How To Email2Log when you forget to include your JibberJobber email (or other scenarios)

How To Email2Log â€" when you forget to include your JibberJobber email (or other scenarios) You know what bugs me? When I send an email and mean to do the email2log thing (just the coolest thing in JibberJobber!),but forget to put my ultra-secret email address in the BCC field. You see, using the BCC field saves me probably an hour a day.  If you dont know why, or if you want to save an hour a day, check out this blog post on Email2Log. What do you do when you forget to do it?  Do you then have to go into JibberJobber, search for the contact, click Add Log Entry, and then copy and paste from your email to the Log Entry? No, you dont!  We made it easy to fix this oops.   The way you do it will be helpful in another scenario for example, sometimes I take notes from a phone call in an email message.  Im not sure why I do that, I got in the habit of doing it years ago.  (I find myself switching to taking notes in a Log Entry, though, especially since we put in the auto-save on Log Entries) In both of these cases there is something that is written somewhere that I want in a Log Entry so how do you easily get it into a Log Entry without copying and pasting? Easy! Simply send an email to your ultra-secretive email address you dont have to send it to anyone else. In the body of the email, put this line: contacts:email@address.com,secondemail@address.com,___,____,___  (you can have as many as you want) So, in your email we look for that line and will make a Log Entry for any email address there. BONUS: well also make a new Contact record, if it doesnt exist already. This is super, duper cool.  I use it more than I thought I would. Guess what?  That is only one of the things you can do with a special line in the body.  You can also create a Log Entry, and associate the email to Companies and Jobs. Tell me thats not cool. To see an example, go to Account, then the Email tab, and click the help icon. How To Email2Log â€" when you forget to include your JibberJobber email (or other scenarios) You know what bugs me? When I send an email and mean to do the email2log thing (just the coolest thing in JibberJobber!),but forget to put my ultra-secret email address in the BCC field. You see, using the BCC field saves me probably an hour a day.  If you dont know why, or if you want to save an hour a day, check out this blog post on Email2Log. What do you do when you forget to do it?  Do you then have to go into JibberJobber, search for the contact, click Add Log Entry, and then copy and paste from your email to the Log Entry? No, you dont!  We made it easy to fix this oops.   The way you do it will be helpful in another scenario for example, sometimes I take notes from a phone call in an email message.  Im not sure why I do that, I got in the habit of doing it years ago.  (I find myself switching to taking notes in a Log Entry, though, especially since we put in the auto-save on Log Entries) In both of these cases there is something that is written somewhere that I want in a Log Entry so how do you easily get it into a Log Entry without copying and pasting? Easy! Simply send an email to your ultra-secretive email address you dont have to send it to anyone else. In the body of the email, put this line: contacts:email@address.com,secondemail@address.com,___,____,___  (you can have as many as you want) So, in your email we look for that line and will make a Log Entry for any email address there. BONUS: well also make a new Contact record, if it doesnt exist already. This is super, duper cool.  I use it more than I thought I would. Guess what?  That is only one of the things you can do with a special line in the body.  You can also create a Log Entry, and associate the email to Companies and Jobs. Tell me thats not cool. To see an example, go to Account, then the Email tab, and click the help icon. How To Email2Log â€" when you forget to include your JibberJobber email (or other scenarios) You know what bugs me? When I send an email and mean to do the email2log thing (just the coolest thing in JibberJobber!),but forget to put my ultra-secret email address in the BCC field. You see, using the BCC field saves me probably an hour a day.  If you dont know why, or if you want to save an hour a day, check out this blog post on Email2Log. What do you do when you forget to do it?  Do you then have to go into JibberJobber, search for the contact, click Add Log Entry, and then copy and paste from your email to the Log Entry? No, you dont!  We made it easy to fix this oops.   The way you do it will be helpful in another scenario for example, sometimes I take notes from a phone call in an email message.  Im not sure why I do that, I got in the habit of doing it years ago.  (I find myself switching to taking notes in a Log Entry, though, especially since we put in the auto-save on Log Entries) In both of these cases there is something that is written somewhere that I want in a Log Entry so how do you easily get it into a Log Entry without copying and pasting? Easy! Simply send an email to your ultra-secretive email address you dont have to send it to anyone else. In the body of the email, put this line: contacts:email@address.com,secondemail@address.com,___,____,___  (you can have as many as you want) So, in your email we look for that line and will make a Log Entry for any email address there. BONUS: well also make a new Contact record, if it doesnt exist already. This is super, duper cool.  I use it more than I thought I would. Guess what?  That is only one of the things you can do with a special line in the body.  You can also create a Log Entry, and associate the email to Companies and Jobs. Tell me thats not cool. To see an example, go to Account, then the Email tab, and click the help icon.

Using the Job Boards to Grow Your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Using the Job Boards to Grow Your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Its never been easier. The job boards are making it very easy to understand what roles are in demand and about updated job descriptions and skills are for today’s workforce. FACT: Millennials will change  jobs four times by the age of 32 This is not a slight to Millennials. It’s a fact of the modern workplace. In another post I’ll talk about the modern workplace and how Millennials are changing it. Knowing whats in demand and knowing where you and your skill sets lineup are critical to maximize your value, and to be honest your enjoyment, in whatever career you choose. But, I’m not looking! Whether or not youre actively looking for a change in your career its a good idea to stay on top of the job boards and the current job postings to see what skills are being valued and where you may need to enhance your skills. What should you be keeping track of? There is no specific answer here. However, because of the power of the internet you can set alerts and monitor companies and roles in ways you never could before. A few of the things I look for are below. You’ll want to create your own criterion. Job Titles â€" These are always changing. Sometimes it seems they change just to throw off the search engines. Other times they change because the market changes. Of course, some roles today didn’t exist 5 years ago. If you are a pioneer in your field … you may need to look for semi-obscure titles to get a real-feel for what’s going on. Companies â€" I have found by using these FREE resources that companies I’ve never heard of pop up. Other companies I have heard of often come up, but with roles and regions I didn’t expect. It’s an easy way to see where companies are growing too. Job Descriptions â€" Your current role may morph over time. And, your future role may require skills you don’t have today. Reading the job descriptions of your current role and for future roles can provide insight into areas you may need to enhance for your next move. Note: They aren’t always academic in nature. Meaning you may not need another degree. There are others things that are valued. Find them. Locations â€" Even if you aren’t looking to make a move it is often insightful to see that some companies gravitate towards a specific location (Austin has been hot for a while) then the interest will fade as those areas get staffed up. If you were ever considering a move … this is a trend you may want to watch. FREE Resources at your Fingertips Its never been easier. There are a lot of resources out there that are free for your use. Or, may require a minimal level of commitment such as a login or sharing your information (usually just an email address) sometimes sharing information about your current or past employers (Glassdoor). Here are three FREE resources you can start using today. Glassdoor Indeed TheLadders Note: Im not endorsing or recommending any of these sites specifically. They are just well known tools in the industry. However, you can use these today to get a good perspective on titles, job descriptions and rough salary expectations. All for a few minutes of your time at the keyboard. Pro Tip: Use Alerts to make them do the work for you. They will also let you sign up to alerts for specific rules, specific cities, and even specific companies. Beware: Their alerts can get a bit spammy! Using the Corporate Career / Jobs Page What about signing up on a specific company career site? Many companies allow you to sign up on their website (or use 3rd party services) to drop your resume and interest into their “pool of talent” for consideration. A lot of companies, certainly a lot of them in the tech space, have an option to insert your information into their human resource system and they promise to keep you updated on roles. I personally dont think this is a great idea. It gives the companies far too much information. Information that they havent paid for, and to be honest, they dont deserve. If you have a different opinion I’d love to hear about it. The Cost of Doing Nothing Of course, as with all things you can choose to do nothing. However, be apprised that others are doing something and they are using tools like this to evaluate the job market, their current skill level, and their salary expectations. Doing nothing means youre missing out. Your career is at stake. Doing something is important. And, it’s never been easier. Why bother doing this? The obvious answer is, if and when your job changes, and trust me it will. Youll have a good perspective of the skills that are being valued in the market at the time. Youll also have a good perspective of the job titles that are being hired at the time. And youll be much more plugged into the community, the economy, and the overall business environment. These are all good things that will help you stand out in your career. Spending a few minutes to search these FREE resources is a quick sanity check to confirm what you may already know. Or, you just might find out some new information that can help you continue to grow and advance your career. Pro Tip: Check your current company too! You never know what you’ll find. Everything Changes Every industry changes over time. HR From the current misnomer of Human Resources (aka HR) to what Laszlo Bock (former Google exec) calls People Operations in Work Rules. Sales Sales roles have changes from the very obvious Sales Manager to the more obscure Business Development Manager. Marketing  â€" There are a lot more specific roles for social, vertical and other industry specific scenarios. Keeping track of them is a task these tools can surface very easily. Using these FREE resources is a quick, simple, and automated way to keep tabs on your industry, your chosen career, and perhaps where you want to go next. It’s never been easier. What have you learned by using job boards? What other resources do you recommend? Add your comment here so we all can benefit from your experience.

What Exactly Is Wrong With Our Education System A Look At The Top Ten Most Satisfying Jobs

What Exactly Is Wrong With Our Education System A Look At The Top Ten Most Satisfying Jobs I was having a little look through BBC news the other day and came across an article explaining why our education system is going downhill. Apparently, it is failing to meet the country’s long-term economic needs, and what we need to do is spend more time teaching our children more skills like team building and empathy, so that they are ready when they start a job, or something like that. Anyway, it made me think about our education system and what I think is wrong with it, and these are the conclusions I have come to. I think the main problem is the focus on university. Young people spend their entire time in education being told to focus on getting good grades in order to go to university and get themselves a good job. In 1939 there were only about 30 universities in the UK, whereas in 2005 there were about 168. Only the top 2% of 18-year-olds used to be able to achieve a university degree, whereas now it is over half. While I do agree it is fantastic that such opportunities are more widely available to people, unfortunately what it has done is devalue having a degree. The whole point in getting a degree used to be that it was considered by employers that those years spent in university were equivalent to spending years gaining employment experience, but there are so many graduates out there now that it’s just no longer the case. My own personal issue has been exactly that; lack of experience. But my main dilemma has been the fact that I have spent so much of my life focussed on gaining what I thought was the necessary education in order to achieve a good career, I never stopped to think what that career might be? I was so worried about getting good marks and getting into a university, that I decided to carry on and study English Language, because I enjoyed it and I knew I was most likely to get a good mark in it, and I thought that because it wasn’t a specific subject like Medicine or Accountancy, it would open more doors for me rather than shut them when it came to deciding what I wanted to do. But really, all it has done is leave me in the same position I was in back when I started college; I really don’t have a clue what I want to do, and not only that, I barely even know the kinds of careers that are available to me. And I’m not getting any younger; I’m 23 now and with the number of graduates that are out there that do have relevant experience, when I finally do decide what I want to do, the chances are I will either need to go back to university and gain a Masters degree, go to college and gain some other kind of qualification AND spend the next 1-3 years getting relevant experience. By that point I could be 26 or 27. Is that really a good age for me to be finally starting off my desired career? And what are the chances that in the next few months I’m going to realise what I really want to do? Just out of curiosity, I decided to have a look at the top ten highest satisfaction jobs, and here is what I found: 1. Singer (I personally think I have the voice of an angel, unfortunately for me I’m yet to find someone who agrees) 2. Fire fighters 3. Aircraft assemblers 4. Paediatricians 5. College professors 6. Educational, vocational and school counsellors 7. Animal care workers 8. Criminal investigators and special agents 9. Psychology professors 10. College instructors â€" vocational studies The reason I wanted to look at this was because I was interested to see, out of the most satisfying jobs, at exactly what age a person would need to start preparing in order to be able to start their career at a reasonable age (which in my opinion should be in the early 20s) and as it turns out, many of them do not require a degree, but instead require years worth of experience. So I have to wonder, how many young people are spending their life panicking about getting excellent exam results and getting themselves a degree (as well as getting themselves into £20k- £60k worth of tuition debt) only to realise that the career they want to pursue doesn’t even need a degree, but in fact needs relevant experience? They would have wasted three years gaining experience that is no longer considered valuable for certain careers, as well as unnecessary debt, three years that they could have spent in an apprenticeship, part-time job gaining experience or even voluntary work, while they still lived at home. My main point is that I think our education system’s main flaw is the focus on getting to the top. We are focussing way too much on telling our kids to get degrees and not on explaining to them the kinds of jobs that are out there, and what you need to do in order to get those kinds of jobs. I did one week’s worth of work experience before my GCSEs working in my dad’s office in the admin department, which was great, but all it taught me was what a career in administration or accounts might be like. What if young people spent a considerable amount of time doing work experience whilst still in education and still in a position to decide the path they want to take? What if they spent a couple of days in about 10 or more different work settings whilst they are in year 10, and spent school hours being taught exactly what they needed to achieve such a career? I was never taught about apprenticeships or the importance of work experience; all I was taught was do well in your exams and you’ll be fine. But what if it’s a waste of time and a waste of money? On the other hand, what if the career you really want to go in does require a degree but in a specific topic? This was a problem I came across. After finishing my English Language degree I decided one thing I really wanted to go into was Forensic Psychology. Unfortunately, at that point it would have meant taking a conversion course in a random area on my own for a year, and then doing the same with a Masters, then I would have had to spend a year or two doing voluntary work and shadowing in order to gain enough experience to be offered any kind of job in that field. I was so focussed on getting the best mark I could get, I chose to study English instead of Psychology at university. If I had spent some time in school shadowing psychologists, maybe I would have realised then that it was what I wanted to pursue? Of course this doesn’t apply to everyone. I have always been in absolute awe of those who study Medicine, for which you need the highest grades in the relevant sciences and maths at A Level and a lot of the time it means you need to have chosen specific GCSEs in order to be able to study those A Levels. That means that those people knew at the age of 14 or 15 the career that they wanted to achieve, which is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately I think for most of us this just isn’t the case, and more exposure to potential careers and the requirements for those careers would go a long way in avoiding wasting time and money and also not being one of those people that spends their life doing something they don’t really enjoy or care about, just because it’s all that was available to them. 6

The Office... its a Fun(ny) Place to Work

The Office... its a Fun(ny) Place to Work Now unless your office is based in North Korea, we all expect to have a little bit of a laugh within our workplace otherwise what dull place it would be. Especially as you spend a third of your day there. So youll be pleased to know that humour in the workplace is a good thing and if youre the one telling the jokes then it could seriously boost your rep as a leader. Well thats according to Professor Maurice Schweitzer as reported recently in the BBC. He  recently co-authored a study entitled Risky Business: When Humour Increases and Decreases Status. He says: In the workplace context, people look up to those who are confident. Being funny is taking a risk, and being risky shows confidence. Being funny requires us to take into consideration other peoples points of view, and what they may find funny. And being funny means you understand effective timing, and how to straddle a fine line between what is humorous and whats offensive. Prof Schweitzer adds that if a person tells inappropriate jokes, be they insulting or unfunny, they are still regarded as more confident, but perhaps unsurprisingly also incompetent. The study says: Telling inappropriate jokes signals low competence, and the combined effect of high confidence and low competence harms status. So how far would you go when it comes to humour and cracking jokes to your candidates or employees? Do you think youre funny? We asked some of our recruiters to tell us their best work-related joke. Well let you decide if theyre funny.or not. When my boss asked me who is the stupid one, me or him? I told him everyone knows he doesnt hire stupid people. A job applicant was asked: what would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?  He replied: Well my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality. Sometimes I have difficulty telling whats real and whats not. Interviewer: Okay. And what are your strengths? Interviewee: Im Batman. There are only 10 types of people. Those who know binary and those who dont. Me: Sorry Im late everyone, my car wouldnt start. Colleague: Sorry to hear that, what was the problem? Me: There was nobody in it to turn the key. Team work is important; it helps to put the blame on someone else. Why did the can crusher quit his job? Because it was soda pressing. I went for a job interview and the manager said, “We’re looking for someone who is responsible.” “Well I’m your man,” I replied. “In my last job, whenever anything went wrong they said I was responsible.” There is a new trend in our office; everyone is putting names on their food. I saw it today, while I was eating a sandwich named Kevin. What’s your biggest weakness?” “Honesty” “I don’t think that’s a weakness” “I don’t give a monkeys what you think” Boss: go to hell. Me: so stay? or leave? I’m confused. In a 2006 study published in The Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management, researchers found that for healthcare workers, emotional exhaustion was significantly lower among those who experienced greater levels of fun at work. Barbara Plester, senior lecturer at the University of Auckland Business, says it is simply vital for jokes to not cause offence. The author of The Complexity of Workplace Humour: Laughter, Jokers and the Dark Side of Humour, also cautions about high-ranking managers bringing comedy to the office. While some managers do retain and use their sense of humour, the potential for causing distress is even greater when you add a power differential. Therefore, a manager joking with a subordinate risks not only offending the worker if the humour is taken poorly, but may come in for other accusations, such as sexual harassment, if the humour backfires. A special thanks to Jon Gregory, Lysha Holmes, Liz Sebag-Montefiore, Farhan Raja, Erin Wilson  for their funny contributions.

Writing a Film Production Resume - What You Need to Know

Writing a Film Production Resume - What You Need to KnowWriting a film production resume is not easy. It requires strong and clear ideas of what you are looking for in a job. Before you begin, however, take the time to think about what you hope to achieve. Once you know where you want to be, you can start by writing a film production resume that is directed towards the right direction.The first thing to remember when writing a film production resume is to make sure that it is professional and that you aren't spamming it to all the people who will be reading it. The person who is reviewing your resume may well be using a word processor and Word. You want to take the time to send a resume that is professional looking. Don't use anything but professional paper.You need to make sure that the paper that you are using is clean. Make sure that the paper you are sending out isn't crumpled or anything else that could hinder your resume from being read. Write the information out carefully on t he paper so that you aren't putting it off. In addition, if you are sending out a resume with just a few pages, then you should have all of the information available on the first page. Some people choose to print out their resume on one side and list everything they are interested in on the other side.You should make sure that you write down all of the skills that you would like to have when you are writing a film production resume. If you write these down, then you will find that you will be able to refer back to them when you are filling out job applications. If you do not have these skills, you should make sure that you take the time to practice.A resume is no good unless you include all of the information about yourself, but it is also important to use specific experience in order to show that you have the ability to do the job. A lot of people have questions that they don't have an answer for, but they can help themselves with an answer. If you don't know how to do something, b ut you know that you can, give it a shot.When you are writing a film production resume, make sure that you fill it out completely. Don't be a cheater and edit things out. Don't just take what is offered and think that it isn't perfect. Everything should be on the first page so that you don't forget anything.You should make sure that you are clear about what you are looking for when you are writing a film production resume. Take the time to put down exactly what you are looking for in a job. If you don't know what you are looking for, then make sure that you ask someone. Many people use a message board to ask questions so that they can get feedback from others.Writing a film production resume isn't as difficult as it may seem. The first thing to remember is to get as much information as possible out there. Once you have those two facts, you can start to develop your resume.

Worth Your Weight in Gold Know Your Bottom Line - CareerAlley

Worth Your Weight in Gold Know Your Bottom Line - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Lets be honest, money is an important part of why we work. No way you say, money is not the driving factor for me, its all about the experience. So maybe thats true, but unless you are independently wealthy, you still need money to pay the bills and put food on the table. After you find your job, the one that really motivates you, the money comes next. And, if you are like most people, you want to be paid what youre worth. Most times, we are only worth what the market will bear. Unless we are so unique as to command an amazing salary (and if you were you would probably not be reading this article). So what are you worth? Do you know? Well you should know before you get the job offer. Some guides and salary search tools are included below. Like everything on the Internet these days, you could spend days (maybe weeks) researching salary. After a few trys at the firms listed below you should be able to get the basic information you need without spending days looking for it. Start first with Suggested Reading: Get Paid What Youre Worth Perfect Phrases for Negotiating Salary and Job Offers: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases to Help You Get the Best Possible Salary, Perks or Promotion (Perfect Phrases Series) Salary Surveys Guides: The 2016Salary Guidefor Technology Professionals This salary guideprovides trends and salaries by IT job category. There are15or so job functions where you can see the salary ranges year over year. The beginning of the guide providesa brief overview, along withsalary trends, hot industries, emerging marketsfollowed by some strategies. The guide also includes technical skills and certifications. JobStar Salary Surveys This link to surveys, from JobStar.org, provides links to over 300 salary surveys. They start with a very long list of career types, followed by a link to general salary surveys. You should be able to find your functional role from this list and get a rough idea of what your salary might be in this market. Salary Guides by Robert Half Another great resource from RHI, there are links to industry / functional role specific surveys such as Legal, Technology, Finance Accounting and Office Team (to name a few). Click the link that interests you and you are led to a page where you can sign-up for the surveys. Salary Calculator and Wizards: Salary Calculator One of many salary calculators (way to many to list here), this one is offered by homefair.com. Type in your title, put in your zip code and you are all set to go. Fairly generic, but should give you a rough indication. PayScale Salary Calculator This one is from, you guessed it PayScale.com. Same deal here job title, city and state and off you go. Search Salaries This one is from our friends at Indeed.com. In addition to the salary, you can take a look at salary samples and related articles from the links on the right hand side of the page. Salary.com As the name implies, the site includes links for salary info, personal salary reports, job search, education and career development.Take a look at the bottom of the page where there are a ton of links. Career Tip of the Day: Suggested Reading:Salary Negotiations: How to Handle Questions About Salary (e-Report Book 8) We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Theres More To Your Career Than Passion

Theres More To Your Career Than Passion 3 Flares 3 Flares I read Gary Vaynerchuks book, Crush It!,  and I loved it.  I loved every ounce of that book, and Im on board with Garys cry out to cash in on your passion.  But after having that word, passion, jack hammered into my brain, my eyes and ears became much more sensitive to the word, and it began popping up  EVERYWHERE. If youre a career or job search blogger and you dont talk about passion, then consider yourself the minority.  You can find a  post, or  two here on COTJ discussing the topic, where I clearly state Im a fan.  So please, dont lecture me on the importance of passion.  Im on board, but I do have some beef. Experience Passion Candidates cannot rely solely on passion to get a job.  In the eyes of a recruiter or hiring manager, experience, and how well a candidate can communicate their experience will always rank damn near the top of the list when it comes to hiring. When a company advertises a position that requires  5 years of experience, a candidate expressing their passion with zero years of related experience wont get the job.  This is obvious, but needs to be said. Experience is critical.  Especially in corporate life. Corporate Passion Ive been bothered lately by how many people talk smack on the 9-5, and hate on the corporate life.  Its easy to get brainwashed out there with so many bloggers telling you to move away from that lifestyle.  The truth of the matter is that I know many happy people who have climbed the corporate ladder, have passion in their corporate career, and are successful in life outside  their jobs. If you try out corporate life and find out the 9-5 isnt for you, then move away from it.  Dont let bloggers tell you who you are, or what to do. Side Projects Start-ups No passion in your 9-5?  Look to start-ups and side projects to carry out your passion.  Too tired to work more after work?  Join a softball or bowling team. Whatever you gain enjoyment from is what you should be doing in life.  Contrary to popular belief, you do not NEED to be absolutely crazy about your job.  Its important to at least enjoy it a little, like the people, and make the cash required to support your chosen lifestyle, but passion in your career is not a requirement to be a happy human. Last Remarks To be clear again, Im not anti-passion.  Im a huge proponent of passion and its importance for careers/jobs and life in general.  Im an HR guy, and employee engagement (always a hot HR topic) certainly increases when workers are passionate about their job.  I have a passion for  Corn On The Job, good food, working out, hockey, coaching hockey, talking to friends, and meeting new friends. I also have a passion for starting conversations: What is your opinion on passion as it relates to careers?  Is your passion something completely unrelated to work?