Yeah! I Did It! Ive Been Blogging For A Year

Yeah! I Did It! Ive Been Blogging For A Year… My first post was on June 22, 2006, so that makes today my blog birthday! Please note that I recently celebrated a birthday, and got lots of well-wishes. About half of those people said happy blog birthday. Let me clarify lest you think Im trying to double-dip May 15th, 2006 was the day that I launched JibberJobber the career toolbox website. It is the place you go to manage your job search, personal network, sales prospects, etc. On June 22, 2006 I launched this blog. So today is my blog birthday. Last month was my web application birthday. I started blogging a few weeks after I went to a Utah Bloggers Conference. I had just started JibberJobber and was really excited about the future, and wondered what could blogging do for me? I was very skeptical and concerned that (a) I didnt have anything to say and (b) didnt have the time. I was sure I would be one of six people at the conference and was shocked to walk into a room of almost 200 people, some driving a few hours to get there. There was a panel discussion and then they opened it up for questions. I guess everyone else already knew everything, or perhaps they were too shy to ask questions, so I took the first question: Why should I blog? I just started this business and dont feel like I have time, or anything to say! I dont remember their answer but I do remember that night I resolved to blog, and to do it right. I took a few weeks to figure out my strategy, including: How often do I post? I knew it had to be at least three times a week. How long will I blog? They said that most blogs fail after 90 days. I didnt want to start this just to fail (or quit). Who am I? Was I going to be Jason the unemployed guy so I could relate with my audience (but then what if I got a job???) or Jason the wildly successful internet entrepreneur (so you can feel safe about using JibberJobber because it isnt going anywhere!)? I have blogged every single workday since then. I remember I missed ONE day, when I was out of town, and I set my blog software to post a pre-written post and it didnt. I saw the day after and was bummed because my goal was to do it every single day! Oh well, as far as Im concerned I hit the goal. So heres the deal. Instead of sending me presents for what I consider a huge accomplishment, Im going to give YOU presents. Each day next week I will (drum roll) share my blogging secrets. These are things that Ive done or seen in the last year that I didnt want my competition to know about. These are things that I havent really shared with other people. Im not promising that anyone will be wowed but I will share some of the secret sauce. Brace yourselves for what I think will be a very, very exciting week of blogging next week! Here is the way it rolls out (I just updated the topics and links in): Monday: relationships Tuesday: branding Wednesday: abundance mentality Thursday: build community Friday: be wary of technology Have an excellent weekend! Yeah! I Did It! Ive Been Blogging For A Year… My first post was on June 22, 2006, so that makes today my blog birthday! Please note that I recently celebrated a birthday, and got lots of well-wishes. About half of those people said happy blog birthday. Let me clarify lest you think Im trying to double-dip May 15th, 2006 was the day that I launched JibberJobber the career toolbox website. It is the place you go to manage your job search, personal network, sales prospects, etc. On June 22, 2006 I launched this blog. So today is my blog birthday. Last month was my web application birthday. I started blogging a few weeks after I went to a Utah Bloggers Conference. I had just started JibberJobber and was really excited about the future, and wondered what could blogging do for me? I was very skeptical and concerned that (a) I didnt have anything to say and (b) didnt have the time. I was sure I would be one of six people at the conference and was shocked to walk into a room of almost 200 people, some driving a few hours to get there. There was a panel discussion and then they opened it up for questions. I guess everyone else already knew everything, or perhaps they were too shy to ask questions, so I took the first question: Why should I blog? I just started this business and dont feel like I have time, or anything to say! I dont remember their answer but I do remember that night I resolved to blog, and to do it right. I took a few weeks to figure out my strategy, including: How often do I post? I knew it had to be at least three times a week. How long will I blog? They said that most blogs fail after 90 days. I didnt want to start this just to fail (or quit). Who am I? Was I going to be Jason the unemployed guy so I could relate with my audience (but then what if I got a job???) or Jason the wildly successful internet entrepreneur (so you can feel safe about using JibberJobber because it isnt going anywhere!)? I have blogged every single workday since then. I remember I missed ONE day, when I was out of town, and I set my blog software to post a pre-written post and it didnt. I saw the day after and was bummed because my goal was to do it every single day! Oh well, as far as Im concerned I hit the goal. So heres the deal. Instead of sending me presents for what I consider a huge accomplishment, Im going to give YOU presents. Each day next week I will (drum roll) share my blogging secrets. These are things that Ive done or seen in the last year that I didnt want my competition to know about. These are things that I havent really shared with other people. Im not promising that anyone will be wowed but I will share some of the secret sauce. Brace yourselves for what I think will be a very, very exciting week of blogging next week! Here is the way it rolls out (I just updated the topics and links in): Monday: relationships Tuesday: branding Wednesday: abundance mentality Thursday: build community Friday: be wary of technology Have an excellent weekend! Yeah! I Did It! Ive Been Blogging For A Year… My first post was on June 22, 2006, so that makes today my blog birthday! Please note that I recently celebrated a birthday, and got lots of well-wishes. About half of those people said happy blog birthday. Let me clarify lest you think Im trying to double-dip May 15th, 2006 was the day that I launched JibberJobber the career toolbox website. It is the place you go to manage your job search, personal network, sales prospects, etc. On June 22, 2006 I launched this blog. So today is my blog birthday. Last month was my web application birthday. I started blogging a few weeks after I went to a Utah Bloggers Conference. I had just started JibberJobber and was really excited about the future, and wondered what could blogging do for me? I was very skeptical and concerned that (a) I didnt have anything to say and (b) didnt have the time. I was sure I would be one of six people at the conference and was shocked to walk into a room of almost 200 people, some driving a few hours to get there. There was a panel discussion and then they opened it up for questions. I guess everyone else already knew everything, or perhaps they were too shy to ask questions, so I took the first question: Why should I blog? I just started this business and dont feel like I have time, or anything to say! I dont remember their answer but I do remember that night I resolved to blog, and to do it right. I took a few weeks to figure out my strategy, including: How often do I post? I knew it had to be at least three times a week. How long will I blog? They said that most blogs fail after 90 days. I didnt want to start this just to fail (or quit). Who am I? Was I going to be Jason the unemployed guy so I could relate with my audience (but then what if I got a job???) or Jason the wildly successful internet entrepreneur (so you can feel safe about using JibberJobber because it isnt going anywhere!)? I have blogged every single workday since then. I remember I missed ONE day, when I was out of town, and I set my blog software to post a pre-written post and it didnt. I saw the day after and was bummed because my goal was to do it every single day! Oh well, as far as Im concerned I hit the goal. So heres the deal. Instead of sending me presents for what I consider a huge accomplishment, Im going to give YOU presents. Each day next week I will (drum roll) share my blogging secrets. These are things that Ive done or seen in the last year that I didnt want my competition to know about. These are things that I havent really shared with other people. Im not promising that anyone will be wowed but I will share some of the secret sauce. Brace yourselves for what I think will be a very, very exciting week of blogging next week! Here is the way it rolls out (I just updated the topics and links in): Monday: relationships Tuesday: branding Wednesday: abundance mentality Thursday: build community Friday: be wary of technology Have an excellent weekend!

Relevant Resume Template for the Job Market

Relevant Resume Template for the Job MarketWith the fast-changing job market and high demand for qualified personnel, hiring managers need to take some time to assess whether the resume template of the job candidate is all that they could want. The basic criteria are if the prospective employee has enough professional experience, relevant educational background and other professional accreditation that can be used as a proof of his/her skills. So, if you want to have a clean resume that will get you noticed in the job market and get you an interview call your recruitment company today and see how easy it is to submit your resume through resume templates.The possibilities of advancement and better pay are what employers look for in their candidates. The answer to the question about the resume templates 2020 is its potential use in applying for jobs with other companies and even government agencies. Resume templates of the past years are still used by hiring managers for now but there is a big difference between the quality of resumes that can be uploaded and those that get ignored, resulting in no one getting a good job.To increase the number of resumes that get published and recognized, resume templates are useful and helpful tools. Not only the prospective employee's skill and experience are considered but also relevant qualifications are put into consideration. What was a super-qualified resume in the past may not have any value in the present, since job prospects are different and people change jobs every few years. But the fresh, skillful and updated resume has a better chance of being noticed and preferred than a formulaic one that may just be outdated and unprofessional.In the recent years, the term 'recruitment letter' has become synonymous with the term 'inbox'. While the resumes of the past were seen as having professional-looking but obsolete documents, modern resume templates offer plenty of space to include more details such as; job title, company n ame, job description, department details, work experience, educational background, qualifications, educational achievements, certification and references.The choice of font, style and formatting and the way the summary or resume is put together have been made in order to fit the needs of the target audience. The templates range from the professional, to the business-like, where the resume can be presented in the company logo and slogan.To make the job much easier, templates for any industry or domain can be downloaded easily. One can easily choose a template that suits him and make his resume stand out in the crowd. This in turn helps to bring down the rejection rate and opens a bigger job prospect.If you don't want to waste time searching for the best resume templates 2020 and want to instantly make a huge difference in your search results, the only option is to invest in templates that are professionally designed for you. Templates for other industries and domains such as insuranc e, finance, real estate, government and engineering can help you realize your full potential.Professional resume templates are offered online at affordable rates. With the help of these templates, you can improve your chances of getting hired and be the manager you really want to be!

Does Your Sweetheart Influence Your Sweet Tooth

Does Your Sweetheart Influence Your Sweet Tooth Does who you are with have an effect on what you choose to eat?   Heres an experiment adapted from a study on food choices in a romantic to try with your partner. A Valentines Day Experiment In this experiment, you and your partner are going to imagine going out together for a special meal at a fancy restaurant to celebrate your anniversary. Spend about two minutes separately writing down a few loving and caring behaviors that you can imagine your partner exhibiting during this dinner date. Now, look at the following menu, which consists of four sections. Each person gets to select one menu item from each section. Main Course Grilled Eggplant Chicken Florentine Sirloin Steak Five-Cheese Lasagna Side Dish Brown Rice Grilled Seasonal Vegetables French Fries Mozzarella Sticks Dessert Watermelon Raspberry Sorbet Scoop of Ice Cream Chocolate Lava Cake Beverage Water Iced Tea Soda Milkshake Imagine that your partner orders first and selects the grilled eggplant and vegetables, with watermelon for dessert and a glass of water to drink. (These might not be your partner’s typical preferences, but imagine that they have decided to eat on the healthy side for this meal.) Now, it’s time to make your own selections. Separately write down one item from each of the four sections to represent your meal. Once both of you have written down your selections, reveal your choices. THE HYPOTHESIS Men, you are likely to have been influenced by the fact that your partner selected from among the most healthy options (at least in the imaginary scenario). It’s likely that you selected either the first or second menu item in each category. Women, your menu choices are not as likely to have been influenced by the choices attributed to your partner in the imaginary scenario. You are about equally likely to have chosen healthy or unhealthy menu items. THE RESEARCH A 2017 study examined how romantic couples influence each other’s food choices. In one experiment, participants were asked to imagine going out on a date with their partner and were asked to envision their partner exhibiting loving and caring behaviors, which helped emphasize their commitment and the security of their established relationship. Next, they were asked to imagine their partner selecting either healthy or unhealthy options from a restaurant menu, and then they made their own food choices from the same menu. The researchers found that men were likely to mirror the healthfulness of their partner’s selections; when the partner was said to have made unhealthy selections, men made unhealthy selections as well, and when the partner was said to have made healthy selections, men made healthy selections as well. In contrast, women did not appear to engage in mirroring behavior. Whether their partner was said to have made healthy or unhealthy selections didn’t seem to influence the healthfulness of the women’s choices. These results held true when participants were primed to think about their established, loving relationships. But participants who were asked instead to imagine a first date with someone new showed markedly different behavior. Women tended to mirror the healthfulness of their date’s choices, while men tended to make choices that were the opposite of those of their date, opting for healthy foods when their date’s choices were unhealthy and unhealthy foods when their date’s choices were healthy. So what’s going on? Why do people make different food choices depending on whether they’re trying to form or maintain a relationship, and why do men and women exhibit different behaviors? Its About The Messages We Want To Send The researchers suggest that it boils down to the signals we want to send to our dining partner. When a relationship is starting out, men tend to make choices that signal power and independence, and ordering an item like a steak when their date orders a salad can help signal that. Women, on the other hand, tend to make choices that signal agreeableness, and mirroring their partner’s choices is one way to appear agreeable. On the other hand, once a relationship has been established, men tend to be more influenced by their partner’s food choices than women are. One possible explanation the researchers offer for this change in behavior is that women tend to be perceived as having more expertise in matters of diet and nutrition, and men defer to that expertise when they have less of a need to assert power and independence. THE TAKEAWAY If you’re in a happy, established relationship, you likely eat a lot of meals together.   So being aware of what motivates your and your partner’s food choices can help you better understand helpful and unhelpful influences and put you on the path to healthy eating. Women, keep in mind that your partner may tend to defer to you in matters of diet. So making healthy food choices can benefit both you and your partner. And men, if your partner tends to make unhealthy food choices, your own decision to eat more healthy foods may not necessarily influence her to change her diet.   But by consciously avoiding mirroring behavior, you will be better able to stick to a healthy diet yourself. Bear in mind that signaling through food choices and gender-based preferences and behavior vary widely from couple to couple. So, rather than relying on subtle cues, perhaps the best way to understand the dynamics that affect your food choices is through direct communication. Talk to your partner about what motivates their food choices.   And how you, as a couple, can agree on meals that you both enjoy and that are aligned with your priorities and diet-related goals. EXPERIMENT ADAPTED FROM: Hasford, Jonathan, Blair Kidwell, and Virginie Lopez-Kidwell. Happy wife, happy life: Food choices in romantic relationships. Journal of Consumer Research 44.6 (2017): 1238-1256. LOOKING FOR MORE? Try this free online quiz (https://newlywed.science/experiment.html) with your partner and see how closely your results align with the research. Experiments for Newlyweds: 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform with Your Spouse.    Perfect for nerdy newlyweds, engaged couples, or anybody who wants to deepen their partnership.   This book will lead you to some exciting breakthroughs of your own! This guest post was authored by Shaun Gallagher Shaun Gallagher  was a newlywed in 2007 and is now the father of three ongoing science experiments.    He is the author of Experimenting with Babies and forthcoming Experiments for Newlyweds.   Gallagher is a writer and a former magazine and newspaper editor. His work and books have been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Parents.

How to Find the Best Paid Jobs Online

How to Find the Best Paid Jobs Online Social media is more than just playing games on Facebook or tweeting every bit and part of your mundane life. Do you know that proper use of social media can enhance your chance of getting a well paid job? In this article I will be sharing some tips that might be useful when it comes to landing the job of your dream. LinkedIn The first site that you will want to consider is LinkedIn. If there is a site that recruiters may use to uncover their next employee it will be this one. This is why it is important that you spend some time to create a good and accurate profile on the site. Do not forget to insert a picture of yourself on your profile-nothing fancy though. What you need to remember is that the real power of a network is in the second degree, i.e. you should make the most of the network of your network. If there is someone within your network that is friend with someone influential you might want to ask for an introduction from a friend. Blogging Although blog may have lost its original influence, it can still be helpful when it comes to choosing a job if you know how to use it properly. One idea will be to start a blog where you will cover the latest developments in your field and at the same time share it with your networks on LinkedIn or any other social network. This will put you under the radar of some of the influential person within your industry. Make sure that your posts are really pertinent and do not hesitate to share your own views and ideas to show your prospective employers how knowledgeable you might be in your niche. For more on blogging, check out How Blogging Will Boost Your Career and Personal Brand. Twitter Twitter is another important tool when it comes to finding a job. Again you will need to make sure that you have a completed bio with a link to your online resume to give a good image of yourself. Again you should make everything sound professional-no silly avatars or background please. Just as with your blog you will want to make use of this site to establish yourself as an expert in your field. To achieve this you will need to ensure that your tweets are relevant and really add value for all your followers. You might also want to follow all the leaders and influential person within your niche. This is where the advanced search features of Twitter might be really useful. For more on Twitter, see 10 Hot Twitter Job Search Tips. Facebook This article will be incomplete without mentioning Facebook. Although many people seem to be using Facebook casually, it can also have some influences on your job searching endeavors. First of all you will want to ensure that you do not have some compromising photos lurking on your Facebook account that will hinder your chances of getting your dream jobs. It might therefore be important that you monitor your privacy settings closely to ensure that sensitive information is not available on the internet. There are a lot of companies that post job openings on their Facebook fan page and having a professional-looking Facebook account can really make your life easier when it comes to applying for these positions. More on Facebook at 10 Useful Personal Branding Tips on Facebook. Final word: Be Bold Sometimes it may pay off to be bold. Whatever social media site you might be using, it might be useful to post a status update that will let your followers know that you are looking for a job. There are many people that have got their dream job via social media sites and this might also be the case for you. Author: Robert Bellarmine is a writer for Visitask.com where he deals with the subject of project management and other hot topics for career management.

Essential Questions For Resume Writing

Essential Questions For Resume WritingThere are a few essential questions for resume writing that you need to be able to answer. They are the first questions to ask in any type of resume. In fact, you should make sure that you have them answered before you even begin the application process.The first question is how a person's background will affect the company and the position that they will fill. You want to know what a potential employer can expect from the person and why they feel they are the right person for the job.Another question is why a person wants the job and what they expect from it. If they want to work at something that they know they will not be happy with on a daily basis, then this could become a problem. Do they really want this position? Are they just saying this to get the job or are they truly excited to be working there?The next question you need to ask is whether or not you can write to the standards expected by the company. A well written resume is a great w ay to showcase your skills as a professional. If the company expects everything written professionally, then they may want to consider hiring someone else to do this for them.The last thing to ask when considering this document is whether or not you have information on the basic information about the company. Is the company run from a location outside of the United States? This information is not required but will help when the potential employer goes over the entire resume.Finally, you need to know the status of the company, especially if it is a small business. You will also want to be aware of any recent developments that may change the outlook of the company or its overall employment situation.Knowingthese three aspects of the company and the employee is an important aspect of the resume. The information can be very detailed and in many cases, the company cannot keep up with all of the changes in their personal situation. It is the responsibility of the writer to be able to answ er these questions.This is the one vital question that you should always consider before filling out a resume. The employer is not going to look over all of the information unless you ask him to do so.

Professional Resume Writers Cost - Does it Matter?

Professional Resume Writers Cost - Does it Matter?For many, a professional resume writer's cost is a major concern. There are many services that have tools for free but charge for submission of the document to the company of their choice. Even if you do find one for free, do you really want to risk your application on the word of another? Not very likely.There are plenty of paid resume writers on the Internet, however, to assist with your writing needs. There are several methods to be sure of getting a professional resume writer who will not compromise your job. Try your local library for a list of used resume writers. Many libraries have a virtual library where you can check out books to use for your resume writing needs.It's a good idea to avoid the 'free' jobs in order to find a resume writer who is truly professional. Some writers might try to sign up to your e-mails for projects you never even provided them with. Another method would be to go online and search for various writer s in your area.Once you find a number of writers, it's best to compare the samples of sample resumes and see who's more apt to meet your specific needs. You may want to ask how many revisions are required. Some writers will offer a quote for revisions to make sure you get exactly what you want.Be sure to check the sample for spelling and grammar as these will determine how much of a burden the work is going to be on you. Make sure the sample writer you are looking at has experience writing resumes for businesses or corporations. The samples for which you look should be created by a professional. Most professionals have their own resume writing service to help you get the job. If you have the budget for this kind of service, then it's a plus.Although the cost of hiring professional resume writers will be a major consideration, be sure to include this in your considerations as well. Always remember that the higher quality the resume is, the more potential you have to get the job you'v e applied for. Paying the professional writers a little extra is worth it.When it comes to time, it's important to make sure that the writer understands the time frame you are looking for. Trying to fit a resume into a tight deadline is not an option when you need to get the job done. Some of the most professional writers are in it for the long haul. You should be able to get the information you need in a timely manner.Even though these resume writers to cost money, they are still worth it. In order to get the job you have applied for, it pays to be a little flexible with your schedule. Not only will you get a resume that stands out and impresses the hiring manager, but you will also impress them with your ability to get the job done.

Professor explains why you should never fake being happy at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Professor explains why you should never fake being happy at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Forget about trying to enforce positive emotions all the time. It requires extra effort and ends up being counter productive. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., is the science director of the Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley and a leading expert on the neuroscience and psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other ?pro-social? skills. Watch her full speech from our 2018 Happiness at Work Conference 2018 here. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Functional or Chronological Which Is the More Effective Format for Your Resume

Functional or Chronological Which Is the More Effective Format for Your Resume The differences in resume formatting seem to be a little-known fact among job hunters. Most people have learned to write out a resume in one way or another and learn about any alternative methods later on in life, either when they no longer are submitting resumes to recruiters or are in the throes of a job search. Currently, there are two types of resume formats: functional and chronological. Both of them have their advantages. It will serve any  executive  resume  writer  well to know  about both formats in order to decide which will better suit their needs. Functional Resumes You can think of a functional resume as something of a professional showcase. It is meant to underline what you can do. In other words, it’s about the experiences you’ve had and the skills you’ve gathered and developed. These two elements of your career history should receive the most focus on this type of resume. While chronological information can still be included, it should be kept brief and be written last. Generally, you will write a functional resume so each skill you’d like to discuss serves as a header. You can then devote a few lines underneath to discuss what this skill entailed and how you’ve utilized it throughout your career positions. You will also have to talk a little bit about yourself at the top of the page, mainly about your academic and career history. Again, this should also be brief. This format may prove useful for some executives in the middle of switching careers. However, it isnt the  best  executive  resume  format  in the eyes of hiring managers and recruiters. Using a functional resume may give off the impression you have large gaps in your work or academic history or you otherwise have some other detractor from your hireability you dont want to divulge. Chronological Resumes Unlike functional resumes, chronological resumes basically serve as a timeline of your career history. Resumes of this type list out your full work history from your newest position to your oldest, as well as a bit about your skill set and similar information. Under each position you list, you’ll also include a bit about the tasks you fulfilled, along with any accolades you’ve earned while there. Those with a lot of experience in their chosen field will find this resume format the most helpful, as will newly graduated college students. Recruiters will also find this format much easier to sort through and read. However, this type of resume can be misleading when it comes to shorter career positions you’ve held, and your skills will be downplayed considerably. We consider this to be the most useful resume format because it displays all important information up front with no risk of miscommunication. It is especially useful for downplaying any existing gaps in your work history. Every recruiter and hiring manager will recognize and accept this format so youre far less likely to hurt your chances of gaining their interest. We recommend making chronological resumes your first choice! Writing a resume is understandably tough. However, picking the right format can help move things along. If youre still unsure of the best way to organize your resume, you can always consult the  best  resume  writing  services  for suggestions on which  resume format to use! Be sure to  get  in  touch  to get the help you need  and land the job of your dreams!