NEW JibberJobber Mobile Interface #awesome!

NEW JibberJobber Mobile Interface #awesome! Recently we launched the new mobile interface for JibberJobber.  You can get to it at m.JibberJobber.com. JibberJobber is your private relationship management database.  We originally designed it to help people organize a job search but quickly realized many people would use it to manage their professional relationships.  We also found entrepreneurs and business people would use it as a CRM (customer relationship manager). This is our first attempt at the mobile interface.  From here we can go in a few different directions, but we needed to get this out so we could get lots of feedback.  Is it awesome? Is it missing something?  What can we do to make this more powerful so when you are on-the-go you can easily do what you need to in JibberJobber? Here were our two main criteria when we designed this: FAST (Part I)! If you go to normal site on a mobile (which you can) it is slower to load since it is SO busy, especially for a small screen.  We wanted this to be fast and easy for you to get to and use, which means we stripped out a lot of stuff, and made the views optimized for a small screen (see screenshots below). FAST (Part II)! We tried to identify the handful of critical things you might want to do from a mobile device. when you are on the road you might want to look someone up, or add a new contact, or add a new log entry, etc. We listed these features and only included what was on our list.  Im sure we missed some.  As we hear back from YOU well enhance the mobile interface, OR, for now, you can go to the normal site, to get what weve missed. All improvements will be based on user feedback, so tell us what you think at the Contact Us form! Here are some screenshots: Login page: simple, simple, simple! Home page: simple navigation to get to the main functions you might use on the go. Add a Contact: Simple, simple, simple! Add a Log Entry: Simple, simple, simple! View record: Powerful!  When I view a record the phone numbers are clickable, so I can dial right from that page.  Ive used this a lot while Im on the road! Is this cool or what?  It is definitely about time! NEW JibberJobber Mobile Interface #awesome! Recently we launched the new mobile interface for JibberJobber.  You can get to it at m.JibberJobber.com. JibberJobber is your private relationship management database.  We originally designed it to help people organize a job search but quickly realized many people would use it to manage their professional relationships.  We also found entrepreneurs and business people would use it as a CRM (customer relationship manager). This is our first attempt at the mobile interface.  From here we can go in a few different directions, but we needed to get this out so we could get lots of feedback.  Is it awesome? Is it missing something?  What can we do to make this more powerful so when you are on-the-go you can easily do what you need to in JibberJobber? Here were our two main criteria when we designed this: FAST (Part I)! If you go to normal site on a mobile (which you can) it is slower to load since it is SO busy, especially for a small screen.  We wanted this to be fast and easy for you to get to and use, which means we stripped out a lot of stuff, and made the views optimized for a small screen (see screenshots below). FAST (Part II)! We tried to identify the handful of critical things you might want to do from a mobile device. when you are on the road you might want to look someone up, or add a new contact, or add a new log entry, etc. We listed these features and only included what was on our list.  Im sure we missed some.  As we hear back from YOU well enhance the mobile interface, OR, for now, you can go to the normal site, to get what weve missed. All improvements will be based on user feedback, so tell us what you think at the Contact Us form! Here are some screenshots: Login page: simple, simple, simple! Home page: simple navigation to get to the main functions you might use on the go. Add a Contact: Simple, simple, simple! Add a Log Entry: Simple, simple, simple! View record: Powerful!  When I view a record the phone numbers are clickable, so I can dial right from that page.  Ive used this a lot while Im on the road! Is this cool or what?  It is definitely about time! NEW JibberJobber Mobile Interface #awesome! Recently we launched the new mobile interface for JibberJobber.  You can get to it at m.JibberJobber.com. JibberJobber is your private relationship management database.  We originally designed it to help people organize a job search but quickly realized many people would use it to manage their professional relationships.  We also found entrepreneurs and business people would use it as a CRM (customer relationship manager). This is our first attempt at the mobile interface.  From here we can go in a few different directions, but we needed to get this out so we could get lots of feedback.  Is it awesome? Is it missing something?  What can we do to make this more powerful so when you are on-the-go you can easily do what you need to in JibberJobber? Here were our two main criteria when we designed this: FAST (Part I)! If you go to normal site on a mobile (which you can) it is slower to load since it is SO busy, especially for a small screen.  We wanted this to be fast and easy for you to get to and use, which means we stripped out a lot of stuff, and made the views optimized for a small screen (see screenshots below). FAST (Part II)! We tried to identify the handful of critical things you might want to do from a mobile device. when you are on the road you might want to look someone up, or add a new contact, or add a new log entry, etc. We listed these features and only included what was on our list.  Im sure we missed some.  As we hear back from YOU well enhance the mobile interface, OR, for now, you can go to the normal site, to get what weve missed. All improvements will be based on user feedback, so tell us what you think at the Contact Us form! Here are some screenshots: Login page: simple, simple, simple! Home page: simple navigation to get to the main functions you might use on the go. Add a Contact: Simple, simple, simple! Add a Log Entry: Simple, simple, simple! View record: Powerful!  When I view a record the phone numbers are clickable, so I can dial right from that page.  Ive used this a lot while Im on the road! Is this cool or what?  It is definitely about time!

Are Cover Letters Important - Classy Career Girl

Are Cover Letters Important Your heads are probably exploding with resumes and keywords, so let’s take a break from resumes and move onto crafting a fabulous cover letter. Cover letters are really important because some hiring managers don’t even look at a resume and only look at cover letters. That’s because the cover letter should really give them a great introduction and background to who you are. It should capture the most important items from your resume. So don’t set your cover letter aside like it’s not important. So let’s back up a bit and start at the beginning. What is the purpose of the cover letter? Cover letters explain the reason for your interest in a job and they identify your most relevant skills or experiences. So just like before we started your resume, we have some pre-work to start with before you start writing your cover letter now. We need to know a few things first such as the name of the company you are applying to, the name of the person you are addressing the cover letter to (if you have it, if you don’t it’s ok to put Dear Hiring Manager, Dear Recruiting Manager or Dear (company name) team, and as the last resort you can put “To Whom it may concern”), the other items you want to have handy in preparation for cover letter writing are what skills you possess but are not using in your current role. And of course, you want to have your current position responsibilities handy and all those accomplishments and results ready to add. This is also where you want to start brainstorming, if you haven’t already, what benefits you can offer the company and how you can help the company if you are given the job you desire. And here are 10 more secrets to great cover letters: 1. Send a customized cover letter for each job you apply to. 2. Add the same keywords from the job descriptions. Less is more. You don’t want your cover letter too long. 3. Your letter should complement, not duplicate, the resume. You don’t need to include everything from your resume on your cover letter. They can read that in the resume. So your cover letter should be a quick overview. 4. PDF it. If you send it in word sometimes it won’t look as professional. 5. Make sure you have a confident closing paragraph. You want to close with major confidence and passion. Saying something like “I believe you will find I am well qualified.” “I look forward to speaking with you and helping your company.” Stay away from “Thank you for considering me. If you think I would be a good fit, please call me.” 6. Show that you have done your research in the cover letter. Know what the company is all about. 7. Compliment their company. Say, “I want to work for your company because” People LOVE being complimented, trust me. 8. Show your passion and don’t be boring. Remember to brag about yourself and share how awesome you are. Now is not the time to be humble ladies! 9. Last but not least, try to remember to keep your cover letter conversational. Read it out loud and pretend you are talking to them when you read it. 10. Be bold. In the final paragraph, you are going to reiterate in one sentence why you feel you are a perfect fit for this position. Discuss here what you will do next. Will you be following up or are you looking forward to interviewing and meeting them personally and learning more about the company? And of course here is where you want to thank them for their time and let them know how you can be reached. Be confident as you write this closing paragraph and expect to be meeting them for that interview. That is how the confidence will shine through. As far as structure of the cover letter goes, the first paragraph is where you will mention the job you are applying to, how you found the job listing and why you are applying. This should just be 1-3 sentences. Then, most cover letters will have only 1-2 body paragraphs. In the body of your cover letter, you want to try to answer the questions, why am I qualified for this position? What work experience do I have that fits the requirements? Why do I want to work for this company? Alright you are all set and ready to create a rockin cover letter!

Six Steps To Make The Job Search Less Lonely

Six Steps To Make The Job Search Less Lonely A BBC Loneliness Experiment sounds like it comes from Orwell’s 1984. Thankfully, though, it is in fact a timely investigation into the rising loneliness ‘epidemic’. The aim: what can we as a society do to make people less lonely? This got me thinking. What could be lonelier than the job search? It’s not often acknowledged, but the process of finding a job is lonely just by virtue of what it is. An autonomous search for one’s own job, based on one’s own passions, drive and aptitudes, is bound to feel isolating at times. It’s something we just have to do for ourselves. However, that doesn’t mean we have to do it alone. Inspired by the recent increase in awareness about the impact of loneliness in several contexts, I’ve come up with six ways to lighten the loneliness burden of the search for your perfect job. Talk Talk Talk I hear my friends shut down conversations about their job searches all the time, chiefly for two reasons. The first is that they say it’s boring â€" they think other people don’t want to hear about it. But this approach may exacerbate the problematic link between job searches and loneliness. If we carry on thinking job hunts are only about us, and that no one else is interested, then we may actually make them isolating. By withdrawing from dialogue, we may be preventing our friends from helping out. If possible, therefore, be mindful of this tendency to shut down communication and make an effort, instead, to keep friends in the loop. Shun the Shame The second reason my friends give for not wanting to talk about their job search is embarrassment, or, even worse, shame. Perhaps they’re self-conscious about rejections, in which case, we all have to remember that rejections are part and parcel of today’s job market and that they don’t necessarily mean anything personal about us as candidates. Alternatively, my friends don’t want to admit to their ambitions and the value they’re placing on themselves as potential employees. Women, particularly, are reticent about talking about themselves in a positive light. But the line between a valuable humility and a harmful self-effacement is slim.   And its hugely affected by the negative portrayal of female empowerment that saturates our media. With this in mind, breaking the habit of underselling ourselves, even among our friends, can be a radical and political move. Share but Don’t Compare As I said, it can be great to share experiences and keep communicative about what’s going on in your job search. That said, however, it’s important not to let this sense of relativity slip into a sense of comparison. Yes, we’ve all been through the job search process. But that doesn’t mean we should start comparing our stories. Avoid keeping tallies of each other’s successes and rejections, or sizing up each other’s CVs side-by-side. In other words, keep the conversation open and generous instead of competitive. Go Online Alongside a network of friends and family, developing an online community of support can lessen the loneliness of a job search. There are plenty of advice services, blogs and forums that transform a solitary search into a sociable, supportive ecosystem of like-minded searchers and expert mentors. Again, however, make sure you can trust the site and be alert to when conversation becomes competition. Sharing your experiences should help, rather than hinder, your self-esteem. Face-to-Face Findings Although nowadays the job search takes place overwhelmingly online (no more pounding the streets with a pile of CVs in your hand) it can still be really positive to get out and about during your search. Networking meet-ups, recruitment fairs and any events hosted in your chosen industry are all great ways to open up possibilities, at the same time as breaking that claustrophobic relationship of you and the computer screen. Again, careers advice services can be great ways to keep you in the know about this kind of event. And, they help you be prepared before you attend. Be like Bridget It’s common practice to advise job hunters to keep a diary. This is generally recommended as a way to keep track of the search, and it’s certainly valuable for that. However â€" and to risk sounding like the author of a slightly old-fashioned children’s book (I’m thinking of Little Women here…) ­â€" writing a journal can really reduce feelings of loneliness. Simply processing the hopes, ideas and feelings that are churning around in your head as you plan your career can bring an enormous sense of relief. By spilling them out onto paper, you’ll give them a manageable exteriority, slightly aloof from your own interior life. Ditch The Job Search Blues! So, next time you’re planning on spending some time on a job hunt, why not tell your friends and family about it?   Or get online and seek out expert advice? You could even head to a café with a friend and start doing the day-to-day activity of searching for jobs together. About The Author Author Sophie Lauder writes for Inspiring Interns.    They specialise in sourcing candidates for  internships  and  graduate jobs.

4 Ways People Pleasers Can Help Themselves

4 Ways People Pleasers Can Help Themselves Who are people-pleasers?  People-pleasers are eager to please others and unfortunately, in the process, forget to take their own needs into consideration. Confrontation is scary for those who fear conflict, however if they do not express themselves, they will just feel bad  and disempowered. Do you have people-pleasing patterns?  Read on for 4 ways people-pleasers can help themselves. Aware but don’t know how to stop Halfway through a backpacking trip along the Continental Divide with Outward Bound, two adults sat around a campfire and asked the teenagers on the trip to articulate how much contribution, percentage-wise, they felt they were giving to the group. There were 10 of us so in theory, each should have said 10%. I said 10%. At the end of the circle, the leaders said that they had observed one person doing more than 10%. They said this person was scrubbing pots while other members were socializing, even if the responsibility calendar showed that it was not their night for clean-up post dinner. They said this person was contributing more like 60 or 70%. My face burned as I eventually realized that they were talking about me. I was embarrassed and felt ashamed for “automatically” jumping in when others were not completing their assigned tasks. It was a good opportunity for me to become aware of this innate inkling to do whatever it takes to ‘keep the peace’ however despite knowing t hat I had these conflict-avoiding tendencies I don’t think my teenager self knew how to stop over-extending and prevent this from happening again in the future. Aware and figured out how to stop In my early 20s relationships, I naturally deferred to others  on most decisions and I habitually  contributed a  majority  effort. Just like in Outward Bound, my giving  percentage was off balance, but the difference is, I not only realized that I was allowing this to happen, I also decided to cease it from continuing by initiating  new behaviors. And that’s how you stop being a doormat awareness of these tendencies plus decision to improve communication and end unhealthy relationships, if necessary. As this article says, “if [‘leeches’] arent doing anything in return, and you arent benefiting from that relationship â€" its time to cut things off” â€" which is what I did. Then I made a promise to be honest with myself and found my voice, becoming a better communicator and enjoying  healthy, balanced interpersonal relationships. 4  Things I Learned 1. Be aware of natural tendencies to please others.  Its okay when: at first, you  feel like  the  Mixed  Messager People-pleasers who are changing their ways often seem like they are sending mixed messages: their mission was seemingly to make others happy, but deep down, ultimately they still have their own needs and wants (that they previously ditched to make others happy) but eventually still  need to be fulfilled. Once a people-pleaser decides to start standing up for their own needs, the other person may feel confused by this mixed message and change in their confident communication style. The more people are aware of their tendencies to try to please others, the better they can reign this in to own a more balanced outlook and remember to take care of themselves, which will gain appreciation and respect. 2. Have self-respect.  Recognize: Disrespectful Duds There are many events that just happen every day and regardless of the way we will feel about them, they are inevitable. It’s the reactions to these happenings that demonstrate self-respect and empowerment. When someone does something disrespectful, tell him or her how it made you feel. Hold their feet to the fire. Stand up for yourself. That’s how you change from feeling bad about something that happened, to feeling good. 3. Give to others and yourself.  Learn from: I-Me-My I once dated someone who said, “I do whatever I want, all the time”. At first I found this egocentric and not very thoughtful. But, the more I considered it; I realized that small doses of what seems like selfishness for people-pleasers are healthy and empowering. 4. Listen to and speak up for your feelings. Watch out for: the Feelings Fiend This person attempts to tell you how you feel, how you should feel, or how you previously felt. No. Your feelings are like a secret foreign language that only one person studied in the entire world, you. No one else has the “textbook” or Masters degree in your feelings but you. Lastly, remember that there are many ways to stop people-pleasing including getting professional support. Share your thoughts with us @MsCareerGirl Columnist Archive Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Freedigitalphotos.net photo by Stockimages

The Best Tools to Get Hired in Under 30 Days

The Best Tools to Get Hired in Under 30 Days When you’re between jobs, every day can feel like a year. No wonder. It’s a frustrating time during which you have to face rejection and failure almost daily.If only there was a way to speed things up. But alas, life sometimes allows for no shortcuts. Sometimes, you can only succeed through sheer determination and hard work.evalGood news everyone!None of the above has to apply to job hunting. Ultimately, looking for a job doesn’t have to be the arduous experience most people know and hate.There are shortcuts to take and ways to make job hunting more than bearable. All it takes is a bit of know-how and the right tools for the job.In the infographic below, you’ll find all the tools any ambitious jobseeker should know. After all, successful job hunting is fundamentally about outcompeting other candidates.And you can bet that anyone who gets to the last round of interviews uses every tool at their disposal to gain the upper hand. If you want to have a shot at getting hired for a high demand position, you’ll need to start using them too.These powerful tools will help you at every step of the application process.Everything from finding the right position and company, through writing a resume, to helping you prepare for an interviewâ€"there’s a tool for each of these and more.evalIf you take advantage of what they have to offer, you should be able to find a job in under four weeks.What you’re waiting for then?Don’t be one of the clueless job-seekers who only stumble across a job through sheer luckâ€"often after months of clueless struggle. Take control.You have every reason to take the next step in your career with the confidence of someone who knows what he’s doing.Infographic Credit â€" Kickresume.comThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclaimer for more information.eval

LinkedIn Tip #7 3 Important Things That Make A Difference in Your Profile - Sterling Career Concepts

LinkedIn Tip #7 3 Important Things That Make A Difference in Your Profile LinkedIn Tip #7: 3 Important Things That Make A Difference in Your Profile You’re not done with your LinkedIn Profile until you do these three simple?but essential?things   Claim your personalized LinkedIn profile URL.  linkedin.com/in/yourname is a much cleaner, more polished presentation than linkedin.com/in/Gjkasdfknjm1246 Make it easy for people to find you on LinkedIn with your vanity URL. If someone visits you once and wants to return, they most likely will remember your name, but probably would not remember a series of letters and numbers. People can find you again in the search feature, but thats an extra step. The fewer steps to find you, the better! Customize the text links to websites, blogs, and third-party sites by renaming the standard text phrases and be sure the links point to the correct websites. There is nothing more frustrating than clicking on a link and going nowhere, or being directed to an incorrect website. If your links don’t work visitors may get the impression you are not detail-oriented, that you don’t care enough to check the links on your profile, and those are characteristics you don’t want to show up on your profile. Proofread and be sure the profile is error-free. Keep in mind grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization and consider having someone else proofread it for you. This applies to your resume, why wouldn’t it hold true for all your career documents? All online documents representing you during job search need to be 100% error-free. Recruiters may hesitate to consider you as a candidate for a job if they are not perfect. Before you wrap up work on your profile consider these 3 very important details. It is worth your investment of a little time to have your profile in excellent order because you will be competing with other people on LinkedIn and your profile may not impress as quickly nor as strongly.

The 5th Annual When I Grow Up Coach Scholarship is OPEN! - When I Grow Up

The 5th Annual When I Grow Up Coach Scholarship is OPEN! - When I Grow Up Just a sneak peek of our fancy-pants Facebook app ooh, arent we clever? Oh lovelies, Ive worked my butt off to bring you  The 5th Annual When I Grow Up Coach Scholarship   and Im thrilled to announce  {trumpets boo-doo-doo-doo-doo-ing}  that its here! Ive run a scholarship every year since 2009 and have loved being able to meet more people, offer coaching to those who might not be able to afford it otherwise, and connect connect connect. Thats what its all about for me. This year, while Im still offering a scholarship, Im running it a little differently. Instead of making you fill out a long application, Im  sending ya right to my Facebook page. Instead of making you answer 10+ questions, you only have to answer 3. And instead of torturing myself to pick just 1 winner out of hundreds of amazeballs entries therell be  two ways to win (and two prizes!): an entry will be chosen at random to win  the main prize: a scholarship to Career Camp, my online program thatll help ya discover a career youll love (thatll pay the bills!). It starts the first week of September and is  a $397 prize! the fancy-schmancy app Im using to run the contest tracks the person who refers the most entries, and that Top Referrer will get  a years membership to The When I Grow Up Clubhouse, an ongoing virtual community of creative women who are in the process of making their dream careers a reality. Its  worth $147! Ill be taking the contest page down on  Thursday, August 8th at 11:59p Eastern  and will announce the winners via direct email on Friday the 9th. Easy as 1-2-3, literally.  Click here, Like the page if you havent already, fill out the 3 easy questions youll be on your way. I love old traditions with a new twist, dont you?