Associations in JibberJobber Just Got Easier

Associations in JibberJobber Just Got Easier In JibberJobber we have associations. You can associate, or connect, a Contact to a Company. Doesnt that make sense? As you network into a target company, you will talk to people so you have a person (or a contact) that is tied to the company. In JibberJobber you can associate multiple Contacts and Jobs to Companies, multiple Jobs and Companies to Contacts, multiple Contacts and Companies to Jobs, and all of those to Log Entries.  That might sound confusing, but trust me that associating is awesome, powerful, and useful. In a Log Entry, at the bottom left, are buttons/links to associate Contacts, Companies, and Jobs (and create Action Items). Lets say you apply to a job, and followed up with someone now, in the Log Entry, when you want to associate type @ and then three letters (1), and youll see a dropdown (2), like below.  Choose any name from the list and that Contact will be associated to the Log Entry!  More coolness to come Associations in JibberJobber Just Got Easier In JibberJobber we have associations. You can associate, or connect, a Contact to a Company. Doesnt that make sense? As you network into a target company, you will talk to people so you have a person (or a contact) that is tied to the company. In JibberJobber you can associate multiple Contacts and Jobs to Companies, multiple Jobs and Companies to Contacts, multiple Contacts and Companies to Jobs, and all of those to Log Entries.  That might sound confusing, but trust me that associating is awesome, powerful, and useful. In a Log Entry, at the bottom left, are buttons/links to associate Contacts, Companies, and Jobs (and create Action Items). Lets say you apply to a job, and followed up with someone now, in the Log Entry, when you want to associate type @ and then three letters (1), and youll see a dropdown (2), like below.  Choose any name from the list and that Contact will be associated to the Log Entry!  More coolness to come

Books on Resume Writing

Books on Resume WritingBooks on resume writing are all the rage these days, and if you're not aware of the pitfalls and misgivings about using these books to make a resume, it's possible that you could be making a bad choice in the long run. It's also possible that you're going to struggle to write a compelling resume without this book to hand.There are two things to remember about writing resumes. First, there is no one way to write a resume and second, there are different styles of resumes and different qualities in resumes to look for. In this article I'm going to point out a few of the types of resumes you should be looking for, and give you an idea of what to look for.Your resume should be no more than two pages. This includes your cover letter and the body of your resume. I know many people love to put a lot of information on their resume, but you don't want to make it too long. Too many pages will take up too much room and not give your potential employer a good idea of what y ou can do for them. You don't want to have to dig through stacks of documents just to find the information they want to read.You need to start off with your cover letter. The cover letter is often the most important part of your resume. The cover letter is the first contact you'll have with an employer, and they're the first thing they see when they're browsing through your resume. It's very important that you showcase your abilities in your cover letter and find a place for them on your resume.Make sure you don't forget to highlight your accomplishments. Writing down your accomplishments and references to them is always a good idea. A real way to get these kinds of notes is to do your best to make sure you can easily read and re-read your resume. Don't take more than a second or two to notice something, but be sure to include anything interesting in your resume.Include references in your resume. This means that if your job included consulting work, and you were a member of a firm, mention it in your resume. It's also worth noting that you can even include articles and books you've written. When you're writing a resume, it's a good idea to try and use as many facets of yourself as possible to demonstrate what you can do for a potential employer.Have fun when writing your resume. Don't be afraid to throw in some humorous material, and make sure to keep your resume entertaining. Keep it short and sweet, but don't make it seem like you're trying to be funny. It's also a good idea to use your imagination while writing a resume because it shows.You can write as many resumes as you'd like, but always look at each resume as a potential reference for a new job. When you have a resume you feel good about that references what you've done in the past, you'll find it easier to find jobs. Books on resume writing are a great help, but if you're really dedicated, you can find a job yourself.

How to Utilise Your Workspace for Success

How to Utilise Your Workspace for Success Working environment can have a truly monumental effect on employees engagement, motivation and productivity.  It may be one of the last things you think about when youre trying to boost your employees success, but it should be at the forefront of your mind.  There are numerous factors that can alter the way employees feel in their working environment, and Intuit  have provided this lengthy infographic on their top tips on how to improve working environment for success! Temperature: Peak temperature is between 20 and 22 degrees! Productivity can reduce by 10% from an office having an uncomfortable temperature. 33% of workers would say that temperature is the main problem in their workplace. Daylight and view: Workers with the best views tend to work  10-16% better than those without a good view. Interestingly, lighting in the workplace had very little effect on the productivity of the workers. Try and provide nice views and chances to work outside for your employees, youll see a boost in productivity. Environment and pollutants: Surprisingly, your environment and objects in your office can have a large effect on employees motivation. A study found that removing old fashioned computer monitors from the environment increased productivity by 16%. A well ventilated office can also boost productivity. Noise 30% of employees are distracted by the noise their colleagues make. Men are affected by noise more so than women. Employers should allow colleagues to wear headphones to block out distractions. Tools: Dual screen desk set-ups makes a difference. They can boost productivity up to 50%! Studies found that giving employees a laptop so they can work flexibly improved productivity dramatically. 69% of people agree that cloud computing has increased their productivity dramatically. Culture: 81% of companies felt that those without a high-performance culture would never go onto great things. Employers should consider how employees feel about their jobs. Employee and peer culture is also an important thing to nurture. Social media: 53% of workers waste at least an hour a day on social media according to a study. However, an alternative study suggested social media enhanced collaboration. Carefully consider your approach to social media, as you dont want to ban it entirely, but you do want to monitor your employees time on it. Time: You should remember that everyone has their own time for optimum productivity, and it will vary between employees. Did you know that productivity drops an average 20% during summer? Productivity is typically at its highest at 11am and drops off at 2pm. RELATED: What Office Design is Best for Creating a Happy and Productive Workforce?