Do Jobseekers Prefer Job Boards to LinkedIn and Google

Do Jobseekers Prefer Job Boards to LinkedIn and Google A new study from  Millennial Branding and Beyond.com looks at how Baby Boomers, Generation X Y use social media and other tools for their job search. 5,268 job seekers were surveyed total, including 742 Gen Y (18-29 year olds), 1,676 Gen X (30-47) and 2,850 Baby Boomers (48-67). Highlights: All generations are spending almost all of their time job searching online instead of offline, spending between 5 and 20 hours per week searching and still favor job boards  as their top resource. Gen Y is more optimistic about finding a job, values workplace flexibility and intends to go back to school instead of continuing their search over older generations. Gen X values job security and has suffered more stress and frustration due to unemployment relative to others. More Boomers use social networks in their job search over Gen X and Gen Y and they turn to LinkedIn first, while the other generations turn to Google/Google+. The most surprising statistic was that Boomers are using the internet as well as social networks more in their job search than younger generations, says Dan Schawbel of Millennial Branding. Since Boomers are out of work longer and understand the fundamentals of networking, they are going to LinkedIn in order to find new opportunities. RELATED: How Generation Y Use Facebook for Professional Networking Image source: CIO

Be Kind to Yourself

Be Kind to Yourself Most of us were raised believing that being kind to others is important. Are you kind to yourself too? Being kind to yourself doesn’t mean spending lots of money on new shoes or fancy jewelry though if you can afford it, be my guest. I love a pair of fancy shoes as much as the next woman! Being kind to yourself is about doing the little things that make you feel strong and composed  in the long run. Time to Relax Whether it’s hot baths, curling up with a good book, or going for a long run, make time for whatever it takes for you to really relax. Down time lets your brain recover from the rest of your busy life, anchor new learnings and think about challenges in a new way. It also helps your body to let go of stress, whether mental stress from a tough day, or physical stress from hunching your shoulders in front of the computer. Delicious, Healthy Food Good food doesn’t have to mean expensive organics or huge slabs of beef. It means fueling your body’s engine with nutritious food that tastes good. Eat your fresh vegetables, get a variety of textures and flavors into your meals. Try different recipes. Even novice cooks can find great recipes online. I love many of Jamie Oliver’s short-time meals and Donna Hay’s recipes. Eat when you’re hungry, savor every bite, and stop when youre full. Have that occasional treat â€" ice cream, chocolate, cheese, whatever gives you that little ‘yum rush.’ It’s about pleasure, not dieting. Sleep A good night’s sleep is the foundation of your day. Get enough (it’s more than you think), and do it in a comfortable bedroom. Soft sheets, soft pjs, a regular bedtime and wakeup time, a nap if you need one. These are the stuff of rest. Far better than burning the midnight oil and crashing on the weekend. You’ll never make it up, and you’ll have tired skin and bags under your  eyes. Friendship Make room for good times with friends and family. Do whatever brings you together: talking, short trips, a walk in the park, working in the garden, seeing movies. Laughter and friendship are good for your health. Fill your memories with good times that you can go back to when you need a smile. I remember helping friends move house, parties, ski days, weekend getaways and baking experiments that didn’t always work out. When I need a smile, there’s always something good to remember! Give Yourself a Break We’re always very quick to see our own failures: the task that wasn’t finished on time, the plants that died, the meal that wasn’t perfect. Relax! Life happens. Put it in context: if it won’t be important in 5 years, why waste 5 minutes being upset about it now? Life’s minor ‘disasters’ can lead to great memories too: have you ever discovered a beautiful setting or delicious restaurant after getting lost?    Embrace these adventures, and take it easy on yourself when things don’t go exactly as planned. Simple pleasures are still among the best: easy, inexpensive, and fulfilling. They help you escape life’s hamster wheel of ‘must do’s’. So call your friend and take a walk this evening, have a long bath tomorrow, literally stop and smell the flowers (or the cupcakes). Be kind to yourself! . Main image credit.

Find My Profession Mike Podestos Fake Reviews Other Claims

Find My Profession â€" Mike Podestos Fake Reviews Other Claims Beginning in February 2018, Mike Podesto, owner of a Parker, Colorado   resume writing firm (see findmyprofession.com), started writing reviews that troll hundreds of professional resume writers, including me.  Mike PodestoMike is a 27-year-old Internet marketer who sells resume services to people looking for jobs. Hes not one of my clients or a business associate in any way.Mike Podestos Reviews on FindMyProfession.comMike has attacked/tried to divert business from U.S., Canadian, Australian, Asian, and European resume writing services and resume writers. His actions include:Inaccurate, negative descriptions of resume writing services.Fake one-star reviews of companies he regards as competitors.Libelous accusations regarding those companies.Fake five-star reviews of his own company on Trustpilot and other third-party review sites.Responses to Mikes BehaviorIn 2019, the Better Business Bureau asked Mike to substantiate or remove his claims from his website and other locations. They t hen censured him when he didnt take action. As a result, he has now:Removed some of his fake reviews from third-party sites.Added a link to an advertising disclosure on some of the reviews on his website, findmyprofession.com. However, he doesnt disclose hs egregious conflicts of interest on the face of his reviews.Beyond the BBB, as different organizations have become aware of his behavior, they have restricted his ability to post on their sites. Mike now appears to be mostly constrained to posting his attacks on competitors to his website, findmyprofession.com.In addition, in April 2019, one of the subjects of Mikes harassment filed suit against him. The federal court proceeding alleged libel, libel per se, deceptive or unfair conduct, and material misrepresentation. During the course of the suit, which appears to have been settled via mediation, he admitted to many of the allegations.The 10 Best Resume Writers Mike Podestos findmyprofession.com website currently contains reviews of the 10 best resume writers in multiple cities and regions:Allentown, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Bridgeport, Buffalo, Calgary, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edmonton, El Paso, Ft. Worth, Grand Rapids, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Providence, Richmond, Sacramento, St. Louis,   Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tampa, Toronto, Tucson, Vancouver, Ventura, Virginia Beach, Washington, D.C., and Winnipeg.Mike doesnt appear to have hired any of the reviewed resume writers, yet he publishes negative, frequently inaccurate information about working with them.Beyond that, he rates his company, which he runs from home in a Denver suburb, as the #1 resume writing company in each of t he cities listed above.The 10 Best Resume Writing Services in AmericaIn addition, he has rated his company as the best resume writing service in all of America and several large states. You can see these articles on findmyprofession.com:10 Best Resume Writers in America10 Best Resume Writing Services in CaliforniaThe Best Resume Writing Services in TexasThe Best Resume Writing Services in Florida10 Best Resume Writing Services in OhioThe 10 Best Resume Writers in India Australia + ParisYes, you read that correctly. He ranks his company as the best resume writer in India. As the crow flies, its 7,700 miles from Denver to Dehli.Moreover, he rates his company, mostly an ever-changing mix of outsourced, contract writers, as the best resume writer in Australia. Denver to Sydney is 8,325 miles.He also recently started touting his company as the best resume writer in Paris [insert Gallic shrug].The 10 Best Executive Resume WritersBeyond his geographic claims, Mike has also written posts n aming his company the best executive resume writing service. He followed that with multiple posts claiming to be the best C-level resume writer, the best CEO resume writer, and the best CXO (fill in the X) resume writer.The Best Way to Find a Resume WriterIf you want to find the best resume writer for you, Ive written a guide that walks you through how to do it. I describe two approaches, one easy and one that requires a little more effort, to find a resume writer who will meet your unique needs.I dont recommend specific companies or writers because I dont have the information about you I would need to make a helpful referral.The Best Career CoachForging new ground, in March 2019 Mike started proclaiming his company the best career coach in several cities. None of the people on his LinkedIn employee list have coaching certifications.The 10 Best Executive Search FirmsMike has also declared his company, a B2C job search company, the best executive recruiting firm in America.Youre bett er off relying on Hunt Scanlon, the leading executive search media outlet, for that opinion. I like their independent, authoritatively researched list of the Top 50 Recruiters.Unsurprisingly, theres no mention of Mikes company and no link to findmyprofession.com on Hunt Scanlons list.Will Mike Podestos Reviews Continue to Expand?Will Mike continue to write reviews on findmyprofession.com that claim hes the best resume writer,   best career coach, and best executive recruiter in cities and countries around the world?I hope not. Those are deceptive reviews designed to game the Google algorithm.   They divert traffic looking for a geographically or functionally specialized resume writer or coach and executive recruiters to a 27-year-old who cant, by his admission, find a good job for himself.That person is a few years out of Fresno State and spent less than a year recruiting junior software developers before proclaiming himself a career expert.The Benefits of Being Trolled by Mike Pode stoRegardless of what becomes of Mike and his marketing practices, I have found a bright side to being trolled. Ive:Learned a lot about white hat (OK with Google) and black hat (not OK with Google ) search engine optimization techniques.Been motivated to fine-tune my blog and its SEO, in a Google-approved way, to make it more effective.Confirmed I have many friends in the careers community and made some new ones.Good Luck? Bad Luck? Who Knows?Being trolled turns out to be like the old farmer story, Good luck? Bad Luck? Who knows?If you would like to see valid, verifiable reviews of my executive resume writing service, written by my clients, please click here or visit my LinkedIn profile.

Glamour, The Free Resume Template of The Week

Glamour, The Free Resume Template of The Week Glamour, The Free Resume Template of The Week Should ‘glamour’ be the first word that comes to mind when a potential employer sees your resume? The answer could be, yes! If you are in an art or design field, this could be beneficial to you. The same is true if you work in the fashion industry as a retail salesperson or manager. Even some performers can benefit from leaving the impression that they are truly glamorous. After all, if you are fabulous, your resume should reflect that. Don’t risk using a standard, boring resume. Hiring managers see dozens of those each day. Instead, choose a resume template that makes you stand out as a candidate. Try this one out for free or check out other creative resume designs!In either case, all you have to do is pick a template you like and download it for free. Once that’s done, you are able to customize it with your personal information. File size: 166 KB Format: .docx Downloaded 2,225 times License: Free, personal use only. Please read the license terms for resources. Download previous article How To Structure Your Job Searching Activities next article Is It Wise to Be Yourself During Your Job Interview? you might also likeThe Freelancers Resume Creative Resume Template for Independent Workers

Creating Resume for a Job Search

Creating Resume for a Job SearchCreating resume is important, but doing the wrong thing will get you nowhere. So make sure that you have a thorough understanding of the different ways you can create a resume to give yourself the best opportunity for employment. Here are some things you should look for.Firstly, always try to put emphasis on the most important aspects of your resume. Try to keep your resume very professional, but simple, and organize. Just make sure that it is clear and concise.The most important things in a resume are your contact details, education and experience. You can put them as bullet points in your resume. Do not repeat them. Try to break them down into sections and list them in order of importance.The next step to consider is your color scheme. Make sure you choose a style that matches your environment. It could be either monochromatic or colored.Your header and the list of your work are vital too. Your resume needs to be short and to the point but still info rmative and eye-catching. It is better to have two bullet points than one.Try to avoid using all caps in your resume. Your resume should be easy to read and easy to follow. Use words that will make your resume easily understandable. That is why using all caps is something you should avoid.You also need to consider the most important elements of your resume: job history and qualifications. Always highlight these. Also, make sure that your resume is easy to read and searchable. Try to make your resume like a book that anyone can read and understand easily.You can continue to make your resume more professional, but it is important that you do some things that are professional as well. Also, avoid putting your social security number on your resume. Finally, there are some great software applications for creating resumes that are user friendly and effective.

Inauguration 2009 the Web 2.0 Way

Inauguration 2009 the Web 2.0 Way A friend told me a touching story today about going shopping with his Mom on January 20, 1969, when he was 8 years old, and stopping by a local appliance store to catch Nixons inaugural address along with other people in the neighborhood. Today, 40 years later, he returned to the same location and watched Obamas inaugural address at the Circuit City, right across the street from that long gone appliance store. I think it has always been the case that people want to connect with other people during historic moments such as these and there were ample examples of people gathering today in Times Square and other hubs across the nation. My community of choice for this inaugural address was web-based. I jumped back and forth between  Twitter,  Twemes,  Facebook,  CNN, MSN, AOL, and The New York Times online while surfing the various television stations to check out how the event was playing out on the major stations. I was able to pick up on snippets of everyones online conversationsthe ho pes, the skepticism, the humorfrom people all over the world. It was a truely amazing experience. According to  Mashable, 3,000 people commented on the Facebook CNN feed per minute and millions of people logged into Facebook during the broadcast. The experience reminded me once again of the breathtaking potential of all that is Web 2.0 and the incredible conversations that can occur online to bridge geography, culture, professions, industries, and social standing. The web really is a great equalizer and a great way to build community. And community is what you need to drive a strong career management strategy. Stay connected online and have meaningful conversations about topics you are knowledgeable and passionate about. The web is the 21st century global water cooler, barber shop, coffee shop, and appliance store all rolled into one. Make sure you are not left out of the conversation.

4 Types of Work Friends That Keep You Sane - Cubicle Chic

4 Types of Work Friends That Keep You Sane - Cubicle Chic 4 Types of Work Friends That Keep You Sane Corporate Life, Personal Development June 22, 2018 10 CommentsNo one knows better than Michael Scott about the importance of friendships! Friends joke with one another, right? (Maybe not so much about each other’s financial situation and mother’s health…) What we do know is that humor is the penicillin for all bad situations.It’s especially important for the workplace. Between delivering results, meeting goals, getting along with unpleasant coworkers (or even worse, bosses), we don’t often leave a whole lot of mental energy to check on our sanity. Having the right kind of friends is the quickest way to maintain sanity in the work life. In today’s post, we will talk about the 4 types of friends that help you stay happy and sane at work.Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.  Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.4 types of friends that help you st ay happy and sane at work.  The fellow victimWhatever hardship, whoever the villain, when you spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at any place, there will be times and people that make you wish you weren’t there. Whether be it a last-minute project lands on your place because no one wanted to touch it, a grumpy co-worker that has no boundary and holds your ears hostage for conversations you do not wish to have, or a sadistic boss that has no respect for your time…these are times when it makes things so much better if someone else is suffering with you. It’s not as much that the other person is also suffering, but that you aren’t alone in dealing with this misfortune.You see, trying to explain what’s going on at work to someone else, such as a significant other, a family member, or a close friend, is like trying to sing a song through humming â€" it takes someone familiar with the issues to get it 100%. If you have a fellow coworker is going through the same exact issues as you are, a comradery automatically forms, and you have an instant alliance. That alone sometimes is the key to reducing perceived pain and difficulty caused by a particular work situation.The sarcastic bitchAlong the same line as having a fellow victim, you need a sarcastic friend who isn’t afraid of being a bitch sometimes (towards your common enemy, not you). I should caveat this by saying that this has to be a sarcastic bitch who has a lot of empathy. This whole dynamic works based on her/his understanding of your situation and willingness (or natural tendency) to bitch at what/who is causing you pain at work. Simply put, this person is an active practitioner of empathy. We all know how venting works and it’s most effective when someone else is not only agreeing but chiming in. It’s also proven in studies that empathy in the workplace makes us happier and more productive.The strategic mentorIf having the first two kinds of friends is how you deal with adverse situations pas sively, the strategic mentor is how you deal with the situations proactively. Once you’ve vented and moved on from the heat of the moment, it’s time to think about how to prevent the situation from occurring again, or how to deal with it better next time. Sure, more likely than not, what is within your power to improve the situation may be minimal, but this is where a strategic mentor comes in. A strategic mentor is, hopefully, someone a bit more seasoned than you are in the workforce, knows you well, has your benefit at heart, and isn’t afraid to tell you the truth. You need this person to analyze the situation for you with as little bias as possible. The best outcome in talking to a strategic mentor about an adverse situation at work is that you come out of it 1) feeling less bitter because you know you’re not at fault, or 2) feeling secure and comfortable in knowing how to prevent the situation again or how you need to improve in order to avoid such an event from happenin g again.Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.  Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.  Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.The cat/dog lover or bearer of good foodThere are a few things in life that put you in instant nirvana. Puppies, kittens, and good food are three of such things. Studies have shown that looking at puppies and kitten actually lowers blood pressure. If you’re a cat lover and you happen to have a coworker who is also a cat lover, the cat talk is so therapeutic on an otherwise busy and stressful workday. The occasional cute puppy/kitten GIFs that come through your email may have the same effects. Similarly, the ambiance of the entire office space can be lifted by a box of baked goods, a plate of lunch to be shared by the group or a bag of freshly harvested lemons from some one’s backyard. Don’t underestimate such little joys in life and the people that make them happen â€" they are increasing the quality of your work life without your conscious awareness.Top Jeans: c/o of Dailylook Elite; Handbag: c/o Palla A-Handbag; use “@cubicle_chic” for 15% off.ConclusionThere you have it. The four kinds of friends at work that will keep you sane and make your work life better. If you already have these four friends, congratulations! Get them a nice token of appreciation when the next holiday comes around. If you don’t have these four friends, it’s time to start paying attention. I suggest trailing the smell of donuts next time you sense them at work. Find out who brought them, and chat up that person!All photography by Natalie Alvarado @ Stylenufse