What Would You Like to See on JobMob

What Would You Like to See on JobMob 4 Rivka commented on the Who Are You? article this way: I like the tips that this site gives, though more information on jobs available would be nice too. There are quite a lot of sites for this, though, so I guess that it may be unnecessary for there to be another? This is great feedback because it's clear in telling me how I can better help you. Make Your Voice Heard Do you feel the same way as Rivka? Employers contact me with job leads all the time. I've held off from posting them for the exact reason that Rivka suggests. In my opinion there are already too many Israeli job boards creating confusion and wasting your precious time, and I feel that I can help you better by staying different. I also like the idea of using the JobMobber Profiles as a way to share job leads.eval However, what matters most if your satisfaction. I'm always trying to improve JobMob and make the site more useful for you. With that goal in mind, minor enhancements are rolled out to the site every week. In parallel, I'm constantly evaluating more significant changes that I hope will help make JobMob the #1 destination for Israeli job seekers.eval Which it will be, if I do a good job answering the following question: How can JobMob become your #1 Israeli job search destination? Speak up, I'd really like to hear what you've got to say.

Helpful Hints For Writing a Resume

Helpful Hints For Writing a ResumeIf you want to impress the potential employer at your next job interview, you need to learn to use helpful hints for writing a resume. In this article, we'll look at some ways to improve your resume and get the employer to give you a chance to work for their company.The resume is the first thing that the potential employer will see when they do a background check on you. It is crucial that you have a professional-looking resume with good formatting so it will stand out from the rest of the applicants. Here are some tips to help you write a resume.The first thing you need to do is write your resume in a way that is organized. Take some time to organize all of your information. It's essential that you know what skills you have and where they are located on your resume.Make sure that your key sections are clearly separated. If there are skills or knowledge areas that you do not feel you need to emphasize, consider moving them to the end of the resume. I n addition, make sure you can clearly identify each of your accomplishments in these areas. This will make it easier for the potential employer to spot them when they are looking through your resume.Always start your resume with a brief statement. The first part of your resume should include information about you. You don't have to list everything about yourself but listing all of your accomplishments will make it easier for the potential employer to read your resume. Be brief, even if it is necessary.Outline your goals for your future employment. There are a number of things that you can list under the 'goals' section, but be sure to focus on your career goals. Once you've got your goals written down, it will be easier to think about how to reach them. You may also wish to include your strengths and weaknesses that can be used to explain why you are qualified for the position.It is a good idea to keep your resume concise. Be sure to summarize any information in the best way possibl e. You don't have to include every detail you feel you should. Just make sure that you keep the important details short and concise. Your employer may be able to find additional information that is relevant if they only had to read one page.There are a number of free resume samples available online. Using them will give you a great starting point for writing your own resume. In addition, there are also a number of online classes you can take to help you develop your resume and ace job interviews.

I Need Alone Time at Work - Classy Career Girl

I Need Alone Time at Work Are you an introverted classy career girl? Do you just want some alone time at work? I get it, being an introvert can be overwhelming and at times, frustrating. At my previous career in the public sector, I led a group of four extroverts. Over the years, there were a number of interesting challenges working in such a contrasting dynamic, my diplomatic way of saying a “recipe for disaster.” We gained a lot of valuable insight and interpersonal skills from each other. Below are some of the daily encounters that we learned in order to be a high performing team. Here is how to handle the day when you are an introvert working with extroverts: When I arrive at the office, my ideal routine would be to read my inbox and plan out my schedule for the day. I prefer to do so in silence so I can focus. My team loved to start to mornings off by talking about what they did the night before. Even if they just went home and ate dinner, somehow there was so much to say! They shared their opinion on the latest current event and what they planned to do over the weekend, to include organizing the next happy hour. They had the amazing ability to produce quality work through the chattering (aka distractions) which typically lasted throughout the day. I on the other hand, had a hard time focusing with the background noise, let alone multitasking. If I could have had it my way, I would have had my own office instead of sitting in the cubicle setting. But not only do I lack the seniority, it would be detrimental to our team’s work quality based on the constant need for interdependent coordination. Morning Tip #1:  Be Present From the Start I found a balance through participating in the morning chit chat for a few minutes while waiting for my computer to log on. I love my team and genuinely do want to know about what’s going on with them in order to get to know them on a personal level. I learned to be present in the conversation despite itching to get to my routine and alone time. Morning Tip #2: Make it Clear You Are Starting Your Daily Tasks After at least 10 minutes of shooting the breeze, I eased out of the conversation by turning towards my computer screen to start my daily tasks. The physical turn and lack of eye contact gave them the indication that I was going into my zone. No one took offense because I’ve given them my undivided attention. I also didn’t feel like an anti-social butterfly by just heading straight to my desk to check my morning inbox. Morning Tip #3: Dont Be Afraid to Bow Out Sometimes, they just want to continue as I’m trying to bow out of the conversation so I’ll say something along the lines of, “That’s interesting but let me just respond to these emails first and I’ll get back to you on that.” Sometimes, the conversation does not pick up once meetings get in the way, other times it naturally picks up again the next morning. Win-win. And thenthe afternoon.. It’s a party during lunch hour at my office. Most days, I felt drained from a series of urgent phone calls and meetings all morning that required my undivided attention. Thus, I preferred to recharge with alone time. While the team wanted to grab lunch with others, I much rather eat in silence, read the newspaper or go for a walk. Afternoon Tip #1: Stick To  a 2 Time Per Week Lunch Rule At least twice a week, I would join in the lunch shindig. If we were going out to a restaurant to eat, I told the others I would meet them there after I finish up a task at hand. That way, I could fit in the alone time or even walk to the meet up location, be it the cafeteria or restaurant, by myself. Afternoon Tip #2:  Dont Feel Bad When You Decline On other days of the week, I simply declined. I would either say that I needed to leave the office at a decent hour by working through lunch or that I need the alone time. Afternoon Tip #3:  Escape For  Alone Time Breaks Throughout the day, I also took breaks by reaching out to other colleagues for a walk, going on a walk by myself, or going to the gym. And into the early evenings By 2:30pm each day, it was noticeably louder in the office as folks began to hit the afternoon sugar low. After a busy day of meetings, presentations, and more meetings, I was ready to mentally check out as well. The team’s way of letting off steam was to go to happy hour and/or dinner. I preferred to go to yoga, read a book, or just eat dinner in front of the TV. Sometimes, I would just rather have dinner with a friend from outside of work as I’ve already spent nine hours with the gang and needed my space. Evening Tip #1: Communicate Socializing Boundaries After Work I am typically depleted at the end of the workday regardless of how busy or slow the day goes. Thus, I draw firm boundaries when it comes to socializing after work hours. I joke with the team that I would fall asleep at the bar standing up because I’m just that drained. They get it as we’ve all worked hard all day. Evening Tip #2:  Never Miss Celebrations However, if there was an actual celebration, be it a promotion, farewell, or birthday, I would join in on the happy hour no matter what. At the same time, if there was already a celebration during work hours, I gave myself permission to decline. Evening Tip #3:  Respect Your Differences The most important lesson as an introvert leading a group of extroverts was accepting and respecting our differences. I decided that it did not have to be black or white. Initially, it was extremely frustrating to work through. I use to feel suffocated and my “people pleaser” mentality created a sense of guilt for being “anti-social” when I was just being my introverted self. Once in a while, our office would have moments of tension as it was always a work in progress. Later on, as I learned to accept our differences, I also learned to appreciated their extroverted nature. Whether they meant to or not, they taught me how to step out of my shell and learn to turn on my extroverted side when it was time to network or give a group presentation. One thing I know for sure, what looked like a nightmare the day I first walked in to our office, turned out to be an ideal work environment. Not bad for a silver lining! How do you get your alone time at work? Any tips we missed?

5 Tips To Really Stand Out And Land A Job

5 Tips To Really Stand Out And Land A Job Recently, Ivy Exec CEO and Founder, Elena Bajic, was interviewed by Aol Job’s writer, Vickie Elmer. Below are Elena’s thoughts on some of the ways to stand out from the competition to land a job. Every time you apply for a job you have the chance to be a standout, a star, or at least a unique individual with a string of talents that may be a great match for the employer’s needs. But many don’t see themselves that way or sell themselves that way. And they don’t find the ways they can really shine before they send off their resume. They need to assess how their talents and traits could really benefit the person who’s about to read their resume and hire someone crucial to their team. So this year, give yourself enough time and many opportunities to stand out in your job search. This may mean cutting back on the number of resumes you send out a week or a month. But a few carefully crafted resumes and cover letters that connect the dots may do more to open doors than sending out hundreds of copycat CVs. “It takes quite a bit of energy” to do some research and become a “standout candidate,” said Elena Bajic, founder and CEO of Ivy Exec, which offers targeted career advice and jobs for members. She agrees candidates need to be selective in applying for jobs; “pick and choose those that are highly relevant” to their skills and expertise. Then follow these five tips to make yourself a standout as you apply for work: 1. Know the traits that impress Some will be written right into the job posting. Others may be in your future employer’s core values or mission statement. Sometimes they can be identified by reading a few blog posts or an in-depth profile of the CEO or senior executive in charge of the area where you hope to work. Look at industry trends and best practices, too. The American Management Association identified the four Cs as skills employers really want: critical thinking and problem solving; collaboration; communication and creativity / innovation. 2. Ensure your resume matches your job Anyone looking for a job in sales or marketing needs to promote themselves very effectively. An editor cannot afford misspellings or grammatical errors, Bajic said. A manager must show that they are organized and can engage people with their resume. An IT manager’s resume needs a different structure and look than an interactive advertising manager. Different jobs and sectors require varied approaches. So each time you send out your resume, take just 10 minutes to adjust it so it’s a closer match to the job posting. 3. Follow-up â€" twice After the resume’s gone out, send an email or make a call to promote yourself again. Then another one week later. When one candidate did this with Bajic, she gave his resume a second look, which led to an interview. “I don’t receive that many follow-ups,” she said, “maybe 5 or 10 percent” of job seekers connect even once after applying. 4. Speed your replies When she’s requesting an initial phone interview, Bajic sees those who respond to an email quickly, in a few minutes or so, as “a high energy person who’s engaged.” Someone who does not reply for two or three days may imply that they are less energetic and engaged or not all that interested in the job, she said. Other employment experts say it’s important to show you’re energetic and a quick study, especially if you’re a mature job seeker or one who has been out of the workplace for a few years. 5. Prepare for phone interviews Take care with this and don’t take it on the fly. When the HR manager calls for a phone screening interview, ask to schedule it the next day â€" and use those 24 hours to research the company and the job you’re seeking. Take time to envision the job and what it entails, Bajic says. Ask yourself: What is the company trying to achieve here? That way your questions will be more in-depth and your impact better. Remember too that what works to make you a standout with IBM may not be as impressive at Apple or a small start-up in Ann Arbor, Mich. Core traits that work for small entrepreneurial organizations may be miles apart from the ones that turn heads at a Fortune 500 corporation. The key is to draw on your list of strengths and best traits and bring up those that your future boss really values. It’s knowing what will stand out and shine in the galaxy where you’re hoping to land next that could lead to success. This is a guest post contributed by Ivy Exec Blog. It is an exclusive job site where pre-screened, high caliber professionals find relevant job opportunities with leading companies.    Click here  for original article. 6

What to Look For in a Resume Writing Service

What to Look For in a Resume Writing ServiceBefore you decide to use a resume writing service, you should try to do some investigating about the company. This will help you avoid hiring a company that doesn't provide good service. While this isn't always easy, you want to be sure that you are hiring the right company to help you with your resume.The first thing you should ask about is how they plan to help you in your career path. While it is tempting to get a job quickly, be sure that you don't do so by hiring a company that is going to make your life difficult. Don't go hiring a company that will promise you great results and then disappoint you when the time comes to apply for a job.You should also ask about what their experience with the company is. This is important because you will be able to find out if the company knows what it is doing when it comes to hiring people. You should ask them about their records of success with past clients and who they have helped in the past. If you don't know much about them, you can also research about the company and see what kind of feedback you get from former clients.Another thing you should look at is the salary range. While it is important to know how much the person you are interviewing with makes, this should not mean more than what you can afford. A well-established, reputable resume writing service that is offering reasonable rates is one that has your best interests in mind. Be sure to check the credentials of the person that will be handling your resume so that you can be sure that they will be able to make the job process easier for you.Another way to determine the legitimacy of the company is to inquire about the length of time the company has been in business. Make sure that you only hire a company that has been around for a long time. This is especially important if you are looking to move to another area because you don't want to have to do a lot of searching to find a new job. It is easier to find a new job in a different area than trying to find one in your current area.You should also be sure that you are hiring a company that is easy to contact if you have a hard time getting through to someone at their office. You should make sure that the service you are using is open on the weekends and that you can easily reach someone there. This is an important aspect of choosing a service to help you with your resume because this is how they will be able to get back to you quickly if they have something you need.If you are hiring a Dallas resume writing service to help you with your resume, there are many other things you should consider as well. You should ask about the type of support you will receive before they start working on your resume. While you may not need the type of support that someone who works in sales or advertising provides, you should still get the answers you need to ensure that you are going to be happy with the way the service is handled.If you are hiring a Dallas r esume writing service to help you with your resume, these are all things you should take into consideration. The best resume writing services in Dallas will not only provide you with a professional-looking document, but they will also provide you with valuable advice that you can use in the future. By asking these questions and making sure you hire a good service, you will be guaranteed to get the job done that you deserve.

5 Tried True Ways to Get Your Freelance Invoices Paid Faster - CareerMetis.com

5 Tried True Ways to Get Your Freelance Invoices Paid Faster Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comAs a freelancer, it can be difficult to try to stay on top of everything, including your freelance invoices. While you understand that getting paid is the main goal of any business, you are often so swamped and unsure about your finances that it can seem overwhelming.There is also the risk of not getting your invoices paid on time by your clients, and this will negatively impact your cash flow and your ability to stay afloat. However, there are ways to ensure you can get your invoices paidâ€"whether they are standard, proforma, commercial, or many others.Today we’ll look at the five best ways to get your freelance invoices paid faster every time.1) Create your policies beforehandevalAs they always say, prevention is better than a cure. If you make sure that you’ve prepared the process of providing excellent services and receiving adequate payment, you’ll save yourself a lot of troubles that freelancers often encounter.When you create your freelance pa yment policies, you should decide:if you’ll require payment upfronthow long your client will be allowed to payhow much the late fee will be, and if it is a percentage or flat ratewhat types of payment you’ll be able to acceptif you’ll require full payment before or after you deliver goodsBy solidifying these points now rather than later, you’ll help yourself and your client avoid a lot of potential problems.2) Get organized with your invoicesYou should generally try to make your life as easy as possible by automating as much as possible about your work. This includes your social media, marketing, and of course your finances.However, many freelancers pay little attention to all the great tools out there that can help them send out invoices more quickly and professionally. This is generally known as online invoicing software, and the online part is important. That means, because all the information is saved online, you’ll be able to do the invoices anywhere and at any time.T his also means that you won’t have to save any of the files on your computer and worry about organizing it. Any good invoicing software will do that for you.3) Create quotes before accepting a jobIf you’ve created adequate policies, you should see how important it is to have things written down, as references and protection.evalHowever, policies are too general to apply to specific jobs. That’s why you’ll need to create a quote before you start your work and answer the following questions:What does your client expect from you?How long do you have to deliver?What is the extent of your services?And, if applicable, how many revisions will there beâ€"1, 2, 3, or infinite?By ironing out these details, you’ll avoid a lot of disappointment, surprise, and scope creep.4) Get invoices out ASAPIt seems logical: if you don’t send your invoices out in a good amount of time, you won’t get paid on time. This is a universal truth.However, even with this, business owners and freelancer s especially can get very busy. They are so caught up with what they are doing, have done, or still have to do that they just simply forget to send out their invoices immediately.evalPerhaps that partly explains why businesses on average have to wait 72 days on payment.In order to help avoid that, you should create your invoices as soon as possibleâ€"even before the work is delivered.5) Send email remindersThe other part of why invoices don’t get paid faster has to do not with the freelancer but with the client. They are just late. They may be late in paying invoices for other reasons, but one of the biggest ones is that they are busy and forget.That’s why it’s important for you as a freelancer to send them email reminders not after they are late, but a few days before. Even more, you should set your due date not for the standard 30 days, but instead 15 days. That way, on the 13th day, you should send a polite email reminder to your client to ask for updates on the outstanding payment.This will help you look professional and ensure that your invoices, in general, get paid faster.With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to getting your payment more quickly so that you can focus on growing your business.Good luck!

The key to innovation is... happiness at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

The key to innovation is... happiness at work - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Top Dog Live 2008 I spent Tuesday in London at Top Dog Live, an innovation conference arranged by WhatIf Innovation, the worlds largest independent innovation agency. Ive been a long-time fan of WhatIf, both for the cool way they do business and for the amazingly nice people who work there, and this event did not disappoint. It was interesting, different, fun, inspiring and worth every penny of the (fairly high) ticket price. The theme of the event was innovation in tough times. With a recession looming, many businesses are cutting back on innovation and thats precisely the wrong thing to do. Remember: A crisis is a terrible thing to waste. The speakers were many and varied my favorites included Rachel Mooney, head of HR at Google, Lars Gejrot, head of HR at IKEA, Mike Addison og Procter Gamble and Wim Roelandts, chairman of the board of Xilinx. And heres my main take-away from the day: Though the conference was about innovation, 80% of the talk was about people and more specifically about making employees happy at work. Thats what they do at Google and IKEA and thats why theyre innovative. Furthermore, there was very little talk about compensation schemes, bonuses and stock options and much more focus on praise, recognition, good leadership, openness, trust, freedom and fun in the workplace. Ive written about this before. According to research by Teresa Amabile of Harvard Business School, happy people are more creative: If people are in a good mood on a given day, they?re more likely to have creative ideas that day, as well as the next day, even if we take into account their mood that next day. There seems to be a cognitive process that gets set up when people are feeling good that leads to more flexible, fluent, and original thinking, and there?s actually a carryover, an incubation effect, to the next day. So most of the speakers who couldve been talking about innovation processes or creativity or brainstorming techniques or reward structures for new ideas were basically focuses on making people happy at work, knowing that that will make them more creative. I like it :o) Related posts Happy companies change more effectively. The Feel Factor why no workplace can afford to ignore how people feel. Death to job titles. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Dont Let Bad Credit Get in the Way of Your Job Search - Hallie Crawford

Dont Let Bad Credit Get in the Way of Your Job Search I was recently honored to be featured in this US News article, How to Convince a Prospective Employer to Overlook Poor Credit. There are many obstacles people have to overcome when applying for job search and bad credit is a common concern among job seekers. A potential employer cannot check it without your consent, but this could be seen as a red flag and decrease your chances of getting hired. You’re better off consenting to it and being honest with them. Be upfront with them and mention any possible issues and explain the situation. Credit is a slippery slope. The reason why people have bad credit varies greatly, so part of the answer lies in why you have it. If it was because you lost your job due to downsizing and you  had to live on credit for a bit while in career transition, that’s one thing. Bad money management, that’s another. Here are some additional questions regarding bad credit:             Does my income and net worth affect my credit score? No, it  doesnt. What accounts for my credit score? Most of it is your record of paying installment and revolving credit that’s on time. Also included are collection actions, civil judgments and tax liens against you or bankruptcies. What’s one of best ways to improve my score? Pay down your credit card debt, starting with the account that has the highest interest rate. Also, try to use no more than 10% of the credit limit on any account. Do early payments on credit card charges improve my score? No, there  isnt  anything on your credit report that talks about when a bill was paid. Atlanta Career Coach P.S. Get one of the most information-rich career newsletters on the web delivered straight to your email inbox! Check out our  Free Newsletter  to help you along your career journey today!