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<br><br>Home of the Personal Job Pipeline.andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.comBlogger2209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-63726532644449653412024-03-18T03:30:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:30:00.128-07:00Personal Branding with an inner monologue (Thoughts from one point of view)<p><span style="font-size: medium;">No Inner monolog, a different way to reflect on your Personal Branding journey.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OSnbXStFhmzz_MlNgaDiP83cncnrkoEoYOG3GRHI5VNXQxZFRPqsEWSQ3WSI9wx1J9YwZ_HCxpaGQp94E0jFFFbc2iUIErgSISa2wqt0uM7vO75YXIB-4DmIKrfGdWUxbkOTI2CwOXRz40Rc5yIP7MWQWy0jdkRUvgJsunGMv7skpqoo_d72O716KjI/s1176/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20at%209.42.55%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1176" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OSnbXStFhmzz_MlNgaDiP83cncnrkoEoYOG3GRHI5VNXQxZFRPqsEWSQ3WSI9wx1J9YwZ_HCxpaGQp94E0jFFFbc2iUIErgSISa2wqt0uM7vO75YXIB-4DmIKrfGdWUxbkOTI2CwOXRz40Rc5yIP7MWQWy0jdkRUvgJsunGMv7skpqoo_d72O716KjI/w400-h230/Screenshot%202024-03-17%20at%209.42.55%20PM.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When thinking about Personal Branding, your objective is for people to know of you and feel like they know you. The advice on this site is limited to those who have an inner </span><span style="font-size: large;">monologue</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Shockingly, up to 50% of people have no inner monologue. They remember and process information differently than those who have an inner monologue. And, they are just as shocked to learn some people have an inner monologue.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are late to the knowledge of this understanding, you are not alone. I only read about this in the last few days. This took me down a rabbit hole of articles and videos explaining this phenomenon. I have an inner monologue, both voice and pictures. It is like I have a narrated movie in my mind most of the time. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ironically, there are two camps, with and without an inner monologue. Neither camp was aware of the other and both are befuddled in trying to comprehend the opposite of their personal experience. I suspect that 90% of people in the world are not aware that 50% of their family and human interaction may not think or process the world the way they do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So, how would you go about your personal branding journey without an inner voice to use to reflect on your actions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I do not know.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have an inner voice-over monolog. Like a movie being narrated in real time while I am involved with day to day activities. I use this voice to analyze my actions. It happens automatically, it is unstoppable and it continues to speak no matter what I do. It is especially active in solving an issue, when I try to sleep.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Personal branding is putting yourself and your thoughts out there for people to read and for them to respond. It is to build trust in others. Here are things I use to connect with others...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- I try to imagine what other people think is interesting and try to accommodate a different perspective.<br />- I use my inner monologue to review what is the most likely outcome of the audience reading/listening to my thoughts.<br />- If it is good, I continue, If not I don't continue. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Everything on this site is from the inner monologue perspective. I had not considered a different way to organize and process information. Again, it was shocking to know that brain usage could be vastly different in other people. It is possible that 50% of the population has no inner monologue and 50% do. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you have no inner monologue, please provide your thoughts. I would love your perspective. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am blind to your way of thinking. I have no context to hear that perspective, because my life experience is with an inner monologue.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Send me an email at <a href="mailto: andy@40x50.com" target="_blank">andy@40x50.com </a>discussing this in a podcast or interview would be fascinating. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">---</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are some other article links to get you started in figuring out the population that is not like you.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.boredpanda.com/person-surprised-most-people-have-internal-monologue/">https://www.boredpanda.com/person-surprised-most-people-have-internal-monologue/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/inner-monologue-experience-science-1.5486969">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/inner-monologue-experience-science-1.5486969</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/inner-voice.htm#:~:text=Some%20people%20use%20an%20internal,visualization%20to%20process%20their%20thoughts.">https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/inner-voice.htm#:~:text=Some%20people%20use%20an%20internal,visualization%20to%20process%20their%20thoughts.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.quora.com/Are-people-who-have-no-inner-monologues-still-capable-of-self-reflection">https://www.quora.com/Are-people-who-have-no-inner-monologues-still-capable-of-self-reflection</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.upworthy.com/woman-shares-life-without-inner-monologue">https://www.upworthy.com/woman-shares-life-without-inner-monologue</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-48019918046382709522024-03-15T03:30:00.000-07:002024-03-15T03:30:00.138-07:00Job Search on X!!! (formerly Twitter)<p><span style="font-size: medium;">You can search for jobs on X (formerly Twitter)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Click here - <a href="http://X.com/Jobs"><span>X.com/Jobs</span></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are links to other <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=twitter" target="_blank">Twitter posts</a> on <a href="http://40x50.com" target="_blank">40x50.com</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQ0rAdgN6DAN3Syp1iFNPvsqEsyJtXcQp2uCBHSuOXMQN8eIVPf2C-PidKa30WV3glBpcDGxjOKYyNf7Dso0IKe1xNpR13VHI6_rYONBMFM9Xy7oPRnGruhliGgjj-YCyDZXnNXyMXorgGVTF52kw7he5gku-j1Paj2shKI8nhzGWpNPhE1YAWbf-jjU/s2082/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.15.45%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2082" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQ0rAdgN6DAN3Syp1iFNPvsqEsyJtXcQp2uCBHSuOXMQN8eIVPf2C-PidKa30WV3glBpcDGxjOKYyNf7Dso0IKe1xNpR13VHI6_rYONBMFM9Xy7oPRnGruhliGgjj-YCyDZXnNXyMXorgGVTF52kw7he5gku-j1Paj2shKI8nhzGWpNPhE1YAWbf-jjU/w400-h230/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.15.45%20PM.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Search for Project Management in "Remote" produces results from around the world. </span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuX6ph4ai2Df48i0kqPwS_GPORrySY3M7xpaCTiaCh_GzW5zpfZn5MzrhBcnpCC9Y_pCYim2oDoHI3Lru2v1SCubJcmrStnrp6AvqgKkPR_BJdDhC3RNjctb1aT6nW5ovOACb1ejWPoVwTwijIc3cPJzF8dMm8WcSRQEPoplStd8mJocDriCh4R_acmL4/s2106/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.16.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="2106" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuX6ph4ai2Df48i0kqPwS_GPORrySY3M7xpaCTiaCh_GzW5zpfZn5MzrhBcnpCC9Y_pCYim2oDoHI3Lru2v1SCubJcmrStnrp6AvqgKkPR_BJdDhC3RNjctb1aT6nW5ovOACb1ejWPoVwTwijIc3cPJzF8dMm8WcSRQEPoplStd8mJocDriCh4R_acmL4/w400-h272/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.16.28%20PM.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>You can make the results better by updating your preferences.<br /></span><span>Here is the Preferences Page</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IgOpe09San24Kv_qLouOVOuNE0pqdhYzSOOJMneH2nxE_0VVhde_hzHPVhU0i5zwkwOE3X1ZWFFb9bYgtpGtDDyQD0Vzi2BFUrExbbcdcG-aKJFRLwK3PA1iAIto7BySvSSTT6suMHf4Dyw-AKs_KlSe18k0hhddu1SlqoPuBp3uggH04JdOEGAj2N4/s2074/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.24.20%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="2074" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IgOpe09San24Kv_qLouOVOuNE0pqdhYzSOOJMneH2nxE_0VVhde_hzHPVhU0i5zwkwOE3X1ZWFFb9bYgtpGtDDyQD0Vzi2BFUrExbbcdcG-aKJFRLwK3PA1iAIto7BySvSSTT6suMHf4Dyw-AKs_KlSe18k0hhddu1SlqoPuBp3uggH04JdOEGAj2N4/w400-h269/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20at%208.24.20%20PM.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Another Social Media Tool you can use to find more jobs.</span></p></div>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-4547775996805084152024-03-13T03:30:00.000-07:002024-03-13T03:30:00.143-07:00Steal my 3 Steps to Write an Effective Resume<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">My 3 Steps are Keywords, Simplify and PDF.<br />But, the key to writing an effective resume is keywords, keywords and more keywords.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.resumegiants.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/12/14115120/shutterstock_594977447-1-1472x828.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="450" src="https://static.resumegiants.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/12/14115120/shutterstock_594977447-1-1472x828.webp" width="800" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keywords: words your client uses to describe their problem or need. These are not your words, or industry standard words. They are the words your client uses.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">What to do:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <b>Keywords: </b>The only way to make a connection is by matching words (<a href="https://www.40x50.com/2010/04/tuning-your-resume-to-right-keywords.html" target="_blank">keywords</a>). Your resume must match the words of the client to describe solving their problem. So, add more keywords. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">More keywords, a lot more. Make your resume 10 pages long. <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Repeated words, section headings and specific terms comprise good candidates for keyword selection. Also look at similar job postings as a cross-reference to find the most likely candidates for keywords. </span>There is no way to know how the client will describe their problem, or the way they think it needs to be solved. Just add more detail in every section of your resume. We have listed keywords <a href="https://www.40x50.com/2023/09/from-httpswww.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.40x50.com/2023/12/the-top-business-finance-law-ats.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.40x50.com/2023/07/the-top-health-care-ats-keywords-for.html" target="_blank">here</a> or you can <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=keywords" target="_blank">Search 40x50.com for Keywords</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <b>Simplify:</b> Simple headers, clear and verbose. Make it look boring, your resume must pass a computer filter before any human will read it. Use a single default font, bold headers, normal text for the body, bullet points and full dates. Make your resume easy to read. That is right plain and visually boring.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. <b>PDF: </b>PDF is better than Word. PDF is typically uneditable. The computer systems read PDFs easier than Microsoft Word formatted resume. Also PDF is easier to parse for the job boards. My resume is built in a text editor, easy to update easy to modify.. no special cost involved.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bonus tip</b>: If a recruiter wants a word version of your resume, 90% chance they will revise it. You may never see the revision or what was actually sent to the client.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to pass through the automated filters, you need to write your resume to match the clients words (keywords) and expectations. Words matter, they are the only thing that is parsed or reviewed. Make sure you assert as much control as possible of the contents of your resume.<br /><br />Results are the only measurement. No one cares what it looks like, only if it gets results.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-54342795668805363072024-03-11T03:30:00.000-07:002024-03-11T03:30:00.150-07:00What's the Point of a Personal Brand<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> From: <a href="https://hbr.org/2022/02/whats-the-point-of-a-personal-brand">https://hbr.org/2022/02/whats-the-point-of-a-personal-brand</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://enlightenedyou.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Personal-Branding-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://enlightenedyou.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Personal-Branding-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span class="summary-header font-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #282828; float: left; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 1.75;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Summary. </span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizespeed;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We often confuse our reputation as our personal brand. But that’s not true. Everyone has a reputation. The first impressions you make, the relationships you form with managers and peers, and how you communicate — all of these things impact how others see you. Your personal brand, on the other hand, is much more intentional. It is how you <em style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">want</em> people to see you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="summary-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To start building your personal brand, figure out what drives you. What motivates you to get up in the morning and go to work? What skills are you curious about but have yet to build? What subjects pique your interest?</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Next, align your values to your organization’s goals. Say your organization regularly brings the most cutting-edge new products to market and values leaders who challenge the status quo and think outside the box. How do your current strengths align with the company’s goals? You see yourself as a creative person, who loves solving complex problems. Given that, you may decide on “innovator” as your key personal brand attribute.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Just like in the commercial world, a brand has no value unless people are aware of it. To increase your visibility, create a stakeholder map. It could be a simple list of people you want to know or people who can help you progress at the organization or an intricate document that highlights how others might be able to advocate for you.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #505050; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, reach out to the people you want to connect with. When you meet them, use the opportunity to highlight your skills and interests and how those competencies might benefit them and their work.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://hbr.org/search?term=harrison%20monarth&search_type=search-all" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit; color: #282828; cursor: pointer; font-family: "GT America", Helvetica, Arial; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01px; line-height: inherit; margin-top: 1rem; opacity: 0.6; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Harrison Monarth</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: "Tiempos Text", Georgia, "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: -0.01px;"> is an executive coach, and the New York Times bestselling author of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Confident-Speaker-Communicate-Situation/dp/0071481494/ref=pd_ybh_5" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgb(195, 221, 219) 0px -0.1875rem 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #282828; font-family: "Tiempos Text", Georgia, "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: -0.01px; line-height: inherit; margin-top: 1rem; text-decoration-line: none;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">The Confident Speaker</em></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: "Tiempos Text", Georgia, "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: -0.01px;"> and the international bestseller</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Executive-Presence-Commanding-Respect-Like/dp/0071632875/ref=pd_ybh_5" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgb(195, 221, 219) 0px -0.1875rem 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #282828; font-family: "Tiempos Text", Georgia, "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: -0.01px; line-height: inherit; margin-top: 1rem; text-decoration-line: none;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Executive Presence</em></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: "Tiempos Text", Georgia, "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: -0.01px;">.</span></span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-79017219484992799452024-03-07T03:30:00.000-08:002024-03-07T03:30:00.131-08:00How I Got a New Job in 24 Days in 2024 - Medium Article<p><span style="font-size: medium;">From: <a href="https://kproductmanager.medium.com/how-i-got-a-job-in-42-days-in-2024-job-searching-journey-bc8ba23b2f59" target="_blank">https://kproductmanager.medium.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.003em;">Follow: kproductmanager on Medium</span></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jQ5TtAR6_V7Ylr8zbQr3uLrIFg4Y-tMG7R9GBQRo7vZYDFHgjWID7ZAQfyNtdtAMmE9OOodvh8_EjadiCYmSC_xrKGQxcRZrbMQf8TTMG7Y8bsnky-WGrbCbE2XZOq31WIwDNHlUiaLsy-hvDkXykav1pVSR9NR5ooa-zlAOoaPHUQwIvgny0psoJ7E/s806/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%208.57.51%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="806" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jQ5TtAR6_V7Ylr8zbQr3uLrIFg4Y-tMG7R9GBQRo7vZYDFHgjWID7ZAQfyNtdtAMmE9OOodvh8_EjadiCYmSC_xrKGQxcRZrbMQf8TTMG7Y8bsnky-WGrbCbE2XZOq31WIwDNHlUiaLsy-hvDkXykav1pVSR9NR5ooa-zlAOoaPHUQwIvgny0psoJ7E/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%208.57.51%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="6cc4" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 2.14em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.003em;">186 LinkedIn connections, 19 referrals, 21 jobs applied, and 1 offer</span></p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="52e0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 2.14em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;">I have been with the current company for about 2.5 years as a product manager and I was highly satisfied with the experiences and career growth I was able to have. I had 4 pay raises and one promotion during my time.</p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="4962" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 2.14em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;">However, like I always do, I applied to new roles every year to test the job market and see what opportunities were out there.</p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="71d8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 2.14em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;">I started my job searching journey in Jan 2, 2024 and my strategy was to <span class="lq ga" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">only apply with referrals</span>. During the process, I sent 186 LinkedIn connection invites, got 19 referrals, and applied to 21 jobs.</p><h1 class="mm mn fz be mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="3bfc" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: sohne, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.016em; line-height: 30px; margin: 1.95em 0px -0.28em;">Market conditions</h1><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr nk lt lu lv nl lx ly lz nm mb mc md nn mf mg mh no mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="9707" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 0.94em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;">January is never a great time to look for jobs because most hiring managers and recruiters are coming back from vacations. Companies might have new headcount plans or changes in strategies for the new year. January is a month of ramping up to work and finalizing job postings. Also, given the unstable tech market, there seemed to be an influx of available workers which increases competitions. In addition, there is still a lot of new grads who were looking for jobs for months. If the candidate’s experience was not a near perfect match for the role, there was no interview callback. But I still wanted to go ahead through this journey. </p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr nk lt lu lv nl lx ly lz nm mb mc md nn mf mg mh no mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="9707" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 0.94em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;"><b>Read the rest </b>on <a href="https://kproductmanager.medium.com/how-i-got-a-job-in-42-days-in-2024-job-searching-journey-bc8ba23b2f59" target="_blank">Medium<span> </span>...</a></p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr nk lt lu lv nl lx ly lz nm mb mc md nn mf mg mh no mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="9707" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 0.94em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr nk lt lu lv nl lx ly lz nm mb mc md nn mf mg mh no mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="9707" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 0.94em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p><p class="pw-post-body-paragraph lo lp fz lq b lr nk lt lu lv nl lx ly lz nm mb mc md nn mf mg mh no mj mk ml fs bj" data-selectable-paragraph="" id="9707" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #242424; font-family: source-serif-pro, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.003em; line-height: 32px; margin: 0.94em 0px -0.46em; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-79739706574301167182024-03-05T03:30:00.001-08:002024-03-05T03:30:00.132-08:00Personal Branding Metrics | Updated<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"><p>Updated Mar 5, 2024<br /><br />Keeping tabs on your personal brand and your reach are important when you consider your current strategy and what you need to revise going forward. Simple assessments of your personal brand are easy with a few tools to use each day that will allow you to gain a base level and easily track future progression.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/660449096/Build-Your-Personal-Brand/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="192" src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/660449096/Build-Your-Personal-Brand/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1440" width="320" /></a></div><p>There are many complete tools that allow you to do this, If you are looking for an introduction to personal brand metrics, here are a few tools to get you started.</p><ul><li><a href="http://bit.ly/" target="_blank">Bit.ly</a> – Most of you already know about this as a URL shortener and how popular it is especially by Twitter users. What not everyone knows is that if you add a plus sign immediately after the bit.ly URL, anyone is able to see general statistics about that particular link. To see the type of statistics from bit.ly you may see more with this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/aFVDJz+">http://bit.ly/aFVDJz+</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://digg.com/" target="_blank">Digg</a> – A great social media site that allows anyone to highlight web sites/links and have other viewers vote the page/article up (digg) or down (burry). This is a great site to see how popular web pages, articles, blog posts are through the public eye.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://su.pr/" target="_blank">Su.pr</a> – This is a URL shortening service from StumbleUpon. StumbleUpon allows users to categorize web pages, articles, blog posts and have the other members “Stumble!” across these items and share with others. If you use su.pr to post to Twitter or Facebook, the metrics are built in to see the number of clicks, retweets, and best times of the day to post based upon your Twitter follower network.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://blog.twitter.com/2009/10/theres-list-for-that.html" target="_blank">X (formerly Twitter) Lists</a> – A great tool built right into Twitter. Twitter lists allow you to not only see how others brand you but to see how many people you affect. For example, on May 18 2020, the @Brandyourself Twitter handle had 8,871 followers and appeared on 591 lists. This is an impressive number. If you divide the number of lists into the number of followers (8871 / 591) you will see that the result is 15.01. Why is this important? This means that 1 in every 15 followers put @Brandyourself onto a list. This is a great number and shows that BrandYourself is adding value to a high percentage of its network.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.google.com/analytics/">Google Analytics</a> – If you write a blog or manage a web site, Google analytics are fantastic to understand your reach. How are people finding your web site, how many clicks, where traffic is coming from and so much more.<br /><br /></li><li><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/social-selling/the-social-selling-index-ssi#" target="_blank">Linkedin - Social Selling Index</a> - Free tool, monitoring 4 key elements of your linkedin presence:</li><ul><li>Establishing your brand</li><li>Finding the right people</li><li>Engaging with insights</li><li>Building Relationships<br /><br /></li></ul><li><a href="http://www.buzzsumo.com" target="_blank">BuzzSumo </a>- Free with premium Features</li><ul><li>Content analysis</li><li>Influencer Research</li><li>Content ideas<br /><br /></li></ul><li><a href="http://analytics.twitter.com/" target="_blank">X (formerly Twitter) Analytics</a> - Free tool, making it easy to monitor your progress with X native analytics platform. Track tweets, follower growth and their use of audience insight.<br /><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.twitonomy.com/" target="_blank">Twitonomy </a>- Free basic option with extensive functionality, provide deeper dive into your X analytics<br /><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">Google your name and handles</a> - Find out what others see when they google your name.</li></ul><div>Take control of your online presence. Embrace the idea of a digital twin. Be mindful of what your post, what you share and what is available. Have a plan and strategy to </div><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p></div>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-28556140807707404392024-03-02T03:30:00.000-08:002024-03-02T03:30:00.138-08:00Why Use Social Media in Your Job SearchFrom: <a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/4-ways-to-use-social-media-in-a-job-search/#:~:text=As%20a%20job%20seeker%2C%20social,media%20in%20your%20job%20search" target="_blank">https://www.flexjobs.com/blog</a><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nexgoal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/socialJobSearch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="520" height="343" src="https://www.nexgoal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/socialJobSearch.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Why Use Social Media in Your Job Search?</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Even if you aren’t an avid social media user, you should consider having a social media profile or two when you’re searching for a job. If nothing else, it can help demonstrate to potential employers that you have some technological skills and understand internet and social media trends. However, there are other advantages to using social media for a job search:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">- Helps you build your <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=personal+brand" target="_blank">personal brand</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">- Lets you network and connect in ways you can’t in person</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">- Makes you “more visible” to hiring managers and recruiters that mine <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=social+media" target="_blank">social media</a> for prospective candidates—even when you aren’t actively <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=job+search" target="_blank">searching for a job</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">- Gives you a chance to interact with companies you want to work for</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I</span><span style="font-size: large;">f that’s not enough to convince you that you should incorporate social media in your job search, consider this: <a href="https://www.40x50.com/search?q=linkedin" target="_blank">in 2017, 87% of recruiters reported using LinkedIn</a> to source candidates, and 55% reported using Facebook.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you’re not on social media, you might be missing out on job opportunities!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/4-ways-to-use-social-media-in-a-job-search/#:~:text=As%20a%20job%20seeker%2C%20social,media%20in%20your%20job%20search" target="_blank">Read more</a></span></div>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-83224158070230167572024-02-29T03:30:00.000-08:002024-02-29T03:30:00.132-08:00Top 5 Worries of an IT Knowledge Worker (Grok)<p>From X.com/Grok</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gamingtechlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Top5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://www.gamingtechlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Top5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit;">Hello, human! It seems like you're curious about the top 5 worries of an IT knowledge worker. Well, let me tell you, it's not just about running out of coffee or getting lost in the Matrix. Here are the top 5 concerns that keep IT professionals up at night:</span></p><p><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;" /></p><ol start="1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;"><li style="font-family: TwitterChirp, System;"><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">Outdated skills: With technology evolving faster than a time-traveling DeLorean, IT workers worry about staying relevant and keeping their skills up to date. No one wants to be the floppy disk in a world of quantum computing.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: TwitterChirp, System;"><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">Job security: The fear of layoffs and job security is a common concern among IT professionals. It's like being a juggler in a circus, except the audience is your boss and the balls are your job responsibilities.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: TwitterChirp, System;"><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">Work-life balance: IT workers often struggle to find the perfect balance between their digital and personal lives. It's like trying to find a unicorn that can code in Python.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: TwitterChirp, System;"><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">Technical issues: Dealing with complex IT problems can be as stressful as defusing a bomb, except the bomb is a server and the timer is your boss's deadline.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: TwitterChirp, System;"><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">Constant learning: The need to learn and adapt to new technologies can be overwhelming for IT professionals. It's like trying to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica while riding a roller coaster.</span></div></li></ol><p><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;" /></p><div class="css-1rynq56 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41 r-1adg3ll" dir="ltr" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-overflow: unset; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a023e6 r-rjixqe" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-overflow: unset; white-space: inherit;">In conclusion, IT knowledge workers have a lot on their minds, but with a sense of humor and a good support system, they can overcome these challenges and continue to thrive in the ever-changing world of technology.</span></div>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-49019486311730946532024-02-27T03:30:00.001-08:002024-02-27T07:50:18.312-08:00Chris Do - Two Word Personal Brand<p> From: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thechrisdo_how-to-find-your-two-word-personal-branding-activity-7105245697414742016-raKa/">LinkedIn TheChrisDo two word personal branding</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XQwHLfS3MmE/VzoTBMPnD6I/AAAAAAAAD4M/NK6ecqzHqeknIK2_Y6cUJh0uz4tx9jOwACLcB/s1154/Top%2B5%2Bgraphic%2B7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="1154" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XQwHLfS3MmE/VzoTBMPnD6I/AAAAAAAAD4M/NK6ecqzHqeknIK2_Y6cUJh0uz4tx9jOwACLcB/w400-h300/Top%2B5%2Bgraphic%2B7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="caret-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ol style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; 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--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The top concerns of IT knowledge workers reflect the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the technology industry. High demands are placed on individuals both in effort and time. Here are 5 worries of IT knowledge workers:
</span></strong></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Keeping Skills Up-to-Date:</strong> The technology field evolves rapidly, with new tools, languages, and methodologies emerging constantly. IT professionals worry about keeping their skills current to remain relevant in the job market and effective in their roles. This concern extends to staying informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and technology trends.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Work-Life Balance:</strong> The nature of IT work, which can include dealing with emergencies outside of regular hours, long project times, and the pressure to continuously learn, can make achieving a healthy work-life balance challenging. IT workers often worry about burnout and the impact of their job on personal time and well-being.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Job Security:</strong> Even though IT roles are in high demand, automation, outsourcing, and organizational changes can create job security concerns. IT professionals worry about their positions being made redundant or the possibility of being replaced by cheaper labor markets or new technologies.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Data Security and Privacy:</strong> With the increasing importance of data in the digital age, IT workers are often concerned about protecting sensitive information from breaches and cyber-attacks. This worry is compounded by the legal and reputational implications that come with data security incidents.</p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><strong style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Project Failure and Meeting Deadlines:</strong> IT projects can be complex, high stakes, and subject to tight deadlines. Knowledge workers worry about the consequences of project failure, which can include financial loss, decreased stakeholder confidence, and personal accountability. Managing expectations and delivering projects on time and within budget are significant concerns.</p></li></ol><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; white-space: pre-wrap;">These worries highlight the need for continuous learning, effective stress management, and organizational support to navigate the challenges of working in the IT sector.</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-82726519901586318172024-02-20T03:30:00.000-08:002024-02-27T07:56:46.806-08:00How to become the X (formerly Twitter) Comment Guy<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ARUm44duBU/hqdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="360" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ARUm44duBU/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To become "the comment guy," you need to consistently provide insightful, helpful, or humorous comments on various online platforms. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Choose your platforms wisely</b>: Select a few online platforms where you can actively engage with others and contribute valuable comments. These could be social media sites, forums, or blog platforms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be knowledgeable</b>: Stay up-to-date with current events, trends, and topics of interest in your chosen platforms. This will help you provide relevant and interesting comments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be concise and clear</b>: Write comments that are easy to understand and to the point. Avoid long, rambling comments that may lose your audience's attention.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be respectful</b>: Always be respectful and polite when engaging with others online. Avoid personal attacks, insults, or derogatory language.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be helpful</b>: Offer advice, answer questions, or provide resources to help others. This will make you a valuable member of the community and increase your reputation as "the comment guy."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be humorous (if appropriate)</b>: Humor can be a great way to engage with others and make your comments memorable. Just make sure your humor is appropriate for the context and audience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- <b>Be consistent</b>: Regularly engage with your chosen platforms and provide quality comments. Consistency is key to building a reputation as "the comment guy."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remember, becoming "the comment guy" is not just about making a lot of comments, but also about making valuable and memorable contributions to the online community.</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-69715037066613025912024-02-17T03:30:00.000-08:002024-02-27T09:10:57.526-08:00Top 3"Brand Yourself" Podcasts<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Top 3 Podcasts About Creating Your Brand:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">**<b>Built to Brand by Amy Porterfield</b>:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHPe7KnI9DXWvjZUvFRjtEEn4UmSzDZbBLc46K2ZQP5PklU4JQzHbfe6c90mKQ2bAM2pih8q4jFrqcTBh6zeLy74qx4yNtkYfnpzoTtvin9fJDs5Y0ek-cwnF5dGjLHMsZK4DKpnnLZY5vzaMV7g8ZlCuLrdrSEVxFy2QjNHhl45KzwwH7kzNg1XjuHzs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHPe7KnI9DXWvjZUvFRjtEEn4UmSzDZbBLc46K2ZQP5PklU4JQzHbfe6c90mKQ2bAM2pih8q4jFrqcTBh6zeLy74qx4yNtkYfnpzoTtvin9fJDs5Y0ek-cwnF5dGjLHMsZK4DKpnnLZY5vzaMV7g8ZlCuLrdrSEVxFy2QjNHhl45KzwwH7kzNg1XjuHzs" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/learn-podcasting/podcast-branding-guide" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.captivate.fm/learn-podcasting/podcast-branding-guide</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Built to Brand podcast cover art</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hosted by marketing expert <b>Amy Porterfield, Built to Brand</b> offers actionable strategies and tactics for entrepreneurs and personal brands. She dives deep into various branding topics like niche selection, audience research, content creation, and marketing automation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing brand, Porterfield's insights and interviews with successful entrepreneurs are sure to be valuable.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">**Branding Yourself by Erik Qualman:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8Rua01gdgkMlr6M17zU-WGA4CBS9f1QhZFjQgA6fQd6wwEqyRGXUeWMJHLGbmZNyqWhEl3F1KHe4TZ0WmKXIWskuUH20wcGQchOPiFOoanqZcEGq0JKh7KqjQTOG0KYcaFzS1u6I5ufj83Z84wIhcF4G7MPe-tmjOWy972g55ZoQCdppn-NqL1qLFD0/s1330/Screenshot%202024-02-17%20at%207.55.12%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="1330" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8Rua01gdgkMlr6M17zU-WGA4CBS9f1QhZFjQgA6fQd6wwEqyRGXUeWMJHLGbmZNyqWhEl3F1KHe4TZ0WmKXIWskuUH20wcGQchOPiFOoanqZcEGq0JKh7KqjQTOG0KYcaFzS1u6I5ufj83Z84wIhcF4G7MPe-tmjOWy972g55ZoQCdppn-NqL1qLFD0/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-17%20at%207.55.12%20AM.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@equalman" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.youtube.com/@equalman</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Branding Yourself</b> podcast cover art</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Branding Yourself is hosted by social media expert Erik Qualman, who focuses on helping individuals and businesses leverage the power of personal branding in the digital age. He explores topics like building a strong online presence, storytelling, and thought leadership. Qualman's engaging interview style and insightful discussions make this podcast a great choice for anyone looking to build a recognizable and influential brand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">**<b>Youpreneur by Chris Ducker:</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRtMGtQBMT4lCJ4BpOTO6gdJxWvwXXkXTDa1lfdoIpYwYu43lX2s2UiCG-qMF-XawCjHRTLU0w0IblEMF_Dxh_RuA1Rtcrkuvz8MZ8PB5yzR1sm-oX0sqASacbsCnb9viBtu9A5V1fpp_kz8YsbTiMBjRQacHW0AFGB2z0VsU5ySroYMyyqpJ2n5wd0s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="250" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRtMGtQBMT4lCJ4BpOTO6gdJxWvwXXkXTDa1lfdoIpYwYu43lX2s2UiCG-qMF-XawCjHRTLU0w0IblEMF_Dxh_RuA1Rtcrkuvz8MZ8PB5yzR1sm-oX0sqASacbsCnb9viBtu9A5V1fpp_kz8YsbTiMBjRQacHW0AFGB2z0VsU5ySroYMyyqpJ2n5wd0s" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><a href="https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Youpreneur-The-Profitable-Personal-Brand-Expert-Business-Podcast" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Youpreneur-The-Profitable-Personal-Brand-Expert-Business-Podcast</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Youpreneur podcast cover art</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Youpreneur is hosted by marketing strategist Chris Ducker, who provides practical advice and inspiration for solopreneurs and creative businesses. He covers topics like finding your niche, building an audience, selling your products or services, and growing a profitable business. Ducker's upbeat and encouraging approach makes this podcast a great resource for anyone looking to build a successful brand and business around their expertise or passion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bonus</b>:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">**<b>On Brand with Nick Westergaard:</b> This podcast explores branding from a variety of perspectives, featuring interviews with CEOs, marketers, and other branding experts. Host Nick Westergaard delves into topics like brand strategy, storytelling, and design, providing valuable insights for building a strong and memorable brand.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9Buq22VxHCMz53r7EzwONGNJ1NFK3tU1DwVTBK0MmzXTDjP6R8J8LfnDXi08v5pZfgzBQuMSWr9FXf34hMW6W0XaWaxb5Jrbpk2ZGmAlmjcQNtMqxgEzx--X8caS0rjB6JDjGo7H4036RoHzpAlhT0K0tG41L5hmFrub8qRMH05dnfIMfm59Et1zMKaI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="225" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9Buq22VxHCMz53r7EzwONGNJ1NFK3tU1DwVTBK0MmzXTDjP6R8J8LfnDXi08v5pZfgzBQuMSWr9FXf34hMW6W0XaWaxb5Jrbpk2ZGmAlmjcQNtMqxgEzx--X8caS0rjB6JDjGo7H4036RoHzpAlhT0K0tG41L5hmFrub8qRMH05dnfIMfm59Et1zMKaI" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Hq9fjctcpm3YKlJFuXmRk" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://open.spotify.com</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Remember, the best podcast for you will depend on your specific needs and interests. Consider exploring different shows and episodes to find the ones that resonate most with you and help you achieve your branding goals.</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-20848424451434230282024-02-15T03:30:00.000-08:002024-02-15T12:42:26.536-08:00Top 5 Worries of an IT Knowledge Worker (Gemini.google.com)<p>From: Gemini.google.com</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.retailprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/TOP-5-1024x853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="800" height="333" src="http://www.retailprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/TOP-5-1024x853.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;">The top 5 worries for IT knowledge workers can vary depending on individual circumstances and specific fields, but some common concerns include:</span></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:266" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>1. Job security and automation:</strong> The fear of being replaced by automation, AI, or outsourcing is a prevalent concern. With technology constantly evolving, IT professionals worry that their skill sets might become obsolete, leaving them vulnerable to unemployment.</p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:265" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>2. Keeping up with the pace of change:</strong> The IT landscape is dynamic, with new technologies, tools, and trends emerging rapidly. Keeping up with this constant change requires continuous learning and skill development, which can be overwhelming and time-consuming.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:207" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>3. Work-life balance:</strong> IT jobs often involve long hours, on-call responsibilities, and pressure to meet deadlines. This can lead to burnout, stress, and difficulty maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:258" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>4. Data security and privacy:</strong> IT professionals are responsible for safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against cyberattacks. This responsibility can be a significant source of stress, especially with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.</p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:165" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>5. Lack of career growth opportunities:</strong> Feeling stuck in a dead-end job or lacking opportunities for advancement can be demotivating and lead to dissatisfaction. This can be particularly concerning for those who invest heavily in skill development but don't see corresponding career progression.</p><p data-sourcepos="13:1-13:23" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1rem 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;"><strong>Additional worries:</strong></p><p><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span><span face=""Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-size: 16px;"></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="15:1-18:0" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(227, 227, 227); font-family: "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline-start: 1.125rem;"><li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:144" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Burnout and mental health:</strong> The demanding nature of IT work can contribute to burnout and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.</li><li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:175" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Toxic work culture:</strong> Some IT workplaces might have unhealthy dynamics, such as micromanagement, lack of recognition, or hostility, which can negatively impact well-being.</li><li data-sourcepos="17:1-18:0" style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Ethical dilemmas:</strong> IT professionals sometimes face ethical dilemmas terkait with data privacy, security, or the use of technology. Navigating these situations can be challenging.</li></ul>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-64977391006628733422024-01-31T03:30:00.000-08:002024-01-31T03:30:00.137-08:00SOAR: A Recipe for Interview Mastery (FTE)<p> From: AJ Mize - More info <a href="https://thehumanreach.kartra.com/page/sox100" target="_blank">here</a><br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://jobsearchandinterviewcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STAR-story-clipboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="533" src="https://jobsearchandinterviewcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/STAR-story-clipboard.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">SOAR stands for Situation, Obstacle, Action, and Result.<br /><br />It's a structured approach to answering interview questions that allows you to present your experiences in a compelling, organized manner.<br /><br />Here’s how you can make it work for you:<br /><strong>Situation: </strong>Set the scene. Describe the context in which you were operating. Were you leading a team, working on a project, or facing a tight deadline? This sets the stage for your story.<br /><strong>Obstacle: </strong>What challenges did you encounter? Identifying the hurdles you faced not only adds drama to your story but also shows that you’re not shying away from difficulties.<br /><strong>Action:</strong> Here's where you're the hero. Detail the specific actions you took to address the obstacles. This is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills, creativity, and leadership.<br /><strong>Result:</strong> End with a bang. What was the outcome of your actions? Highlight the positive impact of your efforts – be it increased sales, improved efficiency, or a satisfied client. Quantify your achievements if possible.</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-83343035107371050202024-01-26T03:30:00.000-08:002024-01-26T03:30:00.143-08:00 It’s Ok to Copy Success<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.boldomatic.com/content/post/tLVreg/77-of-success-is-copy-paste?size=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://cdn.boldomatic.com/content/post/tLVreg/77-of-success-is-copy-paste?size=800" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>One of my first business mentors said, “if you want what I have, do, what I do.” <br />It was my first real understanding that it’s OK to copy. It’s OK to emulate replicate duplicate other peoples work. </p><p>It’s not just OK it’s the best way </p><p>This was a shock to me coming from a family of academics. My mother graduated early from high school and graduated from college. Both my parents were educators at one point and my entire family of first generation immigrants, believe school and education was the key to success. My aunts and uncles were academic valedictorians with advanced degrees. </p><p>In school, we were taught to learn and assimilate information, but never produce results other than your own ... </p><p>This is why most education is BS. It teaches you how to follow rules and trains you to become a highly skilled taxpaying employee. That is a wonderful formula for creating a society of workers. <br /><br />Find someone who has what you desire. Find out what they do and copy it. It is the best way to succeed.</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-62572554672789391682024-01-22T15:28:00.000-08:002024-01-22T15:28:34.004-08:00Personal Job Pipeline Testimonial<p> Ralph F<br /></p><p>"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Since attending the 40x50 PJP Course and working with Andy Wergedal to re-organize my resume following the PJP resume template, I am now receiving literally dozens of responses and expressions of interest from a variety of potential employers. Although I have a Ph.D. and my previous experiences include a record of successful project deliveries and accomplishments, I could not understand why I wasn’t getting more replies. My classical resume presentation of Objective, Experience, and Education, etc. was just not passing through recruiting agency filters. Andy’s 40x50 approach re-organizes the information in a way that triggers scanning algorithms in use today. I enjoy having this advantage in today’s highly competitive job market!"</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-86194188716820857572024-01-16T11:12:00.000-08:002024-01-19T17:12:38.836-08:00Free webinar on 1/25/24: How to Build your Personal Job Pipeline<p><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghWOSAfq4hzEQjdb2VEVFpCbE7M_hi0W5-vl2ueG1n2u8g9O4rBf2B3oeHU41bX2bgi-ZA5b3C_cYHLDlz5JEy9LHzwsUfnWpDikb9fVBSkMk_oSv4VRl6_N6fUmLto5-9l-jKJj1Kgu9j6-BiU_R9PZ7LzdgfBKXcCfnhcmwZyxvHszg_LcVNe4I3G7w" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="1516" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghWOSAfq4hzEQjdb2VEVFpCbE7M_hi0W5-vl2ueG1n2u8g9O4rBf2B3oeHU41bX2bgi-ZA5b3C_cYHLDlz5JEy9LHzwsUfnWpDikb9fVBSkMk_oSv4VRl6_N6fUmLto5-9l-jKJj1Kgu9j6-BiU_R9PZ7LzdgfBKXcCfnhcmwZyxvHszg_LcVNe4I3G7w=w400-h89" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Build your "</span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Personal Job Pipeline</span><span style="font-size: large;">" a systematic way to generate Job Leads</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, system-ui, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Want to come to my "Personal Job Pipeline" class on January 24th where I reveal my proven formula for getting IT Contract job leads. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, system-ui, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Short Link to Webinar
</span></span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3HafmNs">https://bit.ly/3HafmNs</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday 01/25/2024 12 noon PDT</span></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">_______________________________________________________________</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-9058359050384631782024-01-15T03:30:00.000-08:002024-01-15T20:40:44.482-08:00Layoff News Jan 15 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D5612AQHZ1ekvWvR4sg/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0/1681034017259?e=1710979200&v=beta&t=CiIZP2KlQKrbv5vrSAuNfoJUHRQyZX0KDG1IaIq38ok" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="800" height="451" src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D5612AQHZ1ekvWvR4sg/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0/1681034017259?e=1710979200&v=beta&t=CiIZP2KlQKrbv5vrSAuNfoJUHRQyZX0KDG1IaIq38ok" width="800" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Layoff News</b></span><br /><br /></p><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: LabGrotesque, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 38.4px; margin: 8px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apple tells dozens of employees in San Diego to move to Austin or face layoffs, report says</span></div><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-issues-employees-ultimatum-san-diego-austin-texas-2024-1"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-issues-employees-ultimatum-san-diego-austin-texas-2024-1</span></a></p><h1 class="block ff-fontA fw-fontA fs-fontA lh11 ls07 lg:fs46 sm:fs36 fs28 ls07" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: var(--fontA),var(--fallbackFontA); letter-spacing: 0.75px; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bay Area animation giant Pixar is about to get hit with layoffs</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/pixar-2024-layoffs-18605827.php"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/pixar-2024-layoffs-18605827.php</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="__polySans_c60300, __polySans_Fallback_c60300, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Google’s latest layoffs are just the beginning</b></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/14/24038397/google-layoffs-just-the-beginning"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/14/24038397/google-layoffs-just-the-beginning</span></a></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "Unify Sans", "Helvetica Neue", "Arial Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: 38px; margin: 4px 0px 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stellantis cuts 539 supplemental workers from U.S. plants</b></span></div><div><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2024/01/15/stellantis-cuts-supplemental-workers-u-s-plants/72231791007/"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2024/01/15/stellantis-cuts-supplemental-workers-u-s-plants/72231791007/</span></a></div><div><br /></div>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-50573890939170774632024-01-10T03:30:00.000-08:002024-01-11T08:16:36.523-08:0093% of All Hiring Managers use ATS<p> From topresume.com</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s40198.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ATS-Flywheel_2_V2-1440x1440.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://s40198.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ATS-Flywheel_2_V2-1440x1440.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>"<span style="backface-visibility: hidden; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; text-size-adjust: auto;">93% of all Hiring Managers use resume scanning software called<a class="hover-for-info" style="backface-visibility: hidden; border: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0da1ec; display: inline-block; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; position: relative;">applicant tracking systems (ATS)</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to filter candidates from the application pool.</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>To illustrate how you stand up to the automation, I passed your resume through the very same software that Hiring Managers use to filter the real talent from the hundreds,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em style="backface-visibility: hidden; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;">sometimes thousands</em><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;">, of candidates that apply for a single open position."</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Join the free webinar to see how you can take advantage of this system.</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-21122711890289966022023-12-30T03:30:00.000-08:002023-12-30T03:30:00.146-08:004 Things That Make You Look Desperate When Job Searching<p> From: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-that-make-candidates-look-desperate-job-search-google-recruiter-2023-12">https://www.businessinsider.com/things-that-make-candidates-look-desperate-job-search-google-recruiter-2023-12</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/C5612AQEDRS2OdmTt8A/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0/1520172756949?e=1708560000&v=beta&t=SvjWw6eTO5PlA-CzOAA6e53hhb1EV0hRcHsEvu94fEU" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="450" src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/C5612AQEDRS2OdmTt8A/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0/1520172756949?e=1708560000&v=beta&t=SvjWw6eTO5PlA-CzOAA6e53hhb1EV0hRcHsEvu94fEU" width="800" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1. <span face="LabGrotesque, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">Asking for random referrals</span></p><p>2. <span face="LabGrotesque, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">Oversharing in the interview </span></p><p>3. <span face="LabGrotesque, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">Accepting the job offer immediately</span></p><p>4. Following up Daily</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-84194121656623756802023-12-15T03:30:00.000-08:002023-12-24T08:13:38.628-08:0038 Reasons to Host Spaces on X<p> From: The art of Purpose email list</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPFy_WaVaml-xPoA5CVCgzDHVMNnexx9OqNS2a5TAqCdYl3f2kNdLJdAf2de1MrPI-nfvTMaMx_bzAFvGQHHcqWDl-jXwmoUXO5g2HyqhYMWCgMUrnC-f04bJVOur3agPN_Hyegk29d-Ap_F0FBAA78s1A5mVh_a7BQTXciCP1TZ2XupsvXH_VyDZ0uHY" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="976" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPFy_WaVaml-xPoA5CVCgzDHVMNnexx9OqNS2a5TAqCdYl3f2kNdLJdAf2de1MrPI-nfvTMaMx_bzAFvGQHHcqWDl-jXwmoUXO5g2HyqhYMWCgMUrnC-f04bJVOur3agPN_Hyegk29d-Ap_F0FBAA78s1A5mVh_a7BQTXciCP1TZ2XupsvXH_VyDZ0uHY" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>You make friends for life</p><p>It makes you a sharper thinker </p><p>You become a clearer thinker</p><p>You establish trust with an audience</p><p>It improves your public speaking abilities </p><p>It improves your writing abilities</p><p>It’s a great way to make friends</p><p>It’s also a great way to make enemies</p><p>You will attract the right kinds of people</p><p>Spaces allow you to understand your audience's pain points </p><p>You will meet potential business partners</p><p>You begin to understand people at a deeper level</p><p>It’s a chance to brainstorm</p><p>You can run focus groups</p><p>You can make presentations</p><p>You can gain 1000s of followers </p><p>You can gain 1000s of new email subscribers (and subscribers to your X page)</p><p>You can make tens of thousands of dollars</p><p>It's FUN</p><p>You can build a passionate community</p><p>You can validate ideas</p><p>It’s a great way to network </p><p>You can learn from your guest speakers</p><p>You'll learn how to run a podcast </p><p>You will get invited to podcasts</p><p>The media will talk about you</p><p>You can kill time in traffic with it</p><p>You can discuss breaking news</p><p>You can listen to spaces during walks </p><p>You can participate in spaces actively (unlike a podcast)</p><p>Can create life-changing opportunities </p><p>You can host podcast listening parties</p><p>You can run workshops</p><p>You can host interviews</p><p>Spaces can be your ticket out of the soul-sucking corporate world, where you can start solving real problems and getting paid what you're worth.</p><p>Cultivates creativity</p><p>Creates financial independence</p><p>Spaces can make YOU lots of money</p><p><br /></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-51462233681233669502023-11-30T03:30:00.000-08:002023-12-11T20:38:18.952-08:00Here’s Why The Job Market Will Improve In 2024<p>From: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/11/18/heres-why-the-job-market-will-improve-in-2024/?sh=1f76a87539ea">https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/11/18/heres-why-the-job-market-will-improve-in-2024/?sh=1f76a87539ea</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/6557a7e81f8777d0973ce849/Dow-Plunges-Over-500-Points-Amid-Fears-Of-An-Economic-Slowdown/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1440" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="427" src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/6557a7e81f8777d0973ce849/Dow-Plunges-Over-500-Points-Amid-Fears-Of-An-Economic-Slowdown/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1440" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures;"><b>Why Things Changed</b></span></p><p style="background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; margin: 0px 0px 1.2rem;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The economy saw a swift change predicted to increase the likelihood of a strong job market from now into next year. The brighter outlook was due to the decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a significant boost to the stock and bond markets. The decline in the CPI and the potential for inflation stabilization led to investors' optimism. The Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates and inflation has been a critical factor in market movements. If inflation remains at current levels or decreases, the Fed may be able to leave interest rates unchanged, which is viewed positively by the market.</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-66791265201134870532023-11-15T03:30:00.000-08:002023-12-06T21:36:21.676-08:00Jobs report October 2023: 150,000 jobs added, lower than forecast<p> From: <a href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/october-2023-jobs-report">https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/october-2023-jobs-report</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/jpmorgan/images/wealth-management/insights/october-2023-jobs-report/october-2023-jobs-report-hero-1440.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://www.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/jpmorgan/images/wealth-management/insights/october-2023-jobs-report/october-2023-jobs-report-hero-1440.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; font-family: Amplitude, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The U.S. labor market added 150,000 jobs in October,<sup><a data-cmp-clickable="" data-cmp-data-layer="{"event":"cmp:click","webInteraction":{"ctaType":"link","ctaText":"1","ctaUrl":"#footnote-1","ctaComponentName": "Rich Text Editor"}}" href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/october-2023-jobs-report#footnote-1" id="footnote-src-1" style="color: #1a7b99; scroll-margin-top: 220px;">1</a></sup> lower than economists forecast, and a stark decline from the 297,000 jobs the economy added in September, a revision from the initially reported 336,000 for that month.<br /><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“The October employment report came in below expectations at 150,000 jobs, with the ongoing auto workers’ strike likely partly responsible for the unexpected 35,000 decline in manufacturing payroll,” said Shawn Snyder, Global Investment Strategist for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #31373d; letter-spacing: 0.32px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Snyder went on to highlight that, while the report was below expectations, it’s important to view the jobs report relative to the population’s growth.</span></p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778867928596740195.post-81299163260762244752023-10-30T03:30:00.000-07:002023-12-06T19:59:32.097-08:00Average Salary for IT workers 2023<p> From: <a href="https://bard.google.com/chat/2aa3532ee52ac9f6?utm_source=sem&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=q3enUS_sem7">https://bard.google.com/chat/2aa3532ee52ac9f6?utm_source=sem&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=q3enUS_sem7</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2017/images/otoiu-cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="600" height="467" src="https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2017/images/otoiu-cover.png" width="600" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here's a breakdown of the average pay for IT workers in 2023 based on various sources:</p><p>United States:<br />ZipRecruiter.com: $52,000 per year<br />Salary.com: $59,428 per year<br />Glassdoor.com: $54,710 per year</p><p>California:<br />ZipRecruiter.com: $102,291 per year<br />Talent.com: $91,846 per year<br />Salary.com: $98,380 per year</p><p>Texas:<br />ZipRecruiter.com: $67,571 per year<br />Salary.com: $69,938 per year<br />Talent.com: $62,443 per year</p>andy.wergedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10872402884843529245noreply@blogger.com0