What is a Career Contact Management System

What is a Career Contact Management System JibberJobber has been called a number of things, including a relationship manager, a career relationship manager, a job search organizer, etc. Lets break down a new one: Career Contact Management System System: Since Im from I.T., system means something with a database, which implies relationships (what is the relationship between the person you just met and your target company).  It also means there are systems or processes to follow. Contact Management: the concept of contact management has been around a long time, and is very popular, even commonplace, among  certain professions (like sales professionals).  Ive heard it argued that you cant MANAGE your CONTACTS.  Nor can you manage your relationships.  Indeed, a system like JibberJobber is not trying to manage human beings and relationships.  Instead, the purpose of a contact management system is to give you the right data and reference points and meta-data (ie, stuff you might find on LinkedIn, or a Google search), about your contact/prospect. Career: While the concept of relationship management has been around a long time, I think its safe to say applying the concept and tools to an individuals career is fairly new.  A couple of decades ago you might have networked within your own company, but with job security and retirement benefits and company loyalty the way they were, you didnt count on changing jobs with any frequency.  In contrast, today we are happy if we are at one company for up to five years.  Ive seen interest increase over the years, but Im still met by apathy by people who think they are not going to need to manage their careers. Evenutally, even the apathetic figure out that long-term unemployment sucks, and they start to manage their careers differently than just sitting around hoping HR or their company will take care of them. Are you ready for a career contact management system?  You should be P.S.  This is not Facebook.  This is not LinkedIn.  This is not your Outlook address book.  To be longterm, it really should be a cloud-based solution that will be around for a long time. What is a Career Contact Management System JibberJobber has been called a number of things, including a relationship manager, a career relationship manager, a job search organizer, etc. Lets break down a new one: Career Contact Management System System: Since Im from I.T., system means something with a database, which implies relationships (what is the relationship between the person you just met and your target company).  It also means there are systems or processes to follow. Contact Management: the concept of contact management has been around a long time, and is very popular, even commonplace, among  certain professions (like sales professionals).  Ive heard it argued that you cant MANAGE your CONTACTS.  Nor can you manage your relationships.  Indeed, a system like JibberJobber is not trying to manage human beings and relationships.  Instead, the purpose of a contact management system is to give you the right data and reference points and meta-data (ie, stuff you might find on LinkedIn, or a Google search), about your contact/prospect. Career: While the concept of relationship management has been around a long time, I think its safe to say applying the concept and tools to an individuals career is fairly new.  A couple of decades ago you might have networked within your own company, but with job security and retirement benefits and company loyalty the way they were, you didnt count on changing jobs with any frequency.  In contrast, today we are happy if we are at one company for up to five years.  Ive seen interest increase over the years, but Im still met by apathy by people who think they are not going to need to manage their careers. Evenutally, even the apathetic figure out that long-term unemployment sucks, and they start to manage their careers differently than just sitting around hoping HR or their company will take care of them. Are you ready for a career contact management system?  You should be P.S.  This is not Facebook.  This is not LinkedIn.  This is not your Outlook address book.  To be longterm, it really should be a cloud-based solution that will be around for a long time.

5 Things to Do Before Building A Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

5 Things to Do Before Building A Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A strong personal brand isn’t created overnight. It takes time to discover your strengths, identify your passions, and build a community of followers. In a Medium article by Gary Vaynerchuk, he talks about how a personal brand can lose value if an individual doesn’t “put in the work.” Vaynerchuk also explains many people overlook the most important step of building a personal brand, which is asking yourself what you’re an expert in and the value you have to offer people. The truth is, many young professionals create a personal brand without thinking about the legacy they want to create for their careers. Now, it’s OK if you don’t have much experience when building your personal brand in the beginning of your career, but it’s important to be authentic and set realistic goals. Whether it’s building your network, gaining work experience, or improving your skills, there are a number of things you need to do in order to build a powerful personal brand. As you continue to think about the personal brand you want to create, here are five things to consider: 1. Find the crossroads between what you’re good at and what you love. The first step to identifying your personal brand is finding your strengths and aligning them with your passions. This will help you create a strong foundation for your personal brand. Next, you’ll be able to search for opportunities to grow your network and gain experience. 2. Gain as much experience as possible. Speaking of experience, the number one way to build credibility for your personal brand is to accept position that helps you grow as a professional. Whether it’s through an internship, full-time job, or side hustle, you need gain experience that will provide you with the knowledge needed to be an expert. 3. Share your knowledge with your niche. After you’ve gained some experience, it’s time to share your knowledge with your niche. The most popular and effective way to share knowledge is to create a blog. After creating a blog, write articles, publish videos, and share pieces of your work to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise. The more knowledge you share with your niche, the greater following you’ll create. 4. Have patience. Building a personal brand takes time. It takes time to gain experience, build your portfolio, and discover what you’re truly passionate about in your career. The more effort you put into your personal brand, the more results you’ll experience. Employers will begin to notice your online presence and you’ll build a larger network. 5. Be ready to work hard. You can’t just create a LinkedIn profile and expect huge results. Once you’ve established yourself as an expert, you need to continue to work hard to maintain your reputation and build credibility. Keep creating content, building your portfolio, and helping others. The harder you work on your personal brand and professional reputation, the greater legacy you’ll create for your career. Personal branding is more than simply creating a brand for yourself. It’s about being authentic and sharing your experience with your industry. By following these steps when creating a personal brand, you’ll be able to position yourself as an expert and establish yourself within a niche. What are some important things you’ve considered when building your personal brand?

My Mentor Wrote a Book and YOU Really Need to Read It.

My Mentor Wrote a Book and YOU Really Need to Read It. Finally!   I can gush about  2 topics near and dear to my heart: Sales and mentors! After stalking his tweets and religiously reading his blog for months, I  emailed Mike Weinberg  and gave him no choice but to  meet with me at Starbucks and he has been an AWESOME mentor ever since.   And you guys know how I feel about the importance of mentors, right? Mike wrote an incredible book titled, New Sales. Simplified.  and its a Best Seller on amazon.com!   As a 8 year Enterprise sales person, this book reminded me of the important tools I forgot and taught me new skills to refine my approach in  earning new business. Why is this important to you?   The fact is, we are all sales people!   Starbucks Batistas  are sellers.   Fitness coaches are sellers.   Traders are sellers.   We all sell maybe not something but we sell ourselves constantly.   Mikes no BS approach to sales comforts us in knowing that we dont need any fancy apps to sell, simply a pad of paper and the right mindset. Mike talks about the Not-So-Sweet 16 Reasons Salespeople Fail at New Business Development.   I love and appreciate each reason, my favorite being You babysit and overserve your existing accounts.   New sales folks will benefit from these tried and true guidelines just as much as a seasoned sales chick, like myself. As Mike says, Sales is a verb.   He is right!   There is no such thing as passively selling.   This book gives you the tools to TAKE ACTION, earn new, big business, and grow personally in your career. Buy it. Share it. Read it.

7 Top Tips to get into the Film Industry

7 Top Tips to get into the Film Industry This is a notoriously difficult profession to enter and it’s always great to hear success stories. Here are  seven top tips from James Cotton.  James is a Warwick Film and TV Studies alumnus, with his own successful film production business. He is currently working on his second feature film. He came back to Warwick recently to share his story and here are his top tips as collected and put together by my colleague Susan Johnstone. 1. Be involved in student film. James was an active member of the Warwick film community, culminating in him being President of Warwick Student Cinema. He advocates getting as much experience as possible, both on campus and away from it. One essential if you are going to make your own films is to organise insurance before you start.   Stay safe and follow industry practice. Make shorts, or offer to help other students who are working on shorts. Develop networks; they may be extremely useful in the future! Very importantly, put some time and budget put aside to really develop the sound quality.   Bad sound is what often lets student productions down. 2. Find yourself internships. It’s important to gain experience on a set in some way. After Warwick, James interned with a producer and at two renowned companies in the industry. He was able to access scripts and get an insight into what was happening in the film industry. Check out who’s making films now and try to get involved. You’ll get a better understanding of how it all works. Look for internships in different areas of the business. You might consider a production company, or work with a specific person, perhaps a director or a producer. You might also work in a film finance company, in a sales agency, with a film distributor or an exhibition/marketing organisation. Any of these will allow you to develop relevant and transferable skills for your future career. You could also think about literary agencies, these represent writers and therefore deal with scripts. 3. Get a driving licence and work experience! After his internships James carried on gaining experience by working freelance for a couple of years, in various roles. He recommends having a driving licence! Getting to places at short notice, and showing willing to do entry level crew jobs, can lead from one job to the next. You’ll gradually build up experience and an understanding of the industry. 4. Be prepared for further study. James studied for an MA in producing at the National School of Film and Television. 5. Think lateral. Most current students aspire to work in the high profile occupational areas in the film industry â€" director, cinematographer, producer or screenwriter.   James suggests that there are many other roles you might want to seek out and consider. How’s this for a list? Executive Producer, Line Producer, Production Manager, Unit Manager, Production Designer, Production Sound Mixer, Editor, Colourist, Script Editor/Consultant, Agent, Lawyer, Stills Photographer, Publicist, SFX, VSX. Dont forget other roles in the Camera Department, the Electrical Department, the Art Department, Make-up and Costume. Then theres, Location Manager, Casting Director, Transportation, Continuitythe list goes on. The sound for a film is as important as the visuals, and there are numerous roles involved here too. Many are technology-based, including Dialogue Editing and Foley.   Experience with post-production houses can be very useful for this. Making a film involves a lot of people. It starts with a script and moves into pre-production. The making of the film, post production, and the delivery to the audience are all processes which involve numerous employees. Even when the film is made and ready to go, there are still more roles. Think Sales agents and Distributors (UK and overseas), Exhibitors, Retailers â€" the list seems almost inexhaustible. We’ve not even mentioned the Actors… A total of 2964 people worked on “Avatar” even “The Kings Speech” employed 398! That’s lots of opportunities, plenty of different routes and lots more specialisms than you might have expected. 6. Follow relevant organisations. When youre seeking your first experience on a film set, some organisations to look out for and follow on Facebook are The Callsheet, Production base, Shootingpeople, and Talent Circle. There are others, as well as hundreds of Production Companies that may be contacted individually for work experience â€" do some research on line to identify your target list and get speculating…..   Don’t forget to keep up to date with news from regional screen agencies too. 7. Take the leap! After producing numerous short films, James felt that he could declare himself a film producer, and produced his first feature film, Powder Room. James is producing his second feature this summer, and has also made a foray into education, setting up Micro-Budget  Mentor with fellow producer, Stephen Follows. They run  courses aiming to help empower filmmakers/producers with relevant industry knowledge that can fill the skills gap between making short films and an understanding of delivering a commercial feature film to market. Further Information on the film sector generally can be found at My first job in film  and Creative Skillset.  

The Spring events every student should know about - Debut

The Spring events every student should know about - Debut This post was written by an external contributor. Lydia Wilkins has compiled a list of the top events that students and grads should check out this Spring.   Spring is officially within our sights, and with it comes the ever-expected revision for exams, and frantic essay writing (or dreaded dissertations, if youre in final year). However, if youre looking to take a break from studying, then why not fill it with something productive? The next three months are rife with events happening up and down the country. From networking opportunities (one of my personal favourites), to more fun activities like book readings and exhibitions. And guess what? You dont need to do any googling to find out when or where the best ones are, because weve done all the hard work for you! Whether youre a student or a graduate, here are the must-see events for Spring 2019. March Women In Media Conference, Manchester,  2nd-3rd March   This two-day conference has a variety of topics and guest speakers including Debut contributor Jem Collins that will celebrate the achievements and address the challenges that face women in media. Plus, if youve got a professional interest in the sector, there are also networking opportunities and workshops available. Lava Elastic, Brighton, 8th March   Lava Elastic is a monthly neurodiverse comedy/performance night. The idea behind the event is that all brains work differently, so why not showcase performers from underrepresented backgrounds? For instance, some performers are on the Autistic spectrum. You can expect to see  improv, spoken sets, songs and much more. Plus, yours truly will also be there Glamour Beauty Festival, London, 8th-10th March   Are you interested in the beauty industry? If so, why not check out some of the best work that the professionals are showcasing? Depending on your ticket type, you can spend your time exploring the differing zones, from hair and make-up to wellness. Stay tuned for some speaker announcements! April WAVE Brighton Inaugural Podcast Festival, Brighton, 2nd-13th April Podcasts are literally everywhere. In fact, theyre so popular that theres now a whole festival based around them! Some of the biggest names online will join together to record live episodes for the crowds. I’m particularly looking forward to Ctrl, Alt, Delete with Emma Gannon. Student Publication Association (SPA) annual conference, York, 5th-7th April   Are you a budding journo? This annual conference will have everything you could ever want. From inspirational talks with professional writers, to entertainment and more. If youre looking for a more holistic view of the future of journalism, this is your perfect opportunity.     London Job Show, London, 26th-27th March This fair has every type of job you can imagine; from part-time, to apprenticeships and grad schemes. Simply turn up and enjoy a wide range of free workshops and career clinics. You’ll find opportunities from a wealth of sectors including healthcare, business and administration, protective services, hospitality and catering, retail, fashion and digital technology â€" to name a few! Autism Arts Festival, Canterbury,  27th-28th April   This is a two day arts festival event, de-signed by and for people on the autistic spectrum. There will be a variety of performances including spoken word, theater, film and more designed specifically around the events theme. May An evening with Gina Miller, London, May 5th   One of the biggest news stories, after all this time, is still Brexit. (Anyone sick of it yet? Just me?) Anyway, Gina Miller made legal history by challenging the government over Article 50; if you’re interested in politics, or just simple activism, then this is the event you need to attend. The Grad Fair 2019, Manchester, May 8th Manchesters Graduate Recruitment Fair is one of the largest Careers fair in the UK. Youll be able to brush shoulders with over 130 exhibitors offering hundreds of graduate opportunities for any student from any institution. If youre also on the lookout for a new tote/stationery, were betting that therell be some freebies there! MCM London Comic Con, London, May 24th-26th   If youre into film, TV, games or comics, then this is the ultimate event for you. See panels with experts from across the nerd sphere, and network with interesting geeky people from all walks of life. Do you have any other events that are perfect for students/grads? Let us know on Twitter! Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

The Top 8 Skills Professionals Need to Master, and Havent - Kathy Caprino

The Top 8 Skills Professionals Need to Master, and Havent What traits make a successful professional?   And what are the key behaviors, actions and thinking processes necessary to build a career that is rewarding and meaningful and meets your needs and wants over the long arch of your professional life? These are issues that executive and career coaches and leadership trainers like me grapple with each and every day.   They are deep questions that defy simple answers or superficial “tactics.”   But deep as they are, there are some basic fundamentals that every professional needs to master in order to succeed in and enjoy his/her professional life.   From my experience as a corporate trainer in Fortune 100 companies and beyond, the vast majority of professionals today have not received the training, information, understanding or knowledge they need to ensure they’ll remain on a positive track and build a career that will be fruitful, productive and successful as the years go on. What do professionals really need to know? All working individuals and professionals need significant competency and skill in all of the following eight areas in order to be successful, and most are sorely lacking in several if not most of them. (My anecdotal research shows that most are lacking in at least three of these skills at the same time): 1)   Communication Skill In order to be successful in your job and career, you must communicate powerfully and effectively with confidence and clarity.   There’s been much written about introverts as leaders and managers, and how they can use their innate skills and gifts to succeed as leaders.   Your personality type and level of introversion/extroversion aside, if you can’t communicate your ideas in an empowered, clear and engaging way, you simply won’t perform or progress as well as your counterparts who can communicate with ease and strength. 2)     Building Relationships So many professionals don’t get this one basic point until it’s too late â€" you cannot do what you want in your career, and advance successfully, if you’re an island.   And you certainly can’t achieve what you long for if you’ve alienated all your colleagues, peers and managers.   One terrible boss I had taught me something very smart many years ago.   As horrible as he was at leading and managing, he did know one core principle no matter how talented and gifted you are at your job, if you don’t have supportive relationships at work, you won’t succeed. Another way to say this is that if you hate who you work with and for, they’ll end up hating you back.   (Click here to download my LinkedIn primer, to help you build relationships online using LinkedIn). 3)     Decision-Making Professionals must make scores of decisions every day â€" from whom they sit with at lunch, to what raise to ask for, to new assignments they’ll accept.   Do you understand HOW to make a decision so that it 1) aligns with what you really want, 2) adds to your skill base and experience, and 3) creates new opportunities for you that will be beneficial? Further, do you know how to make business decisions that will generate the outcomes that are most desired for the enterprise? Most individuals have never learned how to evaluate with discernment what’s in front of them, or how to calculate the risks and benefits of each decision they face. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON FORBES Id love to hear your thoughts do you feel competent and confident in these 8 skill areas?   If not, do you know what to do to get the training and experience you need?

Interests For Resume - The Best Tips on What to Include

Interests For Resume - The Best Tips on What to IncludeEvery resume should have some sort of interests for it to look good. If you do not have a few ideas that you can relate to in a resume, you will not be able to create the best resume possible.The most interesting part about interests for resume is that they do not have to be related to things that you actually know about. They can also be related to things that you do not know much about. You may think about something about animals and never try to find out if there are any animal-based businesses in your area.One of the reasons why you should not include such information on the resume is because most employers will not need that information. The only thing that they want to know is that you are looking for a job and are willing to put some effort into it. And the thing about effort is something that they do not appreciate. So that means that it may be best that you leave the tips of what interests you out of your resume.In order to make sure that your resume will have the best results, you need to be aware of what interests you. This will be the main reason why you cannot include your hobbies or interests in your resume. Your skills in these areas will get you a higher pay; but a resume without your hobbies will not really make a great impression on your prospective employer.So what should your hobbies be? Generally speaking, what you should be interested in is something that you enjoy. You can write a little about the activities that you enjoy doing; or how much you enjoy doing them and how good your resume would be if you ever found a job in that area.Also, if you are currently working, and want to take a break from that, you might want to have a description of your past work experience. A few details about that can be helpful to an employer when he or she is trying to decide whether or not you have the skills required for the job. But keep in mind that this type of information is not something that you should include on your resume.However, if you are not currently working, and are just now trying to find a job, then you should not worry about getting as many interesting work experiences as possible. If you do not know where to start with your interests for resume, you can always find some samples online. Some of these samples will give you the tips of what interests you; while others may be free to use.When it comes to interests for resume, you can choose to list a lot of things or just a few of them. Your resume should not include too many general things that you might have no interest in. Your resume should be a reflection of what you are, what you have done, and what you hope to do in the future.