Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Where did my Contacts go

Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Where did my Contacts go Heres a question we get every once in a while when I go to the List Panel, my Contacts (or Companies, or Jobs, etc.) are gone!  How do I get them back? Heres whats happening when you do a filtered search, we save that filtered search until you change or remove it. If you have records, but arent seeing what you think you should see on the list panel, simply click the little broom icon and it will show you ALL your records for that List Panel: In the image above, I did a search for hightech and got zero results.  If I clear that, by clicking on the broom icon, it will show ALL my records again. Organize Your Job Search with JibberJobber Where did my Contacts go Heres a question we get every once in a while when I go to the List Panel, my Contacts (or Companies, or Jobs, etc.) are gone!  How do I get them back? Heres whats happening when you do a filtered search, we save that filtered search until you change or remove it. If you have records, but arent seeing what you think you should see on the list panel, simply click the little broom icon and it will show you ALL your records for that List Panel: In the image above, I did a search for hightech and got zero results.  If I clear that, by clicking on the broom icon, it will show ALL my records again.

Good Credit = Good Career Prospects

Good Credit = Good Career Prospects There was a time when an employee could start in an entry-level job with a company then, ten years later, work their way up the ranks within the company. In fact, many employers still ask potential candidates where they see themselves in five or ten years; and the expected response is usually something to do with advancement within the company. The reality of corporate life is that while loyalty will get you far, it may not get you as far as you want to go. If you want to advance your career, you may need to seek your fortunes elsewhere. If you have a good employment record, you should be able to find a better position quickly. You can even work with a headhunting firm that will discretely conduct a search on your behalf, while you continue to work in your current position. However, if you have a bad credit record, it could prevent you from getting ahead. Protecting Yourself Of course the best way to protect yourself is by staying on top of your credits from the beginning. Avoid having too many credit accounts; Pay the balance in full each month, and; Pay all installment loans on time, or even early. Unfortunately, there are several factors that could negatively affect your finances. An accident or unexpected illness can wipe out your savings and leave you with thousands of dollars of medical debt, which is then reported to the major credit agencies. A flood could damage your home, requiring you to spend extra on alternative lodging while you’re still paying your mortgage, causing you to get behind on your bills. Your spouse could become unemployed, making it more difficult for you to meet your monthly obligations. Whatever the cause, if you get behind on your bills, then you need to correct the issue as soon as possible. One option is to try to negotiate with all of your creditors yourself. In many cases a creditor will be willing to forgive late payment fees, or adjust payment due dates, especially if you have a good track record with them. However, it is just as likely the creditor won’t work with you. Another option is to work with a debt repair or credit counseling company to negotiate with your creditors. These companies will not only work with credit card providers, but with other creditors like medical providers, to help you manage your debt. These companies have a lot of experience negotiating with creditors and have offices across the country.  You can also transfer your case if you move. For example, if you sign on with an organization like in Salt Lake City, and you move to another state, you can continue working with the same one  in your new city. Today’s job market is highly competitive. To get ahead you need more than just a stellar resume, you also need a stellar credit history. How has your credit history affected your own job opportunities? Tell us all about it in the comments below or tweet us @mscareergirl now!

Save Money When Traveling Abroad by Being Informed About The Exchange Rates

Save Money When Traveling Abroad by Being Informed About The Exchange Rates Physical activity is good for the body, reading and engaging yourself is good for the mind, but traveling is what’s good for the soul. Whether it be simply to get a change of pace from your typical place of residence, unplug from the world for a little while, or see stunning vistas not native to your homeland, traveling can be one of the most gainful activities a human being can embark on. There’s an interesting level of variation to the human experience that can only be properly experienced and appreciated by traveling. As much as traveling may be hyped up to be a time where your mind is free and your heart not heavy, it requires just as much if not more careful planning and smart thinking than regular life. Understanding a new public transport system or adapting to new cultural norms can be just one of the things that can make a dream getaway seem like a strange, free-range form of imprisonment. One of these seemingly small items that requires careful navigating is the exchange rate between your home currency and the currency of whatever country you happen to be in. What seems like a few decimal points off from the true exchange rates could be the differences in dozens if not hundreds of dollars in lost money over time. Any intrepid travellers needn’t worry, though. Making the most out of exchange rates is simply just a matter of having all of the right information at your disposal. Get Your Money Exchanged At The Right Place It might be tempting to get all of your money exchanged right as you step off the plane so you don’t need to exchange it again for the duration of your trip. This is one of the biggest newbie mistakes when it comes to having money exchanged, as airport exchange counters typically have some of the worst exchange rates in any given country. The reason for this is that you’re firstly paying for convenience: the counter is taking advantage of your confused state and desire to have some security and stability in a new country. Secondly, having any sort of counter or business in a high-traffic area like an airport requires paying some serious money in rent, which is then factored into the exchange rate with the counter pocketing the extra scratch. To combat this, only exchange enough money at the airport to cover your accommodations, food, and transportation for approximately two to four days. This is an alright cushion and it’s fine taking the hit with such minor amounts of money. After this, it’s best to use Google to find which particular money exchange in the town you’re in has the best exchange rates and then go to them. When exchanging hundreds of dollars at a time, even getting a rate that’s .1 of a unit better per unit will add up quickly and leave you with more money in your pocket. Even if you can’t find the “best” money exchange, anywhere is better than the airport. Understand Trends In The Local Currency Chances are wherever you are going has a sizeable tourism industry, otherwise it’s unlikely that you’d have heard about it in the first place. Anywhere with buzzing tourism industry has a “high”  season and a “low” season, high season being when the country is at its busiest and low season being the opposite. When there’s a lack of tourists, the country’s currency tends to dip as there’s less money being pumped through the system, making that particular currency less attractive to hold. As high season approaches, the local currency will begin to spike as more and more foreign dollars are converted into the local currency. So, if you’re trying to exchange your money back into your home currency before going home, it is wise to do it during a high season in a particular area as the local currency will be worth more. Think Critically To Maximize Your Purchasing Power It might seem daunting and like everyone is trying to squeeze every last cent out of you, but the two preceding tips are the most basic and useful things to have in your repertoire moving forward. Always try and think from the perspective of both the country at large and an individual money exchanging business’ point of view when deciding whether or not it is the right time to have your money converted. Stay safe, and all the best to any wayward travellers.

My first day of marriage counseling

My first day of marriage counseling We have been together for fifteen years and we have two kids. We have been in couples therapy enough different times for me to know that I hate being in couples therapy with him because he never changes. Its always been more productive for me to go to therapy alone, where at least I can get things done. But now we are desperate, so Ive capitulated. We park the car and walk into the building of the couples therapist. I remember one couples therapist telling us that we are in good shape because we drove there together. Today I know that we would have driven in separate cars if we had two cars. I delegated finding a therapist to my husband. After all, my first book just came out and I blog almost every day. I am busy. I know my penchant for delegating is part of the problem, but I thought this would be one last hurrah. We get to the office. The sign on the door says Divorce Law Offices and there is a list of people with Esqs at the end. I say, Were going to a divorce lawyer? I dont want a divorce. Its Wisconsin, he says, Its not like New York City where there are skyscrapers devoted to therapist offices. We see a mediator. I start talking. I tell him we are not there to get a divorce. Were there to keep our marriage together. Is there someone else we can see? My husband says hes thinking he might be there to get a divorce. I see we are a parody of a couple who cannot communicate. When I was doing research for a column about divorce law, I talked with a lot of divorce lawyers, and each one said that so many divorces could be avoided if the people would talk. One attorney told me he helps one couple a month get back together, and thats his favorite part of his job. I tell myself, based on this, that divorce lawyers are good at keeping marriages together because they see so many marriages fall apart. We talk about our marriage. I think things are difficult because my husband gave up working to take care of our kids and it didnt work out. My husband thinks things got bad because taking care of our son who has autism is extremely difficult and we take it out on each other so we dont take it out on him. There is truth to what my husband says. Eighty percent of parents who have a child with autism get a divorce. But I dont want to blame my failing marriage on my cute little five-year-old. Not that I dont want someone to blame. I do. But I think it is more complicated than that. I explain how my career is going great. I tell the mediator I have a busy speaking schedule and a six-figure contract for my next book. I even talk about my blog, and the estimated 450,000 page views a month, even though you can trust me on this: Our divorce mediator from Middleton, Wisconsin does not read blogs. At this point, I think my husband is going to tell the mediator about how he gave up his career for the kids and me and he is totally disappointed. But instead he says to me, A lot of people I talk with say that I am being abused by you. I am shocked. Its a big allegation. But I say, A lot of people I talk with think I should get rid of you. Thats as bad as it gets, right there. Because the mediator interjects and says that if you want to try to stay together for the kids, its worth it. He says, The research shows divorce is very hard on kids, and especially kids under five. But he adds, You wont be able to hold things together just to parent the kids. You will need some love for each other. I say quickly that I have that. It is easy for me to remember how much fun I had with my husband before we had kids. Its easy for me to remember that every time I look-but-dont-really-look for men to have an affair with, I find myself looking at someone who is like my husband: I still love him. My husband is not so quick to say he still loves me. So all I can do is think while he thinks. I think about the research about how a career does not make people happy. When you are in love and someone asks you how you are, you say, Im so happy even if you are unemployed. When your career is going well and your marriage isnt when someone asks you how you are you say, My career is going great. The mediator starts talking about how the next step will be a contract to follow rules of engagement. You have to start being nice to each other, says the mediator. Right now that seems almost impossible. We have to wait, though. My husband is deciding if he has any love for me. He asks the mediator, How do I know if its love? The mediator says, If you care about her life, for right now, thats enough. Finally my husband says to me, Im so sorry that life is not better for you when your career is going so well. Youve worked so hard for this. The mediator nods. Next meeting we will move on to the rules of engagement. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Other posts on this topic: My own marriage and the myth of the stay-at-home dad My 9/11 day. My husband. The meaning of my to-do list. 5 Communication lessons learned in marriage counseling

How to keep fit when youre on a busy schedule - Debut

How to keep fit when you’re on a busy schedule - Debut This post was written by an external contributor. Katherine Sayer shares her secrets on staying fit and healthy on a tight schedule. Striking a balance between your work life, your social life and your sleep cycle is hard enough, if the prevalence of memes on this topic is anything to go by. So the thought of having to squeeze regular gym sessions and staying fit into an already crammed timetable can be enough to make even the most organised person blanche. Yet, in the era of fast food and ready meals, the importance of keeping healthy and staying fit is higher than ever. These exercise hacks can help you adjust your normal daily routine to keep fit on the go. During your commute The obvious adjustments, such as walking or cycling to work, are often easier said than done, especially if yours is a long commute. Instead, try making small adjustments to your journey that lengthen the amount of time you spend on your feet. Take the stairs when you leave the station â€" you burn one calorie for every six steps you walk up, so those who commute to Hampstead Tube Station (with its 320 steps) will burn 50 calories every morning just by choosing not to take the escalator. Stand on the tube instead of sitting, as standing for an hour burns 50 calories more than sitting for an hour, and since you’ll be sitting down all day at work anyway, it’s hardly like you need a rest. If you commute by bus, try out some tiptoe exercises while waiting at the bus stop tiptoe raises, where you stand flatfooted, then raise yourself on to your tiptoes, then repeat make an excellent workout for your calves, even if they do incite strange glances from your fellow passengers. At the office A recent NHS survey suggested that 4/5 Brits work a sedentary office job, so if this is you, there are definitely ways you can shape your day so that sitting behind a computer screen doesn’t translate itself to your waist line. Ask your boss if you can sit on a gym ball instead of a chair â€" you won’t feel the difference, but this will force your body to make small, imperceptible adjustments in order to maintain balance, which will work your core muscles and burn calories. It will also make you more aware of your posture, as the lack of back support will make you conscious of sitting up straighter. Alternatively, invest in a mini exercise bike (or ‘Desk Cycle’), a kind of tiny pedal-pusher that fits under your desk, enabling you to replicate the motions of cycling without leaving your workstation â€" perfect for multitasking. In your lunch break While it is definitely good for your health to get some fresh air on your lunchbreak, there’s no need to spend your lunch hour going for runs or taking a yoga class if you simply haven’t got time. High intensity cardiovascular workouts are as effective as low intensity but longer sessions â€" so if you can’t fit in a half hour jog, try a so-called ‘7-minute work-out’ instead. Developed by the Human Performance Institute, the theory is that an intense 7-minute workout is as good for the body as a low intensity gym session, and far easier to put into practice in an office environment. Guides to the kind of exercise you can partake in as part of a 7-minute workout can be found for free on YouTube, but rest assured, 7-minute workouts won’t demand any specialist equipment as the only resistance they require is from your existing body weight. If, by some miracle, you find that you do have time for a gym session in your lunch break, keep it productive by multitasking and listening to a lecture or podcast while you work out. It can seem tempting to pound along to EDM, but the dulcet tones of Melvyn Bragg or Brian Cox will keep your brain in shape while your body works out, thus maximising productivity. For some free podcasts on science and culture, the BBC iPlayer Radio app contains lots of archived Radio 4 podcasts that you can download and listen to without internet. After work Given that being sedentary has been linked to an increased likelihood of a heart attack (according to the NHS website, sitting all day can double the risk), you want to minimise the amount of time you spend sitting down out of office hours. When meeting friends to socialise, opt for more active ways of catching up than simply going for a drink or sitting in a pub. Going for a walk together is much better for your health than more passive activities, while enabling you the same opportunity to catch up and saving you money. If you replaced an hour of going for coffee with an hour of walking, you could burn between 1,000 and 1,500 calories per week â€" and gain a reputation as the quirky friend who goes for walks instead of cocktails. So, forget the New Year’s Resolution to take up Karate â€" you’re never going to go swimming every morning at 5am. Instead, try out some of these minor adjustments to your daily life in order to save money, increase productivity, keep fit and stay healthy â€" you need never sell your soul to a multiplex gym ever again. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Summary Sunday Proactive Job Search Tactics

Summary Sunday Proactive Job Search Tactics Do you want to feel more in control of your job search? Learn how to apply proactive job search tactics. Simply posting your resume online isnt enough to land a new job.   This weeks top articles include help for crafting emails to ask for informational interviews, how to use social media in your job search, questions you can ask during a job interview and how to develop the newest in-demand quality agility! If you find an article you like, please, feel free to share it with your friends. Also, be sure to connect with the authors of these articles! They are some of my favorites! CAREER Move Over IQ and EQ: AQ is Here! by Barb Poole | Hire Imaging Your skills and intelligence (IQ) are not enough to land you a job today. Neither are your social skills and self-awareness (EQ). Theres a new ability in demand to be successful in your career todayAQ which stands for Agility Quotient! Learn why developing your agility will help your career. SOCIAL MEDIA 7 Ways To Use Social Media Search To Land Your Next Job [INFOGRAPHIC] by Lucy Benton on YouTern Pew Research has found that almost half of job seekers believe that personal and professional contacts were their most important resource when looking for a job. So this infographic spells out what you need to know to present yourself and attract employers. Best Times to Post on Social Media: 2018 Industry Research by Alex York | Sprout Social Ever wonder when the best time to post an update is? Based on research, this article identifies the best times to post on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Its a great companion to the article above! NETWORKING Email Informational Interview Requests (with Samples) by Susan P. Joyce | Job-Hunt.org Requesting a meeting to network with someone can be tricky. You want to make sure its worded appropriately in order to get a response. This article, with examples, helps you craft a better request! INTERVIEWING 10 Questions You Never Knew You Could Ask In A Job Interview Liz Ryan | Forbes There are three reasons you need to ask questions during an interview. 1. The questions you ask show you are focused and know what you are looking for.    2. Asking questions signals to the interviewer that you are a straight shooter and will speak up. 3.  You need to gather information to help you decide if the opportunity is the right one. These 10 questions, asked at the right time, will help you be a savvier interviewer. LINKEDIN 7 LinkedIn Features to Make Your Job Search Easier by Hannah Morgan | US News World Report On Careers There are loads of features within LinkedIn  you may be missing so in this article I point out the ones you should definitely know about to help with your job search. Take control of your job search by incorporating proactive job search tactics! Its empowering!

Professional Resume Writing Services

Professional Resume Writing ServicesAre you looking for the best professional resume writing services that can help you get your career moving forward? Whether you are an employee looking to land a promotion or an employer seeking to fill open positions, you can find the help you need through online resume services.In order to land one of the best professional resume services, you will need to look at the various services available. The two main categories include those that specialize in writing resume bulletins and those that simply offer the tools and advice necessary to effectively manage your own resume for a fee.Bulletins are designed to help you get the most out of your resume. The best professional resume writing services have a full time team of writers who can craft a polished, professional resume that will catch the attention of every potential employer. While it is important to ensure the writing style is appropriate, the main focus should be on getting your letter to shi ne. The best professionals will help you make sure your personal information and experience match the specific job description.The best service offering the best support for building a custom template will allow you to select the format you want. The basic resume letter style is now used by many employers while others still prefer the standard format. Either way, you will have a reference letter that is a first class representation of you.When it comes to other skills, there are a number of options including both content and presentation-related services. If you are in the market for resume bulletins or even your own resume, take some time to review what is offered before making a final decision. You can take the time to request a sample that illustrates what can be expected from the company and the level of support you can expect.Professional resume writing services will provide the following: writing samples, assessment and guidance, feedback and training, curriculum development, resume editing, resume development, application assistance, and special projects. The level of support you receive will depend on the service and the level of skill of the writing team. If you are in the process of finding a writer, take some time to do your homework. Read the reviews and see what other people are saying about the writing service.You can take the time to read articles written by current clients so you can get a general idea of the types of services provided by the best professional resume writing services. Many of the companies are dedicated to helping you land the position you are seeking while others offer all inclusive services. Whatever your needs, you can be assured that they will be met.Services for the average person are often provided by local, state, or national organizations. These types of services are often more expensive than the ones that focus on the veteran or newbie within your network. However, for the majority of the clientele, hiring a profession al for resume assistance is the best choice when finding the best professional resume writing services.