How To Use Facebooks Graph Search To Supercharge Your Professional Network - CareerEnlightenment.com

So if you are targeting a company to work for and want to know if people in your network (friends or friends of friends) work there, you can. And with  Facebook’s pay-to-message feature, you can pay to have your messages delivered to their inboxes.Try some of these Graph Search ideas to advance your own job-search networking:People who work at (company) who live in (location)People who work at (company) who went to (school)Friends of my friends who work at (company)Companies my friends like who live in (location)It Doesn’t Have to Be Job Search, Either … Try UkulelesAnything that Facebook records is fair game, including schools people went to and books people read, to find commonalities.When I traveled to Nashville, Tenn., for a speech for Belmont University, I used Graph Search to see what restaurants my friends liked in the area by  searching “restaurants in Nashville my friends like.”It’s Not Totally Perfect, Results Aren’t Always AccurateGraph Search isn’t perfect . For example, I don’t Facebook like every  restaurant I actually like, and I don’t like every restaurant I Facebook like. And I’m sure it won’t be long before some businesses try to game the system  by getting artificial likes, thus skewing your search results.Also, not everyone does a very good job filling out their about me sections with complete work and education histories. Still, I think you’ll be surprised  at the kinds of information you can gather from this tool.People say Facebook isn’t for professional networking. However, since when in human history did people not rely on their friends and family for career  opportunities?Readers: Will you consider using Facebook for your career advancement (and not just cute cat pictures)?Joshua Waldman is author of  Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies  and creator of award-winning career blog Career Enlightenment. Watch this 20-minute video to learn  how to find a job using social media.

A cheat sheet to my Entrepreneuriversary party! Get what ya need to know about quitting your job and living your passionate career. ? - When I Grow Up

A cheat sheet to my Entrepreneuriversary party! Get what ya need to know about quitting your job and living your passionate career. ? - When I Grow Up March 19th was my 4th Entrepreneuriversary, and I got to party it up with some great peeps on Spreecast! They asked some super amazeballs questions about my Effective Escape (aka what I did to be comfortable confident leaving my job and becoming The When I Grow Up Coach full-time), and I wanted to share it with you. No need to have to watch the whole hour-long party, though! Heres a cheat sheet to get ya right where ya need to go: 00:00-04:30: welcome my entrepreneuriversary song 04:30-20:10: my backstory 21:51-24:33: biggest takeaway from my former client Jacqueline on doing what she loves 24:33-29:11: So your husband was supportive of you making the transition? 29:22-33:05: I love your website. Did you find investing in it worthwhile? 33:05-38:56: What were some of the things you did early on that made the biggest impact in building your business? 38:56-42:12: Where do you go for support on things like financial management and accounting for your business? 42:33-45:11: Theres so much information out there on how to do this. How do you find the path for you? 45:28-47:12: I did the jump 7 years ago. How do I dig deeper into my skills? 47:12-53:00: How does one find the energy for a side hustle when ones job is so emotionally draining? 53:30-55:20:    biggest takeaway from my former client Nic on doing what she loves 55:36-56:20:  biggest takeaway from my former client  Jamie  on working with me 56:20-1:01:33: wrap-up and thank yous You can watch this directly on Spreecast here. And know that when a picture I shared pops up, you can drag it around your screen so you can better access the chat/links/timeline. I didnt know itd show up like that! Stuff that was mentioned: my designer Rebecca Pollock The Day I Decided to Take The Bull By The Horns (as told by my husband) 10 Things I No Longer Believe About Having a Creative Career (and being an entrepreneur) SCORE A Cant-Mess-It-Up Checklist for your Very First Year of Full-Time Entrepreneurship How to Talk to Your Spouse About Your Scary/Exciting Career Change (in 3 easy steps!) My 10 Favorite Resources to Help You Discover What You Wanna Be When You Grow Up Kelly Rae Roberts Evolve Succeed my Pinterest boards New? Start Here and Hi There my offerings: An Effective Escape, Growin Up Goods, The When I Grow Up Clubhouse, Grown Up Gigs and Career Camp Do you have any questions that werent answered? Whether its about quitting your job, finding your passionate career, building a strong business foundation or taking your business to the next level, Im all ears in the comments!

The Advantages of Using a Coaching Service For Resume Writing and Interview Training

The Advantages of Using a Coaching Service For Resume Writing and Interview TrainingResume writing and interview training can be a very effective method for a person to make a difference in his or her career path. There are many advantages to using this method but unfortunately, it can be somewhat time consuming, as the professional writer must sit down with you and prepare your resume, and then you have to repeat the whole process until the end of the interview. In contrast, if you used a coaching service, they can take the steps that they need to get you prepared from the beginning and can save you both time and money in the process.Coaching services offer personal coaching, in which the professional writer will provide coaching sessions to your resume and professional career. The professional will go over everything that you have written and he or she will give you feedback and suggestions so that you can develop a professional resume cover letter that you can use during your next job search.One of the major benefits is that they can take the time that you need to develop your own style of writing. Using this method, you can build a cohesive resume that will put you ahead of your competition. When you prepare your resume on your own, you can write about your past experiences in a way that makes your resume stand out. As long as you stick to the required format, the company will have no problem reading your resume cover letter and actually giving you a chance to interview.You also have the option of getting your resume from the company that hired you. In many cases, you would rather go through the process of preparing your resume by yourself and save money, while still providing your company with some of the best advice and help that they need. However, this can be more expensive than hiring a professional resume writer to do the job for you.Another thing that comes into play with resume writing and interview training is the fact that you can avoid submitting your resume to potential employers to the wrong employer. A professional resume writing service does not really send it to everyone who asks for it. Instead, it will save your resume for you to read over carefully so that you can keep it from being submitted to the wrong employer. It's like a personal coaching session where you ask only one question at a time and the professional is there to help you with each of the questions so that you can find the right answer.By using a professional writer, you will save time and money as well. Unlike a company, the professional is dedicated to your career and can be available every day to ensure that you always have a successful interview. You can read over your resume cover letter in the comfort of your own home. Also, since the goal is to get you ahead of the competition, you can be sure that the professional will give you feedback and suggestions to ensure that you maintain a competitive edge over your competition.Professional writers can also offer other benefits. Many companies have a need for more than one or two different professional resumes so that they can determine whether you can meet their needs or not. With a professional resume writing service, you will never have to make a decision about which resume cover letter to use again, because you will have one set to choose from.

Work the (Office Party) Room

Work the (Office Party) Room Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend at the top of the corporate ladder? Mark your calendar for the office holiday party, your annual chance at cocktail chatter with company brass. “Take advantage of being in the same room as your CEO or division director,” says Miriam Salpeter, co-author of 100 Conversations for Career Success. Making nice with key executives can help you gain visibility you can leverage later for new projects or even promotions. Use these tricks to make no-stress small talk with the big shots. Study your prey. Make a list of three execs you’d like to meet, focusing on those with influence to help you ascend. Research each one’s background online. “Look for commonalities you can use as conversation starters,” says Salpeter. (Maybe you both attended a Big East college, for example.) Ply co-workers for more information. (Does the veep follow basketball?) Make a calculated approach. The best way in: Ask your supervisor for an introduction. This establishes instant credibility, says Hallie Crawford, a career coach in Atlanta. Boss not game? Approaching the target one-on-one is ideal but may not be possible. To join a group conversation, “simply ask if you can increase the size of the circle,” says Terri Griffith, a management professor at Santa Clara University. Introduce yourself by making what Diane Windingland, author of Small Talk Big Results, calls a “role pitch”: Sum up in a sentence what you’ve done for the company of late. So rather than “I’m a sales director,” add on “I developed the campaign for our new product line.” Steer the conversation. Remember, this isn’t a meeting, but a party. “It’s about building relationships, not about making transactions,” says Ivan Misner, chairman of business networking organization BNI. So quickly shift away from shop talk; personal conversation makes for a more memorable connection. Use your research to formulate an open-ended question like, “Do you think Marquette has a shot this year against Georgetown?” Exit gracefully. Keep the conversation brief so you don’t monopolize the person’s time. Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, recommends signaling that the chat is almost over. For example, “I must get another of these canapés, but before I do, I’d love to know which NCAA player you think is the one to watch this year.” In January â€" when everyone’s back to business â€" follow up with an email recapping the meeting and offering a big idea or help on future projects. Says Windingland: “Never miss a chance to solidify a relationship with a decision-maker.”

Facebook The Untapped Job Market - Work It Daily

Facebook The Untapped Job Market - Work It Daily Most of what you hear about using Facebook while looking for a job involves keeping your information as private as possible from potential employers. While this is good advice, Facebook can also be a valuable tool in your job search since many smaller companies post their job ads on their Facebook pages, it really is the untapped job market. If you are looking for work at a smaller local company, “liking” their Facebook page can often be a great place to start. Open jobs are sometimes posted there before they make it onto the company’s regular web site. Additionally, Facebook sites will often include pictures from previous events the company has held. Facebook is an untapped job market for many different types of positions. You Can Take A Peek At Company Culture Viewing these gives you a sense of the corporate culture at the organization. Are the people wearing suits or are they dressed in business casual? Are the upper level managers all in their 60s? Is there room for someone younger to move up through the ranks? You Can Get Your Name Out There Provided (again) your Facebook profile is work appropriate, you can also use a business’s Facebook page to get your name in front of them. Just as you might use LinkedIn to send a relevant article to a specific contact, you can post a link on the Facebook page of a company if you think fans of that company might be interested. You Can Check Out Company Events Finally, if the company posts its community events on Facebook, it may offer you the opportunity to show up at one and meet someone face-to-face. You may also find some of your other Facebook friends are fans of a company. Who knows, maybe they personally know someone who works there. Many people feel uncomfortable using Facebook in a professional context, and it’s OK if you’re one of them. However, with many businesses creating their own pages on the site, it’s worth at least investigating whether the company has any information you can use when sending them your resume. Enjoy this article? You’ve got time for another! Check out these related articles: Why Co-Workers Don’t Make Good Facebook Friends How To Complain About Your Boss On Facebook (And Not Get Fired) Why You Should Connect With Co-Workers On Social Media Photo Credit: Shutterstock   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

3 Alternatives More Effective Than Trying to Negotiate a Counter Offer

3 Alternatives More Effective Than Trying to Negotiate a Counter Offer Oh, counteroffers. Employees think that if they get more money, everything else will be fine. Employers think,we cant lose this person, so lets give them what they have been asking for all along, and well get to keep them. But friends, it rarely pans out that way. I like to think of it like this lets say youre in a relationship and your significant otzu sich isnt paying attention to you at all. You decide the way to solve it is to go out on a date with someone else to make her/him jealous. And it might work, in the short term. They feel guilty about leid giving you what you deserve and change their ways for a month or two, but pretty soon, youre right back where you started. Im not saying its not possible to get to where you want to be in your career within your existing organization, but there are better ways to go about it. Heres how1. Create a plan.To get started on this journey, you want to be crystal clear an d armed with facts about the work that youve done and how it has enhanced business results. Show your manager that you are very aware of the work youve achieved and the value attached to it. Speak to your manager about all of the amazing projects youve been doing and the impact it is having on the business. Get as many stats as possible gathered to state your case (and ultimately make it easier for that person to sell this in to their supervisors.) Do some research on the average salary for your role within the market and make it known if youre underpaid but also that youve done the legwork to research it and arent just shooting from your gut. Put your best foot forward and make it clear that you want to remain within the company but its also a priority for you to grow. This is not zeitlich befristete forderung time. Say this in a genuine and authentic way. Ultimatums (just like in the relationship example above) very rarely get you want you truly want. 2. Ask for what you want. Its scary to put your thoughts and feelings out there and face rejection, especially when its about you and your performance. But being open and honest about what you need and are looking for is the way to go. It doesnt always work out in the way you want it to, but by starting the conversation, you dont know what opportunities will present themselves. Are you asking for a promotion because youre looking to sink your teeth into different types of work? Are you looking for more of a challenge as well as the financial changes that come along with it? Do you need to have a better understanding of a career path for yourself within the organization? Get clear on what you want and then be brave enough to raise these issues to your manager. They may have plenty of ideas that youve not even considered. Or maybe they dont, and by having the conversation you realize perhaps it is time to move on but if you never try, youll never know. As a former HR gal myself, nothing was more frustrating to m e than when in an exit interview an employee mentioned if wed only done X, they would have stayed but often when I asked if theyd told their manager about wanting X, they said no. Missed opportunity. Give your organization the chance to meet your needs by voicing them, and if they dont within a reasonable timeframe, at least you know that you did your best to advocate for yourself and your career. 3. Be reasonable. Ok, so you have your conversation, and your boss says they are working on a plan for you and will keep you posted. Dont expect miracles overnight. If they havent been focused on creating a plan until recently, you want them to put time and thought into it. Now, time and thought shouldnt take six months or a year. Give them an opportunity to come back to you but also dont give them a free pass. Bring it up and ask the question every now and again so that they realize youre not forgetting the conversation you had or letting them off the hook for working with you to create a plan. (while all the while killing it on your everyday work of course) In this kind of situation, honesty is the best policy. Not only is angling for a counteroffer a little icky for your existing employer, but think about the other organization that you strung along. Youre not exactly making great friends there if you used them simply to gain something from your existing employer. Be smart, be reasonable and be brave enough to start the conversation. You never know where it will lead. And if at the end of the day, they arent willing to give you what youre looking for, at least you know you tried. --Kelly is a human resources pro and coach who helps people find and achieve what they want career-wise and beyond. Coaching, training, recruiting if you name it in the world of HR, shes done it in a variety of industries. Her advice has been featured on The Muse, Career Contessa, Levo, Workology, among others. Learn more by scoping her out at www.kellypoulson.com.

Resume Writing in Gilbert - Overview

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