LinkedIn Groups Everything You Need to Know to Find Jobs

LinkedIn Groups Everything You Need to Know to Find Jobs 25 How can you get the most out of LinkedIn Groups? Are you even on LinkedIn yet? Be most effective by creating your LinkedIn profile according to my Gigantic Tips Guide for Finding Jobs With LinkedIn. Then come back here for the LinkedIn group tips below. Why join LinkedIn groups? 7 reasons Find jobs Get advice Demonstrate your expertise by giving advice Grow your network with people of similar interest Discover people you didn't know were on LinkedIn Show your affiliations by using Groups' icons as badges Contact people directly without having LinkedIn's paid Premium membership. This is a great way to reach out directly to past employees of a company you're targeting. What kinds of groups can be useful for job seekers? Groups dedicated to job seekers, especially ones that are local to the area where you'd like to work. Groups dedicated to your industry, whether from a professional or business point of view. Groups dedicated to industries that hire people like you. For example, high tech companies don't only need programmers and engineers to function. Groups for entrepreneurs, a natural place for them to announce hiring needs. Groups for venture capitalists and other business investors, because companies that get funded are companies that hire. Groups for open networkers. Although the benefits of being an open networker are questionable, having a large list of connections you don't know can still help your job search. Among other things, these groups help open networkers grow their network even more. 16 best practices for using LinkedIn groups Have a good LinkedIn profile â€" It's very natural for people to click through to your LinkedIn profile from messages you've posted in a group discussion. Make sure your LinkedIn profile impresses them by following my gigantic LinkedIn tips guide. Join many groups at first, then filter out â€" try many groups initially, covering all the types I mention above, and then remove the ones that you don't find helpful over time.eval Find groups via your connections â€" visit your connections' profiles to see which groups they're members of. Find groups via the Groups search â€" the search is based on the group name, so the word ‘job' will only find a fraction of job seekers' groups (for example). Use LinkedIn Answers to ask for group recommendations â€" in a LinkedIn question, explain your current goals for LinkedIn group usage. Be as detailed as you can to get the best suggestions. Use Power Networkers' profiles to join many groups quickly â€" find people who are members of many groups like Randy Bailey and use the group icons in their profile to quickly join groups. Size doesn't matter â€" just because a group has few members doesn't mean you shouldn't join. Groups will grow. Also, it's easier to be noticed in a smaller group. Keep your personal branding in mind â€" when you join a group, LinkedIn will ask you if you'd like to display the group's icon on your profile. Only do so if the group is relevant to your personal brand. Follow your favorite groups â€" upon joining, LinkedIn will also ask you if you'd like to receive email digests of the group's discussions. Use this option to stay on top of the groups that matter to you. Don't spam yourself â€" avoid receiving email digests for every single group you're a member of, especially if you only joined to have the badge on your profile. Participate in the groups with the most potential â€" become an active member so that group members become familiar with you and will think of you when they see relevant openings or need to hire. If you become so active that you visit the group page every day, unsubscribe yourself from the email digests. Avoid duplication â€" some jobs are cross-posted to multiple groups by the same recruiters. Once you see this repeatedly, unsubscribe from the email digests of one of those groups to avoid getting the same job postings in your inbox. Create your own group â€" If you can't find a group, consider creating it. Often, many people search in expectation of finding a group and when they don't, they move on. If you think this is happening for a group you expected to find, why not just create that group and have something for people to find? Here are some great tips for creating and managing a LinkedIn group which can also be a great way to reinforce your personal brand. Complain about abuse â€" contact the group moderator if you think someone is abusing the group. Group managers can remove members and even block them from joining again. Promote your website when you can â€" end each of your discussion posts with a signature and your blog/website link. Some groups consider this as advertising and disallow it, so check your group rules first. Invite people to connect with you â€" whether you're an open networker or not, you can still post a message with your email address inviting group members to connect directly with you. This is sometimes frowned upon as a form of LinkedIn group spam, so make sure your group allows it. Of course, one sign is that other members are posting invites.eval Join a new LinkedIn Group now The JobMob LinkedIn Group is growing as a place for members to connect with each other and share job leads. For a great read about success with LinkedIn in general, check out my friend Jason Alba's book I'm on LinkedIn: Now What? And if you liked this article, you'll also enjoy my First Review: Using LinkedIn Applications to Show Professional Job Success. Related articles from around the blogosphere Top 6 Tips to Expand Your LinkedIn Network One Powerful LinkedIn Group Building Tip That You Won’t Want To Miss This Just In!! Not All Social Media Has Utility or Functionality!!! Join the group!

13 Chilling Thrillers to Keep You Cool This Summer

13 Chilling Thrillers to Keep You Cool This Summer Here it is, the middle of August.   Yes, were only a bit over a month from the official end of summer. And that means the season of the scare Halloween is just around the corner.   But take heart, theres still time to grab one of these captivating thrillers for a weekend escape. Before the summer disappears, head to your favorite sunny beach, soak up that sunshine.   When the sun gets hot, youre sure to get a few chills from these! 13 Chilling Thrillers to Keep You Cool This Summer I Know Everything by Matthew Farrell When the wife of famous psychiatrist Randall Brock is found dead, everyone initially assumes it was the result of a car accident. But soon, the medical examiner learns that the death was due to foul play, and everyone suspects her husband is to blame. Meanwhile, Randall knows he’s not the one who killed his wife and when a mysterious stranger steps forward claiming to know what really happened, Randall will have to put everything on the line to make sure the rightful killer is taken down. Lock Every Door by Riley Sager New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager is back with another shockingly twisted thriller. When Jules Larsen accepts a job as an apartment sitter at one of Manhattan’s most glitzy and famed apartment buildings, the Bartholomew, she is ready to leave her old life behind. As Jules slowly finds out more and more about the dark history of the Bartholomew, she finds herself in a perilous situation when another apartment sitter goes missing. In an epic race against the clock, Jules must unveil a killer and expose the building’s notorious past before she becomes a permanent resident. The Runaway by Hollie Overton LAPD forensic psychologist Becca Ortiz knew that taking on a teenage girl as a foster child wouldn’t be a walk in the park, but she accepted Ash the moment she committed to taking care of her. Knowing Ash’s past of spending her days on the streets, it’s no surprise when she runs away and returns to an unsavory life in Los Angeles. But Becca is determined to bring Ash back to her new life, traversing through the dangerous criminal underworld of LA and risking everything to bring her home. Those People by Louise Candlish From the international bestselling author of Our House comes a gripping domestic thriller that will make you question everything you know about your neighbors. When Darren and Jodie move into a beautiful neighborhood where the houses are pristine and everyone gets along, they upset the balance by blaring music on the weekends and keeping the exterior of their house unsightly, leading to an all-out war. When a horrifying murder shocks the whole neighborhood, everyone begins to reveal their suspicions and soon, damaging secrets begin to come to light.  Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Buckhanon  Kalisha Buckhanon’s Speaking of Summer is a suspenseful literary thriller that dishes out important commentary on the topics of racism and mental illness. When Autumn’s twin sister Summer goes missing, Autumn takes it upon herself to solve the mystery of her sister’s disappearance while the authorities ignore yet another case involving a missing Black woman. In her mission to find her sister, Autumn begins to unravel and becomes obsessed with the murders of other local women, hoping her understanding of their stories could help her find her sister. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin Not your ordinary escape room, this shocking debut thriller from Megan Goldin will keep you guessing until the end. When four Wall Street executives participate in an escape room as a team-building exercise, things quickly take a dark turn as this harmless game turns into a brutal fight for survival. As secrets are exposed, highlighting their ruthless climb up the corporate ladder, someone must ultimately decide who will commit murder in order to survive. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware  From the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  In a Dark, Dark Wood comes a suspenseful thriller for the 21st century. When Rowan Caine finds a job posting for a live-in nanny in a gorgeous, high-tech house, she thinks she’s hit the jackpot. Little does she know her dream job is about to turn into a nightmare that sends her to prison awaiting trial for murder. Malfunctioning technology, constant surveillance and ill-behaved children lead to Rowan’s demise, yet she still claims she is not guilty. If Rowan didn’t commit murder, then who did?  Because You’re Mine by Rea Frey  As a single mother, Lee has always taken great care of her on-the-spectrum son, Mason. But everything changes when her best friend convinces her to go away for the weekend and take some time for herself. Leaving her son with his trustful tutor, Noah, she takes off for a weekend of self-care. To everyone’s displeasure, only 48 hours into the trip, someone turns up dead and suddenly everyone in Lee’s life is being questioned about their motives and the secrets they’re hiding. Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with a gripping psychological thriller that follows a housewife turned investigative reporter this summer. When Cleo, a black woman, is killed and no one seems to know or care why, Maddie sets out to find the truth about this murder. On her quest for recognition, Maddie is blinded by her own ambition, putting those closest to her in danger. Told by a variety of narrators, Lady in the Lake is a thoughtful mystery set during the rise of feminism and racial tension. The Whisper Man by Alex North Fans of Stephen King will be delighted by this horrifying thriller from Alex North. When Tom and his young son Jake move to Featherbank for a fresh start, they discover the town was once plagued by a serial killer nicknamed “The Whisper Man,” who abducted and murdered five people before he was finally caught. But 20 years after the killer was locked up, another young boy goes missing, and the residents of Featherbank are terrified that The Whisper Man has an accomplice that is still on the loose. Will detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis be able to find the missing boy before it’s too late, or will someone else fall victim to this vicious killer? On a Quiet Street by J.L. Doucette  Utilizing her experience as a psychologist, author J.L. Doucette penned a compelling psychological thriller perfect for fans of  Jonathan Kellerman’s work. Chilling secrets and ominous motives are exposed in  On a  Quiet  Street  when the murder of a prominent local woman sparks suspicions in a tight-knit town in Wyoming. As Dr. Pepper Hunt digs beneath the surface to find the murderer, she discovers a series of unsolved crimes directly related to the case. Conviction by Denise Mina  Fans of Killing Eve will love Conviction, a dark thriller about a woman who is forced to return to a secret life she tried to leave behind long ago. In need of a distraction after her husband’s painful announcement, Anna McDonald spends all her time listening to true crime podcasts. When Anna realizes she may know what happened to one of the victims on the podcastâ€"one from her previous lifeâ€"her world comes crashing down. Confronted by an unexpected visitor, Anna flees town in an attempt to save herself and discover the truth in this shocking and relevant new thriller. A Stranger on the Beach by Michele Campbell This new suspenseful read from bestselling author Michele Campbell is sure to keep you on your toes. Caroline Stark’s picture-perfect life comes tumbling down when she discovers her husband is lying to her. Upset by her husband’s deception, Caroline gets romantically involved with local bartender Aidan, who takes their fling far more seriously than Caroline does. As Aidan’s obsession with Caroline grows and his tendencies become more destructive, Caroline fears for the safety of her family until someone winds up dead.

Clothing Affects The Way We Think

Clothing Affects The Way We Think We all ask ourselves what to wear to work on a daily basis. This process is more important than we think! Fashion and clothing expert, Hugh Sinclair, shares his advice to Career Girls everywhere on how clothing affects the way we think and act.   Have you ever heard that clothing can affect the way you think? Well, research shows your clothes actually impacts your cognitive behavior. A series of studies conducted by researchers at Columbia University and California State University looked at the cognitive consequences of formal clothing and found that the power suit lives up to its name. The researchers discovered formal attire helps people think more abstractly and about larger goals rather than the minor details of the workday. Wearing formal clothing like a suit changes the way the wearer thinks by signaling an environmental shift. The researchers randomly assigned undergraduate students of both genders to either wear clothing theyd wear to a job interview or clothing theyd wear to class. They were then asked to complete a series of intellectual questionnaires to rate the formality of their clothing and the clothing of their peers. The results showed students wearing formal attire thought more abstractly and holistically. They also identified that they felt socially distant from their classmates wearing regular clothing. The study signifies that what we wear really affects our cognitive behavior. The formal clothing made students feel more powerful, which led them to be more goal-orientated and think more abstractly. If you think you look good in formal clothing, it can also make you feel more confident and improve your mood and performance. Another study also shows there is a direct relationship between our clothing and the way we act. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology performed a similar experiment using undergraduate students. The researchers conducted a series of experiments, in which some students were asked to wear regular clothing, while the others wore lab coats or paint smocks â€" which looked identical to the lab coats. During each round of experiments, the students were asked to complete a test. Those wearing lab coats made far fewer errors and were more attentive than their peers. These studies show that the shoes and clothes we wear have a clear impact on how we view ourselves and our behavior. When youre in an environment that requires you to think critically and pay close attention to detail, wearing the right clothing can make a huge difference. About Hugh Sinclair Hugh Sinclair is the Vice President of Logistics at Shopping Blitz, an online marketplace that provides the worlds best brands of clothing, accessories, shoes and lifestyle products.

Personal Development Take the 90 day challenge!

Personal Development Take the 90 day challenge! Watch this video and take the 90 day challenge with me!! What are the important goals that you want to accomplish in the final 90 days of this year?

How to Give Your Resume a Head Start

How to Give Your Resume a Head Start Fixing up your resume is an absolute must before sending it to potential employers â€" it should be tailored slightly for every job. But this doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of tried and tested principles that should form the backbone of this document in general.Through a combination of passed-down wisdom and research amongst recruiters, we actually have a pretty good idea what the ‘average’ employer will respond to in a résumé; these are the features that should be found in every resume or CV, regardless of the little changes you make for specific applications.Perhaps the key insight to bear in mind is that recruiters do not spend much time looking at each resume. They may have dozens or even hundreds to sort through for a single position, and they have no emotional investment in you before they get started: you’re just another name. So try to keep your document brief and light â€" less than two pages, with plenty of inviting white space.evalUse bullet points rathe r than fat paragraphs, and add no more than five or six skills under each job that you list. Use percentages and monetary figures to flag up your achievements â€" these draw the attention of recruiters and are easily processed.And about that emotional investment: the best shot you’ve got at cultivating one is to send a brief, unique cover letter with your resume. Around 40% of recruiters want to see one, yet barely half of applicants bother to include it. Use a service such as Grammarly to make sure your writing looks intelligent and professional.For a whole feast of CV wisdom, have a look at this insightful new infographic from NetCredit. It contains 18 firm, actionable fixes you can apply to your résumé right now â€" to make sure it stays top of the pile next time you go for that dream job.Infographic Credit â€" Netcredit.com

Career New Years Resolutions Need to be Goals

Career New Years Resolutions Need to be Goals Goal Review and Setting In December and January we typically begin to reflect back on the past year to determine what worked for us, what didn’t and how we did or did not achieve our goals for the year. We also start thinking about goals for the upcoming year for both our careers and our lives. Goal Review and Setting If you are also looking at your career goals, please review my relevant prior blogs: How to review your annual goals by quarter Set goals for a more successful career Removing obstacles and achieving your career goals This year, I’m starting with a new first step in my approach to career goals for the upcoming year. This year, when looking at my career, I’m asking myself this question: What 3 words describe how I want my career to be this year? It is a pretty broad question and opens you to many possibilities. Before I offer my practical advice for you, read my words and the reasons behind them. It should help you visualize your end goal more easily. My words for 2015 are: joyous, peaceful, and intentional. My 3 Words I came to the word joyous by thinking about my children’s eyes when they are blissfully happy. To me their eyes are shining with happiness. I want to feel those ‘shining eyes’ in my work as it energizes me. This past year, in my career, I spent time on some energy-draining activities. I worked hard this year to settle those activities so I can be open to more ‘energy filling’ activities in the new year. I came to the word peaceful as I thought about how I want my body to feel each day as I walk into work. I want to feel a sense of calm and peace in my core. More importantly, I want that same sense of calm and peace to remain steady each day even when I am confronted by energy-draining activities and decisions. The word intentional will be a tough one for me. In my career, I am blessed to have many people contact me with opportunities that can change my business in positive ways. I love new opportunities. I love talking with people about opportunities. I love learning about new ways of doing things. Unfortunately, I cannot and should not say yes to all of the opportunities presented to me. I want to be intentional with my responses to those inquiries and intentional with the opportunities I choose to pursue. The words I chose this year were very different than the words I would have chosen in 2014 and that’s okay, even good! I learned a lot this year and have a different focus. Choosing Your 3 Words These three words can serve as an anchor for you as you create your 2015 career goals. First, spend some time thinking about what those words will be. Make sure to choose words that are meaningful for you and not what you think others would do. Choose your words and write them down. Now that you have chosen your words and written them down, think through your career goals for the year. Once you have identified your career goals, evaluate them against your three words. Are they in alignment? If not, what is off? What needs to change? I believe this new ‘anchoring’ question will positively aid you in setting your career goals for the year. Answering that question can help make the goals more meaningful to you and more in alignment with who you want to be in 2015. I’m excited to see the impact on my own 2015 career goals and I hope you are too!

How to Prepare Your Shidduch Resume

How to Prepare Your Shidduch ResumeYour Shidduch Resume should consist of an overall display of you, which also includes the details and information that will be of interest to the employer. With a proper preparation and thinking, you can make your Shidduch Resume stands out from the rest. In this article, we will discuss some of the important points to include when preparing for your Shidduch Resume.Your Shidduch Resume should have a subject line which is short and simple. This allows for the right information to be in your prospect's inbox without the hassle of reading your entire resume. An aside note here is that you may want to add a brief bio to be included at the beginning and end of your Shidduch Resume.A good option would be to highlight your achievements that took place during your schooling, which may include an award or recognition of your performance as a student or teacher. But, keep in mind, not all of your work experiences will be listed in your School Years. Try to r eview your College Coursework, which may have some interesting stories attached to it. Maybe it may have served as a guide to how you were taught during your schooling.You don't need to list every experience you have had but it is necessary for you to have them listed. In fact, it is better to provide the details than not. Some examples of these relevant experiences are some internship experiences and work that you have done with a Government Agency. These details are also considered as business experience which makes you a credible candidate for the job.Another information that you will need to include is any businesses or business contacts you may have worked with. You should also mention the types of jobs you have held such as Government jobs, industry related jobs, and corporate positions. This will give more insight for the employer to know about your previous work experiences.It is best to first understand the capabilities of the position that you are applying for so that you know if you have the skills needed to fill the position or not. This is because the general understanding of how the particular position works will help you decide if you can do the job effectively. You may even need to take a test to determine if you are indeed the right candidate for the job. This helps you get a feel of how the job will look like and the general business of the position.After creating your Shidduch Resume, you can submit it to the company by either mail or email. Once your resume is received, make sure to keep it safe and make copies of it for yourself. This way, you can review your resume as needed and then edit it to make it even more professional.The next time you submit your Shidduch Resume, make sure to list all the important details on your resume. These are things that the employer will take notice of, making you look more professional and your application will be given the same consideration.