What is YOUR Mission (Statement)

What is YOUR Mission (Statement) I got an e-mail from contest sponsor Louri Bollard today, asking me what my mission statement is. I cant come up with a brand statement without understanding what my mission is, can I? Ill share my ideas on this in a little bit, but for now Im wondering what YOUR mission statement was. Im thinking back to when I was employed, wondering what my personal mission statement would have been. Perhaps something like this: I want to have balance and purpose in my life, taking care of self and family while tending to work and social responsibilities. I work hard to get ahead financially, with wisdom and diligence so when I need to retire I can without worry. I want to do my best at my professional role and not have any regrets at what I may have accomplished. At the same time I will not slight my family. Now, for JibberJobber. I just went to my first and my latest business plan drafts, and couldnt find a real mission statement in either document. But thinking about it, heres what it comes down to: JibberJobbers mission is to provide a real, useful tool to the masses, helping them through job transition(s) and with their personal efforts to nurture relationships. JibberJobber should help level the playing field. By that, I mean that a job seeker seems to be at a huge disadvantage because they are in a position of want and need, and have less power than the job givers. HR and hiring managers have time and tools. Recruiters have time and tools. Both of these groups (usually) have income. A job seeker has a much higher sense of urgency getting back to me next week hurts, and next month might mean my car gets repod, or my house goes into foreclosure. JibberJobber doesnt fix the sense of urgency but it gives power to the job seeker, helping them manage information, track statuses, organize appointments, prioritize contacts and job postings. Because I dont have to scribble in a notebook, or use a homemade tracking spreadsheet, I can feel like the empowered professional that I am. JibberJobber should make you feel empowered. JibberJobber should make you effective in your job search and time management. JibberJobber should make you a valuable network connection, because you can know how to give back to your contacts. What is the mission of JibberJobber? To empower the individual in their career aspirations. Sure there is some business purpose with JibberJobber. But at the very core, this is what I work for. Individual empowerment. The business (aka, money) will follow. Thats my mission can you feel that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs What is YOUR Mission (Statement) I got an e-mail from contest sponsor Louri Bollard today, asking me what my mission statement is. I cant come up with a brand statement without understanding what my mission is, can I? Ill share my ideas on this in a little bit, but for now Im wondering what YOUR mission statement was. Im thinking back to when I was employed, wondering what my personal mission statement would have been. Perhaps something like this: I want to have balance and purpose in my life, taking care of self and family while tending to work and social responsibilities. I work hard to get ahead financially, with wisdom and diligence so when I need to retire I can without worry. I want to do my best at my professional role and not have any regrets at what I may have accomplished. At the same time I will not slight my family. Now, for JibberJobber. I just went to my first and my latest business plan drafts, and couldnt find a real mission statement in either document. But thinking about it, heres what it comes down to: JibberJobbers mission is to provide a real, useful tool to the masses, helping them through job transition(s) and with their personal efforts to nurture relationships. JibberJobber should help level the playing field. By that, I mean that a job seeker seems to be at a huge disadvantage because they are in a position of want and need, and have less power than the job givers. HR and hiring managers have time and tools. Recruiters have time and tools. Both of these groups (usually) have income. A job seeker has a much higher sense of urgency getting back to me next week hurts, and next month might mean my car gets repod, or my house goes into foreclosure. JibberJobber doesnt fix the sense of urgency but it gives power to the job seeker, helping them manage information, track statuses, organize appointments, prioritize contacts and job postings. Because I dont have to scribble in a notebook, or use a homemade tracking spreadsheet, I can feel like the empowered professional that I am. JibberJobber should make you feel empowered. JibberJobber should make you effective in your job search and time management. JibberJobber should make you a valuable network connection, because you can know how to give back to your contacts. What is the mission of JibberJobber? To empower the individual in their career aspirations. Sure there is some business purpose with JibberJobber. But at the very core, this is what I work for. Individual empowerment. The business (aka, money) will follow. Thats my mission can you feel that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs What is YOUR Mission (Statement) I got an e-mail from contest sponsor Louri Bollard today, asking me what my mission statement is. I cant come up with a brand statement without understanding what my mission is, can I? Ill share my ideas on this in a little bit, but for now Im wondering what YOUR mission statement was. Im thinking back to when I was employed, wondering what my personal mission statement would have been. Perhaps something like this: I want to have balance and purpose in my life, taking care of self and family while tending to work and social responsibilities. I work hard to get ahead financially, with wisdom and diligence so when I need to retire I can without worry. I want to do my best at my professional role and not have any regrets at what I may have accomplished. At the same time I will not slight my family. Now, for JibberJobber. I just went to my first and my latest business plan drafts, and couldnt find a real mission statement in either document. But thinking about it, heres what it comes down to: JibberJobbers mission is to provide a real, useful tool to the masses, helping them through job transition(s) and with their personal efforts to nurture relationships. JibberJobber should help level the playing field. By that, I mean that a job seeker seems to be at a huge disadvantage because they are in a position of want and need, and have less power than the job givers. HR and hiring managers have time and tools. Recruiters have time and tools. Both of these groups (usually) have income. A job seeker has a much higher sense of urgency getting back to me next week hurts, and next month might mean my car gets repod, or my house goes into foreclosure. JibberJobber doesnt fix the sense of urgency but it gives power to the job seeker, helping them manage information, track statuses, organize appointments, prioritize contacts and job postings. Because I dont have to scribble in a notebook, or use a homemade tracking spreadsheet, I can feel like the empowered professional that I am. JibberJobber should make you feel empowered. JibberJobber should make you effective in your job search and time management. JibberJobber should make you a valuable network connection, because you can know how to give back to your contacts. What is the mission of JibberJobber? To empower the individual in their career aspirations. Sure there is some business purpose with JibberJobber. But at the very core, this is what I work for. Individual empowerment. The business (aka, money) will follow. Thats my mission can you feel that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs What is YOUR Mission (Statement) I got an e-mail from contest sponsor Louri Bollard today, asking me what my mission statement is. I cant come up with a brand statement without understanding what my mission is, can I? Ill share my ideas on this in a little bit, but for now Im wondering what YOUR mission statement was. Im thinking back to when I was employed, wondering what my personal mission statement would have been. Perhaps something like this: I want to have balance and purpose in my life, taking care of self and family while tending to work and social responsibilities. I work hard to get ahead financially, with wisdom and diligence so when I need to retire I can without worry. I want to do my best at my professional role and not have any regrets at what I may have accomplished. At the same time I will not slight my family. Now, for JibberJobber. I just went to my first and my latest business plan drafts, and couldnt find a real mission statement in either document. But thinking about it, heres what it comes down to: JibberJobbers mission is to provide a real, useful tool to the masses, helping them through job transition(s) and with their personal efforts to nurture relationships. JibberJobber should help level the playing field. By that, I mean that a job seeker seems to be at a huge disadvantage because they are in a position of want and need, and have less power than the job givers. HR and hiring managers have time and tools. Recruiters have time and tools. Both of these groups (usually) have income. A job seeker has a much higher sense of urgency getting back to me next week hurts, and next month might mean my car gets repod, or my house goes into foreclosure. JibberJobber doesnt fix the sense of urgency but it gives power to the job seeker, helping them manage information, track statuses, organize appointments, prioritize contacts and job postings. Because I dont have to scribble in a notebook, or use a homemade tracking spreadsheet, I can feel like the empowered professional that I am. JibberJobber should make you feel empowered. JibberJobber should make you effective in your job search and time management. JibberJobber should make you a valuable network connection, because you can know how to give back to your contacts. What is the mission of JibberJobber? To empower the individual in their career aspirations. Sure there is some business purpose with JibberJobber. But at the very core, this is what I work for. Individual empowerment. The business (aka, money) will follow. Thats my mission can you feel that? This contest is sponsored by: JibberJobber, of course! Deb Dib Personal Branding Expert for Senior Executives Walter Akana Career and Life Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Megan Fitzgerald Expatriate Career and Personal Branding Expert Louri Russel Boilard Executive Resume Writer and Career Psychologist/Counselor Makini Harvey Career and Resume expert An anonymous corporate sponsor donating The Planet Earth DVD Set Mark Hovind Job Bait: The #1 Way to Land 6 and 7 Figure Jobs

Resume Writing Tips - Write a Resume With a Focus on Your Goals

Resume Writing Tips - Write a Resume With a Focus on Your GoalsWriting a resume is no easy task; in fact it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do, which is why a lot of people don't even bother to try. But if you really want to get the job you want, then you need to write a resume that tells the employer just how great you are and just what skills you have.You could also hire a professional resume writer to do this for you. But you should know that they charge a little bit more money for their services. Because of this, I think it is better to learn some resume writing tips on your own, so that you can make a great resume.When I first started learning about resumes, I used to think that a resume is supposed to have a lot of content, a lot of information. And when I say content, I mean you will have to write down your education, your previous job experiences, hobbies, and all of your achievements. And if you are one of those writers who are in the habit of writi ng in the third person, you know what I mean. Since I am not one of those people, I realized that the first two paragraphs of my resume were crucial.The first paragraph of my resume is the part that will show the employer my real goal for getting the job. That is my goal as a human being. It's what I am trying to accomplish in life. And that's why my resume needs to be short and sweet.A lot of people out there always complain about the fact that they are too formal and I have even heard them complain about different experiences and values. They want their resumes to be very unique and focus on what they are really about.When you are writing your resume needs to tell the employer who you are and what you are all about. It should be what you really are; what you are doing now; and what you are going to do in the future.Remember that in the first paragraph of your resume you need to focus on your current job. I have even heard some people say that they do not even have a current job. S o they cannot write a resume that focuses on their current job.These are some resume writing tips that will help you focus on your goals for getting the job you want. What you will be looking for is an outline of your goals. When you have an outline of your goals, you will be able to write a resume that will tell the hiring manager your true intentions.

Tips Worth Considering While Traveling To Europe

Tips Worth Considering While Traveling To Europe If you have decided to do some traveling to Europe this year, this article should help you to get the most from your holiday. We have packed in some awesome tips that each traveler should follow in order to have a safe and memorable trip. Local language No matter how widely English is spoken, you will always get better service if you take the time to learn the local lingo. Countries such as France, Spain and Germany will be far more enjoyable if you can understand the hosts and even those menus will be far more appealing. You will also get a lot more smiles for your efforts and you may even surprise yourself with your skills. The point is that language is a way into learning about the fascinating culture that Europe has to offer. YouTube is a great source for teaching yourself these languages and you can’t go wrong with some evening classes. Medical cover Nobody likes the idea of having an accident on holiday but it does happen. If you are not adequately covered by travel insurance, the pain of the accident could pale in comparison compared to the cost of your hospital stay. Thankfully, here in the UK we can get E111 cover that provides an excellent level of care whilst travelling within the EU. Essentially, without any extra cost, you will receive the same care as the residents of the country that you are visiting. You will need to apply for an e111 application before you leave the UK but it is a very easy process that can be done in several minutes. It is advisable to still get travel insurance cover though and this will compliment your E111 card. Research Before visiting Europe, it also pays dividends to do some research on your intended destination. There are some brilliant sources of information on the internet and you will find the trip so much more fun if you have an idea about where you are visiting. You may learn about some cool festivals and also about the weather and type of food that is available. Hotels will usually have international dishes on offer but isn’t it more fun to actually see the real country? Passports Always check that your passports are in date and if they expire less than 6 months before your trip, you will need to apply for new ones well in advance. Remember it can take up to a month for passport renewal stay organised to avoid any disappointment. It is also a wise idea to take photocopies of your passport because you don’t want to be in a position where you lose this valuable document when overseas. Respect It is also worth noting that you show respect to your host countries and that applies doubly to the local police force. You never know when you may need their help and try to be as cooperative as possible when speaking to them. Please enjoy your next trip to Europe and we do hope that you can follow some of these tips to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible.  

A Teachers Perspective Career Advice I Wish I Would Have Followed

A Teachers Perspective Career Advice I Wish I Would Have Followed Although I enjoy my job as a teacher, sometimes I wonder what else I could have done with my life. I suppose that’s why I also started a website for teachers; there has always been a part of me that wished for another career path. Before, during and even after college, I was given a lot of career advice from my family and mentors. Most of that advice was ignored, because it would have required me to take a great leap of faith. My confidence wasn’t as strong then as it is now. We all know the phrase, “I wish I would have known then what I know now.” I still regret not believing in my abilities or seeking my true passions in life. Instead, I took the “safe route” in college and earned my teaching degree but I think if had I taken the following advice to heart, I may have chosen a completely different career path: A tough teacher never has a goal of failing all his/her students. They are only simply trying to spur discussion and make you stronger student. (I dropped out of several science and math courses, because I believed I wasn’t smart enough for the coursework). A very cliché but true saying; never take into consideration what other people think or say about you. (I didn’t choose certain majors that I had a passion for because of negative comments from friends and family). Get to know your teachers; they could help you network with potential employers. The only person concerned about your failures or success is you, so make light of your failures and take success very seriously. Start using your college’s career center on the first day of your freshman year. Join a club, sorority/fraternity or other organization, because networking begins in college. If the job posting says “no office visits or phone calls, please,” visit the office and call them on the phone. If I would have lived my college years by this advice, the experience would have been more rewarding and empowering. However, there aren’t many do-overs in life, so all I can offer now is guidance for those who are currently in college and those who have recently graduated. May you take full advantage of all the opportunities presented to you and find your best career path!

Tips For Writing a Career-Oriented Resume

Tips For Writing a Career-Oriented ResumeFiling your own employment paperwork and fees for writing a resume for college admissions can be easy and convenient. However, they are difficult to do if you are a student with no prior work experience. This is where the career-oriented resume comes in. Here are some tips for writing a career-oriented resume.There are various kinds of employers who will hire you. Some of them will pay you, some will not. Each will need to be handled differently. Some companies do not have very strict guidelines when it comes to employment fees. Others require payment and may send an invoice to you, which you should pay immediately.The first thing that you should consider when preparing for an interview is your credibility and how it affects your job candidates. You can come up with a professional resume, but you also have to be prepared for the unexpected, whether you are paid or not. Make sure that you are well-informed on the pay and fees for writing a resu me for college admissions.Your education and academic records are important, but it does not necessarily mean that you are prepared for the company that will be hiring you or the job that you are applying for. If you have a difficult time with academics, you may want to reconsider a university or college education. This may be a factor in deciding whether or not you are capable of succeeding in the field. Good grades will be reflected on your application. However, do not take that as an excuse for not being prepared.A work experience will help your chances of getting hired more than academic qualifications. You can prove your competence in terms of the specific job that you are applying for. An example would be to mention that you are qualified for this job because you worked for the company that you are interviewing for. You must be completely honest, since your previous employer may take notice of your past mistakes. Work experience also helps to demonstrate that you have the righ t personality for the job.First, you should put in writing the name of the company that you want to work for. You should also put down the address and telephone number. If you want, you can also put down the contact information of the person that will be your supervisor. In this way, you can avoid being confused as to who will be in charge of your activities.You should also ask for the employer's requirements. This includes documents like the work ethics and training requirements, time management, and the amount of overtime that they require. You will need to include a letter of reference that includes the employer's contact information. This is especially important if you are going to be working at home while you are still studying.Finally, there are a few things that you can use to get prepared. You can take courses that will give you necessary background knowledge, learn how to write a resume, and prepare for interviews. All of these are essential and can help you in choosing the best company for yourself.

Photo Opportunities Starting Your Photography Career - CareerMetis.com

Photo Opportunities Starting Your Photography Career Photo Credit- Pexels.comIf you have decided to take a path in a creative sector, there are many options out there for you. The work of a photographer can be demanding, complex and extremely rewarding.evalLike many creative careers, there is no one way to getting into work as a photographer. It comes down to one question that you can ask yourself, what is your passion?Do you like to take photography portraits? Or do you like to capture life as it happens? Or sports photography, nature photography, wildlife photography, the list goes on. But what are the basics of getting into photography, and how do you make a living from it?1. Getting The Right EducationevalWhile you don’t necessarily have to have taken an official course in photography, a degree in an art or media related subject does look good on your CV, especially if you are hoping to work with a company as their in-house photographer Also important is the use of cameralenses for portrait photography.The way we use computers fo r everything now has spilled into photography, and the days of developing film are slowly becoming a thing of the past, mainly because of the expense.It is a lot cheaper to invest in a computer and a photo editing software package, but a detailed list of equipment you need is here.3. Finding WorkThe nature of the freelance photographer is one with many peaks and troughs. The work of a freelancer means that one month you will be inundated with work, and the next you will be left twiddling your thumbs.evalThere are small jobs that you can do to get you from A to B, such as a nightclub photographer, where you are going around the clubs photographing parties and people, but the nature of the work means that it is unsociable hours.You can earn money by working with a photography studio that does family portraits. This is big business, and it pays very well. A lot of photographers who tire of the freelance lifestyle find themselves in this line of work, and it provides a nice balance of a regular paycheck with creative choices in your work.If you are aiming to make a go of being a freelance photographer, there are many freelance sites that you can apply for work on. It is a way to build up your portfolio, and good feedback puts you in line for more work.The Life Of A PhotographerIt is an incredibly exciting and diverse career. One day you could be working in the jungle, and the next you could be freelancing for a newspaper taking pictures of a local sports game.The nature of being a freelancer means that when the offers are there, you have to take them up, which means that as time goes on, you will continue to expand your photography style and “learn on the job” a lot of the time.After a while, if you find that you have the know-how to make a sale of your work, you could either start to put on exhibitions of your work, or you could start up a business of your own, either by selling photos you have taken to publications, like newspapers or websites, or you may fi nd that doing wedding photography by day and action photography by night gives you the balance in earning a stable income while still igniting that creative spark.

How To Land Your Dream Job

How To Land Your Dream Job Many people have dream jobs that they would love to have but few people actually get around to making it happen. Of course, there are many ways to achieve your dreams if you are willing to put the effort in, so we have put together some tips for those who want to try. Keep reading if you’d like to land your dream job and want to find out more. Do Your Research The first thing that you need to do if you want to land your dream job is to research that field. Doing research is very important because it tells you more about the job, the sort of things that you would be doing day-to-day and the sort of people that you would be working with. If you spend some time doing research, you might get some more insight on how to get into this field. Practice Your Interview Skills If you are going to get your dream job, then you are probably going to have to have an interview. It is very important that you spend some time practising your interview skills if you want to land the job. You’ll likely find samples of interview questions online which you should use to practice. Ask a friend to do some practice interviews with you to build your confidence. Go To Grad School One of the best ways that you can land your dream job is to get some more qualifications by going to grad school. This will set you apart from the competition and you should be able to land it when you graduate. To go to grad school, you’ll need to take the GRE or the relevant test so make sure to prepare for this carefully using a prep course like those that have been reviewed in the following article: www.testprepselect.com/best-gre-test-prep-course. Network Networking can be a very effective way of meeting people in different industries and making contacts in other businesses. If you want to land your dream job, then you should think about trying networking. You’ll find that there will be plenty of networking events in your local area so make sure to look out for them and try this out. Job Shadow Job shadowing is a great way of landing your dream job as you can get experience in the field and watch what others do. When you shadow someone, you will be able to decide if this is really your dream job or not. You can also make valuable contacts and maybe even find yourself in the same position in that company one day. Go For It Your dream job is something which you want so you need to make sure that you put the effort in. You won’t just get it by applying, you need to think about networking, researching and nailing that interview. Consider going to grad school if you think it would improve your chances of landing your dream job. Be confident and soon you’ll be living the dream!

Tough (Question) Tuesday What can you take less seriously

Tough (Question) Tuesday What can you take less seriously In Case Of Emergency Breakdance, originally uploaded by mooosh miso funky, found via kind over matter This is genius, made me think of the juxtaposition (SAT word!) between emergency breakdance. For me, its In case of emergency, freak out / yell / pick your fingers / cry / turn into Scary Spice. But if I think of it as, Hey! Its an emergency time to breakdance! then I might actually, uh, look forward to the emergency. I think I just blew my own mind. So, this weeks question gotta be: What can you take less seriously? Join me in the comments to commit to make something more playful. It doesnt mean its not important or serious, it just means that you can rephrase it to make it a bit (just a bit!) more joyful. Or silly. Or fun. Live a little, will ya?