LinkedIn Help LinkedIn Webinar

LinkedIn Help LinkedIn Webinar Wednesday Im doing a special webinar for Netshares Experts Connection titled LinkedIn for Executives: Beyond the Basics.  If you are stuck on getting value out of LinkedIn, or trying to figure out what to do now that you have your Profile up to speed (supposedly), get on this webinar. Other LinkedIn help resources I produce include the LinkedIn book (third edition should print in early January), the LinkedIn DVD (3 hours of instruction, strategy and tactics), and my LinkedIn blog. LinkedIn Help LinkedIn Webinar Wednesday Im doing a special webinar for Netshares Experts Connection titled LinkedIn for Executives: Beyond the Basics.  If you are stuck on getting value out of LinkedIn, or trying to figure out what to do now that you have your Profile up to speed (supposedly), get on this webinar. Other LinkedIn help resources I produce include the LinkedIn book (third edition should print in early January), the LinkedIn DVD (3 hours of instruction, strategy and tactics), and my LinkedIn blog.

What Can Angry Birds Teach You About Getting Hired - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

What Can Angry Birds Teach You About Getting Hired - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Part 1 (the pigs lair) What in the world can “Angry Birds,” the ubiquitous, phenomenally popular game for hand held devices by Rovio Mobile, teach you about getting hired? You might be surprised to learn that the answer to this question is PLENTY! “Angry Birds” just passed the 0 million downloads mark. If you have downloaded the game yourself you already know what all the “buzz” is about, and you may already be a “pig-slaughtering,” “slingshot-wielding” addict. (I must confess, I am!) As discussed in an earlier blog in this series (“Is Hiring a Game? Yes, it is!”), usually, when we think of games, we think of an activity or event that is a diversion, sport or some other form of competitive entertainment. Based upon that definition, “Angry Birds” clearly qualifies as a game. But, as we’ve seen in previous blogs in this series, hiring is also a game. To briefly review, according to game theory, a game is defined as an event or situation involving two or more players, in which each player may win or lose, based upon the decisions that they themselvesâ€"or othersâ€" make or fail to make. In addition, virtually all games have the following elements in common: • Players • Payoffs • Rules • Strategy • Uncertainty • Common knowledge • Uncommon knowledge So back to “Angry Birds.” The principal object of the game is for the player to use the birds, fired with a slingshot, to “pop” all the pigs that are housed in structures made of stone, wood and ice. If the player is able to break through the structures and “pop” all of the pigs before using up all the birds, then he or she advances to the next level. One of the many skills and strategies that Angry Birds can help us with (or provide us with a way to compensate) is our short-term memory ability (or generally, the lack thereof.) How many times, for example, are we introduced to someone and just 15 seconds later we can’t remember their name? Or we hear a phone number and we can’t even remember 7 digits! Quite common for most of us, wouldn’t you agree? As a job candidate, it’s quite commonplace for you to go into a company and meet half a dozen or more people during the day of interviews. And then what happens? One of them sees you in the hallway later and you can’t remember his or her name! Not so good, and certainly no way to make a good impression! When we first start to play “Angry Birds” at any given level, we see the pig’s shelter and where the pigs are located within that shelter for two seconds. (The same amount of time it takes for someone to say, “Hi, I am Jim Smith.”) The screen then moves to the left, moving the pigs out of sight and bringing into view the bevy of bouncy, chirpy, flipping birds behind the slingshot. I don’t know about you, but when I first started playing the game, I was not able to remember the layout of the pig’s lair? So I just started shooting birds willy-nilly which was ineffective. I soon realized two things: First, I needed to start remembering where the pigs were within their lair (i.e., working on my short-term memory skills) or figuring out a way to compensate. Our brain, like any muscle when exercised, gets stronger. Angry Birds provides a fun way to exercise and improve our short term memory which enhances our brand and, without question, improves our ability to effectively play the hiring game. Secondly, Angry Birds does indeed give us “normal” humans a way to compensate for our lack of short-term memory. We can “pinch down” the screen and now see both the pig’s lair and the bevy of birds on one screen. So when you have met six people at a company during an interview, you must be able to address them by name later in the day or you will have almost guaranteed your elimination from the hiring process (game). Thus, you must either improve your short term memory skills or compensate in some manner. For example, you can compensate by making sure you get each person’s business card and quickly jotting down on the card something that enables you to remember them. (Jim Smith â€" brown hair, tall, mustache, glasses.) Now, when Jim says “hello” to you in the hallway three hours later, you can remember his name and make a solid impression. Think about this situation. You applied for a position online and the hiring company later calls you about the positionâ€"and you don’t even remember which position you applied for or the name of the company having the opening, let alone remembering anything specific and pertinent about the company itself! Again, not a very good way to make a good first impression. Or you contacted a recruiter about an opening you saw advertised and he or she calls you back and you can’t remember why you called! This situation can quickly evolve into a distressing one. Let me give you an example, based upon my own experience just last week, of how disastrous this scenario can play out for a job candidate. A person (I’ll just refer to as “Sam”) called my executive recruiting firm and left me this voice mail message: “Skip, this is Sam. I am calling about the National Account Business Development Manager’s position. My phone number is…….” When I called him back (1) I introduced myself, (2) I told him my firm’s name, (3) stated that I was returning his call (4) regarding the National Account Business Development Manager’s position. His immediate response: “Tell me your name again, please?” OK, I will give him the benefit of the doubt at this point. I may have caught him off guard and he didn’t hear my name. We went on to speak about the position after which he asked, “Now, what is the title of this position again?” As a recruiter, it is my job to identify and qualify only the best professionals for my client so I am now beginning to question the mental agility of this particular potential candidate. I told him, again, the title of the position after which he asked, “What is the name of your company again?” After telling him that again, he concluded with, “And how did you get my name?” To which I replied, “As I mentioned, I am returning your call. You called me. That is how I got your name.” We are now up to four strikes and clearly this person has several short-term memory “challenges.” Not at all a good first impression for someone competing for a high-level position that will pay $0K plus. (Which is why one of my secrets in “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets for job seekers is to never answer the phone. Unless you have superior short-term memory skills, you must compensate. Let the call go into voice mail so that, when you retrieve the message, you can write down the pertinent facts in regard to who is calling and why. You can then review your notes in regard to the position you applied to before you call them back. (You are keeping records aren’t you?)) So, needless to say, I quickly excluded “Sam” from further consideration. (See the previous blog in this series entitled, “How do you get Hired? First Don’t Lose.”) Sam lost before he even got into the hiring game! So, let’s circle back to the original question posed in this blog: What can “Angry Birds” teach you about getting hired? Among the many things it can teach you or help you further develop, is the all-important job-hunting and branding skill of having a good short-term memory. (Or showing you that you need to learn how to effectively compensate for weakness in this skill.) As a result, you will enhance your professional image, improve your brand and, if you are a job seeker, help you avoid getting eliminated from the hiring process. Add to all of that that “Angry Birds” is GREAT fun to play and you’ll benefit both personally and professionally! Not a bad deal any way you look at it! Next week: What Angry Birds can Teach You About Getting Hired â€" Part 2 (Are you the Red Bird?) Author: Skip Freeman is the author of “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever! and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The HTW Group (Hire to Win), an Atlanta, GA, Metropolitan Area Executive Search Firm. Specializing in the placement of sales, engineering, manufacturing and RD professionals, he has developed powerful techniques that help companies hire the best and help the best get hired.

Business Development Cover Letter Sample - Algrim.co

Business Development Cover Letter Sample - Algrim.co Business Development Cover Letter Template Download our cover letter template in Word format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Related Hiring Resources 20+ Best Business Development Interview Questions Answers Business Development Job Description Sample

Key Action Words to Use in your Resume

Key Action Words to Use in your Resume The job of your resume is to get you an interview. This will only ever happen if the reader finds it interesting enough to take action. How do you make sure your resume is inspiring and captures the reader’s attention? Your choice of words will be your number one tool. Avoid sounding like a job description A classic mistake when writing a resume is to look at job specifications for guidance. What most people fail to realize is that a job spec is most probably written by an HR office junior. The sole purpose of it is to list the responsibilities of a particular job. There is not a touch of of personality or emphasis added to any of the points and therefore you should stay well clear of using it for your resume. Its all about marketing A resume is a marketing summary of your skills and experience. It tells the reader what you can do for them and why they should pick you instead of all other applicants. Unless you are a copywriter or work in PR, writing a marketing text that speaks to and entices the reader can prove difficult. Your resume should be descriptive and should detail the scope of your responsibilities and accomplishments with carefully selected words. For your resume to stand out, replace passive voice verbs with action adverbs. Example: Before Here’s an example of someone describing their most recent employment: “Responsibilities: Following up sales figures and reporting to area manager. Perform implementation with relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with relevant departments.” Anyone still awake? Sounds like a job spec to me and it will make the reader reach for the delete button. Example: After Heres how you could write it instead: “In charge of thoroughly following up sales figures and promptly reporting to our area manager, effectively carrying out the complex implementations and solely handling extensive contacts with stakeholders, pulling everything together with other departments such as X,Y Z.” This sounds more like spoken language and therefore makes your text seem alive. Breathe life into your text Responsible for = heading up, in charge of Develop = shape, create, invent Duties include = oversee, head up Perform = carry out, take action Manage = be in charge, handle, execute Coordinate = team up, pull together You get the point! Call to Action Inspire the prospective employer to action by using the right language in your resume today. Go through it with a fine-tooth comb and change the language wherever it comes across as dull, impersonal or simply not engaging. When you re-read it and feel that the text is alive and inspiring, you know you are on the right track.

7 Tips that Will Help You Regain Self-Confidence After Job Loss

7 Tips that Will Help You Regain Self-Confidence After Job Loss Most of us have experienced the gut wrenching feeling of being called to the boss’s office at some point in our career…Your palms get sweaty, your stomach hits the floor, you develop a lump in your throat making it hard to breathe…All you can do is ponder on what you could have possibly done wrong.evalThen come the dreaded words â€" “I’m sorry, but we have to let you go.”Now, what?Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comWhether it is due to poor job performance, the company’s lack of funding or other various reasons, being let go is not an easy blow to take.Especially if it is due to performance issues, losing your job can really be a downer to your self-esteem and really bring down your self-confidence.But…You can’t stay down for long. Each day you spend pondering on the fact of losing your job is another day you have spent wasting time and money.So, how do you regain self-confidence following the loss of your job?evalDon’t worry â€" you aren’t alone. I’m here to offer yo u some insight into a few tips that will get you back on your feet and confidently back into the job market in no time:1. Help othersPersonally, it always makes me feel better to help other people. I feel accomplished when I see the joy and/or relief on their face after I have assisted them with something. So, during your down time, instead of feeling sorry for yourself, use it to help others. Pro Tip: Use this time to do some volunteer work â€" you can add this to your resume, making you more marketable.2. Use positive affirmationSuccess starts with believing in yourself.Each day, verbalize a positive affirmation and remind yourself of the valuable skills that you possess. Reminding yourself of your skills is a vital part to regaining self-confidence.3. Get up and get activeevalA healthy mind starts with a healthy body â€" by getting in shape and feeling good about yourself physically, feeling good about yourself in your career will begin to come naturally. Use this down time to fo cus on getting back into shape and feeling better about your appearance.4. Give yourself time to healLosing your job can really take a toll on you emotionally. Given that the economy and your budget allows, take a few weeks to heal. Give yourself some down time to focus on other things and to enjoy your brief moment of time freedom. Sometimes, it just takes a little break to really see your potential.5. Interact with other job seekersOftentimes, when you are feeling down you begin to feel alone. Instead, focus on interacting with others in your same position. You are sure to meet other highly qualified professionals who are also without a job â€" demonstrating that you aren’t alone and that maybe the problem is not just you. This is also a great way to network and potentially land a job.6. Expand your horizonsMost people don’t have time, or energy, to take up a new activity. But, instead of moping around during your free time, utilize it to take up a new skill or activity. Like volunteering, this is also a great way to turn a bad situation into a good one and use your time to improve your resume. Adding more to your list of skills is sure to boost your confidence!7. Make a scheduleYou will always feel worse about yourself if you feel as though you are just drifting and are no longer being productive. Keep yourself on a set schedule â€" wake up early, eat breakfast, get active around the same time you would go to work normally. This will also make starting back at a new job much easier.While losing your job might initially be a blow to your self-esteem and confidence level, it only takes a few smart moves to turn this bad situation into a good one.Take a step back and look at this as an opportunity to better yourself, improve your resume, and reset your mind before starting back at a new job.You will find yourself rejoining the work force feeling more prepared and less stressed.

How to Effectively Manage Business Debt [Infographic]

How to Effectively Manage Business Debt [Infographic] If you have developed a good relationship with creditors, now is the time to call in a few favors. It’s worth making some inquiries to see if you can refinance to get a loan with lesser repayments, or perhaps renegotiate terms with established suppliers. If you have an unnecessarily large office space, there could be an opportunity to hire out a portion of this to interested parties and reduce your rental costs in the process. It could also be worth marketing yourself more actively to existing and prospective customers. A lot of businesses now pursue the opinions of customers by asking them to leave online reviews, as a swarm of positive feedback could persuade a prospective customer to do business with them. If you don’t have an active social media presence, it’s a good idea to form one, as these avenues can be very lucrative to businesses nowadays. Eazy Cash (http://www.eazycash.ca/car-title-loans/) created this infographic guide to managing business debt, advising on where money can be saved or extra revenue generated. Once your company’s debt is continually decreasing, you stand a very good chance of maintaining the business long-term.

W.W. Weltons Advanced Practice Nurse Resumes

W.W. Welton's Advanced Practice Nurse ResumesW.W. Welton's book 'Advanced Practice Nurses: What You Need to Know About a New Career' was an instant classic. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he was one of the pioneers in the field. So when it came time to write an employer focused resume for advanced practice nurses, he knew exactly what he needed to say. Let's look at the tips from a modern day master.The first thing you need to do is create a high-value employer. Obviously you want to set yourself apart from all of the other new nurses. That means being well rounded in all areas - chemistry, biology, chemistry and calculus. It also means that you have your personality and values set straight.The next thing to do is to become a leader. It will be impossible to rise up the ranks if you are not able to connect with your nurse and patient and staff. The harder you try to manipulate the system, the more your patients and staff will see you as just another doctor. That is no t how you want to be perceived. By becoming a leader, you can influence others to come around to your way of thinking.Last but not least, you need to utilize information fields. You want your candidate to feel like they are having a meaningful conversation with you. That means they will open up about their career goals, their expectations, and the challenges they are facing. Create a space for them to have fun while preparing for this interview. Make sure you let them know you are one of their friends, too.Take a little break every now and then during the whole interview, especially if you are working a lot. You never know what your interviewee may need. A piece of cake, a cup of coffee, a slice of pizza, whatever you need to take a break.There is no better place to do a drug screening than a dental assistant position. Since so many people with D.N.A. will do jobs in your office or lab, why not turn this into a big advantage by getting into advanced practice nursing.You should alway s keep in mind that a great negotiator can make a difference in your medical liability. If you are self-employed, this can be your trump card. So be prepared for that as well.Although there are a lot of books that cover advanced practice nursing, I highly recommend W.W. Welton's book, Advanced Practice Nurses. Whether you're preparing for an interview or you are already employed, this is one step that can make a huge difference in your career. Please consider all this and think on it.