Do you hate job boards Is LinkedIn a threat to job boards

Do you hate job boards Is LinkedIn a threat to job boards Great post on RecruitingBlogs about job boards vs. LinkedIn: What kind of a threat does LinkedIn pose to job boards? And what should they do about it? Not social networking, mind you.  Its really just LinkedIn thats the sole competitor to job boards which was a HUGE industry. If you are interested in the job search space (whether you are in a job search or not), check out the article Ive already sent some of my advice and ideas to Monster.  Didnt get very far. My kind-of dream job?  To work as a VP at Monster, and be the job seeker advocate.  Theyve had someone at corporate advocate hiring companies (who paid them gobs of money) and recruiters (who paid them gobs of money), but no one advocated for the job seeker (who really doesnt pay much, right?). Well, along comes LinkedIn (or, shall we say CHANGE), and Monsters model isnt working anymore.  HR, recruiters and those who put money in hiring is moving their money elsewhere. And, LinkedIn was able to  accommodate  the job seeker (and non-job seeking professional) in a way that Monster didnt think about.  So they lost job seekers, too (I dont have stats on this, just a guess). Ive spoken to thousands of professionals around the country they talk about getting on two websites.  LinkedIn is one.  Monster is NOT the other one. What do you think?  Is there a place for job boards?  Will they be replaced by something else? (I LOVE the last line in the post check it out) Do you hate job boards Is LinkedIn a threat to job boards Great post on RecruitingBlogs about job boards vs. LinkedIn: What kind of a threat does LinkedIn pose to job boards? And what should they do about it? Not social networking, mind you.  Its really just LinkedIn thats the sole competitor to job boards which was a HUGE industry. If you are interested in the job search space (whether you are in a job search or not), check out the article Ive already sent some of my advice and ideas to Monster.  Didnt get very far. My kind-of dream job?  To work as a VP at Monster, and be the job seeker advocate.  Theyve had someone at corporate advocate hiring companies (who paid them gobs of money) and recruiters (who paid them gobs of money), but no one advocated for the job seeker (who really doesnt pay much, right?). Well, along comes LinkedIn (or, shall we say CHANGE), and Monsters model isnt working anymore.  HR, recruiters and those who put money in hiring is moving their money elsewhere. And, LinkedIn was able to  accommodate  the job seeker (and non-job seeking professional) in a way that Monster didnt think about.  So they lost job seekers, too (I dont have stats on this, just a guess). Ive spoken to thousands of professionals around the country they talk about getting on two websites.  LinkedIn is one.  Monster is NOT the other one. What do you think?  Is there a place for job boards?  Will they be replaced by something else? (I LOVE the last line in the post check it out)

The Secret to Impressing Your Boss Is Taking a Vacation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Secret to Impressing Your Boss Is Taking a Vacation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, wishing you were laying on the beach? We’ve all been there. As the summer months start rolling in, it’s natural to think of all the places we’d rather be than in the office. Still, we suck it up and head into work because we need to impress our bosses. But what if taking that vacation you’re dreaming of could actually make you better at your job and impress your boss? How fast would you book the next flight out? Before you get too far ahead of yourself, let’s take a moment to consider why taking a vacation may be the right career move for you and what you need to do during your vacation to make the most of it. Vacation Time in the United States Vacation time seems to be a bit of a controversial subject here in the United States. While companies like to brag about their vacation packages and new employees question how many days off they’ll get each year, when the time comes to actually use those vacation days, many feel that they can’t. Instead of taking the time off they rightfully have, they come into the office day after day. There are many different reasons why an employee may choose to skip using vacation days. Entry-level employees want to show off their skills and prove they’re serious about the company while managers and supervisors fear leaving will mean their teams are unable to get their tasks done. To many, it just seems easier to avoid time off. But simply being in the office every day isn’t enough to make you a great employee. If you’re not performing to your best abilities, you might as well not be there at all. How Taking a Vacation Can Make You a Better Employee Spending too much time in the office can make you stressed. When you’re waking up each day, going straight to work, coming home and night and getting right in bed, you’re not maintaining a great work-life balance. If your life is all about “work,” it’s natural for you to feel a bit agitated or even slightly depressed. When you’re not feeling your best, this can translate into your work. Stress can take a toll on the body in many ways. From making it difficult for you to sleep to causing you to forget about important tasks, being overly stressed may prevent you from getting ahead at work. Maintaining a better work-life balance, including taking a vacation or finding the right cruise for you, can give you space from work to prevent you from becoming overwhelmed. You’re able to leave the office, clear your mind and focus on doing something you enjoy. This can improve your happiness and allow you to come back to work with a fresh perspective on your projects. Taking a break from work can also give you an opportunity to recharge. When you’re away from a daily to-do list, you can begin to feel excited about your job all over again. This can prevent you from burning out and ensure you’re putting your best foot forward every day. Planning for Your Next Vacation Although taking some time off can be good for your career, taking too much time away from the office can hurt you. An annual vacation or the occasional long weekend is expected, but if you’re trying to travel multiple times a month, you may find that your job is actually suffering. The first step in planning your vacation is to make sure it’s appropriate and necessary. Double check that you have the vacation days saved up and you’re not missing any major presentations, meetings or other tasks you may need to be in the office for. Once you know the days of your vacation, you’ll want to approach your boss to get approval. Every company will have different rules and regulations about asking for vacation time, so be sure to follow your employer’s unique process. However, regardless of your profession, you’ll want to show your employer that you’ve put some thought into your absence. Your boss or manager will want to know who will cover your tasks while you’re gone and what will need to be done before you leave. Be sure to think through any potential problems and talk to coworkers about who may be willing to pick up the extra tasks when you’re gone. Proper planning and delegating can show your boss that you’re capable of taking on a leadership position â€" furthering your chances of getting ahead. Don’t feel like you need to waste away in your office if you want to have a professional career. Getting out from behind the desk and having some fun can help you maintain a better work-life balance, get the proper rest you need and let go of some stress that may be seriously hurting you.

Transition from Military to Civilian Career May Take Time

Transition from Military to Civilian Career May Take Time Bob Kennedy served for almost 30 years in the U.S. Navy. His career included several notable accomplishments, including making the transition from enlisted Chief Petty Officer to Surface Warfare Officer, becoming commanding officer of two overseas bases, and being promoted to captain before he retired in 2012. When he returned to the continental U.S. after retirement, he was confident he could translate his leadership experience and degree in Business Management into a banking career. The only miscalculation he made was how long it would take. Bob did everything right; he attended several networking organizations, including the Savvy Job Hunters ministry in Ponte Vedra and the CareerSource Northeast Florida Professional Network, a resource for people with four-year degrees and management experience. He knew that networking was important to his success, and that he needed help. “Moving back to a city after a 13 year absence meant I had few contacts in the area, which tended to hamper my job search,” he says. “Online applications yielded almost zero results.” Paul Robert Kennedy Job fairs received a mixed review from Kennedy. “Even though I downplay the effectiveness of job fairs in general (and I still think their overall return on time invested is marginal), they did permit me to see some of the hiring personnel on a regular basis, which ultimately led to a job interview and job offer.” Bob was introduced to Bank of America through a friend and was able to set an informational meeting with one of the senior VPs in the Jacksonville area, and that meeting established a relationship that ultimately helped him get an offer. The meeting established Bob’s interest in pursuing a position at Bank of America. He attended as many as five job fairs where Bank of America was represented and sought them out at each event. His initial meeting eventually paid off since his contact was able to provide the recruiters meaningful and supportive comments that eventually led to a job interview and ultimately a position offer. The final meeting was at the July 16 Paychecks for Patriots event held at CareerSource Northeast Florida’s downtown location. It was a crowded event, but Bob saw the same Bank of America recruiter he’d run into several times. This time, she had an opening that matched his skills. He had an interview scheduled within a week and was hired a week after the interview. That marked almost a full year in Jacksonville before landing a position. Bob will be working with the Wealth Management Banking Support Team at the Merrill Lynch campus near the St. Johns Town Center. He will assist the Merrill Lynch financial advisors, providing Bank of America banking support to brokerage customers. It’s a great fit, and he’s excited about starting his new career. What can you take away from Bob’s experience? One lesson is a marketing lesson: it’s called the rule of seven. The rule of seven is one of the oldest concepts in marketing; it says that the prospective buyer will need to hear or see the marketing message at least seven times before they buy. The odds of a single encounter (or advertisement) making a sale are almost nil. Most jobseekers think that one contact with a company or recruiter means they’ve done all they can. Bob’s experience proves that even when the candidate and company are a good match, it takes time to establish a relationship. Bob proved to the recruiter at hiring event after hiring event that he was interested in working at Bank of America and patient enough to wait for an opening. Even then, it was the luck of timing that put him in her path when she had the right opening. Marketing â€" and your job search â€" requires more than a good product. It requires a consistent campaign, repeated at intervals, until the buyer is ready. Not everyone can wait a year for their dream job to open up, and Bob had opportunities to take jobs that weren’t as good a fit as Bank of America along the way. Your strategy may include an interim job, contract work, or part-time work to pay the bills. As long as you remember to reinforce your marketing message over time, you’ll eventually land the job offer; the numbers are in your favor.

There are no bad bosses

There are no bad bosses Want to deal with a bad boss? First, stop complaining. Unless your boss breaks the law, you dont have a bad boss, you have a boss you are managing poorly. Pick on your boss all you want, but if you were a top employee you wouldnt let your bosss problems bring you down. Everyone has something to offer. Find that in your boss and focus on learning everything you can. Or leave. The good news is that in most cases, you dont have to leave. You just need to manage your relationship with your boss with more empathy, more distance, and more strategy. Overcome incompetent skills by leveraging others My favorite example of a bad boss is one I had at a software company who refused to learn how to use a computer. I conducted most communication with him via phone, and when other people didnt, I often played the role of secretary even though I was a vice president. He once said to me, Youre such a fast typist! And I thought, Youre such an incompetent, lazy idiot. But in truth, he was not. He was a top negotiator of government contracts. I stepped back and recognized that he was overwhelmed with the prospect of changing the way he had been working for 20 years, and I was in a position to help him. I found that the more dependent he was on me for email the more I was able to insert myself into high-level deals that he would not otherwise have let me in on. I helped him avoid having to change, and he taught me how to be a dealmaker. Overcome moral incompetence by knowing your boundaries After a few big deals, I thought we had hit our groove, when I realized that this same man was having an affair with my sales manager. For months he grumbled that she was terrible, and I should fire her. Then he announced she needed more responsibilities. I should have sensed something was up, but I didnt. Then she dumped him with great fanfare and I found myself sitting awkwardly between them in many meetings. Sure, I lost a lot of respect for them both, and it was a pain to manage the sales person after that. But the awkward situation didnt mean that I couldnt learn a lot from my boss. And it didnt mean that I couldnt continue to forge important relationships with his important friends. As long as I did not have to act in an immoral way, my bosss issues were not my problem. Always weigh your benefits A good boss would have learned to type and never would have thought of delegating his typing to a vice president. But I didnt have a good boss. I had a typical boss. One with poor execution of good intentions. He had knowledge and skills to offer me as long as I could manage our relationship productively. I never expected him to manage the relationship for us, because I wanted to make sure I was getting what I needed out of it. I could have spent my time complaining. There was a lot to complain about. Instead I always approached him with empathy (Im sorry she dumped you), and I always knew my boundaries (We cant fire her. Its illegal). Even when he was at his worst, I never took what he said personally (When you are done yelling, Id be happy to talk to you). Aside from cutting a deal, he didnt have a lot of management skills, and this gap left more room for me to shine. My solid interpersonal skills helped fill in what he was missing and helped me to get what I wanted: A (reluctant and difficult but ultimately) very useful mentor. So take another look at the boss you call bad. Think about what motivates him: What is he scared about that you can make easier? What is he lacking that you can compensate for? What does he wish you would do that you dont? Once you start managing this relationship more skillfully, you will be able to get more from your boss in terms of coaching and support: Youll be able to tip the scales from the bad boss side to the learning opportunity side. In fact, you should always hope for a little incompetence on your bosss part. The hole in his list of talents provides a place for you to shine. The point, after all, is for you to shine, and no one shines when theyre complaining.

6 ways to make sure you stop working before bedtime - Debut

6 ways to make sure you stop working before bedtime - Debut This post was written by a member of the Debut Student Publisher Network. Check out Zakis advice on how to stop working before bedtime: Ever feel like you just can’t switch off? You’re not the only one. Thanks to technological change, we’re more contactable than ever. Though some people find it easy to leave work mode the minute they leave the office, many of us struggle. It’s not just in Black Mirror that people walk around with smartphones in hand all day. I’m certainly guilty of checking my inbox in nightclubs and taking my eyes off my favourite sitcom to leaf through emails. So here’s our guide to help you find that all-important work-life balance: Turn push notifications for emails off I make a habit of checking my emails a lot during the working day. This means  I never need to have push notifications on in the first place. But if you have to, just get into the routine of turning them off when you finish work. Trust me, the last thing you want sitting down by the fire with a hot chocolate is for an email from your boss. Even if that prompts you to switch your phone off, allowing that work-related thought to enter your brain could mean you might not be able to relax in the same way. Try to avoid smartphone use late at night Studies have discovered that using a smartphone before going to bed more than doubles the chances of a bad night’s sleep. Recent research found that children’s sleep may even be disrupted if their smartphones are in their room unused. They may be subconsciously engaging with them even when they’re not in use. Sure, a  quick dose of Instagram, Twitter, Tinder or whatever your go-to bedtime app might feel relaxing. However, the science seems to suggest that it’s healthier to stick to reading books, newspapers and magazines, or listening to music, radio or podcasts, in bed. Find time to relax and socialise We perform best not only when we’ve had enough sleep but when we’ve relaxed enough prior to heading to bed. Statistics show that outdoor activity helps sleep. But you don’t have to do lots of that. The important thing is to find time to let your hair down. Whether that’s through exercising, catching up with friends and family, cooking and baking or going out for dinner or to see a film. Set your phone to “airplane mode” overnight Most of your friends are unlikely to text or message you in the middle of the night, but there’s a good chance somebody will. What if one’s in another time zone? Or just up really late and wants to tell you something before they forget to? Make sure your sleep doesn’t get interrupted by someone sending a photo of a cat. Give yourself a set time to stop any form of work by When you’ve made plans to meet someone at a specific time, it can be easy to persuade yourself to stop work for the day. When you haven’t, and when you do some of your work on your journey back and at home, as I do, you might find yourself doing stuff which can be left to the next day. Some university lecturers now have a policy of not responding to emails after a certain time, and I’d suggest doing something similar. It can be easy to forget that work emails are work, and guaranteeing yourself a certain number of hours off each evening (barring work emergencies) can help ensure that key balance. Have separate work and personal email accounts Initially, it might sound easier to stick to one email address. But this is conducive to letting your personal emails get in the way of work ones, making it easier to forget about an important work message because it immediately got swept down your inbox by ticket alerts or Wowcher offers you don’t even remember signing up to. And, more importantly in this context, keeping them mixed up makes it harder to switch off and stay away from work when you log in to your account with the intention of sending a personal email. If you muddle them up, you’ll often find that you log in to email a friend or check what time your next gig starts only to remind yourself of a work email you haven’t sent, and find yourself spending 10 minutes rewriting it and proofreading it. Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

5 Awesome Steps To Track, Measure, and Optimize Your Job Search

5 Awesome Steps To Track, Measure, and Optimize Your Job Search 255 Flares 255 Flares During the  Social Media Plus summit yesterday here in Philadelphia, I had time to chat with Michelle Bizon, a local pal that Ive known through the interwebs for a while, but had never met IRL.  Naturally, Michelle and I talked at length about her job search, and I immediately noticed that she needed more focus.  I wont go into details, but when I began giving her tips on how to organize, track, and measure her job search, she agreed that I should turn this advice into a blog post.  Well, here it is and damn, Im extremely proud of this step by step guide Ive created.  Honestly, it may be the most useful blog post Ive ever wrote for job seekers.  Lets get to it 5 Ways To Track, Measure, and Optimize Your Job Search 1. Write Out EVERYTHING You Want and Need From A Job When  you arent clear about the exact jobs you want to apply for, then you end up sending your resume to everything on the damn internet.  Its a terrible strategy.  In the end, you forget which jobs you even looked at, and it comes across as desperate to employers. Write out a list of 15-50 things that you WANT and NEED from your next job.  Write down everything from the location, to hours, to type of company, to industry, to type of manager, to the skill sets the job description requires, to you get the point. Have this master sheet available at all times and only apply to jobs that match. When you do this correctly, youre able to ensure youre applying to jobs that you WILL love and be much more focused when actually looking for jobs. 2. Use The List You Create in Step 1 to Build Your Resume Cover Letter If youre REALLY successful at building your jobs wish list, youll find that the positions you want to apply for online will have the same words in both your wish list and job description.  Since most employers use ATS Systems that track key words found in the resume and job description, youll want to boost the words from your wish list into your resume and cover letter. Make sense?  Im going to assume it does, but if not, just shout out and let me know in the comments. 3.  Set Weekly Application Submittal Goals Great, youve figured out what your must haves are for your next job and youve built a focused resume and cover letter that matches job descriptions that youre interested in.  Now its time to set your weekly submittal goals! Its important to set a weekly submittal goal for a few reasons. If you dont set submittal goals, youll either spend far too little time on  your job search or far too much time.  Both are really bad for you physically and mentally. Establishing a routine is important in a job search. If youre not successful, you know that you need to increase your submittal goal. Start out low (5-10) and then increase after a couple weeks if you arent successful at first. 4.  Create Spreadsheet For Resume Submittal Information When youre applying to 5, 10, 15, or more jobs per week, its beyond critical to import as much information about the jobs as possible.  Some of  the information you want to capture is: Company and contact name Submittal date Skills required for job Any and all words on the job description that match your wish list Industry Step reached in hiring process (waiting, never heard back, phone screen completed or scheduled, interview completed or scheduled, and rejected) You can include more fields in your spreadsheet if you like, but its on you to decide what information is most important to keep track of with each job.  Take down all of this information so that youre not only able to organize your job search, but also to help you for the next step! 5.  Review, Revise, and Repeat Now that youve gone through and tracked all of the jobs youve applied to, you can go through and start analyzing your job search data.  Probably best to do this monthly, but you can also go for a bi-weekly review cycle if youre on a tight deadline for your next job. Review:  Review the information field that explains the outcome of your resume submittals.  Review the companies that decided to go to the next step of the process after you submitted your resume.  Look closer at the companies that rejected you immediately.  Study the companies that decided to interview you after a phone screen.  What are the similarities between these companies?   Try to identify why certain organizations found you attractive or unattractive.  Pull out the job descriptions and search for your very own Job Search Da Vinci Code! Revise:  What can you revise about your job search?  If you seem to be on target, but havent passed the phone screen, you might want to increase resume submittals.  If youve barely received anything from companies, maybe you need to change your resume or tweak up your wish list. Repeat:  Its time to go through the process again.  Hopefully, this time youll see success.  If not, then continue to Review, Revise, and Repeat! Any questions on the above process?  Am I missing anything?

Logistics Manager Resume - Get Your Job by Writing a Logistics Manager Resume

Logistics Manager Resume - Get Your Job by Writing a Logistics Manager ResumeA logistics manager resume is the document that lays out all of the skills and experiences that are required for the job. The sections of a good resume, include information regarding the qualifications for the position, education, work experience, certifications, relevant experiences, and any relevant awards or honors. The cover letter is the main part of the document because it explains the reason for the interview and tells the hiring person how he or she can contact the individual for further details about the position.One of the first things that you should consider when writing a good logistics manager resume is the title. The title should be descriptive, concise, and directly relates to the job description. It is crucial that the title reflect how the job would be viewed by the hiring manager.Next you should address the core areas of the job. These include salary, benefits, responsibilities, and variou s levels of management. In addition, the title must be concise enough to get the point across. You should make sure that the resume documents the strengths of the individual.The executive summary of the document should highlight the most notable traits of the person. It should also make sure that the applicant's resume is designed to meet the company's standards. If you do not have the time to create the executive summary yourself, then you should hire a professional to help you. The summary should summarize the applicant's key skills and accomplishments.Companies take a lot of time and research before they hire someone for their business. They will use the information from your document to make an accurate decision. It should provide the hiring manager with everything that he or she needs to make an informed decision.The logistics manager resume must be able to withstand the scrutiny of an employer. There are many forms of human resource review, which often happens in background ch ecks and follow-up interviews. The logistics manager resume should be able to pass all of these screenings without a lot of problems.The logistics manager resume should show a keen knowledge of the company's workforce management process. The applicant should show that they are aware of the need for annual training, ongoing support for job satisfaction, and tools to manage them. The logistics manager resume should explain how the employee will help with the operational flow of the company. It should show how the individual can assist with the company's payroll needs.The logistics manager resume must lay out the duties and responsibilities that are expected of the individual. It should also show the individual's knowledge of the actual physical work processes. These are the details that allow a hiring manager to evaluate your skills in regards to the job.