You Get It winner of the month Kent Blumberg!

You Get It winner of the month â€" Kent Blumberg! Congrats, cyber-high-five, 3 additional months of free Premium and a link on the left in the winners circle all go out to Kent Blumberg for being the winner of the month for November 2006! I came across Kent a few weeks ago from a post by Louise Fletcher on her Blue Sky Resume blog and was uber-impressed! Weve exchanged e-mails a bit over the last few weeks and Im even more impressed this guy is very cool. But thats not why hes the monthly winner. This prize is based on getting it that is, using the Internet to develop, enhance, reinforce a personal brand which is one component of taking your career into your own hands. It is only one component, but it is increasingly significant. If you want to read more on personal branding go check out the new links to bloggers that I put up this week that are personal branding (or general branding) experts and I guarantee youll regret not studying harder in your Spanish class because the dude from Spain does have a lot of quality input on the subject. Back to Kent I know that Kent is an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. How? Because it says so right under his name! Get it? First he brands his name, then he tells us what his expertise is. How hard is that? Right off the bat I would be interested in reading what he writes because (a) all this business stuff is interesting to me, and (b) he will have a different approach, style and perspective than what Im used to because his life experiences are different. Sure his opinion is only his own but by reading some of the posts I can see that I want to read more, and in my eyes he is an expert or at least another really good source of information. Kents blog is full of high-quality, short-read posts. His categories include execution, financials, leading change all topics that can be tricky but those plus the others show the breadth and depth of Kents professional capabilities. He has a section called Favorite Posts which quickly shows you as the reader what he really likes, getting a chance to peak into his brain in just a few posts. A quick look-up on Technorati shows that he has 15 (now 16 with this) blogs that link back to him which is not too shabby for a regular person. But I was very impressed that three of those blogs are quite popular (they had 79, 189 and 213 blogs linking to them ) which shows that Kent has quality posts that have impressed some pretty big bloggers not easy to do. Heres his post I read yesterday on LEAN Ive heard of lean and think I get it but in just 3 lines I learned more than I picked up on before. If I am looking for a manager that gets lean Ill surely want to talk to him because he wrote this article on it! Ok, enough of the technical and analysis stuff. Here are some things that I found interesting, from the e-mail exchanges: First, Kent is indeed looking for a job! You wont see that anywhere on his blog, which I think is brilliant (especially for him, at his level). Why brilliance? Because what he is doing is developing his long-term personal brand, which is not as a job seeker but as an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. Once he gets his job he should continue to blog and further increase the perception of his expertise! Here is what Kent isnt saying on his blog: Looking for a role as executive GM (VP and above) over a division with revenues between $300 million and $700 million. Target industries are bio-energy, specialty chemicals, and pulp and paper. I’m looking worldwide, but with a focus on the continental US. Second, when I asked him about his blogging experience, why he got started, etc. here was his reply (Im not going to comment on this but I find this summary to be right-on with my personal experiences): It’s fun. It gets me involved with a community of folks I would not otherwise meet. You, for example. And Bob Sutton (http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/), professor and author. It helps me learn web 2.0. It gives me the opportunity to document what I know (or think I know) and what I believe about leadership, strategy and performance. It gives others the opportunity to learn a bit more about me before face-to-face meetings. It stretches my mind (I want it to be good, so I work hard at it). Kent, good job and congratulations! You are an excellent example of how executives can take control of their personal branding and run with it. Want to know more about Kent? Go check out his blog, where you can find contact information. So is this really a big deal? Veteran career coach Barbara Safani, who has an ear-to-the-ground on this type of technology, says Im a big fan of blogging and frequently recommend leveraging blog posts as a networking and general career management strategy (read more here) general career management strategy?? I love it stop asking the old questions of whats your sign, wheres the beef, and start asking what is your career management strategy! And stay tuned for the Nov 6th blog carnival I promise you wont be let down! Better yet, sign up to get daily e-mails of this blog sent right to you see the little subscribe box at the very top right of your screen? You Get It winner of the month â€" Kent Blumberg! Congrats, cyber-high-five, 3 additional months of free Premium and a link on the left in the winners circle all go out to Kent Blumberg for being the winner of the month for November 2006! I came across Kent a few weeks ago from a post by Louise Fletcher on her Blue Sky Resume blog and was uber-impressed! Weve exchanged e-mails a bit over the last few weeks and Im even more impressed this guy is very cool. But thats not why hes the monthly winner. This prize is based on getting it that is, using the Internet to develop, enhance, reinforce a personal brand which is one component of taking your career into your own hands. It is only one component, but it is increasingly significant. If you want to read more on personal branding go check out the new links to bloggers that I put up this week that are personal branding (or general branding) experts and I guarantee youll regret not studying harder in your Spanish class because the dude from Spain does have a lot of quality input on the subject. Back to Kent I know that Kent is an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. How? Because it says so right under his name! Get it? First he brands his name, then he tells us what his expertise is. How hard is that? Right off the bat I would be interested in reading what he writes because (a) all this business stuff is interesting to me, and (b) he will have a different approach, style and perspective than what Im used to because his life experiences are different. Sure his opinion is only his own but by reading some of the posts I can see that I want to read more, and in my eyes he is an expert or at least another really good source of information. Kents blog is full of high-quality, short-read posts. His categories include execution, financials, leading change all topics that can be tricky but those plus the others show the breadth and depth of Kents professional capabilities. He has a section called Favorite Posts which quickly shows you as the reader what he really likes, getting a chance to peak into his brain in just a few posts. A quick look-up on Technorati shows that he has 15 (now 16 with this) blogs that link back to him which is not too shabby for a regular person. But I was very impressed that three of those blogs are quite popular (they had 79, 189 and 213 blogs linking to them ) which shows that Kent has quality posts that have impressed some pretty big bloggers not easy to do. Heres his post I read yesterday on LEAN Ive heard of lean and think I get it but in just 3 lines I learned more than I picked up on before. If I am looking for a manager that gets lean Ill surely want to talk to him because he wrote this article on it! Ok, enough of the technical and analysis stuff. Here are some things that I found interesting, from the e-mail exchanges: First, Kent is indeed looking for a job! You wont see that anywhere on his blog, which I think is brilliant (especially for him, at his level). Why brilliance? Because what he is doing is developing his long-term personal brand, which is not as a job seeker but as an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. Once he gets his job he should continue to blog and further increase the perception of his expertise! Here is what Kent isnt saying on his blog: Looking for a role as executive GM (VP and above) over a division with revenues between $300 million and $700 million. Target industries are bio-energy, specialty chemicals, and pulp and paper. I’m looking worldwide, but with a focus on the continental US. Second, when I asked him about his blogging experience, why he got started, etc. here was his reply (Im not going to comment on this but I find this summary to be right-on with my personal experiences): It’s fun. It gets me involved with a community of folks I would not otherwise meet. You, for example. And Bob Sutton (http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/), professor and author. It helps me learn web 2.0. It gives me the opportunity to document what I know (or think I know) and what I believe about leadership, strategy and performance. It gives others the opportunity to learn a bit more about me before face-to-face meetings. It stretches my mind (I want it to be good, so I work hard at it). Kent, good job and congratulations! You are an excellent example of how executives can take control of their personal branding and run with it. Want to know more about Kent? Go check out his blog, where you can find contact information. So is this really a big deal? Veteran career coach Barbara Safani, who has an ear-to-the-ground on this type of technology, says Im a big fan of blogging and frequently recommend leveraging blog posts as a networking and general career management strategy (read more here) general career management strategy?? I love it stop asking the old questions of whats your sign, wheres the beef, and start asking what is your career management strategy! And stay tuned for the Nov 6th blog carnival I promise you wont be let down! Better yet, sign up to get daily e-mails of this blog sent right to you see the little subscribe box at the very top right of your screen? You Get It winner of the month â€" Kent Blumberg! Congrats, cyber-high-five, 3 additional months of free Premium and a link on the left in the winners circle all go out to Kent Blumberg for being the winner of the month for November 2006! I came across Kent a few weeks ago from a post by Louise Fletcher on her Blue Sky Resume blog and was uber-impressed! Weve exchanged e-mails a bit over the last few weeks and Im even more impressed this guy is very cool. But thats not why hes the monthly winner. This prize is based on getting it that is, using the Internet to develop, enhance, reinforce a personal brand which is one component of taking your career into your own hands. It is only one component, but it is increasingly significant. If you want to read more on personal branding go check out the new links to bloggers that I put up this week that are personal branding (or general branding) experts and I guarantee youll regret not studying harder in your Spanish class because the dude from Spain does have a lot of quality input on the subject. Back to Kent I know that Kent is an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. How? Because it says so right under his name! Get it? First he brands his name, then he tells us what his expertise is. How hard is that? Right off the bat I would be interested in reading what he writes because (a) all this business stuff is interesting to me, and (b) he will have a different approach, style and perspective than what Im used to because his life experiences are different. Sure his opinion is only his own but by reading some of the posts I can see that I want to read more, and in my eyes he is an expert or at least another really good source of information. Kents blog is full of high-quality, short-read posts. His categories include execution, financials, leading change all topics that can be tricky but those plus the others show the breadth and depth of Kents professional capabilities. He has a section called Favorite Posts which quickly shows you as the reader what he really likes, getting a chance to peak into his brain in just a few posts. A quick look-up on Technorati shows that he has 15 (now 16 with this) blogs that link back to him which is not too shabby for a regular person. But I was very impressed that three of those blogs are quite popular (they had 79, 189 and 213 blogs linking to them ) which shows that Kent has quality posts that have impressed some pretty big bloggers not easy to do. Heres his post I read yesterday on LEAN Ive heard of lean and think I get it but in just 3 lines I learned more than I picked up on before. If I am looking for a manager that gets lean Ill surely want to talk to him because he wrote this article on it! Ok, enough of the technical and analysis stuff. Here are some things that I found interesting, from the e-mail exchanges: First, Kent is indeed looking for a job! You wont see that anywhere on his blog, which I think is brilliant (especially for him, at his level). Why brilliance? Because what he is doing is developing his long-term personal brand, which is not as a job seeker but as an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. Once he gets his job he should continue to blog and further increase the perception of his expertise! Here is what Kent isnt saying on his blog: Looking for a role as executive GM (VP and above) over a division with revenues between $300 million and $700 million. Target industries are bio-energy, specialty chemicals, and pulp and paper. I’m looking worldwide, but with a focus on the continental US. Second, when I asked him about his blogging experience, why he got started, etc. here was his reply (Im not going to comment on this but I find this summary to be right-on with my personal experiences): It’s fun. It gets me involved with a community of folks I would not otherwise meet. You, for example. And Bob Sutton (http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/), professor and author. It helps me learn web 2.0. It gives me the opportunity to document what I know (or think I know) and what I believe about leadership, strategy and performance. It gives others the opportunity to learn a bit more about me before face-to-face meetings. It stretches my mind (I want it to be good, so I work hard at it). Kent, good job and congratulations! You are an excellent example of how executives can take control of their personal branding and run with it. Want to know more about Kent? Go check out his blog, where you can find contact information. So is this really a big deal? Veteran career coach Barbara Safani, who has an ear-to-the-ground on this type of technology, says Im a big fan of blogging and frequently recommend leveraging blog posts as a networking and general career management strategy (read more here) general career management strategy?? I love it stop asking the old questions of whats your sign, wheres the beef, and start asking what is your career management strategy! And stay tuned for the Nov 6th blog carnival I promise you wont be let down! Better yet, sign up to get daily e-mails of this blog sent right to you see the little subscribe box at the very top right of your screen? You Get It winner of the month â€" Kent Blumberg! Congrats, cyber-high-five, 3 additional months of free Premium and a link on the left in the winners circle all go out to Kent Blumberg for being the winner of the month for November 2006! I came across Kent a few weeks ago from a post by Louise Fletcher on her Blue Sky Resume blog and was uber-impressed! Weve exchanged e-mails a bit over the last few weeks and Im even more impressed this guy is very cool. But thats not why hes the monthly winner. This prize is based on getting it that is, using the Internet to develop, enhance, reinforce a personal brand which is one component of taking your career into your own hands. It is only one component, but it is increasingly significant. If you want to read more on personal branding go check out the new links to bloggers that I put up this week that are personal branding (or general branding) experts and I guarantee youll regret not studying harder in your Spanish class because the dude from Spain does have a lot of quality input on the subject. Back to Kent I know that Kent is an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. How? Because it says so right under his name! Get it? First he brands his name, then he tells us what his expertise is. How hard is that? Right off the bat I would be interested in reading what he writes because (a) all this business stuff is interesting to me, and (b) he will have a different approach, style and perspective than what Im used to because his life experiences are different. Sure his opinion is only his own but by reading some of the posts I can see that I want to read more, and in my eyes he is an expert or at least another really good source of information. Kents blog is full of high-quality, short-read posts. His categories include execution, financials, leading change all topics that can be tricky but those plus the others show the breadth and depth of Kents professional capabilities. He has a section called Favorite Posts which quickly shows you as the reader what he really likes, getting a chance to peak into his brain in just a few posts. A quick look-up on Technorati shows that he has 15 (now 16 with this) blogs that link back to him which is not too shabby for a regular person. But I was very impressed that three of those blogs are quite popular (they had 79, 189 and 213 blogs linking to them ) which shows that Kent has quality posts that have impressed some pretty big bloggers not easy to do. Heres his post I read yesterday on LEAN Ive heard of lean and think I get it but in just 3 lines I learned more than I picked up on before. If I am looking for a manager that gets lean Ill surely want to talk to him because he wrote this article on it! Ok, enough of the technical and analysis stuff. Here are some things that I found interesting, from the e-mail exchanges: First, Kent is indeed looking for a job! You wont see that anywhere on his blog, which I think is brilliant (especially for him, at his level). Why brilliance? Because what he is doing is developing his long-term personal brand, which is not as a job seeker but as an expert in leadership, strategy and performance. Once he gets his job he should continue to blog and further increase the perception of his expertise! Here is what Kent isnt saying on his blog: Looking for a role as executive GM (VP and above) over a division with revenues between $300 million and $700 million. Target industries are bio-energy, specialty chemicals, and pulp and paper. I’m looking worldwide, but with a focus on the continental US. Second, when I asked him about his blogging experience, why he got started, etc. here was his reply (Im not going to comment on this but I find this summary to be right-on with my personal experiences): It’s fun. It gets me involved with a community of folks I would not otherwise meet. You, for example. And Bob Sutton (http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/), professor and author. It helps me learn web 2.0. It gives me the opportunity to document what I know (or think I know) and what I believe about leadership, strategy and performance. It gives others the opportunity to learn a bit more about me before face-to-face meetings. It stretches my mind (I want it to be good, so I work hard at it). Kent, good job and congratulations! You are an excellent example of how executives can take control of their personal branding and run with it. Want to know more about Kent? Go check out his blog, where you can find contact information. So is this really a big deal? Veteran career coach Barbara Safani, who has an ear-to-the-ground on this type of technology, says Im a big fan of blogging and frequently recommend leveraging blog posts as a networking and general career management strategy (read more here) general career management strategy?? I love it stop asking the old questions of whats your sign, wheres the beef, and start asking what is your career management strategy! And stay tuned for the Nov 6th blog carnival I promise you wont be let down! Better yet, sign up to get daily e-mails of this blog sent right to you see the little subscribe box at the very top right of your screen?

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese 5 Resolutions That Could Change Your Career

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese 5 Resolutions That Could Change Your Career A lot of people don't like resolutions for the new year because they think it will make them feel like a failure if they don't achieve every item on their list for 2018. I've always liked resolutions. I like them so much, in fact, that I often make them in July. Or October. I look at resolutions as my marching orders. I think about what I want to stop doing (driving so aggressively my family is afraid to get in the car with me) or what I want to start doing (being kinder, listening more, keeping houseplants alive). Resolutions are important because they are promises to yourself. Only you have to know about them -- don't worry about sharing them on Facebook or revealing them at book club. Instead, think of them as a way to focus on what's important to you. If you don't achieve all (or any) of them, so what? You can try again later or decide that cleaning out every closet by the end of the month isn't a good use of your time. Since I focus on careers and the workplace in this blog, I'm going to offer some ideas for career resolutions in 2018. If you don't want to start them until March, that's OK. If you only want to do a few of them, that's OK. Or, if you'd rather write your own list, that's fine. Just think about these career promises that are aimed at making you more successful -- and hopefully, much happier. Some resolutions to consider: 1. You will stop being toxic. You will quit whining about everything you don't like about your boss, your job and your team members. If you're miserable, get your resume together or ask to train in another department. Stop shoveling your toxic thoughts onto other people -- if you're unhappy in your career, then it's your job to fix it. 2. Pick your head up. I was talking to a physical therapist the other day, and he says he has seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients with chronic neck and shoulder pain that results from hunching over cell phones and computers. Try putting down your phone and getting out from behind your computer to speak face-to-face to another human being. When you've got your head up, you're much more likely to see the possibilities in front of you. 3. Invest in yourself. Many employees these days say they want more career development opportunities from their employers. While some employers do offer such chances, not all of them do -- or follow through when they say they will. Don't wait on someone else to make you smarter, more valuable, more engaged or more creative. Look into local opportunities to attend business classes -- or even take an art class. Check out online learning or attend a coding bootcamp. 4. Make diverse connections. If you're in marketing, you probably have a ton of marketing LinkedIn connections. But do you have a connection from marine biology? Or public policy? The point is to try and expand your horizons, because only then will you have a wider view that will broaden your opportunities and chances for success. 5. Give thanks more often. Sometimes we get so focused on what we want to achieve or what we don't have that we forget to simply be still and give thanks for what we do have. When you approach your resolutions with an attitude of gratefulness, you will find that your list is a gift to yourself, not a burden.

The Journey to Better Internship Programs

The Journey to Better Internship Programs The journey to a great internship program is never easy. Not only do you have to craft the ideal program that will help to foster the next generation of workers, you also have to consider elements like compensation and what interns are looking to gain during their stint.  While the  state of the internship  has improved, steering your internship into steady waters can still be rough, especially with the  many lawsuits and critiques  being brought against companies that don’t pay their interns. So, how to start your journey towards a stellar internship program? The following infographic, compiled by  InternMatch, an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers, showcases the map to better internships. Here are some key points to note: 37.8% of interns want better pay 47.3% of interns are interested in access to executives and mentorship 30.2% of interns want opportunities to do real work New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles are the top cities for internship opportunities RELATED:  How to Find Graduate Jobs and  Internships  on LinkedIn Check out the full infographic below! What do you think?  What are some other trends in internship hiring? Let us know in the comments below!

How to Recognize You are on The Right Path - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Recognize You are on The Right Path - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Beginning a new business is one of the most intimidating adventures of a lifetime, particularly when you suddenly realize that you are solely dependent upon yourself. Fear enters the picture, and promptly invites panic to join in. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, the experience can and should be highly rewarding as you climb the ladder of learning to reach new heights. One of the better initial paths to take is, “Only focus on the work you enjoy doing most.” Otherwise, your business will not advance as well as it should. Teamwork Most entrepreneurs begin solo, but it soon becomes apparent that other teammates are a necessity. For example, you might have created a marketing strategy company, but are in need of someone who knows how to fix software issues and update websites, or of someone familiar with selling services. Aligning with people who have similar values to your own, are willing to provide their best effort and insights, and who are dependable when need arises, are essential qualities to seek out in order for everyone to move forward successfully. Real Life Example You may have heard an author speak at a book signing or at a conference. The passion about their work may be heard and seen as they share with audiences the effort that went into producing the piece and the importance it held to transform the initial concept into reality. Given the passion seen and felt, it is understandable why those authors continue to possess motivation to develop new products and services complementary to the initial book. The joy and motivation continue to feed one another for the person to continually learn and create. In turn, new connections are made and doors of possibility open wide. Reflect Take time each week to reflect on the past week’s activities to answer the following questions asked of yourself: Off all the activities, which weren’t worth the effort? Did I receive recognition on something specific? Which results made me the most proud? Analyze Another component is to factually monitor activities. As each new strategy is implemented, monitor the success for each. Or begin monitoring the areas that you enjoy most to see if they are contributing to your bottom line. So many analytical tools are available, it will be wise to ask your peers which one they use along with reasoning, so that you may select the ones best suited for you. It will soon become evident where to spend the majority of time and on which to collaborate for those tasks you least enjoy. Challenge Take the challenge to focus on your favorite part of work. Is it possible to leverage that piece into a larger vision with the promise of it becoming highly rewarding? In your quiet time, create a file with the one word that describes the endeavor you most enjoy. Next, add all of the synonyms and related keywords to build the idea out. With the list complete, are you able to see a trend for where you truly wish to be headed?  Your personal brand may become known as “the motivated one”. Begin charting your new course now to find the Smooth Sale!

Editing Resume Writing - Making Sure Your Resume Is Error Free

Editing Resume Writing - Making Sure Your Resume Is Error FreeIf you are looking for a way to improve your chances of getting the job you want, you might consider the importance of editing resume writing. Editing is a necessary step in making sure that a resume is error free. Here are some of the important things to remember about editing resume writing.The first thing to remember about editing is to keep your edits to a minimum. It is not uncommon for editors to spend as much as 50% of their time on each resume they edit. Even if you are not spending a lot of time, you should still have a proofreading and editing service do it for you. When you are editing your resume, you should only be editing the information that is pertinent to the position you are applying for.The next thing to remember is to edit your resume properly. You should try to maintain the spelling and grammar of your resume, as well as make sure that it is clear, well written, and easy to read. Always strive to be ac curate, but don't feel the need to over-correct if the person reading your resume sees you doing it.You should also know that not all editing can be done by you. While you might be very good at editing, it can still be done by another professional, such as a professional editor. Professional editors do a good job of keeping a resume from being disqualified or incomplete because of spelling and grammar errors. You will have to find a good editing service to help you with your resume.Resumes also have to be carefully organized. This means that if you want to have more than one version of your resume, you will have to organize them well. If you are organizing your resume yourself, it is important to make sure that you put all of the information in the appropriate sections, such as the experience section. You will have to write your curriculum vitae (CV), letter of application, and coverletter.If you aren't planning on posting your resume to any job search sites, then it is important to try to keep it organized. Use your bullet points to point out important information on your resume. You should also use the left hand column to list the dates of the positions for which you are applying.Finally, you will need to take some time to review your resume before you submit it. First, you will need to determine how much work you will be doing in each position. In order to determine this, you should write down your best abilities for each job.When you fill out the job description, think about what skills you have that are most needed for each job. Try to avoid mentioning abilities that are very specific to the job you are applying for. Try to think about skills that you have that could apply to several different jobs. You should also note if there are any positions that you would be better suited for, which should be checked by a proofreader.

Game of Smog gaining an eco-job - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Game of Smog gaining an eco-job “Winter is coming,” as seemingly every character in Game of Thrones likes to tell each other. In the swords and sexing epic telly show, people love weird ecological discussions in between beheadings. It’s part of why the show is so appealing to so many people â€" because we all know our own winter is coming to an eco-system near you. Large sums of the population in China wear hygiene masks out of necessity. The Hollywood sign can barely be seen through the city’s suffocating sputter of pollution. And the UK is preparing for a right-royal fracking that could make the world of Game of Thrones look like a daisy-covered wonderland. This eco-crisis is, on the plus side, turning the job market into a haven for green-minded workers. Employment opportunities are rising in the eco-sector. Even mainstays of employment have been altered to incorporate the green way of living. With that in mind, what employment opportunities are available to you? Are friends electric? You probably don’t consider how much electricity you’re using when you boil your kettle or turn on your telly â€" but some people are deeply worried about it, and it’s a concern that electricians are cashing in on. By training for a simple green deal scheme, the savvy electrician will learn how to do everything from installing solar panels to optimising electrical outlets. Whether you’re an old hand electrician or a young whippersnapper looking for new skills, acquiring some eco-knowledge will help future-proof your job â€" and increase the value of your work. The windy way There are 5,958 wind turbines in the UK alone â€" and that’s a number looking set to rise in the next decade. These new wind farms require fresh injections of skill to fight off the big boys of gas and fracking. They’re not just for tree-hugging hippies, either. On offer are positions as project managers, labourers, press officers and much more. By entering a position in sustainable energy, you’re stepping into the cutting edge of technology and helping make the air a little cleaner. The go-to green guy Your workplace might be spouting smoke like a Victorian chimneystack, or maybe it has a non-existent recycling policy. If so, It’s time to become an indispensable eco-friendly employee. Outline your plan for a greener workplace to your employer and install yourself as the person to make those changes. Read up on recycling policies, energy efficiency schemes and other ways to reduce your carbon footprint. If your boss really raves about the idea, up the ante with league tables celebrating the most eco-friendly employees in your workplace. By making yourself an eco-tsar of sorts, you’ll be able to help your company’s carbon output and secure your place as a manager in your company. After all, making yourself useful is at the core of gaining a promotion in your workplace.

How to get a job in marketing after college - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

How to get a job in marketing after college Remember, when you were in your high school and just before you appeared for your final semester, you were told that life would be easier and your career would be sorted if you get great results. Today, you are a graduate and you are clearly laughing at the statement that they made at that time. Life doesn’t stop getting difficult after a certain point of time. In fact, it gets tougher and tougher. You are one amongst those million others who might be looking for a marketing job just like you are. Now, the big question is how to stand out amongst others and land up with a marketing job successfully. How will you beat those many others and acquire that position that you are aiming for? We have a list of points for you to go through so that you are clear about your journey ahead. RESEARCH!!!! It becomes extremely vital to do some amount of web search related to the type of job you are searching for. For instance, if your interest lies in Digital Marketing, you should be thorough with each and every aspect of it. Try to understand the basics of Marketing and why you fit in the role of a Digital Marketer. Then there are various other Marketing field career options such as PR (Public relations), Advertising Manager, Brand Manager, Promotions Manage, etc. You must do a good amount of research and be acquainted with the latest trends. Once you are convinced that you have done your research and inherited all the required skills, your second aim should be to know all the vital details about the company you are applying in. So, whenever you are looking for entry level marketing jobs, research is the most important and the key step for success. Get Certifications Which are Applicable to The Job It is often very beneficial to get certifications. There are many tools that marketing companies often use that offer free certifications. It is often required to take the certification courses related to any marketing field that you are interested in. You may mention your proficiency in Ad Words, Analytics or Social media, etc. but you compromise on mentioning the desired skillset. They will be unimpressed by you if you fail to express in-depth knowledge about the same. So, it is always better to be certified with professional courses or simply get a Google certificate or any other certificate related to your field. If your interest lies particularly in a digital related role, then you can try getting certificates from Hubspot or HootSuite too. Similarly, look out for different kind of certifications for your choice of marketing field as there are plenty. Take Out Some Time to Work on Your Skill Set Agreed that you can easily get certified by Google, but if you really have got time then why not work on your skillset more and more. By simply stating that you know about Ad words and Social Media doesn’t convince your interviewer. For your knowledge, there are courses available for that. To call yourselves as experts, you need to totally justify your knowledge regarding that field of work. Content Writing, HTML and a few other coding languages are few of the courses you can look for. Marketing jobs appreciate candidates if they excel in these areas. Any recruiter would want to hire someone who genuinely wants to be a marketer and that can only be proved if you enhance learning all the important skills. Attend Networking Events It is always better to grow your network and get acquainted with marketing specialists. It is always better to meet new people related to the marketing field and get the right exposure. Many times, you manage to grab a job just by building meaningful contacts. The power of networking is quite high in this era of the digital world speaking of which you can also sign up on LinkedIn App and do the same. You would be astonished how easy your experience of finding a job would be. Find a Mentor In case you are too confused and feel out of place, you can always reach out to someone who hasgot enough experience in the marketing world. That mentor could be anyone- your college professor, your experienced friend, your colleague or even any of your family members. You just need to reach out to people who you think would be the best ones to seek help from. Some good guidance from an experienced person can help you fetch your dream job with ease. All that you are required to do is follow what they say diligently. Work on Your Communications Skills Now you all might consider this point to be an obvious one. We all are aware that to get any job, we need to be really good with our communication skills. But, a big ‘but’, when it comes to applying for a marketing job, you can trick your recruiter into hiring you just by showcasing some exceptional communicational skills. Do not take your communication skills for granted. It can do wonders if you cease to impress your interviewer by portraying excellent verbal skills. A marketer has to be good with this quality. So, if you are missing out on any other important skill, do not be too disappointed because if you possess excellent communication skills, you still stand a chance in grabbing ‘that’ marketing job. Be Sure of What Role You are Applying For Now, we know that you are extremely anxious about the whole job-grabbing thing. But do not fool yourself by haphazardly running towards any job vacancy that you come across. You should be aware of your skillset and you must know which job post suits your profile. Do not apply anywhere and everywhere. You will directly face rejections if you are doing so because the people who hire you are not naïve. They are extremely experienced in what they are doing and they know very well how to scan candidates. Take Care About Your Body Language When you finally get the opportunity to appear for an interview, you must make the best use of the opportunity. You must have really mastered your technical skills by now. But have you really thought about the basic manners which you must portray at the time of appearing for the interview? Do keep in mind that many times they let go of the most skilled candidates just because they lack basic professional etiquettes. Keep your body language correct, be humble while talking and dress in formals. You have a well-planned guide in front of you. All you have to do is keep in mind all the above points and work on it very obediently. Wish you the best in life, you Future Marketer! Kudos! Author Bio: Eric Lyonsis a PR strategist and writer, with extensive professional management experience in the public and private sectors.