What Employers Should be Thankful for [INFOGRAPHIC]

What Employers Should be Thankful for [INFOGRAPHIC] Thanksgiving is about more than stuffing turkeys and full bellies after a good meal. The holiday is really about recognizing our blessings and being thankful for the wonderful things we have in life. For companies looking to find the best talent in order to grow and stay competitive in this tough marketplace, great candidates are truly a reason to be thankful. The infographic below, compiled by Spark Hire, an online video resume and interviewing platform, looks at the different types of candidates making employers thankful this Thanksgiving season. From the seasoned Baby Boomer to the social media-savvy Millennials, there are plenty of talented candidates your company should be thankful to bring to the table. With only 17 percent of employers finding candidates with the right skills for their open positions, you should give thanks when great candidates come your way. This infographic is a Thanksgiving reminder hiring managers and recruiters can keep in mind before cutting the turkey and doling out the stuffing. Top image:  Pablo

Personal Branding Interview Bob Burg - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Bob Burg - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today I spoke to Bob Burg, who is a highly sought-after speaker and the bestselling author of Endless Referrals, The Go-Giver and his upcoming book Go-Givers Sell More, which comes out on February 18th.   In this interview, Bob talks about how to network by giving before receiving, talks about how he was inspired to write his books, gives some networking tips and more. Why dont more people give to others, without asking for something in return? It really comes down to two things; one’s world model, and level of knowledge. Regarding world model, if a person has learned (whether through upbringing, environment, television shows, news media, etc.) that giving for the sake of adding value to someone’s life makes you a sucker and you’ll only be taken advantage of, then that person is not likely to give without asking for something in return. And, “asking for something in return” is not always verbal. It can be implied in other ways, or merely â€" what John and I call â€" emotionally demanded. Either way, it typic ally has the opposite effect. In terms of knowledge level, it’s often nothing more than not knowing that when you give only to add value without that “emotional demand” you’re much more likely to create the type of relationship that results in the other person feeling good about you know; what we call “knowing, liking and trusting you.” When you get to that point, you’ll do a lot of direct business with people as well as receive a lot of referrals. Giving â€" while asking for or demanding something in return â€" isn’t really giving. It’s trading. And traders can make a living, but they very rarely thrive as do those following the Go-Giver methodology. Can you give an example of a Go-Giver who has successfully grown a business? There are so many, and we share several of these types of stories in the new book. One of our favorites is Terri Murphy. Now a well-known speaker and author, she was a mega-successful Realtor upon whom the Realtor in the original Go-Giver story, Debra Davenport was very loosely based. Terri built an immensely successful and profitable Real Estate business by adding extreme value to every transaction; touching the lives of many; always putting other people’s interests first, staying truly authentic to who she really was, and making herself available to receive in a big way. Terri is the embodiment of a person who follows all five of the Laws we share through our work. What inspired you to write the Go-Giver and Go-Givers Sell More? Years ago I had a book out entitled, Endless Referrals (3rd edition 2005). It was a how-to manual for creating just what the title says. Having read and enjoyed the many business parables/fables on the market today, I thought it would be a neat idea to take the how-to principles from Endless Referrals and turn them into a quick, easy-to-read parable. Now, please know that there is a big difference between writing a how-to book and writing a fictional story. I quickly determined I was not qualified to write the fable. Fortunately, as busy as he was, my close friend, John David Mann (a brilliant writer, and coauthor of several books and ghost-writer for some extremely big authors with sales in the multi-millions of copies) agreed to take a look at the notes I had put together. Even more fortunately (for me), he saw the potential. While we worked together throughout the process, it was he who turned the basic idea into a terrific story. Go-Givers Sell More was a very natural spinoff. So many people wrote in to say how applying the principles in the first book accelerated their success and that they’d enjoy even more specific examples, we decided to take the Five Laws and show exactly how to apply them to the sales process. Does the old sales model of cold calling still work? I would never say that cold calling doesn’t work. In its proper context, and done correctly, it certainly does. And, there are people today who write excellent books and have terrific newsletters on this topic. However, it’s very logical to see that â€" all else being equal â€" a referral is much better than a cold call. And, being able to meet new people and quickly establish relationships with them is also generally more effective. But, sure, cold calling still works and there is still a time and place for it in the business-building process. What are your top three networking tips? It would be to understand the following and really take them to heart: “All thing being equal, people will do business with, and refer business to, those people they know like and trust.” So be the person worthy of eliciting those feelings toward you in others. The very essence of networking is not to determine how the new person you are now speaking with can add value to your life and business, but to determine how you can add business to theirs. Take care of that and more good things will come your way than you can imagine. It isn’t about you…it’s about them! Bob Burg is a highly sought-after speaker at corporate, financial services and direct sales conventions. Sharing the principles contained in his bestselling books, Bob has addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000, sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities athletes and political leaders including cabinet secretaries and a former United States President.   His critically acclaimed book, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales has sold over 200,000 copies. His latest national bestseller, The Go-Giver, was on the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller lists, has been translated into 18 languages and is his fourth book to top the 100,000 copies sold mark.   His forthcoming book is called Go-Givers Sell More, which comes out on February 18th and is published by Penguin Portfolio.

How to Cut Costs of Car Ownership

How to Cut Costs of Car Ownership Whether you are an entrepreneur or not, thinking like a business-owner can help you to save huge amounts of money in everyday live. This is because individuals who own businesses must consider all costs in terms of value and profit, and this enables you to strike the ideal balance between minimising spending and achieving a desired level of quality. This is particularly important in the modern age, as a contracting economy and the spectre of Brexit continue to create the tightest squeeze on household income in five years. Reducing the cost of buying and maintaining cars is one area to focus on, and this can be an expensive pastime as the price of fuel continues to soar. Here are three tips to help you reduce costs as a motorist:  Beware of the Used Car Trap  While it is tempting to believe that used cars are cheaper than newer models, you need to be aware as a consumer that this is not always the case. Given the heavy promotions that are usually applied to new cars, the cost differential between the two may not be as large as you may think.  Not only this, but it is estimated that car finance agreements are 1% higher on average for used cars than they are for new models, so this can also increase costs over time.  With this in mind, it is important that you adopt a business mind-set and compare both markets thoroughly before making a decision. Be sure check the available promotions on preferred models that are within your budget, while also checking the precise terms of any finance agreements that you are considering.  Have Your Car Thoroughly Checked to Avoid Long-term Maintenance Costs  If you do have a used car, it is also important that you thoroughly check and inspect the vehicle prior to purchase in order to guarantee its viability. This can minimise long-term and unscheduled maintenance costs, which can quickly mount with older cars due to their condition and the difficulty in sourcing replacement parts.  We would recommend investing time in a HPI check on any used vehicle that you intend to buy, which details the cars complete history and any secrets that owners may be keen to hide. You can do this simply by entering your email and the cars registration, and this can afford you genuine peace of mind ahead of making a purchase.  You will also need to perform a physical inspection of the car, while requesting up-to-date documentation regarding its MOT status.  Aim for Fuel Efficient and the Bottom End of Your Budget  There is a clear trend in the automotive sector at present, as the industry moves towards fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles that minimise carbon emissions. The popularisation of these cars offers you a chance to save money as a motorist, particularly as the price of fuel continues to rise as part of inflation. You can also increase the fuel-efficiency of your car by purchasing an automatic or honing your driving technique, as reducing the amount of revs can actively minimise fuel consumption. Whether you are buying a car outright or financing a purchase, you should always aim for the lower end of your budget. This ensures that you are never required to spend outside of your means, once you begin to consider additional motoring costs such as insurance and scheduled maintenance.

Careers with a language degree

Careers with a language degree Translator? Language Analyst? Travel Consultant? Sales Manager?Doctor! Student Careers representatives Lucy, Matea and Meg, from the School of Modern Languages and Culture hosted the annual University of Warwick Languages Alumni evening last term. Five recent graduates came back to share their experiences, including how they have been using their language degree after graduating. Its fair to say some career paths were more surprising than others!  So what advice did they have? Ana Cachapa completed a Masters in Conference Interpreting after graduating in French and German. She went on to work with Amazon as a multilingual analyst and has recently set up as a freelance translator, using her French, German and Portuguese on a daily basis. Her advice “Be confident in your ability and chase that dream- even if it takes a while and is a sacrifice at first, I really think it will be worth it. I think if you really want it and you are patient, determined and persistent you will make it happen” Ryan Fish graduated with a degree in German in 2017 and is an Internal Sales Manager at Kaimann UK (manufacturer of insulation materials). His role goes beyond the job title alone and he suggests that “what I have taken away from my graduate job search (is) , that every job opportunity is worth looking into, even if it doesn’t appear to be a match straight away. Ryan spent some time job-hunting straight after graduating and says that “12 months ago I wouldn’t really have considered a role with sales in the name”. Ryan uses his language skills daily, translating documents and communicating with the parent company in Germany; he is also involved in other steps in the process of sales, from marketing, generating new leads, logistics, accounting and account management. Parvinder Kaur also graduated last year and enjoyed her time at Warwick so much she stayed for another year, she is part-way through a Masters in International Security and aims to work as a language analyst. “The Year Abroad was an unforgettable experience that allowed me to appreciate Bavarian culture and meet students from all over the world, which fuelled my knowledge and confidence.” Bethan Wigget works for a tour operator that specialises in bespoke package trips for schools. She is involved in every stage of the research and design of the trips as well as handling any issues that may arise. “I speak German every day as I have to liaise with suppliers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. There seems to be a shortage of language speakers with the right skills for this type of work because when we’ve had vacancies they’ve been difficult to fill. Rest assured your skills are in demand.   Nicole Close also used her language skills straight after graduating with a degree in Spanish, volunteering with the International Citizen Service in Nicaragua. She is now in her first year of a Graduate Entry Medicine course, open to graduates irrespective of their degree (and science background). What was also vital was the work experience she secured beforehand as a healthcare assistant,“my language background has helped me in many aspects of my jobs and has helped hugely in studying for a medical degree” Students who attended the event commented on the value of listening to graduates on such diverse career trajectories it demonstrates the real breadth and application a language degree can have and illustrates not to make assumptions that certain careers, such as medicine, are no longer accessible. Five graduates with five very different stories to tell but all were united in the value of their experiences having completed a language degree from Warwick.

The MyPerfectResume Resume Builder Review

The MyPerfectResume Resume Builder ReviewMyPerfectResume.com is one of the largest online resume builder sites on the Internet. The website is created by two students of cybernetics from Kansas State University, Laura Morris and Kelly Verona.MyPerfectResume.com offers various types of resume builder services to the recruiters. It is an online resume builder which is compatible with MS Word and PDF files. You can save time and money when you design your own resume. This resume builder offers more than a hundred categories of job titles, jobs and experience and types of resumes.This resume builder is very helpful and easy to use. All you need to do is fill in your profile with your contact information and pertinent details. You can also add in your other information like employer, education, education qualifications, certifications, certifications and others. It also gives you suggestions about the perfect cover letter.The other features of this resume builder are easy navigation and g reat design. You can select from the several templates that you want to use on your resume.The interface of this online resume builder is very user friendly and easy to navigate. It provides information about every aspect of resume writing, including: creating a resume, creating a cover letter, creating a reference section, getting information from employers, selecting a layout, creating a custom cover letter, creating a header, creating headers, adding photos, inserting videos, creating a CV and theses.Besides this, this resume builder also allows you to get to know about its credentials. It comes with more than 25 years of experience in the field of designing resumes. It is a company known for its reliability and good quality.This resumebuilder is quite easy to use and works perfectly on most operating systems. It even has a trial version of the same that you can download for free and try it out before you make a final decision.One of the most important things you must keep in min d when you're going to design your resume is to be professional. This is the best way to impress your employer. The resume builder that I reviewed has tons of benefits that can help you succeed in your job search.

If I Were Lloyd Doblers Career Coach I Would Say This

If I Were Lloyd Doblers Career Coach I Would Say This Oh how I wish I could be Lloyd Doblers career coach. Before you begin to worry about me, I fully recognize that he is a fictional character. Lloyd is the star character in the movie Say Anything starring John Cusack. This film was a huge part of my adolescence and has stayed with me since. There are many famous quotes in this movie. One of my favorite quotes, is Lloyd’s response to the question of what he wants to do: I dont want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I dont want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I dont want to do that. Essentially Lloyd has no idea what he wants to do for a career. That’s not uncommon. What is also common is that Lloyd starts with a list of what he does know. He knows what he doesn’t want to do. He is narrowing down the field. Whether he realizes it or not, he is establishing criteria for which to compare careers. Great careers align with your values, interests skills If I were Lloyds career coach, we would spend time looking at his values, interests and skills. We know what he doesn’t want to do, so I would help him identify what he may WANT to do! His values will act as a guide for him like lights on a runway (a paraphrase from a client). His interests would tell us what he gets energy from and would enjoy doing on a recurring basis. We would also look at his skills and identify the ones he wants to utilize in his career. Its important to look at all 3 of these but today Ill focus on skills and how you can articulate your skills and start to identify career choices that may be a good match. Many of the clients I work with complete a skills exercise in our sessions. This exercise helps them identify and prioritize the skills they want to utilize in their career. Then we discuss careers aligned with the skills. This is a jumping off point for my clients. It gives them some ideas to start exploring. Oftentimes, we just need a starting place or some initial ideas to get us moving toward identifying a satisfying career. Exercise: My Next Move If you want to do an exercise on your own, consider mynextmove.org. You can enter search terms, like skills, into the search box and you will get a list of careers that match the keywords. It is unlikely this list is going to generate the one perfect career you were looking for. Instead it is a starting place a jumping off point for you to begin researching careers that may be the right match for you. Skills, interests and values are important components when deciding on a career. Each person will place a different value on the three categories. For some, working in their interest area is the most important component of deciding on a career. For others, it will be utilizing skills or talents and for others the career must be aligned 100% with their values. Having gotten to know Lloyd from the movie, I would guess he would place a high emphasis on the career aligning with his values, then his interests, then his skills. It’s too bad that I will never actually find out, but the movie is spectacular as is.

Using HootSuite for the Job Search

Using HootSuite for the Job Search 56 Flares 56 Flares Emmelie  De La Cruz, Founder of  The Branding Muse, is the go-to expert for college students and young professionals who want to take control of their personal brand and thrive in the competitive job market. She loves tweeting so reach out:  @Hermusings. Whether you’re a college student, recent graduate or well into your career, social media is a tool that can be used to find your next job or opportunity. The Jobvite 2013 Social Recruiting Survey found that 94% of recruiters already use or plan to use social media to recruit. They also found that about 80% of available jobs are never advertised.   With such high percentages, it is clear that regardless of your industry, social media is an outlet to increase your chances of landing a job.  In addition to LinkedIn, Twitter is a powerful network that employers are looking to for research on candidates’ professional presence and cultural fit. HootSuite, the social media dashboard, allows you to monitor and engage on both networks from one place. You can utilize HootSuite to find jobs and create a personal brand that will help employers find you. Below are some strategies on how you can use HootSuite for your job search. Since 80% of jobs aren’t advertised, the network you build is going to be important in helping you find the right opportunities. With social media, you are able to expand your network beyond those in your local area and industry. On HootSuite, you can create a stream for your particular industry or hashtag and be able to monitor all the conversations happening around that term. An even better strategy is to create a stream that monitors the name of the company you are interested in working for. This will allow you to get in touch with employees of the company and stay informed on company news and any openings that might become available. HootSuite has also made it possible to monitor openings from LinkedIn. The company has added a “Job Search” feature to streamline job-hunting efforts. After you have added your LinkedIn profile to your dashboard, you will be able to unlock a stream of opportunities and openings that will not take hours to find. 1. Go to your profile tab and click “Add Stream.” 2. Once in the left sidebar, select LinkedIn as your network and click the “Job Search” tab. There, you will be able to select your profile and insert the term you would like to search for. HootSuite will pull in all of the jobs that include the keyword you typed in. Monitoring multiple streams can be exhausting. Use HootSuite to have them all feed into one place so you aren’t wasting time searching for information all over the web. You can use the hashtags below to find job openings that have been tweeted. To narrow your search also include the name of the position(s) you are seeking i.e. “#tweetmyjobs Public Relations Coordinator.” This can get tricky so make sure you try different variations of search terms using broad industry terms. #hiring #tweetmyjobs #jobopening #jobposting #employment #opportunity #rtjobs #jobangels #jobsearch #joblisting Promote Yourself Help the employers find you! Advertise yourself on Twitter once in a while. Let employers and your followers know that you are actively seeking a job. Be specific about location, industry, and position. For example: “@SyracuseU senior hoping to work in pharma corporate communications in DC post-grad. Have internship experience #HireMe” Seek and you shall find, my friends; ask and you shall receive. #hireme #MBA #linkedin #unemployed #resume #needajob To Educate Yourself These tags may not directly land you a job, but they will enlighten you on the latest trends in finding, keeping, and enjoying a job. #jobtips #career #interview #personalbranding #training #jobhunt #unemployment #employers #jobless #HR In an increasingly social world, it is important to create an attractive presence online that shows that you are not only passionate but capable and professional. HootSuite is a dashboard that helps you do all three and improve the job-hunting process.