Like Wine and Cheese, JibberJobber Gets More Valuable With Time

Like Wine and Cheese, JibberJobber Gets More Valuable With Time Last week I wrote about how JibberJobber saved the day, and the first comment had this gem in it: 3. The longer you use JibberJobber, the more valuable it becomes. Can you imagine if a new graduate started to use it and continued throughout their career? The same question from another vantage point: can you imagine how great it would be if YOU started using JibberJobber ten years ago and all that information was at your fingertips RIGHT NOW? Thats a powerful question.  Kind of a sad question, too, if you are just getting started. But this question/answer series comes to mind: Q: When is the best time to plant a tree? A: 20 years ago. Q: When is the second est time to plant a tree? A: Now! Yes, it would be awesome if you had started 10 years ago.  But if you didnt, now is the best time to get started! Like Wine and Cheese, JibberJobber Gets More Valuable With Time Last week I wrote about how JibberJobber saved the day, and the first comment had this gem in it: 3. The longer you use JibberJobber, the more valuable it becomes. Can you imagine if a new graduate started to use it and continued throughout their career? The same question from another vantage point: can you imagine how great it would be if YOU started using JibberJobber ten years ago and all that information was at your fingertips RIGHT NOW? Thats a powerful question.  Kind of a sad question, too, if you are just getting started. But this question/answer series comes to mind: Q: When is the best time to plant a tree? A: 20 years ago. Q: When is the second est time to plant a tree? A: Now! Yes, it would be awesome if you had started 10 years ago.  But if you didnt, now is the best time to get started! Like Wine and Cheese, JibberJobber Gets More Valuable With Time Last week I wrote about how JibberJobber saved the day, and the first comment had this gem in it: 3. The longer you use JibberJobber, the more valuable it becomes. Can you imagine if a new graduate started to use it and continued throughout their career? The same question from another vantage point: can you imagine how great it would be if YOU started using JibberJobber ten years ago and all that information was at your fingertips RIGHT NOW? Thats a powerful question.  Kind of a sad question, too, if you are just getting started. But this question/answer series comes to mind: Q: When is the best time to plant a tree? A: 20 years ago. Q: When is the second est time to plant a tree? A: Now! Yes, it would be awesome if you had started 10 years ago.  But if you didnt, now is the best time to get started!

Future Talent Recruitment Insights Review

Future Talent Recruitment Insights Review Looking for a job? This study by Gradweb gives great insight in how the hiring landscape is looking these days. A must-read if you are on a job hunt or if you are simply curious as to what the nature of future talent will be in the workplace. The Future Talent Insights Report is a benchmarking tool that analyses recruitment campaigns against specific sectors and the wider Future Talent market.  With the imminent publication  of the  2015 Future Talent Insights Report  we look back on some of the highlights of last years report based on these findings. The 2014 report continues to highlight a significant disparity in terms of gender, in terms of overall applications 64.07% for men versus 35.45% for women. Banking and financial services, engineering and automotive are well represented which could account for some of the skew however most importantly the same trend appears as last year in regards to the conversion ratio, a significant indicator  to assess any discrimination within the recruitment process. We can confidently say that the employers taking part in the research have the correct approach to recruiting for gender diversity. Unfortunately the same male dominated disparities remain in terms of sectors such as automotive, banking and financial services, engineering and property. These sectors appear to have the largest gap between the two gender groups. In fact, the only sector where women make up a higher percentage than men is in FMCG (46% male 53% female), while the Public Sector (58% male 41% female) and Retail (57% male 43%) track better than our overall application and hiring percentages for women. Applications for disabled graduates have continued to increase this year from 1.97% during 2010-11 to 2.38% in 2012-13. The hires percentage is 3.23% compared with 2.65% in 2010-11. Unfortunately this still falls below the 9% of graduates who are registered disabled, which raises concerns that either disabled job seekers are not declaring that they have a disability or they are less confident in finding employment with corporate organisations and therefore don’t apply  in the first instance. Encouragingly the conversion rates for disabled graduates are significantly better than that of candidates with no disability 50:1 versus 69:1. With this in mind, we would urge disabled graduates to have more confidence in declaring their disability when applying for positions. Based on the figures for the application and hire percentages for ethnic minorities, there are certain clear trends that we can observe from this years data. Since 2010-11 the number of Chinese applications and hires has increased significantly, rising from 4.11% and 2.45% respectively to 7.48% and 5.71%. This however is against the backdrop of a huge reduction in Asian application volumes, falling from 28.05% and 12.65% in 2010-11 to 15.54% and 10.4% in 2012-13. The biggest increase in applications came from White Other, suggesting the impact of inter-country migration within the European economic zone continuing to influence the UK labour market, while the White British hire percentage fell (down from 67.7% to 60.91%) in spite of applications rising to 42.32%. What is disappointing to see is that little has changed for Black applicants. Although hiring volumes continue to be broadly in line with the overall ethnic minority mix,  applications from black candidates achieve by far the worst conversion rate 70:1 when compared with just 20:1 for white applications. It is clear that more work with companies’ is required in the recruitment process of ethnic minority candidates. GradWeb is one of the UKs leading graduate, entry-level and volume outsource recruitment specialists boasting an international, cross-sector client portfolio. To register your interest in the 2015 report click here.

Future Talent Recruitment Insights Review

Future Talent Recruitment Insights Review Looking for a job? This study by Gradweb gives great insight in how the hiring landscape is looking these days. A must-read if you are on a job hunt or if you are simply curious as to what the nature of future talent will be in the workplace. The Future Talent Insights Report is a benchmarking tool that analyses recruitment campaigns against specific sectors and the wider Future Talent market.  With the imminent publication  of the  2015 Future Talent Insights Report  we look back on some of the highlights of last years report based on these findings. The 2014 report continues to highlight a significant disparity in terms of gender, in terms of overall applications 64.07% for men versus 35.45% for women. Banking and financial services, engineering and automotive are well represented which could account for some of the skew however most importantly the same trend appears as last year in regards to the conversion ratio, a significant indicator  to assess any discrimination within the recruitment process. We can confidently say that the employers taking part in the research have the correct approach to recruiting for gender diversity. Unfortunately the same male dominated disparities remain in terms of sectors such as automotive, banking and financial services, engineering and property. These sectors appear to have the largest gap between the two gender groups. In fact, the only sector where women make up a higher percentage than men is in FMCG (46% male 53% female), while the Public Sector (58% male 41% female) and Retail (57% male 43%) track better than our overall application and hiring percentages for women. Applications for disabled graduates have continued to increase this year from 1.97% during 2010-11 to 2.38% in 2012-13. The hires percentage is 3.23% compared with 2.65% in 2010-11. Unfortunately this still falls below the 9% of graduates who are registered disabled, which raises concerns that either disabled job seekers are not declaring that they have a disability or they are less confident in finding employment with corporate organisations and therefore don’t apply  in the first instance. Encouragingly the conversion rates for disabled graduates are significantly better than that of candidates with no disability 50:1 versus 69:1. With this in mind, we would urge disabled graduates to have more confidence in declaring their disability when applying for positions. Based on the figures for the application and hire percentages for ethnic minorities, there are certain clear trends that we can observe from this years data. Since 2010-11 the number of Chinese applications and hires has increased significantly, rising from 4.11% and 2.45% respectively to 7.48% and 5.71%. This however is against the backdrop of a huge reduction in Asian application volumes, falling from 28.05% and 12.65% in 2010-11 to 15.54% and 10.4% in 2012-13. The biggest increase in applications came from White Other, suggesting the impact of inter-country migration within the European economic zone continuing to influence the UK labour market, while the White British hire percentage fell (down from 67.7% to 60.91%) in spite of applications rising to 42.32%. What is disappointing to see is that little has changed for Black applicants. Although hiring volumes continue to be broadly in line with the overall ethnic minority mix,  applications from black candidates achieve by far the worst conversion rate 70:1 when compared with just 20:1 for white applications. It is clear that more work with companies’ is required in the recruitment process of ethnic minority candidates. GradWeb is one of the UKs leading graduate, entry-level and volume outsource recruitment specialists boasting an international, cross-sector client portfolio. To register your interest in the 2015 report click here.

Should You Have a Business Credit Card Even If Youre Self-Employed

Should You Have a Business Credit Card Even If Youre Self-Employed When you own a business or are otherwise self-employed, you often rely heavily on credit. Unfortunately, understanding credit and all the common credit card acronyms and terms can sometimes be confusing. Being confused about credit and credit cards, however, does not mean that you should eschew them altogether. Instead, it means that you simply need to take more time to better understand your options. What you will ultimately find is that owning a credit card can be incredibly beneficial. Even more specifically, owning a business credit card when you are self-employed has many great benefits that you should take full advantage of. Easier Separation of Expenses One of the really nice things about having a business credit card as a self-employed person is that it makes it so much easier to keep your business expenses and your personal expenses completely separate. With your business card, you can and should pay for only business-related expenses. That way, you can easily and accurately track what you spend on your business and what can be deducted when the time comes to file your taxes. Furthermore, as long as you stick to the rules and don’t use your card for anything personal, you’ll have a full and accurate record of all of your business expendituresjust in case the IRS decides to perform an audit or otherwise check your records. Added Protections and Benefits Something else that’s nice about a business credit card is that it will often come with more rewards-earning potential and other great benefits than traditional credit cards. In fact, many business credit cards actually have nice protections built into themwhich means you get these added layers of protection just by signing up. Some advantages you might enjoy with your business credit card include: Cellphone insurance Purchase protection Travel benefits Fraud protection Free Wi-Fi at certain hotspots Extended warranty protection To learn what benefits a particular business card offers, read the fine print before you sign up. In fact, if you’re smart, you’ll compare different benefits and allow what you find to weigh into your decision on which card to choose. The Ability to Stay Afloat Anyone who is self-employed knows that there are bound to be some rough spots along the way. You might, for example, need to buy a piece of business equipment or pay for an order. If you don’t have the cash to handle the purchase on your own, a business credit card can be a huge help. These cards can also help you to make ends meet if you hit a slow period or if you have to wait for an invoice you were counting on to be paid. For many self-employed individuals, business credit cards give them the opportunity to stay afloat and make ends meet even when times get tough. In all of these ways and more, business credit cards can be a wonderful asset for the self-employed. If you don’t have one already, start doing your research so that you can find the perfect card or cards for you and your needs.

Top 10 International Companies for Remote Working for in 2017

Top 10 International Companies for Remote Working for in 2017 Are you bored of your current surroundings? Maybe you fancy venturing out of your comfort zone and considering working in a different country. But if the idea of working with new people and trying to manoeuvre your way around a new building fills you with dread, then you might like the sound of working from home in a new location or with the option to travel. Flexjobs  has listed the top 10 international companies to watch for remote jobs in 2017 and the good news is theyre all hiring! Brie Reynolds, Senior Career Specialist at Flexjobs says: These are the top 10 international companies because they were the internationally-headquartered companies that appeared on our list of the Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs in 2017. Out of our database of 47,000 companies, those 100 companies posted the most remote jobs last year, and these 10 specific companies were the only ones in that Top 100 that are internationally-based. The remote jobs they posted last year run a huge range of job types, including employee and freelance jobs, full-time and part-time jobs, flexible schedule jobs, and of course, all remote-friendly jobs. As people seek more work experiences that allow them to move freely throughout the world, jobs posted by companies like these will be in higher demand. A report on employment trends by  the World Economic Forum called flexible work, one of the biggest drivers of transformation in the workplace. Technology has made it even more possible to comfortably and competently work from  a variety of locations and a number of companies have begun to embrace it. The Top 10: 1.  Allergan Where? The headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland. What do they do: Theyre a global pharmaceutical company. Allergan develops, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices and biologic products. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Medical Science Liaison officer,  Regional Pharmcovigilance Director or Business Development Manager. 2.  Appen Where? The headquarters are based in Chatswood, Australia. What do they do: They provide  search, text, and speech technologies, including voice recognition and social media services to a wide range of global clientele. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Social Media Evaluator or Linguist Consultant. 3.  BCD Travel Where? The headquarters are based in Utrecht, Netherlands. What do they do: Theyre  a travel consultant company that helps individual travelers, procurement managers, and executives meet travel and leisure goals. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Corporate Travel Consultant, Meeting Coordinator Groups, Director Global Business Solutions and Technology Strategy. 4.  Cactus Communications Where? The headquarters are based in Mumbai, India. What do they do: They provide  writing and editing services for clients in the academic, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Freelance Writer, Chinese to English Translator. 5.  Eaton Where? The headquarters are based in Dublin, Ireland. What do they do: They are a global power management company specializing in energy-efficient solutions in electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, automotive, and hybrid power sectors, among others. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Director of Architecture. 6.  hibu Where? The headquarters are in Reading, United Kingdom. What do they do: They are  a digital marketing and advertising company specializing in website development and management, SEO, print and digital directories, and social media campaign management, among other services. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Advertising Sales, Account Representative. 7.  Real Staffing Where: The headquarters are based in London, United Kingdom. What do they do: They provide staffing and recruitment solutions to the biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare IT, and medical device sectors. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Technical Writer, Biostatistician, Network Security Specialist. 8.  SAP Where: The headquarters are based in Walldorf, Germany. What do they do: They are an enterprise application software company, SAP specializes in business intelligence, analytics, sustainability, and innovation. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Consultant, Customer Engagement Executive. 9.  VIPKID Where? The headquarters are based in Beijing, China. What do they do: They provide English language learning services, and offers the American elementary school experience to students in China. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Online ESL Teacher. 10.  Worldpay Where? The headquarters are based in London, United Kingdom. What do they do: They provide global payment processing on-site, online, and via mobile devices. What kind of remote jobs do they offer: Financial Analyst, Account Executive, Sales Executive. Daniel Rosario, AVP of Editorial Talent Recruitment for Cactus Communications, says: Cactus Communications is a global company with clients in over 170 different countries. Our clients are busy authors and researchers who often have pressing needs for editing or translation. Working with editors and translators across the globe enables us to leverage the benefits of talent in different time zones, thereby ensuring that we can accommodate client needs round the clock. Moreover, it is imperative to provide our authors with the right subject area expertise. To do so, we literally go to the ends of the earth to find the best talent! Of course not every job is suitable for remote working but there are many that are. Most jobs offer the option of  flexible working,  which is quite easy to set up thanks to the advances in modern technology. But if you fancy a change of scenery then now more than ever is the best time to apply for those international opportunities.

How to Find Work at A Startup - CareerMetis.com

How to Find Work at A Startup In today’s business environment, there is a growing trend and desire, particularly amongst Millennials, to work for startup companies.Whether this is because they get more responsibility, receive great perks, or just because they have an entrepreneurial spirit, many people feel that working for a startup is an attractive option as opposed to the traditional corporate path.evalFor those who have a desire to work for a startup but don’t know where to start, no fear.Everyone in the startup industry has been there, including my employees! Lucky for you, a few members of my team outlined how they secured a position at their first startup company, and I am excited to share them with you.Nikitha Lokareddy: The Recent GraduateevalNikitha is my most recent hire. Our professional relationship started in her last semester of college with a simple LinkedIn message. I reached out to her because her profile strongly indicated that she had a passion for digital marketing and was graduating at t he top of her class.It may sound like I did all the work and just presented the opportunity to her, but that is far from the truth. Her case shows the importance of discovering your brand and ensuring that it is communicated across all platforms whether that be LinkedIn, Instagram, a personal website, etc.Take the time to fully develop your accounts with a unique bio/header, skills, and endorsements, and writing samples if applicable to your position.The more information you provide, the easier it becomes for employers to seek you out!On the flip side, once you take the time to develop your profile thoroughly, reach out to people and expand your network. Don’t be afraid to add people you don’t know, but ensure you are customizing your invitation, so they understand why you are reaching out to them.evalNikitha’s piece of advice is, ”It is 100% possible to get a job via social recruiting! So take it seriously and make sure you are not uploading anything online that you wouldnâ €™t want your future boss to see.”Eric Mullenaux: The Risk TakerEric is always taking the initiative in the office, which isn’t surprising considering how he broke into the startup culture!He very carefully researched where he wanted to be and didn’t let anything hold him back. In hopes of merely starting a conversation with someone in the company, he began to apply for jobs even if he wasn’t qualified for them. Eric figured that if he could get one meeting or interview, it might give him the opportunity to click with the recruiter.After many ingenious application methods, one including delivering donuts with his resume taped on the inside of the box, he scored an interview. Although he wasn’t qualified for the position he applied for, the recruiter loved him!evalTwo days after his meeting, someone holding another position quit, and Eric was their first call. His story is evidence that sometimes you have to make your opportunities.His piece of advice for those trying to br eak into a startup company is, “Treat it like a bet. Imagine someone would give you a million dollars if you could get an offer by the end of the week, and do whatever it takes to win!”Saundra Wilson: Thinking Out of the BoxSaundra’s story is unique! She was a broadcast journalism major, but she wanted to explore career possibilities outsidetraditional news anchor positions.She set up an informational interview with one of my employees who came from a similar education background, not knowing that our company was looking for new talent. Somehow a casual cup of coffee with an old friend turned into, as Saundra calls it, “A very casual interview!”Saundra’s journey to Markitors, in my opinion, shows the importance of not being bound by your resume. According to research, only 27% of college graduates are working in a job that relates to their college major. So the moral of the story is: don’t be scared to hunt for jobs outside your skill level. If you love the company, do n’t let anything hold you back from applying.Saundra’s nugget of wisdom: “Startups are the perfect place to learn skills you never had the opportunity to in school. Don’t let the fear of not knowing enough hold you back, and convince them that you are willing to learn.”Grecia Olachea: The Research QueenGrecia was one of my most enjoyable interviews! She came into the room with an excellent understanding of the company and our culture. Most of all, she truly embodied what I look for in an employee.I know now that she knocked that interview out of the park because of a straightforward action she took: research.Grecia spent significant time going through our company website, social media platforms, and the articles I had written for Forbes. This gave her an understanding of how formal she had to be during the meeting. Additionally, it helped her come prepared with a few great questions for me as well. These in conjunction with her upbeat personality helped her land the job in my eyes.evalGrecia’s advice for job seekers: “You have to check their social handles to get a sense of a startup company’s culture. Traditional platforms like Glassdoor aren’t beneficial because normally there isn’t enough information.”A common theme amongst all my employees is that opportunities come to those who work hard for it. It may sound cliche, but startup companies look for individuals that are going to put in hard work.That kind of effort is necessary for their company to grow. Whether that means you ensure you are a LinkedIn All-Star, sending your resume in donut boxes, or are actively looking for an opportunity, you need to prove that you have what it takes to be successful in the fast-paced world of startup culture.

Creating a happy kitchen - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Creating a happy kitchen - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog This short video shows Paul Cunningham, one of Denmarks most famous chefs, at work in his new restaurant: What really strikes me about this is how happy everyone looks if you know the restaurant business at all, you know how unusual that is. Also, the food looks delicious!! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Visualize the life you want!

Visualize the life you want! John Assaraf is a Success Coach who lives the law of attraction and teaches personal goal setting. His passion is in positive affirmations and visualizing the life you want. I hope you will use these ideas in your own life and see how your life will change like mine did! +++ Success at attaining any goal can be measured by how effectively you are able to move an idea from your conscious (imagination) to your subconscious (belief/action). That is why visualization is so important. When you visualize something in your conscious mind, your subconscious doesn’t know that it is only in your imagination. It watches the movie taking place in your thoughts and accepts that they are actually happening in that moment. The subconscious mind is a captive audience for the movies we play in our head. A good story evokes powerful mental images. Combining a good story with powerful mental images and a strong emotional response is the essence of visualization. It has the power to reshape our perception of reality, and once that happens, reality conforms to that new perception. Once you practice visualization in your life, you will see its power firsthand. Write down your goals. Visualization starts with an idea and a crystal clear picture of what you want. Be specific. Create a vision board. At its core, a vision board is a set of visual images that represent the story you are telling yourself about who are and what your life is like. It’s a way of getting clear on the life you want to create for yourself. To help you create a vision board, see my book, The Complete Vision Board Kit. It comes with a DVD, sample vision board and tools to help you create your vision board. Act as if. State your goals in the present tense like you have already achieved them. One of the most important elements of creation is the ability to see yourself already in possession of the materialistic or physical state you are creating, prior to actual evidence of such. Take action. Don’t just visualize. For a plant to grow, it’s not enough to simply plant it and wait. You have your work to do too. Practice repetition. Look at the images on your vision board every day. Repetitiveness of vision combined with your associated emotions will develop your power to visualize and achieve your goals. +++++++++ John Assaraf, aka The Street Kid, New York Times Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Lecturer and consummate Entrepreneur with a Passion for Brain Research and Quantum Physics. https://www.TheStreetKid.com / https://www.johnassaraf.com/