20 Things To Do In A Job Search (or, I just lost my job!)

20 Things To Do In A Job Search (or, I just lost my job!) My friend and sometimes neighbor Alison Doyle wrote a great post titled TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB As I was readying through Alisons post I thought this is like a mini book! Her list is a little different than my list  (What I Should Have Done In The First 30 Days), but if I were to advise you on your new job search, I would have you print out her list and work on (or check off) every single thing she includes. Click here to see her post, then print it off, and work on every single one of them! 20 Things To Do In A Job Search (or, I just lost my job!) My friend and sometimes neighbor Alison Doyle wrote a great post titled TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB As I was readying through Alisons post I thought this is like a mini book! Her list is a little different than my list  (What I Should Have Done In The First 30 Days), but if I were to advise you on your new job search, I would have you print out her list and work on (or check off) every single thing she includes. Click here to see her post, then print it off, and work on every single one of them! 20 Things To Do In A Job Search (or, I just lost my job!) My friend and sometimes neighbor Alison Doyle wrote a great post titled TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB As I was readying through Alisons post I thought this is like a mini book! Her list is a little different than my list  (What I Should Have Done In The First 30 Days), but if I were to advise you on your new job search, I would have you print out her list and work on (or check off) every single thing she includes. Click here to see her post, then print it off, and work on every single one of them!

Evolution of Online Education from WWII to present day

Evolution of Online Education from WWII to present day No, this isnt one of the many MOOCs infographics  you are about to view. This is simply about the evolution of online education. Its amazing to note that online education has been tried before, and maybe it was the lack of platform that they were delivered on, that it failed to pick up. College Degrees Search have put together this infographic on online education. It tells us that in  1940’s the Military successfully used TV education during WWII. Not sure what for. No technology would be completed without mentioning Henry Ford at least once, and hence the year of  1950, when Henry Ford began the long-term support for distance learning, starting with televised educational  programs. Other key dates that surprised me are: 1960 â€" University of Illinois developed PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations)  and used linked computer terminals for remote lectures 1984 â€" CSILE (Computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environments) developed, allowing for  collaborative learning online 1992 â€" CAPA (Computer Assisted Personalized Approach) introduced, ushering in international  online learning 1994 â€" MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) hit the scene with Open University’s Virtual Summer School 1995 â€"University of Illinois developed Mallard, a web-based course management system, allowing  flexibility for graduate students to serve as online professors 1997 â€" California Virtual University opened, offering 1,500 online courses | Blackboard founded, allowing for a more personalized online learning experience 2000 â€"First online law school opened: Concord University School of Law 2004 â€" Sakai initiated a Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE), initiating a collaborative online learning environment 2010 â€" Online education revolution began | Top colleges offered some free online courses 2011 â€" Nearly 1/3 of all college students enrolled on at least one online class 2012 â€" Harvard Open Courses opened to the public, offering online classes to mimic real Harvard classrooms Today â€" Over 6 million students enrol on online classes | Twice as many students earn online degrees than traditional degrees 8

The Best Cities for Millennials to Settle Down

The Best Cities for Millennials to Settle Down Choosing a place to call home for the long-term is never easy, especially when you are just beginning to sink your teeth into your chosen career field. The cost of living in famous career outposts like the Big Apple or LA has continued to increase annually, becoming much less attractive to young professionals who are looking for a paycheck that does more than just ‘getting by’ and rent money. Young professionals, like you, are on the hunt for a balanced lifestyle. It’s time to look to other cities around the United States for the total package: exciting culture and entertainment, reasonable housing costs, favorable climate and job growth for the future. Sound impossible? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think. 5.) Las Vegas, NV Surprisingly, Las Vegas isn’t found on many of the recent lists of popular places for millennials to settle down. However, Sin City lands here at number five. Not only is it not as ‘sinful’ as it’s usually portrayed in the media, but its housing market also ranks fourth in the country for first-time homebuyers. That same market has a whole list of options for millennials looking for their dream home to begin building their lifestyle: whether it’s a condo, independent home or community. You can search home listing databases specifically for the Las Vegas area tailored to help you find the dream home that meets all of your criteria for work and play. 4.) Portland, OR Portland, Oregon snags the number four spot on this list, with exceptional ratings for the city’s culture and art scene, as well as food and entertainment. Having a hipster vibe, Portland appeals to millennials largely because of its non-traditional approach to business growth and development. 3.) Denver, CO With a reputation for its laid-back environment and a low unemployment rate, Denver also has great access to entertainment and a rich variety of food choices that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a young millennial looking for adventures in downtown, or one in your early 30s looking to start a family, Denver ranks high for overall quality of life. 2.) Seattle, WA Number two on the list can also be found in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle ranks high on several different lists out there, mainly for its accessibility/walkability and vibrant nightlife. It has also been labeled as the place of the newest ‘tech boom’ in the country. This attracts young, talented professionals to the city for work â€" and also creates the most affordable west-coast metropolis for a large millennial population. 1.) Austin, TX By far the most popular of all the cities found among millennial-living lists is this urban anomaly found in the heart of the Lone Star State. Austin, Texas is the capital of live music. It offers great professional opportunities, a better than average unemployment rate at around 3% and an alluring environment for young tech startups. It also has affordable rent rates and southern weather that makes winter a bit more bearable. Sometimes called the best millennial city in the U.S., it does make an appealing argument as the total-package city for young people. Don’t see the city you’re looking for or one that appeals to you? Check out other lists like Vocativ’s 35 best cities for under 35ers. Do some research, and you’ll find there are many options to consider when it comes to settling down.

Creating A Home Office Any Woman Would Love

Creating A Home Office Any Woman Would Love One thing most women entrepreneurs want when it comes to their home office is a space that is designed with them in mind. You want your space to motivate you, to be easy to spend many hours in, and you want it to be comfortable (but not too comfortable). You want a space that is you. When it comes to creating that home office there are many decisions you’ll need to make. You’ll want the right colors, the right decor, the right office furniture, and you’ll want all the right tech. Here are some tips for designing your perfect home office.  Design What kind of design do you want? This is one of the areas you’ll find most of your inspiration and it’s a way to make the room about you. Whether you prefer an art deco look or you want something country-chic, or maybe you like a victorian look, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all your choice. You do want to stick with one design style, though. Integrating too many of the looks you love together can make the room look more distracting, and you want to have a room you can be focused and productive in. Furniture  Furniture can play a huge role in an office. You want furniture that you are comfortable in, that promotes good posture, and that is lasting. It’s good to consider ergonomic office furniture, like stand up desks and chairs that are made to promote healthy posture. You might even want one of those fitness balance balls in your office. These help with good posture and they let you sit comfortably while giving your core a good workout!  Color  Color makes a big difference in life in general, from how it affects your mood to how it makes a room feel. If you want an office that promotes relaxation, blue is a good color. If you want to focus, try a mild shade of yellow. Reds and purples are both power colors, but they can be fairly strong colors and would be best saved for an accent wall or for some of your additional decor in the room. Take a little time to learn the psychology of colors so that you can pick the right ones for your home office space.  Accessories  Don’t forget the extras you’ll need to make your home office complete. If you do some work late at night, or your room doesn’t have much in the way of good light, you might want a desk lamp. You’ll need a filing cabinet if you’re working with paperwork at all. This is also the right time to make sure that you have all of the tech you’ll need, from a computer that has the ability to get the job done to the right printer for your needs. . Tight on space?  You may want to go paperless in your home office.  Check this video for tips on going green!

Speaking and Writing Skills - A Must For Every Professional

Speaking and Writing Skills - A Must For Every ProfessionalSpeaking and writing skills are important if you want to make it as a professional who works in the industry of your choice. That is why this article will give you some valuable tips that will help you improve the quality of your work and speech at work. These tips are things that most successful professionals do.Learning how to make an effective presentation is important in most cases. You must have an eye for detail and some ability to control your emotions when making a presentation. Being a good speaker also means that you should be able to communicate your message effectively in a natural and interesting way. However, being natural is different from being boring. In order to communicate with style and sophistication, you need to practice some techniques for developing speaking and writing skills.Effective communication is also a major factor when it comes to getting noticed by potential employers. By talking and writing effectively, you become more confident and presentable. This confidence makes your resume stand out and thus it gets noticed. People usually don't like to read a long, monotonous and boring resume.Writing a good resume is also a crucial factor when you are looking for a job. Writing something meaningful on your resume makes you look more professional and focused on your career goals. It also helps to make a connection between yourself and the company that you are trying to reach. A resume is basically your letter of interest to the employer.Other things that make a professional quality resume are good grammar and spelling and accurate formatting. Do not forget to include your contact information. The contact information includes your name, contact number, email address and mailing address. You should also try to include details about your educational background and your occupation in your resume. Good resumes also contain your work experience and your qualification information.While it is true that good speaking skills will definitely get you a higher salary, they are not the only things that employers look for when hiring employees. They also want to know if you have a lot of contacts and connections in the business world. Companies are looking for people who have done well in your line of work and can contribute in improving their career. They also look for your ability to adapt to new changes and provide solutions to their problems.One way to give a formal presentation that is well received is to write a good PowerPoint presentation. You can hire a professional speaker or you can do it yourself. In either case, make sure that you have done some research on how to make a good presentation. There are a lot of professionals who can make PowerPoint presentations that will surely make your potential employer look at you in a different light. Moreover, you can also use PowerPoint to make yourself seem more professional.So, while speaking and writing skills are im portant, they are not the only things that matter. A good resume, good PowerPoint presentation and a good connection with the employer are what will really make you stand out from the rest.

Your resume should make it easy for employers to want you - Sterling Career Concepts

Your resume should make it easy for employers to want you Your resume should make it easy for employers to want you As we start to round out this year and look towards the next, I thought itd be helpful to share a series of key concepts for job search and resume writing success. Some may be a review while others new to you. I hope you find them helpful if youre in the midst of a search now or considering starting one in  the new year. A Strong Resume Makes It Easy for an Employer to See How You’d Fit In. Generic resumes don’t attract employer attention. Instead, you need to show an employer how you can add value to their company. You need to customize your tool for the job. You wouldn’t use a hammer to tighten a screw, would you? The same resume cant be used to apply for different jobs. For example, the same document cant work for both an elementary teaching position and a job in sales. Figure out what the key components of the job are, and then showcase how you can do those things in your resume.

Reception for my book Today! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Reception for my book Today! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Im having a reception to celebrate my brand new book at Caf? Enter today Thursday February 15th from 4PM-6PM, and youre invited. Read all about it. I hope to see you there! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related