Career Center! It’s tragic that the Career Center is an optional benefit for college graduates; it’s use should be mandatory in order to graduate! There are often online resources. The key is for you to be open to trying new techniques for employment success. 3 Don’t wait. To me as a career coach, my least favorite 4-letter word is W-A-I-T. College graduates often say, “I’m waiting to hear back,” or, “I’ve applied to 10 jobs online and nobody is calling me back.” It is so much more motivating to know that YOU have the action item in your calendar to follow up in 5 working days from the day you applied. Ask your college alumni on LinkedIn for their help if they work for your target company. What are the most important things you should keep in mind as you’re job hunting? 1 Even though there are a lot of jobs out there, it is still highly competitive. College graduates need to be better than the next applicant â€" on every level. No typos, grammatical errors, sloppiness, or excuses for being late to a phone, video, or face-to-face interview. 2 There are no shortcuts. Just because the job search process is mostly online, pressing “send” on a résumé submittal or posting a résumé on a job board without any other action is NOT a recommended strategy. 3 It’s not about you. That’s right. The job search process is all about the “buyer” or the hiring team at a company. Everything you do and say should focus on their job description, their company values, and knowing what the business does. For example, when asked “Why should we hire you?” most graduates answer, “I can do this, I can do that, and I have a degree in X.” Pivot the way you present yourself by saying “Well, there are three reasons you should hire me. One, you are looking for someone who is analytical, and I have strong analytical skills. Two, you need someone who ” See the difference? Study the job description and make yourself relevant and paint yourself as the best square peg for their square hole. You don’t have to have every skill on their job description to win that job! Over 70% of jobs are won by networking, not by online applications alone. For every job you want to apply to, take the following two steps: Apply through the front door: Do a great application online, ideally on the company’s website. Count this action as 5% of your job search process. Apply through the back door: The other 95% is spent connecting with total strangers on LinkedIn who may be able to help you gain an interview for that specific job. Find alumni, recruiters, or friends who you connect with, then them ask to forward your credentials to the hiring manager and recruiter. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® now and get the most comprehensive job search system available!

Meditation at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Meditation at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Businessweek have an article on medation in the workplace. Vice president Dave Jakubowski of Internet service provider United Online recently turned to a mat and 60 minutes of silence a day, and says Im in business, and I need results. Its amazing. Im able to sort through work challenges in this state of calm much faster than trying to fight through it. And I make fewer mistakes. Via slashdot. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related