Choosing the right career information

by Scott Boyd

The career information on this site has been contributed by professionals from around the world who genuinely want to share their experience to help jobseekers.  Now, there is more career information on this site than most recruitment agencies have on theirs.

 

But be warned - with success, breeds danger.  Recently, a number of copycat sites have turned up who are not interested in providing career information - they just want to make a quick buck!

It had to happen!

 

We offer a lot of career information on this site, and despite still only being relatively new, we have had dozens of career information articles contributed to the site.

 

I had no doubt in my mind when I started this site that it would take off and become a useful resource for jobseekers.

 

I did it because, I was tired of hearing the same issues brought up time and time again, and the large make enough money and helping people won't make them any more).

 

I also knew when I started this site that the leeches would latch on as soon as they had a sniff of money to be made.

 

It just happened quicker than I thought!

 

I suspect we will see a lot of low quality rubbish being churned out from now on - trying to capitalise on the "free and independent career information" market.  Indeed, some has already appeared!

 

This article will look at how you can pick the good career information from the bad (and unfortunately the difference will become increasingly more difficult to spot).

 

The danger of poor career information

Do I even need to explain this?

 

The wrong advice can turn your potentially perfect job into a black mark against you.

 

I don't claim to have the definitive low-down on interview skills, or how to write your CV, so that's why I can only offer points to remember and tips.  That's also why I have been encouraging others to contribute to this site - you, the jobseeker, can get multiple opinions on the best route to take and then go away and decide yourself.

 

Be wary of part timers just trying to make some quick cash (yes, I do run this site in my spare time, but I put in the same hours working on this site as you all do in a full time job).  The career information you get will be at best regurgitated content "borrowed" from elsewhere, or at worse an amateurish attempt to bulk out a sloppy website.

 

The main concern though is that those who are new to the job market will be influenced by bad advice and will be set back by it.

 

Career information on discussion forums

Discussion forums can be a great source of career information - you get a wide range of opinions on many subjects.

 

The problem is that when a discussion forum becomes popular - it gets spammed.  This has only happened a few times on our forum, but I expect it to increase in the future.

 

You probably haven't noticed it - as one of the moderators on the forum or myself will have removed it, but you should be aware of the issue.

 

A content rich, original site such as this one is a rarity on the web and less professional webmasters will try to use that originality to make some more cash.

 

Be careful on all forums, not just ours, of adverts for get quick rich schemes, or pyramid marketing schemes or any other scam.  Be especially wary of people offering jobs and leaving a free email address (hotmail, MSN, Yahoo, etc) as a contact.

 

Genuine job offers are rarely made via discussion forums.  Period.  If they are, then the employer would leave more comprehensive contact details (work email address, phone number, company name, address).

 

Only respond to messages on the forum and under no circumstances give out your own contact details!  Be sensible.

 

Spotting the quality information

If you come across a site that offers career information, then you can judge the quality of it by the following points:

• Is the site complete?  If not, then it is fairly new or hasn't had much effort put into it.
• Is the information up to date?  If not, then then very little effort is being put into maintaining it.
• Does the site look professional?  Professional sites can have bad information.  Badly designed sites can have good information.  But generally, you can tell if the site is just a hobby site or not.  Look for broken links, bad layout, spelling errors (most sites have them, but look for frequent occurrences).
• Does the information seem correct?  If you are unsure, then search for it elsewhere and compare and contrast.

Final Word

Anyone who copies the work of others just to make a quick buck is the scum of the earth in my opinion.  More so if it is premeditated and not just a opportunistic attempt.

What's worse is that in this sector, their "career information" can have a negative effect on your life.

 

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Getting career advice from discussion forums

by Scott Boyd

There's only so much information you can get from these articles.

 

They can be of some help, but the chances are you need some sound advice relating to specific situation.  That's where career advice forums come into play.

 

By using a career advice forum you can put forward your specific questions and get a variety of feedback from people who are or have been in the same position as you.

 

There are some things to remember before you go posting your message asking for advice.

 

What forum to post in?

 Discussion forums are split into different categories.  These categories are further split down into different forums.

 

For example, "CV advice"  could be a category and "CV Appraisals" could be one of the forums in that category.

 

It's not a big deal if you post in the wrong forum - it just makes the information generated from responses to your request easier to find by other people in the future.

 

Search first!

You are not alone!  No matter what issue you are facing, there are many of people who have gone through it before.  If you do a site search for the area that you want to know about you may turn up an old thread (or topic) that answers your problem.

 

Alternatively you mine find an active thread that you can contribute to.

 

Be specific!

There is absolutely no point in you posting a message saying "help I need a job".  In order for people to help you, you need to ask specific questions.

 

Tell people a bit about yourself and your situation and end your post with specific questions that you would like answered.  This way you are more likely to receive the information you need.

 

Help out as well!

The main reason that jobseekers face the same problems time and time again is that very few people take the time to pass on their experiences.

 

If you come to the forum needing advice, then don't feel obliged to post messages in other topics.  We are more than happy to help anyone that asks.

 

But if you can make a good contribution to a discussion then please do so (even if it is contrary to what has been said).  The point of having the discussion forum is that everyone can have their say and we all get a few opinions on the subject area.

 

This way we can accumulate a great resource of information for people who arrive at the forum after you depart.

 

Network!

You can use the discussion forum to make contact with people in the same industry as you or with the same interests, so you can help each other out with contacts and information.

 

I am not saying we are running a dating agency here though!  Be sensible!

 

The main point to remember is that no point is to trivial or silly to ask us - we all ask those questions before!  If you don't ask them now then they may set you back in your job search.

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Create a good impression in your new job!

Congratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job.
Now the real work begins.

It is important from the beginning to convince your new employers that, in selecting you, they have made the right choice.

* Demonstrate that you are highly-motivated and eager to get started.

* Discuss your duties and responsibilities; and establish your priorities. Set challenging, but achievable, short-term and long-term goals.

* To enable you to fit in quickly, find out as much you can about your company and its organisational structure.

* Identify the most successful and highly valued people in the firm and analyse the reasons for their success. Use them as your role models. Associate with colleagues who are perceived as ideal employees.

* Prepare carefully for meetings with your boss. Try to anticipate questions and be ready with positive and considered responses. Make sure you are always well-informed. Keep up to date on current issues.

* Learn all you can about problem-solving techniques.
When you are given a problem to solve, tackle it enthusiastically and systematically.

* Establish a reputation as a good team player by developing good working relationships and cultivating friendships with as wide a range of people in the company as possible.

* Participate fully in your company's training programme;
and avail of all opportunities to extend your knowledge
and develop work-related skills.

* Learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others.

* Do more than is specified in your contract. Volunteer for assignments that will help raise your profile within the company.

* Complete all work on time. Don't make promises unless you are sure you can deliver.

* Develop a reputation for honesty, loyalty and integrity.

* Since your job description will form the basis of your performance appraisal, it is important to review it regularly.

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10 Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations

by Maria Marsala

Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you?

You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked!

• A great way to network at a conference is to volunteer at the registration desk. Why? You get to say hello to everyone who registers in your line and everyone who registers gets to see you behind the registration table. At the event, you'll feel more comfortable talking with people because you've "met" them already. And if those aren't enough benefits, people will "recognize you" from the registration desk, and be more likely to come talk with you.
• Once you join a new group, ask the Chairperson what volunteer opportunities are available. Take on a small or large task, based on what you like to do and/or do something that may quietly help you market your business.
• If you teach a class or speak, go into the room early. Get a feel for it, change it around if need be, and greet everyone who walks in with a big "hello my name is ...". Bring name tags or recycle the tops of old manila folders, have each person put their name on it, and put it on the table in front of them.
• When you are planning to attend a meeting for the first time, call up whomever you can from the organization. Ask them if you can meet them at the meeting. Then you'll "know" someone that you can look for when you arrive.
• Carry a nametag in your glove compartment. Make one for personal use, another for business use. Then people will feel more comfortable walking up to you in meetings.
• Put your notes on the back of duplicates of pictures (photography) you've taken. Then they won't stick out so much from the podium (like white paper or index cards do.)
• Practice some opening lines and your handshake before you attend the event. Practice using a mirror and ask your family to let you practice on them, too.
• Develop two a 30-second commercials (also called elevator speeches, USP - unique selling propositions). One is for personal use, and the other would be for business use. On a recent telelclass I attended, provided by Jay Levinson of Guerrilla Marketing fame, suggested creating a 7 word commercial, too.
• Remember that everyone in that room is a human being, too. Everyone has their own fears to deal with... and they might even be the same as yours.

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What Is Data Entry Business All About?

By Amuro Wesley

Data entry is among the fast growing businesses in the world. It is fast-paced, dynamic and in constant flux. Henceforth under such circumstances, there is a need for access to accurate and detailed information easily.
Whether you are running a small company or big corporation, you need information as vital assets to both yourself and the people who needed it.
To succeed, you need to conduct market research, understand your customers' needs and concerns and other critical factors. The more you do this, the better feedback you can get from the market. Using such an analysis will enable you to understand your business better.
In the age of digital information as essential products for people looking for answers and solutions online, converting data into information before presenting is extremely important in any business organization.
There will always be new challenges and procedures to manage from various angles and perspectives. Such as new ventures, mergers or even a technological breakthrough.
Accessibility, application and value of information that every company possesses becomes more significant for customers each time it progresses. That is the primary key for the scope and flourishing of data entry businesses.
Most of the related activities involve document and image processing, mage enhancement, photo manipulation, catalog processing, data conversion, PDF document indexing, online data capture etc. The list goes on and on as information increases everyday in every region, field and percept of the world.
Every data entry business has its own categories even though what they are dealing with is still data entry. Categories such as Data Outsourcing, Offshore, Processing, Online Services, Fax Updates, Data Research, Data Form Processing And Data Reports.
Other than all those, data publishing is rapidly turning into a vital component of data entry. It basically consists of data enrichment, design and presentation, document management, ebook creation and publishing, search engine optimisation or SEO and web hosting. These are all data in variety of different formats.
To speed the entire process efficiently, specialized software are being developed. These software accept data from any means of input and store them on PC servers for further processing. It practically builds links between database and its application in order to test for any errors constantly.
In this technological era, businesses are greatly dependent on software for all forms of functions. Just like the body spine, it is the backbone support for all varied companies and corporations.
Because there is so much work to be done, companies found it difficult to accomplish everything quickly even with their staff. That is why they decided to outsource to freelancers or those who are keen to earn extra income doing part-time data entry online. That marks the birth of data entry programs.
This is what data entry business is all about. However before joining any program, it is important to get third party feedback or review in order not to spend your hard earned money only to get scammed.
Programs that promises to make you a millionaire overnight are definitely a scam but programs that promises you success only if you take action to do what is necessary and have back-up testimonies are what you should take into consideration.

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