Seth Godin New Recession, New Opportunities

Seth Godin New Recession, New Opportunities Read this post form Seth Godin: The forever recession (and the coming revolution) In a nutshell, Seth describes a new recession that is here to stay, brought on by how the internet has changed business. This recession is a problem. From problems come opportunities. The opportunities might be yours. Heres how he ends his post (read the whole thing): This revolution is at least as big as the last one, and the last one changed everything. The last one changed everything, created new businesses, created new wealth, and created new millionaires. This one will do the same thing. Maybe just maybe, you should think about how you can get a piece of the pie. Or, I guess you can continue to look for that old, traditional job with benefits that you used to have, at a company that was loyal to employees, and valued your long-term loyalty. The choice is yours. Seth Godin New Recession, New Opportunities Read this post form Seth Godin: The forever recession (and the coming revolution) In a nutshell, Seth describes a new recession that is here to stay, brought on by how the internet has changed business. This recession is a problem. From problems come opportunities. The opportunities might be yours. Heres how he ends his post (read the whole thing): This revolution is at least as big as the last one, and the last one changed everything. The last one changed everything, created new businesses, created new wealth, and created new millionaires. This one will do the same thing. Maybe just maybe, you should think about how you can get a piece of the pie. Or, I guess you can continue to look for that old, traditional job with benefits that you used to have, at a company that was loyal to employees, and valued your long-term loyalty. The choice is yours.

Resume Writing Companies in NYC

Resume Writing Companies in NYCThere are many resume writing companies in NYC that can help you with your resume. The type of service that you choose will depend on your specific needs and the level of experience that you need to hire a company to assist with your resume.With the large amount of people using the internet every day, professional resume writers have become a very important part of job search. You can find a company by just typing 'resume writing companies in nyc' into a major search engine. Many of these companies do not even advertise their services online.If you are looking for a resume writer in NYC, it is best to find out what type of experience they have had and the length of time that they have been writing resumes. How do you know if they are a seasoned professional or not? Simply ask the writer if they have any certifications. Some companies offer certificates that prove their professional resume writing skills.Since most New York companies allow you to browse their websites for information on jobs in NYC, you will be able to contact them to inquire about specific needs. Many of these companies have internship programs in which you can help write the resume of someone who needs a resume. If you are a social worker or would like to take a short training course in resume writing, this is an excellent way to learn how to create a resume that will impress your potential employer.It is also important to note that most of the New York companies that have experienced writing resumes can provide an analysis of how well your resume was written. They can also guide you in creating a new resume if you are having trouble coming up with one. These professional companies can provide references as well.However, many of the New York companies that are established and can provide resume writing services do not specialize in this field. The websites of some of these companies will list job openings as well as contact information for potential clients. If y ou choose a company that does not specialize in writing resumes, you may not get the type of help that you need.In order to find the best companies, you will want to look online and request samples of their work. Make sure that you send a resume sample as well as a cover letter to all of the companies you are considering. The job offers you receive from companies that specialize in resume writing should be sent to you as soon as possible.If you are really serious about your job search, you should consider hiring a company to help you with your resume writing in NYC. The more that you learn, the better off you will be in your future career.

Job Search Tips Using Indeed.com - VocationVillage

Job Search Tips Using Indeed.com - VocationVillage Because I am a fan of doing anything that can save you time and energy while still conducting an effective job search, I recommend setting up personal search agents at my favorite job search site, Indeed.com. The tutorial below shows you how to do this.First, think of specific skills you have that are in demand by employers. For example, if you know a language like Spanish, lets see what jobs are available that require ability to speak and/or write using Spanish. To make the example more specific, lets say that you want to live in Houston and you would love to work in the oil gas industry.Go to Indeed.com.Click Sign In and then either Create an account free or enter your sign in information if you already have an account.After you are signed in, you will see the main Indeed.com search page.Enter your keywords: oil gas SpanishOn the day I tried this, I discovered these Houston oil gas company jobs that require or prefer Spanish language skills: Inside Sales Specialist at National Oilwell Varco Sales Executive for Belcip, Inc. Customer Relationship Coordinator for Major International Oil Gas Firm Help Desk / Technical Support Representative for Oil Gas Industry Translator, Oil Gas IndustryNow suppose you look at the above jobs and none of them seem like a fit with the skill you realize you most want to use: training.Go back and edit the keywords to: oil gas training SpanishScrolling through the results, you would find that no training positions are currently requiring Spanish language skills in the oil gas industry, so the search can be broadened by deleting the keyword Spanish, making it: oil gas trainingThe search results include: Training Specialist, ConocoPhillips Training Instructor, Cameron Supply Chain Application Support Trainer, SBM Offshore Group Training Coordinator, AkerSolutions Training VTA Specialist, BP Technician Training Coordinator, GE EnergyBy reviewing the search results, you can evaluate how well your qualifications fit with the advertised positions and you can decide which ones to pursue.Before logging out of Indeed.com, you can click on the link, Get new jobs for this search by email, which will mean that you wont have to come back every day to run this search but can choose how often these search results will be delivered to your email inbox. The default value is Daily and I recommend keeping it there, but you can edit it to Weekly if you choose.Now that you have freed up the time and energy it would take to manually run these searches yourself, my advice is to make online job search a secondary priority and connecting with people in your targeted career field a top priority. Research shows that people are more likely to land jobs via acquaintances rather than via online job search, so please dont spend all your job search time online. Also participate in professional asso ciations (both face-to-face and via social media), attend conferences as either a speaker (best) or attendee, blog or publish articles about your expertise, and establish yourself as someone that recruiters and hiring managers want to meet.By using both online and face-to-face methods of job search, you maximize the chances of landing a new job sooner rather than later.Hope this helps!

Your Questions for Guys- Answered!

Your Questions for Guys- Answered! Well friends your questions from our last post were answered! And boy did we get some good answers! So much so that Im making this a two-parter. So this week, we will get to know our guys by hearing their questions about them.  Next time, its about their relationships. So lets get started! Our guys: The Nerd-24- Single The Law Student-24- Taken The Funny Guy-27- Single The Married One-33- Taken The Entrepreneur- 27- Single Are you a boobs or butt guy? Nerd: Boobs. The Law Student: I suppose boobs…. Probably boobs. The Funny Guy:   I don’t know. I guess- I don’t know. If I had a gun to my head- I’d say a boobs guy. But if a girl doesn’t have boobs- that’s okay. I don’t discriminate. Boobs are just more accessible to look at. Butts are good too. The Married One: Totally a boob guy. Hands down. The Entrepreneur:   If I had to choose it would be butt. It’s just a preference.   If a girl doesn’t have a butt, it’s strange for me. Butts are just fun. I’m not going to slap a boob. Do you keep tabs on your exes? If so, why? Nerd: For a time yes- but as time goes on- it gets less and less. It fades as time goes on. The Law Student: Yeah- why not? The Funny Guy:   I think people have good days and bad days with your insecurities and some days youre just fascinated with what they’re doing and you hope they’re doing worse than you. It’s just the worst feeling ever. I know it is horrible but I do it cause I’m furious. The Married One: I do not keep tabs on your exes. Not at all. The Entrepreneur:   No. I occasionally am curious about what is going on in their lives cause I care about them and they are important to me, but it’s not out of jealousy. I’ve also never been broken up with though. But I don’t do that Facebook stalking. Do you believe in the one that got away? Nerd: No. The Law Student: Not really. I think there are people you’ll always be hung up on but I don’t think that is a good way to go through life- taking that person too seriously. The Funny Guy: A little bit. I haven’t met the one that got away. I think that could happen- like if someone moved or died. The Married One: No. I don’t.   In high school I had one that I thought was the one- but then what I thought was deep I realized wasn’t that deep. What I have now is deep. The Entrepreneur:   No. Personally that has never happened to me. But I don’t think I’ve ever been in true true love. I’ve never had my heart broken. If you are supposed to be with someone you’ll be with them. If you didn’t work hard enough to get there that is your fault. Do you put down the toilet seat? Nerd: No. The Law Student: Sometimes. The Funny Guy: In my apartment. Never. Somewhere else- sometimes. I only do it when I know a girl is next. The Married One:  Yeah. Absolutely. I have to. The Entrepreneur:   Yep.  I have a girl roommate though- and I’m also stupidly clean. How often do you get tested for STIs/STDs and what is the main thing that compels you to do so? Nerd: Once- but I’m very strict with safe sex. The Law Student:  Whenever I’m at the doctor? For social responsibility and general paranoia. The Funny Guy: I have once because I had unprotected sex. The Married One:   I don’t have to think about that. At all. Ever. Other than maybe on the subway holding the subway pole. The Entrepreneur:   Once every six months or so at least. Just depends on my level of sexual activity. If I was getting into a serious relationship I would or if I happen to find myself in a particular precarious sexual situation but that hasn’t happened since college… I just get tested cause it’s smart. Have to keep everything working! Do you ever not like sex? Nerd: Yes. Sometimes I do not like sex…. if it’s bad. But often not being in the mood makes it bad. The Law Student: Every now and then I guess. If you’re tired or something- not very often. Generally I always like sex. The Funny Guy: No. That’s coming from a single guy- you have to take what you can get.   If it’s not the best it is still better than not having sex. The Married One: No.   That’s an easy one. The Entrepreneur:   Yes.   If I like a girl more clothed than unclothed. Or if a girl isn’t into or doesn’t know what she is doing or isn’t in the moment. I’m really picky. Can you ever be just friends with a girl? Nerd: Yes. The Law Student: Yes. The Funny Guy:   Yes. The Married One: Yes. (Does my wife think so? No.) The Entrepreneur:   Oh hell yeah. I have tons of just girl friends- including my roommate. Are you afraid of commitment? Is not putting it on your Facebook or not introducing a girl to your friends a sign of not being serious? Nerd: If I didn’t put it on Facebook, that would be a sign of not being serious for me. I’m not afraid of commitment in general though. The Law Student: Yes, Im afraid of commitment. And probably. .. that’s not something I do though. The Funny Guy:   I think a really mature answer is no Im not afraid of commitment. But a realistic answer is once you find the right girl it’s just awesome. I think you’re afraid of commitment if you don’t like the person that much.   I think Facebook is just a loaded gun of fighting and annoying shit. It’s bullshit. I don’t think it has anything to do with it. But if you’re not meeting someone’s friends, you’re not a big part of their life. The Married One: Telling the world via Facebook that you’re dating someone is pretty serious. Introducing them to your friends can be a bit more casual. The Entrepreneur: I’m personally not afraid of commitment but not putting on your Facebook or not introducing to friends is a sign of not being serious. If a guy likes you one of the first things he will do is introduce you to his friends. With Facebook, I’d take the girls cue cause I don’t care. Do you ever have conversations with other guys at the urinal? Do you ever talk? Awkwardly say hello? Compliment each other on a great pair of sneakers? What goes on? Nerd: No no no no. If other guys talk to you at the urinal it is very hard to pee cause I tense up. The Law Student: Not really. It’s kind of awkward to talk at the urinal. If you’re already in conversation and then start peeing you might continue the conversation but starting a conversation is kind of odd. Just a small social norm. The Funny Guy:  I do cause I’m awkward. I feel like I’m just standing there- like why not? Half the dudes are really awkward about it and then the other half are really normal. If there are a million people, it is less okay to do it. If there are two people in there than it is more normal. You don’t talk about the shoes but you talk about the place you’re in, “This place is crowded”. Or you don’t say anything. It always ends with “Have a good one.” Always. I swear. Cause it’s perfect. The Married One: No, no, and no. It is head down. Do business. No eye contact. Get out. It smells bad enough. The Entrepreneur: If you know the guy, you might be talking while your taking a piss. Definitely not at someone’s sneakers though. You shouldn’t be looking anywhere but straight ahead or at your own junk. So What do you think? Intrigued? Any guy you relate to? Anything you surprised by? Stay tuned for part II next time! Happy Thursday yall! Lets talk.

Writing a Resume After College

Writing a Resume After CollegeWriting a resume after college is not hard, but there are a few things that you should know before starting. Many people think that getting a job is a breeze, but it is not always the case. The job market today is competitive and hiring managers have many options to consider before making a decision on who they will hire. Therefore, your resume has to catch their attention and give them a reason to hire you.There are a few certain skills that you should focus on when creating a resume. These skills are specific to the job that you are applying for. It is important to be realistic about what you can do. For example, if you are applying for a position that requires you to write, type, and edit, then your resume must reflect these skills.The first skill that you need to focus on is the spelling and grammar of your resume. Not all job postings require this skill. You will want to make sure that you proofread it before sending it out. This is one of the most overlooked parts of resume writing.Next, you will want to concentrate on a resume that lists your accomplishments. When creating this section of your resume, you must include some good information about what your employer is looking for. While your employer may have an exact idea about what they are looking for, they will still have room to add to your resume.The third skill that you will want to focus on when writing a resume after college is a strong introduction. This section will allow the employer to get to know you. You want to find a way to express yourself that they will relate to. You will want to provide a little insight into why you are a good fit for the job and what skills you have. When you include this section, you will make your resume stand out from the rest.Finally, the last thing that you will want to emphasize is how well you communicate with your employer. Your resume is your first chance to let your employer know what you can do for them. You will want to inclu de this section as best as possible. If you don't feel confident, ask an employment expert to help you create a more detailed section that includes your communication skills.Once you have a resume that will attract the attention of a hiring manager, you will want to wait until they call you for an interview. Then you will want to impress them with your resume. It is your job to make sure that you have everything written down and organized so that you can tell them what you do and how you will be able to help them.Creating an excellent resume takes time and effort. Remember, as long as you can read and write, you can create a resume. It is all about communicating your ideas to an employer.

Generation X at 50 - Career Crossroads - Career Pivot

Generation X at 50 - Career Crossroads - Career Pivot Career Crossroads The oldest of Generation X are turning 50 years of age, and many of them are at career crossroads! I am encountering many older Gen Xers who are questioning their career path (just like baby boomers who started doing this 10 years ago). In facing career crossroads, they are asking the same questions that baby boomers did, but for different reasons. Generation X Characteristics Those who I see encountering these career crossroads have the following characteristics: Raised in single-parent households â€" Almost half of generation X were raised in single-parent households. Among those who are at career crossroads, there are almost as many who were raised by their fathers as by their mothers. Education was seen as a gateway to success and happiness â€" Almost all thought that, when they completed their degrees, they would get great jobs and achieve happiness. Many achieved the first goal but not the second. Single, unhappily married or divorced â€" Because they were career driven, many delayed marriage. This is almost equally true of men and women. Those that are married, reaching a career crossroads is hazardous to their marriages. (More: Gen X and Y â€" Like Oil and Water? Why are Career Crossroads Appearing Now? Most baby boomers can relate to why now. Whether you call it a mid-life crisis or just reaching your 40s, it is about expectations of what could or should have been. After working for 15 or 20 years, there was a certain expectation of success and happiness. Many who have been coming to me have the success, but not the happiness. Others have had success, got married late, had children late, and now have obligations that put serious constraints on their career. Do they continue to climb the corporate ladder or jump off and experience life? Career Crossroads Example I had one female client who was an executive in her 40sâ€"brilliant, successful and single. She stated that she needed a non-working husband to take care of life chores, just as her male counterparts had non-working wives. Her work demanded 60 plus hours every week. She was exhausted from the politics. Instead, she decided to find a job that was more fulfilling and less demanding. She found that climbing the corporate ladder did not bring happiness. Listen to the most recent episode Sound familiar? (More: Knowing When Your Career Tank is on Empty) Generation X versus Baby Boomers Career Crossroads These older Gen Xers entered the workforce in the late 1980s or early 1990s. This was when the idea of working for one employer was ending (I was at IBM in 1993 when they ended the no-layoff policy). They had no illusion that their employer would take care of them. Therefore, many drove for career success in lieu of having a personal life. They delayed marriage and children. They thought that, if they worked hard, success and happiness would come. After they were successful and happy, they would get married and have kids. I was like most baby boomers. I went to college, got a job with a large father-like company (IBM), got married, had children, and would work until I retired. Work was not supposed to bring happiness. What I earned was supposed to bring happiness. In other words, stuff was supposed to bring happiness! Approaching Career Crossroads The great recession and the new economy has caused many in all generations to approach career crossroads. Do you: Blindly follow a career path to earn a living and hope happiness will follow? Pursue monetary success and think happiness will flow from that success? Follow your passion to attain happiness and the monetary success that will follow? Baby boomers followed path #1. Generation Xers followed path #2. Generation Y, who happen to be baby boomers kids, are following path #3. All three paths are flawed. These are my observations? What do you see? Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

6 Ways to Improve Your Employability

6 Ways to Improve Your Employability The All-New Employability Rapid market changes and disruptive technologies are rapidly transforming the world of work, creating great new opportunities for those with higher levels of employability, but leaving behind those who aren’t actively driving their careers and their personal brands. Today’s job market is in flux. It’s operating under a new paradigm that portends frequent layoffs and restructuring. Whether we like it or not, the majority of us won’t be part of a company’s staffing plans for the long term. Studies show that the generation of people beginning their careers today will change jobs at least seven times before retiring, and four of these moves will be involuntary. Since no one is exempt from job transitions, we should take steps to prepare for them. Career transition expert Ines Temple advises constantly assessing our level of employability by asking ourselves, “What skills do I need to develop to find a job if I need one? What added value must I contribute in order to keep my job?” She recommends these ways to improve your employability: 1 Understand the marketplace. Measure your employability by studying the job market, even when you’re not looking for a job. Stay up on any national and international industry news, as well as articles in trade magazines that involve your profession. This gives you insight into the extent to which the market values your position. 2 Keep skills up to date. You’ll be more employable if you work on the skills valued by the market. Update your skills frequently through courses or seminars and, in particular, keep up with advances in technology related to your position. 3 Identify accomplishments. In tabulating achievements, many people make the mistake of describing what they did and the responsibilities they had, rather than their contribution to the results. Keep a list of your achievements with quantitative proof of the value you’ve added. A good way to do this is through the PAR method â€" Problem, Action, and Result â€" identifying the problem or opportunity that existed, explaining the action taken, and noting the results generated from the action. 4 Establish your personal brand. Be proactive in building your image and personal brand, including within social networks. Think in terms of personal marketing when fine-tuning your digital identity. Today more than ever before, people find information about others online. Remember: your personal brand and reputation follow you 24/7. 5 Work your network. Ensure your network knows what you’re up to and whether you’re available. The majority of today’s jobs are found through one’s own networks. 6 Build soft skills. Attributes that may seem less tangible can make the difference in who gets â€" and keeps â€" a job. This includes values, attitude, passion, and adaptability. Communication skills also fall prominently into this category. While soft skills aren’t quantifiable on a résumé, your network will relay them. To improve employability, we need to persistently sharpen our work skills and social intelligence skills, while ensuring that others know we’re there and available. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class now and get the most comprehensive job search system available!

5 Ways to Pursue an Unconventional Career and Still be a Grown-Up How I Got Past My Business Struggles

5 Ways to Pursue an Unconventional Career and Still be a Grown-Up How I Got Past My Business Struggles GUYS! Ive been so slacking on filling you in on my Internet Travels! Heres the skinny on whats gone up and where since the last time I updated ya: Click on over to find 5 Ways to Pursue an Unconventional Career and Still be a Grown-Up I swear it can happen! And while youre there, mosey round the site, as its chock full of goodness for pretty young professionals (aka YOU!) Im also thrilled to be included as one of the 9 creative entrepreneurs featured in April Bowles-Olins post about getting past our business struggles. I loved reading all the fears/insecurities that these successful women had, and how they overcame em. Such great insight and advice here Enjoy! Last but certainly not least, I loved contributing to Roots of She, one of my fave blogs. Im included in Jenns new Oh These Wild Women series, and decided to talk about why being an entrepreneur is considered wild (and the sadness/anger it causes me!). Come and read it here! **********************************************************************************************