Why Tell Your Network What You Do When They Already Know What You Do

Why Tell Your Network What You Do When They Already Know What You Do Someone at the Business Insider took one of my LinkedIn Articles (The Question That Makes Job Seekers Sound Stupid) and chopped it up to make an article on their website.  Im thankful that they attributed it and linked to JibberJobber. The comments are pretty lame, however.  Its sad what people say when they are anonymous.  Heres the first comment, from anonymousl_66): Dippy article. I get the point of not looking desperate by saying Ill do anything, but if youre asking friends in your network if they know of any openings, theyll already have a pretty good idea of what youre qualified because they know you. This is a brilliant assumption.  I had the same assumption assumption when I was in my job search.  If someone knows me, then why in the world would I have to tell them who I am, or what I do, or what Im looking for, or how they can help me? If they care about me, theyll definitely know the answers to all of those things, right? WRONG.   Absolutely wrong. Okay, maybe *some* of your friends will know what you do, but do they really know what that means?  If someone is talking to them about a problem they are having, will they know enough to say oh, my good buddy Dippy_66 does exactly what you are talking about!  He says hes a product manager, but I know he specializes in all the stuff you are talking about! I bet less than 5% of your friends know enough breadth and depth about you, what you have done, and what direction you want to go, to really help like this. The other 95%? They want to help, but they might not know what you do, or what you want to do. You see, product manager, as well as most other job titles, can be ambiguous and misleading.  They might not know that you are a master of getting a product from idea to completion, or taking it to market in a big way. They might not know that you specialize in B2C or wait, is it B2B?  And what do those things really mean, anyway??  You can summarize product manager as easily as you can summarize HR they are just too broad. Its easy to assume that our contacts know what we do, but sometimes we dont even understand the full breadth and depth of what we do! Further, perhaps someone knows us from five or ten+ years ago.  Back when we were an Accounts Payable manager they dont know that since then weve finished school, got an MBA, and have been working as a finance executive.  They might remember that we were really fun to work with.  We did a good job, but in the downtime we had fun hanging out, playing pranks at the office, etc.  What are they going to tell people that we were the funnest person in the office?  While that might be a cool distinction, its not necessarily going to help you in your job search. Is that what you want them to communicate about you? Even further, what if they knew us to be that AP manager, and they heard we were going to go to school to pursue a career as a finance executive.  What they might not have known is that when we went to school we realized we hated all-things-finance, and went on to work in the non-profit space they wont know that were looking for opportunities in that field. Or what if we did have a great career in finance (and they knew that), but now we want to change careers and do something completely different? Assuming our network knows what we do, or want to do, is a gamble. When I was in my job search my wife of 11ish years asked what do you do?She seriously asked me what I did for a living, and what I was looking for.  She was asking because her friends were asking her, and she didnt know how to communicate it.  She needed me to share, in my own words, what I was looking for, so she could empower her friends (aka, contacts) to help us.  She had been there during the degrees, the job promotions, etc., and I thought she knew me well.  She should have known the answer to her own question. But she couldnt communicate it right, or even well. Anonymous_66, take that gamble if you want, but I have learned there is a simple fix to not lose everything.  That is: communicate effectively, and empower your network to work with and for you!  This is one reason Im SO BIG on recommending that job seekers send a monthly newsletter. One last story.  When I started speaking professionally, I would be asked how do you want us to introduce you?, or do you have a bio we can read? I wanted the introduction to be casual, informal, and not read like a robot, so I ignored the professional speakers advice and responded with something like you know me well enough Im sure youll do a good introduction.  Just dont make it too long. Thats my style casual, friendly, and lets get to the main event.  But I didnt realize what people would actually say about me.  I wanted them to focus on X, and was pretty sure they would.  But no one focused on X they all focused on A, B, C, or Y, Z anything but X.  It was frustrating listening to these introductions, and I finally broke down and wrote introductions for each presentation. The same thing is happening with your network.  They dont know about your X but they might remember A, B, or C.  Or they might assume Y or Z. This is exactly why job seekers need to continually clarify who they are, and what they are looking for even (especially) to their besties, even (especially) to their spouse, and to anyone who is willing to help them in their job search and networking. And that, my friends, isnt so Dippy. Why Tell Your Network What You Do When They Already Know What You Do Someone at the Business Insider took one of my LinkedIn Articles (The Question That Makes Job Seekers Sound Stupid) and chopped it up to make an article on their website.  Im thankful that they attributed it and linked to JibberJobber. The comments are pretty lame, however.  Its sad what people say when they are anonymous.  Heres the first comment, from anonymousl_66): Dippy article. I get the point of not looking desperate by saying Ill do anything, but if youre asking friends in your network if they know of any openings, theyll already have a pretty good idea of what youre qualified because they know you. This is a brilliant assumption.  I had the same assumption assumption when I was in my job search.  If someone knows me, then why in the world would I have to tell them who I am, or what I do, or what Im looking for, or how they can help me? If they care about me, theyll definitely know the answers to all of those things, right? WRONG.   Absolutely wrong. Okay, maybe *some* of your friends will know what you do, but do they really know what that means?  If someone is talking to them about a problem they are having, will they know enough to say oh, my good buddy Dippy_66 does exactly what you are talking about!  He says hes a product manager, but I know he specializes in all the stuff you are talking about! I bet less than 5% of your friends know enough breadth and depth about you, what you have done, and what direction you want to go, to really help like this. The other 95%? They want to help, but they might not know what you do, or what you want to do. You see, product manager, as well as most other job titles, can be ambiguous and misleading.  They might not know that you are a master of getting a product from idea to completion, or taking it to market in a big way. They might not know that you specialize in B2C or wait, is it B2B?  And what do those things really mean, anyway??  You can summarize product manager as easily as you can summarize HR they are just too broad. Its easy to assume that our contacts know what we do, but sometimes we dont even understand the full breadth and depth of what we do! Further, perhaps someone knows us from five or ten+ years ago.  Back when we were an Accounts Payable manager they dont know that since then weve finished school, got an MBA, and have been working as a finance executive.  They might remember that we were really fun to work with.  We did a good job, but in the downtime we had fun hanging out, playing pranks at the office, etc.  What are they going to tell people that we were the funnest person in the office?  While that might be a cool distinction, its not necessarily going to help you in your job search. Is that what you want them to communicate about you? Even further, what if they knew us to be that AP manager, and they heard we were going to go to school to pursue a career as a finance executive.  What they might not have known is that when we went to school we realized we hated all-things-finance, and went on to work in the non-profit space they wont know that were looking for opportunities in that field. Or what if we did have a great career in finance (and they knew that), but now we want to change careers and do something completely different? Assuming our network knows what we do, or want to do, is a gamble. When I was in my job search my wife of 11ish years asked what do you do?She seriously asked me what I did for a living, and what I was looking for.  She was asking because her friends were asking her, and she didnt know how to communicate it.  She needed me to share, in my own words, what I was looking for, so she could empower her friends (aka, contacts) to help us.  She had been there during the degrees, the job promotions, etc., and I thought she knew me well.  She should have known the answer to her own question. But she couldnt communicate it right, or even well. Anonymous_66, take that gamble if you want, but I have learned there is a simple fix to not lose everything.  That is: communicate effectively, and empower your network to work with and for you!  This is one reason Im SO BIG on recommending that job seekers send a monthly newsletter. One last story.  When I started speaking professionally, I would be asked how do you want us to introduce you?, or do you have a bio we can read? I wanted the introduction to be casual, informal, and not read like a robot, so I ignored the professional speakers advice and responded with something like you know me well enough Im sure youll do a good introduction.  Just dont make it too long. Thats my style casual, friendly, and lets get to the main event.  But I didnt realize what people would actually say about me.  I wanted them to focus on X, and was pretty sure they would.  But no one focused on X they all focused on A, B, C, or Y, Z anything but X.  It was frustrating listening to these introductions, and I finally broke down and wrote introductions for each presentation. The same thing is happening with your network.  They dont know about your X but they might remember A, B, or C.  Or they might assume Y or Z. This is exactly why job seekers need to continually clarify who they are, and what they are looking for even (especially) to their besties, even (especially) to their spouse, and to anyone who is willing to help them in their job search and networking. And that, my friends, isnt so Dippy. Why Tell Your Network What You Do When They Already Know What You Do Someone at the Business Insider took one of my LinkedIn Articles (The Question That Makes Job Seekers Sound Stupid) and chopped it up to make an article on their website.  Im thankful that they attributed it and linked to JibberJobber. The comments are pretty lame, however.  Its sad what people say when they are anonymous.  Heres the first comment, from anonymousl_66): Dippy article. I get the point of not looking desperate by saying Ill do anything, but if youre asking friends in your network if they know of any openings, theyll already have a pretty good idea of what youre qualified because they know you. This is a brilliant assumption.  I had the same assumption assumption when I was in my job search.  If someone knows me, then why in the world would I have to tell them who I am, or what I do, or what Im looking for, or how they can help me? If they care about me, theyll definitely know the answers to all of those things, right? WRONG.   Absolutely wrong. Okay, maybe *some* of your friends will know what you do, but do they really know what that means?  If someone is talking to them about a problem they are having, will they know enough to say oh, my good buddy Dippy_66 does exactly what you are talking about!  He says hes a product manager, but I know he specializes in all the stuff you are talking about! I bet less than 5% of your friends know enough breadth and depth about you, what you have done, and what direction you want to go, to really help like this. The other 95%? They want to help, but they might not know what you do, or what you want to do. You see, product manager, as well as most other job titles, can be ambiguous and misleading.  They might not know that you are a master of getting a product from idea to completion, or taking it to market in a big way. They might not know that you specialize in B2C or wait, is it B2B?  And what do those things really mean, anyway??  You can summarize product manager as easily as you can summarize HR they are just too broad. Its easy to assume that our contacts know what we do, but sometimes we dont even understand the full breadth and depth of what we do! Further, perhaps someone knows us from five or ten+ years ago.  Back when we were an Accounts Payable manager they dont know that since then weve finished school, got an MBA, and have been working as a finance executive.  They might remember that we were really fun to work with.  We did a good job, but in the downtime we had fun hanging out, playing pranks at the office, etc.  What are they going to tell people that we were the funnest person in the office?  While that might be a cool distinction, its not necessarily going to help you in your job search. Is that what you want them to communicate about you? Even further, what if they knew us to be that AP manager, and they heard we were going to go to school to pursue a career as a finance executive.  What they might not have known is that when we went to school we realized we hated all-things-finance, and went on to work in the non-profit space they wont know that were looking for opportunities in that field. Or what if we did have a great career in finance (and they knew that), but now we want to change careers and do something completely different? Assuming our network knows what we do, or want to do, is a gamble. When I was in my job search my wife of 11ish years asked what do you do?She seriously asked me what I did for a living, and what I was looking for.  She was asking because her friends were asking her, and she didnt know how to communicate it.  She needed me to share, in my own words, what I was looking for, so she could empower her friends (aka, contacts) to help us.  She had been there during the degrees, the job promotions, etc., and I thought she knew me well.  She should have known the answer to her own question. But she couldnt communicate it right, or even well. Anonymous_66, take that gamble if you want, but I have learned there is a simple fix to not lose everything.  That is: communicate effectively, and empower your network to work with and for you!  This is one reason Im SO BIG on recommending that job seekers send a monthly newsletter. One last story.  When I started speaking professionally, I would be asked how do you want us to introduce you?, or do you have a bio we can read? I wanted the introduction to be casual, informal, and not read like a robot, so I ignored the professional speakers advice and responded with something like you know me well enough Im sure youll do a good introduction.  Just dont make it too long. Thats my style casual, friendly, and lets get to the main event.  But I didnt realize what people would actually say about me.  I wanted them to focus on X, and was pretty sure they would.  But no one focused on X they all focused on A, B, C, or Y, Z anything but X.  It was frustrating listening to these introductions, and I finally broke down and wrote introductions for each presentation. The same thing is happening with your network.  They dont know about your X but they might remember A, B, or C.  Or they might assume Y or Z. This is exactly why job seekers need to continually clarify who they are, and what they are looking for even (especially) to their besties, even (especially) to their spouse, and to anyone who is willing to help them in their job search and networking. And that, my friends, isnt so Dippy.

How It Works

How It WorksResume writing services are the latest buzz word in the career arena. It seems that every time you log onto the net, you see a new advertisement for some form of business whose focus is on resume writing services. So how does this work exactly?The simple answer is; well, it's not really that simple. First of all, as you probably know, there are not many job openings in the world right now. Sure, there may be a few positions open, but they are few and far between.In fact, the unemployment rate in the United States has increased by almost one-third over the past year, and this is being driven by the most dire of circumstances - an almost desperate need for workers. This is why companies are all looking for people with at least basic writing skills - and those who are truly qualified are often not even willing to go look for such jobs.That being said, finding the right resume and making sure that it is written properly will go a long way towards ensuring that you get hired. This is why more businesses are offering such services, and why even the best of the resume writers will be looking to hire others to work for them.In short, these services are simply a group of people whose job is to make a person's resume, not only unique but polished. After all, many of the resumes that they are working on may be scanned in hundreds of times before any potential employer will have a chance to actually see it.A group of talented and highly skilled editors, writers, and copy-writers from these companies are able to produce high-quality resumes. They use both standard formatting as well as what is known as bullet list formatting - this means that they do not have to change the layout of the resume for a first read, which is a great time saver.These experts then take a look at the information in the resume and try to cut out any and all extraneous information that may detract from its usefulness. This is why many of the professionals that run resume writing services are actually very meticulous about the things that they have to keep in them.These services provide the reader with a real sense of professionalism, as well as life-long learning and research. Plus, they give a professional, polished resume and look for great candidates to begin with.

20 Funny Work Jokes to Get You Through The Day - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

20 Funny Work Jokes to Get You Through The Day - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career We all need some humor in the workplace and laughing is very good for our health. If you see your coworkers are stressed out or depressed, then tell one of the jokes below to cheer them up a little bit and embellish their days. There are only 10 (1 or 0) types of people. Those who know binary and those who don’t. Team work is important; it  helps  to put the blame on someone else. When an employment application asks who is to be notified in case of emergency, I always write, A very good doctor. There is a new trend in our office; everyone is putting names on the food. I saw it today, while I was eating a sandwich named Kevin. Some people say the glass is half full.  Some people say the glass is half empty.  Engineers say the glass is twice as big as necessary. I asked the corporate wellness officer,  â€œCan you teach me yoga?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.” I get plenty of exercise â€" jumping to conclusions, pushing my luck, and dodging deadlines. If every day is a gift, I’d like a receipt for Monday. I want to exchange it for another Friday. The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born, and never stops until you stand up to speak in public. Things really haven’t gotten worse. We’ve just improved our inter-departmental communication skills. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station… Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest. Keep the dream alive: hit the snooze button. My biggest professional ambition is to get a desk where no one can see my computer monitor but me. Some of us learn from the mistakes of others; the rest of us have to be the others. I pretend to work as long as they pretend to pay me. Nothing ruins a Friday more than an understanding that today is Tuesday. I always tell new hires, dont think of me as your boss, think of me as your friend who can fire you.

7 Marketing Tips for Personal Branding Success - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

7 Marketing Tips for Personal Branding Success - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Its one thing to have a strong personal brand, its often another thing to have a profitable personal brand. By themselves, engagement, story-telling, and cultivating a social media following is not enough; personal brands must be profitable if they are going to be sustainable. I recently revisited Jim Horans   highly successful One-Page Business Plan site, analyzing it from the personal branding point of view. Its an excellent site to explore, because its a prime example of leveraging a successfully published book into multiple streams of income. The site is an inspiring example of how much success can follow from a single, well-positioned, well-written bookbased on the principles shared in over dozens of previous Authors Corner posts. Here are some of my takeaways from the site: Universal. Jim Horans One-Page Business Plan targets an endless market, the universal need for business plans at every level, from small business startups to huge corporate conglomerates. The market for business plans is not away. Its an evergreen market because when times are good, business plans are needed for planning expansions. When times are bad, business plans are needed for rationalizing costs and consolidation. Search for business plan books on Amazon.com and over 30,000 titles show up. Positioned. Although theres a lot of competition in the field, few books stand out and are clearly positioned. The One-Page Business Plan is one of them because it promises simplicity and easebut without the connotations of Business Plans for Dummies.   The enduring power of the One-Page approach is that the title explains how the system operates. So, in just 5 words (including The), the title emphasizes both the benefit and how the benefit is achieved. Memorable. After scrolling through a few pages of business plan titles, most of the titles blend together. However, the One-Page Business Plan sticks because it engages on multiple levels, it not only sounds good as a title, but creates a visual that clarifies and reinforces the title. Targeted. The One-Page Business Plan does not, of course, depend on a single book. The firms success reinforced by targeting different versions of the book to different market segments. This niche marketing strategy permits the company to gain total market share by deeply penetrating specific market segments within the business plan sector. These markets include creative entrepreneurs, busy executives, non-profits, professional consultants, financial service professionals, and women in business. Design. A lot of branding takes place in the initial seconds of visiting a websites home page, and the clarity, organization, and colors used to communicate the brands message. Things to notice on the One-Page Company website include the clarity and above the fold conciseness of the home page, the more detailed explanations on the pages targeting different market segments like Sales Executives, and the consistent branding of the different titles within the series that target different market segments. Credible. Third-party testimonials play a major role in building trust whenever spending money is concerned. On the Store page, for example, note the caliber of the testimonials adjacent to the titles, i.e., management guru Tom Peters, and the quote from one of the editors at Oprah! magazine. Personal. What really put the site over the top for me, however, was a single sentence that projected a note of personal concern on the Join Us page. The text in the left-hand column describes teleseminars held at the same time each Wednesday. However, theres a name and a phone number to call if youre unable to attend at that time. What a master stroke in terms of projecting a positive image as well as engaging prospects who might, otherwise, be lost! Whats your impression of the One-Page Business Plan site? What are your takeaways? Are there any lessons here youre considering adding to your site? Share your comments and impressions as comments, below. And, please feel free to suggest other sites youve found that are equally filled with strong marketing tips for personal branding success. Happy branding! Author: Roger C. Parker is a multi-title author, book coach, and consultant who blogs daily about the questions authors need to address and who invites your questions about writing.

Online Resume Writing Course - How to Find the Best Resume Writing Course

Online Resume Writing Course - How to Find the Best Resume Writing CourseDo you need to find the best resume writing course? It's not as easy as it seems. There are a lot of sites on the Internet that claim to provide you with this kind of information, but there are only a few sites that actually do.To be honest, there is no such thing as the best resume writing course. But there are several methods that can help you write the perfect resume. Whether it's online or offline, there are free methods that you can use.What I want to show you in this article is an online resume writing course. This particular course contains e-book that teaches you how to write a great resume. It starts by teaching you all the rules and tricks of writing a good resume.Now, let's move onto the second part of the online resume writing course. In here, you will be taught how to choose the correct fonts. The font size and type of the resume matters a lot. When you choose the wrong font size, you will end up ha ving a bad looking resume.But what if you have to have a resume for your boss? You don't have to worry about this because this program comes with its own template which includes a standard resume template. All you have to do is insert the data into the template.Aside from the two points mentioned above, you will also learn how to add a bit of formatting to make a great resume. The formatting part doesn't require a lot of instruction, since it already comes with the course. It also gives you a detailed explanation on how you can create a clean resume that will stand out among the rest.Even though there are lot of tools online that will give you tips for creating your resume, I believe the only way to learn how to write a resume is to go online and sign up for an online resume writing course. The beauty of this is that you can learn everything at your own pace.This program is only $20 per month. If you are someone who has no money but wants to learn more about writing resumes, this is a great place to start. With these tools, you will be able to become a professional resume writer.

10 Trending Careers in Accounting - CareerMetis.com

10 Trending Careers in Accounting Source : unsplash.comChoosing a degree or career can be difficult.Some days it may seem that you are doomed to answer “I don’t know” every time a family members asks “what do you want to be when you grow up?” for the rest of your life. On other days you may feel that your career path is paved in stone, confident that the days ahead are fruitful and concrete.No matter where you lie with that question, it’s important to know you have many available options.evalWith the natural ebb and flow of global wealth, a career in financing or accounting is sure to be in high demand â€" as well as rewarding â€" for years to come.An accounting degree offers plenty of career opportunitiesfor advancement and responsibilities.Here are the top 10 trending careers you can get with an accounting degree in descending order of salary to give you some inspiration for your answer:1. Tax Clerk ManagerA tax clerk has several different duties to complete. These can be:collecting unsecured personal p ropertycollecting taxesfiling appropriate tax recordsexplaining tax penalties and statementsOther job duties include notifying companies and individuals of their delinquent taxes as well as releasing bonds when taxes have been paid.A tax clerk is also responsible for filing bankruptcy cases while maintaining confidential information.Average Pay:$94,4482. Investment Banking AnalystevalInvestment bankershold many different job duties and responsibilities. The main goal of this position is to increase a client’s overall money. Bankers do this by either selling equity businesses or individuals have or by issuing their clients a debt.This career requires a person to know how to analyze and interpret financial data and economic trends effectively and appropriately.An investment banker offers investment advice to clients based on these trends, which the client can either decline or accept.Average pay:$76,9813. Payroll ManagerevalPayroll managers are in charge of organizing the many accou nting issues that arise in a company. Their typical job duties include:complying with government regulationsgarnishing incomepayroll advancements.preparing government reportingSome payroll managers serve as a company’s HR department and are also in charge of the hiring, training, and supervising of staff.Average Pay:$64,0064. Commercial Real Estate AgentIndividuals who have a degree in finance and strong verbal skills work really well in the field of commercial real estate. This position requires a sales-oriented mindset, with a realistic view on finances.A broker must be able to appropriately estimate the value of a property or building, and base that number on its financial potential.Commercial real estate agents help clients understand their options for financing properties and launching new companies.Average Pay:$63,7335. Investor Relations AssociateIndividuals who have strong writing, communication, and organizational skills will thrive in an investor relations position. The role of this job is to prepare and present financial information about their corporation to clients, investor’s, business media, and analysts.Investor relations associates must be able to review, analyze, and highlight information from a company’s financial records.Average pay:$62,933eval6. Financial PlannerA financial planner is required to analyze numbers and apply standard accounting principles to create and follow plans of investors. Because this position works so closely with a person’s cash flow, a person must be trustworthy but persuasive in nature to do this job.Financial planners are asked to determine trends in markets and then apply their predictionsto their clients accounts.Financial planners assess the financial need of an individual or company and help them determine which stocks, bonds, or overall investments to put money towards.They then take their clients’ money and invest based on their decision. They help individuals plan for financial goals, like retirem ent or education.evalAverage Pay:$61,6797. Financial AnalystFinancial analysts support the growth of a companyby identifying important financial data and analyzing it to help companies make the best financially informed decisions.Financial analysts provide guidance on investment opportunities, allowing a company to understand where their money is going and coming from.A financial analyst looks at the macro- and microeconomic conditions while focusing on current and past economic trends to recommended a course of action.Often an analyst will make suggestions for business owners and average workers to buy or sell stock based on their analysis of the market.Average Pay:$58,8568. Budget AnalystA budget analyst applies the principles of finance to specific projects and proposals within an organization. They can work in a variety of different areas like government groups, universities, non-profit organizations, and businesses.A budget analyst looks at finances and evaluates the financial impacts or risks of investing in new capital. A budget analyst prepares quarterly or annual reports that evaluate and re-evaluate budgets. They analyze costs and benefits of various business ventures and recommend budgets that align with them.Typically a budget analyst oversees the money expenditure required and works with a business or organization to stay within that budget.Average Pay:$58,4459. Internal AuditorAn internal auditor manages audits and creates audit reports for companies. They are responsible for:Project managementPlanningCoordinatingReviewingPerformingauditsThe information that an internal auditor provides allows companies to develop a plan for reaching and exceeding audit goals.Internal auditors are required to provide an unbiased view of finances and current tax standings to an organization, helping them maintain strict transparency.Average Pay:$56,23210. AccountantA career asanaccountant is as a great as it is popular.An accountant’sjob is probably the most com monly sought-after career field to enter into when a person gets a finance or accounting degree.At the core of their job,accountants analyze problems with meticulous attention to detail.An accountant is responsible for presenting financial information to clients and coworkers alike using self constructed graphs, charts, and visual aids. An accountant can help a business figure out what is important.They work with companies and individuals to set financial goals and give them the appropriate tools to measure the progress.AveragePay:$49,993Choosing a career can be difficult. Whether you are following the money or following your passion, it’s important to know that you have options.

Maximize Your Career Potential

Maximize Your Career Potential Maximize Your Career Potential || Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark [Book Review Book giveaway] Book Review, Career December 4, 2017 7 CommentsI haven’t done a book review in a while. The last one was in May 2017 when I read Build Your Dream Network by J. Kelly Hoey. Since then, I’ve read many other books. But when I read Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark in November, it struck an unusual nerve that I just had to share with you guys.What Entrepreneurship Means to MeI have a confession to make. I never ever thought entrepreneurship was for me. It’s strange. Maybe it’s my upbringing, my culture, my familiar influence… I never gravitated toward the idea of owning my own business or being my own boss. In my young adult years, I thought I was going to become a scientist, medical professional, or a regular 9-5er. I guess I turned out to be a 9-5er, just not so regular! Ha. I always say my marketing career found me, I didn’t find it. I guess in the same way, entrepreneurship found me, and I didn’t even realize that until recently.Why I Started Reading Entrepreneurial Yo u and Couldn’t Put It DownBut this is not entirely why I am recommending this book on entrepreneurship today.  I’m recommending this book because I realized outside of being your own boss and being financially independent, becoming an entrepreneur makes you acquire many other life skills. These life skills are highly transferable even when you are still working in the corporate world. So, whether your plan is to climb the corporate ladder or start your own business one day, there are incredible things to learn from this book to maximize your career.br / Who Should Read Entrepreneurial YouThis book is written by marketing and brand guru Dorie Clark (fyi she writes for Harvard Business Review). She’s got a series of book written for people that are either aspiring entrepreneurs or others who are already in the trenches with their entrepreneurial endeavor. Her other books Reinventing You and Stand Out are also on my bookshelf. I intend to read them before the end of 2017.Three b ooks written by Dorie Clark: (from the left) Stand Out, Entrepreneurial You, and Reinventing YouHere is who the book is intended for:ALL BLOGGERS â€" especially micro-influencers and aspiring bloggers who are just starting outBusiness owners â€" if you have an on-going business, check your business plan against Dorie’s recommendation to see if you’re on track; if you’re about to take on the challenge of starting a new business, this is the perfect timing to read Entrepreneurial You.Everyone who wants to turn your side-hustle into a full-time gig â€" this is probably a group of people combining the two categories above. If you aspire to become a full-time blogger, a full-time Etsy shop owner, a full-time Poshmark business owner, you should read Entrepreneurial You.So why should you read Entrepreneurial You? I’ve made it really simple for you:Thinking about quitting your corporate job to pursue a side hustle full time?Here’s a roadmap for you to start earning a sustainable i ncome. The point is to do it before you leave your financial safety net. There are many ways to experiment and build an income stream before plunging into the freelancer/entrepreneurial world.Struggling to maintain a profit with your blog/small business?This book provides a detailed tactical plan to develop multiple income streams so your business isn’t dependent on the success one individual thing. This is a good reference to check if you are doing the right things in your business.Feeling anxious about your corporate career and want to explore building some career insurance?Maybe you’re an HR expert and have a ton of interview/resume expertise to share. Maybe you’re a marketing guru that has very marketable skills as a consultant. Maybe you’re a graphic designer with working experience in large companies that small business owners would covet. The professional norm of a 30-year career with the same company is no longer. In fact, 41% of millennials when surveyed, say that t hey will stay at their current jobs for 2 years or less (Job Application Center). What would you do if one day your 9-5 job disappeared? This book is a great resource to help you build an insurance plan for a side hustle.ConclusionI never wanted my profession to define my life and my legacy. That’s why I devote a lot of my time developing hobbies, and trying out new interest. I believe the path to true career bliss  involves both financial independence and a satisfying trade that you find joy in doing. What are YOU doing to maximize your potential?Giveaway ending Wednesday 12/6/2017 7 pm PSTLeave a comment with your name under the post and tell me how your life would benefit from this book. I will pick a winner on the night of 12/6 and ship a copy of Entrepreneurial You to you within the week! Only US residents are eligible.Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I was given a free press copy of Entrepreneurial You to review.All photography by Natalie Alvarado @ Stylenfuse

Exciting News I am a new mom! - Hallie Crawford

Exciting News â€" I am a new mom! I had an early Christmas present last Sunday morning (11/25). My husband and I had our son a little early. We named him Vaughn and he weighed in at 5 lbs 7 oz. We are both doing great! In my Creating Your Own Path newsletter last month, I talked about how we are renovating our second story to make some room for him and that it would be done just in time for his arrival â€" also crossing my fingers that he wouldn’t come early.   Well now I’m going with the flow and being flexible so that I don’t go crazy. We’re pushing to get the renovations done ASAP. What I said in my newsletter last month is ringing true right now…I have to remember: when things are out of our control, what we can control is our reaction to them. Thank you for all your warm wishes. Christmas will be a little busier this year for me than usual with Vaughn around but I always love getting my gifts early ?? Speaking of gifts, are you are you looking for a unique gift for a friend, colleague or family member?   If you know someone whos unhappy in their job, who seems like they need some direction or who wants to make a career change, a Gift Certificate from Authentically Speaking is the perfect answer (second best to a new baby (grin)).   Gift certificates are available for any product or service. Some recent examples of gift certificates people have purchased include: * One Jumpstart Career Coaching Session * Career Test with one coaching session (contact me for information) * Jumpstart Your Career Audio Recording (purchase here) The gift of coaching is a gift that will literally change their life. Contact me to discuss your gift! Have a great week! Happy Monday! Atlanta Certified Career Coach Career and Life Path Coaching www.HallieCrawford.com