Career bookshop

Career bookshop by reedblogs Find your career inspiration hereOur new career bookshop has a wide range of books which we have selected as being particularly relevant for our jobseekers. Whether you want to find out how to write successful CVs, perform well in interviews, or get inspiration for your next career move, you can choose from our carefully selected titles below:Put Your Mindset To Work by James Reed Dr Paul G. Stoltz James Reed Dr Paul G. StoltzPut Your Mindset to Work: The One Asset You Really Need to Win and Keep the Job You LoveWhat does it actually take to get and keep the job you want? Ninety-seven percent of employers argue that it goes beyond having the right skills its all about the right MINDSET.Put Your Mindset to Work, a new book by James Reed and Dr Paul G. Stoltz, explains why employers are THREE TIMES more likely to hire people with the right mindset over those who are more qualified on paper.Learn about the 3G Mindset the ideal method for gauging, developing and strengthening the essential traits that will set you apart from the herd and find out how you can effectively show employers your true value.Put Your Mindset To WorkCareer DevelopmentSir Alec ReedCapitalism is Dead - Peoplism RulesJohn LeesHow to Get a Job You'll Love, 2015/16 EditionWilliam ArrudaCareer Distinction: stand out by building your own brandAnita HoughtonFinding Square HolesCV WritingSimon HowardCreating a Successful CVJames InnesThe CV BookTracey WhitmoreHow to Write an Impressive CV and Cover LetterMax EggertThe Perfect CVInterview TechniqueRob YeungAnswering Tough Interview Questions for DummiesAndrea ShavickPractice Psychometric TestsMax EggertThe Perfect Interview: All you need to get it right the first timeJames InnesThe Interview BookEntrepreneurialDuncan BannatyneAnyone Can Do It: My StorySir Richard BransonLosing My Virginity: The AutobiographyJames CaanDonald TrumpThink Big and Kick Ass! in Business and LifeFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Career Development

Dont Build Other Peoples Brands - Build YOUR BRAND - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Dont Build Other Peoples Brands - Build YOUR BRAND - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career [youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=69Wl2pNDtaE] Who is Gary Vaynerchuk? From a platform as co-owner and Director of Operations of Wine Library, a wine retail shop in Springfield, New Jersey, Vaynerchuk gained widespread notoriety as the host of Wine Library TV, a daily internet webcast on the subject of wine. Vaynerchuks informal and hyperkinetic style is in contrast to conservative wine industry norms, but resonates with a younger demographic and has found a significant following among groups who have previously found the wine-world inaccessible. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time, appeared on Late Night with Conan OBrien and Ellen, WLTV has been called must-see underground TV, while Vaynerchuk himself has been described as the first wine guru of the Web video era, and by Rob Newsom, a Washington State wine maker, outside of Robert Parker, probably the most influential wine critic in the United States. Personal Branding Quotes: We are fundamentally in a gold rush right now. Hollywood understands that their next whord of celebrities will be from the internet. You are your brand. Today your selling hoses, tomorrow your selling under pants. A lot of you are continuing to build the brand of people that are bigger than you in the world. You dont need endorsements from people in the same game as you that are ahead of you. You need to differentiate yourself and establish yourself. YOU are the Celebrity Hollywood celebrities are known by more people than the lesser micro-celebrities. A micro-celebrity caters to a niche audience of people. Hollywood celebrities are only celebrities at that level because they are viewed by the largest audience. Think about it, the amount of eyes attached to certain TV channels and shows is so high that they can the exposure most of us cannot. As for us micro-celebrities, we aim to capture the attention of those that matter to us. Garys 3rd quote, which is listed above, makes a whole lot of sense to me. If you worship anyone, you should worship yourself. Love yourself because once you do, it will attract others. Just dont go overboard by always talking about yourself. We all have the ability to claim our niche, to serve them, to be known by them and to become a celebrity to them. Its within us all waiting to be pushed out.

How to Make Authentic Recruitment Videos

How to Make Authentic Recruitment Videos “Cobb: Youre waiting for a train. A train thatll take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you. But you cant know for sure. Yet it doesnt matter. Now, tell me why? Mal: Because youll be together!” Inception, 2010 The candidate experience is more than face to face interactions. When prospective talent interacts with your brand online, they form an opinion on the possibility of working together. Content can make the viewer imagine your brand as a part of their career story. Video is the easiest form of content to consume. And everyone with a cell phone can create a video, even the recruiters, marketers and hiring managers on your team. You don’t have to hire a professional video marketing agency to make effective recruitment videos. Making great recruitment videos can be as simple as “a well framed shot, with good lighting and good sound,” writes Yumna Bahgat on the Zoomforth Blog. For longer form recruitment videos, you want employees to tell their workplace stories. Here are 3 questions to get your employees talking about why the viewer should join your company: What do you look forward to on your way to work? Why work here instead of (company name of market incumbent)? And simply put, what do you love about your work? “Video makes content more human and personable,” writes LinkedIn Talent Solutions. “It gives people a chance to express how they feel and say how they feel whilst in the moment, providing a fresh outlook and making them relatable to the people watching.” Just as text content marketing is not limited to a single core piece of content, recruitment video marketing is not limited to a single ‘what-it’s-like-to-work-here’ video. Quality recruitment video marketing strategy creates an internal process of recurring prompts to get hiring teams involved in recruitment video marketing. Companies that are on the forefront of recruitment innovation proactively turn to user generated employee testimonials to make their recruitment campaigns more authentic. I mean, if you were considering applying to a job, wouldn’t it be great to watch a one minute video of a hiring manager explaining the job, as opposed to spending 5 minutes reading dry bullet points? Short videos of employees and shot by employees are the easy wins of an authentic recruitment video marketing campaign. The stories of employees are the stories that attract your next hire. In order to show authenticity to prospective talent, start by making a simple recruitment video today.

How to Make the Most of the Conference Season - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Make the Most of the Conference Season - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The conference season is upon us. Are you ready? Notices on Social Media channels  are popping up for SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, TED and TEDx and many other  events and conferences. There are countless conferences you could attend and some you should attend and some you MUST attend. This article is not about selecting which conferences deserve your valuable time. This post includes a few tips you can use today as you plan for the upcoming Conference Season so that you can maximize the use of your most valuable resource. Your Time! Some have already happened. For example, CES  and NRF happened in early January in Las Vegas and New York City, respectively.  Of course,  there are many more conferences coming up. Some are not nearly as large and pumped up as those mentioned above, but every conference you decide to attend should get your utmost attention. Your reputation and your ability to Stand Out in Your Career are on the line. The question is: When YOUR next Conference Opportunity comes up… Will You Be Ready!? You never get a second chance to   make a first impression. Very much like the Olympics preparation is critical to insure we Get the Most out of the Conference Season. Here are a four tips tricks  I have gathered over the years that have helped me get the most from every conference I attend. Business cards Yes. This little piece of paper stills holds power and has a place in the modern business world. Generally there are two kinds of cards: Professional  â€" Those your place of business has created to highlight the mission, brand and value. Personal  â€" these highlight your hobbies, passions, non-profits you work with, boards where you participate, and volunteer work you have committed your time. When to give them one out vs. the other? Keep in mind WHO IS PAYING for you to be there. If you are there for work… go Professional, Stay Professional and Be Professional. If this is part of your personal business or your  Side Hustle (see Ross Simmonds great SlideShare) consider going Personal. Elevator pitch There are many examples of what constitutes a good elevator pitch. The gist is that you have less than 30 seconds to get your point across. Use those 30 seconds  wisely. Here are two great examples on Elevator Pitches from fellow writers on the Personal Branding Blog: 3 Reasons Your Personal Brand Needs an Elevator Pitch by Scott Bradley In 30 seconds or less what is your elevator pitch? by Dan Schawbel Pre-event efforts People Know who you want to connect with and why. Venue  Scope  it out. Know the layout before you arrive. Build a map for the vendors, sessions and parties you want to attend. Extra Time Leave time in your schedule for changes. Not huge gaps, but time for coffee with a colleague or new found friend. The last thing you want to do is be forced to run to your next meeting when you are just about to have a great conversation with the person right in front of you. Setup Meetings Schedule Meetings with the people or companies you want to meet with before you go. People are busy. They will fill up their dance card early. Be one of the first to get on their calendar. Keep the other person in kind in mind when considering a conversation: What are their goals? How do they align with yours? If they arent aligned One of you is in the wrong place How do you know if you are talking to the right person or company? Do your Research. Ask Questions. Never assume! Post-event efforts Follow Up! This one seemingly simple step will set you apart from 80% of the competition. Make it short, specific and personal. Add some element of your conversation in your follow up efforts. Not only will it help the other person remember, but it also shows you were paying attention. Set yourself apart. Follow up with crisp, clear and concise communications. What if you cannot make it? Virtually attend? Check with the conference to see if there is an option to “attend” online. More and more these days, sessions are streamed online. Colleagues Attending? If you cannot attend, or didn’t get approval to attend, see if you can get one of your colleagues or peers to take a bit of their time to do a bit of your bidding. It doesn’t hurt to ask. Worst case… they are too busy with their plans (which they should be if they use these tips) and they have to say no. If it’s purely financial: Ask for a Discount  â€" Remember: If you don’t ask you don’t get. Seek a Pass  â€" Again, if you don’t ask… Some conferences keep extra passes for special guests and extenuating circumstances. That could be you! Seek a sponsor  â€" Again, there are some companies that will offer a pass in trade for something. Ask! There you have it Four tips to insure you maximize your time during the upcoming Conference Season. Will you be ready? Do you have your list of conferences already set? Do you have your checklist ready to insure you get the most out of the conference? The conference season is upon us. Are you ready? If you need more … see my  8 Tips for Trade Show Success  that I posted in 2012.

Expert Roundup Top 5 Articles on Career Success (Nov 9 to Nov 13) CareerMetis.com

Expert Roundup â€" Top 5 Articles on Career Success (Nov 9 to Nov 13) â€" CareerMetis.com In case you missed these posts this past week Originally Published at MyBroadband; this post has received close to 4000 Social Media Shares is less than a weekIn case you have not heard of it, most of today’s education has been focussed on STEM 5. Gemma Carney’s rule for career success by Natalie GilOriginally published at The Guardian; this post has received more than 200 Social Media shares in a few daysThis post is an interview with Gemma Carney who is a seasoned TV and radio presenter for BBC Radio 1.Be open to new opportunities â€" don’t regret the steps or directions you are taking today â€" as you never know where they might eventually take you.Always network â€" the more people you meet, the more ideas you get â€" and those ideas will influence your career journey.Take risks â€" don’t be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from your journey.I hope you find the above list useful. If you find the articles resourceful, feel free to comment and share below.

Motivation Monday Playing It Safe

Motivation Monday Playing It Safe Are You Playing It Safe? In sports, you hear motivational quotes a lot: Just Do It! No pain, no gain You miss 100% of the shots you never take -Wayne Gretsky Are you really doing it? Do you step outside you comfort zone every day? Are you taking risks? As I see it. You could sit on the sidelines with hundreds and thousands of other job seekers OR you could get in the game. I challenge you to make a huge, honking mistake. (And Im not even sure what that would be, are you?) Be Memorable Be known for your best attributes, whatever those may be. At your last job, you had a reputation. People would come to you when they had a problem, or call on you to fix certain things, or they knew they could give you certain projects because you would do them right. This is your work reputation. Now, what do your friends and family call on you for? Are you the one who will donate your truck to help them move? Or perhaps they come to you because you are a great listener. Translate your professional and personal attributes to your job search. Let it be known! Grab a megaphone and be who you are! Dont Second-Guess Yourself As I see it, the only way to fail is to not try and stand out. Take action and be confident. You really have nothing to lose by picking up the phone and asking someone to meet with you. It isnt rude to call someone to ask about the status of your interview. Stop listening to that voice in your head and stop filtering decisions through your own biases and beliefs.   Take risks but let them be calculated! Get out there and have a great week!

How to Write a Resume in French

How to Write a Resume in FrenchThe first step to knowing how to write a resume in French is learning the language and getting your first French lesson. The second step is to practice. Once you've learned how to write a resume in French, you'll find that it's really just like any other language.It's important that you understand your writing skills because it is English, not French. In fact, there are very few French speakers who can actually read and speak English. When they have to learn a new language, they usually take some kind of online course where they can brush up on their writing and reading skills.French is similar to English. There are some similarities in grammar, but like English, the pronunciation of most words is different. There are also many grammatical irregularities which require you to write in the correct form. You'll still need to think about how to format the resume properly when you get to write in French.A resume can be more than just a list of job responsibi lities. Instead, it can provide a valuable glimpse into the applicant's experience. To ensure you put a lot of meaningful information on your resume, take a break from your regular English habits. Let your head to breathe, stretch, or even just rest for a while before you resume writing French.It can be difficult to focus when you're immersed in English. Try looking at a blank screen or using some kind of photo editing software. For starters, it will help you see the difference between a resume and an abstract document that has no real information. After you get the hang of this, consider enlisting the assistance of a French translation service. This will give you a better idea of how to write a resume in French and get some outside feedback.Using some kind of instruction or curriculum when you're studying English may be helpful in the long run. It's been seen that learning a new language can help in getting a job or education in a particular country. For example, many French citize ns choose to study in the United States in order to learn how to communicate in English. If you want to learn how to write a resume in French, then there are other options for you as well.While learning a new language such as French can be beneficial, you must use it as a tool to become familiar with the proper way to write in English. The purpose of learning a language is to improve communication skills so you can be successful in a given environment. If you learn how to write a resume in French, then you're making a positive statement about yourself.Finally, remember that a resume in French is a single page that has a single objective - to show how you can be of benefit to a company. Having a French translation service can help you make a positive statement about yourself by translating your resume into French. It might take a little while to get used to the idea, but your resume should be the first thing you write in the new language, so use it wisely.