13 Best Websites for Job Researching Companies in the USA

13 Best Websites for Job Researching Companies in the USA 172 That is, the 13 best websites that aren't Google or LinkedIn. This is a guest post by Heather Krasna. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. I tell people that it never hurts to apply for a job, and when in doubt, go ahead and apply for a position (unless, of course, you meet less than about 75% of the qualifications). In real life, though, people don't have time to apply to each position they see. To prioritize whether to apply, there are certain websites I direct people to help research the companies/organizations they are applying to. Through these sites, you can find out what salaries might be offered, what the culture of the organization is like, and even whether you might like your future boss.eval Besides the most obvious sites like Google and LinkedIn here are some of them: For nonprofit organization job seekers Guidestar.org is a site that houses the 990 tax returns of the great majority of nonprofit organizations (except those that are religious, are private trusts, or are too small to be required to file).eval What can you glean from a 990? For one thing, the salaries of the top executives. I recently downloaded the 990 of the Gates Foundation and saw the exact amounts they spend on contractors, as well as who they're giving grants toâ€" excellent info if you want to work there, or want to know who they're giving to. You can also learn about the financial health of the organization, and much more. The Foundation Center Library is a private library which is open to the public, and which houses data on most philanthropies, foundations, and corporate giving programs. If you want a job in a foundation, or are just doing prospect research, this database is fantastic for gathering information. National Center for Charitable Statistics also has nonprofit 990 tax returns online, but also has the added value that you can do a search by mission area code, state etc., and generate a list of the largest nonprofits in a particular mission area and geographic area, sorted by revenue. For those seeking jobs in government USA.gov is a good resource for finding government agencies, and has links to all 300+ federal agencies so you can learn about their various missions. FedScope is a great resource for finding the largest federal agencies in your state, by employment number. General purpose Glassdoor.com provides free, anonymous reviews of thousands of companies, including salaries, reviews of the company culture, reviews of the top executive, actual interview questions typically asked, etc. It is hands-down my favorite resource for getting the inside scoop on a company. There are many imitators, but I don't know of any that come close in terms of coverage and scope. (I recently helped someone ace an interview after finding all the unusual questions asked by a particular company being listed on Glassdoor.) Hoovers.com is a pay site where you can get company information on most for-profit companies as well as many nonprofits and government agencies. I would also suggest any job seeker to check out their public library for access to this type of resource; and college students should check their university library to see if they can get free access. ReferenceUSA is an excellent site for finding out which organizations are in your zip code, and researching target employers by SIC code. You can easily download data on hundreds of organizations in your field to build a list of target companies and organizations in your area. Lexis-Nexis is a site which provides information on mentions of a particular company or organization in the news media or blogs. For some reason, it is better than Google News as a search site. It's very helpful for finding out what people are saying about an organization. When considering relocation, a number of sites are also good for determining how far your paycheck will go in a new city. Variables like the different tax rates in different states, different costs of living etc., can make a huge difference in whether you’ll be able to afford the move. To calculate what your new paycheck will look like in a new city, plug in all your numbers into paycheckcity.com. To estimate the differences in cost of living, try Best Places, CNNMoney, or Salary.com. Question of the article What are your favorite job search research resources? Tell us in the comments. About the Author Heather Krasna, MS, is a career services professional with over 14 years' experience and the author of Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service, the first book to cover meaningful careers in both the nonprofit and government sectors. Join her mailing list for a free download of over 400 public service career resources, or explore the individual and organizational services she provides as Director of Candidate Services for the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. This article is part of the Over $4000 in Prizes: The 5th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, which was made possible thanks in large part to our sponsors: Marcus Tandler’s JOBlog is Germany’s oldest blog about job search careers. 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How to Write Resume Bullet Points That Will Land You That Job!

How to Write Resume Bullet Points That Will Land You That Job!Writing a resume can be hard if you don't know how to make it the best you can. This is why creating the resume bullet points that are right for you and what your strengths are is a must. Here are some tips for you to follow.Personal information - Personal information is where you go about making your resume personal. What is the title of your high school? What was your GPA in college? You should include this information on your resume in bullet points.Skills - This includes your work history as well as your skills that are needed. What skills are important to have and what are some of the things that you have already learned or can teach others? Include these in your resume bullet points as well.Experience - Your resume should highlight your work history, education, or skills. The experience is also a good idea to show what you have done in the past. A resume only gets half the work done in making it personal.References - These are your potential employers that are going to see your resume. Show them what you are known for in your past jobs by including them in your resume. They should be included in your bullet points.Activities - Activities that are hobbies or sports are great to include. However, don't list anything that isn't necessary. Try not to over do this. Some things that are quite important to include your volunteer work, leadership roles, clubs and organizations, and you are volunteering with a certain organization or cause.Summary - The summary is where the resume shows you. You should tell them what you did or what you will do for them and why they should hire you. A strong summary is the first impression that people get of you.Those are the basics of writing resume bullet points. Just remember to not overdo it as the final touch to your resume and you will do just fine.

Make Yourself Rejection-Proof

Make Yourself Rejection-Proof Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'GYtGsSlMRqBJyt0DK7EI2w',sig:'PR4GsM89DHGDFXoxRlVz_39MDi3l84ydvxfskjXb4C8=',w:'339px',h:'509px',items:'587944852',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); “Putting myself out there for the first time in ten years â€" I’m terrified,” a 50-something manager said to me recently. “At my age, the prospect of rejection feels overwhelming.” I could hear the pain in her voice. She’d been with her company a decade before a change in management put her out of work. At her level of seniority and pay, it would take several months to find another position that was a good fit. That will probably mean a few “thanks but no thanks” responses along the way. Fear of rejection permeates our psyche in all aspects of our life. It’s scary to meet new people, ask someone out on a date, or ask for a raise. So scary, in fact, that many of us don’t ever pursue what we really want; fear of rejection can actually lock you into a life you don’t want and dont enjoy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “The power of a rejection is only as strong as you decide it should be. Two people can be rejected for the same thing: one person takes it personally and gives up; the other says, “Okay, who’s next?” and keeps going. You have to keep going if you want to break free.” That’s from the book by Scott Allan, called Rejection Free: How to Choose Yourself First and Take Charge of Your Life by Confidently Asking for What You Want. Allan admits that he used to take rejection personally. He bought into the fact that if someone rejected him, it meant that there was something wrong with him. But that’s simply one of what he called “lies we tell ourselves.” In fact, he says, “in many situations we are rejected for reasons beyond our control that has more to do with the other person. The person rejecting you has his or her own personal reasons that extend beyond us.” One of the ways he repositions rejection is to think of it as “preferencing” instead of rejecting. You don’t reject the ham sandwich; you simply prefer the turkey sandwich today.  That doesn’t make the ham sandwich any less worthy. Today is just a turkey kind of day. What if you could think of all rejections that way, including losing out on job opportunities? How much more bold would you be in your job search, your personal life, or in pursuing your wildest dreams? Allan does a great job of explaining how your early life forms your reactions to rejection. If your family was critical or you had a bad high school experience, your lizard brain begins to panic when you think you’ve made a mistake or are about to be rejected. “You need to differentiate between the projections others put on you and what is actual fact,” Allen writes. You have a choice of what to believe and how to react. When we get stuck in a pattern of trying to please other people, we only make ourselves miserable. Especially if we’re trying to mend a pattern that’s buried deep in your past: trying to finally be good enough for your parents, your teachers, a coach… it can never be fixed. “As long as you are trying to fulfill the expectations you think others have, you’re still living the same pattern over and over,” he writes. You are trying to recreate what you failed at in the past. Only now, instead of trying to make someone else happyâ€" which you know is impossibleâ€" you have put the pressure on yourself.” In  future posts, I’ll help you understand how to think differently about rejection and move past fear.

export business

Self-publishing update My import/export business I want to thank everyone who bought my book. I loved the process of selling the book, making it, and shipping it out. I learned so much. Melissa and I were so excited when the books arrived. But there was not a lot of pause for celebration because the books were literally three months late. Youd think, since we printed the books in China and then had them shipped on a boat, that the delay would be due to the Chinese. But in fact, the Chinese printer was amazing, and the shipping company was good, too. The problem was a US company: PayPal. Our plan was to get people to pay for the book first, and then wed use that money to print the book. But PayPal put a hold on our account as soon as we took in money. AndIm not joking or exaggeratingPayPal has been holding our money for the last 90 days. When I twittered about how much I hate PayPal (two tweets, actually) I got a surprising number of responses from people saying they had the same problem with PayPal. So heres my warning to you: PayPal has put a hold on lots of funds. Okay. So, PayPal managed to turn our small-scale, smooth cash-flow operation into a mess. Eventually, Melissa caved and put everything on her credit cards. Heres a picture of the book cover not to make you want one, because we are sold out. But its to make you want the next book we do. I think there will be another one. It was really fun to make a product I can hold, and give to people. I like that the book is pretty, like a treasure. Its the type of thing Id like to have in my hand or give to a friend. (If only I hadnt sold all the copies I was planning to give to friends) So for a week, we had sort of a nice rhythm. While I put the kids to bed, Melissa organized envelopes and labels and numbered books. (There were 1000 books printed. All but six were pre-sold. And each book has a number.) At first things went slowly. We didnt really have a system. Melissa gave me an envelope and a book and I signed and put the book in the envelope. I told her that when I signed books (my first book) in bookstores there was someone sitting next to me to open books to the page I was signing. That made it go really fast. So Melissa did that. And then I couldnt stop thinking of Esther Williams. Do you know who she is? She was an Olympic swimmer who couldnt go to the Olympics because of World War II so she went to Hollywood and became a pinup doing swimming pool musicals. I used to have a job signing her autograph. If you click to her fan site, and scroll halfway down the page, theres an autographed photo of her. Thats the one I would sign. Id open her fan mail and sign her name and send the photo in the mail. She would give me oversight like, make the Es loopier. I found myself making my Ps extra loopy during the nights I couldnt get her out of my head. I also found myself signing my name a little differently each night. And I remembered the autograph collector who sent me two signed photos of Esther that looked very different and he said one of them must be a fake and he was upset. And I wanted to tell him, Thats not true. Both are fake. So I signed tons of books and then Melissa handled all the addresses and envelopes. The books were late, but of all the people who bought books, I only got one really angry note. Unfortunately she put the note in my comments section on the blog, for everyone to see. Fortunately, its my blog and I can do whatever I want, so I deleted the comment. I sent her a nice response, though. I did not tell her that she is outside the US and because I am a mail-order rube, I gave all international orders free shipping. But at least now I can say Ive got experience in the export business. Actually, itll probably be Melissa who puts the import/export thing on her resume. She is a resume writing genius. She probably already has something on her resume about building a small planet. Okay, so we got a pretty good book system going: Just around the time when fireflies come out, the kids would fall asleep and I would want to fall asleep, but downstairs, in Melissas room, Id hear her sliding stacks of books across the floor. I said, Melissa, lets go out and see the fireflies. She says, No. We have to do books. I go outside for a quick firefly check while she does books inside. And then we begin. I read each comment I get on the blog, and I read about 300 emails a day, so there are lots of names that are familiar to me. And each name I saw I would think, I think I know this person. And my inclination would be to want to check to see if its the Mark I know, or if its the Kate who comments a lot. But it ended up taking way too much time. So unless you have talked with me in person about 20 times, I probably didnt recognize your name as your book came up. Youd think Id just write the same note for everyone, but Im not a person who can easily write the same thing over and over again. So I tried variations, but I kept making mistakes in things like spelling a persons name wrong, because I was thinking about what was a good thing to write. And then Id have to write a big long apology for misspelling the persons name. (Although I have to say that there is a trend among my female readers to have names that begin with K that are difficult to spell.) For the most part, I signed each book, Good luck with your career! Penelope Trunk. When the Farmer saw the inscription he said, Good luck?!!!? They dont need luck if they read this book! Theyll have skill! Melissa, I said. This is terrible. Hes right. Its a bad inscription. No, she says. No. No. No. Its a good inscription. We look at each other. I say, Talented people make their own luck. I am wishing them the talent to make their own luck. Right, said Melissa. Yeah, said the Farmer. And then he looked at our piles and piles of books and smiled and said, Good luck.

Business Writing Skills - The Key to Making Your Resume Stand Out

Business Writing Skills - The Key to Making Your Resume Stand OutBusiness writing skills have become a very essential part of the job search. If you need help to make your resume stand out, it is important to get a refresher course on business writing.Most business writers will tell you that having a clear writing style is extremely important. Simply stated, you should keep your writing to a certain length. When this rule is followed, it will allow the reader to get more information out of your resume, and a job application.The work of business writers is varied. The vast majority of resumes are not ever read by an employer. This means that your resume can be effectively used for two purposes. First, you can use it as an extension of your own business marketing strategy, or second, you can send a letter to the appropriate person who you believe will be hiring you.It's extremely important to get a refresher course on business writing skills. Since so many people use resumes to market their businesses, it is very easy to forget the fact that your resume needs to be effective and persuasive in order to catch the attention of a hiring manager.The resume has to appeal to the reader. If it doesn't then it isn't going to make it past the first round of hiring managers. That is why it is imperative that you study your resume to make sure it doesn't look like a paragraph of filler.One way to get a refresher on your writing skills is to attend a professional writing class. These types of classes can help you improve your writing skills, and many times they will also teach you how to write a resume. Even if you don't think you are cut out to write a resume, attending a writing class can help you write better.The final piece of business writing skills to make sure you've taken care of is to make sure you are clear and concise when you are crafting your resume. You want to include as much information as possible to make sure the employer knows what type of employee you are looking for. Remember, it isn't hard to sell yourself, but you do need to offer something that would interest the employer.Once you've written your resume, it is important to present it in a professional manner. For example, if you submit your resume to a job posting online, make sure that it is placed in the correct format. As you can see, business writing skills are very important, and if you take the time to practice your skills and apply them to your resume, you will definitely impress the hiring manager.

The key steps to getting a graduate job - Debut after university

The key steps to getting a graduate job - Debut after university This article was written by an external contributor. Connor Gotto lists some things to consider when youre hunting for a graduate job.   Coming to the end of your final year at uni feels like reaching the peak of a mountain. It’s a cliché, but it’s true. As much as it’s the best years of your life (so far), it’s also really tough. Time and time again you’ve thought of giving up, packing it in and heading off home but you didn’t, and now you’ve made it! So, what now? As much as university provides students with the skills that they’ll need to excel in their chosen discipline, it sadly lacks in real world experience. In other words, your mind is overwhelmed with knowledge of your subject area but thinking about your future career is another matter entirely. Yes, there are career services on hand to help you along the way, but in terms of getting that all important graduate job that’s down to you. So, to help you make the best decision and get you on the right track, here are some tips from someone whose been there and done it. What do you want to do? The first step towards a successful job search is knowing what it is that you want to do. Your degree subject is broad, and you’ll be equipped with a variety of transferable skills that would make you the ideal candidate for several jobs. You’ve got everything going for you! Applying for everything, however, isn’t the best idea. Applying for various different jobs means various different CVs and cover letters   it’s a lot of work. Not only will you have to produce a higher volume of documents, you’ll also have to work even harder to ensure that they all show you in your best light. It may end up burning you out! So, instead of trying any avenue on offer, set your eyes on one prize and stick with it (for a while, at least…). Having a top notch CV and an equally brilliant cover letter to go with it is far more valuable than throwing yourself at every opportunity and spreading yourself too thin. Of course, if you do see a slightly different job that you know is absolutely you then you should definitely go for it. All we’re saying is that direction is a good thing, and there’s a lot to be said for being selective. How much of a rush are you in? This is a big one and something that trips up a lot of graduates. When you’re putting yourself out there, consider how much of a rush you’re in to land that first job and how much you’re willing to sacrifice. Alright, everybody knows that your first graduate job is likely not a dream come true. It is a nice feeling, however, when you land yourself a role and all of your friends are still looking. But, what if that role isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be? Yes, you’re brand new to the job search, and that’s a good thing! You can afford to turn down jobs that don’t particularly excite you. We totally understand that you need money to live and that the bank of mum and dad isn’t an endless supply, but hold off rushing into things especially if youre incredibly dubious over whether its the right decision. Take a little time and really figure out which are the good jobs and which aren’t all that they say they are. Sell yourself properly   This is something that trips a lot of graduates up when it really shouldn’t you’re fresh on the market, so sell yourself! The fact that you’re just out of uni might seem like a hindrance, but it’s actually a massive asset. You’ve earned that degree. Your mind is buzzing. Your perspective is fresh. So make the most of that! We’ve seen a lot of people almost apologise on their covering letters for being just out of uni, trying to overcompensate by highlighting other ‘achievements’ that they think employers want to see. Yes, the fact that you were Star of the Week in Year Eight is great, but your ideas and inspiration are far more valuable. So, sell yourself properly. If youve got it, flaunt it. Just be you   Finally, as with any area of your life, the key to a successful graduate job hunt is to be yourself. You are you, and there’s nothing you can do about that! More to the point, employers will spot a phoney a mile off. You’ll only be doing yourself a disservice by pretending to be someone that you’re not. Be confident, wear your heart on your sleeve and let employers see the person behind the degree. It might be a big part of your job search, but a lot of it comes down the individual, so let that person be you. Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Two kinds of decisions - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Two kinds of decisions - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Why is it, that you eat that extra helping of ice cream, even though you know full well, that its not good for you? Why do you smoke that cigarette and why dont you go out and exercise? We may now have the answer! It seems that we use our emotions short-term decisions and analytical thinking for decisions that have no immediate consequenses, according to a new study published on October 15 2004 by the National Institutes of Health. For the study, a research team which included NIA grantee David Laibson, Ph.D., of Harvard University and the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, MA, asked 14 participants to choose between receiving money at an earlier or later date. For instance, a participant might be asked to choose between receiving $27.10 today versus $31.25 in a month; or $27.10 in two weeks versus $31.25 in six weeks. As the participants made these choices, their brains were scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This imaging tool enables researchers to measure second-by-second brain function in thousands of specific brain regions. When participants chose between incentives that included an immediate reward, fMRI scans indicated heightened activity in parts of the brain, such as the limbic system, that are associated with emotional decision making. In contrast, deliberative and analytic regions of the brain, such as the prefrontal and parietal cortex, were activated by all decisions, even those that did not involve an immediate reward. However, when participants resisted immediate rewards and instead chose delayed rewards, activity was particularly strong in these deliberative areas of the brain. Our research suggests that consumers have competing economic value systems. Our emotional brain has a hard time imaging the future, even though our logical brain clearly sees the future consequences of our current actions, Dr. Laibson says. Our emotion brain wants to max out the credit card, even though our logical brain knows we should save for retirement. From my personal experience, I remember the first time I tried Bungee jumping. Id signed up for it a week ahead, with a (in retrospect) rather cavalier attitude. Bungee jumping pphhh. Thousands of people do it, rationally it cant be that difficult or dangerous. But let me tell you, as the actual moment approached all the rational, logical arguments went out the window and I was SCARED! One implication of this study seems to be, that if you want people to deal rationally with a threatening issue, its good to do it ahead of time, before the issue becomes immediately critical. Another implications is, that once the situation IS critical, emotions will come into the foreground. There is nothing wrong with that, you just need to appreciate it and to make room for expressing those emotions. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Top Experts To Know on LinkedIn in 2020

Top Experts To Know on LinkedIn in 2020 2019 was my year to get to know LinkedIn. I mean REALLY get to know it (more on that journey later). What I’ve discoveredâ€"and what gets meâ€"are the stories and storytellers. I am amazed at the consistent content and relevant messaging these people put out. Posts rich in real-life experiences, expertise, and valuable information about everything from job search to recruitment to resume writing and LinkedIn in today’s workforce. There are some amazing thought leaders that consistently offer great content, tips, hacks, examples, on these topics. I’ll list my favoritesâ€"most are career-related, others are just plain interesting. If you have time, check out their profiles and see what they have to say: Resume Writers/Career Coaches @adriennetom @annetterichmond @ashleyjwatkins @jessicaholbrook @laurasmithproulx @masterresumewriter @maureenmccann @megguiseppi @virginiafrancoresumewriter @wespierce @thewritingguru LinkedIn @andyfoote @brendameller @christinehueber @edhan @jeffyoungralemoi @joeapfelbaum @kevindturner @selsliger Career Job Search @alokotkova @austinbelcak @bironclark @bobmcintosh @hannahmorgan @jtodonnell @jonshields @kerritwigg @kylecromerelliot @madelinemann @mariezimenoff @markanthonydyson @sarahdjohnston @susanjoyce Recruitment Talent @chrislonas @emilylawson @laurenmcdonaldgogogo @lauraakiley @rebeccaoppenheim @tejalwagadia @tonyrestell Speakers, Coaches, Trainers @tsufit @jayandrewssolution4u/ @valeriejgordon @joeapfelbaum Im sure I am missing LOTS of people and I will remember them as soon as I hit publish, but I am so grateful to these ROCKSTARS who keep delivering great content to jobseekers EVERY. DAY. Happy New Year! 2020 here we come!