Job Search Tactic Use The Internet Better (shift-click)

Job Search Tactic Use The Internet Better (shift-click) For many years Ive used a little trick that helps me have a better experience online. Its so amazingly simple, and I bet many of you know about it, and do it but for the rest of you, heres a quick tip: If you want to open a link in a new window/tab, simply hold the SHIFT key down while you click on the link. Updated as per the comment from NUN: in FF and IE, use CONTROL-click In my browser, this opens the page in a new tab. That way, the page you were on will stay on a tab, and the new tab will have the content of whatever you clicked on. Heres an example in JibberJobber Ill do a search for people based on something lets say I do a search for people in Utah (note: this is only searching my private database if you dont have anyone in your contacts list in Utah, youll get nothing :)). When I see the search results I click on each of the profiles I want to open, holding the shift key down.  That opens each profile in a new tab, so I can have the main list panel open while each contact detail page is opened in its own tab. You can do this from any page on the internet another example, when I take a break to check the news Ill do the shift/click trick to open the articles Im interested in reading they all open in their own tab. Simple, right?  Useful, definitely! Job Search Tactic Use The Internet Better (shift-click) For many years Ive used a little trick that helps me have a better experience online. Its so amazingly simple, and I bet many of you know about it, and do it but for the rest of you, heres a quick tip: If you want to open a link in a new window/tab, simply hold the SHIFT key down while you click on the link. Updated as per the comment from NUN: in FF and IE, use CONTROL-click In my browser, this opens the page in a new tab. That way, the page you were on will stay on a tab, and the new tab will have the content of whatever you clicked on. Heres an example in JibberJobber Ill do a search for people based on something lets say I do a search for people in Utah (note: this is only searching my private database if you dont have anyone in your contacts list in Utah, youll get nothing :)). When I see the search results I click on each of the profiles I want to open, holding the shift key down.  That opens each profile in a new tab, so I can have the main list panel open while each contact detail page is opened in its own tab. You can do this from any page on the internet another example, when I take a break to check the news Ill do the shift/click trick to open the articles Im interested in reading they all open in their own tab. Simple, right?  Useful, definitely!

Four Startups for Students Ideas Worth Doing in 2018

Four Startups for Students Ideas Worth Doing in 2018 If youre at college or university, it’s the best possible time to launch your own business. To forestall your disagreement and questions, I’ll provide three valid reasons why you should follow your entrepreneurial ambitions now. Many students don’t dare to launch a startup. They think that it’s impossible to find money for their crazy ideas. In fact, some startups don’t need many funds. Moving service, residential cleaning service, and accessories making are pretty low-cost business ideas. While other students might be partying their free time away, you could be turning your passion and expertise into income opportunities as an entrepreneur. So, what kind of business can you start? Design an app. Are you earning your BA or MA in computer science or software development? Do you have an idea for the next killer app? Then bringing it to life will be your best choice. One of the most successful apps of all time, the Pulse News reader was created in May 2010 by two Stanford grad students (Ankit Gupta and Akshay Kothari). Later, they sold the app and dropped out of school. Pulse aggregates different sources of content into one easy to view menu.   Other successful apps developed by students are HBCU Buddy, Rover, Power Planner, CleverMiles, MadPad, Battery Go, Mafuta Go, iHomework, etc. To venture into app development field, you’ll need to follow these steps: Step 1: Assess the market potential of your idea. Almost 60% of developers dont break even on costs when developing and executing an app. Even worse, almost 70% report their most successful app never made more than $5,000. Why do they fail? Because of inefficient marketing? Poor quality of the product? Awful design? Maybe. But the main reason is that the app simply doesn’t solve a problem. Look around you. Every man-made invention has been designed for some reason. So, figure out what problem your app will solve. Step 2: Analyze user needs. So, you’ve specified the problem that you’d like to address. Think whether the users need your software solution. Is your answer the best one out there? Is it a significant problem that hasn’t been answered yet?   Step 3: Write an app. Make sure you have basic software development skills and knowledge. Are you familiar with various programming languages, such as Java, C++, and HTML? Do you have strong general computing skills (including database management, memory allocation, security, and hardware interaction)? Can you create a user interface that is easy-to-use on the go? Do you have an understanding of the software development process and lifecycle, including the design-develop-test-release-maintain cycle, and long-term life cycle support and maintenance? Step 4: Get feedback. Show your demo version to family, friends, and anyone else who can give you constructive criticism.  Don’t seek out the people who will tell you, “Wow, that’s cool.” Brutal honesty is crucial at this stage. Step 5: Launch an app. Protect your intellectual property before announcing your app launch. After that, get it featured on the app store. Step 6: Promote your app. Mind that work is not over when you debut the product. It won’t sell itself. Make your app accessible to your target audience. And invest some money in marketing. Start an essay writing service. I’ve always liked reading and writing. So, it was no surprise to anyone that I decided to pursue a degree in English language and literature. In my freshman year, I understood that I couldn’t lead such a frugal life. I started to work as a librarian at my college. I could perform my homework if there were not many visitors in the library. Some of my mates had part-time jobs too. And they had troubles with balancing their studies and work. I’ve got to know that they sometimes paid essay writing services to get their essay writing  done.   That was the first time I thought about earning money by writing. I applied for a job. The selection process at the service was really tough. But I passed it and was accepted as a writer. In a year, when I gained experience, I made up my mind to launch my own startup. With my partners (my mates who were willing to make money producing essays) we created a website and advertised our small company via the social nets. In three months, we recruited a few more writers. During the last three years, our company has grown. And we’re still working on its development. I easily combine my studies with editing papers a few times a week in our company.   Here are the main steps you need to do if you want to launch your own essay writing service: Step 1: Get a job at some service. Thus, you’ll understand how it works. A vision of your own company will become clearer. Step 2: Find partners. First, you need support. If other people believe in your idea and work towards bringing it to life, you’ll feel more confident. Second, professional writers and editors will be unlikely to work for you at the start of your venture. Students from your network will not refuse from occasional earnings. Third, you might need funds for the next step. You can encourage your partners to have a whip-round. Step 3: Develop a website. There’s no need to search for a reputable developer. Your college probably has a department of computer science or software development. Ask tech-savvy students to design a website for you. It will be cheaper. The website should be easy-to-use. It’s important for the customers. Create an intuitive website design to make an impression for the future visitors.   Make an order placement quick and simple. Develop a chat to provide instant customer-writer and customer-support assistance communication.     Customers need a dashboard to keep track of the orders status, payments, and other details. There should be a possibility to write a testimonial. Important features for your staff: Writers and editors need a functional message manager to categorize them Read/Unread, Important/All. The writing staff also needs a dashboard to check their orders, earnings, and other work related activities. As an owner of the website, you will find these admin features to manage an online essay writing platform essential: CMS technology; the tools for user and money management should be convenient. Step 4: Hire more staff. As your business begins to grow, you’ll need more writers, editors, technical support assistants, and customer support assistants. Step 5: Advertise your service. Let more students know about your essay writing service via social nets. The success of your startup will depend on the quality of service. Write academic papers that meet the customer’s expectations. Offer secure payment and guarantees. Upgrade your blog constantly and manage comments. Launch a personal training program Are you athletic and into sports? Think about starting a personal training service. Two Stanford business students, Ann Scott and Leslie Silverglide, created Wello (now Weight Watchers) 2011 with a simple intention â€" to make fitness easier. This online fitness platform provided a personal, gym-standard training experience delivered through live video sessions (it’s a two-way video like Skype â€" both people can see each other). In 2014 Wello was acquired by Weight Watchers. A startup still connects people with personal trainers to receive private fitness consultations through online video chat. Keep reading to know how to start your personal training business: Step 1: Get a certificate. Entrepreneurs who want to launch a personal training business do not necessarily need to be professional trainers before they can kick start the program. But special certifications will be to your advantage in the market place. Step 2: Get a job and gain confidence. Many educational institutions have a gym on the campus. Try to enroll as a fitness instructor in some field. Use your working experience to the utmost. Learn to create individual training plans. Ask your more experienced colleges for advice. Get their feedback on your strengths and weaknesses. A job can help you decide whether the personal training program is a right startup idea for you. Ask yourself the following questions: Can you balance studying and a job? Coul d you manage the responsibilities of an owner of personal training business? Could you offer effective training routine to your possible clients? Step 3: Launch a personal training program. To start working on your own, you need to do the following: Write a business plan. Decide what equipment you need and where to train (at home, outdoors, online, or in a gym). Find a way to combine these strategies. Learn and arrange all the legal and tax aspects of a small business. Get a liability insurance that best meets your needs. Use the latest technology and trends to empower your startup. Business growth rests on the quality of service. So, always try to exceed your clients expectations. Remember, one client will often lead to another. Start a blog. Carli Bybel is one of the most well-known YouTubers. The girl was at high school when she decided to make some money on Youtube. In 2011, she uploaded her first video. Within a month, she received around 1000 subscribers. Amazed by the feedback, she continued posting makeup and hairstyle tutorials. Her subscribers grew to one million after two years. Thus, she found her key to success and hasn’t looked back since. At the moment, she has 5 and a half million subscribers. Her channel is called ‘The Beauty Bybel’. Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on photographs (photoblogs), videos (video blogs or vlogs), music (MP3 blogs), and audio (podcasts). Everyone can become a blogger. Though this occupation won’t bring you much cash at once, it’s worthwhile to give it a try. Consider the next steps: Step 1: Choose your topic. Find something you’re really passionate about. In this way, you won’t only inspire others, but also gain expertise by interacting with subscribers and doing research for your blog posts. Step 2: Define your audience. You should know who you’re trying to reach when crafting your content. Otherwise, you might reach, well … nobody. Step 3: Develop your exclusive style. There are a lot of blogs out there. What makes yours stand out? If you want to engage the audience, the best bet is to make it eye-catching and talk about things most people have an opinion about. Step 4: It depends on the type of blog you want to keep. If you want to create your own website, you’ll need to get a domain and hosting, create a theme, set up WordPress on your server and configure settings, etc. It’s much easier to start your blog on one of the free platforms, such as Blogger, Tumblr, Weebly, Squarespace or YouTube. Step 5: Produce compelling content. Finally, start posting new blog posts/videos and publishing them regularly (at least once a week). To reach more subscribers, you’ll require ongoing marketing, promotions and even paid advertising. It’s time for us millennials to prove those negative stereotypes wrong. We’re not entitled. We don’t ask for special privileges. We’re not lazy. We’re some of the most ambitious people in this world. We can influence and change the world around. As a millennial, you can show that by launching the world’s next great startup.

How Thought Crimes Kill Personal Brands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How Thought Crimes Kill Personal Brands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career After leading a weekend boot camp in Personal Branding on the UCLA campus, I am worn out and so are our “campers.” Sixteen hours of anything is hard, and personal branding is no exception. It’s not like we were lifting boulders or building walls, except that we were: mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The first stage of personal branding is the work of human development. That is: finding out about your authentic self, revealing your true aspirations and then pinning together a pattern of achievements that may have started from your early childhood. The real, valid work of personal branding involves digging into your past. We do this because the first leg of your personal brand triad is something we call your “Forever” word â€" the word that describes a quality that you’ve always had, something that has been the foundation of who you are, from your earliest memories. I wish it were a matter of looking back and fondly recalling all the wonderful things you’ve done. I wish it weren’t so often such a minefield to walk back into, a journey down a dark canyon echoing with old criticisms, denigrations and disrespect that you’ve suffered. But the truth is, this part of the development process involves some heavy emotional lifting, since only a tiny fraction of people can look back and fondly recall the days of the decades behind them. And, as you move closer to the reality of today, most people have distilled a litany of regrettable actions and lost chances, and even dimmed the lights of some hard-won triumphs. That is the human condition. But what never ceases to surprise me is where the sad truths reside. They are most often running endlessly on an audio track inside your head! If you are like most people, you are trash talking yourself all day long. You have memorialized all the criticisms, accusations, losses and “coulda beens.” You’ve practically canonized them, and use these castigations as fodder for your daylong incantations. These are thought crimes you are committing against yourself. Of the 60,000 thoughts you have each day, you are likely hearing 45,000 negative thoughts. So guess what happens when you take time to reflect on what your “Forever” word is? You have been “baking” in your fears, self-doubt, worry, anger, cynicism, hostility and the litany of what we call Level Two and Level Three words â€" a negative spiral downward. You have forever been hearing and repeating the worst stuff about you, to you! And using that to predict your future. Give yourself a break, won’t you? Really, take a break from the “oh, what a loser you are” talk track. Write down 60,000 wonderful things about yourself. No, you don’t have to do it all at once. Just get into the habit of catching yourself doing things right â€" and documenting it into a journal, or a packet of sticky notes, or however you think you could compile such a wonderful summary of who you really are. Here’s how the television anchor and motivational speaker Deborah Norville recommends you raise children â€" and thus gives us adults a clue into how we should speak to ourselves from today forward. “For every corrective instruction you give, you should hand out at least four positives. That’s something we as parents don’t get told or don’t focus on enough. We’re really good at ‘You didn’t clean your room,’ and ‘You didn’t make your bed.’ What we don’t do is acknowledge the positives enough with, ‘I see you tried really hard,’ ‘I noticed you made your bed’ and ‘Thank you.’ Also, it’s really important to establish values and traditions from the get-go. When you’ve done that, you’ve created a rock. You’ve given your children an anchor to which they can always return.” Now personal brands: lets get it together on your Forever word. Start talking about yourself to yourself is positive terms. Then, reflect back on what you did well, from as way back as you can recall. That is how to move forward. Author: Nance Rosen  is the author of  Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at  NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name:  nancerosen

5 Beginner Tips to Get Started as a Marketing Influencer

5 Beginner Tips to Get Started as a Marketing Influencer The way that products are introduced and marketed to the public has changed thanks to social media. In the past, the vast majority of products sold to consumers would be marketed using celebrities and brands. This effort was intended to make the products more appealing because of the name recognition behind them. Now, many consumers seek out their favorite influencer to see what brands they should buy. It has never been a better time to become a marketing influencer. Here are some beginner tips to get started in this industry. Find Your Niche As a marketing influencer, you should find a niche to focus upon rather than trying to be knowledgeable about everything. A quick look at YouTube can help you see some of the possibilities that exist for you. For instance, the makeup niche of marketing influencers is very hot right now. You see them on YouTube and social media showing off their makeup skills and the brands they use. Find Your Platform Not only do you want to narrow down the niche you want to influence, but you should determine what platform youll use the majority of the time. Instagram is the most significant tool currently, but some marketing influencers are still using Facebook and YouTube. This specialization doesnt mean that you need only to use one platform, but that youll want to focus the majority of your efforts on just one, especially when starting out. Narrow Down Your Choice of Content There are many different types of content that you can choose to get in touch with your audience. Youll want to find what works for you. Your niche may help you find the right content. Videos and pictures are perfect for makeup influencers or other hands-on categories. Articles and videos can be great for influencers who offer product comparisons or provide some educational information. Make sure that the content you choose is something that displays you in the best light. For example, you wont want to focus on videos if you arent comfortable in front of the camera. Check Out the Competition It can be helpful to see what the competition in your niche is doing. What topics have they covered? What have they missed? You can identify what strengths they have as an influencer that you can try to put your spin on, and you can identify weaknesses that youll want to address. You dont want to copy your competition but learn from them. Optimize Your Influencer Campaign The best weapon in your arsenal is your influencer marketing efforts. Getting a large number of followers that watch your videos, interact with you on social media, and purchase the products you mention will get you noticed by the brands you want. In the beginning, youll need to work to build your audience. Following these five tips can help you get off on the right foot as a marketing influencer. Before long, youll be making your mark among your audience. Start building your follower base today.

How to Find and Use the Best Resources For Writing Your Resume

How to Find and Use the Best Resources For Writing Your ResumeThere are plenty of excellent resources for you to gather when you are writing a resume. These resources may include online websites, books and even classes that have been made available for those who are in the process of creating a resume.The internet is a great resource to research your resume as you can search for any topic you want and find resources that can help you with your need to create your resume. You will find that there are many resources available. It's really important to know what you want your resume to say so that you can be certain you find everything you need.Bookstores are another great resource for finding resources for writing your resume. The majority of bookstores carry many books on resumes. You can find all kinds of topics and writing styles as well as examples to get you started. Most bookstores also have resources for people who are in the process of writing a resume.If you don't want to sear ch for anything yourself, you can always ask the person you are interviewing about where they found the information that helped them with their resume. They may be able to give you some good ideas about where to look and what to focus on. Often times it's hard to find that one resource that can answer all of your questions and help you build a resume for you.Online forums are another great resource for finding more information on how to build a resume. This can be helpful because you don't have to worry about visiting stores or contacting people personally in order to find what you need. You can simply get all of the information you need and search it to find the best resources to help you with your needs.Forums are an excellent resource if you want to ask questions about how to write a resume. You will find answers to your questions and help with your needs. You should know that the people in the forum may not be experts on resume writing and may be quick to give their opinions abo ut certain topics. Be sure that you know what to expect from other people so that you can be certain that you are getting the most out of what you are reading.Becoming a freelance writer, is an excellent way to use your skills to write a resume. You will likely have to pay for these services, but it's money well spent. Using your writing skills to create a resume will show people that you are capable of meeting the needs of others and provide a great resume for those seeking a job.When you are ready to write your own resume, be sure that you consider all of the resources available to you. Make sure that you understand the requirements for each area so that you can properly write your resume. If you don't understand the requirements then you won't be able to complete the resume for anyone.

Wake Up and Smell the Flowers Spring Cleaning Your Resume

Wake Up and Smell the Flowers Spring Cleaning Your Resume This months Career Collective topic is Spring Cleaning Your Job Search. Please be sure to check out the advice of my esteemed colleagues at the end of this post.Its been a rough winter here in New York City. We cant wait to shed the coats, ditch the boots, and wake up and smell the flowers. (Yes we have flowers in New York City!) Currently there is an installation of flower sculptures along Park Avenue and while its lovely, Im looking forward to the live tulips that are planted there each spring. Those flowers represent renewal and new beginnings. For many, spring is a time of career renewal. Maybe its the weather; maybe its the fact that many people have just received their payout for last years bonus and they are now ready to make a move. Whatever the reason, many people decide to spring clean their resume in March and embark on a job search. Here are five tips for cleaning up your resume.Throw out those cliched personal attributes. Attention all you motivated, team-oriented chang e agents and dynamic, detail-oriented strong communicators. Pick up these overused expressions and get rid of them. Prove the value you can bring to an organization by describing strong quantifiable accomplishments. Let the garbage man take away the other meaningless fluff.Weed out those endless job tasks. A hiring manager doesnt want a job description. He wants an explanation of the unique value you brought to the execution of your job tasks and proof of how you do things smarter, faster, and more efficiently. A few sentences about your job tasks is fineten bullet points is not.Scrub statements about references. Take the statement references available upon request off your resume. Its dated, it wastes space, its unnecessary, and it isnt even true. References are available in plenty of places without asking directly for them (think Google and LinkedIn). Save the space in your resume for more compelling content.Clean out your resume closet. If youve been adding information about your most recent job on top of the old resume content, chances are the resume has lost its focus and become much too long. Take a good hard look at your resume and decide what content its time to let go of. Its doubtful that your next employer will need a lengthy explanation of the marketing coordinator role you held in 1982 if you are now a CMO.Freshen up the look. Consider redesigning the document to improve the formatting, make it easier to find key information, and give the resume a more modern look. Check out Happy About My Resume for some updated resume styles.Personal Branding to Fire Up Your Job Search, @DebraWheatmanSucceeding in a “Final Jeopardy!” World, @WalterAkana5 Steps to Retool Jumpstart Your Job Search, @erinkennedycprwYour Job Search: Lets Just Start Again Shall We? @GayleHowardChecklist for Spring Cleaning Your Job Search, @careersherpa5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Job Search, @heatherhuhmanTen Surefire Ways to Organize Your Job Search, @KatCareerGalPut Spring Int o Your Job Search, @EliteResumes @MartinBucklandToes in the Water, @ValueIntoWordsHow to Revitalize a Stale Job Search, @KCCareerCoachHow to re-think your job search, @Keppie_CareersWake Up and Smell the Flowers: Spring Cleaning Your Resume, @barbarasafaniSpring Cleaning and Your Personal Brand, @resumeserviceSpring clean your mind clutter first, @DawnBugniManaging Your Career 2.0: On Giving Something Up To Get It Right, @Chandlee

A Girlboss In Pajamas

A Girlboss In Pajamas A Girlboss In Pajamas || How I Filter Fashion Trends Home Life, Outfits October 28, 2016 0 Comments  Jumpsuit:  Asos Backpack:  Coach RucksackI haven’t written about outfits in a while on Cubicle Chic. So let’s talk about one of the hottest trends lately â€" the pajamas for day time style.As a trend observer and sometimes follow, I ventured out and gave this style a try earlier this year. I can’t say I have been fully convinced just yet that this style is here to stay.  Let’s face it:  this is definitely one of those trends that “looks so good in magazine/covershots, but looks like joke on me” kind of thing.  Jumpsuit:  Asos Backpack:  Coach Rucksack Shoes:  Banana Republic MulesSo imagine my surprise, when my ASOS order came in and this pink little number fit really well on me. Still quite different from how it looks on the model, but hey, I liked it.So I thought about how I made made it work, and realized that when putting together this outfit, I thought about these things below.Principles I adhere to when filtering new t rends to try:1) Have I seen enough of it on others to know that it’s likely to work on “normal people”?This was quite simple to answer â€" I really HAVE been seeing this trend everywhere, and quite a few of them have caught my eyes. I have seen how it works, and I have seen how it doesn’t work. And when it does work, I can see myself emulating these trend setters on how to style the PJ style romper/sets. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2) Are there ways to tone down the trendiness of it?For this particular jumpsuit I wore, I know rolling up the sleeves make any button down shirt look more casual and relaxed. So that’s what I did. I also carried a backpack in this ensemble, which is another hot trend lately but a more casual and everyday kind of trend. By adding these two elements, I made this outfit look more everyday.3) Do I have existing pieces in my wardrobe to style this outfit with?There’s a reason why I started Cubicle Chic  â€" my wardrobe is filled with work appropriate clothing and my style falls on the conservative side of things. Is there a way I can style this trend to fit my #girlboss image? I decided to pair them with my Banana Republic Jolene Mules so I look more polished and clean.4) Do I have at least a few occasion to wear this outfit to, if it’s not an everyday kind of piece?I had PoshFest, The Collective, and the company holiday party coming up so I knew there are occasions that I could test out this trendy outfit for. I didn’t wind up wearing it for any of these occasions because I just have too many choices in my closet, but I have a plan for it… just wait and see!  Jumpsuit: Asos Backpack: Coach Rucksack Shoes: Banana Republic Mules   Jumpsuit:  Asos Backpack:  Coach Rucksack   Jumpsuit:  Asos Watch: Jord WoodwatchAll Photography from Natalie Alvarado @ Stylenfuse