22 Jan 10 Looking for a non-profit job?
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Could a job with a non-profit be in your future? I’ve interviewed a few people who landed jobs at non-profits. They’ve shared that the biggest difference between working at a non-profit versus a for-profit is that at a non-profit you don’t work to make money; you work to make a difference.
Here’s a comprehensive list of job boards for non-profit job seekers:
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/tips-and-tools/nonprofit-jobs
I wish you the best in your search. Let me know when you’ve landed so that we can share your story with others.
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18 Aug 09 7 Must Read SlideShare Presentations For Job Seekers | Applicant – Job Tips And Advice
I saw that Jennifer McClure had shared this link on the Job Search Focus Group of Hyde Park (Cincinnati) LinkedIn group. Great stuff you need to see:
7 Must Read SlideShare Presentations For Job Seekers | Applicant – Job Tips And Advice.
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05 Feb 09 Using social media for a job search | Rachel Levy – Boston marketing pro (social networking, Twitter)
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I initially started this blog as a resource for myself. As I read and consume content that I think would be worthwhile sharing, I often consider it in that frame of reference.
Such is the case with this jewle jewel from Rachel Levy:
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30 Jan 09 I have a document like this and so should you
A coworker just commended me on something through an instant message (IM):
“Thanks, you saved me today with your help.”
It reminded me that I have a document for comments like this, so I added it to the “Quotes about my Performance” document I have. You should have one, too.
Why you should have this
A document like this is important for several reasons. I’ll include some ones I have, and I encourage you to add to the list in the comments:
- Credibility of your accomplishments. It serves as a record of your accomplishments in someone else’s words.
- Recommendations. Comments like these can be used in promotional material for yourself.
- Cover letters. Specifically, reinforce a point made in a cover letter with a quote from a coworker or client about what you’ve done.
- Encouragement. When you feel down or discouraged, you can refer to this list and remember that you have done something others have found valuable
- References. Chances are if people have praised your work before, they might serve as references. Feel free to remind them what they’ve said if they have forgotten.
Where to find them
I’ve identified some places where you find quotes from others about you. Feel free to add to the list in the comments:
- E-mail. If you have worked where you send and receive e-mail, you probably have some messages with morsels of praise within. Find those messages. I have often forwarded work messages with content like this to my personal account for this very purpose.
- Performance Reviews. Chances are, if your company does performance reviews, your boss or manager has said something nice about what you’ve done, and you have a copy of it somewhere.
- LinkedIn Recommendations. If you’re on LinkedIn (and you should be if you’re reading this blog- we should even be connected!), you can ask your connections for recommendations. Not only are they useful on your profile over there, but you can include them in this list.
- Blog/Twitter trackbacks. If someone whose opinion you value highly has commended you in a blog post, on Twitter, or through some other form of “new media,” you can use Google Alerts and Twitter Search to find those comments.
- Audio. I may be reaching a bit, but, let’s say you listen to a podcast or interview, or have been interviewed by someone else. Chances are you’re being interviewed because someone finds what you have to say important.
Start creating one
There are a few ways you can start creating a list like this:
- Handwritten. Get yourself a notebook and start recording these comments in it. I used to have a page in a Franklin Planner many years ago for this. This might get time consuming, though, and you’ll have to be careful not to misplace your notebook.
- Word. Create a document in Microsoft Word or other word-processing software and start adding to the list. But you’ll need to save this document somewhere and hope you’re able to keep track of it.
- Online. I use Google Docs for this purpose, since I’m able to carry my Google account with me wherever I go, even if I leave an employer and have to give the computer back.
- UPDATE: Jason mentions that the JibberJobber Job Journal is a great way to do this, and it’s now available in the free level.
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17 Dec 08 Places to Find Jobs
Saw this post via Twitter on Mashable and think you’ll be interested in checking it out:
CAREER TOOLBOX: 100+ Places to Find Jobs
Which sites on this list have you found especially helpful?
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08 Aug 08 JobVent – Read Job Reviews and Rate Your Job
Have you ever wanted to tell folks how you really feel about your job?
Have you ever wondered what people working for a company you’re looking to join feel about it?
JobVent shares anonymous stories from people who love their jobs and from people who hate their jobs.
There are rules for posting experiences, as indicated in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page: individuals must enter enough comments to justify the ratings, and they must indicate the real city and state where they work.
If you’re thinking of applying to a particular company, it might be worthwhile to see if it is on this list and read what other employees have had to say.
Hat-tip to Kevin Dugan and Jennifer McClure for pointing this out on Twitter!
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21 Jul 08 On LinkedIn? Do this Right NOW (before it’s too late)
Jason recently mentioned a case of someone having her ENTIRE LinkedIn profile DELETED.
STOP what you’re doing, read his post, and follow the instructions. Then come back and chat if you want.
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21 May 08 JibberJobber Premium Special – Ends Tonight!
If you, like me, have been using JibberJobber to help manage your job search and networking, then you’ll be glad to know that Jason and the crew have extended their premium special for one more day. $99 for the premium features is well worth the price you pay.
I’ve been using this tool since 2006, and I really love the way it helps me track the minutiae tasks that I really have had trouble with. I especially love the email alerts feature. In addition, Jason Alba has done a really great job supporting the tool with the blog, webinars, and videos on how to use it.
Check out JibberJobber, and let me know what you think. When you sign up, be sure to connect with me over there, too.
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21 May 08 Two podcasts you should be listening to
– specifically, the JobCast episodes
and
JobDig – Jobseeker and Career Advice Podcast
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10 Mar 08 Using Top Business Lists for market research and lead generation?
When I was looking for my first job out of college, and in many of my subsequent job searches, I’ve often looked at the top business lists for the area where I was looking.
The print editions of the Cincinnati Business Courier and Dayton Business Journal, for example, contain top 25 lists of various companies and individuals in various categories. It looks like these lists can be ordered online, too: here’s the link for Cincinnati Business Lists. From this link you can search other markets and categories, too.
As a job seeker, I’ve personally preferred to spend some time at my public library, searching their archived lists, instead of spending money on these lists.
Have you found these lists to be helpful?
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