5 Online Sites to Advertise Your Career Expertise Building Your Future Now

5 Online Sites to Advertise Your Career Expertise Building Your Future Now 1. Craigslist Although mainly a place to sell and buy items, Craigslist is still a great place to advertise job postings, resumes and gigsthus an amazing online area to post your career expertise. Its free and despite a high chance of attracting spam, you can still yield some potential contacts by showcasing what you know. Again, millions of people use Craigslist everyday in North America so you dont know who might be looking for talent like you. 2. Pinterest The ultimate online scrapbook! Pinterest is a great social media platform to pin and share ideas and photos showcasing your expertise whether youre in sales, marketing or photography etc. Try it today and find out the potential of creating, pinning and sharing your expertise with many other professionals and potential clients. 3. Facebook One of the easiest social media platforms to use. You can create pages and group as well as joining other groups too. You can rapidly show your career experience and expertise through Facebook and meet a lot of great people. Be sure to share other peoples posts and curate great content on your own page or group. 4. LinkedIn LinkedIn is perhaps one of the best places to showcase your expertise and career experience. You can simply fill-out your profile completely as well as sharing and creating informative content on the LinkedIn mini-blog content feature. Show professionals why they should connect with you and why clients should do business with you! 5. Reddit Reddit is a social media platform where inquiring minds can ask questions and other people (ie. Experts like you) can answer their questions! This is a great forum to showcase your knowledge and expertise! Image: Geralt

Is 2 Weeks Notice Standard (And What Happens if You Dont Give Notice)

Is 2 Weeks Notice Standard (And What Happens if You Dont Give Notice) Is 2 Weeks Notice Standard? (And What Happens if You Dont Give Notice) After Your Interview / https://www.edenscott.com/blog A two week notice is considered standard by most employers in the US and many other countries. However, youre not legally required to give a two week notice (or any notice at all) in most states in the US. For example, in Massachusetts, employment is considered at-will and can be terminated by either side at any time and for any non-discriminatory reason.Employers do often ask for a two week notice (or more) when you resign. They prefer this so they can transition your work to someone else, begin planning for how to find a replacement for the role you were handling, etc.However, its up to you whether you give a two week notice, a one week notice, or no notice.Not Giving a Two Week Notice Risks and DangersIf youre considering not giving a two week notice, there are some risks to be aware of.There arent a ton of serious repercussions, assuming you dont have something in your contract legally requiring it.However, it can leave your employer with a bad im pression. Word can travel fast within certain industries, so this reputation could spread to other companies as employees leave this company and move around in their careers.Youll almost certainly never be hired by this employer again, either. Most employers now keep a record of how/when all past employees resigned.And finally, youll struggle to get a good reference from your past manager if you leave them in a tough spot by resigning without giving a two week notice.However, if youre okay with these downsides to not giving a two week notice, then go ahead and do whats best for you.Giving a One Week Notice Instead of TwoIf youre in a bit of a time crunch and can only give a one week notice, thats definitely better than not giving a notice period at all. Youre at least giving your manager some time to plan for your departure, which theyll appreciate.Theres also one more reason you might prefer one week rather than two.Earlier, we looked at some of the risks of not giving a two week n otice. However, there is one big risk if you do give a two week notice:Employers arent required to pay you for your two week notice period if theyd rather let you go immediately. So if you told your future employer that you cant start for two weeks, and then your current employer dismisses you as soon as you give them your notice, youre stuck without pay for those two weeks. Hardly fair! And a big risk depending on your financial situation.I left a job early in my career with only one week of notice because I had observed them dismiss people immediately and not respect notice periods.I didnt want to go two full weeks without pay. So I compromised and limited my risk by only providing them with one week of warning.If you have concerns about this, then giving a one week notice instead of two can be a good compromise that reduces your risk. And it will certainly be viewed better than leaving without giving any notice.If you do have to give a shorter notice period and cant give a full t wo weeks, just be apologetic and tell your boss that youre really sorry to be putting them in this position.Showing empathy will lessen the damage you do to the relationship. No matter how excited you are to leave a job, bad-mouthing or burning bridges at the end isnt going to benefit you!Your Future Employer Probably Wants You to Give a Two Week Notice AlsoIf youre considering not giving a two week notice to please your future employer by being able to start sooner, thats a bad idea.Any good employer will want you to conduct yourself the right way and leave on good terms with your past company. Youre not going to impress them or get on their good side by telling them you left your last company without a notice period.If anything, itll cast doubt on what type of person theyve hired.And beware of any employer that pressures you to leave your current job without giving a proper notice period.This is your decision, and you may have some specific, good reasons for not being able to give a two week notice. But pressure from your future employer should NOT be one of those reasons.The Two Week Notice Double Standard: Not Fair, But Smart to FollowIn terms of my personal opinion on two week notices, I do not think theyre fair.Workers are pressured to provide a two week notice whenever leaving a company, yet employers feel no obligation to respect this notice period.So the disturbing trend is the fact that more managers are choosing not to respect this notice period, yet still expecting job seekers to provide them with a proper two week notice.Its an obligation for job seekers, and an option for employers. And thats not fair.However, in most cases, its still your best course of action to give a proper two week notice, or one week at minimum (I mentioned above the cases where one week is better than two).Leaving without any notice can damage your reputation, and you never know when youll run into someone from a past company later in your career, or when youll need a good reference.

Facebook Ads Strategies To Attract More Clients

Facebook Ads Strategies To Attract More Clients First of all, you CAN do this. There is nothing stopping you from reaching thousands of clients just waiting for you to help them. Also, there is nothing keeping you from using Facebook Ads just like any other company out there. You have a large potential client population to start marketing to. Why not start today!? A lot of people are scared of Facebook Ads, so today I wanted to walk you through it step by step so you can get over your fear.  The truth is you just have to start somewhere and you will learn so much about your potential clients and what works and doesnt work, you cant afford NOT to get started today. Here are 6 easy Facebook Ads Strategies (Including Examples of Each): Strategy #1: Retargeting This is a three-step process. Step 1: First, install a pixel on your site.  Watch Facebook training here. Copy the Pixel directly from Facebook. Paste it into your website. This is different for every website. Please review Facebook’s training for step-by-step process of where you should paste your pixel. Step 2: Then, drive ads to a blog post. The key here is people are now pretty used to seeing ads to pages where they have to put their email address in or buy something. What you are doing here is just giving away free information and directing them to your blog. Of course on your blog you want to have an option for them to put in their email address as well too but the main focus of the article is just showing them you know your stuff and want to help! Oh and that you are a real person too! Step 3: Then, take the people who came to your website and retarget them with an ad to a lead magnet. They already expressed interest in you and your website and they know you already so you are starting to establish a relationship with them. You will have a much higher conversion rate. Strategy #2: Video Ads What a great way for people to know you, like and trust you! Just give out great information and share your free lead magnet in the video link options. Strategy #3: Carousel Ads This grabs attention and is working great for me! You have multiple photos for people to click that all go to the same lead magnet page. More bang for your buck if you ask me! Strategy #4: Dont Use a Call to Action Take out the “learn more” or “sign-up” to have it look more organic. This way it won’t stand out as an ad. People don’t click ads if they think they are going to be sold to. Let them click the beautiful photo instead that is intriguing. Strategy #5: Create an Ad to a Free Session With Retargeting We create ads for people who have already purchased my introductory program to have a free session with me. Strategy #6: Create a Lead Ad Potentially a game changer, this is something you are going to be seeing a lot more of. Facebook rolled out Lead Ads  (only for mobile) in October 2015 and we are just dipping our toes in. The whole idea behind a Lead Ad is to make signing up for something (ebook, quote, free PDF) as simple as possible without ever leaving Facebook. Instead of tapping an ad and being directed to another site where they can fill in their name and email, the user would tap the call to action button on the ad (in our case subscribe) then they would see a form with their name and email already populated and click submit, thats it! Two taps to sign up! A couple of notes worth considering: Lead Ads is only available on mobile and must be created using Power Editor. You must download your leads, enter them into your CRM manually and make sure they get whatever they opted in for. This is a fairly clunky process if you are used to automation, but hopefully FB is working on a solution. If you want to learn more about creating Facebook Ads and creating an automatic sales funnel for your business,  join us in  the Corporate Rescue Plan so I can guide you through it step-by-step!

Top 6 Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace

Top 6 Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace A dog  isnt just for Christmas, it is for lifeand in some cases the workplace too! Introducing a furry friend to your office, not only  add a bit of cuteness to your day, but believe it or not, it could also boost the productivity of your workforce! Many of us could only dream of having a pet in the office to keep us company and lighten the mood when times get  tough,  but its not always feasible for a lot of workplaces. Obviously things like allergies and terms of rent have to be considered; however, if theres no real reason holding you back, why not give it some thought? There are a number of benefits of having an office pet and it could be just what you need to boost team morale! Though I get that having a St Bernard in the office could cause some chaos (albeit amazing!), whats to rule out something smaller? Here are some of the top reasons why enlisting a four legged friend for the office could be the best decision you could make  (any excuse for me to look at cute animals): 1) Reduce stress How can you not feel at ease when looking into the cheerful  eyes  of a dog?  Its an instant mood booster and miraculously  all the stress of work seems to dissipate as soon as a pet is around. They must have magic powersor maybe theyre just too cute not to smile! https://twitter.com/DogOIympics/status/825772942197788673 2) Brings the team together An office dog  can be an incredibly powerful bonding tool. In a lot of offices, people like to keep themselves to themselves; but how would this change if suddenly a pet was introduced to the workplace? My bet is that suddenly everyone would want to be where the dog  is and well I neverthey just so happen to be spending time with each other in the process! It will also become a shared  interest among employees, creating a new  point of conversation. https://twitter.com/TheFemaIeBible/status/825591560318439424 3) Encourages healthy living If you have an office dog, it will require walking from time to time and your staff need exercise for the sake of their wellbeing just as much. By sharing the responsibility among the team, or creating a  dog walking rota, it will encourage your employees to be active and get some fresh air. The reduced stress levels will also do everyones health a world of good! https://twitter.com/dognkitty/status/825632385219727360 4) Increased productivity Taking short breaks away from your desk to spend time with the dog, or take it for a walk, could work wonders for your employees productivity. Research has found that giving yourself a bit of a breather allows you to give your mind a bit of a break and return to your work feeling refreshed and engaged. Illustrator John Stortz and his dog Wolfgang traveled the world pic.twitter.com/adjxnfZnan Aesthetic Sharer ZHR (@CGdrawing) January 29, 2017 5) Pets  wont have to be left alone It doesnt just benefit your employees of course, the dogs will thank you too! Dogs dont like to be left on their own for too long and neither is it fair to do so. By allowing employees to bring their pet to the office it means that they dont have to worry about leaving them at home  all day long, or find someone to look after  them. This may also encourage staff to work longer hours, as they wont be rushing home to check on their animals. https://twitter.com/HiIarlous/status/825721452209065988 A few things to consider: Make sure that animals are allowed in the building. Check that employees are not allergic to or scared of dogs. Be sure the dog  is trained and will behave. Make sure the animal is contained and wont escape! Provide all the necessary food, drink, etc. for the  dog. [Top Image Credit:  Pablo]

6 Things to Consider for Before Accepting a Job Offer [Guest Post] - Career Pivot

6 Things to Consider for Before Accepting a Job Offer [Guest Post] - Career Pivot Accepting a Job Offer Copyright: thorstenschmitt / 123RF Stock Photo The words “you’re hired” is a sweet sound, but what should you consider before accepting a job offer? While it may be tempting to accept an offer on the spot, careful research and self-evaluation can lead to long-term success for both you and the employer. A potential employee who evaluates fully the merits of an offer likely will gain the respect of the employer. By taking a little extra time to consider the fit before accepting the job offer, you can save yourself from headaches and remorse down the road. Take a look at these six factors before saying yes to a new job: 1. Short and Long-Term Benefits Before you accept that seemingly perfect job offer, make sure you are fully aware of all the short-term and long-term benefits. The perks can differ dramatically from employer to employer. For instance, retirement plans can consist of a pension, 401(k), or some other savings plan or investment vehicle. Ask about the company’s time off policy for vacation, sick leave, and maternity leave. Some companies now also provide childcare or a subsidized daycare. If you are a parent, make sure you take advantage of these benefits. 2. Matching Mission and Values Sharing the same goals and values as your potential employer makes work much more enjoyable and rewarding. If you value a progressive and inclusive work environment, make sure the company does as well. If you intend to wear jeans and casual attire to work, make sure that is acceptable before walking in the first day. Before you accept, check to make sure your mission and beliefs are in alignment with the employer. 3. Weighing the Turnover Rate Although some companies have a naturally high turnover rate, it can also signal problems. In order to get a more accurate picture, compare the company’s turnover rate with that of industry peers. You should also be honest with yourself about how long you intend to stay. If you intend to stay for life, but most employees leave after two years, take a little more time to think if this is really the right fit for you. 4. See What Current Employees Are Saying If you are considering accepting a new job offer within the same corporate family, you likely have a good idea of the work environment and expectations. However, this may prove more challenging if the offer is from a new company. Utilize the resources from Glassdoor.com and other websites that offer helpful reviews from actual employees. Large companies tend to have hundreds or even thousands of reviews. If you are considering accepting a job offer from a smaller company, consider reaching out to an employee you may know through a friend or LinkedIn. 5. Find out What Customers Are Saying One of the best indications of the healthiness of a company is what current customers are saying. Investigate whether customers and clients leave satisfied reviews or scathing warnings to others on websites like Yelp or the Better Business Bureau. You likely will get candid opinions, as businesses usually cannot control what customers say. Don’t expect a company that treats its customers bad to treat its employees any differently. 6. Evaluate What You Stand to Gain Consider the new skills and knowledge you will have after working at the company for two, five, and ten years. Does the company encourage ongoing training and lifelong learning? If the employer is willing to invest in you, make sure you are willing to invest in them. Even if the job is a stepping-stone to bigger things, consider whether you will be more attractive to future employers after a few years with the company in the proposed role. When thinking about whether to accept a job offer, a little personal reflection and online sleuthing can go a long way. Be mindful of what you want out of the job, and what you bring to the table. This post was written byMorris Lilienthal. Morris is a shareholder with the personal injury law firm Martinson Beason, P.C. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has received the Alabama Super Lawyer Rising Star award. In addition to car accidents, he also assists clients with wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and products liability cases. Listen to the most recent episode 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 ...

In Demand Job Skills to Advance Your Career Prospects - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

In Demand Job Skills to Advance Your Career Prospects There is almost no such thing as a job for life anymore, what with the job’s market being so fast changing and technology making a lot of jobs, if not obsolete, less in demand, which can make choosing the right kind of training for a career tough. However, there are still a handful of in demand job skills, which if you have them will enhance your career prospects. Here are some of them: Management Skills No matter how many technological advances there are in the next decade, we can’t envisage one that will make managers obsolete. Wherever there are teams of people working towards a common goal, there needs to be someone in charge. So, if you work on being able to lead a diverse team of individuals to work hard, achieve their best and be as productive as possible, your skills will always be in demand. Excel Abilities Although there has been an influx of new software tools to track finances, store data and monitor progress, so many businesses still use Microsoft excel, primarily because it is so easily customizable for any scenario. That’s why, if you boost your excel skills something you can find out about at http://www.seveninstitute.co.uk/courses/training-courses-excel/ you will boost your employment prospects in offices across the land. This is particularly true because fewer people are being certified in excel in a lot of places for some reason. Language Skills As more companies go global, having members of staff who can speak more than one language is highly desirable. Luckily, there are lots of free sources to help one learn new languages, such as https://www.duolingo.com/. However, if you want to really boost your career prospects, taking a degree course or similar in a foreign language until you’re fluent would be even better. Conflict Resolution Skills Businesses are more and more concerned with creating happy, harmonious workplaces, as it has been shown time and time again that happy workplaces are more productive workplaces. So, if you can take a course in conflict resolution or demonstrate your ability to calm people down and foster cohesion in other ways, you are onto a winner. Programming Abilities Technology and selling goods and services online is vital to most businesses in the 21st Century, and this is unlikely to change in the long-term. That’s why spending money going to school to get a degree in programming is never going to be a bad mood on your part and should see you in secure employment for the rest of your life, providing you keep up to date with the latest advancements in the industry. Excellent Communication Skills In business, if you are unable to communicate your wants and needs to your employees or describe your products and services accurately to your customers and clients, then you really aren’t going to get very far. Communications skills might be considered soft skills by many, but the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively is something that will take you far. Just you wait and see!

Job search tips for military transition candidates -

Job search tips for military transition candidates - Today is the 6th annual Job Action Day, sponsored by Quintessential Careers. Im always happy to participate in this empowering day, when many of my esteemed colleagues come together to share information that will help job seekers succeed. This years topic is empowering veterans and former military personnel who are transitioning to civilian careers. I thought it would be appropriate to share this post with tips about how to make a successful military to civilian career change. Making a career change isnt easy. You need to showcase why you are qualified for the targeted job, even if your past experiences do not identically match the employers requirements. Most employers are not familiar with military service, positions, jargon, or acronyms, so it can be even more challenging for veterans to make a strong case. What can job-seeking veterans do to help transition into civilian positions? Identify your skills. Evaluate your military service. What did you do on a daily basis? Make a list. Once your list is complete, pair skills you used with each task. Pay special attention to your transferable skillsâ€"the ones you can easily use in different organizations. For example, if you were an infantryman and your main responsibilities were related to combat missions that do not easily correlate with civilian jobs, youll want to dig deeper into your skills. Dont just think about what you didâ€"ask yourself how and why you were successful. You could highlight your abilities to quickly assess and respond to a situation, focus on how you thrived in an exceptionally stressful environment, and point out that you worked well with a team while demonstrating leadership. Youll want to look for jobs requiring the skills you identify. Note your accomplishments. Do not underestimate the value of awards and accolades you received, but do translate them into terms non-military personnel will understand. Note the award name with a brief description of why you received it. If you do not have specific honors, think about praise you may have received from a superior or member of your platoon. Did an officer comment about how you are always planning ahead or mention a specific detail you can share with your targeted employer? This information will be helpful in determining your next career steps. Focus on what you enjoy doing. Dont ignore your soft skills, or emotional intelligence. For example, are you a good communicator? Do you have a knack for leading teams? Maybe youre a great negotiator. Identify your best skills and include these on your list. Research potential opportunities. Once you have your lists, plug your skills (your keywords) into job-board search engines to see what types of positions come up. For example, you may search for supervise, oversee projects, or leadership.   Keep an open mind and see if there is any pattern or type of job that keeps coming up. Use these online resources for veterans looking for jobs. Make a list of job titles and company names. Was there a particular industry that appeared repeatedly in your results? Continue to search online for more information about those fields or organizations. Inform your network. Once you know what you want to do, be specific when you describe your goals to your network. Dont just say you are looking for a job. Its tough for people to help you without detailed information and a focal point. Tell your friends and contacts the names of companies and positions that interest you. Be specific. For example, Im hoping to find a sales position in a high-tech field. Do you know anyone working in X, Y, or Z company who might be willing to meet me so I can learn more about their organizationsâ€"even if they arent currently hiring? Follow up by asking for an informational meeting. Translate your experience. A common problem for job-seeking veterans is helping civilian, non-military hiring managers understand their work history. Be sure to avoid military jargon in application materials and describe your past experience in laypersons terms. Ask a non-veteran friend to read your resume and application. Can he or she describe what you used to do? If not, revise your materials and be sure to focus on the skills you used, not just the things you did. Consider using this template to write some of your resumes bullet points: Used _____, ________, and _______ skills by (doing what?), resulting in (list an accomplishment). Always try to make the information you list as relevant as possible to the employers you identified. Be sure to include specific, quantifiable points in your descriptions. For example, do not assume the reader will know how many troops you led based on your rank and title. Whenever possible, incorporate percentages, dollar amounts, and numbers in your resume. Paint a vivid, relevant picture to help the hiring manager envision you doing the job. Tell your story. In an interview, be sure to describe your experiences in a way that a layperson will understand. Avoid military jargon and acronyms, and give examples relevant to the job you want. Have three or four stories in mind to illustrate your accomplishments and describe how you overcame challenges and solved problems. Following these steps from the exploratory through the interview stages of job hunting will help you identify and compete for suitable opportunities. Other online resources: The Riley Guide Job-Hunt.org Veterans Job Bank Be sure to read all of the posts on this topic, linked via www.jobactionday.com.