Pay It Forward TODAY

Pay It Forward TODAY We all have opportunities to develop relationships. We actively think about some people that we want a stronger relationship with, while there are others that are kind of on the back burner. Today I challenge you to do something that you werent planning on doing for someone that you werent really thinking of. Today is the day think of who is on the back burner, and start up the relationship again. Here are some ideas: Send an e-mail. Sounds whimpy but its easy, and effective. I got an e-mail from a HUGE industry leader that was supposed to get with me, and in the subject line he had {disarmed} in essense saying Im sorry! I goofed! Lets start over! What a great way to get back in touch. Pick up the phone. Chat. If its 5 minutes thats fine. If its longer thats great! And figure out some way to follow up regularly! Dont know how to start? Say this: Hey John, this is Jason Alba, do you have a few minutes? Cool hey, I was just thinking about you and thought Id give you a call to see how things are going? and let the conversation go from there. Write, with a pen (not a keyboard :p), a card. Its a lost practice and will have a huge impact. Invite this person to lunch TODAY. Even if they cant lunch today, you can invite them and set a date. Send a magazine, article or book, with a message like Hey, I came across this and immediately thought of you. I know you are busy but figured you would like to get your hands on this. This is a very thoughtful gesture that shows you care about their interests. heres a novel idea pass on a job lead. Even if they are already employed, or retired they might know someone that the job is for. And you never know how many of your employed friends are getting that itch to move on. Everyone should be interviewing at least once a year (in my opinion) to keep fresh, stay up on whats out there, etc. And if the lead is not relevent to them, they could pass it on, and thus have an opportunity to strengthen their network! To help you, here are two great job leads that you can pass on. If you are in Salt Lake City it applies directly to you. If you are outside of Utah then you can still pass this on you might know someone that has always wanted to work at eBay or someone that knows someone in Utah, etc. These are real positions (Id like to say they arent posted anywhere, the truth is, I dont know, but I did get word of them from an insider). If you have any interest in these jobs please contact John directly at Yrungaray@gmail.com. If you know anyone looking for an Account Management or Project Management position, eBay is hiring (these are specifically in Salt Lake City, as far as I know). Send them my email address (Yrungaray@gmail.com) and I can help them get to the right people to talk to. Some info on the Account Manager: ACCOUNT MANAGER Primary Job Responsibilities: An eBay Account Manager partners with eBays Top Sellers to increase sales within the eBay Marketplace. In this role you will manage and develop a portfolio of accounts to drive increased sales and cross-selling opportunities within eBay. Specific Duties: Sustain performance within a portfolio of core accounts while increasing sales and developing strategies for account relationships. Optimize member experience delivering best in class account services. Surpass customer satisfaction expectations against all key metrics measurements. Ensure client performance is meeting/exceeding expectations. Communicate any challenges with management and team. Review key account activity, performance and opportunities for improvement. Liaise with relevant departments and senior executives within eBay to adequately represent accounts and to ensure effective account management. Create and promote product awareness/income potential and internal cross-selling opportunities. Monitor individual accounts to ensure compliance with all eBay site policies. Job Requirements: 2+ years experience as an Account Manager or 3+ years in a sales and marketing capacity. Experience with CRM and sales management tools. E-commerce experience strongly preferred. Experience buying and selling on eBay, preferably within an industry category i.e., internet jewelry, technology, collectibles, etc. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills. Willing to travel to meet accounts as needed. Our Investment in Our New Hires: Competitive salary Quarterly bonus potential Restricted stock grants Paid Time Off -16 days accrues in your first year Holiday Pay 11 holiday days in 2007 Sabbatical Program – After five years of service you are eligible for 4 consecutive weeks of time off with pay Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available – DAY 1! Company matched 401(k) savings plan -contributions are 100% vested immediately Educational Assistance available – eBay can reimburse up to $5,250 per year for pre-approved courses On-site Fitness Center Pet insurance Adoption Assistance eBay provides up to $5,000 per adoption Employee Stock Purchase Plan – you may elect to contribute up to 10% of your total comp to purchase shares of eBay stock at a discount There you go if you can pass it on then do it. If you cant, find a way to reach out to someone TODAY. Pay It Forward TODAY We all have opportunities to develop relationships. We actively think about some people that we want a stronger relationship with, while there are others that are kind of on the back burner. Today I challenge you to do something that you werent planning on doing for someone that you werent really thinking of. Today is the day think of who is on the back burner, and start up the relationship again. Here are some ideas: Send an e-mail. Sounds whimpy but its easy, and effective. I got an e-mail from a HUGE industry leader that was supposed to get with me, and in the subject line he had {disarmed} in essense saying Im sorry! I goofed! Lets start over! What a great way to get back in touch. Pick up the phone. Chat. If its 5 minutes thats fine. If its longer thats great! And figure out some way to follow up regularly! Dont know how to start? Say this: Hey John, this is Jason Alba, do you have a few minutes? Cool hey, I was just thinking about you and thought Id give you a call to see how things are going? and let the conversation go from there. Write, with a pen (not a keyboard :p), a card. Its a lost practice and will have a huge impact. Invite this person to lunch TODAY. Even if they cant lunch today, you can invite them and set a date. Send a magazine, article or book, with a message like Hey, I came across this and immediately thought of you. I know you are busy but figured you would like to get your hands on this. This is a very thoughtful gesture that shows you care about their interests. heres a novel idea pass on a job lead. Even if they are already employed, or retired they might know someone that the job is for. And you never know how many of your employed friends are getting that itch to move on. Everyone should be interviewing at least once a year (in my opinion) to keep fresh, stay up on whats out there, etc. And if the lead is not relevent to them, they could pass it on, and thus have an opportunity to strengthen their network! To help you, here are two great job leads that you can pass on. If you are in Salt Lake City it applies directly to you. If you are outside of Utah then you can still pass this on you might know someone that has always wanted to work at eBay or someone that knows someone in Utah, etc. These are real positions (Id like to say they arent posted anywhere, the truth is, I dont know, but I did get word of them from an insider). If you have any interest in these jobs please contact John directly at Yrungaray@gmail.com. If you know anyone looking for an Account Management or Project Management position, eBay is hiring (these are specifically in Salt Lake City, as far as I know). Send them my email address (Yrungaray@gmail.com) and I can help them get to the right people to talk to. Some info on the Account Manager: ACCOUNT MANAGER Primary Job Responsibilities: An eBay Account Manager partners with eBays Top Sellers to increase sales within the eBay Marketplace. In this role you will manage and develop a portfolio of accounts to drive increased sales and cross-selling opportunities within eBay. Specific Duties: Sustain performance within a portfolio of core accounts while increasing sales and developing strategies for account relationships. Optimize member experience delivering best in class account services. Surpass customer satisfaction expectations against all key metrics measurements. Ensure client performance is meeting/exceeding expectations. Communicate any challenges with management and team. Review key account activity, performance and opportunities for improvement. Liaise with relevant departments and senior executives within eBay to adequately represent accounts and to ensure effective account management. Create and promote product awareness/income potential and internal cross-selling opportunities. Monitor individual accounts to ensure compliance with all eBay site policies. Job Requirements: 2+ years experience as an Account Manager or 3+ years in a sales and marketing capacity. Experience with CRM and sales management tools. E-commerce experience strongly preferred. Experience buying and selling on eBay, preferably within an industry category i.e., internet jewelry, technology, collectibles, etc. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills. Willing to travel to meet accounts as needed. Our Investment in Our New Hires: Competitive salary Quarterly bonus potential Restricted stock grants Paid Time Off -16 days accrues in your first year Holiday Pay 11 holiday days in 2007 Sabbatical Program – After five years of service you are eligible for 4 consecutive weeks of time off with pay Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available – DAY 1! Company matched 401(k) savings plan -contributions are 100% vested immediately Educational Assistance available – eBay can reimburse up to $5,250 per year for pre-approved courses On-site Fitness Center Pet insurance Adoption Assistance eBay provides up to $5,000 per adoption Employee Stock Purchase Plan – you may elect to contribute up to 10% of your total comp to purchase shares of eBay stock at a discount There you go if you can pass it on then do it. If you cant, find a way to reach out to someone TODAY.

Writing a Resume For a Government Job

Writing a Resume For a Government JobWriting a resume for government jobs are not as difficult as it may seem. The government jobs will definitely require a lot of qualifications in terms of education and experience that has been obtained before and prior to applying for the government jobs. The government jobs will hire the individuals who have the right type of qualifications and the best of skills needed for the job. In addition, it is wise to take time in preparing a well-structured resume that can be presented in the job interview.Writing a resume for government jobs is not a complicated task if you put in some thought and effort. However, the first step is to prepare a well-structured resume. The contents in your resume will vary from the job requirement. The resume must describe all the necessary details that can be used by the recruiter in deciding whether you are the right person for the job or not. In other words, it is important to have a resume that is not merely a docume nt but a statement of your qualifications and capabilities.Individuals who are planning to apply for government jobs should not merely look for the resume that can be produced fast. In reality, the skill of writing a resume will be needed if one is going to apply for a government job. Thus, writing a resume will mean more than just printing a list of qualifications.It is important to fulfill all the requirements required by the organization such as any business administration courses, military experience, special skills or technical skills, or any other formal training acquired. The best way to begin a resume is to think of the important and critical points that can be used for the candidate. It will also be good to have an agenda for the resume. Make sure to include the key qualifications that the applicant must have and that the resume should highlight.Besides that, the resume should also include a summary of the previous work experience. It is not always possible to mention all t he previous work experience because the recruiter may not be impressed by your prior work experience. However, it is not advisable to exaggerate the details about your previous work experience. If there are any errors on the resume, do not hesitate to ask for a correction of the information.Aside from the previous work experience, the resume should also highlight any special skills that the applicant has. For example, the prospective employee can highlight his or her ability to speak fluent English. If you have any special abilities that can be used in the specific job requirements, include them in the resume. The resume should also contain the most important points that the candidate can emphasize to the recruiter so that they are impressed enough to select the candidate.The resumes for government jobs should highlight the candidate's strength and skill. However, you should not exaggerate the details as the recruiter might not be impressed by the exaggeration. All these facts shoul d be included in the resume that you write.If you are looking for a job in government, it is important to remember that you should not be worried when the job requires you to attend a formal interview. At this point, do not be nervous, just go ahead and show your passion and enthusiasm for the work. However, do not show that you are going to take the job just to get the salary. Just be professional at all times.

How Adobe Instils a Creative Company Culture

How Adobe Instils a Creative Company Culture As one of the leading software developers of the world, Adobe has  been praised for the strong company culture they  have grown over the years. From its humble beginnings in 1982, Adobe has grown into a multinational company, with over 13,500 employees. So whats so special about Adobes culture? Lets find out Work hard, play hard Adobe knows the importance of having fun. It takes centre stage in their company culture. There is a direct correlation between employees having fun at work and boosted motivation and productivity. Its been argued  that  fun may be the single most important trait of a highly effective and successful organisation. Naturally, employees that enjoy their job will want to stay at the company for longer, which obviously works in Adobes favour. Adobe Life Adobe uses their culture as a recruitment tool and love to show off their happy and healthy employees with Adobe Life. They share images online with the hashtag #AdobeLife and even have a magazine which includes some of the highlights of the goings-on in Adobe. New elevator skin @adobe office ?? #AdobeLife #MakeItAnExperience pic.twitter.com/uJzZoV1Xwz Joe Martin (@joeDmarti) January 17, 2017 This shows off the human side of the brand and gets employees more personally involved in the company. Creativity Adobe makes no secret of the fact they have a very creative outlook when it comes to work. Adobe knows that fostering their employees creativity and giving room for experimentation is the key to an innovative workforce. There are multiple reasons why creativity is important for a company. First off, it boosts productivity. It allows employees to work faster, and provide solutions in new and interesting ways. It also boosts employee morale being creative at work is fun, and theres nothing better than truly enjoying your job. View this post on Instagram Today got me feeling like ?? Grateful for my #adobelife celebrating 8 years! (??: @stephopoly) A post shared by ?? Esther (@estherray) on Jan 26, 2017 at 12:36pm PST Freedom and Responsibility One of Adobes top management techniques is to not manage. Adobe makes it clear that employees will not be micro managed, but will have true responsibility and freedom with their work. Employees are given challenging projects and problems and given responsibility from day one creating a trusting and innovative environment. Instilling trust in your work environment makes such a difference to employees. What do you think, has  Adobe got it right? Let us know in the comments below!

How We Grew Our Facebook Group to 6,000 Members - Classy Career Girl

How We Grew Our Facebook Group to 6,000 Members Today our Community Manager, Rachell Corpuz, and I sit down and chat about how we grew our Facebook group, The Classy Career Girl Network, to 6,000 members. Click play below or  right click here and save link as  to download or subscribe on iTunes  here on this link: If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world. Thank you! How to Manage and Grow a Facebook Group 1. Be Vulnerable Put yourself out there so other people can trust you and get to know you. Make the time to get to know people in your facebook group and make connections. 2. Schedule/Setup your daily FB posts You can schedule your posts by using an app called buffer or hootsuite. Scheduling ahead of time will make it easier to manage. It’s a great way to bring community together to have themes each day. Just make sure you also post unscheduled updates as well so people can really get to know you. 3. Keep up the engagement with your group members. Set a schedule to check everyone’s questions and comments each day if possible. Go through them and answer them as much as possible. You can give advice and even share articles that can help them from your blog. Try to create a sense of trust by having more people engage. Make it a safe place that people feel comfortable in. 4. Manage the requests to join your facebook group. Before you accept the requests, try to check their profile and see if it’s a fake account. [RELATED: How to Increase your Facebook Engagement] 5. Filter all the posts from the members. Make sure all the posts posted by the members are in line with your guidelines. If someone violates it, you can message them and remind them again. 6. Know your members. The best way to differentiate yourself to others is to really know your members and respond to them. Don’t be overly salesy on your group. Make it a community and a great networking place. Don’t be afraid to promote your programs and services just make sure it’s not done everyday. 7. Add value to your group. Do stuff that is special for members give a free PDF or special freebies only for facebook group members. Give them what they want. You can make polls and surveys to get their feedback so you will know what members want. Challenges are a great idea too. 8. Welcome new members. Welcome your new members and inform them about your group guidelines.

Resume Writing Tips For Professionals

Resume Writing Tips For ProfessionalsCareer development resume writing tips for professionals can ensure that your CV looks great and is as impressive as it can be. This will not only enhance your chances of getting the job, but also increase your chances of getting the next promotion. If you are looking to improve your job application skills, the following career development resume writing tips for professionals may prove to be very helpful.First of all, begin with an effective introductory letter. Write this first as a tool to avoid repeating your qualifications. You will find this letter with references in the order you listed in your other letters, so you want to be sure that you have the information about the company included here.Next, write a summary of your additional qualifications. Keep your summary short, to the point, and offer the reader a chance to get a feel for what you are all about.Do not forget to include your work history. Always include your work history, even if the job is for no more than two years. This will show that you have been around and that you are capable of handling the job. You also need to list any training you have received that pertains to the job.A second set of career development resume writing tips for professionals includes ensuring that your cover letter is impressive. In fact, you should add this aspect of your resume writing tips for professionals after you have written the rest of your personal letter. You can do this by including a brief description of the employer's responsibilities with regards to the position.Finally, when it comes to resume writing tips for professionals, remember that in addition to having a thorough knowledge of the field you are applying for, you should also maintain good communication skills. You will be spending a lot of time with the employer and communicating your intentions to them. This may require you to develop good listening skills.Resume writing tips for professionals can help you b ecome an expert in this area of job searching. With this skill, you will be better able to land the job of your dreams.These career development resume writing tips for professionals may prove to be very useful. However, you will need to take action in order to take advantage of the benefits. Learn how to write a resume today and reap the benefits.

Motivation Monday Blue Sky Day

Motivation Monday Blue Sky Day There is something I find so inspiring about looking up at a cloudless blue sky! When was the last time you stopped and really looked? Living in Upstate New York near Lake Ontario, we dont see as many true blue sky days as I would like, but when we get them, oh my gosh! I suppose it is their rarity that makes them so special. When my 2 year old son and I were sitting at the kitchen table one morning, I asked him what he wanted to do that day.   He looked out the window and declared (with all the spunk and innocence of a child) Its a blue sky day, we can do anything we want. I want you to think about this.   When was the last time you said that or anything like that? We get so caught up in living our lives, we sometimes forget to enjoy the emotions associated with basic pleasures in life, like a blue sky day. The truth is, you can do anything you want every day! Maybe not all day long, but maybe, just maybe, if we stop worrying about stuff, we can figure out what we truly WANT to do and be! With the encouragement from my friend and talented photographer/graphic designer, Patti Jacobs, we have completed a project to help inspire and ignite your dreams!   It is called Blue Sky Day and it is a photo journal.   52 of her photos capturing the magic of blue sky days combined with a journaling prompt and inspirational quote will keep you inspired for a year! This is what the 2 page spread looks like! You can go to the site that Patti has put together and order your book today.   It is a work in progress, nothing fancy or over the top right now.   Plus, Patti and I arent super pushy when it comes to sales and we hope that the photos are enough to entice you. If you think this is something you would be interested in for yourself, or perhaps as a gift for Mothers Day, Fathers Day or a graduate,   you can pre-order your copy today and we will be sending them out in early May! Pre-order today for $24.95 (this includes shipping) The pre-sale is over, but you can still buy the book for $24.95 (plus shipping) Become inspired by the endless possibilities of a Blue Sky Day! This photo journal combines photographs of blue skies, inspirational quotes and a corresponding page for journaling your thoughts.   Spiral binding makes it easy to write in. 52 photographs appear on the left side each with a corresponding page on the right for journaling.   110 pages, soft cover, spiral binding. 8.5” x 8.5” full color photographs. 52 photographs capture the beauty and awe of blue sky days.   Combine these photos with inspirational quotes and a question to prompt your thoughts, dreams and aspirations and you’ve got a wonderful gift to share with others or keep yourself. Journaling is a powerful way to re-energize and create positive thoughts which will motivate and generate action.   If you’ve ever been at a cross-road in your life or need clarification or rejuvenation, this journal will help get you there. Think of the amazing things you can dream and accomplish once you have written your thoughts down. We hope this brings greater purpose and meaning to your life and inspires you to live each and every day to its fullest. Design and photos by Patti Jacobs. Patti believes in the power of collaborating and following through on good ideas.   As a graphic artist and photographer, she captures the awe and wonder of the blue sky day moment so it can be shared, viewed and inspire others. Patti Jacobs work can be viewed on www.pattijacobs.net Concept by Hannah Morgan Hannah passionately writes and speaks about job search and careers.   Her inspiration for this book came from her two-year old son’s declaration “It’s a blue sky day, we can do anything we want.”

My book is a Big Deal ) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

My book is a Big Deal ) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog My book Happy Hour is 9 to 5 is an Amazon Big Deal this week so you can get the Kindle version for only $2.49. Get it right here. I hear its good :) 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