JibberJobber News and Updated

JibberJobber News and Updated So many things on my mind today I want to share what we are working on. You should expect to this stuff roll out over the next few weeks. One developer has been working on updating all of the calendar widgets in JibberJobber.  Hes streamlining them to all use the same calendar, and the same code, but there are enough places where we have to touch and test this a lot.  The result should be a sleeker interface that is faster.  Faster is always good. Speaking of faster, he has updated the Log Entry form so that is is also sleeker and FASTER.  While in there he identified a few other enhancements he will make, but the first one youll notice is the speed of the Log Entry input. Notice similarities between the two projects? Make things look better AND make things faster.  Were not stopping on those there are more similiar enhancements to come. Other projects our dev team is working on: Fixing some issues with recurring action items reported from a user in Singapore (thanks Amit!). Cleaning up the upgrade page and process and making it more intuitive, and showing the value of the upgrade. Creating a purchase history so you can see your past billing, and even get receipts of all purchases. I have been working on something Ill tell you about tomorrow We have a bunch of work orders that well work on in the next few months that should have an impact on your experience making things more simple, more streamlined, faster, etc. JibberJobber News and Updated So many things on my mind today I want to share what we are working on. You should expect to this stuff roll out over the next few weeks. One developer has been working on updating all of the calendar widgets in JibberJobber.  Hes streamlining them to all use the same calendar, and the same code, but there are enough places where we have to touch and test this a lot.  The result should be a sleeker interface that is faster.  Faster is always good. Speaking of faster, he has updated the Log Entry form so that is is also sleeker and FASTER.  While in there he identified a few other enhancements he will make, but the first one youll notice is the speed of the Log Entry input. Notice similarities between the two projects? Make things look better AND make things faster.  Were not stopping on those there are more similiar enhancements to come. Other projects our dev team is working on: Fixing some issues with recurring action items reported from a user in Singapore (thanks Amit!). Cleaning up the upgrade page and process and making it more intuitive, and showing the value of the upgrade. Creating a purchase history so you can see your past billing, and even get receipts of all purchases. I have been working on something Ill tell you about tomorrow We have a bunch of work orders that well work on in the next few months that should have an impact on your experience making things more simple, more streamlined, faster, etc.

16 Traits of Winning Employees - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

16 Traits of Winning Employees - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There is no such thing as the perfect employee. However, there are certain tell-tale signs that will either allude to the fact that a hire will work out or will turn into a headache. The saying goes a job seeker is either part of the problem or part of the solution. When a new hire is part of the problem, they cost the company money, emotional energy and if nothing is done about it can become a significant management issue. On the other hand, when a job seeker who is hired utilizes the below traits they currently possess and work to acquire the ones they don’t yet have, they turn into leaders and winners within the organization. In the experience of our recruiting agency, the individuals with the below traits become the wealthiest, most successful and respected in the professional world. 1. A strong work ethic coupled with a passion for improvement. Work ethic is the foundation of anything worthwhile. In life, the most rewarding goals require diligent work and focus. Intelligence, creativity and passion become nearly useless without the willingness to work hard. 2. Exceptional organizational skills and an understanding of the time, business and money organization brings. 3. High energy that becomes contagious and is one significant component to becoming a leader. 4. Positive outlook with a realistic sense of what to the difference is between optimistic and overly confident and unrealistic. 5. Strong sense of accountability. In life and work, things don’t always go as planned. Mistakes are part of the journey of becoming better and better…unless you don’t fess up to the mishaps which is a habit that will hurt other’s perceptions of you for the rest of your career and life. 6. Confidence in varied social and professional settings with a keen ability to put oneself in the shoes of others and see their point of view. 7. The ability to communicate effectively with everyone from the newest clerk to the CEO with respect, appropriate demeanor, and friendliness 8. Professional appearance and business formal apparel for client calls. It is a fact that interviewees, co-workers, clients and bosses significantly factor in your looks when judging things such as competency, intelligence, drive and overall fit within the corporate culture. 9. Integrity in personal, professional and financial matters at all times. 10. The ability to work with a team of varied skills and personalities. A strong desire to build and maintain substantive professional relationships with clients and coworkers is the foundation of leadership, happiness and success. 11. Foresight. The ability to see around corners and anticipate market changes. Great employees use their brains and are perceptive of what’s going on around them with co-workers, bosses, competitors, industry trends and anything else that will affect their ability to do their job and assist the organization in becoming successful. Hindsight is universal, foresight can change an employee’s universe (both professionally and personally). 12. The ability to be realistic about one’s skills and abilities and those of one’s coworkers. 13. A habit of seeing work through to its completion. 14. The ability to analyze problems from a neutral standpoint and discover creative ways to remedy any and all issues. 15. Having a professional, robust, diversified and informative presence on the web. 16. Intelligence both emotionally and intellectually speaking. Job Seeker Assistance For job seekers, this information can also be used to improve communication during the interview process and ensure that key points are discussed throughout the conversations with the employer. Remember that the most inhibiting habits are hard to live with, difficult to get rid off, but end up paying off in spades.

Why Constant Learning is Critical to Your Career

Why Constant Learning is Critical to Your Career The CIPD recently published a nice study about how the City of London Corporation is trying to encourage  employees to catch the ‘learning bug’. The key objective of this policy is to improve cohesion and collaboration between different functions  and specialisms, and to  increase internal mobility. For staff at all levels, learning is important and the  emphasis on collaboration means that alongside the external training, expert employees share their  expertise with classes covering fencing, Spanish and knitting, among others. In case you are wondering, 10Eighty’s researcher says that it not a stretch to imagine knitting as a  mindfulness practice, or perhaps a form of meditation. Studies show that knitting has significant  psychological and social benefits, which can contribute to well-being and quality of life. Learning new things whether practical skills or theoretical knowledge is always worthwhile. New  skills may improve your CV, your lifestyle, your budget and you may discover hidden talent. Growth mindset: The brain thrives on learning, and it pays to hone your learning skills and adopt a “growth” mindset.  Learning is good for your mental wellbeing and will boost your confidence and self-esteem. Studies  show that lifelong learning is associated with greater employability, satisfaction and optimism, and  improved ability to get the most from life. Working and living on a continual learning curve gives you  an edge in a volatile environment. 10Eighty also champion the ‘learning bug’ and would suggest that continuous organisational learning  is a key business imperative â€" as the University of Guelph points out: Continuous learning is  increasingly important to the success of the organization because of changing economic conditions.  Given the current business environment, organizations must be able to learn continuously in order to  deal with these changes and, in the end, to survive. It is short-sighted to suppose that supporting employees in learning will only result in workers up-skilling themselves and leaving the company actually not supporting these activities is more likely to  have this effect. Building bench strength: Learning is about expanding the ability to learn by regularly updating skills and increasing  knowledge. Good learning skills are required to successfully adapt to changing work and life  demands. Learning in the workplace involves viewing all experience as potential learning and  checking assumptions, values, methods, policies, and practices. Organisations that aim to thrive, grow, innovate and maintain their competitive edge have a vested  interest in helping their workforce to learn and develop. Empowering your managers to recognise  and appreciate talent and to maximise the potential of team members is important. Team leaders  are best placed to evaluate the strengths and potential of those on their teams. In the modern workplace we all need to adapt and expand our skills, its important that  organisations provide an environment which emphasises continuous learning. Training is not a one  off event that occurs when you move to a new role or project, it should be seen as a continuous  process that never ends as long as you remain employed. [Featured image: Shutterstock]

Alternatives to LinkedIn Find Sites Groups Focused on Your Career

Alternatives to LinkedIn â€" Find Sites Groups Focused on Your Career While LinkedIn Groups still get the most attention for online, professional networking, there is a breaking revolution away from the social media giant to alternatives to LinkedIn that:People visit more often.Offer a better user experience (UX).Provide more tailored resources.You can now find networks full of the people you want to reach, connect with, learn from, hire, work for, etc. without ever logging into LinkedIn.Professional Networking on FacebookAs an example, I visit Facebook almost daily to keep up with friends, family, and, increasingly, my professional networks. I belong to three private groups, one for resume writers, one for recruiters, and one for LinkedIn geeks.I also sponsor a group for job seekers and career experts  here.Because Im already on Facebook, I can easily see the traffic through these groups and join in. Members feel free to post their challenges, ask for help, share opinions and advice, engage in give and take, etc.The group owners set and enforce the ru les. However, unlike many LinkedIn groups, the group members dont seem to need much, if any, policing.For the few minutes I invest in these groups each day, I get an enormous return in connection, learning, and new business. Theyre 100% viable alternatives to LinkedIn groups.Network Where the People AreIn a corollary to the rule that banks get robbed because that’s where the money is, I’m finding that my favorite groups happen where the people are. A recent Pew Research study found:68% of U.S. adults use Facebook.25% of U.S. adults use LinkedIn.Thus, Facebook is where the people are.I’m finding my best professional networking experiences on platforms:Where people spend time.That have clean user experiences.If you want to get the most from a group, think about the membership, size, and ease of use.Professional Niche Networks â€" LinkedIn AlternativesBeyond groups, its good for career-minded people to know that while LinkedIn is the big dog professional network, many me too netw orks that focus on specific professions and industries have developed.  For example:Stack Overflow  is a classic. Programmers use the site to ask questions, share information, display their talent, meet people from other companies, etc.Doximity claims to have attracted over 60% of U.S. doctors to their network for healthcare professionals.researchgate.net  â€" A community for research scientists to build their reputations and make their research more visible.In the House â€" A community for in-house counsels.Cheeky Scientist â€" A site for postdocs building careers in industry.govloop.com  â€" Called the “Facebook for Feds” because it is the largest, digital federal employee network.2degreesnetwork.com  â€" A community for sustainability professionals.How To Find the Best Alternatives to LinkedIn GroupsTo find the best groups and networks for you:Ask co-workers and recruiters for ideas about the platforms they find most useful.Watch to see which Facebook groups colleagues join.A sk a question about the best groups/networks for you on Quora.When you join a new group, lurk until you understand the groups culture, then start participating. You will likely find your involvement to be some of the most productive minutes of your day.Let’s Connect on LinkedInPlease don’t hesitate to invite me to connect on LinkedIn  here:  Donna Svei, Executive Resume Writer. The more I know about my readers, the better I can make my blog.Image: Canva Updated October 2019 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform you r job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Job Search â€" Networking (8 Posts) Alternatives to LinkedIn â€" Find Sites Groups Focused on Your Career While LinkedIn Groups still get the most attention for online, professional networking, there is a breaking revolution away from the social media giant to alternatives to LinkedIn that:People visit more often.Offer a better user experience (UX).Provide more tailored resources.You can now find networks full of the people you want to reach, connect with, learn from, hire, work for, etc. without ever logging into LinkedIn.Professional Networking on FacebookAs an example, I visit Facebook almost daily to keep up with friends, family, and, increasingly, my professional networks. I belong to three private groups, one for resume writers, one for recruiters, and one for LinkedIn geeks.I also sponsor a group for job seekers and career experts  here.Because Im already on Facebook, I can easily see the traffic through these groups and join in. Members feel free to post their challenges, ask for help, share opinions and advice, engage in give and take, etc.The group owners set and enforce the ru les. However, unlike many LinkedIn groups, the group members dont seem to need much, if any, policing.For the few minutes I invest in these groups each day, I get an enormous return in connection, learning, and new business. Theyre 100% viable alternatives to LinkedIn groups.Network Where the People AreIn a corollary to the rule that banks get robbed because that’s where the money is, I’m finding that my favorite groups happen where the people are. A recent Pew Research study found:68% of U.S. adults use Facebook.25% of U.S. adults use LinkedIn.Thus, Facebook is where the people are.I’m finding my best professional networking experiences on platforms:Where people spend time.That have clean user experiences.If you want to get the most from a group, think about the membership, size, and ease of use.Professional Niche Networks â€" LinkedIn AlternativesBeyond groups, its good for career-minded people to know that while LinkedIn is the big dog professional network, many me too netw orks that focus on specific professions and industries have developed.  For example:Stack Overflow  is a classic. Programmers use the site to ask questions, share information, display their talent, meet people from other companies, etc.Doximity claims to have attracted over 60% of U.S. doctors to their network for healthcare professionals.researchgate.net  â€" A community for research scientists to build their reputations and make their research more visible.In the House â€" A community for in-house counsels.Cheeky Scientist â€" A site for postdocs building careers in industry.govloop.com  â€" Called the “Facebook for Feds” because it is the largest, digital federal employee network.2degreesnetwork.com  â€" A community for sustainability professionals.How To Find the Best Alternatives to LinkedIn GroupsTo find the best groups and networks for you:Ask co-workers and recruiters for ideas about the platforms they find most useful.Watch to see which Facebook groups colleagues join.A sk a question about the best groups/networks for you on Quora.When you join a new group, lurk until you understand the groups culture, then start participating. You will likely find your involvement to be some of the most productive minutes of your day.Let’s Connect on LinkedInPlease don’t hesitate to invite me to connect on LinkedIn  here:  Donna Svei, Executive Resume Writer. The more I know about my readers, the better I can make my blog.Image: Canva Updated October 2019 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform you r job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Job Search â€" Networking (8 Posts) Alternatives to LinkedIn â€" Find Sites Groups Focused on Your Career While LinkedIn Groups still get the most attention for online, professional networking, there is a breaking revolution away from the social media giant to alternatives to LinkedIn that:People visit more often.Offer a better user experience (UX).Provide more tailored resources.You can now find networks full of the people you want to reach, connect with, learn from, hire, work for, etc. without ever logging into LinkedIn.Professional Networking on FacebookAs an example, I visit Facebook almost daily to keep up with friends, family, and, increasingly, my professional networks. I belong to three private groups, one for resume writers, one for recruiters, and one for LinkedIn geeks.I also sponsor a group for job seekers and career experts  here.Because Im already on Facebook, I can easily see the traffic through these groups and join in. Members feel free to post their challenges, ask for help, share opinions and advice, engage in give and take, etc.The group owners set and enforce the ru les. However, unlike many LinkedIn groups, the group members dont seem to need much, if any, policing.For the few minutes I invest in these groups each day, I get an enormous return in connection, learning, and new business. Theyre 100% viable alternatives to LinkedIn groups.Network Where the People AreIn a corollary to the rule that banks get robbed because that’s where the money is, I’m finding that my favorite groups happen where the people are. A recent Pew Research study found:68% of U.S. adults use Facebook.25% of U.S. adults use LinkedIn.Thus, Facebook is where the people are.I’m finding my best professional networking experiences on platforms:Where people spend time.That have clean user experiences.If you want to get the most from a group, think about the membership, size, and ease of use.Professional Niche Networks â€" LinkedIn AlternativesBeyond groups, its good for career-minded people to know that while LinkedIn is the big dog professional network, many me too netw orks that focus on specific professions and industries have developed.  For example:Stack Overflow  is a classic. Programmers use the site to ask questions, share information, display their talent, meet people from other companies, etc.Doximity claims to have attracted over 60% of U.S. doctors to their network for healthcare professionals.researchgate.net  â€" A community for research scientists to build their reputations and make their research more visible.In the House â€" A community for in-house counsels.Cheeky Scientist â€" A site for postdocs building careers in industry.govloop.com  â€" Called the “Facebook for Feds” because it is the largest, digital federal employee network.2degreesnetwork.com  â€" A community for sustainability professionals.How To Find the Best Alternatives to LinkedIn GroupsTo find the best groups and networks for you:Ask co-workers and recruiters for ideas about the platforms they find most useful.Watch to see which Facebook groups colleagues join.A sk a question about the best groups/networks for you on Quora.When you join a new group, lurk until you understand the groups culture, then start participating. You will likely find your involvement to be some of the most productive minutes of your day.Let’s Connect on LinkedInPlease don’t hesitate to invite me to connect on LinkedIn  here:  Donna Svei, Executive Resume Writer. The more I know about my readers, the better I can make my blog.Image: Canva Updated October 2019 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform you r job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Job Search â€" Networking (8 Posts)

Writing Speed in Resume - How to Write an Excellent Resume

Writing Speed in Resume - How to Write an Excellent ResumeWriting speed is an important aspect of your resume, especially if you want to put it on the first page of the employer's inbox. If your resume is difficult to read and you are scrambling to get your point across, your employer may decide not to even look at your resume, which means your chances of getting a job will be dramatically reduced.So what should you be doing to ensure your writing speed is in check? Here are some tips:- You'll need to give a little bit of information in your resume. To be blunt, this will be the easiest part of the resume to skim through. Make sure you provide a little bit of information about yourself such as your current position, title, years in the field, education, and experience.- Next, you'll need to show your passion for the job. While it is important to focus on your accomplishments, your employer wants to know that you have the desire to do the job well. Be sure to mention that you are exci ted about the role and the organization and the company's mission, vision, and values.- Next, you'll need to talk about your core experience. Show that you have a strong understanding of the job and that you know how to communicate the things you know. A few examples of core experience include specific industry knowledge, specific technologies, leadership experience, and a broad knowledge of the area or company.- Lastly, you'll need to give a brief summary of your most impressive qualities. These can be any one of the core qualifications mentioned above. But try to be sure you include both strengths and weaknesses so you don't leave yourself looking like you have nothing to offer.As you can see, writing speed in resume is a skill that must be learned. Practice a lot and focus on your core qualifications and experience to show that you understand the position and are committed to the company.Hopefully these tips will help you when applying for a job. Don't be afraid to practice as yo u never know how long it will take to get your resume read, edited, and approved.

5 Workplace Skills That Are More Important Than Professionalism

5 Workplace Skills That Are More Important Than Professionalism In the future, when information and knowledge become available to everyone and robots begin to replace humans at work, the question is what will the workplace look like? Many believe that robots represent the future workforce and it is just a matter of time when technology will replace a lot of jobs. If that is to happen, then what will be your most valuable skill at work? I asked Soulaima Gourani, a lecturer, corporate counselor, and author, to share her insights about the future of work and what skills will be needed. Gourani believes that emotional intelligence will become the most powerful asset in professional settings. She states, “If you want to be competent in the future, it is not your education, business skills, or expertise that make you valuable at work. What you need to develop are soft-skills, such as empathy, ability to work with others, and integrity.” Emotional Intelligence (EQ) will be one of the most valuable skills you could have in the future because people with good emotional skills can make a positive working atmosphere. Studies, show that a that positive environment can boost workplace creativity and productivity. When you feel safe, you are willing to take risks. According to Soulaima Gourani, these are the five key traits in people with a high EQ. 1 They are self-aware. If you intend to become successful, you must be able to get things done and that sometimes requires help from other people. To get others to want to help you requires that you understand yourself, your behaviors, and how they affect others. That combined with the ability to collaborate, motivate, and communicate with other people is the key to building trust in others, and that is how you achieve success in life. People who are self-aware, dont tend to micro-manage others, are good listeners, and dont always place the blame on others. 2 They can connect with others. Many less-educated and self-made people do far better in life than you might expect despite the fact that their traditional intelligence (IQ) may be average or even below average. How so? They can arouse confidence in others and can get others to agree with them. They can sell a good idea and get people to support them, their ideas, and their suggestions. There is no correlation between how smart people are and how successful they can become. It is in your ability to connect with others. And the good news is you can train yourself to relate to others. I believe that people who focus significant effort on social investments in and for others, in addition to their main activities, seem to be both more successful in their chosen work and more fulfilled in their lives. You dont need to know a lot of people, just the right people. These people have mastered the ability to connect with others. 3 They embrace change. Embrace changes, write new rules, and learn to spot trends. Don’t be taken by surprise. Learn about all the choices you can make today that will change the way you move through life as a working and ambitious woman, for the better. You must continually develop yourselfâ€"there is no finish line. Working to enhance your EQ is a lifelong process without a finish line. All of the people that you will encounter during your career are as individual as you are. Because you will be faced with working with a variety of personalities constantly develop your EQ. Prepare yourself for a lifelong marathon by developing the following: Your social skills Your positive attitude toward other people Your comfort zone expansion Your healthy attitude toward yourself Your effective approach to life Your mental health Your ability to understand and handle your fears 4 They embrace and encourage diversity in the workplace. In many organizations â€" even if you are a freelancer â€" you have to work in teams. There is still much ignorance on how to attract, retain, and develop employees of different generations, races, educational backgrounds, etc. We still tend to employ people we like and talent we understand. Diversity and generational understanding are crucial to innovation and to understanding ourselves better. They teach and remind us of multiple identities, truths, and individuals’ emotions. It may not make your life easy or comfortable, but it is healthy for you. Dealing with conflict and spending time with people we don’t look or feel like, is the best personal development path in the world. You grow from constructive conflicts. Innovation and personal growth happen in that gray-zone and will place enormous demands on your overall EQ. 5 They are open and embrace critical feedback. The key to success is openness, trust, confidentiality, and honest and nonjudgmental feedback from people who care. People often tell you what you want to know. Real friends are the ones who tell you stuff you need to know. Once they do, you have to embrace it. A lot of people does not readily receive critical feedback. High EQ includes in a reflection and feedback loop: Reflection Feedback - Self-Compassion-Self-Acceptance- Self-actualization and back to Reflection Feedback. Feedback is an essential component of change. You have blind spots. And if “youve got broccoli in your teeth you need people to tell you! Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® now and get the most comprehensive job search system available!

How Research Will Land You Your Dream Job - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

How Research Will Land You Your Dream Job Applying for a new job can be daunting, particularly if you are wanting to move upwards on the career ladder. However, this is a journey that many people successfully make, and you should be no different. Somebody has to get your dream job, so it may as well be you! But going from application to acceptance will mean that you will need to know which buttons to press with your potential employers to get them to choose you. While many people may brush off rejection for that fantastic job as meaning that they were not good enough for the job, or that there were better applicants; one thing that may well be missing in their application and interview process was research.   Spending time understanding the role, the company, and the thought processes behind that specific companies recruitment processes can help you dramatically when it comes to winning your dream job.   Understanding the Recruitment Process Whatever the company you are applying to, there will be a specific need that drives their recruitment process. They may be looking to make a quick replacement for an outgoing employee in a current role. Or, they may be looking to innovate or expand and be wanting new blood to add something different to their business. There may be any number of reasons for hiring someone, but understanding their motivations will help you out in your application. This insight will allow yourself to angle your proposition in a way that appeals to them.   Understanding the role of HR within the company that you are applying will help you to work out what is important to them as a company. This can be beneficial as you can communicate this in your application.   Research the Company   Knowing all about the company that you are applying to give you a head-start. By researching everything from the history to the future of the business will help you when it comes to the interview stage. You should also demonstrate that you have a more comprehensive understanding of the industry as a whole and who their direct competitors are. Another critical area that you can look into is the workplace culture within the business. Read reviews from employees on social media and on recruitment sites. You may find out some interesting things that may come in handy when it comes to your application or interview.   There really is no excuse for not doing this kind of due diligence about a company that you are potentially going to devote a great deal of time and effort to. Most companies have at least some form of digital representation, and many will have a great deal of information out there in the public domain. Read up and make sure that you are finding out information that will be relevant and helpful, and will demonstrate that you go into every opportunity with your eyes open having done your research before you leap. This will go far in standing you in good stead for the career that you are looking for.