Giveaway The Career Alphabet

Giveaway The Career Alphabet One of my favorite people, who I met in the early days of JibberJobber, is Billie Sucher.  I reviewed her first book called Between Jobs over three years ago (its still relevant).  This weeks giveaway is her second career book (she has non-career publications) titled Happy About the Career Alphabet.  She gave me a copy in New Orleans so youll either get my signed copy or perhaps I can talk her into mailing it to you (she doesnt know Im writing this post). Heres how one person will get it answer the question below on this blog (not on Facebook or Twitter, etc.) and Billie will choose her favorite response. My question centers around something I saw on the news on Saturday morning.  A young fella from New Orleans was talking about his future and said something like this:  either join the military or go to college those are my two best career paths. I have been thinking about that since I saw it I dont think those are his only career paths, but what bugs me more, are those really career paths?  I guess I would have used a different phrase as Ive traditionally thought of a career path as a sequence of jobs that helps me get to where I end up not the stepping stones to get their.  So heres the question: Assuming you are giving advice to a young person (Ill let YOU define young! :)), what are significant parts of the career path that you help them understand?  In other words, say they want to be a financial planner, CEO of a big company, entrepreneur, etc what are the components that they need to think about for their career? Answer on this blog and Ill ask Billie to pick her fav! The winner of last week will be announced soon. ! Giveaway The Career Alphabet One of my favorite people, who I met in the early days of JibberJobber, is Billie Sucher.  I reviewed her first book called Between Jobs over three years ago (its still relevant).  This weeks giveaway is her second career book (she has non-career publications) titled Happy About the Career Alphabet.  She gave me a copy in New Orleans so youll either get my signed copy or perhaps I can talk her into mailing it to you (she doesnt know Im writing this post). Heres how one person will get it answer the question below on this blog (not on Facebook or Twitter, etc.) and Billie will choose her favorite response. My question centers around something I saw on the news on Saturday morning.  A young fella from New Orleans was talking about his future and said something like this:  either join the military or go to college those are my two best career paths. I have been thinking about that since I saw it I dont think those are his only career paths, but what bugs me more, are those really career paths?  I guess I would have used a different phrase as Ive traditionally thought of a career path as a sequence of jobs that helps me get to where I end up not the stepping stones to get their.  So heres the question: Assuming you are giving advice to a young person (Ill let YOU define young! :)), what are significant parts of the career path that you help them understand?  In other words, say they want to be a financial planner, CEO of a big company, entrepreneur, etc what are the components that they need to think about for their career? Answer on this blog and Ill ask Billie to pick her fav! The winner of last week will be announced soon. ! Giveaway The Career Alphabet One of my favorite people, who I met in the early days of JibberJobber, is Billie Sucher.  I reviewed her first book called Between Jobs over three years ago (its still relevant).  This weeks giveaway is her second career book (she has non-career publications) titled Happy About the Career Alphabet.  She gave me a copy in New Orleans so youll either get my signed copy or perhaps I can talk her into mailing it to you (she doesnt know Im writing this post). Heres how one person will get it answer the question below on this blog (not on Facebook or Twitter, etc.) and Billie will choose her favorite response. My question centers around something I saw on the news on Saturday morning.  A young fella from New Orleans was talking about his future and said something like this:  either join the military or go to college those are my two best career paths. I have been thinking about that since I saw it I dont think those are his only career paths, but what bugs me more, are those really career paths?  I guess I would have used a different phrase as Ive traditionally thought of a career path as a sequence of jobs that helps me get to where I end up not the stepping stones to get their.  So heres the question: Assuming you are giving advice to a young person (Ill let YOU define young! :)), what are significant parts of the career path that you help them understand?  In other words, say they want to be a financial planner, CEO of a big company, entrepreneur, etc what are the components that they need to think about for their career? Answer on this blog and Ill ask Billie to pick her fav! The winner of last week will be announced soon. !

Tips on Using a Resume For High School Student Template

Tips on Using a Resume For High School Student TemplateIf you are looking for a quality resume for high school student that is easy to use and highly appealing, then this article can help. The first thing that you should do when you are looking for a resume template for high school student is to look around at the many options available. You will find many with unique layouts, fonts, fonts colors, shapes, and even color palettes. It is important that you pick a resume template that you like because it can make a big difference in your ability to find a job when you graduate.It is important to remember that no matter how good the look of a resume for high school student may be, the resume still needs to be as clear and concise as possible. You may be required to submit your resume online to a job posting companies if you are a part of a group or want to gain access to job postings. When you submit your resume online, you need to make sure that it is easily identifiable so that they ca n read your information without having to wade through the resume before being able to locate it.First, you should consider how you will be sending your resume to potential employers. Will you be using it on a website or be submitting it through email? In some cases, a resume online can be more convenient because it saves having to write a paper-perfect version of the resume, but you also must keep it easy to read so that your employer knows exactly what you can do for them. For example, many businesses are using Microsoft Word to create their resumes, which makes it easy to change formatting, change the font color, add pictures, and more.However, just because you can change things on a resume does not mean that you should. Some businesses are not aware of the different fonts available. You may be required to submit a resume online with basic templates that most businesses have access to, but there are several companies that offer customized designs for all their job seekers. This a llows you to give them exactly what they need without compromising the look of your resume.Another benefit of hiring a professional resume for high school student template is that you do not have to worry about the placement of your resume in a personals ad or in the newspaper. A custom resume can be used in any situation where you need a high school student to create a resume.In addition, a resume for high school student that is easy to read will help in landing a better job that is geared toward the future. A good resume tells an employer who you are and how you learned the skills that they need in order to hire you. As you continue your education and build up your skills, your resume will become more unique and useful.No matter if you are looking for a job in school or looking for a job in the workforce, you need to make sure that you have a high quality resume for high school student that looks as impressive as possible. The templates that you will find in this article can make it easier for you to create a high quality resume that is simple to read.Your resume for high school student should reflect your skill sets and determine how well you can perform in the future. Look for a professional resume for high school student that is easy to read and will speak to your strengths.

Career Geek Is 1-Year Old This Week

Career Geek Is 1-Year Old This Week This week Career Geek Blog is one year old. Ive enjoyed my year writing and working on Career Geek Blog, along with the rest of the team. And you, our readers, have been a good part of this journey. Ive always maintained that I am no Careers expert. I am a graduate who made it to a job and thought: lets pass on the knowledge I gained during my job search to the rest of my friends. Career Geek Blog was a personal blog before Asya joined voluntarily to make the blog professional! Since Dec 2011,  Asya has taken this blog to new heights. In her role as the Editor, she has taken Career Geek Blog from strength to strength. She is looking for a job, and yet she manages to support Career Geek Blog every day! Amazing woman and a very patient Editor. Apart from Asya,  Matt feeds into the News category  as the News Editor of Career Geek. He has been supporting the News category since its start, and along with his other job, he still keeps working away on getting us those News posts. Gillian is our Social Media Exec  and helps us on that front. Under her direction, weve surpassed 1000 followers and have a constant presence on social media. And lastly, but not in importance, we have  Caitlin, our Content Manager. She deals with all those content emails coming into our Inbox on a daily basis. She is very patient with her replies, which is crucial, as we get sent some very crazy post ideas sometimes. I feel very lucky that Career Geek Blog has such a good team behind it. We work from different parts of Britain and havent even seen each other. But we have one thing in common: the zest to help graduates and an eye for something good. We work hard, very hard, on bringing you good content. We are a small, a very small blog with great ambitions. I have a vision for Career Geek Blog. I want to break barriers in the Careers industry with this blog. There are so many social experiments that Career Geek Blog plans to carry out. There is so much more to Careers than just advice, jobs and posts. The Careers market is changing. It is dynamic. It is social. It is moving at a fast pace and Career Geek Blog will aim to keep up with that. My aim, when I started out, was to give practical advice to graduates and students. Now, we host debates, opinions, humour, advice, interviews, and bring careers news to you. The aim is still the same. We want to help graduates. If you have any thoughts, ideas, or want to send us a word, send an email to  careergeek.blog@gmail.com. And please, keep reading, sharing and debating our content. Thank-you to our readers, and the team behind Career Geek Blog, whove taken up this crazy writing idea of mine and made something out of it. Regards, Faizan Find Us On Facebook   Follow Us on Twitter   0

3 Ways To Make Your Personal Brand Newsworthy - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

3 Ways To Make Your Personal Brand Newsworthy - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Guest Author:   Phoebe Chongchua is a multimedia Brand Journalist who teaches: Think Like A Journalist, To Increase Your Bottom Line. Even in this era where we’re told the formula: EC=MC, ( “every company is a media company”) developing a personal brand that’s newsworthy and attracts traditional media attention has merit. But the question is how do you make your personal brand newsworthy? That’s like saying how do I become a movie star that Steven Spielberg wants to hire? Let’s explore this with a story. I worked in TV News as a broadcast journalist for 15 years. Today, I cover stories about brands and blending storytelling and marketing.   But back then much of the time, I covered death and destruction, crime and corruption, the kind of stories that we say we loathe but then are often caught tuning into each night to find out what happened next. Amidst all of this chaotic news, some people somehow seemed to instinctively know how to capitalize on the latest breaking stories and make traditional media work for them and provide more exposure for their personal brand. These people weren’t criminals getting their 15 seconds of fame on the nightly news.     Instead they were business people who knew how to “make the media jump” and come running to interview them for the next story. They didn’t come from the same industries. They weren’t speaking the same jargon. They didn’t wear the same ties or skirts. They were instead uniquely distinct but utterly attractive to the       news media. Why? It was because their personal brand was newsworthy. It attracted attention and, because of that, they were the expert authority that the news media had to have a sound bite from in their stories. Getting there isn’t easy but the good news is, it’s based on a formula that I’m going to share with you right now and if you put it into action, you’ll be on your way to making your personal brand newsworthy.   1) Study the news interview. Next time you watch the     news, pay close attention, not necessarily to the story, but rather the style and flow of news, especially the interviews where guests (often business people) are invited into the newscast. Remember the silly anchor banter in Anchorman? That’s not what I’m talking about. What you’ll see is the way the anchors conduct their interviews. In a successful interview, the guest shares the on-air time by not just answering questions but allowing the news anchor to make relevant statements about the particular topic. This happens by preparing the news anchor for a quick but deep dive into whatever the topic is. Typically these on-air segments are five-minutes or less and often the anchor isn’t fully prepared for them because they’re rushing guests in and out for every news show. When you study the news interview and understand the style and flow, you’ll be able to arm the news anchor with vital information that makes him/her look informed, instead of simply firing question after question at you the anchor can actually help make you, the expert, look even better during the interview by setting up the question with vital statistics or information you’ve provided before the interview. It’s akin to making the CEO look smart in a meeting with other clients…it’s just good practice. When you do this time and time again in news interviews, your personal brand becomes highly attractive to the news media. You become known as a “great source”â€"someone who gets “how to do TV” and, trust me, those people are few and far between so those who have the “it” factor for interviewing get asked to be on the news. Usually, guests want to promote their business and their personal brand so much   that they’re not   paying close attention to how the interview really sounds. They’re only focusing on what they are saying. It’s annoying and the media has no patience for this.   A good interview is really a great conversationâ€"a two-way street…when the news anchor helps share your vital information, it’s seen as even more credible because this person is a trusted authority at that TV/radio station and is echoing your message. So, for your next interview, provide some great stats and talking points (not just questions) for your interviewer and let that person share some of the important story. It’s a natural way for the next question to be asked of you because it’s how we communicate off-camera, anyway. 2) Take a stand. There’s hardly anything worse than interviewing someone who is posturing and sits on the fence. The news media wants to report a position. So as one of my favorite tunes from Rascal Flatts croon: “Stand”. But when you take a stand, be certain it aligns with your personal brand. The     news media doesn’t forget and often archives its interviews, so, while it’s perfectly fine to change your mind, remember that your brand must be strong, well defined, and consistent. What you say needs to be backed up and supported by your expertise and the knowledge exudes from your brand, even when you’re talking off-topic and about something that isn’t specifically about your brand. For instance, if you and your brand are focused on the environment and you’re known as someone who advocates for cleaner, sustainable living, then when the news anchor asks you about your position on the water crisis and to comment on how politicians have responded to it, even if it’s hurting your business, tread cautiously. Take a stand but be careful how you respond. Ensure that your crafted response is in line with your personal brand image. Don’t fire off heated comments without thinking about how those comments impact how people will see you and your personal brand. Think about the recent blood comment that Donald Trump made about Fox News debate moderator, Megyn Kelly. Your comments will follow you and may attract significant attention but it may or may not be the kind you want. 3) Build a brand newsroom. You might be familiar with the rapidly growing trend to use brand journalism to tell your story. Brand journalism is journalistic storytelling that’s real stories about your company and brand told from a reporter’s perspective rather than advertising. It aims to answer questions that are being searched for in your industry in a way that allows readers/viewers to better connect with your brand and to move closer to the buying stage. Brand journalism is not advertising. It’s bringing to light the important stories that define your industry, interest consumers or other businesses, and provide insight to core problems as well as solutions. Your personal brand becomes newsworthy when you share information and resources that go beyond you. You connect with your target audience, but, instead of focusing on you and your products/services, you share important stories about what impacts that audience daily. When you do this, you’ll develop not only a following but an educational library that can be seen as a brand newsroomâ€"the place to go for answers, just like traditional media. It regularly publishes stories that help, interest, engage, entertain, inspire, and motivate that target audience. Often brand newsroom posts, comments, videos, are picked up by traditional media and the expert authority becomes a resource for the media. Your brand newsroom becomes the hub of your personal brand and is the vital connection to becoming newsworthy in an otherwise noisy online world. So, it’s time to go Think Like A Journalist and create content that will build your personal brand and give you greater exposure and credibility.                                                                                                                                                                       About the Author: Phoebe Chongchua is a multimedia Brand Journalist who teaches: Think Like A Journalist, To Increase Your Bottom Line. She is also the Host of The Brand Journalism Advantage Podcast, which features interviews with thought leaders from around the globe on marketing, brand journalism, and entrepreneurship. Phoebe was named a Top 50 Podcaster to Follow for PR, Marketing Social Media in 2015. After 15 years in TV News as an Anchor/Reporter, Phoebe founded PCIN.TV. The Internet TV Station airs video stories from her online publications: Live Fit Magazine and The Plant-Based Diet as well as curates content from other sources. As a brand storyteller, Phoebe produces   business videos, articles, and photos to engage consumers and create brand evangelists.   Learn more: TheBrandJournalismAdvantage.com Contact Phoebe to get started on your Brand Strategy.

How to List Languages on Resume: Where Can You List Languages On Resume?

How to List Languages on Resume: Where Can You List Languages On Resume?If you're looking for ways to how to list languages on resume, there are a few things you can do. One of the easiest is to use a program that is designed specifically for listing names of foreign countries. This kind of application will not only list the name but also the place where the individual was born. This can be important when a resume is going to be used in an interview and a native English speaker will not know the specifics of the individual's country of origin.This is one of the best options because it allows for the person to be listed in many different languages. These programs can also be programmed to display the first and last name of the person and the location of the birth. You might even want to include the parents' names as well. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this type of information.Speaking a native language is essential in today's job market because it allows the person to have the ability to get ahead quickly. In today's economy the need for someone with a multi-lingual skill set is becoming more essential. As we continue to grow the global population, it is critical to have people in all fields of business.Another option for how to list languages on resume is to include them as part of the body of a cover letter. The cover letter is the first thing a potential employer sees when they begin to apply for a position. It is very important to make this section short and sweet. Using it as a marketing tool that gets the employer to read your resume can be beneficial in some cases.Using a computer program for how to list languages on resume allows the potential employer to see the person's name and current location of the person. It is important to give the contact information of the company and any other relevant information that is required. The language information should be listed in the order in which it was learned. For example, if it was learned in a second language, it is imperative to list the first language.This helps the recruiter narrow down the search for a specific person with a specific skill set. While it may seem like common sense that experience should come first, it can be difficult for a potential employer to know if this applies to the position that they are looking to fill. Learning the skills that will be needed is vital to success in today's job market.A language is not necessarily learned from the classroom but usually learned at a specific location or a place where the person lived while learning their new skills. The most common location to learn a new language is the location that the person received their formal education. That way the language skills can be learned faster and there is a greater chance of speaking the language on a daily basis.Keep in mind that the potential of knowing another language goes a long way in becoming a valuable asset to future employers. Because of the growing demand for the se professionals it is vital to ensure that you are well prepared. Take advantage of the computer programs and review books that you can purchase to learn the language.

Government Jobs - Make Resume Writing Services Work For You

Government Jobs - Make Resume Writing Services Work For YouThe best resume writing services need to be willing to help you from the moment you get your application on the desk to when you get your job interview. It is not enough that they write the entire resume, but they also must have the knowledge of what your potential employer is looking for.If they want someone who is well organized and knows their job and overall job performance in detail, they can use that information in their interview. If you do not have this kind of positive thing to offer an employer then they will be unable to make the correct hiring decision.There are many government jobs that are posted online and the information is hard to find. These types of positions generally include education and employment history. Using this information in conjunction with your personal and professional details can make a big difference when you are applying for a government job.Government resume writing services are the same a s any other type of resume writing service. They need your personal and professional information to help them develop a resume that fits your strengths and weaknesses. You do not want to be trying to adapt a resume and hope it will work for your specific position.Resume writing services that specialize in government jobs will ensure you send the right information to the appropriate person. It may be a receptionist who has not seen many resumes before. It may be a human resources manager that will be more than happy to review the information on your resume and decide if it is right for their company.You should send in a resume that is concise and does not include any resumes of resumes, education or employment history. By removing information, you will eliminate any technicality problems that may appear on your resume and may give the impression that you are hiding something.A resume that was just sent off to someone that could not be reached, even if they do not work in the area whe re you live, still needs to see your resume. The person will have a review of the resume and will be able to tell if it is right for them or not. If they are not going to hire you and your resume is not good enough, you may need to send another resume.Government jobs are required by law for all positions of trust. Most corporations have some kind of this for their employees, but the government requires these on every position of trust.

6 Freelance Jobs You Can Work From Home - CareerAlley

6 Freelance Jobs You Can Work From Home - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Wed all like a little extra income. Whether you already have a job and youre looking to boost your finances, or youre a stay at home parent and you want to contribute more financially. Whatever your reasons for needing more money, there are plenty of freelance careers you could undertake from the comfort of your very own home. Thats not to say it isnt easy they all have various degrees of commitment and difficulty involved, but once you find your niche, youll probably wonder why you didnt embark on your freelance journey sooner. Whatever your reasons for needing more money, there are plenty of freelance careers you could undertake from the comfort of your very own home. Tweet This To help get you started, weve gathered 6 freelance jobs you can work from home. Work from home Price: Discover flexible jobs that are far better than a typical job. FlexJobs makes it easier, faster, and safer to find a job that better fits your life! Buy Now We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Writing Probably the most obvious and the most popular, there are all kinds of freelance writing jobs out there for all kinds of writers. From social media to journalism, blogging and website content, theres something to suit every background. Freelance writing has little overheads, with just word processing software and an internet connection the only usual requirements. If you want to take it a step further then consider using a Turnitin plagiarism checker, to really make your work stand apart from your competitors. Stock photos If you have a good quality camera and a keen eye for photography then why not turn your skill into a lucrative business? Stock photography is a big business. You simply take photographs and place them on stock photo sites such as iStock or Getty images and then get a royalty every time someone uses your images. You could even sell the images outright for a good price. You have heard it numerous times planning is crucial for everything, and it should be included in terms of your career. Having a great career action plan is the right move to jumpstart your career or make the necessary changes to achieve your long-term goals. Consider professional plans that are worth considering 6 Apps Freelancers Should Use Translation services If youre confident in another language, then you can earn good money by being a freelance translator. From translating books to business documents, the world is always in need of translation services. Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Frenchif youre fluent in any of these languages then dont let it go to waste! If you know an obscure language even better! You can charge as much as you wish per hour for your services. Voice Acting Believe or not, you dont need to have a stand out voice to make it as a successful voice actor. You need to be clear, confident and have good quality equipment most of which can be found online for a decent price. From radio ads to online adverts, book narration, cartoon content and so much more. Voiceovers are big business! And the more work you get, the more sought after your voice will be, which means more money. Music Tutors So maybe you and your teenage band never hit the big time. But if you have the skills it takes to play an instrument well, then dont let it go to waste. Why not offer your musical prowess as a tutor of a particular instrument? From big classes to 121 sessions, its a fun and rewarding way to boost your monthly income. House sitting If you have friends that are going away on holiday, why not offer to house sit for them while theyre away? Do this a few times for family and friends to get some positive reviews behind you and offer your services as a house sitter! Part Time Jobs: How To Eliminate Your Job Search And Work From Home Price: $2.99 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 1, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Gather Your Superpowers - but only for the next 72 hours! - When I Grow Up

Gather Your Superpowers - but only for the next 72 hours! - When I Grow Up It’s time to gather your superpowers, my creative friends! The amazeballs Andrea Scher artist, photographer, life coach + mentor has gathered a group of super inspiring teachers to bring you a collection of e-courses + e-books that will get you unstuck, stir your creative passion and create a beautiful shift in your life! You’ll find courses in growing a creative business, choosing ease + self-compassion, painting your heart out + so much more! I am thrilled to be counted among these wise women who have joined forces to offer this bundle of love and inspiration. I’m offering my Unveiling Your Business Uniquity Making It the Foundation of Your Brand workshop, but look at the rest of this line-up!: Choosing Ease: 21 days of letting go of struggle + finding your flow by Andrea Scher Everyday Soul Care: Self-Kindness with Kelly Rae Roberts 27 Wilder Days: Wild Writing delivered daily to your door by Laurie Wagner Journal to Joy by SARK The Conscious Booksmith: A mindful approach to creating your book by Christine Mason Miller Courage Council with Molly Mahar Get in Charge with Theresa Reed Inspiration is Everywhere by Mati Rose + Faith Evans-Sills Packaging your Gifts + Creating Your Launch Plan with Jennifer Lee How We are Not Alone: A collection of poetry by Maya Stein The Shift Plan + The Gift of Coaching by Kate Swoboda The Painting Sessions with Flora Bowley I think what I love most is the mix of useful courses for both creatives and creative business owners. If you’re just one or the other, there’s still plenty here to learn, work through and implement. But if you’re both?! No. Brainer! Just $97 gets you access to these 13 different e-books and e-courses, and the sale only lasts for 72 hours. You might have guessed that clicking through this link and purchasing the bundle throws me some affiliate coin, and you’d be right. But please know that 100% of the money I make through this sale (yes, I said 100%!) will go to Metavivor, the only non-profit funding research for stage 4 breast cancer. As a two-time survivor (diagnosed Phase 1 in 2011 and Phase 3 in 2015), this is obviously a super important cause to me, and I’m hoping to make a 4-figure donation this year! Click here before midnight PST on Thursday, October 11th to grow your creative (business) dreams and directly impact breast cancer research funding! It is “Pinktober” after all. ??