JibberJobber Development A Little Bit Of History

JibberJobber Development â€" A Little Bit Of History This post might seem a little off-topic, but Ive had a lot of people ask me about doing their own JibberJobber-like thing online.   I figured this helps put the project into perspective, since Im talking about some of the resources it takes to get up and keep it running Also, it seems like a good time to share some nostalgia, since were celebrating our three year anniversary!   Now is a great time to upgrade, cuz there are lots of goodies getting shipped to those who upgrade for a year! In March of 2006 I had the idea for this revolutionary job search organizer, which would soon be called JibberJobber.com.   I had already thought of two other online businesses and was putting together business plans and operational plans to move forward on them.   I was looking for programming resources to help move these projects forward. Even though I have a background in web development, I knew my time was better spent doing other stuff. I looked for offshore outsourcing shops (thats the budget I had) and was really disappointed with what I found.   The communication I got from those shops were overly sophisticated, not what i wanted nor what I was used to. I figured they were accustomed to working with huge companies, like GE and Ford and Microsoft I needed something different. One morning, a programmer who used to work at my old company (the one I got laid off from) popped online.   He left our old company about a year before I did, and we hadnt communicated for a LONG time.   He had a stellar record at our old company and I had come to know him as a very talented developer.   I asked him what he was up to, and he responded, Im going to (a city a few hours away) for an interview. I responded, why dont you just work for me?   You can work out of your home, work your own hours, etc. During the conversation I told him that this would be a six month project.   Little did we realize what we were about to start hes been with me for over three years! From March 2006 May 2006 he worked on taking my 20 design screenshots and implementing them. I knew getting the site up in two months was pushing it, but we did it. Early on I did some html programming, but one day he said Jason, you are indenting two spaces, and you need to indent only one space.   It was then that I realized (a) he was more obsessive about code than I was (and I was more obsessive than others), and (b) he was absolutely the person I wanted on this project he cared about stuff that no one would see, but that would have an impact on other parts of the company, and (c) by helping with the programming I was probably slowing things down that is the last time I helped in that area (which was a really good thing). Around May, 2006 I got a message from the quality assurance (QA) expert from our old company she said that since I left, the company went in a different direction and she was very unhappy and that she was leaving.   She wasnt asking for a job, just letting me know (as friends) that she was moving on.   I didnt know how to pay her but I really, really wanted her to come work for us I really hated doing QA, and once again, I knew I needed to spend my time on other things.   I figured out how to increase the funding I got and brought her on to do QA shes been a lifesaver many times. So what have these two done since May 15, 2006?   JibberJobber was not done in May 15, 2006, it was just good enough to go live since then weve grown a wish list that is pages long, and it seems as soon as we get one thing off the list we add three more.   Most of our wish list items come from our own use and from our users we love user input! As an employer, Im proud to say that my original team is still with me, three years later.   And I hope they are with me for many years to come we have a chemistry that just works, and Ive felt extremely blessed that Ive come across them. (as a side note, over the years Ive engaged other professionals, including graphics designers, another key web programmer who has done quite a bit on JibberJobber but he isnt full-time with us, a user interface designer, a server admin, etc.   For those who want to do their own website with this level of functionality, it takes more than one superman JibberJobber Development â€" A Little Bit Of History This post might seem a little off-topic, but Ive had a lot of people ask me about doing their own JibberJobber-like thing online.   I figured this helps put the project into perspective, since Im talking about some of the resources it takes to get up and keep it running Also, it seems like a good time to share some nostalgia, since were celebrating our three year anniversary!   Now is a great time to upgrade, cuz there are lots of goodies getting shipped to those who upgrade for a year! In March of 2006 I had the idea for this revolutionary job search organizer, which would soon be called JibberJobber.com.   I had already thought of two other online businesses and was putting together business plans and operational plans to move forward on them.   I was looking for programming resources to help move these projects forward. Even though I have a background in web development, I knew my time was better spent doing other stuff. I looked for offshore outsourcing shops (thats the budget I had) and was really disappointed with what I found.   The communication I got from those shops were overly sophisticated, not what i wanted nor what I was used to. I figured they were accustomed to working with huge companies, like GE and Ford and Microsoft I needed something different. One morning, a programmer who used to work at my old company (the one I got laid off from) popped online.   He left our old company about a year before I did, and we hadnt communicated for a LONG time.   He had a stellar record at our old company and I had come to know him as a very talented developer.   I asked him what he was up to, and he responded, Im going to (a city a few hours away) for an interview. I responded, why dont you just work for me?   You can work out of your home, work your own hours, etc. During the conversation I told him that this would be a six month project.   Little did we realize what we were about to start hes been with me for over three years! From March 2006 May 2006 he worked on taking my 20 design screenshots and implementing them. I knew getting the site up in two months was pushing it, but we did it. Early on I did some html programming, but one day he said Jason, you are indenting two spaces, and you need to indent only one space.   It was then that I realized (a) he was more obsessive about code than I was (and I was more obsessive than others), and (b) he was absolutely the person I wanted on this project he cared about stuff that no one would see, but that would have an impact on other parts of the company, and (c) by helping with the programming I was probably slowing things down that is the last time I helped in that area (which was a really good thing). Around May, 2006 I got a message from the quality assurance (QA) expert from our old company she said that since I left, the company went in a different direction and she was very unhappy and that she was leaving.   She wasnt asking for a job, just letting me know (as friends) that she was moving on.   I didnt know how to pay her but I really, really wanted her to come work for us I really hated doing QA, and once again, I knew I needed to spend my time on other things.   I figured out how to increase the funding I got and brought her on to do QA shes been a lifesaver many times. So what have these two done since May 15, 2006?   JibberJobber was not done in May 15, 2006, it was just good enough to go live since then weve grown a wish list that is pages long, and it seems as soon as we get one thing off the list we add three more.   Most of our wish list items come from our own use and from our users we love user input! As an employer, Im proud to say that my original team is still with me, three years later.   And I hope they are with me for many years to come we have a chemistry that just works, and Ive felt extremely blessed that Ive come across them. (as a side note, over the years Ive engaged other professionals, including graphics designers, another key web programmer who has done quite a bit on JibberJobber but he isnt full-time with us, a user interface designer, a server admin, etc.   For those who want to do their own website with this level of functionality, it takes more than one superman JibberJobber Development â€" A Little Bit Of History This post might seem a little off-topic, but Ive had a lot of people ask me about doing their own JibberJobber-like thing online.   I figured this helps put the project into perspective, since Im talking about some of the resources it takes to get up and keep it running Also, it seems like a good time to share some nostalgia, since were celebrating our three year anniversary!   Now is a great time to upgrade, cuz there are lots of goodies getting shipped to those who upgrade for a year! In March of 2006 I had the idea for this revolutionary job search organizer, which would soon be called JibberJobber.com.   I had already thought of two other online businesses and was putting together business plans and operational plans to move forward on them.   I was looking for programming resources to help move these projects forward. Even though I have a background in web development, I knew my time was better spent doing other stuff. I looked for offshore outsourcing shops (thats the budget I had) and was really disappointed with what I found.   The communication I got from those shops were overly sophisticated, not what i wanted nor what I was used to. I figured they were accustomed to working with huge companies, like GE and Ford and Microsoft I needed something different. One morning, a programmer who used to work at my old company (the one I got laid off from) popped online.   He left our old company about a year before I did, and we hadnt communicated for a LONG time.   He had a stellar record at our old company and I had come to know him as a very talented developer.   I asked him what he was up to, and he responded, Im going to (a city a few hours away) for an interview. I responded, why dont you just work for me?   You can work out of your home, work your own hours, etc. During the conversation I told him that this would be a six month project.   Little did we realize what we were about to start hes been with me for over three years! From March 2006 May 2006 he worked on taking my 20 design screenshots and implementing them. I knew getting the site up in two months was pushing it, but we did it. Early on I did some html programming, but one day he said Jason, you are indenting two spaces, and you need to indent only one space.   It was then that I realized (a) he was more obsessive about code than I was (and I was more obsessive than others), and (b) he was absolutely the person I wanted on this project he cared about stuff that no one would see, but that would have an impact on other parts of the company, and (c) by helping with the programming I was probably slowing things down that is the last time I helped in that area (which was a really good thing). Around May, 2006 I got a message from the quality assurance (QA) expert from our old company she said that since I left, the company went in a different direction and she was very unhappy and that she was leaving.   She wasnt asking for a job, just letting me know (as friends) that she was moving on.   I didnt know how to pay her but I really, really wanted her to come work for us I really hated doing QA, and once again, I knew I needed to spend my time on other things.   I figured out how to increase the funding I got and brought her on to do QA shes been a lifesaver many times. So what have these two done since May 15, 2006?   JibberJobber was not done in May 15, 2006, it was just good enough to go live since then weve grown a wish list that is pages long, and it seems as soon as we get one thing off the list we add three more.   Most of our wish list items come from our own use and from our users we love user input! As an employer, Im proud to say that my original team is still with me, three years later.   And I hope they are with me for many years to come we have a chemistry that just works, and Ive felt extremely blessed that Ive come across them. (as a side note, over the years Ive engaged other professionals, including graphics designers, another key web programmer who has done quite a bit on JibberJobber but he isnt full-time with us, a user interface designer, a server admin, etc.   For those who want to do their own website with this level of functionality, it takes more than one superman

Company Perks That Attract the Best Talent - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Company Perks That Attract the Best Talent - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career It is getting hard for companies to retain the best talent so every day they implement new company perks to keep their employees happy and attract new ones. While a competitive pay is important, most of the time money is not enough by itself. Therefore, companies should consider implementing the below most loved perks to reward their employees. Free Food: Free food is always one of the most loved benefits. While smaller companies offer weekly treats like Bagel Fridays or Sandwich Thursdays, other companies offer free breakfast or lunch in their cafeterias. Some companies also use free food to bring their employees together so that they can socialize with each other. For example; ordering pizza to the office and calling employees from different departments to eat it together will help different people get to know each other. Flexible Vacation System: Unlimited vacation policies are growing. This type of policies actually increases productivity. If you trust people with how they decide to use their time, they feel that you are giving them more responsibility. Therefore, they make sure to finish off their work. Some companies limit vacation time but give a bonus to cover expenses or reimburse employees’ vacation costs. Paid Maternity and Paternity Policies: Giving paid maternity and paternity leaves beyond what is required by law shows your employees that you value their family and their work-life balance is important. This policy especially helps mothers because if maternity leave policy is more flexible, then, they don’t feel the pressure between choosing their children and their careers. Freebies: Company freebies such as free magazine subscriptions, free gym or spa memberships, free tickets to concerts or sports games, free dry cleaning service, or similar services are helpful for employees to reduce their stress levels, run their errands and balance their social life with work. Game Rooms: Game rooms with ping-pong tables, darts or Nintendo games give employees the opportunity to have fun in their break times. Also, these games are a great way to bring people together and make team events because employees can play these games in pairs, teams or groups. This will also help you  create and set a company culture. Profit Sharing: Start-up companies and some tech companies generally have this perk. It helps employees feel that if the company becomes more successful, they will directly benefit from this success. Therefore, this perk motivates them to work harder.

How to respond to a job offer- when to negotiate

How to respond to a job offer- when to negotiate It’s an exciting moment when the job offer comes through, particularly if it’s the job you most wanted, but what if the terms aren’t quite what you’d expected or hoped for? When is it ok to negotiate? You’ll want to feel happy with every aspect of your new job, but you’re bound to be worried that your prospective employers won’t be too pleased if you try to bargain. Who holds the power? You’ll need to weight things up carefully. The key to successful negotiations is an understanding of who is most keen to compromise. So, who holds the balance of power? How important is it to you to get something changed and how important is it to the employer to get you on the team? What if the offer is for a big graduate scheme? If you’ve applied to a big graduate scheme with lots of vacancies to fill and large numbers of applications then your scope for negotiation is going be limited. The salary and terms will be fixed but that doesn’t mean that you can’t negotiate at all. The company has probably already spent quite a bit of money on the assessment process and has chosen you. At this point their preference will be for you to accept the offer, but if you don’t it won’t be too difficult for them to find someone else.  They might be prepared to compromise on small issues. You’re going to be discussing any possible changes with the Human Resources department. Your future line manager will probably never know about the conversations youve had so there is no embarrassment about asking for some changes. Be realistic- what might get changed? So what might get changed? You could for example propose a different start date from what was envisaged. What if you want a more major concession? Decide in advance whether a lack of agreement from them is a “deal breaker” for you. If it is then the power is firmly in your hands. You have concluded that you would rather not have the job at all than on the terms offered. Make your request clearly and politely and expect a delay while graduate recruitment refer it up the chain. You might just get what you wanted. A Warwick  undergraduate this year has managed to secure agreement from a big employer to continue running his own business as a “sideline” when he starts work.   Sometimes there’s truth in the old adage, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get!” What if your offer is from an SME? The position on negotiation is potentially very different if your job offer has come from an SME (a small or medium sized enterprise). It’s quite possible that no salary or terms were advertised, and it may be that the job has been created especially for you following an internship. It you want to negotiate, you’re probably not going to be talking to the Human Resources Department, but perhaps directly with your future line manager. This is going to feel more personal and might need to be handled with considerable tact. A good employer shouldn’t object to negotiations provided that you remain utterly professional. If you sense that a polite and reasonable request from you has gone down really badly, you might want to rethink whether this relationship is going to work out. What if the offer is for a fixed term position? Some SMEs will offer you a fixed term contract for a specified period of time. This might not be what you want but could be worth accepting and it may offer you a foot on the ladder to a permanent job. Youre probably going to feel anxious as the end of the contract nears and it could be worth asking the employer to give you an end of contract bonus, payable when the contract expires. You can sell this on the basis that it will encourage you not to look for other jobs until after the end of the fixed term, it gives the employer the comfort of knowing that you will stick around and you know that if you do need to find another job you will have a cushion of some money to support you while you look. Think about all the terms As you ponder any job offer keep thinking about the basic considerations. Who has the strongest position? You’ll need to be realistic. A small company may not be able to afford the sort of salary you were hoping for but equally you’ll need to be confident that you’re going to be earning enough to pay the bills. You might also want to think about the training you’re going to get. There’s unlikely to be a set process (as with the big graduate schemes). You’ll want to know that doing this job is going to add to your employability skills; do you need to ask for a commitment to some specific training? What about holidays, pension and sick pay? Do make sure that you are clear of the whole scope of the package before you make a final decision. Remember that your careers support doesn’t end when you get the job offer! Your careers consultant can talk you through the implications of the job offer you’ve received and help you to decide whether and to what extent you want to negotiate. You might also want to check out our previous post on responding to  job  offers.

How Holiday Events Can Boost Your Brands Sales - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How Holiday Events Can Boost Your Brand’s Sales - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career As a brand your goal is to have yourself or your company seen by as many eyes as possible, and attract more potential leads, which produces sales and opportunities. A great way to accomplish this is to create an offer surrounded by a newsworthy event or holiday. There are several ways your brand can reach out during the holidays and special events, which will create more buzz and shares on social media as well as drive traffic to your website. Here are some effective strategies you can use: Major holiday celebrations It is easy to miss an opportunity on these events simply because we are either out of the office or more focused on communicating with friends and family. But this is the perfect time to take advantage of what others may not be paying attention to. Not only can you reach out to your current audience and offer them a discount or freebie, you can bring in new leads as well. One word of caution is to be aware of religious holidays and be respectful of various beliefs. Happy birthday announcements Currently Google Plus and Facebook profiles will help you keep track of your followers’ birthdays. This is a great time to send them something special on their birthday! Use Google Docs or Microsoft Excel to keep a record of your contacts’ birthdays with reminders set up each month. Personal events Does your brand have something special to share? This could be a special announcement for an individual or company. Offer a celebration gift, and bring your community in on the celebration. Offline events Perhaps a new seminar is in town for your niche or your brand is hosting its own local meeting that can be used as an online invitation. Bring your fans and followers to these events and expand your following. A brand new season With each turning point in our calendar there is an opportunity to celebrate the end of one season and the beginning of the next one. Do you have a new product or service to offer? Use this time to be creative! Sharing great deals and announcements with your customers or clients will generate more sales and build a stronger community for your brand. Instead of taking a break during the holidays, rev up your marketing engines and keep your business moving into the new year.

Cheap Resume Writing Services Online Near Me

Cheap Resume Writing Services Online Near MeWhy do companies ask for resume writing services online near me? The answer is simple - they are looking for people with the right experience, skills and qualifications to fill job vacancies in their company. It is not that easy to find these jobs - it's just that the resumes are not yet available.When you contact one of the well-known resume writing companies, they will be happy to help you find the ideal candidates for your company. They will offer you a number of services at different prices, depending on the project you choose.After you know that you will have to hire professional resume writers, it is time to make a list of what you need. You need to have an idea of the type of person you want your company to hire for this job, so that you will know the right person to call on.You must first decide on the specific skills, skills and qualifications of the person you want to hire. This will give you a better idea of the sort of job that he or she should be doing. Then, you need to decide how long it will take to fill this vacancy. Some companies will tell you that it can take up to a year; others will tell you it will take a few months, and still others will tell you that it will take up to two years.This means that when you use cheap resume writing services online near me, you will only be able to get the first version of the person you want. You will not be able to use the person you hired for the second and subsequent job vacancies. If the company you go to online tries to sell you the first version of the candidate, you might get deceived.There are many companies offering the services of high-quality writers at low prices. However, you should be careful about whom you contact. The best companies have extensive and detailed reviews from the clients who use their services.If you believe that you will only need the job done within a week, then they will only be offering cheap and high-quality services. However, if you need the person to do it for at least two years, then you should be using the service of a more expensive company that provides not only cheap services but also efficient and qualified ones.If you cannot get these services from any of the organizations that you found online, then go through their web site and check for testimonials from other clients who have used their resume writing services. You will be able to get your resume written faster than you could ever imagine.

Healing for the Broken Hearted Job Seeker

The Cure or the HealingFor those of you who can’t afford to wait a month to regroup, lick the wounds and find your emotional footing again, I offer these simple speed coping tips.Stop the story: stop replying the day you got the pink slip. Stop repeating the story that is pissing you off. Instead replace it with what you need to do right now?Stop and Breath: Calm down. You can never get anywhere if your mind is still in a fighting mode or if you are numb. Wake up in the morning and count 10 breaths. Allow your mind to come back down.Allow the parts: allow the part of you that is angry to be angry… on the weekend when you can afford it. Allow that part of you that is sad or afraid to feel that way…after 5 when you’ve completed your job search tasks for the day.Let it out: find new ways to channel the emotion. If you punch, then punch a punching bag. If you shout, then shout in the car on the highway. If you cry, then give yourself space to do that. And when you are done, then leave the emotion there.

Dont Run with Scissors - CareerAlley

Dont Run with Scissors - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Im sure we were all told by our parents when we were growing up that we shouldnt run with scissors. Our parents thought (mistakenly Im sure) that we would learn to take care of ourselves when we got older and not make any life-threatening (or career-threatening) mistakes. Ha! But if it were true. Mechanics of Online Reputation Management: Repair Control Your Name or Brand Reputation Online Price: $17.50 Online reputation management, repair, and control for your personal name, company, brand, product, and any searched phrase that is important to you or your business. Control exactly what displays in the search engines. Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 So what mistakes could you possibly make that could be life-threatening to your career? Where do I start? How about your reputation, as in, what lurks in your Internet presence? Probably not so much of a problem for the over 50 crowd, but definitely something to think about for those whove grown up with the Internet. Maybe a picture from college where you were tagged at a Beer Pong party or worse. Whatever your age and regardless of whether you are looking for a job or not, it does not hurt to check your profile on the Web. So, where to start? Google Yourself Pretty easy to do from the Google main page. Try several variations of your name including firstname lastname with quotes on both sides, first, middle and last, first, middle initial and last you get the picture. Depending on the popularity of your name you may not get many hits and you should be able to rule out those that are similar names but not you. All of the others, take a good look and verify that the data is correct. If you have bad stuff out there, well, read the links below. Spokeo.com This site focuses on individuals only. You can search by name, email, phone, username, and friends. Basic information on the individual is provided, more detailed information requires a fee. I tried it with my name and it got some of the information correct but had the wrong information for one of my kids. The scary part is that it can check usernames (but requires a fee to see more detailed information). TOP 10 WAYS TO CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE FOR A JOB HUNT Lets say the worst has happened and there is some really bad stuff on the Internet about you (could be on Facebook or some other site). What do you do?This article provides some really good steps you can take to try and fix your profile. From looking through your photos to limiting who can tag you in a photo, this article is worth a read. Staying on Top of your Internet Profile: Google Alerts You can set-up an alert for your name and Google will send an email when it finds a match (you pick how often you want this to happen). I have daily as my selection and Ive only received one email in the last 3 months (I guess I am very boring). Ensure you check for text and pictures. Next Steps Okay, maybe this is a little drastic, but there may be information about you that you want to be deleted (nothing is ever really deleted if you know where to look) from the Internet. Following is a list of social media and online stuff that can keep you from getting a job (or get you fired from a current job): Drinkingphotos or videos from college Nude photos or videos Hateful comments Venting about your company or boss Tweeting about your job interview Political comments Career Tip of the Day:Are Your Social Media Habits About to Cost You Your Job? What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search