Multiple Streams of Income The Job Seeker (Guest Post)

Multiple Streams of Income The Job Seeker (Guest Post) I recently shared, as a Favorite Friday, my multiple income streams.  Then, I wrote about job seekers having creating multiple income streams. M. Shane Smith, a friend and job seeker advocate in the Twin Cities, sent me an email about it and I asked him if he would share his thoughts with you.  Here ya go! Looking for a job in today’s economic conditions will be a challenge. But, IF you’re willing to learn and put in the time and effort, you will be successful. Before you start looking at multiple revenue streams, I always encourage people to get their head on square with a positive attitude. (1) Learn: how to sell yourself with resumes, social media, business cards, your 30 second commercial, reading books   and even keeping track of your job search and contacts. Three books I recommend are: I’m LinkedIn-Now What???, Jason Alba, Resume Magic, Susan Whitcomb, 101 Smart Questions, Ron Fry.  Of course, take advantage of JibberJobber. (2) Time effort: Spend at least 30 hours per week researching key companies, people, participation in career seminars (online or in person), networking groups and networking with others. Your personal brand will be much stronger if you help others (making more deposits) rather than just taking (the withdrawals) contact names. This is not a time to relax and “take time off.” OK, you’re doing the work; you know what you want and where you’re going. Now let’s look at multiple revenue options, knowing everyone is in a different situation: Unemployment benefits. While not much, it helps. Find a Part time job #1. Some may think of this as a survival job. (20-30 hours per week) Holidays are a great time to land these jobs. Temp job services should not be overlooked. Find a part time job #2. One that maybe is nights or weekends. (10-20 hours per week) This could be cleaning houses, yardwork, house sitting and more. Volunteer. Sure, you may not make money, but the contacts you make could be worth much more than money. Consult. Do you have talents that you can charge $20- $100+ per hour? Think about it. If so, get business cards and go get some projects. Selling personal property. Need cash? Sell personal property before you go under water. This could be a car, house or other items that can bring in some cash during this difficult time. Move. Yes, move to another state where there is LOW unemployment. No one is asking you to live there forever, but sometimes we have to do what we can and things change. During this same time period, keeping looking for job like you just had or better yet, your dream job! Things change and sometimes we have to make adjustments in our lives to pay bills. Stay positive, learn, share and grow during this time of adversity. M. Shane Smith is a founder or a founding member of over five job networking groups in the Minneapolis St. Paul area that have help thousands of individuals.   His involvement in networking groups and passion for helping others can be seen by his LinkedIn profile.  During his last transition of 23 months, he implemented many of these ideas to keep the revenue flowing. Today, he has returned to work, commuting between Minnesota and California. What do you think? Multiple Streams of Income The Job Seeker (Guest Post) I recently shared, as a Favorite Friday, my multiple income streams.  Then, I wrote about job seekers having creating multiple income streams. M. Shane Smith, a friend and job seeker advocate in the Twin Cities, sent me an email about it and I asked him if he would share his thoughts with you.  Here ya go! Looking for a job in today’s economic conditions will be a challenge. But, IF you’re willing to learn and put in the time and effort, you will be successful. Before you start looking at multiple revenue streams, I always encourage people to get their head on square with a positive attitude. (1) Learn: how to sell yourself with resumes, social media, business cards, your 30 second commercial, reading books   and even keeping track of your job search and contacts. Three books I recommend are: I’m LinkedIn-Now What???, Jason Alba, Resume Magic, Susan Whitcomb, 101 Smart Questions, Ron Fry.  Of course, take advantage of JibberJobber. (2) Time effort: Spend at least 30 hours per week researching key companies, people, participation in career seminars (online or in person), networking groups and networking with others. Your personal brand will be much stronger if you help others (making more deposits) rather than just taking (the withdrawals) contact names. This is not a time to relax and “take time off.” OK, you’re doing the work; you know what you want and where you’re going. Now let’s look at multiple revenue options, knowing everyone is in a different situation: Unemployment benefits. While not much, it helps. Find a Part time job #1. Some may think of this as a survival job. (20-30 hours per week) Holidays are a great time to land these jobs. Temp job services should not be overlooked. Find a part time job #2. One that maybe is nights or weekends. (10-20 hours per week) This could be cleaning houses, yardwork, house sitting and more. Volunteer. Sure, you may not make money, but the contacts you make could be worth much more than money. Consult. Do you have talents that you can charge $20- $100+ per hour? Think about it. If so, get business cards and go get some projects. Selling personal property. Need cash? Sell personal property before you go under water. This could be a car, house or other items that can bring in some cash during this difficult time. Move. Yes, move to another state where there is LOW unemployment. No one is asking you to live there forever, but sometimes we have to do what we can and things change. During this same time period, keeping looking for job like you just had or better yet, your dream job! Things change and sometimes we have to make adjustments in our lives to pay bills. Stay positive, learn, share and grow during this time of adversity. M. Shane Smith is a founder or a founding member of over five job networking groups in the Minneapolis St. Paul area that have help thousands of individuals.   His involvement in networking groups and passion for helping others can be seen by his LinkedIn profile.  During his last transition of 23 months, he implemented many of these ideas to keep the revenue flowing. Today, he has returned to work, commuting between Minnesota and California. What do you think? Multiple Streams of Income The Job Seeker (Guest Post) I recently shared, as a Favorite Friday, my multiple income streams.  Then, I wrote about job seekers having creating multiple income streams. M. Shane Smith, a friend and job seeker advocate in the Twin Cities, sent me an email about it and I asked him if he would share his thoughts with you.  Here ya go! Looking for a job in today’s economic conditions will be a challenge. But, IF you’re willing to learn and put in the time and effort, you will be successful. Before you start looking at multiple revenue streams, I always encourage people to get their head on square with a positive attitude. (1) Learn: how to sell yourself with resumes, social media, business cards, your 30 second commercial, reading books   and even keeping track of your job search and contacts. Three books I recommend are: I’m LinkedIn-Now What???, Jason Alba, Resume Magic, Susan Whitcomb, 101 Smart Questions, Ron Fry.  Of course, take advantage of JibberJobber. (2) Time effort: Spend at least 30 hours per week researching key companies, people, participation in career seminars (online or in person), networking groups and networking with others. Your personal brand will be much stronger if you help others (making more deposits) rather than just taking (the withdrawals) contact names. This is not a time to relax and “take time off.” OK, you’re doing the work; you know what you want and where you’re going. Now let’s look at multiple revenue options, knowing everyone is in a different situation: Unemployment benefits. While not much, it helps. Find a Part time job #1. Some may think of this as a survival job. (20-30 hours per week) Holidays are a great time to land these jobs. Temp job services should not be overlooked. Find a part time job #2. One that maybe is nights or weekends. (10-20 hours per week) This could be cleaning houses, yardwork, house sitting and more. Volunteer. Sure, you may not make money, but the contacts you make could be worth much more than money. Consult. Do you have talents that you can charge $20- $100+ per hour? Think about it. If so, get business cards and go get some projects. Selling personal property. Need cash? Sell personal property before you go under water. This could be a car, house or other items that can bring in some cash during this difficult time. Move. Yes, move to another state where there is LOW unemployment. No one is asking you to live there forever, but sometimes we have to do what we can and things change. During this same time period, keeping looking for job like you just had or better yet, your dream job! Things change and sometimes we have to make adjustments in our lives to pay bills. Stay positive, learn, share and grow during this time of adversity. M. Shane Smith is a founder or a founding member of over five job networking groups in the Minneapolis St. Paul area that have help thousands of individuals.   His involvement in networking groups and passion for helping others can be seen by his LinkedIn profile.  During his last transition of 23 months, he implemented many of these ideas to keep the revenue flowing. Today, he has returned to work, commuting between Minnesota and California. What do you think?

Arts, Languages Cultures PG Careers Week University of Manchester Careers Blog

Arts, Languages Cultures PG Careers Week University of Manchester Careers Blog STOP PRESS (22/4/13) Sorry to announce that weve had to cancel/postpone (most of) these events the number of people who signed up didnt make them viable. However, as far as I know, the Placements session will still go ahead, as its part of a longer programme that day, specifically for the museums and arts admin MAs check with your lecturers to confirm. Well offer individual bespoke help to those who did sign up, and Ill turn up at what would have been the start of most of the careers service sessions, to explain and offer quick drop-in advice if anyone doesnt get the message about the cancellation and just turns up anyway. Well work with the School who will survey their postgrads to see why there hasnt been the interest they hoped for, and with a bit of luck, this will be a postponement, not a full cancellation. The events, as they would have been! The Graduate School in Arts, Languages and Cultures is running its inaugural Postgraduate Careers Week, from 22nd to 26th April. Weve got some great alumni returning to talk to you, practical workshops and talks from academics and careers staff and a firm emphasis on the kinds of careers which typically interest humanities postgrads. Alumni confirmed include the Head of Fine Art at a major museum, the Artistic Director and CEO of a theatre production company, and the Chief Executive of a community-led healthy living centre all former postgrads. With several hundred postgrads in  the School of Arts, Histories and Cultures (SALC), and some of the events limited to around 40 places, Id strongly recommend booking in advance to be sure of your place. You can book through CareersLink just login using your usual university IT login details, and if youre in the School of Arts, Histories and Cultures (SALC), youll see all the events listed under the tab Careers Fairs Events. All Postgraduate Applications and interviews CV job market mentoring networking Options

Your Best Friends Diet Healthy Weight for a Healthy Pet

Your Best Friend’s Diet Healthy Weight for a Healthy Pet Healthy weight equals a healthy pet. A devoted pet brings love, laughs and entertainment to your life. You give them your love, and look after their health as you would your own. Your dog, your cat…even your horse and your hedgehog need to watch their weight. As their loving owner, you need to watch it for them. Staying trim is good for both of you. How do I know if my pet is at a healthy weight? Doctors and even fitness experts evaluate body weight in humans based on a Body Mass Index (BMI). A healthy BMI is 18.5-24.9. Below 18.5 is underweight and over 25 is too much, with a BMI of 30 or more indicating obesity. Instead of the BMI, The Global Pet Obesity Initiative recommends that veterinarians score animals on a scale of 1 through 9, with 5 being ideal, below 4 being below ideal weight and over 6 being over ideal weight, or even obese. What’s the problem with being overweight or underweight? Whether you or your pet weighs above or below their healthy weight, the downsides are similar. Pets and people that weigh more than they should are at risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems, and even some forms of cancer. People may develop heart disease; pets, especially those cute little short-faced dogs, can have trouble breathing. Pets and people that are too thin have different health risks. Any animal that is chronically underweight can be lethargic and lacking in energy. Many will have stomach problems: your horse might colic, your dog might have diarrhea, constipation, or bad gas (yuck!). Over time, other body organs stop working well too. How did we get here? One day your pug is a little pudgy, the next day he’s wider than he is long. How did it happen? Pets gain weight for the same reasons people do: more calories coming in than they burn during the day. If you changed jobs and can’t go for long walks with the dog or rides on your horse, or you have a new roommate who spoils your cat with table treats, watch out for that ‘rounded look’. Small dogs and cats don’t need a lot of food, and in these little guys even one pound can make a big difference! Help your best friend be fit Tips for bringing your pet to a healthy weight are similar to the ones you use for yourself. Start by talking to a doctor â€" a physician for you, a veterinarian for your pet. Be honest about their food (is it really 1 cup of dry dog food a day? How big is the cup?) and their exercise. Your veterinarian might recommend a different food, or different ways to give treats, and some dedicated play time. Eating a Milk-Bone ® or Greenie ® three times a day can be like eating 3 bowls of ice cream a day for you! Try giving a piece of a treat at a time, instead.  Replace a quick ‘business trip’ to the yard with an evening walk. Put your hedgehog in an exercise ball and give her the run of the house. Too-thin pets also need special care to reach a healthy weight. First you need to find out why your pet is underweight: is she sick? A picky eater? Your veterinarian is the expert here; she can treat any underlying sickness and design a diet that your pet will eat. It’s not just a matter of giving more food; feeding a thin pet too much too soon can also make her sick. Keep your pet’s health in mind and you can keep your pet’s weight right where it should be, so she can bring you all the love in her heart.

Lunchtime Politics In The Office Where Do You Fit

Lunchtime Politics In The Office Where Do You Fit Whether you eat out every day of the week or tend to grab a quick sandwich at your desk, none of us are immune to the presence of office lunchtime politics. But are you the resident gym bunny or the heart of your office social life? We’ve compiled a guide of different office lunchtime routines to help you identify where you fit in. The lunchtime clique Whilst the workplace is peppered with groups and friendships carefully negotiating the waters of office politics, every office will have the lunchtime clique which gathers together dutifully in the same place, at the same time every day. Whether this group consists of the ladies of the office in a ‘mean girls’ style gathering or the ‘lads’ of the office discussing the previous night out, it usual exists to the exclusion of the rest of the office.  The gym bunny Not only will this workout fanatic visit the gym virtually every lunchtime, they won’t let you forget it. With their assortment of classes you’ve never heard of, toned abs and irritatingly self-righteous aspect, the gym bunny makes it easy for you to hate them. But at the same time, you wish you had their level of motivation. If you don’t go to gym regularly, or don’t fancy getting up at the crack of dawn to exercise, lunchtime workouts are definitely something you should try.  The workaholic There’s always one colleague who’s incredibly productive, not just in their job, but in all the side-line projects they take on. The productive workaholic is far from the stereotypical image of a man in a suit glued to his desk, and flies about here, there and everywhere getting everything done. This colleague will likely spend their lunch hour completing one of these projects, whether it be writing up the theatre review for the play they saw the night before or completing their latest freelance article.  The socialite If you spend every lunch out of the office meeting friends and fulfilling your busy schedule of social engagements, all of which are of course external to your colleagues lives, then you’re the office socialite. You’re probably great fun â€" certainly, judging by all the events you purport to attend â€" but your office colleagues wouldn’t know because they never see you during sociable hours. Take the time to occasionally have lunch with those that you sit next to, and get to know your work colleagues. Prioritise the odd work party over yet another gathering of your friends as a means of integrating more firmly within your work group.  The lone ranger If you feel like it all gets a bit too much staying in the office at all hours and you need to escape on a daily basis, taking a walk, shopping or calling your family can be a great way to take a break. If this is the case every single day then you may cut the image of the lone ranger. The need to escape your desk for a single hour of the day is by no means a bad thing, and can in fact be incredibly empowering.  If your daily routine factors in this ‘me time, do also make sure your office colleagues aren’t under the impression that you think their company torturous.  The power lunch Having a work lunch out at a restaurant schmoozing clients or celebrating your team’s success can often feel like an indicator of power and status. It’s time spent working, but also time to enjoy. The very nature of the lunch meeting indicates the development or maintenance of an important relationship, and is a statement that it’s worth the company’s while to pay for you to have a fancy meal out. Whilst this form of lunch requires you to stick strictly to the rules of business etiquette, and focus on the business task at hand, occasional business lunches can prove an interesting and enjoyable event in the working week. Successfully conducted, they can also be a great way to boost your confidence. The date with your desk Working through lunch, munching your sandwich whilst tapping away at your computer makes you one of a third of people who don’t regularly allow themselves a break in their day. Whilst this is sometimes unavoidable, numerous surveys and authorities on well-being discourage such a routine.  Even if you just pop out for a breath of fresh air and ten minutes away from your desk, the break will refocus your mind and is likely to make your afternoon more productive.     Alexandra Jane writes  graduate careers advice  for Inspiring Interns, a  graduate recruitment  agency. Check out their website to see which  internships  and  graduate jobs  are currently available. Or, if you’re looking to  hire an intern, have a look at their innovative Video CVs. Image credits. Main.  Image 2. Image 3.

How to Prepare for the Strangest and Most Ridiculous Job Interview Questions - CareerMetis.com

How to Prepare for the Strangest and Most Ridiculous Job Interview Questions Photo Credit â€" Glassdoor.comAre you looking for a job?If so, you know that a relevant part of your journey is to get ready for the interview. And yes, it is a tricky part, as we never know for sure what we are going to be asked, and what exactly we are expected to answer.And, considering that job applicants are getting better and better in this game, it is understandable that recruiters are also doing their best to avoid questions far too predictable. Anybody can go online nowadays and get a list of the most common interview questions and practice their best answers, as you know.evalSo to spicy the moment up, and for other reasons that we will discuss below, many companies have no boundaries when it comes to asking the strangest and most unexpected questions in an interview. However, how should you prepare for a situation like this? This is what we are going to tell you now.A selection of 10 oddball interview questionsGlassdoor, one of the most popular career communities, has publi shed a list with the ten strangest and most ridiculous job interview questions of 2016 in the United States It is more than just saying what you think that matters here. If they are giving to you a question that you can’t answer for sure, it is because the answer doesn’t matter at all. What matter is how you think, how you process a problem.Show how you behave under pressureAnother thing that company wants to know is how you behave under pressure.evalDid you freak out when you heard the question? Did you look desperate? Alternatively, did you remain calm while still surprised? Depending on the job, it can make all the difference.Show that you can think creatively Ultimately, the company wants to know if your personality fits their work environment. They want to know more about you without having to say “tell me more about yourself”. And, above all, they want to know if they can count on you if trouble comes.How to prepare to answer strange questions on a job interviewevalNow that you understand why it could happen to you, it is time to get prepared.And here is what you should be practicing for when the time arrives:1 â€" Take a deep breath No matter how much you prepare yourself, you know you won’t be able to predict what they are going to ask you. So it is perfectly fine if you take a deep breath and calm yourself down before opening your mouth. Don’t worry; the company wants to hire a person, not a robot.2 â€" Ask for a moment to thinkNow that you are ready to open your mouth, you still shouldn’t feel obliged to give an answer straight away. So feel free to ask for a moment to think about the question.3 â€" Consider why the company is asking you thatWhile you are thinking about the best answer, also consider why the company is asking you that type of question. You should determine if there is a way to respond that will reflect the skills that are essential for the job.4 â€" Ask questionsIf you feel like you need any clarification, you should be able to ask your interviewer for it. It will show that you are considering the problem carefully and that you are not afraid to look for the resources that you need.5 â€" Demonstrate how you thinkHere comes the most important part. You must make the most to show your recruiter how you process information, and how you deal with problems. So go ahead and say out loud how you are making considerations, step by step.6 â€" Answer it as calm as possible As you noticed, it is all about remaining confident and showing off your critical thinking skills. This way, you will manage the situation well, and get ready to sign that contract.

Try this Jedi mind trick in your next meeting - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Try this Jedi mind trick in your next meeting - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Just got this awesome message on LinkedIn: Hi Alexander, I have been reading your work for a few days now, and I cannot get enough. We have 4 analysts on our team, who touch many if not all groups in our company, and the insight you provide in your articles is invaluable. Our role often means our view is black and white in order to deliver results, which is often received in a bad light. So, I immediately utilized item 1 of your five weird tips for great meetings. It was like the Jedi mind trick for convincing others to lobby for our interests! My Sr Analyst was struggling to keep her jaw from dropping. No more than a simple ask of what is the funniest thing your kids have said to you lately. Everyone had a story, and we all laughed for a quick 2 minutes before getting to the agenda. Just wanted to say, Thank you, All the best, -Grant Sometimes the simple things work best. Related posts Five weird tips for great meetings Fun in meetings Psychological studies confirm long meetings are a waste of time 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

Ideas For Writing a Resume For Mechanical Engineering

Ideas For Writing a Resume For Mechanical EngineeringA lot of people get an idea for writing a resume for mechanical engineering. This field is a hot one. There are plenty of mechanical engineers who have worked in various companies and they want to change their career. They want to be able to find work once they find their desired area.These people can get an idea for writing a resume for mechanical engineer by doing research. Go online and look at what jobs are available. You can also find information about the different programs and what you need to do to get into a program. Research the schools and see what the requirements are. Then try to do some work experience to see if this qualifies you for the program.Another way to find out about the programs is to go to the college or university that you would like to attend and ask them for information about the programs offered in mechanical engineering. Sometimes there will be a class that you can take and just take notes. Attend thes e classes to find out if you will be able to take part in the engineering programs offered in your area. There is more information you can find in these classes so take the time to do research and get ideas for writing a resume for mechanical engineering.If you have done some work experience or have taken the classes, you should put these on your own resume. If you feel you are better suited for the program than a person who has never taken classes in this field, try to find out what the requirements are. There are many requirements to be able to take part in the program. Make sure you fill out the application for the program that you are interested in.The next thing you can do for ideas for writing a resume for mechanical engineering is to talk to the school. Ask if they have any programs that you can take part in. When you are taking part in programs that are offered in a school, you should get an idea of what the requirements are. You can use these ideas to help you when you writ e your resume.A good idea for writing a resume for mechanical engineering is to take an internship at one of the companies that you want to work for. Take an internship with someone who knows everything about the company. If you can talk to one of the managers, make sure you know what the policies are. This can help you when it comes time to write your resume.Finally, if you are interested in writing a resume for mechanical engineering, you may want to consider taking some graduate level courses in this field. You can find out about the different programs offered by schools and you can find out more about what you want to do with your life. The schools will sometimes offer internships for these students. Once you know what you want to do, you can search for a school that offers this type of program.Once you have looked into these ideas for writing a resume for mechanical engineering, you can go online and begin to search for companies that you want to work for. You should do some re search about the company. This will give you a good idea of what you can expect to work for the company. You should take these ideas for writing a resume for mechanical engineering to heart when you go online and do your research.