Reinvent Your Job Search the Jobs Way

Reinvent Your Job Search the Jobs WayReinvent Your Job Search the Jobs WaySteve Jobs 5 principles of job successAs I was researching the material for my new book, The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs (McGraw-Hill), I realized that many of the principles responsible for Jobs breakthrough success at Apple apply equally to the management of ones job search career. If you are searching for a new job in your field or pursuing a change in the schriftart of work you do, here are five principles to jump-start your career.1. Put a dent in the universe.Jobs never underestimated the power of einbildung to move a brand forward. Vision inspires new ideas and attracts evangelists. In 1976, Steve Wozniak was captivated by Jobs imagination to put a computer in the hands of everyday people. Wozniak was the engineering genius behind the Apple I and the Apple II, but it was Jobs vision that inspired Wozniak to focus his skills on building a computer for the masses. Jobs vision was intoxicating becaus e it had four components that all inspiring visions share It was bold, specific, concise and consistently communicated.Just as Jobs had a vision for his brand, you must have a vision for the most important brand of all - yourself. What vision do you have for your career? When I was a journalist for CNN, I knew that I wanted to start my own company. My vision for my brand could be summarized in one sentence the communications coach for the worlds most admired brands. I began adding that statement on my business cards before I even had a client I could call a most admired brand. Today my clients touch your life every day. Yes, you need to follow your passion, but while passion gives you energy, vision ultimately points you in the right direction. It will be easier to succeed in your next job, if it is one you are passionate about.2. Kick-start your brain.Jobs creative ideas have transformed elend one industry, but four - personal computers, music, entertainment and telecommunication s. Innovation requires creativity and creativity demands that you think differently aboutthe way you think. Scientists who study the way the brain works have discovered that innovators like Jobs employ a technique available to all of us - they seek out diverse experiences.Jobs creates new ideas precisely because he has spent a lifetime exploring new and unrelated things - seeking out diverse experiences. Jobs left the comfortable suburbs of Los Altos, California, to attend a liberal arts college in Oregon he studied the art of calligraphy in college (a study that found its way into the first Macintosh) meditated in an Indian ashram studied the fine details of a Mercedes-Benz and evaluated the Four Seasons hotel chain as he developed the customer service model for the Apple Stores. If your approach to the job search isnt yielding results, seek out diverse experiences attend meetings you wouldnt otherwise attend, network with people in other fields and explore new business ideas.3. Look outside your industry for career inspiration.In his insightful book, Iconoclast, Gregory Berns could have been writing about Jobs when he said, To see things differently than other people, the most effective solution is to bombard the brain with things it has never encountered before. Novelty releases the perceptual process from the shackles of past experiences and forces the brain to make new judgments. Bombard the brain with new experiences outside your comfort zone.4. Say no to 1,000 things.Jobs once said the secret to innovation comes from saying no to 1,000 things. Jobs is as proud of what Apple chooses not to do as he is about what Apple chooses to focus on. The lesson - dont spread yourself too thin. Find the job that intersects your passion, skill and the ability to make money doing it. Once you find it, focus on it, work at it and dedicate yourself to excellence in that area.5. Master presentation skills.Jobs is considered one of the greatest corporate storytellers i n the world. His presentations inform, educate and entertain. By giving extraordinary presentations, Jobs stands out as a leader.On the job search you are being judged to a large degree on your ability to communicate what you do. The big difference between great presenters and the average presenter is that great presenters use tools like PowerPoint to complement the message. The speaker is the storyteller PowerPoint slides serve as a backdrop to the story. That means you must learn to avoid bullet points and to think visually about bringing a story to life. When Jobs (who uses Apple Keynote software to design presentations) unveiled the MacBook Air in January 2008, instead of showing a slide with text and bullet points, he showed a slide of an interoffice manila envelope. He said the computer was so slim it would fit inside. Thats memorable and different. If your career requires excellent presentation skills, improve those skills by reading books such as The Presentation Secrets of Jobs, Slideology and Presentation Zen. You wont want to bring a slide projector into job interviews, but consider the language that you use and visuals you create when telling your story to others.Dont let bozos get you down.Many people around you think they know whats best for you. Only you can be true to your own heart and intuition. Jobs chose to drop out of college so he could drop in to the classes that really interested him, like calligraphy. The classes had no obvious practical application at the time but would eventually lead to world-changing products.Jobs knew that he had the skills to build a computer that would be simple enough for the average person to enjoy. Few others shared his vision. Ken Olsen, the founder of Digital Equipment, once told Jobs, There is no reason why anyone would want a computer in their home. Thank goodness Jobs didnt listen. If he had, millions of people would not be enjoying Macs, iPods, iPads and iPhones, which popularized touch-screen technolog y.Perhaps the greatest lesson Jobs teaches us is that risk-taking requires courage. Believe in yourself and your vision and be prepared to constantly defend those beliefs. Only then will innovation flourish and only then will you be able to find an insanely great job.

The Most Popular Self-Publishing Services

The Most Popular Self-Publishing ServicesThe Most Popular Self-Publishing ServicesYouve done your self-publishing research and read the self-publishing success stories- and now youd like to know more about your options. Heres a handy overview of some of the most popular self-publishing tafelgeschirrs. Each has its pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and proprietary features. Blurb High-Quality Designed Illustrated Self-Published BooksBlurb offers print-on-demand services and seems especially suitable for highly visual, bookstore quality books. As a testament to Blurbs popularity for visual artists, it was the service of choice for photojournalist Craig F. Walker of The Denver Post - he used Blurb to print his Pulitzer-Prize winning collection of photos of Ian Fisher, a young soldier sent to Iraq. Blurb also has a collaboration with Adobe Systems, featuring built-in Blurb bookmaking functionality within Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. This feature makes the process of book cre ation turnkey for those photographers and visual artists already using and/or conversant with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. BookBaby Got Its Start In An Indie Music CompanyBookBaby seems friendly and accessible and offers up a number of free marketing resources, along with a friendly blog that dispenses regular advice. CreateSpace Amazon.coms Paperback Self-Publishing ServiceThrough CreateSpace, self-publishing authors can set up a basic book with no initial costs and get seamless access to its parent company, Amazon.coms, powerful book distribution and merchandising channel. CreateSpace claims to offer some of the highest royalties in the industry, as well as an easy ebook conversion through its Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) electronic publishing program (see below). iUniverse iUniverse Guided Self-Publishing from an Author Solutions companyiUniverse uses the term guided self-publishing to describe its robust range of DIY publishing services, which are laid out much the same wa y as in a traditional publisher- at a la carte and package prices. If you want to see your book available both in print and in ebook formats, represented in stores and maybe even in the mediaand are willing to pay for the privilegeconsider iUniverse. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Self-Publishing eBooks with Amazons KDPKindle Direct Publishing offers ebook-only publishing and the advantages of Amazon.coms online distribution power. Kobo Writing Life Kobos Reading Life Extends to Self-Published eBook AuthorsThe Japanese-based cross-platform e-reading service Kobo launched theKobo Writing Life ebook publishing service in Beta in June 2012. Offering key reader insights and marketing tools gleaned from their capabilities, the Kobo Writing Life aims to be Best in Class, helping self-published authors to engage with fans on a weltweit scale through their reading service, and puts all aspects of publishing (setting prices, advertising, marketing) in the hands of the writers helping t hem to maximize sales. Lulu.com A Wide Array of Self-Publishing Print and eBook OptionsLulu.com is a very popular self-publishing service that offers both a print-on-demand book and ebook digital development capabilities and a wide array of publishing support options. The author picks the package and the price, and promotion is available through Lulu.com. NOOK Press Barnes Nobles eBook Self-Publishing PlatformNOOK Press, from the major book retailer Barnes Noble, offers the distribution of barnesandnoble.com and some of the useful promotional features of being associated with a major brick-and-mortar store. With NOOK Press, there are no upfront costs and competitive royalty rates. Smashwords A True Indie eBook Self-Publishing ExperienceWith Smashwords, the author is considered to be the publisher of his or her ebook. Unlike some other ebook self-publishing services, Smashwords allows its authors a great measure of control over pricing, and over access to the work. To exploit the Smashwords service to the fullest requires the author to take a good deal of responsibility for the quality of the work uploaded to the service, as well as be fully engaged in other aspects of the process.

How to Set Your .NET Resume Apart

How to Set Your .NET Resume ApartHow to Set Your .NET Resume ApartIf youre writing your .NET resume, simply listing your proficiency with this framework may not be enough to convince a potential employer youre the right hire.Yes, .NET developers are in high demand. But that doesnt mean hiring managers arent picky about who they bring on board. So what other qualifications do you need for your resume to stand out?Here are five .NET development and front-end skills that can help you earn an interviewASP.NET MVC - This open source web application framework is emerging as an alternative to the traditional ASP.NET Web Forms as a development tool. The relatively quick enterprise shift to MVC for application building has stimulated demand for programmers with a command of both skills. The ASP.NET developer center is a good place to dive into MVC.Database programming - Database architects, programmers and administrators are in hot demand as the value of collecting and centrally managing in formation continues to rise. Database programming skills such as SQL Server and Oracle are becoming a must for a .NET resume. W3Schools offers myriad database tutorials that can help you gain knowledge or brush up on your skills.Familiarity with software and operating systems - Knowledge of a broad sortiment of software (such as Visual Basic, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe) and operating systems demonstrates to employers that you can use your .NET skills for practical application.User interface (UI) design - Many candidates have the technical skills down, but few complement them with front-end finesse. Hitting both sides can be a major plus. Because the finished application design has to be intuitive and attractive to even novice users, employers frequently look for candidates who can develop applications that provide a compelling but natural user experience. Usability.gov bills itself as a one-stop shop for technology professionals who want to become proficient at UI and user e xperience (UX) design.Quality testing - Quality testing, including debugging, eliminating flaws and providing .NET application quality assurance, is another skill that can cause hiring managers to give extra attention to a .NET resume. Comprehensive testing of your application requires you to grasp and analyze all possible ways it could be used. To do this, you need to truly understand an organizations front-end objectives. If you want to explore issues and common enterprise needs in this area, Sticky Minds is a popular resource for quality testing and assurance professionals.By rounding out your skills, and creating a .NET resume that helps to underscore them, you can transform yourself from a strong to a standout candidate.Looking for a .NET job? Check out our full listing of software engineering jobs today SEARCH TECHNOLOGY JOBS

Arizona Third Party CDL Test Locations

Arizona Third Party CDL Test LocationsArizona Third Party CDL Test LocationsArizona has an extensive list of pre-approved third-party testers for the skills portion of the Commercial Motor Vehicles (CDL). Here is a list of testing sites throughout Arizona for those wanting to operate commercial motor vehicles. Apache Junction Unified Schools 43, 2535 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, 480-982-1110, Class B, CCochise County Heavy Fleet Management, 1221 Hereford Road, Bisbee, 520-432-9361, Class A, B, CCottonwood Oak Creek School District 6, 4000 West Cherry Road, Camp Verde, 928-634-9679, Class B, CAZ Operating Engineers Apprenticeship and Training System, 10797 West Randolph Road, Casa Grande, 602-252-1844, Class A, B, CPortable Practical Education Preparation Inc. - PINAL, Pinal Avenue and Rodeo Road NW Corner, Casa Grande, 520-622-3553, Class A, B, C Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc. - PIMA, 32 N. Brown Avenue, Casa Grande, 520-620-6350, Class A, B, CCDL Testing Company, 208 2 N. Curry Road, Casa Grande, 520-518-7777, Class A, B, CCottonwood Oak Creek School District 6, 1480 West Mingus Avenue, Cottonwood, 928-634-9679, Class B, CDuncan Unified School District 2, 206 Mcgrath, Duncan, 928-359-2472, Class A, B, CPortable Practical Education Preparation Inc. - PINAL, 515 N. Main Street, Eloy, 520-622-3553, Class A, B, CFort McDowell Yavapai Nation, 13106 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Fort McDowell, 480-789-8981, Class A, B, C Gilbert Unified School District 41, 140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480-497-3375, Class A, B, CMohave Community College, 1971 Jagerson Avenue, Kingman, 928-897-1558, Class A, B, CD L Campbell Co. Inc., 4066 Chemehuevi Blvd. , Lake Havasu City, 928-855-6535, Class A, B, CMorenci Unified School District 18, Fairbanks Middle School, Morenci, 928-865-2081, Class A, B, CLa Paz County Public Works, 7350 Riverside Drive, Parker, 928-669-2016, Class A, B, CAmerican Institute of Technology Inc., 440 S. 54th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-233-2222, Class A, B, C CDL Truck School Inc., 1313 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-278-9159, Class A, B, CNord USA Inc. - Maricopa, 5361 W. Hadley Street, Phoenix, 602-266-5250, Class A, B, CNord USA Inc. - Maricopa, 6025 N. 27th Avenue, Suite 2, Phoenix, 602-266-5250, Class A, B, CSwift Transportation Company Inc., 2200 South 75th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-269-9700, Class A, B, CSouthwest Truck Driver Training Inc. - PIMA, 2211 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix, 520-620-6350, Class A, B, CSouthwest Truck Driver Training Inc., 842 S. 59th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-352-0704, Class A, B, C Driver Dispatch Inc., 2621 S. 51st Avenue, Phoenix, 520-721-5825, Class A, B, CPortable Practical Education Preparation Inc. - Yuma, 1950 Juan Sanchez Blvd. , San Luis, 520-622-3553, Class A, B, CSunnyside Unified School District 12, 2241 E. Wieding Road, Tuscon, 520-545-2114, Class B, CAmerican Institute of Technology Inc., 6680 S. Country Club, Tucson, 602-233-2222, Class A, B, CHDS Truck Driving Institute Inc., 6251 S. Wilmot Road, Tucson, 520 -721-5825, Class A, B, CSouthwest Truck Driver Training Inc. - PIMA, 1230 West Glenn Street, Tucson, 520-620-6350, Class A, B, C Nord USA Inc. - PIMA, 4726 S. Country Club, Tucson, 520-300-5265, Class A, B, CPIMA County Community College District, 6680 S. Country Club, Tucson, 520-206-2744, Class A, B, CWickenburg Unified School District 9, 1090 South Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, 928-668-5342, Class B, C

Things to Do Before Leaving Your Summer Internship

Things to Do Before Leaving Your Summer InternshipThings to Do Before Leaving Your Summer InternshipMost interns are hired for a designated time period and both the employer and the intern are aware of when the internship will end. This fact makes it a little easier for interns to plan their exit strategy and check off the things that they want to get done before they leave their internship on a positive note. Dont be one of those interns that has forgotten what it was that they hoped to accomplish, even if the internship wasnt fully what you hoped it would be. 1. Maintain Your Professionalism You will want to maintain your reputation of being very professional from the first day you start to long after you leave the organization. This means maintaining your honesty and integrity and avoiding any negative communications in any of your correspondence. This is extremely important since one of the reasons to do an internship is to get a good reference and the only way to do that is to let teamberaters and co-workers know that you know proper workplace etiquette and understand what it takes to do a good job. 2. Schedule a Meeting With Your Supervisor and Hand in a Final Report of Your Accomplishments It is important to do this even if you are not asked to do so. Long after your internship is over you will want to have supervisors and co-workers think of you in a positive light. By taking the time to do a complete final report outlining your accomplishments, you will be letting your supervisor know exactly what youve been doing over the course of the last several months. Reports that add value to the future of the organization are especially helpful since it will show them that you were fully engaged in the mission of the organization and that you brought value to the department. A thorough report will also permit the organization to follow through on any projects that they might want to pursue once you have left the organization. Be sure to save examples of your work to share with potential employers down the road. 3. Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Always keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up-to-date so that they are available at a minutes notice when applying for future internships or jobs. 4. Ask for Recommendations This can be a tough one for most students but professional recommendations on your LinkedIn site can pave the road to future internship or job offers. Nothing means more than having other individuals value your work. You may list past accomplishments in your resume and cover letter but having professionals attest to your knowledge, skills, and professional work ethic can make a huge difference when employers are considering your candidacy while still considering other applicants. You can also ask your immediate supervisor for a letter of recommendation to attest to your strong work ethic and ability to do a good job. 5. Create a Way to Keep in Touch With Supervisors and Co-Workers Long After Your I nternship Is Over Since building a professional network is one of the key things you wanted to accomplish at your internship, be sure to touch base with all supervisors and co-workers you worked closely with and share information on how you can keep in touch. Once your internship has ended you dont want the people you worked with for an entire semester or for the summer feel that youve fallen off the end of the earth. This is the way to make valuable connections for the future when you will be engaging in your job search after graduation. 6. Dont Forget to Leave Without Saying Thank You Be sure to take the time to thank everyone who helped to make your internship a success. Single out individuals that went out of their way to help you during the course of your internship, no matter how small a role that they played. Showing your appreciation will make those individuals that played a key role in your internship feel good about their contribution and they will remember you fondly long after youre gone.

What You Dont Know About Hobbies for Resume Could Be Costing to More Than You Think

What You Dont Know About Hobbies for Resume Could Be Costing to More Than You Think Every business requires a social networking manager regardless of what industry theyre in. Add some private branding to your resume. The business website provides you with whatever you want to find the job. If youre in advertising, you will need to be creative. It is going to also aid a recruiter remember you. Recruiters have to make sure each employee will fit in with the business culture. If youre on the lookout for an internship at a company such as Google, for instance, one previous intern says hiring managers wish to landsee interesting personal details on your CV. If youre searching for an internship at a company such as Google, for instance, one previous intern says hiring managers wish to see interesting personal details on your resume. You could also reveal your insights available on the market by speaking about a number of the prominent firms and their success stories. This exper t suggestions for including extracurricular interests on your resume can help you get the most out of a hobby section to optimize your resume for the business and role you are looking for. You are able to also reveal your distinctive interest in understanding the markets and the present trends. If you have issues coming up with supporting interests or activities, follow the hints above and you ought to be in a position to produce a few. Mentioning an extensive collection of hobbies and individual interests on resume might be an issue as the man or woman may come out to be very distributive. Though you might have multiple hobbies, yet your selection of a career will allow you to decide what hobbies to mention in resume. Possessing quirky and distinctive hobbies and individual interests on resume is a wonderful method to assemble attention Needless to say, there are hundreds and hundreds of examples of hobbies which you could put on your resume. Things You Wont Like About Hob bies for Resume and Things You Will Various activities can be interpreted differently based on the job youre applying for. You ought to be in a place to produce good ideas. Ensure you also look closely at the skills that are going to be handy for the new position. You should have good communication skills, appropriate coordination by means of your gruppe members, oben liegend planning and organizing skills along with multitasking abilities. Potential employers will appreciate that you set in the additional effort to tell them a small bit more about who you are as an individual. A resume is frequently the most significant factor in deciding whether you will receive the chance to interview for work. Try to remember that recruiters are people just like you and anyone else. There are a few interests that might help in a banking job interview. Most employers find it hard to locate such candidates. You may look back at the work listing to find a feeling of the job requirements. The huge majority of job ads do not need applicants to list personal interests on a resume, and therefore dont feel as though you must. Zetys resume templates are made with the aid of recruiters and adhere to the best practices in HR. Aquariums also seem awesome. Creating and editing images on the internet is a blast, and youll be able to learn how to do it free of dienstgrad by watching some on-line tutorials. In order to create your CV stick out from the crowd, every section has to be captivating. Continue reading for a guide with expert suggestions for how to compose a personal interests section for your resume and what not to include in addition to ideal hobby examples for all sorts of jobseekers to use to produce an effective resume which will stick out from different candidates. Or perhaps you want to reinforce a product included in your resume skills section since you know that it is crucial to the function. There are usually three steps you have to follow to creat e a terrific hobby section on your CV. The Argument About Hobbies for Resume Showing some interests and activities beyond your work experience could really provide you with a leg up over the remaining candidates. Such hobbies signify that youre somebody who has the capability to work as part of a team. With any luck, you will be enjoying them for quite a few years to come. At exactly the same time, do try to pick out a selection of activities. An interest in games including Sudoku and chess indicates that you are able to think strategically. Reading as a hobby demonstrates that youve got a high degree of imagination. From time to time, recruiters would ask what book you are now reading. These examples of hobbies are optimized to show certain abilities or abilities which are going to be advantageous to various profiles. New Questions About Hobbies for Resume Sometimes you simply dont need to venture to the excellent outdoors to enjoy your hobby. It is possible to reveal your hobby is cooking. You You can take advantage of this list with the aim of the above mentioned exercise, or you might just utilize it like a method of brainstorming a new hobby youd love to adopt. Actually, some of there are hobbies which make money, and a few can be very lucrative. The Secret to Hobbies for Resume Its far better prevent extreme sports because theyre risky. Managing an event isnt a childs play. It isnt necessary that you must have the generic photography or football for a pastime. It doesnt mean that you can merely get the job done satisfactorily in a team but also demonstrates you can contribute positively to the increase and maturation of the team and help it progress. Otherwise, all you will need is a hatchet, a backyard, and a stump. You could have an eye for perfection in regards to cooking and cooking can truly be your hobby along with interest. It isnt about catching fish. Just make sure you pay attention to be certain the kids having fun to o.

3 Virtual Interview Responses That Are Deal Breakers

3 Virtual Interview Responses That Are Deal BreakersWithout a doubt, employees are a companys greatest resurce. If hiring professionals cant find the right people for the kollektiv, the company will fail. Unfortunately, many companies are having trouble landing candidates of a high caliber. In fact, our 2018 Growth Hiring Trends report found improving quality of hire was one of the top priorities for growing organizations.To increase the odds of hiring the best person for the job, you must weed out candidates who arent dedicated or a good fit. Then you can spend more time getting to know serious applicants.This is where virtual interviews come in. When used as an early candidate screen, virtual interviews reveal red flags about job seekers. But you have to know what types of answers are deal breakers.Here are three responses that should make you rethink a candidate1. I work better alone.Not everyone is a people person. But in every position, employees have to interact with other team members. Even for a remote job, a successful candidate has to communicate and problem-solve in the virtual work environment. If a job seeker isnt at least open to working with others, its a big red flag.Candidates who believe they are better on their own wont immerse themselves in the culture. This means they wont gain a true understanding of the organization or its values. Without this deeper connection to the company, the candidate wont have the motivation to contribute to the team or remain engaged at your organization.Candidates who think they work better alone also fail to understand the importance of feedback. Employees develop when their managers and peers share the strengths and weaknesses they see. When a person is constantly isolating themselves or working in a vacuum, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities.Theres no such thing as working better alone. Look for jobseekers who embrace teamwork.Click To Tweet2. My last boss was terrible.Few candidates are so unpro fessional they will flat out bad-mouth their former employer. But there are many variations on this answer that you need to look out for. Each one reveals something different about the candidate.For example, your virtual interviews may ask candidates to describe their last position. Its bedrngnis a good sign if their response is more focused on their bosss behavior than their own responsibilities. Aside from being unprofessional, it hints at a lack of self-awareness.Also, pay close attention to the tone candidates use when talking about their former employers. A phrase like he always challenged me has a completely different meaning if the candidate is being sarcastic or critical. Theres no one sitting in front of candidates during virtual interviews, so their guard could be down in regards to their body language. Pay close attention to whether their expression matches the words theyre saying.3. I dont know much about the company.The hiring process is a two-way street. Its about the candidate learning about your company just as much as it is about you assessing them. Its essential for both sides to decide if its a good fit. So if a candidate does not research your organization before a virtual interview, they arent very dedicated.Chances are your virtual interviews dont have a direct question that asks what do you know about our company? You look for more subtle signs that a candidate has done their due diligence. If a candidate is only using vague language when describing what they value in a job and workplace, theyre likely hiding their lack of knowledge about your company. They dont want to unknowingly say something that doesnt align with your organization.Likewise, be cautious with candidates who repeat your mission statement word for word. Instead of thoroughly researching your company and processing what they learned in their own way, they memorized keywords from your career page.When candidates say they dont know much about your organization, it reveals they wont be dedicated employees. hiringtipsClick To Tweet