Utilizing Library Resources in Your Job Search (Pt. 2) Building Your Future Now

Utilizing Library Resources in Your Job Search (Pt. 2) Building Your Future Now Libraries are chock full of great resources that you can access with your library card. If you are a job seeker the library is one of the most important places to go to when trying to find a job. Here are a few more ways that you can utilize your library in your job search: Book time with a Librarian It a little known fact about libraries: you have the ability to book time with a librarian! This is a major boost for your job search because the librarian in a way is a very good finder of knowledge and resources. Be sure to bring a list of items you want help with and they can not only assist you in finding the information you need but provide some great tips. Library Computers Laptops If you dont have access to a really good computer as well as high speed internet, libraries have them in spades. Utilize these computers by booking timeyou can print, do online job searches and do multiple projects. Ask your librarian about some of the capabilities of the computers they have available. Scotts Business Directory You can access this directory with your library card online even when at home. This directory has 10s of thousands of businesses listed and information on each od them. This is a great tool if you are researching companies in a specific region or industry. The listing details key personal, contact information, and much more. The possibilities are endless in the uses for this kind of information especially when it comes to finding a job. Image: Jar Moluk

Negative brand messages + Bonus Design Tip

Search Twitter for Positive / Negative brand messages + Bonus Design Tip You have a brand, and like many other brands you are on Twitter. You may be using and reporting on some sort of Twitter analytics for a few $s a month? But do you  look at your Twitter for positive / negative brand messages? Your clients or customers can either tweet positively, negatively or some tweets that are statements with no intent but sharing. And you can find (for FREE) positive and negative emotions users have share about your brand on Twitter. Twitter Advanced Search This is a powerful, but a little bit time consuming tool to use. It is in-built in Twitter and available for FREE. You can use Twitter Advanced Search to find the exact words / phrases used or even hashtags and chose the language as well, if you are a multilingual / multinational brand. You can use Twitter advanced search to find positive and negative messages shared by users on Twitter.  Tweet This.  It is basic, yes, but by simply making use of the icon ?? and analysing the language it can show up the tweets you need to look at right away because negativity spreads! Get playing with this tool. p.s. Not to mention you can use the same tool to analyse your competitors and use it to capture a few leads and new customers. BONUS TIP Heres a small bonus tip for you. When you reply to a user , if you begin by using the twitter handle then only that person sees the tweet, your users wont see it in their timeline. For e.g. when I reply to the below  tweet by Career Geek What is BYOD and its growing influence on businesses http://t.co/OBWioPAmqM via @freeman_faiz #BYOD â€" Career Geek (@Career_Geek) September 19, 2014 I can reply by clicking on the reply button and it shows up the twitter handle by default at the start. This will only show up in Career_Geek timeline and my followers wont see this appear in their timeline. In some cases you want this. And twitter argues that a conversation between people doesnt necessarily have to be broadcast to every one. However, if you are a brand and want to showcase your conversations then use the reply function carefully. Tweet This. Simply add something before the twitter handle and it will be visible to all. Like this. And thats it for this post. I only recently came to know of these and thought it was worth sharing. If you know of any other tips or tricks do comment below please. 1

Welcome (back) To Manchester! University of Manchester Careers Blog

Welcome (back) To Manchester! University of Manchester Careers Blog Whether you’ve just arrived in Manchester to start your first year, or are returning for your second, third or final year after the summer break, we can help you make the most of your time here and help you land a job for when you leave! So how can we help you? Exploring your options We run a number of events throughout the year which can help you get an insight into a variety of industries and hear from people who do these jobs first hand. Search for events on CareersLink, log in using your university username and password: www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink Work experience Work experience, whether it’s a part-time job, volunteering, an internship, work shadowing or getting involved in student societies, is vital to helping you get a job after you graduate! We offer a range of support and advice about work experience on our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/workexperience and we advertise hundreds of part-time and work experience vacancies on CareersLink: www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink Applications and Interviews We offer advice and guidance on applications and interview whether for full-time graduate jobs, part-time work, work experience or for further study. A good application will get you noticed and get you through to the important interview stage! We offer a range of advice on our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/applications or you can come in for a 15 minute quick query appointment and get your application checked by an expert: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/students/services/quickquery Interviews are usually the final hurdle between you and a job! Don’t let your nerves get the better of you, and make sure you’re prepared. We offer practice interviews and have a range of advice on our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/students/services/practiceinterviews/ Accredited Modules Want to boost your employability and earn credits at the same time? We offer two accredited modules, Career Management Skills which is largely delivered by employers so you can find out first hand the skills they are looking for: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/students/employable/modules/ and the Manchester Leadership Programme, which combines volunteering with academic study around leadership www.manchester.ac.uk/mlp n.b. Im just posting this article.   Many thanks to our colleague Jamie Bytheway for writing this post for us before moving on to pastures new. All Undergraduate

3 Tips to planning the best fishing trip

3 Tips to planning the best fishing trip There is nothing like going on a fishing trip with your buddies. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of work and home life can be a great break from the stress that can occur from daily life. In fact, research shows that those who take time to enjoy themselves in nature are happier and live a healthier life than those who do not. Whether you plan to go fishing with your friend’s from high school, dad, son, or your wife, this article will provide some helpful tips to planning the best fishing trip. Additional helpful tips and information can be found at Corsettis Guide Service. Consider hiring a guide. When you hire a guide, you are guaranteeing that you will be going on an adventure with someone who is an expert of the area and in fishing. They are often so knowledgeable that they know the best places to fish and how the fish will respond at any given time throughout the day or night. When hiring a guide, be sure to look for one that you will be able to keep up with. If you hire an expert guide, they will want to fish out of an inflatable boat. If you are not comfortable in doing so, consider hiring a lifestyle guide who will be able to enjoy fishing with you at whatever skill level you are at. They may even provide you with some helpful tips. Locate a great body of water. If you plan to go out on a fishing trip without hiring a guide, you will need to do some research on the best body of water to fish in. Some bodies of water may not have an abundance of fish making it a challenge to catch anything. This can be disappointing so you will want to make sure that whatever body of water you choose to fish in, is known for having a variety of plentiful fish. The best time of day to catch fish is either early in the morning around 4 or 5am or later in the evening after the sun has gone down. Fishing when everyone else in the world is asleep can be relaxing and a serene experience. Pack the essentials. Before you set out on your trip, you will want to make sure that you pack all of the essentials that you will be needing on your trip. If you plan to camp during your trip instead of staying in a cabin or hotel, you will need to make sure that you have all the supplies needed to have a good night of sleep out in the wilderness. Be sure to pack canned food that you can make over the fire in a pot that you pack. You may want to consider packing some toiletry items as well unless you do not think that you will find a bath house to shower in. Other things that you should remember to pack include but are not limited to sunscreen, water, clothing, blankets, and fishing accessories like sticky baits,  fishing rods and tackle kits.

A Guide to Office Parties for Introverts CareerMetis.com

A Guide to Office Parties for Introverts â€" CareerMetis.com Office parties are an accumulation of a number of things that introverts don’t particularly like.Crowded spaces, small talk with acquaintances and potentially meeting new people is exhausting for anyone with an introverted personality, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time! There are useful introvert’s guides for work gatheringsavailable online which will give you some pointers on how to best go about these tricky events.If you have an office party coming up and the thought of it is making you nervous, firstly remember that there is a good chance that it is not an obligatory event! If you really can’t stand the thought of attending, it is important to put yourself first, even if what is best for you means not attending the gathering.evalHowever, while work parties can be extremely tedious and require a lot of precious energy, they do have their benefits. These social occasions provide a great excuse to get to know your colleagues who you wouldn’t usually get to speak to, which can boost your motivation and productivity in the workplace. This could even make the next office party a little less daunting!Showing your face at the office party will also mean that you are a more prominent name in the company, allowing people to understand your role and turn to you for help if needed. This has an added benefit of meaning that when promotions or other beneficial opportunities arise, your name will already be known to key decision makers.So, if you want to join in the festive fun but feel as though you need a little preparation, there are some tips and tricks that you can employ which might make the event run more smoothly.One of the most useful tips to follow, is to arrive at the party on time with a group of colleagues who you feel comfortable with. While the expression is ‘fashionably late,’ arriving at the event when everyone else is already settled will make it harder to break into groups and conversations â€" which is the last thing you want.Arriving with a group of trusted colleagues will also mean that you already have a select few people to bounce conversation off of, which is helpful if you are dreading any awkward silences. It will also mean that when you want to take a break from speaking, there are people to fill in the gaps!While that is a good start, there are plenty more ways to set yourself up to have a good time. Follow the tips below, and you’ll be partying the night away to your heart’s content.Infographic Credit â€" simplybe.co.uk

A visit with Blogging4Jobs

A visit with Blogging4Jobs 0 Flares 0 Flares A couple weeks ago I was approached by Jessica Miller-Merrell to write up a guest post for her blog, Blogging4Jobs.com.  I urge you to check out all of the great stuff over there, but today I ask you to stop by and check out my featured post.     The post is titled Theyre Just Not That Into You and is inspired by one of, if not the biggest chick flick movie from 2009.  Along with an incredibly  embarrassing  confession, here are some other reasons to read: Again I compare the similarities between dating and interviewing This post features a list of dead-on give-a-ways that will make it clear the company is just not that into you My pep talk for rejected job seekers Did I mention there is an  embarrassing  confession in the post?  I guess by now, you can already guess what it is! Click here to check my featured post on Blogging4Jobs.com Have you ever missed the signs?  Interested in your thoughts so please do leave a comment!

Resume Writing Courses - Make Sure That You Have the Right Way to Format Your Resume

Resume Writing Courses - Make Sure That You Have the Right Way to Format Your ResumeResume writing is a part of job searching. It helps you create a professional image that is essential in the job market. These skills are not learned overnight and you need to be patient in learning how to write a resume.The more people you hire, the more resumes you'll receive and it's a fact that a large number of job seekers are not contented with the number of resumes they are receiving. It is true that some of them just pick up a form letter that is self-written or even somebody else's, but other job seekers do realize the importance of a proper resume that meets the company's needs. However, it takes time to write one and it doesn't mean that it can't be done in a short period of time.When it comes to writing resumes, the trick lies in the ability to organize your thoughts and summarize them correctly. People will read your resume only if they find that it is well written and that is why it is v ery important to summarize your thoughts properly. The more thought you put into your resume, the more attention that it gets and that is why it is important to make sure that the details are carefully taken care of.There are various ways to format your resume. Some people opt for bullet points, others use bulleted lists and there are others who prefer that they have block letters and paragraphs. Since there are several ways to format resumes, this should not be a problem.However, the main parts of a resume must still be properly organized in order to help you make the most out of your time. If you can catch an organization bug, then you could actually learn some new techniques that will give you more information. Remember that you are required to use the best method available in order to convince the reader of your capabilities.You cannot be a master at any job search without experience. It is important that you know how to utilize the techniques that will help you get the job you want. Resume writing in itself is not the only way to boost your chances in getting a job, it's just one of the best tools that you can use.Don't make the mistake of thinking that you have to devote a lot of time and effort to your resume. You can work on it as much as you can and see what happens in the end. Just take note that your resume writing task should not be rushing to do, because you could end up wasting a lot of time and you'll end up getting nothing in return.Many companies today use resume writing courses in order to attract new employees. This is a simple process that can be completed even by an average person. Just make sure that you don't rush things and that you keep it organized.