According to a 2008 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), nearly 17% of employers surveyed reported plans to use online sources such as social networking sites and blogs as part of their recruiting efforts – up from 11% in fall of 2006.
Online resumes, social networks, and blogs have all become essential tools for employers in scoping out prospective hires, and online visibility is playing an increasingly important role in job search and career networking.
Whether you are happily employed or in the process of seeking employment, the value of your online presence should not be discounted.
Following are four tips from Abhay Parekh, founder and CEO of Flowgram, a new web-based communication tool, on how to use the Internet to build your visibility.
Four Ways to Build Your Online Visibility in 2009:
1. Create Your Online Brand.
The old adage applies here – you never have a second chance to make a good first impression. The information that appears about you online is the first chance you have to present yourself to a prospective employer. The internet is increasingly becoming a primary source for communication and information, especially with recruiters. You can create your own online brand by registering your domain name (firstnamelastname.com) and creating a website that highlights your work experience and your unique attributes. Make sure to include keywords relevant to your career, so that you can improve your ranking in search engine results, and become more visible to potential employers and recruiters within a matter of minutes. Register for a domain at sites such as Register.com.
2. Differentiate Your Work.
Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, effective career development means finding a way to differentiate yourself from the pack. There are a number of great tools available on the Internet that can help you present yourself in a captivating and innovative way. For example, Flowgram is a free web-based communication service that can be used to create an interactive multimedia portfolio of your work that incorporates web pages, slides, video clips, and more. Flowgrams are easy to distribute through e-mail, blog posts, intranets, and popular social media networks like Facebook, or through the Flowgram community online. They can also be viewed offline as downloadable videos. But rather than simply sending a static resume and hoping that someone will read it, Flowgram enables a dynamic experience that’s engaging and informative.
3. Establish yourself as an expert source.
Beyond showcasing your resume and your portfolio, the Internet can be used to create and communicate your own personal brand. A blog is a great vehicle for establishing your voice online, and can also be used to start a dialogue with a larger community of people by sharing opinions, asking for advice, or simply highlighting interesting ideas and information. By starting a blog, you position yourself as an expert source in your field, and also pave the way for making valuable new connections. MyBlogLog provides some tools for starting your own web log.
4. Explore your 6 degrees.
You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation theory -- now, put it to use by harnessing your own chain of connections. Professional networking sites such as LinkedIn provide a perfect platform for job seekers to utilize their professional network of friends and current and former co-workers. LinkedIn offers a fast and effective way to stay in touch with friends, co-workers, and recruiters, in order to keep the pulse of these relationships alive. By using business networking sites such as LinkedIn, you can increase the likelihood that people will see your name and profile first when businesses or professionals are searching for someone to hire or do business with.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
10 Most Blocked Web Sites at Work
Companies who block employee access to certain web sites may think they're forcing workers to be more productive, but in reality they're only creating resentment, which results in the employee having no particular loyalty to the employer.
Besides, these days most people have devices that allow them to check personal e-mail and web sites without using their desk computer, so how much "time-wasting" do employers really think they're preventing?
Employers aren't stopping to think that their most talented people might like or need the occasional access to these sites, and that their work product wouldn't necessarily suffer as a result. Do companies really want to risk losing their best people over the occasional Facebook update? Top talent is usually smart enough to realize when they're being treated like children, and smart enough to go where they'll be best rewarded, not just monetarily, but in overall treatment.
Curious about which web sites are most blocked by employers? Check out the top ten here.
Besides, these days most people have devices that allow them to check personal e-mail and web sites without using their desk computer, so how much "time-wasting" do employers really think they're preventing?
Employers aren't stopping to think that their most talented people might like or need the occasional access to these sites, and that their work product wouldn't necessarily suffer as a result. Do companies really want to risk losing their best people over the occasional Facebook update? Top talent is usually smart enough to realize when they're being treated like children, and smart enough to go where they'll be best rewarded, not just monetarily, but in overall treatment.
Curious about which web sites are most blocked by employers? Check out the top ten here.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Get Your Boss to Buy a LaPazz D-Note for You.
A Just A Sec Exclusive!
Here's a fun and useful tool you just might be able to get your boss to pay for -- and you'll get all kinds of personal use from it, too.
The D-Note DNA500 Personal Note Recorder by LaPazz is perfect for the kind of secretary who's constantly being called into her boss's office to jot down instructions that fly from his or her mouth at the speed of light. With the DNA500, you'll never miss a detail.
And best of all, if you've got a boss who's always contradicting what he or she told you, you can E-MAIL them the very notes you took when they were spouting off!!! In other words, "See...I wrote it down right here, just like you told me. 'Tell Vince to order the BLUE tablecloths for the banquet...not PINK. BLUE. I wrote it RIGHT HERE..." And e-mailing it allows your boss to save (a little) face by reading it in an e-mail and not having to look at your and say they're sorry. (Because let's face it -- that's usually SO very difficult for them.) It saves you the trouble of doing the "ha ha you're wrong" dirty work face-to-face, too.
Here's how the D-Note works, in a nutshell. The D-Note is a super featherweight tablet with a pad of real lined paper attached. It comes with two real pens, one each in black and red ink.
Ready to jot down a note? Simply turn the D-Note's power on and start writing. Every word, illustration or scribble you write on a sheet of real paper is simultaneously being recorded inside the lightweight base.
Via a USB cord connection to you computer, notes are easily downloaded using the software that comes with your D-Note. Right there on your computer screen, saved as a .JPG file, is visible the page on which you hand-wrote your notes.
Once your notes have been loaded into the D-Note's special software, you can do all kinds of nifty things to them, including changing the color of the background, inserting artwork or photographs in the background, adding shapes, underlining, etc. Notes can be e-mailed to anyone in a simple step.
While working, the D-Note allows you to create notes in separate "workbooks", and letting the device know you're turning a page of your paper tablet is the easy work of pushing a button.
The manufacturer also sells separately software that recognizes your handwriting and converts it to editable text.
The D-Note is so light (and comes with a sleek carrying case), that you'll want to take it home with you every night for jotting down lists of chores, grocery lists, etc. -- and then distributing them to the spouse and kids via e-mail at work the next day. BRILLIANT!
You can own a D-Note DNA500 for as little as $49.99. For more information, Visit www.lapazz.com.
Here's a fun and useful tool you just might be able to get your boss to pay for -- and you'll get all kinds of personal use from it, too.
The D-Note DNA500 Personal Note Recorder by LaPazz is perfect for the kind of secretary who's constantly being called into her boss's office to jot down instructions that fly from his or her mouth at the speed of light. With the DNA500, you'll never miss a detail.
And best of all, if you've got a boss who's always contradicting what he or she told you, you can E-MAIL them the very notes you took when they were spouting off!!! In other words, "See...I wrote it down right here, just like you told me. 'Tell Vince to order the BLUE tablecloths for the banquet...not PINK. BLUE. I wrote it RIGHT HERE..." And e-mailing it allows your boss to save (a little) face by reading it in an e-mail and not having to look at your and say they're sorry. (Because let's face it -- that's usually SO very difficult for them.) It saves you the trouble of doing the "ha ha you're wrong" dirty work face-to-face, too.
Here's how the D-Note works, in a nutshell. The D-Note is a super featherweight tablet with a pad of real lined paper attached. It comes with two real pens, one each in black and red ink.
Ready to jot down a note? Simply turn the D-Note's power on and start writing. Every word, illustration or scribble you write on a sheet of real paper is simultaneously being recorded inside the lightweight base.
Via a USB cord connection to you computer, notes are easily downloaded using the software that comes with your D-Note. Right there on your computer screen, saved as a .JPG file, is visible the page on which you hand-wrote your notes.
Once your notes have been loaded into the D-Note's special software, you can do all kinds of nifty things to them, including changing the color of the background, inserting artwork or photographs in the background, adding shapes, underlining, etc. Notes can be e-mailed to anyone in a simple step.
While working, the D-Note allows you to create notes in separate "workbooks", and letting the device know you're turning a page of your paper tablet is the easy work of pushing a button.
The manufacturer also sells separately software that recognizes your handwriting and converts it to editable text.
The D-Note is so light (and comes with a sleek carrying case), that you'll want to take it home with you every night for jotting down lists of chores, grocery lists, etc. -- and then distributing them to the spouse and kids via e-mail at work the next day. BRILLIANT!
You can own a D-Note DNA500 for as little as $49.99. For more information, Visit www.lapazz.com.
10 Most Blocked Web Sites at Work
Companies who block employee access to certain web sites may think they're forcing workers to be more productive, but in reality they're only creating resentment, which results in the employee having no particular loyalty to the employer.
Besides, these days most people have devices that allow them to check personal e-mail and web sites without using their desk computer, so how much "time-wasting" do employers really think they're preventing?
Employers aren't stopping to think that their most talented people might like or need the occasional access to these sites, and that their work product wouldn't necessarily suffer as a result. Do companies really want to risk losing their best people over the occasional Facebook update? Top talent is usually smart enough to realize when they're being treated like children, and smart enough to go where they'll be best rewarded, not just monetarily, but in overall treatment.
Curious about which web sites are most blocked by employers? Check out the top ten here.
Besides, these days most people have devices that allow them to check personal e-mail and web sites without using their desk computer, so how much "time-wasting" do employers really think they're preventing?
Employers aren't stopping to think that their most talented people might like or need the occasional access to these sites, and that their work product wouldn't necessarily suffer as a result. Do companies really want to risk losing their best people over the occasional Facebook update? Top talent is usually smart enough to realize when they're being treated like children, and smart enough to go where they'll be best rewarded, not just monetarily, but in overall treatment.
Curious about which web sites are most blocked by employers? Check out the top ten here.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Your Next Employer May Find You Online
According to a 2008 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), nearly 17% of employers surveyed reported plans to use online sources such as social networking sites and blogs as part of their recruiting efforts – up from 11% in fall of 2006.
Online resumes, social networks, and blogs have all become essential tools for employers in scoping out prospective hires, and online visibility is playing an increasingly important role in job search and career networking.
Whether you are happily employed or in the process of seeking employment, the value of your online presence should not be discounted.
Following are four tips from Abhay Parekh, founder and CEO of Flowgram, a new web-based communication tool, on how to use the Internet to build your visibility.
Four Ways to Build Your Online Visibility in 2009:
1. Create Your Online Brand.
The old adage applies here – you never have a second chance to make a good first impression. The information that appears about you online is the first chance you have to present yourself to a prospective employer. The internet is increasingly becoming a primary source for communication and information, especially with recruiters. You can create your own online brand by registering your domain name (firstnamelastname.com) and creating a website that highlights your work experience and your unique attributes. Make sure to include keywords relevant to your career, so that you can improve your ranking in search engine results, and become more visible to potential employers and recruiters within a matter of minutes. Register for a domain at sites such as Register.com.
2. Differentiate Your Work.
Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, effective career development means finding a way to differentiate yourself from the pack. There are a number of great tools available on the Internet that can help you present yourself in a captivating and innovative way. For example, Flowgram is a free web-based communication service that can be used to create an interactive multimedia portfolio of your work that incorporates web pages, slides, video clips, and more. Flowgrams are easy to distribute through e-mail, blog posts, intranets, and popular social media networks like Facebook, or through the Flowgram community online. They can also be viewed offline as downloadable videos. But rather than simply sending a static resume and hoping that someone will read it, Flowgram enables a dynamic experience that’s engaging and informative.
3. Establish yourself as an expert source.
Beyond showcasing your resume and your portfolio, the Internet can be used to create and communicate your own personal brand. A blog is a great vehicle for establishing your voice online, and can also be used to start a dialogue with a larger community of people by sharing opinions, asking for advice, or simply highlighting interesting ideas and information. By starting a blog, you position yourself as an expert source in your field, and also pave the way for making valuable new connections. MyBlogLog provides some tools for starting your own web log.
4. Explore your 6 degrees.
You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation theory -- now, put it to use by harnessing your own chain of connections. Professional networking sites such as LinkedIn provide a perfect platform for job seekers to utilize their professional network of friends and current and former co-workers. LinkedIn offers a fast and effective way to stay in touch with friends, co-workers, and recruiters, in order to keep the pulse of these relationships alive. By using business networking sites such as LinkedIn, you can increase the likelihood that people will see your name and profile first when businesses or professionals are searching for someone to hire or do business with.
Online resumes, social networks, and blogs have all become essential tools for employers in scoping out prospective hires, and online visibility is playing an increasingly important role in job search and career networking.
Whether you are happily employed or in the process of seeking employment, the value of your online presence should not be discounted.
Following are four tips from Abhay Parekh, founder and CEO of Flowgram, a new web-based communication tool, on how to use the Internet to build your visibility.
Four Ways to Build Your Online Visibility in 2009:
1. Create Your Online Brand.
The old adage applies here – you never have a second chance to make a good first impression. The information that appears about you online is the first chance you have to present yourself to a prospective employer. The internet is increasingly becoming a primary source for communication and information, especially with recruiters. You can create your own online brand by registering your domain name (firstnamelastname.com) and creating a website that highlights your work experience and your unique attributes. Make sure to include keywords relevant to your career, so that you can improve your ranking in search engine results, and become more visible to potential employers and recruiters within a matter of minutes. Register for a domain at sites such as Register.com.
2. Differentiate Your Work.
Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, effective career development means finding a way to differentiate yourself from the pack. There are a number of great tools available on the Internet that can help you present yourself in a captivating and innovative way. For example, Flowgram is a free web-based communication service that can be used to create an interactive multimedia portfolio of your work that incorporates web pages, slides, video clips, and more. Flowgrams are easy to distribute through e-mail, blog posts, intranets, and popular social media networks like Facebook, or through the Flowgram community online. They can also be viewed offline as downloadable videos. But rather than simply sending a static resume and hoping that someone will read it, Flowgram enables a dynamic experience that’s engaging and informative.
3. Establish yourself as an expert source.
Beyond showcasing your resume and your portfolio, the Internet can be used to create and communicate your own personal brand. A blog is a great vehicle for establishing your voice online, and can also be used to start a dialogue with a larger community of people by sharing opinions, asking for advice, or simply highlighting interesting ideas and information. By starting a blog, you position yourself as an expert source in your field, and also pave the way for making valuable new connections. MyBlogLog provides some tools for starting your own web log.
4. Explore your 6 degrees.
You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation theory -- now, put it to use by harnessing your own chain of connections. Professional networking sites such as LinkedIn provide a perfect platform for job seekers to utilize their professional network of friends and current and former co-workers. LinkedIn offers a fast and effective way to stay in touch with friends, co-workers, and recruiters, in order to keep the pulse of these relationships alive. By using business networking sites such as LinkedIn, you can increase the likelihood that people will see your name and profile first when businesses or professionals are searching for someone to hire or do business with.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Smart Phone Etiquette -- How Rude ARE You?
Most of us have enough common sense to realize that taking a call on your cell phone in the middle of a staff meeting is just not cool.
But what about e-mails, texts, and tweets?
Your professionalism might be taking a hit if you keep your crackberry out on the table during a meeting, or even lunch.
Learn more here.
But what about e-mails, texts, and tweets?
Your professionalism might be taking a hit if you keep your crackberry out on the table during a meeting, or even lunch.
Learn more here.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Software Troubles? Carol to the Rescue!
We'd like to introduce you to Carol Bratt. Carol is a certified Microsoft Office specialist, and her mission is to provide a life raft to workers like you, navigating the sometimes rocky seas of Microsoft Office. She offers various educational products to help you learn more about Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point or Publisher.
Due to firms trimming their staffs, some of you may find yourselves having to take on responsibilities that once belonged to someone recently departed -- responsibilities that require software know-how you don't have. Do you find yourself suddenly plopped in front of Excel spreadsheets, and you have no idea how to use them? Or do you now need to understand mail merges, when you never had a call to use them before? Investing in some learning tools can reduce your panic and boost your confidence more quickly than you may have imagined.
Visit Carol's Corner Office for more information. And be sure to sign up for her free monthly Word Bytes Newsletter!
Due to firms trimming their staffs, some of you may find yourselves having to take on responsibilities that once belonged to someone recently departed -- responsibilities that require software know-how you don't have. Do you find yourself suddenly plopped in front of Excel spreadsheets, and you have no idea how to use them? Or do you now need to understand mail merges, when you never had a call to use them before? Investing in some learning tools can reduce your panic and boost your confidence more quickly than you may have imagined.
Visit Carol's Corner Office for more information. And be sure to sign up for her free monthly Word Bytes Newsletter!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Friction Between Generations in the Office
One source of tension between office co-workers might just be a good old-fashioned generation gap.
Younger workers are more tech-savvy, while older workers stick with ways of doing things that are familiar and comfortable, but not necessarily the most efficient ways of getting things done.
Older workers sometimes resent younger workers for their use of certain technologies (which in the minds of mature workers equate to goofing off), and their relatively casual approach to things like dress code.
How might differences between the generations be causing tension in your office?
Sometimes a little perspective and understanding goes a long way. Read more here.
Younger workers are more tech-savvy, while older workers stick with ways of doing things that are familiar and comfortable, but not necessarily the most efficient ways of getting things done.
Older workers sometimes resent younger workers for their use of certain technologies (which in the minds of mature workers equate to goofing off), and their relatively casual approach to things like dress code.
How might differences between the generations be causing tension in your office?
Sometimes a little perspective and understanding goes a long way. Read more here.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Automatic Back-Up Copies of Your Work in MS Word
You're working on a big, important document. Then by some computer glitch from hell, you lose the whole thing.
If you're using MS Word 2003 or 2007, there's a simple setting that can prevent this all-too-common disaster. Find out how it works.
If you're using MS Word 2003 or 2007, there's a simple setting that can prevent this all-too-common disaster. Find out how it works.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Should MySpace & Facebook be Banned at Work?
Some people argue that blocking the use of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook at work is a good idea, because in theory it would prevent employees from wasting their time.
But could such bans backfire on employers and be worse for them in the long run?
Read more.
But could such bans backfire on employers and be worse for them in the long run?
Read more.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Careful What You Blog -- The Boss is Reading
Do you blog about your employer, or your boss? Be careful, there. Your boss can fire you for any reason -- and the First Amendment isn't going to protect you. Read more.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Fascinating E-mail Facts
Did you know that it takes an average of 64 seconds to recover your train of thought after interruption by e-mail? That means, people who check their e-mail every five minutes waste 8 1/2 hours a week figuring out what they were doing moments before.
Yep. And there's more where that came from.
Yep. And there's more where that came from.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Are you a Communifaker?
What is "communifaking"? Chances are, if you have a cell phone, you've been guilty of it at one time or another. Read more.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Will Microblogging at Work Make You More Productive?
In this New York Times article, a writer looks at microblogging services like Yammer and Twitter, and explores whether or not they might be useful at work.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Are you Cheating on Him with...your Computer?
According to a new survey, the average woman spends nearly triple the amount of time daily with her computer than she spends with her significant other.
And the significant others are noticing, too. Read more.
And the significant others are noticing, too. Read more.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Work Faster!: Keyboard Shortcuts in Word
We're big fans of keyboard shortcuts. If you've never used them before, or only used one or two, how 'bout giving a new shortcut a try today? Get to know these shortcuts and we promise, working in those Microsoft Word documents will feel a little less like drudgery.
What is a shortcut? It's a combination of keys on your computer keyboard that you press at the same time to make something happen. Try these:
"Oops, I didn't mean to do that." Want to undo what you just did? Press CTRL + Z.
Make selected text bold with CTRL + B
Make selected text italicized with CTRL + I
Underline selected text with CTRL + U
Want to make the font size smaller? Press CTRL + SHIFT + < and each time you do, your selected text will get smaller and smaller.
Want to make the font size bigger? Press CTRL + SHIFT + > and each time you do, your selected text will get bigger and bigger.
To copy selected text, press CTRL + C
To paste the text you just copied someplace else in a document, put your cursor where you want to insert the text and press CTRL + V
To close the document you're in, press CTRL + W
Here's another idea: print this page, then cut out the key below and tape it to the side of your monitor. Here ya go:
Undo -- CTRL + Z
Bold -- CTRL + B
Italics -- CTRL + I
Underline -- CTRL + U
Font smaller -- CTRL + SHIFT + <
Font bigger -- CTRL + SHIFT + >
Copy -- CTRL + C
Paste -- CTRL + V
Close -- CTRL + W
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What is a shortcut? It's a combination of keys on your computer keyboard that you press at the same time to make something happen. Try these:
"Oops, I didn't mean to do that." Want to undo what you just did? Press CTRL + Z.
Make selected text bold with CTRL + B
Make selected text italicized with CTRL + I
Underline selected text with CTRL + U
Want to make the font size smaller? Press CTRL + SHIFT + < and each time you do, your selected text will get smaller and smaller.
Want to make the font size bigger? Press CTRL + SHIFT + > and each time you do, your selected text will get bigger and bigger.
To copy selected text, press CTRL + C
To paste the text you just copied someplace else in a document, put your cursor where you want to insert the text and press CTRL + V
To close the document you're in, press CTRL + W
Here's another idea: print this page, then cut out the key below and tape it to the side of your monitor. Here ya go:
Undo -- CTRL + Z
Bold -- CTRL + B
Italics -- CTRL + I
Underline -- CTRL + U
Font smaller -- CTRL + SHIFT + <
Font bigger -- CTRL + SHIFT + >
Copy -- CTRL + C
Paste -- CTRL + V
Close -- CTRL + W
www.justasecnyc.blogspot.com
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Post Your Resume, Get Spammed
A Just A Sec Exclusive!
When you post your resume on well-know job sites, you may or may not get a job – but you’ll definitely get spammed.
We noticed after we posted our resumes on job sites, we’d get in-boxes full of spam. And some of the dumbest spam we’ve ever seen, too.
Were the job sites really the source of our spam? And if so, which sites? Who was the worst spammer? We decided to get an answer.
We set up a fake resume for a secretary named “Justine” on Monster, Hot Jobs and Career Builder. We made Justine a secretary with very little experience, and we littered her resume with typos. In other words, she wasn’t likely to attract many legitimate job offers. We also set up three separate e-mail accounts corresponding with the three sites, and monitored them for two weeks.
Here’s what we learned.
Career Builder: The MOST Spam.
We received 6 different items of pure spam within two weeks. The first spam e-mail arrived within 24 hours of posting Justine’s resume.
Our favorite:
- From “Roger Smith”: “I am the Chief Executive Officer of National Income Life. I recently found your resume online and wanted to get in touch with you. We are expanding our sales force…we believe you have the potential to be an excellent match.”
Me? Justine?! You wanted to get in touch with lil’ ol’ ME? And…and you believe in my potential? Shucks, I oughta misspell secrtary and unvistity on every resume I post! Who knew I was such a hot property?
Oh, and there was this one:
“GREETINGS, I AM SSG LAPEINE WITH THE US ARMY…We are currently searching for people to fill over 150 different career field IN THE ARMY. You must be willing to join the United States Army to get one of these career field.”
Considering who our president is, we’re not surprised by the atrocious grammar. But wow, you should see the list of exciting careers you can train for in the army! Just one question: does your health insurance kick in before or after you get your head blown off in Baghdad?
Hot Jobs: The FASTEST Spam.
Hot Jobs comes in a close second for the most spam, with 5 items within two weeks. However, they had the fastest delivery. We got our first spam e-mail within just 12 hours of posting Justine’s resume.
Our favorites:
- Subject line “An Electrician Apprentice job is now open.”
- Subject line “Interested in working as an Architect?”
Justine has no job experience or education that would indicate she’d be even remotely interested in these careers. Sure, it’s possible she harbors some secret desire to be an architect with an electrical background, but chances are these e-mails are just going to be annoyances for most people.
Monster: The Least & Slowest Spam.
Monster delivered 2 items of spam within two weeks. And they took four days to send us the first one. But still – they spammed us.
Our favorite:
From “Sabrina Lloyd”: “…I am a State Director for National Income Life. I saw your resume on the internet and felt that I should contact you immediately. Our company currently has openings for several outstanding individuals like you.”
Individuals like me, Justine? The incompetent secretary with next-to-zero experience and the lowest grade point average one can have and still graduate from community college? I am so hot, I’m sizzlin’!
If we monitored the e-mail accounts longer, we’d probably see the amount of spam multiply, as the spammers sold our e-mail addresses to still more spammers.
The lesson here? If you’re going to post your resume on a job site, set up a free e-mail account somewhere and use it only for responses from that site. It’ll still be a pain to browse through all the junk mail for any legitimate inquiries, but at least you’ll keep the spam out of any existing e-mail accounts you care about.
And maybe you can send a complaint letter to Monster, Hot Jobs or Career Builder and tell them what you think about them passing your e-mail address on to skeevy companies who treat you like a moron.
Maybe these will help:
Mr. Richard Castellini
Vice President of Consumer Marketing
CareerBuilder
200 N. LaSalle St
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60601
Main Number: (773) 527-3600
Toll Free: (800) 638-4212
Jerry Yang, CEO
Hot Jobs -- Yahoo! Inc.
701 First Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Tel: (408) 349-3300
Fax: (408) 349-3301
Mr. Sal Iannuzzi
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Monster Worldwide, Inc.
622 Third Avenue, 39th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 351-7000
Fax: (646) 658-0541
(Note: We did not count e-mails from the job sites themselves as spam.)
Woman Treadmills at Her Desk
A Missouri woman works all day standing up, and walks on a treadmill behind her desk, too. What's the gadget that helps her do it?
Read her story here.
Read her story here.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Microsoft Word -- FREE Online Help!
Wow, what a great site! We recently discovered Allen Wyatt's Word Tips, a well-organized, valuable site that gives you quick help with Microsoft Word. Help topics offered include:
- Bullets and Numbering
- Fields
- Find and Replace
- Footnotes and Endnotes
- Headers and Footers
- Macros
- Styles
- Tables
...and a whole lot more.
Next time you're ready to throw your monitor out the 53rd story window, reign in your frustration and check out Allen Wyatt's Word Tips!
- Bullets and Numbering
- Fields
- Find and Replace
- Footnotes and Endnotes
- Headers and Footers
- Macros
- Styles
- Tables
...and a whole lot more.
Next time you're ready to throw your monitor out the 53rd story window, reign in your frustration and check out Allen Wyatt's Word Tips!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Get Around Faster & Easier in Microsoft Word
Here are some tricks for navigating inside your Microsoft Word documents faster and more easily. You'll save a lot of time -- your boss will think you're a wizard and you can go back to IMing your cousin Sharon a lot sooner.
Selecting ALL the Text in an Entire Document
- Place your cursor in the left margin of your document
- Click the Control key (Ctrl) while pressing your left mouse button once.
Scrolling
See how your scroll bar has some space to move inside its skinny column over there? If you leave some space under the scroll bar and click inside that empty space, you will automatically scroll to the bottom of the screen. Or, if you want to go to the top of the screen in a big hurry, leave some space above the scroll bar and click there.
End of The Line
Take the express to the end of any line in Word. Just click the End key.
View Two Sections of Your Document at Once
- Click on the Window pull-down menu
- Click on Split
- A line will appear on your screen. When you move your mouse up and down, you'll also move the line. Left-click on your mouse when the line is where you want to divide the page. Presto! Your document will appear in two separate sections on-screen!
- To un-split the page, go back under Windows and choose Remove Split.
Selecting ALL the Text in an Entire Document
- Place your cursor in the left margin of your document
- Click the Control key (Ctrl) while pressing your left mouse button once.
Scrolling
See how your scroll bar has some space to move inside its skinny column over there? If you leave some space under the scroll bar and click inside that empty space, you will automatically scroll to the bottom of the screen. Or, if you want to go to the top of the screen in a big hurry, leave some space above the scroll bar and click there.
End of The Line
Take the express to the end of any line in Word. Just click the End key.
View Two Sections of Your Document at Once
- Click on the Window pull-down menu
- Click on Split
- A line will appear on your screen. When you move your mouse up and down, you'll also move the line. Left-click on your mouse when the line is where you want to divide the page. Presto! Your document will appear in two separate sections on-screen!
- To un-split the page, go back under Windows and choose Remove Split.
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