My Great Global Adventure First Stop, Asia

My Great Global Adventure First Stop, Asia This article is  sponsored  by AXA, a multinational insurance firm.   In May 2015, Will Moore won the Great Global Adventure from AXA. Beating off tens of thousands of entrants from over 200 countries, Will became the worthy winner of a once-in-a lifetime, all expenses paid trip around the world. As part of his travels, Will is going to be sharing his journey with the Undercover Recruiter as he enters and experiences the world of being AXA’s Great Global Adventurer. In May 2015, after a whirlwind journey of tests, challenges and video interviews I became the lucky winner of AXA’s Great Global Adventure game! Over the past few months I have been packing and preparing for my round-the-world trip, deciding where to go and what to see along the way. And over the next 8 months, I’ll be keeping you updated with all my experiences on this unforgettable adventure. I flew out from London on Saturday, and have arrived safely in Hong Kong to now begin the first leg of my journey! My schedule is looking jampacked, and I have been arranging lots of experiences and excursions before I start my first internship at the AXA IM offices in Hong Kong in early October. Morning meetings and new challenges: As I prepare to head off to the Far East, I’ve been speaking to my new team in Hong Kong and getting an idea of the work I’ll be doing on a day-to-day basis. From what I’ve gathered an average day is going to be pretty hectic, with a lot of morning meetings, tight deadlines and client emails! It’s going to be a steep learning curve, but one which will be an immense amount of fun. View this post on Instagram Hong Kong is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities that Ive ever been to. Looking over the city from the top of the Peak today reminded me of how impressive it is, that in the space of just sixty years, Hong Kong turned from a small fishing village into a financial hub and gateway to Asia. ???? #thepeak #skyline #skyscraper #city #cosmopolitan #diverse #tourist #travel #hongkong #hkig #contrast #history #change #axaadventure A post shared by Chelsie Kumar (@greatglobaladventurer) on Feb 6, 2016 at 6:44am PST There’s so much I want to get out of my internship; from learning new skills and making new contacts, to embracing new challenges and visiting different departments. It’s incredibly exciting to be starting work in a  whole new country and during this time I’m hoping to gain a really well-rounded view of AXA Investment Managers and their position in Asia. Opportunity on a global scale: I believe that as new markets emerge and new opportunities arise, working in different countries can provide you with a really broad range of transferrable skills and a new way of seeing things. It’s important to see ourselves as global citizens; we have to understand different cultural customs and discover new ways of investing, from bitcoin to crowd funding. I’ve recently been keeping an eye on the markets, especially trends which are affecting Asia such as the recent share slump, caused by fears of China’s economic slowdown. But Asia is made up of a collection of fast-growing frontier economies, and it will be great to work with a team that’s focused on these markets and on exploring the investment opportunities available for clients. Getting to know the graduates: I’m also really looking forward to meeting with the current AXA Graduates and finding out everything that they’ve learned since joining AXA, from what rotations they’ve completed and how they’ve found the experience of  working abroad, to where they see themselves progressing within AXA. As a graduate myself, I can’t wait to hear all about how they became involved with AXA, what universities they went to and what their backgrounds were prior to joining AXA. We’ve all ended up at the same destination, but the most exciting part is how we’ve got there. Beyond the boardroom: Alongside my work with AXA, I’m also lucky enough to be visiting some fantastic countries. I’ve always had a bucket list of  must-visit destinations and it’s brilliant to now be able to make them a reality. I also consulted friends, online forums and even STA Travel, who shared some really useful ideas of places to visit! From entering the Forbidden City in Beijing and camping in a Mongolian Ger, to watching the dawn break on the Great Wall of China and visiting the palatial Moscow Metro, I’ll have the chance to see and experience some incredible attractions in far flung places, and I can’t wait to get started. Stay in touch with what I get up to by following me here on Instagram @greatglobaladventurer, on the DiscoverAXA Facebook and Twitter pages, plus I’ll be doing regular vlog updates over on AXA’s YouTube channel. Author:  Will Moore is the winner of  the Great Global Adventure from AXA. Follow his journey on Undercover Recruiter!  

Personal Branding Interview Julia Angwin - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Julia Angwin - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke with Julia Angwin, who works for the Wall Street Journal and is the author of Stealing MySpace.   In this interview she talks to us about her new book, the story of MySpace, how it compares to Facebook, and if MySpace is safe for kids. What is unique about the story of MySpace? MySpace is the first successful Hollywood Internet company. Most Internet startups were founded by techie engineer types and based on some technological breakthrough.   MySpace was founded by cool Hollywood kids, and its chairman was a nightclub owner. Before they founded MySpace, Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson sent spam, sold cute cursors that contained spyware, pushed spy cameras and dabbled in pornography. MySpace proved that the Internet industry was not just for geeks. What does the title “Stealing MySpace” mean? It can mean a lot of things. First of all, the founders of MySpace basically stole the idea of Friendster and copied it directly to create MySpace. Then the site was stolen from them, when it was sold behind their backs to Rupert Murdochs News Corp. MySpace had been in negotiations to sell itself to Viacom at the same time. Finally, there were the internal battles at News Corp. over who would control MySpace. All along, the founders of MySpace have struggled to control their creation. Is MySpace still cool? Is Facebook surpassing MySpace? Facebook has a commanding lead worldwide with 236 million monthly visitors, compared to MySpaces 129 million. But in the United States, MySpace is still in the lead with 75 million monthly visitors compared to Facebooks 57 million. MySpace has lost ground because it has failed to innovate technically and was slow to embrace its status as a “platform” for other software developers.   It turns out the cool Hollywood kids needed some Silicon Valley technology wizardry after all. Dont you work for MySpaces owner, News Corp.? When I left the Wall Street Journal to write this book about MySpace, the Journal was controlled by the Bancroft family. While I was out on book leave, the Journal was purchased by Rupert Murdochs News Corp. I felt a bit nervous returning to the Journal after writing an unauthorized book about my employer, but so far everyone has been treating me very well. I did not set out to write an unauthorized book. I asked MySpace to cooperate, but they never agreed to be interviewed.   However, I was able to get the story from lots of different sources â€" both on and off the record. Is MySpace safe for kids? The data shows that most kids use these sites innocuously. But there are still the occasional horror stories such as the suicide of a girl who was harassed on MySpace by her friends mother. My view â€" as both a journalist and a parent is that parents need to treat social networking sites as unsupervised playgrounds in a sketchy neighborhood. One thing about MySpace that I like is its tolerance of anonymity, which is very important for democracy. I think that we need public spaces online where we are free to express ourselves anonymously. - Julia Angwin is a Wall Street Journal technology editor and columnist.   She is also the author of the new book, Stealing MySpace: The Battle To Control The Most Popular Website In America.   Julia took a leave of absence in 2007 and 2008 to write this book before returning to the WSJ.   Before that she covered technology and the dot-com boom from an East Coast perspective.   The rise and fall of the AOL Time Warner merger was part of her beat.   In 2003, she was on a team of reporters at the WSJ that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting for coverage of corporate corruption.   Before that, in 1996, she joined the San Francisco Chronicle and covered technology, including Microsofts antitrust woes.

R.I.P Facebook as a Marketing Platform - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

R.I.P Facebook as a Marketing Platform - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Last Monday, I wrote about how Twitter isnt a marketing platform anymore and suddenly the web was buzzing. Ive been blogging since 2006 and Ive never seen this strong of reaction on my own blog. There were over one hundred comments, seven hundred retweets, and two hundred shares on Facebook. Ive never felt very controversial, so I didnt push that post in order to get attention, but now since I have your attention, today Im going to tackle Facebook as a marketing platform. Note: What I failed to mention in my last post is that these posts arent geared to mega brands (i.e. Lady Gaga or Coca Cola). Theyre for the average professional, whose trying to grow their business by using social media tools. Facebook used to be an amazing marketing platform when the news feed was the only feed available to users. I remember updating my status and receiving a lot of comments from people Ive met or interacted with all throughout my life. But just like Tivo and Caller ID, Facebook created its only filtering system, dividing your status updates into two streams: Top News and Most Recent. Although these names have changed over the past year, their purposes have remained consistent with the Facebook platform. The Most Recent feed consists of content from all of your Facebook friends, while the Top News feed is more selective based on an algorithm. When you login to Facebook in the morning, the default feed is Top News. Most of your content will never even be seen by your friends on Facebook, and weve also been enabled to hide updates from select friends, which is similar to unfollow on Twitter. My thesis is that Facebook is no longer a suitable marketing platform for your business if youre looking to convert friends into money. Just like Twitter, your message is not viewed by as many people as youd think, and although the commitment to being a Facebook friend is greater than a Twitter follower, its still not strong enough of a bond to yield monetary value. Facebook is no longer a viable marketing platform. I’m saying this as a heavy user of Facebook since my University was the 16th school to be signed up back in 2005. I have a maxed out Facebook profile, have a Facebook page for Personal Branding, for Personal Branding Magazine, for Me 2.0, for the Student Branding Blog, and I just launched a page for myself. The logic There is a reason why the value of a Facebook friend is $3.50 versus the value of an email contact, which is $948. I guarantee that most of your Facebook friends are either not your friends or havent spoken to you in at least two years. Now, I do like Facebook because it allows you to fulfill the reconnect rule of relationship building that Ive discussed previously on the blog. When I say marketing platform, I mean that your friends/list become potential buyers, affiliates, partners, etc. The News Feed algorithm has made it very challenging for marketers. Here is what distinguishes posts that appear in the Top News section of your feed: The News Feed algorithm bases this on a few factors: how many friends are commenting on a certain piece of content, who posted the content, and what type of content it is (e.g. photo, video, or status update). (source: Facebook.com) Remember that this algorithm is the same for profiles and pages. What happens to your status updates? You update your Facebook status. Depending on your previous status updates, the number of comments that youve received, which of your friends commented, and if the content is a video or is in standard text, it will be viewed by those users in their Top Stories feed. Otherwise it will be in Most Recent with all of the other clutter, which in some cases could be hundreds of updates depending on the amount of friends they have. If one friend comments on your status update, that comment goes into their friends Most Recent feed unless their friends also commented on the same story. This is not the viral effect that you would think because there is generally a lack of visibility with a second degree contact. If no one else sees the status update, then its out of sight and out of mind. Like Twitter, as Facebook users acquire more and more friends, and like pages (which is occurring at an exponential rate), your message get’s lost. Over 0,000 websites have integrated the Facebook like button, which has encourages more liking and as a result, more clutter! Key point: It’s not about how many friends and fans you have on Facebook, but rather how much they evangelize your page and use it as a destination. The facts As Facebook acquires more users, and your network grows, it will always be harder to make your updates appear in the Top News section. If your updates dont get into that section, they will get lost. Most Facebook users dont evangelize product or band pages, so you really wont get as much mileage on them anyways. This is the reason why most pages dont have a lot of fans, and why Facebook launched the like button to encourage friending! ~500 million registered users (AllFacebook.com) 59% of US Facebook Users DONT Promote Product Fan Pages (AllFacebook.com) 60% of People DONT Friend Brands on Facebook (ReadWriteWeb.com) 175 Million Users Per Day Log Into Facebook (MarketingPilgrim.com) 77 % of Facebook Fan Pages Have Under 1,000 Fans (TechCrunch.com) You cant trust Facebook In a previous post, I gave you some reason why you cant trust social networks. I was very serious when I wrote that piece. There is no free lunch. Weve traded our data for the right to use Facebook, which is a non-monetary cost that we still incur. Yesterday, I read a very critical, and short, post by Robert Scoble that linked to this post by Leo Laporte: Leo Laporte: Texas radio station, KNOI Real Talk 99.7 was banned from Facebook for talking about privacy issues and linking to my show and Diaspora. http://knoifm.com/news/1569-facebookdisablesknoi.html (Robert Scobles blog) As you can see, if you invest in Facebook as a marketing platform, all of your hard work might be wasted one day when they shut your page down. The real applications Instead of using Facebook as a marketing platform, try these applications: Customer support: Answer user questions by responding to updates on your pages wall, and then check back to see if theyve continued the conversation. This is one of the main benefits of Facebook because conversations are grouped together. Brand awareness: 50% of Facebook users login every day, which means that your brand can be viewed by a lot of users each day, and if people support you, your brand can travel far without advertising. Job searching: Facebook has its own marketplace, unlike Twitter, where you can view current job openings in your network. Sadly, not enough people use this feature though. Networking: If youre looking to connect with your audience, theres a safe bet that theyre on Facebook. Creating buzz: A lot of brands have succeeded in capturing a lot of followers due to holding contests on their Facebook page. If you like this page, youll receive a pizza. Recruitment: Facebooks massive global talent pool makes it attractive for recruiters, and Facebook is already being used for candidate background checks. Researching: You can learn a lot about your target market through reviewing employee updates and if youre in sales, it can help you connect to the decision maker. Philanthropy: If you want to partner with a charity and raise money, then Facebook fan pages can support your efforts. As you can see, Facebook isnt a great marketing platform. Im not sure why advertisers are promoting their Facebook and Twitter pages instead of their websites. It would be much wiser to invest in a blog as a landing page instead of using a platform, that you cant trust, and that doesnt yield monetary results. Recently, Facebook tried to take down the custom tab feature from pages without asking page administrators first. They reverted back once they received a backlash, but the point is that you dont know what they are going to pull in the future. Its better to invest in your website than someone elses! Your turn Have you been using Facebook as a marketing platform? What results have you gotten?

Why We Should be Investing in a Local Pipeline of Talent

Why We Should be Investing in a Local Pipeline of Talent While access to credit is becoming easier for some parts of the world, HR professionals and business leaders have for a while expressed concern that it is becoming increasingly hard to locate job applicants who have the educational qualifications, skills, and experience to perform certain roles. As a quality, skilled and diverse workforce is an important factor in determining the success of a business, these challenges can influence the growth and competitiveness of a business both today and in the future. For many businesses, one of the key drivers of an integrated HR strategy is the requirement for talent mobility within the company. This is particularly vital for companies wishing to expand abroad, who must source the correct talent to run and open their new premises. For HR teams, deciding on the most effective recruitment strategy for international expansion can be difficult. The average expat costs a company three times what they would in the same position back home, largely due to relocation benefits, transportation, and training costs. This is a weighty investment considering that a large proportion of expats return home early or join a competitor one year after repatriation. The other option is to employ local staff, a strategy often overlooked out of fear that local talent pools lack the required skills. The irony is though those well-trained local professionals can provide a huge amount to a company in terms of cultural knowledge, language skills, and economic stability. As natives to the area, they have strong community ties, enabling them to navigate potential problems with greater ease. They also come at a fraction of the cost of expats. Local staff also statistically have a higher retention rate, particularly in developing regions. This is because businesses are engaging a workforce that has had limited opportunities in life and is grateful to those who have invested in them. These employees, therefore, tend to stay with a company for a large part of their career, saving companies thousands of pounds per employee in recruitment costs. By investing in education and employee training, businesses are creating a younger pool of ‘wider talent’ to reduce reliance on the existing trained resource. This strategy is notably beneficial in developing regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which concentrates more than half of the world’s unemployed youth and ‘working poor’. A large number of these youth have a tertiary education but require training on 21st-century  skills, especially the digital skills, required for infrastructure and economic development. By harnessing and upskilling this population, companies can widen their talent pool and aid the economic development of these regions. Morocco is a key example. The entry of renewable, aeronautics or automotive corporates such as Renault pushed economic growth to 3.1% in 2018, making it the sixth-largest African economy. In partnership with specialist organizations and the Moroccan government, these businesses are employing local staff and developing local training programs to upskill workers. These efforts have had the additional benefit of enhancing brand recognition and gaining positive media traction. In addition, 66 percent of consumers are also willing to pay more for products from socially responsible companies, so training local staff can form part of a company’s CSR initiatives and aid company profits. Overall, many businesses that are expanding abroad are in search of reduced production costs and higher profits.   However, until companies increase domestic hiring levels, they will continue to rely on the expensive and unsustainable method of expatriating staff. By adopting an inclusive and flexible corporate culture that supports the integration and development of nationals into the workforce, businesses can enhance profits, reputation and create a reliable workforce, whilst tackling skills shortages in areas such as MENA. About the author: Salvatore Nigro, is the Global Vice President and CEO in Europe of Education For Employment (EFE), an international network dedicated to unlocking economic opportunities for MENA youth.

How to Write About Chatbot and Conversation in Resume

How to Write About Chatbot and Conversation in ResumeAlthough it can be a daunting task to write about chatbot description in resume, it is not difficult if you know what you need to do. With a little research and a great resume, your written search and interview are sure to be productive.Writing about chatbot and conversation is as easy as a word or two and a couple of sentences. All you have to do is to go through your resume and create a conversation of the person that you are interviewing. For example, if you are applying for a part time job and you have the resume, 'John Smith is a resident in Mississippi.' You can say, 'Smith resides in Florida.' That is basically all you have to do.Do not mention your previous education or what you have done previously as this will only confuse the hiring manager, and it may even be a turn off. Rather, you can simply state 'He has been employed for three years by a financial consulting firm as a technical analyst in the financial services sect or.' Now, that way the person will know what you do not know or what you have not done.Now that you have your chatbot description in resume, you should do some research to learn how to make it good. You have to take your chatbot and make it more conversational. You need to be able to introduce yourself, introduce your company, and you need to talk about yourself and your skills.You can answer questions and present your skills so that the person will understand that you are a real person and not just an automated process. You have to make it seem as if you are interested in the job. Keep in mind that a recruiter is not going to hire you because you are a chatbot.The most important thing is to look at the job description and find out what skills they are looking for. If you know what these skills are, you will be able to present them in a natural way so that the person will trust you and your capabilities. Therefore, your personality will be highlighted and your skills will come acros s clearly.Of course, you will want to be careful to not scare away a hiring manager with your chatbot. You want to be able to show that you are just like the person in the resume because you are confident and approachable.There are many ways to improve your resume for these kinds of applications. Chatbot and conversation can be very helpful in adding needed personality and adding needed skills. Your resume will get a boost when you make use of these applications.

7 Trucking Risks Your Business Needs To Know About

7 Trucking Risks Your Business Needs To Know About A variety of businesses rely on trucks to maintain their activities. Indeed, whether they’re in charge of deliveries or whether they provide the room professionals on the go need to store their equipment or resources, trucks play a significant role in many sectors. Without them, there could be no one-day delivery offers â€" a truck can transport a large volume of items and make them available to your end-customers and your lines of production in record time, while small vehicles would require more time to perform the same service. Small trucks also enable mobile experts to be effective and productive wherever they are â€" a plumber or a gas engineer can keep their tools inside, for instance. In other words, trucks are an essential part of a country’s economy. However, trucks are large and heavy vehicles that can prove deadly on the road. Their sheer size makes them dangerous to other drivers. But the list of risks the trucking industry can bring to your business doesn’t stop here. As it’s virtually impossible to maintain a stable business presence without relying on trucking storage volume, transport function, and visibility, business owners need to become aware of their potential dangers. As the saying goes, forewarned is forearmed. Can you trust your drivers? Parcel logistics is a top priority for retailers. Consequently, managing inventory becomes a factor of performance and success in a sector where you need to deliver orders in record time. However, most companies continue to waste precious time at various levels in the delivery chain. Indeed, a disorganized warehouse can affect the loading time of your delivery trucks, as well as the volume of each charge â€" indeed, parcels that are incorrectly managed can appear under false measurements, labels, and weight input. In the long term, this affects the quality of your delivery service, without mentioning that drivers are more at risk of accidentally damaging items that have not been properly secured or stored. Additionally, parcels that are not organized are more likely to disappear without getting noticed, which can lead to customer complaints and painful resolution processes. Amazon trials its drivers by placing fake parcels in the delivery van. The packages are labeled with an incorre ct address â€" an address or a recipient that doesn’t exist. The aim is to ensure that drivers can be trusted to bring the parcels back to the warehouse for further investigations. Transporting highly valuable items attracts criminals Computerware. High quality furniture. Luxury vehicles. Live animals. Some items are more valuable than others. A truck that carries books and stationery is less likely to get ambushed than a truck that transports high value goods. As a result, it can be tricky for businesses to find the appropriate high risk commercial truck insurance cover for their needs. Ultimately, while you need to provide your vehicle with all the necessary security system â€" your truck must have a tracking system on board as well as sturdy and secure locks on all doors, for instance â€", you can’t avoid experienced burglars trying to break in. Road accidents can happen without warning Let’s mention the elephant in the room without delaying it any further. When your business drives a vehicle, there is the risk that this very vehicle becomes involved in a road accident. Questions of liability, compensation, and costs regarding the lost items are likely to affect your company. Consequently, it’s essential to take all the possible precautions to protect your drivers. Regular truck maintenance and servicing appointments need to run appropriately â€" based on the on traveled distance and not the age of the vehicle. Besides, your trip schedule has to leave enough time for your drivers to rest and recover from previous trips. When your truck causes an accident that can be traced back to a company’s fault, your business can suffer from a backlash. Is your schedule too competitive for your own good? Your drivers need to be on the road if you’re going to run a profitable business. However, there is such a thing as pushing your drivers too far, and throwing impossible schedules at them. Overworked drivers are a high risk on the road, not only for other drivers but also for the reputation of your company. As a rule of the thumb, truck drivers can work 50% more hours than other employees, despite US regulations designed to limit commercial driver work hours. Unfortunately, low wages force drivers to accumulate trips in order to make ends meet. Is competition coming from unexpected areas? While the current legislation doesn’t yet allow for self-driving vehicles to replace truck drivers, it’s fair to say that automated truck delivery is only a matter of time. Companies such as Daimler â€" parent company of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Trucks â€", Waymo and even Tesla are investigating the potential of self-driving trucks. As technology progresses and tests are becoming more and more reliable, it’s likely that your truck drivers could soon be replaced by automated trucks. The transitional phase could become tricky to manage, as many drivers are expected to protest against the change. The truck needs to work for your brand How visible is your brand? While most trucks display the logo of their company, many show signs of wear and tears as the consequence of many trips. Trucks can be vandalized as they stop â€" which can affect your branding display even if it doesn’t damage any of the items you’re transporting. Additionally, the combination of fuel, changing weather and humidity can partially erase your brand name and info. When you put a truck on the road, you need to maintain regular wrapping appointments to keep your brand visible. A truck that shows a new display boosts your brand reputation. Truck drivers are at risk of illnesses and early death Truck drivers spend extended hours in the same position. Sitting 6 hours or more per day can increase your risks of dying early by 40%. Additionally, the risk of cardiovascular disease and cholesterol issues spikes significantly for prolonged sitting occupations. Drivers are especially affected and require regular breaks and adapted schedules to maintain their health. From accidents to brand visibility, the trucking sector exposes your company to a variety of risks and obstacles that you need to manage. You can’t afford to ignore the impact that a bad trucking day could have on your business, and that’s precisely why you need to take preventive measures as soon as possible.

Summary Sunday Stay At the Top of Your Game

Summary Sunday Stay At the Top of Your Game Its not unusual for workers to have their heads in the sand (focusing on your job, your company and your industry). But you owe it to your career to stay at the top of your game. You never know when youll need to search for a new job. Its time to take notice of all the changes that have been going on in job search and careers. Now is the perfect time to start taking a proactive approach to managing your career and job search! You want to stay at the top of your game, dont you? This weeks summary will do just that! It includes articles about mastering your pitch, preparing for a job interview, and tips to help brush up your communication skills. But it doesnt stop there. Embrace networking and social media to help you meet new people. And finally, embrace life-long-learning to keep your skills fresh and learn about new trends! INTERVIEWING This Is How You Prepare to Nail the Interview for Your Dream Job by  John Boitnott | Entrepreneur These are 4 things you need to pay attention to when interviewing for a new job. When you understand what the hiring company really wants, youll do a much better job interviewing. 15 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Best Answer Them by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Career Brand There are some questions you just have to prepare for! Brush up on your answers to these 15.  A Simple Formula for Answering Tell Me About Yourself by  Kathryn Minshew | The Muse Most people arent sure how to answer this question. Follow this super simple formula and master your pitch! CAREER These 50 Private Companies Are Transforming The Economy And Changing The Industry, 2018 by  Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj | CEO World Reading about changes and innovations from companies (even those in different industries), helps you stay current. Will any of these impact your job in the future? Only time will tell. More Individuals Are Choosing Freelancing in Semi-Retirement by Sharlyn Lauby | The Unretirement Project If you are closing in on your late 50s, you may be dreaming of what retirement could look like. Or, you may not feel ready to retire at all. This article is a great read about alternatives to what we used to call retirement. JOB SEARCH 4 Things Every Job Seeker Worries About (And What To Do About Them) by Don Raskin | FastCompany Yes, we have fears- but dont let those get in your way! Heres how to dismiss that voice in your head. Social Media Job Search: The Job Hunting Equalizer [Infographic] on YouTern Yet more information about how employers use social media to source and vet candidates. If you havent embraced it by nowits time. NETWORKING Adam Grant on How Your Network Grows Best by David Burkus | David Burkus.com Watch this interview and learn how master networkers do it! MENTIONS 6 Ways Career Coaches are Adding Value with Jobscan by Jon Shields | Jobscan.co Every once in a while, a product/service comes along that I have to support! Jobscan has been that product/service recently! Even if you arent a career coach, this article sheds light on how you can benefit from using Jobscan!