Call For Sponsors For The 7th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest

Call For Sponsors For The 7th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest 26 Get seen in the biggest blogging contest of the summer. My annual guest blogging contest is back for the 7th time! It might just be the longest running blogging contest, period. I say it every year and I'll say it again this year â€" this edition will be the biggest yet. (Planning to enter the contest? Get started on your entry to be eligible for early bird prizes, the official kickoff is coming soon.)eval Latest update: July 30th, 2013 Get great exposure and great benefits: Become a Sponsor The 2012 edition of the contest generated over 400,000 visits and 800,000 pageviews here on JobMob, 63% and 100% increases over the year before.eval Participants, the people vying for your sponsored prizes, were mainly business owners such as job search experts, coaches and recruiters. There will be 5 levels of sponsorship this year: Titanium, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Chrome. I want you to feel that your sponsorship was one of the best campaigns you or your company ran this year. So when it comes to benefits, I always try to give you as much value as possible, hopefully much more than the value of your sponsorship. Below I detail what each level of sponsorship will earn you. I'm also flexible; if you'd like a benefits package that's better suited to your goals, I'll work with you to find a great fit. In some cases, you can even transfer benefits to a client or partner. You can also waive certain benefits if they don't interest you. I may add additional benefits later as well. Titanium sponsorship To earn the benefits for theTitanium level, a sponsor should contribute: US$2500 in cash There is2 only 1 Titanium sponsor slot still available. Titaniumsponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link and text paragraph in an article on each contestant's blog. That's 25 links on 25 different domains. 2) Given prime ad exposure at the top of TWO relevant, upcoming JobMob posts, including a dofollowed link and logo. A highly valuable way to be seen by JobMob's over 37K subscribers/readers/followers/fans. 3) The sole subject of an upcoming JobMob article. This could be in the form of a product review, an interview or an approximately 30-min audio podcast, to be released here on JobMob during the contest, and promoted in major podcast directories. 4) Profiled in a contest announcement 5) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 6) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 7) Thanked in the winner announcement Gold sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Gold level, a sponsor should contribute: More than US$1250 in cash There are only 3 2 Gold sponsor slots still available. Gold sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link and text paragraph in an article on 8 contestants' blogs. That's 8 links on 8 different domains. 2) Thanked with a dofollowed link AND a small logo on the footer of 8 guest posts participating in the contest. These links will stay on the articles for 1 whole YEAR. 3) Given prime ad exposure at the top of TWO relevant, upcoming JobMob posts, including a dofollowed link and logo. A highly valuable way to be seen by JobMob's over 37K subscribers/readers/followers/fans, OR… 4) The sole subject of an upcoming JobMob article. This could be in the form of a product review, an interview or an approximately 30-min audio podcast, to be released here on JobMob during the contest, and promoted in major podcast directories. 5) Profiled in a contest announcement 6) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 7) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 8) Thanked in the winner announcement Silver sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Silver level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: More than US$750 in cash OR more than US$1000 in products or services There is 5 1 Silver sponsor slot still available. Silver sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link on the footer of 5 guest posts participating in the contest. These links will stay on the articles for 1 year, OR… 2) The sole subject of an upcoming JobMob article. This could be in the form of a product review, an interview or an approximately 30-min audio podcast, to be released here on JobMob during the contest, and promoted in major podcast directories. 3) Profiled in a contest announcement 4) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 5) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 6) Thanked in the winner announcement Each Silver sponsor will get to choose either option 1. or option 2. Bronze sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Bronze level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: More than US$300 in cash OR more than US$500 in products or services There's no limit to the number of Bronze sponsors. Bronze sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link on the footer of 1 guest post participating in the contest. 2) Profiled in a contest announcement 3) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 4) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 5) Thanked in the winner announcement Chrome sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Chrome level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: US$100 (or more) in cash OR more than US$200 in products or services There's no limit to the number of Chrome sponsors. Chrome sponsor benefits 1) Profiled in a contest announcement 2) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 3) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 4) Thanked in the winner announcement All mentions, of ANY SPONSOR, will stay in the JobMob archive forever. Warning: Only Honest Sponsors Wanted A few years ago, the outsourcing company GetFriday was my top sponsor. Once the contest had ended and a recipient was chosen, they suddenly stopped replying to my emails or returning my telephone calls, and never awarded the top prize of the contest that year. As a result, I'm more careful about who I accept as sponsors. How to sponsor: Easy Use our Contact Form. Choose the subject ‘I have a suggestion', mention that you'd like to be a sponsor and we'll reply. To get full benefits for your sponsorship level, contact us ASAP or you might miss the official contest announcement, which will appear soon. Get in touch with me now

Resume Writing Tips - How to Include an Objective Statement in Your Resume

Resume Writing Tips - How to Include an Objective Statement in Your ResumeWhile you're completing your resume, don't forget to include a resume writing objective statement that helps determine if you're applying for the right position. By following these six tips, you can be sure that you won't lose your chance to get the job you want.The purpose of a career objective statement is to provide a clear description of why you want to work in a particular area. When you create your statement, keep it as simple as possible to ensure it makes sense to the employer. Keep it brief so that it will provide a succinct statement that fits on one page.It's important to remember that a career objective statement is not the purpose of the resume. In other words, it is a tool you can use to get an employer's attention and allow you to land the job you're trying to land. You should also include this statement when you send your resume to potential employers.A resume is an advertisement and it's up to you to make the first impression. The objective statement will create an expectation in the reader's mind and they will have a good idea if you are indeed the right person for the job. If you create an impression of desperation then it's no wonder why the employer or recruiter is throwing your resume in the trash.Even though you may want to be a little more involved with the resume writing process, including an objective statement should be a major component of your resume. Remember that most people in your position would like to land a job immediately and that is why you've created this statement. It's your chance to make a positive impression with your employer that will open doors to you.Before you can even start the resume, the objective statement is necessary. It can provide a feeling of urgency that will help your resume get through the screening process. A simple statement like 'I want a job in the field of my choice' will grab the attention of the hiring manager.To make the most of your objective statement, use the correct grammar and spellings. Using too much slang or colloquialisms will only prove to be a distraction and will put you in a bad light. You need to prove to the employer that you are a professional who can be relied upon.You should include any references that may be helpful for the employer or recruiter in your resume and this includes previous work experience. This helps the employer decide if you are truly qualified for the position you're trying to land. It also shows that you are willing to show the prospective employer what you can do.

Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job

Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job According to a 2017 article by Alison Dyle onThe Balance, the average person changes jobs ten to fifteen times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career. In addition,Time.com says that the average job search is 43-days.Do you know what that means?It means you are going to spend an average of 516 days or 1.4 years of your life job searching. Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to find a job? Below, I am going to explain how job boards, companies, recruiters, and even you play a factor in the difficulty of your job search.Job Searching Is Not What It Used to BeJob searching hasn’t always been like it is today. It used to be simple! You used to write a resume, print it out, check the newspaper for jobs, and call to schedule an interview. If the interview went well, you got the job!Sadly, that’s not how it works anymore.We live in the information age where the world is getting smaller every single day. Your friends aren’t just the people you went to school w ith, they are scattered all over the globe. While this is great news, it might be the reason you are having a hard time finding a job.It’s the same with hiring managers. They aren’t just hiring the local boys or girls. They are finding the best talent from all over the world. Thanks to sites likeIndeed.com,ZipRecruiter.com, andMonster.com, it has never been easier for companies to receive hundreds of qualified candidates at the click of a button.Are Job Boards Actually Helping Job Seekers?Have you ever wondered how job boards make their money? If you search for a job on Indeed, you might notice that they never charge you a penny. Instead, they charge the hiring companies for sponsored job postings. It might seem like job boards have your best interest, but do they really?Not at all.Job boards cater to companies! After all, if it wasn’t for these companies paying for sponsored jobs, you wouldn’t have a job board to apply on. Companies are able to get more applicants to their jobs in a shorter period of time using job boards. Companies now have the luxury of being extremely picky regarding who they hire. But how does all of this affect you as a job seeker?The more applicants there are for a position, the lower your chances of landing an interview and the more likely you will have a hard time finding a job.Ere.net says, on average:1,000 individuals will see a job post 200 will begin the application process 100 will complete the application 75 of those 100 will be screened out by an ATS or recruiter 25 resumes will be seen by the hiring manager 5 will be invited for an interview 2 of them will be invited back for final interviews 1 will be offered that job.With such a large number of applicants, it’s no surprise you are having a hard time finding a job. Companies have needed to increase their use of recruiters, staffing agencies, and other related professionals.Are More Recruiters Actually Helping Job Seekers?“Hey, what about recruiters!? There are mor e recruiters than ever. That should definitely help with the job search process, right?”Wrong.Recruiters are more overwhelmed than ever. Rather than having the time to carefully review each and every resume, recruiters have no choice but to skim through them. According toTime.com recruiters spend an average of only six seconds reviewing an individual resume. Six seconds!? No wonder it is so hard to find a job.Not only is time an issue for the overwhelmed recruiter, more often than not, but they are also lacking the necessary training. Many recruiters begin their careers right out of college. They are not experts in any particular field. They are just looking for a job!How can one expect a recent college grad to recruit for jobs they have never even heard of? Or search for skills they have never used? Or interview professionals from unknown industries? They can’t. At least not very well.Job Seekers Are Part of the ProblemNext time you ask yourself, “Why is it so hard to find a job” you might want to take a look in the mirror.While it is easy to point the finger at hiring companies, recruiters, job boards and applicant tracking systems; job seekers are also responsible for the difficulties of the job search.I can’t tell you how many times I have seen job seekers apply blindly to random “quick apply” or “easy apply” jobs just because they are quick and easy. These quick apply features make applying to jobs extremely convenient. What was once a great idea to save you time, has now turned into a job seeker lottery system making it hard to find a job.Solutions to Improve the Job SearchEverybody agrees, it is hard to find a job. So, how can we make it easier? Improving the overall job search will have to be a group effort. Job boards, hiring managers, companies, recruiters, and job seekers all need to take action in order to improve this inefficient process. Below are some recommendations by Find My Profession:Job BoardsDo a better job of regulating postings. Remove old jobs. Improve spam filters. Improve job search filters.Hiring ManagersPost more detailed job descriptions. Use realistic job titles. Stop being so vague. Disclose salaries. Provide as much information as possible!Companies Staffing AgenciesStop hiring young and inexperienced professionals to screen senior-level professionals. At least provide sufficient training to support your recruiter staff.RecruitersDon’t be like other recruiters. Care for job seekers. Take time on resumes. Be different. Be a good recruiter.Job SeekersStop spamming your resume on job boards and LinkedIn. Apply to only relevant positions. If you apply for a position that is a stretch for your experience, don’t expect much.

5 Tweeple Who Have Great Personal Brands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

5 Tweeple Who Have Great Personal Brands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Everyone has a personal brand. With today’s social networking tools, such as Twitter, conveying your brand and getting in touch with your audience is easier than ever before. Having a good personal brand is not all about how many followers you have, but more about the content you share and relationships you build. Powering up the bird These five tweeple know how to leverage Twitter to build and maintain their brand. Learn a little something from each of them: 1. Scott Gerber. Scott writes about topics of interest to young entrepreneurs â€" and regularly tweets related content. He interacts with followers and has a background image that matches his website design and displays his latest book. Follow him on Twitter @askgerber. 2. Scott Stratten. Visit Scott’s Twitter page, and you can instantly see that he practices what he preaches: “Stop Marketing, Start Engaging.” Part of building a great personal brand is engaging with contacts and followers, as he does frequently on Twitter. Visit his website and you’ll see that his brand follows through on there as well, offering marketing tips on his blog. Follow him on Twitter @unmarketing. 3. Kevin Rose. Similar to other great personal brands on Twitter, Kevin tweets about his field (entrepreneurship and technology). He also includes personal tweets and thoughts, which is both interesting to followers and establishes him as a thought leader. Follow him on Twitter @KevinRose. 4. Chris Brogan. As a social media advisor, Chris realizes the importance of branding himself on Twitter. With a personalized background and several links in his bio, he is a great example of using Twitter to further your brand. Follow him on Twitter @chrisbrogan. 5. Scott Monty. As the head of social media at Ford Motor Company, Scott interacts with Ford’s audience and tweets about related social media content and Ford news. He also shares his thoughts in his blog. Follow him on Twitter @scottmonty. With so many tweeple displaying excellent personal branding techniques, this list could go on to include several dozen more profiles. Let’s instead analyze a few key takeaways from these profiles: Include your expertise and key links in your biography Keep your tweets consistent and professionalâ€"but don’t be afraid to share personal tweets once in a while Don’t just use Twitter for self-promotion, instead use it for interaction and building relationships Utilize customizable features (such as your background image) to display images consistent with your brand, such as products, services, or a headshot Who else would you add to this list why? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder president of Come Recommended, a career and workplace education and consulting firm specializing in young professionals. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com and blogs about career advice at HeatherHuhman.com.

Why Your Resume Should Show Results

Why Your Resume Should Show ResultsWriting a resume that shows results is important in today's job market. It is easier to get a job if you have something to offer, but just because you have something doesn't mean it is easy to get a job. Even people who have been in the same position for years can get a job quickly when they know how to write a resume that shows results.There are many reasons that an employer needs a summary of your previous employment. A background check is sometimes necessary. Sometimes the hiring manager just wants to find out if you are someone who fits their requirements or if you are the kind of person they are looking for.Before you start to write your resume to find out what the potential employer needs, think about what kind of person you want to be when you leave the company. Do you want a company that is busy and diverse or do you want a company that is similar to your own. There are some jobs where you want to be the exact opposite of your current job an d there are some jobs where you want to be more like the job you currently have.Think about your work history. It should show a variety of skills that are applicable to the new job you are applying for. Make sure your resume gives an honest picture of your skills so that you can be sure that the new company that you apply to knows what they are getting into. Don't leave any question as to what skills you have that are relevant to the new job.Include information on your skills that relate to the specific job that you are applying for. There are some specific skills that are more important than others when you are applying for a job. If you have specific training or certifications that you have shown employers, include them.It is a good idea to have a personal statement in addition to your resume. It lets the potential employer know that you have thought about your personality and that you are willing to put forth the effort to meet the demands of the new job. If you feel uncomfortabl e answering questions at your interview, make sure that your resume includes a personal statement.You should also try to list a few of your awards and honors for the original job you were hired for. This will help your employer determine how skilled you are as a worker and will help the new employer to determine whether or not you will be a good fit for the job. Some employers might ask you about your previous jobs before they hire someone.Make sure you know the requirements for your job when you are writing your resume. If you are looking for a position that requires special education, make sure that your resume lists this as well. You never know what a recruiter will do.

The journalism newsletters you need to know about - Debut

The journalism newsletters you need to know about - Debut This post was written by an external contributor. Are you a budding writer? Lydia Wilkins has her top picks of journalism newsletters to sign up to.   Thanks to the recent boom in blogging, one of the new trends that has since emerged is newsletters. Be it weekly, monthly or daily, there’s a huge wealth of them. Best of all, some of them also have the potential to help your career. These are the newsletters that specialise in journalism what’s going on in the industry, the tools that you need, job listings, and more. Journo Resources Journo Resources is exactly what it says on the tin; it’s a website of resources for journalists. You’ll find job listings, pitching guidelines, a directory of the freelance rates that publications pay, as well as an advice corner and more. In addition the owner of the site, Jem Collins, writes a fortnightly newsletter. There’s a round-up of the top picks of current job listings, freelance gigs (with links of who to pitch to), advice, awards and funding. Scroll to the bottom of the website to subscribe. Caption: The Journo Resources team at Byline Festival. C/R: Jem Collins NCTJ The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is an organisation that is the epicenter for journalism training. They run courses around the country which could be collectively coined as ‘journalism school’. Skills that they teach include shorthand, court reporting, knowledge of media law and more. The newsletter is brilliant for its knowledge of what’s going on in the industry today. If youre starting out in your journalism career, perhaps by undertaking an internship, then this newsletter is a must-have.  Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. Freelance Writing Jobs Sian Meades has a weekly newsletter of paid freelance writing jobs. Be it a copywriting position for a dog-accessory website, working for a publishing house, being a Snapchat coordinator or working a shift at a national newspaper, this newsletter has an invaluable round-up of opportunities. If you work from home, or are a student who wishes to write alongside studying, you need this newsletter in your life. Gala Darling Gala Darling is famous for her blog of the same name. Through documenting various things that happened to her, Gala came to create a movement which she called radical self love. There are various practices that she has popularised that you could incorporate into your career; they may be unorthodox, but they’re definitely worth trying.  View her website to subscribe to the newsletter here. Press Pad Diversity is the number one priority for employers,  and Press Pad have taken steps to address this.  Their organisation allows for anyone outside of London who cannot afford accommodation to complete their internship by providing paid-for accommodation for the duration. They also have an excellent resources page; find out more here. National Union of Journalists The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is an organisation in the UK that’s designed for journalists, by journalists. There’s many facets to this organisation, whether you’re a freelancer, student, or in full-time employment But their newsletter, dependent on membership, has lots of different resources. Find out more information here. The Bloglancer Jenna Farmer is a freelance journalist and full-time blogger. Her website The Bloglancer covers a variety of topics, including how to freelance, how to pitch to newspapers and magazines, blog gift guides, working with brands and book reviews. Her newsletter has a round-up of her latest posts, news about other projects she is working on and brand opportunities. Want in? You can sign up here. Caption: The Bloglancer at work. C/R Jenna Farmer Racing Mentor Founded by Jess Shanahan, an automotive and business journalist, this newsletter is all about careers in motorsport. Shanahan also runs courses to do with the same topic. Its sign-up page says that it offers the latest advice and opportunities straight to your inbox. Although more niche than the other newsletters featured here, it’s well worth your while if this is something you’re interested in. Click here to sign up.  Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Still more book reviews. My book is STILL good o) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Still more book reviews. My book is STILL good o) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Reviews of my book keep coming in, and people have been saying amazingly nice things about it. Eric Deniau writes: I discovered your website several months ago while searching the web when I finished reading another excellent book, Peopleware by Tom De Marco Tim Lister. I loved it right away. I first read the online version of the book (very good idea indeed I then purchased several paper versions) and found everything in it so true and well written, full of funny pictures and convincing contemporary examples ! One of the brilliant things in the book is that it gives very practical and workable advice on what we can do to improve. Up to the point that I recently explained in a board meeting (I am engineering head in a high-tech company) what is a happy plan. I just started to implement one in my team, and believe me, the first feedback is extremely positive. Ill provide updates about my experience on this site. Thanks Eric! I cant wait to hear how this goes for you keep me posted! Barry Egan wrote: I find your book very helpful in maintaining employee satisfaction. I think its great that you offer a free online version of your book. Ive referred to it many times, when dealing with employee rewards and motivation. It truly is a great read. Im constantly keeping up with new ways to make my workplace inspiring and just an overall great environment to work. I believe employee satisfaction is the key to happy customers. Thanks! And I could not agree more happy employees = happy customers. More great reviews of my book here: Gene Fowlers review with comic strip! Lynsey Gedyes review: Kjerulf has helped make me happy, and you too David Zingers review: Alexander outlines the usual traps of plans and suggest that our plan be fun rather than ambitious, embrace one small thing a day, follow up without pressure, celebrate results, and share what we do. Make your happy plan fast , easy, and fun. Graham Chastneys review: The book is a great holiday read without too much detailed analysis of research, but with loads of practical examples and comments. Interested? You can read the whole book free online or you can buy it on paper or pdf. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

5 Ways to Prepare for a Video Interview

5 Ways to Prepare for a Video Interview The popularity of video interviews is increasing by the day. With more companies offering telecommuting opportunities and wanting to save on resources like travel costs, video interviews are becoming an acceptable practice. If you haven’t been a part of a video interview yet, you likely will be at some point in the future. You’ve worked with the best professional resume writers to get to this spot, so you owe it to yourself to prepare for a video interview the best ways possible. The good news is preparing for a video interview is similar to preparing for a traditional interview. However, here are some aspects you don’t want to overlook. Invest in The Proper Technology and Applications Ask the potential employer which application they use for video interviews so you can download it and explore it ahead of time. Applications like Skype and Zoom are the most popular, since they are easy to use. You also want to make sure your computer is fast enough to handle a video interview so there are no delays or lag times. Test The App Prior to The Interview Testing the application involves making sure your camera works correctly, ensuring you can connect to the application and determining whether there are any transmission issues. You don’t want to be struggling with navigating through the app during the interview, so doing your testing well in advance will make the process seamless. Practice With A Friend or Family Member You may have shared your executive profile with a family member or friend to proofread, and now you can use them again to practice for a video interview. The things you should be looking for are camera angles, lighting and whether or not there is lag time when communicating. Even a one-second lag time can make it seem like you are interrupting the interviewer, so you don’t want that to be an issue. Look Presentable Your LinkedIn profile should have a professional headshot, and you need to match the professionalism in your video interview as well. Just because you are interviewing from your home doesn’t mean you should dress casually. It’s tempting to wear shorts and only put on a nice shirt, since the interviewers will only see your upper body. However, if you have to get up for any reason, the embarrassment of not having on dress pants could be devastating. Eliminate Distractions Finally, look around the room and eliminate any distractions you may have. Is there a clock that makes a sound at the top of each hour? What about any clutter in the background? All of these may seem normal to you since you live with them, but can create huge distractions during a video interview. Take the advice from the best professional resume writers and make the room you’re interviewing in look like a professional environment as much as possible. Professional Resume Services is here to help executives develop their executive profile, LinkedIn profile, resume or anything else related to their job search. We can also provide helpful tips throughout the interview process to help you improve your chances of landing the job. Feel free to reach out to us at any time to learn more about how our services can benefit you.