Proactive eNetworking

Proactive eNetworking Have you ever received an e-mail newsletter from one of your friends or professional contacts? This is the kind that say something like heres all the stuff going on in my life and mixes professional with personal information? I wrote about this in February and have since seen two more examples that I wanted to pass along. Has it made you mad to receive it (in other words, have you felt it was spam)? I actually love getting these (usually) monthly updates. Thanks to Mike Schaffner, the February You Get It winner of the month (!!), who recently become the CIO of a huge company in Houston (congrats on the successful transition Mike!!) I found two very cool newsletters. He got the idea from his buddy Gerry Fusco and I wanted to share them with you since they are so cool. This one is the holiday season letter: Dear Friends: I hope this message finds everyone in good health and having a great year. I have not sent out a communique since December, so I thought a current update would be timely. Activity in the Job Search arena seems to remain strong, both for recruiters who I have worked with here in Houston as well as those throughout the U.S. and with the Senior Managers group I co-lead at the Between Jobs Ministry here in Houston. Landings appear to be on the rise, too, from my view, and I am also seeing greater opportunities for myself of late. I will continue to work with many of you, sharing my contacts with you for positions you are trying to fill or to just pass along top-level candidates whom might be beneficial for you to know. To my non-job search friends, I wanted to include you in this communication as you have all helped me in some way. I did want to provide you with an update of my own search and my recent election to several C-level business development problem-solving organizations. Many of you are aware that, besides the Between jobs Ministry leadership, I have also taken on the Membership Chair responsibilities as a Board member of the local Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Growing membership, through the development of new marketing approaches, is a primary challenge of this position. Since my last broadcast, I have also been asked to join: Vistage the World’s largest CEO Membership Group, focusing on business and organizational problem-solving and new business development The Executive Council a Houston-based group of diverse business owners sharing similar values, trying to grow their market share C-Suite an In-Transition Alumni C-level networking group, in which I have played an integral role in defining this organization’s Mission Focus I am also a member of the Houston Strategic Forum. As most of you know, I am interested in a VP/ Director level Operations or Supply Chain position in a Manufacturing organization. I have had a number of senior level opportunities in Engineering and Technical Service in manufacturing businesses and 2-VP Operations positions in service-based industries, but these are not of interest. I have also been contacted by 3 retained search firms in the past 45 days on specific assignments that were/are potentially good fits. Finally, I have been preliminarily contacted on 2 different, 1-year turn-around assignments; one in California and one in Shanghai. I am interested in these if the responsibilities are diverse challenging. We will see if these opportunities develop any further. Recruiters, continue to feel free to contact me if you have client needs where my network may be of value to you and please continue to include me in your â€Å"candidates to contact† if a manufacturing company is looking to improve its earnings, customer relationships, supply chain effectiveness, process efficiencies or trying to develop a more effective operating organization of leaders. To the Rest of My Friends, thanks for your continued help and support. Continued Success, Gerry Fusco This is longer and more detailed than the February example. Lots of things to like here, and some room for improvement (perhaps more contact info in his signature?). Heres some things I like: He knows he is sending this to different types of people (job seekers, execs, employed folks, recruiters) and addresses them with specific content He lets ME know what hes up to You know how they say quantify results on your resume? This newsletter is great because it has specific titles, comapanies organizations and an I am interested in statement. Theres no question how I can help him and heres the best part he makes it easy for me! Instead of an open ended help me it has specifics that might jog my memory. His letter is warm. I can tell he is a networker and lives the givers gain stuff. I want to help him because (a) I know he is helping others, and (b) if I ever need him to help me hell be there. Im obviously a big fan of these newsletters. I have one (if youd like to get it shoot me your e-mail). If you have one please add me to your list. So, what do you think about Gerrys e-mail? Any negative comments on the style or idea? Any success stories using a similar strategy? Proactive eNetworking Have you ever received an e-mail newsletter from one of your friends or professional contacts? This is the kind that say something like heres all the stuff going on in my life and mixes professional with personal information? I wrote about this in February and have since seen two more examples that I wanted to pass along. Has it made you mad to receive it (in other words, have you felt it was spam)? I actually love getting these (usually) monthly updates. Thanks to Mike Schaffner, the February You Get It winner of the month (!!), who recently become the CIO of a huge company in Houston (congrats on the successful transition Mike!!) I found two very cool newsletters. He got the idea from his buddy Gerry Fusco and I wanted to share them with you since they are so cool. This one is the holiday season letter: Dear Friends: I hope this message finds everyone in good health and having a great year. I have not sent out a communique since December, so I thought a current update would be timely. Activity in the Job Search arena seems to remain strong, both for recruiters who I have worked with here in Houston as well as those throughout the U.S. and with the Senior Managers group I co-lead at the Between Jobs Ministry here in Houston. Landings appear to be on the rise, too, from my view, and I am also seeing greater opportunities for myself of late. I will continue to work with many of you, sharing my contacts with you for positions you are trying to fill or to just pass along top-level candidates whom might be beneficial for you to know. To my non-job search friends, I wanted to include you in this communication as you have all helped me in some way. I did want to provide you with an update of my own search and my recent election to several C-level business development problem-solving organizations. Many of you are aware that, besides the Between jobs Ministry leadership, I have also taken on the Membership Chair responsibilities as a Board member of the local Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Growing membership, through the development of new marketing approaches, is a primary challenge of this position. Since my last broadcast, I have also been asked to join: Vistage the World’s largest CEO Membership Group, focusing on business and organizational problem-solving and new business development The Executive Council a Houston-based group of diverse business owners sharing similar values, trying to grow their market share C-Suite an In-Transition Alumni C-level networking group, in which I have played an integral role in defining this organization’s Mission Focus I am also a member of the Houston Strategic Forum. As most of you know, I am interested in a VP/ Director level Operations or Supply Chain position in a Manufacturing organization. I have had a number of senior level opportunities in Engineering and Technical Service in manufacturing businesses and 2-VP Operations positions in service-based industries, but these are not of interest. I have also been contacted by 3 retained search firms in the past 45 days on specific assignments that were/are potentially good fits. Finally, I have been preliminarily contacted on 2 different, 1-year turn-around assignments; one in California and one in Shanghai. I am interested in these if the responsibilities are diverse challenging. We will see if these opportunities develop any further. Recruiters, continue to feel free to contact me if you have client needs where my network may be of value to you and please continue to include me in your â€Å"candidates to contact† if a manufacturing company is looking to improve its earnings, customer relationships, supply chain effectiveness, process efficiencies or trying to develop a more effective operating organization of leaders. To the Rest of My Friends, thanks for your continued help and support. Continued Success, Gerry Fusco This is longer and more detailed than the February example. Lots of things to like here, and some room for improvement (perhaps more contact info in his signature?). Heres some things I like: He knows he is sending this to different types of people (job seekers, execs, employed folks, recruiters) and addresses them with specific content He lets ME know what hes up to You know how they say quantify results on your resume? This newsletter is great because it has specific titles, comapanies organizations and an I am interested in statement. Theres no question how I can help him and heres the best part he makes it easy for me! Instead of an open ended help me it has specifics that might jog my memory. His letter is warm. I can tell he is a networker and lives the givers gain stuff. I want to help him because (a) I know he is helping others, and (b) if I ever need him to help me hell be there. Im obviously a big fan of these newsletters. I have one (if youd like to get it shoot me your e-mail). If you have one please add me to your list. So, what do you think about Gerrys e-mail? Any negative comments on the style or idea? Any success stories using a similar strategy? Proactive eNetworking Have you ever received an e-mail newsletter from one of your friends or professional contacts? This is the kind that say something like heres all the stuff going on in my life and mixes professional with personal information? I wrote about this in February and have since seen two more examples that I wanted to pass along. Has it made you mad to receive it (in other words, have you felt it was spam)? I actually love getting these (usually) monthly updates. Thanks to Mike Schaffner, the February You Get It winner of the month (!!), who recently become the CIO of a huge company in Houston (congrats on the successful transition Mike!!) I found two very cool newsletters. He got the idea from his buddy Gerry Fusco and I wanted to share them with you since they are so cool. This one is the holiday season letter: Dear Friends: I hope this message finds everyone in good health and having a great year. I have not sent out a communique since December, so I thought a current update would be timely. Activity in the Job Search arena seems to remain strong, both for recruiters who I have worked with here in Houston as well as those throughout the U.S. and with the Senior Managers group I co-lead at the Between Jobs Ministry here in Houston. Landings appear to be on the rise, too, from my view, and I am also seeing greater opportunities for myself of late. I will continue to work with many of you, sharing my contacts with you for positions you are trying to fill or to just pass along top-level candidates whom might be beneficial for you to know. To my non-job search friends, I wanted to include you in this communication as you have all helped me in some way. I did want to provide you with an update of my own search and my recent election to several C-level business development problem-solving organizations. Many of you are aware that, besides the Between jobs Ministry leadership, I have also taken on the Membership Chair responsibilities as a Board member of the local Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Growing membership, through the development of new marketing approaches, is a primary challenge of this position. Since my last broadcast, I have also been asked to join: Vistage the World’s largest CEO Membership Group, focusing on business and organizational problem-solving and new business development The Executive Council a Houston-based group of diverse business owners sharing similar values, trying to grow their market share C-Suite an In-Transition Alumni C-level networking group, in which I have played an integral role in defining this organization’s Mission Focus I am also a member of the Houston Strategic Forum. As most of you know, I am interested in a VP/ Director level Operations or Supply Chain position in a Manufacturing organization. I have had a number of senior level opportunities in Engineering and Technical Service in manufacturing businesses and 2-VP Operations positions in service-based industries, but these are not of interest. I have also been contacted by 3 retained search firms in the past 45 days on specific assignments that were/are potentially good fits. Finally, I have been preliminarily contacted on 2 different, 1-year turn-around assignments; one in California and one in Shanghai. I am interested in these if the responsibilities are diverse challenging. We will see if these opportunities develop any further. Recruiters, continue to feel free to contact me if you have client needs where my network may be of value to you and please continue to include me in your â€Å"candidates to contact† if a manufacturing company is looking to improve its earnings, customer relationships, supply chain effectiveness, process efficiencies or trying to develop a more effective operating organization of leaders. To the Rest of My Friends, thanks for your continued help and support. Continued Success, Gerry Fusco This is longer and more detailed than the February example. Lots of things to like here, and some room for improvement (perhaps more contact info in his signature?). Heres some things I like: He knows he is sending this to different types of people (job seekers, execs, employed folks, recruiters) and addresses them with specific content He lets ME know what hes up to You know how they say quantify results on your resume? This newsletter is great because it has specific titles, comapanies organizations and an I am interested in statement. Theres no question how I can help him and heres the best part he makes it easy for me! Instead of an open ended help me it has specifics that might jog my memory. His letter is warm. I can tell he is a networker and lives the givers gain stuff. I want to help him because (a) I know he is helping others, and (b) if I ever need him to help me hell be there. Im obviously a big fan of these newsletters. I have one (if youd like to get it shoot me your e-mail). If you have one please add me to your list. So, what do you think about Gerrys e-mail? Any negative comments on the style or idea? Any success stories using a similar strategy?

How to Create a Successful Resume

How to Create a Successful ResumeA resume is something a person who wants to find a job should never neglect. Whether a person has two years of work experience or twenty, it doesn't matter. The information on the resume will determine whether a potential employer gets to read the person's complete background, including criminal record. A well written resume can be the difference between an interview and no interview.It is essential to have in one's arsenal a certain degree of skill to resume writing. It can be easy to gloss over a resume and end up sending it out for the first interview. Having a lot of practice at resume writing will go a long way toward making sure that the resume is not ignored. While an employer may not be particularly interested in the information on the resume, the employer's employees will be. Each potential employee should be sent a letter of interest or the person should be referred to the human resources department for more information.The most difficult pa rt of resume writing may be understanding the format and organization. Though there are many programs available to help the writer, some resumes may appear to be too disorganized. Many people complain that they can't find the important information on the resume and end up sending it out without having read it. To avoid this problem, it is best to read the entire resume carefully before sending it out.As with all resumes, a well-written resume should include every essential piece of information. It should tell what type of job the person is seeking, the date of the search and what position the person is applying for. The person's address, telephone number and e-mail address should also be listed in the resume. The same resume should include information about where the person lives, the type of car the person drives, other cars the person has owned and where the person works.When including information about the current residence of the person, make sure to provide as much information as possible. It is helpful to provide more information than what is required in order to inform the reader what the person expects in return for the resume. A person should indicate the year the person moved to the area and indicate when the person last took a vacation or went to see a movie. If the person takes time off from work, indicate that.When providing full name, always spell it correctly. Failure to do so is to read incorrectly and not get a job interview. Also include the first initial of the person's first name. In some cases, a person may prefer a middle initial to be used, but it is best to spell the first name correctly when doing so.Information about education should be included, but a person should also list a list of graduate degrees. All graduate degrees should be included unless the person is only a college graduate. Any special training a person has received should be noted as well. It is good to include any government experience a person has had on their resume as well.A resume should be an individualized document. It should tell a person what the person wants an employer to know about the person. The key to creating a well-written resume is to be as honest as possible. Some people are better at writing resumes than others, but a person who truly wants a job should find the best possible help in this process.

5 Tips for Finding a New Job

5 Tips for Finding a New Job Are you ready for a career change? Is your current position not challenging enough for you? Or, maybe you’re just entering the workforce for the first time. Whatever the reason may be, you may find that it’s time to polish your resume and perfect your cover letter because the job search is on. Finding a New Job Looking for a new job takes patience, but being well-prepared can make the process go faster and smoother. Ask yourself why you’re looking for a new position and make a list of 3-5 “must-haves” for your next job. It might not necessarily be a higher salary, but a better work environment, more vacation days, or a position with more responsibility. It’s good to know ahead of time what you’re look for before casting your net. Here are five tips to keep in mind when searching for a new job. 1) Network. Even if you aren’t on the active lookout, networking is important. It helps you connect with people in your industry and continue learning about new developments in your field. Plus, when you expand your professional network, you also open yourself up to the potential of different types of positions, some you may not have even considered before. To help boost your network, search your city for your alumni chapter and other business networking groups. Prior to attending an event, update your LinkedIn profile and also carry plenty of business cards with you. 2) Keep track of your job search expenses. Did you know that there are tax deductions you can claim that are part of your job hunt? Be aware that this will not apply to every type of job seeker, but you can check with an organization like Community Tax to learn if you are eligible to receive any of these types of benefits. Certain write-offs like transportation and production costs for your resume or advertising your services may be counted. Create a spreadsheet that lists all of your expenses and don’t forget to hang on to all your receipts. This may help on your taxes come April. 3) Do your research. Instead of only searching for jobs that are available, do some online digging about companies that you’d like to work for and investigate what kinds of positions they have open. Many companies may still accept a resume for a position not listed, so be ready to pitch yourself and your skills for why you’d be a valuable addition. This is a good tactic, especially if you’re not on a time limit in searching for a new job. Take a little more time and be choosy, if you can afford to do so. 4) Be active on social media. Make sure your social standing is a good representation for any potential employer. If your feeds are full of status updates not necessarily meant for professional eyes, make sure your profiles are set to private. However, it is to your benefit to stand out as an active member in your industry. Post helpful work-related articles and tips to your timeline, where appropriate, to show that you are engaged within the online community. Follow companies and brands that you admire and keep your eyes open for potential opportunities. 5) Be yourself. It sounds simple, but it can be all too easy to pump yourself up to fit into a position. Instead, take time to update your resume, know your skillset and what it is that makes you unique.   Be confident in what you have to offer. If you have minimal experience, think of what else might make you a good job candidate. Do you have a strong work ethic? What other types of challenges have you overcome? Don’t oversell yourself, but also don’t sell yourself short either. Job searching can feel like work itself, especially if you are still working a full-time job during the day. Track your progress with your job search. Keep tally of how many resumes you’re sending out and how many interviews you have secured. Don’t forget to follow-up with a thank you after every interview and take notes of what you can do to improve on your next one. It doesn’t hurt to check in with yourself every so often and decide if you are where you want to be career-wise. Even if you seek a promotion within your own company, it’s always a good idea to explore your options. Good luck! Share with us any tips you’ve found most helpful when looking for a new job.

Why Do Personality Tests Fail at Selection

Why Do Personality Tests Fail at Selection A newly released book on the history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has made wave for a round of press questioning the use of personality assessment for HR purposes. Time and again, these critiques tend to fall into one of three broad themes: the tests are biased and discriminatory; they aren’t relevant for the job, or they simply fail to predict performance. However, the questions raised by all these articles seem to make one common error: It’s difficult to distinguish scientifically proven, reliable tools from those that are poor quality. Contrary to this recent round of press, high-quality personality assessments do actually predict performance, and much better than traditional recruitment methods such as resumés, interviews, and even cognitive assessments. Personality quizzes and other psychometric tests are quite trendy at the moment, so inexpensive options are everywhere. Unfortunately, you also get what you pay for. A full 68% of European companies use assessments as part of the hiring process and evidence of validity and reliability is one of the most important factors when selecting a supplier. But in a flooded market, how can you know which assessments are actually effective? Looking at the validity and reliability of an assessment is a key way that quality tools stand out from the crowd. Validity can tell you the predictive ability of an assessment. It measures the correlation of one thing with another: the correlation of personality with job performance. In other words, validity is a measure of accuracy. Reliability, on the other hand, is a measure of consistency. It can tell you if the assessment can properly measure the same thing time and time again. For personality assessments, a valid tool will be able to tell you with a high degree of accuracy how well someone will perform in a particular job. Validity is measured with a coefficient between 0 and 1 (absolute value). The closer to one, the more accurate the predictive power of the assessment. A robust assessment tool, such as the Hogan Assessment suite (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) has a predictive validity of .54. Comparatively, structured interviewing of candidates has a predictive validity of only .18 â€" and yet, despite this, interviews remain the go-to method of selection around the world. To put this in another context, compare the effectiveness of personality assessments to other widely accepted correlations. For example, ibuprofen is one of the most popular pain medications in the world and yet the correlation between taking it and reducing pain is .14. The effect of a coronary bypass on survival rates produces a correlation of only .08. The use of allergy medications for relieving congestion is correlated at .11. The message is not that personality assessments are ineffective at predicting on-the-job performance. Rather, an assessment tool should be chosen with great care. Specifically, paying close attention to the following topics can help you choose a high-quality assessment tool: Validity and reliability â€" ask the vendor for information on the reliability and predictive validity of their assessments. These two things can tell you if the assessment is accurately and consistently measuring what they say it does. Scientific background â€" quality assessment tools should be heavily researched and built on a sound theoretical framework. If this information is not readily available, there’s a good chance the quality of that assessment is poor. Accordance with employment guidelines â€" many countries have employment guidelines to protect employees from discrimination. Any assessment used for recruitment purposes should demonstrate how they conform to those guidelines Predictive ability for job performance â€" often, assessments feature questions that measure identity, or self-perceptions of oneself, which can often be flawed. A better approach is to use objective measures of reputational factors that predict performance. Adaptability for different cultures/languages â€" be sure to find out if an assessment is adapted to your specific language and culture. Proper translation is important but not sufficient to account for all cultural differences. Adrian Furnham, internationally acclaimed management expert and Professor of Psychology at University College London emphasizes: There are two criteria for a good assessment: evidence of test validity and quality of feedback on questionnaire. It should be useful for the employer and the employee alike: it measures clearly what you need it to measure; it is clear and straightforward for the respondent; the test has considerable evidence of reliability and validity, and the employee gets rich and useful feedback. In my experience, the three Hogan measures (HPI, HDS and MVPI) are the ones that have proved to be the most effective, because of the above reasons. About the author:  Founded in 1987 by Drs. Joyce and Robert Hogan,  Hogan  has been leading the world in personality assessment and leadership development for over 30 years. It produced the first assessments to scientifically measure personality for business use. This, with its several notable innovations, has helped Hogan to become widely acknowledged in the academic and business community alike. Today, with products and services in 56 countries and 47 languages, what began as a small startup has evolved into the industry leader serving more than half of the Fortune 500.

Writing the Best Resume Cover Letter

Writing the Best Resume Cover LetterWriting the best resume cover letter is a skill that should be mastered. A well-written letter can make or break your chances of being called for an interview. There are many people who think that they can just put together an ad or letter and get it done.Writing the letter is the easy part. But hiring managers want to see that the resume includes their job skills, job responsibilities, and education. One thing you can do is make sure your letter includes all three of these things.To write the best resume cover letter, it is important to make sure that you have your cover letter written properly. Most people will use the same basic format when writing a cover letter. In this format you simply highlight your professional skills and education while describing your work experience.You will then talk about your background and education by including the job description that you are applying for. Your employment history will then be explained in this sec tion. Finally, you will tell the hiring manager what position you want to fill. This is where the cover letter truly shines.When you have the letter all written out, you will need to get it on paper. The first step in creating a cover letter is to identify the type of letter you want to create. In the case of a resume cover letter, you should choose the one that fits the job description you want to fill.If you want to include a professional resume cover letter, you should select a formal tone and flow. The more formal it is, the better your chances of getting it read. Using a formal style will make your letter appear more professional people always like a more professional look.However, if you want to create a softer type of cover letter, then you should use a conversational style. It is important to keep your voice light and to not get too serious in your letter. Also, make sure that you have all the information you need. For example, if you are looking for a job at McDonald's, you should include the McDonald's number, employment history, and education.If you use an informal style, however, you will need to include the job description and the job location that you are applying for. These are the information that you need to include so that your cover letter looks professional. Remember, the hiring manager wants to see that you have some experience working in that position. Be professional, but also be friendly.

36 Amazing Websites That Will Teach You Great New Skills! CareerMetis.com

36 Amazing Websites That Will Teach You Great New Skills! â€" CareerMetis.com Michelangelo at the age of 87 said, “I am still learning”. This shows that if you want to be creative in your life, you should never hesitate from learning something new. In this era, there’s no excuse to present for not being able to learn any new skills. Decades ago, we were limited to the premises of a library or a school but today the scenario is totally different.We have now zero percent restrictions in learning anything new, we can even learn a lot just with the help of the device we always carry in our pockets throughout the day i.e. the smartphone.evalWhether you are willing to get expert advice, wanted to learn a foreign language or even wanted to know the ways to start your own businessâ€" We have compiled a list of 35 ultimate websites that will remove all the bars between you and learning. And, the best part is that you can learn from these websites anywhere, anytime as per your convenience.Websites That Will Broaden Your General Knowledge!1.edXâ€" You can watch onl ine lectures from the world’s top different Universities2.Courseraâ€" Here you can find online courses that are curated by top educational institutions3.CreativeLIVEâ€" Catch out the online classes from premium instructors on the web4.Skillshareâ€" Find amazing and small courses focusing on real-life skills5.Udemyâ€" An open platform where everybody can learn everything taught by everyone6.Lyndaâ€" Get influenced and learn from different industry experts onlineeval7.Khan Academyâ€" Amazing online portal developed by Sal Khan where you can get detailed tutorials and hand-curated instructors on mathematics, science, business, and much more.Website That Will Make You Think Bigger!8.TEDâ€" Here you can watch presentations of most innovative thinkers and leaders of the world9.Big Thinkâ€" Learn about big ideas that are being discussed online10.The Big Knowâ€" Free online courses from the world’s top brandsWebsites That Could Help You To Learn Foreign Languages!eval11. Rype -You can a ttain private lessons with handpicked teachers for a flat monthly subscription12.Duolingoâ€" Make you able to learn basic vocabulary and grammar skills easily13.Memriseâ€" Builds vocabulary and enhances your language skills using interactive methods14.Learn a Language Challengeâ€" Learn 1,000 words in any language in just 100 days15.Lang-8â€" Meet, interact, and connect in a multi-lingual networkWebsites That Will Make You Programmer!16.Codeacademyâ€" Make you able to code by building your own projects17.Treehouseâ€" Hub of top courses to help you learn how to code18.Dashâ€" Learn from online tutorials on building awesome websites19.OneMonthâ€" You can learn the basics of programming in just one montheval20.liveedu.tvâ€" Experience live streaming with professional coders21.Platziâ€" Enhance your skills through the interactive transmission of coursesWebsites To Get The Expert’s Advice!22. Quoraâ€" The world’s most trusted Q A forum23. clarity.fmâ€" Gain 1-on-1 access to professi onals in business and other fields24. coach.meâ€" A tool that will track your habits in a communityeval25. Whaleâ€" Ask unexpected questions, and watch unexpected answers26. Wonderâ€" Read discussions with a futuristic and bold approachWebsites To Follow For Starting And Growing Your Own Business!27.How to Start a Startupâ€" Free online course and a guide on building a startup28.Startup Patternsâ€" Startup lessons broken into chunks29.Digital Garageâ€" Digital tutorials designed by Google30.Growth Hackersâ€" Community and a forum connecting the world’s best marketers31.inbound.prgâ€" Discussion forum for online marketers32./r/startupsâ€" Reddit forum where entrepreneurs share unique startup ideas and journeysWebsites That Will Level Up Your Brain!33.Spreederâ€" Make you able to read faster34.Lumosityâ€" Develop your mental agility in a gamed environment35.Calmâ€" Guided meditation on-demand36.The Happiness Projectâ€" Get daily lessons on how to become happierConclusionSo, what is your excuse for not learning?Go ahead, dive into any of the websites which are the best fit with your interest and try to make yourself skillful so that you could contribute not just to the society but can develop yourself financially even. Education and skills never go worthless and it will remain worthy till the end of your life.Are there any websites we have missed? Just comment below and let us know why we should add that website to our list of amazing websites that will teach you great new skills.

Jobvite Survey Reveals Social Networking is a Top Recruiting Strategy

Jobvite Survey Reveals Social Networking is a Top Recruiting Strategy According to the second annual Social Recruitment Survey conducted by Jobvite, (via Career Management Alliance), employers are recruiting several ways: employee referrals, professional online networks, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter; and the traditional sources, including search firms and job boards. The survey clearly shows a preference based on the quality of candidates and cost-effectiveness for employee referrals and professional social networks, to recruit candidates. Some highlights of the report: • 76% plan to invest more in employee referrals and 72% plan to invest more in recruiting through social networks • 80% of companies use or are planning to use social networking to find and attract candidates this year • 77% of respondents said they use social networks to reach passive candidates who are not actively seeking employment • 24% of candidates disclose their social networking presence when applying for a job.Use of Social Networks: • LinkedIn use gr ew from 80 percent in 2008 to 95 percent of respondents in 2009 and Facebook use grew from 36 percent in 2008 to 59 percent in 2009 • Twitter, ranked third with 42 percent of recruiters using the tool to source candidates • 66% of respondents reported that they had successfully hired a candidate who was identified or introduced through an online social network

Networking Using LinkedIn - Hallie Crawford

Networking Using LinkedIn Whenever I ask clients about networking, I can almost hear the groan in their voices. There are not many people I know who are great at networking. In fact, I find that many are like myself: shy, withdrawn, uncomfortable, and awkward. So if you are trying to expand your professional network and are looking for new opportunities, how do you use LinkedIn to do this without the awkward introductions or “unwanted” solicitations? It might be simpler than you think. Actually, it’s a matter of using some of the very features and benefits LinkedIn already offers. Join groups: If you are not already a member of a group, then I encourage you to look and join one. There are currently thousands of groups available that cover everything from schools, alumni, job and industry specific, job search groups, company specific groups, and more. As a group member you are part of a network of like-minded people. You can discuss topics of interest, ask questions, give advice, follow discussions, and possibly form friendships. You would be amazed how many people want to help when someone asks a question or has a problem. Your participation is a great way to build your network and increase views to your profile. 2. Build your list of recommendations: Don’t be ashamed to ask for recommendations from peers, managers, direct reports, clients, customers, and more. These recommendations help support your brand and validates your value proposition. Like references, these recommendations can provide the edge a reader needs to contact you for future opportunities. 3. Use the video and presentation features: Today’s modern marketing strategy uses videos and presentations to entice and engage views and you will find many more people are spending time looking and sharing these videos and presentations on many social media networks. In the same way, you can use this form of media to create a momentum that will definitely boost the number of visitors to your profile. Thank you to our resume expert, Jasmine Marchong, for this article and the resume tips.