LinkedIn Gets a 1980s Makeover with WayBack Machine [Video]

LinkedIn Gets a 1980s Makeover with WayBack Machine [Video] Some social media users  argue that LinkedIn in its current form looks very dated compared to Google Plus or Pinterest. What if we rewind 20 years and see what LinkedIn could have looked like in the eighties? Our friends at Squirrel Monkey have dreamt up how LinkedIn would have looked like in the decade of glam rock, leg-warmers and Gordon Gekko. It reminds me of a Bulletin Board System (BBS) which  surely was the first ever  social media tool.  Instead of a new iPad app, we would have been impressed with  compatibility  across Commodore 64, Amstrad and Sinclair. Related: INFOGRAPHIC: Before LinkedIn, How Exactly Did Our Ancestors Find Jobs? RELATED: The New LinkedIn Branding Revealed [Video] Image: Shutterstock

How to Help Some With Writing Resume Samples

How to Help Some With Writing Resume SamplesAs part of your job search, it is important to know how to help some with writing resume samples. If you have never written a resume in your life, you may want to consider hiring a professional resume writer to write your resume for you.There are many reasons why you might want to learn how to help some with writing resume samples. Maybe you have a relative or friend who has worked for a company and has a resume that they have created but doesn't have their contact information included. Perhaps you will be contacting them to get an application and their contact information; or maybe you are getting an interview and need a sample of their resume to use when you speak with them.You should realize that there are many different types of resumes that exist and it can sometimes be difficult to determine which one to write. A good resume will have information about your education, employment, and most importantly; your strengths and weaknesses as well as the skills you bring to the position.When someone is looking for a resume they want to know what their strengths and weaknesses are. If you are new to the business you will probably have to go back to school to further your education and to enhance your skill set. You want to make sure that you provide your resume with a section that states you are educated on the topic, this will help potential employers identify your abilities to the best of their ability.A company may need to send a resume to a certain employer, and if they know that you have a degree in something that they need, they will put a little emphasis on this. This shows that they see you as a valued employee and they will take you more seriously.Another reason why a resume may be needed is because you are an accomplished writer who has already put together a few resumes. This is usually done by using samples of how to write a resume for beginners.Some of these samples can be found on the internet and once you h ave some, you should be able to put together a resume that is not only professional looking, but also informative. The information should state the objective of the job opening, how long you have been with the company, and what qualifications they are looking for in the candidate.Learning how to help some with writing resume samples can mean the difference between getting an interview and not getting an interview at all. This is why it is important to learn the basics of resume writing.

How to Get Up to Speed in Your New Job

How to Get Up to Speed in Your New Job The euphoria of accepting an offer is swift and fleeting. The honeymoon phase quickly moves on, a distant memory as projects expand, deadlines shift and the role as you understood it during the interview changes. In recent coaching conversations, my attention has been on how my clients are handling transitioning into their new role: Address Vulnerability: It is easy to focus on delivering your promise in the first 30-60-90 days. While this focus is critical, it is equally critical to step back and understand that this can be a period of extreme vulnerability where an assumption of peak performance is made without the availability of established structures, working relationships and a complete understanding of cultural norms and expectations. Identify and write out your learning curve with honesty. It might have been easier during the interview process to share a prepared stellar answer based on a past success to address potential gaps. However, now that you have the offer, the promise and delivery becomes immediate, fast and furious with very little learning time. What resources will increase your understanding of what you can’t do? What will it take to address this gap? What opportunities are readily visible within the scope of your role to practice new learning? [READ MORE: How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want This Job?’ in an Interview] Pay attention to daily habits. It is rarely the big things that get us into trouble. Our filters, perceptions and attitudes can dig deep holes for us with very little effort.   For example, knowing what holds you back or what gets in your way is a good start; taking this knowledge into changed practice is brilliant momentum.   One of my clients commented, “It is hard for me to ask for help. What if I am seen as incompetent?”   This self-awareness freed the client to look for practical solutions to a behavior or attitude that was stopping her from completing a project.   Superior results happen with and through people and asking for help is a useful behavior to cultivate.   Then, learning how to ask for help, when to ask for help and what areas to ask for help in becomes a career strategy and leadership practice. Address People’s Goals: Everything you do does matter because everyone watches.   One of the tasks that can consume immediate energy is building relationships with peers, clients and bosses.   My observation is that when maximum attention is given to people’s goals, relationships are easier to develop.   What will do you each day to make someone else shine?   Giving up glory for your hard work isn’t easy and neither is it noble.   However, connecting your hard work to and inviting others into common good is business value. Make your role a platform of generosity:  I like the image of “emotional labor,” coined by Arli Hochschild to think about the process of building visibility and credibility.    Today’s work world is fraught with tension.   Whenever polls are conducted such as the recent one by Gallup, it is disheartening to learn that 70 percent of American workers are not reaching their full potential.   What if you built your relationships around conversations of hope and joy? I refuse to believe that people can’t find something, albeit a tiny piece, in their workday that might give them a sense of fulfillment.   Ask people about what aspect of their work they consider to be “emotional labor?”   And, how can you increase that percentage for them? Make your work count:  It is human to want that spectacular win quickly and get busy in creating work that supports that win.   Go for that win by investing your energies in helping your boss own his or her territory completely.   A study cited in, The Secrets of a Dynamic Subordinate by William Crockett suggested that 40% of each person’s work load in that study was made up of things the boss really didn’t care about.   Furthermore, almost 10% of activities fell under things the boss did not want done.   What might help you keep abreast of your boss’s quickly changing needs and priorities? And, ensure that your work is congruent with these priorities. Address Self-Care: Say it aloud each day â€" there is life happening outside your job.   Pay attention to that life by taking care of yourself.   In a world that knows only warp speed, self-care is a lost skill.   Few people will claim expertise in this practice!   Having regrets sit as a sentinel on your shoulder is truly a waste of precious time. Nourish an outside interest/hobby:  One of my clients coaches soccer at his high school.   When he found himself in an unexpected transition, the relationships developed with players and their families resulted in an opportunity WITHOUT even beginning his search. The benefits of living a multi-dimensional life are many; the stories of how volunteering enriches our lives are easy to believe. Practicing this belief is harder.   What hobby have you ignored in the recent past? What has been on your bucket-list? Create an opportunity to explore and build a wholehearted life. Work around the assessment trap:  Grades, comparisons, scales and standards abound, especially externally driven measuring very personal and internal drive and productivity.   Winning or losing, bounty or scarcity, promotions or demotions â€" work appears to be arranged into these hierarchies. What if you didn’t measure success this narrowly?   What might you include in your personal “measurement” toolbox? I invite your thoughts on what living a wholehearted life looks like for you. What connections do you see between work and abundance, giving and receiving, awe and compassion? RELATED: How to Prepare for the Role of a Successful Employee

Career trajectory of the fast-rising star

Career trajectory of the fast-rising star My husband tells me that when the tractor was invented, farmers who spent their lives learning to be great with horses had to rely on young farmers who understood machinery. It was an era when young people looked like  experts in farming almost overnight. Or at least they felt that way. Really, though, they were experts in the machinery of farming, but machinery so quickly became a focal point  of farming that being an expert in machinery meant you could get by. For a while. Until a drought. Or a flood.  Or until you need to earn a lot more  money to support your family. This is the best example I can think of to explain the situation that  Gen Y is in  as they enter the workforce already being experts in the digital realm. Today online advertising is growing at the rate of 33% per  year. The fastest growing careers are software development and marketing specialists. And as more of the U.S. market share for advertising tips to mobile advertising, more of the workforce needs expertise in living their lives on their phone. And you know no one knows about that more than Gen Y. So how do companies hire to fill jobs for cutting-edge technology intersecting with mobile advertising? College kids have deep knowledge in both fields, so companies hire kids right out of college to do these jobs. We hear a lot about the 20-year-old developer making $100k in Silicon Valley. But what about the 23-year-olds in marketing? What happens to them? 1. They rise very  fast. The first thing that happens is they get invited to very high-level meetings,  because senior management expects the company to lead the way in online marketing, and older professionals often  lack knowledge of the newest trends. Experienced  professionals can manage, yes,  but when it comes to using Plague, its hard to find someone in middle-management who knows what theyre talking about. So the just-out-college kid is conferred immediate authority in their career by being thrown into meetings with senior level managers. Do you want to know how intoxicating it is to talk with a knowledgable teen about social media trends? This post by a teen about teen usage was so popular that he wrote a second. 2. They get a slew of amazing brands on their resume very fast. Jim Durbin is a recruiter for digital talent for advertising agencies. He says the biggest problem in his field is that the young people get recruited very early, and then get thrown into meetings with one big brand name after another. The kids have no knowledge of how businesses run, or how meetings progress, but they continue to be tapped for their particular expertise. Client-side, the digital talent job hops. As soon as you have some experience, you can get a job that requires five years experience. And after you have a job with manager in the title, you can get a job that looks like middle management. You dont know how to manage, but its okay. Your job is just to be the person who assures the CEO that middle management has a grip on the latest online marketing trends. 3. They work from home. 1-800-Flowers has been recruiting for a director of digital marketing for a long time. I love the company. And I want flowers every day. I asked what the pay is. My contact said, Its great pay. But its in Florida. End of conversation. Digital marketing is in high enough demand that if youve got that up and down your resume, you can work in any location you want. Which is probably from home. Or Thailand. Or anywhere that is not the companys headquarters. Cassies career has had this trajectory and she tells me  how bad it is to negotiate special dispensation from company policy so you can work from home. It sucks, she says. Because everyone knows youre the person working from home and they hate you for it. Every conversation on the phone begins with, So how is it working from home? 4. They try consulting. So Cassie did what all people do when they are in high demand and they want to work from home: she became a consultant. At first, she made a lot of money, selling to all the clients she had when she was on a permanent staff. She knew what they needed and how to get it to them, and consulting was Easy Street. But after a while, consulting gets harder. Because if you rise up in your career this fast, you are very specialized. And that specialty is hot for a while, but nothing stays hot too long. I rose very fast in my career by being one of the only people who had experience getting a Fortune 500 company onto the Internet. But marketing myself as that person only worked until everyone else was on the Internet too. Cassie rose fast by having close ties with an enormous list of bloggers who would work with her. But marketing herself as that person didnt work as well when it became clear that banner ads on blogs wasnt working anymore. Or ever. Consulting is a difficult business and its where the playing field starts to level off. Other people, who dont go the route of consulting will also find that the playing field levels off when they high enough up the ladder that being an expert in a fleeting-but-cutting-edge field is no longer an effective calling card: its left them too narrow. 5. They need a big idea. Thats when you need a book. I know Ive been saying for years that no one needs to write a book. Because books dont make money. I mean, they do, but only in the way lottery tickets make money. What I have noticed, though, is that a book forces you to have a big idea. And the second half of a career require big ideas. Most careers top-out around age 35.  You know how Hollywood stars have a hard time transitioning from child-actor to adult? Or from action-hero to old guy? Those career transitions are difficult in the non-Hollywood world as well. Theres a book about companies called What Got You Here  Wont Get You There. And thats not just true for companies, its true for individuals  as well. The thing that gets you past the career plateau of a high-performer is a big idea. This is not something you have to get on the cover of Fast Company or the top of a  bestsellers list. Its something you need to just write, page by page, because when you are clear enough to get ideas  into book format, you are clear enough to use that idea as a guiding star for the next half of your career. Somewhere between the age of 30 and 35 you need to have a big vision for where your arena is headed and how you are going to be a part of that. A blog post is a small idea. A book is ten of those small ideas that add up to something big. (Its hard to come up with that idea. Even professional writers often get a rejection from a publisher that says, I think its an article, not a book.) This book, assuming you have one in you, is something you might give  to potential consulting clients, you might share with work friends as a way to let people know what youre thinking, but the first  audience for your book is you. 6. They recalibrate. Remember the kids on the farms who learned machinery instead of horses? They could farm so much faster than the older generation that those young mechanics felt untouchable. But my husband explained to  me that in the end, everyone still had the same hay bales, stored in the same red barns, and what you did with that hay determined the life of the farm. I imagine the piles of hay that came in early for the people who harvested without horses. I imagine them sitting at the edge of their full-to-the-top barn thinking, Now what? Its intoxicating to rise fast. When I think about my past lives, I dont think of the thrill of walking around  the pro-beach volleyball tour  in a bikini, my perfect body, signing autographs. I think about running around my high-rise office in gorgeous DKNY clothes and Via Spiga shoes bestowing ideas upon underlings thrilled to work at my startup. I told myself Id never give that up for parenting. Even when I was a parent I said I wouldnt give it up for parenting. But I did. I didnt give it all up. But I gave some of it up. Theres a reason that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies earn more money per year than the entire population of some small countries: The CEOs give up their lives for their work. You are not likely to want to do that. At some point in the career of a fast-rising star, theres a recalibration. A foot on the brake. And its nothing to fear. Its just another change. Like any other step in the trajectory of  life for a fast-rising star.

Writing an Objective Resume

Writing an Objective ResumeWriting an objective resume is like a necessary tool to get a job. It does not make you look incompetent and if done well it can help you land the first big promotion you may ever obtain. An objective is a way to communicate your vision to a potential employer, outlining your skills and qualifications, as well as your strengths and areas of interest.When you think about it, it is not difficult to write one as long as you have an initial idea of what your objective will be. Of course this is an oversimplification, but it gets the point across.Employers are always looking for people with a good grasp of the subject they are covering, and most job seekers are lacking in this area. It is up to the prospective employee to make sure that the information they put on their resume or cover letter are accurate. Many prospective employees also choose to leave the details out of their resume, fearing that they will not be called for an interview.Writing an objective re sume makes an interesting topic to write, but writing one doesn't take long. You can simply draw up a brief outline of what your objective is, and work backward from there. By presenting your knowledge and skills accurately and clearly, you will increase your chances of being chosen for the job.Try to organize your thoughts and summarize them in a logical order. This will help you be able to present your ideas clearly and not confuse them. For example, let's say you are writing about a presentation you made on a computer at work a few months ago.In normal conversation you would start by discussing why you are making this presentation and then give details about the project. However, when writing an objective you are presenting yourself. So you start with the main idea, how you are going to present the project, and how you are going to put your knowledge together. Your objective should then end with 'and how I intend to use my skills, knowledge and experience in the project.'Be hones t and include all the true facts you can find. Do not try to hide any negative comments, such as a low GPA. This should be displayed prominently on your resume and a proper introduction should be included.After you present yourself, and a previous employer or supervisor has read your resume and found it intriguing, your future employer will be more inclined to call you for an interview. So there is no reason not to write one.

Not Finding a Job 3 Internal Factors You Can Control.

Not Finding a Job 3 Internal Factors You Can Control. Why can’t I find a job? is a common question among many job seekers who find themselves stuck in their job search. There are plenty of external factors that answer the question: low hiring rates in your location your skills are in a niche industry that doesn’t have many job openings an overabundance of job seekers in your position This list goes on. However, during any job search, it’s important to look at internal factors that might be keeping you from finding a job as well. The internal factors are not as easy to assess, but consider these three. Self-Aware of Your Skills Do you have a good assessment of the skills you have and how marketable those skills are? If so, how did you come up with this assessment? Is it from prior performance reviews or from networking with hiring managers in the industry? It’s necessary to have an accurate and objective assessment of where your skills stand for the positions you are applying for. This is where networking can be very handy as those individuals who you have built relationships with can help you with an objective review of where your skills stand in the marketplace. Motivated and Giving It Your All Ask yourself this question: What is getting in the way of your job search? Is it time? Is it energy? Are there job search areas (i.e. networking) that you haven’t fully committed to? Re-evaluate the reasons you might not be fully engaged in your job search and try to get to the root cause of what’s keeping you from giving it your all. We can all provide valid excuses as to why we aren’t fully committing to our job search, but it’s important to push past those excuses to see what the true cause is. Only then you can address it. Focused and Specific Do you know what you want? Can you articulate the position you are looking for? How focused are you? The more focused you are, the better your search will be. The more focused you are, typically the more specific your resume is and your explanation to others of what you are looking for. You might think that the broader you are, the easier it is to find a job. But think about this scenario: if someone asks you what type of position you are looking for and you say I just want a job, what would you think? First, you might think, I wouldnt want to hire someone who just wants a job. What skills are they bringing to the table if they just want a job? Plus, most people don’t know of a job. If you are a bit more specific (i.e. I am looking for a position in marketing.) the person you are speaking to might not know of any openings, but might connect you to a person they know in marketing. If you just say a job they might not think about their connection so get specific. There are many obstacles in job searching. Some we cannot control and some we can. The 3 internal factors above are areas we have some control over. Now is the time to identify how they might be impacting your job search so you can address the necessary ones.

10 Emerging Workplace Trends You Can Expect in 2017 - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

10 Emerging Workplace Trends You Can Expect in 2017 Despite going through major struggles in the past several years, the job market is finally showing some signs of improvement, although it still has a long way to go. One of the most apparent changes we have been able to see is the way job seekers are looking for jobs. They prefer to use online platforms such as LinkedIn. But, employers are relying on new methods to attract the best candidates, as well. For instance, in addition to offering competitive salaries, they are also focused on creating a better job experience for potential employees. Let’s take a look at 10 trends you can expect to see in the workplace. Improved Recruitment and Employee Experience While companies have always focused on creating the best possible experience for their customers, in order to get them to continue buying their product, they have also begun treating their potential employees in a similar manner. Candidates can share their experience via platforms like Glassdoor, which can reflect poorly on companies and make their selection of candidates even smaller. But, they are also treating their employees better in terms of benefits and rewards, in order to improve their engagement in the workplace and their loyalty to the company. Blended Workforce Is Here to Stay Companies are turning to freelancers more and more, and hiring them for projects in addition to their full-time employees, creating a blended workforce that allows them to cut costs, such as healthcare and benefits, and remain profitable. The number of hours workers spend at the office is no longer relevant, as can be seen here. One additional benefit for the companies is access to global talent pool. Continuous instead of Annual Employee Evaluation Members of today’s workforce prefer to receive immediate or fairly regular feedback on their work, which is more in tune with their way of life and instant gratification culture. This is why large companies have begun to implement different methods for weekly or even daily employee evaluation, which increases employee satisfaction, since they don’t have to wait an entire year before learning their strength and flaws, and boosts productivity. MIllenials Managing Generation Z 2017 will also see Generation Z find employment, where they will most likely be managed by millenials, which will undoubtedly cause some conflicts, as is always the case in places where generational gap exists. Generation Z will be able to see if their education has prepared them for the real world, and the millenials will try to adjust to their roles as leaders, while both will inevitably challenge the traditional ideas of what an office should be. Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Workplace While technology involving virtual and augmented reality has been used for entertainment purposes so far, it is slowly, but surely finding its way into the workplace. For instance, companies can use virtual and augmented reality software and hardware to improve the training process of their employees. Thanks to realistic simulations, employees can prepare themselves for real-life situations, and even take tours of their offices. Shorter Employee Contracts and Intensified Hunt for Talent Because modern technology has allowed people to access one global job market, employers will find it increasingly difficult to retain their workforce. Even those that have long-term contracts are on the constant lookout for better jobs. Companies will have to pay more attention to their company culture and various benefits in order to persuade their workers to stay. Team Work instead of Performance Regardless of the organizational structure inside the company, most of them are turning toward forming teams that can perform well, instead of just focusing on hiring the best individuals. This trend is rising even in those companies which have blended workforce. Also, this sort of organization is welcomed by the millenials and Generation Z, since they have grown used to working inside a team, whether it’s through sports or video games. Focus on Employee Health and Wellness Another factor which is at he top of the list as far employee demands are concerned are wellness programs which allow the employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is why you will find companies providing benefits such as gyms, yoga classes, massages, or even chefs. While it may seem like an extra cost, it actually boosts employee satisfaction and productivity, while reducing their stress levels, and saves money when it comes to healthcare. More Employee Perks Today’s employees are not just looking at the side of their paycheck, but also healthcare benefits or flexible work schedule, which is slowly becoming a priority for most workers. Some companies are even trying to attract employees by allowing them to pay off their student loans and debts, while others offer comforts such as food credit, free coffee, or drinks. Casual Dress Code inside the Office It is a given that remote workers will wear what they want around the house while they are working, but even those that are coming into the office every day are seeking out those companies which allow them to arrive for work dresses casually. Even managers are ditching their suits and ties in favor of the more informal attire, such as jeans and shirts, or even shorts. Author bio: Kate Simpson is a professional writer and editor. She works for assignment writing service where she is a senior content creator for various projects and also manages an editing team.