Formal Networking Opportunities

Formal Networking Opportunities I had an interview today by a local newspaper about my take on unemployment, JibberJobber, networking and various other things.   I can only hope that the article that comes out of it will make me look half-way intelligent :)   I imagine any that has ever been in front of the press has that concern! Anyway, one of the questions that the reporter posed to me was where do I network?   It was an interesting question and Ive been thinking about it all day where do people network?   How do you get started if you have no idea WHERE to go? Of course you can network anywhere, anytime because you are just trying to establish relationships.   But I have been thinking about some more formal venues in which you could network.   Here are some thoughts Ive had today: . Look up some university alumni chapters.   These are geared towards networking and job search help, and Ive found that many of them will welcome you to their meetings even if you are not an alumnus.   One that Ive been interested in is the local chapter for Thunderbird the International MBA school. . Call your local chamber of commerce.   They typically hold some kind of monthly meeting, maybe various monthly meetings, and it is a great place to meet other people that may be valuable in your network. . There are a number of networking groups that are kind of exclusive/inclusive (yes, I made that up all by myself) perhaps youve heard of them.   These are groups that want to find ONE dry cleaner, ONE web design shop, ONE marketer, ONE etc. for each group and they actively share business leads with one another.   Once they get enough people in their group, they may start another group, and begin the process all over again.   So, exclusive in that they only allow one type of vendor in each of their groups, but inclusive in that they want to grow and create more groups.   You may not be a vendor, but these are active businesses that like to network, and letting them know who you are and what your skills are may be beneficial. . Find out from your local church groups what networking opportunities they may have, or know about.   Lots of times people in a church organization, whether congrations members or church leaders, will know about opportunities that you should get involved in, maybe even church sponsered. . Find out from some folks that already work in professions that you are interested in what associations they belong to, and if there are regular monthly meetings (usually luncheons) that you can attend.   For example, if you are interested in marketing, there are all kinds of marketing associations that you might be able to tap into.   Youll get to know a number of great contacts in your area in that profession. One thing I love about networking is the ability to cross-pollinate.   Going to one networking meeting is great it is a step in the right direction.   I recommend going to various types of networking meetings (in other words, sponsered by various interests university, local government, industry/trade, church, etc.) AND to different cities.   Ive found that the different meetings that I go to in a 75 mile stretch on the highway has very different types of people (connections, job leads, professions) in each city. Where do you network formally?   Are you there yet?   Do you have time for it? Formal Networking Opportunities I had an interview today by a local newspaper about my take on unemployment, JibberJobber, networking and various other things.   I can only hope that the article that comes out of it will make me look half-way intelligent :)   I imagine any that has ever been in front of the press has that concern! Anyway, one of the questions that the reporter posed to me was where do I network?   It was an interesting question and Ive been thinking about it all day where do people network?   How do you get started if you have no idea WHERE to go? Of course you can network anywhere, anytime because you are just trying to establish relationships.   But I have been thinking about some more formal venues in which you could network.   Here are some thoughts Ive had today: . Look up some university alumni chapters.   These are geared towards networking and job search help, and Ive found that many of them will welcome you to their meetings even if you are not an alumnus.   One that Ive been interested in is the local chapter for Thunderbird the International MBA school. . Call your local chamber of commerce.   They typically hold some kind of monthly meeting, maybe various monthly meetings, and it is a great place to meet other people that may be valuable in your network. . There are a number of networking groups that are kind of exclusive/inclusive (yes, I made that up all by myself) perhaps youve heard of them.   These are groups that want to find ONE dry cleaner, ONE web design shop, ONE marketer, ONE etc. for each group and they actively share business leads with one another.   Once they get enough people in their group, they may start another group, and begin the process all over again.   So, exclusive in that they only allow one type of vendor in each of their groups, but inclusive in that they want to grow and create more groups.   You may not be a vendor, but these are active businesses that like to network, and letting them know who you are and what your skills are may be beneficial. . Find out from your local church groups what networking opportunities they may have, or know about.   Lots of times people in a church organization, whether congrations members or church leaders, will know about opportunities that you should get involved in, maybe even church sponsered. . Find out from some folks that already work in professions that you are interested in what associations they belong to, and if there are regular monthly meetings (usually luncheons) that you can attend.   For example, if you are interested in marketing, there are all kinds of marketing associations that you might be able to tap into.   Youll get to know a number of great contacts in your area in that profession. One thing I love about networking is the ability to cross-pollinate.   Going to one networking meeting is great it is a step in the right direction.   I recommend going to various types of networking meetings (in other words, sponsered by various interests university, local government, industry/trade, church, etc.) AND to different cities.   Ive found that the different meetings that I go to in a 75 mile stretch on the highway has very different types of people (connections, job leads, professions) in each city. Where do you network formally?   Are you there yet?   Do you have time for it?

Writing Language For Writing a Resume

Writing Language For Writing a ResumeA language for writing a resume is the first tool in your resume arsenal. This is where you list your qualifications and the skills you have that would be suitable for a job. Some people write an entire resume with a foreign language on it, others only use a paragraph. You want to be specific about what you need, and how you intend to go about achieving it.Sometimes, a language for writing a resume can be found online. It doesn't take much to find a plethora of information regarding resume writing, and for the most part, most of it is written in English. It is often best to find a guide online, and read it over before you start writing.You want to be sure that whatever you read on the internet is written in English. Make sure that it reads like a professional copy, and you can do this by reading the language carefully. English is an expensive language. Many things, including job requirements, are expensive. You don't want to just make a quick deci sion without thinking it through.If you are unsure about what a language for writing a resume should look like, make sure you look at one of the samples and compare it to a professional copy. Try to make sure that it reads and feels familiar. When you have a sample, it can give you an idea of what the actual finished product will look like. Another tip when looking for a language for writing a resume is to search online for it. There are many websites that offer resume samples that you can use.Know what you want to get out of the job. Some of us just need to know that we are wanted, while others need to know what the position is and how much work will be required of them. It is possible to write a resume based on the job opening alone. It is a good idea to know what the job is before you start creating a resume.The type of work that you want to know about is going to influence the types of job and positions you want to be included in. There are many jobs that require a specific skil l set. Others require education, experience, or certification. Each of these can be listed as a part of your experience on your resume.Always include your own experience in your resume. Even if it is of a technical nature, you should still mention your work experience. As long as you have been employed before, you should be able to talk about that.The best advice for language for writing a resume is to be specific. A language for writing a resume doesn't mean you have to write in another language. Just be specific about what you need and how you plan to achieve it. Knowing your goal and having a plan to achieve it is the best way to create a successful resume.

Personal Branding Interview Ella Bell - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Ella Bell - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Ella Bell, who is an associate professor of business administration at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University, and author of Career GPS. In this interview, Ella talks about the new corporate ladder, the challenges people have as they try to climb the corporate ladder, whether you should quit a job youre not passionate about, and the discusses some important career lessons. What is the new corporate landscape? How is it different than ten years ago? The new corporate landscape is shaped by several major features. Compared to years ago, we now live in a global era. Given the multinational reality most corporations face, they have had to become more global. We are working on a global field and executing across geographic borders. Corporate executives must now possess cross cultural savvy to build their business relationships and grow their business. Corporations must now know how to develop employees from very diverse backgrounds because they simply don’t fit neatly into the stereotypical white male box. Technology, another aspect of the new corporate landscape, helps to move us across international time zones, puts us in instant communication, and allows us to do business anywhere and everywhere in the world. Technology has also created a 24/7 work life with our professional obligations running over into our personal spaces. Still another dimension of this landscape is a strong team orientation. We no longer work in silos concentrating on one function of the company. Instead, we must now think cross functionally. Having a variety of functional skills in your tool box is definitely an asset in this new reality. I want to go back to the matter of diversity. Women are increasing in numbers to the point that they are less than a percentage point away from making up the majority in the labor force. While this will create new opportunities for women, corporations are going to have to take seriously policies concerning work life balance, retention and advancing women, and pay equity. Finally, given the present historical moment matters regarding ethics, strategic visioning and leadership are moving to the forefront of this new landscape. It’s just not good enough to have a strategic plan, creative visioning of future needs must be a part of the process. Corporations are going to have to think strongly about their best asset: their workforce. To effectively compete and to hold on to their employees, corporations are going to have to develop their people to be good leaders as well as followers. In the new corporate landscape, leadership must cascade throughout the company on all levels, just not on the executive level. Why should men read Career GPS? In order to succeed in the often brutal world of corporate America, women need male allies to share information, strategies, and to provide constructive feedback. Reading Career GPS will give men a better understanding of what it takes for women to advance in today’s workplace. Male managers will glean insights from reading the book on how to develop their female employees. Men who mentor women will find nuggets of wisdom to share with their female mentees. Husbands, fathers, and brothers will learn how to support professionally the women in their lives. Beyond learning how to be supportive of women, Career GPS offers the same valuable career lessons for men as it does for women. After all, men need to know how to cultivate meaningful relationships if they are to build successful careers. They too must think about the best career path to meet their professional goals. Men as well as women have to learn to be authentic leaders, embracing all of who they are, if they are to motivate and to energize their employees to be their best. Authenticity enables trust. So, men should read Career GPS. What challenges do you see most people endure as they climb the corporate ladder these days? It never ceases to amaze me how my MBA students at Tuck share their stories of the ways they were mismanaged in the corporate world. Their tales range from managers who abused their authority, managers who micromanaged them, managers who lacked integrity, managers who were totally self-absorbed, and managers who refused to share their knowledge. I believe most people endure being mismanaged somewhere along in their career. Being mismanaged can quickly slow you down while climbing the corporate ladder. Another challenge is getting that one assignment that will put you on the radar screen of senior executives. It is important to get an assignment that makes you visible. Of course, everyone wants to get that one plum assignment, so the competition can be fierce. The playing field for getting these plum assignments isn’t always level, causing a lot of frustration. Now a days I think economic uncertainty and working with less resources are big challenges for people working their way up the corporate ladder. The ambiguity of not knowing what is going to happen tomorrow at work creates a lot of stress and causes you to lose your motivation to do your best work. Trying to manage your work life with the other dimensions of your life is perhaps the greatest challenge. Advancing in corporate America requires long hours, working at home, working on weekends, and often days away from home. Your life gets snuffed out. While companies talk about policies for work life balance, too often it is simply lip service. It is often assumed that we should put our personal lives on hold if we truly want to advance at work. Too many corporations demand that people put in hours of face time, instead of encouraging their people to work smart. Some people decide that advancing in their careers just isn’t worth it. Should you quit your job even if you are paid well if it doesn’t align with who you really are (your brand)? No, not at all! Perhaps I think about the way you build your brand in a different way. I believe it’s the cumulative work experiences that contribute to your brand. So, even if your current job isn’t aligned with your brand you are still adding skills to your tool box. You’re still gaining knowledge and building your network. It can take years to get your dream job, the one with your brand written all over it. In the meantime there is still much to be learned. Besides, in this economy it may be wise to hold onto your job, build up your cash, establish good contacts that are aligned to your brand, and then go for it when the economy is stronger. What have you learned in your own career that can inspire others? I am an African American woman who grew up in the South Bronx where far few people succeed in their lives. My mother had a seventh grade education and my father completed eighth grade. I completed high school with a commercial diploma, not academic. If someone had told me when I was sixteen that I would be a professor and would teach in some of the top business schools in the world such as the Sloan School of Management, Yale’s School of Organization and Management, and The Tuck School of Business, I would have died laughing. In fact, I’m sure I wouldn’t have had a clue about what he was talking about. I remember when I was offered my first academic position at Yale. I told my mother who was 81 at the time. She was very nonchalant and not very interested. I was crushed because going to Yale was a very big deal for both my family and me. The next day my mother, still living in The Bronx, phoned to inform me that she had gone to the library. She went to ask the librarian about Yale, because she didn’t know anything about the school. She wanted to know. At that point it really hit home how far I had come. I was humbled. Here’s what I have learned from my own career: Have the courage to dream big even if you don’t yet possess the pedigree, the education or the social network. There is nothing you can’t achieve without determination, hard work, and lots of faith. Never stop developing your knowledge, your emotional intelligence, and your spiritual life. Remember you don’t build a career all by yourself. I will always be indebted to my parents, teachers, professors, and mentors. They made me who I am today. Follow your heart and stay faithful to your calling. When a door to a new opportunity opens do not be afraid to walk through it. - Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell, Ph.D. is an associate professor of business administration at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University, and she is the coauthor of the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity. She has written for Essence magazine, including the monthly Working Smart column. Dr. Bell has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Newsweek, Working Mother, and Fast Company, among many other publications. Her latest book is called Career GPS (HarperCollins). She is the founder and president of ASCENT-Leading Multicultural Women to the Top. PepsiCo, American Express, Intel, Goldman Sachs, Booze Allen Hamilton, U.S. Department of Labor are among her clients. She splits her time between Hanover, New Hampshire, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

How to recover from a bad decision

How to recover from a bad decision Many of you have asked what happened with Kate. In case you dont remember, Kate was a homeless teen I found myself coaching in Florida. When I realized she was homeless I bought her a plane ticket to come to my house. We made our guest room into her room. I bought her all new clothes, and I told my sons to stop asking how long Kate is staying for. I told them, This is her home. Its the only home she has. She leaves when she wants and comes home when she needs to. Just like you guys will do when youre older. I remember when she arrived, I felt I was doing something that is my life calling. It was so easy for me to understand her because she grew up just like I did. She kept asking me how I could open my house to her so easily and I told her, I cant help myself as a teen, but I can help you. I spent a lot of money trying to give her what I thought shed need to launch into adult life.  But the things she really needed were things we cannot  buy. She lied to me and my husband about birth control. We told her she had to use condoms until her new  IUD started working. She told us she was insulted we would think shed have sex when she had only been in Wisconsin two weeks and she didnt even know anyone. We said, Just put the condoms in your purse. Just in case. She said, Thats so slutty. That week she got pregnant. I didnt find out until two months later, when she miscarried, in the toilet in the back stall in the bathroom at cello lessons. She brought me to the bathroom to ask if shes dying. This came out of me. I looked in the toilet and to be honest, until that moment I had no idea how much I knew about blood in toilets. You had sex the week we told you to use a condom, didnt you? Why? Thats a miscarriage. She lied to me and my husband about visiting her friends parents a few towns away. Instead she took our car across state lines with a guy weve never met and stayed in hotels with him with our credit card. When we accused her of lying, she told us she didnt go with the guy. Even though all the receipts showed she did. My husband was dumbfounded that she could be so dishonest to people who are helping her. He couldnt believe shed take our car and disappear. I was forgiving. I had done the same thing with my parents credit card when I was her age. I would have stolen from anyone when I was her age. It comes with not having parents who take care of you. We had a pattern where my husband would go nuts that we have a lying, deceitful, unmanageable teen in our house, and I would go to therapy with her where I would explain what happened and the therapist would talk about responsibility and Kate would listen. I think. I remember listening to a therapist at her age. I also remember wearing stolen clothes to those therapy appointments. Kate told me she was too old to live with a family. I asked her if she had ever had the experience of living with a family and abiding by house rules. She said she wished her parents had stayed married. She said, The best time of my life was when I was really little and we were living with my real dad. I said, But you told me he was using heroin with your pre-teen  sisters. Oh yeah. Well that wasnt good. But the rest was. I listened to that and I told myself that I, too, had been incredibly delusional about my father when I was Kates age. I told myself traumatic childhoods can only be healed with stable living environments. I could give her that. I stuck by Kate through everything. I took pleasure in telling her, every time she did or said something awful, that I would not kick her out. She tested and tested and said, I cant believe how loyal you are. Every therapy session became a discussion about how family members abide by the rules of the family because people care for each other. So Kate left. She got an apartment in an area of town where Id never let my kids live. She took  a towel, throw pillows  and other small things I did not tell  her she could take. I only realized it when she sent me pictures. She never had a bedroom of her own. I was too happy for her to accuse her of stealing. She got a job that didnt pay rent. She sent me a picture on her first day of work. She got fired the second day. I have a felony, she told me. For what? is what I asked. What I thought was that Im scared she is going to get into some sort of trouble that I cant handle. The felony is because a friends mom put a restraining order against Kate and Kate kept seeing the friend. Kate told me the mom was crazy. But I start worrying that probably everyone in Kates life is not as crazy as she says they are. But also, if they are that crazy, then what am I doing here? My husband tells me I have to stop giving Kate money. I pay her rent for one month. And I give her our car that we werent using anyway because I didnt think it was safe in the winter. I tell her well put the title in her name next time she comes to visit. The next time she comes to visit its too late to go to the DMV to change the title. But Kate is lonely at her apartment. She has a job but no friends. She takes home a kitten. She wants one of our favorites. My kids say no. She asks for my husbands favorite. He says no, too. She doesnt want an older cat because she says its too hard to train an older cat to love you. She says shed rather have a damaged baby and she goes home with a kitten whos blind in one eye. She is happy with her cat. She is happy with her car. She comes back to our house to get the car title. She asks if I can pay for gas. And she asks me to pay for one month more of rent. My husband makes me tell her I wont pay for anything else. She can come back to our house to live, but we wont support her in her apartment. No more money. I have to say it to her when my husband is sitting next to me so he knows for sure its clear. Kate comes back to have dinner with us. The boys are so excited that they bake her cupcakes. She says she cant stay for dinner but she wants a second cat. My husband says he knew all along she wasnt staying for dinner. I tell him hes too cynical. We dont have any more kittens but my in-laws do. My mother-in-law has been bottle feeding a kitten that she loves. She tells Kate that Kate can take the kitten but if there is any problem, or if Kate doesnt want the kitten, she should email my mother-in-law and give the kitten back. Its hard for my mother-in-law to part with the kitten shes been taking care of for so long. My husband assures her Kate will take good care. The next morning Kate calls me. Youll hate me, she says. Ill never hate you. What happened? I gave the kitten to animal rescue. It was too annoying. I dont hate you. We knew you have an attachment problem with people, so its not surprising you have it with animals. But why didnt you call us? Why did you give the cat to animal rescue? And how did you even get it there? They came and picked it up. They picked it up? I am sitting at the breakfast table. Now the boys want to know what happened. They are hearing everything. I hang up with Kate and my husband tells me we have to get the kitten. The boys will know that Kate sent the kitten to animal rescue and my mother-in-law  will be too upset. And we cant tell the boys to lie. I tell Kate. She says okay shell call animal rescue. They are not open until 3pm and she has to go to work. I tell her to go into work an hour late. Tell your boss  we need to get the kitten back before they give it away. She says no. I say we are coming to her apartment to talk with her. To explain why we need the kitten back. She says she wont tell us where she lives. I didnt realize that I paid rent and gave her a car, but I dont know her address. She stops answering her phone. We go to the Best Western where she works at the front desk. There are three  employees there, and the manager, and no one is doing anything except listening to us talk to Kate. She tells us to go away. We say we dont have another way to talk with her. Her manager asks her if she wants him to call the police to take us away and she says, Yes. We go back to our car and look up animal rescue in Madison. It turns out that its animal control and its kill-only in Madison. Now we know why Kate didnt want to help us get the cat back. But animal control tells us they picked up the kitten and felt so bad killing it that they held it until    the  animal shelter  opened and brought it there. We went to the animal shelter and got the cat back. I want to tell you I never heard from Kate again. But I did. She kept charging her braces to our account. I called her and told her to please stop. She said she wasnt doing that. I didnt even argue with her. I just hung up. And then, for three months, I told myself Im so stupid. So stupid for thinking I can save the world. So stupid for letting her lie to me so many times. I hate how much money I spent on her. I hate how much time I spent. Incredibly bad judgment. And the conversation with my sons about how Kate is not able to trust people so she is not able to be trustworthy. That was so difficult to have. I was so mad at myself for so long. But then my husband started reframing. He said she could have stayed at our house much longer, and made the pain for the family much bigger. And my therapist reminded me that I learned a lot about myself, and how much Ive overcome, by seeing how many hurdles Kate still has to face. So I made a mistake. I misjudged Kate. And I misjudged myself. And I guess its okay. Its okay to make a bad decision. And get burned. But its not okay to dwell on it. So this is me, giving you the update and moving forward.

Things to Put on a Resume - Positive Things to Put on a Resume

Things to Put on a Resume - Positive Things to Put on a ResumeTo put it simply, good things to put on a resume are all positive. Bad things to put on a resume include things that are negative. So what should you put on your resume? What makes a resume a positive document for employers?When making a person's resume, be positive, don't be negative. Take the time to ensure that your CV is error free should not be a problem. Yes, it can be hard to find errors in the document, but you will be able to find mistakes.What do you need to do to make sure your resume is positive? First of all, start with the name of the company. This is important because you want to highlight your previous work experience with the company.If you want to be positive about what you put on your resume, start with the titles and use these to make good things to put on a resume. Things like 'Associate Sales Manager', 'Senior Project Manager'Sales Manager' is great titles for your resume.As for the other stuff, look at the good things that you have accomplished. Use these to create a great resume.Some examples of good things to put on a resume are 'Owner of a successful business', 'Owns a fleet of cars', 'Chosen as one of the best salespeople in town' and the list goes on. These are examples of what you should write on your resume. In order to make sure that you are accurate, check your resume before you submit it.Do not go over a certain amount of words. You do not want to overload your resume and make it difficult to read awkwardly.While writing good things to put on a resume is not easy, it is worth it. Your employer will find you more professional if you include these qualities. So take the time to write up a resume that will show your strengths, your experiences and how you would benefit from working for this company.

Use Video Conferencing to Effectively Engage Passive Candidates CareerMetis.com

Use Video Conferencing to Effectively Engage Passive Candidates â€" CareerMetis.com Photo Credit â€" businessnewsdaily.comAs a standard practice, recruiting traditionally focuses on the active candidates who are at present engaged in a job search. This approach has been effective so far.However in today’s hypercompetitive environment, the recruiting scenario has undergone a sea change, businesses require a more focused approach in engaging targeted passive candidates who are not actively looking for jobs at the present time.Effective Ways to Engage Passive CandidatesThe fact remains passive candidates happen to be more difficult to source, for the very simple reason, they are not actively applying for jobs. It must be noted that passive candidates are already engaged in their present employment.evalAs such they do not have any pressing need or a compelling reason or any such urgency to undertake the rigors of a traditional job search process.The Reversal of RolesRather it is the reversal of roles and it is the employers who are actively seeking top candidates who as of now happen to be actively employed in their respective field of work.Here the employers have to actively search and then get in touch with the candidates and thereafter initiate the all-important conversation, preferably by employing state of the art technology.Always remember the passive candidate is not going to complete any cumbersome employment application, to this end one must effectively brainstorm and arrive at such recruiting tactics that ensure optimal engagement of a candidate group, which is not proactively looking for work with your organization.All the Desired TraitsOn the contrary, they have the requisite skills, commendable work ethic as well as up to the minute working experience, all the desired traits that you really want and need in your workforce.Passive candidates who are not actively looking for openings are easily going to be put off by the complex application process, ensure that you make it easy to apply by putting an apply with your LinkedIn button, m aking the entire process a whole lot smoother for the applicants otherwise they would abandon the process in an instant.A Step CloserThis in itself ensures a lot of unnecessary steps are eliminated from the process freeing up the passive candidate’s time and energy enabling them, to conduct more research on your organization and subsequently call you or mail you a video resume, thus bringing them a step closer to becoming your trusted employee.evalSince passive candidates are not actively engaging with prospective companies or researching them as part of their job search, every small interaction is significant, egging them on the social media where high performers hang out is indeed a huge advantage.Follow the Professional ExhaustThey easily lend themselves to be evaluated on professional traits like commendable communication skills, expertise, professionalism, technical skills, and knowledge. All you need to do is follow the professional exhaust, wherever the star performers happ en to be, just trail them with single-minded focus and keep a finger on the pulse of their online presence.As they are hard pressed for time video conferencing is a great method for conducting interviews, it saves the passive candidates the hassles of the commute, the energy, the duration away from work, and of course the monetary expenses.Video Recruiting Apps It lends them a golden opportunity to showcase their skills and experience without leaving the current location. The best part is it enables them to imagine the many possibilities of finding a potentially better job than the current one, leaving them with a plausibleâ€" let’s see option, the proverbial foot in the door and this in itself is indeed a promising development for your organization, without you needing to even leave your seat.evalVideo recruiting apps are the best solution available in the marketplace where the applicant gets to record video interviews.By now you are seriously considering online interviews for yo ur next hiring, well you might as well consider video interviewing. It is entirely possible that a whole lot of dissenting thoughts might pop up all of a sudden with regards to the efficacy and appropriateness of this move.To quell the doubts and dispel any misgivings you might have in this regard, we need to examine the truth behind these assumptions and notions of harnessing the ubiquitous technology.Video Interviews To put any confusions to rest and use the video interviews for effective hiring, we need to discern between video interviews and video conferencing. Whether or not the process turns out to be frosty for the job applicants.To put things in proper perspective and set the record straight, let us clear the air, well the video recruitment software and video conferencing software are as different as chalk and cheese.The process does not happen to be cold or impersonal at all, on the contrary, it is warm and highly interactive, saving you a great deal of time and money and t he tiresome commute that irks the hell out you.

You Are Where You Are - and Youre Moving Up - Kathy Caprino

You Are Where You Are - and Youre Moving Up Ive had some interesting revelations this week about my business as it is today, and about those individuals with whom I resonate best and most, and where I dream to take my work in the next five years.   Here’s what I realized:   1) I am where I am â€" that feels good   After an 18-year corporate career that was outwardly very “successful” but inwardly a deep and long-lasting struggle, I spent eight years reinventing and transformed to a new professional identity I love.   I then became an “expert” and advocate of women’s reinvention, because that’s exactly what I’d done well   breaking through the 12 “hidden” crises working women face today, and reclaiming my life.   I conducted a national research study with over 100 women to learn more about how to break through crisis and transform, and I wrote a book about it to help others do the same.   It’s been all about breaking through.   2) But now I want to go somewhere else â€" and that feels better   Now, however, I want something else, something more than breakthrough, to offer others.   I consider myself “successful” both inwardly and outwardly, but now I am committed to ABUNDANT success â€" tremendous, free-flying, fantastic success (in key dimensions that matter to me) that blows my socks off with joy, fulfillment and empowerment.   I’m committed to creating a fantastically successful life and career.   I have new dreams â€" clear, crisp, and shiny.   To create/achieve that, I need more â€" more of myself, more knowledge, more insight, more strength, more energy, more perspective, more focus, and more risk.   To access that in myself, I’m doing what I love best to inspire me, yet again.   I’m reaching out to women I admire deeply those who consider themselves abundantly success on their terms â€" and I’m learning from them.   I’ve found there are no better teachers than those you respect and admire who are doing what you’d like to, how you’d like to do it.   This week, I launched a new national research study Women Succeeding Abundantly â€" How and Why They Do It, and already, after just two interviews â€" Shama Kabani and Janet Hanson â€"  my socks have been blown off.   Why?  Because what I expect to hear from folks who’ve achieved something that I admire, is never what I end up hearing and learning.   It’s all very new and different from what I assumed.   (Stay tuned for more on these powerful interviews).   It reminds me of a conversation I had with my sister when she was in high school and I in middle school.   She was imparting to me her pearls of wisdom about dating and popularity, and told me that where people stood in the dating pool resembled being on a rung of a big, universal ladder â€" you are where you are, but you want to date someone who is one rung higher than you (that’s the dream anyway).   And you don’t want to go down a rung on your ladder!   Funny, I feel like I’m on a ladder â€" not one about popularity or “hierarchy” but an “energetic” ladder representing where I am and where I want to go.   I’m standing on my rung, arms outstretched, reaching toward my next rung â€" my future self and am looking up, smiling and breathless.   I’m seeing on this new rung other tremendously successful and empowered women who have carved out a BIG life on their terms, and are loving it and making it work abundantly.     These women are having fantastic success in the key aspects of their lives that they care most about â€" whether that’s family, home, personal, professional, financial, relationships, well-being, creativity, intimacy, contribution  â€" you name it, they’re doing it.   These women don’t subscribe to the notion that they can’t have it all â€" they simply don’t see it that way.   They believe in choosing to commit to the areas that mean the world to them, and then they going after these goals/outcomes with boundless gusto and commitment.   The lesson for me in all of this is â€" At any given moment, each of us is vibrating at certain energetic “level” that brings to us and creates in our lives exactly what we’re ready for, deep-down.   But then â€" suddenly and inexplicably we want more and we want different, and we’re ready to create it.   So it’s time.   I want to step up to the next rung of the ladder of my life, to create abundant success.   I’m ready for the chin-up.   Are you?   Yes!!   Please come up with me!   Question of the week: What do you feel you’re ready for now â€" what’s your next “rung?”   What do you see for yourself and your life when you step onto that rung?   And will you commit to stepping up to it now?

Grown-Up Gigs with handbag designer Lauren Falkowksi on Monday! - When I Grow Up

Grown-Up Gigs with handbag designer Lauren Falkowksi on Monday! - When I Grow Up I can not wait to force Lauren Falkowski to come to my apartment and talk our faces off about her path away from advertising and towards being a full-time handbag designer! Well be Spreecastin it up and answering your questions on Monday, April 1st at 9a Pacific/11a Central/12p Eastern right here. I know Lauren personally, and her road to launching the business of her dreams hasnt been paved in gold. Super looking forward to sharing it all her story, challenges, triumphs, and lessons with all yall! You can learn more about Grown Up Gigs and sign up to get reminders and recordings by clicking here.