Cold Call Your Way Into The Executive Suite...

Cold Call Your Way Into The Executive Suite...Cold Call Your Way Into The Executive Suite...Were up early with you this Monday morning after Thanksgiving. With the rest of the world still sleeping off the turkey and the tryptophan, isnt it a great time for us to get a big jump start on the week?Dont wait for everybody to get back in this week to call them dont wait for your excuses to slow you down dont wait for inertia to overcome you like molasses.Get started now, get it jumping today, lets make Monday our big day backGIVING THANKSThis Thanksgiving weekend might have found you in a spot other than the perfect place you want to be.Perhaps you left your job voluntarily, perhaps youve decided that the boss is just too much to put up with for another year, or perhaps you got the ax.All in all, Im quite aware Readers, that the hard truth of the job hunt can put quite a damper on Turkey Day. It can be pretty tough to stop thinking about all that we dont have in our professional lives and just enjoy the stuffing and pumpkin pie (my favorite).But did you stop to think about all the good things you do have? Thanksgiving is about Giving Thanks, and I like to think of all the good and great advantages we have here in the U.S. of A.. (And, yes, my loyal Readers in Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the world, our increasing global cornucopia is cause for global elation too).Look, youve reached a point in your life where youre fortunate enough to be in the top 15% of all earners in this country, the richest nation in the history of the earth. And you made it here through a combination of hard work, ambition, early success and determination.So did you remember to give thanks this year for all the blessings you do have, even while you and I fervently hope for so much more for you in the weeks and months ahead?Did you give thanks for your family? The people who are there to see you through?Did you give thanks for your health? The average life expectancy in the US in the year 19 00 was 42 years. Forty-two Weve been given almost a complete nother lifetime by the miracles of science this past century.And did you give thanks for your faith, and the strength and solace it brings to you? Not every body has that you know, and the spiritual connectedness that eases the hard times.Did you give thanks for your teachers in life? Whether it was Harvard or Hard Knocks, the folks who took you aside, patiently explained to you how it works, and helped turn you into the sharp widget you are today deserve your ever-lasting thanks. While Ive got both Harvard and Hard Knocks on my resume, the most important teacher in my life was Harv - Mr. Harvey, my high school math teacher - who taught me a lot of algebra, a great bit of trig, and a whole heck of a lot more about life. My Harv and your teachers didnt have to do that, you know. And we owe them so much more than fond remembrance - we owe it to them to make the absolute best out of ourselves. Theyre counting on it.And did you give thanks for yourself? You might be pretty tough on you - I bet youre the best on the planet at picking out all your own faults (pssst this does not apply to you, George Steinbrenner). But have you stopped to thank your lucky stars that youre here, that your biggest challenge in life isnt disease, or war, or starvation, but making sure that you find a relatively darn good job from among the 13,000 we publish each month here at Ladders.com?So give thanks for whats obvious and give thanks for whats not so obvious this year, folks.You know, I hear it over and over and over again getting fired was the worst day of my life you all write to me only to let me know in the next breath, errr, scribble, that getting fired was also the best day of my life. And youve got your freedom to choose right this time, so give thanks for that, too.My old man used to talk about having a fire in the belly. And whatever it was that was making this last job not work for you - whether youve checked out, or already quit, or even been fired, give thanks for the opportunity to now find what *is* going to make you fulfilled, what *is* going to make you great once again, what *is* going to give you that fire in the belly.Give thanks that on the other side of this journey together, youre going to look into the mirror every morning and get a little shock of surprise. Surprise that you made it through. Surprise that it all worked out for the best. Surprise that you once again see that excitement, that fire, that passion that you know you long for, that you know you deserve.Now, Readers, you know what to do and you have a head start on all the world this early Monday morning. We at Ladders.com worked through the weekend to make sure you did.So do your biggest fans here at Ladders.com proud and get cracking

Boardroom in the Bedroom

Boardroom in the BedroomBoardroom in the BedroomIn exasperation at familiar and new products or services, no doubt its occurred to you that were you in charge, sure as shootin you could do better than that. In point of fact, sometimes a great notion can grow into a small geschftsleben. Even hobbies have been parlayed into a viable venture by the savvy entrepreneur. Witness Mrs. Field and her home-made cookies, now an internationally known brand. The former housewife of nearly two decades ago just had confidence that delicious morsels she baked were better than any you could buy in the stores. She followed her dream. By good luck, today such enterprises are increasingly accessible. Significantly, razzle-dazzle technology opens the gates for people with a broad range of disabilities, and high-tech equipment to launch a home-based business is more affordable than ever-the cost of ones very own Web site has plummeted to as low as $40-knocking down the price of admission to the entrepren eurial arena from tens of thousands of dollars to $1,000 or less for the basic desktop, printer, fax and phone setup with Web link. Youre up and running, with all the benefits of a self-assured freelancer The time, angst and cost of commuting is history, as is the daily commitment to 9 to 5, which is problematic for a number of people with disabilities.If you think that running a businesses might be for you, dont make a move without researching first. While there is a wide variety of legitimate ready-made business opportunities offered beware of the get-rich-quick-guaranteed moneymakers. The classifieds are filled withtraps for the unwary, so do your homework boning up on books by reputable authors such as Paul and Sarah Edwards Best Home Businesses of the 90s or Jay Conrad Levinson of Guerilla Marketing fame who can help point you in the right direction.You also need to read yourself carefully. Are you a risk-taker? A problem-solver? It takes both, big time. Have you where your r eal interests and talents lie? If not, wait and go back to the drawing board. Can you sell yourself as well as your product or service? Know your niche, by applying the same process of analysis to your business idea. Will it fill an unmet or poorly covered need in your target community? This is work, too, requiring additional digging on your part. Experts recommend putting together a detailed business plan with a market analysis based on data profiling the customer base, projected cash flow and marketing strategies, cash flow and so on. Its a complicated, work-intensive process, but should you require funding, a watertight business plan will help you avoid pitfalls. The work, remember, is no less than captaining a successful business. One pertinent statistic from the banking industry states that entrepreneurs who have a disability and who have prepared a business plan have a 97% repayment only a 3% default rate on their loans.I meet people all the time who are ready, willing and ab le for profitable self-employment in spite of acknowledged limitations. For so many of these energetic CEOs the technology that leveled the playing field opened the door of opportunity that would be the envy of any era. From 1990 to 1995, the Department of Labor reported an impressive 20% increase in business startups by people with severe disabilities.The entrepreneurial spirit is something that is beyond ones individual disability. Obviously, a man or woman may have limitations of movement, sight and speech yet still have a razor-sharp mind for business. Whether or not you end up rich as Croesus, your own personal industry in the business world awaits you.

The 6 Things You Should Never Sacrifice for Your JobNo Matter What

The 6 Things You Should Never Sacrifice for Your JobNo Matter WhatThe 6 Things You Should Never Sacrifice for Your Job- No Matter WhatThe typical workday is long enough as it is, and technology is making it even longer. When you do finally get home from a full day at the office, your mobile phone rings off the hook, and emails drop into your inbox from people who expect immediate responses.While most people claim to disconnect as soon as they get home, recent research says otherwise. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that mora than 50% of us check work email before and after work hours, throughout the weekend, and even when were sick. Even worse, 44% of us check work email while on vacation.A Northern Illinois University study that came out this summer shows just how bad this level of connection really is. The study found that the expectation that people need to respond to emails during off-work hours produces a prolonged stress response, which the res earchers named telepressure. Telepressure ensures that you are never able to relax and truly disengage from work. This prolonged state of stress is terrible for your health. Besides increasing your risk of heart disease, depression, and obesity, stress decreases your cognitive performance.We need to establish boundaries between our personal and professional lives. When we dont, our work, our health, and our personal lives suffer.Responding to emails during off-work hours isnt the only area in which you need to platzdeckchen boundaries. You need to make the critical distinction between what belongs to your employer and what belongs to you and you only. The items that follow are yours. If you dont set boundaries around them and learn to say no to your boss, youre giving away something with immeasurable value.1. Your HealthIts difficult to know when to set boundaries around your health at work because the decline is so gradual. Allowing stress to build up, losing sleep, and sitting all day without exercising all add up. Before you know it, youre rubbing your aching back with one hand and your zombie-like eyes with the other, and youre looking down at your newly acquired belly. The key here is to not let things sneak up on you, and the way you do that is by keeping a consistent routine. Think about what you need to do to keep yourself healthy (taking walks during lunch, not working weekends, taking your vacations as scheduled), make a plan, and stick to it no matter what. If you dont, youre allowing your work to overstep its bounds.2. Your FamilyIts easy to let your family suffer for your work. Many of us do this because we see our jobs as a means of maintaining our families. We have thoughts such as I need to make more money so that my kids can go to college debt-free. Though these thoughts are well-intentioned, they can burden your family with the biggest debt of all- a lack of quality time with you. When youre on your deathbed, you wont remember how much money you made for your spouse and kids. Youll remember the memories you created with them.3. Your SanityWhile we all have our own levels of this to begin with, you dont owe a shred of it to your employer. A job that takes even a small portion of your sanity is taking more than its entitled to. Your sanity is something thats difficult for your boss to keep track of. You have to monitor it on your own and set good limits to keep yourself healthy. Often, its your life outside of work that keeps you sane. When youve already put in a good days (or weeks) worth of work and your boss wants more, the most productive thing you can do is say no, and then go and enjoy your friends and hobbies. This way, you return to work refreshed and de-stressed. You certainly can work extra hours if you want to, but its important to be able to say no to your boss when you need time away from work.4. Your IdentityWhile your work is an important part of your identity, its dangerous to allow your work to become you r whole identity. You know youve allowed this to go too far when you reflect on whats important to you and work is all that (or most of what) comes to mind. Having an identity outside of work is about more than just having fun. It also helps you relieve stress, grow as a person, and avoid burnout.5. Your ContactsWhile you do owe your employer your best effort, you certainly dont owe him or her the contacts youve developed over the course of your career. Your contacts are a product of your hard work and effort, and while you might share them with your company, they belong to you.6. Your IntegritySacrificing your integrity causes you to experience massive amounts of stress. Once you realize that your actions and beliefs are no longer in alignment, its time to make it clear to your employer that youre not willing to do things his or her way. If thats a problem for your boss, it might be time to part ways.Bringing it All TogetherSuccess and fulfillment often depend upon your ability to set good boundaries. Once you can do this, everything else just falls into place.More From Inc.If Your Boss Is Pushing You Too Hard, This Might Be Why5 Reasons to Stop Apologizing and Ask for What You Deserve5 Essential Tips for Finding a Work-Life Balance

A Review of CollegeGrad.com

A Review of CollegeGrad.comA Review of CollegeGrad.comLooking for a job or internship, especially as a college student or recent college graduate, can be difficult. Being new to the job market, you may not know where to start. CollegeGrad.com is a job search site targeted towardcollege studentsand recent graduates. The site provides entry-level job listingsand internship listings,as well as advice for those who are looking for a job or have an offer lined up. Users can upload a resume and apply for positions directly from the site or migrate over to an employer site to apply. Job Search Options CollegeGrad.coms homepage allows users to search forjob listingsby keyword, location, and type of job, including entry level, internship, or experienced jobs. A useful browsing tab enables job seekers to view groups of openings by lists of job titles, industries, locations, or employers provided by CollegeGrad.com. The Advanced Search option allows users to search by keyword, experience le vel (including entry-level jobs and internships), proximity to a location, and company. You can also sort lists of job results by relevance to keywords and date posted. Job Search Advice CollegeGrad.com provides job search advice for college students and recent graduates. Job search advice includes networking and job negotiation strategies, as well as detailed job search advice from a free online job search book,College Grad Job Hunter. Career Advice Along with general job search advice, CollegeGrad.com also includes detailed advice on specific topics, including careers. The site has detailed career profiles of 30 of the most popular careers. unterstellung profiles include job descriptions, salary statistics, training information, and more. Users can also browse 25 career categories like art, healthcare, business, computer, law, sales, and engineering to generate ideas for possible careers. Each category is populated with scores of career options. Resume Advice CollegeGr ad.com contains general resume advice, advice about constructing college resumes, resume templates, and sample resumes. The site also features advice on writing cover letters, as well as information on how to request references from employers and college professors. Interview Advice Have an interview coming up? CollegeGrad.com offers interview advice, including preparation advice for an interview, tips for succeeding at a job fair interview, sample recruiter questions, howtodress for success, questions for candidates to ask, and interview follow-up. The site even hasvideosconveying interview advice. CollegeGrad.com for Employers Employers can register on CollegeGrad.com to list job and internship openings online. Employers have to pay to list jobs, and prices vary depending on the duration of the listing. CollegeGrad.com includes advice for employers on thebestwayto list job postings. CollegeGrad.com and Glassdoor.com CollegeGrad.com also contains supplemental job listin gs provided byGlassdoor.com. College students and grads can also useGlassdoorto search and apply for jobs, create email alerts for similar jobs, and hear reviews about particular companies from current and past employees.

Which Music Industry Job Is Right for You

Which Music Industry Job Is Right for YouWhich Music Industry Job Is Right for YouIf you love music and know you want a music related job, the hardest part might not be committing to going for it but choosing your perfect music career. There are tons of different ways you can get involved in the music industry and lots of different music jobs you can do. This guide should help you narrow things down and figure out which part of the music biz suits you best. Below youll find some common music careers and pros and cons for each that you should consider before making the leap. Youll also find links to more information about each career. Dont miss parte One of the music job pros and cons list Record Producer - The Pros Get a hand in the creative process with lots of different artists.Get a lot of credit - great producers are recognized for their artistic achievements in the same way great musicians are.Can work for a studio or independentlyCan pay well, especially if you get points o n a record that sells a lot of copies. Record Producer - The Cons Hours are long and irregular.Getting started can be tough - you may have to work for free for awhile to build up a reputation.Need to learn about studio equipment/recording techniques, so there is a time investment in training.Need to stay on top of new technology all the time. Music Journalist - The Pros Get to interact with some of your favorite artists.Always have the inside track on what new releases are coming up.Have a hand in shaping trends and a venue to share your thoughts about the music industry.Good for guest list spots Music Journalist - The Cons Hours can be longLots of competition - you have to fight hard to get published and to be the one to get the interview, the story, etc.If you freelance, pay can be sporadicNeed to be able to work independently and manage deadlines. Cover Art Designer - The Pros Get to play an important role in creating to overall feel of an doppelalbum - great albu m artwork images are remembered as music as great music and help give an album an identityGet to work closely with musicians and labelsEvery job is different, so you get to experiment with different styles and techniques Cover Art Designer - The Cons Easy to get ripped off - many designers see their images used in merch and without a good contract, they may not make a penny from those sales.Work (and pay) can be sporadicMay have to spend some time working for free to build up a reputationAs music goes online, artwork becoming less important MusicDistributor- The Pros Get to work closely with lots of different labelsGet exposure to tons of music you might not otherwise hearCan be good money - you dont have the overhead costs of labels, yet you share in the profits of their releases Music Distributor - The Cons Can be very frustrating - labels miss release dates, stores get orders in late and then want to return them all - youre stuck in the middleDifficult to start independen tly

A Review of Xfinity Smart Resume

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Hiring for Rapid Company Growth - Everything You Need to Know

Hiring for Rapid Company Growth - Everything You Need to KnowHiring is never easy. One wrong move and your company can end up with a bad hire that costs you thousands of dollars. In times of rapid growth, the chance of making the wrong choice grows exponentially.Instead of hiring one new employee, you need to be able to hire dozens or even hundreds of them in a short period of time. And if you make mistakes, it can halt growth completely.The first thing to understand is hiring for company growth is not the same as normal hiring. You cant expect the same hiring tactics to work at scale. Its important to recognize what traps hiring managers tend to fall into during rapid growth hiring so you can avoid them.Here are three mistakes you cant afford make when youre hiring en masse1. Prolonging the hiring processIts always important to keep the hiring process moving along. However, when youre hiring for rapid growth, you really need to pick up the pace. If you cant fill new positions, the e xtra work falls to your current employees. And that can have a negative impact on morale.To stay on track with the company expansion, you need to find, vet, and hire new employees as soon as possible. This means eliminating any steps of the interview process that are outdated.For instance, phone interviews. Many companies use these as a way to initially screen candidates especially when looking for cultural fit. But simple math shows that phone interviews dont work on a larger scale.Think about how long it takes you to schedule a phone interview. Even though email, it might take a day or two for you and the candidate to decide on a time. Then theres the time it takes to actually conduct the phone interview. Thats a lot of time to spend on an initial candidate screening.A better option is using one-way video interviews. With these screens, theres no need for scheduling. Candidates record short responses to your questions whenever is convenient for them. Once submitted, you and your team can easily review their answers. You can decide if an individual should move on to the next round in a matter of minutes. When hiring during company growth, this saves a lot of precious time.Bonus tip If you decide to stick with phone interviews, look into an interview scheduling tool that can help you automate the scheduling process.When hiring for rapid growth, videointerviews can help you find talent quickly.Click To Tweet2. Hiring only for current rolesAs a company grows and expands, so do the roles of employees. You can hire someone tomorrow and in six months, need them to take on completely different responsibilities. If you dont take this into consideration early on, youll end up right back in the mass hiring cycle.Instead of hiring people for a rigid role, look for individuals with a wide range of potential. For instance, you might not need a marketing manager at the moment. But if you hire a sales rep with marketing experience, it will be easy for them to take on thos e responsibilities when the time comes.Sit down with the leaders of the organization and draw out a plan for company growth and hiring. Set tentative dates for when youll need new types of roles filled. Then, decide how those responsibilities overlap or if an employee can grow into them. This will help you identify what youll need in the future so you can find it in your current talent pool.3. Forgetting about cultureWhen we talk about company growth, we often focus on customer acquisitions and hitting sales goals. This leaves something very important by the wayside company culture. When this happens, the culture can turn toxic right under leaders noses.Keep culture at the forefront of your mind during rapid hiring. This ensures that new employees represent the right values.During the interview process, ask about what drew the candidate to your company. Find out why they are excited about working for the growing organization. Do they believe in the mission? Can they see themselves d eveloping a future with the company? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that as your workforce increases, everyone will still contribute to your thriving culture.During times of company growth, dont forget about companyculture.Click To TweetWant more tips for hiring during company growth? Check out our webinar with Lever on hiring for growth.