Alexandra Levits Water Cooler Wisdom Are Your Apps Ready for Primetime

Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom Are Your Apps Ready for Primetime In a recent webinar with Inside Solutions and SilkRoad, Italked about the growth of mobile apps in the HR space, and specifically, citizen development. Over the past five years, many organizations have moved their HR systems into cloud platforms and are looking for add-on tools that allow them to access and integrate â€" or build their own â€" mobile apps. We discussed the benefits that apps bring to HR operations and how you can get started on an app dev program of your own without having to rely exclusively on IT. In the QA period, one attendee asked about the factors to consider when testing new mobile apps. This is a terrific question, as the actual development of an application is only the first step. While it’s tempting to immediately release your new app to the world, it should first undergo significant testing so you can ensure it works as intended and is meeting user needs. Here are some points to keep in mind as you prepare your creation for prime time. Select the Type of Testing Device Mobile apps can be tested a variety of ways. There are device emulators, which are often the fastest and most inexpensive means of testing basic functionality and features. But physical devices are better for understanding how an application will perform in real-world situations. In considering the type of device, consider that you’ll want to test on all OS versions and on screens of varying sizes and resolutions. Memory and connectivity requirements also come into play. Select the Testing Environment Generally speaking, cloud-based environments allow for most testing activities and have the benefit of providing on-demand access to a wide range of mobile devices. Network simulation tools allow you to test your app with different network speeds and bandwidths. It’s important to remember that at least some tests should occur in actual network environments so that you know exactly what will happen when users engage. For more, head on over to the SilkRoad blog.

Resume Writing Services For Job Search

Resume Writing Services For Job SearchThe web offers a number of resume writing services for job search. People seek to become aware of the new opportunities and gain employment through professionals who are well versed in marketing job openings. Using a search engine you can identify companies that provide this type of service, and the amount of money that you will be expected to pay them. These services are relatively cheap as compared to the price of preparing your own resume.The various services offer a variety of different packages depending on the level of expertise and experience that you need, but all of them will include working with different companies. You will be required to provide them with your previous work experience, including dates of employment and contact details, as well as the names of those you worked with on projects. This information will allow them to make an accurate assessment of your skills, abilities and how much you are worth to the company.You should be provided with a cover letter and a resume that outline your experience and qualifications, and should contain information about your education as well as other important information. You should also have an outline of your salary expectations. Any document should have a summary of the key points, and when they are made clear, they are put into their appropriate places on the resume.When your resume is completed and you have given it to the professionals, they will then examine it to determine what other information you should include that will help future employers to assess you. They will also be able to see your motivation, focus and ambition. They will be able to tell if you are sincere about the position that you are applying for, and you will have shown that you are a serious candidate.While the service provider may not need to provide a copy of your work history or other important documents, they will review them and from the information contained in them they will be able to assess your chances of getting the job and ifyou will be able to meet the client's objectives. If they find that you do not meet the requirements, you will not be hired.When you have completed your resume and sent it to the professionals, they will give you a feedback form where you will be asked to complete and sign a form giving them permission to use your resume. You will then have to wait for them to give you a call or email. You will then receive a call from them to go into a meeting to discuss the details of your resume. When they return with your resume, you should read it over again to ensure that you understand all of the points.The next step is to take your resume back to the website where you submitted it and provide it to the person at the website to process it. If you were given a fee for the services that you received, you should pay the fees and send the service provider the fee to pay your resume. The service provider will then forward your resume to the company f or employment.The service provider will have used their skills and training to complete your resume, and they will be able to customize it according to your specifications. They will be able to tailor your resume according to the company that you are submitting it to. If you are looking for resume writing services for job search, you will be able to find these professional services on the internet.

B.S. Incorporated Review and Reflection

B.S. Incorporated Review and Reflection Ok, so I dont normally review novels.   In fact I rarely read fiction of any kind.  Of course, in this age of alternative facts, it might be that the line between fiction and reality is blurring.  All that aside, I couldnt resist the title:  B.S. Incorporated.  Being somewhat of a potty mouth myself, I find something alluring about the product of a writer whos willing to get a little down and dirty. Was it worth my time to dig in to this 342 page tome?  I checked the comments of others who had reviewed B.S. Incorporated, and a lot of them said it was funny.  Great, I thought.  I could use a little humor.  Im in. I should disclose that at various times over the course of my life, Ive been working with companies at times when  some pretty interesting things came down. Corporate downsizing in which I was (at first) the one delivering the pink slips. Corporate ethical lapses that resulted in federal investigations and settlements. Personal meltdowns of CEOs that pitted them against us.  Vein-popping, red-faced meltdowns. But my experience with corporate America wasnt all a trip through hell.  On the positive side,  Ill always remember the golden heart yet take-no-prisoners attitude of Darwin A., the president and majority owner of a industrial contracting firm.  He was all about making money.  But he embraced everyone on the team, at least those who came to play and win, as family.  He took care of us all in ways that still brings a tear to my eye.  But enough of that. Funny?  Um, No. About a third of the way through, I thought, this isnt funny.  Maybe it was all hitting a little too close to home.  But I dont recall breaking even a smile as I read through the first dozen or so chapters.  Entertaining? Yes.  Captivating?  I dont normally finish any book in one sitting.  This one I did.  With just a tad of frustration about the lack of humor (IMHO), I read a couple more reviewers comments and found this one by  Jilly Gagnon: B.S. Incorporated was so laceratingly dead-on in its satire of corporate culture that it gave me nightmares.  Jargon-filled, soulless nightmares.  This book absolutely skewers its target. That was much more like my experience of my present reading.  And, spot-on, including the nightmares.  Yup, I had another meeting with the elements of B.S. Incorporated that very night as I slept. My Take-Away The fact that I couldnt put the book down, despite the hour, until I finished it  says a lot.  Its a good read.  Maybe youll find some humor there, or maybe youll be reminded of how things used to be or perhaps could be again.  Or maybe youll just get a little pissy about the whole of present-day corporate America and be grateful youre no longer part of it, as I did. Im perfectly okay with the gratitude.  And knowing that there are still a few brave souls out there who are willing to make a difference for the team, and not just the stockholders and Wall Street. . Image credit.

Why attend a University Careers Fair by someone who didnt. University of Manchester Careers Blog

Why attend a University Careers Fair by someone who didnt. University of Manchester Careers Blog You may or may not have already seen adverts for, or been told about various Careers Fairs that are taking place over the next two months at the University. For many people the fairs seem to come along quite early in the semester when you aren’t really in the head space to be thinking about jobs and Careers yet. You want to focus on you studies, or other areas of University life. Why go to a Careers fairs when they are advertising graduate jobs and summer internships that won’t start for another 7 or 8 months’ time? Well firstly one of main practical reasons for Careers Fairs being so early in the semester is that a lot of graduate schemes and summer internship applications open in October/November and will close by Christmas. So if you are looking to apply for one of these roles it’s pretty much a no brainer to attend the fairs to speak to the recruiters to find out more about the role and what they look for in applicants. But what if you’re not looking for a graduate scheme? Why should you attend the fair? It’s been 10 years since I started as a History undergraduate here at Manchester. Like many of my friends on my course I had no plans past my three years at University. I come from a family of teachers, but had no interest in teaching, but also had no idea what I wanted to do or what other options were out there. This is where going to careers fair would have benefited me immensely. They say hindsight is a wonderful thing, and there’s a reason for the saying. Since working at the Careers Service I’ve found out about the many different types of jobs that are available to graduates that I never would have imagined. Especially jobs that are open to graduates from any degree subject, that I assumed wouldn’t be. Although I’ve been fortunate enough to do various different roles in the 5 years since I graduated which has helped me narrow down different types of jobs I would like to do, I definitely think attending a Careers Fair or two whilst at University would have helped me figure out things earlier (and potentially given me more relevant work experience). I thought attending a Careers Fair wasn’t for me as I didn’t know or recognise the names of employers who were attending or didn’t think any of the sectors that they covered â€" HR, management, consulting, law or further study would be of interest to me. I was very wrong, the majority of the recruiters attending the fairs are interested in you and not the subject you study. Also the best way to find out about various opportunities after you graduate is going to speak to the people who are currently doing the role. This is so much more informative than googling it! You can get much more detailed information by speaking to people face to face. When you think about how you chose which University you wanted to go to, you will have probably gone to an Open Day or visited some of the Universities you were thinking about applying to. Try and think of attending a Careers Fair like that. You want to find out what that employer does or what they would be like to work for. There’s no pressure to decide what you are going to do for the rest of your life after attending the fair, â€" it’s just information gathering to see what your options are after you graduate (and a bit of what you might have to do in order to get there). A  reminder of our Careers Fairs this semester; The Big Careers Fair Day 1 â€" Tuesday 10 October, 10:30 â€" 16:00, Manchester Central The Big Careers Fair Day 2 â€" Wednesday 11 October, 10:30 â€" 16:00, Manchester Central The Little Careers Fair â€" Wednesday 18 October, 10:00 â€" 16:00, Manchester Academy 2, Students Union The Law Fair â€" Tuesday 14 November, 12:00 â€" 16:00, Manchester Central The Postgraduate Study Fair â€" Wednesday 15 November, 11:00 â€" 15:30, Manchester Central All Events and fairs I don't know what to do Undergraduate

NPS Resume Writing - How To Make Use Of The Best Tips To Ace Your NPS Resume Writing Qualifications

NPS Resume Writing - How To Make Use Of The Best Tips To Ace Your NPS Resume Writing QualificationsIf you are a career-oriented person and you want to enhance your chances of getting hired, then the National Park Service (NPS) resumes writing is for you. The NPS currently has a great number of applicants for various positions and they need to be able to find the best fit for every one of them. In this article, we will go through some of the essential tips on how to write a NPS resume. Before you get started, it would be important to know that there are many types of resumes and only the most popular ones will be discussed in this article.People who work for the NPS have been given the privilege of carrying the official title of 'National Park Service Resume Writer'. This is due to the fact that this kind of work is considered to be very important as well as unique and can provide a person with a lot of satisfaction and benefits. Thus, people who are interested in this job will need t o prepare a resume that will tell everyone about their experiences.A professional resume written by a NPS resume writer will consist of several sections and each section should include the experience of the person writing the resume. Although some people do not have much experience, it is important to include the following:Experience: In order to be hired by the NPS, you need to have a minimum of five years experience. The NPS also wants someone who has held a master's degree in English and has already worked for the agency in various capacities. You can make use of a sample resume to make sure that your resume meets the standards.Education: As mentioned earlier, it is important to include a master's degree in English as this is required by the NPS. If you have a doctorate or a Ph.D. in literature, it would be helpful. It would also be important to show evidence of working for the NPS in various capacities.Certifications: It is important to include credentials such as certifications from the national park agencies that you have worked for and/or your previous jobs. They need to see proof of these credentials in order to hire you. To show your expertise, you could submit samples of your published work.People who are looking to be part of the NPS team should also highlight any volunteer work they have done in the past. It is also very important to highlight your volunteer experience in your resume. You will be hired after proving your dedication, experience and professionalism.To be hired as a park service professional, you need to show dedication, experience and professionalism. This can be achieved if you take the right amount of time preparing your resume and having it properly reviewed by your supervisors. These are some of the basic resume writing tips that will help you ace your chances of getting hired.

Management Miracles 4 Strategies For Effective Teamwork When Moving Into A New Leadership Role

Management Miracles 4 Strategies For Effective Teamwork When Moving Into A New Leadership Role Becoming a leader requires careful thought and planning when organizing teams. Employees should not be selected based on popularity or attractiveness. While loyalty can play a role, other factors should be considered, as well, to ensure productivity while avoiding conflict.1. ExperienceevalColleagues assigned to committees or projects to accomplish specific goals should have experience in those areas, or at least have participated in similar endeavors. Bringing together people with little experience in a target area will require a learning curve, which may disrupt the designated timeline or coordination of teamwork.evalWhile exceptions can be made for an occasional employee who learns quickly and brings other skills to the table, things will move more quickly with seasoned team members who know what to do and how to do it.2. InterestTeam members should demonstrate interest in and enthusiasm for the assigned task. Someone who is bored or preoccupied with other projects will likely hav e little to offer on the new assignment. A call for volunteers to participate on a new initiative is a great strategy to identify employees who are eager to get involved.Matching a person to a goal of interest will ensure personal and professional investment to do a good job. Conversely, forcing someone to join a team who has little interest could be detrimental.3. SupportNot only should team members be supportive of the project, but they should likewise be mutually supportive. If there is tension among individuals, everyone will feel it, and progress may stall. Similarly, a known slacker should be added to an important team only when doing so will not lower morale or slow productivity, but rather encourage that person to become more actively involved.Being able to connect to your team members shows an ability to connect emotionally, which is important when managing people and working together with various personalities.Research shows that emotional quotient Although not everyone on the team has to be a visionary, having at least one team member who is helps to ensure success. You should also have a vision for the team and be able to effectively communicate that vision in meetings and across the board. If you are interested in learning more about teamwork and effective management techniques, you could consider an MBA online.A successful team leads to success and should be organized accordingly. Above we discussed different factors to consider when trying to lead a new team or organize a new task force.

7 Tips for Establishing Your Personal Brand on Facebook - CareerEnlightenment.com

7 Tips for Establishing Your Personal Brand on Facebook While LinkedIn is widely viewed as the most important social network for professional development, Facebook is an extremely powerful platform for career advancement, too. Not only does it have over 2 billion monthly active users, many of whom are prospective employers, colleagues, and clients, but it’s also now equipped with highly effective search functions that hiring managers make use of daily to source and screen candidates.The bottom line? If you’re not carefully managing how you represent yourself on Facebook, you’re doing yourself, and your career, a great disservice. We should all be leveraging this channel to position ourselves as leaders in our industries and to draw attention to our skills, connections, and experience.To help you get this right, we’ve put together 7 tips for promoting your personal brand on Facebook below.1.  Define your brand You can’t establish your personal brand without first having a clear understanding of what it looks like and stands for. So, take the time to consider how you’d like others â€" potential employers included â€" to perceive you on Facebook. Ask yourself, “What do I want my audience to know about me?”, “What kind of story am I trying to tell?” Once you’ve figured out how you’d like to present yourself, make sure everything you do on Facebook reflects this image â€" consistency is key, so you might want to implement your branding strategy on your other social networks, too.2. Cover the basics There are a number of simple actions you can take immediately to strengthen your personal brand on Facebook. Start with the following:Edit your username and vanity URL to include your full name as it might appear on your resume, for example. This will make your profile more accessible and easier to find. Upload an appropriate, high-quality profile picture â€" it doesn’t have to be too “corporate” but it does need to align with your brand story. Make sure your face is clearly visible in the photo. Complete your profile with enough information to give viewers a good idea of who you are (professionally, at least). Focus on the Work and Education section and include details about your current and past positions, qualifications, and professional skills. Remember to optimize your profile for search by using important keywords. If you have a professional website, blog, or portfolio, you can include links to these in the Contact and Basic Info section, along with your phone number and email address. Under Timeline and Tagging Settings, opt to review posts you’re tagged in before they appear on your timeline. This way, you can control what goes on your wall and keep embarrassing photos off it. Adjust your privacy settings to control who can view your profile and posts and limit who’s able to find and contact you. To successfully grow your Facebook brand, you ideally want to be easily discoverable, so a watertight account might not serve you well. That said, you also don’t want just anyone to have access to your private information, so aim to find the right balance. 3. Network, network, networkThe wider your audience, the higher the chance you’ll make connections that could lead you on to the next big thing. So, invest time in growing and nurturing your network â€" search for former colleagues and study peers using Facebook’s filtering functions; import contacts from your phone or email account; join groups (more on this below), and regularly engage and interact with your community. All this said it’s also important to associate yourself with the right kind of people, so do an audit of your audience and keep only those connections whose interests, goals, and values align with your own. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. 4.  Get active One of the fastest ways to strengthen your personal brand on Facebook is to regularly post content that ties in with the image you want to portray. You could, for example, include updates on your work successes, share videos that explore topics central to your industry, link to your latest blog post, express your professional opinion on matters, or share articles that you find interesting. If you’re having difficulty finding links worth sharing, you could always use online content aggregators to help you source relevant articles instantly.5. Consider creating a Facebook page This way, you can keep your personal profile private and use your page to promote your career brand. It’ll help boost your visibility and credibility, and you’ll have access to options like targeted Facebook “Page Like” ads and promoted posts, which can greatly improve your reach and expand your network. With a Facebook page, you can also display testimonials written by individuals you’ve worked with previo usly in the Visitor Posts section.6.  Join or start a groupWhat better way to showcase your expertise in a particular field than to start a Facebook group focused on a topic or cause relevant to your industry? Make sure the group you create adds value for others in your professional community, and you’ll quickly establish yourself as an authority in your line of work. You can, and should, also join existing groups that relate to your profession and position yourself as a valuable contributor here, too.7.  Join or start an eventSimilarly, a great way to promote your personal brand on Facebook is to organize an event that brings together like-minded individuals in your profession. If you’re a freelance graphic designer, for example, you could arrange a gathering of independent creative specialists to discuss shared challenges and potential solutions. Be sure to also look out for and join events in your area where you might have the opportunity to meet other professionals who can s upport your career in one way or another.

Should you worry about your Klout score -

Should you worry about your Klout score - If you are not familiar with Klout, it is a measure of your online influence. As you may imagine, any tool attempting to assign a score indicating influence is going to meet resistance. This is what Klout says about itself: Klout began with a very simple idea: Everyone has influenceâ€"the ability to drive action. Klout built on this idea to show anyone how he or she can influence the world and its future. Klout was founded in 2008 to empower everyone to unlock their influence. We come to work every day inspired to help people understand the power of their voices and democratize influence. The average Klout Score is 40. Klout explains, Your Score is determined over a large period of time, and is not necessarily representative of your number of followers and friends. In addition, Klout notes that the score, which is from 0 to 100 (most influential) reflects influence, not not activity. In other words, it doesnt measure how busy you are on social media (how many posts you have, or how many updates). What matters is how many people pay attention to you and what you say. Some people have written about how easy it is to game the Klout system. The best way to raise your score is to share good information that interests people and inspires them to share it. The question of how Klout scores should influence hiring is interesting, and Geoff Campbell interviewed me about the topic for Syracuse Universitys School of Information Studies. As you can read in his well-balanced article, I explained that I thought it was fair to consider Klout scores as one factor of many, especially when hiring for a job requiring influence in social media. What do you think? image from Klout