Microsoft Excel Help and Tutorial

Microsoft Excel Help and Tutorial I get prospected to review software, books, programs, services and stuff all the time.  Rarely do I find one that I stand behind. This one helps you learn how to use Microsoft Excel better. Perhaps it is from my days as IT manager, working with hundreds of managers on how to use technology.  Or maybe it was from my MBA days, where everything was on a spreadsheet (and my ability to do simple math (2+2) in my head quickly died. Maybe its because I used an Excel spreadsheet to track my job search almost five years ago, or because JibberJobber users import/export from Excel. Whatever the reason, I checked this out and really liked it. I liked the product (Excel Everest) and the price. Excel Everest is an interactive learning tutorial that helps you learn how to use many of the features in Excel.  There are lots of tips and tricks in Excel I argue that most people dont use 95% of the functionality (it is quite powerful).  But I know that learning some stuff can really, really pay off. In their 2 minute video (below) they talk about how Excel is used in many jobs I add that it is used in many, many situations. If you have to spend any time with Excel I encourage you to get this.  It is relatively inexpensive ($35) compared to a course or a book.  I like the way they set it up, the learning, the exercises, they scoring, etc. Check out this video to learn more: Here are three testimonials from their site Im cracking up at what some Google employees have said: I have been going through it for a few hours, let me first say that this is probably the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Google Employee Ive never seen an Excel sheet anything close to as cool as this. Im blown away. Google Employee This is literally the coolest thing Ive ever seen in Excel in my whole life. Google Employee You can get a free trial to check it out Id say its totally worth the money. Here are the features they like: Excel Based â€" The whole course takes place inside Excel (I LIKE THIS) Custom modules â€" Excel Everest offers custom modules designed for specific clients Structured course â€" step-by-step structure, ongoing support as employees learn Interactive â€" the program helps the employee and the manager monitor the progress Effective â€" hands on approach allows employees to acquire the skills 2-3 times faster Fun â€" the course offers entertaining exercises and humor Comprehensive â€" covers all the most important Excel topics Cost saver â€" saves money in the long run helping the company avoid costly employee errors [This is a somewhat-sponsored post. I took the time to check out the product, play around with it, learn about it, etc.  I am now an affiliate for this very cool product since I think it will bring value to my readers/users.] Microsoft Excel Help and Tutorial I get prospected to review software, books, programs, services and stuff all the time.  Rarely do I find one that I stand behind. This one helps you learn how to use Microsoft Excel better. Perhaps it is from my days as IT manager, working with hundreds of managers on how to use technology.  Or maybe it was from my MBA days, where everything was on a spreadsheet (and my ability to do simple math (2+2) in my head quickly died. Maybe its because I used an Excel spreadsheet to track my job search almost five years ago, or because JibberJobber users import/export from Excel. Whatever the reason, I checked this out and really liked it. I liked the product (Excel Everest) and the price. Excel Everest is an interactive learning tutorial that helps you learn how to use many of the features in Excel.  There are lots of tips and tricks in Excel I argue that most people dont use 95% of the functionality (it is quite powerful).  But I know that learning some stuff can really, really pay off. In their 2 minute video (below) they talk about how Excel is used in many jobs I add that it is used in many, many situations. If you have to spend any time with Excel I encourage you to get this.  It is relatively inexpensive ($35) compared to a course or a book.  I like the way they set it up, the learning, the exercises, they scoring, etc. Check out this video to learn more: Here are three testimonials from their site Im cracking up at what some Google employees have said: I have been going through it for a few hours, let me first say that this is probably the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Google Employee Ive never seen an Excel sheet anything close to as cool as this. Im blown away. Google Employee This is literally the coolest thing Ive ever seen in Excel in my whole life. Google Employee You can get a free trial to check it out Id say its totally worth the money. Here are the features they like: Excel Based â€" The whole course takes place inside Excel (I LIKE THIS) Custom modules â€" Excel Everest offers custom modules designed for specific clients Structured course â€" step-by-step structure, ongoing support as employees learn Interactive â€" the program helps the employee and the manager monitor the progress Effective â€" hands on approach allows employees to acquire the skills 2-3 times faster Fun â€" the course offers entertaining exercises and humor Comprehensive â€" covers all the most important Excel topics Cost saver â€" saves money in the long run helping the company avoid costly employee errors [This is a somewhat-sponsored post. I took the time to check out the product, play around with it, learn about it, etc.  I am now an affiliate for this very cool product since I think it will bring value to my readers/users.]

How to Use Personal Branding to Get a Life, Not a Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Use Personal Branding to Get a Life, Not a Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I just finished reading Get a Life, Not a Job: Do What You Love and Let Your Talents Work for You by Paula Caligiuri, PhD. As a career book, Get a Life, Not a Job was fabulous â€" full of bullets, lists, summaries and exercises. Overall, it was an incredibly easy and useful read. But more specifically, Dr. Caligiuri got me thinking about how the book can be applied to personal branding. What Are “Career Acts”? Dr. Caligiuri explains the concept of career acts like this: I believe people should have multiple sources of income â€" or career acts â€" based on the things they truly love to do or enjoy. Ideally, you should think about managing your career in the same way you’d manage your investment portfolio â€" diversify. If you receive all of your income from one source â€" the classic 40 hour per week employer â€" you should make sure it is secure and be sure you are doing something you enjoy. Most people need greater diversification for commensurate satisfaction and financial security. Sound familiar? I’ve discussed this before in my post about dueling personal brands. On Any Given Day, 75% of Working Americans Would Consider Changing Jobs. Are You One of Them? I think we’ve all been there. No matter your reason for wanting to add a career act â€" financial security, boredom, etc. â€" Dr. Caligiuri gives many great tips for getting their successfully. Approach 1: Leverage Your Expertise or Talents What do you do or know that would be valued by others? What is your area of expertise, something you know more about than others? What skills and abilities do you have that you can leverage? If that doesn’t scream “personal branding,” I don’t know what does! So, if you want to add a second career act, one approach is to leverage what you’ve already got going for you â€" and a brand you’ve likely already started building. Approach 2: Expand a Hobby, Interest, or Passion What do you enjoy as a hobby? Do you have any passions or interests that could be expanded into a side business? Chances are, this approach is going to be a far cry from your “day job” and/or current personal brand. But, if you’ve built a personal brand before you can do it again. Or, if you’re a personal branding newbie, PersonalBrandingBlog.com is definitely the place to be for advice! Approach 3: Pursue an Occupation Occupations are a series of related jobs within job families that share a set of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Here Dr. Caligiuri is talking about something that might involve you going back to school to get additional training. This approach could be extremely costly and time-consuming, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be worth it in the end. Approach 4: Generate Sources of Passive Income How much time do you want to spend engaging in career acts? If the answer is “little to none,” then this approach is probably best for you! Examples of passive income include royalties, affiliate marketing, and rent. I put out a new e-book approximately every six weeks as a source of passive income. While the e-books take time and money to produce originally, once they are out there, I can pretty much just sit back. I’ve built a strong enough personal brand that people (1) know when my next one is coming out and (2) trust the content I provide. Do you currently have multiple career acts? Do you feel multiple career acts are right for you? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder president of Come Recommended, an exclusive online community connecting the best internship and entry-level job candidates with the best employers. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com and blogs about career advice at HeatherHuhman.com.

How to Ensure Youve Claimed Your Brand on Social Networks - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Ensure Youve Claimed Your Brand on Social Networks - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Its time to protect your personal brand.   This is a very serious matter! Domain names Ive spoken about claiming your domain name to secure your personal brand before.   For those of you new readers, this means going to your local hosting service and registering yourname.com immediately, before someone else takes it from you.   You can do so for around $7 including tax, with the promotional code OYH3. Social network names The next thing I told you was to claim their name on the leading social networks to secure your personal brand.   The reason for this is because the top social networks rank very high in Google, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace and blogging services, such as WordPress and Blogger.   As with your domain, someone (a competitor or someone with your actual name) can take this from you as we speak.   Youve heard the story about Exxon Mobile and how someone registered this brand name on Twitter right?   If you havent, read it here.   The moral of the story is that people can do damage to your brand (name), unless you protect yourself. Check your user name Now that you think you have your name on various social networks, its time to do a test run.   If you go to usernamecheck.com, you can check which social networks youve claimed your name on.   Dont freak out if you havent registered your name on Colourlovers or 12seconds because many of you havent even heard of them.   If youre smart, you will take action on the leading networks. Social network checklist (revised) Ive posted about knowing which social networks to join before.   Today, I wanted to add one extra list item to this checklist, in spite of the poor economy.   I call it longevity or what is the probably that this social network will even survive. 1) Volume: A social network is only as strong as the amount of people that are apart of it.   Think about it, if a message board has no messages or a blog has no comments, the likelihood that you will be the first to contribute is slim. If there is no one to interact with on a social network, then why join? If people in your location aren’t using it, then it makes no sense to join as well.   Facebook has over 110 million users, MySpace has close to 200 million users, LinkedIn has over 26 million users and Twitter has over 3 million users. 2) Credibility: So the social network has a million users; that’s great. What if the million users are people with no status and are not more successful than you are? There is no point in being part of something that can’t serve as a support system and resource for your personal brand. If the people on the network aren’t credible, then you won’t get anything out of it. To me, LinkedIn is the most credible social network on the planet right now because it contains profiles of Fortune 500 executives and leading entrepreneurs. 3) Relevancy: Totspot.com is a social network for mothers and their babies. If you are a single male who attends college, this network certainly isn’t for you. It’s a waste of your time and others if you sign-up for every social network and have no means of conversation. 4) Longevity: Some social networks arent built to last, especially in the current state of the economy.   If you dont believe a social network will withstand this economy because its not funded or because it doesnt have a business model, then dont bother.   If you join a social network, take the liberty of filling out a profile page and then spend hours building a community, then find out its shutting down, youve lost all of your hard work. You wouldnt even be able to direct others to your other networks.

How to Find Your Dream Social Media Job

How to Find Your Dream Social Media Job Its official: you can now get a degree for that social media job. Many schools now offer Communication degrees specializing in Social Media. This offering reflects the effect that social media has in our lives and how much impact tools like Twitter and Facebook have on the business world. If youre interested in a career in social media, you might find that wading into these uncharted waters can be a bit daunting. So here are a few tips to help get you on the right track for a career in social media, with or without that degree. Establish an Online Presence Having a presence online is priority number one. If people dont see that you live and breathe the Internet and social media, then theyll wonder about your commitment to a social media job that involves being online all day. For many employers, the first place they start looking for a social media guru is on social media sites. Sign up for accounts on as many social media platforms as possible and start building a following on each. Think of each social media account as a resume. You want to showcase your skills in everything from analysis to publishing to promoting products and services. Chances are good that a strong presence in social media will have employers calling you. Youll be able to link to all of your accounts when you advertise your resume on job search engines, which will prove to anyone who views your profile that you know exactly what you are doing. Do it All Sure, Facebook and Twitter are at the top of the social media heap, but they arent the only platforms out there. In a business where the dominant players can change almost overnight, employers want to see that you can master any platform and make it work to your (and their) advantage. So, sign up for all (or at least many) of the social platforms and work hard to learn the pros, cons, foibles, and flairs of each. Be Professional You need to keep your accounts professional and avoid personal or offensive material that would reflect poorly on you or your potential employer. That may mean that you need to manage a professional account separate from a personal account perhaps even using a pseudonym that your friends connect to. Make a good first impression and dont give the employer a reason to worry about what you might post on the company profile. Do Pro Bono Work You need commercial experience to get hired and the only way to find it is to volunteer your services for non-profits, charities, local businesses, etc. Do a great job with a small local account to prove that you have the chops to handle a corporate social campaign. The more experience you have under your belt, the more attractive youll be to potential employers who prefer a sure thing over a gamble any day of the week. Learn the Business This means knowing as much as you can about your potential employer, but it also means knowing as much as possible about social media in general. You need to know who the major players are, what the technology is and where it is going, how to speak the lingo, and much more. You dont need to be a super-programmer, but knowing a little HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript can make you a very attractive candidate. Sites like Skillcrush can help in this area. Get Started in Your Social Media Job When it comes to social media, the best advice you can get is to just do it (as Nike would say). You need to build a presence on the Internet and show that you can do the work. More than education, you need experience. Employers want to see that you can do the work, so show them. About the Author: Angela Forbes works in social media. She enjoys blogging about her experiences in this emerging industry.

Canadian Dream How easy is it to Find a Job and Live in Canada

Canadian Dream How easy is it to Find a Job and Live in Canada Some people wish to find adventures and cultural differences, while others â€" a better life. However, working abroad had never been more popular that it is now and according to a BCG study, which surveyed over 200,000 people from 189, a global average of willingness to work abroad is already 63.8%.While US and UK have declared a strong position against emigrants, other countries as Germany, Singapore, or France ease the system to attract the best talents in the world. And here, among the top destinations for working abroad is Canada with its magnificent cities and wonderful nature.evalIf you wish to work abroad, Canada is a highly recommended country because diversity is huge, attitude to foreigners is positive and most important â€" it is easy to find a minimum wage job that is enough to live a decent life without a hassle.NumbersMinimum wage levels by jurisdiction. Assuming a 40-hour workweek, the gross monthly income ranges from C$1858 Another guy, Paul, a recent marketing grad, who moved to Vancouver few years ago, stressed the importance of a personal contact.“Best approach is to go door to door and meet the potential employer in person,- told Paul with a smile.- By this they might offer a job on the spot. I was searching for a customer service jobs in food industry and the easiest way to get an interview was to handle my crafted resume to the manager.”In a search for a high paid jobDespite the fact it is really easy to get a job for a minimum wage no matter your skin color or lack of skills, it is a bit harder to find a highly paid job in a niche industry.These jobs require experience and good skills list, so it is almost impossible to get in on the spot simply handling a resume to a manager or administrator.evalThe best way to find a job with above the average salary is be recommended by inside employees so making new friend in a new city is highly recommended.The most popular job boards in Canada is Indeedand Craigslistwhich both offer more than hu ndred thousand open jobs.“I’ve been in several engineering job interviews by sending my resume via Indeed but I haven’t received any further replies, â€" said Linas without any sorrow, â€" It’s a bit hard to get a good job in big company but I suppose I am not spending much of my free time searching for a better opportunity. I am a new guy in this city and meeting new friends take most of my time. Though my salary is not enough to save money for a travel.”However, if you are a professional in a niche industry it is only a question of time when you find a great job.ResumeCompanies search for professionals who have proved their experience by numerous successful results so the most important step in a job search is simply highlighting required skills in your one-page targeted resume.Canada can offer great jobs for talents but it won’t offer you a work instantly and on the spot simply because you are an emigrant. Only when you able to solve companies problems.Canada is a hug e and interesting country which attracts more than 300,000 talents from all around the world every year. Even charming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spends some of his time greeting newcomers in airport to show the world that Canada is open and friendly country.Since cost of living in such cities as California or New York is already above the norm, US is no longer a country that offers decent jobs for everyone. New American Dream is called Canadian Dream since this country offers not only open job opportunities but also incredible environment for every single newcomer.evalSo if you think about working abroad, you are always welcome in Canada. Country where you find not only rich nature and happiness, but also place in society. No matter your religion, skin color or original country.

Jobseekers Start Thinking Like a Social Media Strategist - CareerEnlightenment.com

But guess what?Social media marketing is not just about networking and it is not just about LinkedIn.  It requires a mindset, a mindset that says that you become a resource for others instead of broadcasting your requests to others.  It also means there are a plethora of other social media channels out there that you need to explore, not just LinkedIn.  Facebook.  Twitter.  Blogs.  YouTube.  StumbleUpon.  And more.Why is it important?  Because that’s where your customers (i.e. hiring managers and recruiters) are, and it requires you to engage with them in a way that attracts them into wanting to contact you for your expertise.  The more channels that you cover, the greater the chance that you will be found.I know many who joined LinkedIn in hopes of getting found.  Guess what?  Tens of millions of your competitors are doing the same.  What to do?  Differentiate yourself by 1) utilizing LinkedIn better (which my LinkedIn book is perfect on advice for) and 2) utilize ot her social media channels in a sophisticated way.As I work more and more with corporations on their social media strategy, I look forward to paying it forward and sharing more and more information that job seekers and professionals interested in proactive personal branding can utilize.  As I wrote in the beginning of my LinkedIn book, job seeking is just another sale, the product this time being yourself.  All of what I do for businesses is 100% applicable to professionals.I have a few webinars scheduled for the near future to begin to roll out this information to professionals worldwide.  Join me for my first one, which will be a FREE webinar on February 16 entitled “Social Media and Your Job Search: How to Get More Hiring Managers and Recruiters to Find YOU”.  If you can’t make that webinar and want to be informed of future webinars, make sure you register.

Great Resume Writing Services - Saving Money and Getting the Best Result

Great Resume Writing Services - Saving Money and Getting the Best ResultThe cost of hiring a professional resume writer is on the higher side when compared to finding one yourself. But is there a way to save money while still achieving the high-level of quality?If you want to get the best results for the lowest cost, this would be an excellent solution. You can take advantage of the help of professional resume writers by approaching them. They can assist you in putting together the best resume that is unique to your requirements and will make you stand out from the crowd.No matter how difficult it may seem, a good resume can definitely get you noticed and improve your chances of landing a job interview. Creating a resume does not require much time, effort or money. And hiring a resume writer will make this process easier and faster by reducing the time spent on the job application.A professional resume writer can also help you put together a compelling cover letter that is tailored t o match your new job and will provide a strong basis to present your resume. It will be well worth your while to ensure that all essential information is included, as this will be the basis of the cover letter, and it will be mailed to the company that you are applying to.Having prepared a resume, it is advisable to get hold of a good resume writing service, which can provide the other document, in its most convincing and persuasive form. This may seem like an expensive option, but when you consider the fact that you have saved yourself time and money, you might agree that this is a definite buy.To get the best value, ensure that you opt for an organization that has excellent customer service and that is available round the clock. There is no need to pay an exorbitant amount for this service because a lot of these firms offer it for free. The companies that are less expensive will often tend to give a better service than their more expensive counterparts.When you want to get a good resume for your job search, you should make sure that you search for a firm that provides the best and effective resume writing services. You do not want to settle for the first thing that comes your way. The quality of your resume will not only boost your chances of getting a job interview, but it will also land you the best opportunity that you deserve.