JobMob Census Mobile Job Search is Hot and Getting Hotter

JobMob Census Mobile Job Search is Hot and Getting Hotter 32 Are you the same you that you were last year? Let's see. On November 12th, 2014, I asked you guys to Please Take The 2014 JobMob Census. Thank you to everyone who responded. Last year was the first time I did a census and didn't really know what to expect. This time around, we can compare with last year's results to see how things have changed (or not). This one's for the stats geeks like me. The census results 1. Are you male or female? This year: Woman 46 40% Man 69 60% Last year: Male 79 64% Female 44 36% Analysis: not a big difference. 2. How old are you? This year: 61 and up 17 15% 46 60 60 52% 36 45 22 19% 26 35 11 10% Under 25 5 4% Last year: Under 18 0 0% 18 25 1 1% 26 35 14 11% 36 45 39 32% 46 and up 69 56% Analysis: while still mainly 36+, the JobMob audience has gotten younger. 3. Which country do you live in? This year: Israel 52 45% United States 43 37% Canada 5 4% United Kingdom 2 2% India 2 2% Other 11 10% Last year: United States 45 37% Israel 57 46% United Kingdom 2 2% Canada 4 3% India 3 2% Australia 1 1% Other 11 9% Analysis: almost no change whatsoever! 4. What's your profession? Last year, there was a definite slant to the job search/recruiting/HR industries. This year, there was a slight tilt towards the IT industry but otherwise the professions seemed uniformly varied (which is a funny thing to say). 5. Do you currently have a job? This year: Yes, part-time 15 13% Yes, full-time 54 47% No 38 33% Other 8 7% Last year: Yes, part-time 23 19% Yes, full-time 62 50% No 25 20% Other 13 11% Analysis: fewer employed job seekers this time around. 6. Are you looking for a job? This year: Yes 75 65% No 34 30% Other 6 5% Last year: Yes 60 49% No 47 38% Other 16 13% Analysis: significantly more people are job searching (16% more!). 7. Are you interested in freelancing? New question this year. My expectation was that 20% of non-freelancers would be interested in part-time or full-time freelancing. I was off by half: The actual result: I already freelance full-time 9 8% I already freelance part-time 21 18% I don't currently freelance but would like to 35 30% Not interested in freelancing 42 37% Other 8 7% Analysis: quite a lot of people here are either freelancing or would like to in some shape or form. (Probably to supplement income, although that's my impression and not reflected here in anyway.) 8. Do you have a personal blog? This year: Yes 14 12% No 98 85% Other 3 3% Last year: Yes 23 19% No 95 77% Other 5 4% Analysis: fewer bloggers than before, so even less reason for Jacob the Blogger to talk about blogging ?? 9. On which social network are you most active? This year: Facebook 57 50% LinkedIn 37 32% I'm not active on social networks 16 14% Other 5 4% Last year: Facebook 43 35% LinkedIn 56 46% Twitter 3 2% I'm not active on social networks 14 11% Other 7 6% Analysis: LinkedIn and Facebook have flip-flopped in popularity here. I'm going to have to look for ways to make Facebook a bigger part of the JobMob experience. 10. How did you first discover JobMob? This year: In a search engine result, such as on Google 26 23% A friend shared it on social media/email 11 10% It was mentioned on another website 24 21% Don't remember 35 30% Other 19 17% Last year: In a search engine result, such as on Google 26 21% A friend shared it on social media/email 20 16% It was mentioned on another website 41 33% Other 36 29% Analysis: if you recognize that people might not remember, they won't try as hard to ?? Or, perhaps last year they guessed more. 11. When did you first discover JobMob? This year: 2014 51 44% 2013 12 10% Before 2013 52 45% Last year: 2013 36 29% 2012 20 16% Before 2012 67 54% Analysis: there's a good chance you're new here. Welcome aboard! 12. Where are you most likely to see a new JobMob article? This year: Email inbox 90 78% @jacobshare Twitter account 5 4% JobMob Facebook page 7 6% Other 13 11% Last year: Via RSS 5 4% Via email 101 75% Via social media 19 14% Other 9 7% Analysis: although I asked the question a little differently, the results are basically the same. 13a. On which device(s) do you read JobMob articles? This year: On my computer / laptop 85 74% On my smartphone 30 26% On my tablet 17 15% Other 4 3% Last year: On my computer / laptop 113 74% On my smartphone 25 16% On my tablet 12 8% Other 3 2% Analysis: big jump in mobile users, which is a major reason that the upcoming JobMob redesign will be very mobile-oriented. I had already noticed this trend through my analytics tools, which is why I added this question: 13b. If you have a smartphone, what kind is it? The actual numbers: iPhone 27 36% Android 41 54% Other 8 10% Analysis: considering that Apple had roughly 12% market share at the end of 2014, JobMob seems to attract a disproportionate number of iOS users. 14. How would you describe JobMob to someone else? Another new question, I wanted to see how well JobMob's branding is doing. In other words, are you talking about JobMob the way that I'm hoping you are? Judging by the responses, some people are, but many answers reflected the results for question 11 above about when you first discovered JobMob. In other words, with so many new people here, they're not sure yet how to best describe the site, and some of them said flat out that this was their first visit. I clearly need to sharpen the branding message moving forward. 15a. Have you recommended JobMob to anyone in the past year? Also a new question. Yes 24 21% No, but I did previously 22 19% No, I never have 69 60% Analysis: there's probably a strong correlation between these results and how long you've been here. 15b. Would you recommend JobMob to someone who is *not* job searching? Yes 66 57% No 49 43% Analysis: I was happy to see this because I want people to keep JobMob in mind for when they need to job search. The rest of the questions were open-ended, and it doesn't make sense to quote the responses here but there was one interesting takeaway worth sharing, regarding the last question: 17. Besides JobMob, what's your favorite source of job search information and why? My analysis of question 9 above was that due to Facebook having become more popular than LinkedIn for you, I'm going to have to look for ways to make Facebook a bigger part of the JobMob experience. Or at least, that's what it looks like at first glance. However, the responses to question 17 tell a different story by showing that LinkedIn is very probably still your favorite social network for job search information. It just seems that you spend more time on Facebook mainly for personal, non-job reasons. With that in mind, read next: LinkedIn Groups Top 100 for Job Seekers and Recruiters in 2014 Question of the article Which result is the most surprising? Tell me what you think in the comments.

How to Write a Successful Kent State University Resume

How to Write a Successful Kent State University ResumeIn order to attract the attention of employers, it is very important to apply well the tips that are taught by the Kent State University. Here are some helpful suggestions that will help you write a successful Kent State University resume.The first thing that you should keep in mind while writing a Kent State University resumes is that it should be professional. You should not simply be another candidate that appeared at the job posting. At times, it might be challenging to find a suitable resume. But, by following some basic principles, you can succeed in finding one.First, write your full name on the top line and your email address at the bottom line. You can use both. It will create a perfect impression to the employer. Use only your first name to avoid any chance of confusion. You may even add the last name if you think that it is necessary for you to distinguish yourself.As far as your qualifications are concerned, you should clearly indicate the full names of your master's and professional degrees at the bottom of your Kent State University resume. Use the names of your programs in all of your resumes. Remember that employers do not want to know about your school-related work. They want to know about your professional qualifications.Try to write your previous jobs on the last line. In most cases, this will be mentioned on the first page of your resume. However, it is important that you write these jobs in the same exact order, so that they are arranged correctly. In addition, you may also state your position in the last part of your resume.While looking for a Kent State University resume writing service, you must ensure that they offer you a free resume writing service. The services offered should include resume proofreading, writing and editing. You should only pay for the amount of time that you need for your resume.Make sure that the company does not charge you for the initial consultation and provi de you with a free resume. You can ask for their free resume writing services once you have already submitted your resume and you do not see any feedback on it.Choosing a good copywriter is also a key factor in your success in getting hired. You should first choose one who has no conflict of interest. After that, you should check his or her recommendations and credentials before signing a contract.

4 Personal Branding Tips from Beyoncé - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

4 Personal Branding Tips from Beyoncé - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Whether you love her or hate her, there’s no denying that Beyoncé is a personal branding goddess. Throughout her career, whether it was good press or bad, she stuck true to her brand and built it into one of the most consistent and credible personas in the music industry. When she encountered mistakes, she knew how to handle them and come out even stronger. Last December, she released her fourth album. There was no publicity, no promotion, and no word that the album was even being made until it was released but when it finally came out, it was one of the most-bought albums of 2013. Here are four tips from Beyoncé’s personal brand that you can apply to your own. 1. Be vague, but not too vague Ever notice how little you hear from Beyoncé in the press? That’s because she rarely speaks out in public unless she has something important to say. Her fans don’t necessarily like it, but they respect her for wanting her privacy. It’s one of the biggest reasons she was able to keep her latest album a secret. If one of the biggest names in hip-hop can keep secrets, surely you can, too. You don’t need to tell the world every little thing you do. When people come to you for information, they don’t want to have to sift through a bunch of irrelevant nonsense to get to the gold. Only speak/post about valuable, relevant, and engaging information. Your credibility will rise like never before, and you will establish yourself as an industry source to be respected. Like Beyoncé, let your successes do the talking for you. 2. Write your own ending When you have a problem in your personal brand, how you handle it greatly affects the way you’re perceived. When Beyoncé was accused of lip-syncing the national anthem at Obama’s second inauguration, her brand took a slight hit. But she didn’t let that affect her. At a Super Bowl press conference a couple weeks later, before the press could bring up the subject, she sang an awe-inspiring acapella rendition of the anthem to prove to everyone she still had an unbelievable amount of talent. Not one question about the inauguration was asked, and the topic was never talked about again. In your own brand, you can quickly combat issues by identifying problems early and handling them in a way that stays true to the voice of your brand. Re-commit with your audience, give them a better understanding of who you are, and you will have written your own amazing ending to a challenging issue, possibly coming out stronger than ever before. 3. Play hard, work harder While most people are fast asleep, Beyoncé is working. There is rarely a time when she isn’t working on new music, touring, or acting. Even with a new family, she still stays true to her workhorse nature, but she manages to spend quality time with the people who matter to her. Beyoncé knows her work ethic must be on-point at all times. If she takes a break for too long, her spot at the top will be snatched away. She knows she is replaceable, so she does everything in her power to postpone when that day will come. In your own personal brand, working hard every day will lead you to unbelievable success. Don’t take too long of a break, lest your position at/near the top will come falling down faster than you got there. 4. Show some love to your fans Beyoncé loves her fans and takes every opportunity she can to thank them for their support and devotion. She knows she wouldn’t be anything without her fans, and by acknowledging them, she instills in them trust and loyalty. You may not think about it too often, but every single follower on your social media pages is a fan of yours, and you should show them the same love and respect as a world-famous music superstar. Show your appreciation often through acknowledgment and/or giveaways. Thank them for supporting you, and encourage them to continue. This gives you a plethora of respect points, and continues building trust, credibility, and top-of-mind awareness in your personal brand. Is Beyoncé inspiring to your personal brand? Which other celebrities’ brands inspire you? Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

I Have the Qualifications. Why Am I Not Hired - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

I Have the Qualifications. Why Am I Not Hired - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career For you, the only thing you want is to get a job. For the hiring manager, making the hire is a priority competing with many others at the same time. So what is going on in the hiring manager’s mind? Most hiring managers take no pleasure in the hiring process. It’s just one more thing they have to take care of, and they often feel insecure in making that final decision, since some of their previous hires proved disappointing. A hiring manager also knows that making a hiring mistake could potentially ruin his reputation and credibility. While reviewing resumes, he is asking himself three questions: Why should he interview you? What can you do for him? And if hired, would you be effective in filling the job duties? Now, provided that you get invited for an interview, the hiring manager has three more qualifying questions to answer before deciding to hire you: (1) Are you particularly good at what he needs done? He is not hiring just average people. This is your opportunity to recite your accomplishments eloquently and succinctly. Do not repeat what you said in the past. Highlight only your accomplishments and the results. (2) Do you fit into his organization? This is the primary area in which you have to be convincing. You may have all the qualifications, but if the hiring manager cannot see you as part of his organization, then nothing will help you. (3) Are you committed? The hiring manager sees in you an investmentâ€"hopefully, a long-term investment. And he wants to make sure it’s a good one. He also wants to make sure you are promotable and have the potential to grow within the organization. As you can see, the hiring process is complex for both the hiring manager and the candidate. Both sides will share in the potential rewards as well as the associated risks. The question for the candidate remains: how to increase chances of getting hired by outshining the competition? The theoretical answer is to network to the max, because statistics have proved that 60 to 80% of people found their jobs via networking. The practical answer is to mock-practice your interviewing skills. You can do that with friends or your spouse orâ€"best of allâ€"with a qualified career coach. The reason that interviewing skills are vital to acquire is simply that hiring managers make their decisions based on how well you interview and not on your job skills.   So what do you think?   Feel free to comment.

Useful Tips on Resume Writing Tips on References

Useful Tips on Resume Writing Tips on ReferencesResume writing tips on references. Resumes should be written with references in mind. While it is not always necessary to include a reference within the body of the resume, some resume writers make the mistake of including it in the copy which is read by employers. Unless the job seeker includes the name of the person who hired them and can provide contact information for that person, a hiring manager will not contact them.While many people will include a reference on their resume and leave it at that, some do not know how to make this possible. Here are some resume writing tips on references. Not only does the hiring manager need to know about the applicant's employment history, they also need to know something about where they are employed and who they are working for.A reference that goes along with your resume is good for two reasons. The first reason is that if you have references on your resume, you can use them later in the inter view process. You do not want to get into an argument about who listed a reference because everyone wants to have a good reference. When hiring someone, if the company is nice to you have a good reference, you will usually not be asked to provide a reference letter.One of the best ways to start a good professional relationship with a reference person is to have some kind of relationship with them before they come to work for you. It is important to build up a relationship with anyone who will be hiring you. This includes your references. If you have been employed by them in the past, it is good to call or write to them in the future.References can be included on a resume without them having to be included within the body of the document. There are many different places where references can be placed. For example, you could have a section on your resume for your references and only include their names within the resume. Although this seems like a good idea, it does raise a question a s to why references are included on your resume in the first place.Resume writing tips on references also suggest using acronyms and abbreviations when listing references. This is a good idea because there are many companies out there that will have a different translation of the abbreviation for their business. Therefore, you do not want to list a business name with an abbreviation.References should not be listed at the end of a resume but at the beginning of it. A resume is designed to be read, not typed out. The references on the resume should appear in the order in which they were provided.Finally, use bullet points to list your references on the resume. This can be a very effective technique because it helps to organize your resume. Remember, resume writing tips on references help to ensure that the references you have been correctly and timely listed.

Create a culture of forgiveness in the workplace - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Create a culture of forgiveness in the workplace - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog The theme on the blog this week is forgiveness. I kicked it off on Monday with a tip to forgive someone at work, and followed up on Tuesday with fascinating research from Sarah Warner, which shows that companies with a culture of forgiveness are more productive than companies where people are prone to revenge. Ive since found even more reasons to avoid revenge at work: A tit-for-tat corporate culture can also lead to the loss of great workers, said Dr. Everett Worthington, a psychology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Executive Director of the Campaign for Forgiveness Research. Worthington has been studying more than 100 workers in Virginia and Washington, D.C., who were asked to recall incidents of workplace transgressions. (After) conflicts, they no longer liked coming to work, Worthington said. They became sicker and missed more work days. In some cases, they even changed jobs. (source) But how exactly can a company foster a culture of forgiveness, rather than one of revenge? Here are my top three tips. 1: Teach leaders to forgive mistakes In one company, the CEO was told by a trembling employee, that the company website was down. This was a big deal this company made most of its sales online, and downtime cost them thousands of dollars an hour. The CEO asked what had happened, and was told that John in IT had bungled a system backup, and caused the problem. Well, then, says the CEO Lets go see John! When the CEO walked into the IT department everyone went quiet. They had a pretty good idea what wass coming, and were sure it wouldnt be pretty. The CEO walks up to Johns desk and asks You John? Yes he says meekly. John, says the CEO, I want to thank you for finding this weakness in our system. Thanks to your actions, we can now learn from this, and fix the system, so something like this cant happen in the future. Good work! Then he left a visibly baffled John and an astounded IT department. That particular mistake never happened again. The CEO might just as well have thrown the book at John and fired him for his mistake. This show of forgiveness, of acknowledging that mistakes happen and that we must learn from them, goes a long way to creating a culture of forgiveness. 2: Teach leaders to apologize Leaders make mistakes. Everyone does. But leaders who never apologize for their mistakes, create a sense of injustice and unfairness around them. Leaders who freely apologize when they screw up demonstrate that making mistakes is OK, and therefore make it easier for people to forgive others mistakes. 3: Make people happy at work And most of all, make people happy at work. Studies show, that when people are happy at work, they are much less prone to bad or petty workplace behavior, such as revenge. They are also more likely to think the best about others, and less likely to assume that others are out to get them and thus worthy of revenge. What do you think it takes to make people more inclined to forgiveness than revenge at work? 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

6 steps military veterans can take to find great jobs

6 steps military veterans can take to find great jobs 6 steps military veterans can take to find great jobs America’s recent military veterans â€" especially young enlisted members completing a single term of service â€" continue to lag behind their civilian peers in finding high-quality jobs that take advantage of their education, skills and experience. According to a 2015 report from the Bureau of Labor, young post-9/11 veterans are three times more likely to be unemployed than the average American, despite military skills, experiences and accomplishments that could be valued by the civilian job market â€" even though they are not always easily translatable. Veterans seeking employment are facing challenges upon returning to the civilian workforce. In theory, there are a lot more jobs open to veterans than there are unemployed vets. In practice, however, there is a disconnection between the supply of job-market-ready veterans and companies that want to hire them. That’s where the Call of Duty Endowment comes in. The Endowment is America’s preeminent philanthropic veteran placement organization, which has helped over 16,000 veterans start meaningful careers since 2009. The endowment provides funds to the top organizations that prepare veterans for the job market and seeks to persuade employers that it’s in their interest to hire former service members. I spoke with Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Endowment and a commander in the Navy Reserve, to get his thoughts on how returning military veterans can find and land a dream job. His suggestions: 1. Set goals It’s pointless to start a job search unless you know the following three pieces of information: Where do you want to live? Which industry do you want to work in? Which job function do you want to perform? This is the question that stumps most veterans without civilian work experience and refers to occupations like marketing, finance, IT, sales, etc. 2. Gather intelligence Do extensive research on the industries, functions and companies that you are interested in. Here are some key questions to answer: What are the long-term growth prospects for your chosen industry? What are the top three companies in the industry and what is the corporate culture like? What are the experience and education requirements for functions of interest? Are there special training or apprenticeship programs offered in the industry? If selected for an interview, veterans should conduct similar research on hiring companies before they go in for interviews. Use sites like LinkedIn to learn about hiring managers: what their positions are, any personal connections you may have with them, and if possible, their own career journeys. 3. Build your network Developing a civilian network is key to finding a good job today. Determine what you want to do and who you need to meet. Building a great profile on networking sites such as LinkedIn is only a first step. Networking should not be limited to the virtual world. Attend local meetups and trade shows to connect with recruiters and potential employers, and expand your overall network. Do so with a purpose â€" have a goal when going into these situations or you’re just wasting your time. Perhaps most important, ask those in your current network for help, and don’t limit yourself geographically. Often the friend-of-a-friend connection makes the biggest difference. But, there are three important caveats to networking: Never ask for a job in a networking situation, but do ask to learn about a person’s experience in a career area that interests you. 4. Tailor your resume Your resume should address the job description of the position you are seeking. Take the time to match the language in the job description/posting with each resume you submit. Consider your language and make sure that you are clearly communicating how your military skills translate to and are applicable for a civilian job. Unfortunately, you will not be a good judge of this. Have non-veteran friends or family members read your resume and ask them to point out any wording they do not understand. 5. Refine your interviewing skills Before heading into an interview, write down the three main points or takeaways that you would like to leave with your interviewer. Make sure that these points are succinct; yet still tell a story about your background. Fit them into a “situation to action to result” format. Spend a very brief time (no more than 30 seconds) setting up the background, spend the bulk of the time describing what you did that exhibits something important to the interviewer about yourself, then provide results demonstrating the effectiveness of your action. Then, practice, practice, practice. Rehearse your points for friends, family, or in front of the mirror to make sure you can integrate them into your conversation with your interviewer. By the way, there’s no excuse for not having great, polished answers for why you’re interested in the industry, company and specific position; you will most certainly be asked these questions. No one was ever turned down for a job for being too prepared! 6. Follow up Once you’ve nailed your interview, make sure to thank your interviewer for his or her time with a personal note. A short but well-written email goes a long way in an era of less formal communication. Carefully proofread your communication. Use this opportunity to reinforce your enthusiasm for the job and the skills you bring to the position. Most importantly, Goldenberg emphasizes that there are a lot of great organizations out there that are ready to help veterans with their job search. You can find some of the most outstanding oneshere.