Comments on: Don’t write for my carnivals! http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/ advocacy for the job seeker Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Day 3: My Blogging Secrets http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-243442 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Day 3: My Blogging Secrets Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:25:50 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-243442 [...] The very first big thing I did that really pushed my comfort level on the abundance mentality was the blog carnival from last year. I loved it - it was a great question, the responses where incredible, and instead of making it a flash-in-the-pan thing I extended it over five days, really highlighting the participants, sharing link love, introducing one to another, etc. I know that many of my participants (and readers) learned of other bloggers during that time and many developed their own relationships. I was very pleased to have been a part of all that relationship building. Here is day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4 and day 5. If you do something like this, my only advice is to go over the top. [...] [...] The very first big thing I did that really pushed my comfort level on the abundance mentality was the blog carnival from last year. I loved it – it was a great question, the responses where incredible, and instead of making it a flash-in-the-pan thing I extended it over five days, really highlighting the participants, sharing link love, introducing one to another, etc. I know that many of my participants (and readers) learned of other bloggers during that time and many developed their own relationships. I was very pleased to have been a part of all that relationship building. Here is day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4 and day 5. If you do something like this, my only advice is to go over the top. [...]

]]> By: Ive been laid off, what do I do now? | Financing http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-58223 Ive been laid off, what do I do now? | Financing Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:47:22 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-58223 [...] Sadly enough, the way the world is now, there are very few jobs that are guaranteed to always be there for you. Years ago, people got jobs and planned to work those jobs until retirement. Now a days, not so much. People may go through 3 or more of those "would be lifetime" jobs before retirement age. Its funny how things change, when I was in high school, there was a place that was considered one of those good lifetime jobs. People that graduated from high school and got jobs at that place were considered to be in pretty good shape for the rest of their lives. Since Ive graduated and have lived life a little, that place has proven to not be as stable as it was once was. There has been several large "headline news" lay offs, and me personally, I would only apply for a job there if I was really in need of a job. [...] [...] Sadly enough, the way the world is now, there are very few jobs that are guaranteed to always be there for you. Years ago, people got jobs and planned to work those jobs until retirement. Now a days, not so much. People may go through 3 or more of those "would be lifetime" jobs before retirement age. Its funny how things change, when I was in high school, there was a place that was considered one of those good lifetime jobs. People that graduated from high school and got jobs at that place were considered to be in pretty good shape for the rest of their lives. Since Ive graduated and have lived life a little, that place has proven to not be as stable as it was once was. There has been several large "headline news" lay offs, and me personally, I would only apply for a job there if I was really in need of a job. [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1767 Jason Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:30:45 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1767 I have to say that I personally know Fred and met him at a networking function. Having said that, Fred, I am pleased to see you following this blog. I've learned a lot during the JibberJobber startup, and from my blogging, and am elated to hear that you have had your own personal awakening. Not fun, but important. Daniel - I agree, too many managers are afraid to "hire above" or keep their subordinates who are more competent then they are... I was scared to death a few years ago when I hired my first full time employee (I was the IT Manager of a company) who ran circles around me. But it was the best thing I ever did at that time. Ah, I gotta come up with another Carnival question :) I'm not quite done with this one (I have a surprise up my sleeve that I'm excited to work on, and can't wait to be done with!). I have to say that I personally know Fred and met him at a networking function.

Having said that, Fred, I am pleased to see you following this blog. I’ve learned a lot during the JibberJobber startup, and from my blogging, and am elated to hear that you have had your own personal awakening. Not fun, but important.

Daniel – I agree, too many managers are afraid to “hire above” or keep their subordinates who are more competent then they are… I was scared to death a few years ago when I hired my first full time employee (I was the IT Manager of a company) who ran circles around me. But it was the best thing I ever did at that time.

Ah, I gotta come up with another Carnival question :) I’m not quite done with this one (I have a surprise up my sleeve that I’m excited to work on, and can’t wait to be done with!).

]]> By: Daniel R. Sweet http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1710 Daniel R. Sweet Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:00:59 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1710 Incompitance is but one of many possible reasons for being laid off (slowness being another...) Ironically, extreme compitence is another reason people get laid off by insecure managers. The good news is that I was laid off long ago and never went back. And I don't plan on firing me any time soon! So, I'll still be posting (lengthily) in the next carnival! Dan Incompitance is but one of many possible reasons for being laid off (slowness being another…) Ironically, extreme compitence is another reason people get laid off by insecure managers.

The good news is that I was laid off long ago and never went back. And I don’t plan on firing me any time soon! So, I’ll still be posting (lengthily) in the next carnival!

Dan

]]> By: Fred http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Fred Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:21:00 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1527 Jason, I really enjoy your blogs and the comments! I am now employed again but will never, I mean never, let my networking go dormat like I did before (not I got laid off) but my position was eliminated. The wake up call was hard but worth while! How I found my current job was all about networking! Thanks again! Jason,

I really enjoy your blogs and the comments! I am now employed again but will never, I mean never, let my networking go dormat like I did before (not I got laid off) but my position was eliminated. The wake up call was hard but worth while! How I found my current job was all about networking!

Thanks again!

]]> By: Jason http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Jason Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:51:39 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1438 Thom - thanks for sharing that - I'll be grinning all weekend! Barbara - great insight... I think its hard for most people to tell why they are in the market again "uh, I got laid off" "uh. uh. uh." That was my experience, and I hear it weekly. You give great advice. And... the mystery person is none other than Janet - she is a master blogger, and has done an excellent job subtantiating her personal brand. I'm guessing her blog and the relationships she's developed will have a significant impact on this job search - ready how she starts to deal with it here: http://newspapergrl.wordpress.com/2006/11/09/so-i-did-lose-my-job Thom – thanks for sharing that – I’ll be grinning all weekend!

Barbara – great insight… I think its hard for most people to tell why they are in the market again “uh, I got laid off” “uh. uh. uh.” That was my experience, and I hear it weekly. You give great advice.

And… the mystery person is none other than Janet – she is a master blogger, and has done an excellent job subtantiating her personal brand. I’m guessing her blog and the relationships she’s developed will have a significant impact on this job search – ready how she starts to deal with it here: http://newspapergrl.wordpress.com/2006/11/09/so-i-did-lose-my-job

]]> By: Barbara Safani http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1433 Barbara Safani Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:22:00 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1433 I hope this blogger continues to post so we can all support him in his search moving forward. So many people who are downsized due to business reasons outside their control take the downsizing personally and have a hard time articulating the reasons they are in job search to a perspective employer. They often communicate the loss as if it was only about their job and not part of a larger business decision. Job seekers should discuss the lay off in terms of the big picuture and not their individual job. Instead of saying "My position was eliminated" say "My entire department of 20 was let go" or "There was a company-wide downsizing that affected 10% of the global IT team or "Following the company merger, 300 positions, including mine were deemed redundant". Whatever you say, put it in context with the business issues and you will improve your marketing pitch and general search strategy. I hope this blogger continues to post so we can all support him in his search moving forward. So many people who are downsized due to business reasons outside their control take the downsizing personally and have a hard time articulating the reasons they are in job search to a perspective employer. They often communicate the loss as if it was only about their job and not part of a larger business decision. Job seekers should discuss the lay off in terms of the big picuture and not their individual job. Instead of saying “My position was eliminated” say “My entire department of 20 was let go” or “There was a company-wide downsizing that affected 10% of the global IT team or “Following the company merger, 300 positions, including mine were deemed redundant”. Whatever you say, put it in context with the business issues and you will improve your marketing pitch and general search strategy.

]]> By: Thom Singer http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2006/11/10/dont-write-for-my-carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-1428 Thom Singer Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:37 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/201#comment-1428 Thankfully your topic wasn't "YIKES, you just got hit by a truck driven by a guy named Joe" I wanted to tell you that your name came up in discussion today at a networking event in Austin, Texas. Everyone decided that you went above the call of duty in your execution of the November Networking Carnival. There is no prize for this, but know that in the coolest city on the planet (your words, not mine....yet I agree), there is a small group of business professionals that think highly of Jason Alba and JibberJobber. Have a great weekend. thom Thankfully your topic wasn’t “YIKES, you just got hit by a truck driven by a guy named Joe”

I wanted to tell you that your name came up in discussion today at a networking event in Austin, Texas. Everyone decided that you went above the call of duty in your execution of the November Networking Carnival. There is no prize for this, but know that in the coolest city on the planet (your words, not mine….yet I agree), there is a small group of business professionals that think highly of Jason Alba and JibberJobber.

Have a great weekend.

thom

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