Your Map with Their Pictures!!!

Your Map with Their Pictures!!! This last week when we allowed you to add an image to your contacts profile was well recieved. But check this out now that profile image can be on the maps (it is up to you, as a user preference)! See this image on the right? It is a shot of my map (ok, the demo accounts map) with two network contacts (see their images? Its Garth Brooks and Miss Piggy!) and the red marker on Mr. Demos house. This is in the free version! I wonder what Mike Pegg, the worlds expert on GoogleMaps, would think about this feature? Ive been on his site poking around and saw customized graphics for these markers, but didnt see anyone that allows YOU, the user, to have your own meaningful graphics! This became available just a few hours ago and Ill all giddy about it it is too cool! Job seekers and professionals have the opportunity to be empowered like never before! But thats enough writing for a Saturday enjoy your weekend! Your Map with Their Pictures!!! This last week when we allowed you to add an image to your contacts profile was well recieved. But check this out now that profile image can be on the maps (it is up to you, as a user preference)! See this image on the right? It is a shot of my map (ok, the demo accounts map) with two network contacts (see their images? Its Garth Brooks and Miss Piggy!) and the red marker on Mr. Demos house. This is in the free version! I wonder what Mike Pegg, the worlds expert on GoogleMaps, would think about this feature? Ive been on his site poking around and saw customized graphics for these markers, but didnt see anyone that allows YOU, the user, to have your own meaningful graphics! This became available just a few hours ago and Ill all giddy about it it is too cool! Job seekers and professionals have the opportunity to be empowered like never before! But thats enough writing for a Saturday enjoy your weekend! Your Map with Their Pictures!!! This last week when we allowed you to add an image to your contacts profile was well recieved. But check this out now that profile image can be on the maps (it is up to you, as a user preference)! See this image on the right? It is a shot of my map (ok, the demo accounts map) with two network contacts (see their images? Its Garth Brooks and Miss Piggy!) and the red marker on Mr. Demos house. This is in the free version! I wonder what Mike Pegg, the worlds expert on GoogleMaps, would think about this feature? Ive been on his site poking around and saw customized graphics for these markers, but didnt see anyone that allows YOU, the user, to have your own meaningful graphics! This became available just a few hours ago and Ill all giddy about it it is too cool! Job seekers and professionals have the opportunity to be empowered like never before! But thats enough writing for a Saturday enjoy your weekend!

Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths Part 1 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths Part 1 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Personal branding is relatively a new concept in many parts of the world. Many cultures feel it smacks of western egoism. As such, a big part of my job in Japan is to educate others about personal branding and the value it has for Japanese culture. If you ask Japanese if they have heard of personal branding, 99% of the time they will not know. Personal branding is simply not part of the culture and so naturally people are not aware of it. When I explain what it is, I inevitably get a 2-part reaction. Part 1: That sounds really interesting and Japanese people need to do this. Part 2: But, I am Japanese and I cannot brand myself because. What usually follows the because is one of a handful of misconceptions, misunderstandings or myths about personal branding. For the next month each week I am going to share one of these myths of personal branding. While these are myths I am debunking within Japanese culture, they can easily be debunked in other cultures around the world as well. Personal Branding Cultural Myth #1: I have to give up my group identity The foundation of this myth comes from Japanese being educated from childhood to be self-effacing and to put the group ahead of ones own interest. The idea of understanding your unique attributes and using them to stand out to differentiate yourself from others is a challenging concept. People’s main concern is their in-group identity rather than their individuality. How to Debunk This Myth Personal branding does not mean isolating yourself from others. Rather, it is understanding yourself better so that you can add more value to your business, company, or career.  Especially in we cultures like Japan, you need to stay focused on how your brand creates value for the group. One way of doing this articulating how your personal brand provides SMART (specific, measurable, achieveable, realistic, and timely) benefits to the team or organization.  For example, By using my passionate drive for success, our team is empowered to reach our quarterly department goals 1 month ahead of schedule. Remember, the diversity that the individual brings to the group does not come at the expense of others but rather empowers the group to reach a common goal. When the group understands how your unique value supports a larger group goal that they are also committed to, you become more memorable and your in-group identity is maintained. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Author: Peter  Sterlacci  is known as “Japan’s personal branding pioneer” and is one of only 15 Master level Certified Personal Branding Strategists in the world. He is introducing a leading global personal branding methodology to companies and careerists in Japan and adapting it for the Japanese culture. In a culture where fitting-in is the norm, his mission is to pioneer a ‘cultural shift’ by helping Japanese to stand out in a global environment. His background spans over 21 years in intercultural consulting, international outreach, and global communication coaching.

Current job opportunities for masters and PhD students University of Manchester Careers Blog

Current job opportunities for masters and PhD students University of Manchester Careers Blog Having a few minutes of spare time today and not wanting to sit around twiddling my thumbs, I thought Id have a nosy on CareersLink and see what might be on offer for our postgrads. Heres a couple of vacancies to pique your interest and encourage you to go exploring further. Keep an open mind in your explorations you might find suitable opportunities even if they arent specifically targeted at masters or PhD students. Also, dont worry too much if you think you might not have enough experience.   Remember, theres always someone at the Careers Service who can give you advice. Experienced social science researchers, masters or PhD Experienced Research â€" ThinkYoung Currently accepting research proposals from experienced researchers on issues affecting young people. The successful candidate will be offered a paid position at ThinkYoung in order to carry out their proposal. PhD or more than four years research experience in field of social sciences and track record of publication. Candidates must currently be based abroad and willing to relocate to Brussels. Position depends on successful joint submission of proposal for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship. More details on Careers Link search for vacancy no. 44604 and another for maybe the less experienced Research Assistant-Education and Employers (a charity) The position available is a key one in a small, busy team with the Director of Policy and Research and a Quantitative Research Analyst. The position provides exceptional opportunity for engagement in high level research projects, including publication, engaging key audiences, including thousands of schools, in a rapidly developing research field. Suitable for masters or PhD. More details on Careers Link search for vacancy no. 44550 PhDs Want to get teaching experience? Applications for part-time Widening Participation Fellows are being accepted until August 28th. The Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Team are currently recruiting non-final year PhD students for the positions of Widening Participation Fellows. These positions support the University’s widening participation activities with a range of learners from primary pupils through to sixth formers. There are up to 25 positions available, representing all four faculties of the University. More details on Careers Link search for vacancy no. 44305 Masters and PhDs interested in Science Publishing? Get experience with this internship Editorial Intern-Frontiers We are seeking enthusiastic recent graduates for our Editorial Internship program. This paid, full-time internship position in our Lausanne office will last for six months, and will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to learn about the rapidly changing environment in scientific publishing from an insider’s perspective, to see all aspects of the peer-review and publishing process, and to be initiated to the operations of academic journals. Apply by the 8th of August. More details on Careers Link search for vacancy no. 43987 MHS PhDS with expertise in Oncology Medical Science Liaison â€" Oncology This company has an excellent pipeline and very successful marketed products and are widely regarded as a leading Oncology business. MSLs within this company are field based scientific experts responsible for establishing and developing relationships with key opinion leaders. They are also responsible for identifying opportunities for the company to work with investigators, offering a unique take on the MSL role. This role is highly suited to a post-doctoral researcher currently working within Oncology who is looking for their first Medical Affairs role within the Pharmaceutical industry. Closing date August 15th. More details on Careers Link search for vacancy no. 43995 All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate job hunting jobs

Inspirational Multitasking Female Celebrities - Classy Career Girl

Inspirational Multitasking Female Celebrities It usually helps to look around us to find the inspiration we need to pursue our goals, however unattainable they may seem to be at times. And perhaps the first examples we will look to are celebrities. Women have a proven  ability to multitask  and, as a matter of fact, we have been doing it for centuries. This has translated into our capacity to take on different jobs and projects without neglecting any of them, despite the pressure we may find ourselves under. So, along these lines, why don’t we take a look at some inspirational celebs that have succeeded in doing more than one job, and have had no fear of committing to new adventures? Here are just a few of them. Inspirational Multitasking Female Celebrities Not one, not two, but three jobs: Gwyneth Paltrow is a great first example. This 44-year-old American actress, known worldwide for her acting career, is also a best-selling author. In addition to recently launching her perfume line, Paltrow was #1 in the New York times bestselling book list, with her work  â€œIt’s All Easy,”  which includes weekday recipes for “the super-busy home cook” (just like her, actually). But that’s not all; Gwyneth also has a traveling app called “G. Spotting” and in 2008 she set the weekly lifestyle online publication  Goop  in motion. So these are just a few reasons why she’s at the top of our list when we talk about multitasking and pursuing the things you like to do. Academy  Award nominee Jennifer Tilly (Bullets over Broadway) is yet another inspiring example of someone that has more than one job and really puts her heart in it, succeeding at whatever she does. In addition to starring in many blockbuster movies, Tilly is an  acclaimed card player, as well as a very talented voice-over performer, as she showed us in the (vocal) role of Celia in Pixar’s  Monsters, Inc. Adorable southern girl Reese Witherspoon is another adventurous entrepreneur. The super famous actress is behind the retail brand  Draper James, which specializes in clothing and accessories, as well as home decor and fashion trends in general.  Draper James  actually sold out many of its products after a few hours of its launch in 2015. But Witherspoon doesn’t stop there: she also used to own a production company called  Type A Films. [RELATED: 7 Habits of Highly Productive Women] And the list goes on: Queen B, as it couldnt be otherwise, also has a side job â€" in addition to singing and acting this being the  22 Days Nutrition  project. Following the successful nutritional program (in which  she and Jay-Z tried a vegan  diet for 22 days) that had worked for her, Beyoncé partnered with her trainer Marco Borges and launched this business, which delivers healthy meals to your doorstep. And last, but not least, we cannot forget about Angelina Jolie. As we all know, unless you’ve been living in an alternative universe, she is a special envoy for the UNHCR and in 2003 she received the United Nations first-ever Citizen of the World Award for her work in helping refugees. But what you might not know is that Jolie also has a winery that produces  the brand Miraval Rosé, which she shares with her ex-husband. So while she’s not busy acting, or traveling around the world, she’s visiting her vineyards in the French commune of Correns. I’m not saying that we can handle these many jobs, it’s true that in a more “down-to-earth” life, in which economic barriers usually also set the limit of our dreams, handling many projects at the same time is complicated. But the truth is that it all starts with believing in ourselves. No matter how hard it may seem at the beginning, we have the ability to drive our lives â€" and projects â€" towards the places we want and the first step is to understand what we actually like and are good at. So go for it! Make it your New Year resolution, and dare to  pursue what you really want.  

Should I Choose the Dream Job or the Better-Paying Job - CareerMetis.com

Should I Choose the Dream Job or the Better-Paying Job Source â€" Pexels.comWhether you’re a recent college graduate or a professional with years of experience on your back, at some point you will probably ask yourself this question:Is my job fulfilling my purpose or dreams?It’s hard to follow your dreams as a professional. Most of the time, we are drawn to careers that are linked to things we care about most, but then we act reasonably and choose professions that are a safe bet on the overcrowded job market.evalIf you’re at the crossroads because you’re dissatisfied with your current job or have the opportunity to pursue what you’ve always wanted to do, this article is for you.A better-paying job might be the answer for some, but there are plenty of other things you should take into account when choosing between a dream job and a sensible job.Here are 6 tips to help you decide what type of job to pursue right now.1. Get a new perspective on high-paying jobsEven if it seems that money is the easiest path to satisfaction, here†™s what the reality looks like if you’re a high earner.The thing is that we tend always to compare ourselves to others. So if you get a smashing bonus, you might not be that pleased with it when you find out that your colleague got an even higher bonus. To anyone on a regular salary that type of reaction looks ridiculous.But you see that in this case it’s not really about the money, but about the recognition.That extra bonus of your colleague means that they performed better than you â€" and that might make you unhappy. Moreover, it’s very easy to get trapped in high earning jobs.evalYou might get stuck in a job that you hate simply because it gives you the salary you need to support the lifestyle you are used to. You can’t just tell your partner that you’re moving to a smaller house and taking the kids out of private school just because you hate your career.2. Consider the price of happinessWe tend to associate happiness and the money with money, but that that only holds true to a certain extent. Recent research from pointed to where the connection between income and life satisfaction actually lies.According to the study, the emotional well-being of people tends to rise with income, but beyond an annual salary of around $75,000, there is no further progress.What it means is that earning an average middle-class income is more than enough to make you happy. However, the same research found out that having no money or a meager income causes real emotional pain.evalHigh income will buy you life satisfaction to a degree, but not happiness. Keep that in mind when choosing your job.3. Consider your optionsThere are many factors you should consider when presented with a high-paying job. For example, one of the most important considerations is your partner and family. Naturally, if you choose a higher paying job, it might mean that you will be spending less time with your kids â€" but also have more money to save up for their future.On the other hand, if you ’re a recent graduate with no such responsibilities, you may choose a high-paying job because it will help you pay off your college debts faster.But it’s not only your situation that is of importance here. Your dreams and desires are just as crucial. The thing about following one’s dream is that it may carry more or less risk â€" that’s why it’s always a good idea to revise your goals and adjust them to the reality in which you find yourself.For example, if you’d like to become a successful rockstar, you’re likely to become unhappy because most of the people who try that will fail and only few will get where they want.On the other hand, be aware that doing what you enjoy may set you up for a slow start. For instance, college students who get a degree in humanities may take a longer time to find themselves in the job market.But once they do find their footing and embrace their talents, many of them can become successful. Doing what you love often means that you will be good at it and more successful down the road.4. Define your needsBefore taking on a high-paying job or an opportunity for following your dreams, you need to have a clear picture of your needs and what they entail for your professional life.For example, what kind of income so you need to have to follow the lifestyle you want? What kind of work schedule do you prefer? Do you need benefits like health insurance? What kind of impact will your new job have on the quality of time you spend with friends and family?evalIf a job fails to address your basic needs, you will struggle and be unhappy â€" even if you get the highest paying job.5. Find a strategy for getting a passive incomeA smart way to pursue one’s dream is simply coming up with another source of income. A passive source of income will allow you to spend more time focusing on the things you love and making a career out of them. If it means being stuck at your high-paying job for several years, it might be worth the trouble.Cal culate the risk to find out whether staying at your current job will make sense in a long-term perspective. If that’s not an option for you, you can also find other sources of income through investment or trading.Allocating your resources well is the best strategy for making the most of your life because you will be supported by passive income all the while you pursue your dreams.6. Look for jobs with specific perksOnce you evaluate your needs, you will know what’s important to you when it comes to the job market. Sometimes it’s a good idea to choose a job that pays less but offers you benefits that have a significant impact on the quality of your life and take you closer to realizing your dreams.evalEven if you’re being paid less, the employee perks and benefits might be making up for the lost income. That type of compromise is another excellent strategy to getting where you want in life without having to sacrifice your career.Choosing a career based only on your interests is a mistake because there are so many other factors you should take into account. Sometimes, it might take a while for you to convert your passion into a profession, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t add any meaning to your professional life right now.Use these 6 strategies when considering your next step and you will be on your way to making sure that you don’t sacrifice your passion for money, that your passion doesn’t become a source of financial suffering.

A question for the Americans out there - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

A question for the Americans out there - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Im spending this week in Atlanta and Orlando studying how some major American Corporations do business especially in regards to customer service. Ive already talked to employees and managers at Coca-Cola, CNN and Hooters :o) You can see pictures from my trip here. And heres something Ive noticed: Everywhere I go, I ask the same question, namely what makes people happy at work here. And Ive noticed that the answers are never about work itself. People talk about career opportunities, they talk about salary and benefits, they talk about getting free concert tickets. No one (so far) has said Well, I really like my job because what I do is fun, and I get to work with some really nice people. The closest was Dimitri Shreckengost of Coca-Cola who said that he has many friends at work, and indeed, Coca-Cola looked like a fairly happy workplace. So heres the question: Is that typical? Is that really how most Americans view work as a means to an end rather than something that could (and should!) be pleasant in itself? What do you think? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

What is the Best Attribute I Can Have on My Resume?

What is the Best Attribute I Can Have on My Resume?A couple of years ago I was teaching at a Business School and one of my students told me about a question that was asked by one of her interviewer's when she was applying for a job. The question is 'What is the best attribute I can have on my resume if I want to get the job?' I don't know about you, but that really sucked! And when I said it sucked, it really does suck!I think it's important to have a detailed description of your skills on the employee's resume; but it's more important to explain why these particular skills are what's required for the job. You need to clearly define what you're good at and why you should be hired for this position.So how do you do this without sounding like you're saying something is best for another? Well, you might take this example: 'I'm really good at data entry.' Maybe this is a job that requires you to look at spreadsheets for hours on end, so the best skill you can come up with here is 'I like to read spreadsheets all day long' sounds pretty good doesn't it?There are several questions that are used in the interview to determine what type of job's description and requirements are required for the job. These questions can be a little challenging to answer as the hiring manager is going to use these questions to narrow down the field of candidates. Here are some examples:Do you have experience with these skills? How did you do? Are you familiar with any of these things and how would you describe your experience?If you have excellent written communication skills how have you developed those skills? Could these skills be translated into different formats (like spreadsheets) and why not?How would you demonstrate that these things really are the right skills for the job? What sort of writing projects have you done in the past?Having a strong 'why' question will really show the hiring manager that you really care about answering this question because you're looking for the right job. The goal is to stand out from all the other applicants for this specific job and you need to take control of the conversation.