Announcing the JobMob Guest Blogging Contest

Announcing the JobMob Guest Blogging Contest 2 This is the first JobMob contest, open to anyone that can write. I hope you enjoy it. Prize To Be Won US$100, to be paid in dollars or shekels at the exchange rate of the day it's awarded. If you live outside of Israel, you will need a Paypal account to receive the award. The winner is the author of the post with the most unique visitors during the 7 days following the appearance of the post on JobMob (the day of posting will be considered as day 1 of 7), so you'll want to encourage people to come to the site during that week-long period. By all means, you can submit your guest posts to social networks to increase traffic but to be fair, I won't be doing so for any guest posts in the contest. Ties will be broken by the post with the most trackbacks pingbacks (combined), so you also have an interest in getting blogs to link to your guest post(s). If you're a blogger, linking to your own guest posts is fine and you might want to use the official contest logo here above when doing so. How Does It Work? Get an idea for a guest post on JobMob. Send me your guest post from the Contact Us page or via email to jacob.share [@] shareselectmedia.com. If you've followed the rules below, I will put your guest post on JobMob as soon as I can. If you mention a specific date in your message to me, I can wait for it as long as it's during the contest timeframe. That's it. Simple.eval How Long is the Contest? The contest begins with the first guest blog post, whenever that is. Once the guest blogging begins, I will post a weekly recap but not more. This isn't going to be like the 2007 JIB Awards where I was bugging you to vote every other day, I promise.eval The contest will end 1 month after it began. If there are many entries, I may extend the contest by an additional 2 weeks. The winner will be announced one week after the contest ends. I will clarify all these dates once the opening blog post appears. Rules Must be original content. This is easy to check, thank you Google. Must be in English. I will only post your article if I think it's useful to the JobMob Community so check the Archives for examples. If you have an idea but aren't sure that it'll pass, please ask me before you spend any time writing about it. Also, take a look at the monthly top posts articles where I give some statistics regarding the kinds of posts that have done well on JobMob in the past. The guest post must be complete and not an excerpt with a link to “continue reading on my blog”. That said, if you do have a blog you could link to it in a byline about yourself. There's no minimum or maximum word length. You can submit as many guest posts as you like. Any images in a guest post must be royalty-free and used in accordance with their license. Linking to an existing JobMob article would be great but isn't required. Suggestions Job seekers â€" write about your experience looking for work, in Israel or anywhere, or send in a JobMobber Profile. Job finders â€" blog about tips that have worked for you in past job searches. Recruiters â€" tell us why job seekers should come to you. Companies â€" use this opportunity to attract job seekers. Good luck!

Student Blog footballers, astronauts, and F1 drivers what will I be when I grow up University of Manchester Careers Blog

Student Blog footballers, astronauts, and F1 drivers â€" what will I be when I grow up University of Manchester Careers Blog Written by Max Ibbotson, Final Year English Language Student and Careers Service Student Blogger I wonder how many people woke up one morning, realised what they wanted to do, and ended up doing it. Can’t be many. The first job I remember wanting to do was to be an F1 driver. Travel the world, do some go-karting, earn loads of cash? Yes please. Plus, I got Ferrari overalls for my third birthday, so I looked the part â€" what more was there to do? Could I play for Leeds in the Champions League final? Seems likely. Then you get a bit older, a bit more sensible, and think ‘don’t be silly, Max: you’ll never be an F1 driver. You’d easily make it as a footballer though. Far more realistic.’ But time passed and I reluctantly discovered that three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and me being terrible at football. (Although, a ‘Most Improved Player’ award for 2010-11 re-ignited the fire… for all of 5 minutes.) I’ve always known that I was going to go to university, mainly because it was always the next logical step (or at least the simplest step). When I was doing GCSEs, I had no idea what I wanted to do; I just knew I wanted to be at the University of Manchester. I ended up doing English Language, mainly for two reasons: an English degree leaves ‘doors open’, and I didn’t fail it (believe me, I tried). I wanted to be at uni because it was supposed to be ace: meet new people, get drunk and maybe learn a bit. I also wanted to go to uni in order to give me a chance of getting a better job, or at least a better chance of getting a job. There lies the problem: what job? Now I’ve finished uni, I’m kind of out of ideas, like the writers for Game of Thrones’ last series. I want a career, but I’m not sure what I should do â€" how do I know that what I want to do is right? Career-Finding Factors Swimwear: Models own. Money: Is your dream job going to leave you destitute? It’s all well and good being an outdoorsy person, but being homeless isn’t ideal. On the other hand, don’t do a job just for the money. You’ll realise that the monetary gain won’t, usually, outweigh the hatred for the job.Pride/Prestige: Its great getting a job that you’re proud of but will it make your family proud? They’re the ones that put up with you while you wanted to be an astronaut. Do the right thing, give ‘em something to brag about. Or at least do something where you hope they don’t disown you.Travel: ‘Who doesn’t want to go to new places with an employer’s expenses account behind them? (Beware of the companies who offer ‘travel opportunities’ when they just mean a weekly run to the head office. Sneaky so-and-so’s.)Pressure: Sometimes it’s nice to know that your job is important and you’re relied upon. But make sure that you’re up to it. For example, I could never be a heart surgeon, I’d have a heart attack every time I’d be needed to save a life…Down Time: Will your career be all work and no play? If you really love the job then it’s not too bad, but I know that I wouldn’t be able to go without my Sundays on the sofa. Making important business calls since 97. Looking back, I think that the first serious thought I had for a job was one in PR. I’d binge-watched a lot of The Thick of It in first year and it looked quite fun to be as preternaturally raging as Malcolm Tucker. Plus, it seemed like the kind of job that, with its ‘knowledge is power’ thing, would satisfy a burgeoning superiority complex. English Language degrees tend to be good for this kind of industry, and so I might have a pretty good shot at ‘making it’. You realise as you get older that pursuing your dreams takes a lot of effort. Finding an ideal job tends to mean finding a middle ground between how good the job would be and how much effort it requires to get it and sustain it. Ive always been inspired by great food drink! Then I fancied being a ‘writer’. Writer is in inverted commas because it’s a broad term: will I be writing epic novels or maybe I’ll be a journalist. There seems to be a lifestyle that many writers appear to have â€" travelling and eating and just all-round chilling â€" thats, obviously, right up my street. Who wouldnt want to do that?! However, when you start writing about things you learn three things: it’s very hard to actually make something people want to read; it involves constant practise and research that will make your head hurt; and you don’t actually get to travel and eat and chill if you haven’t already done 20 years of hard work and toil. Ugh. Finally, towards the end of second year I decided that this was it: no more messing about with stuff I knew I was never really going to do â€" I was going to be a copywriter. This was a job that only entered my consciousness when I watched Mad Men â€" again â€" and it seemed an ideal job for three reasons: I could still do some creative writing with the security of a 9-5 job; I would be able to do something about the god-awful rubbish you see in adverts; maybe I could be like Don Draper too… One of the few reasons I liked my degree was because we would analyse how language could be used in an infinite number of ways, and how each way that you spoke or wrote would influence people in an infinite number of ways. The whole game of adverts is to influence and persuade. I fancied a go at it. The point is this: it’s fine to not know what to do! It’s fine to have a change of heart. It’s fine to be torn between multiple careers. I’ve spent many hours day-dreaming different careers. The truth is, you’ll never know for sure. You just follow what you feel is right at the time. Will the copywriter thing stick? Not sure. If not, then, unless I’m kidding myself and finding excuses not to work, I know it’ll be for the right reasons. Time will tell. All I don't know what to do Student blogs career planning final year job search jobs

Guest Post Young Graduates 5 Ways to Start Off Strong

Guest Post Young Graduates 5 Ways to Start Off Strong Leaving college and entering the world of work can be pretty intimidating if you’ve never had a full-time job before. There’s a minefield of things you might not be used to; feeling like you fit in can take some time. Complicating matters is the fact that young graduates don’t have a great reputation; the stereotype is that they have come out of college know it all and that this entitles them to their dream career. How can you come across as confident   but not over-confident? Here from the Graduate Recruitment Bureau are some great tips to reach that happy medium. Yes, you’re young, but there’s no reason why you can’t shine as much as your more experienced team members. Volunteer for projects If your boss is looking for a hand with some particular task, volunteer your services. This is a good way of showing that you’re eager to help as much as you can and will get you noticed without coming across as pushy. Don’t go over the top and volunteer for every single thing â€" give other people a chance â€" but make sure your boss knows that you’re willing to help out without being asked first. Don’t be afraid to ask for help If you’ve been given a task and you’re not entirely sure how you should proceed, don’t be nervous about clarifying it with your manager. She won’t mind making things a little clearer; you’re new and can’t be expected to get everything right immediately. Better to ask than simply carry on and hope for the best. Be careful not to constantly check in; you’ll come across as not confident in your own abilities. Keep a good balance; your manager’s body language will guide you. Be a team player In most companies, you’ll find that you have to work with a group of people on a project at some point, some of whom you may not get on with. Developing good working relationships with the people in your office is the key to feeling comfortable and confident. You don’t necessarily have to like them; the main things are being able to communicate well with them and work productively together. If your boss can see you are just as happy working in a team as you are on your own, it will make you come across as more flexible and well rounded. Hopefully, you’ll also make some friends in the office, which will make you feel more comfortable and happy on the job. Avoid conflict This may seem obvious, but it’s an important point. Don’t get into arguments with your boss â€" he’s been in the business a lot longer than you and knows better about pretty much everything. It can be difficult to avoid speaking up if you think your boss is wrong, but for now you need to go with what he says. Keep out of any work place gossip and avoid taking sides in any feuds; it’s a mistake to jump into conflicts between co-workers. Stay above the fray. Don’t go looking for praise If you feel like you’ve done a good job at something, the praise will (most likely) come to you eventually. You don’t need to draw attention to your accomplishments. Pointing out the fact that you’ve done something good will only make you come across as a little needy to both your managers and your co-workers. Move on to the next project and make excellence a habit. The team will be watching to see if your success is a fluke or a pattern. The only praise better than “she did a good job” is “she always does great work.” Guest author: Frankie Pocock is an online researcher and blogger at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau. Her work involves PR and writing for young job seekers. The Graduate Recruitment Bureau is one of the UKs leading recruitment consultancies. They specialise in placing young graduates into full-time or part-time jobs and internships. They work with many large companies, sending them high-level graduates to fill their vacancies.    

What Gen Yers dont know about themselves

What Gen Yers dont know about themselves Now that Im not the CEO of Brazen Careerist, I dont have to be the national cheerleader for Generation Y. I fantasized about this moment for years: the moment when Id write the post titled, 10 Things I Hate about Generation Y. But its hard to hate people you hang out with all the time, and the truth is, Ive spent the last ten years being a Gen Xer surrounded by Gen Yers. The pinnacle, I thought, was me spending my days fighting with Ryan Healy about work. But in fact, it turns out the pinnacle of my education on Gen Y is my arguments with Melissa about her peers that end in a snippy impasse. Sometimes, I think Gen Y is lame and she wont admit to it. But I find, as I think about all the things I hate about Gen Y, that its hard to hate something you know so much about. And in fact, I have become a way better person myself from studying Gen Y. I have noticed that my worst traits are the aspects of myself I least understand. And that is true of Gen Y, too. 1. Gen Y mistakes the speed of the Internet for their own speed. Gen Y are not risk takers, they are not conflict-seekers, and they are generally respectful of institutions and organizations. When Gen Y doesnt like something, you probably wont hear about it. They just wont show up. I have written before about the conservative nature of Gen Y. But what Ive noticed lately is that this nature results in Gen Y having a difficult time making decisions. They have had their parents making decisions for them for most of their childhood, and they crowdsource decisions as adults, so when they must make a decision that no one can really help them with, Gen Y often gets stuck. (This is a huge difference from Gen X, who thrive on counter-culture, I-did-this-myself diatribes, and from Baby Boomers, who make all decisions based on how can they look like they are winning against everyone else.) 2. Gen Y wants to look like a winner more than they want to be a winner. Gen Y is the most team-oriented generation ever. The American experience has been largely about individualism since the Declaration of Independence. So its a big change for such a huge generation to be more oriented to the group rather than the individual. The result of this way of seeing the world is that Gen Y is very, very non-competitive. They were in soccer leagues where everyone gets a trophy. They enter the workplace and they have little interest in leading in a hierarchical way. And they love to use the collaborative software that serves, unintentionally, to flatten the workplace hierarchy. But Gen Y is consumed with their image. Online, they manage themselves like they are celebrities. They revolutionized the art of the self-portrait because they take so many. And Gen Y women are renowned for dressing up at work in great clothes regardless of how much money they make or what the rest of the office is wearing. But I think what might be the best illustration of this trend is that they dont make enough money for a huge, lavish wedding, but they still want their wedding pictures to be gorgeous, fun, and exotic. So they elope, with a photographer, and post all the photos of a great wedding on Facebook. 3. Gen Y misunderstands entrepreneurship. Gen Y is scared of being screwed over by corporate America because they saw their parents give up everything for corporate life and then get let down. Gen Y does not want to repeat this in their own lives. So for Gen Y, entrepreneurship is the ultimate expression of their conservatism. Gen Y thinks the safest route in employment is entrepreneurship, so in poll after poll, the vast majority of Gen Yers say they want to own their own business. But what they really mean is they want to have a safety net. They want to feel like if they get laid off they will not be left high and dry like their parents were. In general, though, Gen Y likes working for someone else. Gen Y likes assignments, they like feedback, they like meetings, group efforts, and after-work happy hours. These are all the trappings of people who work for someone else. Entrepreneurs are mostly lonely, anxious people, living on the edge of whats normal. And when Gen Y gets an inkling of those feelings, they run back to corporate life. 4. Gen Y thinks they dont believe in God. For the most part, Gen Y has the same religious attitudes as Gen X. Its just that Gen X frames this as an obsessive drive toward creating inclusive family and inclusive work and communities, and Gen Y frames it as not believing in God. The reason for the discrepancy is that Gen Y frames their religious views in relation to their parents, and since Gen X had a childhood that will go down in history as negligent parenting, Gen X frames their views in relation to their own values (which, of course, have to do with their backlash against the demise of the family). So, Gen Y actually does believe in God. Gen Y thinks there is something out there that created matter. I mean, what was there before the Big Bang? Who knows? We can call that God. Gen Y doesnt argue with that. But Gen Y thinks God must mean the Christian God. And if they dont believe in that, they say they dont believe in God. So, in fact, Gen Y is pretty accepting of all religions, and willing to participate if you put it in front of them. There are no public displays of religious protest as a way to instigate changeâ€"that is Baby Boomer territory. And there is no taking a risk and taking a stand to create a solid religious life for their kids like Gen X. Gen Y goes with the flow, supports any religion as long as it supports gay marriage, and hedges against any conflict by saying they are not really religious. 5. Gen Y mistakes their own practical behavior for revolutionary behavior. In general, Gen Y tries to go through life by ruffling the least feathers. So, for example, Gen Y might appear to be creating a revolution at work by demanding flex-time, fair-wage salaries, and good mentoring. But really, Gen X wanted all this stuff when they were twenty-something as well, but they couldnt get it. So when Gen X took over, they gave it to Gen Y. Gen X is the revolutionary generation. Gen Y is simply demanding what their parents told them they should expect from the world: Work that matters and work that complements a life that matters. Those revolutionary expectations come from the Boomer parents. Gen Y is just doing what they are told. I couldnt help thinking this same thing when I read this New York Times Magazine article about the trend of teenage girls in Gen Y giving more blow jobs than any generation before. When Baby Boomer women had more sex than any generation in the past, it was a feminist revolution, changing the whole fabric of society. But when Gen Y teens talk about why they give more blow jobs, its different, but simple: they do it because while their parents told them not to have sex until it really really mattered to them, the boys are, of course, dying to have sex. So one way to keep everyone happy is with blow jobs. Its the ultimate expression of Gen Y practicality masquerading as revolution.

NJ Resume Writing Solutions For You

NJ Resume Writing Solutions For YouWhether you are applying for a job in NJ or nationwide, NJ resume writing solutions are vital to your success. Whether you are searching for a new position or moving up the ranks of the corporate ladder, you will need to possess a thorough knowledge of the industry standards when applying for jobs and positions.While writing a resume is the first step to landing a new job, it is not enough. It is not enough to simply list your qualifications and experience. If you do not have the knowledge to fill in the appropriate details, you will not be able to make a good impression on the hiring manager or HR representative that will ultimately make or break your career.NJ resume writing solutions can help to fix the holes in your resume, so that it is as complete as possible. However, they should not be used in place of a good search. Any decent NJ resume writing solution should be used when a resume needs to be customized or filled out by hand. You should no t use one of these solutions as a substitute for an interview.There are very unique resume solutions available that focus only on your strengths and personality. These solutions are developed in house and have a staff dedicated to helping you through the entire process. Whether you are moving up the corporate ladder or creating a position for yourself, this is the best way to get hired.If you are considering the idea of using these professional services, make sure that you read the fine print before signing any contract. Some of these solutions do not offer free consultations; some even charge a monthly fee. Make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into before you sign anything.Even if you are trying to create your own resume, itis still wise to consult with someone who knows what they are doing. When you are ready to begin the process, it is helpful to have a consultant to complete the first draft of your application before you get started. Using this draft will give y ou the information you need to complete your custom application.Whether you are looking for assistance in writing a NJ resume, or just need assistance filling out an online form, NJ resume writing solutions can help you. However, you will not be able to get out of paying for services if you make a mistake on your application. This is why it is important to hire someone who is not only experienced but also has integrity.Having a nice, well-written NJ resume is only the first step in your career success. After you have taken that first step, you will need to take the necessary steps to ensure that your career moves forward smoothly and with minimal disruptions.

Pumpkinspiration - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Pumpkinspiration - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I had the pleasure of visiting aarstiderne on monday to see how they achieve happiness at work, and the visit and conversations were extremely inspiring. For those not in the know, aarstiderne (the seasons, in english) deliver fresh, organic vegetables and other foods straight to peoples homes. Their mission is expressed in one word, jordforbindelse, which means grounding or being connected to the earth, and this permeates everything they do, including how they treat employees. Much of what they say on this topic you can also hear in other companies, but these people are serious about it, and show a true dedication to the welfare and growth of their employees. I also got the grand tour of their headquarters and surrounding organic fields and forests, and the high point of the tour was a compost heap. Aarstiderne also test and produce organic seeds in a greenhouse and all the dead plants end up on a large compost heap right outside. Since the compost contains pumpkin seeds, and pumpkins grow well on the heap, the whole thing has beautiful orange pumpkins groing out of it. Click more to see it. 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 Pumpkinspiration - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Enterprise Systems had their 2nd. annual halloween pumpkin carving party yesterday. Kids and adults both had a great time, and you can see the results here. I did this one and Im kinda proud of it, its only my third pumpkin ever. 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

Do not - I repeat - DO NOT like your job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Do not - I repeat - DO NOT like your job - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog With thanks to Kathy Sierra for letting me borrow her visual style for a blogpost. Except of course that her stuff looks much better :o) After one of my recent speaking gigs about happiness at work, one participant told me this story: I work as a programmer in a major bank. I used to go in every week, work my 40 hours (more like 50, but hey) and get paid a nice salary. It was a nice job in a good company, my boss was a good guy, my co-workers were neat people and the work was OK. But as time passed, I felt like something was missing. Work was comfortable and secure, but I felt that there were sides of me that I never really got to use. I wanted to do work I could really feel proud of. I wanted to make more of a difference. And mostly, I was never really excited about work. So I asked myself what it would take to improve things. I came up with three things: Being more creative and working on more varied projects, as opposed to only maintaining the banks internal programs. More fun at work. The mood in the department was very serious and professional, to the point of being boring. Learning some new professional skills. I asked my boss about this and he was very supportive. We drew up a plan for some courses and certifications and found some new tasks that I could work on. We recruited some like-minded allies in the group and worked on lightening the mood in the group together. To my surprise, this didnt just change my work life a little, it made a big difference. With my new skills, new projects and a more positive mood at work, I went from feeling OK about my job to feeling really great about it. I do much better work as well. Partly because Ive increased my skills and increased my work experience but mainly because I feel so much more enthusiastic about work now. The difference between being OK with my job and being happy about it has been huge for me. Most job satisfaction surveys can divide people into three groups: People who HATE their jobs. Usually around 10% People who like their jobs. Around 70-80% of us. People who LOVE their jobs. Usually around 10-20% This may sound strange coming from me, but Im deadly serious here: Do not like your job. Liking your job is nice. Its comfortable. Its safe. Its OK. When you like your job youre pretty efficient. Youre fairly satisfied. You can get by for years on liking your job. But when you LOVE your job MAN, what a difference that makes. Its a relatively small step from liking your job to loving it. It doesnt take much and the things we need to do are relatively easy and available to all of us. But the difference in outcome is humongous. As long as you like your job, youre only a pale reflection of what you could be if you loved it. Youre realizing only a small fraction of your full potential. Youre not having nearly as much sun as you could have. Studies show that there are huge benefits to crossing the threshold and getting to the point where youre really happy at work, as opposed to merely satisfied. Among other things: You do much better work. Youre much more creative. Youre much more motivated. You have much more energy. Youre much more productive. Youre a much better co-worker. If your job involves sales, youre a much better salesperson. If your job involves customer contact, your customers are much happier. Your quality of life outside of work is much higher. And were not talking just a little more were talking a LOT more! Millions of people settle for jobs they like. The problem is that when you like your job there isnt much pressure on you to change. Liking your job isnt bad for you. Its certainly much, much better than hating your job which can make you sick or even kill you. But when you love your job you are in a completely different league. So Im saying that we shouldnt settle for any less anymore. Lets make happiness at work the norm rather than the exception. It may take some work, but each and every one of us can get there. First make that decision for yourself decide that from now on, you will be happy at work. Then find out what you can do to get to love your job or what you can do to get a job you love. Then do it. What about you do you love your job? Have you had a job you loved? How does it affect you when you love your job? Write a comment! If you enjoyed this post Im pretty sure youll also like these: Top 5 myths about workplaces stress How to turn around a bad day My Monday Tips 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