My Pluralsight Courses for $7 each

My Pluralsight Courses for $7 each Kind of Pluralsight is offering, for the next 3 days (through March 31, 2018) a 33% off for a year subscription. That comes out to $199 for a year. Think that is steep? I have 29 soft skill, career management, and professional development courses. They are, from what I hear, pretty awesome. $199/29 = less than $7. You can get the whole Jason Alba bundle for only $199. As a killer bonus you get access to the other 7,000 (give or take) courses at Pluralsight, plus all of the courses they will release over the next year. This is a tremendous offer (even full price is a great deal). I have a friend who recently spent $400 for about 7 courses on Udemy. Imagine half the price and you get full, unlimited access to all of the courses on Pluralsight. Id whip out the ol credit card (aka, the American Dream) and order this. You cant go wrong. Want another BONUS? Remember, for every Jason Alba course you watch, every time you watch it, you can self-report in JibberJobber and get an additional 3 days of JibberJobber Premium.   For example, watch my Listening course (one of my most popular courses) and get 3 free upgrade days on JibberJobber. Watch it five times and get 15 days. Watch it a hundred times and get 300 days. If you get this one year deal on Pluralsight you can easily watch my courses regularly, throughout the year, and not pay for JibberJobber Premium.   That is a pretty sweet deal. (Why do we do that? Its no secret that when you watch my course I get a little kick back, or as they call it, royalty share. So you watch my course, I get a little bit of money. And I give that right back to you in the way of JibberJobber Premium. Your only investment is to spend time on my courses but theres no limit to the number of courses of mine that you watch to get free JibberJobber upgrades!). Id call that a Killer Killer Bonus. What are you waiting for? April 1 is coming first, and thats no joke. Get this 33% off deal before it expires. Otherwise, youll regret it and will have to pay $299. But hey, if it comes to that, $299 is still a killer deal for what you get all of the Jason Alba courses + 7,000 bonus courses + all of the JibberJobber upgrades you can earn just by watching my courses. Not a bad investment! My Pluralsight Courses for $7 each Kind of Pluralsight is offering, for the next 3 days (through March 31, 2018) a 33% off for a year subscription. That comes out to $199 for a year. Think that is steep? I have 29 soft skill, career management, and professional development courses. They are, from what I hear, pretty awesome. $199/29 = less than $7. You can get the whole Jason Alba bundle for only $199. As a killer bonus you get access to the other 7,000 (give or take) courses at Pluralsight, plus all of the courses they will release over the next year. This is a tremendous offer (even full price is a great deal). I have a friend who recently spent $400 for about 7 courses on Udemy. Imagine half the price and you get full, unlimited access to all of the courses on Pluralsight. Id whip out the ol credit card (aka, the American Dream) and order this. You cant go wrong. Want another BONUS? Remember, for every Jason Alba course you watch, every time you watch it, you can self-report in JibberJobber and get an additional 3 days of JibberJobber Premium.   For example, watch my Listening course (one of my most popular courses) and get 3 free upgrade days on JibberJobber. Watch it five times and get 15 days. Watch it a hundred times and get 300 days. If you get this one year deal on Pluralsight you can easily watch my courses regularly, throughout the year, and not pay for JibberJobber Premium.   That is a pretty sweet deal. (Why do we do that? Its no secret that when you watch my course I get a little kick back, or as they call it, royalty share. So you watch my course, I get a little bit of money. And I give that right back to you in the way of JibberJobber Premium. Your only investment is to spend time on my courses but theres no limit to the number of courses of mine that you watch to get free JibberJobber upgrades!). Id call that a Killer Killer Bonus. What are you waiting for? April 1 is coming first, and thats no joke. Get this 33% off deal before it expires. Otherwise, youll regret it and will have to pay $299. But hey, if it comes to that, $299 is still a killer deal for what you get all of the Jason Alba courses + 7,000 bonus courses + all of the JibberJobber upgrades you can earn just by watching my courses. Not a bad investment!

7 Reasons You Dont Need An HR Department

7 Reasons You Dont Need An HR Department The human resources department has traditionally played an important role in companies and organisations. But with the advent of new software and tools, many of the functions of the department are not as important as they once were. In fact, your business might be able to do just fine without it. Here are seven reasons you don’t need an HR department. You need to stop thinking of staff as ‘resources’ Referring to staff as ‘resources’ might seem like a harmless synonym but it actually points to something fairly negative. When you start to consider people as resources â€" in the same way that you might consider stock or finance as resources â€" you’re sending a bad message to employees. It shows them that you don’t really care about their needs and requirements, you are only thinking about what they can do for the business. People work best when they feel happy and respected, but having a ‘human resources’ department makes them feel like just another cog in the machine. This can lead to a loss of motivation and end up costing the business money. The inherent conflict of interest The HR department â€" in theory â€" is there to provide support, information and advice to employees. But in practice, it is well known that the HR team are used by management to manage, monitor and even discipline staff. That creates a huge conflict of interest and can effectively undermine the whole concept of having a team in place to make things easier for employees. Ultimately this can stop employees trusting the HR department and make a huge part of the role impossible to fulfill. It doesn’t offer value for money Think about the amount of money you could spend on an HR department in terms of monthly salaries and other expenditures, and ask yourself whether this is the smartest use for that money. More and more businesses are seeing that the money spent on HR can be much more wisely invested elsewhere. This is especially true when you consider the possibility of using tools and outsourcing to deal with a large proportion of the HR workload. You can utilise tools and outsourcing There are now many time management and HR tools and software that can make it much easier to complete the role of an HR department. It’s also true that many of the functions of HR can be easily outsourced without losing any of the functionality of the role. The reason for this is that the HR department does not typically deliver any unique benefits that no-one else in the organisation can provide if given the correct tools. It’s easier than ever to implement HR software that that managers and other members of staff can use. Managers will understand more about their team Without an HR department you are placing more of an onus on the managers of teams to take a more active role in understanding the goals, needs and skills of their staff members â€" this is no bad thing. When managers have a closer insight into what each member of staff is bringing as well as their state of mind, it can allow the whole team to run far more smoothly. Removing the HR department pushes managers and employees closer together which can really improve team cohesion and efficiency. The recruiting process has changed Traditionally, the HR department was seen as playing a hugely important role in the recruitment of new staff. But things have changed in recent years and there is arguably very little need for HR staff to play a role in bringing new people to the company. Online recruitment tools as well as the availability of sites like LinkedIn have made it far easier to find prospective candidates for roles. As it has always been more valuable for specific managers to take the active role in recruitment, this switch means that many of the more technical aspects of hiring staff are automated by software. This means that your HR department does not really need to play a part in recruitment. There are better ways to handle training Another area where the HR department is often asked to step in is employee training â€" but in reality this is very much a tertiary part of the HR role and cannot be considered a good reason to keep your HR department. It would be far more sensible to bring on board an experienced training professional rather than letting the HR department deal with it. BIO: Lloyd B Wells, an experienced, independent writer for many online and print publications focused in the business and technology sectors. Partnering with Planday an innovative software for staff scheduling company â€" for part of the information in this post.

Your Job is a Poor Fit What to Do While You Wait For a Better Opportunity Marla Gottschalk

Your Job is a Poor Fit What to Do While You Wait For a Better Opportunity Marla Gottschalk Photo by Hans-Peter Gauster on Unsplash It is not uncommon to find ourselves in a role â€" or an organization â€" not adequately aligned with our   work life goals. Indeed, no role is perfect. However, what if it has become crystal clear that the fit just doesnt seem to be there? (More about 6 signs of a poor fit here.) We cant simply pick up and leave â€" and in most cases no one would advise this. So, the looming question then becomes: What should you do while you wait for your next (and hopefully improved) opportunity? Consider Jamie, an experienced professional who has re-entered the workforce after a few years on the sidelines. The organization she recently joined is not aligned with the experience amassed in her core sector and she is feels incredibly challenged to keep up with the daunting learning curve. She realized that this first step back into full-time work wasnt going to be perfect a fit. However, the on-going daily stress is challenging her resolve to stick things out for the longer haul. She knows this step is crucial, but feels she is quickly fading. Of course, a poor fit isnt reserved for seasoned professionals. Jessica, a recent university graduate, entered the world of work with high expectations concerning what she might accomplish in her first year on the job. Active in clubs and organizations related to both her training and intended path, she enjoyed a high level of both autonomy and respect. However, in the real world of work â€" she is faced with the challenge of proving herself once again. Her manager clearly isnt open to new ideas from a less established employee and she is struggling to even gain meeting invites. Frustrated and dejected, she toys with the idea of moving on to greener pastures. Both situations are common â€" and potentially devastating. Having a heart-to-heart with yourself is often number one on the agenda. Often you must embrace the fact that this happens to many and does eventually resolve. Learning from the situation can offer strategies going forward. Jill Katz Founder CHRO at Assemble HR Consulting, shares this advice: You would be surprised how often people feel stuck in their own role. Jill who has led HR for several brands, including Macys and Calvin Klein continues, As we move into a world where personal and professional goals are blending â€" it is more important to get in touch with what we want â€" how to get it and how to manage the interim. One critical strategy is to be highly candid with a direct supervisor during the interview process and every week thereafter, to ensure the communication is fluid and open. More than not, these frustrations correlate with this process not occurring. In most cases, a combination of strategies can help us move forward effectively. Here are a few to consider: Get real. Expectations can be a real bear to deal with, especially when youve over-extended an idealized vision of the near future. If youve realized that you miscalculated a roles potential or there were promises made that couldnt possibly be met, you may find that a come to reality discussion with yourself may be in order. Clarify what you can â€" and cannot â€" accomplish career-wise in this role and emphasize the positives. Look for smalls wins that will feed your workplace soul. Chill give it time. Being impetuous is not a great virtue within the broader context of a career plan. If you are new to a role or organization, for example, give things at least 3-4 months to establish. This allows time to gain an understanding about the ways things work and for your manager and colleagues to learn your strengths. A career is not like microwaveable popcorn â€" things take time. If youve been with an organization for a time, you know how things can change and things can resolve for the better. Look for an inspiring project. Organization work on many fronts. Seek a project with an inspiring mission, that might help build your connection to the organization and those within it. Staying 100% engrossed in work you do not connect with, is a miserable experience. Glean what you can. If you cant move into the right role, make a commitment to learn something valuable. You could seek inspiring individuals that might contribute to your development. For example, there could be a colleague well-versed in a skill of knowledge realm, that would be advantageous to your career. Take the time to focus on people. Jill point out that, Regardless of the subject matter, building relationships will always help to drive a career forward. In moments of stand-still, maximize relationships, get to know others on a more human level by offering time and assistance. This will pay off in the end when new teams are formed and new opportunities become open in the future. These formed bonds could carry you through a difficult impasse. If all else fails, consider short-term survival goals. If you find yourself barely hanging on, setting shorter-term goals can help. If overwhelmed or have lost your patience, focus on getting through the week. Then the next week. Thinking longer-term may be counter-productive. Being in a less than perfect role, doesnt necessarily mean that you cannot continue to move forward. It simply means that you must change the lens â€" and utilize the time in front of you in ways that you may have not previously expected. Of course, I hope that a better fit is right ahead of you. Do you have a poor fit strategy? Share it with our community. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. She is a charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program. Her thoughts on work life have appeared in various outlets including Talent Zoo, Forbes, Quartz and The Huffington Post.

EVP, Sports Fans and Technology

EVP, Sports Fans and Technology Draftkings, is probably best-known for its fantasy sports contests football or soccer if youre in the UK, basketball and even tennis are just some of the sports they offer fantasy leagues in. So having fans of your company is probably one of the easiest ways to hire the best talent. Jason Jones is the Recruitment Marketing Specialist at DraftKings and he tells us how they are using technology and other strategies to attract the best talent in the highly competitive tech arena. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  Stitcher  or  Soundcloud. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why you dont need to know your sport to work there • Why their pillars are around sports and technology • Storytelling and display ads are at the heart of their EVP • What a cappuccino has got to do with EVP • Why they needed a new career site and how it now works You can connect with Jason here.

Best Resume Writing in Raleigh - How to Get the Best Resume Writing Experience

Best Resume Writing in Raleigh - How to Get the Best Resume Writing ExperienceIn this article, we will give you some important tips for creating the best resume writing in Raleigh. Most of us think that the first step is to use the Internet. Unfortunately, this is not the case.Many people, before they start working on their resume, try to write one on their own. This is the worst mistake that most people make. When you have spent countless hours reading and studying resume samples, you should avoid writing your own. This is because every other online resume writing company has already provided a sample resume, and it will not help you get your desired job.It is best to hire the services of an expert resume writers. These professional writers are well-experienced, professional and knowledgeable about resume writing. They know exactly what to do and how to do it.These professional resume writers offer many samples of the best resume writing in Raleigh. These samples include how to stru cture the resume correctly, and in doing so, how to improve the overall appearance of the resume. These are the topics that the professional resume writers study first before they even begin writing the resume.The right information on the right pages is the only way to get it right. There is no point in wasting time on resume samples that have been done before. In other words, you will waste your time and effort by re-doing a resume that was done before.You have to concentrate on what you want to achieve, and get the right information to get it. The fact is that no one can do this for you. There is a need for you to understand this and apply it yourself.Resume writing in Raleigh is not easy, but you need to understand that the results that you will achieve are what will count. If you want to know how to do this, then it is a good idea to learn how to write a professional resume. One thing is for sure. Getting the best resume writing in Raleigh will be the best decision that you have ever made.So, if you want to get a job at that place you want, it is best to contact the services of professional resume writers. Do not waste your time trying to make a resume without the correct information. This can be the last thing that you want.

Who to Target in Networking When Youre Still Fuzzy - Hire Imaging

Who to Target in Networking When You’re Still Fuzzy - Hire Imaging You’re still not crystal clear on what your next career or job is called. In fact, you’re still fuzzy! You want to gather information by talking to folks. Don’t just talk to anyone. Be strategic and extract value out of your time spent. What to do and who to target Even if you don’t know exactly what your “label” of career is, I’m going to assume that you have some sense of the industry (or types of industries). Write them down. What related industries work in tandem with your target industry? Write them down too. For example, if you’re interested in healthcare, your related industries or companies might include ambulatory health care services, manufacturers, medical practices, health insurance companies, or home health care services. Looking at your lists, develop a roster of companies that fit within those industries. If you’re focused on a specific geographical area, which are the companies and organizations located there? You might find them through the chamber of commerce in that area, your local library, through local business news articles, through online searches, or by talking to people. Some online sources for company information are Brint.com, Hoovers.com, Wetfeet.com, Vault.com, LibrarySpot.com, and Bizweb.com. To view annual reports, go to annualReports.com, reportgallery.com or prars.com. From there, you can target people in those industries and companies. Dig up their names from directories or online search, through news releases written about the company, through information on the company’s website, or by asking other people. If all else fails, call up the company, find a live human being and ask, “Can you tell me who oversees sales?” (or whatever area you’re focusing on). You can also find companies by buying lists. For example, if you go to ZapData.com, you can buy lists that will name companies by location, industry and size. So, in a nutshell, here’s your basic strategy: Start broad, by looking at industries. Narrow your target by listing companies in those industries. Then focus on people in those companies or other organizations who can help you. Why you are targeting these people You want at a minimum, to talk by telephone and get information. You want to introduce yourself, tell them about your new career objective (as succinctly as it is at this point), and ask for their advice on how someone with your background and interest might fit into the industry. Why? Because you’re fuzzy and what they know can help you get clearer. They know: Trends in the industry Problems and “pains” of the industry and in specific companies Other people in the industry Roadblocks you might run into What qualifications you need Who’s leaving a job or about to be asked to leave Positions that might be created in specific companies New business coming to town Ways to contact decision-makers You can ask them about the best way to find a job in this industry or a specific company. In that conversation, they may tell you about openings they’ve heard about, or be willing to refer you to someone they know in your targeted industry. Let’s go back to healthcare. People who work in a healthcare facility, for example, know what’s happening in a related industry or business because they deal with people there. They know people who sell medical devices or who work in health-related professional organizations. They know colleagues through professional associations. This is important! Because you’re uncertain, your main goal is to get more information that will help you learn about the needs of your industry and what kinds of jobs exist that meet your career objective. Since you also want to discover positions (once you’re clearer), your other goal is to make a good impression. Then folks will be more inclined to offer you names of people in the industry or companies where they suggest you look. If they don’t like you, they won’t refer you to others. Though it’s legwork, this type of strategy â€" talking to people â€" should help you get clearer! In my next post, I’ll share ways to make that good impression! I always love to hear from you! Please comment below.

Dont Take Anything Personally - Kathy Caprino

Don’t Take Anything Personally Last night in my workshop Live Your True Spirit in CT, our wonderful women’s group explored all the ways we suffer and hurt when we take personally things that happen in our lives.   From feeling dejected when we don’t win a job, to experiencing the discomfort of disconnection from the individual we’re with, to not being liked, or being rebuffed for something we do…we agonize over the feeling that “I blew it,” or “I’m not good enough,” or “There’s a good reason this person doesn’t like me,” or “she’s wrong and I’m right!”   In the amazingly powerful little wisdom book, The Four Agreements, author Don Miguel Ruiz explores four life-changing agreements to make and live by for ultimate personal freedom, including the Second Agreement â€" “Don’t Take Anything Personally.”   Ruiz has a treasure trove of transformational wisdom to share; in fact, I cannot count how many people have told me that this little book changed their lives (count me among them).   About taking things personally, Ruiz explains the following:   “When you take things personally, then you feel offended, and your reaction is to defend your beliefs and create conflicts.   You make something big out of something so little, because you have the need to be right and make everybody else wrong     You also try hard to be right by giving them your own opinions.   In the same way, whatever you feel and do is just a projection of your own personal dream, a reflection of your own agreements.   What you say, what you do, and the opinions you have are according to the agreements you have made â€" and these opinions have nothing to do with me (page 50).   He also shares his concept of the war that goes on in each of our minds, as our minds are full of conflicting voices and personalities, with different agreements that do not necessarily support each other.     Ruiz shares his belief that, “Wherever you go, you will find people lying to you, and as your awareness grows, you will notice that you also lie to yourself.   Do not expect people to tell you the truth because they also lie to themselves.   You have to trust yourself and choose to believe or not to believe what someone says to you.”   I know in my heart Ruiz’s wisdom is right-on â€" the challenge is in living this truth, living this agreement each and every day, every minute.   Our egos hate it â€" my small self wants everyone else to be wrong, and me to be right!   But I’m truly tired of that way of living (I’m having one of my “allergic reactions” again!”)   I’m so thankful to my workshop attendees for reminding me of this agreement (and this little book of Four).   Thanks, ladies!   Perhaps you’re ready to stop taking things personally?  You’ll feel so free and strong when you do.   I think it’s time to make some new agreements, yes?