JibberJobber How To Clean Up Your Tags

JibberJobber How To Clean Up Your Tags Tags are awesome! Tags help us group and slice and dice out data. I have tags for types of people (recruiters, friends, family, professional contacts, etc.), types of industries (software, Fortune 500, etc.), types of jobs (related to product management, related to executive function, etc.), and on and on. The only problem is that sometimes I get a little too excited about tags, and I make up new tags that pretty much go unused. And then, instead of having a dozen useful tags, I have 80 tags 70 of which I dont use.   And this, my friend, is clutter. This does not spark joy. Well, I got some good news. Cleaning up your tags is easy peasy. You can do this for Contact tags, Company tags, and Job tags its all the same process. First, from the main menu, go to the Contacts, Companies, or Jobs dropdown depends on which tags you want to clean up.  From that dropdown, click the See more option. On that next page youll see a tile for Contact Tags (or Company Tags or Job Tags).   Click that. Now you are on the tag management page (remember, this is just for tags under Contacts or Companies or Jobs we dont mix these up).   From here you can do three main things: Delete tags (deleting a tag will not delete the record it is associated with (see the x icon?)) Rename tags (spell something wrong? Fix it here. (see the edit/pencil icon?)) Merge tags (have a prod manager and prod mgr and product manager tags? Merge them into one tag here. (see the checkboxes on the left?) This page is pretty self-explanatory you can do record-by-record deleting or you can click the checkboxes on the left and do bulk deleting. Now, Im not going to tell you what to do, or how to do it, but I will say that in my experience keeping tags that are unused (like the 5 above) are nothing but a waste. They were a good idea at one time, but I obviously didnt use them my recommendation is to keep it clean, and remove tags that are unused. Have fun cleaning up JibberJobber How To Clean Up Your Tags Tags are awesome! Tags help us group and slice and dice out data. I have tags for types of people (recruiters, friends, family, professional contacts, etc.), types of industries (software, Fortune 500, etc.), types of jobs (related to product management, related to executive function, etc.), and on and on. The only problem is that sometimes I get a little too excited about tags, and I make up new tags that pretty much go unused. And then, instead of having a dozen useful tags, I have 80 tags 70 of which I dont use.   And this, my friend, is clutter. This does not spark joy. Well, I got some good news. Cleaning up your tags is easy peasy. You can do this for Contact tags, Company tags, and Job tags its all the same process. First, from the main menu, go to the Contacts, Companies, or Jobs dropdown depends on which tags you want to clean up.  From that dropdown, click the See more option. On that next page youll see a tile for Contact Tags (or Company Tags or Job Tags).   Click that. Now you are on the tag management page (remember, this is just for tags under Contacts or Companies or Jobs we dont mix these up).   From here you can do three main things: Delete tags (deleting a tag will not delete the record it is associated with (see the x icon?)) Rename tags (spell something wrong? Fix it here. (see the edit/pencil icon?)) Merge tags (have a prod manager and prod mgr and product manager tags? Merge them into one tag here. (see the checkboxes on the left?) This page is pretty self-explanatory you can do record-by-record deleting or you can click the checkboxes on the left and do bulk deleting. Now, Im not going to tell you what to do, or how to do it, but I will say that in my experience keeping tags that are unused (like the 5 above) are nothing but a waste. They were a good idea at one time, but I obviously didnt use them my recommendation is to keep it clean, and remove tags that are unused. Have fun cleaning up

8 Things No Recruiter Ever Wants to See on Your Resume

8 Things No Recruiter Ever Wants to See on Your Resume Your resume is essential to helping you get a job â€" youre unlikely to get far without it. As a record of your achievement, it (ideally) lays out for an employer exactly what you have done and therefore that you can do the job for which youre applying. Sounds simple enough, but occasionally people slip up when they think about their resume as a reflection of who they are. At times, as any hiring manager will tell you, theres definitely a tendency for some people to overshare and, it seems, to put down anything that enters their mind when they happen to be putting together this document. Where the professional and the strictly personal overlap, lets take a look at what you should leave out to avoid a CV TMI! 1. Gaps in work history Its a fact that sometimes even strong candidates have periods when they were not working. And while this may sometimes be due to unemployment, there are many perfectly good reasons why gaps may exist on the resume. Of course, being unemployed isnt always a sign of a dubious candidate, though this assumption can sometimes be made. Employers like to see where all your time went for at least the last few years. If gaps exist, you may need to add a little context, by noting, for example, that you were caring for an ill family member or taking  time to travel, or whatever the case may be. You could also choose to provide only years of employment rather than months in order to hide the breaks in work history. 2. Social media links Its not uncommon, especially among the more tech-savvy generation, to include a link to ones Facebook or Instagram profile to help the employer get to know the real me. This is so rarely a good move that its not even really worth considering. More or less the only circumstance in which including a social media profile might be a good move would be when submitting a creative portfolio â€" in these cases, you might link to a professional Twitter or a creative site such as Behance. Otherwise, it demonstrates a poor understanding of work/life divide and might backfire if your would-be employer discovers those Friday night selfies youd rather they didnt. 3. Your photo While in some cultures, its acceptable or even expected to include a photo with a resume, this isnt always the case. Notoriously, those applying for unskilled work in Los Angeles are often required to include a headshot, so that employers can weigh the odds of their new employee getting acting gigs and leaving the business in the near future. Elsewhere, including in France, Germany and Scandinavia, its seen as a good idea to include a photo. Nevertheless, most other cultures, including the UK and most of the US, certainly dont expect it, and it may come across as inappropriate and naïve to the general business culture. Apart from anything else, employers arent allowed to discriminate, positively or negatively, based on factors such as race and age, factors that your picture would likely reveal. 4. False information Many of us would understand the urge to fudge the details of the resume a little, especially as weeks of unemployment pass and the situation starts to get desperate. It would seem so easy to expand that three-month internship into a year-long position, or fabricate a project or two. But this can lead to problems down the road in all kinds of ways: at interview, these applicants can expect to be quizzed on experience they dont have, and their references wont be able to back them up. They might even find they cant do the job in question as it requires experience that they lack. Of course, to lie on a resume is also morally wrong and it tends to hang over people for years to come as they can be exposed at any time. Stick to the truth and tell your true story as best as you can. 5. References Its very common to include references with an application, but this isnt actually the right stage at which to do it. If an employer wants to get in touch with your former colleagues, they will ask you for contact details but this normally doesnt happen until after at least the first interview. Other applicants reel it in a little by stating references available on request at the end, but why does this need to be included? Its taken as a given that references will be available, and to mention this now can, unfortunately, make you come off as green. 6. Empty adjectives Are you hard-working, honest, successful and intelligent? All fine qualities, but unfortunately they dont mean much on your resume. Anyone can throw these adjectives out there, but the recruiter who has to sift through all these documents doesnt know whether youre making it up, whether you falsely believe it to be true, or whether it is in fact true. Employers much prefer statements that are actually backed up and proven with some kind of evidence. So rather than saying youre a natural leader, say you headed up a team of twelve, increasing departmental productivity 40% within six months of my appointment. Its measurable, specific and can form a natural connection in the readers mind to how you could bring the same success to their organisation. 7. Too long If youre a job hopper, or have had a particularly long career, your resume could potentially go on for several pages. Thats a big turn off to recruiters under pressure however, who really dont have time in the day to read novel-length resumes from every candidate. Some trimming will be necessary if your resume is longer than two pages of A4. You dont need to provide full details of every job youve had going back decades â€" just short summaries will do. All education before undergraduate level, and the less significant or recent roles, can be cut altogether. (Does your employer need to know about a two-month gig in a different industry in the eighties?) 8. Too short At the same time, of course, a resume really should cover at least an A4 page…even for somebody just starting their career. Any less than that, and the recruiter will feel they really dont know you at all. Avoid the temptation to pad the document out with double spacing or large font or margins but instead focus on making the content go as far as possible without relying on filler. If youve just left high school, consider how the skills and experience you developed will help you in the workplace. You might also include a personal statement â€" though its often discouraged at a higher level â€" as its not yet clear to employers what you want out of a career. This should help clarify your worth to an employer. Author:  Liam Coleman is Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director with online recruitment agency Blue Octopus Recruitment  in Leeds, UK. RELATED: How to Impress Recruiters: Resume Do’s and Don’ts

Dump The Junk! 6 Healthy Lunch Ideas To Take To Work

Dump The Junk! 6 Healthy Lunch Ideas To Take To Work It’s not always easy to know what to have for lunch each day, especially when you’re at work. If the company you work for has a restaurant or you work right next to a bunch of food places, it can be tempting to eat out every day. Not only can that be expensive, but it might be stopping you from making healthy choices. When you’re diet is full of rich or fatty foods, you can often suffer from poor digestion (tips on how to get better gut health can be found here http://www.mscareergirl.com/2016/11/15/five-steps-for-better-gut-health/). So, to stop yourself from eating junk at work (and yes, that does include any snacks that are sometimes shared around the office) or going out to lunch, take a look at these healthy lunch ideas that are all easy to prepare, affordable and delicious. Last Night’s Leftovers If you’re preparing a nice meal in the evening, why not think to make extra? That way you can save a portion and take it to work as your lunch for the next day. Not only does this mean that there is less work for you to do in the morning, but it also means that you don’t have to prep a separate lunch meal that evening either. Wraps Pitas Sandwiches are such a traditional lunch choice, but the heavy bread that comes with them isn’t that great for you. It often leads to that awful afternoon slump. So why not use a wholemeal wrap or pitta instead? Either are a better choice for you nutritionally, just choose your filling, fill it and go! You could even decide to do a lettuce wrap or make pittas with dips if you fancy something a bit fun and different. Plus, all of these options are super easy to prepare. Sassy Salads Salads are always a solid lunch choice if you want to focus on nourishing your body and avoiding afternoon tiredness. Some say they’re boring and not filling enough to get you through your day. But they just don’t know how https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/healthy-salad-recipes/). You can create so many cool combinations, with or without a protein source. Fruit, Nuts Yogurt If you’ve got a major sweet tooth, you can still get your fix without opting for chocolate, crisps or cakes. Fruit, nuts, and yogurt are a perfect choice. Not only will you be getting in some high nutritional points, but the incredible blends that you can come up with taste amazing too. You can even add in whole grains, granola or quinoa as a carb source to make them more filling. Smoothies Shakes These are a common breakfast choice, but if you have a hearty meal in the morning, there’s no reason that a smoothie or shake can’t make an excellent lunchtime choice. You can blend the ingredients you love the most, add in healthy fats and even a scoop of protein or two. You can find a wealth of information, including helpful reviews like these www.topratedweightlossshakes.com/4-helpful-shakeology-reviews/ and recipes, online to help you out Soups Glorious Soups In winter, we sometimes want a lunchtime meal that’s a bit warmer and full of flavor. So, soups are an ideal choice. You can make them in huge batches and create any recipe that takes your fancy. Pack them full of grains or veggies too to make them something special. Image credits. Main.   Fruits.