Two Great Career Sites for Foodies

Two Great Career Sites for Foodies I sometimes joke that in my next life Id love to come back as a chocolate shop owner. The pragmatic side of me knows the realities of making chocolates day-in and day-out would likely wear thin quickly (while I pack on the pounds equally quickly), but the dreamer part of me thinks it would be great fun to spend my days around homemade toffees, almond bark and chocolate dipped sea salt caramels at least for a week or two. If like me, you find yourself fantasizing about a second-act career in the food world, be sure to check out GoodFoodJobs.com.a self-described, gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm, and intellect. They post opportunities with farmers and food artisans, policy makers and purveyors, retailers and restaurateurs, economists, ecologists, and more. One of my favorite pages on the site is their GastroGnomes Blog which features profiles of people working in a myriad of innovative ways within the food world. Another cant miss site for food lovers is the home of The National Association for the Specialty Foods Trade  (warning: dont visit this site hungry). There is an abundance of resources, information and inspiration for people wanting to learn more about the growing world of speciality and artisanal foods. Related articles that you might also enjoy: Want a Second-Act as a Food Tour Pro? How Not to Be a Starving Artist: 6 Great Resources for Creative Types 100 Great Second-Act Career Resources 6 Great Sites if You Want to Volunteer in Retirement 10 Best Career Sites for Boomers (From the Forbes Top 100 List)

Tips For Online Writing Jobs

Tips For Online Writing JobsWriting online can be a great source of income and work. One way to get started in this is to register with a company called Resume Monsters. They have an extensive job posting system that enables you to post your resume online and have it picked up by hundreds of companies.For those who have been online for any length of time, they are familiar with the basic process of submitting resumes. When you register with Resume Monsters, they will ask you for certain information and then make a list of companies to contact. When you contact those companies, you will have to upload your resume so that they can review it. The first time you upload your resume, it will only be picked up by a few of the top sites on the internet, but after enough time passes, you will gain access to all of the companies that participate in the program.There are many advantages to being an online writer. First of all, you can earn a great deal of money. You can make as much as thirty d ollars per hour. This amount is subject to change, but is very good. Second, the job posting system means that there are very few restrictions.There are many companies that want a large number of resumes in order to evaluate them. In some cases, the companies will take on entire teams to do the reviewing. That's not usually the case though.There are sites like Resume Monsters that will do the complete process for you. They will just ask you to make one simple request when you register with them. They will give you the addresses of all of the major companies that you need to contact in order to fill your job positions.You will need to know a lot of information when you register with Resume Monsters. You will need to provide them with certain information such as your age, your location, the job that you are seeking, and your education. The information that you provide will help them place you with a company based on how well you fill out the application.To access all of the companies that are part of the program, you will need to fill out the special form that is found on the Resume Monsters website. That form will tell you what specific jobs you need to fill. Once you complete that form, you will be connected to the companies you need to contact.One of the most basic question to ask yourself is 'Is this something that I would want to do?' If you do not feel that you can handle the pressure of being placed in front of potential clients, do not try to use this form. If, however, you have the talent and the ability to write a persuasive resume, this is the method to use.

Make Likes Matter to Your Word of Mouth - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Make Likes Matter to Your Word of Mouth - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Research has shown that close to 70 percent of adults with access to the Internet log in to Facebook daily. Such numbers present a good opportunity for personal brands to reach to their target audiences faster. Consider who you want to reach who would be a great referral source, connection, provider of up-to-date information in your industry or a great mentor? Smart marketers post their products on Facebook. Currently, the site has recorded more than 15 million brand advertising pages, many of which have been successful in their endeavors. The main goal behind such a strategy is to reach as many of your Facebook connections as possible to like the product. If a friend likes it, chances are most of his/her friends will follow suit, thus you have reached out to many other potential customers. The same works for your personal brand. According to Jim Rohn, motivational thought leader, you are the average of the five people you hang out with the most. Online through the multitude of social networks you can zero in on who those top five are regardless of geographic location. With rule of six degrees of separation still in play, friends of friends are still the most effective and powerful way to connect with people. Below are some tips on how to make sure Facebook likes positively influence someone’s decision to connect and invest time in you. Target the right peer group Surveys conducted by Bazaar Voice have shown that a higher ratio of online customers believe their fellow peers more than critics. For example, a study done on various electronics brands with a presence on Facebook show that 77 percent of clients considered the opinions of their peers than other external suggestions. Peers have close relations regardless of the extent to which they know each other. Naturally, you will be inclined to follow the recommendation of your friends and co-workers than you would any other source. Action: What have you done to make your personal brand message portable? By portable, I mean that someone must be able to easily say what make you unique or what you deliver to someone who is in their sphere of influence. Get the likes Secondly, to ensure your Facebook likes turn into good connections, you have to focus and know specifically who you would like to connect with. The more likes you get for your brand within your target on Facebook, the more connection power it gains. It’s not quantity here, it is quality. However, if you can increase the quantity of connectors (people who are at the hub of their industry or who naturally have a large connection of people who know, like and trust them), you increase your reach and visibility. Review! Review! Review! Apart from likes, you need also to urge Facebook users to review your services or products. Ensure that your Facebook page is the platform of choice when it comes to such reviews. Doing this has shown to help increase sales rather than harm your brand’s reputation as many people might think. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology concluded that well composed and insightful remarks and reviews have positive impact on sales. For your personal brand, this is effective too. How many times has someone said something positive about you on your Facebook page? Do you provide them the opportunity to do so or are your updates focused on negatives, memes and off brand updates? I’m not saying to go out and solicit reviews. I am saying to provide a great forum and platform where someone can share a testimonial about you.  [tweet this] For example, if you volunteer for a non-profit, communicate with them that you would like to forgo the plaque, trophy or gift and save that expense for them so it can be put towards their mission and you would rather have a letter of thanks that you can add to your personnel file and a public comment of thanks on your Facebook and LinkedIn page. Too bold for you to ask? Then, try a post with a photo of somewhere you’ve volunteered and say what you enjoy about working with this organization or why you are passionate about their cause. Then publicly thank them for the opportunity. Tag their page so that your contacts can find the organization in case you have inspired them to become volunteers themselves and then let the comments/feedback flow. Last but not least, after earning a substantive amount of likes and reviews, let your Facebook fans do the rest. Thank those who do make comments and provide feedback. Comment back and have a conversation with them on your page to encourage more conversation and to let them know that you do read and pay attention to what is posted. According to Forbes, close to 80 percent of those surveyed agreed that posts made by their friends have a major impact on their decisions. This justifies the fact that by motivating your personal brand advocates to share with their friends your values, you will significantly make a significant and powerful impact on your personal word of mouth. Author: Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of  buzz2bucksâ€"  a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.   Maria Duron is founder  and moderator of  #brandchat   a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of  branding  that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers. Are you busy? Here’s some quick and easy tips on  Social Marketing for busy people.

Most popular posts of 2011

Most popular posts of 2011 I think this year was a year of me looking for stuff. Trying to figure stuff out. Maybe trying to figure out what Im looking for. It was also the year I discovered pictures for my blog, and I even redesigned the whole blog so the photos are more prominent. So it makes sense to me to end with a picture of me looking for something who knows what? when I was a child. Because some things are just part of us. They dont change, even when the year changes. I dont know if these are the best posts of the year. But they are some of the posts that received the most comments. My favorite post of the whole year is the one thats first on this list. Hopefully Ive picked a few of your favorites too, and a few that you missed, so theres a fun one for you to read right now. Happy new year, and thank you for reading my blog and commenting. You make me feel lucky. And heres the list: On Sunday my son sold his pig (271 comments) Voices of the defenders of grad school. And me, crushing them. (249 comments) Blueprint for a womans life (440 comments, 3,000 likes on Facebook) 5 Reasons to stop trying to be happy (146 comments) Salaries top out at age 40 (102 comments, 471 likes on facebook) What gen-yers dont know about themselves (250 comments) Generation Z will revolutionize education (175 comments)

What Not to Do When Writing a Resume and Cover Letter

What Not to Do When Writing a Resume and Cover LetterIn your quest to find the best cover letter and resume writing tips, one of the most vital things that you need to focus on is what not to do when writing them. The standard paper resume includes such header and underlining text as: 'Resume, Teacher (Subject Line)'; 'Educational Background (Subject Line); 'Demonstrate Your Knowledge (Subject Line); 'Teacher Resume (Subject Line); 'A Summary of Education Experience (Subject Line). These words are important because it adds emphasis and focus to the resume and should only be used in exceptional circumstances. Here are a few pointers that will help you avoid creating any errors while writing a resume or cover letter:- When composing an application for a job opening, always keep in mind that there is no such thing as too much information - so, if the information listed above is so important, then more is the fact. Also, keep in mind that you can make some clarifications by including a b rief statement or explanation in your cover letter.- An example of common mistakes is using the 'Subject' field as a part of the header. Instead, use the 'Subject' line to highlight the parts of the resume that are of utmost importance. This will improve the resume's design, which is a major concern.- Headings or subheadings should be part of the resume. For a professional resume, you should include relevant details related to the position that you are applying for. The purpose of having headings is to provide context to the document. It also saves you time while trying to read the whole resume, which is something that your reader will surely appreciate.- Focus on your educational background. This is very important, and you should always make sure that you include your teaching and academic background. As long as the client knows that you have the right skills and education level, then they will automatically go ahead and hire you.- Another common mistake that is commonly made when it comes to cover letters and resumes is not including a direct address line. You should also take note that you should be addressing the person who will be receiving your letter personally.- While writing your cover letter, you must be extremely careful about the wording that you use in your writing. Always be as concise as possible, so that you leave the impression that you are being professional and will definitely treat this person with courtesy. Make sure that you will give your perspective and insight, even if you are being interviewed by several people.- Lastly, make sure that you look at all the advice that is provided by the experts on what not to do when writing a resume and cover letter. When this is done, then you will feel comfortable with your work and performance.

Dept. of Labors 2010-2011 FREE Career Guide to Industries - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Dept. of Labors 2010-2011 FREE Career Guide to Industries Thinking about transitioning your career to a different industry? Researching your new area(s) of interest is one of the first steps for a smooth transition. Check out the DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries for a wealth of information about a wide range of industries: Finance Information Manufacturing Natural Resources, Construction, and Utilities Trade Transportation Professional and Business Services Education, Healthcare, and Social Services Leisure and Hospitality Government and advocacy, grantmaking, and civic organizations Each major industry category contains numerous subcategories. For example, Professional and business services is broken down into: Advertising and public relations services Computer systems design and related services Employment services Management, scientific, and technical consulting services Scientific research and development services A companion to the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides information on careers from an occupational perspective, the new career guide provides comprehensive industry information in these areas: Nature of the Industry Working Conditions Employment Occupations in the Industry Training and Advancement Outlook Earnings Sources of Additional Information including links to many publications A closer look at the Outlook for industry sub-category Scientific research and development services reveals: Wage and salary employment in scientific research and development services is projected to increase by 25 percent between 2008 and 2018, compared with 11 percent employment growth for the economy as a whole. Demand for new RD is expected to continue to grow across all major fields, although growth will be particularly strong in biotechnology and other life sciences research as increased demand for medical and pharmaceutical advances driven by an aging population will lead to increased RD spending in these areas.   Related posts: 2010 Top 10 Executive Personal Branding and Job Search Trends Stalled Executive Job Search? Get Busy on and Twitter 5 Tactics to Land a Green Industry Executive Job 00 0

Our 10 most popular articles ever - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Our 10 most popular articles ever - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog The articles on this blog have been viewed more than 10,000,000 times. I can hardly believe it. Here are the 10 most popular of all time. 10: Top 5 reasons why The Customer is Always Right is wrong The phrase ?The customer is always right? was originally coined by Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of Selfridge?s department store in London in 1909. Ironically it often leads to unhappy employees and bad customer service. Here are the top five reasons why ?The customer is always right? is wrong. 9: Ten seeeeeeriously cool workplaces Physical space matters. It?s easier to be productive, creative and happy at work in a colourful, organic, playful environment than in a grey, linear, boring one. Take a tour of 10 really cool, beautiful workplaces. 8: How NOT to lead geeks The main reason IT people are unhappy at work is bad relations with management, often because geeks and managers have fundamentally different personalities, professional backgrounds and ambitions. See the top 10 mistakes IT managers make. 7: Secret salaries are a baaaaaad idea It?s a golden rule in most businesses that salaries must be kept secret. Except for a few heretics, it is almost universally accepted that mayhem would ensue in the workplace if people knew what their co-workers, their managers or ? gasp ? the CEO was making. Making salaries open inside a company instead seems like a wild idea sure, but it makes a lot of sense and brings advantages for both the workplace and for its people. 6: Top five business maxims that need to go Much well-known business advice is sadly obsolete but can still be found in articles, business books and, not least, in daily use in the workplace. The worst of these old maxims are not only wrong, they?re bad for people and bad for business. Here?s my pick of the top 5 business maxims in serious need of an update ? with a replacement for each. 5: Rewards dont motivate. No, really, they dont. Many people don?t feel motivated at work, and there?s a very simple explanation for this: The motivational techniques used by most managers don?t work. 4: Top ten bad excuses for staying in a job you hate If you?re unhappy at work, I?m sure that the thought ?Man, I really should quit!? crosses your mind occasionally. So why don?t you? Here are 10 of the most common bad excuses for staying in a crappy job. 3: 12 ways to pimp your office I?m not going to claim that a fancy desk or a weird chair is going to magically improve your creativity and productivity ? but I am damn sure, that all that sameness and eternal corporate grayness, does nothing good for your ability to come up with great new ideas. Here are some ways to spruce up a workplace that may actually inject some color and fun into your work environment. 2: Top ten signs youre unhappy at work How do you know that you?re unhappy at work? In my work, I talk to a lot of people who are not happy with their jobs. Here are the top ten symptoms of unhappiness at work that I?ve observed. How many apply to you? 1: Dont let The Cult of Overwork ruin your life I know it?s normal to view people working constant overtime as heroes of the organization. But still I think they would be more efficient and enjoy life more if they cut down their time at work. They may find that they become more open, less stressed, have more fun AND are better role models for their employees. This cult of overwork has got to stop. See more popular posts here. 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

The recording of Grown Up Gigs with artist Jessie Smith Larson is now available! - When I Grow Up

The recording of Grown Up Gigs with artist Jessie Smith Larson is now available! - When I Grow Up Doodle from the live chat done by  Nightly Doodles How advertising is not art. What to do when you wanna be an artist but hate craft fairs and online selling. Who actually cares that you have an art degree. How to network as an introvert. What happens when you only say Yes to what feels good. Those statements above were the answers to the question: What did multi-media artist  Jessie Smith-Larson  and I talk about during last weeks Grown-Up Gigs? Cant see the video? Click here to watch it via YouTube.  Wanna listen instead? Click here for an MP3. Heres links to things that were mentioned in the video: *  Britton Walters *  Jessies Jelly Bean Dress,  Kitteh in the City    Martin *  For the Love of Chocolate *  Directory of Illustration Wanna share the wisdom? Here are some tweets that your peeps will love: Click to tweet  : What happens when you surrender to the creative world you see in your head:  http://tinyurl.com/cpneoja  #gugigs Click to tweet  : How to be a working artist without ever attending a craft show or opening an online shop:  http://tinyurl.com/cpneoja  #gugigs Click to tweet  : Jelly bean dresses, options for illustrators, networking as an introvert, more on #gugigs :  http://tinyurl.com/cpneoja Next up? Grown Up Gigs with Interior Designer Maggie Rose!  Click here  to get exclusive Grown Up Gigs reminders goodness!