Funny Story Ideas and Writing Exercises

Entertaining Story Ideas and Writing Exercises Entertaining Story Ideas and Writing Exercises Heres an extraordinary exercise to get the innovative energies pumping and to immediately concoct some pleasant story thoughts. Its additionally extraordinary to do in gatherings and can create some generally excellent thoughts in a rush. You should simply to take a well known film or book and reconsider its story in an alternate sort. For instance: Unnerving Home AloneA youngster is ventured out from home alone after his folks are executed in a fender bender while running out for milk. His house is set upon by a dangerous pair of cheats and the youngster must shield his home against them utilizing ordinary items as weapons, or pass on! Or on the other hand... Interesting TwilightWhen a grouchy high school young lady moves to a dreadful new town she before long ends up falling for an agonizing nearby hunk. The issue? Hes a zombie. Is there adoration after death, or will he simply wind up making her extremely upset and eating her mind? That is it! Take something amusing and make it alarming. Or then again startling and make it amusing, or sentimental, or sensational, or whatever. The thought is to consider things in an uncommon manner and to discover new inclinations on recognizable plots. Its fun and simple and youll be astounded at what number of good thoughts will come out of it - additionally a great deal of terrible, however interesting ones. Heres one more to kick you off. What about... Sentimental SawA driven and singular female columnist and an obsessive worker male specialist are grabbed by a vicious executioner and fastened together in a room. After at first disdaining each other they in the end begin to look all starry eyed at and each endeavors to forfeit themselves to spare the other. Despite the fact that it at first creates the impression that they have both kicked the bucket, they are uncovered to be perfectly healthy toward the end. The psycho wasnt attempting to murder them, however to assist them with understanding that affection was absent from their lives. Alright, with the goal that one was pushing it, yet recollect these dont must be acceptable! The thought is to perceive how far you can extend your innovative muscles and to get the pen going over the page, which a few days is all we need. Try it out, youll like it.

The China Graduate Recruitment Fair at The University of Manchester (2013) University of Manchester Careers Blog

The China Graduate Recruitment Fair at The University of Manchester (2013) University of Manchester Careers Blog Saturday, 26th October, 2013 saw the primary China Graduate Recruitment Fair occur at The University of Manchester. A community oriented occasion in association with The Universities of Leeds, Lancaster and Aston and The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the reasonable gave an extraordinary chance to 23 associations from both China and the UK to meet Chinese ability. More than 550 Chinese understudies went to on the day, essentially from the 4 accomplice colleges, and profited by: Vocation workshops from The British Council China Zhaopin.com A vocation board meeting with chances to pose inquiries of specialists from firms including Decathlon China, Global Career Company, Mandarin Consultant and CRCC Asia. A progression of profession introductions conveyed by recruiters including Bosch China, BDO, ACCA, Nu Skin. An enlistment show including firms, for example, Manchester Airport Group, Freshfields, Selfridges, Powerlink, Youngs China Investment Co. Ltd and some more. On the off chance that you missed the reasonable. ..Dont stress, you can catch up on the data conveyed and the opening accessible. A duplicate of the introduction slides from the workshops can be downloaded here. British Council Workshop/ ZHAOPIN-Workhop A video of the board meeting and workshops will be coming soon (NB) The workshops were conveyed in Mandarin and the board in English. Enrollment specialists subtleties can be seen online at: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/understudies/worldwide/thechinarecruitmentfair2013/ Input on the day: The reasonable was very generally welcomed by both the exhibitors and understudies: Much thanks to you for offering us the extraordinary open door a weekend ago at the China Careers Fair PhD Student, The University of Manchester It was the most energizing activity reasonable we went to in the UK and we got 100 150 applications! Thankyou Decathlon China The understudies were brilliant, deferential, exceptionally connected with and driven. An incredible chance to pull in Chinese understudies to work for our image Selfridges Splendid association and an extraordinary scope of bosses Careers Service, Aston University Keep in contact: - To keep in contact with job opportunities in the UK and abroad, if it's not too much trouble use Careerslink ( Manchesters jobs and occasions database) at www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink For jobs requiring language aptitudes, if it's not too much trouble scan Careerslink for Language prerequisites and set up to receive emails of future opening. For occupations in China, it would be ideal if you scan Careerslink for employments in Asia and set up to receive emails of future opening. - We likewise post messages on our International Students Careers Blog and Facebook bunch for universal understudies as well, when we catch wind of specific bosses and opportunities that might be of intrigue. Dont overlook our China Career pages at: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/understudies/findingwork/abroad/china/ and our systems administration gathering (The China Manchester Graduate Network) for Chinese understudies to connect with more than 500 individual Chinese graduated class, employers and understudies you can connection to this from: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/understudies/worldwide/whatsonoffer/ Every single International Career reasonable China global understudies

You Really Need To Do This To Help Your Young Lawyers

Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers You REALLY Need to Do This to Help Your Young Lawyers What is the this you really need to do? Let them practice the following and shoot video and then critique. Why do you REALLY need to do this? Your lawyers need to: You may want to start with having your young lawyers watch this Harvard Professor Amy Cuddy Ted Video: For several years, I worked with a large firm on an associate retreat. A firm partner and I (mostly the firm partner) created a fictitious client and factual situation. At the retreat the associates were divided into four pitch teams. During the day they prepared a presentation for the fictitious client and in the evening they socialized with each other. In the morning of the second day each team made its presentation to a mock client team. Video was shot of each presentation. During lunch, I worked with the professional videographer to make clips of the parts of each presentation that were well done. Then, after lunch the entire group talked about the clips. It was great fun for me and I am confident the lawyers found the experience valuable. I practiced law for 37 years developing a national construction law practice representing some of the top highway and transportation construction contractors in the US.

6 steps to dealing with a forgetful boss

6 stages to managing an absent minded chief Each activity has a mystery segment that never shows up on an expected set of responsibilities or yearly audit: dealing with your relationship with your chief. Except if you're at the head of your organization's natural pecking order, you have an administrator who works above and with you to ensure you're doing what you have to do. In any case, in spite of the fact that this is an exceptionally proficient relationship, it's likewise a human one, with your character and your supervisor's in play. On the off chance that you have a supervisor who will in general overlook things, or has a limited ability to focus, the work day can feel somewhat like Groundhog Day as you clarify and re-clarify thingsâ€"however it doesn't need to be that way. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-promotion 1467144145037-0'); }); Let's go over certain methodologies you can use to ensure your manager has all the information she needs, while helping you keep your sanity.1. Put it in writi ngWhen you come out of a gathering, or talk about something with your chief, catch up with notes before long. That way, you have a record of what you discussed, what following stages were, what everybody's obligations will be, and so forth. At the point when your manager comes to you later to get some information about subject X, you'll have the option to state, Goodness, I have the notes on that from a week ago. I can resend. Then it's only a speedy email forward, and not a repeat conversation of things you'd as of now covered.2. Be proactiveDon't trust that your supervisor will come to you with a solicitation like, Would you be able to refresh me on X? or I'm blanking on what you would do next for Y. Sending short, normal announcements on different activities can help keep your manager on top of it (forestalling inquiries and you halting and clarify things), and refresh his memory about what you're doing, and when.3. Focus on your informationIf you're managing a supervisor's limit ed capacity to focus (or occupied ness, or interruption) keep your conversations centered. On the off chance that you have a status meeting where you update on various tasks, send a plan with the most significant things featured, so you can keep the conversation concentrated on explicit focuses. Rather than having enormous gatherings on a scope of points, consider having shorter gatherings, each on a different and focused on theme. Remaining on-point can keep consideration and conversations from meandering excessively far from the subject at hand.4. Use email more efficientlyNothing loses all sense of direction in an inbox quicker than an email headline of Hello, speedy inquiry or Meeting to talk about. The simplicity and conveyability of email frequently makes for easygoing composition, however whether you're sending an email from your work area or on the fly from your telephone, set aside the effort to make the title as explicit as could be expected under the circumstances. That m akes it increasingly findable in your supervisor's inbox, and may help head off follow-up addresses that have just been answered.5. Tailor to your manager's personalityThink about what the center issue is here. It is safe to say that he is neglectful on the grounds that he's in steady gatherings, and simply doesn't have the opportunity to process data? Improves visual introductions than with indulgent conversations? It resembles how educators adjust their study halls to how understudies learn. On the off chance that you consider why your supervisor is neglectful or isn't focusing, it can assist you with making sense of how to assault the issue. It doesn't mean your manager is making an awful showingâ€"only that her style might be not quite the same as your own.6. Go to technologyIf you don't feel great setting updates for your chief, there are approaches to let tech do that for you. Profitability applications like Asana or Evernote can assist you with dealing with your own outstandi ng burden and ventures, yet they likewise have worked in apparatuses like the capacity to dole out assignments to others, send email updates, and so forth. It tends to be a delicate method to remind your supervisor that he needs to send you the data you need, or approve something before you can continue. Reward: it'll keep you progressively composed too!If you have an administrator whose style can appear to be oblivious on occasion, don't surrender. You can't really change your chief or his style, yet you can deal with the way you oversee up to help keep up your own profitability and genuine feelings of serenity.

Networking means being nice

Systems administration implies being decent Systems administration isn't getting favors from others. Systems administration is giving favors. A decent organizer is continually sniffing for an approach to help whoever she is conversing with. In the event that you are at a misfortune for how to do this, read Ken Ferrazzis book Never Eat Lunch Alone. At the point when I talked with Ferrazzi about structure systems, he invested a ton of energy in being loved. In the event that individuals like you, he stated, they will support you, so as opposed to focusing on getting favors, center around being affable. Keep going Friday I was on a board at the Publicity Club of New York where I was struck by the measure of generosity in the room. There were five writers and around 80 marketing experts and there was no b.s. The marketing experts were forthright that they simply need to get their customers in the news. What's more, the writers were straightforward that they need to accomplish less work so if the marketing specialist can consider news things for the columnist, the writer will place the customer in the press. Everybody was there to get something. However, what was so fun about the lunch was that individuals were entirely giving and accommodating. For instance, one lady moved toward me toward the finish of the board conversation and offered a thought for expounding on worker's guilds not her customer by any stretch of the imagination, however another person in the room had referenced a trade guild customer. This lady was helping me, the trade guild, and the marketing specialist speaking to the worker's guild. Marketing experts, more than anybody, realize that their worth is in what they need to give. Marketing experts will be specialists in that they go through their days building connections. Yet, we should all endeavor to be that way. And afterward, obviously, you need to get happy with requesting help. Fellow Kawasaki brings up in his blog that there is no advantage to helping huge amounts of individuals on the off chance that you never request help yourself: Good social butterflies give favors. Great social butterflies additionally bring favors back. Be that as it may, extraordinary social butterflies request the arrival of favors. Being caring will get you helpful, solid system. Yet, more critically than that, Martin Seligmans research shows that searching for approaches to assist individuals with willing make you a more joyful individual. Perhaps this implies marketing experts are the most joyful individuals around.

What Employers Look For In Your Social Media Profiles

What Employers Look For In Your Social Media Profiles At the point when managers are hoping to fill in a vacant position they experience a wide range checks of including resumes, references, and even close to home internet based life accounts.Surprisingly, contemplates have indicated that over 60% of bosses take a gander at web based life records, for example, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This makes it significantly increasingly significant for work searchers to ensure their internet based life accounts help them in their pursuit of employment as opposed to hurt them.Common spelling botches in your statuses can be a gigantic warning for some likely bosses and having wrong substance will frighten them away even more.evalMany individuals as of now use LinkedIn to help speak to them properly in their pursuit of employment, yet don't ponder pertinent business points. Participate on Facebook discussions pertinent to their industry can likewise that can exhibit their insight and talent.Take a gander at the infographic beneath to see preci sely how internet based life records can help and hurt an occupation seeker.Infographic Credit â€" https://www.slideshare.net/stevensonuniversity

2015 is halfway over! Heres where my biz is at, whats to come, 4 ways to achieve your 2015 goals. - When I Grow Up

2015 is mostly finished! Heres where my business is at, whats to come, 4 different ways to accomplish your 2015 objectives. - When I Grow Up HOW is it July fourteenth as of now? How? This year has basically flown by and I feel solidly established in all that is happened and all that is to come. I havent done this before that I can recollect, however I needed to be straightforward regarding where Im at with my 2015 objectives at this midpoint. Expectation that its an eye opener for you and rouses you to do your own recap dependent on your business or vocation objectives! Lets start with my 2015 objectives and devices. I took a full breath and posted this in Nov 2014 on Instagram: A photograph posted by Michelle Ward (@whenigrowupcoach) on Nov 14, 2014 at 7:34pm PST Truly before long, my objectives changed. I chose not to run Career Camp once more, so point was debatable. Thus, I set another objective to get 20 Growin Up Goods customers. I could have made another picture like that with my new objectives, however I didnt. Rather, I made this clear objective card in January and posted its amount was filled in (otherwise known as accomplished) in March : A photograph posted by Michelle Ward (@whenigrowupcoach) on Mar 16, 2015 at 7:06pm PDT You cannot see it in this image, yet theres likewise a rear with the tasks and places I wanna pitch. Presently? My objective card resembles this starting at July sixth front and posterior: At the 2015 midpoint, I have: the greater part of my one-on-one customers for the year. Only half a month prior I believed that 20 was excessively, yet now I can see its absolutely feasible and Im psyched to arrive at that objective. 3 salary breaking months, bringing about the greater part of my 2015 pay objective. Im just $19K away from the total of my 2014 gross pay! a sold-out program with Tiff and Erin, which were wanting to run each March another CreativeLive class added to my repertoire, which permits another moderate alternative to get to my work. That is sooooo critical to me. a recently overhauled site that is being worked for a September first relaunch. Sick give you a sneak top one week from now! resigned a couple of contributions so as to accommodate my Streamlining objective, which has permitted me (and my forthcoming customers) to be better ready to get what we all need. a 5 star evaluated digital recording a completed book proposition, on account of some incredible assistance and input from two abstract specialists. half of the talking gigs I need for the year theres one coming up in October that I havent put on the card yet! new headshots, on account of the exquisite and gifted Kylie Bellard another effective Multi-Passionate Must-Have deal! completed my work with a marking expert, which was mind-blowingly amazeballs. on an individual note, I ran my first half-marathon now have a mobile infant on my hands! Whats made arrangements for the remainder of 2015?: the Dream Into Action retreat. Also, what a coincidence: the pre-deal closes tomorrow! limited one-on-one spots for an October and November startand a cost increment on my one-on-one instructing when the new site goes live on September 1st (you can secure in the current rates by putting your store down before the site flips over!) my site relaunch on September first squee! a potential Career Camp patch up, with another name and just 15ish spots accessible. You can join here in the event that you need to be informed if/when it occurs. pitch city! Without precedent for my vocation, Im intending to be master dynamic with connecting for visitor posts, webcast meetings, and talking commitment. Im so fortunate to have such a significant number of asks come my way spontaneous, but since of that Ive been sluggish with making my own chances. Im not cool with this any longer. handling an artistic agent. Hear that, Universe?! Be that as it may, enough about me! Here are the tools Ive used to remain on target and accomplish my objectives that I think had a major effect in having an exceptional year. Take away! 1. The Passion Planner. I have a date with my Passion Planner each Sunday night, where I utilize the week after week schedule to record the features of that week; the principal workday of consistently, where I utilize the month to month commentator to ponder the previous month and set objectives and aims for the next month; and each quarter, where I utilize the clear pages to make new mind maps for the forthcoming quarter, survey my advancement, and make more notes about the quarter that simply occurred. Here are a few pics so you can perceive what I mean: 2. My Goal Card, which you can find in the second photograph above. This is a return to my Box o Business Brilliance (which I as a matter of fact dont stay aware of any longer), and I have a date with it each Sunday night, as well. I love getting my pink marker and filling in a new goal that I came to. 3. Teamwork.com. By and large, Ive just worked 26 hours/week this year but feel like Ive achieved what a great many people do in 40+ hours. While this product may be excessively vigorous for your requirements, I beg you to discover the time/venture the board framework that is directly for you, where you can set deadlines, break large activities into gradual steps, and fitting them into your schedule. I spread every one of my proposals in my Ditch Your Day Job class, which will rebroadcast with the expectation of complimentary beginning at 9am Pacific on 7/21! 4. Not arranging in excess of a quarter ahead of time. It conflicts with each impulse of dig to not anticipate 6+ months into what's to come. Hell, Im tingling to design 2016 at the present time! Notwithstanding, its significantly served me to not be in excess of a quarter in front of myself with not many special cases. For instance, weve simply completed Q2, and Im now arranging Q4. Ive took in the most difficult way possible that the Universe chuckles at long haul plans, so while I despite everything feel established in the present and the close ish future, I can keep the lay open dependent on the open doors that come my way just as the rhythmic movement of what I want to take a shot at. Whats your greatest takeaway from this post? What have/will you do to audit the primary portion of 2015 and define/update your objectives for the remainder of the year? Tell me in the remarks!

Use a Resume Help and Resume Writing Service

<h1>Use a Resume Help and Resume Writing Service</h1><p>There are a wide range of approaches to utilize a resume help and resume composing administration. The vast majority of the administrations are comparable, yet not every one of them are so. So to locate the one that best meets your requirements, you should do a little examination to discover what sort of administration that is best for you.</p><p></p><p>First, ensure the composing administration that you get with a couple of insights regarding your work needs. This can incorporate anything from the particular places that you might want to be solicited to fill and the number from years you have worked there. You can likewise get some information about points of interest, for example, where you grew up, what you did in secondary school, on the off chance that you have any degrees or confirmations, or on the off chance that you have ever been in a claim or comparable circumstance before.< ;/p><p></p><p>A continue assist administration with canning assist you with landing your position application into the correct hands. Commonly, the organizations that you apply to will just recruit the latest candidates since they are as of now mindful of your experience and training. At times, this can have a tremendous effect in how rapidly you get recruited. The way that you have just had involvement with specific positions can assist with expanding your odds of being acknowledged into a place that you may have in any case been turned down for.</p><p></p><p>The continue help that you get ought to be redone to fit the necessities of your specific position. For instance, on the off chance that you are searching for a specialized help position, you ought not matter for the telephone bolster sort of position. This ought to be the main position that you apply for with the assistance of a composing administration. Along these lines, they can make your resume to fit the position that you need so as to expand your odds of getting employed for the job.</p><p></p><p>A continue help that chips away at a drawn out premise can likewise be valuable. Not exclusively will they can compose and alter your resume once, however they will be able to compose resumes for others. This implies they can make a resume for somebody who has been unemployed for some time however who is searching for a vocation once more, and they can even assistance you with a refreshed resume in the event that you need it.</p><p></p><p>For the individual who has recently begun searching for an occupation, there are different alternatives accessible. They can begin by looking on the web for occupations and afterward attempt to apply for these face to face. It is conceivable that they will most likely be unable to get a new line of work that suits their abilities from the outset, yet the resume assist administrat ion with canning contact organizations and help you in the process.</p><p></p><p>Before heading off to any of these administrations, it is a smart thought to discover a spot that will help you by sending the resume back to you when it gets to the correct organization. On the off chance that it gets to an inappropriate one, at that point you will can't be sure whether you ought to have sent it in any case. So this offers you the chance to experience your resume and get it to the privilege company.</p><p></p><p>No matter what your experience or ability level is, in the event that you have been jobless for a brief timeframe, there is a composing administration that can get you out. Regardless of what your particular needs are, there is an assistance that can assist you with getting your resume out there and before the privilege people.</p>

New year, new you 3 top tips for a smooth return to work in 2020

New year, new you 3 top tips for a smooth return to work in 2020 3 top tips for a smooth return to work in 2020 Is 2020 going to be your year? Is it time to return to work? For many people who’ve been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, the prospect of starting all over again will feel both daunting and motivating. Maybe you’ve taken a break to look after your children, and as lovely as they are, you’re keen to do something for yourself. Or you’ve taken time off to study or start a personal venture and are now considering your next professional step. So how can you best prepare yourself now before the onset of the silly season? Here are three essential strategies to support your transition â€" and help you avoid some personal dilemmas or stresses down the track. 1. Be crystal clear on what you want This sounds simple, but it’s a crucial first step deserving of your full attention. We often jump straight into the logistics of returning to work, but you shouldn’t worry about the ‘how’ at this stage. Having clarity on what’s important to you will make it much easier to know where to start and how to filter out the right opportunities. Take some time alone to reflect on your ideal professional scenario. Get specific in terms of what type of work, industries, environment, hours, days and location would be the right fit for you. Do this by taking into account everything you’ve learnt from your career to date and your current needs and interests. If you’re returning to an existing role, get clear on what your perfect week would look like. 2. Prepare the runway What many people returning to work wish they’d done differently is prepare the runway towards their new job. In other words, make sure you’ve ticked off your essential to-do list before you start your new role. Look at what you need to do in terms of your wellbeing, health and administration. Examples range from improving the amount of sleep you’re getting, to finishing a side project. Or even just getting your house in order. Set yourself up to be at your best when you start working as time will get harder to find as you settle into a new routine. Once you’ve prepared yourself, it’s then about preparing those around you. Typically, if you’ve been caring for your family for a long time, start by taking a couple of hours off here or there with the support of your community. Get your children used to a routine where you’re not around all the time. This will help ease your guilt or anxiety when you start working. The more you can act now like a person who’s going back to work, the easier it’ll be for everybody. This includes delegating tasks, fostering more independence in your household, and even re-assessing which extra curricular activities you want to keep in 2020. 3. Be at peace with yourself and your abilities A whole lot of uncertainties, self doubt and questions come with the idea of returning to work. And depending how long you’ve been out of the workforce, you might have lost a sense of your true abilities. You might be wondering how things have changed in the workplace or if your career break may have limited your options. All these anxious thoughts keeping you awake at night need addressing. Not least because they’ll have a negative impact on your confidence at interview stage. You need to acknowledge that it’s perfectly normal to be apprehensive. And then address the concerns you can control. It might be useful to write a skills inventory list, take a character strength test or speak to people who know your professional experience. Look for the facts or solutions to answer your specific concerns. And then release the rest, because they’re outside of your control. Trust that the right job will be there for you and that you’ll figure the rest out when you need to (as you always do!). These three return to work strategies will boost your confidence and leave you feeling excited to embark on your next life chapter. You’ll have the physical and mental space available to making it a resounding success. And on top of that, you’ll enjoy your time more with the people who matter to you most as you transition back into the workforce. Best wishes for 2020! About Cecile Fery Cecile Fery  believes women  don’t have to choose  between professional and personal happiness. She helps women at mid-career who are ready for a  shift in their work life. They want to spend their time in a more  fulfilling  role, and in a way that works with the rest of their lifestyle. Cecile is passionate about helping them being the  best version of themselves  by leveraging their mindset, personal confidence and their strengths.

One Page Resume Template - An Easy Way to Make a Great Looking Resume

<h1>One Page Resume Template - An Easy Way to Make a Great Looking Resume</h1><p>Creating a resume utilizing a one page continue format is a simple method to make a fabulous looking resume. Making a resume is a significant an aspect of your responsibilities search since it goes about as the early introduction that businesses will have of you. Managers are just going to recruit the best up-and-comer and your resume is your first contact. The resume needs to reflect what your identity is and what you can accomplish for your future employer.</p><p></p><p>Using a resume is a ton like composing an exposition. You ought to compose a resume that isn't just syntactically right but at the same time is organized in a manner that is noteworthy and has eye getting words. The primary purpose behind recruiting somebody is on the grounds that they're acceptable at what they do. On the off chance that you are composing an exposition, individuals won't notice the spelling errors or designing missteps. They will need to peruse something that they find impressive.</p><p></p><p>To make your resume stand apart you have to utilize words and sentences that make you sound shrewd and keen. Your resume must be short and direct. You have to introduce your capabilities and what your experience is and why your manager should recruit you.</p><p></p><p>There are such a large number of resume formats on the web today that you could undoubtedly get overpowered and make your resume look awful. It's ideal to utilize a one page continue format. In addition to the fact that it is simpler to compose it permits you to put increasingly content on your resume.</p><p></p><p>A one page continue layout permits you to introduce data about yourself without posting the entirety of your capabilities. It's the ideal organization to utilize in case you're experiencing difficulty concocting data to add to your resume.</p><p></p><p>Writing a resume isn't as troublesome as you would might suspect. You should simply figure out how to think of one section continues that will stick out and be eye catching. Your resume should make the business need to see increasingly about you and what you can accomplish for their company.</p><p></p><p>A one page continue layout is an incredible method to begin with your pursuit of employment. It permits you to place your entire resume in one spot and it is simpler than at any other time to place the entirety of your insight and aptitudes into one zone. After you've composed your resume, you should consider including a portion of your experience and capabilities. Including an encounter segment your resume will give your potential manager an extraordinary thought of your abilities and talents.</p>

Dos and Donts of Resume Writing

Dos and Don'ts of Resume WritingIt is possible to write a resume that is virtually flawless for most companies without a Chicago high school diploma. This is so because of the fact that most businesses find that it is far easier to deal with applicants who have only a high school diploma and perhaps some training as well.One of the most important tools in your toolbox, that should be owned by every person who is seeking employment, is your resume. And one of the most important things to be considered when writing resumes are the dos and don'ts of writing a resume. This will ensure that you receive the most desirable response from companies looking to hire.Resume writing is the method of delivering a comprehensive, yet simple outline to companies in order to gather their contact information, whether on paper or through an electronic database. These companies then review these resumes in order to get a feel for what kind of job someone can do. From there, a potential employee is then o ffered the position. Of course, this is why you must ensure that you only provide the most basic information when it comes to your resume.There are various types of resumes for you to choose from. This is especially true if you are a recent high school graduate. Most often than not, you are employed with a place of employment that will want to use an up-to-date resume that outlines all of your accomplishments and points you to a specific point you could have obtained such as a high school diploma. Of course, you can choose to include this in your resume.However, many times, online companies that recruit based on the Internet, will not want to see a lot of hard work on your part. Therefore, they prefer that you have a resume that has you just listing your work experience that you have. In addition, they prefer that you use your high school diploma only. Additionally, you may not even be required to fill out a form that requires you to provide a certain minimum age requirement.So, how can you keep from coming across as too lazy if you do in fact want to include a high school diploma? Make sure that you list your work experience in the format of your school career and education. However, you can add in your professional certifications that you have earned as well if you wish to include them on your resume.You should also include other pertinent information such as your reference number, your telephone number, a contact number and email address. Keep in mind that most employers are not going to want to deal with a resume that is filled with useless information that they need to ignore. You should try to emphasize the skills that you possess that will help you excel in your chosen field.These are just a few of the dos and don'ts of resume writing in that you must make sure you include all of the most important things on your impressive resume. But remember, make sure you also include your education and experience on your resume, even if it is only a high school dip loma.

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Career Change

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Career Change Profession changes are basic in todays society. The vast majority change vocations because of disappointment with their present place of employment or on account of significant life changes. A few models incorporate getting hitched, having youngsters, or dealing with maturing relatives. Regardless of whether an individual is changing professions for monetary or different reasons, there are a few significant strides to take to be completely arranged: 1) Financial readiness: One of the most significant advances is getting monetarily arranged for a lifelong change. Much of the time, an individual must return to school to procure an alternate degree or take a few classes so as to roll out an improvement. This requires cash for educational cost and books. A few people might have the option to pay from cash on hand, and others will require understudy advances or awards. Monetary advocates at an instructive foundation can exhort forthcoming understudies about their alternatives. For the individuals who want to avoid obligation, a key spending will be essential. This is particularly obvious if work hours should likewise be sliced so as to permit sufficient opportunity to consider. Individuals who have families to help must consider how the spending changes will influence relatives. Budgetary specialists recommend grown-ups coming back to class find a way to set aside cash: Relative plans Look into plans that permit family members to contribute blessing cash toward instructive costs. Research instruction tax breaks Adults who are reimbursing past understudy advances can deduct the intrigue they pay to contribute toward a discount or lower their expense liabilities. Research state tax cuts Some states have better advantages for school investment funds plans than others. Surveying the rules and utilizing charge advantaged alternatives can help cut expenses impressively. 2) Social readiness: Numerous individuals who are hoping to change vocations may find that the additional time required for examining eliminates their opportunity to mingle. It is anything but difficult to surrender to the impulse to set up off coursework of mingling. While some mingling is acceptable, it is imperative as far as possible early. Individuals who have duties that are a bit much but rather are probably going to be an obstruction ought to pull out of those exercises ahead of time to guarantee they won't become risky. For the individuals who have families, this progression can be a significant test. It is imperative to put family before social duties when coming back to class, yet it is additionally significant to locate the correct parity of contemplating, work, and family time. 3) Mental readiness: Budgetary and social readiness are significant, yet they won't be come up short confirmation without mental readiness. Profession change specialists bring up that one of the most crucial pieces of being intellectually arranged is having the correct inspiration. Individuals who don't know whether they need to make a totally extraordinary vocation change can generally demand to switch divisions at a vocation. This may at present require some extra preparing. For the individuals who are uncertain, specialists suggest thinking about whether the activity assignments or the administrators and colleagues are the issue. In the event that the issue includes different specialists, an exchange to another division might be conceivable as well as progressively good. As is valid with most kinds of changes, there are dangers and awards to consider with exchanging vocations. A portion of the dangers may remember a decrease for pay, conceivable occupation disappointment, or powerlessness to get a new line of work subsequent to getting preparing. To maintain a strategic distance from these dangers, it is critical to work with an instructive counsel who can suggest developing fields and employments that suit individual needs or inclinations. Expecting they are made for the correct reasons, the prizes have less cutoff points than the dangers related with work changes. It is difficult to put a widespread incentive on work fulfillment, brought down pressure, more cash, a superior timetable, an occupation that is less genuinely requesting, or having the option to invest more energy with relatives. These are for the most part basic advantages. When making a lifelong change, the key is to ensure the outright advantages of the change exceed the potential negatives. Author: Alex Espenson is an essayist and blogger. Tail him at @alexespenson.

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Featured Job Posting - Account Manager at Match.com Match.com is seeking an Account Manager in Chicago, IL. Theyre seeking an excellent  writer and creative thinker with a strong marketing background  and a passion for creating compelling narratives.  He/she will lead with marketing strategy (including revamping our media kit, designing interesting promotional materials,  and  creating engaging  case studies), in addition to overseeing the creative production  for our custom  digital sponsorship  campaigns. What does this mean? It means you come to the table with big ideas. You connect the dots. You understand that facts can tell a story, and you know that sharing them effectively can help our clients understand who we are.  You are solution-oriented and flexible. You work fast. You’ll also engage with ad agency partners, our Sales team, and our Account Management team to concept programs and then bring them to life online. If you enjoy flexing your creative muscles around an always-changing business, youll fit right in. Were a small, tight-knit team and a person who is animated by facing a new and interesting challenges every day is our ideal match. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Match.com job posting here.

Meditation for people who hate meditation

Reflection for individuals who loathe contemplation Reflection for individuals who loathe contemplation I've seen them on Instagram. The unbiased shading wearing wellbeing influencers who should effortlessly adjust their iPhones against some vastly charged precious stone to record their morning reflection custom. There they sit, entirely balanced on a little pad taking after a pom-pom, eyes shut as they inhale through a 15-second time-slip by video that likely took 10+ minutes to film. Then, there I am on the opposite side of the screen, unfit to sit and hold my consideration on one thing for even those 15 seconds. I'm bored already.Hear me out: I realize that contemplation and care has its advantages. More honed center, diminished pressure, and enacting your internal chi and so forth. Sounds peachy. Be that as it may, I'm somebody who couldn't endure a film as a kid (a lot to my folks consternation), and scarcely can today!But for my individual hyper-dynamic, to some degree perfectionistic, stress-slanted achievers, our minds do desperately need a break. Notwithstanding my best endeav ors at getting one of those individuals who can sit and ruminate for a considerable length of time every morning, I'm a Headspace dropout (yet I despite everything suggest their superb application!). For me, the key was finding an all the more animating approach to receive the benefits of reflection. My thoughtful practices need to involve movement.Meditation with movementTurns out, I'm not the only one. Dynamic reflection, otherwise called dynamic contemplation, was advanced in the 1970's by an Indian spiritualist named Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho. He accepted that our advanced, super-animating world required a reflection style that included increasingly physical action. What's more, he arrived at that conclusion before the creation of the Internet!So if like me, you're somebody who abhors reflection, yet at the same time needs to procure the pressure busting, mind-clearing benefits, check out these 5 strategies and let me know how they work out for you.1. Strolling meditationThis is my go-to, since I start the greater part of my days strolling #TeddyTheDog in our local park or (when I'm lacking in time) around our city square. So as to make my time with Ted a greater amount of a meditative walk, I leave my telephone at home. It's alright. You can take a stroll without your telephone and the world won't end, I promise.Then, I attempt to concentrate on what I'm seeing, hearing, and detecting over the span of our walk. Rather than pondering everything on my schedule for the afternoon, I attempt rather to keep my brain right now, seeing the specific shade of blue in the first part of the day sky, the smell of new cut grass, and all the components of my environmental factors for which I'm particularly appreciative that day. And keeping in mind that I can neither affirm nor deny this gossip, some may even say that I converse with Teddy about my perceptions as we go… 2. Morning pagesDo you wake up every day with dashing musings? Will you barely tr averse breakfast without a nervousness initiating clothing list shaping in your brain? Julia Cameron, writer of The Artist's Way, popularized this composed type of contemplation that a large number of my individual creatives love.The first principle of morning pages is that there's no incorrect method to do morning pages. The reason is straightforward: each morning, start the day by composing three note pad pages of complete continuous flow thoughts. That is it! Whatever comes out of your pen or pencil is okay. The composing doesn't fill any need, it doesn't need to be great, and heck, it doesn't have to bode well! It's simply your chance to intellectually get ready for your fresh out of the box new day.For total honesty, composing is the absolute last thing I want to do toward the beginning of the day, so I haven't rehearsed this type of dynamic reflection myself. I've generally been evening person journaler, by and by. Be that as it may, I've gotten notification from a large numbe r of my imaginative companions â€" scholars, mentors, and business people the same â€" this is a rational soundness sparing practice they adore.3. YogaI love yoga for it's wellness benefits, however much more for the psychological quiet it brings me. That is a piece of the explanation I did yoga three times each week in the last scarcely any weeks driving up to my wedding day!Yoga is about aligning your body developments with your breathing, which feels fundamentally the same as contemplation to me. Many situated reflection fans center around their inhale as a stay point to calm their mind and keep different contemplations from gliding their way in. Thoughtful yoga is much the same as that, in addition to body developments that advance quality and adaptability on it all.While not all yoga is reflective, yoga that quiets your psyche just as difficulties your body is my preferred type of activity. It's not about flawlessness or execution for other people, it's everything about unwind ing into represents that likewise stretch your usual range of familiarity (both intellectually and physically).4. Running meditationSimilar to strolling reflection, running can be far beyond a physical action alone. To receive the benefits of reflection through running, I center my go around my inhale or on a basic mantra. For me, it's everything about my pace. I take two paces while breathing in and in my psyche, saying the principal half of the mantra. At that point I follow that with two paces while breathing out my breath and saying the second piece of my mantra. I may state in my psyche you can, while breathing in and afterward do this, while breathing out, for instance.When I am really stressed out, freezing over something, or wind up looking personal times of melancholy or misfortune, this type of dynamic reflection appears to work best. It gets such apprehensive, repressed vitality out of my body in a truly extraordinary manner, and I can quiet myself down quicker than simpl y concentrating on my breathing or on a mantra alone. I'll be straightforward, I've taken many runs this way while crying, and it encourages me traverse whatever I'm managing like nothing else does.What types of contemplation do you practice?I'd love to hear how you've developed care into your life, and whether you check out any of the above alternatives. Disclose to me I'm not the only one in being not able to endure situated contemplation, am I?! In case you're similar to me on that front, I strongly suggest you check out dynamic reflection before giving it up on the training as a whole.This article was initially posted on BossedUp.org.

Cleaning up polishing your online image

Cleaning up polishing your online image Let’s face it: Everybody googles everybody these days. And the same is true for recruiters and employers. You have to expect that, at some point, they WILL google your name and check your social media profiles. The important question is, what will they see when they look you up? On today’s podcast we’re going to cover how to clean up and polish your online image so you always look like the in-demand executive or rising professional that you are. Show highlights: - How to create a game plan and start improving your online presence. (2:51) - The number one rule to follow for all your Facebook posts. (3:31) - The sneaky way your private party pics show up in Google search. (4:58) - What to NEVER post online. (7:18) - How to bury all the negative information you can’t take offline. (9:37) - Having a negative online image is the worst that can happen, right? Wrong! THIS is even worse. (10:12) And if you want personalized guidance on how to elevate your career or maintain your current c-level role, then hop over to executivejobsecurity.com for more info. Start listening now!   Lisa Rangel - Executive Resume Writing Services

The Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I'm certain you've heard the announcement S/he's not the brightest bulb in the box which implies that you feel that individual's surely not the best and the most brilliant in their locale, field, business, office or association. You unquestionably need to be the most honed apparatus in the shed. Do you know the stuff to be that individual? What are your bona fide qualities, traits and qualities? How would you impart, communicate or radiate them? Initial Steps Here are some fast initial steps to begin not exclusively being saw as the most keen instrument in the shed yet to really BE the most keen device in the shed. Order: Do you have the control to concentrate on what is remarkably you? It is safe to say that you are building your qualities and being the best form of you? Too many attempt to be extraordinary at everything and wind up being average at everything. Much the same as Tiger Woods centers around what makes him one of a kind so should you. Recruit other people who have quality territories in where you are powerless however abstain from weakening your real quality. You should be happy to burrow profound and uncover the pearl inside you. Also, in any event, when you uncover profound â€" figuring what your identity is â€" here and there in that extraction we don't generally pull up a cleaned precious stone. Frequently, the uncovered coal, needs control to clean the diamond to sparkle. In the long run, you will put this cleaned diamond in a setting. However, first discover who you are as an individual and what you need in your life and need to be known for. Information: To procure more you should find out additional. Also, gaining isn't generally regarding cash, extravagance in life is characterized a wide range of ways. Do you have the information to be the most honed apparatus? It could be close to home information, experience, books and yes â€" even conventional training yet it doesn't really mean proper instruction every single time. Knowledge can regularly be in the arrangement of different people groups understanding. I moderate a week by week talk on Twitter known as #brandchat. Every week we examine everything there is to discuss in branding. From robotizing online networking to the effect of Facebooks 225 million clients, we talk about approaches to bridle apparatuses and emphatically draw in while remaining consistent with the corporate brand guarantee and even our own brand. Other people groups understanding (OPE) and bits of knowledge are as significant as different people groups cash and will build up your insight by allowing you the chance to pick up from their experience without contributing the time that they did to earn that experience. Responsibility: Are you dedicated to your motivation or what you're doing or do you know what that is? What is your own motivation? What is your own conviction framework? What's a decent counterpart for you? What stimulates you? Do you know your vision, reason, qualities and enthusiasm? You probably won't have the foggiest idea about the responses to these inquiries at the present time yet to begin to answer those will start to hone the saw and soon you will create yourself as the most honed device in the shed.

Boost your confidence up to re-enter the workforce! - Hallie Crawford

Lift your certainty up to reappear the workforce! I was respected to be cited in this article as of late about coming back to the workforce and the commonplace difficulties individuals face doing as such, Goldman Wants You Even If You've Been Unemployed Five Years. As I notice in the article, I find that absence of certainty is typically the greatest snag individuals face in returning the workforce. We as a whole markdown our common abilities to a limited degree. I do this constantly. My mother needs to remind me and she cites me here and there. I ask her who said that, and she says she got it from me! I rebate my capacity to make associations between profession thoughts that others wouldnt. To hear what a profession training customer isnt saying or fears, or to assist them with recognizing whats generally critical to them, for instance. At the point when we accomplish something that comes so normally to us, we frequently accept either 1) it isnt a genuine ability or 2) others are as acceptable at it as we are on the grounds that it comes so effectively to us. When youve left the workforce, this turns out to be more regrettable in light of the fact that you either havent utilized those abilities or aptitudes by any means. Or on the other hand on the off chance that you have it probably won't be in a customary work setting so you disregard them since you think they dont tally. You have to acknowledge they DO tally. Perhaps your aptitudes are corroded, however on the off chance that theyre something that works out easily for you, theyre not gone. Maybe you have to take a re-fresher course in introduction aptitudes, Microsoft Excel or other programming. Yet, its like riding a bicycle, if youve done it once, you can do it once more. You additionally need to understand that reemerging can be an opportunity for you to re-imagine yourself too. This may be your chance to go into another field or utilize your aptitudes in another manner. So think emphatically, and make sense of how this can be an open door as opposed to an impediment. On the off chance that you'd like more assistance with coming back to the workforce, reach us today for a complimentary meeting. Pursuit of employment Coach P.S. Make certain to look at our LinkedIn Consulting Program where you can learn how to viably use your LinkedIn represent your pursuit of employment and progressing proficient turn of events.

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102 Deb Carr - Sydney Chic Blog - Jane Jackson Career

102 Deb Carr - Sydney Chic Blog - Jane Jackson Career Notwithstanding her profoundly fruitful Sydney Chic Blog, Deb Carr has an enthusiasm for helping other people fabricate their advanced profiles. Deb has worked with a different gathering of customers, from independent company to business visionaries and has a distinct fascination for creating advanced advertising and online networking efforts for others.Deb is normally observed on honorary pathway in Sydney at sparkling occasions, covering energizing eatery and show openings notwithstanding, she is a sensible, warm and liberal lady with her feet on the ground while her business is taking off to incredible heights.Always one to common rousing experiences, Deb likewise composes The Jasmine in the Forest, an individual blog on motivation and has as of late propelled The Tranquil Forest, a web based business site selling handcrafted makes by Artisans in creating countries.Where to discover DebWebsite: www.sydneychic.com.auwww.debcarr.com Twitter: @sydneychicblog @debcarr

What are the 20 Best UK Companies to Work for

What are the 20 Best UK Companies to Work for The best employers to work for in the UK have been revealed by Reed.co.uk and their Employer Brand Index 2012. It reveals the organisations UK employees most want to work for. Over 2,000 workers shared their top employer brand, favourite business personality and the reasons why they mean so much to them. Key takeaways from this study: There is a strong loyalty towards British brands with reputation for quality, like Virgin, the BBC and John Lewis Generation Y are primarily interested in training and development, Google is their preferred employer Generation X look for pay, benefits and conditions, Virgin is their choice employer Boomers are looking for rewards and recognition, the BBC is the winner in this segment Words used to sum up top employer brands include admired, fresh thinking and credible UK workers want to work for celebrities; business people with strong personal brands such as Sir Richard Branson and Lord Sugar Related: What People Search for on UK Job Boards [Infographic]. Top image: Shutterstock

Writing a Brilliant Resume

Writing a Brilliant ResumeDo you want to know how to write a brilliant resume? One of the key questions in most of the resumes I receive is how to write a brilliant resume. It is not an easy task to accomplish because it involves excellent research on the applicant's previous jobs, skills and experiences and the creation of a professional looking resume, which is why most applicants avoid doing it.However, this simple question does not have a simple answer. There are several ways in which a prospective job seeker can become the best in his field by knowing how to write a brilliant resume. The following are examples of resume tips that are useful.One way in which an applicant can write a brilliant resume is by taking into consideration the individual's past work experience. If there is a specific skill that is required by the company, it is essential to emphasize on it. For example, if the applicant is employed in a sales position, he or she should put emphasis on the applicant's know ledge about sales and business. By putting emphasis on his sales and business skills, the potential employer will be impressed and look for the applicant's future capabilities.Be careful with spelling and grammar. Although it is important for an applicant to be able to understand the language, he or she should not make errors on it. Mentioning the word correct in the title as well as the resume is also necessary. It is also helpful to include the latest edition of the dictionary with the applicant's name.Job titles should be consistent. Some job titles can be generic, while others can be specific. The goal of the recruiter is to find out about the applicant's specialty, so it is important for the applicant to use the appropriate job title.It is best to produce and post the resume online; although the recruiter might prefer to see the resume on paper first. A computer screen cannot accurately display the computerized letters and numbers as the viewer can move the cursor in different directions. The recruiter should also consider when and where the applicant will have access to the resume. This information would help the recruiter determine whether the resume was created for the right person.The language in the resume should not be too formal, since the employer is not there to meet the applicants. The recruiter might come across more formal applicants who display good manners, but most of the applicants do not have good manners and make it difficult for the recruiter to deal with them. It is important for the applicant to realize that the recruiter may be using different standards and therefore the resume needs to be professionally done.To write a bright resume, the applicant must follow the tips mentioned above. One of the biggest mistakes that a potential applicant can make is spending money on services that are not needed. A bright resume should not only be able to impress the recruiter but it should also impress the job seeker as well.

A College Dropout With Good Service Skills Will Have Better Results With Employers Than Someone With a Bachelors Degree

A College Dropout With Good Service Skills Will Have Better Results With Employers Than Someone With a Bachelors DegreeThe most important component of a waitress resume is the cover letter. When you include your resume and cover letter in the same document, it is a lot easier to read and understand. Keep in mind that it is not a substitute for the other two components but it is an extra check and double check to ensure your application is perfect.You may be wondering what to put on your waitress resume. It's actually a lot more than meets the eye. By thinking about the person you are looking to hire you can start to figure out what they are looking for.First you will want to consider how they are going to want to use the information they find on your resume. You may be surprised to find they only need one or two of your skills. This may be fine but be sure to think about their requirements for the position you are applying for. The more you write down, the better off you will be.Seco nd you need to show that you are knowledgeable about the type of work you are seeking. If they are looking for you to be a server with a full service restaurant, provide your information on the call for qualifications and include the required education. Of course you will also want to list the types of areas you can work in, and also how many shifts you can work per week.Next you want to give them some insight into the specific skills and abilities you possess that will help them determine whether or not you will fit in with the rest of the staff. You want to make them see your ability to multi-task, troubleshoot problems and keep the food flowing smoothly.Finally you want to add a small reference to yourself, which would be your phone number, and maybe email if you prefer. Again, this is not a substitute for the other components of the resume but gives you an additional way to contact them and really show them you are eager to work for them. In addition, they are very familiar with this one element of the resume, which will help them understand what they can expect from you.Make sure to look through all of the free sample resume templates available on the internet and choose the one that is most fitting to your needs. After you have completed that you can make a small change here and there until you get exactly what you want.The key to your success is making sure you are always improving as a person and showing your potential employer you are willing to take on the challenge of becoming a good server. Remember, the more preparation you do upfront, the less you will have to do after your initial interview.

Summary Sunday Upping Your Job Search Knowledge

Summary Sunday Upping Your Job Search Knowledge Upping your job search knowledge will help improve your job search! Because there is still so much you dont know about job searching! Are you using niche job boards? Do you have a personal web page? Why arent you getting called back after applying for a job? In this weekly installment of popular posts from tweets Ive found and shared, youll find answers to all these questions and perhaps more importantly, how to stop procrastinating and actually get stuff done! Upping Your Job Search Knowledge JOB SEARCH Are Your Online Job Applications Falling into the Black Hole?  by Catherine Kaputa  | Career Cloud 100+ Best Job Boards to Find Niche Talent  by Caileen Kehayas | Proven PERSONAL BRANDING How to Build a Resume Website That Will Impress Every Hiring Manager Who Sees It by Squarespace | The Muse CAREER Who doesnt need a dose of motivation and actionable tips on how to get things done! #MondayMotivation: 5 Ways to Fool Yourself Into Getting Stuff Done by  Jen Hubley Luckwaldt | PayScale

5 Tips for Finding a Job Using Social Media - CareerAlley

5 Tips for Finding a Job Using Social Media - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. For many people social media sites are exactly that; a place to socialize, and keep in touch with friends and relatives. Increasingly however, social media platforms are being turned to other purposes. Twitter has been used to foment revolution and social media marketing continues to be a buzz phrase for businesses of all sizes and shapes Social media sites have also started to play an increasingly important role in the job market. While online job boards are increasingly prevalent, many jobs are never advertised. Networking plays an important part in many peoples job hunting activities. Although the value of meeting people face to face should never be underestimated, social media sites can help you make contacts in the first place. Any extra advantage can be vital in an overcrowded job market. Think about your profiles Social media sites can be useful for finding jobs but they can also result in you missing out or even losing an existing one. Even if youre applying for jobs by more traditional methods, recruitment managers increasingly take a look at prospective employees social media profiles as part of a general background check. Risqu or inappropriate photos and controversial comments could lead to you being ruled out of the race for a job without you even being aware of it, while unguarded rants about your existing employers could land you in hot water. If youre using a site to look for work, make sure your profile is professionally presented. Provide a summary of your skills and employer-friendly qualities. If you want to maintain one or more profiles for purely personal content, then check the privacy settings and dont link them to your more professional profiles. Find the right people and platforms Instead of searching for jobs it can pay to search for people. Connecting with people at a company or working within an industry youre interested in can pay dividends later, even if youre not looking for a job right now. As for the best platforms to use, all the big hitters of the social media world, like Facebook, Twitter and the professionally oriented LinkedIn have their specific roles. Any social network can potentially be used for job-hunting purposes and there are also a host of industry-specific social media sites springing up. These may involve forums, job boards and news and features allowing you to keep abreast of developments within the industry. Sites like this include: iShade Dedicated to the accounting industry. Glozal For those involved in the real estate industry. Sermo Claims to be the largest online community for physicians in the US ResearchGate Built for scientists by scientists. There are currently dozens if not hundreds more, catering to professionals from all fields and walks of life. Use Facebook indirectly For many people, Facebook is their personal space and they might not always appreciate being directly approached or tapped up for jobs. Unless youre the sort who expands their friends list indiscriminately you should at least know who your Facebook contacts are. But it can be easy to lose touch with people and you may not know what each now does for a living. Updating your status or posting notes concerning your job-seeking status might just yield advice, contacts or even a job offer from an unexpected source. People with whom you have a closer relationship might be more open to a direct approach and you should use your own judgement here. Use Twitter sparingly Twitter allows you to make contact with people you dont know based on common interests, making it a great way to network and build up contacts. Job vacancies are increasingly posted on Twitter but, while its easy to tweet at hundreds of people across a number of sectors and jobs, dont forget that people can look through your stream and see these tweets. Prospective employers like to think that youre particularly interested in working for them. You dont want them to think that youre simply playing a numbers game. Make the best use of LinkedIn As the worlds leading business oriented social media site (as of August 2012 its own statistics claimed more than 175 million members in over 200 countries) LinkedIn presents a perfect opportunity to establish professional networks and boost your job-seeking chances. Fill in your profile as completely as possible many people never reach the 100% complete notification and highlight your skills, experience and qualifications. Cast your net as widely as possible when it comes to building your network and try to engage with people as much as you can whether or not youre currently looking for a job, or theyre in a position to offer you one. About the authorChristian Arno is the Managing Director of Lingo24, Inc. Follow Lingo24, Inc. on Twitter: @Lingo24 This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif