12 January 2012, 6:50 pm
Are you getting ready to start a new job? If so, you have probably given thought to the items that you might need to add to your wardrobe and collection of workplace accessories. What you might have overlooked, however, is the importance of getting new glasses before you start a new job. The days leading up to starting a new position are the perfect time to get your eyes checked and order new glasses with an updated prescription that are free from scratches and properly coated with modern protective technology.
If you like the idea of getting new glasses before beginning your new job, it’s important to consider just how important your eyesight is to your ability to do a good job. If you get new glasses that are just going to get scratched and cause glare and reflection problems in your place of business, you won’t be putting your best face forward as a new employee. It makes career sense to choose lenses with an oleophobic coating that is designed to help you maintain the best possible vision at all times.
An oleophobic coating is designed to help keep your lenses clear and your vision sharp. The coating resists fingerprints and other sources of smudges, helping make sure your lenses stay as clear as possible. Lenses outfitted with an oleophobic coating are also easier to clean than those that are not coated or that have different types of coatings. Further, you can enjoy the benefits of reduced glare from reflected light when wearing glasses that have lenses with this type of coating.
What better way to get prepared for your new job than to get a pair of high quality glasses that are going to make it much easier for you to keep your vision clear at all times, on the job and off? You’ll certainly be better prepared to make a positive impression on your new boss with new glasses that allow you to look great while seeing perfectly.
12 January 2012, 1:13 am
Guest Post from CareerAlley
“Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” – Dwight David Eisenhower
My current job is in a small company (several thousand people) and many of the people I work with have been at this company for 15 to 20 years and have never seen modern technology. Now I don’t mean PCs, but I do mean they have no idea how mid to large companies operate. When I try to explain some of what we could be doing, it’s like I’m saying the world is round and they still think the world is flat and are afraid they will fall off. So I imagine that if any of them had to look for a job they would probably buy the Sunday newspaper and start looking in the classified ads (I’m sure some of you have no idea what I’m talking about). They would probably go to an employment agency and register (taking a few hard copy resumes with them). And after that, they would probably go to a few company HR departments and fill out applications (leaving a hard copy of their resume). For research, they would go to their local library and look up some companies they might want to work with. Now I know most of us are more up to speed than that, but the job search world of sitting by your computer at home and browsing job search sites is gone. The new world is all about being mobile, using the best technology to “get there first” and land the best job the fastest.
Are You Ready to Respond Wherever you Are -
- You never know when an opportunity will arise, and you need to be ready to respond as soon as possible. Sometimes being the second to respond may put you at a disadvantage. So, as an example, if a recruiting firm or company recruiter sends an email to you asking to call them or maybe to respond with potential interview dates/times, there is an advantage to responding within a few hours. The best way to do this is to use a smartphone that allows for email exchange (and almost all do these days). ==>> Top 16 Free Email Services
- Where is your resume? Do you have a soft copy that you can access on the fly? Suppose you are out of the house and a headhunter or company recruiter thinks they may have the perfect job for you. Of course they need a copy of your resume immediately, so how will you get to it if you are out of the house? The answer, of course, is one of the many “cloud” computing storage places. Cloud storage allows you to access a copy of your documents, attachment them to an email and send them off. What, no cloud storage? Take a look at the following ==>>Top 10 Free Cloud Storage Services For You To Back Up And Sync Files
Be Prepared to Look at Job Opportunities When you are Away from Your Computer -
- Are you still looking at the hundreds of potential job opportunities across the (seemingly) never ending list of job search sites? Well don’t waste your time. Create a mail alert that advises you only of those jobs that match your specific requirements. Almost all of the worthwhile job search sites have this ability and if you’ve not set it up, now is the time. ==>> Job Search Agents
- Do you feel that you are tied to your computer for your job search? Are there times when you are out of the house and could make good use of your time looking at some of the job posting sites? Not to harp on the smartphone again, but this is the answer. There are so many job search apps that are available for both iOS devices and Android devices. Don’t know where to look? Take a look at this ==>>Take Your Job Search Mobile
What else do you need in the modern world of job search? Take a read ==>>Job Search Tips: 5 Ways To Leverage The Internet In Your Job Search
Good luck in your search.
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
8 January 2012, 8:46 pm
Are you looking for side project work that can provide you with a way to earn extra income? If you have skills and are willing to spend time completing tasks for clients, but don’t have time to devote to directly marketing your services to potential customers or prefer not to have to get involved in billing and collections, you might find that SideSkills.com is a beneficial resource. Whether you are looking for occasional jobs or a steady stream of project work, this site just may make it easy for you to achieve your income goals.
The SideSkills.com website provides a service marketplace where professionals who are searching for work opportunities can create a profile that describes their skills and the services they are willing to offer on a side job basis. Companies and individuals in need of services can utilize the site to search for individuals with the skills that they need and make arrangements to have work performed. Payments are all handled through the site’s payment system, which is designed specifically to be secure and to alleviate some of the stress and risk of offering services via the online marketplace.
5 January 2012, 10:48 am
Have you been running your own blog or website as a hobby or money-making enterprise for a while now? Have you invested time and energy into learning how to move it up in the search engine rankings and attract visitors? If so, you have valuable online marketing skills that you just may be able to leverage into a career opportunity in a field that’s only likely to grow as time goes by.
With so many businesses realizing the power of online marketing, more and more employment opportunities are becoming available to people who have solid internet marketing skills. If you are knowledgeable when it comes to link building, optimizing content and tags, PPC management, social media marketing and other strategies, you just might be ready to become a professional in the digital marketing industry.
You may be able to find employment opportunities with an SEO company, where you’ll be able to handle online marketing tasks for a variety of clients. There may also be opportunities for you with or a business that handles its online marketing efforts internally, or in a web marketing department where you’ll work closely with a professional SEO company. If so, you may be responsible for investigating prices for SEO as well as helping define strategy and following up on the effectiveness of your online marketing optimization effectiveness.
