What is an Action Item #JibberJobber

What is an Action Item #JibberJobber Related post: What is a Log Entry #JibberJobber. Today, lets power up the Log Entry and make it a lot more important. When we create a Log Entry, we are usually creating an opportunity to follow-up. When you create a Log Entry, you can make it an Action Item by simply adding a due date.  That is, put a date that you will take action on, or follow-up on, the Log Entry.  From yesterdays example, in The Good Log Entry, we put these two lines: He will follow-up with an email introduction, Said that if I don’t hear back from him by Monday then call him. and He also said he would introduce me to some contacts at the Product Management Association chapter that I really need to talk to. Didn’t have names, but follow-up on week of 4/18. The Good Log Entry was definitely good.  But what if we just log stuff, and never do anything with it? Thats where Action Items come in. A few years ago I was talking with a user who said JibberJobber is my follow-up tool.  YES! Thats exactly where the value of JibberJobber is!  Its not just organizing and tracking.  Its not a file cabinet to just put stuff in and never do anything with the stuff.  The value is that we have stuff, and we act on the right things at the right times! The next step, on creating that Good Log Entry, is to simply put a Due Date.  Lets say its for 4/18.  Then, you can get reminders at various places. Premium users can get reminders in their email, and in some countries, their text messaging.  Otherwise, on JibberJobber youll see a few reports or widgets where you can see your Action Items. We want JibberJobber to be your follow-up tool. Anyone who has been an active job seeker for more than a couple of weeks knows how crazy hard it can be to keep up on everything you are doing and almost everything could use some TLC in the form of a follow-up. Thats where JibberJobber comes in. Can you create an Action Item with Email2Log? Yes! Just put a line like this anywhere in the body of the email: startdate:___________ The ____ can have a date, like 4/18/2016, or something like this: +4 days. What is an Action Item #JibberJobber Related post: What is a Log Entry #JibberJobber. Today, lets power up the Log Entry and make it a lot more important. When we create a Log Entry, we are usually creating an opportunity to follow-up. When you create a Log Entry, you can make it an Action Item by simply adding a due date.  That is, put a date that you will take action on, or follow-up on, the Log Entry.  From yesterdays example, in The Good Log Entry, we put these two lines: He will follow-up with an email introduction, Said that if I don’t hear back from him by Monday then call him. and He also said he would introduce me to some contacts at the Product Management Association chapter that I really need to talk to. Didn’t have names, but follow-up on week of 4/18. The Good Log Entry was definitely good.  But what if we just log stuff, and never do anything with it? Thats where Action Items come in. A few years ago I was talking with a user who said JibberJobber is my follow-up tool.  YES! Thats exactly where the value of JibberJobber is!  Its not just organizing and tracking.  Its not a file cabinet to just put stuff in and never do anything with the stuff.  The value is that we have stuff, and we act on the right things at the right times! The next step, on creating that Good Log Entry, is to simply put a Due Date.  Lets say its for 4/18.  Then, you can get reminders at various places. Premium users can get reminders in their email, and in some countries, their text messaging.  Otherwise, on JibberJobber youll see a few reports or widgets where you can see your Action Items. We want JibberJobber to be your follow-up tool. Anyone who has been an active job seeker for more than a couple of weeks knows how crazy hard it can be to keep up on everything you are doing and almost everything could use some TLC in the form of a follow-up. Thats where JibberJobber comes in. Can you create an Action Item with Email2Log? Yes! Just put a line like this anywhere in the body of the email: startdate:___________ The ____ can have a date, like 4/18/2016, or something like this: +4 days. What is an Action Item #JibberJobber Related post: What is a Log Entry #JibberJobber. Today, lets power up the Log Entry and make it a lot more important. When we create a Log Entry, we are usually creating an opportunity to follow-up. When you create a Log Entry, you can make it an Action Item by simply adding a due date.  That is, put a date that you will take action on, or follow-up on, the Log Entry.  From yesterdays example, in The Good Log Entry, we put these two lines: He will follow-up with an email introduction, Said that if I don’t hear back from him by Monday then call him. and He also said he would introduce me to some contacts at the Product Management Association chapter that I really need to talk to. Didn’t have names, but follow-up on week of 4/18. The Good Log Entry was definitely good.  But what if we just log stuff, and never do anything with it? Thats where Action Items come in. A few years ago I was talking with a user who said JibberJobber is my follow-up tool.  YES! Thats exactly where the value of JibberJobber is!  Its not just organizing and tracking.  Its not a file cabinet to just put stuff in and never do anything with the stuff.  The value is that we have stuff, and we act on the right things at the right times! The next step, on creating that Good Log Entry, is to simply put a Due Date.  Lets say its for 4/18.  Then, you can get reminders at various places. Premium users can get reminders in their email, and in some countries, their text messaging.  Otherwise, on JibberJobber youll see a few reports or widgets where you can see your Action Items. We want JibberJobber to be your follow-up tool. Anyone who has been an active job seeker for more than a couple of weeks knows how crazy hard it can be to keep up on everything you are doing and almost everything could use some TLC in the form of a follow-up. Thats where JibberJobber comes in. Can you create an Action Item with Email2Log? Yes! Just put a line like this anywhere in the body of the email: startdate:___________ The ____ can have a date, like 4/18/2016, or something like this: +4 days.

What Is a Barista Resume?

What Is a Barista Resume?Do you know what a barista resume looks like? If you do not know what this is, then you should become familiar with this term. A barista resume may be a lengthy piece of paper that is designed to present a potential employee's technical and personal details about his or her skills, strengths, and preferences as it pertains to working in the coffee industry.This type of paper usually comes from the colleges or universities that these college students are attending. The information that the college students put into this resume will be used to help potential employers determine if they should employ them as the next barista they hire. The people who work at this type of business may have the skills, and also the personality traits, to match the personality of the person who will be filling the position of a barista.Many people do not even know what the barista resume looks like. This is because many people think that they will be writing this paper themselves. They will use this template that they have been trained to follow to write their resume. But what this does is only to increase the amount of stress that someone may be under when trying to write this paper.People should not think that they can get all of the information that they need to in the format that they are currently writing their own barista resume. This type of paper should be formatted using word processing software that allows a person to type in the information that they want. This is only one of the ways that a person can go about writing a barista resume.While there is no harm in looking at an existing barista resume, it is always a good idea to write your own. Of course, it will take more time than just creating a template to do this. However, it will be worth it in the end.If you do not know how to write a barista resume, then you should start by getting some tips. There are many books that you can use to help you as well as websites that will teach you how to writ e this type of paper. Most of these books are geared towards people who want to go about creating their own resume.Having a barista resume that you have written already is great, but this does not mean that it is the best choice. You still need to find out as much information as possible to make sure that you will be doing what is best for yourself. There are many resume templates available on the internet, and these can be purchased or downloaded by those who want to create their own. This is a great way to get the information that you need, and the training that you need, without spending money.By having your own barista resume created for you, you will be able to gain more knowledge as well as much more confidence when you talk to potential employers. Plus, having this paper will give you the opportunity to look at other applicants that are applying for the same position as yours. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses may be, you can certainly use this type of paper to hel p you work on your personal and professional life.

The UK is Falling Behind in the Global Skills Race

The UK is Falling Behind in the Global Skills Race The UK’s skills crisis is a well-documented issue â€" one that threatens the prosperity of our future workforce and economy. But it’s not just an issue that is solely impacting us at home. Talent shortages and an ever-evolving skills landscape â€" brought on by the impact of digitalization â€" are causing problems in organizations globally, as the world grapples with the changing nature of work. But worryingly, when examining the UK’s skills gap through a global lens, the results show an even greater cause for concern. New research from City Guilds Group reveals that the UK is lagging behind in the global battle to upskill, as employers around the world race to train their workers to ensure their businesses are fit for the future. The competition is on As advancements in technology and fluctuating economies transform the skills needed in the workplace today, investment in skills and learning and development (LD) programs will be key to ensuring businesses can fend off competition and stay afloat. However, our research found that employers in developing countries with emerging economies are the most likely to ramp up investment in training their workforce in the near future, leaving developed economies like the UK in their wake. A significant 92% of Indian employers and 78% of Kenyan employers predicted a net increase in LD investment in the next 12 months, compared to just 54% of employers in the UK. This is even more concerning considering the UK workforce already feels dissatisfied with the training that’s available to them. Only 13% of UK employees would rate the LD opportunities they’ve received at their organization over the past year as very effective, compared to 31% in India. The employer-employee discrepancy The research also unveiled a worrying discrepancy between how employers and employees perceive skills gaps. While 71% of employees globally recognize that the skills they need to do their job will change in the next 3-5 years, only 66% of UK workers think their employer is keeping pace with changing skills â€" lower than the global average. However, UK employers are much more assured of their workforce, with 75% saying they’re confident they have the skilled staff they need for the next 3-5 years. This highlights a worrying perception gap, that â€" unless addressed â€" could lead to lower retention rates and compromised service levels and opportunities as employees seek out organizations who can better meet their training needs. It is critical that employers and employees in the UK work together to ensure the training being delivered in their organization is meeting both the needs of the individual and the longer-term objectives of the business as a whole. A workforce that’s armed for the future Although businesses around the world are navigating a period of immense transformation, it is perhaps fair to say that nowhere is this more evident than in the UK, where our future remains increasingly uncertain after Brexit. For generations, British businesses have relied on an influx of overseas talent in order to succeed. While it remains to be seen what the full impact of Brexit will be, it seems more than likely that access to international talent will be restricted â€" causing the skills crisis to get worse before it improves. About the author:  John Yates, Group Director for Corporate Learning, City Guilds Group

Masters hurtling towards the finish line University of Manchester Careers Blog

Masters hurtling towards the finish line University of Manchester Careers Blog Everyones welcoming the new postgrads and undergrads but we havent forgotten that our 2014/15 Masters are still here, running full-tilt towards graduation. If youre in that category and dont yet have something lined up for when you finish, here are our just in time tips for finding a job: Looking in the UK? Dont restrict yourself to ads asking for a Masters. In the UK, few recruiters specify they need a Masters, apart from in a small number of specialist areas. Most are very happy to receive applications from Masters but dont want to exclude good graduates or those with experience. Looking elsewhere in Europe? Masters entry is often the norm. The ads we receive which do need a Masters are often for fast track management programmes for employers headquartered elsewhere in Europe. UK students can apply, but youll probably need at least one other European language in addition to English. Our EU students should have no problem there! International students? Youll need to check visa requirements, as in the UK. Looking back home for non-UK Masters? Use contacts as well as ads. (frankly, this holds true for any Masters looking for a job, anywhere!) Nows the time to get your LinkedIn profile up to scratch, get back in touch with all your family and friends, update your status online with details of the type of opportunity youre hoping for thats how you get the lucky breaks. GoinGlobal, which you can access through CareersLink, has information on professional networks for over 40 countries tap into local networks to find jobs which are never advertised. Looking for job ads suitable for a new Masters? These are our three best starting points, particularly if youre fairly early on in your career: CareersLink our database of job ads, events and organisations for people targeting University of Manchester students, graduates and postgraduates. There are over 700 ads for full-time jobs or graduate level internships on CareersLink at the moment. Some of these are for jobs which will start next autumn, but some are for immediate start. Try sorting them by CareersLink expiry date (descending) its not foolproof, but the ads which close very soon are more likely to be for immediate hire. Graduate JobSearch weve put together over 200 live job searches from across the web, suitable for recent graduates, in 18 different job areas. Where possible, theyre also mobile-friendly, so you can browse on the bus on your phone. Our own country pages job hunting sources, networks and advice for searching for jobs back home or around the world. Finally, dont miss out on all the recruitment events happening this autumn but do be aware that most of them are aimed at jobs or postgraduate courses which are due to start in Autumn 2016! Student appointments are at a premium at the moment (got ~15,000 students all looking for a job!) so if youre struggling to get help, just ask a question through commenting on here, or talk to Darcey or me on Twitter @ManPGCareers All Graduate jobs Postgraduate Careerslink job hunting masters

The Basics of Resume Writing For Graduates

The Basics of Resume Writing For GraduatesA few years ago, the best way to get your resume written for graduates was to use a professional writing service. They would do the work for a fee and leave it to you to make sure that you got your details right. Things have changed dramatically in recent years however. The Internet has opened up a whole new world of resources for finding the best freelance writers to write your resume.Some of the best resumes for graduates are available right now in just a few clicks of the mouse. With some good research you can find people to write your resume and you can even get them to complete it for you. It may be the most important thing you will ever do and hiring a good freelance writer is the best way to ensure that it goes smoothly.In the past you would have to write your own graduate school resumes. Your very first job after graduation would almost certainly be writing for a company that wanted to hire you. Once you have mastered the basics of wr iting a resume, you may be moving up in the world of job hunting.A good resume should be professional and factual. If you want to make a solid impression in a new job, make sure that you have filled in all the relevant details correctly. Getting a resume written for graduates is all about getting your details correct and getting your target potential employer to notice you.You might not have had any experience at all before applying for a graduate level job. Even if you have had some internships or voluntary work experience, you must know that you will need some extra experience to be successful in this job. The best way to get that experience is to write a professional resume that looks impressive.List all your qualifications carefully. Don't be tempted to skip details that don't look very important. Details like full names, addresses and phone numbers should be included. You need to put a focus on being able to back up all of your details.Education is a top priority and you should be sure to include that. A great way to begin is to include your highest qualification from each school. Make sure that you include where you attended as well as what subjects you studied.In addition to listing your work experience, you must also include a bit of how you found out about the graduate level job. The most common way is through word of mouth. Be sure to include the name of the person who told you about the job.

Weeding Through the Latest Publications on Resume

Weeding Through the Latest Publications on ResumeThe days of sending out a resume after reading all the publications on resume are coming to an end. Now, we send out a resume with a minimal amount of information as to who we are and what we do.With such a change in mindset it is a good idea to come up with a personal profile that is representative of you. How many times have you felt a little self conscious when reading your resume? Your resume needs to reflect who you are and how you like to be perceived. If it doesn't, then the chances of your being hired increase dramatically.With that being said, let's use the example of a receptionist for a large company, a particular client's opinion of the way she looked on the paper in her presentation or with the client in the office can give you insight into the impression you wish to create. By doing this, you will not only know how to format your resume in accordance with what the client wants, but also when to format it.You can decide wh en is a good time to change the information on your resume, you can change it the day before the interview, or you can skip the writing altogether and read the publications on resume before sending it in. Whatever you decide, make sure that you stand out from the rest of the crowd.It is up to you, as a prospective employee, to give yourself the best chance to get the job. Do you have the tools necessary to accomplish this? Publications on resume is one of the tools you will need to get that dream job you've been looking for.You can get an inside look into what top clients look for in a new hire and in turn do a bit of homework before sending in your resume. This is something that is so easy to do, even if you are a slow writer, it is completely worth the small time investment to get this information.If you take the time to do this, then you can come up with a great resume that will help you stand out from the crowd and ensure that you are chosen for the job. You may think that you w ill just have to pay the fee to submit your resume in bulk, but it is actually cheaper than you may think.If you want to be able to read the latest publications on resume you can find them on the Internet. Not only will you be able to get a glimpse of the latest publications on resume, but you will also get free, unrestricted access to the authors as well as the articles.

How To Take Control Of Your Narrative

How To Take Control Of Your Narrative How To Take Control Of Your Narrative As I tell my clients, today you are who the internet says you are. Which makes it essential for you to control the narrative. To do that you need to know whats out there and monitor your online presence going forward. Today recruiters and hiring managers are researching candidates online as part of the interview process. Make sure there are no surprises. Start by doing a Google search on yourself. This will give you an idea of what others will find out about you and anyone else with the same name. While you may not realize it, there are probably dozens, if not 100’s, of people with your name out there. Searching my name on Google turns up 9K+ results. One of them is my ex-sister in law who’s a veterinarian in California. She’s nice, I don’t know anything about the rest of them. While most things online cant be hidden from everyone (determined people will find a way), using privacy settings on Facebook will protect you from most prying eyes. Still you might want to remove posts and photos across social media platforms that might prevent you from being hired. Going forward, set a Google alert for your name. Its free, easy, and makes it easy to monitor your online presence. While youre there, set Google alerts for your target employers (you have those, right?) that way youll know whenever they are in the news. Remember, today, you are who the internet says you are. Make sure you always control the narrative.

Did ya hear Im a Superhero, according to BatchBook!

Did ya hear Im a Superhero, according to BatchBook! These lil superheros are what BatchBook used to promote the contest. Aint they the bad-assiest? Wanna hear the funnest thing ever? As if I didnt have enough of a reason to sing BatchBooks praises already (and I did, here),  I won 2nd Place in BatchBooks Small Business Superhero contest!  I think that  being crowned a Superhero the same week Im at the World Domination Summit aint a coincidence. I see a cape in my future!