The Power of a Power Connector (and which power connectors are right for you)

The Power of a Power Connector (and which power connectors are right for you) I remember reading about power connectors in Keith Ferrazzis Never Eat Alone a couple of years ago. Last January I blogged about it, stating that I wanted to become a power connector. You can read my thoughts (and Ferrazzis ideas on which professions are naturally inclined to be power connectors) here. This week, as Ive given nine presentations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Ive talked about connecting with people on LinkedIn. who should you connect with? Are you a LION (LinkedIn Open Networker), connecting with anyone who invites you? Or are you more conservative, and try and keep a tight network, connecting only with people you know and trust? Even though Keith Ferrazzi wasnt talking about LinkedIn, I found the power of being connected to a power connector this week. Heres what happened. A few weeks ago I announced to the My LinkedIn Power Forum that I was coming to Minneapolis, and wondered if anyone knew of any career transition networks I could speak at. It just so happens that Lonny Gulden is in the Minneapolis area and Lonny is a power connect. He is a recruiter, goes to a lot of networking events, and has over 5,000 connections. And he set me up with most of my presentations. These presentations were sometimes standing-room-only. I pretty much sold all the books I brought for my conference (which starts tomorrow!), and introduced JibberJobber to over 200 people. This trip has been very successful for me. How was it that Lonny could get me into the right places? Because he has a lot of connections, both online and offline. He has a strong brand as a power networking, living givers gain, and has built a lot of relationship capital with people. Everyone knows that if Lonny can help you, or make an introduction for you, he will. He is very networked (online and offline) in this area. He also networks, as a recruiter, with the groups that I want to get in front of. He has focused on expanding his network with an geographic emphasis, as well as an interest (career/transition). And this was very beneficial to me, since Im connected to him. Even if you are a conservative connector on LinkedIn, I suggest you look for some power connectors who may bring you great value because of who they focus on which might be geographic-, profession-, or industry-based. The Power of a Power Connector (and which power connectors are right for you) I remember reading about power connectors in Keith Ferrazzis Never Eat Alone a couple of years ago. Last January I blogged about it, stating that I wanted to become a power connector. You can read my thoughts (and Ferrazzis ideas on which professions are naturally inclined to be power connectors) here. This week, as Ive given nine presentations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Ive talked about connecting with people on LinkedIn. who should you connect with? Are you a LION (LinkedIn Open Networker), connecting with anyone who invites you? Or are you more conservative, and try and keep a tight network, connecting only with people you know and trust? Even though Keith Ferrazzi wasnt talking about LinkedIn, I found the power of being connected to a power connector this week. Heres what happened. A few weeks ago I announced to the My LinkedIn Power Forum that I was coming to Minneapolis, and wondered if anyone knew of any career transition networks I could speak at. It just so happens that Lonny Gulden is in the Minneapolis area and Lonny is a power connect. He is a recruiter, goes to a lot of networking events, and has over 5,000 connections. And he set me up with most of my presentations. These presentations were sometimes standing-room-only. I pretty much sold all the books I brought for my conference (which starts tomorrow!), and introduced JibberJobber to over 200 people. This trip has been very successful for me. How was it that Lonny could get me into the right places? Because he has a lot of connections, both online and offline. He has a strong brand as a power networking, living givers gain, and has built a lot of relationship capital with people. Everyone knows that if Lonny can help you, or make an introduction for you, he will. He is very networked (online and offline) in this area. He also networks, as a recruiter, with the groups that I want to get in front of. He has focused on expanding his network with an geographic emphasis, as well as an interest (career/transition). And this was very beneficial to me, since Im connected to him. Even if you are a conservative connector on LinkedIn, I suggest you look for some power connectors who may bring you great value because of who they focus on which might be geographic-, profession-, or industry-based. The Power of a Power Connector (and which power connectors are right for you) I remember reading about power connectors in Keith Ferrazzis Never Eat Alone a couple of years ago. Last January I blogged about it, stating that I wanted to become a power connector. You can read my thoughts (and Ferrazzis ideas on which professions are naturally inclined to be power connectors) here. This week, as Ive given nine presentations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Ive talked about connecting with people on LinkedIn. who should you connect with? Are you a LION (LinkedIn Open Networker), connecting with anyone who invites you? Or are you more conservative, and try and keep a tight network, connecting only with people you know and trust? Even though Keith Ferrazzi wasnt talking about LinkedIn, I found the power of being connected to a power connector this week. Heres what happened. A few weeks ago I announced to the My LinkedIn Power Forum that I was coming to Minneapolis, and wondered if anyone knew of any career transition networks I could speak at. It just so happens that Lonny Gulden is in the Minneapolis area and Lonny is a power connect. He is a recruiter, goes to a lot of networking events, and has over 5,000 connections. And he set me up with most of my presentations. These presentations were sometimes standing-room-only. I pretty much sold all the books I brought for my conference (which starts tomorrow!), and introduced JibberJobber to over 200 people. This trip has been very successful for me. How was it that Lonny could get me into the right places? Because he has a lot of connections, both online and offline. He has a strong brand as a power networking, living givers gain, and has built a lot of relationship capital with people. Everyone knows that if Lonny can help you, or make an introduction for you, he will. He is very networked (online and offline) in this area. He also networks, as a recruiter, with the groups that I want to get in front of. He has focused on expanding his network with an geographic emphasis, as well as an interest (career/transition). And this was very beneficial to me, since Im connected to him. Even if you are a conservative connector on LinkedIn, I suggest you look for some power connectors who may bring you great value because of who they focus on which might be geographic-, profession-, or industry-based.

Candidate Experience The Reality in 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Candidate Experience The Reality in 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC] Last week over 180 in-house recruiters gathered for  the  Talent Leaders Connect event in London. Acting as a forerunner to the Candidate Experience Awards (CandEs), an organisation’s candidate experience (or lack of) was hotly debated among some of the recruitment industry’s leading professionals. The line-up  included Global HRD and author Peter Wright; Forward Partners’ Matt Buckland, who recently gained national fame after blogging about an abusive fellow tube passenger who later turned up for an interview at his organisation; and Intel’s Sageet Tidhar-Akerman. Karma the guy who pushed past me on the tube and then suggested I go F myself just arrived for his interviewwith me â€" Matt Buckland (@ElSatanico) February 16, 2015 Candidate experience in 2015 Leading discussions included; the point at which the candidate experience becomes the employee experience; how important the onboarding process is at supporting employee engagement; what role the wider supply chain plays; and who owns the process. On the spot polls showed that: 50% of the 180 delegates were measuring the impact of a poor candidate experience. 18% owned up to no one in their organisation being primarily responsible for the candidate experience. 77% had struggled to find a specialist recruiter for hard to fill roles. 42% considering the candidate experience when selecting/managing their supply chain. Where are the good agency recruiters? With the number of recruitment agencies in the UK increasing to 19,440 and most larger organisations running a tight Preferred Supplier List, why are so many organisations struggling to find a good agency recruiter? In recent years, an increased focus on direct delivery has meant that recruitment agencies will, inevitably, only ever receive niche or hard to fill roles. Candidates will typically have a skill set that is hard to find or who are in short supply in the market. Of those 19,440 agencies in the market, 75% have less than 10 people working for them resulting in most of these smaller, often highly-specialist recruiters going under the radar of many businesses. So a big part of the the challenge lies with the Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Preferred Supplier Lists PSLs were originally set up to ensure strong relationships, good performance and a reduction of administrative burden for the in-house team. They were designed to be a small list of suppliers who are signed up to terms, who can deliver on assignments, who understand their brand EVP and can represent that effectively in the external market, and who can engage, compliantly, with them as an employer. Are they able to deliver this in today’s increasingly polarised recruitment world? Surely the main performance measure is the quality of the candidate they are submitting?  If this is the case, why would you limit yourself to a small group of larger, well-known and mainstream agencies to find these candidates? PSL delivery is based on 1-2-1 relationships with individual recruiters who may or may not have access to the best candidates, and who may or may not have the capacity to deliver. What happens if those individuals leave? Surely, as an employer, provided you continue to manage your brand messaging, you would want access to the best and highest quality candidates irrespective of where they might come from? So at a time when over 75% of in-house recruiters are struggling to find a specialist recruiter and only 42% are considering the candidate’s experience in this process. Isn’t it time for something new?  John Paul Caffery â€" Founder of  TheJobPost RELATED: Recruiters â€" Wake Up! Why Candidate Experience is Crucial

Why Mobile Job Applications Are Essential to Recruitment

Why Mobile Job Applications Are Essential to Recruitment This TechTuesday, we are exploring this handy infographic on the online job application process, featuring data from more than 1,000 job seekers and 300 HR professionals. Applying for jobs online can either be a straightforward fast process or an long-winded application nightmare. Companies are continually trying to improve their online  application process and the amount of ways you can apply. For example, you can now conveniently apply for jobs on your phone. This fascinating data basically reinforces the importance of mobile, and that poor experiences are pushing away potential candidates. Employers must understand what  candidates need and deliver now! RELATED: Funniest Excuses For Not Going to Work Takeaways: Three out of four job seekers think job hunting online is either time consuming (80%) or stressful (78%). Most job seekers (70%) want the option to apply on mobile devices. However, more than a third of employers (36%) report their website is not mobile optimised, more than a quarter (27%) not supporting mobile whatsoever. Job applicants say the biggest reason (60%) they give up applying to jobs is due to technical hurdles. Almost a quarter (21%) of employers know that a poor candidate experience will increase negative comments on social media. Whats your experience of applying to jobs recently been like? Let us know in the comments below!

13 Phrases to Impress Your Interviewer - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

13 Phrases to Impress Your Interviewer - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The overwhelming majority of interviewees who fail to impress a hiring manager do so because they are unable to incorporate dynamic and thoughtful phrases within their interview answers. You can have the most impressive theories on business, the most intriguing insight on success, and the most pertinent information to deliver, but if you don’t learn how and when to get those messages across, you fail to gain any competitive advantage. In order to assist, our sales and marketing recruiters have set forth a list of 13 phrases which when put into your own words and used in the right context will work magic for you. Engaging and ear-catching thoughts to keep in mind for your interview: 1. I am someone who takes responsibility for their actions and when things go wrong I dont look to outside forces to blame. Rather, I logically analyze what happened, how the situation could have been handled more effectively and determine how to prevent the mishap going forward. 2. I am the type of person who is in control of their consciousness and who is able to focus attention at will, to be oblivious to distractions and to concentrate for as long as it takes to achieve a goal. 3. I have high earnings expectations because I am confident in my abilities to produce and while I prepare for the worst, I do the work necessary to tilt the odds that the best will happen. 4. I know how to control my emotions and remain calm in situations others cannot. I partly attribute my success to my ability to analyze what creates stress for myself vs. what motivates my best performance. I maintain the discipline to refrain from any activities that lessen my ability to think clearly. 5. I am never satisfied with my current knowledge. Because of that, I continually seek every opportunity available to gain new, pertinent information. I believe that the secret of success is to try to always improve yourself no matter where you are or what your position is. 6. Interpersonal intelligence is one of my greatest skills. I’ve made it a point to gain the ability to understand other people: what motivates them, how they work and how to work cooperatively with them. 7. I like to be part of the solution at all times. I am committed to building something larger and am someone who puts aside personal gain for the better well-being of the group. This sets an example with my co-workers and helps improve the mood of the entire company. 8. Im very loyal and very stable. Im a diligent worker and can work within whatever parameters are given to me. I meet challenges head-on rather than sweeping them under the rug and hoping they go away. 9. I pride myself on being autonomous. Before I ask questions, I do research. I understand that both my co-workers and manager’s time is valuable. Even when the workload gets frustrated and overwhelming, I am able to continue to work towards the goal of achieving success regardless of the resources Im given. 10. I will only work for a visionary company that I can buy into. I want to work for a company that stands for integrity, team work, competitiveness and one that rewards those who go the extra mile and end up executing on the right tasks due to that extra effort. 11. I would describe myself as passionate, hard working, optimistic, team oriented and as someone who wants to be a success in life. 12. I want to keep customers coming in and do so with the utmost integrity. I want to convey my passion and belief in the product in order to make sure that the customer feels that they are making the best choice. 13. Learning under experienced, intelligent management is important to me. I want to work under intelligent people and learn from them. I know that I dont know everything, but I know what I need to learn and don’t procrastinate in uncovering that knowledge. It’s very hard to predict the exact questions an interviewer or recruiter will ask. That being the case, the most effective interviewees know the points they want to get across well before the meeting and are able to integrate those points within examples and stories they convey throughout the meeting. Picking just a few of these key points to hold in your mind ahead of an interview allows you to start out already a step ahead of the competition.

How to Minimize Your Student Debt Before You Finish College CareerMetis.com

How to Minimize Your Student Debt Before You Finish College The burden of studies, submissions, exams, and countless other activities during college is enough to keep you stressed out 24/7. Add the onus of student loans and you’ve got yourself a migraine.Check out these seriously mind-boggling statisticsabout the current state of student debt:Roughly 44.7 million people carry a substantial amount of student debt.The average 2018 graduate left school with $29,800 in debt.The average student loan payment is between $200 and $299 per month.evalWhat’s more, Americans owe more than $1.53 trillion in student loan debt, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve, and that number shows no sign of decreasing anytime soon.While there are many things you can do before entering college to avoid getting into massive student debt, there is a lot you can do during college to graduate with minimum debt on your shoulders. Here are 5 such ways to minimize your debt before you finish college.1) Make a budget and stick to itYou must plan a budget to stay on top of your college finances. Having a solid sense of how much you’re spending each month Of course, it’s best to apply for financial aid before you enroll in a university. But if you hadn’t, you can still do so during your academic year.In order to qualify, you have to fill out a FAFSA Easier said than done, but if you can work a paid part-time job or internship while still in school, it can seriously help your student debt distress.In fact, it’s been reportedthat about 70 to 80 percent of college students are active in the labor market while enrolled in college. While some students work part-time jobs during college, many take on a larger workload. As a matter of fact, about 40 percent of undergraduates work at least 30 hours a week.“One of my big regrets was not working while in college,” laments James Finn, who spent the past few years paying off his debts before becoming a travel vlogger. “I graduated with $34,000 in student loans, and $8,000 of that wa s interest accumulated during those four years.”A modest pay can easily cover your living expenses, or help pay off interests. Not to mention a job even somewhat relevant to your field of study will count as work experience and improve your future prospects.For instance, working weekends as a freelance writerwhile studying marketing or journalism is a great way to strengthen your portfolio while earning some allowance.All that being said, successfully managing part-time work and college work Fitness and weight-loss goals can be achieved by running outside instead of on a treadmill and by getting inexpensive weights for training at home. Additionally, you can streamline your belongings and sell the stuff you don’t use or need anymore.Understandably, you may not want to give up on many of these everyday luxuries and minimalism is not for everyone. But these small cutbacks can easily add up to a sizeable amount which will help you get out of debt quicker.Look for ways to cut costs while in school to decrease the need to borrow funds. If you must get a meal plan at school, buy the cheapest option, then improve your dining hall meals with food you buy at the grocery store. Purchase used textbooks, check them out of the library if you can, or share costly books with friends who are taking the same course. Invigorate your wardrobe by having clothing swaps with close friends or by shopping at a nearby thrift store.There’s a rationale as to why so many people today are preaching the idea of adopting a minimalistic lifestyle. Not only is it easier on the mind, but it is easier on the wallet. Living below your means can totally eliminate some of the monetary hardships you might otherwise be facing. Once you start being happy with less, you’ll love the flexibility of having extra moneyon hand.5) Avoid credit cardsLast but not least, put off credit cardsfor when you start a full-time job after graduation.evalSure, when used correctly, credit cards offer great perks such as free flights, insurance, and fee reductions. But even slight carelessness, let alone recklessness, will negatively impact your credit score. And a poor credit score makes it difficult to be approved for a mortgage, car loan, or even an apartment.You see irresponsible usage of credit cards is psychological. Because buying a $1,200 laptop or smartphone won’t seem that big a deal if you just sign a receipt and don’t have to think about paying for a month.On the other hand, you can physically feel the dollar bills leaving your hand when you pay with cash, giving you a better sense of how much those items cost and how much money you now have left in your dwindling wallet. To a somewhat lesser extent, this can also apply if you pay by check and promptly record the purchase in a checkbook that shows the impact on your account balance.Credit card debt, with its high-interest rates and unnecessary fees, can be even more exorbitant than student loan debt. If you’re already batt ling a student loan debt, it’s sensible not to add pricey credit card debt on top of it.Surviving without a credit card at a time when electronic payments are becoming the norm can be difficult, but there are always options. You can use a debit card, which is tied to your checking account, in nearly every transaction where you’d otherwise use a credit card.Final wordsIt’s all about prioritizing your finances. For each potential expense, ask yourself if it’s a “need” or a “want”?The points outlined above may seem obvious to you but many students are still quite incognizant of the impact college debt can have on their future. If you wish to learn some more advanced tactics to minimize your student debt such as applying for public service loan forgiveness, signing up for Auto Pay, loan consolidation, and more.So, how are you minimizing your student debt? Are you feeling encumbered? Do share your tips and tricks in the comments below, it might help someone in the same bo at as you!

7 Fireable Social Media Gaffs Youre Probably Already Guilty Of - CareerEnlightenment.com

5. Being Too EnthusiasticIf you thought loving your job was a good thing, think again. Nicole Crowther was a budding actress who was thrilled to land a role as an extra on Glee. Everything was going swimmingly, until Nicole posted a tweet containing a plot spoiler.Nicole claims it was simply a lucky guess, but co-creator Brad Falchuk still felt the need to send her a rather hateful public message hoping she was “qualified to do something besides work in entertainment.” Ouch.6. Forgetting About an Old PostSure, you’re too clued-up these days to put anything incriminating on social media, but can you say the same of anything you’ve ever posted?The internet forgets nothing, as PA announcer Job Schuetz discovered to his peril. A year before accepting a job with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Schuetz wrote a Facebook post criticizing a firing decision by… the chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Despite the relatively mild-mannered wording, it was enough to get Schuetz fired, after less than 24 hours in the job.7. Moaning About WorkStep forward anyone who has never once called their job boring. Anyone? Didn’t think so.Those in glass houses should spare a thought for 16-year-old Kimberley Swann, who made a Facebook comment to the same effect and was promptly fired. She never named her employer, but a colleague she’d accepted as a friend on the platform snitched her up. Charming.So there you have it: just about anything social-media related can be grounds for a pink slip. But before you tear out your router and go hide under a rock, remember that for every horror story there are thousands of people finding new, better and more fulfilling employment because of social media recruitment techniques, clever online marketing and the internet’s potential to connect anyone cheaply and easily to the world.When it comes to social media: be smart, be sensible, but never stop being social.

Tips For Writing a Resume For a Stay at Home Mom

Tips For Writing a Resume For a Stay at Home MomWriting a resume for a stay at home mom is not an easy task. You will want to write a resume that will get you a job as soon as possible. Below are some tips that will help you write a successful resume.The first tip is to be prepared and get organized before you start your job search. It is best to have all the information ready when you sit down to start writing your resume. Make sure you have an accurate job history and recent employment.Next, think about the most important information that you will need to include on your resume. These areas are your educational background, experience, hobbies, and the skills and certifications that you possess.Be organized when it comes to writing your resume. You will want to always have a professional looking resume with clear directions. You will also want to use fonts that will make it easy for you to read. Your layout should be simple and straight forward.If you do decide to sell yourself, you want to make it clear what type of skills you are bringing to the table and how they can help the potential employer. By writing this section clearly you will make the reader curious about your skills and qualifications.You will also need to include references that can attest to your character and work ethic. Make sure you provide a few personal references as well. This will prove to the potential employer that you have a personality that will be able to interact with them as well as provide you with references.Lastly, you will need to ensure that your resume includes your contact information. This can include your home phone number, cell phone number, fax number, and email address. All of these will give the potential employer the opportunity to follow up with you and make your chances of getting the job as high as possible.Having all of these tips in mind is a good idea. When you want to write a resume for a stay at home mom, you will want to take all of these tips into considera tion.