Bob Sutton on my Book

Bob Sutton on my Book A few weeks ago I sent a copy of Im on LinkedIn Now What??? to Bob Sutton, who Ive come to admire and respect over the last year. I asked for an endorsement, if he thought it was worthy of one. Here was his reply: I was ready to abandon my LinkedIn account before I read Jason Alba’s concise and remarkably useful guide. Jason writes with remarkable clarity, provides one useful tip after another about how to use it most effectively, and unlike so many users guides that offer breathless and uncritical hype, Jason candidly explains the virtues and drawbacks of Linkedin’s features. Beyond that, Jason has such deep experience with the web that the book contains hundreds of broader lessons about how to get the most of the web: I learned an enormous amount from this little gem. Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and author of The No Asshole Rule I fell out of my chair. And when I got back up and read it again, I fell out of my chair again. I e-mailed Bob and thanked him for such a kind review, and he e-mailed me back with a very encouraging, supportive e-mail that reinforced this review. It was unbelievable. My first brush with Bob Sutton was when I read a book review by Kent Blumberg about his book. It was an excellent review so I was a fan right away. But when I started learning more about his publishing story, and how the Harvard Press wouldnt print his book unless he changed his title, and that he refused to change the title, I gained more respect for him. Then I started reading more reviews about his book from bloggers. Bob Sutton hit a major hot spot for the working class around the world, and has continued to evangelize the message. Im sure that what he is doing has freed or empowered people to get the self-confidence to deal with rotten boss situations, as scared as they may be. Thank you, Bob Sutton, for encouraging me and helping me with my first book. Im really a nobody in your world, shoot, Im the guy that couldnt even get a job interview and was out of work for too long. Writing a review like this, and even reading the book was above and beyond cool, and Ill appreciate it for a long time! There are other reviews that have come in since the last time I posted about it, which Ill post soon! If you are interested in learning more about Im on LinkedIn Now What??? you can click here to find pricing on the hard copy or the soft copy. Bob Sutton on my Book A few weeks ago I sent a copy of Im on LinkedIn Now What??? to Bob Sutton, who Ive come to admire and respect over the last year. I asked for an endorsement, if he thought it was worthy of one. Here was his reply: I was ready to abandon my LinkedIn account before I read Jason Alba’s concise and remarkably useful guide. Jason writes with remarkable clarity, provides one useful tip after another about how to use it most effectively, and unlike so many users guides that offer breathless and uncritical hype, Jason candidly explains the virtues and drawbacks of Linkedin’s features. Beyond that, Jason has such deep experience with the web that the book contains hundreds of broader lessons about how to get the most of the web: I learned an enormous amount from this little gem. Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and author of The No Asshole Rule I fell out of my chair. And when I got back up and read it again, I fell out of my chair again. I e-mailed Bob and thanked him for such a kind review, and he e-mailed me back with a very encouraging, supportive e-mail that reinforced this review. It was unbelievable. My first brush with Bob Sutton was when I read a book review by Kent Blumberg about his book. It was an excellent review so I was a fan right away. But when I started learning more about his publishing story, and how the Harvard Press wouldnt print his book unless he changed his title, and that he refused to change the title, I gained more respect for him. Then I started reading more reviews about his book from bloggers. Bob Sutton hit a major hot spot for the working class around the world, and has continued to evangelize the message. Im sure that what he is doing has freed or empowered people to get the self-confidence to deal with rotten boss situations, as scared as they may be. Thank you, Bob Sutton, for encouraging me and helping me with my first book. Im really a nobody in your world, shoot, Im the guy that couldnt even get a job interview and was out of work for too long. Writing a review like this, and even reading the book was above and beyond cool, and Ill appreciate it for a long time! There are other reviews that have come in since the last time I posted about it, which Ill post soon! If you are interested in learning more about Im on LinkedIn Now What??? you can click here to find pricing on the hard copy or the soft copy.

How to Prepare for the Job Market While Youre Still in College

How to Prepare for the Job Market While Youre Still in College Aggressively Seek a Paid Internship If youre familiar with the latest labor statistics, you probably know that finding a job as a recent college grad is far from easy. Fortunately, there are things you can do as a college student to increase your chances of finding work after you graduate. Here are a couple of strategies you should most definitely consider trying out while youre still in school: Aggressively Seek a Paid Internship An internship will look best on your résumé if its paid and if it allows you to develop highly sought-after skills in your field. An unpaid internship that mostly involves clerical work wont impress many employers. Few college students graduate with good quality, real world experience in their fields. If you want to set yourself apart from the masses, make finding a prestigious, paid internship, a priority. [READ: 7 Internship Mistakes to Avoid] Since the competition for paid internships is fierce (thanks to the not-so-wonderful economy), youll need to put forth some serious effort into finding a good gig. This means youll probably have to regularly search job boards and company websites, tailor your résumé and cover letter to fit specific internship descriptions, and make a few cold calls to companies you know hire paid interns. Looking for a paid internship is similar to looking for a job. Its not easy. So make sure youre ready to be tenacious until you reach your goal. Take Networking Seriously When people talk about how important networking is, theyre not exaggerating. Who you know makes a huge difference when youre looking for a job, especially when youre a recent college grad with relatively little relevant work experience. Networking isnt always easy for college students, however. As a college student, you probably have a pretty big academic network. Unfortunately, your college buddies and college professors arent always the best people to know when youre looking for a job. If you want to network with the right people, you have to get out of your comfort zone and meet professionals in your field. Consider calling up or emailing a few people who work at companies you admire and asking them if theyd like to do an informational interview with you. Informational interviews are an opportunity for you to learn more about positions youre interested in, and theyre an opportunity for you to make good impressions and connections with bigwig employees at your dream companies. [ALSO READ: Tall Latte, No Foam.Networking On The Side] In addition to arranging informational interviews, you can also attend Chamber of Commerce meetings and join professional associations in your field. You may be one of the few people in your age group to go to such meetings and join such associations, but thats actually a good thing. It will show the professionals you meet that you have initiative and are willing to go the extra mile. Stay Confident Preparing for the tough job market as a college student is hard work. Youre going to have to fight to get a paid internship, and youre going to have to put yourself in new and uncomfortable situations to network with the right people. Just stay confident, dont give up, and create a brighter future for yourself.

Setting BEST Goals For Your Best Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Setting BEST Goals For Your Best Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Keeping your personal brand afloat requires maintaining the present and preparing for the future. With that being said â€" goals come to mind. A personal brand without goals keeps you at a standstill, while one with action-filled goals accelerates you along your career path. As a working professional, goal setting is a staple in determining where are you are and where you want to go in your career. We talk about goal setting and preach to others the importance of creating a vision for the short term and the long term in order to achieve what we desire. I recently read a great article from TrainingMag regarding a new approach to the goal setting process. Giving your SMART goals an added boost with BEST goals is the difference between an outline and a plan with action. If you are just beginning to shape your personal brand, SMART goals are a great way to set a foundation for the characteristics of your objectives. Your goals should be each of the following in order to be productive and achievable: Specific â€" Goals should be detailed rather than general. Measurable â€" You need to be able to have a planned method of tracking your progress. Attainable â€" Your goals should be realistic. Be able to answer the “how” question. Relevant â€" Goals that matter and that pave the way for additional goals in the future should be the ones you spend time on. Timely â€" A commitment to a deadline helps you focus and align your priorities. For those of you ready to push yourself to your full potential, I believe BEST goals can take you and your brand to the next level. Here is how you can apply these new criteria to inspire your very BEST personal brand: Bold â€" A bold goal, when applied to your personal brand, goes beyond your “safe” goals. Setting these goals takes you out of your comfort zone by surpassing your own expectations. The most exciting aspect of personal branding is that you don’t always have to play by the rules when dealing with how you want to brand yourself. Be fearless and maximize your potential by stretching your limits. Enriching â€" A goal set on the basis of enrichment is a goal benefitting two sources. Create goals that are advantageous to your product or service as well as your own personal growth to fortify your brand. Because your brand is a direct representation of you as a professional, it is important for your goals to enrich your story. Supported â€" Rather than being a one-man-team in achieving all of your goals, acquiring a support system of those believing in your dreams is a great way to remind yourself of your ability to achieve. For example, if you hope to be influential enough to speak at an upcoming industry event, clue others in on your goal for added motivation. Targets â€" Similar to “timely” in the SMART goals, the final criterion for BEST goals is to establish a framework as to when you will accomplish what you have set out to do. Goals without a deadline often remain in the clouds. This is the tough love aspect of goal setting â€" if you want to reach your goals, get it done! SMART goals are smart. BEST goals take you one step further. Your brand has the ability to perform at its optimal potential if you take the time to challenge yourself. How do you lay the foundation for your personal branding goals? Do you push yourself outside of your comfort zone to reach greater heights?   Author: Heather R. Huhman  is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder president of  Come Recommended, a content marketing and digital PR consultancy for organizations with products that target job seekers and/or employers. She is also the author of  Lies, Damned Lies Internships  (2011),  #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle  (2010), and writes career and recruiting advice for  numerous outlets.

Leverage sexual harassment

Leverage sexual harassment Each time in my career that I have ignored sexual harassment aimed at me, I have moved up the corporate ladder. For example, the boss who once pulled all senior management out of the companys sexual harassment seminar because he thought it was a waste of time and patted me on the butt as he left the room has turned out to be my most reliable cheerleader (and a very impressive reference). In my first eight days of my job at a financial software company, I was sexually harassed six times by my new boss. This list does not include his sexual harassment of me during the interview process, which I chose to ignore, since it was my first interview at a respectable company in six months. Maybe youre wondering what, exactly, I regard as sexual harassment. The easiest conversation to relay is this one: Me: Thank you for setting up that meeting; it will be very helpful. Boss: Big testicles. (He then pretends to squeeze his genitals.) I had no idea what he meant by this comment, but it is short and easy to relay to make my case. Here are some other choice moments: When he took me out for lunch on my second day on the job, he told me he once fell in love with a woman as tall as I am but was intimidated by her height, so they just had casual sex. I said nothing in response. But I knew, from a legal perspective (and also a moral one) that I needed to tell him his comments were unwanted. So that afternoon when he said, I want to hug you, but it would be illegal, I said, Youre right. Each night, I relayed some of the best lines from work to my husband. He was stunned. He couldnt believe these events actually happened in todays workplaces. I told him this was standard. He told me I should sue so that we could go to Tahiti. I told him Id probably settle out of court after three years for about $200,000, and Id be a pariah in the workplace. I told my husband that his very hot, 27-year-old boss gets hit on as much as I do. He said he saw her at work all the time and this never happened. I told him that OF COURSE men dont harass women in front of other men. After all, its illegal. Men are not stupid. But I suggested to my husband he was perpetuating the myth that harassment isnt widespread. In fact, 44% of women between ages 35 and 49 report experiencing sexual harassment at the workplace even though almost every company has an explicit, no-tolerance policy. A national survey shows that 21% of all women report being sexually harassed at work, while a Rutgers University study indicates that for knowledge-based workers, the percentage can go as high as 88%. Yet when women leverage the no-tolerance policy their names are plastered over the business pages, and they are blacklisted in their industry. So the best way to change corporate America is to gain power and then wield it. To get power, you have to stay in the workforce, not the court system, and work your way up. Unfortunately, this means learning how to navigate a boys club. But when you know the system, you then are clear about the root of its problems, and you know how to initiate change. In this spirit, I hatched a plan to rid myself of my harassing boss. Originally, I took a job in business development, even though I hated selling to clients, because it was the only place with an opening. I told myself that the members of the management team were so smart that I would learn to love sales from them. After weeks of harassment, though, I thought management was so smart that if I explained why I wanted to be moved to another department, they would see my request as extremely reasonable. I figured they would be grateful for my low-key approach to this sensitive problem, rather than resentful that I had been hired to work in biz dev and then asked to be switched to a department with no openings. I was right. I was moved into marketing, which I prefer. I received a more prestigious assignment and gained a smarter boss. Had I reported that I had been sexually harassed during the interview process I would not have gotten the job. Had I reported the harassment to my bosss boss without presenting a plan for solving the problem, I would not have received a better assignment. In fact, if you have a strategy, enduring sexual harassment can be a way to gain power to achieve your long-range goals. Epilogue: Eventually, my boss was fired. Officially for low performance, though I have always fantasized that it was for rampant harassment.

How A Non-IT Person Can Start Their Career In the IT Industry CareerMetis.com

How A Non-IT Person Can Start Their Career In the IT Industry IT is full of opportunities for both IT and non-IT experts. If you are passionate about the IT industry, but coding is not your forte, I can say with confidence that you can still enter the space.Don’t worry. You don’t have to take a course as it will surely break your bank. There are other ways to enter the IT industry, which we are going to discuss soon.How to Step-in the IT Industry with Non-IT Background?evalEvery career field has some stepping stones to climb before you become able to find the perfect job. It goes the same for the IT industry. Let’s call them preparations.You can’t apply for any job and attend an interview at a company without knowing what you want to do in the first place. Imagine the interviewer asking you, “what do you want to do?”What will you reply then?You want to go to the IT industry, that’s for sure. But IT is a big space with many opportunities lingering in the air.Which one do you want to stick by?Let’s find it out….Source : 23 Code StreetStep 1: Make a list of things you are good atevalWhen I started my career in the IT world, I was good at two things: Data Entry and Fluent English. On that basis, I got a job in lead generation where we have to find companies and fill their data After getting well-aware of your natural talents, look at the following popular IT jobs for non-IT people to see where you fit:Product Manager: responsible for the success of a new product launch and working in harmony with teams. Leading the team towards a common goal.Technical Writer: Responsible for creating content like blogs, web content, social media content, guest post, brochures, etc.Operation Manager: Look after getting day-to-day things done on time.Marketing Manager: Invent new ideas and campaigns to gather leads â€" handling teams of various departments like sales, content, online marketing, etc.Business Development: Get leads from online portals like Upwork or offline portals like direct contact.Content Manager: With the i ncreasing demand for content by users and companies, IT firms are now looking for someone who can take care of the entire content part. The content manager plays the role by managing content, making sure all content holes are filled and delivered within the deadline.Customer Service: This is a direct way to stay in touch with consumers and their issues. All the while learning more about the IT world and future trends. Customer service sort out customer issues on calls and chats. They put relevant people in charge who can solve problems quickly.Data Scientist: Data scientist plays an important role in SEO and marketing. They collect valuable insights into website performance and user behavior. Their data guides marketers in taking necessary steps before it’s too late.Step 2: Attend Events Free seminars take place everywhere these days, online and offline. Track down all IT-relevant events happening in your area and the online world as well.For e.g., software development, online mar keting, graphic designing, etc. Experts teach them at every corner of the world for free. Jot down their dates and attend them to expand your knowledge in the IT space. I chased all seminars, coding, and non-coding. Even If I was not interested in coding, I learned a bit about it via events. I suggest you attend all of them to expand your knowledge and areas of interest.Step 3: Read and LearnRead books, talk with your IT friends if possible, check out magazines, or go for whatever option suits you well to gain maximum knowledge in the IT field.evalWhy you have to do so?Because you want to enter in IT based on your talent, the more you read and learn, the more you know about yourself.Source : McGraw HillAs you keep learning, you will notice that you are interested in some things more than others. After studying and analyzing all IT aspects, see where your natural flow is going and pick that up in your skillset.For e.g., if you like to communicate about various emerging technologies a nd their impact on users, marketing is an excellent option to nourish your talent with an IT dream.Step 4: Get Certificate I would have shared some writing courses, but the sky’s the limit. I preferred Jon Morrow’s writing course. You can go for anyone you trust or like.These courses escalate your skills, giving easier entry to the IT world, without breaking your bank.Note: It is not necessary to have a certificate as I see many, without courses, playing big games in the IT world. They don’t have an IT background or any certification to validate their skills.evalStep 5: Roll Your Dice in IT FirmsAt this step, you are perfectly ready to hit the interviews at It firms with your skills, passion, knowledge, and glint in the eye to pursue with confidence. Give a vivid description of your skills and why you want to proceed with a particular career?. Why IT holds your attention more than any industry?Describing “why’s” in resume will leave a long-lasting impression on the recru iter. And if you could communicate the same along with details of moments when you consider IT as something one should proceed â€" no one can stop you from following your dreams.evalNext StepsThe next step is to keep trying your luck mingled with struggle, experience, and non-stop learning. Try till you get where you want to be. After that, flourish with your skills and dream job.Don’t take it for granted. Come back to us to share your experience, the IT job you find fit for non-technical people, and your struggles in going beyond.

Its Okay to Change Your Mind

It’s Okay to Change Your Mind Do you pride yourself on doing what you say you will do? As in showing up to meet a friend even when it becomes inconvenient, or completing your work assignment even though it means working late and missing a night out with friends? As a high achiever, you probably set high standards for yourself and go to great lengths to not let people down. Maybe you even pride yourself on living according to your values and put pressure on yourself to be a person of your word. While this is admirable, when taken to extremes it can be counterproductive. Not everything you state as an intention needs to become a lifelong commitment or point of integrity. Instead, it’s important to know, firstly, that you have the right to change your mind, and secondly, to know when to give yourself permission to change your mind. As I learned on a recent vacation in California, there are times when giving yourself permission to change your mind is the sensible thing to do. One of my “bucket list” experiences Before our most recent family vacation, I announced to my family that I was going to take a surfing lesson did they want to come too? This was an open invitation, but even if no one wanted to join me, I was going to surf. Not only was there no interest, my husband looked puzzled and asked, “Are you sure you want to do that?” That’s when I explained it was exactly the kind of thing I wanted to do.  I love a challenge and this would push me. Plus,  I’ve always been fascinated by surfing and missed out on the opportunity to give it a try years ago when my husband took our older two daughters for a lesson (I stayed with our 5-year old on the beach). He paused, then said, “You realize that you’ll be paddling around in deeper water and waiting for waves. That part will be like paddle boarding.” How could I forget my first (and last!) paddle board experience where I got so seasick that I threw up on my board while paddling back to shore? All of a sudden, surfing didn’t seem like such a good idea anymore. But surfing was on my “bucket list” of life experiences I wanted to have. And I said I would do it, so didn’t I have to do it anyway? You don’t have to do everything you say you’re going to do In the end, I didn’t take the surfing lesson. I finally saw the folly in sticking to a plan I had articulated without thinking it through. But it took me way too much time getting over the feelings of guilt about not doing something I said I was going to do, even if it made no difference to anyone else (and was going to  make me sick). 5 Takeaways To avoid having the same scenario play out for you, here are five takeaways I’d like to share. Don’t confuse expressing an intention with making a lifelong commitment or giving your word. Not everything you say you’ll do has to carry the same weight. Be thoughtful before committing to something or someone at the outset. It’s easier to declare an intention than to unwind its effects. Keep re-evaluating the information to make sure what you said you would do still makes sense. Time and energy are precious. Stay open to a change in plan that produces better outcomes for everyone. People like to win. And when you do need to change your mind, communicate the change (and your reasons for it) in a timely manner. That way, people will have time to adjust. It’s okay to change your mind The bottom line is that it’s okay to change your mind. It can even be a good thing. It is not putting your integrity at risk. It is not letting others down. It’s reevaluating the situation, listening to yourself and committing to being nimble, flexible and accepting of change. So when things change â€" whether it’s new information or a different situation â€" it’s vital that you give yourself permission to change your mind. Especially when someone (maybe even you!) will suffer for no good reason. Now I want to hear from you. When was the last time you allowed yourself to change your mind and what was the outcome? Leave a comment and let me know.

Sales Manager Resume Writing - How to Design Your Own Resume

Sales Manager Resume Writing - How to Design Your Own ResumeSales manager resume writing is the process of writing a resume that highlights a person's sales and marketing experience. It is a training in communication with managers who are in charge of various departments within a company or business. You need to provide them with an outline of your specific career goals in order for them to be able to match you up with a business to which you can apply.In this job market, there are numerous individuals who are searching for work. And there are a lot of organizations out there that can offer you employment with a company as well as train you in your chosen field. These days, you do not need to have a degree in order to land a great job. You only need to have the right level of knowledge of the industry that you are trying to get into.The importance of a sales manager resume cannot be overlooked in today's corporate world. You need to know what to write in order to give yourself the be st chance of getting the job that you want. This resume writing tutorial will show you how to design your own to the fullest.It is important to formulate a career goal for yourself. Determine exactly what you would like to accomplish. The objective statement that you write for yourself should also be relevant to the position that you are applying for.For example, a sales manager resume should state that you want to become the head of sales for your current company. This is not only applicable to the general job market, but it will also take you a step closer to achieving your personal dreams and aspirations.When writing a sales manager resume, you also need to put in what your prospective employer wants to see on the cover page. It needs to be both professional and specific enough for the person that is reading it to get a clear picture of what you can do for them.A sales manager resume also needs to have some basic information regarding yourself. This includes your title, the name of your employer, and even the dates of birth and retirement for each of the years you have held any type of management position in the past. You also need to list down your skills that are related to the position you are applying for.In this article, we have discussed how you can get the most out of your sales manager resume writing. By following the tips that we have shared, you are guaranteed to be able to showcase exactly what you can do for a company and be successful at it.