Social Networks for the Job Search

Social Networks for the Job Search Frequently Im asked what social networks people should join. I have my (very cool) answer, which is more of a thought process to help YOU figure out which networks YOU should join and I recently found a terrific analysis of a bunch of social networks. Thanks to Susan Joyce, of Job-Hunt.org, who forwarded me a link to the Ignite 2008 Social Network Analysis Report, which shares geographic and demographic information as well as traffic information about about 42 social networks this report is tremendous, and should be helpful in determining which social networks you, as a job seeker or career manager, should consider joining. After checking out the report, here are some questions Id ask myself: Which networks are getting enough traffic/users that merit my involvement? In other words, is there enough traction for me to be involved? Which networks are getting traffic/users from the countries you need to network with? If you deal with south america you should join _____, if you deal with Asia you should join _____, etc. Which networks have users that are making the right amount? Dont care to network with a bunch of kids with no income?   Check the stats to see which ones to avoid.   Ill caution you, though, be aware of the country + income conflict in other words, there might be a lot of users in your target country who seem to not make much, but in that (those) countries it might be a lot. Thanks Susan Joyce, this is the best resource Ive seen (that I can remember) to evaluate which networks are worth my time! Social Networks for the Job Search Frequently Im asked what social networks people should join. I have my (very cool) answer, which is more of a thought process to help YOU figure out which networks YOU should join and I recently found a terrific analysis of a bunch of social networks. Thanks to Susan Joyce, of Job-Hunt.org, who forwarded me a link to the Ignite 2008 Social Network Analysis Report, which shares geographic and demographic information as well as traffic information about about 42 social networks this report is tremendous, and should be helpful in determining which social networks you, as a job seeker or career manager, should consider joining. After checking out the report, here are some questions Id ask myself: Which networks are getting enough traffic/users that merit my involvement? In other words, is there enough traction for me to be involved? Which networks are getting traffic/users from the countries you need to network with? If you deal with south america you should join _____, if you deal with Asia you should join _____, etc. Which networks have users that are making the right amount? Dont care to network with a bunch of kids with no income?   Check the stats to see which ones to avoid.   Ill caution you, though, be aware of the country + income conflict in other words, there might be a lot of users in your target country who seem to not make much, but in that (those) countries it might be a lot. Thanks Susan Joyce, this is the best resource Ive seen (that I can remember) to evaluate which networks are worth my time! Social Networks for the Job Search Frequently Im asked what social networks people should join. I have my (very cool) answer, which is more of a thought process to help YOU figure out which networks YOU should join and I recently found a terrific analysis of a bunch of social networks. Thanks to Susan Joyce, of Job-Hunt.org, who forwarded me a link to the Ignite 2008 Social Network Analysis Report, which shares geographic and demographic information as well as traffic information about about 42 social networks this report is tremendous, and should be helpful in determining which social networks you, as a job seeker or career manager, should consider joining. After checking out the report, here are some questions Id ask myself: Which networks are getting enough traffic/users that merit my involvement? In other words, is there enough traction for me to be involved? Which networks are getting traffic/users from the countries you need to network with? If you deal with south america you should join _____, if you deal with Asia you should join _____, etc. Which networks have users that are making the right amount? Dont care to network with a bunch of kids with no income?   Check the stats to see which ones to avoid.   Ill caution you, though, be aware of the country + income conflict in other words, there might be a lot of users in your target country who seem to not make much, but in that (those) countries it might be a lot. Thanks Susan Joyce, this is the best resource Ive seen (that I can remember) to evaluate which networks are worth my time!

Expand Your Brand Like Michael Jackson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Expand Your Brand Like Michael Jackson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Have you seen Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” movie? What an inside view into the artist that Michael Jackson truly was on, and off, stage. Before I saw this movie, again recently on TV, I was blind to the deep talent Jackson held. Group to solo artist In ’77, after 14 years and 14 albums with the Jackson Five and Motown Records, Michael emerged as his own brand and released his first solo album, “Off The Wall”, with Epic Records. On the heels of “Off The Wall” came “Thriller” , which sold over 50MM copies worldwide, had 7 hit singles, and won Jackson a record-breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. It was 1984 and he officially announced he was leaving the group and going solo. Musician, movies and money When you watch “This Is It” it becomes clear that Jackson is talented in many ways. Every element from selecting principal dancers to reviewing each song note and music key; he had his hand in each part of it. That’s not all he had his hand in though. Jackson was in more than just this movie, he collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola on Captain EO, a $30MM movie that was shown at Disney theme parks. Businessman and philanthropist A budding businessman, Jackson acquired ATV Music Publishing, including the Beatles music catalog and rights for $47.5MM in 1985. Just 10 years later, Jackson merged ATV with Sony and sold 50% of his rights for $90MM. By 1992, he founded Heal the World Foundation, sending millions of dollars around the world to support children threatened by war, poverty and disease. Putting his financial pursuits aside, he donated 100% of the $100MM Dangerous World Tour profits, and the tour broadcast rights sold to HBO for a record-breaking $20MM, to charities. Children and world aid were just the beginning. Jackson was an avid supporter of the HIV/AIDS movement; petitioning the Clinton Administration to contribute funds to HIV/AIDS charities and research and completing a goodwill ambassador tour to Africa and Egypt visiting over 100K people. Brand diversity We can’t all be Grammy-award winning artists, moviemakers, businessmen and philanthropists to this extent. However, we can learn from Jackson’s savvy personal branding. He diversified his brand while keeping each area focused on his core ability: music (e.g. philanthropic via charitable concerts, investments in music publishing companies). It’s important to keep your personal brand focused on your key skills yet diversify it into areas your skill set will allow you to expand naturally and your skills will transfer into generously. Author: Adriana Llames is a master career coach and acclaimed author of “Career Sudoku: 9 Ways to Win the Job Search Game”, released with top book seller Amazon.com. She is the chief engagement officer at adrianallames communications and a highly sought after keynote speaker motivating and inspiring audiences with her high energy, focused programs on personal branding, social media and networking. For more information, visit www.adrianallames.com.

Strategies to Overcome Job Stress and Get Back to Work

Strategies to Overcome Job Stress and Get Back to Work The following is a guest post by Ora Nadrich.  Her bio follows.    Work-related stress is reaching  epidemic rates. I work with so many clients who have pressure-cooker careers and extremely stressful jobs. Often, they are filled with negative thoughts about their work. I see firsthand the toll those thoughts have on a person’s ability to concentrate and perform. When negative thoughts begin to percolate and wreak havoc with our emotions, it’s time to separate from them. That’s why  I created the  Says Who?  method. It’s a straightforward, powerful method of questioning and challenging those thoughts that stops them right in their tracks.  And by facing a negative thought with a question, we find out if it’s true â€"  or if we can just let it go. This is an approach anyone can use to overcome negative thoughts in any realm, including work.  Here’s how to get rid of those negative thoughts about your job in 4 simple steps:   Acknowledge the stress.Recognize its existence, even if its upsetting. Dont deny it or try to push it away. Admit you’re feeling stress about your job, and accept that you’re having those negative thoughts. Doing so allows you to focus on what is happening in the “now,” which is actual and real, instead of focusing on the emotions surrounding the thoughts. Shift into observer mode.Shift gears out of reactive mode into observer mode. In reactive mode, you have no distance from your own negative thoughts. But in observer mode, you turn into a witness that is separated and independent from them. Then you’re in a position to ask yourself questions to help get calm and grounded. Ask that negative thought, “Says Who?”You are demanding that thought reveal who is responsible for it. In other words, how did it get in your mind? Once you find out, you can decide what to do about it. Is it your original thought, or was it someone else’s that you took as your own? You may even discover it is an old thought that has become part of your core beliefs, and now its time to challenge it and let it go. Say you’re always thinking,  â€œI’m terrible at my job.”  Asking, “Says Who?”  really means: “Why am I saying that I’m terrible at this job?”  Then go  one step further. Ask yourself, “Is  it me? If so, why would I think a thought that makes me feel bad about myself?” Now you’re ready to continue the questioning process.The  Says Who?method uses 7 simple questions (starting with  â€œSays Who?”) to challenge your negative thoughts. Pose these questions to find out if this is your opinion, or someone else’s. If it’s your thought, you can decide if it’s worth keeping, or can be transformed into a positive, life-affirming thought that can help you get your work done, or venture forth to find a job better suited to you, and better for your well-being. Here’s a look at the rest of the questions, using  â€œI’m terrible at this job” as an example. But the method can be applied to any negative thoughts. Question:  Have I heard someone say this thought before? What it means:  Have I heard someone tell me that I’m terrible at my job, or not good at something else, and if so, why did I believe them? Question:  Do I like this thought? What it means:  Do I like thinking that I’m terrible at this job, and if not, why am I thinking it?  Question:  Does this thought make me feel better? What it means:  Does thinking that I’m terrible at this job make me feel better about going to work? If not, why am I thinking it? Question:  Does this thought work for me? What it means:  Does thinking that I’m not good at this job work for me, and if it doesn’t, why am I thinking it? Question:  Am I in control of this thought? What it means:  Am I in control of thinking that I’m terrible at this job, and if so, how, and if not, how? Question:  Do I want to keep this thought or let it go? What it means:  Do I want to keep thinking that I’m terrible at this job, or let it go, and if I don’t, why? The  Says Who?  Method us a powerful tool for stopping the stressful,  negative thoughts we can have about the workplace. That’s because we tend to judge ourselves about our performance. This method stops that anxious “self-doubt on repeat” in its tracks, so you can stop judging yourself so harshly â€" and get to work.  You can become more effective, successful, and productive. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, it helps you feel empowered â€" to do and be your best. Ora Nadrich Ora Nadrich  is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, and the author of  Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change The Way You Think Forever. Her popular album,  Ora Meditations, is available on  iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Google Play, Amazon mp3 and everywhere music is sold.  Learn more at  http://www.oranadrich.com Image credits. Main.  Stressed.     Thoughts.