LinkedIn for Executives 90 Minutes!

LinkedIn for Executives â€" 90 Minutes! On September 23rd at 1pm MST (4pm EST) Ill be doing a special 90 minute webinar called LinkedIn Essentials for Executives. Im really jazzed about this webinar because Ive accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience in the last couple of years.   Ive done this type of webinar before, even for Experts Connection, but this time I get the entire 90 minutes just for LinkedIn and to focus on executives! The price is $50 if you are a Netshare member and $60 if you are not.   The description on the Experts Connection page is just a portion of what we are going to go over with 90 minutes I get to dig down deeper. HOWEVER, rest assured this is not going to be a tour of LinkedIn and its features.   I am approaching it from an executive perspective: what do executives need to know (and what can they ignore) on LinkedIn? what do executives need to do (and what can they ignore) on LinkedIn? This will be packed, informative, and valuable!   If you want to jump on, click here to register. Other places to look for LinkedIn Help include my LinkedIn blog, my book on LinkedIn (Im on LinkedIn Now What???) and my LinkedIn DVD: LinkedIn for Job Seekers. LinkedIn for Executives â€" 90 Minutes! On September 23rd at 1pm MST (4pm EST) Ill be doing a special 90 minute webinar called LinkedIn Essentials for Executives. Im really jazzed about this webinar because Ive accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience in the last couple of years.   Ive done this type of webinar before, even for Experts Connection, but this time I get the entire 90 minutes just for LinkedIn and to focus on executives! The price is $50 if you are a Netshare member and $60 if you are not.   The description on the Experts Connection page is just a portion of what we are going to go over with 90 minutes I get to dig down deeper. HOWEVER, rest assured this is not going to be a tour of LinkedIn and its features.   I am approaching it from an executive perspective: what do executives need to know (and what can they ignore) on LinkedIn? what do executives need to do (and what can they ignore) on LinkedIn? This will be packed, informative, and valuable!   If you want to jump on, click here to register. Other places to look for LinkedIn Help include my LinkedIn blog, my book on LinkedIn (Im on LinkedIn Now What???) and my LinkedIn DVD: LinkedIn for Job Seekers.

What Rec2Recs Want to See on a Recruiters CV

What  Rec2Recs Want to See on a Recruiters CV Why does there  need to be any advice given to recruiters  about seeking a new role? Surely recruiters themselves are perfectly capable of writing the best CVs, given they are judging them all day in their roles? Well, while this might be largely true, recruiters still need to stand out from the crowd in order to secure new, competitive roles. Thats when such advice comes in handy. As an experienced Rec2Rec in the UK, I have seen tens of thousands of CVs over the last 18 years and I think that ultimately what a rec2rec wants to see from a recruiters CV  is very similar to what ANY recruiter wants to see from any candidates CV, regardless of their profession. I am a firm advocate of a CV reinforcing a persons profile. I don’t interview someone with a CV out in front of me; my  candidates will validate this. I am representing people, not CVs. I think writing a CV can actually be a very cathartic process especially for those who have not been on the market for a very long time. It can allow them time for  career reflection and strategy. So what do rec2recs want to see on your CV? Personal statement This is helpful if it is a one-liner about your career objective. It should be NO more than 2/3 lines. Billings Yes, we do want to see what youve billed. It doesnt have to say who you have billed with, but by showing the amounts youve made, we can assess very quickly that you are open and transparent. We would still interview someone who has maybe NOT billed well as this could be why you are on the market; perhaps you are in a declining market? But whatever the reason, you show us the billings and we know you will be open and honest with us  and our clients. Nothing to hide, right? Achievements This is not the same as billings. Have you helped mentor people? Have you won a large PSL  client? Have you successfully billed the highest fee in your company? Whatever it is, SHOUT about it! Concise chronological history Starting with CURRENT role, i.e. dates and position held. We dont need war and peace about your company or waffly descriptions, nor do we want a list of your tasks or responsibilities.   We want to see an overview of your role. Does it jump out at the reader? No? It is probably too lond. Shorten it and make an “elevator pitch”. Hobbies and interests Yes, you should have these on there if you do something interesting and relevant, like sports-related, or something else that enhances your life skills. But we really don’t need to see “socialising” or “walking my dog” on there. References Only put these on if you are happy for a prospective employer to call them! A decent rec2rec will reference check a non-worker anyway but if you are still working, think twice before you put it on. Social media links The first thing we do is check you out on LinkedIn and mores nowadays on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, so think about this before you stick photos up of yourself in your thong. Some extra tips: Keep the format simple and clean NO boxes or photos Make the front page compelling Read your own CV back to yourself and answer yourself honestly, would this CV jump out at YOU if the tables were turned? If you can’t write your own decent CV, a potential recruitment employer is going to question YOUR ability as a recruiter, so see your CV as your marketing tool! When putting your CV together, think, what advice would you give yourself?  Youre the professional recruiter, after all.

Four Careers For Women Who Love Numbers And Data

Four Careers For Women Who Love Numbers And Data For some of us, we love utilizing data and numbers in an engaging format because it’s always enjoyable. So the potential of doing so in a professional arena is the best case scenario; it provides challenges and enjoyment in equal measure. Not only that, but the numbers that refer back to the growth of related math career sectors are good â€" really good. Forbes overviewed a study done by IBM that predicted that jobs that fall under the umbrella of data science will “soar 28 percent by 2020.” Thus, it is a prime time for individuals interested in pursuing a data or numbers job to get out there. We’ve outlined four examples of how a career solving puzzles and thinking through the numbers can look on a practical level. Careers as Health Informatics Specialist One of the industries that has historically struggled to keep pace with the rest of the world in terms of technology is the healthcare sector. As technology had throttled forward, all industries have had to keep pace to remain relevant and viable, and healthcare has often failed to do so. For that reason, there is a clear demand for health informatics specialists who can bring a specific organization’s information systems up to speed. As the University of Cincinnati experts note, the individual who takes this career on must have “exceptional computer skills as well as network and cyber security knowledge, as he or she will be involved in researching, implementing, troubleshooting and updating technology systems.” In many ways, this career provides a means for the non-healthcare professional to engage with the industry in a meaningful, supportive manner. Careers as Accountant While it may be tempting to believe that if you pursue a degree in accounting your options are limited to becoming a CPA, in reality, that isn’t the case at all. A degree in accounting does create a platform from which an individual can progress onto multiple distinct careers. For example, Ohio University contends, “Government accountants specialize in accounting actions regulated by anything from municipal to federal legislation and might work for either public or private employers.” The lay person relies on an accountant because they possess a certain skill set.   Those same skills are relied upon by industries across the board. Whether you’re preparing taxes or assisting taxpayers in relation to issues with the IRS, that accounting degree is what will provide the tools necessary to make it happen. You can be a CPA who gets to play with numbers all day, but you can also become an enrolled agent, which is “(a) federally licensed tax practitioners that are empowered by the U.S Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers in front of all areas of the IRS.” A traditional degree, like accounting, can lead to a plethora of jobs outside what we typically expect when we think of the career. Careers as an Actuary Actuaries utilize financial theory, statistics, and math to assess the level of risk associated with the venture a client or business is undertaking. As weve explained before, “They use numbers and statistics to work out the balance of probability of whether a future event is likely. A skilled actuary is often able to advise management teams within larger businesses to plan for the future.” Given the fact that actuaries are typically working in fields like insurance, where a major component is people, the best actuaries also understand the psychology of people. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, “Employment of actuaries is projected to grow 22 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.” So, if it’s a field you’re interested in, there’s likely a place for you within it. Careers as a Tutor What better way to spread your love of numbers and data than to teach others to understand and excel at it? Teaching others, either as a full-time career or a side-gig is a fulfilling way to spend your time working with numbers. There are multiple options for this, from utilizing your own network, working with local schools and nonprofits, or finding a tutoring business to be a part of. Becoming a tutor is a great way to spread the love of mathematics and inspire young girls to follow their data-driven dreams. Having a successful mentor in the field can go a long way into encouraging more young women to pursue careers in technical fields. A successful career in the finance industry comes when an individual has two distinct qualities: the innate enjoyment of crunching the numbers, as well as the willingness and drive to work hard. The robust growth of jobs in associated sectors should not be translated as an easy climb of the career ladder but rather as an opportunity for those willing to learn their chosen industry well and work up the ranks with competency. This guest post was authored by Brooke Faulkner Brooke Faulkner is a writer, mom and adventurer in the Pacific Northwest.  She spends her days pondering what makes a good leader.   And then dreaming up ways to teach these virtues to her sons, without getting groans and eye rolls in response.

Story of my strife What I learned when my company went bankrupt

Story of my strife What I learned when my company went bankrupt More people and companies declare bankruptcy in January than in any other month, and certainly this year will be no exception. Many more people will not technically declare bankruptcy, but they will feel financially battered. There is hope, though. There are tricks to being in a financial hole. I know because Ive been there. In fact, you could say I fell off a financial cliff. My stampede toward that cliff began when I got funding for an Internet company and cashed out of that company in the span of about five months. I started another company, and feeling like I was the most brilliant businessperson on earth, I invested my own money. I got a round of funding and paid myself (and my friends) extremely well. Then the Internet bubble exploded, and my company was one at the epicenter. The first thing I did was tried to protect the people at my company. I gave as much notice as possible, so they could save money, and I helped everyone update their resumes as a last, hopeful act. Then I was on my own. No more cushy, jet-set salary. No more juicy stack of stock options. I lost the pile of money I made, and I was lucky to get away with a portion of my savings intact. I spent a lot of time getting out of financial commitments: the personal assistant, the BMW, the trips to Europe. And no more investing in friends companies. But financial ruin is like death, and I spent a good amount of time in the denial stage. So I didnt cut all the obvious expenses right away. It was gradual. As in, I gradually ruined myself even more, and then I cut down my expenses to a sustainable level. I spent a lot of time with lawyers, which was a stupid idea because they did nothing for me except listen to me bitch about bankruptcy law. One lawyer could see that, more than legal advice, I needed life advice. He said, Almost all business owners fail once or twice. The people who make it big are the people who can bounce back and do something new. But I was not in a position to be a good listener. I was thinking about if he would charge me for the time he was giving unsolicited advice. I spent a lot of time with friends eating cheap sandwiches. Some of my friends dumped me when my company went bankrupt. Okay, they werent really my friends if they dumped me for that, but still, I felt embarrassed and isolated. My remaining friends were sympathetic for a while, but soon they said, Okay, its over. You failed. But you can start something new. This is when the lawyers advice came back to me suddenly sounding like it was worth $200 an hour. I thought a lot about what sort of life I wanted to lead. How much money I really needed. And it turned out that I didnt need as much as I had thought. So I cut down my expenses drastically while I thought about what I really wanted to do. I took swing-dancing lessons. I danced every night for a year while I thought about what to do next. Friends would call and Id say, Sorry, I cant talk. The band goes on in a half-hour. My friends thought I was crazy, but you need to do something a little crazy in order to gain distance from your failure. If you go right back to the life you were leading, its hard to find perspective. When I went back to corporate life, I tried a few things at once: I accepted a job in a new industry, I investigated starting a new company, and I did freelance writing. As it turns out, the freelance writing is what was best for my next step. But this is a step I would never have taken if my company had not gone belly-up. The saying that failure breeds opportunity is true. First you have to sulk. Then you have to explore. But you will find something that excites you, and you will try again. And maybe you will fall off a financial cliff again in your life. But the next time, youll be an expert.

How to Find Your Perfect Co-Working Space in Any City CareerMetis.com

How to Find Your Perfect Co-Working Space in Any City Co-working spaces are popping up in cities across the country. These spaces are ideal for traveling workers, freelancers and anyone who needs a space to do their work while they’re in town.The trick is finding a space that meets your needs, regardless of what those are. How can you find the perfect co-working space anywhere you go?What is Co-Working?evalevalFirst, for those unfamiliar with the term, what is co-working, and why would you need to look for a co-working space if you’re a freelancer in a new city?The term “co-working” dates back to 2005 when Brad Neuberg created the world’s first co-working spacein San Francisco. It was only open for two days out of the week and sat empty for its first month. No one had ever heard of a co-working space before, so no one knew what to look for.Google defines co-working as “the use of an office or another working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, id eas, and knowledge.” What does this definition mean, though?Co-working spaces are safe, well-appointed places for people who need somewhere to work. They might not have the room at home for a home office, or they might be staying in town for a few weeks and need a space with reliable Wi-Fi and a printer to stay productive.Maybe a crew is fumigating their office space, but they still need to get work done, even if they can’t go to their usual workplace to do it. There’s no limit to the kind of person who might need a co-working space or the reasons they might need it.What to Look for in a Co-Working Space?What should you be looking forin a co-working space?The first and arguably most valuable, the thing you need in a co-working space is reliable Wi-Fi. Remote work, whether you’re at home or sitting in a coffee shop, requires a robust internet connection. If they don’t provide good internet â€" or any internet at all â€" it’s time to look for another option.evalLocation is another crucial criterion to consider. A co-working space on the edge of the city might not be as crowded, but it might take you a lot longer to get to, especially if you’re relying on public transportation or driving on unfamiliar streets.Choose a space that is easy to reach, and is either close to public transport or has adequate parking for your needs.Next, look at the amenities the co-working space offers. Do they provide access to a printer or other equipment you might not have at home? Is there a kitchen or a cafe for refreshments, or maybe an exercise lounge? Various facilities will offer different things. Make sure your chosen spot provides all the amenities you need.Take a close look at the furniture in the space to see if it looks comfortable enough to sit on for an entire workday. Some co-working spaces offer soft seating from sofas to beanbags and everything in between, while others might only have stark tables and uncomfortable office chairs.evalDon’t tie yourself down to one space. Try several until you find one that works for you.What are Co-Working Spaces so Popular?In 2005, no one had heard of the idea of co-working space. Today, there are more than 18,000 of themaround the globe, and experts project that number will grow to nearly 26,000 by 2022. Why are these spaces so popular?We have the rise of the gig economy and the independent worker to thank for that. The American dream doesn’t include working in a 9-to-5 job from high school until retirement anymore, and the number of people working remotely from home and from co-working spaces around the globe is growing exponentially.Right now, there are 3.9 million remote workers in the United States, with 70% of them making the transition from office to remote in the last four years. Nearly one-quarter of remote workers don’t even have a home base they could visit as needed, because the entire company is remote.With 57 million people making money from their side hustles and benefiting fro m the gig economy, co-working spaces are becoming the new office space. Remote work can be incredibly isolating, with people working alone from their living rooms or home offices. Co-working spaces give these remote workers the ability to network with their peers while giving them the tools they need to get their jobs done.Networking in the Co-Working CommunitySpeaking of networking, if you move or visit a new city, the first thing you should do is start networking with the local co-working community to help you find a new space. Poke your digital nose into social media groups on Facebook or LinkedIn, and publish a post or two to let the local co-workers know you’re new to the area and looking for space.You might be surprised how welcoming the co-working community can be, especially to a newbie who’s just made it to town. It can also be an invaluable opportunity to network for your business, making connections in a new city that could prove useful in the future.Not everyone in a co-working space is going to be open to having a conversation, but these communal areas can be a font of information if you find someone willing to chat. If you’re new to a city, chatting with someone in your co-working space can help you figure out the best places to visit, the parts of the city you should avoid and how to navigate your way through unfamiliar areas.evalBudget for Co-Working MembershipsevalWhether you’re a freelancer looking for a space in your hometown, or you’re moving to a new area and need a place to work while you’re setting up your home office, make sure you’ve budgeted for the costs of renting a co-working space. The price may vary depending on your location, but on average in the United States, you can expect to pay $387 a month for a dedicated desk and $195 a month for a shared desk.Make sure to include these numbers in your monthly budget. It typically isn’t as simple as walking into a Starbucks or a Panera and taking advantage of their free W i-Fi. You can work out of these places, or any other restaurant or cafe that offers free internet. However, the quality of the Wi-Fi is usually terrible, and you may run afoul of the crew if you’re tying up one of their tables for hours and only drinking one coffee, even if you tip well. Plus, it’s not healthy to subsist on Starbucks pastries or Panera Bread’s mac and cheese all day, every day.Download an App or TwoNetworking is one tool to help you find a co-working space in any city, but it isn’t the only tool in your arsenal by any stretch of the imagination. All you need is your computer or your smartphone and an internet connection, and you have everything you need to find open co-working spaces.Websites like LooseCubes, Kodesk, and WorkSnug act like the Airbnb of office spaces, helping you find a place to workor even post your office space if you have room to rent. If you prefer to work on your smartphone, WorkSnug has an app as well. LiquidSpace’s app lists both co- working spaces as well as free spaces in local offices if you’re having trouble finding somewhere to set up.Depending on your location, you may even find co-working spaces or office sublets listed on Craigslist. In spite of the site’s negative reputation, it can be a valuable tool for traveling workers or freelancers hunting for office space.evalIf you’re traveling and looking for a place to work, consider renting an Airbnb that provides wireless internet. It doesn’t offer the social and networking benefits of co-working spaces, but it does give you a place to both work and sleep, which often kills two birds with one stone.If you’re not in a metropolitan area, you may have a bit more of a struggle identifying a co-working space, but they aren’t impossible to find, and more are popping up every year.Looking ForwardRemote workers are becoming a massive part of the workforce, and not all of them can work from home, which is why co-working spaces have started becoming so pop ular.If you’re new to a city or need a change of pace during your workday, consider renting a desk in one of these communal spaces. You might be surprised how much more productive you can be if you’re outside your normal comfort zone.Your best resources for finding new co-working spaces will always be the internet and the local co-working community. Take the time to network with other freelancers and remote workers on social media when you move into a new area, and you won’t ever have trouble finding somewhere to plug in your laptop when you sit down for a day’s work.

Four Ways To Move Your Business Forward Today

Four Ways To Move Your Business Forward Today Sometimes when it comes to your business you may be wondering what you could be doing next. After all, starting out probably took everything out of you, not just financially but also mentally. You build on your dream, you make it your reality and you make sure that you do all you can to make it a success. Right now, you may have reached that initial goal. But sailing on through might not be enough for you, so what next? How do you move the business forward? I thought I would share with you four easy ways you could start doing that today. Change communication options and diversify Things are changing within business all of the time, so you may need to think about how you can move along with that. You may have the usual phone and email methods available, but it is time to get with the times and enhance those options. Catering to all customers. For example, there will be people who like the idea of fax, but now you don’t need to rely on old systems as there is an internet fax service that makes the concept much easier. You may not have through about live chatbots, but this could save you a lot of time with those frequently asked questions that pop through from your website. There are further options out there, so make it easier for people to be in touch. Move on with your social media and be proactive Social media is apart of many peoples lives these days, and there is no hiding from that fact. So you may want to think about how you can go about that and make a difference. It is all well and goods uploading on social media, but if you don’t engage with your audience they will soon lose interest in what you have to say. The content also needs to be creative, stand out and be a little different. What can your business do differently? Expand your product or service range or begin to have faith The next thing to think about would be the product and service range and what you can do about it. Is now the time to start thinking about expansion? Could you add to it? Making waves to do that will appeal to a wider audience, or even bring back repeat business. You may also want to start having a little more faith in your lines, and perhaps even having more stock to maximise potential. Add to your staff or cut the slack Finally, when it comes to employees you with need to start hiring more staff to help with the increased workload, or think smart and get rid of people who are not bringing anything to your business. It is difficult to know what to do, hire or whether to let go of certain individuals, but you need to think about the overheads and costs to you, and what benefits they can bring to enhance your business overall. I hope that this has given you something to think about when it comes to moving your business forward.

Skills Test From odesk Answers Can Improve Your Resume

Skills Test From odesk Answers Can Improve Your ResumeJob seekers who are seeking their resumes in order to enhance their skills and career options can ask the help of odesk answer answering service from Odesk. The questionnaires they send are processed within minutes and the answers are readily delivered by email, by mail or on your web site. All of this can be done in a matter of seconds from the comfort of your own home. You are free to work at your own pace and the best part is that you can use the help of people who are in the know about your profession.This is the reason why many people think that a skills test from odesk answers can improve your resume. For example, if you are an engineer and are seeking a job in a manufacturing company, the company may ask you questions like, how many years experience you have in the same field. Also, they may ask you what area of expertise you have so that they could better match you with the right job for you. Most likely, your resume would reflect your experience, but you could include your strengths, weaknesses and other criteria that would help them hire you.odesk answers service providers provide their clients the opportunity to have their resumes reviewed by a selection of highly qualified applicants. They will help you in creating your resume by providing it with details of the company's requirements. You can then review the entire set of answers provided by these professionals and give a choice to yourself, choosing the ones that would be most appropriate to you.odesk answers service providers can also be useful to job seekers who do not have any network of contacts in the industry they want to go into. You can request the services of a resume writing service provider to help you in creating your resume. These professionals will handle all your questions about the format and contents of your resume, including information that would help them narrow down the list of applicants to choose from. They will help you in reviewing each applicant's answers to questions like, what qualifications do you have that make you an ideal candidate?odesk answers service providers have also been found to have the power to help those applicants who have had some doubts or apprehensions about their skills or their abilities. In such situations, they can assist you in developing and strengthening your skills and your professional background. These professionals can also help you in developing your resume by sharing their experiences with you and helping you improve your skills and knowledge in various areas of business and other fields.odesk answers service providers provide a very convenient service to their clients. Instead of spending hours at home, you can get your resume uploaded within a few minutes. Your resume will be published at least 24 hours after you send it to the company.Another important reason for hiring a resume writing service is that it helps in reducing the time needed to prepare a resume. In the past, it would take hours to complete a resume that would include details of skills, experience and other relevant information. Now, this process is so much easier because of the help of these professional service providers.