Thoughts Of Suicide Have Been On My Mind All Weekend

Thoughts Of Suicide Have Been On My Mind All Weekend It started with an e-mail on a Yahoo! Groups forum Im on. It was from the moderator who is probably the most networked person I know. The title was: I removed the name out of respect for the person who wrote it. Needless to say, this is a person who I greatly admire, someone who has helped thousands of people, and a very, very active networker. I thought the e-mail (suicide note) was another lesson-of-sorts. VW was always good about writing things that his Yahoo! Group community think about things life, relationships, the bigger picture, etc. As I read through the note, however, I could see some things that were uncharacteristic. The first yellow flag that jumped out at me was when he named names. He actually told us (a community of almost 9,000 people) the name of the guy who essentially ruined his career, back in the 80s. This, he said, was something he never recovered from. The information he gave there was more detailed than I expected. Then he named a couple of other people who had really caused him grief. It just wasnt VWs nature to bring this up in this detail in a normal e-mail. The next yellow flag was when he shared personal health issues, including the loss of most of his teeth and a numbness in one of his feet. I think of VW as a person who smiles constantly, an eternal optimist and having lost most of his teeth just doesnt work! And the foot thing? I would worry about my blood flow and other health problems he was concerned that he would never be able to dance again (which was obviously something that brought him great joy). My stomach sank, as I continued to read the suicide note. I couldnt imagine this was really happening -it was surreal. Im sure many of you have had an experience like this, but this was the closest I have been to a suicide (so far). As I was reading I tweeted this: Immediately I got about 5 tweets that said I needed to act on it, that it wasnt a joke, and to take it seriously. I was lonely, desperate, and feeling so helpless. I was also concerned that I was too late. And can you believe it, I had the concern about meddling in VWs affairs. Regardless, I followed advice from one of my Twitter connections and called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It didnt help that I was on hold with them for 7 and a half minutes before I was automatically transferred to the Boys Town for another 3 minutes. While a gazillion emotions passed through my mind, I was becoming infuriated that those services would have me sit on hold for so long. If *I* was suicidal Im not sure how waiting on hold for 10 minutes would fare!! It didnt matter though, because what I should have done had already been done (by someone else). This was a learning experience for me, but thankfully another moderator had the wisdom/foresight/inspiration to call the local police department and they were able to intervene. VW is alive, safe, in a safe place, with loved-ones, and getting the help he needs. But the emotions, for me and many others, are still pretty intense. Since this post is long enough, Ill share a few takeaways from what Ive learned: Treat things like this seriously. The first thing to do is to find the persons address (I found it within seconds on http://www.whitepages.com) and then call the local police department to report it. They will go do a wellness check to see if there really is a problem, and will intervene if they need to. Dont second guess #1. I spent time going back and forth wondering if I should get involved, wondering if it was too late, wondering if he would hate me for it, wondering wondering wondering. I even spent 10 minutes on hold waiting for the suicide experts, when I really should have called the local police department. Dont think the guy who has it all is okay. When I communicated with, or though about, VW, I always thought he was doing just fine. He has the richest network Ive ever seen, as he continually nurtures real relationships and helps people a ton. I always imagined him living in a nice house, with plenty of sunlight, and spending time regularly with friends. I thought he had a very healthy income, and radiated love and excitement and encouragement everywhere he went. I regularly pictured him listening to jazz and sipping some hot beverage with a smile on his face. Little did I know, he has been battling all kinds of demons, and he never let us in on it. Im not sure what I, or anyone else, could have done about this. But I do think about people around me (geographically or virtually). Who really is at the depths of despair? What about the people who have been commenting on my Depression Clouds Everything post ? Depression is real, and its amazingly powerful (and debilitating). How can I, we, help these people? I dont know. But how about this for today, go find someone you can hug, or help, or uplift. Ask them what can I do for you? Are you okay? Maybe theyll be too proud to let you in, or your relationship wont be ready for that yet, but at least you can try. Im no expert in this area Id love to hear what you think, or what your experiences are with suicide. Thoughts Of Suicide Have Been On My Mind All Weekend It started with an e-mail on a Yahoo! Groups forum Im on. It was from the moderator who is probably the most networked person I know. The title was: I removed the name out of respect for the person who wrote it. Needless to say, this is a person who I greatly admire, someone who has helped thousands of people, and a very, very active networker. I thought the e-mail (suicide note) was another lesson-of-sorts. VW was always good about writing things that his Yahoo! Group community think about things life, relationships, the bigger picture, etc. As I read through the note, however, I could see some things that were uncharacteristic. The first yellow flag that jumped out at me was when he named names. He actually told us (a community of almost 9,000 people) the name of the guy who essentially ruined his career, back in the 80s. This, he said, was something he never recovered from. The information he gave there was more detailed than I expected. Then he named a couple of other people who had really caused him grief. It just wasnt VWs nature to bring this up in this detail in a normal e-mail. The next yellow flag was when he shared personal health issues, including the loss of most of his teeth and a numbness in one of his feet. I think of VW as a person who smiles constantly, an eternal optimist and having lost most of his teeth just doesnt work! And the foot thing? I would worry about my blood flow and other health problems he was concerned that he would never be able to dance again (which was obviously something that brought him great joy). My stomach sank, as I continued to read the suicide note. I couldnt imagine this was really happening -it was surreal. Im sure many of you have had an experience like this, but this was the closest I have been to a suicide (so far). As I was reading I tweeted this: Immediately I got about 5 tweets that said I needed to act on it, that it wasnt a joke, and to take it seriously. I was lonely, desperate, and feeling so helpless. I was also concerned that I was too late. And can you believe it, I had the concern about meddling in VWs affairs. Regardless, I followed advice from one of my Twitter connections and called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It didnt help that I was on hold with them for 7 and a half minutes before I was automatically transferred to the Boys Town for another 3 minutes. While a gazillion emotions passed through my mind, I was becoming infuriated that those services would have me sit on hold for so long. If *I* was suicidal Im not sure how waiting on hold for 10 minutes would fare!! It didnt matter though, because what I should have done had already been done (by someone else). This was a learning experience for me, but thankfully another moderator had the wisdom/foresight/inspiration to call the local police department and they were able to intervene. VW is alive, safe, in a safe place, with loved-ones, and getting the help he needs. But the emotions, for me and many others, are still pretty intense. Since this post is long enough, Ill share a few takeaways from what Ive learned: Treat things like this seriously. The first thing to do is to find the persons address (I found it within seconds on http://www.whitepages.com) and then call the local police department to report it. They will go do a wellness check to see if there really is a problem, and will intervene if they need to. Dont second guess #1. I spent time going back and forth wondering if I should get involved, wondering if it was too late, wondering if he would hate me for it, wondering wondering wondering. I even spent 10 minutes on hold waiting for the suicide experts, when I really should have called the local police department. Dont think the guy who has it all is okay. When I communicated with, or though about, VW, I always thought he was doing just fine. He has the richest network Ive ever seen, as he continually nurtures real relationships and helps people a ton. I always imagined him living in a nice house, with plenty of sunlight, and spending time regularly with friends. I thought he had a very healthy income, and radiated love and excitement and encouragement everywhere he went. I regularly pictured him listening to jazz and sipping some hot beverage with a smile on his face. Little did I know, he has been battling all kinds of demons, and he never let us in on it. Im not sure what I, or anyone else, could have done about this. But I do think about people around me (geographically or virtually). Who really is at the depths of despair? What about the people who have been commenting on my Depression Clouds Everything post ? Depression is real, and its amazingly powerful (and debilitating). How can I, we, help these people? I dont know. But how about this for today, go find someone you can hug, or help, or uplift. Ask them what can I do for you? Are you okay? Maybe theyll be too proud to let you in, or your relationship wont be ready for that yet, but at least you can try. Im no expert in this area Id love to hear what you think, or what your experiences are with suicide. Thoughts Of Suicide Have Been On My Mind All Weekend It started with an e-mail on a Yahoo! Groups forum Im on. It was from the moderator who is probably the most networked person I know. The title was: I removed the name out of respect for the person who wrote it. Needless to say, this is a person who I greatly admire, someone who has helped thousands of people, and a very, very active networker. I thought the e-mail (suicide note) was another lesson-of-sorts. VW was always good about writing things that his Yahoo! Group community think about things life, relationships, the bigger picture, etc. As I read through the note, however, I could see some things that were uncharacteristic. The first yellow flag that jumped out at me was when he named names. He actually told us (a community of almost 9,000 people) the name of the guy who essentially ruined his career, back in the 80s. This, he said, was something he never recovered from. The information he gave there was more detailed than I expected. Then he named a couple of other people who had really caused him grief. It just wasnt VWs nature to bring this up in this detail in a normal e-mail. The next yellow flag was when he shared personal health issues, including the loss of most of his teeth and a numbness in one of his feet. I think of VW as a person who smiles constantly, an eternal optimist and having lost most of his teeth just doesnt work! And the foot thing? I would worry about my blood flow and other health problems he was concerned that he would never be able to dance again (which was obviously something that brought him great joy). My stomach sank, as I continued to read the suicide note. I couldnt imagine this was really happening -it was surreal. Im sure many of you have had an experience like this, but this was the closest I have been to a suicide (so far). As I was reading I tweeted this: Immediately I got about 5 tweets that said I needed to act on it, that it wasnt a joke, and to take it seriously. I was lonely, desperate, and feeling so helpless. I was also concerned that I was too late. And can you believe it, I had the concern about meddling in VWs affairs. Regardless, I followed advice from one of my Twitter connections and called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It didnt help that I was on hold with them for 7 and a half minutes before I was automatically transferred to the Boys Town for another 3 minutes. While a gazillion emotions passed through my mind, I was becoming infuriated that those services would have me sit on hold for so long. If *I* was suicidal Im not sure how waiting on hold for 10 minutes would fare!! It didnt matter though, because what I should have done had already been done (by someone else). This was a learning experience for me, but thankfully another moderator had the wisdom/foresight/inspiration to call the local police department and they were able to intervene. VW is alive, safe, in a safe place, with loved-ones, and getting the help he needs. But the emotions, for me and many others, are still pretty intense. Since this post is long enough, Ill share a few takeaways from what Ive learned: Treat things like this seriously. The first thing to do is to find the persons address (I found it within seconds on http://www.whitepages.com) and then call the local police department to report it. They will go do a wellness check to see if there really is a problem, and will intervene if they need to. Dont second guess #1. I spent time going back and forth wondering if I should get involved, wondering if it was too late, wondering if he would hate me for it, wondering wondering wondering. I even spent 10 minutes on hold waiting for the suicide experts, when I really should have called the local police department. Dont think the guy who has it all is okay. When I communicated with, or though about, VW, I always thought he was doing just fine. He has the richest network Ive ever seen, as he continually nurtures real relationships and helps people a ton. I always imagined him living in a nice house, with plenty of sunlight, and spending time regularly with friends. I thought he had a very healthy income, and radiated love and excitement and encouragement everywhere he went. I regularly pictured him listening to jazz and sipping some hot beverage with a smile on his face. Little did I know, he has been battling all kinds of demons, and he never let us in on it. Im not sure what I, or anyone else, could have done about this. But I do think about people around me (geographically or virtually). Who really is at the depths of despair? What about the people who have been commenting on my Depression Clouds Everything post ? Depression is real, and its amazingly powerful (and debilitating). How can I, we, help these people? I dont know. But how about this for today, go find someone you can hug, or help, or uplift. Ask them what can I do for you? Are you okay? Maybe theyll be too proud to let you in, or your relationship wont be ready for that yet, but at least you can try. Im no expert in this area Id love to hear what you think, or what your experiences are with suicide.

Webinar Reach your goals by blogging

Webinar Reach your goals by blogging This webinar will show you how to use a blog to meet your goals.  It includes five days of of video sessions and email-based course materials.  You can purchase this workshop  for anytime, on-demand access. The cost is $195. Get access now. The webinar people ask for most often is one about how to blog. So, here it is! By the end of the course, whatever your goals are for yourself or your company, you will know how to leverage a blog to meet them. Ive been blogging for ten years and I have received hundreds of awards for my blog. Ive also made about $300K a year from my blog for a long time, and that revenue is almost never from banner ads. Ill show you creative ways to make money from blogging and creative ways to think about goals for your career that go far beyond how much money you make. Heres an outline of what well cover: Day one: Define goals so you can meet them One thing you cant do is make money from advertising. But you can do almost anything else with a blog, and Ill show you how to think about goals so you can focus on something that will change your life. And, for those of you who blog for a company, Ill show you how to use your position to make a big impact on your companys bottom line. Over the years Ive changed what I want from my career so many times. Every single time my blog has allowed me to reach my goals. It doesnt matter what you want to do: A blog is great for career change. Launching a startup, for building a consulting business, for climbing to the C-suite: blogs are suitable tools for intellectual, innovative, creative people who want to grow. Ill show you how to use a blog to meet your goals no matter what they are. Day two: Be an expert in any topic. So many of our goals for our lives require that we are rock stars in our career. High pay, part-time work, funding for a companythe list of goals is endless, but the best way to meet them is always the same: position yourself as top tier. A blog gives you a path to the top by positioning you as an expert and letting people get to know you for how you think and what you care about, instead of what you have been paid to do in the past. Day three: How to write a blog post people will love I have a formula I use for every blog post. The formula ensures that the community of people on my blog feels cohesive, relevant, and meaningful as a result of every post. Ill show you my formula and Ill explain why it works. Then Ill lay out a plan so you can use my formula too. The best part about my formula: It works with every blog topic you can imagine. Day four: Tricks for getting attention for your blog You dont need a lot of traffic to make your blog successful. But you do need the right traffic. Ill show you how to identify your best audience. Ill also walk you through ten specific tactics I used to attract the right traffic. Ill show you what works and what doesnt and how to leverage my research to meet your goals. Ive also spent years figuring out what makes a blog post viral, and Ill share all my knowledge on this topic with you. Hint: offensive blog posts dont work. Day five: Final evening of QA Ask me anything! By this time in the course we will have spent so much time together that the questions will be insightful, surprising, and wide-ranging and thats what makes this QA so fun. This course is also going to be a great time for me to send you all the blog posts Ive written about how to blog that my editor told me did not fit on my blog. Hooray for that! Get access now.

Whats the Best Way to Negotiate a Salary

What’s the Best Way to Negotiate a Salary Talking about money is something a lot of people dont feel confident about but there is the saying If you dont ask, you dont get and that applies to pay too. How do you know your worth in terms of your job skills and whether what youre being offered is the right amount? And more importantly, what do you do to get more than youre being offered if you feel its not enough? Well luckily for you, its the topic of conversation for our panel of experts this week. Kerri-Ann Hargreaves Be prepared to back up your request for an increase with evidence of recent achievements and knowledge of the market place. Kerri-Ann Hargreaves,  Director, H2 Consultancy. Jeff Berger Talking about money can be uncomfortable. However, addressing this topic, either during the interview stage or post interview, is necessary in order to be paid the right salary. Don’t let a question like “what are your salary expectations?” catch you off guard. Research market rates by using sites like Glassdoor to see what the average salary is for your position whilst taking into consideration the location, size and industry your potential employer will be in. Furthermore, I’d advise having a ‘brag’ book up your sleeve of what you achieved at your old job. Highlight success stories, including good sales or good management, that demonstrate why you’re worth what you say you are. Jeff Berger, CEO and Founder, Talent Inc. Lysha Holmes Understand your personal brand and then benchmark that in the market- a specialist recruiter will be able to advise and consult you on this- and listen to them! I would always say if your potential employer is asking about salary in an interview, it is a buying signal so then ASK THEM what do they think you should be remunerated for the role? You would be surprised how this can often lead to a direct offer in the interview! Lysha Holmes, Recruiter of Recruiters, Qui Recruitment. Paul Wolfe Because job seekers are in the driver’s seat in today’s hiring market, part of their decision-making process can be negotiating for the desired salary and/or benefits package in their job interview. It is important to do some research respective to the industry, job experience, and location before negotiating for a desired salary. A candidate would never want to come to the interview with a salary much lower than the market average. On the other hand, a job seeker can price themselves out of a role if they start negotiations with a salary much higher than the role traditionally calls for. Researching and finding the right range for a starting salary is the best tool to have when beginning the salary discussion. You can learn the compensation range for your job on Indeed Salaries, where you can search by job title and location to narrow in on current compensation rates in your field. Paul Wolfe, Indeed Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources. Rebecca Fraser Look at what the market is paying for the role and ensure you are within market rates firstly. Then talk to your value based on your experience in line with the role. You can’t immediately ask for a value where you don’t have the evidence to demonstrate why you are worth that value. Do your research and build the evidence to support this. Rebecca Fraser, Digital Experience and Learning Manager. Ben Martinez Get the salary range first and wait until later in the process to negotiate. Make sure they want to hire you before you negotiate. Ben Martinez, Principal Founder, Ramp Talent. Jo Cresswell Preparation is your best ally when it comes to salary negotiation. It’s important for a candidate to carefully think through the reasons why they deserve a pay rise and how it relates to their worth in the wider market. Use resources like Glassdoor to understand average salaries for specific job roles. Jo Cresswell, Corporate Communications Manager, Glassdoor. Darain Faraz The best starting point for negotiating a salary is knowing your worth, and what the average pay for your role is. Working this out can be difficult finding out what your peers are paid might involve some awkward conversations, and may not always give you a balanced picture. LinkedIn’s salary tool pulls together data from jobs on the platform and assesses factors that affect pay, including location, industry and companies, making you better equipped to start the negotiations from a strong point of reference. Darain Faraz, Careers Expert, LinkedIn. Allan Leung Focus on the value you will bring with the higher salary ask. Also take into account that other parts of the total compensation package  (PTO, title, flexibility, etc) can be negotiated. Allan Leung, Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor, HCSS Chris Murdock Openly and honestly. Try to justify any counteroffer you make by giving a detailed reason for the negotiation (cost of living in the area, extensive experience, etc) Chris Murdock  is Senior Partner and Co-Founder at IQTalent Partners

15 Jobs That Didnt Exist 30 Years Ago

15 Jobs That Didn’t Exist 30 Years Ago A lot has changed in the last thirty years and perhaps some of the most noticeable changes have occurred with technology. In 1986 the Macintosh computer was in its infancy, Google didn’t exist and DVDs were still a thing of the future. In fact, if you were reading this article thirty years ago, chances are that you would have read it on printed paper, rather than a desktop, iPhone or print out. There have been so many changes and advances in terms of innovation in recent years that it has become hard to imagine what effect they have had on society and business. Enter: internet Technology has had an effect on every aspect of our lives and has transformed the way we communicate with others, how we spend our leisure time and it has also had a huge impact on business and our careers. Possibly the most notable advance in technology was the birth of the internet, an innovation which has created an industry and subsequent new technologies. The internet connects people, regardless of their location, it saves time and it has also created an immediate source of knowledge and information. For businesses big and small, technology and the internet in particular, has become an essential feature â€" it allows them to communicate internally with colleagues, externally with clients and also to track their progress and various trends. Owing to the importance of factors such as social media and online marketing for businesses, a whole host of completely new job roles are constantly being created around these areas, as they become essential for the operations and success of a business. These include several jobs that just a few decades ago people would never have heard or dreamed of; SEO Consultant, Drone Operator, Blogger. Enter: suite of new jobs This infographic from Colonial Life looks at a number of jobs that didn’t exist thirty years ago, from App Developer to Virtual Assistant. As many technological jobs are quite specialised, often requiring a specific skill set and knowledge base, their salaries are often very high. For example, a User Experience Designer can earn up to $92,000 a year! However, these ‘new’ jobs are not just limited to technology, there are also many new roles coming about relating to fitness and nutrition, as a result of changing attitudes and lifestyle. Just a few years ago Zumba became the latest fitness trend, with women (and men!) all over the world taking part in the Latin-inspired dance classes. So to meet this demand, it’s no surprise the number of Zumba Instructor roles at gyms and leisure centres increased and is now a legitimate career. Similarly, the rise of ‘clean eating’ and high profile food bloggers has seen a rise in Nutritionist and Wellbeing Expert roles. Our changing attitudes have also led to the invention of more eco-friendly career paths, such as Offshore Wind Farm Engineer whose role it is to construct wind turbines to provide an alternative energy source. Nowadays, it’s hard to think of a job that doesn’t already exist in one form or another. However, no doubt in another twenty or thirty years’ time we’ll be faced with a whole host of new jobs that we could never have dreamt on, whether owing to further advances in technology and innovation, or perhaps to cater to the ever-changing world we’re living and the demands of the planet itself. Take a look at the infographic below to find out more about these modern jobs and their salaries! Are there any that come as a surprise to you? And, what jobs do you expect to see appearing in the future? About the author:  Jessie Avery is an insurance agent and representative of Colonial Life. They regularly provide advice and opportunities for small business owners.

Writing a Resume For McDonalds As a Teen With No Job Experience

Writing a Resume For McDonald's As a Teen With No Job ExperienceWriting a resume for McDonald's as a teen with no job experience can be a difficult task. After all, you will not be able to have your job application read by anyone who will not understand the language used in the resume.However, if you are a teen with no job experience and do not know how to write a resume, you should consider getting a job writing resumes. The best thing about this job is that you can use it to build up your resume writing skills. You can use the experience you gain to get your resume written in the correct way.Another reason why you should consider using a resume writing service to help you write a resume for McDonald's as a teen with no job experience is that they can offer templates that can be filled in quickly and easily. Many teens who are not aware of the language they need to use when writing a resume end up filling in information incorrectly and wasting their time.By using the right type of t emplate, you can make sure that your resume is written correctly and is written to meet the standards which McDonald's requires when hiring new employees. This will ensure that your resume meets the requirements set by McDonald's.When you know how to write a resume for McDonald's as a teen with no job experience, you will be able to focus on learning the correct type of language to use. You will also be able to know how to complete a proper format to be used on your resume.Once you have completed your resume and submit it to McDonald's, you can rest assured that it will be read correctly and you will receive a call for an interview. If you work with a professional resume writing service, you will be able to make sure that your resume is written correctly and meets the standards which McDonald's sets for their applicants.This means that you will have your application reviewed by someone who will have no doubt about the resume when it is finished. This will ensure that you will not wa ste your time, energy, and even your money, because the resume will meet McDonald's requirements.Whether you are a young person or an adult with no job experience, you should consider using a resume writing service to help you with your job application. The experienced professionals at these services will not only be able to help you with your resume, but they will also offer advice to help you in finding employment when you are finished with your job search.

Prepare for a Successful First Day and a Successful Career - CareerAlley

Prepare for a Successful First Day and a Successful Career - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Youre getting ready for your first day at work. You want to make a great first impression and hopefully kick off a long, prosperous career. Heres a rundown of what you need to do to prepare: Dress for the Part Do your best to fit into the office with how you dress. This is not a time to impress people with your wardrobe. People will have very little on which to base their impression of you that first day. How you dress is the first thing they see. The more your attire fits into the rest of the office, the more at ease the people around you will be. New Job, New Shoes No matter what position you accepted, on your first day, you are the new person. Depending on your field, you may be the one asked to run out and get coffee, run the report over to building number 12 or get the overnight package to the post office before it closes. By the end of the day, you will either appreciate or curse the shoes you wore. On your first day, week or month, choose comfort over style. Backpack or Briefcase? Real Men Real Style lists their number 15 style sin as wearing a backpack over a suit. This applies to women, too, who wear a suit or dress. Its time to leave your heavy metal- or anime-emblazoned backpack at home, and upgrade your bag. A nice briefcase is a good start. Even a messenger-style bag will give you that professional look, if its the right design. Just make sure the bag fits your personality. If the all-leather attache looks too stuffy, try out something in nylon with plastic clip closures. Laptop or Tablet More companies are supporting the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) concept. They allow you to use your personal smartphone, laptop or tablet in your job. Before you run out and buy something new, find out what devices are supported. This is going to be a tool you will use for a long time in your job. A cool tablet that streams funny cat videos quickly may not serve you well at work. Get the Right Software While youre shopping for your laptop or tablet, make sure you have access to software like newer tablets have and can run. This will get you up to speed on the latest office automation, task management, time management and other productivity tools. Your company will have other products you may use. But if you are prepared with the latest generation of software tools, you be ready to cover any gaps the company has in its software. Low-Tech Tools for the First Day Paper and pencil still have a place in an office full of computers. Make sure to take a couple of pens, pencils and a notepad with you on your first day. People will fire off instructions, company policies, names and phone numbers and coffee orders to you. They dont want to wait for you to pull out your tablet or smartphone and bring up some kind of note-taking app. You will want to scribble notes down quickly throughout your day. At the end of the day, you may want to transcribe your notes into digital form. Create a Long Career Start out your first day right, and the days after that will become easier. Be over-prepared, and youll soon discover your niche. Remember you wont be a newbie forever. Soon, more new people will start, and youll be making your own judgments by the clothes they wore on their first day. Byline: Albert Lester Al teaches economics and business at his local high school. He blogs about business, finance, teaching and the economy in his spare time. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif

176 How to Build Your Personal Brand - Jane Jackson Career

176 How to Build Your Personal Brand - Jane Jackson Career In this episode of YOUR CAREER Podcast, I share my interview on the Career Calling Summit with Summit Host, Jess Smith. It was an honour to be on the panel for this Summit with 20 other panelists focusing on career advice. In this interview I share my top tips for your Personal Brand for career success.We had an in-depth discussion on how to leverage your Personal Brand to attract career opportunities and job promotions and everything in-between to help you get ahead in your career and ace your job interviews.Below is the video of our discussion:A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU: My 3 Secrets to Personal Branding for Career Success FREE MASTERCLASS. Register and start today its free for you! www.janejacksoncoach.com/3secretsREGISTER FOR THIS FREE MASTERCLASS TODAY!Heres an excerpt from our in-depth interview on career management, personal branding and how to really leverage LinkedIn so it works for you.Jess:Jane, to start us off, can you tell us what personal branding means to you?Jane:Its how you show up in the world and what people know about you. The important thing about personal branding is it needs to be authentic. What people see, your reputation, it needs to come from within.Your personal brand includes your hopes, your dreams, the way youve been brought up, your culture, whats important to you and your future goals. Your personal brand encompasses many aspects, more than just your online profile.Jess:Are there any common misunderstandings or misconceptions about personal branding?Jane:Too often people think branding is just social media. They dont realize their job title is not what defines them. It’s important to let more of you as an individual come through. When people get to know someone, they want to know the authentic person to develop trust. If they feel that they already know, like and trust you, that means your brand, your reputation, has made a positive impact even before you meet!Jess:So how can your personal brand actually attract opportunities?Jane:In order to be able to attract job opportunities, those you wish to attract need to know who you are and what you can do plus the value that you will bring to their organization. How are they going to find out about you? First and foremost it will be through your network. What people say about you. How highly you are regarded in your field. And also what they may find about you on LinkedIn and other platforms. The way you create your brand in order to project you into your desired direction… To listen to our full discussion, click one of the links above to listen to our entire interview on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher, or directly from this page. Jess and I discuss LinkedIn and how to leverage it as a marketing and branding tool effectively, how to make personalised requests to connect, how to craft a powerful summary, which sections you must include in your profile, your cover image and cover photo, how to attract recruiters and hiring managers to get a job throu gh videos on LinkedIn and effective storytelling.We also talk about job security, how to create your own security, and how to handle organisational change so you can still build your career despite the challenges.