How To Track a Job If You Dont Know The Name Of The Company

How To Track a Job If You Dont Know The Name Of The Company David, a savvy job seeker and professional in the NY/NJ area, asks this question: How do you track a job that only has a craigslist email address and nothing else to go in? Let me rephrase the question: If you dont have a contact name, or know the name of the company, how do you keep track of that job? This is the same question as: If Im working with a recruiter, where do I associate the job?  To the recruiter?  To the recruiters firm? Heres how I would do it: You should know the name of the job title.  Enter that as a new Job, and dont associate it with anyone or any company.  Put the job description in the NOTES section of the Job you are tracking, and create the Log Entries when you send a resume, apply, etc. If you want, set up a Company record: Craigslist. Associate the job with that record, and youll always be able to track, in one view, the jobs that come through your Craigslist searches. Thats it pretty much. Track it until you can put in a company or contact name. When working with a recruiter, I would put the recruiter in as a Contact record.  Associate all jobs with that recruiter.  I would NOT associate them with the recruiters firm. Eventually youll learn the name of the company, and then you can go back to the Job page and associate that job with the new target company. How To Track a Job If You Dont Know The Name Of The Company David, a savvy job seeker and professional in the NY/NJ area, asks this question: How do you track a job that only has a craigslist email address and nothing else to go in? Let me rephrase the question: If you dont have a contact name, or know the name of the company, how do you keep track of that job? This is the same question as: If Im working with a recruiter, where do I associate the job?  To the recruiter?  To the recruiters firm? Heres how I would do it: You should know the name of the job title.  Enter that as a new Job, and dont associate it with anyone or any company.  Put the job description in the NOTES section of the Job you are tracking, and create the Log Entries when you send a resume, apply, etc. If you want, set up a Company record: Craigslist. Associate the job with that record, and youll always be able to track, in one view, the jobs that come through your Craigslist searches. Thats it pretty much. Track it until you can put in a company or contact name. When working with a recruiter, I would put the recruiter in as a Contact record.  Associate all jobs with that recruiter.  I would NOT associate them with the recruiters firm. Eventually youll learn the name of the company, and then you can go back to the Job page and associate that job with the new target company.

The secret life of salesgirls

The secret life of salesgirls Who makes the best salesperson? A cheerleader. The drug industry is so systematic about recruiting cheerleaders that the New York Times writer Stephanie Saul wrote a feature about it, spotlighting women like Onya: On Sundays she works the sidelines for the Washington Redskins. But weekdays find her urging gynecologists to prescribe a treatment for vaginal yeast infection. There are some suggestions that the cheerleaders became the substitute for the now-illegal freebies that drug companies used to give doctors (like trips to Tahiti). Now drug companies persuade doctors to prescribe drugs by lending them the presence of a hot salesgirl. Lynn Williamson, the cheerleading coach at the Univeristy of Kentucky, says that its not just that the woman are dreamy. Williams thinks that cheerleading talent does, in fact, correleate with talent for sales: Exaggerated motions, exaggerated smiles, exaggerated enthusiasm they learn those things, and they can get people to do what they want. Williamson is not alone. Spirited Sales is a recruiting firm that specializes in cheerleaders. Heres a quote from their web site: Spirited Sales Leaders has a database of thousands of self-confident, outgoing, responsible and enthusiastic young men and women from around the United States with varying levels of B2B sales experience. The web site also talks about how cheerleaders have a track record of leadership and success. This actually rings true to me. I mean, athletes are coveted by many recruiters because athletes do better in business than non-athletes. And cheerleaders are, in many aspects, just like these athletes; but cheerleaders, unlike athletes, are consistently outgoing and good-looking. And good looks give people an edge in business, as well. So whos the smartest hire you can make for your sales team? A cheerleader. As long as she can meet the demands of the job. And what happens when the best girl for the job goes to work every day? She gets hit on. Constantly. And even when its not a direct hit, its a guy who is married and bored and not bored enough to cheat, but definitely bored enough to take too much face time from the salesperson while hes making a purchasing decision. Not convinced? According to the Times article, an informal survey showed that 12 of 13 medical saleswomen said they had been sexually harassed by physicians. And if you think its only physicians, youre wrong. Its even Hewlett-Packard board members. So here is advice to women in sales: 1. Its not your fault. It is totally common to get hit on at work, especially if you are a cheerleader type. You are not provoking this behavior. You are being you, and men like you. Do not feel bad about this. And, definitely dont wear dowdy clothes just becuase the men are hitting on you. Anyway, women who totally downplay their sexuality are seen as less competent. 2. Use it to your advantage. Men who are attracted to you are more likely to buy from you. So what? Men who like to play golf are more likely to do business with other men who play golf. People have been given unfair preferences forever. Be glad you are the recipient of some of this. If the guy wants to talk with you for too long, fine, as long as he buys something. Thats what salespeople get paid to do: Connect with the customer and talk until they buy. 3. Dont date someone who is married. The truth is that the guys who will be most interested in you are the ones who are married. They are not going to leave their wife and kids. They just want something a little more interesting for a little bit. This is a waste of your time. This person is not emotionally available and he is a sponge for the fun, exciting, full-of-possibilities stage of life you are in. Dont let him ruin it. Sell him something and leave. 4. Dating good dating material is fine. If you are selling to a really good guy, and hes single, dating him is fine. But then try to give his account to someone else on your team. Otherwise things get too messy. 5. Dont put yourself in danger from the guy or from human resources. If the guy touches you and you dont want it, tell him a clear no right away. Dont worry about losing the sale. If, after you tell him no, he touches you again, leave and dont go back. Ever. Do not tell human resources if you can help it. The job of human resources is to protect the company, not you, and when you have a harassment complaint, you are a problem to the company. This is not good news. I hate to have to tell it to you, but its true. Here are some ideas for what to do instead. The good news, though, is that outgoing, good-looking women can have great careers in sales or anywhere else they want to go. So go into the workforce with talent and ambition and create the life you want. Really. HT: Ben and Dennis

Is Your Daily Routine Killing Motivation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Is Your Daily Routine Killing Motivation - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A long list of have-to-do’s both personally and professionally, day in and day out, tends to dampen motivation. The second  factor involved is your comfort level. Being comfortable prevents many from taking a leap forward. The question then becomes whether you are truly  content and happy with where you  are at, or deep down, do you  desire to move forward? Dilemma Each time a switch is made, there is a feeling of both excitement and overwhelm. It is exciting to anticipate being at a new level, but  in  reality there is the need to face a steep learning curve. This is in addition to continuing the feat of building business. The good news is that within a few months of determined effort, you should find yourself on more of an even keel and enjoying life. As a motivated individual and as time progresses, you will be ready to take on the next leap to learn more. The future is a blank canvas, paint your vision today The Real You The key to success behind all of this is to know yourself well. There is tremendous stress in changing direction and it may affect relationships with those around you. Consider these questions: Are you bored; if so what will advancement do for your outlook? Do you subconsciously dream about advancing forward? Are you ready to put steps in place to make advancement possible? As you begin to consider these questions, also be in tune with your mood. Should you find yourself feeling a tinge of excitement contemplating the idea of moving forward, this may be the signal that it’s time to chart a new course. Before you create a plan of action there are a number of items to be considered. Out of all of your experiences, which talent brings the most satisfaction? How may you leverage this talent into something bigger and bolder? Establish sound reasons as to why this new idea is to be approached. Once the above has been figured out, it is time to create your unique  plan of action. Will you build an entrepreneurship or do you have a good idea as to which companies will embrace your talent? In either case, reflect on your complementary talent, strengths and motivation for making the change. The reasoning for this is that your unique story is the basis for building a sound personal brand statement to build upon for a strong branding program. It is your story that attracts attention of your intended employer or clientele. Sales Tips: Be aware of possibilities that lie ahead Consider whether it’s time to make a change Give serious thought to what is involved in making that change List precisely where change in your work is to be made Document the benefits you will see by moving forward. List the actions to initially be taken Place a timeline next to each action to be implemented. Spread the word to peers and friends of where you are headed. Ask trusted peers and friends for recommendations. Feel the excitement of having launched your professionalism forward! Following these guidelines will lead you to the Smooth Sale!

How to Really Find Your Soulmate

How to Really Find Your Soulmate There are a million supposed solutions for finding your eternal partner/lover/ husband/soulmate. You could do  online dating.  You could do summer dates, bad dates, date older or younger, international dates, date your work, date your type,  date your dentist, go on  just-trying-to-be friends dates and then  do more online dating. You can have awkward embraces, uncomfortable  drinks, weird flirting incidents  and  accidental salutes. You can rationalize your date, try to change your date, or make your date the one.  But truthfully, there is only one thing you should do to find your soulmate:   STOP TRYING. Sometimes, the more we try, the more we actively search, the more we make an effort, the less open we are to just letting the universe take control.   Think about ithow about we just go to a bar on a Friday night to have fun and  not  actively pursue our next catch. Right? Im not saying it isnt difficult. It is. But instead of keeping your eyes peeled, just focus on the joy that is in front of youyour friends, your lifeand just  stop trying. It WILL happen. At the right moment, when the worlds collide, when God/Allah/Beyonce knows that the time is right for you, it WILL happen. So until then, sit tight, enjoy the ride, and just be the best YOU possible so when that soulmate does come along, there will be NOTHING holding you back. Sound good? I hope so. Thats my plan at least. Happy Thursday yall. -Lauren

Special Episode Marc Miller and CareerPivot Anniversary [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Special Episode Marc Miller and CareerPivot Anniversary [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode 16 â€" On the fifth anniversary of CareerPivot, Marc tells his life story, and the story of CareerPivot. Description: Copyright: atulvermabhai / 123RF Stock Photo In this episode, Marc explores the twists and turns in his career that led him to make a career pivot and to launch the CareerPivot brand, website, and blog. He talks about writing his books, and he makes an important CareerPivot announcement for listeners and clients. Listen in to learn more of the CareerPivot story. Download Link |iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast|Podbean|TuneIn|Overcast Key Takeaways: [:55] February 13, 2107 is the 5th Anniversary of CareerPivot, so Marc has a special episode for you! This episode will have three segments: about Marc, about the evolution of CareerPivot, and finally, what to expect from CareerPivot, coming soon! [1:33] Marc was born in New York and raised in New Jersey. His parents advised him to go to college, although he had a learning disability. He graduated from Northwestern in engineering, in under four years, and went to work for IBM in Austin, for 22 years. [2:08] He worked in word processor software, system assurance, mechanical design, technology transfer, and then he injured his back in December 1992. [3:19] Marc’s injury required three months off work. At the same time, IBM went through a near-bankruptcy. On April 1, he came back to chaos in his department. He was offz ered a job at an IBM briefing center, doing product disclosures for IBM’s top customers. He enjoyed being exposed to all kinds of customers and industries. [3:55] In the late ‘90s Marc followed his manager into IBM Global Services, as a consultant, and it was his first career failure. His only client was EZCorp Pawn Shops. Episode 4 of this podcast tells more about that experience. [4:24] Marc went back into marketing, and by 2000, he left IBM. He went to work for a successful tech start up, and had a moment of clarity on July 11, 2002, when he had a head-on collision with a car, on his bicycle. He was in the trauma center for five days. In months he flew to China, and landed in the midst of the SARS epidemic. [5:14] The following year he laid himself off, and taught high school math for two years. He learned it was not for him, so he resigned. For the first time, he felt lost. He went to a non-profit, the Jewish Community Center, and lasted a year. He returned to what was comfortable, a tech startup, Lifesize. That was a mistake, and he retired in three years. [7:15] In 2006 after teaching high school, Marc had found Launchpad Job Club, a nonprofit weekly networking community. Marc went to his first meeting and saw lots of people that looked like him. That is where the seed of CareerPivot was planted in his mind. He still went on to his two final jobs, before CareerPivot became a reality. [9:58] In June of 2011, Marc launched a blog, My Career for My Life. In 2012, Marc launched the CareerPivot.com brand and website. He spent the year finding his voice. In 2013 Marc and Susan Lahey published, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers. The book came from Marc’s blog, a whitepaper, and Susan. [11:05] Marc started CareerPivot for clients in Austin, Texas. He has since had clients in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Skype gives him a global reach. [11:54] Where do we go next? The second edition of Repurpose Your Career is coming out on April 15, shifting to the concept of second half of life. At some point, midway in our life, things change. [13:01] CareerPivot will launch a membership site, mid-year. Marc invites you to take a survey to provide input. Just send Marc an email. This site will have a modest monthly fee. Early members will be eligible for a very inexpensive life membership. His goal is to create a community where people can access advice, training, and community. Mentioned in This Episode: CareerPivot.com CareerPivot.com/blog Contact Marc, and ask questions at: Careerpivot.com/contact-me Launchpadjobclub.com Don’t Retire, Rewire! 5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, and Fills Your Pocket, by Jeri Sedlar and Rick Miners Do Not Retire Even if You Can: A Baby Boomer Manifesto, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, by Marc Miller with Susan Lahey, available in April 2017 Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, by Marc Miller with Susan Lahey Take a moment â€" go to iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Give this podcast a review and subscribe! If you’re not sure how to leave a review, please go to CareerPivot.com/review, and read the detailed instructions there. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

3 Career Resolutions To Add to Your List

3 Career Resolutions To Add to Your List Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account. ~Oscar WildePerhaps. But that isnt going to stop us from trying. As the ball drops tonight in Times Square (just two blocks from my home) and you ring in the New Year, consider adding these career resolutions to your list for 2014:Do no harm. Move beyond social responsibility to career responsibility. Even if you think you know, research exactly how your employer earns the money to pay your salary. Understand the intended and unintended consequences of the work you and your organization do. Make an effort in 2014 to offset any negative effects by proposing changes in where and how work gets done. Recently on a trip to Costa Rica, I was very pleased our tour operator gave us water in biodegradable bottles. It was not only cheaper than water in plastic bottles (plastic prices have gone up with oil) but our bottles will disappear in 3 years when planted. I think it tasted better too. Brainstorm ways t o do no harm in your work. Ideas you have may not only improve the customer experience as it did for me but also save the company money. Do what you want. Make 2014 the year you delegate. Get the stuff off your plate that you shouldnt be there. Selfish? I think not. Youre not good at the tasks you dont want to do. They take longer, you make mistakes, your creativity suffers. If you want to be even more effective in the New Year, youve got to Soul Search to get clear on your unique core genius and center your work around that. For me, 2014 is about delegating my website redesign to the contact I found via my friend Emily Morgan at Delegate Solutions. Im excited to have a knowledgeable resource who can translate my new career offerings effectively online. Support and encourage others following their dreams.Many people are following their passions with new businesses, new products, and new careers. If youre on the fence about making your own dream career come true, gain momentum by sup porting someone already doing it. Encourage them by writing a positive review or recommendation, buying their products or sending an email or text message with your supportive words. One of my clients, a financial services consultant turned travel blogger created a 2014 calendar of the amazing sunset images hes captured. I gave his calendar as a holiday gift and the recipitents were inspired! Check out the calendar from StayAdventurous.com. Another client, a marketer turned Registered Holistic Nutritionist always gets my recommendation when I hear someone wants to get healthy. Read JenMartins blog and learn more about her New Years Resolution to eat more fat.May the new year bring you more happiness, peace and prosperity because you had the courage the do something differently. Happy New Year!I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plansand molding my life, is too much of a daily event for me. ~Anas Nin

Writing Internal Resume - How to Create an Internal Resume

Writing Internal Resume - How to Create an Internal ResumeWriting an internal resume is not hard. In fact, a lot of people make the mistake of getting too detailed on their resume and forgetting the important parts.First of all, when you are writing an internal resume, you should make sure that it is professional. For one thing, this is how your future employer will read it. He or she will think that you are someone who knows what he is doing. This is important because your internal resume should reflect your expertise and work history.Secondly, when you are writing an internal resume, you need to include all the relevant details about yourself. Make sure that you include everything about you in the resume. This includes the name, e-mail address, the phone number, and any other necessary contact information. This is important so that your potential employer can get in touch with you if they need any information about you.By including all the details about yourself, you will be able t o remember everything about yourself. You will be able to start thinking about how to describe your career in detail. It will become easier to write your resume by relating it to other details that you already know.Since there is no space for any other information, bullet points will be easier to memorize. When you write it in this way, it will appear as if you wrote it more rapidly.Once you write down the bullet points, you will then need to figure out what the key points are in each section. Your job description should be at the top of the page. This should be accompanied by the job description of the department.The next section should include the title of the department. Next, you should include the duties of the job. The next section should contain the title of the position and your own contact information.The last section should be called 'Additional Information'. This section should contain all the important and relevant information that you want to share with your potential e mployer. This is your 'push the button' section so to speak.