?? 13 Really Good Things To Do Between Jobs

?? 13 Really Good Things To Do Between Jobs 434 How to survive while between jobs and keep busy the right way. Photo by ? ? Know this: the situation you are now in is not permanent. You will not remain in the unemployment phase indefinitely. You are simply between jobs and while hunting, here are things you can do to stay positive and proactive while waiting to get your job offer. This is a guest post by Blessy Vaidian.eval Great ideas of what to do when you're in between jobs 1. Join a job search group The job search can be overwhelming. There are others out there feeling the same things you are.eval Meeting once a week in a job search club can keep you from getting depressed, help you set goals, and can be a great way to learn new job search strategies. You can also get personal feedback from the facilitator on your cover letter and resume, and where to take your job search. 2. Volunteer You would be surprised at how many volunteer positions lead to a job. And even if they don’t, they lead to contacts that might be able to refer you to someone with an opportunity. Why not get out of the house at least 2x a week and offer your services in a hospital, school, or library? You can even volunteer at campaign headquarters for the political candidate of your choice or for your favorite non-profit agency. 3. Watch someone in your ideal job I am not saying stalk anyone, but it makes sense to watch people in action. If you want to be legal council for a corporation, go to a few public trials. If you want to be a writer, attend book signings at the local bookstore. This costs nothing and it can keep you motivated and excited about the career you chose. And do not plan on leaving the event before at least making one positive comment to the individual that impressed you. Conversations can go a long way if you are willing to take the risk. 4. Network in person Now is not the time to shut your self off from society, but just the opposite. Join a meet-up group related to your field, go to events or conferences in your profession. Most of the jobs out there are not found in the newspaper or by blindly sending out resumes; but by networking! Always try to look your best, and have your resume ready at any social event you go to from now on. Introduce yourself and start connecting with people in person. Have you been to a local networking event in the past month? Yes No View Results 5. Master social media for networking It’s amazing how Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have changed the job search arena. If you are not on these websites, you need to create a profile. If you are on these websites already you need be careful of the image you have created for yourself. There is an art form to how to connect with contacts online and where to search for jobs on these networks. If used correctly, you are almost guaranteed to find a job. 6. Set up a few information interviews If your friend’s father is working for a great company, or you remember someone from a party a while back that impressed you, try to arrange a meeting. Offer to pick up the tab and take them out for coffee or lunch, and simply say you want to learn about the company they work for of how they got started. If they say no, you have nothing to lose. If they say yes, you never know what avenues open up. But what if you're hesitant to reach out and ask for the information interview? You'll miss out on so many job opportunities. Instead, job search expert Jason Alba's new 6-week program will teach you how to overcome that hesitation and get comfortable using information interviews to find a new job asap. 7. Learn something new Careers in virtually all academic disciplines are fostered by being a superstar who knows more about one subject than anyone else in the world, said Philip Zimbardo. So now that you have all this extra time on your hand to read a few books related to your field, master that computer class you always wanted, or get the certification you know you need to make your resume stand out. Learn a new skill with a free Udemy course. Get yourself and your resume more marketable. 8. Re-evaluate who you are and what you want E.E. Cummings said, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” But do you know who you are? Job seekers can emerge from unemployment more focused and in sync with what they really want and need. Being between jobs is the perfect time to reassess your path. If you felt you were going in the wrong direction, now is the time to get on a more fulfilling road. Did you have a job in finance but want to try something different? Have you been considering going to graduate school to advance your career? A career counselor can help walk you through the job search process, offer assessment tests of what jobs best fit your personality, or can help you answer any of those difficult questions. 9. Do something you always wanted to do While waiting for your next job, remember to enjoy life. You might not get the luxury of having this much free time again. Use that to your advantage and do the fun creative things you have always wanted to do. This lull could be the perfect opportunity to complete a personal endeavor you have been putting off. Have you always wanted to start your own business? An entrepreneurial assessment report from a career counselor will tell you if you have what it takes to do that. Now is the time to do the things you always wanted to do and explore possibilities. 10. Stay positive How we define the situations we are placed in determines our action and how we are going to work towards the outcome we desire. Action is a positive force. Hopefully you have a friend, group, or family member that helps you stay optimistic in your job search. If you do not stay positive you will not be motivated to take the necessary steps to find the right job. I am a strong believer that people create a certain energy in their job search process. When people ask you, “what do you do?” You can smile and say that you are between jobs. That comes from a sense of confidence in your self, your resume and in the image you created for yourself. In the end you will accomplish your goal of getting a job. But while you are between jobs, get up and stay motivated by following these steps. What others are saying 11. Get your budget in order From Natalia Lusinski's Best Things To Do When You're Between Jobs, According To Experts: When you're between jobs, a very good motivator to start seriously job-hunting is your bank balance. The lower it gets without getting higher every week or two like it once did, the more you're reminded that, right, you need a new job! So what do you do with a decreasing bank balance? Budget. While waiting for your next job, remember to enjoy life. You might not get the luxury of having this much free time again. Use that to your advantage and do the fun creative things you have always wanted to do. This lull could be the perfect opportunity to complete a personal endeavor you have been putting off. Have you always wanted to start your own business? An entrepreneurial assessment report from a career counselor will tell you if you have what it takes to do that. Now is the time to do the things you always wanted to do and explore possibilities. 12. Freelance From Alison Doyle's 7 Things You Can Do Now to Make Money When You’re In Between Jobs: It’s very possible that you have skills that you can leverage as a freelancer. There is ample opportunity to make money online as a freelancer, and you can find everything from entry-level gigs anyone can do to corporate consulting work. Here's more on why you should freelance between jobs, and a great place to start is with ?? Top 85+ Popular Freelance Marketplaces Online. 13. Get a temp job Temp jobs are good in between jobs as a way to keep your spirits up and stay productive while earning some income, but did you know there are actually ?? 15 Savvy Reasons To Temp Between Jobs? Yet more expert advice: In between jobs? Here are 8 ways to make the most of your transition 7 Ways to Negotiate Time Off Between Jobs Why I Always Take a Between-Jobs Vacation 5 Things I Did To Survive My “In-Between Jobs” Phase What Does “Account for the Period Between Jobs” Mean? Question of the article What's the most effective thing you've done between jobs? Tell us in the comments. Bonus: 8 Ways to Stay Afloat While Between Jobs About the author Blessy Vaidian promotes the idea that a successful career comes from knowing who you are and what makes you happy. Follow her on Twitter @BlessCareers. This article was part of the Over $5000 in Prizes: The 5th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, which was made possible thanks in large part to our sponsors: Marcus Tandler’s JOBlog is Germany’s oldest blog about job search careers. Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg is an internationally acclaimed advisor to successful business owners, known for his small business ideas. READ NEXT: 10 Sure-fire Ways to Boost Your Job Search

Professional C-Level Resume Writing Service

Professional C-Level Resume Writing ServiceThe best C-level resume writing service is one that can get your resume to the top of the pile. You might think that hiring a resume writer for this purpose is too extravagant, and that you can do it yourself. It's not, however, and hiring a service is the only way to ensure that your resume stands out from the crowd.Today's resumes are far more formal than those of just a few years ago. They're much more professional, as well, and a good resume writer can help make them stand out. This is especially true of those written for C-level executives. These people are expected to be presentable, and a good resume writer knows how to do this in a professional manner. To create a great C-level resume, you'll need to know what makes a good one.The first thing you want to look for in a good resume is its length. Sure, you want something that will get you noticed, but not if it's going to take forever to read. You'll find that a good length for a resum e is about one page. That's plenty of room for detailed information, and it makes it easy to go through and not miss important details.The next thing you want to look for is the key information on the cover page. It should include your name, the position you're applying for, your current title, and a brief description of your qualifications. If you need more information on how to get in touch with you company, you can provide that at the end of the resume.A C-level resume isn't just about getting your resume on the front page. You should also make sure that it gets read by the hiring manager. Put some thought into the language you use. Your resume should be easy to read, and the person reading it should be able to get an idea of why you're the right person for the job.Finally, you'll want to add a summary. You might want to write this yourself or you might want to hire a professional to do it for you. Summary is the information that appears at the beginning of the document. Most of the time, the hiring manager won't read all of the document, so you want to be sure to place the summary in a place where he or she can easily skim over it. However, you don't want the summary to sit there for too long; it should be brief and short.In terms of formatting, a C-level resume needs to be designed professionally. It should be done professionally as well, and it should be formatted to make it easy to be read. The company offering your resume writing service should also give you examples of how it should be formatted. They'll let you know what kind of fonts to use, and they should allow you to download samples of their own resumes so you can see how they look.It takes a lot of time and effort to produce a professionally written and formatted resume, but if you really want to get an interview at your target company, then this is something you need to do. A resume writing service can help you get your resume onto the first page, and it will take the stress out of writing you rs.

Are You Absent, Invisible, a Reflection or an Impression - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Are You Absent, Invisible, a Reflection or an Impression - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You may be among us and we might not know. If you’re not blogging or at least leaving comments on blogs, not tweeting or at least re-tweeting, or haven’t posted or at least contributed to a thread on a social network: you may be present but virtually invisible to us. That’s unfortunate if you believe you have something valuable to offer, since we don’t have tools to see the invisible you. Who’s invisible? You may be invisible because you have yet to define your brand and your online behavior reflects your fuzzy self. Your presence is a stream or scattering of unrelated content. You’re tagged in a business association photo from the summer event, you left a review of a diet book because a friend wrote it, and the slide show you did for your travel club is posted on slideshare.net and incidentally showed up on your LinkedIn page. The lack of clarity about who you are is tragic if you’re seeking to change your work status or increase your sphere of influence. It would be like Dr. Pemberton making that first delicious glass of Coke and leaving it at that.   The secret formula would still have yielded its refreshing and near addictive quality, it’s just that its presence would have been known only to the lucky few who could come by Pemberton’s pharmacy. Oh, and the multi-billion dollar revenue Coke has gone on to generate would have been unrealized as well. Absent and unaccounted for If we have to drive to your house in order to know you exist, or come to your workplace to know you have talent, you are absent from the real, virtual world of opportunity. If you are among the fraction of people who only search, read, listen, and watch, you are functionally absent. If you see the online environment only as a place to become informed, entertained, and diverted from work or life in order to get a virtual, Aha.Laugh.Stress-buster.ThrillYou are absent. But of course, you are not absent. You created your profile in some of the right places. You poke, give a thumbs-up, and tell us that you are a jalapeno on the hot pepper quiz. You exchange recommendations with colleagues on LinkedIn. You follow people on Twitter. We see you’ve updated your photo on Facebook because of a big night out. We might Google or Bing you and you apparently exist, albeit accidentally rather than on purpose. That you are not absent from the web, doesn’t equate to your being really present on the web. If you’re not consistently contributing valuable content, you probably are close to being invisible. Like H. G. Wells’ Invisible Man, you are someone we bump into, but never recognize or remember. A reflection is better than nothing At the least, you must be a reflection of your interests on the web. That means you pick out the blogs that speak to who you are and what you aspire to know, and you leave comments. You not only join, but respond to news and discussion questions from your LinkedIn groups. You don’t just re-tweet, but provide a public response to people you follow on Twitter, and assert what you think of their ideas and offers. By selectively interacting, you shape how we know you and insure that we consider you. By your posted reflections about others’ ideas, you give us some way to see if you are the right person to hire, promote, or otherwise include in our companies or projects. Making an impression At the black diamond level, you are more than reflection: you make an impression. By creating original content on your blog with consistent, clear themes and key words, you take a big stride toward becoming your own brand. Publish articles or reach out for press coverage, write op/ed pieces in your industry publications, regularly update your status, and present at events all the legs of your brand. Legs allow your brand to stand up, and even better, carry you toward the goals you are seeking to achieve and enjoy. Where are you on the spectrum of nowhere to ubiquity? Here’s what you want to evaluate. 1.      How often do I visit blogs or news sites without leaving a comment? 2.      What causes me to update my status: an external event or something I create? 3.      Who is visiting my site or Googling me, and what do they find when they look? Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

Discovering Your Personal Brand Vocabulary - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Discovering Your Personal Brand Vocabulary - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Do you have a personal brand vocabulary? What words do you use to describe yourself? These should be words that describe yourself personally and professionally. I am currently working with two clients who are struggling with finding their personal brand vocabulary. Here are a couple of methods to discover your personal brand vocabulary. How do people describe you? The reality is, you probably do not know how people describe you. You may think you know, but do you really? Pick 6-12 people who you trust and ask them for the following: Please give me 3-5 words or phrases that describe me. If I were an animal, what animal would I be? Okay only give this one to people you really trust! Evenly divide the list between people who know you from work and friends from outside of work. I will almost guarantee you that you will be surprised at the answers. I have heard clients say, I never thought people saw me in that way, or I know I am a certain way, but I did not think people saw it in me. What words do you want to use to describe yourself professionally? This is where keywords come into play. This vocabulary list should contain words and phrases you use commonly. It should also include words and phrases that are commonly used within your industry. What if you are pivoting your career or changing industries? Harvest the vocabulary from LinkedIn! This is where LinkedIn Advanced Search comes into play. What job title(s) do you want? Fill out the title field with each job title you might want. If you want to narrow by industry, click the check boxes of the industries that you want to search. Finally, fill in your current zip code or the zip code where you might want to relocate to in the Postal Code field and set the appropriate range (it defaults to 50 miles or 80 kilometers). Click on Search. You now have a list of 100+ people in your network who have a title similar to the one you want. Look at each profile in the following fields: Headline Summary Current job description Do you see a set of common phrases? You may want to automate this process a bit using a word cloud tool like Wordle or Tagcrowd. Read this article Finding Keywords to Manage Your Career [Video] to learn more. What you are looking for is the vocabulary that is commonly used by everyone else! What next? Combine the two lists and then weave these phrases into you resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, and your day to day language. The key is to be consistent when you write material that you will post in Social Media. Once you have discovered your personal brand vocabulary, use it everywhere to create a consistent brand. Marc Miller â€" Career Pivot Check out my book Repurpose Your Career â€" A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers Do not forget to follow me on Twitter or FaceBook

Synonym For Writing Computer Programs Resumes

Synonym For Writing Computer Programs ResumesMany employees with years of experience in computer programs and application design are known as talented writers, but if you are writing a resume for a job that requires specialized writing skills, the synonym for writing computer programs resume will be necessary. You must take some time to consider the most appropriate synonym for writing computer programs resumes.The first thing you should understand about the synonym for writing computer programs resumes is that you should not feel as though your resume is inadequate because it only lists your work experience. There are many benefits that will come from including a listing of previous work experience. In addition to providing an easy reference for the employer, an appropriate synonym for writing computer programs resumes can serve to help to prove that you are both qualified and creative.The best synonym for writing computer programs resumes is a technology resume. This type of resume should have sections that list all of the major computer applications that you worked on during your career. You should also list all of the application programming languages that you worked with, as well as all of the languages used in developing the specific software programs. If you are aware of any programs that you designed or programmed that were not included in your work history, you should list this as well.The second thing you should consider is to write your resume as a tool for showcasing your creativity. You may want to list the types of projects that you worked on that were particularly innovative. Your resume should also be written in a way that clearly states what skills you possess that can prove to your employer that you are a good fit for the position that you are applying for.The synonym for writing computer programs resumes is much like the more common language synonym for resumes. When you are writing your resume, you should use your specialized lingo in your j ob description, but avoid the use of words such as 'interview', 'sales', and similar terms. Many employers will automatically assume that you do not know the appropriate slang when reading the job description, so you should avoid these words in your writing as much as possible.Writing computer programs resume requires that you pay attention to a few important things. The first thing that you should do is decide what section of the resume you will be including. You should consider whether or not the information that you are trying to include is relevant to the job that you are applying for, as well as if the information will be able to provide more information to the hiring manager if they decide to interview you.Your second consideration is how to organize the information that you list. You should start with the most important section of the resume, which is the job description. Make sure that your job description is written with your particular career goals in mind.The synonym for writing computer programs resumes is usually the writing services. A writing service has all of the expertise necessary to help you write a resume that can prove to your potential employer that you are very interested in the position that you are applying for. You should think about how you would choose your writing service, and you should be able to get a free consultation as soon as possible.

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How to Make the Most of References in Job Search - Hire Imaging

How to Make the Most of References in Job Search - Hire Imaging Step one is to reach out. For many folks, references are no problem. Bosses, subordinates, and peers are a great source of career opportunities. You may have been promoted. Former associates may lead you to outside opportunities. When you’re being “referenced,” you naturally want to make the best impression. Here are some tips. Step one is to reach out. Start your job search campaign by reaching out to your work-related personal contacts, both present and past. Ask for a reference â€" not a job. Gather your list of appropriate people whose interest you’ve tested â€" and rekindled â€" either face-to-face, or by phone. This is important, because “interviewing” potential references showcases your availability. It also lets you know who’s enthusiastic, and who’s lukewarm. Don’t overdo it in sharing references. Even though you’ve determined exactly whom you want potential employers to talk to, do not accompany your resume with a list of references. Neither recruiters nor employers expect tor want this information until you’re given an offer. And your references are most enthusiastic when first contacted. If they have to respond numerous times, tediousness can follow. Their answers may be more mechanical and less enthusiastic. Use work-related references. Since you are a candidate for employment, almost all your references must be work-related. Additionally, your potential employer wants to know how good you are today â€" not how wonderful you were a long time ago. So, if you’re employed, you must shine a light on your current reputation in your present company. And if you’re “between jobs,” you’ve got to show how you were thought of in the job you’ve just left. The number-one person your potential employer wants to talk to is your current boss, if you’re employed. Or your most recent boss, if you’re not. I know it can be unfeasible to serve up your current boss as a reference for an outside opportunity. No one will expect you to. But try to come up with two or three people whose confidentiality you can rely on, and who know firsthand how well you’re doing now. Perhaps a trusted direct report or peer. Maybe the head of a department or business unit who works closely with you … and hopefully, your subordinates and superiors as well. An outside supplier or customer who works closely with your organization is another possibility. Someone who’s recently left your company â€" and is discreet â€" is a good choice to maintain your confidentiality. He or she doesn’t care whether you stay or leave. If you’re employed, you can certainly refuse to allow contacting anyone in your current company. But truthfully, evasion will raise red flags. Every capable and praiseworthy person makes at least a few friends among the people he or she works with. If there’s nobody you can trust, your potential employer will wonder why. And if you’re unemployed, there’s no reason at all why your potential employer shouldn’t talk to your most recent boss. So even if you parted on a negative note, you should prepare for the inevitable. That favorite boss from 12 years ago won’t substitute for your most recent one. Quantity matters. There is safety in numbers. The more open and accommodating you are in allowing yourself to be appraised, the stronger you look from the get-go. So, when the time for referencing arrives, say something like: “When I’m hiring, I like to know as much as possible about the person I’m considering. I’ll put together a list of names and contact information, and you can contact anyone you want to.” Then, adopt a transparency mindset. Offer a list that covers all your recent jobs and includes an ample representation of bosses, subordinates, peers, and other associates who know your work. Provide home as well as office phone numbers if your references are willing. Remember that with this extensive list, you can edit. Include the person for whom you’ve done most of your most recent work, even if the parting was unfriendly and the evaluations is likely to be negative. Omitting him or her can put up that red flag. But, you can make sure that person’s opinion is in context of others who will be objective. Often negative references don’t return calls. And companies have policies restricting commentaries to the facts, whereas those with glowing things to say will often expound at length. The quantity matters, because it can balance the negative with the positive. If the worst happens and you get a bad reference from a recent boss, you can pad it with those more favorable. Weaving your reference list with testimonials is a fabulous tool to add to your communication and references suite. Consistency matters. When a recruiter or hiring authority talks to a reference, she wants to hear the same story she heard from you. You say: “I’ve always had terrific relationships with my supervisors, and Mary was no exception.” But when Mary gets the call from the recruiter about you, she says: “Honestly, our chemistry wasn’t great, and the perpetual squabbling got to be draining.” This is a problem. It would have been much better to have delivered a high-quantity list of references, along with a forewarning: “I’ve always gotten along well with all my bosses and peers. My boss, Mary was the only exception.” Don’t overdo it with expecting problems and producing negatives that may not materialize. Most folks want to help, and are gracious. Even that boss who fired you may well feel badly and want to do what he can to help you. Just don’t forget to lay groundwork, if there is a negative that you are certain will rear its ugly head. What experience with references do you have to share? I’d love to hear from you!

Why It Pays to Think About Your Career Path Early On IM HIRED

Why It Pays to Think About Your Career Path Early On What do you want to be when you Grow Up? One of the most common questions asked of children is ‘What do you want to do when you grow up.   At an early age many of you will have had ideas without really knowing what a career involves. But as you become a teenager, you start to know a little more about your choices and begin to seriously consider one particular career path. There are advantages to this mindset. Knowing where you are heading will mean you are far more likely to succeed. Give Yourself A Head Start Having some idea about the career  path you want to pursue can give you a head start on other students. Try to secure a summer job or volunteer in the line of work youre contemplating. When sending off university applications, documenting any work experience will show your enthusiasm and dedication to your chosen career path. Some schools have realised this and will help you gain this type of experience. A prime example of students being given excellent career advice is from Leicester High, you can  learn more about Leicester High here.. The more you think about options ahead of time, the more likely you are to meet your goals. Holiday work can also give you the chance to see the job first hand, helping you to decide if you have made the right choice. You Will Learn About Job Applications You will be taught at school how to put together a CV and how to behave in an interview, however, there is nothing that beats real life experience. When you apply for holiday work, no employer will take you on without going through these recruitment processes.   This is all a learning curve, and no matter how much they teach you at school, in the real world you will come up against personalities that make the whole thing different. When you have finished college or university and want to enter the world of work, your experience earlier on will prove to be invaluable. Your Network Will Grow Not all pupils realise how vital having a good network can be to obtained their chosen career path. You can attend trade shows, meeting with hiring managers, or attend talks in the industry you have chosen. Meeting as many people as possible that are connected to the work you want to enter into can be very useful when youre ready to start. The job market is more competitive than ever. Meeting business owners in the career path you have chosen, could give you an in and an advantage on the competition. Even if they have no openings, they may be able to point you in the right direction. It could be that you have no idea about what you want to do, if so you could attend   careers talks or shows to see what catches your attention.